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JJefJ®ipy JlakWep. WEDNESDAY. MAR. 9, *898. » Railway Time Table. Taking effect Sunday, Oct, 10, 1896, at six O'clock A. M. Trains will ..pass MoHenry Station as follows; OOIHG SOUTH. D Lake Geneva Passenger. 7:34 A M E Williams Bay Express 8;25 ' E Williams Bay Passenger 3:27 P M E||Lake Geneva Freight. 8:27 GOING NORTH. K Williams Bay Passenger ..10:00 A M E Lake Geneva Freight. 10:00 E Williams Bay Express 4:85 PM 8 Lake Geneva Passenger «;65 " E Williams Bay Passenger 6:66 •• •j EXPLANATION. D--Daily. E--Daily except Sunday. 8 Sundays only. B. BUSS, Agent, MoHenry, 111. ^Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev." J. B. Clark, Pastor Preaohing Sunday, 10:80 A. K. and 7:30 p. M, Sunday Sohool, 11: 6 A. v. Dr. A, H. Auringer,........ ...Superintendent Epworth League, 6:6 P, M., Bev. J . B. Clark, President. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. *. Ladies' Aid Society each alternate week Mrs. J. B. Clark, President, «TA Cordial Invitation Is extended to all Unlversallst Church Directory* T. J. Walsh President f. L. MoOmber. .Clerk James B, Perry... ..........Treasurer Rev. J. Straub, D, D Pastor The Willing •> Workers' (the ladlei organ­ isation.) Mrs. Jaa. B, Perry : President Mrs, J. VanSlyke Secretary Mrs W. A. Oristy Treasurer 'Bupt, of Sunday School O. N. Owen Assistant .......Mrs. O. N. Owen 4VThe Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Address s Grand Crossing, Preaohing services at 10:30 A. m. and at 7;30 P, X. A cordial invitation to all. THE many friends of Mrs. C. H. Granger will be pained to learn that at this writing, Wednesday morning, she is no better, and that little hopes areenter- tained of her recovery. THE Willing Workers will meet on Thursday afternoon of this week with Mrs. John I. Story. Every member is re-; quested to be present. • . MRS. J. B. PERRY, Pres. MRS. J. VAN SLYKE, Sec. 0- THE Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. Wm. L. Smith on Friday afternoon of this week, at two o'clock. Tea will be served from five to seven o'clock. All are most cordially invited. SEC. /•THE Curtis property, consisting of a house and six acres of. land, which was 'advertised in the PLAINDEALER, situated near Woodland Cemetery, on the Rich­ mond road, has been sold to Jos. Blake, consideration f1,800. THE Milk Maids Convention, which is to be held at Stoffel's Hall on the even­ ing of March 18th, promises to be of the moBt interesting character. Admission 10 and 20 cents. More particulars next wpeb. Remember the date and be sure and attend. , THE Nichols Block, the first story of Which is occupied by the PLAINDEALER /office and the second story by Dr. J. L. Abt as a residence and office, has been sold to Jacob Justen. Consideration, |2,000. There will be no change of tenants. MASOKIC. MOHBNBT LODGE, NO. 168 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. W, A. ORISTY, W. MJ W. O. O. F. St, Patricia Court, No. 187, W. C. O. F, meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forester Hall, MRS. MART COBB. Chief Banger, CHARLOTTE MADDBK' Secretary, K. O. T. M. MCHENRY LODGB NO. 77, K. 0. T. M.--Reg­ ular meetings second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, at K. O. T, M. Hall. GEO. HANI.BY, Com, J. J. BISHOP. R. E. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every second and |fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Hall, overEvanson &Oo.'s store. ROBT. R. HOWARD, Consul. J. KIMBALL, Clerk. T® iicago. kansas fcate. New Advertisements This Week, Milo L. Howe, West McHenry. J. C. Choate, Woodstock. Annual Town Meeting. Board of Auditor's Meeting. Parliament Publishing T. V. Slocum, Wauco Land. Guardians Sale of Real Ei Justen, Guardian /of the of Nicholas Schaefer, deceai Lumley, Attorney. Notice of Sale Real Estate. Joseph Justen, Executor of the last Will of Nicholas Schaefer, Lumley, Attorney. Executors' Notice Settlement. Jas. S. Howard. Executor of the last Will of Francis Brady, deceas­ ed. V. S. Lumley. Attorney. A western clergyman asserts that "the nude figures on $5 bills are indecent." Our people do not have enough of these bills lying around or keep them long enough to examine the pictures on the face therof, and the most of us are per­ fectly willing to rnn the risk of losing our morals by a sudden influx of the "in­ decent" in our morals. THE next Excursion to Eastern Arkan­ sas, under the direction of T. V. Slocum, of Wauconda, will take place on March loth. See advertisement in another column. For full particulars address or call