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FKKSOVAL. C'HAS. P. JOHNSON was in Elgfa oa Man day. Sociable and Con Business Not teen. Surgeons sponges etc., at J. A. Story's. Call and World's Pair see it. at Besley's. ev"C j£e$|enry l̂iiifaler. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 1891. Traina pass this station as follows OOINO SOUTH. JMoIIenry Passenger Depart .....7*t5 A. M. JLake Geneva Passenger 7:80 •Lake Genera Express ... •LHU© Goneva Freight. •Late Geneva^Paseengar........ OOIWO NO«T«. IXilk Freight Arrive *Lake Geneva Freight •Lake Geneva Passenger fftike Geneva Express *I*ke Geneva Pas8eng«r EXPLANATION, f ' • Dally except Saalay.' , f Sundays only.l ..8-82 M. ..3:28 " . 7:20 A.M. 4»:» * . 9:58 • . 4:50 P. M. . 6:M • B. BVM.Ageat. Meffonry, IU MODRBN WOODMEK OF AMEKIOA. Meet at the Plaimleaier Office every Sec­ ond Tuesday evening of each month. Neigh­ bors co*llally Invitett- MASONIO. MOHBITBT RODGK, No. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Oommunicatims the second and fourth Mondays in each month. W. A. CBISTT, W. M. SUBJECT of Sermon at the M.E.Church, 10 A. M., Feb, 22: A belief in Washington imposes a belief in Humanity. WHAT do you griess you will have to eat at the Conundrum Supper, at the Riverside House* on Tuesday evening next. • *• i' $ k,fcr' '-'i 0VtV;-, .•;< ^ * ' "•yj : • f , •' % • ' "* vX't ~a *Jw -K " 7"* PERRY & OWEN are painting the in­ terior of their store which makes it look clean and cheerful. Harry Holmes is the tist. ; « FRED WELLS had his leg quite badly bruised with a cake of ice at the Knicker­ bocker Ice House one day last week, and WM laid up a few days in consequence. ALL kinds of Heating Stoves, both Coal and Wood, will be sold for the next fifteen days, at cost for cash, at Story & McOmber's, West Side. Do not fail to attend the Sociable and Conundrum Supper, at the Riverside House on Tuesday evening next. You cannot fail to have a good time. Dd NOT forget if you want a first class Auctioneer, to call on F. K. Granger, Mc Henry. Or if more convenient we can fix dates for you at this office. Miss ETTA ROSENBEBOEB i« visiting with friends in Chicago. ' • HOWARD CLAIIK, of Evanston, was home over Sunday. MRS. E. M. OWEN visited with friends in Chicago last week. Miss KATE PERCEY, of Chicago, was visiting at Dr. Osborne's last week. MRS. MARVIN, of Woodstock, was visit­ ing at F. G. Mayes' one day last week. CHAS. HAYWOOD, of Elgin, was the guest of Isaac Wentworth one day last week. MISS CLARA WIGHTMAN, who is teaching in Chicago, came home sick on Monday. MISSES MARY AND HETTIE WENTWORTH spent Sunday with friends at Harmony, Illinois. MRS. THOS. COONEY, of Chicago, was calling on friends here the first of the week. H. E. WIGHTMAN and san*Harry, drove across the country to Chicago last week. They were gone three days. MRS. MCMEEKIN, of Chicago, was the guest of Dr. Osborne and family last week. MR. AND MRS. WM. PAIOE arrived home Friday last, after a four months' visit among relatives and friends in the East. DR. H. T. BROWN and wife start to­ morrow (Thursday) for Florida, and other points in the South. They prob­ ably will be gone several months. EMEMTIEK the Washington Birthday 'arty, at the Riverside House, on Friday evening of this week. Leone Brothers' Orchestra, of Chicago, will furnish the the music. A led THE tax collector will soon begin to mike preparations to close his books. If you have not already, done so, you should attend to paying your taxes at once. ^H. C. SMITH has been fixing up his place of business in fine style. The in­ terior has been repainted, and a new hard-wood floor laid, -which much un­ its appearance. ^iroves its 1 FOUND, *. r > r% «• ^ i - WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY will beobserv- by appropriate exercises at the Public School, Friday afternoon, exercises be­ ginning at 1:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all. AN editor who started a little paper five years ago is now a millionaire. Nothing is impossible where industry and economy are combined with goodl looks, lie married a rich wife. THE Leone Bros.'Orchestra,of Chicago, which will be at the Riverside House on Friday evening, is said to have no supe­ rior, and lovers of fine music should not fail to go and hear it. /THE Cheese Factory of Buchauan & Evanston, at Greenwood. w*s destroyed toy fire on ,Thursday last. Toss $5,000. /Insured for $3,000. The fire caught in [the roof, and it is supposed from the Binoke stack, - THE mnn who observed that the large rivers generally happened to run cloee to the large cities has now discovered that the firms that do the largest amount of busiuess generally happen to have the largest ad vertisementB in the papers. /THE Knickerbocker Ice Company are putting up two more sections