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W- *?>*• ' \fe :ii -ASU -FSRTIV . «»©£)ISH* v&faar&tli&s*' > '» ̂ ̂v, Jj^nvy pitiiietler. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28th, 1877. ijj. VAN SLYKK, Editor. J Mr The oldest greenback $5 bill Is under glass at Nashville, Tenn. The teller of tb« Third National bank in lltsCMflng a deposit noticed a five *i marked letter A. No. 1, and dated March • < ;10,1863. It was sent to the treasury department, where it was Identified a* the fire issued under the legal tender act. It has been handsomely framed and wlU be presented to the historical society* Butler's bride-bats are still in Ms hat and it is begining to be feared that he s will allow them to remain there during the whole session. Such actions or lack of action on his part would be a sore 1 disappointment to many who congre­ gate In the gallalres «f the House of ^Representatives day after day in the ^ hope of some of the "'lively times" that ^ h*ve been so long predicted as sure to s>cmr during this extra session but 1 which have thus far remained in the background. :y VfiTThe bill ot Mr. Fort, of Illinois, *^? to repeal the time clause of the re- ; sumption act,passed the Bouse of Rep. y* resentatives Friday. by a vote of 133 ' to 120. This action has been an over- V ^ shadowing necessity for two weary £'V -y> years, and the rescue of the people from utter bankruptcy demands that It be conceded by the Senate and the P" 4 President. In so far as the resumption - act pretended to provide for coin re- || " detnption, it was an insult to common t /"sense, and to the degree that it pur- ported to achieve anything but ruin it - was a fraud. We do not deny that while it lay on the statute books the past summer there came a material decrease in the price of gold, as if the law were bringing us towards the goal* But the public will remember no gold redemptions by the Treasury Depart­ ment, and but a light strengthening of the coin balance for resumiug specie payments. Tne only factor in the ap­ preciation of greenbacks was the cheer­ ing ton* of our trade relations with foreign oountriea, and to that cause may we mainly look forward to the solution of the financial puzzle. It is ample time that the people stop to reflect upon the consequences of an at­ tempt to force resumption. A general view of the oondltien of our industries throughout the nation, to say nothing ot the local situation with respect to sunken values, should convince any in telligent person that the time for a halt has arrived. Surely the financial sky is dark enough from any point of view, but our progress into the rapids can be stayed by the prompt repeal of the gold scheme.--Chicago Pott, •$ AFTRFLI. lA rumor *>f Very unchristian conduct on the part Of two prominent member* of the Youuf Men's Otkftstian Temper­ ance Uftion, It current. It to said that said momlMia spent Die latter part of evening of the •pontn* of their Reading Room In playtof cards. We hope there It some mistake in the mat­ ter."-- R ElUworth im the Wood­ stock Sentinel.* "Two prominent mombtfl." Friend Ellsworth, that exprttslon Implicates every member of our Association for many readers, being strangers, cannot distinguish between the individuals of our socle ;y, and the whole article is a damaging misrepresentation which I hereby contradict, and l,am prepared to support my contradiction. I do not accuse you of misrepresenting, but of hastily harboring and giving further publicity to a rumor which, being ut­ terly unfounded, was false. As a mem­ ber of this Association (Union) I ask you to remove the vagueness of the charge. If two are guilty let them, and them alone, receive the blame, and do not let unmerited approbrium fall on the society whose members are gen­ erally above reproach. And before giving the names of the ones against whom such a charge is brought, let the rumor be