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? ® 1 | ' '-SW dp* ' T*fyS&*F>SP (f»; rr-5i s* i i:^:3w-m ? •*? fv ̂ * •r.J,.f- £' * •• . v mmm jg^wwoswts^^^s We have been selling the "Quick Meal" line of Gasoline Stoves for eighteen years. Our busi­ ness has increased each year and now that the "Quick Meal" has proven to be the standard stove of its kind, why not drop in at our store and let us show you why it is? Their Blue Flame Oil Stove is far ahead of anything on the market and is as reasonable in price as any. We have a nice assortment of stoves and the necessary knowledge of their superior features which we are anxious you should know and which you may learn by calling upon us. :: :: - :: :: L SIDE WEST er HARDWARE AN OLD HOUSE is as easily wired as a new one in course of construction A wired house is a modern house and the im­ provement, which costs but a moderate sum, adds materially to its value. It places at the command of the occupants all the manifold service of the Central Station The most perfect of artificial illuminants and power to operate a great variety of labor saving appliances are then available for Electric Service is a Luxury in everything but cost Ask for particulars of our plan of wiring hous­ es at cost--24 months to pay- r NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED B Y OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS KllfUKFIKUX. Children's day will be observed Sun­ day, June 18. Arthur Skinner spent Sunday with Ridgetield relatives. Mrs. Sarah Wakefield was a Crystal Lake visitor Saturday. W. Cobb was a Chicago visitor the latter part of last week. Mrs. A. Stephenson was a business caller at the Lake Wednesday. Mrs. Nalinberg entertained her son from the city one day recently. Fred Senne has purchased a new Mitchell automobile. It is a dandy. Lyman Levey of Crystal Lake called on his parents Wednesday afternoon. Miss Clara Eichkoff of Woodstock was a pleasant Rid^eiield caller Sun­ day, Ed. Pearson of Woodstock spent a part of Saturday and Sunday with his parents. v Mrs. W. S. Jaynes and son, Milton, of Woodstock were Ridjretield callers recently Mr. and Mrs. L. .Jensen of Wood­ stock Sundayed with Mi. and Mrs. A. Peterson and family. The Misses Etta Levey, Main : Kline and Arline Stephenson were Crystal Lake callers Monday. Mrs. St rat ton and daughter, Lucile, were business callers in Woodstock last week Wednesday. Mr. and Mis. Charlie Durkee and a lady friend took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. Jacobs Sunday. Mrs. Lola llennett and son. James, and Miss Madaline Lynch were busi­ ness callers at the county seat Mon­ day. Conductor Theodore Furney of Lake Geneva visited with iiis sister. aiis» Lizzie, and brothers, Albert and Robert Furney. Decoration day. A. F. Davis of Austin was a caller here Monday. Mr. Davis and daugh­ ter, Miss Lura. expect to come out for the summer in a few days. Miss Glenys Jacobs was a city shop­ per Monday. Her cousin. Clara Ro­ bert, of Richmond met and accompan­ ied her from Crvstal Lake. Mrs. E. E. Shepard and daughter, Miss Beatrice, attended a play, "The Girl In the Yacht," given by local talent in Woodstock last week Wed­ nesday evening. E. Letsler and twTo daughters, Eva and Edith, spent Saturday and Sunday wiih relatives in the city, i'iie young ladies will spend a part of their vaca­ tion there. Mr. Letsler returned Sun­ day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dygert spent Sunday at the home of the latter's par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barden, at Woodstock. Mrs. Barden quite re­ cently returned from a hospital in the city and her Ridgeneld friends hoj>e she may regain her health. An auto paiVy of friends, eight in number, from Evanston and Chicago pleasantly surprised Miss Lizzie Fur­ ney and brothers, Robert and Albert, Decoration day. A picnic luncheon was spread on the lawn and was a most enjoyable feature of the day. Everyone is cordially invited to at­ tend the old folks' service next Sun­ day whether old or young, but the inornipg service will be conducted for the sj»ecial benefit of (he old folks of the community. The evening meeting will be addressed by Mr. James Iv. Shields of Chicago, who is the state superintendent o! the Anti-Saloon league of Illinois. Mr. Shields is a splendid speaker one thoroly informed in the |>oliucs of the state as well as an ardent worker in the interests of local option. Don't fail to come out and hear him next Sunday evening. jonNsnuBGH. Joe Freund j»assed Monday in Chica­ go- Mf . Mrs. .Jacob May «elf Mo- Henry visitors Tuesday. Mrs. C. Tuttle «of Ringwood was a Johnshurgh caller Saturday•. Mrs. J. C. Debrecht Inmrded the Chicago train Monday morning. Miss Christina Ma) ol Spring Grove visited among relatives here Sunday. Peter Williams and daughter. Kate, ol Spring Grove were callers lu re Sun­ day J Jacob Freund and family of Spring Grove were Johnsburgh visitor^pun- day. Mat. Rothermel of Springfield, 111., is spending the week among relatives here. Ed. Senft of Chicago was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Meyers last Sunday. Miss Maggie Huemann of McHenry spent Sunday at home with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Huemann. Henry Degen and wife of McHenry were callers in Johnsburgh Thursday evening of last week. Lew Althoff of Palatine came home Saturday evening to be the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Althoff, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pitzen and Mrs. Wm. Oefiling and daughter, Anna, spent Sunday at the home of John Pit- aen in Volo. Misses Clara Riessmer. Anna Jung and Susie Nimskern of Spring Grove were callers in town Wednesday even­ ing