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:v- "• r-;,-. , - , ^ V ^ -/;;• ' ~ / "1 «, "" * *>- ••"** ^ ,*v * •" '• 'l~ v" **^r-- vC, :*• ? __. X ;* " JfeJeary ptiioMer. j ""*'* >"„ f"":' ^ Vf ^ 1, , WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4. IS82. Railroad Time Table. IIA, «JOIWO SOUTH. •Stteva Lake Pagsenger 7!55 A. * uenava Lake Express 8:M " ftoa«va Lake Freizht .....l:«5;r. M OOIWO xosTfi. GENERA Lake Prelrtt 9:33 A. M Geneva Lake Express 4:53 P. * Geneva Lake.Paasentrer " B. Btrss, Agent, j Mclfenry, 111 ON account of Monday being called a Holiday, the printers not working on that day. and another unavoidable ac­ cident, the PLAINDKALER is consider­ ably late this week. We trust our (readers will overlook it this time. PERSONALS* MISS ALLIE HIMES. of "Elgin, has been spending the Holidays with Mrs. Benson Hanly, in this village. Mis? EMMA OaKGoiir. returned from her visit to Chicago, on Tuesday. MR. and MRS. GALLUS, (nee Miss Hattie Stoeker) or New Mexico, have been visiting friends and relatives in this village. L. E. BOOMER, a former resident or this village, late of Colorado, but now ol Woodstock, made our sanctum a ca>l this Wednesday-morning. FRANK T. COTLEK, was the guest of O. N. and Ed W. Owen Ife* Years. PROP. S. D. BALDWIN returned from the State Teachers Meeting, at Spring­ field, on Friday evening last. Mrs. S. Sesrles will sell Dolmans. Misses and Childrens cloaks at the very lowest pricet to close out stock. FOR SALE, a splendid five year old florae. Inquire at this office, or of John W. Smith, THE Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors are unavoidably laid over until next week, when they will apr pear In full. MOTHER HHIPTON failed in her prophecy for 1881, and we lay up no grudge against her on that account.-- We are satisfied just as things are WE would call the attention of our readers to the notice of the Commis­ sioner of Highway?, to be found in an other column, in which they call for Sealed proposals for furnishing stone for the abutments of the Johnsburgh Bridge. ^/^HB New Years Party at the (^Riverside House, on Monday evening ? was attended by about one hundred an<^qrty-thr>« and as usual effcrybody had a good time. The Music was A. No 1, and everything passed off In the most pleasant and enjoyable manner. OUR Woodstock correspondent gives an account of quite a serious railroad accident which happened at that place on Saturday evening last, although, fortunately, no lives were lost. From the account we should judge 'some one was grossly if not criminally careless In the matter. . "SMITH A SNYDER bought on Tuesday last, of Ben Tanyon, nineteen hogs that ^weighed 7650 pounds, for ^rhleh they | paid him $459. Also on the same day [ twenty-three hogs of Mike Justen, that weighed 9880 pound*. for w'nkh titey paid the sinn_oL3&M* Wholes it fiTt pay to raise hogs. r~ WE have received a new advertise­ ment for E. Lawlus, Merchant Tailor which will appear next week. In the, meantime do not fail tu mil and ex amine the splendid stock of Clotliej Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goo^si i Vt?,. Vfiich he Is offering to the buying ̂ piibligat priccs that cannot be beat. Look out for his new advertisement next week. UUJlDKOr KALPH STKBRINS. On this Wednesday afternoon our itisens were startled by theannounce- ont that Ralph Stebbins, a former prominent business man, and along time resident, had committed suicide at his residence in this village. Fur some time many were loth to believe the rumor, but on inquiry it proved too true. The particulars, as near as we can learn them at the time of writing, are as follows: Mr. Stebbins was a great sufferer fro.n inflam mutory rheu­ matism, and for the past few days this disease has been unusally painful. On Tuesday evening, before retiring, he asked his wife (who Is not yet con­ valescent from her late severe illness) if there was any Uudauiim in the house, as lie wished to bathe his feet with it. On being answered in the affirmative, he took it and retired to his room.-- During the ulgiit he arose, came down stairs, saying that he was very sick, and that he would rather be dead <han alive. In the morning he went out on the street but returned to the house again about nine o'clock, and after re­ maining in the room with his wife a short time went up stairs to lay down* This was the la3t seen of him alive.