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*: ;v? ,H*4v •" ^ ̂;'v' ̂ :'" ":i'•<• w. C T. U. PEPARTIflfNT Articles and Notices under the above lieajl ture furni»)ieil by Uie Ladies of the W, O, T. U Widths editor claims no part or credit for the ^VCWOOO, ll"1 INTEMPERANCE. Intemperate persons aie particularly exposed to.acute diseases, a8 inflamma­ tory complaints, and fevers. It is pre­ sumed that every physician can bear tes timony to the truth orchis assertion. Who has not ieen the bloom ^of youth, the vigor of manhood, and even the ma­ turity of age, cut off by the frightful train Of diseases derived from the intoxicating cup? How manv widows and orphans, and parents and brothers and sisters, now mourn the loss of their relatives, who. 'but for the poisonous beverage, might have been the ornaments of the family circle and the pillars of society. The excessive use of- ardent spirits is oheof the darkest shades in the pros­ pects of our rising republic, and unless the wisdom of government or the return­ ing reason of individuals arrest the pro­ gress of this destructive pestilence, an in­ delible stain must be fixed upon our national character. - "A Whiskey drinker will commit mur­ der only under the direct excitement of liquor; a beer drinker is capable of doing it in cold blood. Long observation has assured us that'a large proportion of murders, deliberately planned and exe­ cuted are perpetrated by beer drinkers. We believe, further, that the heredi­ tary effects of beer drinking exceed those proceeding from ardent spirits. The an­ imating tendency of the beer drinking habit is more uniformly developed, thus authorizing the presumption that the vicious results are more generally trans­ mitted." W®st McHenry, III, INCH ADAM V "DISCARDED I HE FIG LEAF We are not the Biggest Fish in the Stream. Maybe that accounts for the fact that we are « The merchant tailor has always been ana always will be the authority on fashion--creators of garments that FIT--fall of tone and dignity. The fact that the Custom make is the standard by which <i'x fashionable ' clothing is now measured,, is sufficient guarantee for superior "Style- Service' Satisfaction"--exclusive textures not shouted around town by every dealer in "cheap and quick" productions. OUR SPRING AND SUMMER ALBUM OF SAMPLES is now in; come and look through. v its pages--learn our prices--then we '} , ,?•' .' • - know you will y • Let us *• take your measure. 1111 We keep the big fish hustling to keep in sight of us, and that is as near us as they can come. Remember we carry a full line of OUR NEW AND LARGE STOCK OF WALL. PAPER And .ceiling ahd borders to match, is now in. Prices are lower than ever. Call and examine. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Minutes 6eem like hours when a life is at stake. Croup cives no time to send for a doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant re­ lief and insures recovery. The only harmless remedy that produces imme­ diate results. J. A. Story, Now in Readiness. • ' O , v | i * Prices Never Lower. Patterns very Choice. Walls, Ceilings & Borders to match. A few last year's Borders at less than halt price. And Pay the top Market Price for Produce In good cloth, mounted complete for hanging, 25c to 75c, styles and colorings. HUMPHREYS No. 1 Cures Fever. No. 2 " Worms. N o 3 " I n f a n t s ' D i s e a s e s . No. 4 " Diarrhea. No. 8 " Neuralgia. No. 9 Cures Headache. No. 10 " Dyspepsia. No. 11 " Delayed Periods. No. 12 " * Leuchorrea. No. 14 " Skin Diseases. No. IS Cures Rheumatism. No. 16 " Malaria. No. 20 " Whooping Cough No. 27 " Kidney Diseases. No. 30 " Urinary Diseases No. 77 " Colds and Grip. Sold by Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price, 25c., or 5 for $1. DB. HUMPHREYS' HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL OF DISEASES MAILED FBEE. Humphreys' Med. Co., Ill William 8t., N. Y« FLOUR In all the 1 itesfc Novelties, with Tsimmings to match New Ginghams. Calicos, Percales, and outiDg Flannels received this week. . FLOUR 'SlEEPYE*6' Fine Shoes and all kinds of Eootwear, received daily. All the new styles and lasts. ilQfTXall and examine onr large stock tf HATS atd CAPS, all the latest styles and shades for spviag iSgHBest grade Flour, Groceries, etc, always on hand, Just received, a car load of "Old Sleepy-Eye" Flour. There is only one best, there is only one Sleepy-Eye Milling Co., and we are agents for it. It costs you nothing to try a sack. At J, E. CRISTY'S, Ringwood, 111 West McHenry, Xlliwoi« West McHenrv, 111.. 