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f ̂ 4: kW * < 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1389. Railroad Time Table. yr*fclB* effect Jane 10th, trains will pass •e Henry station daily, as W1»W«: GOING SOUTH. E Lake Geneva Passenger... .7:8® A. li Lake Geneva Expreae ...~..8:2S '* Lake Genera Freight 1:30 r. w Lake Geneva PaftsenKer......,...»»».t:98 OOINO iroaTll.,: : Lake Geneva FREIGHT .......9-11 A. M Lake Geneva Passenger 9:M " Lake Geneva Sxpress .4:55 p. u i Lake Gkmeva Passenrer .6:5t " J D*ily except Sunday. B. Buss.A^ent. McHenry, 111 MASONIC. MCKAMTR LODGE, NO. 158 A. F, and A. JO­ CULAR Communications the second and rtti Mondays in each month. HBHRT COLBT, W. M. -i*01 MODERN WOODMEN OF AME&IOA. Meet at Parker House Hall, every Second of each month. f Sad Last Tuesday evening , IM|falion cor liaily invited- Our New Dress. |l We present the PLAINDEALEK to its ^anyreadere this week with a clean face bran new drese. And in doing so think we have just cause to feel proud its appearance. The new type on iich this paper is printed is from the well known Printer's Warehouse of :,. Bphniedewend & Lee Co., Dearborn St., ^ Chicago, is of the self-spacing patent, * manufactured by McKellar, Smiths and Jordan, Philadelphia, .for whom Messrs. Shneidewend & Lee .are the Western 'Agents. There is no better type manu­ factured in the United States. .I;.,;/* •' • .» ' JIR ";®KMEMBEB the Oyster Supper at the ESty Hall to-niglit. PERSONAL. CHAR. GOING visited in Elgin oyer Sun- ***• 's " P. It. AHiEN, of Richmond, VM O call­ er on Monday. M';wi . ; v - A:;-•, HOMER CLEMR**, who lives south of his village, is very low with measles. HOS. PHALEN ^.nd Carl Pomrening are jboth reported as down with lung fever. Miss CORA MCOMBER went to Chicago on Monday for a few weeks visit with friends. Miss ETTA TOBRKNCE, of Genoa Junc­ tion, formerly of Hebron, was a caller on Tuesday morning. Mrs. T. J. CLIFTON has been on the sick list the past week, but is now somewhat better. J AH. V. ALDBICH, E. Bowers and several others from Richmond, attended the fu­ neral of James Caar, here, on Monday. > DR. CANTWELL, of Chicago, Editor of the Cniversalist, will preach in the UniversaJist Pulpit next Sunday morn­ ing and evening. : ^ \ Y^oHN STOFFEL, farther of Simon and in. Stofiel, is reported quite sick at this writing and but little hopes are enter­ tained of his recovery. SIMOJJ STOFFEL, of the firm of Bonsleti ' & Stoffel, started on Saturday for Omqi ha, Nebraska, where he has gone to set Me up some business for his father. H< Expects to be gone until the last of this week. No one should forget the Chicken Pie festival, at the City Hall, on Friday evening of this week. Read the pro­ gramme in another column. <: CONGRESSMAN HOPKINS .has, we learn,, whfch he paid f50 mn -i selected Prof. Blanchard, of Sycamore,l| j and Prof. Grimes, of Nunda, as two of i' the examiners to meet at Geneva, Mon- •f day, April 8th, to choosy a West Point I- Cadet. • ..- NEW Calicoes, Ginghams, and fancy white goods, New swiss, Hamburg, and Neeinsook Embroideries. Childrens plusfi caps. Fine 10% sheeting. Jackets re­ duced again. Stylish dressmaking at Ladies Sales rooms. | THE McHenry Dramatic Compan; have decided to give their Play, "T; Heroic Dutchman of '76," on Thursda; jmdJMday evenings, April 4th and 5th? particulars and Cast of Characters next week. ON account of the tickets not all being sold the Raffle for the Trotting Horse "Eli M.," Was postponed until April 2d at which time it will positively take place. Secure a ticket. WE are indebted to some unknown friend for a copy of the St. Paul Globe, with a Souvenir'Supplemeht of the In auguration of President Harrison. It was an interesting and handsome edition. THE remaining tickets for the Raffle for the Trotting Gelding, "Eli M," are going off rapidly and if you expect to secure one you should <K> so at once. A 2:40 "horse for otaly $2. Just think of it. X\VM. POWEIIS, who owns a fine farm 'south of this village, has also purchased the Capt. Beckley farm of 160 acres, for Mr. Powers is one of the most prosperous faron®»4# ^he tqwn of Nunda. Chicken Pi» Festival. At 'the March 15th PROGRAM*®. /MAT ' HEIMER has returned MB boolcft, fan i »' ON account of other meetings, we are *®queated to state that the Loyal Legion will not meet on Friday of this week, but that they are preparing to have public exercises the week after. Full par- -tfeulars and programme next week. " - As will be seen by a notice of the COunty Superintendent, in another col­ umn, the examination of teachers will take place at the Public Sehool Building, in this village, on Wednesday next, the I 20th. Those interested should take due notice. * • ' THE oldest child of Jacob Justen, a