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mm ift$i ®OARO OF SUPERVISORS, (OwtUntK-d from fourth pane) h<h?«iki«>i>i> vkkwititur a si> 8rrtN.i*s. / ' • U:) bedstead*. |1 comAwts ftCKr.: lift abeets HH-frfltnws - 101 pillow cases. 3(1 miiitw 1 luU'lien range an<i fixture ... 1 hunting stove. 1 bolter stove... I pasoHno J rut tire (Miperfti- t<Mul nl's house) 1 2-l>bl ki'tt.U'.... 1 j>t- handcuffs... I pr clippers g rnspiaoros 44 rlntmbers... . 33 mops 10 mirrors II stands i bureaus 1 sctU'ifflJ office desk...,, oflice chairs... rocking chair., milk tank .. m i l k s e t t e r s . . . IX tin ctjips-- ..4 2 dish pans...... 15 palls 16 tin basins..... padlocks ....i.. 11 wash basins.. : * tubs v* wash boards... wS churn... -*J65-jral jars.....:, •J!4-jtal jars ..,.. ,>38 3-Uiil Jars...,^ jM t*>w«is $ platters.... JSi pie plates "J2 sauce piatesr JO milk pans'. ,ls Miliar bowls JW soup piaiesrl. '£SH cups and sauc (HOOD WO 50 5130 4800 8)6* 1010 60 00 80 00 600 50o 1000 aooo 800 300 2 00 160 84 60 860 8 10 7 70 1000 IS 00 25 00 12 00 6 00 IK l>nxims, 2 Inmrlier kidte* I hand l»niif$&4.; 1 office lamp,,.. . 1 ckx;k 1 cleaver ....4 1 ml I It can » chairs 1 c :i > >ba.w i • utter t sewing i 2 bells :i lard cans....,.,. 3 lanterns. \i&; 32 bowls .. 2 but ter dislHM.v 2 w l ingers..^..;. 2 bed pans...,;... 1 fl-jral ker <•**>.. 1 pr '•rutclies... •Z butter bowls... 40 plates 1 pitcher and & 1 Ml WlS :t milk pitchers.. 0 hanirirtis lamps 2 bracket lamps. 1 soup t.ureoO... 10 deep dishes^.. SWao tablespoons... 52> 2.'! loaspoons..... 4')|1 office table...... t(j0|4 dining tables.. »«0|l muff ...V ISOjl pr shackle*.:.., pr mitts ,, I lot 1:»»m t t i(-lci*igf (not made)..... 4 milk pails...,..' I washing notch. 6 dust: pans 1 coiling: broom 1 chopping knife 1 liread knife :i dripping pans. 24 butter pads.. 2 covered dishes 2 sr:>,vy boats-- 9 salts and peprs ;teo H0 A 25 1 oo **22 | 75 SO 11 00 2 00 2."> 00 "4 50 1 12 ;.:i 2"> ' 2 20 a* 2 SO 1 fio 1 50 2 SO 1 00 3 20 200 30 4 50 1 00 SO 100 00 60 2 00 a 00 100 . 2 00 150 320 300 500 50 50 25 • 1 75 50 ,1 SO 50 45 Total •!&!<: knives & forks RECAPITULATION, m products .... .$1092 00 J1040 50 a r m s t o c k , 1 8 9 7 6 0 Jroceries and fuel.....,.,........;.' -TSOwa rm implements......... 64'.' 67 household furniture and supplies.-- 1092 00 I • ' • . . • . ----- | •; Total...., $4840 52 § fS v " All of which is resp»>ctfu 11 y<subm i tt ed. ^ L. T. Hoy, Chm, Win. Dksmond. »*.•* - .•> B. J. BECK,' F. E: STEVENS, . L. E. Mentch, Hie committee to settle with the ,v/Iw'illtrBasTirer made the following report, J Which was adopted, to-wit: V ' Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board f.supervisors: Your committee to settle fm. :i» it h t he treasurer would beg leave to sub- ."'••jinit the following report on the matters be- /ifore them: ^ That we have checked all vouchers and Ibo oks of said county treasurer and find them Correct as follows: "Total receipts from all sources £88242 07 ! jTotal disbursements for the year 85023 95 >' »' balance on hand Nov. 30,1899 f 3218 12 SftW i We also submit the treasuer's annual re- » jport, showing official fees received and dis- t 4 but cements made during the year, and also the treasurer's statement itemized, as part of • •Ji this report. - ?'*&• To the honorable Board of Supervisors of ' -L _ iMcHenry County.--Gentlemen: 1 herewith isultniit to your honorable t»ody for consirier- - iition and approval, the annual report of my %• - doinss in the pn>mises as county treasurer of '* ; foaid county fi>r the year ending Nov. 30, 1899. (showing tiie amount on hand Dec. 1,181W. with fc.v- "V^the amounts receive<l and from what sources received, the amounts paid out and for what • purpose, together with the amounts on hand "and the amounts due the various funds, to- •wit: DEBITS. mt rec from F.x-Treas Henry Keyes.l 3624 74 ^> -jAmt rec from taxes...