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m THE CROWNING SIFT OF ALL IS AN APPROPRIATE, THOUGH NOT NECESSARILY EXPENSIVE QEH OR JEWEL yOU can not think of Christmas Gifts more acceptable to your friends than Jewelry. No other kind of a Gift carries so much sentiment or feeling of appreciation. Contrary to the general impression, it is not necessary to choose expensive Jewels and Gems. The important point is to make PROPER selections. The advantages of buying at this store are many. We carry none but dependable goods. Our line offers you the widest ̂ ange to select from of any in McHenry county. Our prices are, in no case, higher than elsewhere and, in many instances, you will find them lower. Every article in our stock is absolutely guaranteed to be just as represented. There is no qualification to this guaranty. We simply say, if the goods are not right, please return them and we will refund your money. We are ever ready to suggest Gifts that suit your need and fit your pocket book. If you buy at this store, you will find holiday shopping a pleasure, and the friends for whom you buy will find permanent satis­ faction in the presents you choose. Think this over. Come to our store and see our beautiful holiday display. Investigate our store service. Vis­ itors are quite as welcome as buyers. Please bring your friends along and inspect our stock, at your earliest convenience, while the lines are still full and complete. : 41 WE handle both the Edison and Colum­ bia Graphaphones and Records. A more acceptable gift could not be brought into any home. A complete musical and vau­ deville entertainment in itself. Come in and hear all the late records just out. gjL M # 1 1 V. WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. j Ibe Miiy P PUBLIBHED EVERY THURSDAY BY F. G. SCHREYNER. Office In Bank Building. Telephone, No.JTf. TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION I > tneyear B.M (31* months. 75eta. Three months. 40ota. Thursday, December 8,1910. tr men. to the nre Look! Look! Look! Riley and the 8eotohman. Lucent' Fiflu wait lOild of rclstllig the following story of James Whit- pomb RiW\v: "To ix'jruile the tedlous- ness of the iviurn voyage from Eu­ rope It was proposal to ® concert in the snloon of the ship, an entertain­ ment to wiilr-h all capable of amusinc their fellow pr^-en-rer* should con­ tribute. Mr. Kiiev was asked to recite some of his • ii?iij!il poems, and of course lie ."hoerfully agreed to do (30. An.oiii ;!)<' number present ,st this J mido<"n!i cuiortfllnment. over which i i.n pres*j<ioo, were 1 vf«rv worthy iroitle- !'<> 11 \ 1 ie Land o' t'nkes 1 i»i« nits upon a tour ot j T!»-s«» twain vim red the entlnisiM-i 1 -kvi. It .vhloh the auditors applauded Mv. Kiley's ehnrtiiiny: reci­ tal ions. T!tc.\ marveled that so versa­ tile u genius < 011 id liave lived In a land reputed f<u- uncouthness aud savagery. "Is ir in 1 wonderfu'. Donald." re­ marked OM> of these Scots, "that a tradesman suid be sic a bonnie poet?" "And Is lie Indeed n tradesman?" asked the one. "Indeed he is.'" answered the other "Did ye no hear the dominie intryjuce him as the Iloosier poet? Just think of it, mon--just think of sic a gude poet dividing his time mnklng hoo slery!" It is now due time for Christmas shopping. Have you done yours? Why not come and give us a trial? Yonr patronage respect­ fully solicited. J. C. Debrecht & Co. Johnsburgh, ill. :: 'Phone 926. :=*\ | Professional, Society V j I &.nd Business Cards j ^ ,p DAVID G. WELLS M. D. PHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND OUt*I«feT *• Office ana residence corner Kltn and Green streets. McHenry. Teleohone No. Ul DR. R. G. CHAMBBRLIK DENTIST Office over Besley's Drag Stre. Hours: 8:00 to 5:30. WBST MOUBNHT. III. Telephone No 6 Office over M J. Watslr Dr, ARNOLD MUELLER, Physician and Surgeon WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS MAX ZIMMEKMANN BUFFET 701 - Willow St., corner Orchard street, One block north of North Ave. FINE WINE" LIQUORS AND CIGARS Fine Lunch. P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COHMISSION MERCHANT SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE SALE OF Dressed Beef, ilutton. Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on the street. Tags and price lists furnished on application. COLD STORAUE FREE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stall i Jt 3, Fulton St. Whoessle Market. How to Kill and Cook Possum. Just how n possum ought to be killed and cooked Is told In the Atlanta Con Ntitutlon by an expert known far and wide In Georgia. He says: "To kill a possum bis bead should be placed beneath a stick. Stand on the stick and pull the possum's tail until Si Is neck is broken. A possum requires .reful treatment, and to cook one to perfection » peculiar arrangement is necessary. A pan on legs should be provided with a hole in one end which ean be plugged. Coals placed under the pau will slowly cook the possum, and as the grease runs out of the car eass It should be drawn off from time to • 3ie. All the time the carcass should bo basted with a sauce made of pep per and vinegar. In the meantime the potatoes should be boiled. When the possum is almost, done the potatoes lould be packed in the pan around use possuui, a 111 tie sugar sprinkled er them, and then the gravy which has been drawn off from the pan Niiould be poured on, after which pos­ sum and potatoes should be browned to a turn." A Cure For insomnia. Next time your slumber fails to ar­ rive on schedule time cast all thought oi? sleep from your mlud and start in »?>> name to yourself all the friends you have had or now possess. It's winch more interesting than counting siieep. Perhaps you have only one friend, but one is enough--he may be the more appreciated. Just think of how yon came to know each other, of how the friendship developed and of Hie happy incidents that have marked your acquaintance. Or, If you have tio earthly friends whatever, let your nought dwell upon the great Friend <ut the friendless and how you came to low him. Somehow the most pre­ cious of our earthly friendships seem poor compared to this one that dis­ tance and time and even death itself cannot sever. And there is one advan­ tage in this attempt to defeat in­ somnia--even your wakefulness will be enjoyable and restful.--Interior. True Oratory. "True oratory." said a statesman, "is that which brings results, is that which converts an audience of ene­ mies to an audience of supporters. Such oratory is rare. I have a friend whose wife, a 'suffragette,' Is a great orator. Iler speeches from the plat­ form are wonderful, and her husband the other day gave me an illustration of the efficiency of her private speeches. "'An agent called on my wife this afternoon,' lie said, 'and tried to sell her a new wrinkle eradlcator.' " 'And how did the man make outT said I. " 'He left in half an hour,' wai the iisaswer, 'with a gross of bottles of wrinkle eradlcator of my wife's own manufacture that he bad purchased from her.' "--Portland Oregonlan. Bank of McHenry ESTABLISHED 1888 This Bank receives deposits, pays 3 per cent interest on time depos- its, oi ten do nil courtesies consist­ ent with good business principles and does a ««£#AL BANKING BUSINESS respectfully solictlng public pat­ ronage. Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class security. N REAL ESTATE Farm lands, residences and vil­ lage property for sale. If you want to buy or sell, call on ns. Abstracts ordered. INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the lowest rates Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Banker*. =s\ EXCELLENT LOAVES AND-- Delicious Pastries t» the inevitable r*«wlt if yon White Swan ...Flour... s) KKl'S3l4 FOR SALE BY Wilbur Lumber Co. VN flcHenry N. P. Steilen & Son "Ichenry John Richardson Volo W i l l i a m A l t h o f f Johnsburgh mmm m m m Electric Bitters ttutCcfcii wiicii v vvi J> lliujg clK In nervous prostration and female weaknesses they are the supreme remedy; as thousands have testified. FOR KIDNEY, LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLE It !