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tirj^hnbdir. WEDNESDAY, MARCH II, 1885, Railroad Time Table. On and After M«n<tav, June 4K), Trains wil| pats McHenry wtation as betow: IOIWG socTa. <5 sneva Lake !*asaen* e r . 7 : 1 * « . x Geneva Lake Bxpresa .8:25 " (i'>n»»ra Lake Freischt .1:03 p. M Geneva Luke Passenger ........ ,.3:» •« » »t <r > * turn. « Oon»»»* »«ake Freixlit. ..9• ll A. * Geneva Lake Passenger , .......9:58 " ^nera I.ake Express .4:48P. if (tenor* Lake Passenrer 6:57 " B. Buss, Agent. McHenry, 111 MASONIC! MCIIKHRT LODGE, Jfo. I5H *. F. and A. M.-- Secular Communications the Saturday on or kefore the full of the moon and every two reeks thereafter. 4pk CHAS. C. COLBT.iW. M. M?B«NTR CHAPTBR SO. 31 R. A. M -Begn- tr Convocations held on the secon I and lourth Frida' s in each moneh. JOHN EVAVBON, H. P. An Agricultural Paper Free We have made arrangements wh«re- • by we can furnish tho Western Plow­ man to our su&scribers, and prop<»ee to do so on the-following terms: To *11 new subscribers who pay one year tn advance, or old suh8cri!.ers who pay up all arrearages and pay one year in ad vance, we will send one copy of the Western Plowman one year Free. This is one of the best monthly Agricultural papers published, and should be in the hands of every farmer. Remember, it iosts you nothing. RKMEMUER tho Band boys, at the Public School building on Friday even­ ing of this week, March 13th. WE learn that C. B Curtis has sold lit* residence, in this village, to Dr. C. H. Fegers. Consideration #3000, THE Champion Stilt Skater of America, at the Riversldo Skating Rink on Saturday evening. Do not fail to see him. You will miss the richest mtrti :al treat of the season if you fall to see the Stewart-Wilberforce Concert Com­ pany. at Riverside Uall, on Monday evening next. WB have received A new advertise­ ment for the Arm of Bonslett & Stoffel. which will appear next week. In the mean time do not fail to call and see the bargains to be found at their store. IF yt u do not wish to miss a good thiugfdo not fail to goto Riverside Hall on Monday evening next and hear the Stcwart-Wllberforce Concert C >m- pany. AT the Hat Carnival, at Riverside Rink, on Satmday evening last, the Prize was awardtd to Miss Myrtle Childs, her hat measuring seven feet six inches across the brim/ Avery good sun shade. !A J rKRSON.tL. MRS. B. GILBERT, of tilff village, is visiting with her sister, at ,Ldi«t. WM. WEN WORTH is REPORTED qui TO feick, being threatened with fever. LEW HOLMES and a number of friends, spent la«t Sundty in Chlcigo. Miss SUSIE SCHRIKNER, spent part nt last week visiting friends in Ntind i. WILL SIERS, 0f the Elgin WA-ch F ictory. «pent Sunday with friends in this village. * THE population of the village was increased by the arrival of a son at the home of W. A. Crisfy on Friday last. WE noticed a "Night Watchman" from Chicago on our ftttvetB on Mon­ day. REV, FATHER FEGERSFOF Sterling, III., was visiting witli his brother, Dr. H. Fegers, in this village, to day. •JACOB WENTWORTH went to Wii- liinettelas week, where we understand he has secured a situation tor tti* rea­ son. . • • '. THE Moses Patent Farm Wagon can be seen in front of Bishop's warehouse in this village. It is one of the most common sense wagons we ever saw. N > farmer should fail to examine It when In the village. j ' EVERT demar.d brings its OWN sup­ ply. A genius lias invented a skating bustle for ladies w tich combines beau­ ty, with decided usefulness. Doubtless the new articles will soon be found at every rink, to be let with the skates. OUR Tax Collector, G?o. Rothermel, returned his books to-day, Wednesday and the footings show that he has done remarkably well. The full tax amount­ ed to 912,697.17. Of which he Is obllifc, ed to return only #364,44. This, when we consider the scatcity of money, we consider good work. THE Vocal and Instrumental Concert by the McHenry Cornet Band, to be given at the Public School Building on Friday evening promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable affair. The programme, which can be found in another column, is an excellent one, ^nd we hope our citizens will turn out and give them a full house. PROF. MCLEAN, M. D., who gave a lecture and exhibition at Riverside Hail, on Mesmerism, Psychology and Medical Science, succeede I in demon- » strating te the satisfactionot tlie audi- ence the power of mind over mind. The Professor has been an extensive traveler, Is well versed in tl.e Science of which he teaches, and his lectures are highly interesting. He goes from here to Elgin where he proposes to give a course of Lectures. AT the Skating Rink on Thutstl.iy evening last the excitement was the Race of