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.r, •v.'.v-*-* ' • »l.,, ' - • I ' • ' V i . . v-vi **•$ ( pS •* - j •». >> -* . _ , * • . ' /• * . * ' i - i EDUCATIONAL COLUMK. OoaorcTKD HT s. D. BALDWIN. "if C. S. ABBOTT! Report Ho Iffmn *%c da attend Nam tie vis, M«ad* Smi 3K**$ Owen. £dson fiwOernMHiect school hM over forty pupils enrolled. ^ MIM Ada Giaiijjer closed her school hire and started for Jfobferty, Mo., lest week. She has Imd charge of the primary department about five months •ad hM done flrst class work. We iff porrjr to lose her from the school as We9 as from the town. The attendant* at unr^>nbH/e school has never before been so large at tills season of the year as at present. The Directors hare concluded to continue the Primary Department, and have employed Miss Belle Steddurd at T» \ 1 aonth of of pnpll* enrolled, 183. attendance, SMI A ver- teiulance, 118. Per cent, of I 7*. IKR DEPARTMENT. f pupils enrelled, 38. .Attendance, 611. Aver- (dance, 30. Per cent, of lumber of visitors, 6. bsent nor tardy', 11; Fred Colby, Wm. Mabel Ford. Hattie th. Kate H1I1, Win. aril Perry, Lewis DSPARTMBNT. enrolled, 37. Av- nce, 59. Per cent. Total number days r neither absent y Wightman, Amy Mary Madden, Hill. Thomas ditli Martin. BANCS. Teacher. TMKNT. (I, 3i. Num- '^419. Average , Per cent of es on Roll of !fCbra yLiimm, Josie rry, Josie Wheeler. DA A. GRANGES, TeMker. SIDE DIVISION'. pits enrolled, 68. Number nee, 755. Average daily ,38. Per cent er attend- Number of victors, 2, 6§K Roll of Honor. 11, via;: Dora (V^eka Block. Lillfe %Nab. Knee, Gay Neale, ^racc '•Gilbert, Eddy i.. s i, Howard S^vfiiWLittts- McCroryS,v . f ' W*' - ' The Christian Wortd tlit»s #t6vat flit a perplexing question atu&n^ ag­ ricultural editors: "Many of tl& agri­ cultural journals are sorely troubled to know whether a hen sits or eels. If soma editor of dignity were to set a hen on a nest, and the editors would let her set, It would be well for the world. New a man, or a woman either, can set a hen, although they caunot sit her; neither can they sit on her, although the old hen would sit on them by the hour, if they would allow. A man cannot set on a wash-bench; but he couid set the basin on it--and neither the basin nor the grammarians would object. He could sit on a dog's tafl,' if the dog was willing, or he might set his foot on ft. But if he Should set on the aforesaid tail, or sit his foot there, the grammariaus, as well as the dog wonld howl. And yet, grange as it may seem, the man might Itttthe tall aside and then sit down ftyd neither be assailed by the dog aor the grammar!ana." _The best news we have heard from Georgia, is that where, ten years ago the public school pupils numbered less then 43,000 whites and 7,000 blacks, to­ day the number is about 150,000 whites Md 86,000 blacks. Nothing could be IMMe significant and hopeful than this fiRcresee. with all it implies. Educa­ tion, is the power that can break np f astrous political solidity as well as ntal stupidity. The Duke of Argyll has an Interest. % note In Nature, on the woodpecker, if the only bird whose mnsic Is inetru- •e»tal Instead of vocal. He has lately ltten observing with care the habits •I pairing time of the Pfeus minor, or l«es«r spotted woodpecker, and f* con­ vinced that the sound made by the •tale bird has nothing to do with the flwst for food. He writes: The bird selects one particular spot qpon the trunk or bough of a tree, Which spot is naturally sonorous from the,wood being more or less hollowed by decay. The bird returns to this Sredse spot eominuully during the a?, and produces the sound by sti Ik­ ing on tSie spot with its bill, the stroke tyring repeated with a rapiditv which is really incomprehensible, for it quite eludes the eye. It is effected by a vi­ bratory motion of the head, but the vibrations are so quick that the action looks like a single stroke. After short pauses