traced to something like a re­ sponsible origin else a flagrant injus­ tice may be done. In tracing the ru­ mor you will find it unfounded, I positively assure you. I want and will have no controversy; even justice is all we ask, and we look to yoi 'W' correct your article quoted above. ; Your seniority demands from me many excuses for addressing you thus publicly, and I make all that are due while stating the following: The soci­ ety of which we art speaking is com­ posed of a great variety of members, members from every class in our com­ munity, bound together by a common purpose, nothing more. Whon such Is the case and when there is no systerna tized method of keeping them under control, when such a method is impos­ sible, it will be no wonder If some of the members do commit censurable and even disgraceful acts. In having such a promiscuous membership we labor at a great disadvantage, and well-founded Fact is all that shall be opposed to our reputation. This wo dtomand as right, not as a privilege. If wo are compelled to fight for ourj rights wo can do it and will do it heartily, but we much prefer to peaceably settle all difficulties. We desire help from everybody, yet we have not beeii fool ish enough to omit the preparation for resistance to opposition. But for all I say we had . rather have the ability to make our Reading Room interesting to you than have the capa­ bility of thrashing you if you crossed us. MARK A. F«OTK. Nnada. 111., Sov. Md. 1877. MeHBSBY ca TBACHEIW ASSOCIATION. NTTXDA, Nov. 10th, 1377. The president being] abseut the meeting was called to order , at 11 clock A. M. by S. D. Baldwin. The Secretary also being absent, W. W. Parsons was appointed secretary until his arrival. Journal read and approved. Mr. If ickle was called to address the As­ sociation upon "Best method of Teach­ ing,'"» but as he was not prepared the subject was discussed by Messrs Nickle Baldwin, Morten, Wright, and Wiley. It being moved and carried that Mr. Nickle conduct an exercise in Residing he proceeded at once with the subject, but was unable to finish the exercise before noon. It was suggested that he finish in the afternoon. ADJOURNED UNTIL 150 F. <1; J Continuation of Mr. Nickle's reading. Miss Gray, conducting a class, »gave her method of teaching spelling.-- After which the programme Commit­ tee reported as follows aud the report was accepted. v 1 Time and place of next meeting, Greenwood, December 8th, .1877. Arithmetic, J. H. Black;Philosophy, S. D. Baldwin; Pronoun«k^ Srxercise, Emma Murphy; AFTERNOON History, Henry Berger; Grammar, John Morton; Geography,Ir. A. Skin­ ner; Physiology, M. J. Wright ; Query Box. Critics Report. Moved and carried that the by-laws be suspended and that we elect offloers at our next meeting. Mr. Wright gave a very interesting and instructive lesson in Chemistry, after which the Queries were re&d and Association adjourned. 8. D. Baldwin Vice President, Alex. Gardner, Secretary. BANK 8IWBMS10H& Chicago Post, in speaking of the late Bank Suspensions, says: "The suspension of two National Banks Within three days has created consider­ able commotion in the community, and has given rise to rumors in regard to the stability of others. Those included In the suspected category stoutly deny the charge, and have met promptly all demands against them. One of them, At least, is the property of two wealthy •sen, and is confidently asserted to have money oaough on hand to meet every liability, without realising upon * single piece of paper. It should be remembered that no en­ emy oven,of the two suspended banks claims that they have not ample re­ sources to payoff all the depositors and have more or less to return to the share­ holders. The failures are, therefore, to be traced to that public condition of affairs which makes it impossible to realize suddenly, rather than to actual insolvency of the banks. The Third