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r; • • ' f ,? *' Jt •y; • ':? ;• •- . ' *>,•., • , 4 * ».'/** vV f >jf ji • >* < ^ '"" '* *,. frWs»vw»i '•r'M&-' MUST BE DEALT WITH FIRMLY h f\"' Don't take chances on losing your hate. Scalp health is necessary to the nourishment of healthy hair bulbs. If you want a cool, clean *? ̂ „ bead and an abundance of healthy hair, use Xtlr"' y ^ * V' "'" t, 5 'Excelal, Sage and Sulphur x HAIR TONIC It clenses and invigorates the scalp and pro* motes the healthy growth of the hair. If your hair is falling out, or if it has lost its lustre, get a bottle of Excelal, Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic and start its use at once. Price ' „ - 50c . -:V •••>'•• McHENRY, ILLINOIS . DHL PICKLES IN. BULK Cucumbers were rather scarce around here last-year. We. were able'to get a barrel of Dills at a £ood price, so we can sell you a dozen good size Heinz Dill Pickles at- .... 20c Other Pickles in jars only SMITH BROS. ^hone 79-J McHenry, III. MADAM, YOU POSITIVELY NEED A BOONE Kitchen Cabinet Because they make Kit­ chen work like play and save several hours every day. Step in and let us show you one. N. J. Justen & Son FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING WEST McHENRY, ILL. Phones1 Res., 89-R; Office, 43-W i * - '••ill* Mi: ON ACCOUNT OF THE WAR \ The co^t of living has almost doubled on ac­ count of the war for some mysterious reason. You have to be more economical. You have to use judgment in the purchase of your clothes. It is more important now than ever that you have them made-to-order and tailored to perfection. Come and see what excellent fabrics we are offering at reasonable prices.. Every garment, of course, is tailored strictly to measure and backed by a guarantee to give lasting satisfactiiMU ••ft*! ?*- AT THE d. M. ADAMS STORE ^ ::0,- " . > / 1 '* gy. 'j- JOHNSBURG Lewis Pitzen was a McHenry vis- itdr Tuesday. , Ben Eidamueller of Chicago wias in town Wednesday. .V, Math. Lay of Spring Grove was a caller in Johnsburg last Sunday. Mrs. John Jerak of Chicago spent Wednesday with Mrs. Jos. King. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Klein of Spring Grove were visitors in to^fn Monday. Mrs. Steve May an<l Mrs. Joe King were McHenry visitors Mon­ day. Peter 'and Fred Schaefer and Har­ old Watts^of Chicago were out over Sunday. Joe Adams and Joe Browti of Spring Grove were visitors in town Monday. Jos. M. Schaefer and Jacob .Schaef­ er boarded the Chicago train Wed­ nesday morning. , ~ Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen of Volo visited with relatives in Johnsburg and vicinity Monday. ; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schaefer of Mc­ Henry were Sunday visitors in the home of Ben Schaefer. George Lay and Henry Nell of Woodstock were oyer Sunday guests with their parents here. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jerak of Chicago were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schaefer. Misses Verona, Laura and, Julia Young and Lizzie Freund of McHen­ ry werg Sunday visitors in Johns- burg. A number of our young people are planning on taking in the masquerade dance at McHenry next Wednesday night. Jacob May and children and his mother, Mrs. Katherine May, were guests of. Mr. and Mrs. Steve May Saturday. John Schumacher left Tuesday for Adams, Minn., where he expects to remain for a couple of weeks with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pitzen and chil­ dren of Pistakee Bay passed Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller. In spite of the bitter cold weather the funeral of John M. May last Friday was attended by quite a num­ ber of out-of-town people. Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen of Volo and Mr. and Mrs. Ben* Schaefer and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schaefer here Wednesday. The Johnsburg people, who have been employed on the ice fields of the Weiland Dairy company at Spring Grove, have finished their labors there and are again home. If you enjoy a good, hearty laugh you cannot afford to ^miss the home talent entertainment at parish hall next Sunday night. It's going to be a 'scream from start to finish. Fred Adams of McHenry has ac­ cepted several electric wiring jobs here and will go to work at once. Quite a number of our citizens are now using electricity in their homes. Mrs. Jos. M. Schaefer was taken to a hospital in Chicago one day last week, where she underwent a serious operation. Her many friends here are glad to know that she is doing nicely and thpir hope is that she may be able to return home soon. Frank Mathieu is spending a few days at his home here, after having filled a large number of fclub engage­ ments in Chicago, where he has been during