boy about five years old, died on Monday morning. He has been a great sufferer for the past year, and his parents have done everything that?1could be done but Jbo no avail. They have the sympathy of all in their afflction. • HERE is a good sum for the school at­ tendants. "A farmer agrees to furnish a jrtwrekeeper 27 dressed turkeys in six days, He to kill and deliver an odd number each day. How many did he deliver each day in order to comply with contract. SI'EXCE SMITH, engineer on the Mail strain, who has been laid up the greater .. -jfUrt of the winter troubled with his eyes, resumed work last week. He said that a turnip and a sack of corn meal was all that was left, and the neighbors were not yery charitable and it was "go to work or fibarve." So says the Turner Junction . paper. , < R'. THERE will be a "Rag Sociable" and »"Basket Supper" at the Band Hall, r Bingwood, on Saturday evening, March 16th. An interesting programme-will be given, consisting of music, readings, reci­ tations, etc. A good time assured. All are cordially invited. Admission to hall Ave cents. Proceeds for the benefit of the Sunday School. SCTPT A WAUCONDA correspondent says: "On Monday morning Mr. Owen McMahon died at his residence two miles north of this village, Mr. McMahon was in the village on Wednesday apparently as well as usual, but on going home was taken with a chill and never rose from his bed again. He leaves a wife, four daughters and three sons, to mourn the loss of hus­ band and father." hasaonemortf t.vVt I good than any II r " ; k"own MORGAN HORSES are fast coming to the front as roadsters, if one is to judge by the demand for that breed of young horses at present. We are informed that fa, 000 worth of colts, the get of Colby's "Young Green-Mountain, have been sold in this section in the past eighteen months. One three-year-old, unbroke, went to Dakota and brought the handsome sum of $800. And one of the same age, also unbroke, to Southern Iowa, for $900. Another went t-o Indiana for rem- f500 and one to Kane County for $550. B X . . e d y . | M r . C o l b y i n f o r m s u s t h a t h e r e f u s e d 5 0 0 *£ • fiSSj apiece for three mare cblts from his Mor- ?•'* , ACHE* PAIfi in the CHESTor SIDES,! 11 ^ Ymin** * • ^HEADACHE. TOOTHACHE, or any brood mare, old Flora, loung Green tether EXTERNAL PAIN, a few ao- Mountain is 17 years old this Spring, f fheTA?NS,o0fNiTANTL^CfeTOP8'n,; «me Mr. Colby U . For CONGESTIONS, INFLAMM A- offered $2,000, spot cash, for him, which T!s*c6LDRinTtho^HES^r!<RHEU- he n>{use(1- lt W"ul(j, Pfy, ftnf loVer ,t: <MATISM, NEURALGIA, LUMBA- horses to call at Mr. Colby s stables and - GO, SCI ATICA. PAINS in the Sintl look over his stock of horses. Quartette -- "O Restless sea." Messrs, .taltonand Wentworth, MUs Mead and Mrs. Beeley. Recitation, ,t Selected v ; M. V.Shepard 8onjc,:... ....."Theold Man's Dream." Lltxe Osborne. Kecttfcthm..... "The Patieat Womaa " i«: F. K. Granger ' Tenor Solo.. Selected K. Leroy Dal ton. Oratlea........ "IndtTidoal Man." P, B. Jackman. 9olo Selected Mra. H. V Shepird. Qaartette Medley Messrs, EHIton and Wentworth. Miss Mead and Mrs. Besley. This programme cannot fail to attract and interest a large audience, as the best of literary and musical talent are represented. At the conclusion of the literary festivities, you will be most court­ eously served in the apartment below to a banquet of chicken pie. There is a de- liciousness lingers around the old-time chicken pie that cannot be outlived. Come and renew reminiscences of youth. Admission to the Hall, 10 cents. Sup- j>er, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents. ONE of the best Concerts we ever had the pleasure of listening to in this town, was given at the City Hall on Friday evening last. 'It was the closing enter­ tainment of the McHenry Lecture Asso­ ciation, and was gotten up entirely by home. talent. It consisted of Instru­ mental Music, Choruses, Quartettes, Duets; Reading, etc., and the large audience in attendance were unanimous in their praise. Where all done so well it is hard to particularize, but we cannot refrain from mentioning a few. The Reading by Mrs. O. N. Owen was simply splendid. We have heard many who called themselves professionals who could not equal her in one single particular. W. A. Cristy, in the German piece showed that he was somewhat of a Dutchman, don't it, while the Duet by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh took the large-audience by storm, and they would not be satisfied until it was repeated. In short the pro­ gramme throughout was rendered in a manner that done credit to all. When Me Henry wants to get up a good Con­ cert she need not go away from home r material. and out pf the full amount of Taxes he