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Pledged butto Truth, co Liberty and Lawj No Favors Win 14s and no Fear 8 h a l l Awe.*1 VOL. 16.:. ' / •' M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1890. NO Iff. r PDRiimcn tRTKir WsnmiHr ar -J . V AN V K IS«-- , tG&ITOB ASO fttOPRlBToR. " r Office In Btftbop'g Block, v.' "a^hfOBrT* P»*KT jfe fOwWS ' TRFLHL OK *MMORI PTlOJf, 0«a Te.tr (In vivmaoe) ...... If Hot Pfti'i within Three Months.. iftD IttiMerlption* received for three er ril month* is the same proportion. Kates of Advertising. We announce liberal rates for advertising n the Pc,u*i»R\r,SK, an<l enleavor to state he<n s* pliinlv t!i%t thev wilt be readily un- •ritot I. TMy •vre *9 follows: 1 Inch one year - . - . BOO t Inches one rear - 10 00 % Inches one year . - . 15 W If Oohimn one rear - . - - soon H Ooiumn *nn year- . - - «aoiv Column one year - - . 100 00 One inch mean* the raeamrercent of one luh rtewn the column, single colnmn width. Tearly advertisers, at the above rates, have the privilege of changing as often as they ehoose, without extra oharge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having •binding cards) will be entitled to insertion •f local notices at the rate of 5 cents per line eaeh week. A.!! others will be charged 10 eents per Mne the first week, and 5 cents per lino for each subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged St the rate of 10 cents pe line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set in) the drat issue, and Scents per line for subsequent issues. Thus, An inch advertisement will cost $1.00 for one week, $1.30 for two weeks, *2.00 for three weeks, and so on. The PLAINDKALBB will be liberal in giving editorial notices, but, as a business rule, il will require a suitable fee from everybody seeking the use of its columns for pecuniary fain. BUSINESS CARDS. O. J. HOWARD, W. D. OIIT<IOt\V AND WRGBOX. McHenry, I III. Office at residence, one block east of Public School Building. BUSINESS CARDS. 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All communication* promptly answered If Postage Stamp* are enclosed for reply. WM, H. cow las Office at Kesidenoe, Madison St., Woods toe a, Illinois. Attention Horsemen! MOHBNRV, III., April 1st, 1898.S I would respectfully invite the Public to call and examine m7 stock of Horse* before nakiog arrangements olsewhere. No busi­ ness done on Sunday. N. 8. COLBY M'HBifKT 1IX C. H. FKGERS, M, D- TSICIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, Office at Residence. Wtf. O-iBORNR, 54. r». PHYSICIAN AND SITRGKOX. Office at Residence, West McHenry, III. Calls promp.ly attended to day and night. Liverv Stable. HK. WIG HTM AX, Proprietor. First • class riga, with or without drivers famished at reasonable rate*. Teaming of on abort notice. 1. seme NEAR THE DEPOT, WKarr MoHGNBY, ILL, Keep* open for the accommodation of the Public a Flrst-Olass Saloon and Restaurant, Where he will at *11 time* fceep the best w brands of Wines/Liquors and Cigars ^o be found In the market. 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We want good, lively workers, aud will pay well. Good references required. Apply quick, stating age. CUASU BttOTaERS COMPANY, S7m2 Chicago, 1IL The Police Gazette, Is the nly illustrated paper In tho world containing all the latest sensational ana sporting news. No Silo -n Keeper, Barber, or Cluo Koora can afford to be wltnout iu It always makes friends wherever it goes. Mulled to any address in the United States securely wrapped, 13 weeks tor #1, Send five Ueuta tor sample copy. RICHABD *. FOX, FKAMKLur SQUABS, New York ATTENTION 1 Farmers and Dairymen. It will pay those looking for CHOICE COWS Fresh milkers or springers, to call at my premises before purchasing. I can furnish such by the car load or single cow. POBTER H. WOLFRUM, ^ OHlMDIOt Farm about four miles northwest of Harvard, Illinois. JOHN P. SMITH, Watchmaker A Jeweler, Mchenry. Illinois. A FINE stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew­elry always on hand. Special attention given to repairing Ane watches. Give me a call. JOHN.P. 