on T. V. Slocum, Wauconda, or the Union Land company, 163 Washington St., Chicago. W. E. COLBY and Mark and Phil Huff­ man started for the gold fields ot Alaska on Tuesday morning. It is the hope of stheir many friends in this county that they may meet with unbounded success -Un their perilous undertaking and return at no distant day with great wealth to linor leirs W. deceased. V. S. of Filing Final REPUBLICAN TOWN CAUCUS. The Republican voters of the Town of McHenry are requested to meet in Town Caucus, at the City Hall, in the village of McHenry, on Saturday, March 19th, 1898, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of putting in nomination candidates for Town Clerk, Assessor, Collector, and Commissioner of Highways, to be sup­ ported at the Annual Town Meeting to be held April 5th, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. J. VAN SLYKE, W. A. CRISTY, JOHN I. STORY, Republican Town Committee. ATTEND the Social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Perry, this Wednes­ day evening A little daughter of Albert Wolff and 'wife died on Monday. It was less than ^two days old. f WE are being treated to some fine / warm, spring-like weather about these / days, and the snow banks are disappear­ ing rapidly. For all of which we are V very thankful. REMEMBER the Kettle Drum entertain ment at Ringwood to-morrow, Thursday evening. You will miss a rich treat if you fail to attend. See notice in another e^lumn. VE learn that Prof. R. D. Scott and wife and Mrs. Mabel Scott Surrick will give an entertainment in this village at an early day, the date of which will be an­ nounced in due time. FOUND, on the Pistaqua Bay road, east of McHenry, a Pair of Gold Bowed Spectacles. The owner can have the same by calling at the Jewelery store of Heaman & Schneider, McHenry, proving property and paying for this notice. THE Young Peoples' Social Club will give their next Party at Stoffel's Hall on the evening of March 17th, St Patrick's Day. Music, by Noonan's Orchestra. Tickets, 50 cents. All are. cordially invited to attend. C. A. DOUGLAS has sold his Oil Route ^to Ben Smith, who will take hold and conduct the same after a few days. Mr. Douglas intends going on the road for the Pennsylvania Oil Co. So we are informed. AN Indiana man claims to have dis­ covered a process whereby sunshine may be bottled up and kept for use wheu clouds obscure the sky. In Kentucky they have been tottling moonshine these jfeaoy years. AN exchange tells of a man who pur chased a revolver for his wife and insist­ ed on the target practice so that she could defend the house in case of his ab­ sence. After the bullet had been dug out of his leg, and the cow buried, he said she had better shoot with an ax. THE Brick Store, on the West Side, lately vacated-by Simon Stoffel, is being thoroughly repaired and put in shape for occupancy. A new floor is being laid in the store part, outside stairs will be put up, and the second story arranged for as fine a set of living rooms as can be found anywhere. In the rear there will be one large room suitable for an office or society room, all of which will be for tent as soon as completed. See notice in Another place in this paper. JOHN P. HEIMER, father of John and Joseph Heimer, was hit in the eye with a snow ball, while going down the street on Friday last and quite severely in­ jured. This habit of snow balling on the streets is one which our authorities should put a stop to at once. Boys and even some who call themselves me^$ have indulged in it of late, and quite anumber have been severely injured thereby. Fun is fun, but when you come to put a man'e eyes out it ceases to be fun. ONE evening an aged couple sat by an old fashioned fire place in their humble home. A cat and a dog lay sleeping be* fore the fire, the cat's head resting upon the dog's body. It seemed the very picture of a happy family. Presently the old lady said: "Jacob, just see that cat and dog, so peaceful like; why can't we live so?" Jacob knocked tha ashes from his pipe, leaned back in his chair, gave a knowing look and Said: "Yes, but you tie 'em together and see 'em fight."