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* s * * , < • : r~*V* ^ -* % , -. < ft_4Jt t irc ^ - T> . ^ ^DTV> * V , r^»H&g~ 'Jt 1 * ^ ̂ " **• * * > t Yi * * ~ , -^> ^ « f "^tf r ^ - r ,^t 7 ^ * (-v*" ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ^ ^ ' ^ ^ ' ,""' ^ ~" ", -' ' - .,.' ., * - ' * ,' . ,- jf ; V^J .J-,';'--;" Vf^y.-' ' •%«»%* „~ « \ • v;;lf r< *?sr"ji-ol *•"• '>,% rj IS b:' ^ £ r u If"1 A Win Assaults a Bat. A matronly hen belonging to Jacob Zimmerman, Esq., of the town of Min- den, Montgomery County, was the he* rolne of a etubbornl^-fought contest the other day. A large barnyard raft attacked her brood, with intent of makr inga goodly meal; but the mother warned the little ones of their danger f: *hd they fled, she remaining to give battle to what to her was a ferocious : monster. Her only hope was in a furi­ ous aggressive assault; and she conse­ quently maue the attack at once, for she I comprehended the situation at a glance. Her method of campaign consisted in confusing and blinding the rat with her wings, at the same time fiercely peck* Ing him on the head. In *vain the ratp tried to seize her; and he finally fell stunned to the ground, too disabled to go through another round. The com­ batants were then seperated, and a small dog was called in and proceed ted to dispose of the defeated antagonist as only dogs and Chinamen can do* *3f "tfrii* o j % H. SAEEY & SONS, ' S\* * " k' , A QUEER BRIDAL TOUR.--THERE *STTNE one day? to a little town in Kentucky a young couple who had just been mar­ ried. Their destination \vas the depot, and the bridegroom was quite impatient for fear the train should Arrive before he could reach the office. Buying one ticj&t-, they stood on the platform unr til the train arrived. When they en­ tered the car the bridegroom found his brfde a seat,kissed her most affectiona­ tely, bade her good bye, and going out se&ted himself on a box and commenced •whittling most vigorously. He watch­ ed the train out of sight, regret depicts ted on his face, whe& a bystander, think­ ing the wllole prooee (Kfnt rather strange resolved to intervie^Jmn. Approach­ ing him carelessl)r, and chewing a straw to keep up his courage, he said: "Been gettin' married lately?" "Yes," said he, "me and Sallie got spliced this mornin\" "t^as that her you put on the train?" "Yes," with a sigh. "A likely lookin' gal," said our ques­ tioner. "Anybody sick that she had to go away ?" "No;"' but here he grew confidential. "You see me and Sallie had "heard that everybody when they got married took a bridal tour. So I told Sallie I hadn't money enough for both of us to go, but she shouldn't be knocked out of hern. So I jest brought her dowhh£re, bought her ticket and sent her on a visit to some of her folks, and thought I might get come work harvestin' till she got back," That afternoon found him busy at workt and when in a day or so after Sally came back, he welcomed her cordially and affectionately* and hand in hand they Started down the dusty road to their new home and duties. * hub . ."',V«v-vw McHenry Mills V* ' • ' • - ?, f - -an»- CHAMPION BRICK YARO. •the public is respectfullyjnformed that the above named Arm Iiave constantly on hand a large stock of the very FINEST FLOUR 1 Bolted Meal, Feed* &c., &c. To Whom it May Concern. This is to certify that I have carried; one of the O. W. Owen Watches for the past two or three years, and can say that in my judgment there is no bet­ ter time piece made. I have set mine yb Chicago time and carried it for months without a seconds variation. I candidly believe that it. is the best Watch in the country, if I could not get another I would not sell mine at any price .JOHN M. SMITH. McHenry August 14 1875. MOUNTS" ROOT BITTERS. THIS BITTERS, for its intrinsic properties, isjknown as|one of the BestlTonlcs- of the Age; As a laxative Liver Cleaning, Blocl Purify* ing Medicine, it has notits superior. It should be taken in quantities from a Tablespoon full to a small wine glass full three times a day, according to the strength and age of the Inva­ lid or the degree of sickness. For Sale by the Case or] Bottle, -BY- L. KAPPLER, Patentee, Woodstock, 111. THE Plaee for yon to Save Money In