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Mtfii r * ^ S. vS.1- P BAY COLT, AMMADUS. #¥%!• ctlelrfiti'il Running Horse was Coaled in ;|JL W7l, and bred by Col. Jamas' A. Grim stead, •xinfton, K }••. Sired by Rivoli. Us vol', by IV en lie. Revenue by Imported Trustee.-- •OII'B Dam Topiz by Imported Glelieoe.-- Dam Eliza, by ltubens. 3d* Little folly by Iffhland Fling. 4th, Harriet by Volunteer.-- Junmadti* first Ham Nellie Ciraj by L<?x»ng' foil, foaled i.-tae. Bred by James itich. uown- *• • fng, owned bv J a 8. A. Grimstead, Lexington, Jpe«*"slcv. '2d Pr!!E®l!& bv Imported - "iUoSiV;^7" &l.~»am by linportikl Hedge paid.-- *>y Bertrauu, i The above Pedigree was taken Wow the • Stud Book. Below we give the Recofd of the ftaces in . "Which Amuiadus has contested: Le-xingtnn, Kv., Aug. ISth, 1874. Sweepstake* for three vear oias #80 each-, P. P. $260 added, the .second iiorse to save bis »take. Mile heat* with six nominations. . JL. Hanking, b c Ammadus, by . Kivoli, dam Nellie Gray, til lin ford's eh g Kilburn '•» - ,a Ringmaster, dam Ontarro 8 2 . "a W Beatty, b f Ninns Honfci 4 2 IAFauldschc Bonnie Meef 3 4 Time of heats l:15Ji, 1:4<).5£, 1:49)<. Lexington, Ky.. Sept. Ifith, 1874. Purse #750. #600 to tirst, 100 to tecond, «0 to third. , I H Stones b c Colonel Kilig*li» | A Hankins b c Ammadus, ' •* P G Thomases ch f Haisein. 3 IP I M< Gibbon ch f Nellie Gritn, 0 H Faulds ch c Bonnie Mecr, ' ^ _ 0 Time, 5:59>s. Track in very -tMdMmflpak Galesburg Driving Park, Oct. 6th, 1874. Stake for Colts and Fi lies 3 years old #80 fach, half forfeit, with 200 addea by the Assci- - |iMon. Value of ^take #475. ' tonkins" be, Ammadus. 90 $• , *• 11 . Iradv b c George Kice, 87 4 8 3 ; l«M'j,*ol.l8 b i 87 lbs • • 8 3 _ SVhire^ be Wral. S7 Ihj 4 4 1 Hulkes ch f OheijuitaS? As •'" • ' 8 & '•••;! •»umners b f Vila, 97 lbs : dr Time of heats l:463i, 1:48. Mile heats best « , two in three. Stake for colts 3 years old, Oct. 8th, 1874. #90 each, half forfeit, with 180 added by Associa. tion. The second to save entrance. Daah'of two miles. Value of stake $375. Hankins' b c Ammadus, 90 fl)s. 1 Bradies b c George Rice, 80 $9' ' 2 Mulkes eh f Chequita, 87 lbs 8 Reynolds b f 87 ll>.s 0 Time of heat, 3:41V- Northern Indiana Fair Grounds, Fort Wayne Ind., Oct. 27th, 1S74. Mile heats l>est two in three. Purse #400. 250 to first, to second, ®0 to third. -Murphy's b g Wargig, 1 2 1 Hankins Ammadus. 2 13 llilligan's b c Roscommon, 3 0 0 Tune of heats 1:4*;, l:4fij^, 1:49. Running Rice at Fort Wayne Oct.. 29, 1874. Two mi«e heats best two in three. #300, 150, 50. Hankins* Aminadus,. 1 1 Murphy's Wargig, 2 I Jones' Ladv Washington 3 3 . Time of heats 3:42, 3:41.^. Pern, Indiana, May 17, 1875. Pane tor all ages #100l Hankins' Ammadus 1 1 Platners Lottie Moon 2 t Jones' Gloster 8 0 Hays & Jordon's Hildren 4 0 Time of heats 1:45&, 1MK. Pern, Ind., May 19th, 1875. Dash of 2# miles for all ages, $300. Hankins' Ammadus, * 1 Platners Tarrie Hart, S Gleen's Modoc, 8 Conlish's Disney, 4 Time of dash, 4:36% Dexter Pa k, July fith, 1375. Purse of #300 for all apt s. Two mile heats. Hankins' Ammftitos 1 1 Sumner's Reality 2 2 Miner s Talmoth 3 3 Time of heats, 3:47.5£, 3:49#. Quincy, Sept. 24th, 1875. 1 Parse of #500 for •11 ages, four miles. Hankins A Go's Ammadus 1 Harrison's Talmoth 2 Tanduskie's Sea Breeze 8 Time 7:41%. Galesburg Sept. '25th, pane of §600 for alt ages, two mile heats. Harrison's Talmoth 11 •Conlish's Ammadus 2 dr Baker's Queen of Diamonds 3 2 Time of beats 3:3$&«;4L •Ammadus broke his leg at a mile and half in second heat. For further particulars inquire of THOS. KNOX. MeHenry. 