--Ex. /ON Monday last Dr. C. H. Fegers, as­ sisted by Dr. Andrews, of Chicago, and |Dr. Armstrong, of Richmond, performed an operation on Miss Kate Miller, of Iowa, for Necrosis, or death of bone. It was located at lower third of Femor, or thigh bone, and the amount of decayed ibone formed was of considerable impor­ tance. The operation was entirely suc­ cessful and was performed in a manner that was creditable to Dr. Fegers and his able assistants. •epay them fbr braving the hardships of he frozen Klondike. THE stone for the foundation of the new-German Church are being hauled JSv 'and as soon as the weather will permit it is expected that work will be com menced on the same. We believe they have not decided as yet whether they will build of brick or wood. In either <event they propose to put up one of the handsomest churches in this section. THE Party by the Young People's Social Club, which is to be held at Stoffel's Hall, on the evening of March 17th. promises to be a pleasant social gathering. Noonan's Orchestra will fur­ nish the music and nothing will be left undone to make it pleasant for all who attend. Let the dancing public turn out and give the boys a rousing benefit. IN our notice last week of the funeral of Mrs. J. L. Howe we inadvertently omitted to notice the beautiful Floral Offerings, and it may not be inappropri­ ate to mention them now. There was a handsome Floral Pillow, of Roses and White Carnations, by the Ladies Aid Society, a wreath of White Carnations by the High School, and handsome White Rcses by the W. C. T. D. They were each beautiful and appropriate and showed the high esteem in which Mrs. Howe was held by all. MRS. JESSIE BROWN HILTON, of Evan- ston, will deliver a lecture at the City Hall on Sunday evening next at 7:30. Subject; "The Ideal Home." Monday afternoon at 2:30 Mrs. Hilton will con­ duct a Mother's Meeting; to which all ladies, young and old, are invited. On Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, she will deliver a lecture at the same place. Sub­ ject; "Kights and Privileges of Men." Everybody is very cordially invited to be present. W. A. CRISTY, . of this village has re­ ceived the appointment of special Agent, for "The Covenant Mutual Life Insur­ ance Company, of St. Louis, Mo., and wflfenter on his duties about April 1st. This will not irterfere with his business here, as he has engaged a competent man to attend to his office, and he will be here to see to that which needs his personal attention. The company made no mistake in the appointment, as Mr. Cristy, we predict, will make a popu lar and painstaking Agent, and an honor to the Company he represents. THE W. C. T. U. will hold Memorial services for Frances Willard, in the M. E Church, Sunday morning next, at 10:30 o'clock. The following Programme has been arranged. Hymn . Prayer Solo Mrs. Gallaher Scripture Reading............. Mrs. Clark Biographical Sketch..... Mrs. Cristy Paper-^Mrs. Willard as a'Temper- ance Worker......Mrs. H. P. Buckland Duett... Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh Poem ,Miss Francis Osborne Short Address .Mrs. J. B. Hilton Hymn -- Grand Kettle Drum. At Ringwood, Thursday, March 10, 1898. A musical and literary program will be rendered by home talent, assisted by the Male Quartette and Howe Bros., of McHenry. The G. A. R. will attend in a body. Addresses will bn given by Com. mander Mead and D. R. Beebe, Past Commander of Veteran Post No. 49, of Elgin. All are cordially invited. Ad mission 10 and 20 cents. MRS. 0. N. Ricn, Manager. THE many friends of Hubert lleman, this village and'vicinity will read with ileasure the following, clipped from a enosha paper: Having engaged the services of Mr. H. Heman, late of the Rockford Watch Co . expert watch maker and adjuster, we solicit all difficult and complicated jwatch and clock repairing. A. F. WlEBKOPF. Yl-Kl c uree corns and warts. 15 cent LET him who can answer the questions of a child count himself wise. A young­ ster of four years, of an inquiring turn of mind and possibly of inherited theologi­ cal proclivities, recently overheard his elders speaking of a man who had commit­ ted suicide, and straightway instituted a series of earnest inquires. A part of the resulting dialogue was as follows: "Is he dead?" "Yes." Can he walk? "No, he cannot walk any more." "How will he go up to Gpd?" The answer was not forthcoming. ANY intelligent, industrious person looking for employment would do well to correspond with the Parliament Pub­ lishing Company, about the Perspecto- scope, a description of which will be found in this issue of the paper. The instru­ ment was invented by a member of the company and they have undertaken to put it on the market. The well known good reputation of the firm is sufficient guarantee that there is no humbug about it. At any rate, it would cost ouly a postage stamp to find out all about it. AFTER attending a meeting of the New Women's Club, a Western editor bursts into song as follows under the inspira­ tion: Some mouths