twenty laps around the Hall equal to abeut three-quarters of a mile There were eight entrees, but the real contest was between three, vis: Stacy Clark, Geo. McOmber and Frank Colby The time given tor these three was as follows: ClarK 2 mi notes 58 sec­ onds, McOmber 2:53, Colby 2:59, There being a tie between Clark and McOmber they agreed to divide the Prize, The managers, however, have offered another Prize for a 20 lap Rack, which will come oB on Thurs­ day evening of next week, the 15tli. THE Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will hold a "Thank Offering" meeting Sunday evening March 15, Instead of 17th, at the M. E. Church, commenctng at 7J o'clock. The "Thank offering" which we ask Is to aid the school at Puebla, Mexico. All those desiring to help us can enclusc amount In envolope and bring or send to the meeting as there will be IIO collection taken. We would be pleased if each one would write a passage of scripture on envolopes^ We hope no one will be detred from giving because their offering may be small. Remember the ••Widows Mite," There will be a pro­ gramme consisting of reading and singing. All are Invited to attend, * Every man woman or child In need of Footware of any description would lave 35 per cent, by buying of Fltsslm- mona A jjCyanaon. THE following obituary notice Is re- puU1i«hed on account of a vexations mistake which appeared therein last week. DIED.--In La Platte, Mo., Feb. Itch, 1835, Mrs. Daniel Kinsley, abtut 73 years of age. Mrs. Kinsley was a sister of Lewis Waite, ot this village, and formerly resided with her husband in the town of Wauconda,Lake county. In fact they were among the early settlers of that towu. They moved to Missouri about twenty years ago, where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Kinsley leaves a husband and two children to mourn iter loss. A Concert -will be given by the McHenry Comet Band at the Public Scho >1 Building. McHpnry, Illinois, March 13th, 1885, for the benefit of the Band, The following If? gho pro­ gramme^ PROGRAMME. Overture "Welceme" Cornet Band Quartette "Harvest Muon"..Soprano, Mrs. J. Bishop; Alto, Miss Bertha Ilollister; Tcner, Prol. J. J. Vuscv; IHsso, Prof. M. E. Lee; Selection "El Mora" Cornet Band Quartette "Moonlight will Corns Asraln" Soprano, Mrs. J, Bishop; Alto, Miss Bertha. Ilollister; Tenor, Prof. J. J. Vusev; Basso, Prof M. E Lee Romnnza "Midnight Dreams"... Cornet Band Flute sSlo.."Cleopatra" Prof W J Cutteridge Accompanist. Miss (.trace Owen Selection "Irma" Comet Band Solo Selected Mrs. J. Bishop Symphony "II Crociata" Cornet Band Selection Instrumental ...Miss Emma Rowley Finale "Home Sweet llome" Cornet Band Adtcission 25 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Cirtains rise at 8 o'clock Sharp, EVERT newspaper publisher Iscursed with an occasional subscriber whose soul seems to be made of the fag end of the material, and a shrimp pattern at that. We are always thankful when Sdcii lift themselves from our list. The Booner the better. They gener lly re­ fuse to take the paper from the office, after taking it two or throe years with out paying a cent for it--a plain steal and insult added. Or else they move away without saying a word or paying a nickel. Or, all at once discover that they never ordered it, never wanted it. or they received It irregularly--not more than half the time--won't pay for it. In either case. It is a cowardly creep, such as an honest i.ian would not be guilty of. The proper way to stop a newspaper is to pay up first and stop t afterwards. If you arn a gentleman, and don't owe a cent, walk into the office, look at the man in charge full in the eye, and tell him you don't wish !t. If you are on the hog plan, chuck it back {into the postoffice andmark it refused/' » THE Stewart-Wllberlorce Concert Company, all colored vocalists, will give one of their popular entertain- menw at. Riverside Hail, in this vil­ lage, on Monday evening next, March 16th. They are said to he the superiors of the celebrated Tcnnesseeatis, who are so popular throughout the North­ west. They come highly recommend­ ed. The following is but one of the many flattering notices which we have now before us. MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLT, August 6, 1883. The 'VUberforce Concert Com­ pany sang at Island Park Assembly and at the Monona Lake Assembly. Thousands listened to them with in creasing delight from day to day. They are cultured in song, refined in manners. Christian in cliarac er. They succeed, because they deserve success. They are seeking to build up an in­ stitution to which they belong, and it is v.