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*m - cpr - CRU o. OntST. W. *. MOT WHO k have a ' ttefcotNl t*»*eek. • • Read It. . JIkiA W. SMITH. Esq.. of W#ftd»tndt. made ttn editor and family a pleasant eallAitSttftdav last. JJAMM BRWWKTT, of Rid«f»i»»* a <aller at TIKE FUMDUIM saactum M ' MKSADAMS tnd daughter.»f Itaelw. v •»* CKA8H0fM.WTR". of Champaign. III. madehlssfster, MissBertha Helllster, £ of this vitiate. a visit on Honda?. TMK tickets for the Leap Tear Party at the Riverside House have been Issned, and everything premises a pie want and enjoyable time, F WR nndfrstand that parties from f Tfnnda have opened a Meeting Rink In ! the Deran £heese factory, In this vll i_ L SWAW'S Safety Imported Hatches, twelve boxes for ten cents, • at "Fitas* ImmensJb Evanson's, They are eertaln- ly the finest match** In the market^ OUR Wauconda ami Keystone cerres- pondmice srrlved too late for this week. .They wlH appear next week, sr that portion of them that does not spoil by age. ' THE trial of George Watson, wlie Is 'charged with burning the hay stacks of Homer Clemens, was put ever until the May term on account of the ah- sence of some witnesses. A HUM nr. K of the pupils of the Higher jbepart&ent of our public school, ac­ companied. by tlie Principal, J. A. Sheldon, visited the Ringwood school onFriday afternoon last. ! JOHH I. ATORT has taken possession of a full half column In tin* PLAIW- DfUt.KR this week, which those Inter­ ested in his line of good* should not fall to read carefully. TRAVEUNG dentists are Infestlng ttie B»ste. who extract teeth without, •charge In cases where a new set Is ordered. THiey call In a fbw days, col. %\toct half the price sf nisvsetnf teeth and then fall to oome sronnd with the teeth.--1&<, v T. v J. P. VRteJHiiTRA. ah old settler of Nnnda. died at that place on Tuesday morning of last week. Old age end rgeaeral dehlHty wss the cause of his death. He lies been feeble for several years, lie was a father oi Chute* Ver* > mllyeaof this village. ' ' ~ • MtifiSillpA* to Chicago last Wfj^lH^lMWjnred a new**hisj fiddle.** and is«ow hotter than ever prepared ilif* part at pnWIo or private Iftles. He Informs ns that he lias now one of the finest Ba»«viels to t* found In this section. A MrrFR*wn*"received at the Me- Tlcnry post office one day last week wlt#9w wita^rtnt; Inscription: "Mr. IT. L, Pound, care of J. Philips. Esq., McRenry County, Illinois Stuth Amur- tea* Postmaster Perry Is a little pua- aTsdjits? now to know where he lives. lonk RAI.STON'S team took a little turn on their own hook one day last week, starting from Oatman*s Cheese flbtory and running up through town •until tliey came opposite the residence •of W. X, Crlsty, where they «olllded •with a post, which brought things up standing. No particular ifamage only * few slight scratches on the horses. THE next Fair of the Richmond Market Fair Association will be held •on Thnrsdav. January 31 st. These fairs sre becoming more popular each enmith nrith the farming community, •anfl are bound to be dneof the institu­ tions of tM||feonntr. If the weather prove* favorable there will be a large toruout on the 31st. FLRS. REED. a lady who was said to reside near Keystone, In this county, received a severe fall on the Icy side* ar'alkt in title village, an Ifonday after- anion. She «as picked up and carried to sthe ofleo of Dr. Fegers. and later eras able to he taken home. Fortunate­ ly no bowes were broken, hut she was etiiMiK >(«1sed about the head and city paper ssys: "A yonng man of this fcfcma with a yonng lady lutd when about to ear- city tho part hlf threw her arm% around tfrthyoiinig «MHtM neck and planted an ol4*fmi*r of a kiss on the yonng mM^il|»»wlth the remark that **lt W^jitatp year now and the girls could *J||||fhf1bey* lithe boys didn't know * kiss them.** That yonng heap.** Tho boys In this >kott«r**leok a leetle oud." HSpllowlec, which we And in an " i, is a qoaation we have asked ^ttmes: should not tho read commissioners keep the reads in s»ifrfr If the winter as well assnmawr? It has been tho thl« week, that traflhs has been stopped tboeanse o f a bare bridge or a few rods of hare tnrnplke, Ip^ea but tor that. It wtftotbogoed for many miles. A few S*«tr»'labor In drawing thoee bare spat», or aaranglog a road & go arefi|d theat. ipo««M m worth inany tlaMf U cott," two there has ow|al|.MM« inovpor. will be a humane where thesa IPOjP Hii |pi eat I tied H»«i are worthy a care of, and so comfortably aniitiiiy takea care of aa at aconnty farm* Wo therefore say the Board has acted wisely