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' - . - . I . y . , . . v ^ U • » ---- ;U? .. V.,>.,;,#« >' For Men and Boys Tt 1 ^ •' ' . ' : ; ' ~ i '.'t&l'l/K p? >!?i* - - tv v. ;S«5 ' ̂ -*»* ̂ yhv? #/ j.'. Si 4 •-'# * !i *'>•• -*•»: WORKMANSHIP AND STYLESHIP are the dominant features of our splendid line of new Suits for men and boys. These Suits are well tailored and are cut from the best foreign and domestic woolens, guaranteeing to our Cloth­ ing a superiority of which we are justly proud. Don't let the talk of high prices discourage you. Gome and see these Suits and the ex­ tremely low prices at Which they are going. You will be correctly garbed if you wear one of-these Suits and the price will not scare you. fc-lt.iTSf;. Wit _v :4,Js .i« -.*• , VT 4"'\V«' WEST McHENRY, ILL, ^Money invested in Home Comforts--good furni- Iture--pays a better dividend than perhaps any Mother way you can invest it. Home cheer and. •' -V " ISfe < • V"' - * comfort is a mighty help in equipping your fam- ily for the battle of life. If you will take the Jf? -"trouble to inspect oar beautiful line of m- Furniture and Rugs we know you will pronounce it the finest ever. When you see it, with the very low prices we are making, you will know we are making a great effort to help you over the high price wave that is sweeping over the county. If you have not bought furniture here come and let us show you why you should do so now. All items of household furniture in a great variety of values and prieeaf .̂̂ >: >: McHENRY, ILLINOIS Underwear! in stock Is in good shape to fill your wants for winter under- garments. Union Suits and separate garments for men, boys, women and children--your choice at pr&Hk HOSIERY Fall Hosiery in the Foot Rest and Burson qualities are superior in service and satisfaction anl Our timely purchases afford you better values. OUTING FLANNEL - Colored Outing Flannels in tight and dark colors, per yard-- __J5cand3«e ̂ \ SHOES Our Mies erf Shoes are steadilyincreasing, proving . that our qualities and prices are all that can be de» »Whmi££ee4^^oe$© ̂ us a trial -r- JOHN STOFFEL Repair your Stoves and Furnaces, instead of buying new ones. r The Fuel Administration urgesyouto save fuel. ; ,The War Industries Bpard insists you save iron. * The Liberty Loan, War Savings Stamps, and income tax forces you to save money. The Department of Labor insists that ttt •labor be employed to win the war. A saving of fuel, or iron, or money and •- labor can be accomplished by repairing your stove or furnace rather than buying a £ new one. Make your repairs now. , 4 ; *HltNI»Y, ILLINOIS .zL^rV: ~ AND GOIBS OF A IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE \*Seen By Plalndealer Reporters and Handed Into Oar Office Bj Our Friends - T Miss Eleanor McGee passed Tues­ day in Chicago. v v S ^ Dr. C. H. Pegers wasa windy city visitors Tuesday. F. E. Boger boarded the Chicago train last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F, H. Wattles were visitors at the county seat Monday. Richard B. Walsh boarded the Chi­ cago, train Wednesday, morning. Mt\ and' Mrs. Wm. Bonslett were Chicago passengers Tuesday morning. Mrs. C. G. Burkhartsmeier boarded the Chicago train last Saturday morn­ ing. Mrs. E Lawless is spending a "few weeks • as the guest of relatives in Chicago. Mrs. John F. Miller of Rosedale was a Chicago passenger last. Friday morning. • • ' • Mrfe. Libbie Western Dundee spent the week end in the J. F. (Max- ton home. John W. Fay of Cfticago passed the week end With his wife and sons in this village. , Miss Maude Granger of Chicago passed the week end here as the guest of home folks. Miss Barbara Wiedemann of Elgin passed Sunday as the guest of Mc- Henry friends. Stephen Heimer of Kenosha, Wis., passed Sunday as the guest of Mc- Henry relatives. Jacob Justen attended to matters of a business nature in the metropolitan city last Friday. Mrs. Al. Monroe of Elgin passed Sunday and Monday as the guest of McHenry relatives. » Leonard Frett ^ of Aurora spent Monday as the guest of relatives and friends in McHenry. John McEvoy passed a.few days last week as the guest of relatives in the metropolitan city. Mr. and Mrs A. A. Landwer and son, Keith, were week end guests of : relatives at Barrington. Mrs. E. W. Howe and daughter, Mrs. R. T. Wray, boarded the Chicago train last Friday morning. Miss Rose Oertel and brother, Tony, attended the funeral of their grand­ mother in Chicago last Friday. Editor Chas. F. Renich of the Wood­ stock Sentinel was a business visitor in town Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Smalley and children of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guests of McHenry relatives. Mrs. Harry Alexander of Genoa Junction, Wis., passed Sjinday as the guest of her grandmother and sisters here. Drt and Mrs. J. E. Wheeler passed a day recently as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris at Wau- conda. Mr. and Mrs. > John Reihansperger of West Chicago were S_nday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stoffel. Wm. Dryer of Arlington Heights passed Sunday as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block on John street. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walsh and chil­ dren of Grayslake passed Sunday as the guests of relatives in and near McHenry. Mrs. Sarah Sherburne and daughter, Anna, passed last Thursday with the former's niece, Mrs. Ray Pryor, at Wauconda. Mesdames Edward- Sutton and Wal­ ter Warner and Miss Anna Frisby were guests of county sqat relatives last Thursday. Miss Irene Harruif, who is traveling with the SanT Lewia Lyceum company, passed the week end ati the guest oZ Miss Fannie Granger. Mrs. Lucy Thomas returned to her home in Woodstock Monday after a several days' visit in the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Wattles. : Germer Petesch returned to Cham­ paign last Sunday evening after a week's visit in the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Felescn Mrs. Louis Oertel attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Messlein, which was held on Saturday from St. George's .church in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Besley and IVfrs. Mayme Lamphere and son, George, of Woodstock were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sayler on Wau- kegan street. Mr. and Mrs. John Klein and two daughters motored out from Chicago last Saturday afternoon and passed Sunday as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schoewer. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Warner and daughter, Arline, accompanied by the Misses Leone and Kathleen Givens, passed Sunday afternoon as the guests of relatives at Ingleside. Mrs. M. J. Walsh, daughter, Elea­ nor and sons, Joseph, James and Mel- vin, were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Malone at Crystal Lake' the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Leickem and daughter and Misses Theresa and Gen­ evieve Kohlman of Kenosha, Wis.r were Sunday quests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Niesen on Water street. Chas. Unti, Wm. Pries and Donald. Givens drove to Camp Grant Tues­ day, where they called on the for­ mer's brother, John Unti, who is now recovering from a severe attack of pneuomnia. Miss Kathryn Weber passed several days this and last week in the home of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Miller, and fam­ ily at Zenda, Wis. The members of Miller family have been HI, but «r» now all on the road to recovery. and Midi Christmas to Soldiers One parcel will be accepted by the war department thru the Red Cross for each soldfar overseas. Each soldier will be provided with one Christmas parcel label. This label will be forwarded by him'to the per­ son in the United States from whom he wishes to receive his Christmas package. Packages that do not bear this label will not be accepted by the Red Cross for delivery to the post of­ fice authorities. Labels that are lost Will not be duplicated. ; Christmas parcels must be placed in cardboard boxes, 3 by 4 by 9 inches in size. Tliese boxes will be provided to holders of labels by the American Red Cross. They may be obtained at Red Cross chapters or branches after November X. With each box will be given com­ plete instructions regarding the articles which may be sent, and a list of articles which are barred by the postal authorities. Study these in­ structions and avoid mistakes. No message or written material of any kind will be allowed to go in the boxes. When the boxes are packed, but un­ wrapped, they must not weigh more than 2 pounds, 15 ounces. If the par­ cel is overweight, some article must be removed. Qo not put ^perishable food, soft candy, liquids or anything in glass containers in the package if you wish it to reach its destination with the other contents unspoiled. Do not mail the box yourself. When packed, the box should be taken to the nearest collection station designated by the Red Cross, unsealed, and un­ wrapped, ready for inspection. Red Cross representatives are authorized to remove objectionable articles from parcels. Shippers will then affix suf­ ficient postage on their parcels to carry them to Hoboken, N. J. Par­ cel post zone rates will be charged. The parcels are to remain in custody of the Red Cross until delivered to the postal authorities. No Christmas parcels will be ac­ cepted by the Red Cross for shipment after November 20. Keep this fact in mind yfhen planning a Merry Christ­ mas for the boys "Over There." The following articles are offered as suggestions to mothers who are in doubt as to what they may_paek for overseas: . Articles: Testament, Sprayer book, (Episcopal); address book, prayer book, bead set, diary, photo case, black leather, khaki leather or cloth, Catholic Id. card, ^ doz. khaki hand­ kerchiefs, % doz. linen handkerchiefs, khaki air pillow, waterproof match box, mirror, playing cards, khaki case; pkg. playing cards, -cadet playing cards, card dominoes, ^hoe cleaner, drinking cup, khaki case or aluminum; nftilitary flash light, penlight flash, pocket flash, sewing kit, pipes, ever sharp pencil, khaki money belt, suede money belt, compass radium dial, compass, wrist watch case, medium bottles, safety razor gillette, safety gem, tobacco pouches, khaki cigarette cases, wool gloves, kid gloves, socks, fountain pen with ink tablets, areil booklets. RACINE FIREMAN DIES Unit. Leo Pecik, Brother of Mrs. J. J. : Vycital, Dies of Influenza mUmm * * • -1 . •MHSibM ' * ' ^ V- * - .i-,T mam r *< *** * ' f r j ' ' cS - *-•* 4 mm, mm • •*. 2 -- •vff; ji'i- ""t y,' J * f V ' *, -J A " , V , 'i if ' / . Vv; holder of Liberty 4s should exchange mem for similar bonds bearing 4 1A% interest be- ̂ fore November 9th, next. If he fails to avail of j|(iis ̂ opportunity his 4# bonds will suffer a mar­ ket depreciation of fully three points below the yalue of the 4 1-4% bonds into which he is now intitled to convert. If you wish your Bonds jconverted attend to it at once before your banker busy with the Fourth Loan. ' ' " *^"4-"is? vTVr. - *: r^v/ Fourth .... ^ Av-;w^V* WW Lieut. Leo Pecik, fireman at Racine, Wis., for nine years, died frt»m an attack of Spanish influenza at St. Mary's hospital in that city on Wed­ nesday of last week, Oct. 16. Deceased is a brother of Mrs. J. J. Vycital of this village. He is also survived by a widow and one son. The Journal-News of that city speaks highly of him. In part it says: "His loss has cast a shadow of gloom over his companion fire fighters, as they realize that they have lost one of their most efficient members and a close and trusted friend. No member of Racine's fire fighting force was more competent as shown by his pro­ motions and the city los& one of its most valued employes." ~i n_i J- loot N AO VVI 11 ill wiiciiua AAA IWA »*«U came to the United States with his parents when a young boy, settling in Racine. The parents moved back to their native country, where his mother and two other sisters reside. He waS | a Roman Catholic. His funeral services tookt place at St. John's Bohemian Catholic church on Green street in that city at nine o'clock last Saturday morning and interment was in Calvary cemetery. Is Tendered Reception Thomas Edwin Stanton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stanton of Long Lake, having been called to the service on Oct. 28, was tendered a re­ ception and.dinner at the Stanton home on Sunday evening. Hie dining room fj was prettily decorated with American flags and autumn leaves, covers being laid for forty guests. The evening was spent" in singing. Litle Ruth Powers of this village recited a lengthy recitation, which was very amusing. A good time was enjoyed by everyone. Thomas being the first young man to Jeave that immediate vi­ cinity, it was suggested that a token of remembrance and esteem be given him. In consequence Miss Isabel Bishop and Miss Genevieve McNeil passed the tray and a neat sum was collected. Miss Ella Mitchell and Mrs. Frank Stanton will purchase a mili­ tary wrist watch with the amount. A gold fountain pen was also given him by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stickles of Ingle­ side. The guests were: Mrs. Harriet Stanton and son, Frank; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stickles and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Stanton and daughter, Louis Kakova, Martin Stanton, Jr., Miss Sarah Howard, Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. King, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Larkin, Miss Lillian Larkin, Edward Larkm, Jr, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Bauer, Miss Isabel Bishop, Louis and Everett Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Stanton, Miss Ella Mitchell, Mrs. Mary S. Powers and family, Miss Genevieve McNeil, Miss