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Johnsbnrfh, 111., May 26th, IMS, Having leased the brick building one South of tne post office, we h*ve opened a retail store, where, at all times can be found fine cigars of our own mtnufacture, together with smoking and chewing tobacco of the best brands. Pipes a Specialty. We have a very large assortment aad very handsome patterns. OALL AND dks US. IMOMXf 4 ImaMdHV Wt " BKKEDKOa or MORGAN HORSES, Short Horn, Bsd Mad Angu, And Jersey Cattle. Hillside Farm, West McHenry, 111. Oar Morm Stock Is all pare bred, and originated from the beat Morgan stosk la the United States. Old Gifford Morgan, who stands at the head }f our Stock, is one of the best bred Morgan horses in the country, and can show more and better all purpose colts than any other horse in the West. We invite the inspection ef our stock by horsemen and all lovers of line animals, A few fall blood Morgan Colts and young dorses for sale, Also one matched team, fall *)lood«. la Cattle we have the fall blood Short Horn *lnr.h we are crossing with the Red Polled A.ngiis and therefore Instead of sa wing off the lorne we are breeding them off and with food suceess, A tow Heifers and Balls, both pare bred Short Horns and the cross above mentioned for sale. J. II- Saylor A Sons, West MaHenrv, HL. Feb, 27th. 1888, L. W. NICHOLS, JR. ©oin JEWELER AND MRAYIR, RICHMOND ILLINOIS. M««k la my !Uia neatly and promptly cm * •»•«*"». W*I. STOFFEL. Agnnt for-- - LIGHTNING, ^ And lAMiienUI Insoranee. 2,A1eol4wa. Minnesota, Nebraska, Alabama, and Catiraruia Lauds. Call on or address WM. STOfTKL, McHenry, 111: s ,I,BS WANTED. Local ur Trnveliug. N To cell our Nur*ery Stock. Hilary, Expenses and Steady Employment guaranteed. > 0HASX BH0T^<£S C0MPAWT, jftochesttr, H. T. BED 1EPPER, . NO, 7476n BY ONWARD Standard and Registered. The grandest Individual Stallion ever brenght into Northern Illinois, with a tftree year old trial, one half mile. In l:l.VJtf. Is per- manently located at Crvsml Lake, Illinois, only 14 miles from Elgin, and 40 miles from Oluotgo. Book full to July 10, lhUO, Will make a flail sea sou. Book now open. For terms and conditions atfdress| T. PALMER: rystal Lake, III 51-lin PERRY A OWHN, Bankers, MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. This Bank receives deposits, buy« and selU Fbreign <$td Domestic Ex­ change^ and does a General Banklg Business, We endeavor to do all business en­ trusted to our carte In a manner and upon te:ms entirety satisfactory to our customers, and respectfully solicit the public patronage. MONEY TO LOAN; On Real Estate and other first class security. Special attention given to col- lectian9% l^TTBAMCE In Ftrst Class Companies at the Ijowutt JXfttes. Yours Respectfully^ FERRY A OWEN. %HE CHI NORTH I AdD TERM mums DsjAaium. Edited by WM. H. COWLIN, WOODSTOCK, RTU "7b care for hint who ha* borne the battle, and for hi* viiioto and orphans."--LINCOLN, RAILWAY. Affords unrivaled facilities for transit be twee 11 the most important cities and towns in Illinois, Iowa, Wiscmsln. Northern Mich­ igan; Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. The train service is carefully adjusted to meet the requirements of through and local travel, and includes FAST VESTIBULED TRAINS Dining Can, Bleeping Oars ft Say Coaches Banning Solid between Ohleago and; ST. PA UL. MINNEAPOLIS, COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, DENVER AND PORTLAND, ORE PULLMAN A WACKER SLEEPERS Chicago to 8an Ffanclsoo WITHOUT OHANQE. COLONISTS SLEEPERS* Chicago to Portland, Ore. AND BAN FR A It CISCO. Free Reclining Chair Cars * CHICAGO TO DENVER AND PORTLAND, ORE, •ia Council Bluffs and Omaha. For the time of tra>ns, tickets and all Infor­ mation, apply to Station Agents of tihicago & North- Western Kail way, or to the Ueneral faesenger Agent, at Chicago. W.H.JSAWMAN, J M. WHITMAN 3d Vice PresL Gen'I Manager. W. A. THRALL. B. HUSS, Gen, Aw <fc 2'kX AgL AgenL, McHenry, IU OBORO] O. No. 9701. Record 2i2Q. Will be for service at the barns of George W. Owen, MoHenry. Illinois. TERMS, S50. One halt payable in Cash, balance by Note due six mouths from service without interest. Interest after due at 6 percent. " "GeorgeO." was sired by Lakeland Abdallah 351. by tbe founder of our trotting wonders, old Rysdykea Hambletonian, 10. D.tm of George O n by Autocrat, a son or George M. Patcheu, 30, record 2:23#. 