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r&.J>VJ ;•• THE McOTENRt PLAnmSALER, -ttcHETOTrlEfr W-* Y>^?®--v.:'•^^S$-\*3i"K:;--••*• l>r Post Our mail order business is large and growing:. It has become so important a feature of our business that we have made special provisions for handling it, Don't deprive yourself of anything you. need in Drugs, Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods, Sick Room Supplies, Prescriptions, Recipes* Etc. Our stock is large and complete and we always have precisely what is needed. Send us a trial order. N. H. DRUGGIST Petesch /PllONE 56-W • ••% ttf**««*••*«*«»##«»« NEIGHBORING NEiPS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE COnPS OF CORRESPONDENTS •Jf Blue Serges In Stock Most of you know how scarce blue serge goods are. We had a chance to buy good blue serge pants for men at a price and bought several dozen. Get an extra pair of pants to wear with your coat and save a new suit. ^ We have nearly all sizes in stock $3.00 and $4.50 Smith Bros. 'Phone 79-J McHenry, 111. j K1DGEFIELD I P. S. Thomas spent Monday at Mc- | Henry. Mrs. R. 'Reef! was • a Woodstock j caller Thursday last. ! Mrs. S. Nash visited friends at Crystal Lake last week. ! Wm. Marshall of Crystal Lake was a business caller here Monday. Mp. and Mrs. Joe Coates spent Sun- ;day with relatives at Woodstock. ; Miss Mabel Murphy visited over Sunday at her home in Greenwood. Mr. an«l Mrs. H. Bruell and son, Henry, were Woodstock callers Satur­ day. ! Mrs. F. Muffley and Mrs. W. R. , Wagner were Eljrin visitors last Sat­ urday. Mrs. Ed. Rossman and Mrs. W. Reed spent Monday afternoon at Crys­ tal Lake. M iss Elsie Wille visited with her mother at Barrington on Thursday afternoon of last week. ^Irs. Anna Mollohan and daughter, Ella, visited with relatives at Crystal Lake the week end. Mr. and Mrs. S. Reed and daughters, Virginia and Mabel, of Woodstock > were visitors here Sunday. ( Miss .LtflS Levey visited over Sun­ day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Levey at Crystal Lake. F. W. Hartman, P. S. Thomas and E. E. Knilans were transacting busi­ ness at the county seat Saturday. Mrs. C. E. Lockwood is among the sick. Mrs. Iver Ericson is on the |gain. Mrs. Wheeler is improving slowly. j Mesdames EL E. Knilans, A. Han- of McHenry s?ng. Mrs. H. W/ Allen reecived a postal card from Rev. B. B. Brttnning, who was pastor of the Universalist church at McHenry thirty years ago. He will be ninety-five years of age the 28th day of March. Saj^ he is healthy and active, but nearly blincl. He is now at 528 Boone street, Boone, OSTEND Mrs. Oglesby is visiting relatives at Rockford, 111., this week. Ellis Jecks has recently purchased a new team of work horses. Frank Kaiser tested his new engine Saturday last at wood sawing. A family from Wisconsin have moved to'the Sam E. Clark farm. Mrs. R. J. Clark and son, Clint, and wife are guests of Mrs. Matie Harrison at Alden. T. A. Abbott and Wife of Ringwood were Sunday visitors at the home of their daughter, Mrs. C. C. Clark. Guy Thompson rented his farm near Greenwood an^ moved his family to the living rooms in the Ostend cream­ ery. Joe Harrer and family moved last week from the Kaiser tenant house to the farm formerly owned by Mrs. Alma Thomas. i Henry Hobart and wife and Miss j Amipie Francisco tried to enjoy a ; ride Su,nda.v afternoon and called on the formers' daughter, Mrs. Nina Sherman, and family. M rs. Myron Francisco was called to Lake county again last week Tues­ day. Her sister, Mrs. Hellen Wheal- in, had another stroke of paralysis and never regained consciousness. She sen, E. Smith and Belle Dufield were passed fiway Monday morninKf March | shopping at Woodstock Monday aft­ ernoon. ! Mrs. H. Wille, Miss Rosie Peterson, j Mrs. J. B. Lynch and Crystal Conerty | were callers at Woodstock Saturday afternoon. | Mrs. C. F. French of Woodstock at­ tended the Ladies' Aid society held at the home of M?s. J. Mikkelsen last Thursday. Church Notes j The Ladies' Missionary society meets this week with Mrs. A. An- ners. j Mr. Parker had charge of both morning and evening services^ last 1 Sunday. ! The Ladies' Cemetery society will 13, about six o'clock. M I L l T w A R ON AGAIN Most of McHenry Farmers Are Hold­ ing For Better Prices TIME. Is near at hand and every housewife will find that new things.