National has done a large business for years. No establishment or enter­ prise could be conducted during the past six or seven years without a heavy percentage of losses upon collaterals and property. A few bankers will claim to the contrary, but every man tfith ordinary experience knows It to fee a fact; One of the wealthiest men tn New York was lately talking to a ytsung broker who professed great wisdom and prudence. This youth made the self-satisfied remark: "Well! 1 am happy to say that I made no losses in the panic or since that time." The old millionaire looked at him a moment aud said: MWell, young man, all I have to say is that you oould not have done much business." The suspension of banks like the Third National is duo to the abomina­ ble condition of our financial legisla­ tion. which has prostrated all. values and made It dlficult for banks to get in large sums wheu they imperatively acted them. It is true that the bank has some «lowr.«ad probably some bad jumper, but by Abe passage of a few div­ idends these Josses .could have been restored. They have plenty to pay efl their depositors, even though some «ocurities be sacrificed. The public will not be 'losers, and the stockholders will have to j»ay the .penalty of being in the control of a bank while our wise Iqgislatosa And our cold-blooded .Secre­ tary of tho Treasury are engaged in W3S A-lft" 'J Mi 11 * V, > U Mhii •w\ w -J- » v f V " ' 1 i •- K'*• Ji < • ' • -r. , ~ *r • t--*- ,4itfito l't »• kVO.. ^vj-n ; iVT-.n ,0# w- .v h - ,. \ 1 •• 'ii * -kxi" A Wy " A' HAVK IFOU 8EKN HIM. , On the 11th of last August Edwin Rock Taber, a lad fourteen years of age five feet high, square build, large blue eyes, freckled face, uneven teeth, and polite and manly bearing, left his fath­ er's home in this city. He was after­ ward seen at Lafayette, Indiana, but before his father could reach there he had taken his departure, Paul Taber, Esq., the father of the boy, is a worthy and highly respectable citizen of this city. While he and his excellent wife were mourning over the boy who had causelessly strayed from his comforta­ ble home, a still greater affliction was visited upon them. In one week f«ur of their remaining children died of diphtheria, three of ivhom were buried in one day. It is believed that if tiie affliction that has fallen upon his lond parents was known to the absent Eddy he would return at once to his home, and it is in that hopo that we respect­ fully ask our exchanges to copy this notice.--Logamport Pharm. i. ' ' < • <s have Cash at a forced sale a Flan Cassi pmeresi etc., which we cai| sell at manufacturers pri| ces and some goods eve4 less -m- M h t ' . i t i ^ n ' * • LV.. , ,,, % „ , , W e offeip ft> |fec« is |ood style Gbb'<3& ttflty cvtiWfkf i A large and desiraWe line of Alpacas at 20 cts. and upwards. A choice selection of Cashmeres from A5 cts. to $X per yard. Also a lar^e variety of choice Pattern^ in JPlaids and Stripes ftfc Very low prices. ^ 2000 yards of Plain and Twilled Flannels, together With a large line of Shir tin Flannels of the most popular makes, including a large amount'of-th»^cselebratedi ' qmr • my •r*' Car Ranging in Price from 20 to 40c per Yard • *i- H »V!;; 80i.: i-.'i • S:« m««cdln(i of the Literary Society. SATURDAY EVBKINO, Nov. Mtta, 1877. Meeting called to order by the Presi­ dent and minutes of last meeting read and approved. . The report of the Committee on Con­ stitution and By-Laws was then read and after being amended was accepted and adopted. [The Constitution and By-Laws will be published in full next week.] After the adoption of the Constitu­ tion and By-Laws the following named persons came forward and enrolled their names as members of the Society: F. K. Granger, W. S. Prickett, C. V. Stevens, J. Vmm Slyke, H. C. Head, Thos. Phalon, •. F. Parsons, M. Kelter, A. Ostrander, S. D. Baldwin, Cha»f P. Waite, Robert