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ifalfiifT tlllilliilai JNnHfJ PIHIMNii WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8,1885. Railroad Time Table. | On aad after Monday, June 15, Trains will i^piM MeRenry Matloi as below: «PIH« IODII, a Lake Passenger .......7:S* A. M ievs Lake Bxpreaa .8:25 " «va Lake rnicht. 12:4S r. M ••Lake PaMflnrer ..3:28 " vaLake Paimgcr ..5.32 " iwiiro ioirni > »vs Lake Freight ,...,..,..911 a. k evS Lake Pastenger . ..1A:«o «• iva Lake Paaaeager io:(« " •a Lake Express 4-.48 p. m •va Lake Passearer 6:57 " B. Bdll. Agent. MeHenrv. Ill U - fv'-' i p<*" p-r Ifefc ;^#nn4 Steamboat Excursion. ' V* Vfi take a ad tht "Lotas Reds." % Tlie Steamer "Mary Griswold," will - ••«>.»:'clears her dock on Sunday next, August : J>th, 1885. (wind and weather permit­ ting) at 10 o'clock A. M. for the above ilaoes, allowing time for dinner at pox Lake. Returning from the Lake ;At 4 o'clock p. li. Fare, 60 cents the /tipiif! trip. , Children half prloe. ** J[ - WALTER HILL, Captain. • F JUSTEN BBOS., the Wee*. side Furni­ ture dealers, li&ve gone to Chicago to , %«j a new Hoarse. IN our notice of the Johnsburgh Church last week, we stated their ; *5 itdwol would commence November 1st We should have said September 1st. THK McHenry Brick Company lost About twenty thousand new made Brick ty the severe rain storm of Sun­ day last. THE front of Henry Colby's store, in Riverside Block, has Just been created to a new coat of paint, which much im- , proves its appearance. WE would call attention to thft new advertisement of A. Bront, Painter, Gratner and Calclminor, to be found in scother column. ON Thursday evening of last week m. Say lor and Miss Belle Colby werd married, at the residence of the bride's parents, just east of this village. THE Riverside Skating Kink wa? attended on Saturday evening itjuid all report a good time. It will ngaic on Saturday evening of !ek. PRED NICKLES has been painting find penciling his brick residence, In 4hs south part of the village, and it A|iow presents a very handsome appear- nee. H" & m H ks v »r/ ii i: " St i - i ROBT. SCHIESSLB, at the old stand of J. Wiedemann, has been treating his Jtaildlng to a new coat of Paint, put- ling up new signs, etc., and the pi ice Bow bears tho name of "Station 1." A DOWN east Agricultural paper asks what is straw good for. If the editor, = '•$!*' paper ever tackled a sherr M gobbler or a barrel of cider he ought t< Icno v better than to ask such a ques­ tion. ____ Do not fail to read the new adver- |l seme at of the MoHenry County Pair .. ,.,t., ^o be fouud in another column. Next Vlrtsk ere shall have something to say lii rotation to the Fair and its attrac­ tions. . WE understand that G T. Howe con- \£ templates putting a lie* roof on his buildings at the east end of town, and repairing them up in a substantial manner. The work will be commenced about September 1st. How does It happen there are so many old maids among school teach­ ers?" asked a reporter of the Superin­ tendent the other day. "Because School teachers are, ai a rule, women of sense, and no woman will gi ve up a 960 position for a 140 man," was the reply. I* your blacksmith insists - upon "burning your horse's feet, says the National Stockman, in order to make the shoes lit, hunt up another farrier at once. The horseshoer who will do such a thing is either an ignoramus or Is too laty to do his work as it should be done. PEOPLE should net let canned goods stand open in the cans. If it is neces­ sary to open the can, take out the food and put it Into some other vessel, Pood in tin cans when opened often ferments and becomes poisonous and unsafe to use, therefore great care should be taken to see that It is plac­ ed In proper vessels. THE committee of the West Ring- wood Cemetery Society wish to ex­ press their thanks to the m my friends by whose presence, patronage and assis­ tance their Festival was made a grand success, financially and socially. The committee feel especlallp obligated to the Mcllenry singers for their Impres sire music, and also to the Martial and Cornet Bands, whose music so enliven­ ed the o scasion. ONE of the severest rain storms ex­ perienced In this section for a long time, visit© 1 this section on Saturday night and Sunday last. It rained for twenty-four hours without a minutes cessation, and it *ap a wet rain, too. Church goers were obliged to stay at home,picnic parties were disappointed, and campers at the Lakes wero dis­ gusted. Aud still Old Probabilities •ever let up a minute during the day. A NEWSPAPER subscriber remarked that he found it much cheaper to pay for his