to their mammoth Ice House here, 50x100 feet. This makes four new sections they have put up here this season, and they are filling them all with first class ice. MR.SLADE'S subject next Sunday,morn­ ing will be an exposition of the subject involved in the words, ""What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul ?" Or what shall a man be given in exchange for his soul ? HOWARD STEVENS is selling Electric Bells, Door Connections, Window Connec­ tions, etc., which he is prepared to deliver and put on your doors and windows and guarantee satisfaction. Do not fail to examine what he has when he comes. /QUITE a number of the workmen on the /Pond took involuntary baths the past /week. Among the number were Linus Newman, Thos. Halpin and S. Kennedy. , A little too cold, boys. Better wait un- ^ til the weather warms up. LEAVE your orders at the PLAINDEAI.FR office when you want something fine in the line of printing. We are thoroughly equipj»ed for doiog all kinds of work, and all orders will receive prompt attention, /-with a guarantee of good work at reason­ able rates. • THE ladies will serve the Conundrum Supper from 6 to 9 o'clock, at the River­ side Hou •« on Tuesday evening next. Do not fail to attend as the bill of fare is said to be of the finest. The parlors will be open, where all can enjoy a good social titne. WHILE we have been enjoying beautiful winter weather, the people of Nebraska, Dakota, and several other of the W estern States, have been freezing and starving. Snow and blizzards have been the order all around us, but here it has been warm and free from snow most of the winter. LOOK out when handling bananas! In pulling a lot from a bunch at a Peoria grocery, a clerk was bitten by a tarar- tula, and in less than ten minutes his hand had swelled to double proportions. % promptly administering antidotes rfbejrpung man's life was saved. WK «4rise our readers when in Nunda ^©catl at, the Richmond House, where | ttfiey ate wjr* to be well taken care of by mine hof*t Biefiniond, who has lately purchased that property and refitted and furnished it to meet the wants of the <traveling public, It'is now the travelers home. When iaJiond* oall and be 40 lvinoed . « I 7 on the streets, in this village, a key ring, containing, key, button hook and other articles The owner can have the same by calling at the Post Office and proving property. THE Ladies' Willing Workers Society connected with the Universalis! Church, will meet with Mrs. H. E. Wightman, on Thursday afternoon of this week. MRS. J. I. STORY. President. MRS. E. W. OWKN, Secretary. /FRED SMITH, an old and highly re­ spected German citizen, died at his home, between Mcllenry and Johnsburglt. on Wednesday last. He has b«»en sick for the past year, although ableto bearound most of the time until within the past few weeks. WE would call especial attention to the advertisement of C. H. Heck, Richmond, to be found in another place in this pa­ per. "Accidental" is one of the finest horses of his age in this part of the State, and those interested should not fail to see him. Read the advertisement. THE Hotel de Woodstock, on the east ide of the Public Square^ is fast becom- ng one of the most popular Houses in hat city. W. H. Rotnour, formerly of the Waverly House, has charge, and js ltig no pains to please ail who may give him a call. Read his card in another column and when in Woodstock do not fail to call. , / MARRIED.--In Chicago, on Thursday, Feb. 5th, 1891, by the Rev. Dr. F. A. Noble, of the Union Park Congregational Church, N. T. Phillips and Miss Emma ^Gregory. The many friends of Miss Gregory in McHenry and vicinity, where she is well known, join with us in wishing her a long, happy and prosperous life. That the thorny paths of life may ever be strewn with roses is the wish of yours truly. with rose //WASHINGTON'S birthday exercises will pe held in the M. E. Church, in this vil­ lage, on Sunday evening next, commenc- ing at eight o'clock. An invitation is extended to all. Following is the pro­ gramme : "Christianity and Patriotism" Miss Lucy Hall "The Three R's; or, Washington's Motto--Rules, Regulations, Re­ strictions" VI i*s G race Stevens Washington as a Christian" Mrs. C. F. Johnson "In Washington's Days--Then and Now" Guy Hall General Remarks. jdL'. *i." •^44?.