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mh, 1879. W*Wn«H>AY, FIB Natiaal Hall, fw&ick February 20tii, 1879 *LV ^ ' V«A i " order to reduce St*k t§ have commenced a regular " ̂ My Annual Inventory f»rr»i«4 March lit, lltse M?. C. ^h*o5er, who for several years has toe tod the charge of my interest. W ith a view mond business, assumes One Half Reducing Stock, I have / v, < ^r D *Hw\ flgrTl»« Elfin Advocate tiltti \ •f the fact that whereas but * JRTARS AGO ILIT BENT WWWNI MADE torhad to be packed In palls labeled "Orwiife Cviiiity Buitcfi" «!• OrdS* bring the best price in the New York Market, now the condition of things Is ehanged and "Western Creamery* takes the lead by two or tUre% per poand. MTA coaf regatfon raised th^MTftry of the minister froto #500 t o #600. He objected for the following reasons:-- First, yo* cannot afford tu give more than 9000; second, my preaching Is not wsrtk mere |ban |B09; and third. I feave to collect the «!«.• myself, which hM been the hardest part of Mjr labors among yon, and .1 to collect an additional hundred it would kill •»« Bills have been ottered in the State Senate to regnlate charges npon (deeping cars, allowing #1 per berth for •aoh Bight of occnpancy; to give hotel- keepers the right to retain the bag*, gage of delinquent guests, and to make it a misdemeanor to swindle -a hotel; to amend the 14w relative to fees and salaries, making the salary of the Gov­ ernor #5,000; Auditor, Treasurer, Secre­ tary of State, Attorney-General, Super­ intendent of Public Instruction, each 08,600; Adjutant-General, #1 ,200; Judges of Circuit Courts, 02,500. and Sujjteipe Coart Judges 04.000 per aAum. ' sent to the of Bepresentatl9at, by request, a statement showing the actum! strength of the regular Army at a seated period, in each year from the beginning of the Government to the present time, from which it appears that the strength of the Army, both officer* and men, from 1780 to 1794, was about that time to 1812 it varied from 8,600 to 6,800, but in 1813 it was increased to 19,000. in consequence of the war with Great Britain, and in the next year to 38,146. In 1815 it was 83,434. For 1816 It fell to 10,000, and In the three years following to 8,500. From 1830 to 1838 It averaged about 6,500. For 1839 it Was increased to nearly 10,000, end in subsequent years to 1846 varied from 8,600 to 11,000. In 1847 it was increased to 21.686, falling in the following years until 1854 to an average of about 10,- 600. For 1855,15,753, and from that vear to 1861 the average was 16,000.-- From 1862 to 1865 the usual annual re­ turn* of the Army were suspended.-- For 1865 the strength of the Army was a2.310; in 1866,66,815; in 1868, 51.090; In 1869,86,774; in 1870,37,075, and from this period to 1877 it varied, between 36,000 to 29,000. For 1877 !t wfts» 94,- 000 and in 1878, 35,818. m* A fearful disease, supposed by many to be the scourage known in the fourteenth century as the "Black Death," or the Plague, has broken out in the northern province of Russia, and unless accounts are greatly exaggera­ ted, Is fast spreading death and deso­ lation in its progress. The epidemic flrst appeared in the Cossack village of Tetlyaa Stanltsa, brought thither as is aaid by two regiments from the war in Asia Minor. At Urst the disease was wtppoeed to be typhus, and an amy eurgeon was sent to investigate the matter, His report that no typhus ex­ isted, and that indeed nothing farther than ague was to be found, was follow­ ed in a lew days by intelligence of the Most frightful mortality, 15 or 30 per­ sons dying in a day from a population •f only MO iu the village. The appear* aaee of this terrible scourage, if such "hfimnits/be. is wisely attracting the attention of the different Govern­ ment*, and the most strenous means am apparently being employed to pre vent its spread. With what success these efforts will be attended, remains for the future to make known. Rumors amert that the plague had broken out ia Moscow, but it Is to be hoped reports may fill of authenticity. JGTln manufacturing instruments •f precision and tools of delicate uses only the very best material Is used; and nowadays no one ever thinks of making a silk purse out of a sow's ear > or a whistle out of a pigs tall. The custom has become obsolete. But ac­ cording to the Bev.Dr. Bartlett, of Dartmouth College, the poorest, eom