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Candles Nothing else adds no mnch to tho chnrraof the drawing room or boudoir as the softly radi­ ant Tight from CORDOVA Candles. Nothing will contribute more to the artistic success of the luncheon, tea or dinner. The beet decorative candles for the simplest pr the most elaborate function--for cot­ tage or mansion. Made in all colon and the most delicate tints by STANDARD OIL CO. and sold everywhere. A YOUNG GIRL'S WOE. • • * ' -'5 ^ I % • -;^V . It is not our desire to canry over a stock of horse blafi- kets and to prevent this we have put the prices down to tjfae lowest possible notdL -5o cents to $3,00- We have a good assortment at all prices from 50 cents to' $8.00. Horse owners should take advantage of this op­ portunity at once. WM. MERZ, - McHenry. H. ft. Jensen FLORIST Cut Flowers in all Varieties. Funeral Designs on short notice and at reasonable prices. Potted Plants Potted Plants of all kinds constantly on hand. We would be greatly pleased to have the public give us a call McHENRY, ILLINOIS. It Touches • the Spot ! norw IJ " ForXuts, Burns " I Bruises, Sores, Pimples, Chapped Hands and Lips, Etc. Etc. ^ end for sample. Large box, 25c DOBBIN riFG. CO. Station S, Chicago, 111. ---Don't wait for the Casualty!--- Be Prepared! F. WATTLES (Successor to R. R. Howard) Proprietor of the West Side Meat Market All kinds of Fresh and salt Meats always on hand in their season. Vegetables and Canned Goods. Come and give me a trial. F. WATTLES. West McHenry. This Bank receives deposits, buys and sells Foreign and Do­ mestic Exchange, and does a GENERAL BAKKIKd 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 real estate and other first class se­ curity. Spec- ial attention given to collections, and promptly at­ tended to INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the Low­ est rates. YoUrs Respectfully, PERRY •& OWEN, . fiptMry l-ubh :. - Banker*. SHE WAS PASSIONATELY FOND OF ALL KINDS OF CANDY. "43to» 8pe«lal Brand She Kneoun- ' tered In ifee Hoaie of m Crlend Gave Her Dlgeitlve Orgam a Mack Keeded CImnce Rest. > "What is the matter?" asked the blue eyed girL "You look nervous, and you haven't noticed that there Is u daru ou the elbow of my left sieeve, tliougu I came in quite ten minutes ago, and"-- "1 am--eiv-a little nervous, dear," sighed the girl with the curling lashes --"not cross, you know, but"-- "Of course not. Only fathers and husbands are cross. , We are naturally so much more amiable that"-- "We are merely nervous? I know it. Isn't it nice of us too? I--1 went to Bee Phyllis this morning." "You were wise to go to see her in %ie morning if you really wanted to telk to her. Ralph looks in on his way to business In the morning, drops in again at lunchtiine, calls to, take her for a walk after ollice hours and spends the evening with her. That Is all, I be­ lieve, except that he usually calls her up once or twice a day by telephoue and sends her a box of bonbons or a bunch of roses." "M'hm! Just like a man; he gives her no time to rest, ruins her digestion with candy and then expects her to be amiable." "You can't expect a man to be really logical, dear. Lucky for Phyllis1 too. A logical person would have noticed that her hair Is six shades too light to really belong to her complexion. What did she have to tell you about him to­ day?" "I--I really don't know, dear. I had Some awfully interesting samples, and I really didn't listen. I am not selfish, like Phyllis, but I had rather think about my own affairs than talk about those of other people. While I was there Ralph called her up over the tele­ phone. That horrid little brother of hers came in to tell her." "Yes, I notice that he is always ready to carry messages now that she has candy to distribute. But Effle was there, too, wasn't she? I met her on the way." "She was. I waited a long time for Phyllis, and what do you think she had done? She had gone down to ask Ralph's sister If he waS quite well, be­ cause she was sure that she had heard him cough over the telephone, and she knew if he died of consumption she would die too." "Oh, my goodness, gracious me! And •he forgot"-- "All about me, dear. I waited, how­ ever, because I didn't want to go home. Mamma was all ready to take me to see Aunt Alive, and I--I don't like to hear Aunt Alice talk about birthdays and what I did when I was 16." "So you waited to comfort Phyllis. I see." "I waited, a long