--: A YOUNG man in a neighboring town recently won a novel wager. He held up a five dollar gold piece and- bet that not one man in the group could tell how many two dollar bills would weigh as much as the gold coin. A clean two dollar bill was produced, and the men alternately balanced the coin and the note, looked wise and hazarded all sorts of gueeses. One man said seventy-five bills would weigh as much as the coin. The lowest number ventured was twelve. The scales were produced, and it was dis­ covered that five of the notes weighed as much as the coin. THERE is a big fuss made over the free coinage of silver. It is hardly to be ex­ pected that the country papers will take a hand in the fuss either way, as it will make but little difference or have but little fffect on the currency they usually deal in. Pumpkins, squashes, sauer kraut and like commodities are their chief dependent, and when the editor's larder is filled with these articles of legal tender for newspaper work, it isn't likely that the country editor will get mixed up in this all-absorbing question of free sil­ ver coinage. Pumpkins are good enough for us, and we have only one objection to offer against receiving these commod­ ities on subscriptions, or for work,--the bank refuses them in payment of our note that some way has got into their hands. Make spring pigs and pumpkins a legal tender for the payment of debts, and there will --RocbeUe Herald*: / . / U ; J, . ri •di.'i, t . Supper The Ladies of the Willing 'Workers So­ ciety connected with the Umversalist Church will give a Sociable and tonun drum Supper, at the Riverside House, on Tuesday evening next, Feb. 24th/ tc winch all are cordially invited. The par lore will be thrown oped for the accom modation of all, and beitides an excellent supper a pleasant, social time can be enjoyed. The Conundrum Supper will be where the fun comes in. and as we understand it will be as follows: Te each article on the Bill of Fare will be attached a name, and the Conundrum will be to guess what you are going to order. For instance, one article on the Bill of Fare might be "Woman's Crowning Glory," which if you called for you would un­ doubtedly get "Ft'ml Hare." As it is not cx pec ted you would always guess just what you wanted it would make the supper an unique and enjoyable affair. As each article on the Bill of Fare, with the exception of two, are only five cents, these two being ten cents each, tin ladies will assure you that you can get a first class supper for not to exceed 25 cents. Let everybody turn out and s(tend an* evening of real enjoyment. Remember the place and date. At the Riverside House on Tuesday evening next, Feb. 24. ACCORDING to an exchange the progres­ sive ghost party is the latest society. fad and is played like this; You invite a par­ ty of friends to your house, both lauits and gentlemen. The guests change part­ ners for supper by the matching of fancy paper caps. After supper the gentlemen are invited up stairs to await develop­ ments. When they are again called to the parlors a great surprise is in store for them, for during their absence the ladies have donned cambric masks and sheets, and look more like ghosts than .the fair ladies who had just partaken of supper with them. Each lady is labeled with a number, aud beside each lady is a vacant chair, which is to be occupied by a gentle­ man, who is allowed a two-minute con­ versation with bis ghost-like partner, and in that two minutes' conversation, he is to make a guess as to who his part­ ner is, and write her name and number on a slip of paper, and then he is to move on to the next lady until the circle of the room is completed. The gentleman who guesses the largest number of names cor­ rectly, is awarded the head prize, while the gentleman who guesses the least, number gets tbe foot prize. This kiud of a per­ formance creates no end of merriment, and if the ladies are careful in their dis­ guise and change their voices, 1 hey can't be recognized by their own husbands. REPORT of Ringwood School for the week ending Feb. 13. In this report 90 means good deport­ ment and good lessons. More than 90 represents extra work, and less than 90 indicates a failure in deportment or les­ sons, or in both. Millie Lawson...10ft Ruth Barnard...100 Lucy Dodge... 95 Tniella Carr „.96 Mabel Stevens 95 Myrtle Stevens....92 Ellen Hall 93 Mabel Carr..... 93 Lena Harrison....92 Grace Simpson....94 Sadden Oenth of Mr*. S. •. Morse. [The following notice of the death of Mi s. Morse we find in a Piano, 111., paper and republish it in full, as she was a former resident of this vi lage and was well known a ad highly respected by most of our readers.] The friends and neighbors of Mrs. Morse were shocked on Wednesday to hear that Grandma Morse, as she was familiarly called, ha d passed to the great beyond. She had been feeling as well as usual and was up and around, and only complained of not feeling well on Tues­ day evening, spending a sleepless night and towards morning growing much worse; yet it was not thought that she was seriously ill until a sh ort time before her death, which took place at 11 a. m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, without a struggle, aged To years, 10 laonths and 4 days. A post mortem examination made