-- When dinner was ready, about four o'clock, his mother-!ti-law, Mrs. Wight- man,called him, but receiving IIO an­ swer, went up stairs and found him cold in death, witli a pistol by his side with which he had deliberately shot himself through the heart. An ex­ amination by Dr. Bro~vn showed that he had been dead several hours. His wife and her mother recollect of hear­ ing a slight uoiaie about twelve o'clock, but did not locate it in the chamber, land not thinking of anything wrong thought no more of it. This, undoubt­ edly was the smothered report of the pistol with which lie'took his life. No rauie can be assigned for the act, ex­ cept U|# poor health, which may have caused temporary aberration of mind. Me was about 39 years old and lias been a resident of this town for over 20 years. He was s tinsmith by trade, and for the pa«t few years has been in the employ of Jacob Story. He leaves a wife aud one child, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all in Litis* tbeirJiouc of bereavement, * -- t t THE Lake County Patriot has changed hands, 8. I. Bradbury, the former proprietor having again as­ sumed control. Mr. ]Bradbnry is one of the oldest and ablest newspaper men in the Northwest, and although we do not exactly agree with him in politics we heartily welcome him again to the field of journalism. anS know that the readers of the Patriot will lose nothing by the change. THE Ladies Missionery Soc'.ety of Ring wood, will hold a meeting at the M. E. Parsonage in McHenry. on Fri- dsy afternoon of next week, at from 2 to.5 f. M. Th? Ladies of McHenry are desired to attend, and any aid that can be given by them in the way ot Literary Exercises will be gladly re­ ceived, as most of the time is taken up in readings, singing, recitations, essays, describing hoar Missionary work is carried on in different coun­ tries. A large attendance is solicited. IN our Woodstock correspondent can be found an obituary on the death of Mrs. Tlios, Whitson, of that city. Mrs Whitson was a dear and cherished friend of the family of the editor of this paper, and we had intended to make some extended remarks in rela­ tion to her noble character and cherished memory, but as the pen has been so ably handled on this subject by our correspondent, we refrain.-- Mrs. Whitson was one that to know was to love and respect, and as she was so well known in this county nothing that we can say will tend to strengthen Chat memory or respect. To the sor­ rowing family we tender our heartfelt sympathy. IN the award of Premiums for the best five ears of Corn, offered by Stevens A Schnorr. the following were the successfulcompe£ltors: First Pre­ mium--Geo. Hodkfss. Greenwood, one Lap Robe, value 92S. Second Pre­ mium--Mr. Wilmington, Lake County, ons psir Otter Gloves, value 95.00.-- After the award of premiums, the farmers present insisted that the corn received should be disposed of to the highest bidder, to be used as seed corn, and was struck ofl to Patrick Phalen, of Nuuda, for the snm of 95.00.-- Messrs Stevens A Schnorr are dessrving of great praise for inaugurating this competition, thus encouraging our farmers to bring out and show the best our land produces. Taken all in all the show of corn in this com petition was the finest we ever saw together, HOUSE AND LOT FOB SALE. The undersigned offers his House and lot for sale, situated in the vi Uage of Volo. Lake County. Good House, good barn, well, cistern and outhouses. All tn good repair. Also one acre of land adjoining. Will be sold reason­ able. For further particulars inquire •Ntfee promises, J»STJ5* SMiTUt AT a Glass Ball Shoot, which was held at Johnsburgh on Monday last, it appears that some of our best shots were badly worsted, and as they have failed to furnish us with a score, we think they know it. Rumor says that in their shooting, parties who were supposed to be good for 15 straight failed to get but two or three, and some even less. The amateurs pres­ ent, being disgusted at that kind of shooting. ( naiiy of them never having shot at a Ball before,) started in, aud the following is their score: P. Jlinger M. Lay" A< tains P. Fround N. Pitfion J. Neisen Musquelett J. Krmind J. Myers J, H. Kround J. Lay 0-0-1- 1-0-0-0-9-FV-L--1 0-1-1-0-0-0-1-1-1-0-5 0-0-0-0- l-fU-O-O-O-O-- I o-o-l-l- 1-fl-1-0-0-1 --« •WMM-l-O-a-l-l-O--4 0-O-WO-O-O-1-1-1-1--5 ft-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-1-1--4 1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0.0-0--4 0-1-1-0-0-0-MMM--T 1-1-0-0-0-0-0- l-l-o--t o-o-1-;>- l-o-i-o- i-o--i LIST of letters remaining in the Post Office at McHenry. III., for the mouth ending Dec, 31, 1881: Peter Smith; 2: Pet. Jos. Bretz. 