8he paced at six years ol I a halt mile in 1:06#, and at 17 years a full mile in 2:27. "George O." has bad very limited advan- tages in the stud, never having bred a stan- dard bied mare, but his colts are all very speedy and sell lor long prices. He sired a two-year-old with a record of 2-49, trial h mile in 1:22 to Bo&d Oart. eSOBOK W. OWEN. MeSenry, lWmois. MOKEV TO LOAN on farm land, on time mil in amounts to suit borrowers. In- qw* at tto offiss teffetfMgpartimlars "Friendship, Charily. Loyally-- Worthy\ton^pf Patriot^Faiheri** C- A. R. Directory. M'HBHMR POST HO. 643. Me«te the First Thursday evening of each month. L. E. BENNETT, Oom. WOODSTOCK POST. MO 1081 Meets flrst And third Monday evenings of each month. W. H. MONROB, Oom. arnm>A POST, WO an. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month. O- R. DIKB, Oom. HARVARD POST, DO 9S5. Meets the second ana fourth Monday -even «)ts of eaoh month. jooir MARSHALL, Oom. MARKNOO POST, NO. 168, Meets every second and fourth Friday evenings of eaoh month. K. R. MORRIS, Oom.' WA0OOITDA POST, HO. 960. Post meets every second and fourth Satur­ day evening In Q. A. R. Hail, Main St. ARTHUR OOOKR, Oom. Along the Skirmish Line. There are 82 National Cemeteries in the United States. The next National Convention of the W. R. C. will be held in Detroit Mich. General John M. Corse, the hero of lllatoona, is a resident of Boston, Mass. Emil Willis, 90 years old, formerly a member of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, was recently mustered into Morton Post, No. 1, Terre Haute, Iud. General Lander Corps, No. 29, Lynn, Mass., has a membership of 200. The corps holds its meeting in Lander Post Hall, and participates with the Post in all its festivals and anniversaries. Another grave is being dug for the re­ ception of a brave soldier. The nation will join with Ohio in mourning the sud­ den death of General E. F. Noyes. Nine veterans of the late war who were fired out of the Philadelphia post office by Mr. Ilarrity, were taken back in their old positions by Postmaster Field day before yesterday. This is but one of the different opinions entertained of Veterans by Democrats and Republicans. The National Encampment approves of tile plan to erect a Memorial Hall at Decatur, 111., where the lirst Post was organized, but thinks this should be done by voluntary contributions. This is the better way. The Department of Illinois should take the matter in hand, and or­ ganize the movement in a business-like way. Gen. Alfred H. Terry, T7. S. Army, re­ tired, now lives at Hartford, Conn., which is his native city, aud although but little is heard of him now-a-daye, those who knew him as an officer in the army and as a commander of troops in action, and who are acquainted with the history of the war, are aware that few if any, are deserving of more renown than is General Terry. Hon. Gilman Marston, an ex-Senator from New Hampshire, who died recently, wan a general favorite among all the old soldiers. He was badly wounded in the arm at Bull Run, and although the sur­ geons told him his lite depended upon having the arm amputated he refused to allow them to perform the operation, and insisted on being placed on bis horse, He once refused to allow his troops to board an overloaded transport, because he had "brought those men from New Hampshire to fight." The ladies of the Grand Army held their annual National convention in Bos­ ton during National Encampment week The officers elect for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Mrs. Catherine E. Hurst, of Kentucky; Senior Vice Pres ident, Mrs. Julia M. Johnson, of Pennsyl­ vania; Junior Vice President, Mrs. Mary C. Smith, of New York; Treasurer, Mrs. Anna E. Grubb, of New Jersey; Chaplain Sarah A. Metcalf, of California; National Councilor, Frances N. Wood, of Kansas. The President