by I)r. Nichols, of this city, and Dr. Stanard, of Sandwich, showed that her death was caused by fatty degeneration of the heart. Sudden as was the call of the death angel, it found/fter prepared and ready to go to her home and meet the loved ones gone before. Sarah Ann llazen-Moree, was born in Norwich, Conn., April 15, 1816; was married to Lorhtg Morsq, jOct. 14, 1834; moved from Connecticut to McHenry county, 111,, in 1841, whe#e they resided on a farm until 1865, when they retired from farm life and took up their residence in the village of McHenry, where she lived until the death of her husband, w hich occurred in 1880; since which time she has made her home with her chil dren, the most of her time being spent with her daughters, Mrs. Harris, of Ma­ rengo, and Mrs. C. Lester, of this place, her death taking place at the home of the latter, where she received every care and attention that wonld tend to make her last hours peaceful. She was con­ verted when but five yearsold, and united with the M. E. Church at the age of fif­ teen years, and rem a ined a conscientious Christian ever since. Deceased was a de­ voted mother and kind neighbor, always seeking to make others happy and ignor­ ing self, and was an active every-day Christian, and her friendly smile and kind greeting words will be missed by many. She was the mother of four children, Edv. in H., of Colorado, who preceded her hut a few months, while the remaining three, Mrs. Harris, of Marengo, Mrs. C. L. Lester, of this city, and James H., of LoHini, all of Illinois, are left to mourn I er loss. The funeral will take place from the house this (Thursday) afternoon, at 8 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Richards officiating. Tht remains, accompanied by two grand­ sons, will be taken Friday morning to McHenry and interred beside those of her husband. The family have the sym pathy of their neighbors and friends in this, tht ir sudden bereavement. Mamie Lawrence 87 Willie French....100- »*he banal of our dear mother, Sayler Smith 98 Clayt-'n Harris'n..98 Eddie Harrison...98' Lonnie Bishop....98 Ora Harrison 96 Floyd Carr ..92 Roy Harrison 93 Bennie French STf" Lonnie Lawrence.93 Ralph Rich'dson..92 Joe McCannon....9l Fritz P>laser „..60 Martin Hall... 90 Freddie Myers 90 Claude Thomson.90 Walter Br<^ekway92 Godfrev Hlaser....90 .Toe Lawrence 87 Eddie French 91 John May 87 Edmund l)odge...94 Lena Blake 93 Stella Lumley 98 Katie Blake. 91 AllieRichardson..98 John .Tusten 93 Frauk Lawson....94 WM. NICELE, Teacher. Cleveland's Greatest Show. Lovers of amusement in and near by Chicago who have so patiently waited for an opportunity to witness "The Big Show" W. H. Cleveland's Consolidated Minstrels wilkr^oice when they learn that a date for this immense organization has been definitely fixed. They will occupy lor eight nights and two matinees that pretty and popular, Grand Opera House commencing Sunday night February 22d, Washington's birthday. The success of this company has been phenominal wherever it bais appeared and the press of all the large eastern cities has teemed with praise, but such could only be ex­ pected for a glance at the list of names that comprise the company is quite suf­ ficient to convince the most critical that it would be impossible for such an array of talent to furnish anything but the very best minstrel entertainment imagin­ able. Prominent among the names appear those of Billy Emmerson, Barney Fagan, Hughey Dougherty, Luke School­ craft. Sign or Benedetto--the man who sings like Patti--J. Marcus Do.vle, Fields & Hanson, Griffin & Marks, Raymond Shew, and Eddie Fox and fully sixty others of equal note in their respective lines including those wonderful artists the marvelous Craggs-British Gentlemen Acrobats, seven in number--one of which although dressed precisely as the brothers answers to the name of "Queen Victoria" for she is none other than the pretty daughter of the gentleman who tosses her double and triple somersaults. It is very evident that in this company Manager Cleveland has the "pink of perfection" in minstrelsy. The indica­ tions are that the Grand's box office i^cords will be smashed into smithereens. Peats may be booked either by mail, telegraph or telephone. Teachers' Examinations. I will be in the following named places at the dates specified for the purpose of holding examinations for Teachers' Certificates: Harvard, March 2,1891. Marengo, Huntley, " Algonquin, Nunda, " McHenry, " Richmond, " Woodstock," Hebron, " Come prepared paper. Examinations at 9 o'clock A. M, 3, 4, '* 5, " 0. " T, " 9, " 10, * 11, H with ink and commence promptly W. E. WIRE, CO Sopt. Choice Potatoes, Cabbage, Parsnips, and onions, at the Bakery. i: Fish lines in bulk at J. A. Story W Card of Thanks. Words cannot express our feelings of gratitude, and appreciation of the serv­ ices rendered, by otrr MeH#nry friends, at Accept our heartfelt thanks. Grate­ fully yours, MRS. M. A. LESTER, MRS. C. A. HABRIS. MARENGO. EDITOR PLAI.NDKALER .