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ADVICE TO GIRLS.--Girls talk and laugh about marriage as though it was •jubilee, a gladsome thing, a rose with­ out a thorn. And so it is if it is all right--if they go about it as rational being* Instead of merry-malting eliild- nn, It is a serious thing to marry. It Is a life business. Therefore, never do it in haste; never run away to get married; never marry for Wealth or •tending, or line person, or manners, but for character, f»r worth, for the qualities of mind and heart which make an honorable man. Take time; think long and well before you accept any proposal; consult your parents, then aome Judicious friend, then your own ja^ment. I eirn all that is possible for you to learn of your proposed hus­ band. When all doubts have been re­ moved, and not till then, accept him. JWlt is * great year for the old man. Grandfathers who have been neglected and made to feel that they ware in the way, and wished they were dead, who !i«ve long been thrust away In the kitchen and left to mumble to themselves in the chimney corner, are •flUpnished by being brushed up of an evening and brought into the parlor, where they are shown off to the com­ pany as Centennial relics. "Grand- father, you knew -Washington, didn't you?" screams a grand daughter in his ears, for he is very deaf. "Yes, yes," aays grandfather, "the Girivrel borerM a chaw terbaceer of me many and many a time!" The old man is going to Philadelphia sure. 9^*Tlie heat of Manzanillo, a small town on the West coast of Mexico, is proverbial, Colonel Harry B» Beckler, the famous Mexico railroad manager, relates the following excellent yarn to prove the warmth of the place. The story runs that a soldier stationed there after leading a not too exemplary life, was, when he died, condemned to a lower region not usually named in po­ lite society, Shortly, however, after his burial his wife was not a f little frightened to see him back again at Mazanillo and hastening to his hut door. She ran out to meet him. asking i4What is the matter?" He replied, "It was so cold down there that I have come back here to get my blanket, as I am afraid of catching cold." f^The labor of the Joliet convicts was let Saturday. The price for the average was 60 cents per day, a small lot of partially disabled men were let to make cigar boxes at 50 cents per day. The work of theseyraeu is aw^r- 4ed to the highest bidder. Competi­ tion open to all. It is one of the latter questions among humanitarians wheth­ er tire State has a right to coufiscate tbe earnings of prisoners, whether the proceeds should not be set apart as a find to start them in life, after the ex­ piration of their sentences, provided tbeir behavior renders it probable that they have been reformed. The amount about $14,50 per month, would not be •ery large to devote to that purpose, aad might be more valuable to the ffttblic used in that wav than other. READ!READ! I have now commenced to form my Clubs for the Chicago Weekly Times aad Inter-Ocean, and those Wiping these papers can hive them at the following rates: Chicago Weekly Times and McHenry Ptaindealer $2£0 Chicago Weekly later-Ocean aad SkWeury Plaindealer $2.70 Daily Inter Ocean and McHenry Plaindealer §11.00 Daily Tribune and lleHenry Plaindealer #11.00. As I wish to send in my Onb at as <88rJfcy a day as possible^ those who wish .::L;.iM.send in their -liauics atcnoe. JOUST 31. S MITH. Postmaster, Meliemy 11L MRH. _ McHenry, I1L, Jan. 4t h, 1876. HOLMES. N E W F I R M ! t •^ta:a:ur e f . Sf \ "-'v ' '< And New Prices. (Successors to OowKn, Dwlght&.Qat) ' Hare on hand a very Large and well selected Stock of . ' . o Boots, Shoes, Rubber Of all Kinds, which will be sold Right DOWNUWIUR cr. A S H . Corner Main Street and Public Square WOODSTOCK ILL. M A R K U S ' GERMAN " These bitters are manufactured by. the pro­ prietor from GERMAN ROOTS, imported by him. The receipt of these Bitters was obtained by the proprietor in 1S45 , from an ol«l and cxperienceil'physician (then a phy­ sician in the Prussian arinv), and a graduate of the hisrhest medical colleges of Germany. These Bittern are Guaranteed to cure the se­ verest cases of DIAllRIKEA, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, and are a certain preventative of FEMALE SICKNESS, CHILLS AND FEVER, AND AGUE. Diarrhoea is a disease characterized by an increased discharge from the Bowels, usually in a very liquid state, anil sometimes contain­ ing a large quantity of Bile. Besides the vari­ ous purgative