time." sighed the girl with the curling lashes. "As I sat there my eyes fell on 'a box of candy still in its original wrappings. I--er-- am rather fond of candy, so I"-- "Helped yourself. Of course you did. Phyllis wouldn't care. She has so much now that she keeps boxes un­ opened for days in her room." "No, I didn't help myself. By and by Effle came in. She was talking about Edmund. She seems to fancy that he is dreadfully in love with me. I can't imagine how she ever got the Idea." "Nor I, dear, unless you accidentally gave it to her yourself. What did she say ?" "She seemed to fancy that the candy was mine, dear. I believe that she--er--thought that Edmund had sent it to me." "H'm! She doesn't know him very well, does she?" "I'm sure I don't ^now. I hated her to think that I was stingy about it, so"-- "You opened it, of course. I only hope that there was some left for Phyl­ lis when she came in." "There was not. I--I said I'd share my candy with her. I wish now I hadn't." "Why? Did Phyllis come and catch"-- "No. It was worse than that. When I opened the box, there was no candy in it--only a horrid mouse. The little brother had eaten the candy and put the mouse in for a joke!" "Oh, my goodness, gracious; you poor" -- "That was not all. Edmund happen­ ed to be passing the house, and my •IP "screams~brought him in~to see if any one was murdered. And, if you will believe it, that mean Effle told him the whole thing!" -- Philadelphia North American. Thankful. Master (who has come down and found breakfast not ready)--I'm very angry Indeed, Annie! New Servant--Oh, sir, I'm so glad, because if your face was always like that, how awful it would be--I should have to leave!--Ally Sloper. FOR WOMEN PJTLNE PUFI«\ Stew two dozen prunes: when cold re­ move the stones ami chop the i'ruit hue. Beat the whites of ten eggs to a stiff froth, add eight tablespoonfuls of powd­ ered sugar, and beat in the minced prunes and turn into a buttered pudding- dish. Bake in a hot oven for half an hour. Serve immediately with whipped cream. GELATINE CHARLOTTE RUSSF!. Soak a quarter of a box of gelatine in a half cup of milk for two hours. Stir a half cup of sugar into a pint of cream, and whip the cream until stiff, then flavor with a teaspoonful of vanila. Into the soaked gelatine beat the stiffened whites of three eggs and sweetened and flavored whipped cream. Beat hard for a minute. Line a glass bowl with thin slices of sponge cake and heap, the white mixture in the middle. V COCOANUT PTTDDIS# : F Butter a melon mould and put through the center of each of the div­ isions raisins which have been seeded, quartered and a few narrow strips of citron. Line the mould with lady fin­ gers of stale sponge cake and strew bits of crumbled cocoanut. cakes, and a few pieces of the citron and raisins over the cake. Repeat with cake and fruit un­ til the mould is nearly full. Beat the yolks of three eggs, add one-eighth tea­ spoon of salt and three level table­ spoons of sug&r-, then stir in one pint of scalded milk. Mix well and pour it into the mould. Put the mould in a pan of warm water on the back of the stove and let it stand half an hour, that the custard may soak into the cake; then place it in a moderate oven, still in the pan of water, and bake about one hour. Serve it hot with creamy sauce. SOFT SUGAR COOKIES. Two cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of butter, two eggs, three-fourths cupful of sour cream,' one teaspoonful of soda and flour enough to roll them out very thin. Bake in a quick oven. DUSTING FURNITURE. The more highly a surface is polished the more liable it is to show the marks of anything that is passed over it. The best materials for dustcloths are soft, worn silk, worn French flannel, and a fine quality of cheese cloth. A damp cloth will cloud the polish of furniture and therefore should not be used. PLAIN OMELET. Place one tablespoonful of good but­ ter in your omelet pan and stand over a moderate heat, when it will melt with browning. Break four eggs into a bowl and with a beater give them about 12 vigorous beats; being careful not to en* tangle the air. Let the stroke be hor­ izontal and inward, as if you were cut­ ting the egg. Add four tablespoonfuls of cold or warm water, a dash of pepper, and a very small piece of butter, about the size of a hickory nut. Mix all well together. Draw the pan over the fire, and when the butter begins to sputter, turn in the mixture. Give two or