---The funeral services of Mr. T. H. St. John were held at his late home, Feb. 12. Mr. St. John has been a resident of this county since 1852, and in his death we lose one of our prominent citizens. The Masonic order took charge ol the body from the house and conducted the services in their usual solemn and impressive manner. His children, Horace F., Misses Agnes and Grace, and Mrs. Jas. Carpenter, of Omaha, were with their father during his sickness and at the time of his death. As a friend, Mr. St. John was genial; as a neighbor, kind and obliging; as a cit­ izen, public spirited, and tbe bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. N. L. Jackson, of Chicago, visited in Marengo the past week. Prof. J. G. Cross, the author of the Eclectic Shorthand System, has organ­ ized a class here. The lectures began Thursday evening, Feb. 12, at A. B. Coon's office, with a large attendance of young people who are deeply interested iu the work. F. A. Patrick and F. G. Vail have re­ turned from Kentucky, where they have been looking for fine horses with the in­ tention of buying. N. V. Woleben, cash­ ier of the First National Bank, accom­ panied them. Two weeks ago, Stafford ft Co.. of Chi­ cago, were here looking up the pickle business and contracted for 300 acres. The site of the factory has not been de­ cided upon. Editor Van Slyke, of the McHenry PLAIN DEALER, visited our village last Friday. The W. C. T. U. of this place has nearly raised the $100 towards tbe temperance temple in Chicago. The Union is pros­ perous and the meetings well attended and interesting. The operation performed on D»n Stew­ art's arm at the Presbvt<frian Hospital, in Chicago, was successful. He is regain­ ing health and strength fast. .T. A. Read, owing to poor health, is closing out his business. Anothor prosperous merchant, P. B. Smith, has taken a partner. Mr. Neeley, who was with Marshal Field's wholesale house for 18 years. Miss Tena Adams visited. Chicago last week and heard Stanley in his last lec­ ture, Prin. Jo«lvn, of the Hebron school, visited with friends in Marengo, Satur­ day. The Church Extension Society of the Presbyterian church gave a very delight­ ful and successful valentine party at the residence of Mrs. O. C. Porter. The en­ tertainment netted them nearly $55. LA GRIPPE AGAIN. During the epidemic of La Grippe last season Dr. King's New Discovers for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, proved to be the best remedy. Reports from the many who used it confirm this statement They were not only quickly relieved, but the disease left no bad after results. We ask you to give this remedy a trial and we guarantee that you will be satisfied with resultfi, or the purchase price will be refunded. It has no equal in La rGrippe, or any Throat, Chest or Lung trouble. Trial battles free at G. W. Beslev's Drug store. Large bottles, 50c and $ 1 00. 32ml Miles Pills or any other kind. Also every kind ofjMtfefit medicine nqqy be pt« < ired at J. A. Story'a. ALGONQUIN. EDITOR PLAINDEALER Wm. Morton started north the first of last week to buy milch cows, and Chapell & Morton are billed for an auction sale for Friday Feb. 20th. Died, Feb. 12th, 1891, of congestion of the lungs, Edward H. Thompson, aged 17 years, 7 months and 8 days, eldest son of W. P. and Aurora A. Thompson The deceased was notconsidered seriously ill but a very few days before his death. The funeral was held at the house on Saturday at 1 p. m. The remains were interred in our cemetery on the hill. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in this, their hour of sudden and Bad affliction. Married, Feb. 12th, 1891, at the Ger­ man Lutheran Church, by the Rev. W. Von Schenk, Mr. John Clawson to Miss Minnie Berkley. They held a reception in the afternoon at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. Clawson has rented a farm near Huntley where they will make their future home Born, Feb. 12th, 1891, Ito the wife of John Janoak, a son Born, Feb. 12th, 1891, to the wife of R. H. Haeger, a daughter. J. W. Adamek, of Elgin, was a caller in town on Friday of last week. Little Scott Morton, who has been down with the scarlet fever, is getting along finely. Miss Annie Pbilp and Miss Jennie Chapell, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Chicago. The weather we have been having the past week, is decidedly spring-like. Some of our farmers are talking about sowing some wheat in a few days if the weather holds this way. Miss Jennie Balch and Miss Ida Swan, Elgin, were the guests of Miss Ida of Morton on Saturday and Sunday lastn Miss Clara Balch