2* John Colier. Blou L. Avry, John H. Smith. William Stewart, Miss Norma Slater, Jolui Vandercarr. C. R. Jones, Plin Hunt, Mrs. Nancy Howe, Mrs. Eliza Harhack, Carry Howell, Mr. Bind Farnain, Miss Maggie Grady, Mrs. John Edwards, Mr. Richard Adams, Mr. R. T. Allen* POSTAL CAKDS:--Mrs. Am. Butler. Mrs. L. Hecock, L. E. Bennett. Charles Ah- bott. DKAI> LETTERS:--MIS, E. A- Hatuey, Mr. Jacob Adams. In calling for any of the above described letters, please mention the advertised list. JAMES B. PERRY, Postmaster. Collector's Notice. After January 15th, 18S2. the under­ signed, Collector of tne Town of Mc­ Henry, will be at the following places, at the times designated, for the pur­ pose of receiving the Taxes for tfle Town of McHenry, as assessed for the year 1881: On Mondays at the store of Adains & Lye. in the village of Jolinsburgh. On Tuesdays at the store of J. W|. Cristy, in the village of Ringwood, • On Wednesdays at the store of Perr^ & Martin, in the village of McHenry. i On Saturdays at the store of Stevesii & Schnorr. in the village of McHenry. Those interested will take due no­ tice and govern themselves according. JAXRS LADD, Collector, j PARTICULAR NOTICE. All persons having empty kegs ol Falk's Milwaukee Lager Beer Com! pany. are hereby notified to return tin same to me at once and save them* selves trouble. I mean business, an<) persons having any keg? in their posi ession will do well to heed this cal) witliout delay. Jos. WiKDEUAMir, Agent, j FARM WANTED. I Wanted to purchase a farm of 80 or 100 Acres. Must be under a good state of cultivation, good buildings, and. in short a No. 1 farm. For further par­ ticulars inquire of JAMES GALLAGHER. At the N«ws Boom in Lawlus' store. CREENWOOO- EDITOR PLAINDEALER :--From some unknown cause, lust week's Communi­ cation from thl« place went astray, making Christmas calls no doubt I line, like warm weather upon fresh meat, spoll» the value of local news items, consequently, we will not serve up to your readers but a small portion of last week's hash. "Oid Father Time." with his ever ceaseless and silent step has once more made his annual balance mark across the Ledger of Time, and we are ::ow entering upon the dark and misty pages of 1882. The past is regret and disappointment; the future bright with hope. We catch the echo fef "A Happy New Year.*' which liasjbeen vibrating around the world. and\rith it repeat our happy greeting to y§ur many readers.\_ The occasion rnlth^yiiristinas Trse was ttuly a success. The cxcrcises were short and interesting. The tree was well filled with beautiful presents, combining the useful, instructive and ornamental. Among some of the more valuable,^we noticed a fine "New Home" sewing machine, presented to Mrs. Do W. Soper. a silver watch and chain to P. Dniley, a silver watch with gold nhain to Fred Allen, a Hue silver castor to Mr«, Nellie Dassow, from friends and members of the Baptist Society, as a tokefn of esteem for her services as organist. There wsre many other valuable presents which we can­ not now call to mind. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Paine, of Exeter. Nebraska, who have been spending a few daj's visiting witli friends and relatives here, receivod a telegram on Saturday last from their home in Ne­ braska, announcing the death of their grand-child, a bright little fellow or some three years. They started at once tor their home. The funeral services of old Mrs. Vogle were held at Tryon's school house on 'Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Vogle was about eighty years of age," aud mother to Henry Vogle. Mrs. L. F. Britton, of Elgin, III., has been spending a few days visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Garrison. Mr. and Mrs. Paddock, of Iowa, are visiting with her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. J. Crookshank. W. A. Baker of No.2 Willow Street, has just imported a pair of pure Tired Chester White pigs trom S. II. Todd, of Wakeui4n,Ohio. Very fine Birds they are too. J. A. Baldwin, accompanied oy his little daughter and his niece. Mi»s Norma Lee, were at home to spend New Year's. /l Two more ladies following in the footsteps of "Clerical Dignity" met with the same downfall ou that break­ neck sidewalk. The Baptist Society have decided to build a woodshed for the use of the Church. Old Mrs. Merchant, mother of Oh as. and Geo. Merchant, died on Monday -*jeirT* yeaff." ^ ^ - WAUCONDA. •»-SlTBS^RrPTIO\S for the I'LALWIIKAL.EK will be recoiveil in W.iucoixla Ml t. H IlurrUou's Urns Store and at the Post OHlce EDITOR PLAINDEALER: -- Andrew Oaks has bought the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Mills. We hear that George Mills intends to take Greeley's advice in the spring. Goldiug A Brooks fyave dissolved partnership, Mr. Golding retiring. B. K. Dners advertises a grand clear­ ing out sale of his entire stock at aud below cost. Judging from the lively trade in his store for the past few days we conclude people are taking advan­ tage of this ofter. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins from the State of New York have arrived in Wuuconda. Alfred North, who is teachiu? in Boone county, has b3en home for the holidays. He reports a large but pleasant school, A statement appearing originally in Arthur's Magazine lias been stirring up quite a little excitement. "If Moses was the son of Pha'roh's daugh­ ter than he was the daughter of Plia- roh's son" sounds paradoxical. Care­ ful reading, however, will show the statement to be both physiologically and grammatically correct, though it must be granted with one of the puz­ zled that " if he was the son he cer­ tainly couldn't be the daughter. Elder Brooks preached a very inter­ esting sermon Sunday morning ou the subject of Christian courtesy. The du­ ty of polite.ness, care iit language aud manner, lest we render" those uround lis sour and miserable, was shown to be fully as important an element in Christianity as belief in abstract the­ ological doctrines. RINGWOOD. EDITOT PLAINDEALEIC--I feel that some members of my A. class in spell­ ing, have made an excellent record during the month of December aud, with your permission I should like to publish their names. The following pupils have not missed a word during the entire month, viz: Mary Ladd, Lois Chase, Frances Carr, Phil S. Harrison, Mattie Dwelly, Nellie French, Maria Carr. James Forth. The following have each missed one word during the fame time: Frank Martin, Frank Carr, Carlton Fay, Fred Carr, Eddie Dates, Walter Cristy, Brank Fay. Howard Buckland and Fred Colby have each missed two words. The following have been neither absent nor tardy during the mouth: Mary Ladd, Lois Chase, Eddie Dates, Wm. Smiley, Fred Colby, Phil S. Harrison, Howard Buckland, Maria Carr, Johu Green. James Forth, Glynn Smith. WM. NICKLE, Teacher. : : • ' "T " The celebrated Broadhead Dress Goods, at Butler & WarneT*s, Nuuda. tThesc Goods have no superior in the Warket. f \ • > \ See those fine l Toilet Sets, a febley's Drug Stori, " NUNDA- EDITOR PLAI*©EALRR:--Don't for­ get that Butler 3s Warner are selling goods at cost for the next 15 days.-- This U no humbug. Call and *»e. W. A. Skinner, from Elgin, was in town l t*t week. Mrs. Perry, has Armstrong, was call­ ing on friends last week. There will be a Universal!*! Sociable at the resilience of Dr. Ballou Friday evening. Jan. 6. All are cordially in­ vited. M. A. Foote was here to attend Wm. St Clair's silver wedding, _?• M iss Nettie Finch i« also here from the city. Miss Emma Ballou is having a two weeks vacation. She is attending school at Elgle. ' ° The Odd Fellows organized as per announcement on Monday las: and in the evening took in quite a number of outsiders. We wish them success. Our Public School opened with an Increused attendance. During the vacation some one forced an entrance into |he school building and took die dictionary from the hijth- rooin. It is now thought that an exhibition will be given in the Disciples Church at no very distant time. Hod Woodard, of Elgin, was in town looking after some business connected with moving a certain house, the par­ ties refusing to settle as contract callcd for. A. Dygert has sold his farm to Har­ rison Ford. Mr. Dygert thinks some of going to California, where he has six children permanently located, Nuuda folks are liable to be called to Woodstock soon, as we are well repre­ sented in Mac Church's Hotel. On Tuesday evening next., January 10th, at the M. E. Church, there will be an entertainment consisting of vo­ cal and instrumental music, choruses, duets, quartett8, declamations, and va­ rious other cxerclses all of which will please those who will turn out and tend their presence. Mrs. John Audrus, from Kansas, is visiting in this vicinity. She will re­ turn in about a month. Our dancing public gave McHenry a very liberal turnout both Christmas and New Years. Oiieof the most enjoyable events h of the season was the 2&th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. StClair, which took place at their res­ idence in Nuuda, III., on Saturday, December 31st, 1SS1. The grand feast was spread at 2 P.M., and all were as jolly