• 77223 41 •'• j 'Jkmt rec from poor bills 3410 02 Aiaitm*ror institute fund...... Ami rec from county clerk, fee*..... 18817 Atnt rec from county clerk, insane Atnt rec from. (WM>r farm.... J®®" Amt. rec for uhVnown heirs. am A tit hh' from iut on delintiuenttaxert. 73*t A nt r<M; from c(»sls on (lelSiiq'nt taxes, Slftl A nt rec from «' \ N-W Itv for land :it Hartlaitd .u.vi .. 1060 Amt rec from circuit, clerk, te#i,i»'£;-. 21# 44 Total w CIIKRITS. , -?•< ' ; Amt paid state treasurer Amt paid on county orders... Amt paid on liotinty orders. Amt paid from institute fund, Ami paid circuit court jurors..,7..;^ Amt paid c >unty court jurors A int. ptiid insane court jurors.... .v. Amt. paid court reporter >. •• •' Atnt paid ficim countv ass'11 fund.... Amt paid for puhlishfnp delinq'nt. list Ann paid unclaimed witness fees Amt paid cot orner's account Amt paid int.. on money loaned to CO.. Amt, paid township officers-- Amt paid treasurer's salary Amt, paid treasurer's clerk hire*. Amt paid treasurer's office expenses.. Balance 011-hand ^ • Total,...,. \... summary or rgKDS. General fund Unknown heir fund Institute fund Due township officers... SS5242 07 32738 58 19143 81 1454 20 310 00 24W90 846 00 182 60 22200 30 00 4S20 •38 6J 415 25 32 32 21044 06 1500 00 643 00 22 49 3218 12 .$85242 07 .$129029 . 698 4:* . 208 52 . 1019 82 .$321812 Total All of which is respectfully submitted. F: F. Axtei.t.. County Treasur»>r. All of wliicli is respectfully submitted. John NVei.tzien, Chm, S. E. Clark, J. H. Gract. H. M. Turner, W. I>. CoRKirs. The following named persons were se­ lected by the hoard to serve as grand jurors for the regular January term, A. D. 19<M>, of the circuit court of McHenry county Illinois, and on motion of Sup. Shurtleff the list was approved and the clerk directed to certify the same to the clerk of the circuit court of said county, to-wit: J; li. Biirkliart. TJ'ley; William Rrickley and Ghordts St nil. Marenpo: Ueorjie Gay, l»un- ham; C. A... Stone and I>avid Coventry. Che- fining: Craut Oat-ling. Alden: Albert t«riebel. HartiaiMl: Solomon LaiiLrman. Setieca: J, 11. St. John. Coral": .lames Lawson. Grafton ; V.E. Jones and \V. S- McCtinnell. I'orr; John 1). Charles.' Greenwood; 1\ S. Lines, Hebron; E. B. Weeks, Richmond: Andrew Neish, Burton: W. C. Evanson and James C. Ladd. Mcllenry; John Marshall and' B. W. Covait. Nunda: G. Hammond Hike and T. C. Allen, AlfiotKiuin. On motion of Sup. Stevens the county treasurer was instructed to pay to the proper officers of McHenry County Ag­ ricultural society $50, the amount ap­ propriated said society for aid in mak­ ing credible exhibit of McHeury county products at the state fair. Sup. Stevens moved that the board tender Sup. W. A. Cristy a vote oi thanks for his faithful and efficient services and his courteous consideration oi the members of the board during the past year as chairman. Motion carried. Moved and carried-that the members of the board and clerk be allowed their mileage and per diem for December meeting and special committee work. On motion of Sup. Beck board ad­ journed at the call of the clerk. W. A. Cristy, Chairman. Attest.