-ry p'oper that their endeavors be crowned with God's blessing and the help of the A nerlcan people. JUSTEN D. FULTON. Pastor Centennial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. Do net fail to go and hear them. It will be a rich musical treat. FRED. l>. WILLIAMS, America's Cham­ pion Stilt and Fancy Roller Skater, will exhibit a' the Riverside Skating Rink in McHenry, on Saturday evening March 14th, 1885. Four Great Acts: Skating on stilts 18 Indies high, execu­ ting the most difficult feats performed by expert skaters on tlat foot, such as Heel and Toe Slide forward and back­ ward. Single Cut-off, Spread Eagle, Double Alligator Split, Picking Keys from Floor, Single Fo »t Serpentine Flat Foot, Grape Vines, Seizors, Fig­ ure Eight, Single Locomotive. Pivot Act, etc., etc. Flat F»ot: Executing all the difficult feats of Triek and Fancy skating, with both loose and fastened skates, including jumping the rope Flat Foot, with loose skates and back wheels removed, executing most of the difficult feats,such as the Double and Single Grape Vine, Picket Fence, Scissors, and many others. Ch iir 4cr.: Making a leap over twelve chairs at once, also three distinct leaps over two chairs, and other difficult leaps on Skates. Mr. Williams i3 the acknowl­ edged Champi »n Stilt Skater of Amer­ ica, and his Flat Foot and Fan. y Trick Skating are as good as the best and his exhibitions are highly corn- monded by the press and public. Ad­ mission 15 cents; Skates 15 cents extra; Doors open at 7, Exhibition at 8:30. Don't fail to visit the Shoe Sale eveiy dajr at Fiusiomous & Evanson's. nk. c. *. .4. The following prograriitiie #a* car­ ried out lit the last tueetlnz held at Nunda, Feb. 2lsi. 1885. The meeting was called to order «»y J. J. Paul, V. P. at 10 A . M. The Secretary read the minutes of previous meeting which were approved. Then the roil was called and response given after which Miss Alice Deering presented ail ex­ ercise In Physical Geographv, Her work on the AimospVre was givei In an able an interesting manner. J. C. Paul then took the floo'r by request of A. J.Kingman to give to the association his views on a state reading society, which were endorsed by the associa­ tion. An intermission of an hour and a half was then granted, i'he after­ noon session was well attended. T te rtrst exercise was taken by J. C. Paul, and the manner in which he handled the M* trie System was v« ry interesting indeed. He would teach It as a decimal- system being cereful to show the connection tetween the unit of weight and measure made In teach­ ing that system while therein none existing between the units of weight and measure in our common systems. County Superintendent Barber, who was present was invited to talk to the association. His remarks show tliat he i8 interested In the welfare of the schools and that he is going to aid the teachers in any way he can to promote their interests. He said tint he could see and had for some time felt the necessity ot teachers' meetings be ng held in the western part of the county and had made a call for one at Maren­ go, Saturday March 7th, to which he invited all who could to be present. Questions were |distributed forj the competitive examination when Mr. Barber had to leave. Mr. Kingsley gave a reading during the morning session which called fourth consider­ able comment. The programme was prepared and announced by A. J« Kingman. After which the meeting adjourned. H. R. BALDWIN, F. L. CARR, Cor. Sec. Teachers' Examination. Public Examination will be feeldat the following named places and dates. At Marengo. Monday, March 23d. At Huntley, Tuesday. March 24th. At Nunda, Wednesday, March 26th, At McHenry, Thursday. March 26th. At Rtch'iiond. Friday, March 27th. At Woodstock, Wednesday. April 1st. At Harvard. Thursday, April 2d. The law requires a fee of $1.00 to be paid by each application, whether sue* ces8ful or otherwise. Examinations will commence promptly at 9 A. M. LESTER BARBER, County Supt. of Schools Riverside Skating Rink. The following is the programme at the Kiverside Skating Rink for the ngxt two weeks: Saturday evening, March 14*h, Fred D. Williams,the champion Stilt Skater of America, will give an exhibition ot Stilt and Fancv Skating, for full particulars of which see notice else­ where In this paper. Also en this even­ ing a Prize of a #1.00 ticket to the best gentleman Skater. Admission this evening 15 cents. Skates 15 cents. Season tickets not good this evening. Thursday evening. March 19th, a Race of twenty laps around the rink. Prize a dollar ticket. Free tor all. To be skated singly and against time. As th*re was considerable dissatisfaction expressed at the result of tiie last race it bfeintr a tic, the Managers have de­ cided to repeat It. Saturday evening, March 21st, a grand Masquerade. This Is not a Dress Masquerade, but parties can use their own taste and inclination in getting np costumes, Admission 15 cents. Skates extra 15 cents. Masks 10 cents. For sale by the Managers, season Tickets not good on this evening, STOBV & Hows, Manager". .CELERY CULTURE SIMPLIFIED.