as the party which witnessed the tying of the knot twenty-five years ago. Nine persons were present, Sat­ urday, who attended the ceremony twenty-five years before, and those nine wers very much pleased to ascer­ tain that the contracting parties did not wish to have the ceremony repeat­ ed, as they thought it firm enough to last iiur.il the golden wedding, when all hoped 11 le iiiyitotI<>nAto partake of fluT "Bounteous ropaSt would be re­ peated. The families were well rep­ resented, four generations being pres­ ent at the banquet. The presents w^re unique and many, some of which were as follows: Silver napkin ring. Mother StClair; silver castor and tooth-pick holder, M. A. Foote and wife aud E. P. StClair and wife; gold lined lint and fruit dish. C. F. Griding and wife and H. F. Grifling and wife, of Chicago; silver celery dish. J. J. Wilson, of Ch I- crigo ; silver pickle dish and fork. Misses Paddock; silver spoon holder and pickle dish, Anson Thompson and wife; Silver Napkin Ring, Mrs. M. P. Walkup; silver mustard sooon, Mary and Georgie StClair; silver t«a pot, E. M. Thompson and wife; silver napkin holder, Thomas StClair; silver sugar shell, Mrs. S. S. Coats; silver bouquet holder, Mr. and Mrs. Teeple, of St Paul; check on Bank of Felicity for 365 days of happiness, J. J. Wilson- Aftet hearty congratulations to the greatly admired couple, the company dispersed at a iate hour, wishing them a Happy New Year. Richmond Department. CONIRtBUTKD BV S. F. BENMETT. Mrs. R. F| Bennett, of Elein, came up Thursday f^ut visit among friends and relatives. ^ Thejdance fl^Mead's flail, on Friday evening, was attended by 52 couples, and passed oft vert pleasantly. The donation for^JRev. Mr. Clark, he'd at the Methodist Church on Thurs­ day evening, was well attended and enjoyed with lively Interest., We have not learned the receipts. Pete Cain, concluding that 'double blessedness is better than sinjjle bless­ edness, has takmi unto himself a wife. Miss Neil, of Ajitloch. Now Pete set­ tle down to business. Wednesday, Dec. 28th. seems to have been prolific of marriages. l'he list hereabout includes: Pete Cain to Miss Neil, Thomas Oxtoby to Anna Harness Andrew Nisli to Eliza Holdaman, and Mr. Thompson, of the Wilmot Drug Store to Miss Belle Stevens. ; '•Anything, good Lord, but nmd," had become the great cry of a long euflering. mud-bedaubed and mud- bound people. The clerk of the weath­ er at last gave heed, and the freeze up of Thursday night made the complain­ ing ones happy. We had forgotten to mention be­ fore that Charles Burrows has sold out his interest in the cheese box factory to Julius Randall, who now becomes associated with Mr. Birch, in the man­ ufacture of boxes. The style of the new firm is Birch A Randall. The fac­ tory is doing a large business. , physician, with a number of other wit­ nesses were sworn and testified to the various facts and circumstances of the cu'e. A verdict of insanity in tlie usu­ al form, was returned by the jury. On Wednesday Charley Tryoii went to Elgin to make arrangements fur the accommodation of the patieut there in tlie insane nsvlnni. Business Notices. "Restaurant and Free Lunch." is the legend which appears on a new sign hung out by Frank Packer, at "No. 90." If that sign means what it says, peo­ ple might "scrimp" along. these hard limes, on two meals daily at home, and "lunch'1 ofi Frank to fill out the deffi­ ciency. A very pleasant gathering took place at Lovain Martin's on Saturday, the occasion being tlie "infair" of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martin, whose goiden wed­ ding was discussed In last week's PLAIXDEALRR. The company sat down to such a dinner as only Mrs. Martin can get up, the table fairly groaning with good things. Lovain Martin's U ngood place to go to a*, any time, hut on thN occasion everything was espec­ ially enjoyable. We wish the two brothers Ben and Lovain, with their good wives, many years of happy life and abundance of this worlds good things. ° ALDEN. EDITOR PLAINDKALER:--AS it is sel­ dom that our town is represented through yo/ir columns. We will try and rake up a few "chips" that may be interesting to.some of your readers "merely for a New Year's greeting." Holiday festivities are now number­ ed with tilings of the past among us here, aud we trust that all are feel­ ing much belter than they did before and hope they will Improve the com- ii.g week in attending the meetings that are being held at the M. E. Church, each evening. Dr. Barreuger aud wife celebrated the first anniversary of their