of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huemann of Mc­ Henry visited Sunday afternoon at the home of the former's brother, Jos. Huemann, and family. OSTEND. R. II. Richardson and son, Alfred, were Sharon visitors last Thursday. Mrs. Alma Thomas and daughter, Ellay were shopping in Wo:nistock Sat­ urday. Miss Nellie Silliman of Woodstock is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Fred Eppal,. Clyde Thomas of Franklinville was calling on relatives in this vicinity- last Sunday. Mrs. Ellis Jecks of Crystal Lake was the guest of R. H. Richardson and family one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Martin and son, Loren, spent Sunday with the former's uncle. B. C. Martin, at Delavan, Wis. Miss Flossie Randall and Miss Susie Thomitson started Tm-silny for Nebraska. Miss Flossie went to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Eva Brass. WILL GRIND BUT THREE DAYS. Until further notice, we will grind feed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat­ urdays only. John Spknckr. 44-tf FOR GOODNESS' SAKE drink Riverside coll'ee, dry roasted, t J. W. Fay's. McHenry, 111. 49-8t no interest. ( ENBtfCWCBSTtR At what? Why, at that old job of selling Paints. Our stock of Sher win-Williams Brighten-up Finishes is now as complete as it ever was. Therefore don't hesitate to let us have your order. The more, the merrierv VU'tVV .? J. C. Debrecht» vo. Johnsbufih* III* 'Phone 926 P H I L I P J A E G OENERAL C0J*1MISS10N MERCHANT ^JECIAL. ATTENTION GIVKN TO THE SALE OP Dressed Beef, riutton. Hogs, Veal, Poultry, tildes, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest boose on the street Tags and price list* tarnished on application. STORAUE FREE staii *j,PIHM». CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. WhoMile Market. KHKBAI D P%KK. Leo Smith spent Wednesday in Chi­ cago. Miss Anna Cleary visited Miss Lucy Sutton Friday. George Blum of Chicago spent Sun­ day at the Park. Miss Anna McGee of McHenry vis­ ited Miss Florence Welch Sunday. Miss Katherine Knox is spending a few days with Woodstock relatives. Mrs. Robt. Sohns returned to her home in Chicago Saturday after send­ ing a week at the Park. Misses Nellie Biggy and Sadie O'Neil of Chicago are visiting Mrs. Ellen Walsh and family this week. Mrs. F. Goi-don, Miss D. Logue and Thos. Enright drove from Round Lake Wednesday and spent the evening at M. A. Sutton's. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haxton and chil­ dren of Chicago are spending this week at the Haxton cottage and entertain­ ing a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lundquist of Chicago are spending their honeymoon at the Haxton summer home here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haxton. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sutton, R. J. Sutton, Misses P. Logue and Margaret Sutton and Master Hugh Gregori en- joved an auto ride to Round Lake Sun­ day and visited Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Renehen and family there. Invitations were received last week bv relatives of Miss Katherine M. Sut­ ton of Harrisburg, S. D., to the com­ mencement exercises at that place June 1. Miss Sutton, who left hen several years ago with her folks, has the honor of being one of the first graduates from the new high school at Harrisburg. Miss Katie Keefe of Woodstock, Mrs. Thos. F. Hayes of Harvard, Miss Mar garet Ay 1 ward of Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Heaney of Chicago, Mrs. Ed. Whiting and son and Mr. and Mrs. D, A. Whiting and family of Ringwood were out of tftwn guests at the wed ding breakfast of Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Whiting at Ed. Knox's Tuesday Wm. Simes can supply /ou with tht very finest lubricating oils for engine and automobile use to be found on th* market today. Better see him. Peteaob'i for drags This remarkable story tells of a man who solved the riddle of the birds and learned to fly as they do. ^ nin i He has scores of thrilling adventures that are all related in a truly fascinating manner. Does the conquest of the air thrill you? Do the perils of the Arctic wastes fascinate you? Does a charming girl fire your heart? Doesavirile man's victory over terrific oddsinspireyou? Does a tale ofdeep woven mystery hold you spellbound? Then don't miss THE SKY-MAN, by H. L Webster, which will \appear serially in this paper. It is such a treat as comes only once in years. Watch for the Opening Installment /p wll Corn If you think all drugs stocks are about the same, just examine ours carefully and note our prices. Com­ pare with those elsewhere. We are quite sure that after your investiga­ tion you'll decide that this is the place to trade. :: :: :: N. ft i« 274. McHENRY, ILLINOIS. "'t The Flour that has stood the test. A better quality Flour was never placed upon the market. The housewife who uses our product need never worry as to its results. It h as that rich flavor that is so often miss­ ing in other brands. Get a sack Ag\ today. It retails at * ' ii m « WEST McHENRY. ILLINOIS ^ JOHN SPENCER, Prep. We have just placed on exhibition an elegant new line of Rugs of the Richardson Make. These ltugs are of all the latest American and Parisian Patterns and we are sure that we can please you as to quality and price. :: :: :: [RG We still have the agency for the Free Sewing Machine, the best sewing machine on the market It's a pleasure for us to explain the merits of this machine|so why not drop in and let us tell you all about it? :: ..Jacob J us ten.. £ rl 4 a well selected line of the celebrated KABO CORSETS \ll in the latest cor­ rect stvles at.. Summer Underwear, idies' waists, jabots. »utch Collars, htc. Celcphone Do. 301 Oltst mrtSettrv* HI*