paper la advance than at the end of the year. In answer to a query be gave a* a reason that when paid in ' advance, he was getting something new for hie money, but to do so at the end of the year was like paying for worn out clothes, there was none of the pleasures of anticipation In the transaction. That man was something of a philosopher. , Call at E. M. Owen A Son's for your Farm Machinery. Tbey keep noue but the best, and warrant everything. PKRSONAL. O. T. HOWE, of Chicago, Wm on oar streets a few days last week. CHAS. ROUSE, of West Point, Neb., Is visiting with friends in this village. MRS. FRANK GOING returned from a two weeks visit In Chicago, on Satur­ day lasf, MRS. A. C. Fox, froda Cincinnati, Ohio, a sister of Mrs. Wm. Walsh, is visiting in this city. MRS. H. D. LUFF and Mrs. Herman Owen, of Chicago, are visiting with friends in this village., A. F. MCGHEE, of Woodstock, was calling on friends here a few days since. .•« R. HOLLY IS th* happy father'of a twelve ponn J Hoy, which arrived last week. MRS. J. C. BIGELOW, of Alden. wife of Rev. J. C. Bigelow. was calling on frleods4ier« a few days Since. HON. T. D. MURPHY, of Woodstock, was on our streets Tuesday. He was over attendUtg^to some legal business. Miss LULU BABBITT and Miss Chap­ man, of Elgin, are visiting friends In this village. WALTER NEWMAN and wife, of Bl» gin, were the guests of O. N. O-ven and wife last week. GEO. GBIMOLBY and Warren Thoma* starte d tor Dakota last week, the for­ mer to stay and the latter on a visit. Mus. SENSE, of Chicago, Is visiting with her brothers, M. and A. Engleni In this village. MISSES Ldu AND CORA GAQE, of El­ gin, are visiting with Miss Hattle Smith, in this village, FRANK GAGR, wife and daughter, of Wltinelka, III., have been visiting with the family of Hon. George Gage, in this village. MRS, L. E. BENNETT returned from her visit at Racine, Wis., last week, and was accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. W. S, Dearsley. ^ MISS FANNY WILLIAMS and Miss Mina Matheny, of Springfield, 111, were the guests of Miss Hattle Story over Sunday. FRANK RUSSELL and wife, of Chi­ cago, have been the guests of E. Law- lus and wife the past few days. Mrs. Russell is a daughter of Mr. Lawlus. , MR. AND Mus. BRRMER, of Chicago, who have been visiting at Mr. C. Grim- olby's the past two weeks, returned home on Mondiy list. R. WAITK, of this village, who his been engnged in Chicago the past few months, now working at Richmond, on the new store of C. F. Hall AOo. A. P. 'Viohtu yv. of Evanston,,Ill., uncle o' H. E. Wightman, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Eva, Is visiting with Mr. Wight man's family in thta village. THE family of John I. Story took possession of their su ntner residence t the Lakes, on Tuesday, and will re­ main about four weeks. Mr. Story drives up every evening. JOHN W, BESLEY, his two sons and daughter, and Miss Minnie Besley, of Waukegan, were the guests of Geo. Besley aud family Saturday and Sun­ day- HKNRY F. GRIKFING and wife, who have been the guests of R. A. Howard and family the past week, returned to their home in Chicago on Monday. Mr. Gritfl ig is with the John B. Jefiery Show Printing House, 159 aad 161 Dearborn Street, Chicago. THE next meeting of the Ring vood Cemetery Aid Society will be lie Id at the Congregational Church, Saturday e v e n i n g , A u g u s t 8 t h . • , PROGRAMME. Music Ringwotxl lSnnd Recitation F. L. Carr Readiug. Jole CrUty Bong... Lois Chase Recitation .... ...Mattel Stevens Reading ... iieliie La<Ul Recitation. Lncv Doii^e Rending . Agues K uitiKill MRS. MABT A. DODGE, Secretary. : < E. CARPENTER has fitted up a Black- ii)i th Shop one door East of the Mc- Henry Brewery, and is now prepared to do all work in his lint on short no­ tice, and invites his old customers and as inany new ones as see t!t, to call and see him. He is a first-class workman and we predict will do a good business in his new location. Remember the place, one door East of the Brewery, "GEORGE O.," the fine young trotting Stallion, owned by Geo. W. Owen, of this village, distinguished himself at the matinee, at Richmond, on Thurs­ day la3t. He had been In training but fourteen days, having but just been t iken from the stud, and was entered for the free for all "with "Typhoon," owned by E, Cropley, of Richmond, "Spangle," owned by Geo. Earing, of Richmond, and "Bay Billy." owned by E. J. Hanly, of McHenry. The race was half mile heats, best three in five, and -vas won by "George O." '.n three straight heats, without any exertion. No time was given. Tills was ttie first raCH this colt ever trotted, but we pre­ dict