and Miss Mollie Dona­ hue, of Elgin, were the guests of Miss Bertha Dodd, on Saturday and Sunday last. Mrs. John Kanka, living east of town, has been quite sick the past week. Dr. Nason attended her. Miss Adele Montanye, of Waukesha, Wis., is the guest here of her sister, Mrs. J. Helm. W. H. Jencks and wife, of Elgin, were callers in town on Saturday of last week. Died, Feb. 15th, 1891, Mrs. Caroline Rogman, of paralysis. Mrs. Rogman was born in Germany in 1813. She came to this country 17 years ago, then a a widow. She was the mother of nine children, three of whom survive her. The funeral was held at the German Lutheran church on Wednesday, Feb. 18th, and the remains were interred in our cemetery. The surviving relatives have the sympa­ thy of their many friends. H. B. Hubbard had another bad spell on Sunday last, but he rallyed again and is now about the same as he has Deen the past few weeks. Mrs. Sedlachek is on the sick list. Dr. Nason is attending her. Rev. J. H. 0. Smith and wife, of Val­ paraiso, Ind., and Mrs. W. D. Hubbard, Mrs. Mary Lawrence, of Dixon, III., and Miss Ivittie Meara, of Chicago, attended the funeral at W. P. Thompson's on Sat­ urday last. C. E. Chapell shipped a car-load of stock to Chicago • on Monday of this week. The committee appointed at the last regular meeting of Algonquin Camp, No. 490, Modern Woodmen of America, to draft resolutions in regard to the death of the son of Venerable Consul W. P, Thompson, report as follows: WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Arbiter of Human Events to removefrom earthly life by death, the son of our Ven­ erable Consul, W. P. Thompson, a yonng man n ha gave great promise of a useful life; and WHEREAS, By the death of Edward H. Thompson a void has been made in the family circle, and a great sorrow has entered the hearts of the parents and friends, that words are inadequate to fully express, Resolved, That Algonquin Camp, No. 490, Modern Woodmen of America, do hereby express to the afflicted Venerable Consul, his wife, family aud friends, their most sincere sympathy for them, in this the hour of their great bereavement; and Resolved, That a copy of these resolu­ tions be engrossed on the records of Al­ gonquin Camp, No, 490, M. W. A., and copies be sent to the county papers for publication. [Signed,] W. A. NASON, % N. FORD, J.JOHNSTON ts,) , [Co; N.J mmittee. Card of Thanks. To tb* many kind neighbors, com­ rades, friends, schoolmates and the kind ladies of Cary and Algonquin, who so kindly, generously and deeply sympa­ thized with and assisted us in our late sad berievement in the death of our beloved son, we wish to and do here­ by extend to them one and all bur heart­ felt thanks and gratitude. W. P. THOMHSON, AURORA A. THOMPSON. Taxes! Taxes! The unersigned, Collector of Taxes for the Town of McHenry, will, commencing Thursday, Jan. 15th, 1891, be at the following places each week, on the days stated, for the purpose of receiving taxes: Thursdays, at the store of Perry & Owen, in the village of McHenry. Saturdays, at the store of John J. Miller, West McHenry. Mondays, at the store of Lay & Adams Johnsburg. Tuesdays, at the store of J. W. Cristy and Sou, Ringwood. All interested are requested to take due notice' and govern themselves accordingly. WM. SCHREINEB, Col'r. FOB SALE. A good second-hand Studebaker Phae­ ton, full leather top. Has always been kept well housed and painted, in fact it is as good • as new. For further parti­ culars inquire at this office. 32tf ALL kinds of fresh, clean Groceries, Canned Vegetables, California fruits, and tbe best brands of Flour at the Bak­ ery, at the lowest living prices. All goods delivered free. SMALL FARM FOR SALE OR RENT. Forty acres with stable at reasonable Bank of McHenry, good house and " Inquire at 29tf Hot water bottles (rubbers) at J. A. Story's. SPECIAL NOTICE; All aocounts due the late firm Of Fitx- eiramons & Henderson must positively be settled on or before February 20th, 1891, to save costs. 30W8 ANDREW HENDERSON. Amber Cans ^Sorghflp, ttt 50 cents per gal. 1 &££. nts per gal. mr Candies received Story's. this week a* J. A. NICE line of Pipes, just received, at Barbian Brothers. Potpori Powder 85 cents an ounce at Besley's. FINE assortment of Pipes, Cigars and Tobacco, at Barbian Bros. Good Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco at 25 o«tttoper pound, at Barbian Bros'. Cigar FOR SALE OR RENT.. In the Village of Ringwood, a good house and shop. Terms reasonable. In­ quire of WESLEY LADD. Try the new perfumes, at J. A. Story's. lakeside" and "Mellier's Lilac Spray." Sachet powders "Helio-Violet" FOR RENT. A farm of 200 acres. Cash rent. A !;ood chance to rent a farm at low rent. nquire at Bank of McHenry. One wouid think this to be a dull time of year for merchants and more especially so when we are enjoying such a nice winter, but Cristy's, store at Ringwood, seems to be well supplied with customers. 