the past few months. Mr. Mathieu, whose fame as a juggler extends from coast to coast, informs us that he has several more engage­ ments to fill in Chicago before start­ ing East, where he expects to put in most of the spring. We are informed that a couple of our young men are contemplating embarking in the junk business some time in the near future. They have already started to prepare themselves for such a step by achieving the facial adornment characteristic to the typical Hebrew. Anyone having any old iron or rags to sell should wait and get quotations from "Iky & Moses" before making the sale. Surprise Party Friends of Math. Jungen of this village went to his home Sunday evening and, when admitted, took full possession for the entire evening, effecting a complete surprise on the host. Five tables t were placed for cards and the winners of prizes were: Mrs. Joe King,' Peter Schmitt, Joe Hettermann and Jos. . J. Freund. Mrs. Hubert Michels received the consolation prize. Lunch was served and a happy evening enjoyed by the merry party, which included Messrs. and Mesdames John Miller, Peter Schmitt, Martin Schmitt, John S. Schmitt, Joe B. Hettermann, JTbs. J. Freund, Joe King, Fred Smith, Hu­ bert Michels, Stephen A. Schmitt and John M. Schmitt. Home Talent Entertainment A home talent entertainment, which promises to surpass anything of the kind ever held here, will take place at parish hall on next Sunday evening, Jan. 21. Those who are to take part have been rehearsing dili­ gently for some time past and those who turn out are assured of two and one-half hours of clean, wholesome amusement. The program, as ar­ ranged for the occasion, is varied in its make-up and enough music and song will»be intermingled with one- act farces and sketches to make it a delightful event. The entertain­ ment will be put on by members of St. John's Court, C. O. F., assisted by a number of Johnsburg's most tal­ ented young ladies. The net pro­ ceeds of the occasion will be turned into the church treasury and it is hoped that all who can arrange to do so will be on hand Sunday night. The program arranged for the occasion is m follows; • V:-, , „ *.,» * A*-' >',•*. * IK ' * *. * . .Stephen Smith .Alford Debrecht the L Qut of Richard Guyser Overture . .r. . . ..... .By Orchestra Opening Song ...,....... ..... tJafbpra Smith, Mrs. Anna Guyser "After the Honeymoon" , : One Act Farce Mrs. Morton Helen Diethorn Mr. Morton .v.. .Jos. B. Hettermann Mrs. Morris ...... Lena Hettermann Mr. Morris......... .John M. Pitzen Peggy, the maid..... .Barbara Smith Musical Selection By Quartet Helen Diethorn, Lena Pitzen, John A. Miller and Chris Blake Bernstein & Firestein... . B. Hettermann, Wm. Althoff : > ^Doctor and the Patient" One Act Farce Doctor ..... Jos. J. Freund Patient Helen Pitzen Duet,.Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guyser "Stormy Night" One Act Farce Mrs. Robinson ........Katie Freund Mr. Sfcbinson........John A. Milder Mr. Jenkins Mr. Jones Song--"If I Knock Kelly" "The Bugtown Band1 Olie* Act Farce Instructor ....;..... .Leonora Smith Four Hayseeds., . Alford Debrecht, John A. Miller, Fred Diethorn, tW». Althoff \^he Darky Wood Defter" One Act Farce Mrs. Decker ........... .Susie Baer Deacon Decker ....... Jos. J. Freund The Darky Wood Dealer Richard Guyser A Bit of Nonsense. J. B. Hettermann, Richard Guyser Farewell Song . . . . . . R i c h a r d G u y s e r a n d C h o r u s John M. May Jehu M. May, one of Johnsburg's oldest and most highly respected cit­ izens, who passed away very sudden­ ly at his late home here on Wednes­ day morning of last week, was born at Harrisburg, Germany, June 28, 1885. At the age of seven his parents came to-«this country. They landed in New York and from there jour­ neyed on to Chicago, from which place they came to Johnsburg via a team of oxen. The family first set­ tled on a site which now constitutes the farm owned by Peter Niesen. There being no school at Johnsburg at the time, the deceased received his early education in a little country school in what is now known as the Stock diistrict.v During the vacation months and after leaving school, Mr. May assisted his parents and did everything possible to make things easier for them in their struggle for a livelihood. In 1861 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Lay, the ceremony hav­ ing been performed in a little frame church which stood at Johnsburg at that time, Rev. Fr. Lehmann being the officiating pastor. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. May took up their home on a farm near Solon Mills, which is now owtied by their son, Martin N. May, a resident of McHenry. He continued to farm it until 1896, when he retired from activity and took up his abode at this place, where he continued to make his hpme until the angel of death bad been sent him. Mr. May was the father of seven children, six of whom, with the aged wife and mother, are left to mourn his departure from this world. The living children are as follows. Mathias* J. and Peter M. May of Spring Grove; Mrs., Martin S. and Mrs. Peter M. Freund and Martin N. May of McHenry; Helen, who is making her home with her mother here. The seventh and youngest child of the family passed away about ten years ago. Besides the above, he also leaves thirty-five grandchildren and fifteen great­ grandchildren and a large* circle of acquaintances and friends. The funeral took place from St. John's Catholic church here at ten o'clock last Friday morning, Rev. Fr. Dttmmermuth of Spring Grove of­ ficiating. "* Interment was made in the family lot in the ^emetery adjoining the church. Card of Thanks We take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks for the kind words of sympathy and assistance extended (is during our recent sad bereavement. Mrs. Elizbaeth May and Family. TERRA COTTA Earl McMillan spent Monday with relatives here. Miss Mae Ames was a guest of relatives at Palatine Monday. Aruthur Anderson of Ringwood was home one evening last week. Miss Katie Miller spent several days last week in Spring Grove. Mrs. Mark Walker of Sycamore spent last week with her husband here. Miss Lillian Riley spent Thursday evening last with Crystal Lake friends. Mrs. M. Knox called on relatives and friends in McHenry Saturday afterqpon. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thomas and children of Crystal Lake called at Ray Cox's one day recently. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McMillan and daughter, RutlJ, spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox. Kicked By a Horse Last "Sunday evening when Peter Wi*fB lead the Wilbur Lumber com­ pany's team to water at the Harmsen home Will Nickels stepped out to visit with him and in an unaccus­ tomed way stepped behind. one of the houses, receiving a powerful blow, the heavy shoe gashing the lower leg. Dr. D. -G. Wells was called and the patient is doing nicely, tho iff"* to be at work^-at pa» lumber • ' •> * SHOES! We have just put in an ex­ cellent stock of Men*s Dress and Work Shoes and we will be pleased to have the men of McHenry and vi­ cinity call and inspect them. Harness Department, Our Harness and Horse Goods department is also very complete while repair work receives our prompt and careful attention. Trading Stamps We give Trading Stamps with every 25c cash pur- chase. Let us explain our Silverware Premium Lists. M. A. Thelen Wen McHenry is available day and night at every lamp socket connected to our service and Electric Power is of intimate interest to the owners ef every piece of machinery in town because of its economy and its effi­ ciency and likewise in every household be­ cause it will take over the heaviest labor. We do readily demonstrate this . Public Service Co. OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS OLIVER MODEL NUMBER NINE THE EXTRACAPACITY YOURS FOR II CENTS A DAY -FOR SALE BY- H. T. Cosney, Agt. Woodstock, IU. FRUITS! Groceries and Canned Goods A big stock qd hand at all times M. Niesen McHenry ritoue 86-W I : '" •*. ONLY .Tval .. .""V TO ENROLL IN OUR - A*; J* " | j % \ Don't procrastinate any longer. Don't put f :* .; it off until it is too late. Take your first, opportunity to make the first deposit, " which, without any further expense or ; trouble, makes you a ^member. If you $ cannot come personally ask a friend to make the deposit for you. v-SII YOU WILL BE GLAD NEXT CHRISTMAS THAT YOU WERE A MEMBER You will not miss the small' weekly de­ posits, and you will receive a check for all you have paid in, plus interest,, just when the money will insure you A Merry Christmas ENROLL AT ONCi - • *s« i • % * ' f *4 iS i - fefcHENRY, ILLINOIS ^ 'mis jjf .f r> TY ? * f*1 n . i K <r - s Poverty makes cowards of us all. Why Risk It? Make up your mind to save part of ^ •jf your earnings each week or month and Each Deposit will see you better fortified against Poverty. HOY BANKING COMPANY Bank of M c Henry | Bjnk of R inowocd yard, where he has been employed for many years. ' Ground hog. t , Some hog, that ground l»og. Plaindealer bring1 result*. Read The Plaindealer and keep pott­ ed to local happenings. Read The Plaindealer Md posted on looal bappeaiafa* A cleanly kept houae is not only a pleasure* but a NECESSITY. Nearly all diseases ooae frot GERMS. Our QUALITY brooM» ecrub brushee 9 soap#, and HOUSEHOLD HELPS of all kinda will lighten the work of keeping th» house clean and HEALTHYV When you ooae in next asi. us to show you ou* HOUSEHOLD HELPS. « - Schneider Bros., U Wesft McHenry r ' * keep iHWtM OH