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Sj« 4VJ :?'y'C"vS Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty find Law; No Favors Win us and no Fear Shall Awe M'HBNRY IS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1895, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS F E E D V A U E R Proceedings of the Regular July Meeting, 1895. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY « J . V A N S L Y K E EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. ffce honorable board of supervisors of McHenry county met in regular ression at the court house in Woodstock,41}., on Monday. July 8, 1895, for the purpose of transacting such business as might properly come before them. The meeting was called to order by chairman J. B, Gracy. . The following named supervisors an­ swered at roll call: Nahain, Brotzman, Wright, Beck, Axtel, (Jornue; Desmond, Richards, Stevens, Weltzein, Hoy, (Mark, Jones, McConnell, Wray, Crista, Gfacy, Thompson. The semi-annual reports ot the ftounty clerk,. circuit clerk and sheriff were read to the board and reierred to committee oh fees and salaries!'; V. On moaon of Sup. Hoy the semi-an­ nual report of county treasurer and quarterly report of superintendent of schools were referred to proper com­ mittees. The report of grand jury of January term, A. D., 1895, wasread to the board, and on motion of Supervisor Hoy was ordered published with the proceedings of the board. To the Honorable Jud^ of the Circuit Court of McHenry County: The grand jury visited the county jail and inspected the court house and its surroundingf, and find them all in excellent sanitary condition. We would recommend that the court room of the court house be re- carpeted, as the old carpet is in a very bad condition and needs replacing. The repairs on thf jail seem adequate to pre­ vent further j-iil breaking, aud the sheriff is keeping the county buildings and their surroundings in a clean and highly com­ mendable condition. Report adopted. A. M. LKLAND, Foreman. C. A. LEMMERS, Clerk. Sup. Stevens moved that the board adjourn for committee work until Tues­ day morning at 10 o'clock. Carried. TUESDAY, JUI.Y 9TH. Board met pursuant to adjournment, members all present at roll call.. Minutes of yesterday's meeting read and approved. The committee on education made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit :• Mr. Chair and gentlemen of the Board of Supervisor-!: Your committee to whom was refer ed the report of W. E Wire, county superintendent of schools, would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them : That we "have examined said report and vouchers attached therpto, find the same correct and recommend its acceptance and payment of the amount, three hun­ dred and sixty-eight dollars ($.168) due him. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. D. CORNUE, CHM. A. M. WRAY, 11. F. JONES, W. P. THOMPSON, C. P. WRTUIHT. OFFICE IN THE NICHOLS BLOCK. Two Doors North of Perry & Owen's Stor*, f BUSINESS NEVER DULL AT OUR STORE There's a Reason for it. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year (in advance):.;v .... ..,..$1 SO If Not Paid within Three ;Mont.hs... 2 00 Subgorlptkme receiver for three or six nionths in the same proportion. • Sailer's Best XXXX Min- nesota Patent Flour, - $1.15 Best golden Rio coffee, ,22c Fine Columbia River • • • • • ' Salmon 12c Best quality maple sugar, 10c Grandma's washing powder, three for 10c Good strong hay fork, - 29c Maple chair seats. - - 4c Extra heavy tin pail, - 10c Good strong broom, - 7c t fi- Extra large size coffee boiler, only 49c Complete stock of groceries and house furnishing at less than Chicago prices. Millinery at half price. Outing Flannel, excellent quality, light & dark,- 5, 6c 36-in unbleached sheeting, 4c Shirting;' calico, - - - . -i-c ^ Ladies' calico waists, light" & and dark, large Sleeves, 35c Ladies1 waists in percale, penang & dimities, very stylish, extreme sleeves, ^ the latest, at reduced ^ ' prices, 75c,' 89c, $1.19, and $1,39. ^ Silk waists at less than the ^ cost of the material Black suits, new stylish and £ seasonable, §1,76, $2, $3-. ^ The making alone would & cost you more. ' (5^ Calico Wrappers at 59c, 75c and up. ^ Swivel and Japan Silks, 25c ^ It pays to trade at Saner s. / ' RATES OF ADVERTISING:^ We anneunce liberal rates for advertising n the PLAINDBALEK, &nd endeavor to state 'them so plainly that fcliey Will be readily im . deretood. They are Sa followe r - ' 1 Inch one year con 2 Inches one year » 10 00 3 Inches one year - - ' . . . 1500 if Column one y ear - . - . - 30 00 Column one year- - - - 60 00 Column one y ear, - - - 100 00 One ncn means the measurement of one Inohdown the column, single column width. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have the privilege of ©hanging as often as they choose, without extra oharge. , Regular advertisers (meaning those having standing cards) will be entitled to insertion of local notices at the rate of 5 cents per line ach week. All others will be charged 10 cents per line the llrst week, and Scents per line for eaoh subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged at the rate of 10 corns pe line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set in) the first issue, and 5 cents pe.r line for subsequent issues. Thus, an inch advertisement will cost $.1.00 for one week, 41.50 for two weeks, &2.00 for three weeks, and so on. Tie PUIHDEALBB will be liberal in giving elitorial notioes, but, as a business rule, it will require a suitable fee from everybody seeking the use of its columns for pecuniary gain." All of which is respectfully submitted. C. P. WRIGHT, Chm. F. P. AXTELL, GEO. MCCONNELL, A. M. WRAY, W. P. THOMPSON. The committee on personal property made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred the equalization of personal property would beg leave to submit the following report : That we have equalized the same by adding and deducting from the assessed valuation as follows, and we recommend the adop­ tion of the same: Hiley Marengo.. Dunham... Chemung..., A Idea .... Hartland... Seneca Coral Grafton Dorr Greenwood Hebron Kichmoud . Burton McHenry... Nunda Algonquin . BUSINESS CARDS FRANK L. SHEPARD, 1OUNSELLOE AT LAW. Suite 5U--30 La 1 Salle St., Uhicago. DECLINE IN PRICES O. H. FEGERS, M, D- (HYSIC1AN AND SURGEON, ^IcHcnry Ills. Office at Residence. JOS. L. ABT, M. D, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCC LIST, Office in Nichols Block, over Plaiudeaier Office. McHenry Telephone No 4. In the matter of E. J. Hauly, of the township of McHenry, who appeared be­ fore your committee and asked for a re­ duction of his assessment on his personal property, your committee would" recom­ mend that the assessment stand as ap­ pears on assessor's book. In the matter of Mrs. Ellen M. Stewart your committee would recommend that the same be laid over uutil the Septem­ ber meeting. All of which is respectfully submitted. JOHN WKLTZUCN, Chm. F. E. STEVENS. . WT H. CORNUE, WM. DESMOND, A. M. WRAY. The committee to settle with the treas­ urer presented the following report which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors : Your committee to settle with the treasurer would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them : 1 y., per cent, com on $24,96-1.37 reed from township collectors 371 Hi 3 per cent, com on S32,l)l'J.41 collected as county collector . 9liu 58 Making delinquent list for publica­ tion ail tracks and lei lots utile 21 46 Making deliquent list for Judgement: 230 tracts and :i05 lots at So Hi 0"> Selling SB tracts 5 50 Selling 132 lots 3 !)(! 1 per cent com 011 $2,5K0 24 reed as eo trens 25 SO 1 per cent com on $15,114.1)2 paid out as co treas 151 15 Total 1558 05 Clerk hire 150 eo Miscellaneous.., 7 76 Treasurer's salary, half year 750 00 DR. A. E. AURINGER, PHYSICIAN-AND SURG EON. Office in the Stroner building, one door west of A. P. Bier'e store, West McHenry, III. Residence, house formerly occupied by Dr. O-sborne, All professional ealla promptly at tended to, O. B EOWE, M. D, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and Residence, Hotel Woodstock. Office hours 1 to 2 r. M daily, (Jails promptly at­ tended to Deserving poor treated tree oi charge at office, Including meuiclne Monday and Kridiy. Our heavy purchases of fall and winter goods compel us to make ample room for their arrival. F. C. COLBY, D. D. S. DENTIST. Woodstock, 111. Special aten-tion paid to regulating children's teeth, Parties coming from a distance, will do well to give timely notice by mail. Office, Kendal block corner Mam street and PubliuSq are DRESS GOODS, SUITINGS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, - UNDERWEAR, FURNISHINGS, HOSIERY, HATS, ETC. The committee on railroads, telegraph and telephones presented the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred the assessment of railroads, telegraph find telephone prop­ erty would beg leave to submit the fol­ lowing report on the matters before them : That the assessment of railroads, telegraph and telephone property bo subjected to and equalized by the per cent of addition or deduction which shall be adopted by this honorable board. All of which is respectfully submitted. A. M. WRAY, Chm. WM^ DESMOND, H. F •!ONES, SAM'L E. CLARK. c. P. BARNES TTORNEY, Soil' \r, andi Counselor, . Collections.a sp*,guilty. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. KNIGHT & BROWN, TTORNEYS AT LAW. U. 3. Express Co.'s Building, 87 and 89 Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL. JGHW P. SAfliTH, Watchmaker «$c Jeweler KlcKEFJRY. ILLINOIS. A FINE Stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew­elry always on hand. Special attention given to repairing fine watohes. Give me a call. „ JOFFJV P- SMITH Clothing, Capes, Jackets FINE FOOTWEAR, The committee on lands made the fol­ lowing report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred the equalization of lands would beg leave to submit the fol­ lowing report on the matters before them : That we have equalized the same by making tfye following additions and deductions and recommend the adoption of the same: All of which is respectf'uly submitted, WM. Dies MO NII, Chairman, F. E. HTKVENS, JOHN WEI.TZIHN, K. F A xTELI., W. Al ClllSTY. The committee on fees and salaries majte the following reports, which were adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Hoard of Supervisors: Your coin 111 it tee to whom was referred the reports of the county clerk, circuit clerk and sheriff for the half year ending J une 1, 181)5, would beg leave to submit the follow­ ing report on the matters before them: County'cl.erk reports: Earned. Reed. For probate fees M1 35 45* M. r> Clerk's fees In suits in court... it>3 75 02 35 County services So3 00 Miscellaneous services ; 107 75 107 75 Received for serv previously performed 178 55 Totals '2005 85 807 00 Clerk hire 700 00 Clerk's salary for half year 750 00 Total 1450 00 Aint due clerk 043 00 We would recommend that an. order be drawn on the treasurer for the amount due county clerk. ^Circuit Clerk reports: Earned. Rcc'd For recording 1001 10 1001 10 Clerk's fees in suits in court... 870 15 405 05 For services performed previ­ ous « 112 i}0 Justice oj the Peace and General In­ surance Agent. Including Accident and Life Insurance. OFFICE WITH B. GILBERT, NEAK DEroT, WEST MCHENRV. III. Are marked for sacrifice. Rare Bargains in Remnants of all kinds Special drives in fine Wall Paper, Window Shades, Lace Cur tains, Carpets and Oil Cloths, before inventory. New stock of Beloit Shirts, Pants, Overalls and Jackets, New and original styles in the famous C. II. Fargo & Co.' custom Shoes just received. Pure Groceries, best of Flour. (! Watch our new fall goods, to arrive soon. „ W. P. ST. CLAIR, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public L eal Estate and Insurance. KUNDA, III- A. M. CHURCH, Watohmakor and Jeweler No. 120 State Street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairing Fine Watches an 1 Chronometers. A Full Assortment of Goods in his line. Westerman & Son Our thus far reliable and carefully handled HOUSE, SiCN AND CARRIAGE PAINTERS, MCHENKY, ILLINOIS. We are prepared to do all work in our line on short notice and guarantee satisfaction. PAPER HANGING A SPECIALTF. Prices reasonable and work promptly done. « WESTERMAN & SON. McHenry, January 30, 1894. Total : Clerk hire M iscellaneous Clerk's salary', one-half year , Balance due county... Sheriff reports: Fees,in suits in court... On executions*-. Miscellaneous services Will be kept up in future. ill visit the city every Thursday and will fill all special orders of a reasonable nature. Earned. Hec'd. . 415 25 113 '25 . 74 1)5 74 9 . 402 20 SIMON STOFFEL Last summer one of our grand-children svas sick with a severe bowel trouble. Our doctor's remedies had" failed, then we tried Chamberlain's Cholic and Diarrhoea remedy, which gave speedy relief. We regard it as the best medicine ever pat; on the market for bowel complaints.-- Mrs. E. G. Gregorv, Frederiekstown, SJo. ThLs-certaialy is the best medicine ever put on the market for dysentery, sum­ mer complaint, colic and cholera infan­ tum in children. It never fails to give prompt relief when used in reasonable time and the plain printed directions are follow ed. Many mothers have "expressed their sincere gratitude for the cures ifc has effected. For sale by J. A. Story. For an ice Fly Net, Duster or Whip, go to Gus Carlson's. He can supply you and at prices to suit- Fly Nets and Dusters hi endlessvariety can be found at Gus Carlson's Harness Shop, one door south of Nordquest & Weber's Blacksmith Shop. Prices as low as the lowest. New carpets and oil cloth at Stoffcl'% JOHN J. BUCT£ -AND- Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, Board bY the Day or Week at „ " Reasonable rates, A NICE LINE OF.ROW BOATS AT MY LANDING. P ure Wines, Liquors and Choice Cigars j, always on hatiff. WFreshLatfer Boer constantly on draught If you wish to know.all about it, send \is your ^address and you will receive our yrice List and C a t a l o g u e f r e e o f , • r h n r c r Security/! lightning rod/- CO.7 . RURUNCTON/T^X Mk RAPID MmsHtR bailiff