monest, trashiest kind of timber is •enaslonaliy made into a minister of the Gospel, and launched upon the world to evangelise the people there- of. He says the cause of religion is becoming deeply concerned in the question of ministerial standing, that it has become possible for reckless clerical adventurers to range from place to place, corrupting and haras­ sing the flock, and cites many cases In illustration. A student expelled from a Western theological seminary for Vulgarity, Obscenity and falsehood went directly to. New England, was ordained, and assumed the charge of a flourish!ngt< Gfeuroh. A dissolute young person In New England was axpelled from the ministry, but with in a year was made the pastor of a Cliurcb in a distant State. An En­ glishman came over with forged ore dentins' and swamped a Vermont Church that employed him, but as Often as exposed he found new pulpits fill and flocks to prey upon. A Mich­ igan preacher fled from the State to . escape a criminal prosecution, and was Immediately engaged by a Minnesota Church where his innate "cussedness*' Soon got him Into trouble. A New Bngland Church in a large city en- ' gaged a pastor whose private life was _ eo bad that the Council refused to |: **pass" him. Additional oases will sug- iv . gest themselves to every one. The * remedy is in the bands of the Churches v, , tiiemselves. The character of clerical Candidates should be closely scrutinized „ AH brash and unsound timber, or tlrn- 1 v%er tainted with a suspicion of un- , soundness, should be rejected. What | J frill answer very Wfll to make a poli- r fician or a lightning-rod peddler of 'inay be lacking in grace for tho holy *t (fluties of the ministry. So intimates fy ^ Jtev. Dr. Bartlett, and his reasoning ms to be correct. • -;if. Tlte Celebrate* Violinist, * Prof. A. Kosenb»;cker, From Chicago Hfftsioal College, the best Ma­ gician of tlte Northwest is enjmsrert, and vrlH play soma of hto finest Violin Solos. The Mnvnerclior with our best home talent will aoslat to make the Oourert the best musical treat ever offered in the County. Manager of Coneerti - - X. S Biokaris- Music for tho Hall l>v the NEW CHICAGO ORCHESTRA. Floor Man«|«ra-tf:^^ B. Walker, Harvard, •I. A. O'Conner, Harvard, .r ' Ctlaft. Donn«llv. Woodstook, *»>•,> *>' A' , Emil Arnold, Woodstock, > C. T. Kid redge, Melletury, - * ,* Jos. Wiedemann, Mclfearjr, . ' , Chsrles Wund.eritck, AiifaequUt , " Perry Wiwiw!!, Hu hinond, . <• >f • ; flh»r!o« Itico, Marengo, u. D. 15. Wftriter, Nniidiy. ich wil continue for the next tu. r *• * * avs JM^The Philadelphia /Ve«<fSayS:"It is evident that business prospects are rapidly improving. Some of our rail­ roads are doing an unprecedented bus­ iness, not a few of them being choked to repletion with traffic. The annual report of the Illinois Central Railroad shows that its business for 1678 was the most profitable in its history, and its net receipts equivalent to a 9 per cent, dividend. New England woolen and cotton mills are paying larger divi­ dends than for some time past, on the average 6 per cent. Trade witli com­ paratively new regions Is springing np. Australia Is sending us her flne wool, and we are shipping to her our manu­ factures. The wool of that country is the finest In the \Vorld. We are foan however, likely to become a wool ex­ porting country. Many Scotchmen and Australians hsve settled in Texas and entered into the rearing of Sheep, and introduced some of the finest breeds. Texas has abont 4,000.000 sheep. Large as is the number, it en­ titles her only to rank as thfe third wool producing State in the Union.-- With 80,000,000 acres of land still unlo- cated. Texas oilers a great advantage to WiB*>l growers. w , ' .•5========!=S55=a j < t ^ 4 a N U N D A - ? • . - ' EDITOR PLAINDEALK ClaiClftfenry Is very sick withTypho^l Pneumonia. He is nnder the cure of Df. Watson. C. II. Truax's youngest boy is quite sick with hiftamation of the bowels. There was a Birthday Party at D. C. Mallory's last Monday evening, given by Masses Mallory and L.yuta«i.-- A splendid time wa» reported. It Is reported that C. F. Hall, of Dun­ dee, is to jroiue here and open a Store in Ballou's Block. It he dues lie will undoubtedly draw a good trade, for he is a business man. To say that the Donation given by the Disciple Cluirclt la.