111. Feb. 7th, 1877. martin. ."» /**> 1 * "M f*h- • ft -r k oi . . < £ headquarters for all Kind* of & SHOES. Jew Pricw Pir-;r3^_ .. it* '/»• •sy'fli \r<. mmst Groceries of all Kinds, Crockery jGrlass- Ware, FRUIT CANS, CARPETS, TRUNKS, And in short, a First Class Stock of General Merchandize. We al*e constantly receiving new Goods of all kinde, and buying tliem for Cash Down are thereby enabled to offer special bargain^ in all classes of goods. We know that talk is cheajp, 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 carl say that OUR CLAIMS 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 " 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, ®&*GIVE US A CALL and we will show you our- Goods and use you well whether you buy of us or not. McH«nry, 111., July 27th, 1875. PERRY & MARTIN. At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. Furniture, Furniture I « HENRY COLBY* -if' _t ___ ;!•* ' ' "i- PAI^a OILS, ^aibters jSmslieH, DyeBtHHS &c., &c« Physicians Prescriptions £ dirtfully Domt>hunded; '• k'tiABG£ S^TODKOP Groceries, The Best is the Cheapest JOHNB. BLAKE, î re Ndtr Beceiving Their A the new Store of Blake & Bros., has now in Store one of the Lar­ gest and Best Select^' Stock of Furniture to be found m MeHen­ ry County, which he is selling to the public at a very small advance I of Coet. In Stock can be found WB tWA rjjUzz.s. Stock, (jniisiating of French Kid, Button and Side Lace. American Kid, Button and Side Lace. Straight Goat and Oil Goat Button, Front and Side Lare. Kid and Goat, Foxed I*ol. Also a fine;.«toek of Hisses' and Children#' Shoes; Men's Boys' and Youths' line- Shoes; Kip and Calf -Boots; and everything usually found in alirst-elass Slioe Store. We now have one of the Largest Assort­ ments to he found in the whole North-west. Good GOODS and LOW PKIOES. &~R6me)nber we will not be Undersold. DWteHT & FORREST. Woodstock, 111.', April K, 1877. FARMERS ATTENTION --THE WELL KNOWN- Mammoth Spanish lack, " PRINCE" _ Oa® be fonnd on the premises of the sub- •crttoer, MeHenry, 11L, during the season of Thosedesiring stock of this kind would do well to call and satisfy themselves. Terms Reasonable. Those from a distance wishing mares pastured can be accommodated at the owner's riek. ... A. H. HAN LEV. MeHenry, 111., April 17, 1*77. W4 dkQQQ Can t be made by every agent every «J*7£f«7 month in the business we furnish, uut those willing to work can easily earn a dozen dollars a day right in their own locali­ ties. Have no room to explain here. Busi­ ness pleasant and honorable. Women and noys^nd jjirls do as well as men. We will furnish you a complete outfit free. The busi­ ness pays better than anything else. We will near expense of starting, you. Particu- larsfree. Write and see. Farmers and me­ chanics, their sons and daughter*, and all classes in need of paying werk at home, should write to us and learn ali it Uout the wyik at once. Now u the time. Don't delayV Ad­ dress Tut; s A Co., Auitusta, Maine. Parlor Suits, Chamber Sets, Kitchen Furniture, Wall Brackets, Picture Frames, and »ia $hort everything usuallj found in a first-class Furniture Store. OUR UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT Was nevermore complete than at present The Finest line of Coffins Caskets, Gold and Silver Trimmings, to be found in the market. ' JOHN MeHenry, |11.. Marcb 6th, 1877. B. BLAKE. CELEBRATED BEASLEY S' f°Vndry S1?" - fflaclmi! SIOD, Mhm Mb For Sale, at the Saloon of jr. J. GILIJSS, MeHenry, III. To Consumptives. THE advertiser, having been permanently cured of that dread disease. Consumption by a simple remedy, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the meansof enre. To all whode.sire it, he will send a copy of the Srescription used, (Fj#e of Charge), with-the irections for preparing and using the same, which thev will tind a sure cure for Consump­ tion, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c. Parties wishing the prescription will pleajBe address Rev. E. A. WILSON, 19* Penn St., Williamsbnrgh, New York. COPY YOUR LETTERS. USE Excelsior Copying Book. Made of Chenncftl paper. Quickly copies any writing \M i'HOCT water. PUESS or BRUSfl nsedat home, library or ofllce. For Ladies wishing to retain copies of letters everv busi- newsman, ^ler^ymen, correHpoiHlcnth, travel* invaluable--sells at sight. Send »3,PO and •\vo will fen<l a 300 page Book, let. ter size ]$\ M AI I. paid vo anv address. We reter to any Commercial A^enc'v. Send ftamp Cn;< "'ar- EXCELSIOR MNF O Dearborn St., Chicago, IUB. 6000 Agenta wanted. McHENRY, ILL.. WARD B. GALE, Proprietor. The undersigned has Just started "a Fon n- nry and Machine Shop, and is now prepared to do all kinds lot Casting for Machinery, on short notice and in the best of manner. .We Mill manufacture the£celebrated Gale Wind 3cyairjn* a11 kinds done promptly and satisfaction Guaranteed. Threshing Machines repaired on (short no­ tice. Orders solicited. „ „ T11 t WARD B. GALE. McHenrv, III., April 4th M77. Julit Received, whicii Will'be sold at tM Lowest LiVihg JPricbSt ' 41. 