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COLUMN. Comn cTicn »r i D. BiLDWrtr. 1mm \ : '• if-' i.' ">vsf -« >- . ."'!i « t e a » ' wjMr. VrooiuM, of tlM Greenwood MHionl, mat«fe M a c*U on day lMt •tek. Com* affnln. Thw* vm i fair attendance M th» liKbm nntlnf, bnt only ibont lialf M> many aa w« liop«d to Kf. Wf ahall have Minethlrijf tosajr of the •Strefatt at a future limn, The next ipeetlnf will be held at Woodstock. At the tabool Sociable next Thnra- wnliif, the following Is the lial •f •zerclaA* : An AiMiwn bf Wm. Nlekle. Vteeftntlon* hjr Frank Henley. Philip fiTM. Maud Tan Sljrkf, Kdlth T>oran, •trf« Smith, Harry Black nun and Br. H. R. Baldwin of Crystal Lake. Voeal tnnale by Cora McOraber, Addle Qblbjr, Anna Balaton, Mend Van Slyke ••ear*. Baldwin and Mra. Baldwin* Other* nay take part In the exerefees If tlm permlte. I>urinf the evening two or three nice look* and several smaller articles will to sold at auction, Cha*, Grander belnjr auctioneer and Wm. Mead, clerk. 1A glrkle win be collected at the door. Twenty Ik® seents In school currency •rill ah© admit a pcnon to the room. 4 cordial Invitation Is extended to all. #e«ae and see If the buslnesa It done freperly. The public school* of VcHenry will %e eloeed between the Holidays. Cern out and heay Mr. Nlckle'e id* drees. It will do you (rood. We hope to hare the company of , tome teachers from this county to the State Teachers' Association. Who trill go? Mr. Matthew Arnold advocates a tfcsnfe tn the teaching of elementary ,,1Mhools so aa to jflire a larger place to r,/'jjtoemorla!ng and reciting poetry. He Jargaee that It suggests high and noble ' l^rtnclpiee of action. to liDsin'i Block, McHenry III. TH WESJ SIDE STORE. • A curious candle used In Alaska It eight Indies long, almost trans* >nt and very fat, the fat being pore, white and very sweet. The In dlans dry this fish, then light It at the f tall, and if burns with n dear spark lllng flame, which the wind will not •• extinguish, Tib world belongs to the energetic. V CO TO E. Lawlus, it Tat And set ft flue Suit,'as he has the finest sml the largest Stock, of Clothing at Chicago Pri­ce#. He also keep* Foreign and Domestic Clothe, which he will roako to order at the lowest prices. E- LAWLU9. minted A.GE3TS! AGEXTSt AGENTSt JOHN B. GOUCITS braa' sew book, entitled SUNLISHTAND SHADOW b the best chance offered to vou. Its Scenes sre&rawa from the bright and shady sides of life, portrayed as only John B. Gough can portray them. This grand 1»wk--nmofor thejfrti time fubiishtd-- is the " booming " beekfsr atents, and is outselling all otliers te* to CM. The jortyjAirm l/ttmsand '\* now in press, lis immense sale has beea •ndeesitirrly by activs canvassers. I*o other book con»« fares with it for quick aaU profitable returns. We art starting more agents now than ever before, and we. be- Sere the sale of this book will reach On* Hundred Thousand Cofiiet in the nextfew months. We want 1000 more agents at once, to snpplr tUi grand book to the thousands who are waiting for it. Remember the sale is only ntro commencing. The book Cs entirely new, and most of the territory is ww clear. Agents, ttm> it your time to make money, anil at th» •Tme time circulate a thoroughly first-class took. E» elusive Territory and very SpecialTermspven* Send far «if laftrexircu^ars containing full particulars. Addreai A.Q. NETTLET0N4C0« 27 N.ClsriiSklCliica(o.iM> elsewhere llue McHenry, Sept. S7th. v w,}' f' Professor Snmner, of Tale says that . • »he preaent college faahlon la to "teach - • bit of I.atln„ a bit of Greek, a bit of j^r - biology and a bit of sonaothing else, so 3$;. that ia the nevlt men hardly know nny- 0i - , ;;f;; It la etated as acurlotia fact that 0,; WI1 flred throngh glass may make " p, n hole enough smaller than the full lilnof the ball before firing to prevent nnflred ball of the same calibre from '•& pnastng through. Tn an experiment ~ with a ba»M! !k was found that the hole made was too small by one»thlrd • to let the ball be passed through. Say I If you want a first-class rilt-edged, A. No. 1, warranted !»en Knife, Jack Knife, or any other kind of a Knife to give to your Father, Mother, brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, or any­ body else, or lor your own use just call at the Wauconda Dru< Store and Book Haunt and ^ we will show you just the thing Also an extra fine new lot of Shears and Razors. P. B. HARRISON, Wauconda, Ills. Ts Hie Sdttor of the JonntaL DeKalb. 