--The tedious task of digging trenches to plant celery in, and afterwards the great lubor'of banking up to blanch, prevents thousands of prlv «te garden­ ers from growing this delicious vege­ table. This year there is offered to the public a new sort known as Nellis's Sell Blanching Selery, which ctn be grown as easily as a head of cabbage or lettuce, and requires that only a little earth should be drawn up around the Halks similar to hilling corn, xnd remain a couple of weeks to have ex­ tra choice blanched celery of the finest quality, This easy culture saves two thirds of the time required to culti vare and bl mch the old green sorts. I'his new variety is distinct, and Is of a beautiful cream white color, and crisp and tender. The intioducers offer to send a p cket. valued at 20 cents, of this rare sort to any one sending ttie named and addresses of veti persons who take pride in garden, parties who • row vegetables for mark­ et preferred, and also a two-cent stamp to pay for postage and packing. They will also send free to any one who desires it their large ninety six page Illustrated Garden and Floral In­ structor for 1885. which has a fine plate of this new celery, and describes It at length. Their address is A, C. Nellis & Co., growers of the famous brand of Mohawk Valley Seeds, Cauajoharie. N. Y. ' ^ Notice- To the holders of McHenry County Orders, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day on April, 1885, I will pay the following 6 per cent*300 McHenry Countv orders: Nos. 12. 25. 34, 42, 52, 62, 77,'79, 87, 136, 139, 151, 178, 182 and 191. Interest will cease on the above County orders oil the lut day of April, A. D., 1885. JAMES NISH. County 1 reas. Woodstock, 111. Feb. 27,1885. 3w 150 per cent Oil in 5 gallon lots at 11 cents per ga'lon. 4tbs good Tea for •1.00 at Bonslett & Steffel's. Evervone has a will and a mind to think for himself, yet many will go about hacking and coughing unl" a friend recommends Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup for that cough. Wall Paper, New and Elegant, just received at Fitzsimmons & Evanson's, Bias Embroidery, latest Invention, at Bonslett & Stoflel's. New Wall Paper and 0«w Borders Over 400 different styles at Perry* Owen's. HEBRON ISOTTOK PLANDKALER:--Mrs. Wm. Rotnour has beefc very sick for the past few weeks, but is recovering. < The snow etortn of Friday improved the sleighing. After an absence of many years Whip pij Seaman has again returned to nur vi llage. Stella Wilcox is quite sick with the measles. .?• J. X. Mason moved mi Ills farm nortn of town, las: week. E. F. Howes went to Iowa last Tues­ day after a carload of cattle. Miss Nettle Van Hoosen la vlsiting at lier sister's. Erasmus Leatnan, while at work on a building the other day, had the mis­ fortune to fall and dislocate his shoul­ der. George Brown moved to Minnesota last week, where he Intends to make it his future home. Thurston Mason will work the Pax- ton farm the coming yean» § Frank H. Foote spent a few days In Chicago last week. MARRIED--At the residence of the bride's parents In Hebron, by the Rev. G. II. Wells, MIM Jennie D. Seaman to Charles Aldred. The ceremony took place March 4tli. 1, A donation was held at Union Hall Thursday evening, March 5th, for the Rev. J. Currer» A good time was en­ joyed by all. The proceeds for the evening were 960. The masquerade dance In lnde^end ence Hall. Friday evening, was well attended, one couple even coming from Africa to participate In the joys of the evening; (but there was something about their faces that looked lugubri­ ous after unmasking). And George Washington danced as lively as In his younger days. Sunflower Avenue was represented by one of its winter sun­ flowers. Richmond and Chicago fur­ nished dudes for the occasion, ar.d a quiet 6l8ter of charity seemed lost amid the gaity around her. A real bride all In white added greatly te the scene, and many other costumes that were unique, grotesque, and everything else you can Imagine filled the hall. The music, Slocum's Orchestra, with the addition of a harp. Was simply per­ fect. Union Hall was used for a dining room, where the Guards, with the help of lady friends, had loaded the tables with goodies of all kinds. Proceeds of the evening were 954. NcHKNKV COUNTY. February Weather Report. The following interesting data com­ piled by the' Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture from the report of John W. James, observer at Marengo will appear In the forthcoming month­ ly Weather Retford of the Illinois. Department ef Agriculture. McHenry CountyJohn W, James Observer, Merengo. Highest tempera- ature during the month, 40® on the 28th; lowest, 28 °.70 on the 11th; range, 63 © .70; mean, 7® .70, The mean tem­ perature of February, 1885, has been 14®.90 below the mean of 34 Februarys pest, only February 1875 was colder. But for the mild temperature of the laet 5 days, this would have been the coldest of all. The thermometer was below zero 14 times a 7 a. m , 6 at 1 p. m., and 11 at 9 p. ra.