was obliged to return less th^ $300. This we consider®, good showing, when we take into consideration the stringency jn the money market. F MRS. FRANK SAYL.ES died at the resi­ dence of her brother-in-law, James Do well, in the town of Wauconda, on Saturday last. She has been sick for Rome time and heir death was notunex pected.., • READ the following new advertisements to be found in this paper: Althoff.Bros., Dry. Goods etc., Hanlv Bros., Road, Draft and Grade Horses. The Trotting Stallion, "Oakwood." Report of the First National Bank, Woodstock, Raffle ^ Postponed, and H. E. Hooker, Nursery Stock. • • JL A yellow fever microbe has the *p- 1 pearance of three joints of sugar cane. ^ I got them from Washington in a glass - tube that somewhat resembled a gourd, says a well known doctor. The tiny microbes are placed in the big end, but ' by looking at it you oould never tell . there was anything but air in it. The small end is sealed up and the mierobes are in- there, though apparently dead. Some microbes live in such places for twenty years. We will suppose, now, I that we want to look at some of them { under the microscope. Upon the little uglass slide we put a drop of gelatine of the consistency that will not run--Wa u^e inadvertently wholly unpaid or paid less then the amount required by law, the sender being unknown, they sha|l be delivered and the deficient postage coU lected at the time of delivery. If the? person to whom the letter is addressed] refuses to pay the postage the letter i should go to the dead letter office. It is q sensible order. JOSEPH PLOMEN, who lives a half mile south of Volo, whose loss by fire was mentioned last week, was insured in the Phoenix Insurance Company, with Simon Stoffel, of this village, as agent. Mr. Stoffel was on the ground within a few hours after the fire. He at once notified the general agent in Chicago, who came out on Tuesday and with Stoffel jlooked over the loss and left with Plonien a check for $1 70. It is safe to take out a policy with Mr. Stoffel, as he takes pains to see that the interest of his patrons are taken care of and that to without un­ necessary delay. In less than three days after Mr. Stoffel took $37,800 worth of Insurance in that vicinity. t'R contributing Mends must bear in mind this "cast iron" law : No article will be printed however valuable or inter­ esting it may be, unless accompanied by the name of the writer or person sending it. This is required simply as a guaran­ tee of good faith. It involves little trouble and no responsibility upon our friends but is so valuable to us that we must have it. Several articles are now in hand awaiting the proper acknowledg­ ment and will be consigned to the waste basket in due time unless such is received. WITH its issue of Mondav, March 4th, " Hie Chicago Inter Ocean published, an a . •- souvenir of the inauguration of President Harrison, a supplement containing por­ traits and biographical sketches of the twenty-two Presidents of the United States, and of the man who became President on that day. Washington was inaugurated in 1789, and the in­ auguration of President Harrison oom- gloted"a century of Presidents." ' 3k'. L. atet**. li ~ v y , "* ^ VJ MRS. SPAULDING & DAUGHTER ; Would inform the ladies of McHenry and vicinity, that she has just returned from the citv with a full stock of Spring Millinery of the latest styles, to which she invites their especial attention. Also a fine stock of Fancy Goods, Trimmings, etc. My rooms are now in Schnorr's Block, on the West Side, where the ladies are invited to call, examine goods, and learn prices. Ma* srAVuaao * DAWUOTB* ANOTHER swindler turns up. This time it is a canvasser, pretending to be secur­ ing data for a soldiers' history. .The questions asked are cheerfully answered by all and as correctly as possible. After the information has been written out the unsuspecting informant is asked to.gign his name to the same, being assured it is only wanted as authority for publishing. After a few days those interviewed are furnished a fifteen dollar history, and are surprised to find their signature to a contract agreeing to take the book. THE sale of seats for the engagement of Robson and Crane at the Chicago Opera House will begin on Thursday, March 14th. The engagement will begin OIL the 18th. The comedians will appear in* the remarkable success, "The Henrietta," and will play an engagement of four jveekfj. This is positively the last time ihat Robson and Crane will play to­ gether. Next year both of them go be- pre the public as stars. "The Henri­ etta," is the most successful play ever Written by Broson Howard, and has been recognized as the greatest comedy ever put forth by an American. It is played by an admirable