In this matter. Now let them locate It whara lt wlll be for the lnter- estofaU concerned, and the time will not' be far distant when even those who are now opposed will thsnk the Board for this wise and humane act. *~r*tG£-SCarrt«4. at tbe ----- VMd«(Mk, IH.. Jnn. Bee. K. Htwrer, Ma. fli* IrMi'a > .r #a. Paige, and la a young lady who bee a host of warm friends who wish h«r ban voyage eMi the sea matrlmoniel. The yelMflr'oaaple will p|««»« accept the best wishes of tho PI.AINDKRLER for their fulnrc prosperity and happiness. PRQORAMMB of RlngwueU Cemetery Aid Society for Saturday evening. Jan. S8. at the residence of James Ladd: ##|Wess g W Smith Decleatttloa B-Mie i»«xire fiss|t> ThemSS Richnr<1»nn •mmea... Hati 4asrtetl«..V Lnmly, Clara Swan, Cnrl KIT ae4 Lolt OtHM«. . »Ksssy Rath 3herlwm« Im«........ Ciirio UdH Otasinf eoag.... So le;y BT OBDKB OOMSITTKS. A shrewd observer ^xplnins that when a lover leaves the house of his adored one at a'late hour in the eve­ ning, and walks musingly homeward beneath the twinkling stars, his fond fsncy pictures her. cietlied In white samite, resting sweetly upon her pil­ low with unbonnd hair tossod about her sleeping face, and angels bending over her coueli whispering heavenly dreams. Nonsense, Prehape at that very moment she Is In the pantrygoaw- Ing a crust or sitting Mat on the Jeer pairing her corn*. THKRR will be a pound sociable this week Thursday night. Jnn. 24th. at tlie residence sf&ft, Out Is, for the bene* lit of the UnflSallst Subbatli School. A general Invitation Is extended to all. Imping that the ueoesnary pound will accoutpeny each attendant. Tlie following !• the programme: fustrnmealat Mocle** RMdlng Mtl'lmi S»{ ...Maud Van Slyka As OI* L«4jr ieTmnlile. Men* Hmlth HeniUUnn.. Kiltie l.tneoln Seng. Rule Hll<an<1 Millie Henry ' tt o*UKor on A nttrrao of the Young Folks' femperance Society will lie held at the M. E. Church on Suudsy evening, January 27. commencing at 74 <*"ciock. Following Is the programme: ^ Voluntary. Scripture Ke*«tins ....BltaSesrl I'mver. SinginK--Goapel Hymns, Me. Ml Report*. Rer.iMtion Kittle T.mnoln Per.Umation ....Vernle Nickle Duel .....Clsrs Awsn and Loi* Ch»«o ReiKlinir Recitation .......... Cliarlie Mead Sonjr A........ ReeitaiInn ...Walter Criaty Kong* Itedeemiag l<e*s--"Take Me a> I a«s"-- Jfo.S4. A<t<1re«a Read lag VinVm Liimtey Duet Mr. SMl Mr* J. J. Vaaey RecitAtien..:. Philip Mayea Singing--Gnapel Hyian*, No. 8*. # AH are invited to attend. HRonntr. Hx was a sound philosopher who gave this advice, which. If severe, is non* the less true: "If you owe a printing estsblishment a dollar, don't ,be in any hurry about paying it. A dollar will buy four bottles of beer, or ten drinks of w hi alter, or a ticket to some theatre, and have a quarter or two to play pnol with. If by a great over­ sight you shonld hsppen to call for your bill before you have been dunned a half dozen times, kick like a steer because It Is so large. By adopting either of the plans, you may save a few cents, and th*n wlwn your spirit has winged its averlaftlng flight from your emaciating: carcass, a big angel will meet you at the gate and maul you over the head with tlie backbone of his harp. IK another column can be found a new advertisement of W. H. Dnight. boot and -shoe dealer. Woodstock, which shonld commsncf more than a pining notice from the public, as all must wear goods in his line, and should know where such goods can he bought to the beat advantage, quality consid­ ered. Dwight keeps thg only exclu­ sive boot and shoe house In Mcllenry County, keeps none but the best of goods, buys and sells lor cash, and is therefore enabled to oiler you Induce­ ments to he found at no other store. He is now offering speelal bargains In heavy winter goods to dose out. In or­ der to make room for his large summer stock, and th<M« in want ot foot-wear of any kind should not fail to call and see him. Read his advertisement. A CARD. I would like to say to my friends and those who have urged mo to promise them a leap year party on the 8th of February, that the ladles of McHenry have taken the matter In hand.and are now sending their invitations for a leap year party to take plaoe at the RIvafajNki HOMO'I^niiMiit-:"lal*' I will therefore Urge to bo exvneed this time htgdag to «HMt yon all at the time and •ftaia aforesaid, trhere f mm-. Wm we It of •»f on f wt Oj lijl |, ftup- thc IViM** IIMse. W»'||Mtild that t^pdigaod tiniohf the at they got mixed ap when they |o Nnnda. It waf ctalssad •no of the ladles' rubhon sraa in the pocket of one of «*§«•*- Tliey arrived heme all Sale at bard A Benson shipped a carload W «tttle to Chicago on Tuesday of last Right Brawn shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago on Thursday of last week. Ha paid 95.37} per on*, faondred Jas. Marshall, of Nunda, was la town on Thursday last. Mrs. Hawkins, of Carpentersvllw and Mrs. Howlth of Bsrrington, were visit* lug tltelr slater, Mrs. Wolaver, here last week, Mr. and Mrs.x J. A. 9herwood gave * Cart! Party on Saturday evening last, and there were fifteen couple present. Sunday being their 33th wedding anni­ versary, the guests presented them a silver fruit basket and a card receiver? Mr. Sherwood presented his wire with a complete sliver tea set. and In retuMt Mrs. Sherwood presented her husb«B with a gold watch, and they bad a curtT osftv packed in cotton which they were passing around for Inspection. Taken all in all It -was an occasion much en­ joyed by all present. The parting wishes were that Jim would take good care of the baby. Tlie River MUI was laid up for re­ pairs a few days last week, paused by stripping the core wheel, but they had it in running order on Monday morning of this week. We understand that our saloonlsts got a slight reminder of the conse­ quences of selling liquor without a license, at Woodstock last week. Quite a number of our town people journeyed to Woodstock the lirst of last week to give their experlenue on tlie beer question. George, how do you like riding down hill after dark? Ed Morton, sr.. Intends movtag into his new residence tills week, ft is the finest finished lionse In town, and we don't see any reason why Mr. sud Mrs. Morton shouldn*t put on a little st^Ue and enjoy themselves In their old age. Helm A Peter sold tlie lumber for two bams and one housw last week, and suy one Intending to build In the spring wonld do well to get their esti­ mates on lumber hills befogs buy­ ing elsewtylfre. 1. V. Montanye.tif Elgin, came np and attended the dance of tfeturday evening, and spent tfemday with hls sister, Mrs. Helm. S. 3. dispell spent ln«t week In Chi­ cago with hts sou KtAige. Capt. Pontluy was in ists a conple of day*- last week looking after tlie welfareWf the widows aud orphans, D. W. Thomas returned on Haturttar last from Iowa, lie didn't bring bom* i^niichcows with him. ' •-.*! - rieiunt Kveala. ^ t It Is s question, some times, in one's life, which is tlie more pleasant, to re­ flect over the pastor contemplate upon the future, but, however this may be when forty-six years of one's lile have passed a«v»y, their vocation deeld»d. mid ainUitions of .vouth lost, that they are inore apt to" think of the pleasant event« parsed than to look ahvsd into tlie future. One of the most pleasant In my memory to-day Is tlie one viliich hap- l>etted ft few days ago. an ev*qt which reminded me of the loving uncle? an 1 aunt*, sister* and brother*, niece* ami ifpliewa. that reme inhered what 1 had nearly forgot ten--»h>it the ninth of January was my forty-aixth lilriInlay, Ou this day !>u»ines* called me *o Chicago. Imt this teemed In no way to Interfere with their plan, and accord­ ingly the next clay when 1 returned from town, uiv yards were tilled with conveyance*, barn* with horses, house tvlt.h people and the table--*vi h a hounteoua dinner set upon an elegant embossed china tea sot. aud modestly by the side of each phtle lay a silver knife and fork. I will net try to picture my surprise to you. but piea.«e listen to my good wife's stoi j ; "1 went to tho window, and looking nowu the road saw a num­ ber of teams coming, which I thought were a funeral procession, but as tliev moved nearer tliey drove so rapidly 1 thought it must be a wedding party, hut how soon were my thoughts turned iu a different channel when I saw them at the gate. I was at first so overcome 1 coul ft scarcely move, then I thought of hiding, but, was at last summoned to the door by the ringing of cow-hells aud various ether noises, aud on open­ ing It fifty-three familiar face# greeted ine. They walked in and took posses­ sion of the culinnry department--and me to--»nd after warm greetings and good wishes dinner waj announced aud i was led out to one of^the most beau­ tifully decorated and bounteously laden tables 1 ever saw." New. dear friends, all we can do In return for your kindness is to earnestly thank you. not alone for the presents which are Indeed valuable aud beauti­ ful but for the motive which prompted T MB. AID Mas, A. O. WBITIHO. Wld« Awake Druggists. Mr. Henry Colby is always alive to his business, and spares no pains to