appointed Mrs. Anna D. Motley, of Kentucky, Secretary for the ensuing year. The old Iron Brigade held its annual reunion at Detroit this month, and was largely attended. Officers were elected as follows: President, General John Gicson; Vice Presidents, LientenantG.M. Woodward of Second Wisconsin, Captain N. J. Huntington of Sixth Wisconsin, Captain Fred L. Warner of Seventh Wis., Lieutenant Oliver Carmichael of Nine­ teenth Indian^, Frank H. Liscum of Kansas, Major E. B. Wight of Twenty- fourth Michigan, Major James Stewart of Battery B; Secretary, Captain W. W. Jones; Treasurer, Captain Otto Schoose; Chaplain, W. C. Way. The Department of Minnesota for the quarter ending June 30, 1890, has had losses and gains in membership as fol­ lows: Number in good standing last re­ port, 7,237; gained by muster, 168; gained by transfer, 61; gained by rein­ statement, 77; gained by reinstatement from delinquent reports, 562; total gain, 868; aggregate, 8,105. Loss by death, 20; loss by honorable discharge, 9; loss by transfer, 49; loss by suspension, 163; loss by delinquent reports, 308; total loss, 549; number remaining in good standing July 1,1890, 7,556; net gain ior quarter, 319. The annual convention of the Woman's Relief Corps was held in Boston during National Encampment week. Hie at­ tendance was large and much business of importance was transacted. National officers were chosen as follows: President, Mrs. McHenry, of Iowa; Senior Vice Pres­ ident, Elizabeth A. Turner, of Massa­ chusetts; Junior Vice President," Miss Bessie Young, of Missouri; National Treasurer, Miss Armilla A. Cheney, of Detroit; National Treasurer, Miss Ar­ milla A. Cheney, of Detroit; National Chaplain, Mrs. Emily V. Littlefield, of Maine. The National Secretary, in spec tor and counselor are to be appoints ed by the National President. r\ Old Battle Fields to be Harked. Secretary Proctor will soon appoint three commissioners to have charge of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park, and a historian to assist the commission in ascertaining the linAa of Battle of all troops participating. It is understood that General J. S. Fuller- toil, a prominent lawyer of St. Louis, and one of the heroes of the Chickamauga battle field, has been decided on as the senior member of the commission, and Captain Sanford C. Kellogg, Fifth Cav­ alry, formerly of General Sheridan's staff, and the officer who prepared the recent maps showing the boundary lines of the proposed park, as the^army member. The third member is not yet definitely selected, but the Secretary, in obedience to the wishes of the Southern Congress­ men, has decided that he shall be an ex- Confederate. General A. F. Stewart, of Tennessee, who was lieutenant general of the Confederate forces, and who did some hard fighting on the ground in question, is prominently mentioned. The historian to assist the board is not yet mentioned. The Secretary proposes making a visit to Chickamauga in com­ pany with the board at an early date. Important Pension. Decision. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9,--Assistant Sec­ retary Bussey to-day rendered a decision in the pension case of William R.Johnson late corporal of Company K, Eightieth Indiana Volunteers, in which is given an even more liberal construction of the law relating to the "line of duty" than here­ tofore. On April 1, 1863, claimant, with the flrst sergeant of his company obtained a pass to attend church across the green River at Mutnfordsville.La., at which point his command was guarding a bridge. While crossing the river on a logclaitnant fell,fracturing his hf6 ka The case was originally rejected on the ground that the soldier at the time of the accident was not in line of duty. Assistant Secretary Bussey, however, takes a contrary view and allows the pension sought. He says: "If the claim­ ant had, by authority of his superior officer, been crossing the river for the purpose of obtaining necessary physical sustenance, he would certainly have been in line of duty, it being a necessary inci dent to the service. To hold that a similar mission for spiritual