«t Friday night was a success would not tell only half of the tale, for there was an awful {am and plenty of everything to feed the hungry, and all free except the oysters and from them they obti^ined the hand­ some sum of $5*2 net. L. D.Lincoln is now established on sSloemn's Lake for the purpose of fish­ ing. lie bronjffit home last Saturday nljrht a Piefce'rH that Weighed 13 fbe.-- "How heavy is that ?*' ^ On aeconut nl sickness in his family Elder Collins dH n<>t (Nit in ap|>ear- anee in Nunda Inst Suhbath. Nijah Beartlslev A Son have started their Uinver Muller again. This time they are in,th»> vicinity of Woodcock. THE WEEKLY NATION ! A Lite rairy and EiucRtional Journal.- EiXht larju pajfes of vnlnnhle matter every week. No space taker up with advertise- ments. The columns of Problems and Quei*- tes are especially valuable. Subscription nrir.e #1 per year, postage paid by the Pub­ lisher. Sun pies free. Address, E. T. H.YZEl.TINE, Warren. Pa. QO 't ^ • • • - ,5,-n. t-s . - • f H-'• •5 •*,%» "h i< V'W-r-*; • a. y *r " ; x. i'. Carpenterville and Springfield Flannels, Overcoats, Mens' Fine Suits, Blue Flannel &hirte, La­ dies and Gents Underwear, Ho­ siery, Draft Goods, > {>i^r>s;v %%• ' • • • • ' ' v - ' ' ' • ^ llubias Felt 8kirtif Cloves and Mittens In many eases at Coat, and at leas than the Coat of Production. " i* f* • -r-- •• - i' •r 1^ ̂ ' ' Am Bound to Reduce Stoek if Prices Will Do % ) CM HJIEBS THIS IS THI GOLffl UPPOE STOCK LAROE, TOO HiAJftG-E, And consists of Everythin the LARGEST STOCK o usually found iu& Country Store/ with 'i? •m? FRED. SCHNORR, ii hats and caps, Men and Boys' ClolMng ̂- MAKUFACTURKROP BOOTS AND New Store, aoat the Depot, MoHENRV, ILLINOIS. BannrrenioTtd to my new Store, I am now prepared to accommodate tny custoiner» in anything in the line ot Custom-Made Boots anil Shoes On short notice and warrant satisfaction. Bolnpr a workman of Kbany years expe­ rience I am confident I can please all who eire me a call, and as I use none but the beat of stock can guarantee as represented. Give me a eall and I will try and pleas*. • a^Remember the plac», new Block, one door Wettt AfStory's Hardware Store. P R E D S C H N O I t R - VII., Oet. 30th, 1873. , /i. H ;-- .is;,;- " R E P O R T O F T N I € O NDI TI ON -Of- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Woodstock^ Illinois, , Close of Business Jail. I,'79: RIKCWOOD EDITOB PLAIMJKALKII The young friends of Temperance met at the School Iloupe, in onr village. Feb. 6th. One would tlilnk by their noise going to and from tlte Honee that the young of the reform club had Jwt been turned out of a saloon. If one may judge by the whooping and yelling they ueeded a reformation among themselves. She said there was no order and If thing* were going on In that style lie need not come tur her again. She waa too much of a lady to sit in such a crcwd as that. Mr. Win. Xicklc is engaged to teach our school for the coming year and our Directors, by so doing, have inet the wishes of all our people, and great pra ise is due to the present board for their able management of our school affairs^ Our LWUBI «M wejl attended. Mr. Stanley, of Geneva. Wis., favored ns with a song and the audience gave him a unanimous vote of thanks. RBSOUBCBS Loans and Discounts $118,247,20 Overdrafts 5815,11 F. S. Bonds to secure circulation.. 50,000.00 I) ue from approved Reserve Agts. 1|,!MH,~5 i>ne from other Nationsil Bunks, 2,6tf>,0» Real estate, furniture and fixture* 4.?<>0-00 Current expenses and taxes paid.. » v Cheeks and other Ca.-sli Items IW.10 Bills of other National llankfe <d%824.00 ITract'l currnnrv, (hiclud'fr nickel^ 43 Specie, (including gold Treasury Covtilirateri.) Legal Tender Notes,; Redemption Fund with U.S. Treas­ urer (3 j>ercent, ot rireulntuin) Due from u. 8. Treasurer, <>th«r than A per cent redemption fuu4 4 * .. • ' r 1 . " f y r ( 2 1 4 , 0 0 8 , 6 3 n-- ,; K • i LTABI&ITTlMt"-i"vj 85,000.00 Suriilus Fund 40,000,00 ITmlivided profits Si(»e:{,50 National Rank notes Outstanding. 48,000.00 indivMual Deposit* tul^ert to check 74,040.13 4LV8.it !7,000.00 «,T90.00 Total. t214.09fi.G3 STATE OF ILLIXOUO >«• Connty of McHenry 1 I, JOHN J. MURPHY, Cashier' of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the bestof ray knowledge and belief. JOHN J. MURPHY, Cashiei. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of Feb., isW C. II. DOKNEM,T, N. P. ."•^DRRKCT--Attest: .'