secure tlie best of every article in his line. He has secured the sgeucy for the celebrated Dr. King's New Dis­ covery for Consumption. The only certain cure known for Consumption Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness, Asthma. Hay Feave*-, Bronchitis, or an? aflcct- on of the Throat and Longs. Bold on a positive guarantee. Trial Bottles free. Regular size #1.00. , House and Bam for Sale or Rent. In the village of Wngwood. House has ten rooms, aud is tn good repair. A coed garden, well and cistern, In connectioiiH. and all other neceasarjr conveniences. Will be sold reason-, able or rental to a responsible party Inquire of ' Wnur LADD. Ringvoed, Jan. flat 1SS4 *n "The Westminster.'" tho bos* coa . stove on fhf market. If you don't be will Sad everytMag iret-eiaas, «aa be- ] Hevo it.e^^ S. ». KGWC, a«d Cos • Mttllrtvtlf v«te, iisva vialeo p^sls acilM|- WaH' sapporteTlMWyHnitoi tbi;' with >efcieaee^^H(Pwif|is.at;j ail pM«sef /jfttistasi of laaalty ato aader I •wre aeeeatlMe will It be, Oa belaf lottodaeed «e the sdtter^s grit giaa4etiiM: MttleeWsra Bajia's "«m3Roa*s (Haadpa's WaaM saek XersenewH ... Bat, ayeet tafl> WKat ftite awaits 8*oie flfty ilarrtaiiH th-.^ba' 1i>WSi»suti Vaaalag aad rtekltag Ompsy#% Males Attorney Curtis, pmj lagaWflS <f »<y(ti«aaty. Kiaiiag at a dlasalatiei, |fea<ii||ii^r. ".The RtMrttda «|»a vlrtth taia |lw6e.W'lBe|4 ate aea-aaer, misuser, *i«a||iiyieb|w ti eeia. paay'a teads and aM4Athlr tewMy ea' tbe kuitaeas ahkprett, <«- esab flgw to "Bw Vip«v*i>Rfng e>a*19' hastened br the beltef tiMt|#nnM ^ua,who have pwrehaeed a abajority W tiM MMires, pm. pe*« to take the wbrta emas^nat «f the aflsiraand "run it at MI MMt" ta tfceir fer. eonai interests. The apulieatiaa le >e he ar» gued b*rt Mi* Honor Jwlge Kettaa. la 3M- cage, oa th> Wth last. ' TaaasraMi^ O. a. Allen to B. A. Wade. ebat. mart. Knilth Marvin to Tew a of Oemt, eel. beosi. Mortimer JDowas to Lyasaa Backus, ehattet iti&V W. Vlteh le Of* S. Toaag, qnlt claim deed. J. T. Ptirson, et ax to X. P. WUIna, wafty deed. H. P. and J. H. Wither to <t -W asltebary, warranty deed. r. Ra*enthal et al to J WSlalUbory, war'ty. 4e«l. K. Rosenthal et at to <1. V. Salisbury, aort, deed. ttustaf Berg to r. F. Peadletu. afeat. aMrt. O.S.MI O Riehardsen to (.TlnriiMii, John Plenry tn t<atnner IM.IUSI. Gen. Pnrdy tn Snrah OiMn, deed. John Wel«« tesMsk Otfebs. asnss. 4i«L Cyrus Jefferson to Last Will aad Testameat, bill. Richard Wray et ax la Q, B. Stoae, quit elaiiRdeed. Chris Avert to fra Sloenm, ehat. mnrt, !,. and W. Jaeksou, to IASII Lucas, war'ty deed. K. S. Garrisen to R C. Jeffer«nn chr»|. aaert. Jame» Madae to Paal Uerrlakee, warranty deml. Grant to J. D. retgaeea, qnit elaim Mary MeWab to J. D. reigasea, quit alaba deed • . r*.v. Wm. Rank la et aate J. Ferguson, qalt claim deed. L. Clevelam to E. 8. MaMOaan, right Wm. Rdwards to K. KJMses, mat' . J.*. Rogers to E. K. Felipe*, war* K. K. Fellows tn J. 8. luShk atfrt. & O. lioaer to J. #. Wheat, mort. de Peck's "Bad Boy" la Woodstoek en.thp ha- K«*!*sd pbta.tr) One day *r late dnta eewieof Miftwya whe hare *ta<tted Paek's4M|te per- fe«tls#)pl Who hare abltitjr, «hteh, U^tsed for geWphMiavaenemeat^ do hoaeetiHRp iaatilntiea erkearalag.aad Hi time heowail^lsient Ai'afir vesS.tloo. either of agriculter% trato-or proie(slitn» iaawt acres* to Xathmal Wiii, ,*Ter the Bs--ik'» House, haatedeats tra|»e«or for an aveaae ot eseape or hlilluc phMMnMNMf tho staging, and eoennenced a»i »f*<llM Usrtr renin* ia veacrHeqnism upohanf«si|| w#..esiai aliag -- " " " ' 1 • tw)p*ikl aaaeyki flmv learned the «lio*s, occupied hy stoi# msmlhsnt laiiy boarder, then watched Csr lirtlai lie low, when the tun would twgin. Aad lisle it is aa correctly aa I caa portray it In words: "Mr A. Mr. A., will you plsase eall at Mo. I want to see you very mac|i I! or course Mr. A. is toogallant not to raapond to the call of a lady whoei vote* and manner hare iffa so per­ fectly Imitated, aad be wends hlsl way up the loaf light ot sutrs end quite oat Of oreath seeks the number, knocks,, is adnsitted, aad wait* to learn the ohjeet of hts t^vitaUoa, ahilji »be lady waits to lanra theeb^atbf bis visit Vejtaear reader, psast tmagbis their swear mHbis when thep leara haw they hare bo#WB«. Mr. B., a lame maa, and Mra. C., a woaran of great obesity,sad many others were object* of the sane' rase. When the game begau to be discovered the boys made ha*te to conceal themselves beneath the atage through said trap door aad abide their time to escape iu safety. [From> the H.jr. twlly OsuMaerclal Balletla. Jan. 9, MM.] The Homo lnay>aneeCoaipeojr'aBtnteas«i»ft The Home is the flrst of the Mqw York Are insurance companies to come to theftont with its statement of the results of the business of IMS. And the exhibit is certainly oneof which any company may be proud. A* the outcome of the Home'* increased business in 1883--tho Inevitable result of increised popularity and pnbllc ^unnitenre--there has been a gain In gross' assets of SWt.ooft. At the end of IMi the Hoa*!