company. retHTAQgCU ill lovr uriiu iww AAUUI tUC designs of Mr. Bunning, the city archi­ tect. The quadrangle, occupied by menj convicted of felony, is 124x04 feet, and each of the two wings forms another quadrangle. There are 168 ordinary cells, each measuring 13x7 feet, 9 feet high, with a barred window 3 feet 0 inches high, and 2 feet 6 inches wide; tlie cells were warmed with hot air, and the furniture was a hammock bed, slung at night across the width of the cell, a wash-stand with basin, a close- pan, a folding table fixed to the wall, a stool and shelves of slate. Besides these there are eight punishment cells for the refactory and sixteen reception cells. The Forests of the United States* A century ago the entire belt of ooun< •*«»'* •**" A ^ 11 II »1|> !**>« ** *^*~ I Toacher's Examinations. Examinations will be held at the fol­ lowing times and places: Huntley, Monday, March 18th. Nunda, Tuesday, March 19th. McHenry, Wednesday,March 20th. Richmond, Thursday, March 21st. Hebron, Friday, March 22d. Harvard, Saturday, March 23rd. Marengo, Monday, March 25th. Woodstock, Tuesday, March 26th. It will.be necessary to commence work promptly at 9 o'clock, in order to com­ plete it in ohe day. Teachers will please come supplied with Leg.il Cap paper. LKSTEB BABBU. Oeunty Superintendent of Schools. THE date of the engagement of the Metropolitan Opera House Company at the Chicago Opera House, is April 22nd. This, n6 doubt, will be the most notable grand opera engagement that has ever been played in Chicago. There will be only fourteen performances, and tickets can be secured by mail or telegraph. The sale of seats will begin about ten days be­ fore the engagement opens. The price of seats will range from $1.00 to $3.00. One of the notable features of the engage­ ment will be the presentation of the Wag­ ner operas, including "Walkure," "The Rhine gold" "Gotterkamerung." The orchestra will comprise over 75 musi­ cians, and the oompany will include over 200 people. The entire composition of the Metropolitan Opera House Company will be brought here, including scenery, properties and paraphanalia. . Layer figs, 10 cents per pound av Al- thoff BroS. K. LAMB at his home in this city, on the 6th day of «March, 1889. He was born at Pahner, in the state of Massachusetts, March 19th, 1819, conse­ quently he passed away thirteen days short of the. time allotted to man, viz., seventy years. He was married to Miss Marion Barnes,* who survives him, in 1843. He came-to McHenry County in July, 1848, settling on a farm near Barreville. At the November election, 1853, he was ejected to the office of county clerk for a term of four years, and so acceptably and faithfully did he dis­ charge the duties of the office, that not­ withstanding the Republican majority in the county was, in round numbers, two thousand, he was defeated, as a Demo­ crat, by a diminutive majority. In 1861, following the patriotic example of Stephen A. Douglass, that, in the then state of affairs in our Nation, "there could be but two parties, viz., Patriots and Traitors," McHenry County "re­ solved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of thgUnion," thereby erasing all party tines as existing before the rebellion, and Mr. Lamb was again almost unanimously elected county clerk. Soon after his first election he moved his fttmily to Woodstock* where he has con­ tinued to reside, except during a short interval of residence at Nunda, until his death. As a citizen of the town of Dorr, his duties have been continuous and mul­ tifarious, whether member of the City Council, Trustee of Schools, Overseer^ of the Poor, Supervisor of the town, or pur­ chasing agent of the County, he a) ways knew his duty and did it faith­ fully and well, and on his death-bed, he felt unprepare to enter into the "straight gate," until his resignation had been ac­ cepted and his successor appointed, his accounts ballanced to a penny, and his public trust as a public officer fully dis­ charged. But this obituary would lack in justice did it fail to mention his devo­ tion to his unfortunate wife, who, strick­ en by disease, and bereft of reason has suffered "lo, these many yearfe," a mere relic of her former self. How unceasing­ ly, lovingly and patiently he has en­ dured, toilet! and suffered, she, alas, can­ not understand, and but few of the out­ side world can fully, comprehend. Amid all the varied cares and intricacies of his public and social life, her welfare seemed to be uppermost in his affections. He has toiled beyond his strength, that should she survive him, her necessities would not be overlooked or neglected, and he died in the full faith that when his small estate should be exhausted, there was still a source of supply to contribute to her relief as her necessities may re­ quire. The funeral services, at the Con­ gregational cljurch, in the presence of a sorrowing audience of relatives and friends, were impressive. The well timed and well merited remarks of* Re v. Todd and Rev. Adrian were feeling and elo­ quent because so true to the life and char­ acter of the departed. The supervisors of the county and the county officers W91 otfi*®r%r!lJdWof respect for their departed companion and asso­ ciate. The Masonic Fraternity of whom he had been an honored member for more than a third of a century bore MB remains to Oakland Cemetery and solem­ nized his burial in accordance with the rites of the order. : . ASA Vr. SKITH. Woodstock. 