Sutton. J. R. Fitzsim- mons, Wm. Sires, C. P. Jordou, O. N. Owen, Thos. Murphy. It was moved and seconded that wo now proceed to the,election of officers, which was dons with the following re­ sult: President--F. K. Granger. Vice President--S. D. Bald Secretary--J. Van Slyke Treasurer--C. Y. Stevens. The President appointed tbo follow­ ing as an Executive Committee: H. C. Head, W. S. Prickett. A. F. Parsons. The hour being late the Debate and Address were postponed autll the n«t regular meeting. On motion adjourned until Saturday evening next,Dec. 1st, at 7} o'clock sharp. P. K. 0BAVOBB, President. J. VAJT SXrYKS. Secretary. O. BISHOP, -DEALETT£IN-- »r' < sldwiot. \ A large stock of Rubber Goods; Wool lined Boots aud Shoes, Gloves and Mittens, Hats and Caps at Bottom prices at Fitzsimmons & Evanson. CLOSKT SKULK TON. Wlien a poor man kills himself to hide from his eyes the starvation of his wife and little ones, the facts are laid bare, in all their ghastly hideousness. When a millionaire playfully puts a bullet in his body, every effort is made by policet coroner and press to hide the facts, except the bare mention of his death, Coolbaugh killed himself to get away from himself, but the skele ton dangles in the closet, aad vague hints are given of domestic troubles and disipatlon. Te dwellers in humble homes, in lowly cottages, how often you envy the rich as they roll along In all the trappings of luxury and wealth. Take a peep into the skeleton closets of the "swell fronts,* on the avenue, and there behold misery unknown to Tins now on hand, at bis Warehouse, one of the Largest Stocks of Agricultural Tools to lys found in the County, among iwhich are the following: Belle City Feed Cutter, Star Peed Cutter, • i ^ Coffi Shelters, The Little 'Giant Corn and Cob Crusher, Corn and Cbb Crushers and Pulverisers, Iron Pumps, Sweep and Tread Powers, Scales, Dickey's Fanning Mills, Wood-Sawing Machines, Bob Sleighs, Cutters, Wagons, Buggies, and in short everything usually kept in an Agricultural Warehouse. BUCK LIN & STEVENS Mot&enryi Auomt 28JA, 1877. Poland China Swine GOOD Pigs for sale that was sired by Boars that took First Premium and Sweep­ stakes at State and County Fnirn. from $15 to $25 apiece. We are shipping tn some of the best breeders in the country. For particulars apply to C. STitKK'i1 * iON, HeWtn. 111. • iefoPtr. This is a rare chance to secure bargains soon be closed out. Remember t!a.e place is Smith, Aldrich & Hay t Riverside Block, McHenry. %"• - f . r . i ^ l|am now prepared to give better bargains in Furniture, Picture Frames and Looking Glasses thajiopier lloude.ift ^e jeouRty. B e l o w w e g i v e a p a r t i a l v • PRICE LIST, Extension Tables, Solid Black Walnut, 8$ cents per foot. Bedsteads from $2 to $30. Spring Beds from $2 to $10. Wash Stand Bureaus from $3.'to 1*5. 2 T bureaus from $8 to $14. ' / , • Wood Seat Chairs from $2 to $4.50 per'llftt. . Cane Sent Chairs from $4.50 to $15. 5 " Single Lounges from $7 to $10. Bed Lounges IWiln fiO to PICTURE FRAMES.~8X10 Rustic Frame, complete, 20 cents,-- Rustic Motto FrnmW^S 1-2x21, complete, 55 cents, and all other s In spealdng of the oele bra ted Belle City Feed Cutter, John Doran, of Nunda, says: John N. Doran, of Nunda, McHenry Co., 111., says: "The No. 1 Belle City Feed Cutter purchased of O. Bishop, is a genuine success; its capacity is equal to your recommend. I am now feeding forty-nine head of cattle, cutting shock corn for them; one hour's work of the machine cuts enough for two days' feeding. The more 1 use it the more I like it. Several parties looking for machines have been here to see mine in operation, and in every instance have expressed themselves well pleased." ̂ If in want of anything in my line no not fail to give me a calf, as I can please you both in quali­ ty and Price. O. BISHOP. McHenry, Nov. 27th, 1877. 