#*'asset* were |T,M>,4fN.07, and now they are $MSV,7f Lll. The premium income of IMS ha* been 1^08,169.80, as eoai|Mre«l with the *2,745,609 £f MM--an inn res so of which of itself, woaM be a ha lid sense gross annnal premium Income for almost any lire insurance company; but which, when reported aa the actual Increase ipon a previoas annual in- roincof two iclliions and three quarters, must be accepted as an extraordinary progressive stride for the company making such an ex­ hibit. Thi* increase of Wlisiness ha* neces­ sarily compelled a slight discounting la the Hem of net surplus; but this is offset by the •018,803 increased reserve, which fund now stands at gs 49;,034; of which large sum at least 33K per cent may be calculated upon as the excess which will never be needed, and therefore ia just as well placed undeethe name of "reserve" aa though it ••aet surplus." The lea.es of the Hssse ta --aa awful year for Are waste--were tl.TSS,- ISK.41, about 54.09 per cent of the premioma. And yet tbey sbow a'Mghter loss ratio than ia Wg» when tbey wetaff.SI per cent of a tmai. ler volume of premiuas. We also happen to know that tho Home's expense ratio fee IMS was nnlv &• per eent of premiums, as eera- parerl with SM per rent in IK. to that, the combined loss and expense ratios for ISM were St.&j per cent against US per eent In Mt A gain ot this proportion en a premium interne of S3,*15.160 is certainly something to be proud of. The Company declares Its usual aemi- annual dividend of ft per eent, which may easily he done ia view of a net jsarptasaf S1,M7,S40LC7, annrterest inuewe la MM, el MSI- jta, aad aa excess iaeome over eapeasea aad losses of IMS^M. Upon the whole., therefore, the oMccrs, directors, stock holders, agent* and friends ol the Hoase lasurwMse Onmpanv have greater reason than ever to feel proud of this popular Americaa Cm|a*Y. Ooirri • ar S. F. RKitaa^HLL Mrs. Jennie Ilayward, nee Gellaspla, la vlsltlnghor old homo again. Richmond Post G. A; R. prop ess to hold a camp Are at no distant dag. Tho matter Is In tlie bands of a committee. Mr. Nicfcle, of King wood, pre ae hod la the M, B. church, Richmond, on last Sunday morning. C. Fred Tryon has lieen wrestling with an at radons attacks of dysentery, hot is all right again at this writing* J. I.awsoa told to D. Xewcomb aa Angnst calf for tha sum of fifty dollar*. That Is the kind of stock Mr. Lawaon ad vert lses*or sale tn the PLAIN ttKALiBR. Wa are aarry to know that Mr. and Mrs. James Turner have lost by inth their baby boy. They have oar sjNitpa- thy and that of numerous IHssdi as well. knaw, tha iadlea pay Will prav»% toyou In no time j you want a stove, f|il «rtl (o^^ba • f*re ypn EDITOR PLAWMULatB:--We desire to express our gratitude to Asa W. Smith for his promptuesa in payment of 9800, On ttayt torriblo cold Friday we were burued out. saving hot a Very little, our loss wns about of «hkli wan insured In the Phoenix Insurance Co., of Hartford.Conn., with Mr. Smith as ageut, who. hy his prompt actieu in reporting our lo*s and home­ less condition, had the eScient aud gentlemanly special agent. Mr. West, on band In lets than oight days, who settled our ioas to tha laat oent of our insurance. We Also desire to exten d our jfr%tlft*a*ion and thaahs to tlte tty in gen- Wll to us. tw Ffli^. > ! V» "'""""bfeii . &L... ."IM' < and H J Society, sa##a Oallecter Itarvey Booth hat business of Importance to transact with all tax­ payers, His headquarters win be at the store cf Smith ft llaythorne, Mondays. Thursdays and Saturdays. Friday evetiiag. tho SBTB Inst., the dancing club will give a "sheet and pillow-case party"--whatever that means--sad a rousing good time It ax- pected. We see by the Nunda Herald that the Barrevllle cheese factory paid IU7 for the month of November. We do not learn what our neighboring factor- las pay. K. S. Johonnott lias bought of Rich­ ard Lawaon twelve head of fine wool gheep, pure bred, all of them registered or entitled to registry, except one. Tbey are as fine a let of animals Mi can he found in the County. Mrs. VanZandt.who Is stopping with John West, Is