.JOHN J. *\ W. ft. STRWAHT, -^12. A. MrppflV, Director*. FOUND. toad between Wilmot and McHenry, a bundle containing Fly ;ffets. Halters, Ac. Owner cau have the same by describiiig properly and gNtfing for this notice. Leave de- »criut ion at this office. H. C. MKAD. ^ - ' "I -I«w » ** -> Having moved my Shop to Howe's B opposite Krott ft Hons Market, I am now pared to make to order Boots and Shoes, On short notice and warrant satisfaction. After an experience of manv years in the lmsiticH* I am confident (hat i can ylaase the most faslidoiis. Pn as Loijs tie ' /REPAIRING. Of all kind* promptly attcmlcd Clve Me a Call. Benember the place, Howe's Bioek. ... » Wm. MeBewry, reb, lUh 1S7». THATCAN BE FOUND IN McttENRY in We al«© h!tvo positive bargain$| Brow anil Bleaclieil me. We #ptf*iio (jToofls on time but will tnke in excjian^e choice But­ ler, Fresh Eggs, Oata, etc. y •. •' '• '• '44 A full line ot Cholfte Family finnart8», Always on'hand at lowest prieej 44. i ii--, if - K Stock COMPLETE, MAK1K0 OASH--ONE PRICE ONLY. ^ jB^spectfully Yours, >>-• sr^ * " j ' - .# February 4th, 1879 li WOt •" , W" Filzsimmons & Evanson. 1 Near Depot, Mcliei\rv. . '"V " * "l '• i • " . Bflfl't D 1 ' iSZ*#'# i-b-r* • I •• • l>on't tmr War Prices Ibip Agrienltntal .p^^i^fOV.bntea.ll on ^ ^ i t - ' , , Or BISHOP, >> I'M.*#. ** the ,T.rf Miller A Racine. Wis., at a LARGE DISCOUNT, I jean unci will eell same at WHOLESALE prices, for the next 30 days. Utemember these lire not SNIDE GOODS, but the BEST the firm manufacture as.they were made expressly for their traveling men's samples. NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS; % CM v..> ::r Give me a call. No trouble to snow Goods* * BOTTOM PRICES ON RUBBER GOOB3. " •*" 1 ,.-U .-MR •Si ' J ' MCHENRY CULTURAL MAOttlNKHV,»t »«tt«Ai *ig urea. His stock consists In part of peed Cutter^ fanning Mills. Corn •ihelldrs, Feed Mill.*, Pumps, Flows, Drags, Cultivators, Wagon*, liuggies, UobHkeighs. Cutter*. Oiwular Kawa and in short every kind of Tool or .ttacbine in use on oralrout the Varm. It you want a pair of O. JEWETT. WOODSTOCK, LjL'" lie S ae T'j' ~'*"s # SPECIAL NOTICf.- lu order to reduce their stock to the lowest possible point, and to prepare for the spring trade, Buck!in & Stevens will offer un­ usual inducements in a £reat variety of Goods to close, xhey have a few overcoats to close at a bargain. Also broken suits, Pants and Vests at cost and less ;thun cost to close. Call and see, land they will suit 3 on in price. January 29th. 1879. THE City Bakery, ia the only Bakery in Woodatock where yon can get Fresh Bread, Pies and Cake a. Warm Meal* at all hours, Oysters by the Can Dish and Bulk. BREWERY FOR SALE OR RENT The undersigned offer* for 8ale or Rent one hair" interest in the McHenry Brewery. It is now doing a good busi­ ness and IMn good rnunii;g order.-- Plenty of Malt and Beer on hand.-- Will tie disposed of reasonable if ap­ plied for soon, JOHH HHBII. McHeary. III. Jan. 9nd, 1879. • 5 -i l otre ike a eall.! f.Hi |.i • j :• V'-Mi-'- " !• ;f tf . • s;. 4*'t Dr. Maifehall's Lung Syrup ia with­ out doubt, the mo&t reliable remedy for Coughs,-Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, etc. It never fails to cure In a ehort titno. Call on your druggist and try a bottle of it. price only 25 cents. Sold by Colby Bros. McHenry, 111. 4 A-'* • - -'".ii Death la often caused by a severe Cough or Cold. Dr. Marshall's Lung, Syrup ahonld always l>e taken In time, for it never fails "to cure the worst eaee* of Coughs or Cold* almost in­ stantly. Price 25 cents.' Sold by Colby Bros. McHenry, 111. ' . fiT'rt- • - v ' , ' ; • / 'y. . • 1 ' ifll- .Atk', M t ̂ . 0.1 .HiL. $ . -• i ^ rff tnti itli© I flm WOw jlrefmmi to do j on work in, the best of manner. Reapers and Mowers, Pumps, and,all other machinery Repaired in the best of manner ana on short notice. Turning in wood or Iron promptly done and in a workmanlike manner. - - Give me a call if mwant of any­ thing in my line. WFT* -MS j J i - \ We shall, in order to our Stock before the time of our Annual Inven­ tory, sell all Goods now in Stock ' fSm MsHenry, Dee. 17th, 1878. We make these special pri­ ces only for # short time, but will guarantee you bar- grains never before offered m this section ̂ At Ju," f, ̂ v, „ ' ^'©HT 6l FORREST. , «>4» i Woodstock, Jan. Gor. 14th, 1879. t and Pnblie inarc • T* - f •< tfj •-