buying1 Good Goods Cheap is at Nunda. IRA M. M.VI'LOBY la selling rheapor than anyone else, and if you want anything that he nas not in stock let him send to the maim flic turers and get it for you. He keeps a General We have unusual facilities for Manufactur­ ing and are well prepared to do Custom Work J Witlrall possible neatness and dispatch. We are confident that no Mill in the North, west can surpass us either in the promptness of work done for customers, Quantity or Quality. In addition we would inform the public thatfvre make the justly - CELEBHATEU Patent Hour, Of a kind and Quality IVot Excelled ! isr NORTHERN ^ -- NEAR THE DEPOT, Jd'aENHZ New Store fi NeW Gfoods! -Prices to Suit the Times, JOB CASH OR READY PAY. Our Stoek consists of a general assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCE­ RIES, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, CROCKERY, GLASS-WARE, &cM selected to ^ MEET THE WANTS OF THE COMMUNITY* * Tiff TIDV PfSflHQ have a full line of Domestics, Dress Goodg, Silks, 111 JLfli I IfUIIIJu Pongrees, Poplins, Alpacas, Lustre, White Goods, Sack ings, Hosiery, Gloves, Ac. In Notions, We have Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Edgings, ParasolsJPerfumery,Ac. > O0R GROCERIES BELOW CpST.^V"6^51'6^ at bottom ^ri«e», NOT A full line of BOOTS AND SHOES, warranted work, and at Lowest Prices. The Highest Market Price paid for Butter, Eggs and Poultry. Call and see us and we will endeavor, by SQUARE DEALING and LOW PRICES to merit a share of your patronage. Jfe^ German spoken. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. ' McHenry, 111.^ July 27th, 1875. E . M . O W E N , MCHENRY, - - * - • - - iLLinOis, t General Deajer and Manufacturer's Agent in the Leading Farm Machinery. . ^ ^ ^ n ¥ Among which I represent the following: The Celebrated NICHOLS, 8HEPARD & CO. Vibrator Threshers and Mounted Powers. Also the AULT- MAN & CO. Sweepstake Thresher. All the leading make of PLOWS. The unrivaled Yandiver and Quincy CORN PLANTERS. In REAPERS and MOWERS COMBINED will be found the PEERLESS and BUCKEYE TABLE RAKE, the EMPIRE JtfOWER and LABOR SAV­ ING MARSII HARVESTER. BERTRAND & SAMES ROCKFORD SULKY CULTIVATOR, HOLLINGSWORTH Sulky Rakes, HAMILTON Sulkv Rakes, Hollow Tooth. Harrows, Garden and Railroad Wheelbarrows, Lumber Wagons, Ac., <&c. Prices Low and Favorable Terms. CASH and CLOSE BUYERS are invited to inspect stock and compare Quality and Prices, as I will not be undersold in the same quality of Machinery. HcHenry, IB., ^uly ffth 1873. E. M. OWEN. y 4 --IN OUR-- CHAMPION Brick Yard! We have constantly on hand a large quantity of PltKSSKl) --AND-- Stocffe of all kinds of Tobaccos, very cheap and warranted. Hantev's and Marshal's Flour always on hand. Candies, Cigars, Pines, En­ velopes, Paper, Lead Pencils, Checker and Backgammon Boards. A large assortment of very neavy TliV WAKE, Cheap for Gash. I feeep a large Variety Of CROQUET SET® dirt cheap. Will take Batter, Eggs, &e., i» exchange for goods.-- Also Pickle Script for ««cl» goods as can be bought at the Factory mt wholesale, I am Agent for the Pmteetion Life Insurance Com­ pany and the iEtna, Hartford, Mercantile and Affncultural Fire Insursnee Conn»iuiies. Call on me if you wish reliable Insnranee Cheap. I ean sell you a house and lot or Beul Estate Business a speciaMy. Store, lots alone, call at my e new Nunda Hall, wlifcli' f#He fin la town, and will be let at reasonable rates IRA M. MALLORY. v^unda, July 27th, 1875. ' Made of the inosto superior quality of Clay, and fully equal if not superior to the celebrated Milwaukee Brick. »BUYERS, please «*U m& ine, and we will five pin \ , A GOOD BAKOAtN t Order* Respectftilly Solicited A. H. HANLET * SON8. MdBenry 111., July 2$th, 167S. & Headquarters for ail Kinds of Hats and Caps, Groceries of all Kinds, Crockery, Glass-Ware, FRUIT CANS, CARPETS, TRUNKS, And in short, a First Class Stock of General Merchandize. We are constantly receiving new Goods of all^rinds, and buying them, for Cash Down are thereby enabled to offer special bargains in-all classes of goods. We know that talk is cheap, but the party or parties who can undersell us don't live in this neck of the woods. Our LARGE AND CONSTANTLY