lie will make them all trot before ihe season Is over. We believe he la the most promising young horse In the s,t«te. Notice* The pupils of tlis Nuuda and Crystal Lake Union School, will give an Ice Cream Festival at the school grounds^ on Friday evening, August 7th. Also there will be a very tine art collection on exhibition at the residence of Mrs. R. Paddock. Proceeds will be used to furnish and carpet the office in the school building. All are cor lially In­ vited to turn out and bulp In this good cause. ; ; The McHenry Military Band, Sixteen Pieces, nre now open for engagements, for Fairs, Re-Unious, Excursions, Picnics, Weddings, etc., at reasonable rates. Address all commu- uicatious to "McHenry Military Band McHenry, III. THE following Is what some of our brother editors have to say of the PLAINDEALEB on Its tenth birthday: . The Mcllenry PLAINDEALEB entered upon its eleventh volume last week. It is an excellent local newspaper, newsy, nicely printed, a valiant defender of its friends, and a relentless pursuer of Its enemies.--Marengo Republican. The McHenry PLAINDEALEB IS ten years old, and Van Is holding It up in good shape. It is an excellent paper and enjoys the best run of advertising of any paper In McHenry County.-- Capron Herald, The McHenry PLAIBDKALEB entered upon Its eleventh year with Its last number. The PLAINDEALER is in a "prosperous and thriving condition," and well It deserves Its prosperity, for Bro. Van Slyke Is giving his readers the beat paper in MoHeary County. It is a staunch Republican journal and ha» won its laurels by straightforward journalistic merits. May it* future be even more prosperous than Its p&6t life--Harvard Independent. The McHenry PLAINDEALEB last week started on Its eicveneh vol-ioe. May its shadow never grow less, and may it be a competence to Van Slyke. --Lak-i County Timet. A LABGE box was shipped from River Falls for Chicago last Saturday by express. As the box created suspi­ cion, It was opeued at Elroy and found to contain a man. He was securely handcuffed and shackled and taken to Jail. It Is supposed he was there for the purpose of robbery. KS he bad with him a bottle of chloroform, a bottle of poison, a quantity of cotton twine and a self-cocking Smith & Wesson re vol v'er. The express messenger on the Omaha line had some suspicion of the box and plied a large number of berry boxes on it. It was eo arranged that the petson confined In It could release himself from the box by means of a spring which would open the trover or the sides. Two other men were ai rest­ ed on suspicion and will be held for examination. LATER.--The man In the box had his trial and was sentenced to six months In the county jail atMaustoti for carry ing concealed weapons. On his way to jail a warrant was served on him by one of Plnkerton's dsteotlres for blow­ ing open a safe some time ago, on which charge he will be arrlgned after having served his six months In jaM. It is said he Is the same man who was concealed in a box on the same road last spring, but escaped from the box while It was left on the platform at Camp Douglas pending an investiga­ tion of Its contents.--Harvard Inde­ pendent. THE executive committee of the McHenry County Agricultural Board met at the Secretary's office, Friday. July 24th, President Crow presiding. Present, Vice-President Dike. Forrest, Colllson. Cook, Cole, Btirk, Luke B. Wright, Smith, Harsh and Sup't An­ derson. The President stated that the call­ ing together of the Committee at this time was for the purpose of complet­ ing the nece8saty arrange men is for the coming Fair, in September, and one matter in particular which was essen­ tial to all parties was the Dining Hall --how to run It for the best interests of the society. Therefore it was moved and carried that the Chair select a committee of three to run the Dining Hall for the Society, and the following were selec­ ted for such committee:--B. Wright, A. W. Smith, aud A. W. Anderson. Owing to the geueral satisfaction given to the Society and to the pttrons of the dining hall last season. It voted unanimously to secure Mr. Hickox tor the samo position this season. Owing to the great number of dis­ tinguished guests who will be present, September 10th and 11th. and to see that they were royally entertalued the following were selected as a reception committee: A. S. Wright, A. E. Bourue, James Crow. Hen. M. L. Jos- lyn, John J. Murphy, B. N. Smith, O, 11. Gillinure, G. K. Bunker, J. M. South- worth, Wm. Avery, A. W. Smith, Hon. Ira R. Curtiss, Hon. C. H. Tryon, H. 8. Williams, Hon, Richard Bishop, James Aldrlch and Fred Patrick. The Secretary's action io regard t« )he Music was approved. The meal tickets were fixed as fol­ lows; Dinner. 