teaching a largo class of our yonng folks German. Mho Is said to be a very thorough, practical teacher and her pupils are making rapid pro­ gress. Nino visitors from llebron mad* glad the teachers and pnplls at tha public school last Friday. A number of home visitors added to the pleasures of tlie afternoon. We believe our public school was never In better hsnds than now. and w* are glad to note a growing ln> terest among school patrons In the wark our efllclent teachers are doing. The "Ladles Social Club." lately or­ ganised by our village ladles. Is a movement that aught ta be commanded. Bless the Lord, If our women have spirit and enterprise enough to start a ' club," for anr male bipeds haven't got en'ongh energy to start one, and It couldn't be beeten into them either with a genuine Idekoty "elub.*' The donation for the Rev.Mr.Frnaer at the Uttiter House, last Thursdsy afght -waa.-aery ' and resulted in making the goad mlnla* ter richer by 9104.39 In cash, and a cord of wood. Mr. Culver gave up bis house Into the possession of Mr. Pfaser'e numerous friends, and the eccaslan was one of unlimited social enjoyment ss well as substsntlal aid to a talented, hard working and conscientious divine. Through an Inadvertanee we have not before mentioned the feet that Miss Emma Wray Is conducting a very interesting an4successful class ladraw- ing. She would take a limited number of scholars now. She is thoroughly competent to give Instructions in this beautiful and u'eful art, and we hope to see her class tonm filled with earnest pupils. He;r studie Is In the rooms lately occupied by Dr. I, E. Brown a* aa office. We see by the Geneva Lake Herald that otir old partner In the Klkhern Independent and late U, 8. Consul at Hamilton. Canada, Frank Lelaiid, Is about to establish a National Bank at Lake Geneva, with a capital of 900,000. Among the stockholders tlie Herttld mentions the names of George Sturges, Senator Palmetler, P. H. Moore, Dr. B O. Reynolds, S. H. Stafford, (>.L Oat man. T. C. Smith. J. C. Walter, J. 0, Sherman and R. B. Arnold, We are Indebted ta M. M. Clothier for a copy of the Wasco County Sun, published at Dalles City, Oregon. From this we are led ta suppose that Dalles City Is Mr. Clothier's present stopping place. Should this meet ids eye lie may consider himself luvited by about 5000 Mcllenry County friends to let hie whereabouts and wliataboiits be known through letters to the PLAINDKAMMt. There must be much of Interest to write about In that far of region. The next fair of the "Richmond Mar* ket Fair Association'* is to be held on the Isst day or this month. Jan. Slst. Two carloads af selected cows will ho offered for sale that dsy. The city horse buyers, who have promised to be In the market at previous fairs* but didn't do so. hare again made premises to attend on tlie 31st. A couple of car loads of good horses could be picked np In this vicinity without any trouble. Jack Lawson, for Instance, has 13 head for sale, and he is only one of many who would market such stock, if fait prices were to be o fly red. The manage­ ment are going to make their posters so explicit tfcat ne fnrtber mUappjre- heuoion as to the rights of sellers shall bs liable to occur. Should the weather he propitious a large attendance and large sales may be considered assured, D. Newoomb bought altogether 14 bead of blooded stock to ship to Colo* jado, ten head ef which are bulls. Hs bought 8hort Horns snd Holstelns. Tlie fact of swclt a roan as Mrt Nsweemb comiug to this vicinity to hoy. shows that the herds of our breeders of Bne stock are held In high estimation by parlies whs live as far i^v»rd the eel- ting sun as La Jsra, S9 fa{ Hatch and Frank Cole. "Ptic«p FOU?te»R head of rattle cost Mr. large sum ot money, but he will no doubt make a large profit on his Invest­ ment, There Is a great demand mm tl»- vast ranges of tlie Wait for better blood to Improve the aamWlese herds oT that region,and ear breeders of strictly pure bred stock will always find a mar­ ket for all- they can raise, and at re­ munerative prices. MtltOE XMt*|Pm»RAL.*.-M!