--31 times in all. In the famous February of 1875 It was below 32 times. Rain or snow fell on 7 days, the precipitation being 1.92 inches. The total snow fall of the mouth wa< 19.75 inches, of which 15 inches remaine 1 on the ground at the close of the month, in the timber, but only 6 inches on the prairie. The amount of rain and melted snow was 0.27 of an inch more than the mean amount of 22 Februarys past. The pre­ vailing wind of the month was north­ west, The winds for the month were north 4 times, northeast 11, ea6t 2, southeast 2, south 12, southwest 16, west. 16, northwest 18, and calm 3 times. The greatest velocity of the wind was 4. There were 13 clear. 9 fair and 6 cloudy days In February. 8olar halos on the 11th and 28th, lunar halo ou the 23d. Brilliant parhelia were seen on the morning of the 16th. . The mean temperature of the winter of 1884-5 was 12® or 9®.20 lower than the mean of 22 winter* past. Onlv the winter of 1874-5 was colder,*and it was but 0®.70 colder than tills one. The precipitation for the season was 7,52 Indies--2.11 inches more than the mean of 21 winters past. Only the winters of 1874,1876,1881 and 1883 had a greater amount. Total depih of snow dui-ing this winter, 45,75 inches. NEW THIS WEEK. MRS. H. H. NICHOLS is on hand again with the first Millinery Stock of the season. New plates, new goods and new styles. I have engaged Miss Maggie Clark for the season and any one wishing new goods befojre.Easter this is the place to buy. We are nice­ ly located up stairs, over my former place of business, where I will be pleased at any time to see all my old customers and any new ones that may favor us with a call. We are pleased to show goods and give prices which have always been and still remains a« low as the lowest, We de not intend to he undersold and at all times you will find a fine Hue of Clean Millinery and Fancy Goods to choose from, ^e have no old shelf worn goods, carried for the last 20 years to offer, but a fine nev slock bought for spot cash dircct from the manufacturers of Boston, New York and Chicago. We mean business. Call and exaoaine goods, learn prices and be convinced for your­ self tnat we have the finest Millinery and Fancy Goods Stock in the County, MRS, H. H.NICHOLS. Wall Paper trimmed free, at Bon­ slett & Stoffel's. C. V. Stevens will sell 100 coats at half price. Call aud look them over. Do you want a few Overcoats and Ladles Cloaks at nearly half price? If so call at once. FITZSIMMONS ft EVAKSOK. New Carpet8 and Oil Clothes, at Bonslett A Stoffel's. V People wishing to buy goods at low er prices than ever bf fore will do well to call on me. C. v. STKVBXS. GREENWOOD. EDITOR PLAINDEALER:--O. W. Oweu of McHenry, called on friends In this village on Monday of last week. Miss Ilattie Bentley, of Harvard, Is Workir.; for the fam ly of O. Carrieon. We have been iuformed that Ed An- ners will work for Mr. Garrison the coming season. Wallace Peatt was at Janesville part of last week; we understood bis busi­ ness w*s for the purpose of locating oh a farm. . ' Lester, youngest child of Mr. R. J. Cruikshank, has been very sick the past week with congestion of the lungs. At present writing, however, the child is better. The winter terfa Of school taught by Wm. Westerman in the Murphy Dis­ trict, closed last Thursday. The usual exercises attending last day were given which, we understand was very Inter­ esting. L. B. Peatt and Pat Duley were the only Democrats who made any demon­ strations, hereabouts on inauguration day, Mr. Pe&tt erected a Cleveland flag forty feet in mid air, and Pat paraded the streets with a new suit of furniture calico, also a flowing plume on his crest. A pleasant surprise party was given to the young folks of A. C. Thompson on Tuesday evening of l ist week, A good time is reported. 