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>AY, FEB 13. 1880. IYEE, Editor, •i. wm. May be found on flic at GEO. P. tt V8 Newspaper Advertising *M8tWtVwnere advertising ft NEW YORK- Batter market !R re- Elgin Board of Trade Ibe sales being .24.780 i tt 80 oent». . - ] k)(iij are call ad bnt fM* filijfeiir Itiniifh it is now abeat aetcled that BKtne and Wlndom are among tbe chosen, tbe former for Secretary «f State and the latter lor Secretary of the Treasury. Who Harrison will Moose for the other members of the Cabinet is still uncertain. ItiTThe protest of thirteen thousand food citizens of Utah against admis­ sion to the Union will be heeded. The Territory mast wipe its feet «HMM> of the dirt of polygamy before |1M door will IM opened. That is some thing (hat must sot be iraekad Into the hoo»«. a :^,f®rTh» Brockville, Canada. Times ttoentiy notloed the death of the Oldest Mason in America--Mr. Richard Holmes, of Plomhollow, Leeds oeunty. who waa born ^ Chatham, N. Y., ir 1781, and was therefore 104 years old. 'lit was Initiated Into the secrets Qf the Masonie order in 1818. 99*President Cleveland oo Monday nominated idlai E. Stevenson, of Illi - nels. now Assistant Postmaster General, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the District oi Columbia, and Norman J. Co! in an, of Missouri, to be Secretary of Agricul­ ture. The Senate will probably think 4wiee before they confirm either one Of these nominations. ' §9*The proposition to submit to a liWte of the people an amendment In oorporatlng prohibition into the con­ stitution of Illinois is now before tbe General Assembly. The proposition will have tbe support, probably, of some legislators who would oppose prohibition, either statutory or const! totionalljr. It Is no more than fair to give tbe people a chance to vote OD tbe subject, if (he necessary majority .really want prohibition, then it ought to be adopted. This Is a free country In which majorities rule. ALCONOUIN. CNOTIO*.--Persons in AI gonq uin and • tein. [%y. knowing themselves indebted n>r IM PLA.INDRALBR can learn of the tmottttt by calling on John Helm, who is authorised to receive inonev ami rocoipt for the Mine* ill our ntmo. Thow: wishing to suiMwribe can leave their names at his stor£. Call on Mm and get a sample copy.J EDITOR^ PLAINDKAT,EK:--J i n e s McKay, of Laramie City, is visiting his parents here. John Sears has been down with the measles. Dr. Nasofc is attending him One of Joseph Winke's little chil­ dren has been very sick with lung trouble, but is now on the mend. M'ss Carrie Berkley has been quite Kick with lung troub.e, but she Is doing well under the skillful care of Dr. Na- son. | Mrs. Albert Suchy, living east of town. Is very slok but there is hope of her recovery, C. H. Hanohett, of Richmond, spent Sunday and Monday last with friends In Algonquin. Christ Pregnet and family spent Sunday with friends in Aurora. Mies Florence Allen, of Gary, Is the guest of Miss Bertha Dodd. Miss Oracle Peter spent Sunday at Elgin, tbe guest of Miss Lot is and Ora Chandler. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chipell, and Ml«e Jennie, visited friends ia Chicago last week. Mrs. Goodhue, of Rockford, Is visit* Ing here, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E, Siunett. Miss Ids Morton spent Sunday at Huntley with her sister Mrs Ray. Some of our citizens attended the funeral of B. B, Bentley, at Gary Sta­ tion, on Sufiday last. C. F, Montanye, of Beloit, Wisconsin, was the guest of J. Helm, on Sunday last Robert Burke*, who was so badly hurt at the iee house, at McHenry, a couple of weeks ago, is so far recover­ ed that he returned to his home here on Monday of this week. iijfc On to Oklahoma. Never was there any greater excite­ ment over the opening of any c >ontry than there is now over the opening of Oklahoma, a large tract of land ID the Indian Territory. Tbose desiring to know all tbe particulars