60L6Yi , "MdHenry, Apl-il 34th. 187?. NEW WAGON S H O P ! iktcHENBY, iILtil^OilS. E. PERKINS Would respectfully inform his frichds and the public generally that he is now prepared, at his Shop, West of the Public Square, to do all kinds of Carpenter Work or work in wood of ar.v kind, such as the wood-work of Bug­ gies, Wagons, making Boats, &c., and in short any thing ever made in a first-class Carpenter Shop. From a longexperience in the b-'sine«8 and using uone but the best of Lumber I can in all eases Guarantee Satisfaction I GENERAL; JOBBING Promptlyjattendfld to.] "GiveMe a Call! E. PEKKINS. McIIenrr, II'. .NOT. 2f»th,'187fi. L. FRANCISCO, WAGON AND Errors of Youth. AGENTI.LMAX who Suffered for years troin Nervous Debility, Premature De­ cay, and all the effects of youthful indiscre. turn will, for the sake ol' suffering humanity send free to all who need it, the recipe an<J direction for making the simple remedy by Which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the adviser's experience can do so fey addressing in perfect confidence JOHN B. <_)(*I>KN, 42 Cedar St., New York. Shop opposite the Parker House, McHENRY - - - ILLNOIS. Persons contemplating purchasing a new Buggy should call at my Shop. I can give you a pood open Buggy, made of the best material and llnished in first class style for $!>0. Am now preparing to put "up a line lot of Cutters, which will be sold at Hard Pan Prices lor Cash. I am also Agent for all leau> ing Farm Machinery. H o r s e S l i o e i n g 1 A SPECIALITY. R E P A I R I N G Of all kinds promptly attended to. Call and, see for yourself. L. FRANCISCO. MeHenry, III,, Nov. 14ih, 1876. r U IO *3 o l/l o *3 TS V3 O *Z3 O •Td O f-a n o> H w EC < O QJ bl) C3 <0 o © TO ~ i--( C3 3 5-1 2° O •£ fcj t 3 3 Ph 3 a 0 Q A 4 ©'S S T3 ® g £2 > V-i i ® § i t * -- a I Notice is Hereby Gives ! That on bnd After April 18thj ISHay be Seeii, " ?/*t At the Store ox ; fe rBTfmf . n , b iuoi 1 ; sm In RingWood, the> Largest and most eftHfally selected stock of - ' ! Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Clothing, BOOTS «4md GROCERIES, DRtJGS; ' HARDWARE, 7: and GlasswM, &c. ever found in Tlingwodd, which can he nought for Cash or Butter and Eggs at caiSh value, at as low prices as the Sime quality of goods can be bought at retail in Northern Illinois. Among the choicpat collection of th'la sloelc are the mott he'autitul pattetns in Dress dloods and Prints, we have ever been able to show ybn, jet a very little money iji hand will buy them. But the gi'eatest curiosity, if possible, We have for all who admire the beautiful is our line of Wall Pa per, which is pronounced by all who have ex­ amined it to be the most elegant designs, beautiful Shades, finish and quality, that have ever found their way to any market, and yet they can be had for Cash or its equivalent, at less prices even, than the old styles of paper were ever sold for t have also just reteited a new stock Of very line FUR and WOOL HATS, of latest styles. Also a great variety of straw and Palm goods. If you have but very little money you can get one of these Hats. Also a choice line of Ladies and Ohildrens' GAITERS and SLIPPERS, iu Serge, Goat and Calf, Button and Lace. Gents and Boys BOOTS AND SHOES, fine and course, all of the best styles and quality to be found in >>e ma ket, at prices, for CA"^H, that will i« " ve,i a Granger. In short I have or-I. - lake mv stock fully equal to the If I stock o'f goods that coulil be found in I i » uty of MeHenry either in style <»F^|uality. And 1 now propose to sell any or all of these goods at such prices FOU CASH lhat none shall be able to say I can buy cheaper-at some other House. All goods sold by nYe will be warranted as repre­ sented. Am very grateful tor the verv liberal pat­ ronage so generously bestowed upon me in the past eight years by the people of MeHenry, Kingwood and adjoining Towns, and it shall be my endeavor to merit a continuance of the same. Very Respectfully, J.w. CRISTY. LATJER & BECKER, mm i I DIY OliCES Legally and qutetly obtai ned in every State and Territory, for Incompatibilitt and oth« er eanses, no matter where the party resides. 13 year j experience. Fee alter decree. All letters confidential. Address A- J- DEXTER* Att'y, llooms 8and 9, 132 Dear­ born St., Chicago 111. Unquestionable refer­ ence given. Correspondence with the legal profession invited. Administrator's Notice. ESTATE of John King, Deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Ad ministrators of the Estate of John King late of the County of M< llenrv, and state of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that thev will appear before the County Court of M' ilenry County, at the Court House in Woodstock", at the June Term, on the Third Monday in June next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate, are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjiuted. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this i$tn4fty of Aplil, A. 1). 1877. ANNA KIN<J, Administratrix. Puteb Rotiiekmkl, Administrator. Near the Depot, McHENRY, ; - ILLINOIS The subscribers are now prepared with a Stock |r»f FINE CL8THS of all kinds, to make to order Coats, Pants, Vests or entire Suits, on short n'otiV.e and on the most Reasonable Terms' fif»rGoodTPits Guaran­ teed and all Work War* . ranted. We also Keep a Fall Lit* Beady - Kade Clothing, GEOTS Fnrnishinn Goods Hats, Caps, Ac Which will be sold as low as at any establishment in the County. Clothes Cleaned in the best of manner and on short notice. LAUER & BECKER. MeHenry, Feb. 26th, 1877. M P H M t TO THE WORKING CLASS.--We are now prepared to furnish all classes with constant employment at home, the whole of the time, or for their spare moments. Business new, light and profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from 50 cents lo $5 per evening, and a proportional sum by devoting their whole time to the business. Rovs and girls earn nearlv as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address, and test the businoss we make this unparalleled offer: To Mich as are not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full jwrticulars, samples worth several dollars to commence work on, and a copy of Home and Fireside, one of the largest and' best Illustrated Publications, all sent frtfebv mail. Reader, if you want permanent, profitable work, address, GEOBGE STIKSON A Co., Portland, Maine. $10 TO $25 A DAY Made by Agents in cities and country towns. Only necessary to show samples to make sales and" money, for any one out of employment and disposed to work. Used daily by all business men. Send stamp for circular, with prices to ;eat8. Address,. "Special Agency," Kendall Building, Chicago, C. Jc N - Wi - . ' ' - I S f c ! ta% CBidinoA XOXTR.WfcBTSfc» IUILWAI Embraces under one management, the Great vn'n&i Li,,e8 ,o1' the WEST and ^ ^ EST, and, with its nnmcrouf ornuunes niiu connections, forms the shorte4| rtoi'/fChicago and all Minnesota,' Imr.-i• "x'" and the Vv ustern Territories.' its Ovihahd dnH Califomift Linf ^nh«.i8nH bet^'ben Chirt^ Australia. Iu "" ' ~ JaP®n Chicago, St. Paul A Mirtneapolll Line. ^ » Is the short line between Chicagfi iis^s a points in,Northern Wisconsin and Miiine'snt ami for Madison, St: Paul, Slinnfeanolis, Di luth, and all points in the Great Nortliw* Its LaCrogfei Windnft ft St. A ter »•« ^ I? the best route between Chicago and l|N( •r ""v wsnccii nill CrosSe, Winona, Uoche$ter, Civvatonna, Mai kato, Str Peter, New Tflm and all poll Southern and Central Minnesota; Its Green Bay A Marquette Lint ie*2 I' Is theonly