--G. F. Rusiiton, Clerk. _____ Q I T O R I A . ^The Kind You Hnvo Always Bears the Signature fill 78BK- The good house wives are exceedingly busy during this week. Christmas shop­ ping and preparations for the holiday festivities, fixing up the stockings for the little tots, so that Santa Claus may not have to darn them when he comes on his annual Christmas trip and hun­ dreds of other little houshold duties that all things may be complete when the old man arrives. When you hurridly sail through the town, drop in and look over /the holiday display presented for your inspection at Evanson's store. Here you will find quite a complete assort­ ment of holiday necessities. Nice little hoods or capes for the little ones, silk or wool as you prefer, a silk one at 35 or a fine wool and silk at 45, shawls shoes, china ware, ^silk mufflers, handker chiefs, silk or wool mitts for ladies, wool gloves and mitts for men, fancy cellu­ loid toilet cases, in fact, everything of the useful kind and duite a sprinkling of the "toyish" kind are here and awaits your coming. Walter C. Evanson. A SURE CURE CROUP. twenty-five Years' Constant Use Without a Failure. The first indication of croup is hoarse­ ness, and in a child subject to that disease it; may be taken as a sure sign of the approach of an attack. Fol­ lowing this hoarseness is a peculiar rough cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child be­ comes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, it will prevent the attack. It is used in many thousands of homes in this broad land and never disappoints the anxious mothers. We have yet to lepra of a single instance in which it has not proven effectual. No other preparation can show such a rec- or--twenty-five years' constant use without a failure. For sale by Julia A. Story. Selling at <fc>st. Wm. Merz will sell his entire stock of blankets and robes at cost. These goods were bought before the raise in price and parties buying now will save 50 per cent. Blankets from 60 cents up. Robes from $2.00 up. Want Column. CMCt«lf8 AND crTTKKslfor stile. When u the snow Comes remember that I have heavv sleighs and elegant, cutters that I wish to sell. Come and see them. W-at F. K. GRANOKR. "EV)K SALE--Bronze turkeys, they are a se- x loct stock of thorough bred birds of M.-- Clavos prize winners from Northern Ohio. For terms address II. Nelson. Fox Lake, 111. "CV>U SAL*:. f>0 Barred Plymouth Rock cock- •*' erels, fine birds, weighing form 7 to 10 lb-. each. Price 75 cents each if taken by Fei- urary 1 liAH). After this date price will be $1.00 each, J. V. Bucki,and, Ringwood, 111. \1TANTED-SRVEWAL PERSONS FOR DIS- ** trict Office Managers in this state to represent me in their own and surroundings counties. Willing to pay yearly §(100, payable weekly. Desirable employment with un­ usual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose self-ad dressed stamped envelope. S. A. Park, 380 Caxton Building. Chicago. 23-16 vyAnted -several bright and hon- * * est persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salary S'JOO » year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, 110 more. 110 less salary. Position permanent. Our references, any bank in any town. It Is mainly office work conducted at home. Ref­ erence. Enclose self-addressed stamped en­ velope, The Dominion Company. Dept. 3, Chicago. 11-lflt WOODSTOCK. t Arthur Todd of Elgin was a guest at Dr. Andersons' over Sunday. Remember the New Year's dance at Stotfel's hall Monday evening, Jar. 1, 1900. , All Christmas workers have been sad to learn of the serious illness of Dr. D. L. Moody. Messrs. Hyde and Geo. Conn, Jr. of Hebron attended the Bible Institute here on Thursday. Mrs. G. H; Hoy returned on Wednes­ day evening from a stay of several weeks in New York Dr. C. C. Miller of Marengo gave in­ spiration to the sessions of the Bible In­ stitute last Thursday. Adriel Cowlin. who has served as foreman of The Democrat, is very ill at his home, in Hobarts' addition. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Boyce and little daughter, Vera, will spend the holidays at the formers' home, at Sharon. The Oliver Typewriter Band will give a concert at the city hall next Thursday evening. Admission only 10 cents. George Anderson of the O. T. factory, who has been seriously ill, was taken to the Augustana hospital in Chicago last Thursday. The O. T. factory closes December 20 until January 2, when an inventory of stock will be taken, giving the employes a nice vacation. G. W. Miller, State Field worker, of the Sunday School Association, gave in­ teresting and instructive talks at the Institute last Thursday. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of UON COFFEE -J St • Kf: V; kv "'uk/" if. ?>* if * ^ I'< v ' Used in Millions of Homes! Accept no substitute Insist on LION COFFEE, in 1 lb. pkgs. These articles mailed FREM in exchange for lion heads cut from front of i lb. LION COFFEE pkgs. Gold Collar Button. Mailed free for 3 lion heads eat from Lies Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. Made of rolled gold and with mother-of-pearl back; suitable alike for ladies and geutle- ama. This shape is haudy and popular. Daisy Neck-Pin. Oenuine Hard-Enamel and Gold. .Vii\ 'tr ' , "if rV ' : For 18 lion heads and r 1 a 2-cent stamp. The illustration is only two-thirds actual 6ize. Color a delicate pink, with jewel setting and gold trimmings. Best enamel finish, stylish and durable. « The Lion's Bride.' Best Coffee for the Money! Try LION COFFEE and you will never use any other. It is absolutely pure Coffee and nothing but Coffee. flantel Clock. STRENGTH, PURITY AND FLAVOR Alarm Clock. By express, prepaid, lor 1 SO lion heads and a 2c. stamp. Frame beautifully finished with gilt. Stands 5 inches high. A Iteauty and good timekeeper. Sent by express, prepaid, for 80 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. When ordering either clock, please name your nearest Express Office, it there is no express office located in your town. || 1 1 >' &•>$} U Mailed free for 12 lion beads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. An.unusu «lly fine picture from the brush of the iifittd'Oerman artist, Gabriel Max. , It is founded on Chamiss^s poem. "The "liea's Bride." The story is interesting, and we' send with each picture a hand­ some folder, containing copy of the poem and telling all about it. Size, 15x26 inches. « Dorothy aii(d Her Friends. # my. A bright, cheery picture. For 8 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. A bright, cheery picture, represent­ ing a little girl play­ ing with her chick­ ens and her rabbits. The predominating colore are rich redi and greens. Size, 14x28 inches. Fur 10 lion heads and 2-cent stamp we will mail It tinned, read; for hanging. Stylish Belt-Buckle. Handsomely gold-plated, with Roman finish, and set with ruby colored jewel in the center. This will be welcomed for "dressed-up" occasions by the ladies who like to wear different' colored sashes. The gold-finish goes well with any of them. Given for 20 Hon heads and a 2-cent stamp. Ladies* Apron. M a d e o f g e o d qnality lawn, with alternate revering and tucks; broaa hem at bottom, and is neatly gathered at waist; a very superior and stylish article. Size. 3<;x4Q inches. Given for 20 lion beads and a 2-cent stamp. Box of Colored Crayons. For 10 Hon heads and a 2c. stamp. Fine wax crayons, fifteen different colors, a c c o m - panied with out­ line pictures for c o l o r i n g . E a c h crayon is wrapped wi t n strong paper, to prevent break- Fruit Picture. Size, 16x24 inchcs. Given for 8 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. 