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HARK. ft. t^he invitation »Hyt weary *uls,co:i»e and rtrnl a refuse Jit Ford's Fine Art Gallery from all the cares ami trials of this earthly tabernacle, and While vol? have the peaceful expression Of perfect rest, Jmt allow him to catch Hie reflection of your countenance, is prices are reasonable, ranging from to 8"? per dozen, according to the 4&z • >urd style #f the picture. He is do­ ing fine work now. having recently cn- •aged tho Perviees of Miss A. M. .'Woodward, an Artist of refined taste #nd skill, one who cannot be excelled In lie Art. which fact can be easily proved •ffr visiting the Galiens and examining fhe work lately done the J*. Extra tains taken with ̂ hildron. AH pictures uarantced to be satisfactory, otner-vi.se the money will be refunded. Now do not stay away on account of dark or rainy weather as tlia Gallery Is well fitted with Sky and Side lights, there­ by avoiding all difficulty arising from the same. A specialty made of Copy­ ing and Enlarging pictures. All those wishing pictures of their friends to be copied do not fail to call, you will be more than repaid. Headquarters for •Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views at B. A. Ford's Fine Art Gallery, Mc­ Henry 111, # 2sa*. "NT ATT. \wm M Adb . r - - w v> ' " k4' Crowbars, Mauls| Forks, Rakes. * ' Zc SHOVELS, HOES, «nd»Full Line of ul Ml Hardware! We have a large Stock of Pans, Pails, Line of Tift ware of all kinds. Milk Cans, and a Full A SUfcE CURE FOR DIARBH<EA. i This is to certify that after corning .home from California to my family in Chicago I w:>? taken with a diarrhoea. 1 tried everythingtliat-was recommen­ ded to me (but did' me no good) for | over live years, until I got two bottles of F. Marcus" Bitters which completely cured me. Robert Forrest, Peter Blane and others can testify the above to be true anil no humbug. I have proved It to be equally as good for billious com­ plaints. It strengthens and invigorates the whole system, carries off the bile, and gives warmth to the chilled veins ofboth old and young. It is the best bitters I ever used. JOHN PEXMAS SEX. Town of Seneca, McHenry County, State of Illinois. Subscribed and sworn before me this 28th day of September 1875. E. BALDWIN J. P ALSO t&U WIRE, CLOTHES WRINGERS, ^ • ' - ' v In fact everything you want and at VERY BOTTOM PRICES. f^gfCall and examine. No trouble to show Goods. _ ™ . « « « « , J O H N M . S M I T H . McHenry, 111., April 3d, 1876. MILLINERY --AND-- To Pleasure Seekers. The undersigned having purchased and put upon Fox River the fast run­ ning Steamer, "R. EMERSONwould respectfully inform Hunters,Fishermen Pleasure-Seekers and the Public gener­ ally, that they are prepared to accom­ modate all parties and make trips to and from Pistaqua and Fox Lakes, and also Wilmot. Wis., on short notice and guarantee a quick trip and pleasant ac­ commodations. This Boat is entirely new, is fitted up in splendid style and with especial reference to the comfort of passengers, {'lose connection will be made "with all trains on the Fox River road. Persons wishing to engage the Boat for any special time can do so by mail or telegraph, by address- ;, SNYDER & CLARK. CHESRV, III., April 24th 1S76. Dress _NP aking! M!:rs. S. -A~. Rlill I> East Side Public Square* LAUEE & BIB, PERRY & MARTIN, 1;! ' • /taii ii ortrlfftft; ' .• . Headquarters for all Kinds * ' , \ »*/ • . , / • :X>:• ' - • • • • , Clothing, Boots and Shoes, c- Hats and Caps Grpceriesof all Kinds, Crockery Glass-Ware, FRUIT CANS, CARPETS, TRUNKS, And in short, a Firfct Clas$ Stock of General Merchandize. Chicago & North* Western RAILWAY. Passengers for CHICAGO, Detroit, Toledo Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Rochester, Albany. Toronto, M(»n! taeal, Quebec, Portland. Itoston, New York. Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis, Cairo, San Francisco, Sacramento, Oir. den, Salt Lake City, Denver, Council Bluffs. Sioux City, St. Paul, Marquette, Esoanalm Me. nnsha, Madison. Cheyenne, Omalia, Yankton. AVinona, Dululb, Green Bay, Milwaukee and all points North, West, South and East, siiould buy their tickets via. the Chicago & 'North-Western Railway. Close connections are made at Chicago w je Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Mic in Central, Baltimore & <Ohio. Pittahii .. t 'Ohio, ^ Chicago, Kankakee Line an itl» hi. Pittsburg <1 the gan Fort Wayne Pan Handle Routes, for all points EAST arirl SOUTH-EAST, and with the Chicago & Alton and Illinois Central for all points SOUTH. Close connections are also made with th» Union Pacific R. R.>t Omaha for all for West points. •* »»•>• Close connections are made at junc­ tion points with trains of all cross roads Pullman Palace Oars. These celebrated cars are |run on alllniirht trains on all the lines of this read. This is the ONLY LINE running these cars between Chicago and St. Paul or Chicago and Milwaukee, ° A Ov< road, Among the to the traveling public are all the modern int. 'WOODSTOCK. | ILLINOIS. Parker House Block, MCHENRY, - - ILLINOIS in FOR SALE. I have choice Village Lots and acre Property, in and adjoining the Village of McHenry, that has heretofore been held out of market, which I am now selling to those who will build and improve, on very reasonable terms, E. M. OWEN. NOTICE. 50,000 lbs. of Keeps constantly on hand-the latest styles of Millinerv Goods of all kinds, Embroidery, Combs, Collars, Ties, Veils, all colors, Wed- ding Hats, Crape Hats, and domestic Patterns of all kinds. Dresses Cut and Fitted In the latest Style and made if desired at very low rates. • We also have a New Stile of Ladies floats! To which we invite the attention of the Ladles We are also Ageut for the celebrated NORTHWESTERN ORGAN The subscribers are now prepared, with a Stock of Fine Cloths 'of all Kinds, To make to order Coats, Pants, Vests or en­ tire Suits, on short notice and on the most Reasonable Terms. We Me 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 CLAIM8 ARE NOT UNFOUNDED. We always guarantee our goods to be what 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 goods. We intend to «-Good Pits Warranted. Guaranteed and all Work Which speaks for itself, sold. Call and see. I will not be under Mrs. 8. A. REID. Woodstock, Oct. 18th, 1876. TffTO f&TBB IS OK OTXJ3 WHS We also Keep a Full Line of Rsady-Made Clothing, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Hats, Caps, &c., Which will be sold as Low as at any estab- lishment in the County. We have come here to stay, and respectfully ask a share of public patronage, pledging our­ selves to do our best to please all who may give us a call. Clothes Cleaned in the best of manner and on short notice. LAUER & BECKER. McHenry, July 25th, 1876. WVwi lilm Hilm OantacM walwaMte- A . R E I D , HENRY COLBY, --DEALEB IN-- --AT THE-- JANESV1LLE WOOLEN MILLS NOKTII MAIN STREET. --DEALER IN-- THE subscriber? wish to inform their patrons and everybody that they will manufac­ ture their Wool into good substantial Cassi- meres, Doeskins, Flannel and Storking Yarn, on -har*'- or by the yard or pound, on satisfac tory terms; or will any their Wool and pay the highest market price, and sell them good substantialCitssimeres at $1.00 per vard.and all otK°'- good? -t the rsmo- rate. 