tills stroke .is again and again renewed* eometiaiee for several mi ri­ ot t-; together. During each Interval the woodpecker looks around it and below it. with evident delight and with an apparent challenge of admira­ tion. The beautiful crimson erest is •ore or less erected. The whole per­ formance evidently takes the place of •song in other birds. There is a ease on record In which a •Bail's hair changed three times. Or.e Udy.ot «>® **« of 70, has a suit of hair Without a gray strand in it. A gentle­ man. aged 114, had the color of liis hair naturalIv restored a short tim* before his death. Another, at hi* 110th years, had a full suit of hair return to hia head. Another, named Nazarello, at VieiMW, Iii 1774, had a full suit of hair a complete second set of natural l&feeth. Workers in cobalt mints have hive, and workers hi copper mines tmo hair. In some oouturits, parents ^alnt their children's hair Vermillion miblnos have hair nearly white and Jflmoet like threads of spun glass. 7 Three things to avoid--Idleness, lo- 4|uaciiy and flippant jimriiijc. Three things to wish for--Health lid contented spirit. Three things to cultivate--Good good friends and good humor. HMAKB M -AND DEAI.ER IN-- WATCHES'. JEWELRY, Silverware. &c. RICHMOND, ILL. & «' \W" v >" i'tgr< fc..c. •»:'.:>» *" • • ' - ' Ju.-^ 1 Would respectfully invite aa examination of their stock of r-V. it w eusa* DRE88 GOODS, YANKEE NOTIONS &c; Which are being1 offered at very low prices. Our stock is l&plete in all the variety of Goods for the season, and we fee] satisfied we can offer, Goods at " . . Lower Figures t hau can be found Onr stock of elsewhere,-- JUST RECEIVED -AT- Maiman's AT WAUCONDA. I hare the largest stock of Spring Good* ever brought to Lnke County, which I will sell at LO ITER PRICES THAN EVES BE­ FORE. Ready-made Clothing more numerous than ever and at priccs »tiited for every, purse.-- Kor anything made to order, whether a single garment or a full suit Maiman's Is the place •s* FURNISHING Also a full line of GOODS, Hats and to buy, GENTS' Caps, Ac. I have a large variety of PIECE GOODS, of the Latest Styles and Patterns, at low figures! Mrs. Xlaimaa, Who is assisted by Miss Gieseler, has just received a line stock ot Spring Millincrv, of th<> latest stylet" to be found in the city winch she invites the Ladies of Wauconda to call and examine. Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in the latest styles and at reasona­ ble prices Dress Making done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. T. J. DACT. JOHN DONOVAN. Hats, Caps, READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes, Groceries, &c. Is full and complete, and we are confident we can please you both in quality and price. Call aud be convinced that these are facts. PERU? & MARTIN. McHenry. Match 22d, 1881. Comfort for Small Incomes F. ain to the Front. With a better and larger stock of Gen oral Merchandise than ever oefore. We work lor and get only the Cash trade of this section. We sell at one price. We mark goods to sell them. We can't quote prices on all classes of Merchandise, but we say this, that oni* prices on everything will be found LOWER than any store in Northern Illinois. Come and see, and if not just as represented, will pay all your expenses and for time and trouble. Further than this, we will till orders set*t by mail from this Price List and guar­ antee satisfaction, Send to cither Store. Look the Price List over. Remember the goods are the best, and eee ifyour credit merchant is doing as well for you. Cut it out and talk it over. Don't ITou Forget ; t y- --THAT THE t<urni Is at the old aodt«li*ble store of JOHN B. MeHenrjf, - It is an open secret, well known to the farmers of Mc- Henry county, that during the last 12 years ours has been the only Agricultural Warehouse in the county where everything in our line needed on the farm, from a pound of the best Barbed Wire to