of that cov­ eted country should send one dollar to the Oklahoma Colonization Co . Nelf son Building, Kansas City, Mo. Bead their advertisement. jerNo case of child stealing has for jntar* Interested the public to so great so extent as has the theft and out­ rageous treatment of tbe little child. Annie Redmond, who was Btolen from her parents in Chicago in May last, sad who was found last week in the Home of the Friendless, the pertlcular of which have no deabt been read bye aU. Upon the miserable creatures that wrecked a home and blasted a parent's •Ind, justice will duly be visited; but the imposition of tbe law cannot otlminate tbe element of pathos from tills piteous case, nor soften tbe public grief behind tbe indignation and alarm which became the motives te the discovery of little Annie's tor- Mentors. Poor John Redmond! May &e fantasies that would remain to vex htm In confinement be somewhat ex- "" •rcised by the sweet vision of his little girl restored. H' MTQaeen Victoria's example, says j|, ' Mr. 8malley's Tribune letter, is well > calculated toeaoourage other house- f holders who are casting about to die ;J:. never how and where they can cut Jlv,. down their living expenses. The Cp ' Queen knowing that her eldest ion wh5 Is not actively engaged in business , ,^ just new--was finding it difficult to J keep within his income and had de- •?/. termlned, as a matter of economy, to : sell his dog. set to work like a fond *' * toother to give him a lift. Wherever r found an opportunity to retrench _ , her household she did so. Tbe re |v'- Suit is that "It Is authoritatively Mated** that she has made savings f f lunonntia^ in all to <150,000 a year. ^ « That eum she will turn over annually to her p©or but worthy boy to help ^ feioa support his family. It looks from ibis that the queen may have missed her vocation after all. A woman who tt one fell swoop can cut down her | . tieme expenses 9160,000 a year--what m\, «t cbanoelor of exchequer she would £»•- liavi YOUNG FARMERS, Who contemplate seeking homes in the West, should write fer particulars about Wild and Improved Lands in Knox countyi Nebraska* Good ichsols. churches and benevolent socities; (louring mills, a pork packing estab lisbment. a canniug establishment, two creameries, etc. Railroad passing through center of county, and th< Chicago, Milwaukee A St. Paul railway built to Niobara, tbe county-seat The best part of the Great Sioux Reservation, about to be opeaed to settlement, is situated in Knox county Address, with 10 cents for map and full Information, The Pioneer Nlobara. Neb. The Inauguration. *fhe Chicago & North-Western Railway Company offers its patrons a splendid opportunity to visit Wash ington In March and participate In the imposing ceremonies incident to the inauguration of Present Harrison For that occasion tickets will be sold from all princiole stations at tbe low rate of one fare for tbe round trip. For full information regarding rates, dates of Bale, etc., apply to Agents Chicago & North-Western Railway. AUCTION SALE. * Hie undersigned w«ll sell at pdbtte suction, on the farm of the late Richard H. Our, tltu - ated one and one-half miles west of Ringwood on Wednesday. February 20th, 1889, commenc­ ing at 9 o'clock, A. M. the following prop­ erty: Ninety head of fine stook, consisting of 43 cows, nearly all 8 and 4 yoais old, SO half, era, 3 years old, 10 heifers 1 year ©HI, IS Hoi - £teln calves, 2 steers, 2 years old, 1 Hoi stein bull, 4 years old, 1 gelding, 3 years old, lgelu. ing, 2 years old, 1 mare, « years old, i mam, I year old, 1 gelding, 15 jeari, 1 gelding, « years old. 1 pulveriser, 1 lumber wagon, 1 milk wagon, 3 sulky cultivators, 2 sets bob sleighs, 1 double buggy, lroad cart. 1 doable cotter, 1 single cutter, 1 horse power and jack I feed, cutter and carrier, 1 hay loader, 2 horse hay rakes, 1 fanning mill, 1 set platform scales 1 set counter scales, 1 smky plow, 1 sod plow, 3 stubble plows, 1 seeder, 1 land roller, corn planter and check rower, 3 set double harness, 1 bitting harness, I mower, 8 drags, lflne tooth cultlvntor, 8bay racks. TEBMSOF SALE.