'apMiur methods are sure to win. t ; DONT SKIP THIS Fbr iti8 not an advertisement but a pointer, that when you want any thing in the line of feed, grain, hard or soft coal it will pay you to call at the Pickle Factory, West McHenry and get my prices. Highest market price paid for oats. 6 W. A. CRISTY. PICKLES I PICKLES! I am now ready to make contracts for Cucumbers for the coming season. Call and see me before you contract. Terms as good as any other man. R. BISHOP. McHenry, Feb.-2d, 1891. SAVE A BIG DISCOUNT. Fifteen per cent cash discounts on all purchases of winter goods is worth sav­ ing. Men's suit, good, heavy and well made, only 4.00, 5.00 to 18.00. Boys' suits, 3.00, to 12.00. Child's suits 1.45, to 4.00. Knee pants from 25c to 1.50. Men's overcoats, 3.00, 5.00* to 20.00. Boys' overcoats, 4.00 to 12.00. Child'* overcoats, 1.50 to 5.00. Ladies' cloaks 2.50,2.75,3.00, to 25.00; misses' and children's in proportion. All wool hosiery must go at actual cost, including the famous llockford goods. See our great reductions on underwear. Ladies' Hue heavy merino vests, 30c, 34c 38c, to 45c. Children's, 9c to 35c. Ladies' nat ural grey and scarlet, 75c and 85c, well worth 1.00. Horse blaukets, 65c, 90c to 5.00. Good goat robes, 3.00, 3.50 to 9.00. We give same discounts on all our Candee rubbers for winter use; also on all felt boots, Arctics, glove? and mi'tens blaukets, shawls, tlannels, caps, etc. Surely give us a trial. Our new carpets, window shades, dress goods, domestics, etc., will be in stock this week for spring trade. Remember our great cut on prices of good flour. Respectfully, SIMON STOFFEL. |4 00 2 50 » 60 4 80 4 00 100 Who sells goods the cheapest? He who pays no rent, hires no help, and pays cash for his goods.. Call in and see his prices. Beloit fine pants only Beloit heavy mixed... Men's business suits " Cassimere suits.... Boys'suits Boys' two-piece suits Knee pants 25c, 35c, 50c, 1 00 Meu's Congress Gaiters $1.50, 1 85 Ladies' fine shoes 1-75 Men's Chinchilla overcoat, silk , facing, silk sleeve lining 13 75 Hundreds of goods at your own price. . E. LAWLUB. A REMARKABLE LETTER. The following letter from Mr. W. A. Thomson, of Columbus, Wis., is pecul­ iarly interesting: "My wife," says he, "has been treated for her head, stomach and nervous prostration by three doctors in New York, two in Chicago, one in Phila­ delphia, one in Cincinnati, and at the large institute in Buffalo for sixteen months. They all failed. But one bot­ tle of Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine helped her wonderfully." This should be used in all headaches, backaches, changes of life, nervous disturbances, fits, rheu­ matism, etc. Ask at Besley's drug store for a free trial bottle and Dr. Miles' book on the Nerves and Heart. PRESSING HAY. The undersigned having purchased a first class Hay Press, is now prepared to press hay at the following price: fl .50 per ton, parties to furnish their own wire, and furnish feed for three men and three teams. Or will furnish wire for those who wish it, at cost price. A. L? HOWE. McHenry, Jan. 24th^ 1891. 26m2 A NATIONAL EVENT. The building of the World's Fair in a city scarcely fifty years old will be a re­ markable event, but whether it will really benefit this nation as much as the discov­ ery of the Restorative Nervine by Dr. Franklin Miles is doubtful. This is just what the American people need to cure their excessive nervousness, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, neural­ gia, nervous debility, dullness, confusion of mind, etc. It acts like a charm. Trial bottles and fine book on "Nervous and Heart Diseases," with unequaled testi­ monials, free at Geo. W. Besley'e. It is warranted to contain no opium, mor­ phine or dangerous druirs. Julia A. Story's Iaoe&ls. Valentines! Valentines! Let others know your thoughts are not of self alone. Hurrah for St. Valeutiueat J. A. Story's. Have you seen the new designs in box paper, Invitation cards, calling cards, etc. We have a complete line. Call and see. Floor wax and Paper Napkins cheap at J. A. Story's. Are you troubled with indigestion or gasseaus or sour stomach? If so use the soda, mint and charcoal tablets at J. A. Story's. A new line of 5, 10, and 25 cent per­ fumes. Latest Odors. Call and examine. At J. A. Story's. Japanese banners, teakettles and spoons all the rage at J. A. Story's. New books, well bound. Also choice selections and quotations, cheap at J.A.Story's. Have you seen the new style of dolls dresses in soldiers uniform only 15c. Scholars companion lock and key for pencils and school work only 5 cents at J. A. Story's. Use Eureka harness oil it Is the best, sold by J. A. Story. * 1 Sheridan's Cavalry condition 25 cents at J. A.Stocy'a, ^ r , • 1 § we are making! an advance sale o| Wall Paper, Curtains and Carpets fof this week only, We quote Brown Blanks at 3c pet ' roll or 6c per double roll. Gilts 8c per tV. J roll or ltic per double roil and up. Bof V deas to match at £c per yard and^up. ..f| An elegaot Curtain, mounted] oil f „ f spring roller at 35c each or 3 for 91.00V Others marked to eell at $1 per win-*,\ ?: dow we give cow at a disconut of 2$?!