look like peaches and cream, some like a hole chopped into a brick wall to admit a new door or window. The mouth is a hotbed of toothaches, the bunghole of oratory and a baby's crowning glory. It is, patrio­ tism's fountain head and the tool chest for pie. Without it the politician would be a wanderer on the face of the earth, and the cornet would go down to an un- honered grave. It is the grocer's friend, the orator's pride and the dentist's hope. WE have just finished printing the An­ nual Price List and Catalogue for 1898, < f the Ringwood Nursery, J. Y. Buckland Proprietor, and we would advise all who are desirous of anything in this line to p^e it before they place their orders. Homegrown Nursery stock is far prefer able to that purchased of foreign con­ cerns. This has been proven time and again. Therefore we say consult your home dealer before you place your orders. Mr. Buckland informs us that be has a larger stock than ever ot the choicest varieties to select from this year and his prices are invariably lower than those of foreign concerns. Bo sure and give him a call if in want of any Nursery stock. LAST Sunday was a day that will long be remembered by the Universalist Sun­ day School, it being the annual Gift Sun­ day for those most regular in attendance the past year. Four were present every Sunday the school was in session during the year,"namely: Harold risty, Lynn Cristy, Josie Holly andIva ead and as a reward each received a autiful Morrocco bound edition of nternational Sunday School Teachers Bible. The second in attendance were Milo Howe, Albert Holly, Hattie Howard and Elsie Howe, who were each presented with, a book of Poems by standard authors. The annual reports of the Secretary and Treasurer show a success­ ful year for the Sunday School and it begins the new year in a prosperous and flourishing condition, .j Many Rich Men . In This Country mode their money huying unimproved land at a small cost and cultivating it, thup securing the benefit of the increase in valuation. Why anyone would pre­ fer renting a farm for cash, rent or work one on shares when they can buy for the low price offered in this paper we cannot see We Would advise all who want to .improve their chances for making money to write to C. S. Graves, Janesville, Wis., for particulars and join the large number buying land of him. PERSONAL. A. L. HOWE was attending to business in Chicago on Friday last. GEU. G. SMITH, of Elgin, was calling on friends here on Sunday, MRS. SIMON STOFFEL, was a Chicago visitor on Thursday last JOHN EVANSON attended to business in the city the latter part of last week. REV. FATHER MEHRING, of Johnsburgh, was a Chicago visitor on Monday. P. L. HOUGHTON, of Wauconda, was a caller at this office on Monday. E. M. HOWE was a Chicago visitor one day last week. ISAAC WENTWORTH was an Elgin vis­ itor on Tuesday. A. P. BAER attended to, business Chicago Tuesday. WM. HOFFMAN, ot Spring Grove,. took in the sights of the big city Tuesday,. MRS. JOHN BOYLE and children were visiting friends at Fox Lake on Sunday. DAVID POWERS, of Terra Cotta, is re­ ported quite sick at this writing. E. M. HOWE and Frank McOmber made a flying trip to Woodstock Monday. MRS. LAFAYETTE DATES is reported as on the sick list this week. SAM F. MCDONALD, of Terra Cotta, was calling on friends here on Monday. / MIKE RAUEN moved his family to a (arm near Spring Grove last week. A. C. GRANGER, of Chicago, is spending a few days with friends here this week. G. W, Besley was a visitor in the Windy City on Tuesday. C. GUERINQ aUd wife were visiting with friends in Greenwood on Thursday. MRS. G. W. ELDREDGE is visiting at C. T. Eldredge's this week. MRS. R. A. HOWARD and son, Harold, returned to Elgin the first of the week. MRS. OLIVER MOORE has been laid up a number of days with the Grippe but is much better at present. CAPT. C. H. TRYON, County Surveyor, is attending to official business in this village to-day* Wednesday. W. E. WIRE, of Hebron, County Super­ intendent of Schools, was attending to business in this village one day last week. I MRS. E. J. HANLY moved back from Chicago last week, and is now occupying vljerhome, in this village. ED. GRANGER was a Chicago visitor on Saturday, returning home on Sunday evening. DR J. H. WICHITER, of Chicago, was the guest of Dr. J. L. Abt, in this village over Sunday. JOHN HUEMANN attended to business in the County Court, at Woodstock, on Monday last. HARRY COOK and sister, of Huntley, were the guests of D. F. Hanly and wife in this village, on Sunday last. MARTIN HOWELL, of Chicago, spent Saturday and Stf^day with his parents, in this village. MIBS LIZZIE FELTZ. of Elgin, was visit­ ing with her parents here the first of the week. .