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II ffHK RECEIVING HEADQUARTERS 3E* V . AND DECOR ATIQNS. Mtn'^VIiUkt, ftom Illinois got oil the F«sf«rn traiu at E*telli»e the 4tr And met an old friend now In Dakota. •How's old Jim Stanford prospering «t here?"' asked the Illinois man. 'Jim's giuln' •long poorly, very Jpoarly. Tou see Jim made a mistake •nd it set htra back.1' "Ifow'd he make a mistake?*' "Set bts house on the ground with no ttttderpinnln1 under lt.M ' *lf«il, s'pos.n' he did,' I don't 1k1i*thurt it would do." "Of course you don't--you lift la Illinois," # "Well, what hurt did It dof" "Why, hang it all, pardner, this Da- - Itoto aile is so darned fertile that the liouae took root and growed!" ••It didP Well, admittin' it's so. 1 •hould tblnk it would have been better; ' fie'd had a bigger house," "Yes, that's what Jim 'lowed at first. ?>' |Ie had a nice two story, then a three- ftory one, and pretty soon a tivo-story <; Doe." • • ' • . "I don't see anything bad abeut ^ that." '• "No, course not; but when he got up £ tbere. Instead ot head in' out with a French roof and a lightnin'-rod' the fe flamed house took to bra'ichio1 out f Vlth bay windows and piazzers, and |"V; |>retty soon the whole tuiug blowed *>ver and killed a yoke of brindle oxen V ^ iiorJiaj. I tell you, you can't build •^fi' itouses in Dakota without underpinn* I' *•%- .in'."--Esielline (Dakota) Belt. rv' 17," • ' FOR RELIABLE GOODS. Illffe' TEI A P E T T TocKi ira ^POR1? .3p: 3E3. Thi Brightwt, N«west, sad Btst Spring Stjlti. Complete in assoitment, splendid in quality, and at the verj low­ est prices consistent with good quality and honest quantity. 8c. a pair. Children's, 1 to 5 yearn, - ditW, two attachments, - • m$ Mates' " " •' .* m Ladies' " " - - Misses', with a belt, " • • • • UuHes', " " " . - - Btockinr. Abdominal, and Oatame» nial Bandage Supporter com­ bined, - - - - • 50c. Health Skirt Supporter, • • SSc. ; Brighton Gent's Garter, » - 15c. • : h FOR sale BT ALL FIRST-CLASS STORES. Samples pent post-paid to any address upon tweeipt of price in 2-cent stamps. _ LEWIS STEIN, ^ 0; . 4 11 8oI« Owner^and Manufacturer, 178 Centre Strr'-* York< Honest dealing, truthful representation in connection with the argest line 'of Ready-Made Clothing ever brought to this market, which for style and general make up cannot be excelled in America are the inducements we offer in this department. ALL PAPER TRIMMED FREE OF CHARG" • <> • We lia^r.0 the Finest Stock the County* See them. Our new Spring stock of FINE CLOTHING f.-V Boots and ShoeS The largest and moet e have made 1886 desirable in# ever Is ahead of them all in fit and style of goods. Prices guarenteed the lowest. We invite evfcry Man of Boy who contemplates buying a Spring suit to SEE OURS. Everybody knewe Henderson's celebrate J Now in and arriving. shown in McHeniy. w Style, Quality and Seruioe Our special study, and feel confident we east please every taste and every pocket. Q R O C 1 R X E 9 . Stock very complete, and Prices exceptionably low. And every other Department full of Seasonable .Goods, in wide range for Styles, in quantity and quality, in newest aud most exclu­ sive Styles, in prices uniformly low on every article, we offer the best <^portunity of the season. HENRY COLBY. Ready for Spring Trade BONSLirr r & STOFFEL Are prepared to show the buying public! one of the W* TAKE THI W: LIBERTY'ENUGHTEHIN6 THE WORLD, BOOT! We carry a full line and warrant them. Henderson's Red School House Shoes for Coys and Girls afe noted for durability. We have ics in Embroideries, etc. . Also sell from samples, iss Goods and Trimmings, White Goods Full line of Canned Goods and Fresh Groceril Perry & Owen. x> And careiully examind all goods in Agricultural lmplemenst, sale by for McHENRY, ILL. I cai^ry a full stock of all goods in this line and everything war ranted as represented or n< sale. Bear well in itifnd tM 'l will