a Threshing Machine could lie obtained at all times without notice. It was thought by those who knew us least, that the destruction of our Ware­ house by tire a year ago, would cripple us. Instead of doing so, it has given us new life and vigor so that we are now better pre­ pared than ever before to under­ sell our (would >be) competitor?. Our Spring- stock is by far the largest and best in the county, and we are celling so close that it is a rare thing to see any one looking at our goods and going awaj without buying. Our present exhibit consists of Plows, Harrows, Spring-tooth Harrows, Culverizers, Rollers, Stulk Cutters, 16 in. Sulky Plows Seeders, DI ills, live aud six Shovel Corn Cultivators, the best Zegal Baibed Wire, Lumber Wagons, 3 spring Milk Wagons, PI.it forth spring Wagons, and about 300 Carriages An exanii- notion of our stock will fully sustain our claims T. J, DACY & CO. Woodstock, III New Hardware Store. I. N.MEAD ! NEAR THE DEPOT, --DEALER IN- HABDVA1B, STOVES, Ti Ciptr ill M !m fin, BIIPS Bfest Prints .,4M tt»'6*e Cotton, We'd and itnbl'd yd wide --Ac Cotton, bleached, best • • ••J®" Cotton, unbleached... ~tic Cotton Flannels 8,9, 10 and lie 40 inch all wool Cashmere Cashmeres 65, 75, 90, 95 to $1.15 Flannels . . M X , 18, 25 to 18c Dress uooda, 8, 9,10, 11 to 20c AlaoaecB 12Jtfc Table Linen 95 and 30c Ladies and Gents Underwear $0, 40, 50c Boys Overcoats, from 1-2 to M $2.#2 Hoys Overcoats, from '6 to 19 >3.** Boy* Suits, from 7 to 10 $2.75 BOVR Suits, from 9 to 14 $4.00 UensSnits • ... $8.75 to $18 Mens Overcoats $3 to $19 Can save vou money every time Boots, ..." $L75 to $4 Shoes w $1 to $J.75 Rubber Goods, cheaper than anyjono. Trunks and Valises cheap per than ever. On Notions we sell on very small profits Cash does it ill Spices chc Will save vou money on big bills. Come tons 10 lbs Rnisins $1.00 10 lbs A Sujrar $l 00 10 lbs Granulated Sugar $l.0C 11 lbs C Sugar $1.00 filW*. TPA AA.O Best Tea.' alV kinds'.'.I!."i!!!i.80c Yeast Cakes, all kinds 5c T. and J. Tobacco.!...-.. ...30c 14 lbs Rice $1.00 14 lbs Ft unes $1.00 7 bars Soap 15c 5 liars best Soap 2ftc Silver Gloss Starch 8c Babbits salcratiiB 8c No 1 Baking Powder 20c Best Ninepar. Cider and White Wine 18c Choice Syrup 40, 50 and 80c 5c off on 5 gallon lots No 1 Plug Tobacco 50f No 1 Fine Cut Tobacco 50c ja? Our btock was never more complete than at the present and for variety cannot be equaled in the county. We keep but the v#»ry best, and our motto is and always has been > QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS* We can give you anything in the Furniture line as cheap us other house in the State, ana Will guarantee everything tirst-claM and just as represented. How can we do it? We buy for cash, sell for cash and 3 to 5 pe cent (merely a commission) satisfies us. Have two resident buyer8 in Chicago constantly on the look out for Bargains and we get them It won't cost you anything to ?ook into the matter, and we say it will save you money. Come and see us and we will do you good. C. F. HALL Chicago Office, 122 Franklin St. 1 My stock of Coffins and Caskets. Is full and complete and will be Bold at a slight margin above cost. When in want ot anything in my line give me a call and I will be sure to please you. ^ JOHN B. BLAKE. McHenry, March 22d. 1881, Proclamation No. 17 BY THE- Old and Reliable Dealers in ACUTIUL IMPLEMENTS. Eck-OWEN & SON, Table aud . ocket Cutlery, Scissors an«i Shears, Horse Hasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshoe 'la, and t iles of every description. Alsc everything that is generally kept in a Hard ware Store. Being a Practical Workman 1 shall spare no pains in tryin* to give satis (taction to all who favor me with their patros age. All kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please give me a eall "before purchasing elsewhere when In need of anything in in; I"1* I. N- MEAD. Mellenry, Oct. 10th. 