• the best uicdicine ever sold «ovei in druggist's winter. Want Column. Jfj? Just as a Compliment. Count Baldissare Castlglione wrote of manners in sixteenth century Italy : "Discourse of love is used by every gentleman. • • • not only when im­ pelled by ardor, but also merely to do honor to the lady with whom he peaks. The pretense of loving her is, at any rate, a testimony to her worthi­ ness to be loved. She, on her part, will ror a time seem to fall to understand nd nnon will take It all as a merry sst" All adv<-rtlsemt-ntn inserterf un>lrr this bead at tbe following ratei: Five tinea or leiui, tb cents for 11 rut Insertion, tf» aentc Tor eacb ttubMequenl lnttvrlioA, Mo if than Ave llnea, 6 frentp a line for tirpt insertion, liil 8 cent# a line for addition I Insertions. T^Olt 8ALE < White boars. C. W. x I I A K K I S O X . Kingwood, III. 17-ht* T OHT--Watchfl rontuioliiK piano tuning tools. Keturn to <"'. H FANTHAM, Wood- Mock. 111., and receive reward. Old plumes made into willowB and Illumes cleaned, curled and dyed. Mrs. $. D. Fischer, tit North 51st Court, v Austin, 111 Jan. 10 Have » tottl* <ff Walters' Ben so ^ Steam budjfMdHfl yonr hands. At - jMeeab'a. pORSALK-Tbe Dr. O. H. Fetters, Jr., reul- dence and property In McHenry. For further informal ion apply to or address T. J. W AI>h, McHenry, 111. 18-tf p*OK SALE A new milch Holsteln cow with calf by In-r side Inquire of or write Bbn J. ADAMS, West McHenry. III. 25-tf VV.M^CFUi014 RRNT--My property In 1 M.cH«*ury- now occupied by E. K. ,iJ1U1i*I*8'I Jr;.» meat market. This Is a desirable local'on for buslnesn and can be oiitalned on reasonable tertns. R. A. llow- a«U. Inquire of SIMON SxorrKL. West Mc­ Henry. or the owner, 512 South State, Elgin. IM- 34-2t Jj^OR SALE ON EASY TERMS--eleeant cor ii oeJp P,roPerty In village; Rood house, barn, well, shade trees, fruit, lar«e tract of around for purden. et.c.; well h eated on main street or rent- another property. 16.00 per month: large lot, house, barn, we'l, etc.; one acre of ' and ad Joining Included. Simon WTOFTEL, West McHenry, 111. F KJR SALE--A cottage and two and one-half lots on west side of town. For further Information apply to or write Ths PLAI*- DEalbk, McHenry, III. 95-tf T^OR SALE CHEAP -A fourteen-inch Em- *• plre Acorn self-feeding base burner Also an elKhteen-lm;h hot blast Unlver»ni heater. The first named stove is as good a* new. haring b^en used but very little. For fnrthor Information apply to or writ* Jon W. M«B»*ry. III. Woodman Election. All members of Valley Camp No. 97, M. W. A., are requested to be present at the next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday evening, December 14, as this will be election night and want every member who possibly oan to bs with us. OFFICERS VALLEY CAMP . Have yon sera oar Ave and ten gent counter? If not, bettor call ic and save money. J, J. Vyaiial. Compassionate. Small Margie drew the picture of a dog and oat on her slate, and, calling her mother's attention to it. she said: "Of fonix1 a cat ought to have onlv four lojrs. mn in ma, but I drew this one with six so It could run away from thn doir."--FkHIMUK«*. Thunder at Home. Husband IM<1 you hear the storm when It lirok*- this morning? Wife-- That wasn't the storm. It was tbe new girl wat-hlng tVie breakfast dishes. --Baltimore American. A Respectable Fortune- Little Willie- Say, pa, what is a "re­ spectable fortune?" Pa--One that la large enough to make its possessor's >pinlon on any subject respected, my ion.--OhK-ngo News. He Thought Things. She (during a spat)--Why don't you say what you mean? I'm no mind reader He--No; If you were, you'd never speak to me again.--Beetoe ^tsKript. ..Centerville.. Always a fresh and complete l i n e o f t h e choicest of gro- c e r i e s a n d Meats. Phone, 552. :: C. Q. Frett, Proprietor, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. 1 DR. N. J. NYE McTlENRY, ILLINOIS pHYMIOIAN AND SI1 KG RON. Office hours x at Johnsburgh, 111., frotu 7:30 a. in. tolI:;»i a m. Wednesday and Sunday of each week. PH O N K , MCHRNRY 33». .....AERMOTOR Gasoline Engine The best constructed and cheapest engine on the market. The Aer- uiotof Co. is the Srst to reduce the price of engines and the first to use this most important improve­ ment withont raising price, $37.50 Also have 2 h. p. engine at $75 and 4 h. p. at $I35- If yon need power for any purpose, write or ask nn for information. WM. BACON, MM PUMPS, WINDMILLS. ETC. TeLBPHONE 831. McHENRY. ILL. We do not wish to preach a sermon but we do mean to keep that question of Gro­ ceries and Fruits before you at all times