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K") % 4 # | » e o f s e v e r a l t o o n t l i s w e the reader* of the PLAIH- MAMRi with mi iducational Column. |iH Ofr intentioiMo rauke this M it* IIMMM* Indicates educational, and at the JMtifetlmc readable, We believe the mwof tlie people are Interested In •4nMtioii in ft« broadeet sense { nn<J, Uliat when they fiijlj realize the Impor fence of the cotndiott school as an ed' Meat ion H! force, t&iey will be more In* j. lerested til all that pertains to those ^•ohpois. Most of our space will be ^Votedto matter that more especially concerns the teachers ant^hose pupils %rt»o are in the higher grades of out Mfcoita. "Weshall clip from exchanges witettever we did desirable matter, ' and shall expect ieachen to send Hi V Items on various Subjects, V We have copies of all the papers read at tlie last m«jjg$lug of the Association and shall » i^kiMfefrota thts as. 4P§<» and ilia* permit*. . : £<; LAUER & BECKER, (Nearthe Depot McHenry • - • Illinois, Have just filled their •litre with a fall atock of latest styles and pat- CLOTHS, --FOB- i ^©r report of the M^Ienryf^llc School, s«e lnsida,of patm. " As will be eeeq by tuir.ntesot Asso- elation nrraijjpmentB were made at the last meeting for gome tuuslc at the next meeting. J. A, |hefdoa will forolsh ortffctfc Nearly all the schools have been stosed the past week but are again in teuton. / * ' r' f li uciore thaii ever pared to move on the works of the enemy who are for ever charging the good peo­ ple of McHenry Co. such fearful high prices for -./** ' '^'v, * i -1'BOrKIETOBg <W TH*-~ 5 ' tfli J» WiaU* Suitings. Which they are prepar­ ed to mako to order OB .,h abort notice, and w«- tutntliMUon. We also have a fall line of FURNISHING GOODS1 dollar** Cnffs. Suspenders, Hosiery, HATS, CAPS, &C. in which we will not be undersold, qaality of goods considered. In the Hat line we have the Gnrfleld and Hancock, the latest and nobbiest style out. When in want of a single garment or a full suit do nol fail to give us a call. LAUER * BECKER Malleary, Oct. 5th( 1SSA. Witlbonda. 111. Mm sell you better Goods at lower prices than any other houdjt in re countyiK ^ur line of fJF"** P R Y G O O D S , ^ *x Mchenry ;$* He has just bought e moth stock of Fancy an for the HOLIDAY TfeADE auaam- Slippers which must be sold iu season Regardless of Cost. . lie buys and sells more Boots and Shoes thifo all other dealers in Woodstock. Come and see him. Cor. Main St. and Public Squaie WOODSTOOK,ILi-f New Hardware Store. N.ICEAD! NEAR THE DEPOT, -DEALER IN-- «!'•& S/!.i l HARDWARE. STOVES, Til Ctpr aid Sheet Iron Ware, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors and Shears, Horse Kasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshoe Wails, and riles of every description. Also everything thatis generally kept in a Hard­ ware Store. Being a P actical Wji kman, I shall spare no pains in trying to give satH. faction to »ll|irbo favorfme with their patron age. All kinds of Jobbing * • • • • • • ' |n my Use wilt rseeive prdmpt attention. Please give me a call before purchasing elsewhere when in need of anything in my hue II- N. MEAD McHenry,Oct. 10th. 1879. COLBY BROTHERS! --DEALERSIN-- General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENY. ILL. We have one of the most complete stocks of Goods ever brought to this market, consisting in part ot " ' Towels, Table Linens, by the yard, and Pattern Napkins, and either article^too uumerous to mention. Our line of • BOOTS <& SHOES, • ' Were never better as we have just received a new assortment. It it1 of no use to attempt to tell you all. We could not tell you even one- tenth part af it. The only way tor you to be convinced that what we say is true is for ypu to come