(•- • • HENRY SAYLOR, of New "Xjark State, has been the guest of James R., D. E. and W. A. Saylor and families the past week. H. L. HERTZ. State Treasurer, was spending a few days at his Pistaqua Bay residence the first of the week. DR. ANDREWS, of Chicago, was here on Monday, assisting Dir. Fegers in a surg­ ical operation. DR. ARMSTRONG, of Richmond, was at­ tending to professional business in this village on Monday. HON. F. K. GRANGER attended the meeting of the Republican Senatorial Committee, at Chicago on Tuesday. MRS. W. E. COLBY went to Chicago with her husband on Tuesday. He will start from there for the Klondyke. MRS. E. C. HOWARD, of Fox Lake, tran­ sacted business on the \^est Side, on Monday last. MRS. FRANK VOSBURG, of Richmond, visited with her parents, J. W. Kimball and wife, on Monday, MR. GORTON, chemist at the Terra Cotta Works,>arrived here with his wife on Monday evening and will board at G. W. Besley's. J. C. PARKS and wife, who have been spending the winter in Chicago, returned to their residence, in this village, on Monday. Miss VILLA DIXON and a party of young friends, from Wauconda, called on Miss Bernice and Altai Kimball on Sunday evening. MRS. BARNES, mother of Lawyer C. P. Barnes, of Woodstock, is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs Chas. Murphy, in this village. WM GESCHKE, of Volo, passed through .here this morning for Chicago, where he will join the Colby-Hoffman party for ^fche Klondyke. TSTBB D. COOPER, of the Grammar De­ partment of our Public School, visited with her mother, at Palatine, Saturday and Sunday. %,;Yv*v -V -'.I;. Miss JESSIE BALDWIN, of the First In­ termediate Department, of our Public School, spent Sunday with her mother at Crystal Lake. MRS. C. T. ELDREDGE was at Richmond from Thursday last until Monday, tak­ ing care of Mrs. G. W. Eldredge who has been quite sick. J. B. PERR* was in Chicago onJTues day. attending a meeting of the Eighth District Republican Senatorial Com mittee. DR. H. T. BROWN And wife went to Chi­ cago on Thursday last, where they will visit with friends for the next ten days or two weeks. MRS, MABBL HATFIELD, of Osborne, Kansas, arrived here on Sunday evening, and will visit with friends, in this vilage and vicinity for the next few weeks. She is accompaniad by her son, Charles, I C. E. LAMVHERE, who has occupied he Hanly house the past winter, has moved in with Isaac Wentworth and ASAUEL STEVENS, of Lake Zurich, was calling on friends in this Village, on Tuesday. JOSEPH J. FRETT and Henry Witt, of Chicago, made our sanctum a pleasant call on Monday. They were out making arrangements for cpmmencing work on their new building, to be used as a whole­ sale and retail Market. The firm name will be Frett Bros. & Witt. RESOLUTIONS. ^ At a regular meeting of the McHenry W. C. T. U , held on Thursday, March 3d, 1898, the following resolutions were adopted: WHEREAS. It has pleased our Heavenly Father to summon our well beloved co­ worker, Mrs. M. E. Howe, to her heavenly home on high, therefore be, it Resolved. That as a society we tender to the bereaved family our sincere sym­ pathy in their affliction, and commend them to the loving kindness of Him "who doeth all things Well." "Oh, what were life, if life were all, Thine eyeaare bflnded by thy teara, Or thou wouldst see, Thy treasures in the far off skies, And death, thy friend, will give them all To thee," v Resolved. That a copy of these resolu­ tions bo sent to Mr. A. L. Howe, Mr; E. M. Howe and Mrs. C. Smith, and that they be published in the PLAINDEALER. MRS. J.,R. CLARK, Pres. MRS. T. J. WALSH, Sec'y. ACETYLENE GAS. The more one sees the brilliant light produced by Acetylene Gas, with which the store of Barbian Bros., in this village is lighted the more he becomes convinced that it is the joining light for both busi­ ness houses and residences. It is brilliant sparkling, safe and cheap. Besides there is a great saving in time. Any one can run it, and it requires not more than ten minutes a week to take care of it. Tak­ ing everything into consideration it is far ahead of even Electric Lights, and not one half of the expense. D. A. Mc­ Donald, of La Crosse, Wis., who has been using it in his residence for some time, gives it the following recommend, in a letter dated Nov. 16, 1897: W. J. BUCKLEY, ESQ., Chicago, 111. DEAR SIR:--Your representative in this territory has recently equipped my dwell­ ing with No. 9 Acetylene Gas