'Will mv half cash,on good fine lots, not tpo smnil. will '".'gay 'Express charges on all lots of Wool of .W, . pounds or mere and return the free ot charge. Will card their Wool into'rolls for 6c per pound; also card Wool the same day when brought from a distance, if possible. Will dress iheir cloth on the usual terms. Carpets washedprice 5cents per yard, Jf4rmers, pa­ tronize home industry. I* exchange for Goods, ¥¥ ciniUUj"" Wool-Grease, Tallow and Wood, for which the highest price will be paid. F. A. WHEELEB ACO. JanesTilte, Wis., May 30th, 1876. PAINTS, OILS, Painters Brushes, Dye Stuias &C>) &Ca Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. STATIONERY. jr. STORY, --DEALER IN-- Shelf and Heavy H a r d w a r e , STOVES Tlx WANE, ME( 7/A NICTOOLS, FAR M IN(} TMP L E ME NTS, 1 CLOTHES WRINGERS. &c., «Sc,c., &c., WHICH <N WILL BE SOLD L O W E R T H A N U S U A L P R I C E S ! Now is the time to purchase, and save mon­ ey. I believe thHt I can furnish good goods at as lo\y prices, as anyone in the county. Ateo keop on hand a full Stock of BUILDING PAPER, such as Plain Boartij Water Proof, iron Coated and Turret! Felt. Also Moth Proof Carpet Lining. WALK AND SEE! Ilepairing: Promptly attenrf^'w. J. STORY. Opposite Owens iii'L Wehavetatfine Stock of Cap, Bill, Xoteand Mourn in JPaper, which we are selling very Cheap. A>line .assortment of the latest Styles Box nd Fancy Papers, constantly on hand. All Goods Warranted AJB represented and Satisfaction Guaranteed, Patronage Solicited. H. COLBY. McHenry, July 27th, 1875. Boots k Sloes WOODSTOCK, ILL., Has determined to give his customers the BEST VALUE for their MONEY to be ob­ tained anywhere in the County. In order to do so he has Reduced Ms Prices ! Materially, and opened a Beautiful Stock of the most desirable new styles of LADIES AND GENTS SHOES, He is confident of his ability to satis­ fy and please all 'those who will take the trouble to call and inspect his Goods and Prices. B«fL,Remember the place, East Side Public Square, Woodstock. > A. REID. Woodstock, 11L, May 80th, 1876. Lounginp Cars, Westinghonse Saftv Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Coupling and Platforms, Speed, Safety and Absolute Com- fort. Running through Five Great States, and operating over 2,000 miles of road, this Company presents to the traveler facilities that ABE NOT and CANNOT be offered by anv Competitor. J * All tickets agents can sell you tickets via this route. If you wish the best traveling accommoda. tions, you will buy your tickets by this rout®, and will take no other. MABVIN B3TGHITT W. H. STINNETT, General Supt. GenM Passenger Agent GREAT Of Spring and Summer " 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. fi^g^GIVE US A CALL land we will show you our Goods aud use you well whether you buy of us or not. In order to raa\e room for the largest Stoek of FALL AND WINTER Goods ever brought to this market. We will, for the next 30 DAYS, McHenry, 111., July 27th, 1875, PERRY & MARTIN. At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. SELL GOODS E . M . O W E N , AQENT FOR ALL H Among which can be found the Bertrand & Sames Celebrated Sulky Cultivator, That Stands without a Rival. Also sevoral other Leading Cultivators. The Peerless Reaper and Mowers the Walter A. Wood Reapers and Mowers, the Meadow King And the Warrior Mowers, All of which are first class machines and sold on Reasonable Terms. t^PAlso the celebrated Kenosha and Racine Pumps, Hay Carriers, Horse Forks, &c. o Prices Low and Favorable Terms. CASH AND CLOSE BUYERS are invited to inspect