wedded life last Thursday evening in the form of a paper wedding. The people of the M. E. Church gnve an oyster supper on New Year's ere at the residence of W. S. Merry's. All reported a grand time. Receipts were about thirty dollars. Miss Mattie McLaren of Wood­ stock spent a few days last week here with friemis and relatives. A Miss Peterson, of Richmond, is visiting with Miss Emina Disbrow. Several of our townsmen were called to Woodstock a couple of days last week on the Disbrow vs Disbrow law suit. It is reported that "Sam*' Soper has bought, the old Evan* farm of D. Bordwell for the round sum of 92000. TWIH*. CARD OP THANKS. We wish, in tfits public manner, to return to the McHenry Dra­ matic Club, and each member thereof our heartfelt thanks for the very liaijfl- some Present made fy me^of jjjji ele­ gant Watch, a fe# da/s sfnae. We «tyii uwits them that our efforts for their good and success in the future, sis in the past, will be more zealous than ever, and we can assure them of our hearty appreciation, and hereby tender thorn our hearty Ibunks of their kind remembrance. " runic O CJOIKC. On Sunday. Dec. 18tli. Mrs. William Huff departed this life, after an illness of little over a week. She was con­ valescing from an attack of inflamma­ tion of the lungs, and on the evening ofiier death took supper at the family table, and on returning to bed sudden­ ly expired. Mrs. Huff was a good wo- inan.a native of Germany and'"the mother of twelve children, all of whom survive her. Fortunately one daugh­ ter is old enough to take charge of the household and give care to the youn­ ger children. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Jolins­ burgh. Many hearts will be made sorrowful at the announcement of the death of Emma Covil, of Rick mond, which sad event occurred at Geneva, Illinois, on Wednesday, Dec. 28th. Miss Covil was noted as one of the brightest pupils iu our High School, when that existed, and afterward in our public school, be­ loved and respected by all who knew her Until within a year or two she seemed to be in perfect health, but consumption was sowing its seeds, and she died of that disease, at the home of her sister where she had gone to make a )a«t visit. Tlie funeral serviaea were held at the M. E. Church in this village and the remains were deposi­ ted in the Richmond cemetery. Pub­ lic* and private sympathy for the afflicted family is general. Next thing to having an elegant house yourself, is to see a good friend have one, So run our thoughts when lately looking through the spacious new residence of Martin Robinson, a mile or so Northwest of this yillage. it is complete from the ample cellar to the top of the roof. The finish throughout Is pure white and is very fine. Below are parlor, sitting room, bedioom. kitchen, pantry, woodhouse. closets, Ac., and four flue rooms with closets, above. It must have cost con­ siderable money to build such a house, and we are glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have been so prospered in worldly affairs as to be able to fix a home so elegAiit and eomfortable for those veurs which are on the "shady side of life." A brief announcement of the insani­ ty of Geo. Trow was mado last week. A large number of persons in this and other vicinities--persons who have known Mr. Trow from childhood--will be sorry to hear of hie misfortune and interested in knowing more of tlie sad case. It appears that Ids health has been falling since last spring, but no unmistakable signs of insanity until Thanksgiving day. On returning to liis mother's house In Genoa, from at­ tendance on services at the church he was found to be possessed with the idea that he was a tfijrrltdy 1 *niitrt, rflpent or «ft«e be He became violent, would attack his attendant, "heard voices," Ac. The state of his health bolng con­ sidered to precarious tn admit of his being taken to Woodstock tor trial. Judge B. N. Smith came out and held the trial at the residence of Martin Robinson, iu Richmond, Dec. 27th.