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Even wttfe financial institution ion of tlie wealth chartered by ilature of Wisconsin company and wai exercising banking It did a regular banking under various masks, liow- >m the first, and never did an ice business. The canny Scot® it "was established took no Fire and marine insurance involved risk; a careful banking busi* MM does not. As soon as the char* meter of the new corporation became known, the legislature annually at­ tempted to repeal its charter. In these recurring disputes with the law- I makers, Mr. Mitchell acquired that Wonderful skill in lobby practices which he often used in defeating ad­ verse legislation on railroad and other subjects. He learned to know men mod how to persuade ot drive them Into adherance with his views. He often paid for lobby assistance, and sometimes paid high prices for poor services, Whether he knew that his money sometimes went into the hands of a'member is doubtful--that is, as to exact knowledge. But he estimated men at about their value, and gener- ^ ally guessed the probable destination J of the funds that ne had invested. ? The territorial legislatures were, cheaply managed, a few hundred dollars going father than many thou­ sands would now go. He was always? in attendance at Madison when bills' to repeal his charter were pending, and he was well heeled. Once, how-: •ver, he fooled the boys. He waited^ till late in the sessioiC when the repeal bill had passed one house and was well under way in the other. He then took . the stage and made the two days' ride to Madison. By accident or design he reached there, cold and shivering. While the house in which the bill was pending was acting on it in its final stages. He walked into the center oi the chamber, and squared himself with his back to the big stove with which it was warmed. He then unbuttoned his «pat and threw it open across his breast, disclosing as if by the merest accident the stuffed end of a long, fat f pocket-book, from which the bank notes protruded as if the sum were a large one. He turned around once or twice so that all saw it, when he sort of shook his coats again together. Winks and signals passed around the house, and the bill was effectually killed and the nails clinched that held its coffin together, while it was too lite to introduce another. Seeing the end Mr. Mitchell quietly buttoned up his coat, made a sweeping bow, as if to say "I'll see you later, gentlemen," and left the chamber. When, after the adjournment, his zealous friends sought him he was gone--back to Mil­ waukee. "How much did you leave j for the boys?" he was asked when he teached home. "Not a dom'd cent!" W»s his chuckling reply. b In 1844 Mr. Mitchell became tired of these annual raids on his business, and refused any longer to incur the labor And expense of defeating them. The legislature then passed a bill repealing his charter, but he gave it no atten­ tion. His business was conducted ' afterward the same as before till the State banking act went into effect, in IS52, when the Wisconsin Marine and fire Insurance Company bank was organized under the new law. Genealogy of Abraham Unooim. The New England Historical and Ge­ nealogical Register has an article, writ­ ten by Samuel Shackford, tracing the descent of Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Lincoln, who left England in 1637, and Was an early settler at Hingham, Mass. Jklany of these facts were originally eontributed by the author some years •go, but since then he has collected further evidence, so that now, while it is not absolutely proven that Abraham Lincoln was of New England stock, Ibere is no reasonable doubt that such *ras the case. The fourth son of Samuel was Mor- decai. He was born in 1657, and was S blacksmith by trade. About 1764 he moved to Scituate and took part in Starting a furnace for the smelting of iron ore. His children by his first wife were Mordecai, born in 1686: Abraham, born in 1689, Isaac ana Sarah. There is nothing to show that the first two of these continued to live in New England, no record of i riage, of children, or of death. The Will of Mordecai, the father, was made In 1727. It indicates