'The series of choir practices held al­ ternately at the chufthes are discon­ tinued for a time. W. D. Stewart lias a young lady consiu visiting himself and family. We understand she is from the State of New York. ' „ We are glad to learn that Mrs. O. Garrison, who lias been sick nearly all (•f the past winter, is slowly regaining health. Clias. Noyes wishes us to am ounce that he is going into the auctioneering business. We know not how far Clias. may go in this, but if talk and copfi- dence are all that is necessary, he has them. School closes this week Friday, for a vacation of two weeks; commencing ngain March 30. The donation given by the Baptist society was, financially, a success. The receipts wore about $70. Henry R. Baldwin and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with parents in Greenwood. D. E. Herrington, who ha* been tlie brisk wielder of the rule and bir«di in the Freeman District the past winter, closed his term of school last Thnrs day. * Anthony Otto, whom it will be re­ membered became unbalanced in mind last winter, died in the Jefferson Asy­ lum not lonsr since. It is needless to say our new merch- chant intends running a first-class store. A large invoice of new goods arrived last week, and another is on the road. Let the people hereabouts patronize home Industry. ALGONQUIN. EDITOR PLAINDEALKR:-C. E. Chape 11 sold his carload of milch cows at pri­ vate sale on Monday of last week, to parties from Crystal Lake. Mr, and Mrs, C. E. Chapell gave a Progressive Euchre party on Monday evening of - I^st week. There were about 40 guests inyited. It being also the 40th birthday «f Mr. Chapell, the evening was pleasantly spent 'mid mush laughter. The games were stop­ ped at 11 o'clock sharp: the favors were given to those vvh » received the most marks, and also those WHO received the least, when J. A. Sherwood made a short speech In piesentlng Ed with a pail and milk stool, thereby expressing the sentiments of the donors. Mrs. Wm. Morton was neatly attired with a milk maid's costume, it being also her natal day. Refreshments were served and much relished by all, and as usual on such occasions, the wee sma' hours came all too soon. Mrs. A. G. Lack returned to her home in Chicago on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. J. Peter started on Tuesday of last week for a week's visit with her friends at Arlington Heights and Chi­ cago. The bridge builders are getting along finely. The materia) is most all here. They had the misfortune to drop the hammer of their pile driver into the river on Wednesday last, but they were not long In resurrecting it and ready for work again. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chapell started for New Orleans on Tuesday of last week to take iu the big show. The Concert on Thursday evening of last week, <iven by the Excelsior Quar­ tette, of Chicago, was, jtvell attended, and very generally appreciated by all present. Sandy McKay, of Chicago, made Al­ gonquin a flying visit last week, JamesDoig of Chicago, visited here"1 with liis parents a part of last week. At D. W. Thomas' Auction Sale of a carload of milch cows on Saturday of last week cows sold on an average of •45.35 per head. They were not all sold. Wm.Huntley was taken, very sud­ denly sick on Saturday last, and W. P. Benson is also quite sick. Friday, March .6th, being the 37th birthday of Wm. L. Kee, he was made the happy recipient of a fine easy chair and a beautiful oil painting from his wife, brother and sister. Henry Benthusen Is remodeling the interior of his house, and when com­ pleted it will be a great improvement. Chas. Kublank Is doing the carpenter work. At Wm. Morton's Auction Sale of a carload of milch cows on Monday ot this week, cows sold at an average of •42.10 per head Mrs. E. A. Ford and Miss Birdie Mor ton returned home from Chicago on Monday of this week, E. A. Ford returned home on Mon­ day of this week from bis trip to New Orleans. Richmond Department. CONTRIBUTED BV 3. r. BKNHETT. Herbert Gibbs fell aud broke gne of his fingers last week. ? Sheet and Pillow Case Masquerade at Coultnan's Saturday evening, March 14. None admitted to the floor except en costume. Robert Emmons took the first prize in the Barrel Race, Saturday night, March 3d, and Frank Vosburgh 2nd. In the Potato Race last Saturday evening the same parties won. The sixth club dance will be g ;ven at Cidver House Hall, Richmond, Friday evening, March 20, All are cordially invited to attend. This is the last dance. The floor managers are B. Dar­ ling and Will Sherman. Tickets, in­ cluding care of horses, #1.00. Music by Slocutn'e Orchestra C. N.Culver, pro- pr'etor. >-\r;' On Tuesday evening, March 17th, the "Stewart Wilberforcc Concert Co." are advertised to give an entertainment at Coulman's Opera House, in Richmond. The press endorsements of this com­ pany are good, and its our opinion it will pay to go and hear them. It is a colored company, from the Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio, and Is raising money for the beneflt of the Unlver- sltty. '. Last.Sunday a Rev.Mr. Ead occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church Mr. Fraser being called away to attend a funeral, it Is to'be hoped the people of Mr. Fraser's congregation may not often be called upon to endure a sim­ ilar infliction, The Rev. Mr. Ead had better go to digging ditches or hire out as an ostler in a livery stable--or adopt almost any profession except that of#a preacher, for which he 13 evi­ dently in no wise-fitted. Wliile at Elgin the other day, me learned that Miss Carrie Mead pro­ poses to return t^> Richmond on certain dates, to teach music. Before Miss Mead's removal to Elgin she had a very large class in music here, and gave eminent satisfaction as an instructress, and we have no doubt she can r.gain secure a large class. We have talked with a number of her former pupils, all of whom are enthusiastic at the news of her proposed return to Richmond to teach. During the past few days there lias beeu lots of fun among Richmond peo­ ple over the perhaps "too previous" action of interested parties iu regard to the Richmond Post Office. It^loes not seem at all likely that the' Post­ master General will care to make any change in postmaster here until the term of the present incumbent'has ex­ pired, but notices were posted calling upon the Democratic electors of the country tributary to the office, to meet at the jdace of •!. Darling and vote for a successor to Mr. Foote. Then it ap­ peared that there were rival candidates tor the office, viz.: Thomas--Bowers and John llolian. This led to a scrimmage in the Democratic camp, and the notices wer« torn down, it is claimed by Mr. Bowers' friends, and the elec­ tion declared off. We don't pretend to know w .o tore the notices !own--we only repeat the talk of the street. On the day ap oinied the election was held, despite protest, and resulted in 1 vote for Mr. Bowers and 19 for Mr. Holian. It is claimed Mr. Bowers' friends refrained from voting, and that therefore, the result of the election does not represent the popular choice of the Democracy. When the Gazette came out it contained a long article on the subject, which added to the excite­ ment. It was a pretty smart "squib," anyhow, and while we bow our acknowl­ edgements to those whe declared it the product of our pen, we must, in defer­ ence to the truth, deny the "soft im­ peachment," and solemnly put the responsibility on other shoulders. Onr gifted Principal of the Public School is also accused, and tlie versatile"Flossie" is also an object of suspicion in the premises--in fact the author is sup­ posed to be almost any one except the person who must stand responsible, viz: the editor of the Gazette. Well, boys keep the ball rolling. Anything for amusement! The Richmond Poitoffice is not a very magnificent affair to make a fight for, hut if the squabble gives the community a chance to laugh, why keep it up. It tills dull, matter of fact world we have little enough to make us laugh and every encouragement should be held out to those who seem inclined to cater te the great public need. FARM 'TO'RENT.--To rent, to a man of small family, lor cash rent, my farm of 120 acres, with go ul buildings, situated two miles east, of the village of Rich­ mond. Inquire on the premises of M. GREELEV. All shades of Silk and Wool Arrasene at Uonsleti & Stofiel's. 1 have a lot of Selz Schwab & Co's Shqes, all sizes at one half price. C. V, STEVENS. v.v: 5 :' i-vfi . . Extra heavy Sheeting, great bar­ gains at Fitzsimmons & Evanson's. Farm to Rent. A farm to rent of eighty acres, four miles wept of McHenry. Inqutfgt of Philip Gciseler. Closing Out Cash Sale. Being desirous of closing out onr en tire stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Mittens Crockery, Hardware, and In fact our entire stock of General Merchandise, excepting our Staple Groceries, which we will en­ deavor to keep up and sell at prices that defy competition. All else will be sold at reduced prices, with a view to closing out in a very short time. This is strictly a Cash Sa!e. and great bargains will be offered to all. We have a few suits of Mens' Clothing that we will sell at Qost. Also a large line of Ladies' ar.d Misses' Fine Sewed Shoes of the celebrated Selz manufac­ ture. Thanking you for past favors, and hoping you will avail yourselves of this opportunity to bev good goods at Low Prices, we are very respectfully yours, . R Twin» ft SON. Spring Grove, HI. • r ^Business Notice*. Go to Mrs. Howe's f<»r Millinery Dressmaking. SMOKERS, call for Barbfan Br High Art." They have few equals. See our new spring suit1?, Bonslett Stoffel's. .. ... 