-All sums of ten dollars, or under, cash. Over that sum a credit of one year on approved notes at 7 per cent. Interest. Two per cent off for oash. Also a tarm of 885 acres to rent. Good heuae barn and other necessary buildings. MRS. R. H. OARtt. WM. TONXAN*. : f.lC. QKAMOeK Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE. ,< ^ The undersigned will sell at public Auc­ tion, on his form, four miles south east ot McHenry.near Mudgett's Cheese Factory, on Saturday, February Wtb, 5889, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M. the following property: Forty-Are head of stock, consisting af sixteen cows, 3 new mllcb, balance coming in soon, 3 steers, 3 years old. 10 steers, 2 years old. fl 1 year oid, 3 heifers, 2 years old, 4, heifers, 1 year old, 1 Durham bull, 3 years old, 1 mare, years old, 3 mares, 4 years old, broke. 1 colt 2 years old, I colt, 6 months old,- by Com- tnanche, 1 span work liorsoe, 2. set work har­ ness, 1 set light double hirness, 1 single har­ ness, 2 strings sleigh bells, 18 shoats, 3 brood sows with pigs, 1 swill tttnk and heater, 3 milk cans, 1 corn planter. 1 mower, 1 lumber watron, 1 truck wagon, 1 hay rake, I sulky cfil tivalor, l cutter, 1 ;Uilpin sulky plow, 1 iron beam plow, 1 sod plow, 1 seeder. I five tooth cultivator, 1 roller, 1 light drag, 1 heavy drag, 1 corn marker, ] top buggy, 1 single buggy' 1 double buggy, 1 Tfoed cutter, 1 hay rack, 1 Fairbanks' Scales, new. one thous­ and pounds, 1*0 bushels rye, 30 bushels wheat MO bushels oats, 20 bushels seed barley, 300 bushels corn, 5 tons tame hay. 10 tons slough hay. Free Lunch at Noon, , TEBMSOFSALK.--All sum# often dollars and under cash. Orer that anm a credit of one year will be given on approved notes at 7 per cent, interest Two per cent off for cash. Jfo property moved until terms of sale oom* plied with. WM. WELCH, F. K, GBAJIOBB, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE TKSundersigned will sell at pubite Anetion on the Pat Murray Farm. miles South of McHenry, on Friday, February 22d, lf&9, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M. sharp, the following property- Twenty-four cows new mil»h and springers, 3 heifeirs, coming two vearso!d,6 heifers, coming one year old, 3 steers, c#ning two years old, ] yearling bull, 1 bay horse, 1 spin work horses, 19 choice shout. 7 l^ood sows, 3 stirring plows, 1 break­ ing plow, 1 pulverizer, 1 water tank, large quantity of straw, and a quantity of seed bar­ ley. TEBMS OF SALE.--All suras of ten dollar* and under cash. Over that sum a credit of ten montha on approved notes at 7 per cent, interest Two per cent of for eash. Sale ab­ solute and without reserve. H. SNYDER F. K. GRANGER, Auctioneer. r-t, '•Mf: hen you come in to sjwnd some Hm« hoicking over our immense outlay of toot wear received this usuaJL /"V1* ^ ^ «•, •, > -#s; n - y «•«,- >•. jCustom made soods stand afcthe head fur fit, dura- j bility ttnd reason'tblo prioo. We have all size< #"or i men women and children, and our warrantee goes with every pair. Jfoi gentlemen's fine wear we have 3 BAND SEWED KANGAROO, »elt Soudan, Cord<>v>in, Trtmpico Goat. Calf, etc,, $2,00^.U» 00. Alado on the Bewest 8ee them. " ^penenc© Warrants us to airftin dffer to our trade the cele­ brated Cioofoot. & Libhy custom made Shoes, which we h ive specially made tor our trade, and we fully wan-ant every p<ir to turn out as ropiewnted at time of purchase. / LADIES L SHOULD- NOT MISS ,*0 above firing fiae Kid Slioes made <»ii the most fashionable last; with patent leather tips and | lain^ Last but not in disorrace do we offer the famed Rochester Fine Shoes, , THE SPRING MEDICINE YOU WANT \ -1 i'- r'jlU f'W'iff" V - ' m % \ • Purifies the Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, M Stimulates the Liver, .. ,/v ^ Regulates the Kidneys and Bowels,.x* Gives Life and Vigor to every orgaaa. Use It Now! '-'"A1 For Ladies and Misses, #nly made by the old and reliable fitfft 0f Phelan & Vorkey. Inspections means to buy Do not> torget that our assortment of the famous' .... " :jj' . k ,ty % m f < *•' - s No. 9701. o.