-- The jury sworn were: S. F. Bennett. A. L. Brown, Jesse Alexander. Russe! Fuller, Martin Robinson, and James J^ason. Ur, £Mi, lately^the attending / person .U^ed. I TIIK KXCKLSIOH SPUING BKD. It has been mentioned in thfe De­ partment before that Messrs. Dumont. Samson, A. R, Alexander and J. R Hyde had purchased the exchtsive right of the State of Illinois in the p itent of the above mentioned bed, with the exception of ten northern counties, those ten not including Cook which" they »wn. Tlie style of the firm is Samson, AleMMftfer A fiyde. and it Is the intention of these gentlemen to give the people of the State ample op­ portunity to see what the excellencies of the bed are. This bed is a different affair from anything wo liave ever be­ fore see ti in the way of a spring bed and has many points of excellence which others do not possess One point especially to be mentioned is the "adjustable head raise." The three head rows of springs cau be raised at any angle and secured in place by a simple rachet work, so as to iccommodsUe the head and shoulders at any elevation desired. While this arrangement is very convenient for the weil, it is obviously mo^e so for the invalid, to whom a change In position is so often grateful. The valno of this arrangement in tlie lying-in room will be obvious to the physician at a glance In tlie regular sized bed there are nine rows of springs and seven springs in a row, but where a bed of extra width is desired, extra springs can be put in as may be necessary. The springs aie connected together and supported with tran^erse wires in such a man­ ner as to preclude the possibility of their tipping over and becoming dis­ arranged, and at the same time, makes a surface for the reception of the inat- trass very similar to tlie so called "woven wire mattrass." In fact, the bed Is a good thing, as anybody can see at a glance, and it is the Intention of Messrs. Sampson. Alexander & Hyde to sell it, and territorial rights, strict­ ly on Its merits, as demonstrated to the purchaser beforehand. To this end it is their intention to oommcnce the manufacture and sale of the beds in different localities so that purchas­ ers of territory may have a chance to see the real value of the Invention.-- Aside from the absolute right to the most of tlie State of Illinois, as above mentioned, Messrs. S. A. & H., have power of attorney to sell aud convey territory in any other State of the Union. There are now two manufac­ tories of these beds in Richmond, one run by Messrs. Downing & Do unison aud the other by Messrs. Rice & Wright, these gentlemen having bought territory. The sales of the bed by them has*been very large, and dal­ ly increases. Messrs. Samson, Alexan­ der Jb Hyde have at tlie prcseut time several sales of territory in prospect to parties here and at Geneva Lake.-- There is no doubt that they can offer to any euterprUing| man a chauce to make an investment that will pay good return. For further particulars address Samson, Alexander & Hyde, Richmond, McHenry Co., 111. Reed's Gilt Edge Tonic restotw tl» appetite. The Moline Owen's. Sulky Flow ftt & lt FishSn* Tackle of Engeln's, fn-Howe's new Bridge. all kind* st Block, near T1H» Furst <& Bradley bulky Ptow • E.M. Owen's. Bucfcevc Owen's. All the Owen's. Force Pumps, a£ J|> M * > first-class Plows at 1* 1( Ladies ami Children* Underwear, cheap, at J. R. Welh & Son's Waneo** _Traveling bags for ladles and gent*w Reasonably good assortment aad prlceit right at Fitssimmons it Kvanson's. The finest line of Silver and Platetf •, Ware to he found In the county, at 'O. " W. Owen's. v* German School Books, and English and German Mass Books, at M. EnpS geln's Howe's Block, near the bridge. Tlie finest stock of Perfumery in th# county, at J. R. Wells A Son's Waocon* dita •' ••••} OVERCOATS AND ULSTXRSTTXS Wc have the largest stock of Over­ coats and Ulsterettes ever shown in thi* marker. As we wish tn redne* stock before our annual invoice, these goods will be offered till Jan. 1st very cheap. Call and examine them at Colby Bros. UNDERWEAR For men, women and children. A whole cart-load for eale and prices way below the average. Come iu aud take a look at the Ladles* Vests now offered at fifty cents. We claim It to be a genuine bargain. -rtTZSIXMOHS ft EVAHSOV. The largest and most complete lot ef Knit Under wear ever offered lit ; this market, just received direct front manufacturers. Will be sold at bot­ tom prices. Examine the good* prices at Colby Bros. Spring Grove Mills. I now have iny mill in running order and sm prepared to do grinding oa-'": short notice. Also grind the cob with the corn when desired. HKNRT J , DATMWT. Spring Grove, Nov. 21st, M81. Worsted goods at 19 cents, same is usually sold for 25 cents. Look at Fitzsimmons A Evauson's. la The finest line of Dress Goods in thismarketcau.be found at Stevens & Schuorr'8. Hams. Shoulders. B<tCon, Salt Pork Lard and Corned Beef, at Howard's Market, near the Depot. Examine the 5 and 10 cent counters at J. R. Wells A Sou's, Wauconda. A full I'ne of Buck Gloves and Kitta at J. R. Welts A Son's, Wauconda. FARM