and furthermore we want to supply you in these lines. If you are fas­ tidious we know our line of goods will please you. Give us your order over the 'phone and same will have our prompt attention. M. H. NIESEN TELEPHONE NO. 694 riclienry, - Illinois. »i|' TO THK MAKk is what tbe town wanus when ititomes to the food question. It's of highest lni|M>r- tancf' I.hat vou have confidence In THK MEAT YOV Bl'Y The town over will verify our claim for • best, of meats." There isn't a claim for superiority made l>y us that isn't substan­ tiated. Get your roasts, steaks and stcw.s here and you'll alwwys be satisfied E. F. Matthews WEST McHENRY - TELEPHONE 3 Ragle* Elect Ofltucr*, The McHenry Aerie, F. O. E., met and elected officers for tbe coming year on Tuesday evening of this week. The newly elected officers are as follows: W. P.. F O Gans; P. W P., F. O. (ians; W. V. P , Theo. Schieasle; W. C., Jacob-C Bickler; sec'v,, J. W. Smith; treasurer, M. L. Worts; W. (J.. Martin Conway; inside gnard, Emit Peterson; • >ntsideguard, Joe Smith; trustees, F. J. Barbian, J. H. Miller. Peter B Freund. Installation will take place on ibe evening of January 8. A sprained ankle will nsaally disable the injured person for thres < r four weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. When Cbatnb«rlain'« Lini uient is applied a cure may tw t-ffeoted m three or fonr days. This liniuient is one of the best and most remarkable preparations in use. Hold by si I deal en-. Bine Rook Shoot. A bine rook shoot will take plaoe at Ringwood on Saturday, December 24. Shooting will begin at I0:8<>a. m , and igain at 1:80 p. m. Purses will be divided to suit shooters All are invit­ ed Tbe largest as well as most beautiful assortment of Christmas and New Year po«t cards and booklets may be found at W. A. Fisher's. Don't boy until you have seen this beautiful display LEGAL STATE OF ILLINOIS - OOl-NTY Ol LAKE > ^ 111 the County Court, of Lake County. Iu the matter of the petition of> Colon H. Ostrauder. Guardian i of Clarence G. Ost.rantier. minor; for leave 10 sell real estate. ) To the above named minor and all persons whom it tnay concern : Publication is hereby Riven that, by virtue of a ilecretiiI order made and entered of rec­ ord In s-»ld Count v Court of Lake county in the above enj4tled cause on the 14th ilay ol Noveti bur. A IX It'll), the said Guardian will at t he hour of one o'clock p. in. on Tuesday, the 20th nay of December, A. I». lull), upon t he premises hereinafter described, in the coun­ ty of McHenry and State of Illinois, offer fot •ale and sell at nubile auction to t he hinhesl bidder for cash all the ritht, title, interest aid estate which the saiii Clarence G. Ostrauder, minor, has in and to the following descrll>ed real estate, to-wlt: Lots Three (H) and Four <41 In Block Seven (7) In the Village of West .Mcllenry in tin County of Mcllenry and State of Illinois. Terms of viilf-: One-half of the pure hast price to bo paid on the iiuiie.if sale and tin remainder to bo paid upon tiie delivery of a proper deed or conveyance. Nod ed or deeds wilt We delivered to pur- chaaer or purchasers until sale has been re­ ported Ui and approved by said County Court of Lake County. Dated November H, 1010. C'OI.AN 11 OSTKANPKK. tinardlan of Clarence O Ostrandt-r. Minor Bwlirt Social. Another banket social bi)V« and girls, out at Volo school on Friday evening, December 9. Bns will leave McHenry poatoffice at 7 15 p. m Come every body and have s good time. In esse ol storm, the event will be held on tbe fol lowing Tuesday nieht MISB MARGARET WARD. Teacher. Alabastinu and kalkomo at Vyeital'a Centerville hardware Highest market p r i c e s p a i d f o r furs of every de­ scription. Bring them to us. Tel­ ephone No. 222. i« VI McHENRY, ILLINOIS YOUR NATURAL POSITION s tbe oue that give* est satisfaction when laving yonr pictnre akeu. Friends want o !»ee yon in a phoro ;raph a* they know /on A (K>OD I'HO T< X4RAPH ' s a t i o v e c r i t i c i s m . jWe make the kind that yon end yonr f r i e n d s l i k e a l i k e . Whoever gets our pic­ tures gets the best. That new suit would be the thing for yonr ne*t sitting. We'd like to book yonr o » der. F". SCHNABEL, (tec--Msr te J. J. NMt) Waat HI. • Pfe«M 971