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n# - r * •- '. ~V** ^*- ,4 - * ' * V "? ..<* ' \. - :;^;r ii& BTHENHY PLAUiDEALEK, MHENBY * , v , * ^y~~ . ; / r r O,L„ w "~;-c it" ̂ *'m^ "jv^i |p flf ,.. l̂:-v i&f! S^5 ': i-C? * --m SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Our Best Advertisement... We do a great deal of advertising in various ways, but we believe that the mo& favorable publicity we receive is thru the medium oi a "satisfied customer.** Such customers talk about us to other prospective customers and this constitutes "advertising by word of mouth" and is most effective. Besides providing the very best of service, we in­ stall every convenience a drug store can contain. Our prices are ts low a* right quality can be had for anywhere. If we have not had the pleasure of serving you, we should like to add you to our list of "satisfied customers.** N. Hi Petesch DRUGGIST PHONE 56-W y -OUR- NEW SYSTEM BEGINNING JANUARY FIRST a new sys­tem will be placed into effect at our store. The system will mean a big saving to those who pay cash and We hope that in time it will be the , means of reducing our book accounts to a min­ imum. Here's our scheme in a nutshell: Begin­ ning tomorrow we will give TEN PER CENT * DISCOUNT on all cash purchases made at our Store. We feel that we can do this where cash ac­ companies the purchase for the reason that it saves us much work in book accounts and the mailing of Statements while at the same time it gives the man Who pays cash an opportunity to buy cheaper than fee fellow who doesn't. Kindly bear this in mind Stfhen trading here. With the season's greetings Ja all, I am, ^ Respectfully yours, J. J. VYCITAL The Centerville Hardware Man (P i t POLICY OF AND SERVICE GUARANTEE FIRST-- It is our intention to give each and every purchaser of a car fair and business like treat­ ment. Should any customer not receive such treatment we ask in good faith to be so ad­ vised. SECOND We will make all necessary adjustments without charge for one month after delivery of car, provided same has not been tampered with or injured through accident. THIRD-- We will install without charge for labor any i parts that may be furnished in place of .any mparts proven defective by the manufacturers for a period of ninety days from date of de­ livery of car; after such time §11 work will be done in a Careful and workmanlike man­ ner and our regular charge made for same. Overton & Co wen n:- Subscribe for the Plaindealer 3 and keep posted oa local happening*« NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS «J omsnmoB. Frank Smith *asa MeHenry Tidier Tuesday. S. H. Smith was a business caller in McRenry Saturday. Mr. and Mrs^_Alartin B. Sjchmitt of McHenrjr were Sunday guests of rela­ tives here. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitt, who reside on the Heitner farm, this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Michels and children of MeHenry visited among relatives and friends in this vicinity a few days last week. The special assessment docs not. set very well with many of Out* people and according to reports a number of the assessments will not be paid. Quite a few from this vicinity , took in the old time masquerade dance at MeHenry last Friday evening. Those who went from here report an ex­ ceptionally pleasant time. S. H, Smith has been successful in the sale of two more private electric lighting plants. One goes to Amos Smith near Ringwood, while the other has been purchased by Geo. Schaid, who resides on the McHenry-Wauconda road. Mr. Smith will be pleased to ex­ plain the merits of this system to those in need of a good light. News has been received hero of the marriage- of Nick Kline of 'Spring Grove to a young lady of Meyers la., which occurred in the latter named city on Wednesday