medicines, undressed OT iudi- gestable food, or vegetables, acid fruits, oily or putrid substances frequently cause Diarr­ hea. Physicians distinguish various kinds wf Diarrheal as (crapniosaj v.'lscn the forces i»ss off ordinary quality; "iblHosa""' "when the bile is more abundant than natural; '"mucosa"" when the excremcnts contain a quantity of mucus; "serosv" in which th<ey are almost entirely liquid ami watery ; and "lieuteria" when the food passes through the body in an almost un altered state. There are frequently, also nausea and vomiting, a bitter taste in the mouth, a furred and yellow tongue, dry and harsh skin; a full or sallow countenance, and if speedly checked, great emaciation. This is one of tqose diseases by means of which na­ ture strives to get rid of impurities, and re­ store the system to its natural condition. Hence, when it is not very violent, and the 'patient is strong, it is best* to let it take its course for a short time, and by taking only two wine glasses full of the Bitters for the first ten hours. For violent eases live wine glasses flail per day, one before each meal and two between meals. In any case great care should l>e taken not to stop it too suddenly. The treatment thus in ail cases depends upon the cause from which it sprang. For' Indiges­ tion and Dyspepsia take one wine glass full of the Bitters before each meal. No family should be without a bottle. Trice per bottle, large SO cta^ small 80 cts. Manufactured bv P. MARK US, WOODSTOCK, ILL Chicago & North-Western RAILWAY. ' HAIR WORK The amflersigned would respeet&Uy taferrn the Ladies of 3IcHenry and sur- jmwdS'nff'CQutstry Ahat she is prepared to do all kinds of Hair Work, such as Switches, Braids, Curls, Ac., on short notice and at reasonable rates. Rooms «ov»r O. W. Owens tJewelry Store. " K». c. M. "-fk'.- .& 0LAKE & BRO., --DEALERS IN-- HAIR WOUK. Mw.€. Richard, Woodstock, would Respectfully inform the public that she la now prepared to do all kinds of fan­ cy hair -work, consisting of frizzes, Braids, «url&, and switches. She has a Bootee, with the aid of Which she can wu#e<oambings and make them up into Swwtebes as nice as cut hair. From her experience in the business she can guarantee satisfaction in all cases and vould solicit the liberal patronage of wl „Per rooms are one door iw?Ve.Mi * n ^.urn'ture Store, where u!! tunes 1je in readiness to astteiiust© her customers. IBucklisi & Stevens near the Dptwt 5^efft?rVSeJir Hion- cra™™«d, meflfttll eif Fall and Winter Goads. A SURE CUKE FOR DIARRHCEA. TWsjis toSeertify that .after coming liome from California to imy family in Chicago I-was taken with a diarrhoea J .tried everything that was recommend 4ed to me (but did me no good) for #ver five years, until I got two bottles «Of JF„ Marcus' Bitters which complete­ ly .oured me. Robert Forrest Peter Plane and others can testify the above to be true and no humbug. I have f roved it .to be •equally as good for ill jo us complaints. it strengthens j*nd invigorates the whole system, scarries .off the bile, and gives warmth do thexhiUei veins of both old and young. JLtis <the best bitters I ever fused. JOHN 1'EXMAN SEN. iTown iof €e»eca, McHenry County, Jptate of Illinois. Subscribed and sworn to before me Alii* 2tith.day of Sejpteaaiber I875.| M. BALDWIN. J. T*. •^e % & | Of «U Grades and Price*. Wire room Nearly Opposlto the JPost Office, McHenry, III. Wareroom Crammed Full ! Where will be found: anything from Comniou Kitchen Styles to the finest \ Parlor Sets, In Hair, Cloth and Reps. They have Chamber Sets, arid can suit everybody. Marble Top Center Tables, ELEGANT EASY CHAIRS, LOOKING GLASSE&, ̂ AND PICTURE FRAMES, UNDERTAKING ! A very large stock of Burial Cases and Coffins constantly on hand, and made to order on short notice. PCTURES FRAMED In all styles at the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. . • AIS Goods Warranted Of the very best quality and sold as LOW AS THE LOWEST. BLAKE & BRO. McHenry, HL, Aug. 2d, 1876. PERRY & MARTIN: \ ' 1 • ) 1 < t I 'i, ! '•>' Itini ill! 0. -mm I . , . U - •. > *<"f: vi J,I % 7'S'J- - J . S T O R Y , --DEALER IN-- / Shelf and Heavy Hardware, STOVES ll- TINWABE; MECHANICS1 TOOLS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, CLOTHES WRINGERS ACif WHICH [WILL BE SOLP L O W E R THAK USUiL PRICES! Now is the time to purchase, and save mon­ ey. I believe that I fan furnish good goods at low prices, as anyone in the county. Also keep on band a full Stock of BUILDING PAPER, such as Plain Board, WaterProOf, Iron