« Record, 2:26 Will be limited to Twenty Mares for the spring season. He has left the best Oolt« ever raised in this county. GEO. W.OWEN, Prop. McHenry. February 6th, 1889. mad*! WEST POINT CADETS 1TIP. Boose of Representatives, U. S. .J| WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan, 31,18S9 Hotlcs Is hereby givea that a com- ipetatlw examination for tbe selection , «f & cadet t* West Polet, from tbe Jyiflb Congressional District, willbe 1 Ceurt House, at Genera, 71' Kane County, on Monday, tbe 8tb day 1883. commencing at W\'-. W v - fft 'S-1"'1 of April, A. D., Id o'clock A. M. Candidates must not be less tban Mveoteen nor more tban tirs^Bty-two 0mn of age, actual tetldenta of the ^tisfcrtett anosarried, and of sound fttiysloal condition--to be testd by a •trlet surfical examination. They pmi-- tbtfroughly proficient in read- lof, writing, orthography, arithmetic, Itaflleh Grammar, geography, and es- ^ primv the geography of eur own \l >, Nytr|, and history, particularly with t HM bftlkorf ot the %nited States. IQ fe, «*itfcfMtle,\tbey must possess such a |>r «MMip)ete knowledge ai will enable IflMMB to take up at once the higher MWMAies of mathematics without the ;.|KDiir study of it. ; '• A* the successful candidate must i»e "1$ Wost Point not later than the 11th y 4f ifoge, A. D. 1889, and will have but {mm' ttme for farther preparation, •pMainatton must 1M searching rtsfd. For Calitornia. In addition to first-class roaad trl p tickets to Calilornla and Pacific Coast points which are on sale dally, the Chicago and North-Western Railway Company has arranged a series of per­ sonally conducted one way second class excursions to California. Persors joining these excursion parties will be provided free of charge with com­ pletely furnished berths, Including oc at tresses, curtains blankets, pillows, etc.. In new tourist sleeping cars which will be run through without change from Chicago to 8an Francisco and Los Angeles, in charge of experienced conductors and porters the entire dis­ tance. The cost of a second class tick­ et covers every necessary expense ex cept meals. For tickets and full inform atlon regarding rates and dates on which excursions will start, apply to agts of the Chicago & North-Western I&aUwaf. - TAXHS! TAXES! The undersigned, Collector of the Town of McHenry, will commence re oeiving taxes January 10th, 1889, and can be found at the following placcs on the day named: Mondays, at the store of Lay A Ad ams, Johnsburgb. Wednesdays at the store of J. W Crlsty & Son, Ringwood. Thursdays, at the store of Perry A Owen, in the village ot McHenry. Saturdays at the store of Stevons A Miller in West McHenry. Willbe at the above places from • A. M. to 4 p. M. each day. Call and pay your taxes at at early a. d^if^pssible, MATT HEIMBE, Collector, > ^ NUNDA TAXES. The undersigned. Collector of Taxes for< the Town of Nuada. will be at the store of Fltzgimmons & Henderson, in the village of McHenry. on Wednes­ day of each week until March 1st., for the purpose of receiving faxes. Those interested will take due notice. » C. E. Rowxer, Collector. • • I have %sed St. Patrick's Pills" says Mr. J. Reynolds, of Mayfleld. Ky. ' and pronounce them superior to any 1 have ever used. I do not hesitate to recom mend them, knowing tbem to be relia­ ble." They are thorough yet gentle in their action and leave the system in splendid condition. As a cathartic, or for disorders of tbe liver, St. Patrick's Pills bar* no eqnal. For sale by G W. Besley. _____ A few very One Lap Robes at Bod Rock prices, at Althofl Bros. CATHARTIC PiLLS ARE