1897 And you are invited to come and look my stock of Implements over, before placing your orders. They are coming right along, daily, consisting of a fine line of leaders, as you will confess when you read the list. Ail received this spring, clean, new, neat. Quality and Price GUARANTEED, Some of Our New Year Resolutions : To carry ss complete a line of General Hardware, House-fnrnishing goods and Stoves, as can be found in the county. To have in their respective »easons, a line of Bicycles, Guos, Fishing Tackle and general Sporting Goods. To < fter to the public a line of viixed Paiuts, Oi and Vanishes, that are of the best. To take the lead in Jobbing and Kepaiiing in fin, Copper, or any Sheet Metals. To start the year as we can finish it, by giving you at all times the Lowest Prices possible, and to Continue to expect your trude, *»eirg thankful for small deals, and larger ones accordingly. We are ready far your New Year Call. Yours Respecttully, DEALER IN Tlie Coal yon bought last fall ? DRUGS and M EDI C I NES The Bradley, the Grand DeTour, Thompson, Rock Island, both in wood and steel beams. Riding and walking. . You can gfet more of me at Bottom Prices. A FULL LINE OF CHEMICA LS , D Y E ST U FFS The Buckeye steel frame Drills. Prairie City steel frame Seeders. The Leader steel frame Drills. Buckeye steel frame Seeders. Budlong steel frame Disk Harrows. . American steel frame Disk Harrows, Lever Harpbws, 2 and 3 sec., wood and steel frames. NEWTON WACONS AND TRUCKS, ' Tried and true, and every stick guaranteed. " Ths Best Road Wagons, Bugg'es and Slurries ^Always on hand, of which more will be said later. JSP"3Harness, Axle Grease, Fine Machine Oil, Pumps, Wheel­ barrows, Corn Shullers, Wagon Springs, in fact everything from a Common sense Corn Husker and Champion Binder to a Cistern Pump, can be found here. Come and look the line*over, learn prices. Thanking you for past favors, and hoping for a share of your patronage, I am Very Respectfully Yours, Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY ON HAND. FOLL LIRE OF PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. A | Lapt Car'ofFeed? F L. MCOMBER nysicians rrescriptions |g®af?ae?«siS.bJ a Your Fatrofc&ge is respectfully solicited. i BUf --1 • •JULIA A, STORY One Door West of Riverside Lw.se, McHenry, 111 Get my prices before buying more.' Jj West S'de Hardware Store WE,S7 McJEMy RY, ILL JACOB J LISTEN McHenry, 111., Feb., 1897 A. ENGELN S '(Saloon THE McHENRY Restaurant, McHENEY, ILL. Wholesale! and Retail Agent for SCULITZ West McHenry, J.H. MILLER, Prop'r.. pp asm K.' ^MiuuMyi|pMnw>«y All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED WORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Foreign end American Granite a Specialty. I PPP§| fxfl MCHENRY, ILL. > || ^ " Has just received a new stock oj his line, to which he invites the attention of the public. .. ..DEALER IN.. .. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, , TOILET ARTICLES. PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Sniiz Glass to • \ a hundred barrels. Orders by mail promptly attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fin© Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wines, Cigars, Etc. I buy none but the best and Bell at reasonable prices. N. B..ROBINSON & GO'S Ale 4c Porter, by the Kegr and on Draught, Call and see me and I will use you well . ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, III., 1896. McHENRY, ILL liemember, I will meet all pric&k of my competitors on any and all goods in my line. NOTICE Also, Bottled Ale and Porter tor Medical Use. f-^T" The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing To­ bacco always on hand. Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully compounded Give me call. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF Caskets,Coffins, Burial Robes* Etc/, Etc. We guarantee first class work in every respect. Call and see me before purchasing, 4 ; Jacob Justus McHenry, 111., Jan., 18517