Coated and Tarred Felt. Also Moth Proof .Carpet Lining. KAVVL mo SEE I Kopairingf Promptly attended to. McHenry 111.. July' J. STORY. Opposite Owen Mills. C H E A P E R Than Ever! Goods are Selling at the, NUNDA General Variety Store. Head this Price Lists Passengers for CHICAGO, Detroit, Toledo- Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Pittsburg Cincinnati, Rochester, Albany, Toronto, Mon. treal, Quebec, Portland, IJoston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, St. l^ouis,.Cairo, San Francisco, Sacra men to, Og- den, Salt Lake City, Denver, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, St. Paul, Marquette, Escanaba, Me- nasha, Madison, Cheyenne, Omaha, Yankton, Winona, Duluth, Green Bay, Milwaukee, ana all points North, West, South and East, should buy their tickets via. the Chicago & North-We stem Railway. Close connecti..r.o are nuuln at Chicago the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Miclii- fan Central, Baltimore & Ohio, Pittsburg 'ori Warne & CIuc":ja, nnd Pn:. ILiiJlle "outes, for all points EAST and SOUTH-EAST, and with the Chicago A Alton and IllinoisCentral for all points SOUTH. Close c«:niectioiis are also made with the Union Pacific R. R. at Omaha for all Car West points. Close connections are made at junc­ tion points with trains of all cross roads, Pullman Palace Cars. These celebrated cars are" ri<n on all night trains on all the lines of this read." This is the OKLY LINK running these cars between Chicago and St. Paul or Chicago and Milwaukee", At Omaha onr Sleepers connect with the Overland Sleepers on the Union Pacific, ..Rail, road, for all points west of the Missouri River. Among the Inducements nfferel this Route to the traveling public are all the modern im­ provements : Rock and-Gravel Ballasted Track. Stetl Kail, Itock and Iron Bridges, Parlor and Drawing Room Day Coaches, Smoking and Lounging Cars, 'Westinghouse Safty Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Coupling and Platforms, Speed, Safety and Absolute Gem. fort. •Biaming through Five <#r«at States, and operating over 2,0(10 miles of road, tMs Companv presents to the traveler facilities that AK& NOT and CANNOT be offered by aay Competitor. All tickets agents eaa sell yon tickets via this route. If you wish the best traveling accommoda­ tions, you will buy your tickets by this route, and will take no other. MARVIN HUGHITT <W. H. 8TEKNETT, General Supt. Gen'l Passenger Agent TOBACCO Smoking, 35cts Shorts 45 cts A A 46 cts Killikanick fiO cts Durham 75 cts A large Variety of other Brands dirt Cheap. Plug, ..60, 75amr*l,00 Fine Cut, 55, 75 and $1 CANDIES Mixed, 25 cts Stick ...20 cts Fancy... 30 cts Pri^e, 25aA0cts Sugar Sand, all colors 25 cents GROCERIES--Young Hyson Tea 50 cent per pound. Gunpowder 75 cts. Warranted as good as you have been paying $1.00 for. •"I -- - _ _ All Kinds. Graham, Back- • lUVlly wheat, Minnesota and Patent Rye rioiir, Ac., by. lLe .Saol^ sr .pound-.-Com Meal the saino T! n-Ware. large Stock of ry! i cary and Stove Pipe. Stoves to Or«ier. Amateur rnnt^ig Office Orders of All kinds taken Real Estate-and Insurance Agt County Agent for the Protection Life In­ surance Company of Chicago, which Insures for one-third usual rates and is the safest Company Try it 49~Call and see my Goods and learn Prices, under the NEW NUNDA HALL, Which Is the best in town and will be let as reasonable as any IRA M. MALLORY. Nunda, Oct 28th, 1875 THE McHENRY B A K E R Y , --Amy-- RESTAURANT. F. BEST, -- Proprietor. n<3W Bakery and Restau- avoiV, \!.r of Mcllenry, the Subscriber ,nn- ue T)U,,li<" that he Is now pre­pared to furmsh them with n/n "vh Bread» cakes, Pies, Ac. (iualitv and at the lowest xoiM. We also keep a f\ne Stock of Confejc tionery, we"Cnyvk^tChei'lef8; C^nne(I Goods, 4e„ to wM«h the I'ubl|c , i1 constautiy on band and^r 8aie bv tAe Oa^r llislT M c H e n r y l i o t t s o ? w c * 1 " * . McHenry, Oct. 5th, Jg». opposite tbe liEST. t! .v-i?