of this week. Miss Lena Kline and John Blake were among those from here who attended the happy event. The bride is a sister to Mrs. Ammie Noonan of Ringwood and visited here a year or more ago A company of relatives and friends tendered Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen a very pleasant surprise last Sunday evening. Altho the victims were not expecting the call, they soon recovered from the shock which usually follows such affairs, and entertained their quests in a most pleasing way. The evening was spent in a social way and overyon^ present had a most delight­ ful time. Frank Smith of this place, who is very much interested in the foot and mouth disease, believes that cement iloors in our modern barns are more or less the cause of the prevalence of the disease in this country. He is also very much against the wholesale slaughter of cattle infected and be­ lieves that with the proper care an in­ fected herd can be cured without' the further spreading of the trouble. A busload of people from here drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, who reside on the Spring Grove road just a short distance north Of here, on Tuesday evening of this week where they made a surprise call. The victims of the surprise were anything but prepared for guests, but they proved themselves equal to the occasion by showing their friends a good time. A pleasant time was had by all. OSTKNT>. F. E. Martin was a Woodstock vis­ itor Monday. Mrs. F. B. Thompson is slowly re­ covering from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jecks passed Sun­ day as guests of relatives in MeHenry. Miss Corla Francisco has been visit­ ing at the home of her sister the past week. School ohildren are having fine times coasting since the snow is packed and tracks broken. F. B. Thompson is recovering from his recent illness. He hasn't time to keep still very long. Jasper Davis, wife and children vis­ ited with Mrs. Davis' sister and family in Bull V&lley Sunday. Mrs. Myron Francisco reoeived a tel­ ephone message that her sister, resid­ ing in Lake county, was very ill. Miss Alice Richardson is assisting tier aunt, Mrs. Thompson, with house­ hold cares while she regains her strength. F. R. Eppel sold his fat porkers last week Thursday to Kerber brothers of Elgin and delivered them at MeHenry for $6.00 per hundred. Freeman Whiting was ninety-three years of age Jan. 8, and is able to be up, dressed and around the house and yard when not slippery. me Mr. Cleveland was in Round Lake Saturday. Albert Miller is having his ice houses tilled. Wm. Bacon of MeHenry was in town last Thursday. Mrs. Sophie Worts spent the past week in Chicago. Mrs. Lee Huson spent Thursday and Friday last in Libertyville. Dr. Taylor of Libertyville was in town Thursday of last week. Miss Allen spent Friday and Satur­ day at her home in Woodstock. Quite a number from here attended the horse raoe at Wauoonda last Sat­ urday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cleveland of liound Lake were callers at F. Tuck- e r's Friday. Mrs. Lucy Clough of Waueonda spent Wednesday of last week with her sis&er here. •AM TIME DAMS A hearty invitation is extended to everyone to attend a hard time dance to be held at Smith's hall, John6burgh, on Wednesday evening, January 20. This will be the first dance of this kind ever held at Johnsburgh and the management hopes to make it one of the most delightful affairs ever held in this ball. Hard time costumes will be in order, altho those who prefer may wear their glad rags. Plenty of fun is in store for all who attend. Musio by the Northern Illinois oraUas- 'tra. Tickets, 5$«eais! ̂ ' C KIMOWOOD E. C. Hawley and wife visited Elgin relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Ladd spent two days last week with relatives at Williams Bay, Wis. Do