60 ceots, breakfast and supper. 30 cents each. Communication from ex President Richards received and read. No mo­ tion taken. There being no further business, meeting adjourned. A. S. WRIGHT, Secretinr. The MagBzIn* of Humor. The Through MdU Magazine of Humor and Pathos for August is at hand. It is brim-full of original aud selected humor and pathos, odd facts and other good reading. The July number was a disappointment to the public, owing to Its numerous mecian- leal imperfections, but the August Is­ sue makes aine ids abundantly and must necessarily he well received. It is the on!y humorous magazine pub­ lished. and so long as it Is kept up to its present standard, there is little danger that it will be supplanted. The publlsuors have chossnthe plain and sensible style of the best English magazines for their model In the ex­ ternal appearance of the work. Sold by newsdealers everywhere at 1$ cents per copy, Harvest Party. Yourself and Ladies are cordially in vi'ted to attend a Harvest Party, at C. Brick's Hall, Johnsburgh.Iil., Thursday evening. August 90th. 1885. Music, MudgefVs Quadrille Baud. Tickets* including Supper, #1.00. C. BRICK, Proprietor. Bargains Extraordinary. Come to FItxsimmon8 A Evansen*s it you have Cash to Invest, for any kind of Goods. This week Ladles, Gents, Misses and Children will have lower prices than ever known before. Also Dress Goods at half price. Also mens clothing, such as single coats at balf price or below. Come In aud look teover and don't wait. R IT CAM MOMS A EVAMSOW. Department. CotrrvtBOTBD BT a. F. BamnTT. It WBS rumored that one of our young ladles last week went to Elkborn Wlin to be married. Among the visiting members of the O. A. R. last Sunday, were Dr. Barker and C. E. Buell. of Lake Geneva. Mrs. J. W. Haythorn, who was last week summoned to Ohio by the death of ber mother, his not returned at this writing. "Johnny** Leggett It making his friends in Richmond glad by leaving the dust and heat of Chicago, anj mak­ ing them a visit, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund B. Klnzle, of Prospect Park. III., and Miss Annie Bennett, daughter of C. L. Bennett, of the same place, spent a part of last week with the family of the Local. MEMOBIAL:--Remember, 'that on Sunday. August 9th. Grant memorial services will be held at Richmond, iu the grove on the grounds of J. V. Aid- rich. Eaq. All members of the G. A. R. and all ex-soldlers are requested to rendezvous as per Order elsewhere In thls^coluinb, and attend in a body. We take considerable space for tlie obituary of Mr. R. R. Crosby, but we teel assured It will be of interest to a host of old settlers who have known him since the forties--while the record of his early struggle, his ultimate suc­ cess and bis blameless life will be sug­ gestive reading to the young. Do not pass It over, young man, because It Is an "obituary" notice. Fortunately most of our farmers had got through haying before the tremen­ dous rain of Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night,and but few had yet commenced harvesting, so the damage will be comparatively light. A few pieces of early oats and bartey were In the shock on Saturday night, and it the weather becomes favorable a large acreage will fall before the reaper this week. We hear of lots of people who are making calculations to visit tlie Wood> stock Fair, and tako their stock. That Is right. Every man, woman and child In the county ought to have a deep interest In the Pair. We presume our old soldiers, if they can spare but one day for the fair, will select "Soldiers' Day," when they will have an oppor­ tunity to see so tnacy of the veterans who won the title of "General" during our great international conflict. As Secretary Wright writes us: "This is no humbug," but the "Generals" are to be there. ° / Headquarters Richmond Post No. 3861 3. •. B.. »«|>t. of III., Aug. S, 1885. f Special Order No. ft, All members of Richmond Post No. 386, G. A. R., visiting members and ex- soldiers, are requested to rendezvous at the Hall ofrtttahinond Post, on Sun­ day, Augijg p. m. sharp for the purpo#ewjer?