111., March 9tb, 1880. Biding The Goat. The following from the Elgin Courier will be of interest to the Modern Wood­ men here: The Modern Woodmen and families held a social meeting Friday evening and, it having in some way leaked out that an "initiation" would oocur, of course everybody bidden came. Mr. Milton George, the novitiate, en­ tered the hall attached to a shepherds's crook and evidently with a good deal of trepidation. He wore a silk hat which covered his countenance and very meekly awaited his fate. . Previously the exam­ ining committee reported him to be insane, and totally disqualified for ac­ ceptance, but this was not considered any objection. The vote following showed 152 black balls--so many in fact that it was taken rather as an evidence of popularity. The candidate was conducted to the "venerable financier," a 'formidable brigand armed with a club, whose duty it was to rob him. But six cents and a plug of navy plug were found on his person. He was thence conducted twice around the hall to the "venerable ad­ viser" who cautioned him not to steal chickens or ham--in fact to be very cautious in his peculations. It now" became the duty of the camp to accept the candidate and in token of their acceptance to brand him. His coat and vest were removed and the mystic letters were imprinted upon his back with a red hot iron. The iron was actually red hot, too. » . The last act was the riding" of $he/goat. A goat was brought in and What was left of tlfe candidate was placed there­ upon. He expressed himself as very much pleased with his cordial reception. Head Financier L. B. Fish of Moline, who was present, made some fitting re­ marks. Refreshments were served, the Harp orchestra played and a dance followed. In the absence of Venerable Consul Joslyn, C. A. Kimball presided. «u • - -J- m 0 SHELLED CORN. For sale at the lowest market rates. Also ground feed at $12.00 por ton. At the Fox River Valley Mills. B BISHOP. The finest line of Boots and Shoes for Gent's wear to be found in town. Also, in ladies foot-wear, a fine assortment, at Althoff Bros. P. T. BARNITM thinks that he has got the nineteenth century boom in Jumbo, but he must not forget the great excite­ ment caused by the sale of Dr., Bull's Cough Syrup. HUMDOLT, in hie Cosmos, thought he showed up the world. Suppose he had lived to know Dr. Bull's Cough Slyrup. Bat he didn't* alas I Hebron department LODGE DIRECTORr. MASOHTa--A P. and A, M, meet at Maseale Ball on every 1st and Sa Wednesday even. tags of each month. MODERN WOODMB* OF* A*BP»OA.--Meet at Masonic llall every 24 and 4th Thursday even­ ings of each month. Neighbors cordially in- vtted. Wild geese have made their appearance. Mrs. E. T. Hewee is assistant post­ mistress. . Will Seaman is forking for Charles Chapman. M. J. Cole has sold his matched team to John Barentine. „ Newell Manor returned from his western trip Saturday night. The melodious frogs have warbled their first spring song and been quieted again by a freeze up. • Frank Brill's brother came Saturday from the east and will spend the summer here. Mrs. WiU Seaman is assisting Mrs. G . B. Stone with her household duties. The -patentee of the Laundry Queen Washer arrived in town on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hewes attended the Inaugural entertainment and ball at Harvard. " E. M. Howe, from McHenry, will do the tinners work for C. A. Stone until April ••1st., Mrs. Delos Blodgett visited her rela­ tives at Genoa: Junction, One day last week. Mr. Tyler had two head of fat cattle killed last week by being burned beneath a falling bin of Meal. The Frank Stewart concert was largely attended and quite a sum added to the church bell fund. Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Mason, from Janesville, have been the guest of Mrs. Merrick for a few days past. Miss Minnie Stone and Mian Mary Mauley attended the teachers meeting on Saturday and spent the Sabbath in Harvard. The winter term of school will close next week, and the spring term com­ mence without the usual short vacation. George Conn has moved into the Giddings house known as the "Tank," and George Gilberts Occupies the house vacated by Mr. Connf Mr. and Mrs. George Manor went to Genoa Saturday for a farewell visit to their father, who expects to start soon for Mfssouri. Miss Mable King has resigned t^e position as teacher of the intermediate room, but will remain until the close of the present term. The surplus money in the school treasury received from the exhibition will be expended for pictures to adorn the walls of the school rooms. Miss Grace Prouty is prepared to do cutting, fitting and dressmaking, for the ladies of Hebron, having worked at the trade • for several months with a first class dressmaker at Harvard. s The merits of the two leading washing machines as understood by different indi- vidoaJ»ecMKed sosttt -bveij1 discussions in town last week. C. M. Wilson, George Boughton, Frank Mauley, Frank Thayer, Vernon Sher­ burne, Miss Olive Swan and Miss Gertie Gratton attended the Teachers meeting on Saturday at Harvard, and all report an interesting time. The Collectors books were returned On Monday. Mr. Walling was obliged to return less than two hundred dollars un­ paid. The collection of taxes has been unusually slow this year as^money seems to be scarce. Mr. Pettibope generously treated his friends 011 retiring from ^the office of postmaster on March 4th. W. M. Millar also passed the cigars as he assumed the duties which had shifted from Uncle John's broad shoulders to his. ALGONQUIN. fNOTICE.--Person s in Algonqntn and .VielB- Ity, knowing cbemeelvej indebted for tbe PLAINUEAI.BR can learn of the amount by calling on John Helm, wiio is authorized to receive money and receipt for ttie same, in our name. Those wishiog to aunseribe can leave their names at his store. Gall on him and get a sample copy.] EDITOR PLAINDEALER : Married, March 4th, 1889, at Chicago, John Nichols, of Algonquin, to Miss Mary Kutchera, of Cary. We join in wishing them a long life and a happy one. C. L. Cannon, of Freeport, 111., was the guest of D. W. Thomas on Wednesday of last week. John Darrell, of Woodstock, called on friends here 011 Saturday last. Fred Nelzbandt is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Chapell, of Chicago, spent a few days of hist week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chapell here. Miss Ada Sutton, of Solon, 111., is visit­ ing here with her sister, Mrs. Frank Yerkes. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rowley, of Nunda, attended the birthday at Henry Keyes on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyes gave a birthday party on Saturday last' in honor of Henry's mother's 84th birth­ day. We wish her many happy returns. Mrs. Kyeys received some Very nice presents from her friends. Miss Ina Hubbard, of Wayne, spent Sunday here. Miss Nellie Crue, of Chicago, istheguest of her aunt, Mrs. E. A. Ford. Frank Walters, of Chicago* Is visiting friends here. D. W. Thomas and W. H. Jencks each shipped a car-load of stock to Chicago on Monday of this week. Mrs. J. Helm was on the sick list last week but is much better now. C. E. Chapell come in with a carload of choice milch cows on Saturday last and is billed for an auction sale for Tuesday of this week. Mis Josephine Adamek is spending a few days with friends and relatives at Cary. Harry Morton is very sick with pneu­ monia. Dr. Kay, of Huntley, Is in at­ tendance. . BAD blood causes dyspepsia and dys­ pepsia reacts by causing bad blood. So both go on, growing worse, until the whole system is poisoned. The surest means of relief for the victim is a thorough and persistent ooone oi Ajor's Business Notices. Rubber clothing tS ladies and gsnts at JOHN EVANSON &Co. Buckwheat flour only 88 cents per sack of 25 pounds at JOHN EVANSON & Co, Rockford, John Foster's and Beloit Shoes. Prices run from $2.00 up; for sale by JOHN EVANSON & Co We have about 100 pairs of odds and ends child's shoes, selling at half price. JOHN EVANSON &Co. Don't fail to read what John Evanson ® Co. tell you through the medium of this paper from week to week.* They present facts. MONEY TO LOAN In sums of $1,000 and upwards on Real Estate Security. Inquire at this offi<*r RENT. TKe'l."D:;:fox estate of two hundred and twenty-one and one-sixth acres, situ- ted two and one half miles west of Gray's Lake Station. Especially adapted for cows or stock, also good grain farm Cash rent. For particulars see or address. DIQHTOH G UMN, Volo, 111. R SALE. I offer for sale my house and two lots, situated in the village of McHenry. It is pleasantly located, is in good repair, with good well and cistern. Also good barn and other out houses. Will be soid on reasonable terms. Apply on premises to, JOHJT KKBFaW.' McHenry, ltb 1st, 2889. COUGH! and COUGH Hand CGUGH!!! What in the world is the reason you will cough and keep coughing on and still keep trying inferior medicines when Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will positively relieve your cough at once? This is no advertising scheme, but an actual fact and we guarntee it. For sale by J. A. Story, McHenry, and J. Humphrey, Wauconda. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi­ tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents "per box. For sale by G. W. Besley. t? FOR SALE. A, farm of eighty acres of land, with good house, good out-buildings, and good well of water. The above premises »re situated in the town of Antioeh, Lake County, 111., three miles east of Spring Grove. Terms reasonable. For further information inquire of I). F. Smiley, Woodstock, or John Hendricks, Spring Grove, 111. ' 17 tf HARD PAN PRICES. Twenty pound pail ielly 70 cents. Two gallon pail best syrup 80 cents. Spiced Herring, 90c to $1.25 per pail. Good ground coffee 20c. Good roasted coffee 20c. Good smoking tobacco 20c. Good fine cut tobacco 8{Sc. Good corn 7c. Full line of fish for Lent. * STOFFKL A BLABS, llRS. H. H. NICHOLS. Having moved back in her old quarters, in the second story of her block would inform the 1 *adies of McHenry and vicin­ ity that she is prepared to do all work in the Dressmaking line on short notice and guarantee satisfaction. I cat and fit by the new Tailor System, and as 1 do all my own work am satisfied I can please all. Tea Gowns and Wraps a speciality. The ladies are respectfully invitra to call when in want of dressmaking. MBB. H, D. NICHOLS. THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING. Probably no one thing has caused such a general revival of business at G. W. Besley's drug store as their giving away to their customers free trial bottles of Dr. Kind's New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from the fact it cures and never fails. Coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test its merits before buying, by getting a trial bottle free. Large bottles $1. Every bottle warranted. ELECTRIC BITTERS. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men­ tion. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same old song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaran­ teed to do all that is claimed. Electric Hitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affectations caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria out of the blood and prevent as well as cure all malarial fevers. For cure of headache, constipation or indigestion try Electrictric Bitters--entire satisfac­ tion guaranteed or money refunded, price 50 cents and $1.00 per bottle at G. W. Bfiiey sl>rugStof5(K !• » ; •' When Baby WM akk, w |tw her Omnrii, When abewaa a Child, she cried forCaatcxfa, When she became Misa, she clung to Oastoria, .1-." HOW CAN PARENTS Allow their children, to cough and strain and cough and calmly say: "Oh, its only a little cold," and keep giving them cheap and dangerous medicines, until they are down with lung fever or consumption when they can be relieved so easily by Begg-'s Cherry Cough Syrup? It has no superiors and few equals. For sale by J. A. Story and John Humphrey druggists. _____ Call and examine the new line of Spring Dress Goods, Ginghams, etc., at Althoff Bros. Men's heavy Suits, $4.49, 5.00, 6.25, 7.50 to $22.00. Boy's heavy Suits, $3.50, 4.50, 5.00, <5,25 to $12.00. Fancy, all wool pants and vests for $4.00. Fancy silk and wool mixed Pants for $5.75. A dandy gray mixed Spring Overcoat $8.75. Good gray serviceable Pants fbr $1.90. Silk bound Wedding Suits in sacks, 1 button cutaway, and 4 button cutaway suits, from $13.25 to $22.00 and up­ wards. Consult our Clothing and your purses for well paying advice. BoNtuTt A STonw, tST A rare opportunity is presented to some enterprising townsman to represent a nursery firm that warrants stock to be delivered in prime condition, so that a large, honorable and permanent business may be built up. Very liberal terms to the right man. Address, Sarauol E. Whit­ ney, Rochester, N. Y. ^ BaglnessNottces, For coughs and colds talis "Tar and WUd Cherry." Golden Machine Oil at J, M. Stogy* '̂ Drugstore. • . t ' When you desire a pleasant phyne, tiT ' Patrick's Pills. St, If your hogs cough, have the "thumps'* ' ^ or do not thrive, feed Thorley Food. " '* H your chickens are troubled with chal-f!; era or roup use Thorley Food. Go to Mrs. E. W. Hawe's for Millinery and Dress Making. ' Candies, a fine assortment just recei ved at Story ŝ Drug Store. FOB SALE:--House and, lot in lage of McHenry. Apply to W. A. Cristy, West McHenry, 111. Cigars and tobacco, all the popular brands are found in stock at J. A.Story's Drugstore. in