187®. JOHNSBURCH .Would give the people of McHenry and Lake Counties to understand that tney are still in the business, with the largest and best stock of Agricultural Machinery Of all kinds, to be found in the market. They have in Stock PLOWS of all kinds, Seeders, Corn Planters, Cultivators, Drills Drags, Pulverizers,Corn She.lers Feed Mills, Threshing Machines, Foil and Wood Pumps, Wind IrilU, Open and Top Buggies, and in short everything usually kept in a first class Agricultural Warehouse, All of which will be sold P I A N O S . GRANDS, UPRIGHTS AND SQUARES, Established !a Chicago ovar 26 TIMS, Used and Recommended by over 25,000 Artists & Amatrani Our Patent Self-Bearing Agraffe attachment, Concave Name- Board, aud improved Veneered Bridge, are valuable improvement?, used in the Bauer Pianos onlv. Tb.e Bauer Cabinet ©rands. The newest and most Perfect Production in the art of Piano Making. -By the introduo tion of an improved Violin-Shaped Sounding Board the volume of tone U greatly increased and left entirely free fromlMetallic Qualities / Prominent Artists Pronounce it a Marvel of Pefection. Bssng. JULIUS BAUER ft CO., Chicago, 111: GENTLEMEN: The Bauer Piano which I purchased of you. T am happy to say, is Krowing - favor every day. The more 1 use it the better 1 like it. I have had pjnnop from many Knlebrated factories, but have fonnd none to equal yours in power -and-' purity of tone, eteasiicitv of touch, and durability. I am glad that niy iirst opinion whicb prompted roe in elXCH AS'GING my KM ABE for the BAUbll has proved a lftfcttag i-ttu. Vours reepectfally, JOHlf KEBLIXQ, Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 28, 1879. . Factory, 126, 127,129 6. 129 Street, New York. A Complete Assortment of the Favorite Pianos will be found at our Warertifinis. JULIUS BAUER & OO. 182-184 WABASH AV. between IV^onroe and Adams ISt. CHICAGO JACOB STORY, McHENBY, ILIJ. DEAI.EB 1N As Cheap as the Cheapest. J3T*None but the best of machinery kept, that we mean business. Call and be convinced E. M. McHenry, April 13th, 1881. OWEN & SON. G. W. BESLEY, Droinrist anil Apttecarj. McHenry, 111. MarllBj oiks. HENRY MILLER, --i>F A LER IK- THOROUGH REMEDY In every ease of Muiarial Fever or Kevei and Ajriio, while for (i'.sorders of the Stomac.h Torpi dity of the I.ivnr Indigestion and dis. turbances of the untinal for<*es. which dcbili tate, itluts no eqnivstlent, and ran have no substitu te. It should not i>« <'Onfoiuided with triturated compounds of cheap siiii'iU and essential oils, often sold under the nam* of Bitters. KORSAUE BY Druggists, Grocer* and Wine KwclH every whete Aieriean anil Foreim Marble. Monuments, Headstones, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scotch 6ranKe, Constantly on Hand. Shop Two miles Noi'th of Henry, 111. Jobnaburgb, Ao<. 9Mb. 1877 Mc --DEALER IN-- Drugs, Medicines, Faints, Oils, and Toilet Articles. I have addedxto mv already Large Stock, a Fine Linfl ol TOILET ARTICLES^ LAMPS.^i'liOICE CANDIES. To which he invites the attention of thebuying public. Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Q'IVQ me a Cal». , _ C . W . B E S L E Y . McHenry, 111., Nov. 10thf 1880. Scissors, Shears, Table and Rocket Cutlery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstc Window Glass, CRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J. 8TCRY. COLBY BROTHERS --DEALERS IN-- General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BU9CK, McHENRY. ILL. We have one of the most complete stocks of Goods ever brough4 to thi? market, consisting in part ot Dry Goods, Claii, Hats, BOOTS AND SHOES, Paints, Oils, Drugs and Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and Willoware, Groceries JE3tc.» JEtc« tSTWe have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to be found in th' couni^ to which we invite the especial attention of the public, sat{ isfied that we can suit them both iu quality and price.