- IfeddquarteHtfor Goods, Clothingi oots and Slioesi Hats and Groceries of all Kinds, Crockery Glass- Ware, ®RUIT CANS, CARETS, TRtttS; And in short, a First Clas Stock* of General Merbhandize. ! jiWV itfi ̂ . V-, . Caps For President in 1876: tax XAV WHO OBf> TBI And the Man who gets the' MOST GOODS for hia money, buys of {•Si7ccE88<M. TO A G. THOMPSON,) WJNDA. - - H I IWOIA i 41 • k . . ; • AssorM, LOWEST PRICES. Stofik is Vow anil T.irirft Consists of fey. Qood»* " '»4 "Ml V*„/£ •Mi ,f - Boots and Shoes, h Hats and Choice Groceries, &c., &c. WGive me a Call and Save Your Money, by .buying Goods Cheap. . Nnnda,4ll., Nor. 30th, lB78w - • ' ; . . . We are constantly receiving new Goods of all kinds, 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 ARE NOT UNFOUNDED. We?;alway8 guarantee our goods Jo be what they are represented to be and are always ready to make good our word. We lire here to get a livelihood and hence cannot afford to be undersold or to deceive the public, nor to ask enormous profits on our goods. We intend to " Live and Let Live! And while we are grateful to a generous public for their patronage in time past, we hope to merit the same in the future. J88T"GIVE US A CALL and we will show you our Goods aud use you well whether you buy of us or not. PERRY & MARTIN. At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. McHenry,.HI., July^Tth, 1875. THERE IS NO USE IN GOING OUT OF TOWN TO PURCHASE ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF J &C. STOVES, TIN WARE, FARMING TOOLS, When a better article Can be Bought for LESS MONEY at the Hardware Store --OF-- John M. Smith, AT THE POST OFFICE. We have STOVES that make frozen men laugh, and sell them Cheaper than you Can Steal Them. We also manufacture * T3fi|, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. Into any Shape or Vessel desired. We make a prfnt to do 1 8 7 6 Fall Opening. ' H k , PHILIP GIESELER, At his new store, near the Depot, isnoW ready with the Largest And Best Stock of Goods ! Ev#er tgrought to this market, on which lam prepared and will make prices that will Defy all Competition My Stock Consists in part of Dry Goods, Clothiii, Groceries BOOTS, SHOES, CROCKERY, Ac., SCo which I invite the attention of the bnyin public. I also keep on hand a large and wel selected stock of MILLINERY GOODS, Of all kinds, to which the attention of the Ladies is especially invited. Call and see. mcH4iuti IU.. <*, Promptly, and Warrant it done welL Wemake Tinware a Sp<&ialfy, because we think on this we are Master of the Situation. Come and See for Yourself. JOHN M. SMITH. McHenry, 111., Aug. 2d, 1875. Td all Whom these PresgEte May Come, Greetinn: We are now prepared to show one of the LARGEST stock of Goods ever offered by us in this market, bought for Cash from first hands, in one qf the dullest Markets the Eastern merchants have witnessed since 1867. TTVT 111 DRY GOODS! We are full in all departments, from a 6 cent Print to a Camels Hair Dress Goods Clothing for Men, Boys and YOUTHS', that is both substantial and Cheap. Mens Roots, we commence at #3 and upwards, Arties and Ladies Gaiters equality low. Hats in Style and Caps that will makv the head smoke with heat when the Thermometer is at 30 below ; i zero. Buffalo Robes. n6t 100 Bate*, but enough to supply the wauts of our people. Carpets, Oil Cloths and Oil Ruggs, whose beauty will produce a smile from the young miss or aged matron, tbr Fanoy Goods call and see for yourselves, as we are unable to de«a'ibe at this writing. We only ask an insjicciion to verify the above Proclamation, and by doing so will confer a great favor on the General Hturc - Man - TV. DOMVELLY. Woodstock, Oct. 19th, '87B- GRKAT BARGAINS --IN-- Oloves, &cM -AT THE-- GRANGE SHOE STOKE, South East Corner Public Square, Woodstock, Illinois. A. REID. Woodstock, I1L, Oct. 18th, 1875. MILLINERY --AND-- Dress Making! Mrs. 8.A.XUBSTD, East Side Public Sqaaro,' WOODSTOCK, - 5 ILLINOIS. Keeps constantly on hand the latest styles of Millinery Goods of all kinds, Embroidery, Combs, Collars, Ties, Veils, all colors, Wen- din K Hats, Crape Hats, and domestic Pattern* of all kinds. Dresses Out and Fitted In the latest Style and made if desired at TMJ low rates. We also have a New Style of Ladies Cloaki!' To which we invite the attention of the Ladlss v arc also Agent iia- tLd celebrated MORTHWESTERN OROAJt Which speaks for itself, sold. Call and see. 1 will not be under 4 Mrs. 8. A. MID. Woodstock, Oct. 18th, 1875. L. FRANCISCO, WAGON AND v Shop opposite the Parker House, McHENRY- ILLINOIS The subscriber would inform the public tha he is now prepared to furnish them with any. thing in his line from a common Farm Wagon to the nicest Top Carriage, on short notice and at reasonable rates. Using none but the best* of timber and employing none but SKILLED WORKMEN I He Warrants his work to give sailafection, and for good pay will be as low as can possi­ bly he afforded. HE MAKES Horse Shoeing * A SPECIALTY. REPAIRING Of all kinds promptly attended to. see for yourself. Call aa« L. FRANCISCO. McHenry* lit, July 28th 1876. .»