three shakes so the omelet will slide fron side to side. As soon as the egg nearest the heat begins to set, take a spatula or lim­ ber knife and lift up gently, allowing the soft part to run underneath. Shake the pan again and continue to lift the edges until the omelet is consistency of cus­ tard on top. Sprinkle over with salt, remove from the fire, fold and turn out on a hot dish. Garnish with parsley and crisp shavings of bacon. Spreads Like Wildfire. When things are "the best" they be­ come "the best selling." Abraham Hare, a leading druggist, of Belleville, O., writes: ' 'Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters I'have handled in 20 years. You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala­ dies. It builds the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Price 50 cents. Sold by Julia A. Story, Druggist. "Secrets of Success; or, Our Business Boys" by the Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder of the Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor is a book of good and wholesome advice for boys. See the advertisement in another col­ umn. The Werner Company, publish­ ers, are offering it at a special price, tf. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern which is not afraid to be generous. The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Con­ sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given awav over ten million trial bottles and have the satisfaction of knowing it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, La Grippe and all Throat, Chest and Lung diseases are surely cured by it. Call on Julia A. Story, Druggist, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Agents on salary of $15.00 per week and expenses; the greatest agent seller ever produced; every stock and poultry raiser buys it on sight. Hustlers want­ ed. Reference. Address, with stamp, American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind. 83-ly Tenting? Seeds Cheaply One of the most important parts of gardening in winter, when but little outdoor work can be done, is the test­ ing of seeds. Of course those obtained from fir^t-class seed houses, and whieh are to be Mown the year in which they have been purchased, do not require testing, as no dealer who values his reputation would send out sesds about the vitality of which there could be the least doubt. Seeds vary greatly in the lengths of time for which they retain their vitality. Some kinds can not be relied upon after one year, while others ar*» safe for ten or more years. It is therefore advisable to test all seeds on hand, and thus avoid disappointment and loss of time and crops. „ . There are several styles bf "seed testers" in market, but in a small way any one can test the vitality of left* over seeds without expense. Pieces of flannel or any kind of woolen material are cut to the size of saucers or plates. . Two or three thicknesses are placed in the pla e, and fifty > or one hundred seeds scattered over the surface. They are then covered with more pieces of flannel, and thoroughly moisted with lukewarm water. The saucers are then to be put in a warm place. The flannel should never be permitted to be­ come dry. By examining the seeds from day to day and removing the' sprouting ones, the percentage of good seeds is easily ascertained.--Orange Judd Farmer. Kot a Cant Iron Stomach, Of course you haven't. No one need have. Dr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin is a remedy prepared on purpose for stomach troubles, weak stomach, sour stomach, big stomach or little stomach, or any irregularities caused from indigestion or constipation. They can be per­ manently and thoroughly cured by the use of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which is made in three sizes, lOcts., oOcts. and $1.00 and is sold by Julia A. Story. ^ y New Booklet*. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway is issuing a series of booklets regarding points of interest along its lines, and if you are interested in the western country, or contemplating a trip, write GEO. H. HEAFFORD. General Passenger Agent, Chicago, 111., for the special publication desired, enclosing four cents in stamps for postage for each one. The Pioneer Limited. The Land of Bread and Butter The Fox Lake Country. Fishing in the Great North The Lake Superior Country. Cape Nome Gold Diggings. Summer Days in the Lake Summer homes, 190;0. The Game of Skat. Milwaukee-The Convention A farm in the Timber Conn No. 1„ No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. Woods. No. 5. No. 6. No. 8. Country. No. 9. No. 11. No. 12. City. . No. 18. try. No. 14* * Stock Raising ill the Sun­ shine State. No. 15. Hunting and Fishing. 