50-Foot Clothes Line. Given for 18 Hon heads and a 2-cent stamp. Made of closely braided cotton threads, strong, and will give the best of satisfaction. ing. Child's Drawing Book., A collection of nice outline fiictures bound nto book form with sheets of tissue paper be- t w e e n t h e leaves. On these tissue pages the c h i l d r e n c a n trace the pictures beneath, thns affording enjoyment, as well as instruction to the hand and eye. These drawing books and the ix)X of crayons go very well together, .l-'bere are six different kinds, and each drawing book requires 6 lion heads and • 2-cent stamp. Naval Box Kite. See it Fly I The cele­ brated tx>x kite now bo popular. Thirty inches long and conies safely folded, but can quickly be spread to fly. Every American boy wants one, and older persons also are interested Hailed free for 40 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. Ladies* Scissors. o - Length, five inches, suitable for, trimming and gener.il house!' f Qlvcn tor 12 lioa heads and i Razor. utting, V use. itamp. As a euro lor ... lain 'K Pain Balm ill gaioitig a wide tation. D. B. Johnston Richmond, han been troubled with theailiuent since 18tt2. In H]>cakiug of it hemjrs: "I never found anything that would relieve me until I uw?d Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and paining me very much, but otie good application of Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by Julia A. Story. The HOLIDAYS • 4 it i> <> O o • • are now at hand and it be­ hooves you to be on *he out­ look for suitable gifts for the loved ones. What is more ap­ propriate than a nice piece of Jewelry, such as you can pur­ chase here? Rings Diamonds Scarf Pin* Watches Clocks Silverware Novelties In fact tfcte line can be found here and at a price to suit Our stock is clean and up to date. The chances are that we have just what you want. *C*fll t IcHenry, Uliuola JOS. SCHNEIDER. It Touches the Spot ! For Cuts, Burns Bruises, Sores, Pimples, Chapped Hands and Lips, Etc. Etc. Send for sample. Large box, 25c DOBBIN riFG. CO. Station S, Chicago, 111. --Don't wait for the Casualty]-- Be Prepared! -'vHur HIIU o A-wcm stamp. A flrst-class razor, made of best English steel, and extra hollow-ground. Rubber Dressing Comb Por 10 l ion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Length, 7 inches, full size and weight. Made of genuine India rubl>er, finely finished. Appropriate for a Indies' dress­ ing-case or for use in the household. Game *• India." Similar to " Par­ ches i," which haa been phiyed in east­ ern countries since before the dawn ol history. The illus­ tration shows plan of the game, with usual counters, dice and dice-cups ac­ companying it. A of ^laving. Given lor 20 heads and a 2-cent stamp. n , j, ?;•' -4-- > ,vrt«V5' , /. Every time you buy a pound package of LION COFFEE you have bought something else, too. Don't overlook it! You have bought a certain portion of some article to be selected by you from our new Premium Lists! . THE ABOVE ARB ONLY A PEW OP THE LION COFFEE PREMIUMS. Another list will •kortly appear in thi* paper I Don't miss it I The grandest list of premium* ever offered I Vou always know LION COFFEE by the wrapper. It is a sealed pack­ age, with the lion's head in front. It is absolutely pure if the package Is unbroken. LION COFFEE is roasted the day It leaves the factory. IMPORTANT NOTICE. When writing for premiums send your letter in the same envelope or package with the iion heads. If more than 15 lion heads are sent, you save postage by trimming down the margin. Ask your grocer tor large illustrated premium list. Address alI letters to the WOOLSON SPICE CO., Tolodo, Ohio. «- fip<' *' */ ( ;.V/ ^ ^ - im&M . m game which people lie Where do you ship yonr Dressed Beef, Calves, Hogs Sheep , also Poultry, fliiies, Tallow, time, Batter, Etc., Etc Do*you get Satisfactory and Prompt Returns for your shipments? If