111.. November 30.--Is there a law or regulation by the State Board •f Health ooliglng pnplle to he niacin ated before attending public school In Illinois; and If so. who§« biwinesa is It to see that such law or regulation Is enforced. A Subscribe*. The Illinois Rtate Board of Health It Ite last meeting in this city, passed on order that, on and after January 1, 1881. no child should be admitted as pupil to anjr public achool in thin State, unless presenting & certificate from fegular practicing physician. Ptating that aald child haa been vaccinated The principal of each whoo! must see •hat the order is not violated so far as he or she la concerned. The above query and answer was •lipped from the Chicago Journal last week, and speaks for itself. The earliest mode of writing was on bricks, tiles, oyster shells, stones. Ivory bark and leaves of trees, and from the latter, the term "leaves of trees" is probably derl?«d. Copper and brass plates were very early In use, and bill of feoffment on copper was some fears sluce discovered In India, bear log date 100 years B. C. Leather was alee used as well as wooden tablets Then the papyrus came Into vogue and about the eighth century the papy . yne was superseded by parchment Paper, however Is ot great antiquity eepeciaUf among the Chinese, but the irst paper mill tn England was built In 1688 by a German, at Dartford Kent. Nevertheless, it was nearly oentury ind i hi!' --naraelr In 1713 before Thomas Watklns, n stationer brought paper making to anything tike perfection. The first approach n pen fan a stylus, a kind of iron bod kin, but the Romans forbade its use on meconnt of its frequent and even fatal nee in quarrels, and then it waa ' made Of bone. Subsequently reeds, pointed and split, like pens as In the present *ir. were used. Y BROTHERS! . -.1, • :S.v _ -v. SIDE BLOCK, HcHENRY, ill. B usinesli is Boomin linrite an i xamf nation of their immente stock of I. N. MEAD! las now tt» Stock, for the Fall and Winter trade as fine a line of Cook and Heating Stoves as can be found in the county, to which le invites the attention of the buying public, confident that he can please in quality, style and price. More particulars next week. Barb Wire 8 1-2 els. per lb. All kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please give me a call before purchasing when In need of anything In mj N. MEAD. Golden Star, Goods, Dress Goods, |7wakee Notions, <&o. Which are f>eing offered at very low prices. Have the largest as­ sortment ofvKEADY MADE CLOTHING ever shown in McHenry which will be sold ver^ cheap for cash HATS AND CAPS. BOOTS AW SHOES1 Our stock is complete and we are confident we can save you money on these goods. Paints, Oils, Drugs and Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and Willowware, AND THE LARGEST STOCK OF To be iound in McHenry. Prices always as low as good Goods can be sold. No trouble to s-how goods.. (Jail and be convinced. SILVER STAR, And a rtozriv other patterns of Coal Stoves can bo found at our store. THE GOLDEN STAR AND RESOLUTE, Parlor Heaters, for Wood or Coal. The finest line of Cottage Stores In the Market. O. C. COLBY & CO., MoHEJfHY AND HUIDi. Where can be found the largest stock of O. C. COLBY & CO., AT THEIR TWO STORES, In McHenry and Nunda, Dry Goods, Clothing, * • Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, Hardw am Carpets, Oil Cloths, &c., to be found in Lake county, to which they invite the attention of the buying public. IN WINTER DRESS GOODS, Our stock is complete, and comprises the latest and most patterns in the market, which the ladies should not fail to examine. Ladies and Childrcns Underwear in great variet line of Rubber desirable call and ety, A full Boots, Overshoes, &c. Buck Goods in Gloves and Mitts, all sizes. The finest ^tock of Jewelry in town. Pertumer), all kinds and of the best. $5F™Don't fail to look at our 5 and 10 cent counters. In short we have a store full of reasonable Goods of all kinds, which we can and will sell as cheap as any other store in this section. Give us a fair trial and you will be convinced that we sell only good* of excellent quality, at one price to all,and rhat the very Doweat. discount of five per cent for Cash. Wauconda, Nov, J. 8th, 1881 R. WELLS & SON. CASH BUYERS! It will pay you to call at Are now Offering the Largest Line of JOHNSBURCH Back-Strap Arctics The most Convenient of all Artie*. They go on easily and fit perfectly. The corpnlent and eMerlv will appreciate them. No trotib !e to buckte. Exclude wet and snow. neat. Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, &c., evershown in McHenry County, which we offer to the buy­ ing public AT ̂ BOTTOM PRICES. y * ' Our stock is complete and comprises everything usually kept in a First Class Uardwars Store. Our store is crammed full of Bargains and we offer the best and most goods for the least money of any one in the business. WE INTEND TO KNOCK THE BOTTOM OUT OF HIGH PRICES IN BARB WIRE. The Best Barb Wire in the Market at 8 cts. per Pound, Try on these before you buy an old fashioned pair, FOB SALE BT HENRY MILLER, --DBiLU IN-- Colby Bros. McHenry. A«ai ail F0M1D IMfi CHEAI on loaf credit end esay Urm«, In a mild climate. Arte from kett; snows, blight* lag froats, and ex* eaaalvo reins. ANDS MILLIONS OF ACBES for gale in the COLDER OELT of by the UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY, of m neb Boll m the son ever ebon* •b, with good market* eoat and west Ap Descriptive mtuI Illustrated Book, With Mape. Sent Free, Address LAND COMMISSIONER,--Kansas MvMm, KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI. Monuments, Headstones, ETC., BTC., ETC. American &\Scotch Granite Constantly on Hand. TH* celebrated Broadhead Dress (foods, st Butler A Warner's, Nuudn. Tlieso Goods bare no superior in the Market. Do You Want a Machine. Sewing If you do, of course jou want the best, as it costs no more. Then why bay from an Agent who carries but •ne which lie has fixed up on purpose to show, when by going to the store of O.W.Owen, in Mcllenry, yon can have your choice of Five, viz: The Domes- tie, El dredge, American, Improved Bow*, and Singer. We keep all these machines in stock, and any lady who wants a machine can oet down and try I He in all. and then select the one which suits her the best. The first three itaitMd. the Domestic, Eldredge and American, are three of the best ina Chines on the market, and any one will IM convinced of the fact by calling at WJ More and trying one themselves. Aieo a line stock of Clock*, Watches Jawelrr. Silver and Plated Ware, can 1M found at my store. Organs and l^iaiMMi.fvr sate or reuC"'"' 'W? • a. w. 3tKK, ^Parent and llt-Kt Medicine citr Mads. tk>e of Hops, Buchu. Man* juul Dandelion, «IU> ail Uw seat and maate^Urativo pru)iertks of all other Blttera, makaa\tbe^r(iac€.«t Blood Purifier, t»'ver Reg u tVator, ami Life and Health Ileatoring Agent tarth. No dlsease^Wanpomibly lontf exist where Hop Bitten* are ns\vud>ttu ami perfect are their 0|>eratioi TSMJ zivt BewliVeulTiesrtoUwagtdsnilifilra. To all whose e%mrl°y|"ent!,eau,e ln*pularl- tv of the l»»wfls or*, urinary organs, or who re» quire an Appetizc:rV T»;ii« and mild Stimulant, Hup Bitters are invar^uabie- without Intox­ icating. No matter whf.tyour or axmptoni* air- what tlic disease or rji%tii.;ut 1« u«e Hop Bit- Uj-s. Uoa't w/iit until >o i ftVk"-' t>lck but if you only feel bod or niiK-rubl. Ju'136 t!'em at once. It inay savo yourlifo.lt hasra;3aTe<l hundrutin. fSOO will l» paid foracaS'te they will not em e or lu lp. l>o not dufTer%or'et your friendi eulTer.hut use and ur«« UIV- Hop B ltememter. Hop Bittern Is 110^. ifVii^'Kcd drunken nostrum, but the " 1 Medicine ever made ; the "UftUlK^. FUiESa !jn! HOPE" ond no pcioon or family should be witboiit thcin. DJ.C.fx if- al>*>luti5 r nd IrresdstiUe cure rorUrunkeniieas, uneof oiiiutn, lolutcoo VK narcotics. Aii aold bv r,- uy;-; tn. fleiut for Circular. Uvpnlttw.Vrg.Ca., itochfrtf" N.Y » " ~ WW-- OflTIi VCAR Tho original anil only. 1 n TtHn the favorite national family paper, the Htak Span«JI,kd Hannkr. bcyina Its-20th year, January, 1S82. Extab- lis)ic<i the 1!annek in the oldeat and most popular paper of ita class. Every paper containn 8 larxe paired, 40 loag columns, with many Comic, Humoroiia amt Attractive Kn- jrrav'ings. Itia crowded full of the best Stories, Poet.y, Wit, Humor, Fun,--making a Paper to amuse and in*tMict old and young. texpf>8e» KraudH, Swindlers, and Choait, and every line in ainti t-iiitf, int>truclive or en-lertaiiiinf. KvervlKtdy needs It, 9(*,0(X) now rend it,and at (JO Ct8-ve'v it i« by fat the l»est, clienpest and most, pfrpiilar paper print­ ed. Kor 7& cents six line silver ten spoons are sent with the I'.ankkk one year. Kifty other superb premiuniti Send 10 cent* for 3 mouth* trial trip, witli full prositcctuw. oi ») r.entif tor Banneu a whole year. Specimen* PliKK. Send vow. Address, BAKNEtt FUB'ti CO., Wnadate N, H Shop Two miles North of Mc Henry, 111. Johnsburgfe Aug-° SOtb, 1877 Magnetic Ointment. W A R R A N T E D To Cure Piles and Ckafing Soros. Alao.SoreKycs, H«re 'throat. Euraclir, Bruise*, Baraa.Cutit, Corns, Skin Disorder*, Nrrofuloaa •at all 8ores. .