Generator. I had been using coal gas and electricity. I feel compelled to say that until I made the change I never realized what a per­ fect artificial light really is. While the light is very intense, it is particularly easy on the eyes, and it is as easy to read with as daylight. My entire family and all who see it are delighted with it. I not only have no hesitancy, but take pleas­ ure in stating that it is the only perfect artificial light which has yet been dis­ covered. Wishing the success which your enterprise deserves, I remain, Respectfully yours, T). A, MCDONALD. N. P. Molter, who put in the fixtures for Barbian Bros., and who is the Agent for this part of the state, will be here again soon, and will interview our citi­ zens in relation to the light. Those who have not already done BO should call at Barbian Bros. store],8ome evening and see these lights. MOTHERS, if you wish to cultivate a gOBsipping, meddling, censorious spirit in your children, be sure when they come home from church, or a visit, or other places where you do not accompany them to ply them with questions con­ cerning what everybody wore, how every­ body looked and what everybody said and did, and if you find anything in all this to censure, always do it in their hearing. You may rest assured, if you pursue a course of this kind, they will not return to you unladen with intelligence and rather than it should be uninterest­ ing, they will by degrees learn to embel­ lish it in such a manner as shall not fail to call forth remarks and expressions of wonder from you. You will, by this course, render the spirit of curiosity-- which is so early visible in children--and which,if rightly directed, mav be made the instrument of enriching and enlarg­ ing their minds--a vehicle of mischief which shall serve only to narrow them. The Board of Auditor's Meeting* Notice is hereby given that the Board of Auditors of the Town of McHenry, County of McHenry and State of Illinois, will hold their regular semi-annual meet­ ing at the Town Clerk's office, West McHenry, 111., on Tuesday, the 29th day of March, A. D. 1898, at the hour of two o,clock p. M. This meeting is for the pur­ pose of examining and auditing all town accounts which may properly come be­ fore them. All persons interested will take due notice. Signed this 8th day of March, 1898. M. J. WALSH, Town Clerk. j The Newest Easter Gowns. With the newest Easter nowns comes a soft, supple skirt which clings closely around the hips and .widens gradually toward the edge, where it has a width of between four and five yards. No stiffen­ ing material is employed for this, the idea being tq get an easy curve. Very often, to produce this effect, a separate and rather elaborate undershirt is fur­ nished. The bodice which has the in­ visible fastening continues in vogue, although many costumes have a tight back with a semi-loose plastron. Sleeves continue to be quite cloBe-fitting, with a slight fullness at the top. The neck dressings are less complicated, the de­ coration above the high collar covering only one-third of the neck. Among the colors best liked are champagne brow n, blue, pink, helitrope, bronze-green, red, black, (as a matter of Course) and white, most important of all.--March Ladies' Home Journal. . : . ' A Reliable Woman Wanted. We want a reliable woman in every County to establish a corset parlor for the sale of Dr. Nicholas' Celebrated Spiral Spring Corsets and Clasps, Hygeia Waists, etc. Every corset is warranted not to break or rust, absolutely imper­ vious to moisture or pespiration. A new pair given for every pair that breaks. Guarrantee printed on each corset. Re­ commended by over 10,000 Physicians. I furnish complete stock on consignment and pay a salary of $40 to §65 per month and expenses., $3.00 sample out­ fit free. Prices reduced. Send 18 cents postage for sample and terms. DR. G. D. NICHOLAS, 36-3m. New Canaan, Conn. Squaring Up. Some time ago a rich old man, who was dying, sent in great haste for the editor of his paper. The editor knew that the fellow had no relatives, and fondly mused as he went along over the probility of a large inheritance. "I'm glad you've come," said the old man in a deathly whisper, "Come closer." The editor approached. "You know that I have worked hard, and have earned every penny that I have got. Some time ago, you remember, I subscribed for your paper for-sixmonths. There is just one more number due me, and as 1 am dying and can't wait till your next issue comes out, just give me a sixpence and we'll call it square."