-ape needed to keep the home comfortable and cozy. Probably a rug or two has outlived its usefulness, liholeums have be­ come shabby and worn out, draperies peed replacing, or a piece or two ol furniture might add to the attractiveness and comfort of your honte. This will mean a visit to the furniture store and we wish to say that we have stocked up in all lines and extend to- you an invitation to visit our place, look ovej our carefully se­ lected stock and talk shop with us. Our goods are displayed in a manner that makes selection an easy task and our prices are in conformity with your pocket book, ...Jacob Justen... be entertained at the home of Mrs. D. L. Gibson this week Thursday. ) Sunday, March 26, is the end of the S. S. contest between the Reds and j Blues. The Blues are still on the 'winning side. I The topic for C. E. Sunday evening, 1 March 19, is "Getting Power from our I Pledge." Please bear in mind that :' this is to be an honorary members' I Meeting. Mrs. Anners, leader. The Ladies' Aid society will hold I their annual dinner in the basement of the church Thursday, March 23. I This will be a little out of the ordinary ! as it is to be a roast beef dinner. Re- : member the date. i Those who heard Mr. Rollo Rilling, tenor soloist, at the church on Mon- ! day evening can truly say they en- ! joyed a rare treat: Mr. Rilling has Yesterday was milk contract day at the various factories controlled by the Borden and Bowman companies in this dairy district and as a result of the prices offered the semi-annual milk war between milk contractors and producers is on. The dairymen thruout this entire district are better organized than ever before and from all indications it looks as if this will be a fight to the finish, as the Borden patrons, at least, are willing to hold together until a more satisfactory contract is submitted, so it is said. Many of the dairymen arbund Mc­ Henry are now members of the Milk Producers' association as well as the newly organized Protective associa­ tion and from information at hand this morning we are of the belief that ' every member of either one of these | organizations is willing to stand pat, j The prices demanded by the Milk i Producers' Association for the coming I six months are ifc follows: I April /.$1.65 'May 1-45 June 1-25 'july 1-55 •August 1-70 September 1.70 lhad a great deal of experience alone j Avera(Je six mo„ths 1.55 | this line of work and has a very .powerful as well as a wonderful voice. Borden's Prices prices submitted by Bor-The prices submitted by the den people were as follows: ^pril $1.45 May 1-20 1.04 [July 1-30 McHenry | August L5o 1.50 RINGWOOD J J. C. Ladd was a Woodstock vis­ itor Saturday. | There was a full house at the piny ! jun'e | Saturday evening. E. P. Flanders itffcs caller lgst Saturday, I Septebmer Mrs, Martha Bradley visited rela- Average for six months. ,. .