WHIPS To the liver and bowels, but give no strength. The more you take tbe more you need, Miles1 Pills, (M. P.) positively strengthen. The longer taken the less rerluired. Samples freo at Besley's drug store. Boots Rubbers at yery , ̂ Is always complete, both in sizes and qualities^- ATt their goods have the double thick ball. From Beloit, Wis., we have received our Overalls, Shirts, Jackets, Pants, etc. for years, without cause to change houses or any danger ot losing any of our trade ou this account. Our new stock of BeJoit g o o d s i s n o w i n a n d P R I C E S a r e s o m e l o w e r t u t qualities some HIGHER. Good blue denim overall, 65c to 95c. All wool, fancy, well cut matched pants and vests, only $4.00 Do not fail to look us over soon. ^RUKKS, VALISES, BAGS. Our stock is new with goou variety. Keep your eye on this paper and our advertisement for the com- ing weeks as we do not blow about goods until they are on our shelves and marked. ^ Clothing, Groceries. Goods: >'s nothing like /t ] spring, toeing very much rnn flown anfl general muring medicine, I do not know its equal." iv TXT" T, fioPtrwi 1? IV Urigadier General ^ Vt ; ' Si.co. Six tor fs.oo. At Druggists. DIAMOND DYES t̂̂ SS,mtJSSS&\UeTMTED F001H8& uaed your Patne* cetotf tttttfrmnr * • •• 1 this spring. I can safely recommend It as the most powerful and at the same time most gentle regulator. It Is a splendid nerve tonic, SUMI taking it 1 have felt like a new man.1' • R. E. KNORR, Watertown, Dakota. WELLS, IUCHAHD80N & Co. Propa Burlington, Vt. is •: « • V 25 pouud pail best Apple Jellf" 15 .•.i'k'^.best £vap. Blackberries," 1.00. •; • * ^ 1 1 , **•-, ' " " Peaches. - * 1.0C,* ' / 5 gilVpfail extra Honey byrup, \ 1.50^. r jhese are just a sample of our many chock fuil of them , fc: Come alid ' See tJiv Son RINGWOOD, ILLs y '• r IFFIFVTS It will pay you to invest a. dollars now even if you do not need the goods 'tit next wihter. Oif1 somethings you may call it ; ' • r \-3HlE MOST OOMPLETp +> 1, of Oklahoma EVER ISSUED JUST PllBL^CfiiHb Showing correctly, its location, streams, timber land, etc., with a copy of the bill just passed the lower house of Congresa. & full an complete guide to that country, with full information as to the land laws governing its fcettlinent, mailed on receipt of ONLY ONE DOLLAR. Parties sending for maps, who desire any special information in regard to Oklahoma or • ontemplated towns or cities In that new Territory, will receive the same upwn appli­ cation. A menber of our Colonization Oo. has been in and adjacent to this country for many y«ars,and will, answer tree of charge all ques tlons pertaining to Oklahoma territory. Sena money by registered letter, postoffice money order or postal note, to Oklahoma Colonization Co.* N ELBOW BUILDIN'O, Kansas Cit>, Mo. RAFFLE! V- . • . On account of other business which reqalMS all of mv time and attention, the Bay Trotting Gelding, lis t Valued at $1,500, will be raffled for at SPICES' HALL, GENOA FUNCTION. WISCONSIN. Od Friday, March 1st, 1 At I o'clock P. M. This horse was 5 vears ole last July, sired by Aldea Goldsmith, 733, dam Grey Kagle mare, half sister to Charley Ford, 2:16 %. Eli M. Stands 15 % bands high, weighs 1075 pounds; he took second tnoney at Woodstock and Marengo. III., ana won the 3 minute race at Klkhorn, Wisconsin, last September, where he got a record of 2:40, and can show better tban a 2.30 gait. Me is perfectly sonnd In everyway. Ticket* Two Dollar*. Seven hundred and flfty is the nn<»ber of ticekts lo be fold. If I cannot sell that num­ ber the money will be refunded. Send money by registered letter, pest office order ee-^»• crican Express order. Addre'S, Eli E. Manor, Genoa Junction, Wis. Refer by permission, to Water? Stock Farms Patterson Brot A Co., Union Stock Yards, Chicago, IUft and the Postmaster. WHEAT WANTED. Tbe highest market prloe to cub will be paid for good Milling Wheat, at the Fox Biver Valley Mills. Mo- W I N T E R At prices that will sell them. New Orleans Sugar for ,|J..00. Sixteen and one-half &s' choice ow ̂ COAT: Fifteen pounds Extra 0. Sugar for $1 00. Bed Blanket without regard to their cos j. Fourteen pounds standard A sugar, $1.00. Horse Blaakate and {tabes !