-- The Rival. Bogus G. A. R. Man. David Burnham, who for nearly twenty years has been a leading member of his local post of the Grand Army of the Re­ public, and a respected citizen of Elgin, 111., confessed last week that he had no right to be called a veteran, and that he had never taken part in the civil war. Burnham was a prisoner before United States Commissioner Humphrey on the charge of attempting to defraud the gov­ ernment by applying for a pension as an old soldier, when he made the confession. He was held to the federal grand jury ia bail of $1,500, and being unable to secure bondsmen,'was Bent to the county jail. He had been employed in the Elgin watch factory for nearly a quarter of a century.--Nunda Herald. TAXES! TAXES! The undersigned, Collector of Taxes for the township of McHenry, will on and after Monday, January 17, 1898, be at the following places for the purpose of receiving the Taxes of said town; Mondays--At the store of John P. Lay, in the village of Johnsburgh. Tuesdays--At the store of J. E. Cristy. in the village of Ringwood. Thursdays--At the store of A. P. Baer, West McHenry. Saturdays--At the store of Owen & Chapell, McHenry. All persons having Taxes to pay should call at any of the above named places at as early a day as possible. M. J. FREUND, Collector. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles, Scalds, Burns. Farmers' Institute-Session at th« State University, The State Farmers' Institute in session at the University of Illinois last week was attended by from four to six hundred people. It was certainly the greatest meeting of this kind ever held in the state as it was one of the most impor* taut gatherings ever held at the Uni­ versity. All were gratified and many ex­ pressed surprise at the magnitude of the work of the institution. A strong reso­ lution was unanimously adopted asking for a better equipment for the agricul­ tural departments. Two Beautiful Pictures Free Two large beautiful cojored pictures for framing free; also four copies free of the famous illustrated magazine, Tip To Date, to anyone who wants them. Each isftue of Up. To Date has beautiful colored front and back, and from forty to fifty large humorous pictures by the famous artists of America. Will keep all the family in good humor for a month. Your two pictures or any other two of six you may select, set in gold frames, will be sent you free of charge if desired after seeing them. Enclose 10 cents in stamps or silver to pay postage and and packing. Address Up To Date, Chicago. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, The famous little pills. "Fancy Flour", pure groceries and pro­ visions at S. Stoffel's. ~ t There are three little things which do more work than any other three little t hinge created--they are the ant, the bee and DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the last being the famous little pills for tomach and liver troubles. J. A. Story For your Spring clothing call on S. Stoffel. All goods as represented and warranted. All kiuds of harness goods and horse apparel at A. Wegener's. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar. hoea Remedy always affords prompt re- ref. For sale by J. A. Story. XXXX Coffee 10 cents per pound at Owen & Chapell's. It is, or should be, the highest aim of every merchant to please his customers; and that the wide awake drug firm of Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling, III., is doing so, is proven by the following, from Mr. Eshleman: "In ray sixteen years experience in the drug business I have never seen or sold or tried a medicine that gave as good satisfaction as Cham­ berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy." Sold by .1. A.Story, Druggist. We are anxious to do a little good in this world and can thinkofnopleasanter or better way to do it than by recom­ mending One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive of pneumonia, consumption and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. J. A. Story." - Awarded Highest Honors--World's Fair, Give a share of your trade to a deserv­ ing, first class harness maker. A. • CREAM • BAKING * MOST PERFECT MADE: A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 4P YEARS THE STANDARD, FOR SALE AT AGREAT BARGAIN AND ON Easy Terms of Payment One of the finest and most profitable dairy farms in McHenry County, consist­ ing of 246 acres, situated on the south road from McHenry to Woodstock. Good farm buildings and plenty of them. An orchard of fine fruit trees. Plenty of Wood for the farm. NEVER FAILING SPRINGS in the pastures furnish run­ ning water to the House, Barns and yards,thus avoiding pumps and wind­ mills and expense and trouble to keep in repair. In fact there is no more profit­ able farm in McHenry County for Dairy or stock and it can be bought very low, much less than its- value, on unusual easy terms of payment. For price and terms of payment apply to W. A. Cristy, West McHenry, or to J. W. Cristy, Ringwood, 111. 