not be undersold and am confident that I cuu savjp youifioney oar any­ thing inrny line if luvored with a ciiH. ' OOD GOOD S, t Way Down Low Cash Pri es quare D WIGHT FOUND: ALTHQJFt McHENiRY Is the place to buy Groceries, Etc. >• i Our Stock is Complete, our prices are Low, and our Goods the to be found in the market. We visit the city weejdy^&itfl therefore our stock is fresh and new. •V\vr. (/all and see ns, examine goods and learn prices AX.L QOODS WAHHiL^TTSIS JUST AS REPRESENTED. A share of public piitroaagajis respectfully solicited. . , Highest Market Price paid for Batter a: ••V' • ALTHOFF BROS. McHenry, HI., Jan. f^thj 1886. Svv! & ANY ONE CAN Become ao tboronihly poikd la tljree weeks* s-eTlewIng with Uw COMMON 8CHOOL unequaled merits NBItrd to the Stokes of General Merchan­ dise to be found in fourteen Counties consistwig^of"J 'i:0, ?**• s, OilglMl Md Famous Three-Wheeled Plow, H UgftfMU o( Draft and Working QutlltiM it CnnM Chanpion of the Wbolo Plowed WmM. NMTS OF SUPERIOUTY. _ It rang lighter than any Other plow made, vecauatfejr means of the perfect support afforded by three Wbeck the plow is carried, not dragged. * It to CAMjr Ott tbe team, because there !• nuti^r.M wctght on the horses' Secfea. - _ It tnrna aqoare corners, turning for- towj either mwara or outward, as may be desired. Tmrear fntrow wheel Is locked Spen plowing straight ahead, but unlocked by foot- w»p when necemnr to turn. After the corner is it locks itself automatically. *W CMter Wheels running in furrow Vtectually prevent any strain on the frame of the Slow, or on the horses when turning. The plow is •irnea on the same principle as a cart. Rftl 0"°?' furrow wheel Is at •n* ®» P»OW, insuring a uniform depth whea wng dead furrows or ditches. l««d «de has a spring that t I?®w nom being too rigid, and causes it t® SWJevel wa«k crossing com furrows or ridges. *he teamJAThltehed the same as to I j~«ng plow, aad the horses draw easily attd aata> 'SPf? l*owls In front of the driver. work is constantly under his eye. S Mother points, fully explained, illu»> "T»«Sl P*®*CQ in our descriptive circulars. any addre-a We also mail, free of charge, 8 Progress, by John-with-a. * ^5^ "lustrations; the Story of the Flyin; JWiimsn, • graphic sea sketch ; and other literatu wm»muse, entertain and instruct, address, •OUNE PLOW CO., Molim, lllin^t •Stylish, r: well made. tor All ages of Tiash New, Ufiean, Shoddy C. A. CARGO'S Custom Made Boots and Shoes. Spring Styles. L^fsre Assortment, of good Service and Low Prices. Briffff's Enoch eere. N, C. Thom as all farmers k standard goods As to succeggfully pass the most difficult and technical IcriU examinations for teachers' certificates. Br IM Wd tliuusamls of young people earn an tumoruMe ami lucrative livelihood. 11 Is the most popular edacstMS* •1 work published. Useful to everybody. Invaluable to teachers. Indispensable to schools. CERTIFICATES. CAN BE OBTAINED. A better review can he made from this book In one week than from Text Books In three months. ISMS -paring for examinations it has 110 equal. - PARLIAMENTARY RULES ARE WORTH THE PRICE. It does not deal in proofs or arguments. Questions are stated, and short and comprehensive aiSWeia iiliers In reviewing briefly and comprehensively the different " ess of exsmlningthe text books from questions on each of tlie studies emwaee eadlng and technical points. This work Is especially adapted to Normal training. Institutes, or the It la only [Ten. It supplies a want lorn; felt among teac.l iglit i Ranches taught in our schools, without recourse to the (odious process of exsmlningthe text books from W> Tire arrangement has been carefully studied. The. questions on each of the studies emmet (timing to end all the?