«ndlng In a body the Grant Memorial Services to be held that day at half-past two in the after­ noon In Aldricii's grove, Richmond. Officers and members will appear with their official and membership badges and tl.e mourning badge of the Order. And as an additional mark of respect to the memory of our dead Commander each member will wear mourning crape upon the left arm, and t'te Post Hill will display the usual Insignia of mourning for sixty days. By order of S. P. BEKNETT, Post Cora. Jon* o. SMITH, Adjutant. Late last week arrangements were commenced to hold a Grant memorial service In the grove on the <rounds of J. V. Aldrich, on Sunday. The U. A. R. took the initiative In the matter, and the memorial service was to be con­ ducted by the Rev, Charles Frazer. In the afternoon of Saturday a stage was built on the grounds, and several hun­ dred chairs, generously loaned by Mr. C. Coulman for the occasion, were arranged for the audience. Notifica­ tions were sent to the members of the Grand Arqpy to rendezvous at the hall of the Richmond Post, to attend the services in a body. The ladles spent the afternoon of Saturday In preparing appropriate decorations for the stage, and a large audience and an interest ing service was in anticipation. The downpour of rat i on Sunday made it imperative to abandon the whole pro­ gramme. It wa« sincerely regretted by everybody. About a dozen mem­ bers of the G. A. R. came down from Lake Geneva and Genoa Junction, des­ pite the rain, showing in what venera­ tion the memory of our dead Comman­ der Is held by the men whom he had led to battle and victory. On consul­ tation with Mr. Frac«r and others it was concluded to postpone the services to next Sunday, when the original pro­ gramme will be carried out, it the weather does not again Interfere, The trotting matinee ©n the Rich­ mond track on Thursday last realized for Mr. Heck the sum of #74.12, and we are Informed that "Mr. Coulman, who was so unfortunate as to be the means of Flying Dutchman's death, added to this amount 820. The first race for stallions was won G. Owen's McHenry horse, "George O."--and he's a clipper* The second .race was won by Frank W ray's "Pocahontas," and the other we did not stay to see. The same afternoon the Hebron and Genoa Base Ball Clubs played a match game, resulting in an easy victory for the Hebron club by a large score. We notice that the Genoas had to substi­ tute Richmond players for several of their players who were absent. Johnny GolJsmlth was on the grounds with his target gun and picked op a wealth of nickles, and Bert S.nlth oalled out bis "Ice cold lemonade" like a veritable circus man. Altogether it was a lively time and the boys bad lots or fan. George Eldredge trotted a span of bays, one of which has not been long In training. They made a mighty fine appearance and we doubt If any double team In' the county could show them their heels. There was a happy crowd in a certain wagon when "George O." took the first two straight heats, win­ ning the race, aud well it might be. We hope to hear of another day of races right away. OB1TCABV. Renselaer Rose Crosby, whoso death occurred at his residence in Richmond, on the morning of July 27tb, 1886,' was born in the Parish of West Hartford, the town and county of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, January 8tn, 1809. His father was Ebenezer Crosby, son of Ebenezer and Chloe (Hooker) Crosby, his mother, Britta Steele, daughter of Ebenezer and Rachel (Seymour) Steele. /The family were of good old Puritai^ stock, and traced their descent on one side in a direct and undisputed line fron^Governor Bradford, the first chiefmaglskr ate of Massachusetts, wholwas himsclrone of the original M^^flower party. Left fatherless at the age of four years, aud his mother le(t In straightened circum­ stances owingto an unfortunate busi­ ness venture of\liis father, before his death, she had a li^d Struggle to sup­ port her young children, the subject of this sketch, and a sister, Mariette, his junior by two years. Between him and his sister the most devoted love existed. She was the mother of Robert and E. S. Johonnott and Mrs. 8. F. Ben­ nett, now residents of the township of Richmond. After his father's death, young Crosby, his mother and sister, went to W«st Hartford with his Uncle William Crosby. After spending some time with relatives there, lie went to reside with his grandmother, where' he remained nntil 1815, when he went to Redfleld. Oswego Co., New York, to live with his mother's sister, Mrs. E. Bourne, parting with his mother and sister with a sad heart. In lus new home he had but limited school ad­ vantages, his attendance being only about three months each wintex. but she was an attentive aud bright7piu)il, fond of Ills books, and made rtrfyid progress for the chance he had. Uuder his mother's tuitioi he had learned to read well In the Testament at the ear­ ly age of five years. He remained with the Bournes until February, 1824, when he returned to West Hartford, and again met Ids mother and sister, after an