sustenance, which is also presumed to have been necessary, placed him out of line of duty, would be depriving our soldiers of Chris- tain teaching, and, therefore, in conflict with military law, which recognizes the necessity, or at least, the propriety of it, The claim is allowed." The Seunion of the Surviving Members of the 96th Segment Illinois Volun­ teer Infantry. The annual reunion of this organiza­ tion took place, Thursday, at Harvard, and was much enjoyed by all who partic­ ipated. The weather was not as favora­ ble as it might have been, yet this did not dampen the ardor of the old "vets" and the hand-shakes were just as hearty and the greetings of comrades, who per­ haps had not met before in years, just as cordial. There were about one hundred and the day was devoted to social inter­ course, speech-making, music, etc. The citizens-of the place put forth every effort to entertain their guests and succeeded most admirably. At 12 M. dinner was served at the Walker House, after which a business meeting was held in Grand Army Hall, the following being the pro­ ceedings : Capt. James Nish being absent, on ac­ count of the serious illness oi his brother, Capt. Wm. Stewart, Vice President, called to order and presided. Minutes of the last annual meeting and meeting of the Executive Committee read and ap­ proved. Several communications from absent members read expressing regrets in not being ible to attend. Treasurer's report read showing nearly forty dollars on hand; approved. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, G. S. South worth; Vice Pres­ ident, Wm. H. Huffman; Secretary, F. E. Cox; Treasurer, Thomas Gilkerson. Executive Committee: Company A--A. J. Snyder. " B--Robert Ridge. " C--Edwin Rector. " 1)--J. E. Beckley. " E--R. Morris. " F--George Eckert. " G--H. M. Bacon. " H--John Barber. " I--V. N. Ford. K-H. M. Reser. A communication was read from the President of the 74th Regiment Reunion Association extending an invitation to the 95th to join in a brigade reunion to be held at Camp Fuller, Rockford, 111., in 1892. After discussion it was decided to accept with the understanding that it should be held in 1891 if all ol tbe four decline ffor him to a A I". •••' 1. . ., "j.{\ •*' (J? regiments could participate in it at that time, otherwise the executive committee I should decide where the next reunion shall be held. , [•': At the conclusion of the bosinsM ing, the general exercises of the day t«x>k 1 place, which were opened with prayer by I Chaplain Thomas R. Satterfleld. Adju- " tant Wales W. Wood, of Belvidere, thai I delivered an address, giving a brief his­ tory of the regiment, from the time it * was mustered into the United States t service until the close of the war. He was followed by several other gentlemen who made short speeches. One of the | pleasant features of the exercises was S? music furnished by Wm. Farrell, who played the drum, and bis two daughters who played violins. "Yankee Dan," or Mr. Marbell, sang several songs which « were highly appreciated.-- Woodstock * Sentinel. _______ ' A GEAVD SUCCESS, vj* The Encampment of Soldiers ancf tbe Largest Ever Hshl ia the History >1 of the Association--Big Crowds and a * Big Time. , '* The Soldiers and Sailors' Encampment held here on Friday and Saturday last * was a decided success. The attendance was even larger than the most sanguine anticipated. The 11:10 train brought I the distinguished guests who spoke ia S the afternoon. The procession formed at 1:30 in front of Ayer'B Hotel and | headed by the Harvard Cornet Band 1 marched to Hart's grove. After music • by the Band Prof. H. B. Coe in a neat ij and well rendered speech delivered the address of welcome. j The appearance 6TGov. Fifer, the first speaker, was the signal for a round of y applause. When quiet was restored the , Governor began his address which was f listened to with marked attention. He was a number of time interrupted by the ^ audience who took occasion to signify their hearty approval of his speech by loud cheers. § Rev. H. W. Bolton, of Chidago, was the next speaker. He is a powerful ^ orator, whose