that his two eld­ est sons were then alive and had chil­ dren, and also that they were not liv­ ing anywhere near him, for younger Sons are made executors. Before September, 1714, a rModecai Lincoln married Hannah Salter, of freehold, Monmouth county, N. J., daughter of Bichard Salter. In 1720 and 1727 the latter conveyed land to Mordecai Lincoln, who at the date of the last deed was living in Chester eounty, Pa. A Pennsylvania deed of 1726 shows that Mordecai was then liv­ ing in Coventry, Chester county and was engaged in the manufacture of iron, like Ids assumed father. From 1722 to 1737 there was an Abraham Lincoln living in Monmouth county, ». J. He went to Pennsylvania soon after 1727 and settled in Chester coun­ ty, Pa., probably to be near his broth­ er. He was by trade a blacksmith, ce his presumptive father. Four of sons bore the names of sons of the older Mordecai of Scituate. There is nothing in the dates of birth of Abra­ ham's children or those of his brother to show that the parents were not born between 1686 and 1689. There can be no reasonable doubt, then, from all the evidence, that the Mordecai and Abra­ ham of New Jersey--where many set­ tlers went from New England--and of Pennsylvania, are the brothers who were born in Scituate and that Abra­ ham Lincoln, like all the men who have been elected to the Presidency since him--Grant, Hayes, Garfield, and Cleveland--was of New England line­ age. The details of the descent of Presi­ dent Lincoln through John, the son of Mordecai, Abraham, and Thomas, and the successive removals of the family to Virginia and Kentucky, are given in the first installment of Hay and Nic- olay's "Life of Lincoln." The Lin- : coins for six generations, with one ex­ ception, were pioneer settlers in Mass- , acnusetta, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. WW? (•M'iis- y>' >*" receiving it li MM STEVENS & MILLER, X . Jff * , .. T •UCCE8SORS TO ;W, Are just receiving their new Fall stock of Fall and Winter Stock , the attention of the bnjiag General General Merchandise. Has been bought in larger quantities than ever. We cordially call and examine goods and'compare invite the public to Every purchaser has the advantage of finding here; prices. Call on them and you will find good Out stock fof goods in every department. LAR6E STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES Are manufactured bylfelz & Schwab, the largest manufacturers of Boots and Shoes in the United States, and for good fitting, good wearing goods have no superior. In our line of ,eady-Made Clothing, Gr 0 OB 31 tVillbef»und a complete variety of the celebra'ed Bro idhead Mill Goods. In We are prepared to offer you the best makes of the Rockford and St. Joseph Mills. Groceries! The purest and best we can find. In short our experience in business las taught us which goods are best for us to handle. We have proved all brand* and have aimed to hold fast to those which I are best. We ask you to call and look our stock over. We will give you the worth of every dollar you leave with us, YOURS RESPECTFULLY, Stevens & Miller. WEST McHENBY, ILLINOIS. :HARDR BISHOP, DEALER IN 4LL KINDS Of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS To the Farmers of McHenry County and Vicinity: I am now prepared to show a new and clean assortment ©f Agricultural Implements second to none in the county and at prices that I am confident will pay you to investigate before mak­ ing your purchases. For Men, Youths and Children. Alio a "well selected and com­ plete line of the latest in GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, HATS AND OAFS, tflarge assortment of fytff and Sho&s.for Men and Boys, Iron) the best manufacturers. vV*"'" New Goods Every Week. A full line of choice Family Groceries. Come and see us. • ALTHOFF BROS. (Successors to 8mithf Son & Co.) Near the Dejjot, West McHenry, Illinois Having purchased the Lumber Yard *and stock of Lumber of Smith. Son & Co., West McHenry 111., and replenished the same with FULL STOCK OF LUMBER Of all kinds, we are now pre­ pared to ofter to the public, the best quality of Lumber at the dtoWEST LIVING PRICES- Are now offering all their SUMMER SOODS, ,€;.. At "Reduced Prices. Look out tor their store for the next Ten Days. Big Bargains in that line :*$ . , • T ^ H OUR FALL STOCk OF O T B i n O t Will soon arrive, and into this town. will be one ': W the IfflgSrt ewr brQwMb We shall hav€ a full, stock of New Underwear," to which we ill vite an inspection. CLOAKS 1 CLOAKS» A large and well selected stock of the most Fashionable Cloakfjf to be found in the market, will arrive in about Ten Days, v W« Cu Surely Plsui You In tUi i . Our new Fall Stock ofaboveglfil^#f#ed. assortment of styles, *izes, grades and widths, and fully warrant all goods stamped XI. Fargo Ac Co. . Prices the lowest considering on earth. Overalls, Shirts, Jackets, L. Candee Rubbere, links, Valises, Bag*, etc. Casings, Door and Window Frames-Ready Hade-always on Hani We shall keep our stock complete at all times and spare no pains to accommodate all wh i may favor us with their patronage. Our yard at this place will be under tne charge of CHARLES GRANGER, who will be ready at all times to make you large or small lots Call and see us . JjriLBUR LUMBER COMPANY. West McHenry, III., Aug. 8th, 1887. ti. prices on TO TH MHC-C* If you want to <iwn the best, behold it here, finely finished, well proportioned, light running, durable, superior quality, unex­ celled. Do you want a wagon?. If so examine the Bishop before W4 you buy. THE BOSS GIANT* And LITTLE GIANT Patent Safety Fly Wheel Cutters, for Ensilage and Dry Fodder. It leaves the cut feed free lrom grit and dirt, arid in better condition than any other Cutters. They are paiticularly noted for their Strength, Capacity and Durability. A cheap made Fodder Cutter is poor property. It is laid away to rust out, while a First Class Cutter will pay for itself in a short time. R. BISHOP; oldest of postmasters seems to I saj-dsley, Gf North Lans-1 The be Rosweli Be: ing, Tompkins county, N. Y., who was appointed by Postmaster General McLean, June 28, 1828, and has kept the office in His country store ever since, and been able to make out and sign every quarterly report during that period. »I1 kinds. Iron tod wood, «t I tmj Vngfh at E. M. Owen 6 Son's. TO CURE RHEUMATISM. Thii remedy hu a specific action upon the fluids Of the body, cupplylng motatnre to the ttMues and lubricaUng the JofnW affected by the dlraaBe. No •'1' »r Distorted Llabt remain after a cure by tbto specific. A trial of a single bottle will convince the mott sceptical that we have not told half Its vir- I . PIce Sl.BO per bottle. For sale bjr ail -- only by NIY MEDICINE CO., OHBNOA. ILLINOIS. H. V. lias recently put in a full new stock of SHELF AND M. ' -o i ; * . Heafi Which ho will sell at snch prices an will make it an object for every person, when In McHenry, to call If in want of any Uooda in his !ine. A TOLL LIHI OF STOVES. For Xxiih Goal and Wood, of the b$st makes, always on hand. J O B B I N G A N D R E P A I R I N G , Promptly attended to. A share of Public Patronage respootfally seUelted. 49~Store opposite Bishop's Mill, McHenry, Juno 20th, 1887, H. V. SHEPARD- JOHN I. STORY, f^gTOne Door West of the Riverside House, DEALER IN Practical Painter anil Decorator, HEBRON, ILL. Decorating, Paper-Hanging, CALCIMININQ, GRAINING, Dene on short notice and satisfaction ruaran- .teed. Call on or address, H. FISH. Hebron, IIL, l(Iay 2M, 1887. Famous Waukegan Ale and Porter On draught at J. BonBletVs, A, 1 glen's and John Helmer's* Also the Celebrated Garland Stoves and Ranges Gasolene and Oil Stoves and Ranges. 'And in short, everything in the Hardware Stove and Tin Line. ill JOBBHTQ AttD Attended To JOHN !• STORY- McUenry, 111., May 18th, 1887' FltEHIi; CHOCFJlt lES, CROCKERY, ' GLASSWARE, Choicest 1887 Teas. No. 1 Rockford Flour, $1.05, Bonslett Sc Stoffel. West McHenry, 111., Aug, 31st, 1887. A L W A Y S I1MP A fttll stock of Gfdcetles on hand. The best line of Shoes in town, and can* give the best fit, best wearing goods and lowest prices. ALWAYS KEEP A full stock of Dress Goods ar.d Ribbons. Trimming's. O V also Buttons and v. r. _ ' l';r, ALWAYS S: A good stock of Mens* and Boys' Clothing, Hats and Caps, III all the late it styles. r ALWAYS KEEP t • A Fall Stock and Prices Down. PERRY & OWEN. *wl '.<1 »4ueLdli^