and see fop yourself. That certainly is tair. ' In Groceries, We never had a larger stock, and we will not be undersold, quali­ ty ot Goods considered, Give us a call when in want of anything in our line. ROBT. HARRISO&. Waucondt, 111., Nov. 24th, 1880. r HEAR THE DEPOfi McHenry, - Illinois P The public are respectfully in* formed that the above named firm have constantly <m ^ W large stock of the very * • Finest Flour, Bolted Meal, Feed, 4c. We have unusual facilities fot- manufacturing and ate Weil pt* pared to do - V| BOOTS AND SHOES, Paints, Oils, Drugs and Medicines^ Crcck«y, Glassware, Woodea antf" Willoware, ^rocerieis Etc., Etc ijrWe have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to be fojind in the county. |to which we invite th^ PS! ooi») rtUentlftii of the public, sat- isfied tlJiit WC9HB auit them both in quality and price. P I A N O S . GRANDS, UPRIGHTS AND SQUARES, Established In Chicago wot 25 Yeats, Used and Recommended by over 25,000 Artists & Amateurs Our Patent Self-Bearing Agraffe attachment, Concave Name- Board, and improved Veneered Bridge, are valuable improvements, used in the Bauer Pianos onlv. The Bauer Cabinet Grands, The nowost. an't miMt Perfect Pr-vlucclon in the art of Piano Making. Uy the introduc­ tion of an improve! v'ir>liu-Sh I;><J ! sounding Hoard tlie volume of tone isgreatly increased, and left entirely free from Metallic Qualities Promenent Artists Pronounce it a Marvel of Perfection. MR SR*. J I T I IU9 BAUER * CO., Chicago, III: O NTI.HMBN The auer Piano which 1 purchased of yon. T am happy to say,Ms grovng in f ivor even day. lie more I nse it the better I like it. I have had pUnott from many '.cl -rnted f:i-torius, ul have found none to equal yours in power and pur ty of lone, pla 'icitv of i uch a > ' durability. I am glad that my llrst opinion which prompted me in EX ' IASGI" ti my KN ABli for the B A UK It has proved a lasting tne. Vours respectfully, JOHN HEOLINO, Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 28.J1879. Factory, 129, 127,129 E- 129 Street, Now York. A Complete Assortment of the Favorite Pianos will to found at our Warerooms. JULIUS BMirR % CO. 182-184 .WABASH AV. between Monroe and Adams St. CHICAGO JOHNSBURCH HENRY MILLAR, g v"--O^ALKB IN-- Mrftait and Foreip lajle •JloMiiments, Haa^fsloaes, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scotch Granite, Constantly on Hand ̂ Shop Two miles North of * IMfo Henry, 111. Johasburgh, A«fMth.*lt77 ;t 5.V 5(»00 per |JQS. WIEDEMANN, Agent Franz Falk's iPADKEE LAGER BEER, McHenry, III. H#»r ta I#arge «»rfS»nain(eg» or RottlesNal ays on hand cheaper than any other, quali- y considered. This Iteer lias a world wide reputation, and ro'td judge* acknowledge it cannot oe sur- assert inthe vorld. . Orders by mall promptly attended to. JD8.- WIEDEMANN. McHenry. 111. Mar 5th, 1880. 1 FVLL SIZE Pinno Musle- ALT. 4 riRCKS Grandmother's Chair | Popular-- Il'ord* & Mutic 'On the Trarup," March Very in*fir\ling. |Ma,|ed on receiptof Twickenham Ferry | Fo"r 3 oen ' Nnlendid-Words <t Mutic Mainps, ANOTHER ADDITION. G. W. BESLEY, aid AptbecarT. nry, 111. --DEALER IN-- Drugs, ISedicines, Paints, Oils, and Toilet Articles. T have added to mv already Larsre Stock, a Fine Line ol TOILET ARTICLES* LAMPS. CHOICE CANDIES. HOLIDAY GOODS, &c. To which he invites the attention of the buying public. Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give me a Cal». • „ C.W. BESLEY. McHenry, III., Nov. 10th, 1880. T>-f7icjnn business now before the public rSHiOi You can make money faster at work for us than at any;hing else. Capita) not required. We will start you. »12 a day and upwards made at home by the industri­ ous, Men, women, boy# and girls wanted everywhere to work for us. Now is the time You can devote your whole time to the work, or only vour spare moments. No other busi­ ness will pay vou nearly as well. No one willing to work can fail to make enormous pay by engaging atonce. Costly outfit and •terms free. A great opportunity for making money easily and honorably. Address TRUE ft Co., Augusta, Maine. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,4cr We are now exhibiting a fine lino of Top Buggies, Phaetons, open Bng- glef, Platform Spring Wagons of best make, and warranted at lowest prices. K..M. OWE* A SON. GUIDE to SUCCESS. Business JACOB STORY. McHENRY. ILIJ. DEALER IN J Scissors, Shears, Tabe and Pocket Cut ery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones, Window Glass. CRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J. STCRY. Attention! We are Not closing out, but are better prepared than ever to give close bargains on all kinds of Farm Machinery, We make a speciality of nil the leading Machinery, among which are Walter A. Wood Reapers and Mowers, Peerless combined Heap- el's, Leader Reapers, the celebrated Manny and Standard Mowers. Furst & Bradley's Cultivators, Rakes and Plows. Four leadin" Cultivators. The celebrated and unrivaled iger Rake, Hollino-^ w orth Rakes and several others. ° PUMPS PUMPS! PUMPS! i?rko/^®n!5lw»haVe a ful1 as<,orfcment of the celebrated BUKE^E f.r Vt;PUMP a,ways on hand. Also the Adams Kenosha for a Wood Pnmp. AND Society. BY FAR the best Business and Social Guide and Iland-Hook ever published. Much the latest. It tells both sexes completely HOW TO DO RYKRYTHING in the best wav, How lo be Your Own l.awycr, How to do Business Correctly apd Successfully How to Act in Society and in every part of life, and contains a gold mine of varies information, indispensable to nil classes for constant ref. erenre, AHitNT* WANTKIi (or all or spare time. To know why this baok of KKAL value ami attraettons #ell« better than any other, apply for terms to - H.,..C«MWfcCW We keep an assortment oi Wagons and Buggies ot all kinds. Also Howe's Planters, and in fact everything that a farmer wants. If in want of anything in our line do not fail to call as we know we can suit you, at the Old Stand, opposite the Mill. B. M. OWEIV & SON. With all possible dispatch, asd we are confident that no Mill in the North wee t can surpass us. either in thfe promptness of work done for customers, or IN QUANTITY OR QUALlTf. 5^"\1ER HANTS and other. who handle Flour are especially requested to give us a call, as our different Brands of Flotir are second to none in the market Thanking the public for past favors we hope for a continuance of the same . A. H. HANLY £ SONS UeHenry, III, Aug 10,1880 Ready for Poll Tra**^*? JIM!JIB Has just put in his Store a Largre StocK than ever, and is selling at the very Lowest Prices possible. HAVE GIVEN PRICES BELOW. Extension Tables, $1. per foot. Breakfast Tables, all walnu*, $3.75. Centre Tables, from $3.50 and upwards. Common Bed­ steads, $2.75, $3.00 French black walnut bedsteads, $5.75 and upwards. Common Kitchen Chairs, $3. Cane Seat Chairs. $5 up to $14, Bureaus $!) and upwards. Commodes and Wash- stands, $4.50 and upwaids. Lounges, Brussels Carpet, $8. Mattresses, all sizes, $2.75. Bu­ reau, with 14x24 Glass, $15. Looking Glasses and Brackets, Wall Pockets, etc. I also keep on hand • fine as­ sortment of COFFINS AND CASKETS. '"Hearse furnished at rea­ sonable rates. JOHN B. BLAKE McHenry, August 23,1880. Established Over a Quarter Ji i CfiBtnry. F. C. MAYES, --AND DEALER IN-- Ready-Made Clothing. Oloths, Cassimere and Worsteds to sell! b* the yard. The latest styles of Goods on hand at all times. My stock of READY-MADl CLOTHING is now complete aad I Will not be undersold Store in Old McHenry, neat the Bridge. JtfcQenry, 111., litAYKS* 5