not forget the W. C. T. U. meet­ ing at Mabel Beck's Saturday of this week. Bert McCannon and family spent Sunday with his parents at Green­ wood. A lady foreign missionary of India will speak in the M. E. church next Sunday. Ray Dodge passed away at the Post Graduate hospital in Chicago Wednes­ day forenoon. /Mrs.,. Frankie Stephenson spent the first of the week with her sister, Mrs McLean, at Woodstock. Mary and Bertha Esh of Spring Grove spent Wednesday of this week with their parents here. The Modern Woodmen installed their officers last Saturday evening. Re­ freshments were served. A goodly number of the Ringwood Masons attended the installation of officers at MeHenry Monday evening. William McCannon, H. M. Stephen­ son and wives were callers at James McCannon's~at Keystone last Sunday. Kenneth Renney of Chicago is vis­ iting his cousin, Mrs. Ray Merchant. They visited her parents in Woodstock Monday. The Willing Workers met fast Fri­ day with Mrs. Allen to tie comfor­ tables. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ladd Jan. 22. All are invited. There was a pleasant party at Ole Wolko6' last Thursday, when a num­ ber of their neighbors came in to spend the evening with them. Ice cream was served. Quite a number gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Monday evening. Refreshments were served and all report a very enjoyable time. Mrr-and Mis. Irving Walker moved to Richmond Tuesday. Concerning Um Biwman Dairy Battlinf Plant Number of pounds of milk received for December, 11114, was 1,071,534 lbs. Money paid out for December milk, $21,531 37.' Report of some of the larger dairies: Fred Carlson, 42,812 pounds, average cwt., $2.00, $856.24: E. J. Fellows, 35,649 pounds, average cwt., $2.04, $727.24; F. W. Thompson, 27,822 pounds, average cwt., $1.98, $550.88; W. E. Smith, 10,253 pounds, average cwt., $2.28, $233.78. There are 106 patrons and they are paid ac­ cording to test. YUUU COCTA. Ed. Klein was an Elgin visitor Thursday. Geo. P. Bay was a week end guest of Chicago relatives. Arthur Harnden was the guest of Elgin friends Sunday. Miss May me Alywsirdof Elgin called at M. Knox's Thursday. " Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Conway were Chicago visitors Friday. Miss Alice Knox of MeHenry visited relatives here Thursday. Miss Edna Phalin spent last Tuesday evening with Miss Norma Whiting. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conway and children visited at Joseph Buss' Sunday. Mrs. M. J. Walsh and son, Melvin, were calling on relatives here Thurs­ day. Mrs. J. M. Phalin was the guest of Mrs. John Carey at Ringwood Satur­ day. Mrs. J. H. Gracy was a recent visitor with Ridgefield and Woodstock rela­ tives. Mr. and Mrs. John Relihan and Miss Katherine Frisby were callingon rela­ tives here Sunday. * Miss Elsie Klein passed Sunday as the guest of her father at Sherman hospital at Elgin. Mrs. J. J. Doherty and son, .Neill of Holcombville called at M. Knox's Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Phalin and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Conway were guests of Mr. aqd Mrs. John Relihan Sunday evening. * siuuimLu F. W. Wille and E. E. Knilans were in Woodstock Saturday. Mrs. John Pearson and lady friends were Sharon callers recently. Mrs. Byron Waterman called on her parents Thursday afternoo^ last. Mrs. S. M. Merchant is confined to her home with an attack of pleurisy. I. Kline of- Woodstock was an over Sunday guest of his daughter. Mrs. D. L. Gibson. Mrs. A. Anners was a business vis­ itor at Woodstock Wednesday after­ noon of last week. A. Purvey, wife and son, Jack, were 11 day visitors at the L. B. Compton home last Friday. Mrs. J. B. Lynch and daughter, Mrs. Lola Bennett, were Woodstock busi­ ness callers Friday. Wilbt-r Levey and Chauncy Stephen­ son were Crystal