29tf A Fine Farm for Sale. A farm of 200 acres near Columbus Junction, Iowa. This is fine black up­ land soil. There is one hundred acres under cultivation, fifty acres ol meadow land, forty acres of tillable pasture and ten acres of timber. There is running water on the farm also a deep well with wind mill. The place also has a fine, young, bearing orchard and other fruit. The house has seven rooms with good cellar under house. The barn is 30x40 with an addition 20x40 for cribs and wagon shed. The Fences are all in good condition, Distance to a school only three quarters of a mile, and to church one mile and a quarter. This place is for sale at a reasonable price and on easy terms. Call on or address. A. J. SCHMOKEB. Columbus J unction, Ia. For Rent. The Brick Store, just vacated by Simon Stoffel, in West McHenry, is offered for Rent. Also good living rooms and one fine large office room in second storyi. For further particulars inquire at this office. FOR SALE. A one-horse wagon. As good as new. HARRY E. WIGHTMAN. luquire of 32tf For Sale. Feed warehouse and Coal sheds, sitn- nted at West McHenry, HI., together with a well established Feed and Coal trade. For further particulars apply at once to W. A. Cristy, West McHenry, or J. E. (Jristy, Ringwood, 111. 33tf For Sale> ̂ The Choicest Building Lots in Mc­ Henry. Centrally located. At low prices. Also Acres and Lots in River Forrest subdivision, near Prof, .ioodman's home, south of the Village. Inquire of O. N. Owen at Bank of McHenry. 31t FOR SALE. ;NN AAMA Stock Furm in MCHVUTJ 0O» Plenty of water, good Wind Mills, tanks, etc. Will take small farm of 100 acres or less as part payment Easy terms. Address Wm. Stoffel, McHenry, 111. For Sale or Rent. A first class improved 120 acre Dairy Farm, 2% miles south west of Crystal Lake and Nunda. MARK L. RILEY, 204 Dearborn St. Room 751. , Chicago. 111. House and Two Lots for Sale* The residence owned by Mrs. W. J." McLeod, on Park Avenue, in this village, is offered for Sale. There is a House, Barn, and two very desirable Lots. For further particulars inquire at this office. Business .Locals* Insure your property with S. Stoffel and be insured. Don't you want a good suit at Cost. O ven & Chapell. Gents furnishings, shirts, ties hats, hosiery; underwear, etc. at S. Stoffel's. Don't annoy others by your coughing, and risk your life by neglecting a cold* One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe and all throat and lung troubles. J. A. Story. Latest novelties in Spring dress goods and trimmings at S. Stoffel's. OR. CALDWELL'S II Y R U P P E P S l N CURES CONSTIPATION.il Children and adults tortured by burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases may secure instant relief by using Dtf Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is the great Pile remedy. J. A. Story. Carpets, Rugs and Window Shades of newest designs at S. Stoffel's. Get a first class Overcoat at Cost ol Owen & Chapell. One Minute Cough Cure, cure& That is what tt was made (or. Ready-made Dress Skirts and Wrap­ pers, all colors, at A. P. Baer's, the Farmers Store. New Wall Paper with ceilings and borders to match now arriving in vast variety at S. Stoffel's. I bave made a specialty ot the prose­ cution of all kinds of damage cases against RAILROADS. other Corporations, and Estates, for fifteen years and make no charge unless ucceseful. Call or write me. C. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, Woodstock III. Arbuckles Coffee 10 cents per pound at Owen & Chapell'S. All kinds of Garden and Field seeds from reliable growers only. Timothy, Clover, Corn, etc. at S. Stoffel's. Inspect our new stock of fine 6hoes for coming spring trade. Correct styles, right values and good selections at S. Stoffel's. Lucky Leaf Tea 25 cents per pound at Owen & Chapell's. Just arrived !a large consignment of Wall Paper at Owen & Chapell's. SDR. CALDWELL'S Y R U P -CURES DIGESTION. BOOK ON DISEASES OF HORSE& Book on dteeases of horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, hogs and poultry mailed free by addressing Humphreys' Veteri­ nary Specifics, corner %Ubam and Job* fits., New Xoriu •• • . ' » > WELL'S at P E P S l N IOESTION. II