FOR RENT The Subscriber wishes to rani Mtt Farm to some good cash pay! ng custom­ er for a term of years. It is located a half-mile west of. Volft. l^ike C Volo, D«e- Mb, 1M1. FOR SALE OR RENT, The undersigned offers for sale or rent Ills farm of 57 acres, situated ill the town of Grant, Lake County, 1J tulles from Fox Lako aud 4 miles from Volo. Is under good improvement and can be procured on reasonable terms. For particulars inquire on the premises, FRANCIS DKKLT. Chickens and Turkeys. C.T. Eldredge has enlarged his Poul­ try House and is now better than ever tire pared to do a large business iu this line. Do uot fail to call and see him before you ssll your poultry. It will p*y you. . C. T. KLDRKUOK • SHAWLS. A very fine assortment of all wool shawls, for which we are the exclusive gg^uts in McHenry. Good and cheap aall and see them at Colbv Bros. CORN WANTED. Wanted, 200 Tons of Ear Corn, for which the highest market price will be paid. F. K.GRANGER. We also have a reasonably lirgc as sortnient of good Over Coats ranging in prices from 92.50 and up. Also a few Cloaks and Dolmans that we de­ sire to close out at once. Three dol­ lars can easily be saved on ^an over coat if bought of us now. Call in. KITZSIMMONSA EVANSON. F. G.Mayes says he cannot be under­ sold, IF you want to buy Clothing at Chi­ cago pfices, call ou E. Lawlus, in Lan­ sing's Block, McHenry. FOR SALE. I offer for sal« my house and two lots situated in West JMclIenry. Good brick house, consisting of six rooms.-- Good well and cistern, outhouses Ac.-- Ali in good repair. Good fruit ou the premises. Will be sold reasonable.-- Apply on the premises. O V E RCO A TS^ A. full line at Colby Bro* Paper Weight and Ink Well com­ bined. A fine and handsome article.-- At Besley's. 0: FOR SALE. X°*house and five acres of land in the village of McHenry. Will be sold rea­ sonable. Inquire of CASPER WIRFS. The Guiteau trial is postponed but the rush for Fin© Watches, Clooks, Jewelry and Silverware, continues at the new store oi J. P. A W. R. Smith. And why ? Because we sell goods for ust what they are and cheap as the jeeapest. More of those Benotlfnl Break fast and Pickle Castors, Butler Dishes, Cake Baskets and Card Receivers, just re­ ceived at J. P. $ W, R* Suiith'% ry Stare, THAT TEA. The oolor is good, the flavor right. No poisonous sift in/s at the bottom of the cup. 4 pounds for 11.00 and good weight at that at Fltzsimmens A Evanson's. Just received. Overcoats for Men an«f Boys at F. G. Mayes' Clothing Store, near the new Bridge. Chaaife«#K v (UMT cheapest.' '.^T" . CLOTHING. We now h»ve the largest line of Children's. Boys'. Yontlis' and Men's. Clothing ever shown In McHenry, which Will be sold at prices to su't the times. COLBY BROS. New Prints, latest patterns, at prices from five cents a yard and up­ wards, at Colby Bros., Riverside Block OVERCOATS, as cheap as at any store lit the country, at Butler A' Warner's Nunda. SEWING Machine Needles for every machine made, can be found at II. £n-«**^ geln's, lu Howe's Block, near the bridge. Fitasimmoiis & Evanson are ralsluf... quite a breeze on Overcoats over on , the west end of town. Look in. All first class tea drinker* pronounc* that tea at Fitzsimmons A Evanson'* to be good. Price 30 cents for a single , pound and 91.00 buys 4 pounds. Try It. ' 30 cents for pounds for 91.00. Evauson's. TEA. one pound at and four Fitzsimmons A *1 The finest and most complete line of hoods and nubias Is now open at Fits- siinmous A Evanson's. Prices right. That tea. four pounds for 91.00 at Fitzs'mmons A Evanson's is said to lM a bargain. Call and see our 9S 94 and 9S Onr> coats. The largest line in town. OOLBT Baoe. EXTENSION TABLES. Extension Tables only One Dollar per foot at John B. Blakv's Furaitara Store. Call and see them. FENCE POSTS FOR SAL*. 2000 seasoned Burr Oak Feaee Poala for sale. Inquire of JOHX DOIIAP, 4 CHOICE CONFIECT lONERY. we have a large stock of the choti- ast Candies manufactured. STKVKKS « AOHVOAA, YOUK CHOICE. For your Candies call on Schnorr. Stevens The Celnlold Autograph Aft--i t the finest thing out' at Besley's. . .. --- F.C. MAYES, Afrrehant Tailor aud dealer In Ready Made Clothing, at his old stand wear the Hew bridge. A good assortment of seasouable goods always oa hated. NOTHING. ity Clothing will always he of tha newest styles and at-the reason* able rates. I Invite an UwspeetiOB of tay goods at ail tluies. T G. KAfMk . MoHbmrt, II1..X**. SKh, WBI. ' >,:r: Bargains in Wvehe*. ry. Silverware. B «'<* *»»d S-w'ng H*- phiues duritug iLu ue^,. -C W% Ow«tt% r