• percent. IPe bavi a large variety la, stock whilh will not last long at thes**. prices. If in need of any this spring; * " *% ^ buy now. . Our stock of Oarpets cannot be beat* 'J , 1 en In price, styles or quality. We can Jj aell much cheaper by buying in full •- • pieces, and you have a chano to se® . . . 1 i and knov/ just wha; you are getting!" and you don't have to wait a mtfbttt 2* for ft to come. Give n« a call before buying a carpet. " ^ ^ We have been cleaning oat oar odds '• j | and ends the past few weeks, aud are ^ J now making extensive preparation* for our large spring stock, which is. ' 4 daily arriving, and which will be much larger than usual. JFe have received * ,:ri is* already, an Immense line or tbe latest; , 1 spring styles in hats, for men and boy* .. <4 bought at astonishingly low figures, -Ji i* and we are bound to sell them cueap. There are all tbe new shapes in felts, *° crashes and stifis and in sizes to fit the . • : i smallest or largest heads TFalk in, and take a look at them and learn our • 'J i prices. < ^ A n sm la'" i Any ow wm wii juu wca largest and best selected line of gent's' collarf. ties and scarfs to be found iu the qounty and our new spring ties are ahead of all others, 4 TFe are known far and wide as hav­ ing the greatest variety of fine and , ueavy Shlrtii gs anywhere to be foundl Now Is a good time to buy. ..IS 'JPhen In quest of Table kins and i'owels call and see our great* , t <v" Ji variety, we have jus? received somer - "-i most desirable patterns all well bougUK • which means half sold and selected In view of their good wearing qualities*; ^ ^ we dety competition in prices. «' ^ We have a few winter.shawls left at' greatly reduced prices. V'i ^ $ '-J We are willing to give |«8 a low - ^ ^ price on any winter goods to make 1 room for new spring purchases. M On dress goods our discount of 10 per cent lor cash will continue during ; r tnia week, we have a very large line of Black Goods. Dress Silks, Flannels, -* ^ : Cashmeres,surges, etc. Uo not fail to avail yourself of these low prices.. • - , • i < We still have a few of those odd , £ ^ pairs of shoes left, selling now at « I, £; the regular prices being |3 to f3.2§» *_r i : Our shoe stock in in excellent shape, •'? we can show the best wearing goods so be found anywhere. You can depend-^ \ on what we tell yov for when we waf^.^M-^ rant a boot or shoe we stand by it. \ Js,' We receive every week fresh bakery ' vi' ^ goods consisting of cakef, vanilla waf- ( ers, lemon snaps, honey cakes, vanilla ^ ,."i squares, frosted creams, ginger eaaps." " , f soda, butter, oyster and the celebrated Kenosha cracker. Our goods are al-' 1 1/ ^ ways fresh as we buy often. '*<%'$) -*• new car of best dne salt with nice ' r| c l e a n b a r r e l s r e e ' d t h i s w e e k . T r y t b e ' * • celebrated Retsol lump sslt for your^ V"«,j,:,^:" stock. It goes a great deal farther' r *|\V than the other salt, does not waste, is harder and Is much cheaper. If yoa 4 try It once you will use no other. ^ ̂ We carry Chick's. Honest Aba, BIsh- -1 | op's and Plllsbury s best Flour at the west market price. lowesi V • 1 i -S are sole agents for Stoat's Banc Proof Rubber Boots, the only boot that will stand the cold weather and not ' kick out." Icemen and dairymen ; should investigate, as they will out­ wear two pair of common Bobber Boots. , C'J| * We waot to Impress on the minds of all that we pay cash lor all onr goods,;^ which places u« in a position to buy at v the lowest cash figures, take advantage of spot cash discounts, etc. Hence we can sell you the best goods at tbe low­ est cash prioes and will do It. • ; W0 always carry a full stock of Dri­ ed Fruits, Canned Goods and Fresh Groceries of all kinds, also tbe finest candles in town as auy schoolboy will tell you. Give us a call, ils ••• McHenry, III. V. ' 4 Bat of McHemr, PERRY A OWEN. Bankers, MoHENRY, - - ILLINOIS. This Bank receives deposits. 6ws and sella Foreign and Domestic Ex­ change, and does a General Banking Business, We endeavor to do all business trusted to our core in a manner Ow upon te:ms entirety satisfactory to customers, and respectful^/ sotidt the public patronage. • MONEY TO LOAN: On Real Estate and other first <tkm security. 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