not, .vhy not ship to a strictly Reliable House, whetfe you not only secure the >est prices but get HONEST and ?ROMPT returns? Write for tags and narket quotations. CHAS. A. DANZ, Commission Mer hant. No. 6 Fulton Market, Oikgo, 111. This Bank , receives deposits, buys and sells' Foreign and Do­ mestic Exchange, and does a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. We endeavor to do all busi­ ness entrusted to our care in a manner and upon terms entire­ ly satisfactory to our custom­ ers and respectfully solicit the public patronage Honey to Loan on reql estate and o ther first class se­ curity. Spec- ial attention (iven to collections, .< and promptly at- 'ended to INSURANCE n First Class Companies, at the Low* »t rates. Yours Respectfully, PERRY & OWEN, Notary Public.-- --Banker*. ( hristmas Cheer is Cheerless without a Musical Instru­ ment in the house! We arc making prepar­ ations to make this store a headquarters for the Holiday shoppers. An elegant line of musical Instruments will be on exhibition, from whioh -you can m.* ke a sele^ tion. If we don't hap­ pen to have just what you want, bear in mind that, we can procure it for you on short notice. Order your sheet music of vis and we will guar­ antee satisfaction in ev­ ery way. Give us acalL wm rurttmmf, m • MIM) H0W6* WI can Ite'made in a harry, poor material used Mid poor work­ men employed. The result is a cheap harness in quality and price. In making a harness we e these mottos: Be^t Workmanship Best Materill! 'Jjurability * . „ Jtyle 'Promptnewi ^Consistent Price# ,r WM. MERZ, - McHenry. Mle floral (o. MCHENRY, IM* j Flowers in all Varieties., Funeral Designs on short notdoe and tit reasonable prio««. X L Potted Plants of all kinds constantly on hand. We would be greatly pleased to have the public give us a call H. M. JENSEN, Manager. Cf \n/ AT,nri cif" k?w«W AI 1 LiuSt , (Buocesaor toB. R. Howard) ^ ' " f*. v J- jr, \ • W«t Ste ' '4 Meat Market All kinds of Fresh and , ^ salt Meats always on Oysters ^ -J ^ in their season. V^etables and Goods. Come and give me a trial. > k - i - P. WATTLES. West McHenry. GE% 50MMERS ' "' .;***& mm Sanitary* Plumbing1 # Spec* . v ialty. Orders by mail and; 'phone promptly attended to^ * ^ :t - Office and stock room in the Sinies block. TELPHONES: Long Distance. 340 Citizens', 9 West Hcflmy, m Preparations for When the time arrives for yon to make your holi­ day purchases, do not forget that we carry a fine line of notions, just the kind that make suitable gifts. We wish particularly to draw your attention to our superb line of perfumes. They are the best that can be procured. Is there anything that a young lady would appreciate more as a Christmas present GEO. W. BESLEY, West /AcHenry Christmas I SI £loaks, Clothing, __ Overcoats, etc. Never before have we been so well prepared to supply our customers in these lines. Our stock is complete and we are certain that we can satisfy all in price, quality and style. It costs nothing to inspect them. t & 5 Fur Coats! 3 i ^ 1 - These coats are carried in stock by only a few country merchants, and we are one of them. We have a stock from which anyone can make a selection and it will be to your advantage to buy now Blankets j : i for Man and Beast Come in and inspect our line of bed and horse blankets. They cannot be jj duplicated at the prices for which we are offering them. I Elegant Sofa Pillows at 45 cents each. Our Superb Line of Collarettes has arrived adies' Flannel or Mercerized Waists IN BLACK AND COLORS We have them in many dif­ ferent styles and at all prices. The ladies should not fail to call and see them. •i / i SlflON STOFFEL, West flcHenry. .•««' N J-x'f' jMktMi < • -ifr -i* • - . > _ t f 4 •sAb-i*V --stt