$1.33 1-6 Two Minute Title Talks XIV. The Absftradt as a Guide-Pq^t 44TS there no absolute guide that I lean rely upon, ju^t as I trust my own sense of sight and touch when buying # pair of ghoe6?" Yes, there is a safe rule--one that is easily followed. It is the jule adopted by all heavy land owners, and by banks, trust companies and syndicates throughaut the world, It is this: NEVER ACCEPT TITLE TO LAND WITHOUT AN ABSTRACT AND LAWYER'S OPINION, or their equivalent-- A GUARANTEED TITLE. The necessity for such a rule Is fully explained in these Title Talk6. In fact, they afford in themselves "A Guide to Good Titles" which any man can safely follow, McHenry County Ab^tra<ft Go. ' ' wqoostqok. iu inqis * O f f i c e * * tives in Elgin part of last week. Dr. Streng of Richmond was a caller in the Ed, Bell home Tuesday. Lynn Hall and bride returned from a visit to hi& sister in Dakota Tues­ day. Edith McCannon'went to EJgin l»«t Thursday, returning Friday after­ noon. Mrs, Carrie gputh visited her sjs The above prices are for piilk test­ ing 3.a, Bowman's Prices The Bowman company, which has factories at Ringwood anid Crystal Lake, offered the following seals of prices; April .$1.55 May -- F. F. A XT ELL, President L. E. MENTCH, V. Pres. EMIL ARNOLD, Sep G. h, MITRPHY, Treaa. 1.30 ' June , ,. 1.20 ter at Williams Bay Saturday and 1 ,, 1.40 Sunday. I August 1-65 Mrs. E. C. Hawley spent Thursday i geptember 1.65 and Friday of laat week with Elgin J Average $1 45 5-6 relatives. j At Ringwood, we are told, the farm- Next Sunday evening meeting wi*l 'rs signed up quite willingly and little, be held at the home of Mrs. Hattie ^ any, trouble is anticipated there on Buckjand. account of the existing conditions. Mr. and Mrs. ^zer of Elgin were ^ wj]| be remembered that all of the Sunday guests in the home of H. M. ! former patrons of the^JWeiland Dairy Stephenson. ' company at Johnsburg signed up with Mr. and Mrs. William Coates and J. | ̂ gowman company at Ringwood C. Ladd attended the funeral of Mark vj,en ^e Johnsburg factory was closed Huffman at McHenry last Friday. down last fall. Bowman took these At last Sunday evening meeting Mr. and Mrs. Raiger had their little baby son christened by Rev. Ilatcliff. Miss por^hel McOmber of McHen­ ry visited Ringwood friends and at­ tended the Sunday evening (neeting j at Mrs. Allen's, j the attendance at the basket social last Friday evening was not large, the program was good *i>d the receipts about $15.00. 1 There was a shower for Mrs. Clar­ ence Hopper at the hop\e af Wrs, Gillian} Coates Tuesday afternoon- The ladies tied a cpmfortfcble. The w." P- T- u, had a pleasant meeting at RiUa Foss" last Saturday. Prof. Rawson, principal of our school, was present and gave a good talk. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Carr were very pleasantly surprised on last Wednes­ day by their near neighbors and rela­ tives. The occasion was their twef^ ty-third wedding anniversary. William Coates, a former resident of this place, but for some time Mv-- ing at Genoa Junction, Wis-., and vi­ cinity. was brought here for burial last Wednesday- The funeral was held in the M. E. church, Rev, Baker of- dairies ou a year's contract orUy and on account of this $he dairymen in the Ringwood district must be satisfied for pother six mo§ths at least. An enthusiastic membei- of the Mc­ Henry branch of the Milk Producers' association ipforms us that the pat­ rons of all the leading Borden plants in this locality are standing pat on their demands for better prices, which means {hat the Rorden people can take their choice of "coming across" Or shutting do,wn their piapts. The fight is a Uit.ter one ^nd will watched with intense interest by ev­ eryone, The Plaindeatov sincerely hopes that a satisfactory understanding between all parties may be reached at an early date* Notice to Tax Payer* Notice is hereby given the tax payers of the town of McHenry that the tax books must- be returned no later than March 20 and those who have not paid should do so* at their earliest convenience, John Niesen, Collector. , 110 dozen pieces of enameled ware Aciating. Mr. and Mra, C. Holly at JJohlander's March 17 and IS. i * * USE--- Your Home Bank BANK OF RINGWOOD Wc aim to provide every reasonable accommodation that SAFE hanking warrants. Open an account with us and pay all bills by check, which provides a perfect receipt for pByments. We will pay usual