Lake business callers Thursday afternoon of last week. Angelo Martino and wife, Mrs. Rush- ton, Mrs. Hans Nelson, Joe Martino and C. Risvold were pleasant callers at the county seat Saturday. The Crystal Lake callers Wednesday afternoon were Mesdames A. Purvey, J. Gould, E. F. Anderson, alsp Messrs. J. H. Slater, W. S. Rushton and Ray Lynch. Mrs. Mary Skinner of Dundee spent a few days recently with her cousins, Miss Mattie Gibson and Mr. ana Mrs. D. L. Gibson, and also. Mr. S. A. Merchant and family. . (F (? The Ladies of the Universalist church will hold a chicken pie supper on Thursday, January 28, in the church parlors. Full partioiti&rs next week. Hfeiju'iiiii I I? Spend ><•*& Someone saves it. Why , not you? Our Savings Depart­ ment pays 3 per cent, com- pounded semi-annually. :: | .vv Hoy Banking Co. FREMONT HOY CLARENCE F. HOY 3W -i :i^ll :1iU "v'S ' :• GENTS' FURNISHINGS A >t: mmmk Heavy Sweater Coats, all wool, former price $4.75, now $3.25 Heavy Sweater Coats, aU wool, former price $6.00, now $4.50 Heavy Sweater Coats, half wool former price $3.50, now $2.75 All wool Jersey Sweater Coats, former price $2.50, now $2.00 Plain Jersey Sweaters, former price $1.50, now... _ $1.25 Heavy Mackinaw Caps, former price $1.50, now --_$1.I0 Hockey Caps, all wool, former price $1.25, now..- $1.08 Balmaccan Caps, former price 1.00 now 75c Flannel Shirts, all wool, former price $2.00, now $1.75 Heavy weight all wool Drawers, former price$1.00, now..- 75c Heavy weight all wool Shirts, former price $1.00, now 75c All Fancy Dress Shirts, former price $2.00, now $1.60 All $1.50 Fancy Dress Shirts at. _$!.25 Khaki Pants, former price $1.50, now $l.lt Khaki Pants, former price $1.00, now __85c Blue Working Shirts, former price 50c, at ...35c All Imported Neckties, former price 75c, at 5#c All Imported Neckties, former price 50c. at 4#c Fine Kid Gloves, former -price $1.50, at -_._-$1.25 Fine Kid Gloves, former price $1.25, at-.__ _$l.## All wool Gloves, former4>rice 50<^ now t 4#c V. V .&*'! : v: ^ Lodtz 'k-l " i *,1- "* '4' Announcement! Having purchased the meat and grocery stock of G. C. Bosma, we wish to announce that we are now ready to serve the public. Our constant aim will be to carry in stock a line of Meats, Vegetables, Canned Goods and Bakery Goods that will meet with puhlic demand. Also will we aim to make our service as near perfect as possible and with this policy we hope to be accorded a share Of the public pgtropage Schneider Bros* . MeHenry, \ DR. F. J. AICHER DENTIST Office In Telephone Exchange Bldg Centerville MeHenry, Illinois Telephone No. 79-W Chicago & North-Western. •SecUre Nov. Z, 1914 WSSK DAT TSAIMS. SOUTHBOUND *7.00 it iu. VI* Ei>riu ;» m Via Des 1'laities *1^ 15 i) ib». .... Via Elgin *1*0 l> lu Via I>e» Plaliids...., •a. 15 p m. Via Kluin •4.58 pm.. . Via Dec Flaluss.... Sunday trains. 7.10 a. ni ...Via ElKiu ...... 8.30 am.. Via Des 1 2.06 p m............ Via Elgin VSKK DAT TRA1IM MeHenry, SOUTHBOUND •T.10 a m»......Vla HifciaSBw-. •f.to am.....V.; .VU KIkiu *S.10a m ... V itt Pl&iuM p m..„...\'la I His PUiiuas..... •4.58 pm,.,.,... ViaKlxlu ....... SC^PAT CHAINS. 7.Hi a hi......Via l>es P!aiue»..„., Me* m.I^. Via Elitlu 6.W p n>-«4^«i*Vla 1>«> rlaiu«k.„. MO »at.. ,.Vi» SKi*.. D«Uj except 8ta<*ir. Arrive MrHenry • ... 10.12 a :ii j ...10.12 a ih ! ... .2.;e p iii i t^S p Bk 1 SJC7 p ui . ...IXPB ,...*.5S a m ; ...,9.52a m I ...Mlpia | ! Arrlrt! " Chicago : ... .S.lS am s II. SJ.40* tu ....#.40 am ,...i.Hpu i 7.45 p rii f e . . V.35 a ta ,S>.56 a ui tj.30 p tu YOUR (my W can be filled hereu&t&ny time to the very best of 8&tisfa<ction. Our line in­ cludes all the staple us well as fancy varieties, while* we can supply you with, the seasonable fruits and vegetables. Lei us deliver je»ur next grocery order. W. ML IffiSHL i 4 : ir|7. ^ ',4s