IN­ CREASING TRADE testifies better than anything we can say that OUR.CLAIMS AWE NOT UNFOUNDED. We always guarantee our goods to be wTiat they are represented to be and are always ready to make good our word. We are here to get a livelihood and hence cannot afford to be undersold or to deceive the public, nor to ask enormous profits on our goodg. .We intend to "Live and Let Live! And while we tore grateful to a generous public for their patronage in time past, we hope to merit the same in the future. JKTGIVE US A CALL and we will show yon our Good* aud use you well whether yon buy of us or not. PERRY & MARTIN. . At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. HcHenry, HI., July 27th, 1875. "•l * BLAKE & BR04 i1 • L r .-t-! • ~'1'» x . ' ) '>,? Fttrniturey Of all Grades and Prices. • ' Wareroom Nearly Opposite the Post OHce, McHenry, III. Wareroom Crammed Full I V Where will be found anything from Common Kitchen Styles to - the finest Parlor Sets, In Hair, Cloth and "Reps. They have Chamber Sets, and can suit everybody. Marble Top Center Tables, ELEGANT EASY CHAIRS\ LOOKING GLASSES\ AND PICTURE FRAMES, Of all kinds and sizes. Whatnots, Lounges, Roekers, Hair, Moss and Spring Mattrasses, etc., etc. In short everything you want. W<e make a specialty of UNDERTAKING ! A very large stock of Burial Cases and Conlns constantly on hand, and made to order on short notice. PICTURE* FRAMED In all styles at the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. • '-iv." All Goods Warranted Of the very best quality and sold as LOW AS THE LOWEST. BLAKE & BRO. McHenry, IU., Aug. Ski, 1875. J . S T O R Y , --DEALER IN-- 8helf and Heavy Hardware, STOVES TINWARE, MECHANICS'TOOLS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, CLOTHES WRINGERS, &e., &c., &c., &c., WHICH WILL BE SOLD L O W E R THAN USUAL PRICES! Now Is the time to purchase, and •»<»- ey. I believe that I ©an furnish good goods at as low prices, as anyone in the county. Also keep on hand a full Stock of BUILDING PAPER, such as Plain Board, Water Proof, Iron Coated and Tarred Felt. Also Moth Proof Carpet Lining. KAWL AND SEE ! Bepairinif Promptly attended to. J. STORY. • Opposite Owen Mill?. JtBtury 1U>» July SSI M /' ^ ; / rv|| nwu ^ ^ ' f' >{-i i? f • t <~**4 K. •* r" . i | * r . • *' u '.J--' j-i, r f , H --« v ' ^' Cheapest ai 4.J. i » .Jt* X). , i I BEST PLACE IN McHENRt l mm Dry Goods, N O T I O N S , Crockery, Glassware, etc., ete. WE SELL FORCASK OR READY PAY, And CAN AND WILL sell Goods as Iowa* any House in McHenry Oonnty. Pay tbe Highest Market Price -POR- BUTTKR ECCfeuuT«r,Mo IN CASH OR IN GOODS 1 VSr Give, us 8 Call and learn we naean what we say. HOWARD & SOX. McHenry, III., July 26th, 1875. P. W. MEAD, WACpN AND RINCWOOD, ILL. WAGONS, I am making all kinds of. » - f " "tit L ' BUGGIES, i 1 and 8 S&ATSD CARRIAGES, And rLATFORM SPRIKG WAGONS of tho Latest Style. I have now oivhanrt a splcMld Jump Seat Carriage LEATHER TOP, which I offer Very Cheap Anyone wishing a Carriage of that Kind will do well to call and see it before buying else, where. I also have on hand ONE SINGLE BUGGY, ONE DOUBLE BUGGY, AND A DEMOCRAT, Which I will Sell VERY CHEAP FOR CASH, OR GOOD PAPER. I will Warrant all my Work To be as represented, to bo made of the best material and bvthe best workmen in tfeo country. «** I DO NOT WARRANT AGAINST RUNAWAYS. I ALSO DO ALL jKINDS OP RBPA1B1NO ! AND General Blackimithlng. Special attention given to Repairing Keapera and Mowers. I am also Agent for the new Two Wheeled JOHN . P. MANNY REAPER AND MOWER, which is tha very beet in the market. Also tbo eelebrated DIAMOND PLOW, warranted to Scour i» n.j*v SEARS GANG AND SULKY PLOWS, RICH. AR1JSON\S SU1.KKY ATTACHMENT fop anv Plow. The FORREST CITY TURF aftd SltTBBLE PLOW; the T. DEKWENT A SON ROCKFORD PLOW and &WIXG AT­ TACHMENT. Anyone wishing anything tn this HM I will be happy to show them my stock. 1 also keen the Repairs for the J. P. Manny and Walter A. Wood's Reapers and Mowers. My mutto is to Live and Let Live. I tender to the trade m? sincere thanks for their patronage in the and solieit a fria.- tinuance of the same for the future, them satisfaction in everv respect. -,.v. .. ^ F. W. ME AD. July 26th, 1876.