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' • ' • ' Maybe you don't know it but 108. J. MILLER will celebrate the ANNIVERSARY of the OPENING of the New Green St. Tavern on Saturday, Jan. 25th Remember the good time we had about a year ago? - More about tiiis next week! --- OVERCOATS MOW IS THE TIME TO BUT «B prices are advancing ttid future prices will be i|3.ao to $5.00 Jos. W. Freynd Main Street Weet McHenry PHONE PISTAKEE 321 McHENEY, ILL. NOTICE--Bowman's Great Shoe Clearance Starts This Week! THOUSANDS OF PAIRS or AMERICA'S POTEST SHOES . . . ALL NATIONALLY ADVEEnsro BRANBS GO ON SALE ... AT PRICES THAT DEFY ALL COMPETITION! FREE!! This beautiful and useful Electric Bread Toaster, complete with cord, will be given away absolutely free the first four days of this sale; on --- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday a-nri Saturday of THIS WEEK, with a purchase of $4.95 or over! It s a Beauty! A two-slice toaster of brilliant chrome with black enamel base. Come! Buy your shoes at SALE PRICES . . . and IN ADDITION, receive one of these Handsome Free Gifts! A COMPLETE CLEARANCE OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S A CHILDREN'S SHOES, OVERSHOES & GALOSHES! You have TEN days for this sale . . but remember . . the Free Toaster is given only this ,weei|| Bowman Bros. Shoe Store Corner Cass and Ma-in Woorlstnr.k Til '• NOW OFFERS One Month Free Trial 'A'r'% f w ?UI7OTc wishing to try the food locker method, of keeping meats, fruits, and vegetabli* 9mcK f^OZEN VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND SKA <• • H .i. .' FOODS AT ALL'TIMES! ! Vr-' I* %'> 4 ^ * i U ! i|b>: <• Toia «C Interest Tkkn From the Files of the Plaindealer of Years Ago TWENTY YEARS AGO Henry Heimer, Jr., is filling' in as an'emergency hand at the local plant of the Bordeft Milk company. This was necessitated through incapability of some of the regulars. John L. May, of the local pickle concern bearing his name, has just completed the work of preparing and shipping last year's pickle crop, the last of three carloads, which make up the shipment, having left the factory last Thursday. H. C. Bobb, McHenry's new photo* grapher, is getting nicely settled in McHenry. He informs us that the studio he has recently purchased in this village ranks with the best to be I found anywhere. j Walter J. Walsh, whose farm is located on the Irish prairie, a short dis- J tance south of town, has just closed I a deal for the purchase of the Pat I McCabe farm, also located in that, vicinity* THIRTY YEARS AGO Attention! Attention! The SNOW-WHITE DAIRY CO. (FORMERLY PINE TREE FARMS DAIRY) Now offers the finest in milk and cream, bottled at their model plant under the most sanitary and scientific conditions known to the industry. You are cordially Spited t^visit the dairy and see for yourself why-- "YOU'RE SURE IT'S PURE" I |-1 Sjgfc II /iSik>W WhlH§ products are available in McHenry from the ' Fox ®iver Valley Dairy. Your order can be placed with them or directly to us. One of the biggest wedding surprises of an age came Wednesday afternoon when the hearts and souls of Miss Ella Agnes Martin and Mr. John | P. Weber were united at St. Mary's Catholic church here at 2:30 o'clock, the ceremony being witnessed by only their attendants, Joseph Weber, j brother of the groom, and Miss Celia Nell, cousin of the bridle. Butter was declared steady at 27 cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. This is a drop of two cents below the quotation of last week. A heavy fur coat probably saved George Scheid from severe injury last Friday evening. Mr. Scheid was driying along Main street with a load of empty butter tubs when his horses suddenly became unmanageable and ran away, throwing the driver to the frozen ground with considerable foroe. FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. Edward S. French and Miss Flora Haroish were united in marriage at Wauconda Tuesday, January 1. The wedding was quiet and informal, being witnessed by a few immediate friends. John A. Cooke, the good-looking circuit clerk of Cook county, and his chief clerk, Mark L. Solomon, of Chicago, were in McHenry last Wednesday and made us a friendly call. M. D. Smalley, of Chicago, and Miss Lena Engeln, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Engeln of this village, were united in marriage on Thursday, January 10. Michael Frisby, of T$a, Lincoln Co., So. Dakota, will visit friends and relatives in and around McHenry for the next two weeks. FIFTY YEARS AGO Abram Brink, an old resident of this county. di?d at his home at Nunda, on Saturday, aged 71 years. F. A. Parker, formerly of the Parker House, in this village, has bought a half interest in a restaurant on Wabash Ave., Chicago, and tafces possession of the same this week. Mike Welsh has accepted a position in the store of Simon Stoffel on the West Side. Miss Mary Wentworth, Deputy P. M., has been very sick the past week, but is slowly improving. SIXTY YEARS AGO On Saturday the 8th inst., the numerous relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman «Whiting met at his new home and gave him a most agreeable surprise, the occasion being the fiftyninth birthday of Mr. Whiting, also the thirty-first anniversary of their wedding. We are now enjoying the finest run of sleighing known for years. Business is lively and everybody happy. Henry Colby, of the firm of Colby Bros., started today for Yankton, Dakota. He goes for his health and intends being absent some two or three months. By a letter from J. F. Barney, of Kerwin, Kansas, we learn that they have not escaped the cold weather in that section, as the thermometer had marked 32 degrees below zero. He reports but little snow in that state. ersonah IMP aiipttfSt Clara ftclriessle, for a few days. Mrs. J. Wormley, Mrs. Robert Schaefer and Mrs. Leo Whtkel daughter were Woodstock callers Saturday. Kathryn and Betty Wirt* visited in Woodstock Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Schuenaman of Chicago visited in the H. E. Durland home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowling and son of Indianapolis were weekend guests of her mother, M*s. Ella Gans. Miss Evelyn Schaefer and Ray Albright of Chicago were weekend guests in the home of her p&rents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schaefer. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frett and Mr, and Mrs. William Frett of Chicago were Sunday callers in the home of Mrs. Sue Rankin. Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newkirk visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Newell at Libertyville Sunday. Miss Marcella Kennebeck and Alfred Weingart called on Mr. and Mrs. Art Kennebeck of Chicago oh Satuiv day. Henry J. Schuenaman, Jr. ,of Chicago, has been called to service. He will leave Friday. Miss Ethel Jones of McHenry and Mrs. Huppaugh of Lake Geneva left for Florida Saturday morning. They will enjoy a vacation of" about three' weeks in that state. Mrs. Betty Nielsen, daughter, Betty, and sister of South Haven left Sundayto spend a few weeks in Miami, Flor ida. Mrs. Harry Lawrence has returned to her home in Chicago after a few days' visit with her mother, Mrs. Molly Givens. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phalir., daughter, Monica, spent several days visit* ing relatives in McHenry last week; v William Bacon, Jr., is now employe^ in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell of Waukegan were guests of her mothe|r Mrs. William Bacon, last Sunday. •Mrs. Genevieve Guthrie of Waukegan visited in the Peter Diedrich home on Sunday. George (Sonny) Johnson and Bob Burns of Oak Park visited Mr. and ^ Mrs. George Johnson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guthrie, son, Larry, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Drew, all of Waukegan, were Sunday callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Diedrich. J, January 1 ' •»' \ i > i&r m- >-< S3, 10 DAYS JANUARY 17 TO JANUARY - --"v-J mmiiSmm- L ,J, Tomorrow morning at t o'clock tho hiqqert washer sola over hold In this state will "break." Speed Queen decden throughout the state are co-operqpng simultaneously with 4 different manufacturers to bring you this aanamHmjgi 64-piece laundry outfit bargain. * We am happy to ba one of thaae dealars and to ba able to offer this soring to our customer*. AU you used do is pdee these items Individually to vecdise how extraordinary tibia soring lacdfy is. By all means, don't miss Ms UHIIIMH ol dR washa* bargains. Co&e In tonoaow. ***** Wri-#'* <,» * X ^ ^ ^ t ' v'1 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hafer, Mr. andf> Mrs. Joseph Healy of Chicago and Mr.: and Mrs. Harry Miller of Cicero visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J- Wegener Sunday* • % i- A Double Wall SPEED QUEEN 1WASHER so sensational le not only (he meant of mnrdiimfllse included -- but the - QUALITY of the washer. It Is a genuine double wall Speed Queen with die famous fast-washing Bowl- } Shaped Tub and fall length Steel Chassis. It is one of the most popular models In the entire Speed Queen line -- and 100% satisfaction Is HI*FS WHAT YOU GET • 1940 Model Speed TecMc WttriMr • Set of dnraMe twin Meted Tubs with caatsis • CO-box case of • • coed and ping for mmfy 59 95 PAY fTIRMSi TO NT YOUR INCOME Per Month CARET ELECTRIC SHOP - Owen Street HcHeaiy, in. '. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Underwood and daughter, Carol, of Wauconda, were guests last Wednesday in the James Downs home. Miss Arleen Bacon and Marshall Bacon of Chicago spent the weekend in the home of their mother, Mrs. William Bacon. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Mille* were Elgin callers Saturday. Miss Loyal Jepson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeppe Jepson, and her cousin, Mrs. Virgil Jarnell, of Chicago are spending several weeks at Holy Hill. Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Adams, Mrs. Molly Givens, son, Donald, Mrs. Nellie Bacon, Miss Anne Frisby attended the funeral of Mary Lorraine Swenson at LaGrange last Friday. Miss Miriam Sayler of Chicago was a weekend guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sayler. Mrs. Martha Page of Chicago visited relatives in McHenry last weekend. Mrs. Alida Mead, formerly from "fr"; ..vi' T% ' r •••. ' r & ' * * V - s - Prices sharply reduced on a wide selection of l. E. S. and other choice lamps (only a limited number of many models and styles). ,; V " ' ' •iii* ]oastersr waffle iron^ sandwich griiis, irons ai|| other small appliances.^ Reduced For Clearance 0-.' OU SAVE not (met, bw twice in rftn great stfe! Because these lamps were purchased before manu-f fi^xurers' prices were advanced, we can offer you a savii£ dlere. And with prices drastically reduced for feu save again. Thus every one of these outstanding bargains represents a double-edged saving; ~ Ma " Included ate boudoir, end table, 0oof, pin-it-up, ' novelty and bridge models in metal, glass, china and "* 1 wood finishes. Bmt may we warn yog , • • althot^h there is a wide variety to choosp from,.many models and styles are strictly limited in number. And since sdeh values will lie sold quickly, you'd better come in early foe best flections--and avoid disappointment. • 'U