Margaret Lane, Lawrence McNeil, Frank Lane, Raymond Walsh and John Moore. ADDITIONAL PERSONALS Floyd and Robt. Thompson were the guests of Barreville friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Walsh of Rock- ford spent the week end with relatives here. * \ Miss Alice Waite spent three days of last week with relatives in Chi­ cago. Floyd Carr and Bert Murphy of Greenwood were business callers here Tuesday. Dr. D. G. Well8 was a professional visitor in the metropolitan city last Saturday. Everett Hunter^ttended to matters of a business nature in the windy city Wednesday. Mrs. Clara Starritt and Miss Elola Boyle were Elgin shoppers Friday of last week. F. E. Boger of Aetna, Ind., spent a few days last week with his wife and family here. Miss Agnes Frisby of Terra Cotta was a week end guest in the W. A. Sayler home. Louis Messlein of Chicago visited Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oertel. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sayler and daughter were guests of Wauconda friends Sunday. Mrs. DeWitt C. Kelly and children of Chicago are spending a week at the Gordon cottage. Rollo Griswold of Area, 111., spent Friday and Saturday with his cousin, Mrs. Clara Starritt. Miss Helen Kelly and C. Sloan of the Great Lakes spent the week end with relatives here. Mrs. Anna Zens attended the4uneral of her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Messlein, in Chicago Saturday. M. J. Tyrrell of Slaytdn, Minn., i T cv» uajra laot «cvn ». F. Claxton and family. . Mr. and Mrs. Jack Costello of El­ gin attended the funeral of Mtn, Geo. Chesnut here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Cruikshank of Huntley were the guests of Mrs. Clara Starritt Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Vasey of Oak Park was recent guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary A. ^Vaite. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Young and daughters, Laura, Julia and Mathilda, were Solon visitors Sunday. Miss Dolly Pearson of Chicago is spending the week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zuelsdorf. Jos. H. Huemann of Johnsburg was among the Chicago passengers from this station Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh and fam­ ily and Miss Ellen Doherty spent Sun­ day with relatives near Wauconda. Vernon and Walter Besley of Wood­ stock spent several days last week with their aunt, Mrs. W. A. Sayler. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Schaefer of North Crystal Lake spent Sunday aft­ ernoon with relatives in this village. Peter L. Engeln and Mrs. Barbara Engeln attended the funeral of Mrs. Gertrude Messlein in Chicago last Sat-' urday. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenheim and daughter and Mrs. Frank Schovel of Chicago spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Math. Steffea. i1 • Miss Laura Young of Kenosha, Wis., and Miss Julia YoUng of Chicago were week end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Young. We print the news all the tiaM* ?>'S ; 3'* We have purchased Bohlander*s entire stock of Stoneware, so if you need any Jars, Jugs, frocks or Butter Churns, we offer same at lery attractive prices. :- V. BUTTER - • We will handle butter in two-pound jars and in bulk. Prices and quality will surprise you. POTATOES ,( Just received a carload of very choice Minn­ esota Potatoes. Leave your order today. BULK OYSTERS FRIDAY THE STORE yT».* • *7y. * ipT.w®* WM. PRIES, PROP BAYLICHT AT NIGHT WITH GAS * Good light is now a National need, for we "Ijiust make use of the longer evening hours of fall and winter. And after this week we shall llave an added hour of darkness each day. * x Nothing makes an evening ̂work easier Hjnd more profitable than good lighting. ̂ Gas is the ideal light. Its soft, clear rays give just that near approach to daylight, which is the easiest on the eyes. ̂ See tonight that YOUR Gas Mantles are in readi- ****• • ' /SfeWesteroUniiecf Gas aivi Flortrtr rnmrvAnV A -O ̂aijd ElectricCompaiy ̂ IX M. WORKMAN, Dbtokt Kami P H I L I P ; J A E G E R OBNERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT * f ,;,T SPECIAL ATTENTION GIV*N TO THE 8AU OV • But, rtutton, H«*», Veal, Poult!*, Hides, etc., Butter and Eggs x on the street Tags and priee ttat* hirnli|t |̂ ou COLO STORAOB FRG$ ' ^ * CHICIOO, ILLINOIS. JYtXi;. feasor Thte la the J? ••< Stall i « j. PattH M, WboUnalc Mark*. ALL THE SCHOOLS THAT ARE BETTER THAN THE ELLIS ELGIN, ILLINOIS ARE RECORDED IN SPACE BELOV* 1® i: 1 Bead The Plaindealer and keep posted on local happenings, "SP! i « ' ' - v '•:Y. : - • ' w:j? "