40-2-t WATERLOO, IND., Feb. 11, 1887. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello. 111. GENTLEMEN:--I had been a great sufferer from indigestion and stomach trouble until about two years ago when I began using Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pep-iin. I have found it the only remedy to give me permanent relief and I cheerfully recommend its" use to anyone in need of such remedy. Very respectfully yours, EDWARD WAREHAM. Imaginary Money li| Spain. Purely imaginary money is used in both Spain and Portugal, where the complications of the currency demand an independent basis in order that the fluctuating values of each individual note or coin may be determined with a minimum of complication. In Spain accounts are reckoned in reals vellon, worth within Spain 5 cents of our money each, but having no existence as a circulating medium. In Portugal calculations are by reis and milreis, but neither appears as coin. A bill for 10,250 reis would be stated as 10 milreis, 250 reis. The Gilbraltar real is a purely imaginary coin, used only for account­ ing, and worth in theory about $1.12, while a quarto, reckoned in bills as l-16th of a Gibraltar real, is also with­ out circulation. Tia Not True. We can not cure everything. We only cure Dispepsia, Indigestion, Con­ stipation, Sick Headache and Stomach troubles. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin does the work and y ou can get it in 10c., 50c. or $1.00 size of Julia A. Story. O A 0 T O R Z A . Bean tha >• The Kind Yon Have Signature of :,:;ag The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his per> sonal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this* All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are bufc Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children--Experience against Experiment* What is CASTORIA fl Gastoxia is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare* goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant,, ft contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacca--The Mother's Friend* yr I J •Sjs 'M :.f-4 "V ' 1 GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of -%*7J * A* The Kind You Hare Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. TNI etNTMR eOMMNT, TT MURMT aTHKT, NtW VOWI CITV. Jfi f 1 „•* .V' ' ?' .3 . M i Ulall Paper Our line of wall paper is complete and we can pfobably show a nicer line of samples than any other store in town. Call and see them. Shoes We can sell very dressy shoes for ladies, in black or tan, at $1.50. Do not fail to see our line of $2.00 shoes--an elegant shoe for the money. Our line of shoes for men and boys is very complete. Shoes that will wear. Dress Goods and Silks Do not buy the material for your spring gown until you look over our stock. Never before have the ladies of this vicinity been offered such an assortment of dress goods and silks to pick from. Would be pleased to have you call and examine them. Prices are right. Prints and Percales Prints, Percales and Ginghams can always be found here in hundreds of styles, but this spring finds us with a larger stock than ever. Many styles at consistent prices. Shirts and Cies The gentlemen of McHenry have discovered that this store is si ways up to date in its line of Shirls, Neckties and everything in gent's furnishings. A new lot of shirts and ties has just been received, and they are beauties. Spring Clothing Ready-made clothing is usually hard to buy in the country, with satisfactory results, but by giving us a call we will convince you that we can please in style, quality and price. -- Flour We handle Pillsbury's and Sleepy IDye Iflour, the two best brands on the market. Special prices in large lots All kinds of seeds in sowing season. SiriON STOFFEL, W. McHenry r : #3 'A ' > 1 I :;|g " * * * < i VV'VJS READ THIS And be assured that others will notice that well displayed advertisement of your's qnnwiiiwiwwf 11 Aug. Buchholz, „The ! Tailor. West McHenry, III If *you want a stylish fitting Suit or pair of pants go to M Buchholz, That is the Place He makes no humbug fit and workmanship is the best. ! Made up right or no sale. ! IMWMllBtllfI1TTT ' . 4 ' , y m , £ ^ .i* *• , j-