-ttvet in nil Kidney, LlVfr, Bewfl and Laag Diseases, likeMitlon, Hark« Mhe, Lanene**, Kpralns and Hwellln^s is Krded by the bent physicimm a* simply wonder-I. For title by-druicRiot*. Price *5 and 4Waenta> B. BaasOM, 80a A Co., Solo IJrup»., Bnflalo, N .1. Established in 1855 JOHN STERBA, Formerly of McHenry, Chicago, hat* returned to Woodstock, And haft now on hand the •to' k of Woodstock and Illinois, largebt and beat J5T Cal 1 and see us and learn that we mean McHenry, Opposite Bishop 's Mill. AtNunda in business. Store i n Palmer's Store. Store before you buy your Fall and Winter woods. A large stock to select from, all new and choice ant? prices extremely low. We think we can show as fine a stock of- For Men and Boys both in suits and Overcoats as will be found in this county. Sheetings, bhirtiugs, Prints, Ginghams, Flannels, Ta­ ble Linen, 0\>tton and Worsted Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shawls, No- tions, &c. To our Stock of Boots and Shoes. We have added a full line ot the celebrated Graj Brothers fine goods which for style and durability are not excelled in this or any other county. v The finest Teas imported we have now on hand and we want to sell it Should it not suit money will be cheerfully refunded. Butter and Kggs wanted. Call and see. FITSSIMMONS & SVAHSOK. READY HADE HARNESSES, COLLARS, WHIPS, Ac., to bo found in the fsountv, r.r.d hati -erfcrythioir made of the BEST MATERIAL. Call and «ee uie. JOHN STERBA. BOOTS AND SHOES. We have just received an immense Stock for the" Fall and "Winter trade, and can show you the finest line of these goods ever brought to McHenry County. Remem­ ber we buy and sell for cash, buy our goods at bottom prices, can and will give you such great bargains that it will pay you to come from any part of the county to trade with us, no matter how great the distance. We keep a full line of the Selz celebrated custom made goods constantly on hand, both fine and coarse, for men, women and children. W. H. DWIGHT, Woodstock, 111. THIS NEW AND CORRECT MAP Piovos beyond any reasonable question that the Chicago <& R) orth. western R'jr Is.by all odds the best road for you to take when traveling In either direction between Chicago and all the Principal Points is the Test North & Northwest Carefully examine this Map. The principal Cities of the West and Northwest are Station! on thiP road. Its through trains make close connections with the trains of all railroads and Junction p3ints, I -Atfrjattc! ®gaun icnt* Jirainera RENC rou Voile Mjttx* Qvmtkttto Spaldi J Clayton Ordway ood < a . fc&< w 1'° --St"**" I.ROV dman^ -Algona TAKKTO.V Sioux c Cnigto* ^ yjftitt City Galena westV^^d'S o^cIL CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY RAILWAY >r more Fast Iipreil THE CHICAGO a NORTH-WESTERN S~ir^llo.f/t8.Vrin<"l,"al e,,0,, WH> ,l!4,|y from two to four trains. It is the only road west ot Chicago that uses the PULLMAN HOTEL DINING CARS, n n u r i 'm! i 1 r " n 2 % , , u S l e e p i n K C a r s N o r t h o r N o r t h w e s t o f C h i c a g o . It hM nnurl>i3fOOO Miles of Road- In forms t|,"following Trunk Lines: &Cil.K ,lW.ver ̂ 0i'1'l,,rnirt I ine- Winona, Minnesota A Central Dako*a Linse v.?rth«V„ t'lr • i' a » ankton l.ine. CMiicago, St. Paul & Minneapolis Line Northern Illinois, troeport A Dubiujitc Line. Milwaukee, Greem Bay A LakeSupetior l^ine !n'.e snl'l.bv all Coiipo" Ttcket Agents in the United States ft Canada ltcinembu to ask for Tickets via this roan, ibe sure they read over it, and take none other MARVIN HUOHITT, Gen'l Mannger, Chicago W.H. 8TEVHITT, Gen Pass Agt Chicege JACOB STORY. McHENRY. ILL. DEALER IN are, 8cissors, ShearSf Table and Pocket Cutlery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones Wisidow Ciln-ss, CRANITE-IRCft AE^D TINWARE. J. STORY. 3^-V