uninterrupted separation of nine years. In this time he had become al­ most grown a man and hie sister had become a young woman. In his diary, speaking of tills event ha says: "We.cotuld hardly realize the rela­ tionship. having parted so young; yet, if there ever beat a true and warm heart, that dear sister possessed it, and during the seventeen years that follow ed, what a dear and lovely woman she was! So devoted and so affectionate that her memory will be an evcrgreeu, unfading as a wreath of immortelles." After a short term of school at West Hartford, he wont to Tolland, Mass., to learn the trade of a tanner, with Ed­ ward L. Llnher. This was about May 8th, 1824. Ills life here was very un­ happy. The trade he was learning was distasteful, and lie wife overworked and ill used. Once he left his place, but was induced to return, by promise o.' more school advmtages and better treatment, hut it was a joyful day when, the first of January, 1828, he bid adieu to his unhappy accociations there and returned again to West Hartford, At this place he entered the Acad einy, taught by Charles Rockwell, and studied Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography. He made rapid prog­ ress what time he could theu devote to stu ly, and although, as we have seen, his time in school was very U nited, he acquired a good business education and a command of the English Language possessed by few. In after years, up to the end of his days, his correspond­ ence, always kept up faith'ully*w|th his relatives, was a model for more learned men to follow. Leaving West Hartford, he spent nearly two years in the employ of Messrs. Burt & Bolles. Leather dealers at Hartford, Conn., and afterward three years with Mr. Almauzar Dens- low, of the same city, receiving 8175, board and washing for first two years, and 9200 for tho third. While In the employ of Burt & Bolles he united with the Baptist Church, and was bap­ tised In the Connecticut river. April 12th, 1829. He continued in fellowship with this church during his residence In Hartford, which terminated May 28th,1833. From Hartfo:d lie went to Windsor, Verrao it, and thence to Burlington, where lie remained until June 17,1833, when he started West to look up a plice io go Into business with his sister's husband, Edwin S. Johonnott, to whom she was married at West Hartford, February 15.1831. He bought lands at what is now Saugatuck, Mich., and truilt a house for the reception ofX' Binding Twine. i to ^Tbe best made, and low prices, his sister's family, and they arrive take up their abode therein, June 2d, 1834. In 1836, October 16th, he was married to Louisa Johonnott, at Barre, Vt., and started West again the next day, bringing his young wife to his home in the wilderness at Saugauick, In August, 1837, In company with his brother In-law, he came to Illinois and took up government lar.d at Fort Hill, Lake Co., built a house and in the lol - lowiug Ssptember the families came on. His diary during this period, and subseqnen'ly, gives a vivid though pitiful account of the h»rdships and privations of pioneer life, the bare necessities only, being obtainable, and the luxuries of life far beyond reach. Besides, they were all side more or less with the malarial fevers of the time, and It required a spirit of determina­ tion and self sacrifice in delicately nurtured women like Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. Wooster and his sister, to endure un­ complainingly the hardships they di<*. The latter did at last succumb to such trials, and died on t*ie first of Febru­ ary, 1841. f- In March 1840, Ifr. Crosby weat to LaGracge, Tenn., and engaged in the mercantile business for about one year returning to Illinois the last of April* 1841. It was during this absence that his sister, Mariette, died, as just men­ tioned. leaving her three little children to bis love and care. Again I quote from his diary: "Marietta had said I would take an Interest in her children, committing Gertrude to my care, and I resolved that I would care for them as my own; and though Imperfect in much, I have striven to do my duty and repair so far as In my power, the great loss they sustained, out of love for the memory of the dear departed." How weli and nobly this good man kept his self-imposed promise, those children to day live to b«ar grateful testimony. Having no children of his own, and their father not long surviv­ ing their mother, he took them to his home <nd heart, and with the tender solicitude of an own father, a tender­ ness that could only be born of so sweet a nature as his, he cared for them as his own, seconded with eq'ural