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Ha McHenry Plainfleito >TEMS 0F L0CALINTEREST PUBLISHED EVIEY THURSDAY BT F. Q. SCHREINER. OlfXln Bank Building. Telephone, No. SR. TWlMt OP •UMORlPTIONt n«yMr W.#0 •1* noafths. Vfeeta. Tkne month*. 40eta Thursday, July 35, >9»* CHEAPER EXPRESS RATES mrCKSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION RE- ram REDUCED RATES. After October 9 local shippers of ex­ press matter thru any of the com­ panies will have the benefit of a fifteen per cent reduction in rates, which has just been ordered by the interstate commerce commission, in a report made public. The report fellows an investigation by the commission into the business of the thirteen great ex­ press companies of the United States. The new rates may be said to be based on a minimum charge of 21 cents for a one-pound package. This charge increases in ratio to the increase of weight and distance at rates varying from 3-10 of a cent a i>ound to 12 cents a pound. Packages weighing two pounds, for instance, may be shipped 1,000 miles --New York city to Chicago--for 24 cents; and 2,000 miles--New York city to Denver--for 31 cents, the present rates being respectively for each 35 cents. A three-pound package will cost 27 cents for 1.000 miles and 37 cents for 2,000 miles, the existing rates being respectively each 45 cents. A ten- * pound package may be transported 1,000 miles for 42 cents and 2,000 miles for 77 cents, as against the existing rates of 75 cents and $1.25 respective­ ly. The cost of transporting a twenty- five pound package 1,000 miles will be 76 cents, against the present rate of $1.10, and for 2,000 miles $1.64, against the present rate of $2.25. The charges of the express com­ panies, now in many instances, are the same for fifty pounds as for 100 pounds between the same points, and in some instances they are as much for thirty pounds as for 100 pounds. Under such a system the householder is compelled to pay as much for a ten-pound package as a dealer would pay for a twenty- five-pound package, and three or four times as much as the dealer would pay for ten pounds included in a 100-pound shipment. The commission expresses the belief that the system proposed will make practicable the opening of direct ave­ nues of trade between the farm and the city household. It is thought, that while the reduction of rates on the lighter weight parcels will aver­ age between twenty and thirty per cent, the express companies will be the beneficiaries of a largely increased business. The report shows that more than 300,000,000 parcels are handled annual­ ly by the express companies in the United States. The average household of five persons in this country either sends or receives by express in the course of a year from eight to ten packages. The average weight of these packages is thirty-four pounds; the average express charge is 50 cents; and the average haul is 200 miles. CHARLES S WAD IS If TO JOLIET. Charles Swadish of Woodstock, a former McHenry boy, plead guilty to robbery before Judge Donnelly on Sat­ urday, July 13, and was sent to the penitentiary at Joliet. He was charged with stealing a watch and diamond pin from a Rockford traveling man, who while in Woodstock became under the influence of liquor and fell an easy- prey to|Swadish. The stolen articles were found in Swadish's possession at the time of his arrest. The prisoner's sentence is for an indefinite terra. AS new® or BY punrouugt p; PORTERS DURING LOOK OUT FOR BOGUS flOO BILLS. Raised notes to $100 from a $10 de­ nomination are being passed in Chica­ go. The sixth note raised to #100 was turned over to Captain Thos. I. Porter of the United States secret service bureau last week by the Corn Exchange National bank. The bill was passed on the bank and it could not be traced back to the original possessor. The bill was a $10 note on the American National bank of Steubenville,\Ohio. |*|The latest perfume, Eutaska, at Mc­ Allister's drugstore. 6 FLIES MEAN LOSS wherever Stock U kept. ConRey s Fly Knocker MEANS PEACE AND PROFIT KIlsMWry fly £l *>&*» udlone ovnc* w»l .pray two Tm (MCturaiUU the atory to tJwfppiiiSi Hrnaalumt and •**« VOUM TIMS. TCMPlUt, »» iROKM BOHH. W« imvti u in mmta it t 60c KttUeu $1.00. 1-ry - and 1*5 convluued £ V. PI'ALLISM & CO. Druggist* West McHenry WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe King <of Johns burgh on Thursday, July 11. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Miller, who re­ side east of town, last night. Joseph Rothermel, Sr., is having a cement block house erected on his North Water street property. We are told that N. A. Huemann in­ tends building a new home on his prop­ erty on the corner of Elm and Court streets. The Mystic Workers will hold their regular meeting Wednesday night, July 31, in their hall. Every member is requested to be present. Math. Freund, the blacksmith, is contemplating the building of a uew home on the lot just west of John Schaffer's garage. He expects to be­ gin building operations this fall. County Surveyor Tryon and two as­ sistants of Woodstock are here this week establishing a street grade. This is another move in the right direction and the village board is to be commend­ ed in having this work done. Quite a number of business houses and residences at Johnsburgh and vicinity are being wired for electricity. When the work is completed our little sister town to the north will assume somewhat of a metropolitan air. A small crowd of young ladies from this village enjoyed a basket picnic on the shores of Fox Lake on Wednesday of this week. The trip to and from the lake was made in one of the Hunt­ er boats. A big time was had by those present. A report was circulated about town the first of the week to the effect that the 25-bearer tickets had again gone into effect at this station of the C. & N. W. railroad company. Depot Agent J. B. Buss informs us that he has heard nothing to this effect." Owing to the heavy rain the McHen­ ry Power Boat club meeting, which was to have been held last Saturday night, has been postponed indefinitely. It will be decided at the Fox river dam committee meeting next Saturday night wh^p the Power Boat club will hold its meeting. Chris Blake, who for a number of years has been one of the head em­ ployes for Geo. J. Sayer at Pistakee Bay, has purchased the home owned by Dr. C. H. Fegens and now occupied by N. H. Petesch and family on Grepn street. Mr. Blake expects to move into the home just as soon as Mr. Pet­ esch can find a place. Mr. and Mrs. John McDermott of Chicago are the parents of a boy baby born to them at the home of Mrs. Mc- Dermott's parents, who reside near Volo, last Saturday. Mr. McDermott was at one time telegraph operator at the Northwestern depot at this place and his wife before her marriage was Miss Elizabeth Wegener. A good sized crowd attended the dance at Nell's Cofuinbia Park pavil ion last night. Owliig to a misunder­ standing between the management and Brodie's orchestra of Chicago the musical organization from the metrop­ olis did not appear and Metzger's or­ chestra of Woodstock was substituted. The music was fine and all had a good time. Theo. Winkel has disposed of his 153-acre farm located just north of the village limits to Jacob Freund, who now resides on the Ringwood-Mc- Henry road. Possession of the place will be given March 1, 1913, or sooner if Mr. Winkel can find a place before then. Mr. and Mrs. Winlte! srs no™ looking for a place in McHenry and expect to make their future h|me in this village. Read the Hunter boat line advertis- ment to be found on another page of this issue. Owing to the fact that the boats cannot get thru the railroad bridge at Fox Lake, the excursions to that point have been discontinued for the time being, but it is hoped by Mr. Hunter that this inconvenience will soon be remedied. Work is now being rushed on another new passenger boat for the Hunter boat line. This boat will be the very speediest passenger boat on the river when completed. It will also be one of most richly finished and furnished boats in these parts. A0•• (C W3M IS NOW ON Before moving into our new modern store building, two doors west Of our present location on Main-street, we will place on sale Our Entire Stock Of kmi Merduiu AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ^n order to reduce stock and save the work and expense of moving. This is a sale that you cannot afford to miss. We have a large, well selected stock of Seasonable Merchandise. Space will not permit us to quote prices on every item. (? DRESS GOODS in a11 wog1 SerSes> Taffetas, Poplins, Henriettas, Cash­ meres, Nun's Veilings, Broadcloths, Homespuns, Etc., at ao to as per cent discount. SILKS Taffettas, Messalines, Max- ines and fancy plaids and stripes, suit­ able for Dresses, Waists and Trimming, per yard from 2 5C $115 Former price per yard, 35c to $1.50 DRESS GINGHAMS, P^11 and fency, new shades, at per yard lie Former price, 13c to 15c Cheaper grades marked down to yd. 8C --f PRINTS colors, marked down to per yard 5ic OUTING, TENNIS AND SHAKER FLANNELS. SHOES f°r every man, woman and child at a big saving, in black, tan and white. All odds and broken lines at about one-half price. Don't fail to fit your feet tor summer and early fall wear. Ladies' and Men's Oxfords, worth $2.00 to $2.50, reduced to $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 Children's Shoes in staple and nobby shapes at prices to sell them quickly. HATS--Men's and Young Men's Hats, in the new rough and smooth finishes, up-to-date styles and colors, priced so you will supply your fall nfeeds, 35 to 30 per cent discount, some sizes reduced to one-half. Straw Hats, new shapes and staple blocks, priced regardless of cost. UNDERWEAR in Balbriggan, Jer sey Ribbed, Poros Knit, Shirts, Vests, Drawers,'Pants and Union Suits in all grades. Also winter weight, fleece lined and all wool. OVERALLS, SHIRTS, PANTS, JACK­ ETS, ETC., marked to move quickly. MEN'S FANCY AND DRESS SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, ETC., AT ABOUT 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT. HOUSE DRESSES AND WRAP- * PERS, sizes 34 to 46, at 20 AND 25 F*ER GENT DISCOUNT. LADIES' WAISTS, in white and colored, new styles, PRICED TO SELL REGARDLESS OF COST. FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS, ETC. M. I. WALSH,: WIS! A prospeet\of and small grains is bumper crops of corn being reported by farmers in th\s vicinity. Indications are thaLthe crops will Jbe bigger than they time been for severa^|tear8. Oats, %rh>J§>rye and wheat- $|jr reported as especially good. WhfW it is early in the slimmer to make .J^eftriite predic­ tion 1 prosj t he o ing 01 cold of caus lover .jt-i^ard to' cor u"'1 '.and is^ gt ure for ft\ .. li&hortvprop 0$ ,lvc new wintervjs farmers state and that the rfcpop. Hay is thffl^af. Kill- Py Jili& e x treme said, to be the rfe of timothy, ,;yicfcs At HI ECHUKCH. Order ;u 'the-1 McHenry' M. E. . bujJefc' r?.-xx SuiJday; July £8, is 10 a. m., . Ts&lio^l^ ^Subject of the lessonjyv'Th^u ^'ealYnd the Tares.'1 Matthew 13:24- 30, 36:43. ^wjiden -text," "Gather up first the tare^r and bind them into bun­ dles to burrtv thefii, but gather the wheat into my barn." 11 a. 111., quar­ terly meeting services, consisting of preaching followed by the ddimnistra- tion of the saciWent of the Lord's i supper. ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. E. W. Howe was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. Everett Hunter boarded the Chicago train Tuesday morning. Wm. Eichman of Lake Zurich was a recent McHenry visitor. Prank Masquelet boarded the Chi­ cago train Wednesday morning. M. L. Worts and daughter, Rose, were Chicago visitors Wednesday. Irving Watson of Chicago spent Sun- nt McWunrv friends. 'J •» s"• • Percy Lodtz is spending two weeks as the guest of Stoughton, Wis., rela­ tives. C. E. Gaylord returned home Mon­ day from a business trip to Crookston, Minn. Miss Lelah Claxton spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Richmond friends. Miss Bess Gray of Chicago is spend­ ing the week as the guest of the Misses Stoffel here. Dewitt Dickson of Silverlake, Wis., spent Sunday as a guest in the home of Wm. Tesch. Walter Krause left Tuesday evening for a two weeks' visit with relatives at Albert Lea, Minn. Mrs. George Steilen of Chicago spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Steilen here. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schuenpmann ®of North Crystal Lake were McHenry callers last Sunday. Misses Lillian and Annabelle Heimer took in the Oliver Typewriter picnic at Cary Wednesday. * Warren Madison of Waukegan was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins Sunday. Mrs. John A. Martin went to Chica­ go Wednesday morning for a few days' visit among relatives. Mrs. H. T. Fuller of Chicago spent a couple of days recently with her broth­ er, W. D. Wentworth. Mrs. Francis J. Merritt of Elgin was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bassett Tuesday. John Freund and John Karls went to Chicago this morning for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. N. Hinze of Aurora, 111., was the guest of friends in and around Johnsburgh a few days this week. Miss Lucile Byrd left Wednesday morning for a visit with Rev. and Mr*. F. W. Miller at Stockton, 111. Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Spurling of Grayslake were McHenry visitors last week Friday. Mrs. Susie Frett of Chicago is spend­ ing two weeks at the summer home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Frett. Carl Patzke left Tuesday evening for a two weeks' visit among relatives and friends at LaCrosse and Genoa, Wis. Misses Alta and Varina Wentworth are spending a couple of weeks with U. 5. J. UoKn n + Ponmo CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT All advertisement* lnaertod under ttila he«d at the following ratea: Plve Unas or lam, S6 cent* lor Brat jniurtioii 16 J«aUi for each subsequent Insertion More than Are line*. S cent* a line for first insertion and 3 oonta a line for addition 1 insertion*. •yyANTEI)--Good girl for general bouse- MW,t.'rk> 000(1 Mas. <J. W. STKNG- XB, McHeury. 4 QIRL WANTED--One who understands ^ housework in general. Inquire at this office. M g.!,, f^.lKL WANTED--To assist in housework w Family of thrne. J. W. AEBISOHBR, Mc­ Henry. 111. 'Phonn flO-M. r>-t.f Wis. Mrs. John Schuenemann and daugh­ ter, El vera, of Chicago spent Sunday as guests in the home of Mrs. Josephine Heimer. Sister Coletta of Milwaukee, Wis., spent a few days this week as the guaet of relatives in Johnsburgh and vicinity. Rev. John F. Schmitt of Aurora, 111., spent a couple of days this week as the guest of relatives in Johnsburgh and vicinity. Mrs. C. E. Lamphere and Edwin of Carpentersville and Mrs. J. J, Reser of Ridgeiield spent Sunday at W. D. Wentworth's. Misses Gretchen and Rose and Joseph Notting of Port Washington, Wis., are here for a two weeks' visit at the home of William StoiTel. Mrs. P. C. Petersen and children, Frances and Kenneth, have returned from a few days' visit with relatives and friends in Chicago. G. A. Stevens and daughters, Agnes and Zillah, "Of Elgin spent a few days this week as the guests of McHenry and Ringwood relatives. They made the trip by aato. F. J. Barbian returned home Tues­ day from a week's visit in Meade coun­ ty, Kan., where he has land interests. Mr. Barbian reports that crops and everything in ' general look good in that part of Kansas. Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Rosen- berger here last Friday were: Mes- dames Mary Westphal 'and Henry Meier of Elgin; Mrs. Edward Krause, Bartlett, 111.; George Raah, Henry and Oscar Ahrens, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bethke of Dundee. The next dance at Smith's halli Johnsburgh, will take place on Wed­ nesday evening, Aucr. 1, Mot's par­ ticulars later. 6 POlt SALE--Houses aud lots in McHenry Also river property with acreage. Sold per acre or lot. Inquire of O. A. B ATT EM, West McHeury, 111. 41-tf Tj>OR SALE--A number of heavy milk wag- ons. Will carry from «# to 20 cans. Wag­ ons are very well constructed and well worth the money we ask for them. Jos. MAT, Blng- wood, 111. , 58-tf TpOR RENT--A 290-acre farm, more or less, at a very reasonable rent. Will rent. wit.b or without stock. For further luforu.a tion address or call on MRS. JOS. H. JOSTKN. McHenry, III. fl-2t SALE--A rubber-tired trap, rubber- x tired top buggy and express wagon with heavy singly harneM. Also some household furniture. For further information address or call on W. D. GOULD, Wast McHenry. III. "Phone (SS0-J2. 5-2t BILL DUNN'S SALVE IS GOOD FOR INFECTIONS OF THE BRAIN AS WELL AS CUTS. (By Bill Dunn.) Two Dutchmen strong and brave, And an Irishman named Boyle Are trying their judgment to wave On old Dunn who at making salve does toil. Now simple Simon is quite a man, He flutters around like grease on a frying pan. And Mr. Buss with that foolish grin, Looking wise and scratching his chin, Says: "Here, Bill is a dispatch." When he fools old BUI he will have to scratch. Now keep a-coming, you trio brave and strong, But look out that in your own head you don't go wrong. I will tell you that for Infection of the brain ' My salve will do you good, I must > explain. All your jokes to me seem fine, They are dandles for I'm not blind. Just keep a coming, get in line, And your equal you will find. Now good bye, jokers Hnd and true, I will make a bo* of salve for each of you. EMLEN LOAVES « AN0 ' Delicious Pastries !• the Inevitable rata It If yo« MM White Swan - ...Flour... ; mi FOR SAN1' IY WILBUR LUMBER CO. " V / E S f N.P.STfc!I,H S SON. M'HENRY JOHN RICHARDSON, VOLO HOCK'S, GROCERY, M'HENRY WILLIAM ALTHOFF JOHNSBURGH. - ̂ ;-- --; -- $ Professional. Society v | and Business Cards ^MKM»»ttCCICCC(C»CC»t DAVID <S. WELLS. H. 0. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. Of- lie* ®m4- rwidcnce, cimr Elm and draen streets, McHenry, IJiin©!,. Telephone N«. 311. Bank of McHenry B5TABLI5HBD 1888 This Bank receives deposits, pays 8 per cent interest on time depos­ its, extends all courtesies consist­ ent with good bn8in«M« principles and <loe* a CENCRAt BANKING BUSINESS respectfully solictiqg public pat­ ronage. ! Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class security. REAL ESTATE Farm lands, residences and vil­ lage property for sale. If yon want to buy or sell, call on ns. Abstracts ordered. # INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the lowest rates Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. ML R. J. NYE MflMMmr, iLLfiitwi ' PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OQtw fcMM-S at ij !» 1 HI ..from 7:3# m. in. to 11:90 e. m. Wedamduf and Ssm4mf «t web WMk. PHOHE; KcHEMRY S33. HHW Pken*. OfBee Phona M7- CHARLES H. FRANCIS LAWYER ESTATE WOMK A SPECIALTY StrfSSSrtw WOODSTOCK, EL really ought to have his picture taken--he hasn't had a photograph since that funny looking one in the cut-away coat that he was married in. ('Twas a noon wadding, you know). Yes, mother says 'twas a good one of him as he looked then, but really, for the sake of the fam­ ily, there shouia be one of him as he looks now. SriniiM's Photo Studio "mm I01M WEST H HKNKY ILL You Can Depend on It Those five words explain the merits of DARLY RISER FLOUR. What better endorsement would one ask for? That's all % the housewife expects and we are. here to say that we can back our words. If you have never used the McHenry product make it a point to give it a trial the very next time that you bu^. Sold at the mill and by McHenry merchants WEST M'HENRY FLOUR AND FEED MILLS POCKET BILLIARD HALL BOWLING ALLEYS n Located i* Cmtervllle. AIM pocket billiard hall mr E. F. Matth«wa' Mit market la West McHenry. Good place* te apon4 irwr idle hours. Bowling alleva apan to tka ladiaa ovary Thursday aftenufan. e :: - KMEL. GRUBS. t: PSOPHIKTOH Telaphana Na *93. SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for all classes of property in the best companies. Wast Mcttaary, ItllaaU Fine Stock Merchandiaa Farm Salaa Keel Estate G. A. SATTEH AUCTIONEER Telophase Na. 894 WEST H'HENRY, ILL FAB L Q. SEilS 4ofree al ax- Iluwa n lifuera ••4 cigare, eame nrlce, aame eld Mid, aanse every* thing except the 'PP^NUMBER jHA 106 N. 8th Ave. CHICAGO. -HECKED FREE if Everybody's Doing It What? Why, buying their groceries and fruits of us, to be sure. Our line com­ prises the very choicest on the market and we are able to give you first-class service at all times. Call us up, give us your order and we will do the rest. We never fail to please. Give us your order for fruits for canning pur­ poses. M. H. NIESEN TELEPHONE NO. 86-W HcHenry, - " Illinois, WHY IS IT NECESSARY FOR A NEAT NAN TO BE A MUSICIAN? TMS SO IE CAN BLOW HIS OWN HORN There never was a better place, And never will there be, To buy a tender steak or obop And all m-e-a-t. We pride ourselves on what we sell, We always sell the best. We spare no pains this faet to tell, And that tells all the rest. E. F. Matthews WEST McHENltY. iiuiu. Chicago & Nortl»-Weat«*. Effective June 23, 1VI2. wan DAT T&AINS. Leave NOBTHBOUND OhlcaKO. *7.0i) a 111 Via Rlgin *8.4T» am Via I>es Plttinea... +1.00 p 111 Via Des IMainea.. *12:a<> p in Via Kljrhi *1:05 pm Via I)e.s Plainos.. *3.40 p in Via l»es Plaines..,. Via Klgiu Via i>e« Pl&lnea.. SONDAT TRAINS. Via Elgin Via I tea rial ties Via 1)es 1'lalnns Via Elgin >HI DAT THA1N8 SOUTH BOC WD Via. lies Plalnes Via KlRiri Via lies l*lalM<« Via IHjti iMaluou -- , -- Via l>es 1'ialiies *0 27 pm 'Via l)es i'laiut-s... SfcHDAT TOAIHS. 7.10am Via Des Plalues 7.16a m Via Elgin . 7.30 p m Via Des Plainer "•32 pm Via 1*8 Plalues 7.38 p m via Elgin * Dally except Sunday. tSatnrday only. $Moo day only. *3.16 p in *4.45 p m. 7.90 a. m. 8.45 am.. «oo am.. >.05 p.m.... Leave McHenry. *7.10 am... *7.10 am... *7.19 am... *8.33 a m. _ '4.45 p m. Arrive McH enry. ...lO.Itt H ui 10. IB a 111 2.12 p 111 8:45 p ui JJ:4S p 111 4.4,") p ni ttjfi |) in 0.27 p m .. .10.25 a m ...10 04 a iu ...10.25 a m ....4.65 p w Arrive Chicago. B.05 H in ...10.10a m H.i'i H*lu ....#.40 a m ....6.45 p in T.56 p ui ....».» am --9.50 a m 6.40 p m 9.20 p 111 ..tt.SS p m