«. Wood- bory Is entirely helpless with Inflam­ matory rheumatism. Mrs. H. W. Mead Is very sick. Dr. fravis. of Chicago, was Vailed last week to see her. Mrs, IdaGrllllngspent last week with friends in Woodstock. Mr. Elbert Phillips haa returned from Xerrig, Nebraska, where he spent the summer. The Sons of Temperance will give a Leap Tear dime sociable Wednesday evening. Feb. It. The hoys will furnish tlie literary programme, All are cor­ dially invited. The donation for Rev G. C. Clark at Union Hall Jan. IS, wae largely attend­ ed and a success socially and financially. Tlie proceeds of the evening were m. Mrs, H. It. Chesbro and her mether, Mrs. Wtldey, intend to start soon for Gilroy, Cal. Rumor says w« are soon to have a new blacksmith and wagon Shop la town. From the largo aasunt of stone be­ ing drawn we should judge there are to be several pew buildings erected In liebroti during the present year. Frank Rowe Is preparleg to build a large new store on Main street, and Dr. Turner will build a new dwelling house; also Horace Preuty will erect a new barn. Any one in want of a nice cutter can not do better than oall ou I, W. Web­ ster. * Mr, C. F. Prouty haa sold his farm to Ira Phillips for 9190 per acre. Charles will move back In town again. There will be a sociable at the school house on Friday evening, Jan. 95tli, for the porpose of bringing tha patrons, teachers and pupils together. Admis­ sion ten cents; children under ten^ five cents, A good time is expected. The following is the programme: lastramental mnslc Delia Oean Recitation--Papa's Letter Aanle Slme Reading ureeeUraeabeek Declamation-- Rortal ef Mess*...!»svld Weter Haste-Class song Kssay Dislogue. Allle Hyde, Ferry Pierce, Irs Hyde sml Grant Phillip*. Ifeylnraad Leva Walling it' Hoar Bertha Fox the Peer House...Nellie Aadrewa. Over the Hills item the Peer Houss...Lyman Fierce. Vocal Daet Kisser Thsyer, Geo, Ronghtea Rectiattee. Mabel Scheaclt (Matoiee.. Hattte Pierce and Nellie Andrews Class Itseitation-^Third Reader. a no wren* runup*. Song.... Com w Recitation--Children*' Over the Hills to tht lastresseatM Haste.... ..Gee PhHII|iS Reel ta ties Clam Nlver Ptatecpe......Frank Beardaley. David Young •seijStie*--The Paikter of Sevil Lissie NslSie Van Hoosen *mtte.'!;'."...Ledijr InWe'Philllps V VIV VIWIVUJ9 JUL* GKKTLKHRN:-^! was MtMrlng Willi rheuQiatikin so that I could hardly walk and a friend recommended your Rttsaian LiHiment, and after using two small bottles 1 was completely rnred. I find It equally as foe*) far sprains, bruises, etc., snd I would recommend it to all as ths best Liniment In use. MRe, M. M. HnKiNSta, SI? Fultoa Street, Chieago. III. For sale by all Druggists. C. Dicaiasov A sow. Woven Wire Mattresses, tbe. best for only 93.90. at John B. Blake^. Wood for M*. (Qeod Dry Wood for sale by. F.A. BMoa One ponnd whole leaf Jap Tea.ISc: # pounds |l,Kl,at Bonslett.Stoffel St Co's. WR now have tlie llnest assortment of Visiting Cards ever seen In this section. Csll and see them. Nimble Nickel Hoap, best 8c bar on market at Bonslett, Stoflel A Ua's. CALL and sea the hobby new Suits at £. Lswltis'. He has sold 29 suits of oa* hind. Piano for : A ffna Square Piano is olleried for sale. Will be said cheap if applied for euon. C. L. PRATT. Waucouda, 111. PUR WANTID. buv all classes of Fur. Rat; Coon. Skunk and Mink, ond will pay the Highest Mnrket Price. G, W, PRATT. Waueonda, 111, HOMER WATTLES. Nov. S. ISHS. Barley f6r ftal9. 1 have a iot of Pure Measury Barley for latip called for soon. MeHenry, til Now Harness lbr Sala. I have for sale, two set of Double Harness, of my own make. As i have gone out of business on account of poor health, they will be sold chnap. Inquire at my residence, near the Riverside House. H. S. GREOOUT. McHeary, Jan. Mth, MM. Choice Stock for 8alo» Having rented my farm I oiler af private sale Twelve Head of Register­ ed Short Horns.Cows. Heifers mid Bolls. Also Twelve Heed of Horses. Brood Mares, goad Koad iters and Colts. If not disposed of before March 1st, will be sold at Public Auction, Pedigrees of Cows furnished on application. J. W. I. AWSON. P. Q. Spring Uroro, 11L Thsusand* Say Mr. T, w. Alklns. GlrartU Kan., whites: "I never hesitate to recommend your Kleetrie Bltu-rs to my ctistamers. they give entiie satisfaction am! are rapid sellers." Elect He Bitters are the purest and best medielue known aad will positively euro Kidney and Liver e»B»|»l*U)it». Purify the Waod snd regulate the bowels. No family can aflerd to be without them. IV* vljl save hundreds of dollars In doctors bills every year. Sold at ftrty cents a bottle by BERRY COLBT. Bureaus ire cheap. Black Walant for 97^6. at J. B. Blake's, IF your horse is lame or way* 4o ant fail to call at Henry Co'bTj* and get a W CeKfv^*"*,1llfAl ojntns^pv M U uoe*prrl'u,wlv M hf«^ ««a |»etar|aH«4. 0o;-t#^. ftresantakiiig. Uucohxed, nun vutmi Atpa BonsieUi ^tefi*! 4t CoV. • 1» test Snom White till, only Bonalett, Stullel '4k <>>'s. ' SKCKSMI eall lor B«rhla« High Art.