fidelity by Ills noble wife, who now survives, with us tst mourn him. For a year or two previous tb 1842 Mr. Crosby engaged In trade in the city of Chicago, but In May of that year he removed his stock to Solon Mills, in this County, where he was In trade up to 1847, when he sold Ills In­ terest to Leverett Steele and retired from business. Since that time he has resided at Solon, at Elkhorn, Wis., and at Richmond where he died July 27th, 1885, a few minutes after one o'clock In the morning. In this world we meet few nobler or purer men than R. R. Crosby. He died respected by all, beloived by many. In his business transactions he was honest and just. He ever lent an ear to the tale of suffering humanity, and with­ held not his hand in the pre^tnee of want. His love for his family/^nd rela­ tives was strong and tender, and no sacrifice was too great for him to make in their behalf. He was an omnlverous reader, and his memory was won­ derful. His knowledge of History was remarkable, and especially was he well posted in the histories of France, Eng land and our own county. He had a pardonable pride of his family geneal- °g7i md could give its record from memory, even do.vn to the numerous coll iteral branches. Some years previ­ ous to his death he united with the Congregational Church, of which he remained a consistent member up to the time ot his death. Some two years ago he had a slight shock of paralysis which affected both\hls lower limbs. This trouble Iticrea^en so he walked with difficulty the lasl few months of his life. A good man hasSrone_tp Ids rest, and ihe memory/of hisNyfamele-s life will ever be pleasant, wtiTte/lils example Is worthy ot/emulation by tho young men of our co/ntry everywhere FOR SALS. -A desi Richmond; nice locati good and nice home fo Dr. S. F. Bennett. WANTED, TO BUT:--A snug little far n of 20 to40 acres, with comfortable house and outbuildings,aud convenient to boating and fishing oi^iake. Addrefs Dr. 8, F. Bennett, Richmond, III. lot In west some roan. quire ot 10-61-tf Grand 8teamboat Excursion. To Pox Lake and the "Lotus Beds." Tlie Steamer "Mary Griswold" will leave her dock on Sunday next. August 9th,.1885, (wind and weather permit­ ting) at 10 o'clock A. M., for the above places, allowing time for dinner at Fox Lake. Returning from the Lake at 4 o'clock P.M. Fare, 50 cents tho round trip, Children half price, WALTER HILL. Captain. Try the Badger State Overall, everv pair warranted At Bonslett & Stoflel>. MIDDLINGS! MIDDLINGS! At Bonslett & Stoffel'e. At this season of the year during the heat of summer, every farmer and dairymen should keep in readiness a bottle of Dickinsons Cow Prescription as It will prevent their cow from hav­ ing Milk Fever, causes her to io well, cures Garget and all diseases of tbe cow. For sale by all druggists. Lustre Band, Tea and Dinner sets at Bonslett & Stoffel'e. Hew Wall Paper and new Borders. Over 400 different styles at Perry & Owen's. Toung Hyson Tea, 15 cents pound at Bonslett & Stoffel's. per Fine Velvet and Velveteen -in black and colors at Perry & Owen's. Besley's Famous Waukegan Ale and Porter On draught at J. Bonslett's, A. Eu- glen's and John Heimer's. ' Buy your Flour of Bonslett: & Stof- fel. E M. Owbn SON. BINDERS. The New Minneapolis and Piano are the two best made. Also the two best Mowers, at E. M. OWEN & SON'S. Wool Twine. Wool Twine at Bonslett & Stoffel's A strictly all wool »ui> of clothes from 36 to 42. only 97,00 at Bonslett A Stoffel's. Wanconda, III., Sept. 3lh, M8L C. Dickinttm <t Son, Harrington, 1U: GENTLEMEN.--I find your Russian Liniment the best medicine I have ever used. I am on the road most all the time and I always carry a bottle of it with me. I find it a sure *ure for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lameness, Soreness.etc, and for pain in the stom­ ach aud bowels. Diarrhoea ar.d Cholera Morbus one dose always cures me. I use it also with the best results for my horses. For sale by all druggists. 8 pounds choice roasted Coffee for fl.Ou at Bonslett & Stoffel's. 1 pound warranted Baking Powder for 25 jents at Bonslett & Stoffel's. Fruit Jars at Bouelctt & Stoflel'ft. Business Not!