the U. S. of Amersca sewing 1 for the money. IE« uvufc If you want to see the finest stock of Fine Shoes at the lowest prices call at Althoff Bros. Wl The Peerless Dyes, the best article c»t the market and warranted, At GeOxg*»' W. Besley's, West Side. „ Perfumery, all the latestpopularodors, ^ always fresh, fragrant and lasting Story's. If you wish to inspect a fine line of new Spring Goods call at John Evanson k Co.'s. BANGS! • ' Ladies, use the Bissel's Frisding Iron to curl your bangs; they saw time and trouble. To be found at J. A. Story's Drug Store. Chainberlain's Cough Remedy » fa­ mous, for its prompt and effectual euro of coughs and colds. The most severe cold may be loosened and relieved by a few dose of this valuable remedy. For sale by G. W. Besley. Boy' knee pants, 25c. Boy's good suits, $2.00. Wool, double knit caps, 35 cents. Scotch, knit, fancy gloves, 32c. Overalls, 45 cents. Socks, 3 cents to 40 cent. Men's tine shoes, fl.85. Plow- shoes, $1.00. Boy's double tapped boots, $2.25. _______ E. LAWIUB, LOOK TO YOUR HEART. ^ Mrs, Charles Greenwood, of Indianapo-' lis, had what the dot-tors called asthma, but she got little relief until she took Dr. Miles' New Cure, which soon made her long winded, stopped the pain in chest, swelling of ankles, cough, palpitation, etc. Sold at Besley's. FOR SALE AT A GREAT BARGAQI. The Riverside Hotel in this vilQage. Tliis well known house is now offered for sale on such terms as will net the pur­ chaser at present rate of rental over 10 per cent on the investment. For further particulars call on, or address, JAMBS B. PBBHY, McHenry, HI. "I have used St. Patrick's Pills," says Mr. J. Reynolds, of Mayfield, Ky., aand pronounce them superior to anything I have ever used. I do not hesitate to rec­ ommend, knowing them to be reliable.** They are thorough, yet gentle, in their action and leave the system in splendid condition. As a cathartic, or for disor­ der of the liver, St Patrick'# no equal. FOR SALE. A farm of 246 acres situated three and one half miles south-west of McHenry. It is especially adapted for stock, and will carry 75 head of cows.jGood spring water runs right to the barn. Price, $30.00 per acre. Terms, one-third cash; balance on~ "! ..'•li time to suit purchaser. Apply to, A. OBIST T. West McHenry, lit* < Persons troubled with rheumatism should try Chamberlain's Paui Balm. One application will ease the pain, and its continuous use has cured many cases of chronic and inflammatory rheumatism that has resisted other remedies and even the treatment -of the best physicians. Price 50 cents per bottle. For sale by G. W. Besley. FOR SALE. , : Thfr undereigned offers for sale a femae and good garden, situated in the village of Ringwood. House contains ten rooms; good well and cistern. Barn and other out-houses. Plenty of small fruit 011 the premises. Will twll on reasonable terme and on time if desired. Possession will be given on or before May 1st. Fpt;: further particulars inquire of, WBSLBT LADD, * Ringwood, F. K. GRANCEFt, General Auctioneer. Sales of Real Estate, Stock, Farm teg Tools, Household Furniture, and Goods , of all kinds attended to on the mostreas- * onable terms. ^ ; Orders by mail will receive prompt at- | tention. Address, I F. K. GBAWOBK. I 'West; McHenry * . REPORT OF THE C O N D I T I O N THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Woodstock, Illinois, --AT THE-- Close of Business, Feb. 26* '8$. RESOURCES. Loans end discounts ...ISMttlft Overdrafts 97 88 0. S. Bonds to secure circulation... 30,00000 Duo from approved resorve agents. 13 Due from other National Banks 13,738 01 Current expenses and taxes paid... 1.12730 Clieuk.8 and other cash item* , 4 19 Hills of other banks SB 00 Krs'i paper cur. nickels St pennies.. 4330 Specie 34,587tt Legal tender notes 3,548 00 Ked'mpt'n fund with U. S. Treasurer (,"> per cent of circulation 1.300M One from U. 8. Treasurer, other tten a per cent, redemption fnnd 1.M0 OS ToUl... .......1234.05?M LIAIIUTIU, (M pi tat stock paid in Snrplns fnad >£• (JmfivWed profits 5,27000 National Bank Notes ontstanling.. 27,00000 Individual deposits subject to check 83 t 00,000 9* 30,00000 Total STATE OF ILLINOIS, County of McHenry. f I, E. C. Quintan Cashier of tbe lb«n named bank, do solemnly swear that tbe &!>•*• statement is true to the best of my kxiowltHigS tnd belief. EDW &KD C. QCINLAX, Cashier. SuOecrlbed and sworn to before ate Uus Hi •Is? Fes- MB. - ^ E. C. JBW*TT, Notary Pabltt, Correct Attest -- ; JOBIT J. MnMT, .•£, . '*»» . WX. H. $TEWJUMP» ^ , X. Jfc RlCHABMk . . Directors. s, CLALESMEN WAHTIH ^P«rm«nent Situation* »«d. S«lan«nd|ni*9M special inducement* to begtnltert. *1. QO> sueeeed with our sriTaatamoowlo selling specialties. Outfit frSMS* YM W . . . . - L *