#bol A Jew overcoats at $1.7 ^ extra high button Overf, price 1,75. Ladies finesj| Also a few extra good, heavy, gray*, m «at $15, price now has been cut to 8.50. 3\ 50, 4.50, 5.00, worth double. Ladies shoes, a lew pair left at $1,25, former _ quality selt acting Overshdee, worth $1.25, this weeks price, 80o«i Extra good quality Felt Biots and Overs, ground down to $2I5|| 3 1-2 yards best Rockiord Flannels, (shrunk), $1. Fur Cap.fofr men, a few left at most any reasonable offer. Ladies and MsseaM- Toboggan Caps from 10c to 25c each, ?old hundreds for four time#: that figure. A few Waterloo and Rockford Shawls left when prici= is no object. Ladies warm lined Shoes $1 per pair, which wfl thought cheap enough at 1.50 before. Also please don't „hat we have a complete line of Ladies -m jdwt Thirteen and one-half pounds standard Granulated Sugar, $1.00, Always remember We have the best line of Style quality and,price considered. have * complete stock o Felt Boots, Rubber Overs, •' 'i' i aid BTC. 5 ' - - ' • - \ • .. • • I ••• And we shall slaughter prices on them from the a\)ove dale. Wo Price Sale, Overcoats, Yarns, Heavy Underwear, Flannels, J Dongola Kid Button in the r spriii^| For $2.50 per pair and we warrant the shoe to be the best world tor the money. We want you to try a pair. New styles Embroidery, pure linen Laces, Towels, Napkin#* Table Linen^ now on sale at bargains, Our spring styles ot ' " ROCKFORD SflOES.SI * " ' • ' ' ' * ' .• ' >; Are also in, will you please lid* theitt over? f̂ice from $2.2% up. The Rockford $3 Shoe is a corker. As good a thing as we can, A . say for Groceries is this. They are here^ plenty of them and yoilj • needn't waste a thought on prices or quality* Will tell you nkore about them next week perhaps. £ , " V5 John Evanson { i 'n ,/"V . it <or tv*. ; want to see you one and al l, at all times, and will make it our study ifeP jjflU W«U., rf •-••£!&•.; v Ev#» tf you want the best Garden jroa have ever had, joa muse sow MAULE'S SEEDS* There is no question but that Mmile's Garden Seeds arc unsurpassed. Their present popularity il? every couiity in the United Suites proves it, for I now have customers at more than 31,000 post- Officer. Wlwn once sown, others are not wanted at Shy price. My new catalogue for 1889 tt pre ttounced the mott original, illustrated and readable Seed Oatalogue ever puhlithed. It contains among other thinss, cash prizes for premium •vegetables, etc., to the amount of $3,600. You should not think of purchasing any Mods tfclf spring before tending for tt. It is mailed free to all tipifSing stamp for return postage. Address , WM. HENRY MAUZTE, 1 1711 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Adminietrator's Notice. ESTiVTtiof Kilm^nd Knox dcoeaseil. Th| un'tcrsigiicd having lipeuappotnted Adi. ministralor of the c&iale ot K<imon<|. Knox, deceaseil, lute of the county ot McHenry and Stnte of HlinoiB, herebjr gives notice >.hnt he «ill appear itefore th#. (kjunty uonrt of Mr.Menry county, at tlift Court ifouse tn Wooilat^ftk, at the April terra," on i.t»e flrst Monday in april next, at whicli" tune ill persons imving claims againft sail" 08UUC ire nolilii-ij :tm( requested touitend the (MiriKtse of having ih« me adjusted. licrHO'i* in<leiited to 8aiil estate are requested o lmtke-hHiiieiiiate pavmeut to the under* Dated this 23rd day of Januar y A. D. 18S9. B. J. SUTTON, Administrator. m Si:.' J T *1 Call to ami get uiuas'jred for a uoDt pnnts at 97. Don't pay $9 and . Tour choice oat of 300 samples. Atoo^f have your clothes altered, fitted and- K cleaned, a* be ou sot be beat I- doing . a nice job, * • ; S. LAWLUS, Tailor* ~