«en, Clothing at low price* ar Owen's. tireat reduction in price Of at H. Colby's. donfirmation suits at H. Colby's. Five cent Lawns at Perry ft Owen'a. Great reduction in price of CMhing ! at H. Colby's. Fine line of Summer Silks at Henry Colby's. Dr. Warner'b renowned Perry A Owen's. Corsets at No trouble to show goods or sbswef ^ questions at R. Bishops. City residences for sale. Apply Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Everything in the Hardware lineBts bottom figures, >at E. M. Howe's. Building Paper, cheap, at Jobn M Story's. Randall and Keystone Palverisera, 13 and 16 inch at E. M. Owen A Son. The Boss'Barrel Chora* at John f| Story's. New White Goods and Embroideries at Perry & Owen's. C. M. Henderson & Co.'s celobrati#! Boots and Shoes are acknowledged tMH " best in the market. For sate by P#i|i§p & Owen. >« Lace Curtains, Lambrequins, Fino Window Shades and Curtalu Poles at Perry & Owen's. We have just added an elogant lino of dress goods, which are offered at oat usual uniform low prices. Henry Colby Now is the time to cloth your boys.! The largest assortment and loweat prices at H. Colby's. BESLEY'S Ale and Porter Is the beat made. On draught in McHenry at Jacob Bonslett's, A. Eng I en's, and John Heimer's, 5 Henry CbTby ls selling a large ttue of| Clothing at less than 50 oents on th*; dollar. A few beautiful Wool Cashmeres at •0 cent a yard. Great bargains at leury Colby's. * The Lyman Barb Wire, both plain and galvanized,decidedly the best Wlre^ io the market, at John I. Story*s. " GLASS ! GLASS ! » We keep Glass of all sizes constant),, on hand. Special sizes cut without extra charge. JOHN I. STORT. FEED CUTTERS. The gelle City takes the lead; the strongest and best, at E. M. Owen Son's. L.ice Curtains, Tidies, Lainberkios, Bedspreads and Shams, cheap, at Mrs. Schumacher's, near tlie Depot. The celebrated Cortland Side Spring Buggy is the leader. Ask the 200 Ib, this county what tli»y think of them Always ou hand at E. M. Owen & Son's A beautiful piece of Silk Velvet, worth 81.75 a yard, is being closed one: at the small sura of $1.00 per ,vard.l Call soon and obtain It at Henry ' Colby's. '.J THE finest assortment or Sewing Machines to be found in the countv. at O. W. Owen's. ! The Buford wheel sulky takes the lead, also Hapgood, Case, Skandii Flying Dutchman .Plow'lf at Owen & Son's. ^ » if Please remember that our stock in every department is very complete : and that our prices are always the lowest that can be made. We will not be undersold by any house in McHenry Co. Henry Colby. A Bargain For The Boys. We are closing out a lot of Vests Bt 25 cents each. Pay your money and take your choice. Many of them coefi four times this price HENRY COLBY, Creat Reduction in Clothing. A large number of Boys and *?«• Suits at less than 30 cents on the <Ni» lar, for «.ash. Call early before alSiiB are brokeu and examine Henry Colby's. PICS- 1 We have on hand, and. for sale a very fine lot of Poland China Pigs, ranging in ages from three to six weeks. Also yoiuger litters with their mother's, and also other brood sows, For sale In lots, to suit. , . Fort Hill, Lake Co. l0-40tf ^ Farm for Sale. The undersigned otters for sale btal Farm, containing 204 acresf situated one m*le West of the village of 1 Henry, on the Woodstock road. Good buildings, living water, plenty of snaBll fruit, and a young bearing orchard. Is well adapted for a stock farm. Handy to Railroad Station and a Cheese Fac­ tory, For terms and other particulars inquire of the undersigned on the premises. HBNBT a McHenry, July 16th, 1884. * For Sale or Exchange* One or two good houses, with good jams and other out-buildings; good >rchards, wells, cisterns, etc. Well located near the Depot in West Mc­ Henry, together with land from one acre to 20. Will sell very cheap or trade for a farm, or western wild land. \lso a good house to reut. 8. BATMOKDw ^ West McHenry, IUs» Red path's $»3.oo Shoes* The best in the world for the mon­ ey, Solid leather, solid solo, leather counters and innersoies and are made out of first quality calf skin, put to­ gether in an honest, substantial man­ ner and warranted to give satisfaction Try a pair. For sale by Henry uolby. , Farm for Sale. The fa'm known as the Kearns fares Is now otlered at private salj until the 15th day of September next, at:d if not sold by that time, will be offered at Public Auction on said 15tli day of September, on the premises. Terms of sale made kuowh on that day. A good title will be guaranteed. Said farm Is the E. } of the S. W. J and the S. E. 4 of the N. *V. J of Section No. 10 In Township No. 43 North of Range No. 8 East of the 3d principal men- dion. and contains 120 acres more or less; 75 acres under the plow--30 acres of good timber, 15 acres of pasture, handy railroad stations; house and stable, and well of good wa er; and Is s located in the Munsnaw neighborhood! 3 mines from Algonquin, 3 miles frOSi ^ Crystal Lake Statiou, and 2 miles from Cary Station.--For terms and other particulars inquire of the undersigned at Crystal Lake. J. BHINK, Ami. Crystal Lake, June S2d, 18B6. <k,k<