stock an<? com­ pare Quality and Prices, as I will not be undersold in the samequal- ity of Machinery in McHenry County. McHenry, 111., June 27th, 1876. E. M. OWEN. There's Millions in JUST RECEIVED. A full Stock of Boots & Shoes For the Spring A Summer trade which I can and will sell at prices that DEFY Competition. ALL GOODS Warranted as repre­ sented. CAIAJ and C. At P. W. BLAKE'S, OPROSRREPUKHY & MARTIN'S STORK McHenry, III. The Pearl Gang Plow has For «ale by L. Francisco. Sh< tliel'iirker House. no equal. Shop opposite BAYLIES. GREAT Mercantile College, Keokuk, Iowa, on the Mississippi. Prof. Win. H. Miller General Manager. Nineteenth year. About sixty dollars pay all expenses, for Membership Board and Stationery. Bookkeepers, l'enmun, Rei>orterB. Operators, Architects, Surveyors and Teachers thoroughly lltted. English brandies free. Free Lectures by eminent Orators. Free Festivals with Brass Band in College Hall. Free furnished rooms for self boarding Telegraphing free. Short hand writing free. Good boarding clubs and family Jwavd. llailroad fare deducted. Immense business in Keokuk. No vacation. Address Baylies College, Keokuk, Iowa. where you saw this advertisement, L. Stoddard, IN HOWE'S BLOCK, McHENRY, - - - ILLINOIS HAS just received a large and well selected stocky Hats Cap8, Boots and Shoes, NOTIOXS, y Groceries, &c., Which he is offering to the buying public \ At Prices to Suit the Times. *®"My stock of Hats aud Cape .comprises the latest styles, and will be sold low for Cash or Ready Pay. CALL AND SEE. I>. STODDARD. McUcnry, 111., Hay 30th, 1S& What? Why, in Buying Your ApicnltMal 1191 &i611 is f --OF-- F R A N C I S C O , L. Opposite the Parker McHENRY, - . House, - ILLINOIS Planter, the One and Plow in the Mar- celebrated two AT GREATLY PRICES REDUCED u For Cash. if Our Stock is Complete, and while cloainir out our Summer Stock, we shall keep W®H stocked up in Staple Goods of all klnda. flGTThis is no humbug. We meanJust'wbat we eay and will sell you BOOTS AND SHOJB9 for Cash fifty Cents per pair lower than ̂ evor before, at DWIGHT & FORREST'S, Corner Main Street and Public Square, WOODSTOCK, - - - - ILLINOIS Dated July 25th, 1878. For President in 1876: THE MAN WHO GETS THE M08T VOTES. And the Man who gets the MOST GOODS for his money, buys of KSUCCESSOB TO O. 6. ITHOMFSOVJ) NUNDA, - - ILLINOIS Largest Stock, Best Assortment, LOWEST PRICES. Bg^The Stock is New and Large, and Consists of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Choice Groceries, &c., &c. 49~Give me a Call and Save Tour Money, by buying Goods Cheap. <0 . Tj. ROTHGERBMt, Nunda, 111., Nov. 80th, 187B. He Jis selling the celebrated Union Corn Two Horse Champion Cultivator, the Best Gan ket, Carr, Scott & Co.'s Threshing Machines, t. wheeled Kirby Reaper and Mower, The Improved MEADOW LARK MOWER, and other first class Machinery. The Kirby Reaper and Mower is now^ acknowledgedIto have no equal, and will be sold as low as any other first class Machine m the gg^,Bemember I will not be undersold when first cla8S Machinery.is in c petition. Call at my Shop and examine Machines and learn Frices. L. FRANCISCO UcHearjr, 10th, 1876. H. MAI MAN, MERCHANT TAILOR. WAUCONDA, Lake County, - - - Illinois* $Has just received the Largest and Baal Stock ot Cloths, Cassiineres, Fancy Vestinga, and also Clothinjr of all kinds, ever broughtta this Market. Mens', Youths and Jloys Suit# of all graJus and prices. I am prepared to i •Suit you in Ready- Made Clothing Suit you to Order. Suit you in Price. Suit you in Style. 7 Suit you on Fit. / YOl'KS TBULT, 7 Wauconda, 111. IT, MAIMAV. April 23th.lS7e.