14 TJPT7CT •ANDSOMKST, iAlllJiliO 1 CHEAPEST. BEST! Now is the time to subscribe for the , . Crickdt on the Hearth The people's favorite Literary and Family Journal. It i» a mammoth 1C page, 64 cohiius Illustrated paper fstsee of Ilarper'a Weekly,) filled with splendid Serial and Short Stories. Sketches, Poems, ITset'ul Knowledge, Wit Humor, "Answers to Correspondents," Pita- ales, Games, Popular SOBKS, ®te., etc.. Lively entertaining, a nnsing and instructive. The largest, handsomest, best and cheapest paper of its «'lass published. Only fl per year, with large and handsome chromo, "Studious," or 75 cents per year without premium. In order to introduce it into New Homes, we make the following special offers: Special Offer No. 1--Upon receipt of only 31 cents we will send the Cricket on the llearth for four months on trial, and one pair of elegant French Oil Chromos, free. Special Offer No. 2--For one three cent stamp we will send a specimen c.opv of tho Cricket on the Hearth, and a copy of a beauti­ ful lithographic engraving entitled "The Proffered Kiss," tree. Address, F. M. LUPTON ft CO. 245 Broadway, New York. r,9. T H E your humble abode. Press your wife ^ ^ i an^ little ones to your heart, and ekcri- cottlug off-the pow«^t 40 I fl0e them not on the alter of Ambition, jrertore J^I®«perlty.*, l--C M . C o r . A u r o r a B e a c o n . JOS. WIEDEMANN --PROPRIETOR OF TUB-- Miraat anil Boarding House, Near the Depot, McHENRY, - • . ILLINOIS. The Choicest Brands of Wines for Medicinal and Family use always on hand. All the ac- coininodations of atirst-class Boarding HOUSM. Cliar^ub Reasonable. •MTGood Stabling for Honffc All will testify who trade with us that they can buy • ' MorT'&iid Better Cfoods fob the dollar Than at any other house in Mc­ Henry County. We have no need to cry PTO HUMBUG. A word to the wise will suffice. Chicago Nine Cent Store, Blake's Block, McHenry^Ill. styles and sizes at the very lowest prices. Looking Glasses from i5 cents to $2. UNDERTAKING. I have the most complete stock of Coffins and Cast:et% ©t all styles and sizes, to be found in tho Couuty, with Trimmingo to cor* respond, that I will sell at a very small margin. Give me a call and I will be pleased to show ydu ray stock and .^ive prices. To parties wishing it 1 will give one years time on approvtdl Notes at 10 per cent. John I. Story. is to Sa?e It. TO SAVE MONEY, Buy your Goods for Gash, or Produce. READ THE FOLI.OWING PRICE LISTi Good Prints 5S % Best Prints « Good vard wide Sheeting 8 Best y<l wide Sheeting ..7 to » Yd wide Bleached Sheet-o $0 1U Extra good Waterproof. 76 Oftri>enterville Flftiinels §o Large line of piain *'lan- Jl©ls ..... • jBV W •»/ Cotton Batting... 12. 1# and 18 Good all wool Stocking Yarn... 90 Dress Goods, bargains. 10 to 40 All wool Blk fash- mere And $1 French Bone Corsets.... 40 Clarence and Peerless Cjurjiet Warp... A full line of Rochester and Bufl'alo custom made Boots and Shoes every pair warranted Mens Suits f6 to $20 Boys Suits .ft to $10 Cotton Flannel 9 to 15 California Overalls leath ' cr trimmed go Fair Japan Tea 3 t>s for fl Choice Japan Tea 50 Best Jaitan Tea warrant ed best in market.... 7# Fair llio Coffee 20 Choice Bio Coffee 23 Best Kio Coffee. 26 4 bars Savon Soap 35 Fair Young Hvson Tea.. 40 Choice Youngllyson Tea 70 Best Yonng Hyson Tea. 85 Best Layer Kaisins., igjrf % box Layer Baisina.... 3 lb Can Peaches, best.. 2 lb Can Blackberries. .. 11 35 different styles Car- peting fifrtoft Wall Paper and Trunks full line 9 lbs White Coffee Sugar !>>£ lbs C Coffee Sugar... 10 lbs Light Brown Sugar Best Sugar cured can- vnssed Hams 12 lbs nice Fair Fine Out Chewing Tobacco. Good Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco Extra Fine Cut Chawing Tobacco Best Hardwood Butter Pails s These Prices are for First Class Goods. Every article Warranty ed to prove as represented or money refunded. p. D. SMITH. 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