line between Chicago and Janeil ville, Watertowti,, Fon du lac, Oshkosh, A pleton, Gretfn Bay, Est'afiaba, Negaun* Marquette, Houghton; Hancock and the La Superior Country; Its Freejport & Dubuque Line ̂ Is the only routtf between Chicago and Elgi Rockfoj-d, Freeport and all poiuts via ¥ port. Its Chicago & Milwaukee Line Is the old, Lake Shore ltonte, and is thfe Otil# one passing between Chicago ahd ^vansioifi Lakd Forest. Hlglilnhd Park, Waukfc'gadl Racine; Kenosha an-1 Milwaukee: Puliman Palace Drawing Rool# Cars are rnh on all through trains on this.road. This is the ONLY J.INE running th3se Cart between Chicago and St. Paul and Minn#* a polls, Chicago and Milwaukee, Chicago aidl inona, or Chlor.go and Green Bay. .Clost*connections are made at Chicago WitK the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Mic?1" igari Central. Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsbur Ft. Wayne, & Chicago; Kankakee Line an Pan IT'in lie Routes, for all points EAST an SOUTH-EAST, and with the Chicago ftnd Ali ton and Illinois CChtfal for all pPintg SOlfTlfc Close connections Sre also mftd(? witll tHV Union Pacific it> R.-, at Omaha iot all faf WeAt points. Close connections made at jdncfictta pOlnil with trainsof all cross t>oint3. ~ Tickets over this route are sold bv all Con# pon ticket ageuts in the United States anil Canada. Remember you ask for votir tickets via fh# Chicago & Northwestern BailWdy And tak# none others. New York Office. So. 415 BfortdwttV; Boston Office, No, S State Street; Omaha Office, i# Fartiham Street; Han FfanPlsro Ofllce; 111 Montgomery Street ; Chicago Ticket Office!#; (52 Clark Street, under Sherman House; fi Canal, corner Madison Street; Kinzie Street Depot, corner W. Kinzie and Canal Streetit Wells Street Depot, corner Wells and KinxllB Streets. For rates or information not attainable from your home ticketagents,apply to MABVIN HUGHITT W. H. STIUNETT. - General Supt. Gen'l Passe: .ger AjreWl Notice To Farmers Something New! J . ELLIOTT'S IMPROVED HARBQW. This invention has Tefeience to iBaprov*. ment in Harrwws, so that a number toothtiit. sections may be connected, and the teeth may be set at any angle of inclination* to th# ground. This Harrow consists of a number of toothed harrow sections that are connected by pivoted side pices and clamp imlts. H may be drawn bv hitching the hors®a so eith> er end. When ^rawn from one»end, makes 4 slanting tooth fer corn. When drawn fro Si the other end m«'«esa perpendicular tooth, at the ground ro<juires. This invention rolls ua like a log and shuts up like a jack knife, ant is nicely stowed under cover, and takes urn little room. This Harrow has 10 sections ana each one works independent of the otliejL Largest size Harrow is 12 feet cut and has 10 teetliv The te» foot Harrow has 60 tectlk The eight foot Harrow has 00 teetfcs TtjK , teeth are half inch iron or steel, as desired| The teeth will not bend or break. This Ha& 1 row is a splendid C O B N H A R B O W . And owing to hard times we sell them at low rates. Farmers will please call at our Shop and examine our Harrow before purchasing. NORQUEST& WEBER. Agents for MeHenry County. MeHenry, Hi., Jan. 30th, 1877. J . S T O R Y , ' --DEALER IN-- Shelf and Heavy Hardware, STOVES TIM WAKE; MECHANICS* TOOLS\ FARMING IMPLEMENTS\ CLOTHES WRINGERS* &c., &c.,a <&c,, &cA, WHICH WILL BE SGLP£ L O W E R THAN USUAL PBICES! ^°w is the time to purehase, and aave moafl ey. I believe that I can furnish good goodsalf as low prices, as anyone in the county. Also keep on hand a Stock ot BUILDING PAPKR. such as plaia Board. Water Prooi, Iron Cpated Tarred Felt. Also Moth Proof Carpef Lininff. & r K^WL -AND SEE ! Ilepairinjf Promptly^ttonded to. J. STCRY. Onnosite Owen* MP1. PIMPLES. TWILL M a i l (Free) the recipe for pMSjp«> ing a smpie Vegetable Balm that will move T» n. Freckles, Pimples and Blotches leaving ;he skin soft, clear and beautiful! also instructions for producing a luxuriant growtn of hair on a bald head or smooth (kef Address Ben Vandelf A Co., «ox *o, \\ ooster St., New York,