interest on TIME DEPOSITS. The Hoy Banking Co. H. F. WHARTON, Cashier THE Hoy Banking Go. BANK OF McHENRY EVERY PERSON needs strong banking connections. We think we can offer you the BEST SERVICE for the reason that we have exceptionally strong Financial Connexions and Affiliations / enabling us to care for'any character of your business in the most satisfactory manner. CLARENCE F. HOY, Manager FRED J. MERSHON, Cashier FREMONT HOY President - < nM •• -3a ! RELIANCE A 7 Thin Modal Watch --and now Ingersoll is turning out a 7-jewel, very, very thin model watch for $3. Wc have them here for you to look at; and they're inter­ esting enough to look at, even if you haven't the least idea you need # V 00 a watch. The price is vmm 1ST PRESS THE PEDAL and the motor does the rest. It eliminates all work from sewing. It does away with back­ aches and that draggy, tired feeling. It occupies only a0small amount of space and is conveniently used on any table or stand; W hen not in use it may be placed out of the witty in an ad­ joining room or closet. Electricity applied to household duties and domestic science lessens work and increases health and happiness. Manufactured by the National Sewing Machine Co. i • , Come in and see it N. A. HUEMANN West McHenry, Illinois m mmussEZEKsaBiiaa mm MoJtlO iMMn l»S. (**»/ ». ToltJ* With Electric Starter and Electric Lights Four Inch Tires H' FF.RF i» another Overland Model. A brand new car at a brand new price. Many people prefer a car with the advantage* of the larger ami higher priced can but that i* tmaller, lighter and more eco­ nomical to run. Model 75 » a comfortable, family car with virtually all the advantage* of the very large can *t a price which is well within your reach. The body is the latest full streamline design with a one- piece cowl. It is handsomely finUhed ; n •olid Slack u :lh bright _ nick.« I and polished aluminum fitting. Five adults cm ride comfort­ ably. The tircf are four in<. h .1" around becausc we beltcvc 1 1 ' advantage of larce tires. I he\ insure jjtt'ater null jkc and n»tn- lort tiuil tan (>c ubl-iined the smaller si?e used on other i .in of similar ^pcoitirations. The motor is f >11 r-« * limler, loni»<t"ol-c I'lix^tvpe, lu'. n>c 3 i's-inili liore and >-inch stroke. HorM|*mer IN JO-JV It ls the mo^t rnixlcrn design. It ha< hijrh-tenwin macnetn ignition. 'J In* i» the kind used on the most etpemne cars. The electric starting and light­ ing s\sfrni is one of the moM etfu lent on the market. It is of the tuo-ifmt t>pe. The (lee7-k mi itches are con- icntently located on the steering column. Tins is the same ar- ra'igtment used on the highest j'need cars. It has ilie ea.«y working Over- Ijiid'cluu I: which any uotiun -<.in operate. The pedals arc adjustable for reach. The steer­ ing" whce^ is large and easily. |'hc brake* arc large and powerful. Tlie rear spring*aue the b» mous cantilever type. These are proK'i'ly the easiest riding ami most hock -absorbing springs ever designed. With these springs riding comfort is insured. It has a one-man mohair top. In short, there is .everything that makes this car up-to-date and comparable uith many cart costing considerably more money. You will be delighted when you sreft And when you riue ltjit i ou'11 know instantly that "th is 1 * your ideal of a modern auto"iobile M your idea of a tndderate pricc. Other Overland models are- Mod 1 S.< tile-passenger touring car £~s<>, the famous Overland Six >eieti-|vis«enger touting car fll4i. All prico being I. a. tx Toledo. Call, telephone o» write far demonstration. -'•5£3 i f » pmt*t*0rr tm0tm§ c«r flJjMW Pi Mar* mtib • wbhtt md >»WuW Ari^nn f--f JLj* • ttmstom tn tfHhOl JC4 mcWI > * / • / M * J < £lutn< $tmung ta>4 tfi mmiri 2f*cfr«c iw.ffAti M iltvr- W :s L<Jt M * 4 inch Iir*i Nmrn-ik*« r#«r Ciw rnr mm r«ar J *9P* 1 f mi •! Ms • • Overton & Cowen, Agents west McHenry • • jaraf^i