3 : Spring styles Boots and SlifciK*' if ? Bonslett & Stofferh. Fine Velvet and Velveteen M black and colors at Perry & Owen's, >. No trouble to show goods or questions at R. Bishop's. Buy the Estey Organ if you wantAMl be3t^ O. W. Owen, McHenry, Agent. ; City residences for sale. Apply m Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Go to Mrs. M. Schumacher's for Mill* innry, Dress Making and Fancy Goods. Large Wood Seat Rockers for 11.60 at J B Blake's. its >. Carpet Bed Lounges for 17.60 at J B Blake's. Good Bedsteads for fl.2S at J B Blake's. Wood seat chairs, ^.l.S per set at J B Blake's. Cane seat chairs $4. 25, at J B Blake'f i Everything in the Hardware line aft bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's, Single LdBnges for 95,25, s* J'"# Blake's. All the Fancy Cutters at E. M. Owen & Son's. •- Good Bureaus, Walnut 96.50 at J B Blake's. Extension Tables, Waluut 83, Ash 65 cents, at J B Blake's. v Building Paper, cheap, 'ii* John Story's. Large Ca::e Arm Rockers for #2.25 at J B Blake's." Woven Wire Mattrases fer #3.00 at J B Blake's. The Lyman Barb Wire, both plain and galvanized,decidedly the best Wire tn the market, at John I. Story's. Frank's Polish for Ladies shoes will not rub off or soil the sklrta. For sale by HBXRY COLBT. Five Pounds of the Choicest Japan Tea for $2. Call and get sample of what I give away, B. GILBERT. GLASS ! GLASS ! We keep Glass of all sizes constantly on hand. Special eize9 cut without extra charge. * JOHN I. STORY. FEED CUTTERS. The Belle City takes the lead; the strongest and best, at E. M. Owen-A? SOU'S. CUT1ERS CUTTERS. * ^ The finest Cutter that ever canto il» the county you can see at E. M. Owen & Son's, We have just added an elegant line of dress goods, which are offered at out usual uniform low prices. Henry Colby THE finest assortment of Sewing Machines to be found in the county, at O. W. Owen's. FOR SALE OR RENT. Two houses lp the village of- wood. Terms ^ftfartbnable. Apply at* once to WESLET LADD. Ring wood, Nov. 10th, 1884, Please remember that our iMKic itt every department is very complete and that our prices are always the lowest that can be made. We will not be undersold by any house in McHenry Co. Henry Colby. New Wall Paper. New Wall Paper at Perry & Owen's 1 Best quality of paper and no cheap trash. Paints and Oils at Perry &:6wtl|^ FITS All fits stopped free by Dr. ' Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first day's use. Marvelous cures Treatise aud $2.00 trial bottle free to Fit cases, Seud to Dr, Kline, 931 Arch! SVPliila,, I'a. .. . ' Ladies Wanted. . I A Lndv Agent is wanted in every city and village; also ladies to travel ' and solicit orders for Madame Weod's Corsets and Corded Corset Waists, Agents are making from $20 to $50 per week, bend for circulars and price .isc to B. WOOD, 64 South Salina Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 10 33 4w For Rent* Proposals will be received until March 16th for a lease of the Patronage of the Union Shooting and Fishing Club at Fox Lake. III. For particulars call on or write to vV, c. HOUGH, 166 Wash­ ington Street. Room 12, Chicago, IU. Overcoat, never such bargains as now" ob aiuable at Henry Colby's, NOTICE. ^ ^ : All persons indebted to trir art quested t<> call and settle the samer ' without delay, as we need the money V and must have It It. TWKED & SON. VI Spring Grove. 111. Feb. 9th, 18S5. New Ginghams, new Prints, and Mf Dress Goods at Perry & Owen's. For Sale or Exchang#* One or two good ho'uses. with good barns and other out-buildings; good orchards, wells, cisterns, etc. Well located near the Depot in West Mc­ Henry, together with land from one acre to fifty. Will sbll very cheap or . trade for a farm, or western wild land. Also a good house to rent. S. KATXOKD. West McHenry, I}la» Farm for Sale- The undersigned offers for sale his Farm, containing 204 acres, situated one m!le West of the village of Mc­ Henry. on the Woodstock road. Geodt buildings, living water, plenty of sruail fruit, and a young bearing erchard. Is well adapted for a stock farm. Handy to Railroad Station and a Cheese Fae-* tory. For terms and other particulars inquire of the uuderbigned ou tint premises. * iiKKaira Mua Mcllenry, July ISM. * Harvard, Hi.. Fek. C. DICKINSON & Sox: '. GKXTI.KMKN:--I have been. suffer! with Bone Erysipelas aud Chronic Rhumatisni for the past seveti yearn ? and have tried everything 1 could hear . of but to no purpose, until your agent* re coin ni ended your liussiau Liniment which 1 tried with entire satisfaction^ as it has helped me more than su* thing I ever used, and I recommend H to all who are suffering, as it is tlw best Liniment I ever used. Mas. Jijtnti loHi^ '