< irlvate library when a general review Is required to prepare for school certificates. le appreciated. Mam r--laim that the book can have no equal, considering the assistance It renders la rvi log and bringing back t o nu^mory the principal questions represent ed In common school studies. to be «eei| 3500 3500 QUESTIONS. ANSWERS Each branch Is divided Into two departments, one for questions and one for an­ swers. Each question Is numbered and a like number Is given the corresponding answer. Civil Government, Parliamentary Iluleg, Bending. [Made Easy, Infinitives and Participles Penmanship, Ph jrsiologjr, United States Hbttqr, Geography, Grammar, Written Arithmetic, Yhysical Geography, Orthography. TfiSTIMOlVrA-Xja. i rExtract* from Letter» to A. U. Craig, representing thousand* qf» il<ti;onx, | , N ew Vork.--I hare sold over lO.OTlO copies, and the demand still contlnaM. ve such general satisfaction. C. 1IAUAU, Ed Pupil's Companion. SrSACUSB, N. T.--Tou have a splendid book for teachers and reviewing classes, and It Is bound to have a very large circulation. Ship l.OUOby freight. C. W. BAHDEKN. Dealer In School Supplies. St. At.bans . Vt.--They sell at sight, and are highly recommended by oar advanced teachers. ALBERT F. LANK. li ryan. Tex.--1 have used your Book for several years, and am maeh pleased with It. WM. A. BANKS, •. 11.. Sup't City Bchoota. •t.SOi Throe Coatee, M Ml Six Copies, 80.00. IW Hent l»j- mail. AGESTK WUTXIk One Copy, 81.5D^Tiro Cople SEND 3S CEXT8 for canvassing book; terms and Instructions to agents; recommends, description, binding, etc. Thirty centa allowed If returned in exchange for Question Book. AUTHOR and ; PUBLISHER, |y Remit by Money Order or Postal Note on East Troy, Wis., or by tared Letter oa Caldwell, WU. Small amount by ennmaB awu> A. Caldwell, Racint Co * Wit. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Kotary Stoel Disc Barrows, wrought iron'Frame, chilled cast 'iron bearings, self feectiug oil cups, and all journafs protected Irom dirt The celebrated John Co'#|^«U warranted, an woruUwe Sprin^Designs in, Stocl ners, Pecorations, tie Borders, Ceiling Paper. Centers, COP- great variety, all Trimmed Free, The Watertown in all styles, not dipped, burwell painted, finely finished, lull shitting rail, and double collar depl axle, which you would do well to examine before purchasing el^where. . BISHO P. Window Slides Tnuki, VolUti, Bud-Bti ackard & Growers jv^orld renowned Men's $2.99 Shoesr in But n, Lace or Congress e Market. fully warranted equal to any $4,0C Shoe on Wejare lole agents here. BONSLETf West STOFFEL. Illinois, A SENSIBLE MAN ^fould use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Langs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Anthmi, Bronchitis, Croup, aud all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized Geo. W. Besley to refund your money If, after taking three-fourths of a bottle, relief is not obtained. Prioe 50 oeots and fl. Trial size free. .For sale In McHenry by Geo. W. Btatoy. v* *•) » y - To Cash Buyof» We offer extra Inducements In Flour made from Minnesota hard* Wheat, a trial *Ul be appreciated. , , FlualmtBons k InBton^ DONT YI0 FORGET IT! AS :«jV. SMITH, ] -icwr- oi - - iu Woodstool - - Illinois. Milbns or money oflej yea INDEMNITY agi >at damage by j Llghtn ig, Wind 8tolrtls, CYCLONE^XD TORNADOES. Drop me a postafeirrt and I will visit you: spall on me and I MPl write you a policy, and J»nen either or anjof tliese destructive el* merits devastate* )ur property, happy will you be if you hold idg 0f my policies, for I will surety visit yfli iind minister unto^you. will not forsake y« . §A9A W. 6MI2B, 1:4 • 2 Omri Cmimmm A0 Hi- ~w FiPiSf- GEO. W. BESLEY< West Drugs, Medicines, aints, Choice ,v. J*i, -DEALER ThJe finest line of Pure Candies to be loand in the couaty. The best brauds ot Cigars aud Smoking1 and Chewing Tobacco always, on i hand. Physicians .Prescriptions carefully ebtopouuded. : « » |^"L. W. Nichols, Jr., a Jeweler of large experience, a Window in tihs Store, and is prepared to do ail woifk * GEO. W. BE £^" i36 v : A w. A":*,