** Tliey have lew equals# No tronble to ttnw goode questions at 1^ Wshnir*. . . ' Buy Ilia Ester Organ if yoO want th|MM best. O. W. Owen. Mi-Henry. Agent* City residence* for »ale« - Apply w • • -- Asa W.I Woodaiock. HI Go to Mrs. M. a»ry, breea Malt Silk Velveta Perry A Owen's. Children's all calf, tip fi shoes 80c, at Bouah-tt. Ste ant y telvcteeneet whoa von agtt| li p^Rn <v». It don t pay to »b<ep ffttlw teoi ron can btiy bedsteadi for B. Blsk«*s. d Furst Sb Bradley at K. M. Owen A Son's. ^ - Tap sole, grain leather boots,, on 98.90, at liensiett. Stoflel & Co'a. Five feet high bedstcasto. all B. Walnut for 94.75. at Johrt B. Blake's, • "m Ladles good lace shoes, any Siaa snip 76c at Uoiwiett. Stoflel A (Jo's. Cloaks, Dolman's and Ulsters Ladles aud Mi»*es at Perry A Owe Al. the leadii Owen * Sou's. Walking Plows at A fine line of Overcoats just rscetv*# at Perry A Owen's. ^ Everything In tlie Hardware Una at • bottom figures,at £. M. Howe's,.* Call in and sea the suits E. Lawlns Is selling. Heavy winter suits only.SfijK, A fine lot of Clothing at bottom pel* ,j| ees, at J. R. Wells A Hon**, Waueoiida* ,\;i- ™ Both Comhinatian ami Plat feral * t'l W m e a n s a t B . M . O a r e n A S o a ' s , e f * t h i s - " M best ilake. *: ' * '1 - - - Good Goods, low prlees, and an hon«- est deal, can be had at J. R. WeliaA Sou's, Waucouda. ' Lumber Wagona, Milk Wagons. Plat4-s»<v? , ^ form Spring Buggies for sale .at R» 4 ' "i"' Bishop's wart:house. The finest line of Silver aad Plated: 'A Ware to be found lu the county, at Qiv W. Owen's. If you want to bay Cloaks and TH»1«\ " mans at bed rock prices, call on J,H|® W«1U A Son. Waueonda. ,Aeo' loves. Has M. Howe's, ei The Bannerol the World, the hobhl^ est little Parlor Heater made* a| R.Mm' HOWO'S. r Drags Drags, Drags, a lot ou hsnd« steel tootli and uiuat sell. For sale bf It. Bisiioj.. Bstension Tables are cheap, It #U(^ pay you to bny now; Call and M# them at John & Blake's. ' ^ IF yon want any thing leas than tlie ^ Bstey Onemt I can sell you one for t# I •• and upwards. . , p. W. 0|T*il.v^^ : Tlie Waterly^ Glen A^orn, Acorn and Forrest Acorn Wood i lte Prise At| Loyal Acorn perlor. At E. Bishop's Mill. Everything In farmlng lmpWmeatS from a Stvill Cart to a McCormls^ Twine Binder, can be found at thfl1 warehouse of M. Bishop; For first-class Insurance sgafqft and Ligiitiiing, wind storms, cyi * tornadoes, etc.. etc.. spply to ' Smith, Woodstock."III. The Cortland side-bar Top Buggy ia light and fine, and is tlie mast durable * tugg.v made. Can always sea them a E. II. Owen 4k Son's. CLOTHING. ' " ' - ' M t plete stock ot Men'sand Boya " at bottom prices. - I'KaaT AOwsa. J Overcoats that will wear 3 years..93 Heavy Suits.... ft Boys' I'ants, lieavy lined.-.......; f Also Boots below Chicago prlees, . \ ' it LAWLDO. .. The Westminster Oal Stove, botlf-" Ronifd and Square, Fop J»eauty an# durability hits no equal^in. the,marke|te; For sale by E. M. Howe. ' - ACMAI The iiglttest i>rop 5ulk^^W; In the* ̂ world is the llapgomkioiimil at E. U, Owen A Son's, stud so|d aa low- as tha common stdkey. 7|t< ^ ^ ̂ FINE SUuESk J 4 Just Received. The finest stsidk of Iridic*' aud CltildnMi's Wear in tite cau'ity at bottqui prices at Perry 4& Owens, MS- Farm For Me. What is known a» tlia'KeuneaPy ferm^; in tlie town ol Xuuda, twaandoae-bitir miles south of Mt'Iiettrv. now livid and occupied hy James Ke imeally% cuntetn-> Ing *iX0 acres of j|<»o<l intKl with go«»m btdldings. Title perfect. For price* ami terms Intptive nf 9-u-ma* JAVU DouKKrr. Buohiln*a Arnfim Salvo. The best salve in the w«»rld f<^r Cnts-j Bridses. Sore*. Uieers. S ilt- iiii»aute, Fever Sgii^l'eiier. Chape*.!; , 3hiibhitflHprn«. M|l(l all dfc|f|: thma. nHirjwal: Ively t ore PI pay required. It is guarant* |ierfe«H sniisfnctiou^ or money «led. Price 2Ti cents |ter box. For Sale »>y Henry C«»lby. R. Lawlim beau Chieago em tew §r| ees lor clothing. Farm For ^Phi^^iLlerslsraed offers for. «ale Itlf; farm.silnaie*l«»ne ml>e from Mln|p(ri S»:ition and Cheese Factory, 1R0 acres of choiec laud, 4® aogjiS ivliich is timber nod fwliire. are good buildings OH tlie pre orchard, :>nd in short It is ei ntost desirable farms la this *•*<•»ton, For terms Mad other oarth-hlars quire of C. Gatssour, MeHonry. 8.M.as» • s: Bnsieh wpst Lounges o'djr at John $. Blake's, ^ - -f . ... jt.i. HOIT3E AND LAND wmm The undersiened ofh-rs laf hoese a>ul one ot l*m^| the village of McHenry, iteOF^I lie SCIIOMI building On il is a t»ar» and ou small fruit ol all kinds. 1 reasonable and on eaag quss* &ii the pcetnU^-s. M^nswqrvHW ^afwtt IsWl a . ..