carefully prepared English ! and easy manner of delivery won the I admiration of the audience from the start. His address was short, but was brimful of patriotism and good sense. Col. James A. Sexton, of Chicago, was then introduced, and while making no ; pretensions as a public speaker, made a I number of happy hits. As a story teller I the Colonel has few equals. J Congressman A. J. Hopkins, of Aurora, then stepped forward and in his suave ** ;J and graceful way delivered an address which for elegance of diction and correct- | ness of delivery has seldom been our •'? good fortune to hear. It is unnecessary to say that his effort was appreciated. ^ Representative C. A. Partridge, of Wan- " kegan, was the last before the audience appearance before and thi Iu* tvM Col. present was called for b saying that it was too make a speech. Just before supper Gov. Fifer, who was at Ayer'B Hotel, came out upon the ve­ randa and made a neat speech, thanking the members of the Cornet Band for rendering sqch elegant moeic and for the. serenade they were giving him. Hon. E. S. Taylor also spoke. This gentleman made such a decided hit here last Fourth of July that his second appearance, added, if possible, to hia excellent record as an orator. He is a : eloquent speaker, and no mistake. Col. Harlan waa called out and delivered one of his inimitable speeches, which brought forth round after round of approval. His speech fairly captivatad - his hearers. 3" EVENING EXERCISES*. In the evening a grand camp lire was held in the grove. Speeches were made by C. C. Duffy, of Piano, 111., candidate for theAppellate Court Clerkship of thia division, Representative Partridge, H. C. Mead, M. F. Ellsworth and others. As they gathered around the camp-fire to recall the dark days of a quarter of a century ago, only now in a spirit of re­ joicing, it was a sight quite pleasant |b ; witness. SATURDAY'S PROGRAM. ? Saturday was not as big a day as the previous one in point ot numbers, but was just as pleasant and enjoyable for the old soldiers. Dr. P. Leon McKinney, of Evanstoa, delivered the principal address. He ia head physician of the Grand Army for Illinois and is regarded as one of the finest orators iu the State, and his ad­ dress on this occasion* fully met the ex- pectations of his friends. His was anabie* . eloquent speech. NOTES. After extending Ex-President Card a vote of thanks for his labor and zeal ia planniug and making the Encampment what it proved to be--a success--the following officers were selected. Presi­ dent, Dr. H. T. Woodruff; with one Vice President from each town in the county; Secretary and Treasurer, J. D. Clark; Officer of the day, Col. J. S. Belknap; All unite in pronouncing the Encamp* ment of success, and in saying that Mr. Card did his work well. Byron Scouter, who belonged to Co. 72nd 111. Infantry, was present Friday." I'f Like all old soldiers there is nothing thai affords him so much pleasure as to reuna < with the "boys." He was a news agent for the Northwestern railway before the war and is yet in active service in the * same capacity. They all know him aa ^ Comrade Gassie, and a more even-teza. * pered or genial fellow is hard to find. | They were all so well pleased with tha _< treatment received here that by a unaal* "fi mous vote Harvard was selected as tlM S| place for the next meeting. The Woodstock Sons of Veteran* - turned out in large numbers and under ; command of their Captain, Chas. P. S Barnes, made a nice showing. Twenty-five Sons of Veterans came oat from Chicago to take part in the Encamp- g ment. They were a nice lot of boys awi remained until Sunday night. Harvard presented a fine appearand Friday and Saturday. All the stora* IS were handsomely decorated with flags. -'f| Rev John Corlett'sspeech oaSaturd^:^:^ was heartily appreciated. - We take pleasure in clipping the about ^ excellent account of the recent ei>can,p» ment held at Harvard from the Harvard ^ Herald. Brother Walsh is the true friend j of those who wore the blue and mm, ; | always be relied oa to note whaten^ occurs vhereia they an mt«putedL €v.\ .V' • M Safe W- H