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* Ss * It It ts««r tedtfcat afrtcaUure ia the t'i v %t»t* of our BttlMtl proupri ij And '• , \* *oaftlt. f&«JtumV^Mpthe c#op ' IhmI Mtmai pr«K|««i«*r o«e Stat** (Illiu : . •!») exaif<k tfcrva hundred millions of dollar*. The metaltant, manufacturer, farmar and consanera generally are StMWh gratified and greatly encouraged at tin prospects for abundant crops. ; The quality of the 1886 hay crop is J * »xceileut, and there is no complaint as ifs3t» the extent of the yield. The extra- ' Ordinary crop of oats harvested this ; Veaeon exceeds that of auy previous - %rear. The area of the growing crop of icorn largely exceeds the crops grown In this State of late years and the pros* v :5p#et« have never been better for an llbundant yield per acre of com, at cor- reapoixling dates for many years past. It is a grand fight to the traveler this keaaon to view the hundreds of ml lee ®f almost unbroken fields of luxuriant loom in this State, and Inspiring to joontemplate the millions of wealth represented in the growing crop. The most intelligent ana progressive "armer and stork breeders of the coun* y and the leading spirits in <oany tlier lines of business are deeply in­ terested in the Agricultural Fairs and are now making unusual preparations >, ;.r.for|he great Fair to be held in Chi- V* *" l,lis "eason. The premium live iV ; Stock, farm products, horticultural dis- plays, cellcctions of art, etc., exhibited t;' fit the thousand or more county arid district Fair* will as usual find 'heir IIS iiway to the great Fair at Chicago which , sopens on Monday, Sept. 14,1886. ' f The Illinois State Board of Agricul- \ Iture has given each industry represent >' , «d at the Illinois State Fair encourage­ ment in proportion to its importance to the other Interests demanding the fostering care of this association. ' v. The managers of the Illinois State A fair since its organization have offered 1 more than one-third of a million of ^dollars in premiums to the enterpris­ ing people of the world as an incentive V ' .to exhibit the best results in breeding 'live stock, the skill of the inventor and ^manufacturer of labor-saving farm ma- " «hinery and implements, the growing of superior specimens of agricultural Y ' products, etc. :^ % The manager* of the Illinois State Fair have made many additions to the i ki -premium list this season and largely in Is'*" creased the handsome inducements heretofore offered. The premiums of- • fered the several departments of the Fair this season aggregate over 924,000 | This large sum of premium money is •${.' apportioned as follows: Cattle, 93,180; Horses and Speed, $11,791.00; Sheep, r 92,130,00; Hogs, $1^55.00;Poultry, 9865; j *r.': .Farm Products 9688.00; Horticulture, hi $1,132.00; Fine Arts, 949900; Textile ; • - Fabrics. $618.00; Science and Education \ - $1,210.00; Dairy, $120.00. v . - T n e large premiums offered will in- duce exhibitors from all part6 of the ,{> country to attend the great Fair at {'* ' Chicago, and it is believed that the s "" additional faoilitles provided by the •m* - large number of railroads centering at the place of exhlbitidn well enable the vast crowds to speedily reach the Fair ' without inconvenience. ' V wmwmm '..•'St: V t" « - >• : <• x.. ' ' ir j ' L ». iJ i \t.«•* » "i ¥ *t, " • h » a * RIVERSID . • I" 3fjj it vfiois For fair SSS mntir use. An immense stock of seasonable merchandise now in. Every Department full and complete. Prices on many i^cles lower than | ever. W^iavite * mmiul inspection of our ^ ^ Ss?; Wh^h we beliwc wntalns the Largest Variety of Ready-made GrarmeYits ever offered in this market; many of our new lines are in exceptionally neat and beautiful patterns, and no better made or fitting goods are to be had in America. To give us needed room for Dandling our new stock we will make special prices on all two- piece suits, ages 4 to 9, and also on all lines where only two or three suits remain • from these lines one can often obtain just what they want at a greatly reduced price; these offerings should com­ mand the careful examination of the closest buyers. Our stock of Pants is now very complete, ranging in price from $1.25 to $7.50 per--1* ! " Advico toMother* Att you disturbed at night and broken oi your rest by a sick child suf* fering and crying with pain of cutting teeth? if <»o send at once and get a bottle of lire. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. Its value is incalculable. It will relieve the poor little suffer immediately. De­ pend upon it mothers, there Is no mis­ take about it. It cures dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach and bowels, cures wind colic, softens the gums, reduces inflammation and gives tone and energy to the whole system. Mr». Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of | the oldest and best femtle physicians and nurses in the United States, t»nd is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price 26 cents a bottle. 1051-12W. te largest line ever offered in McHenry; all sizes and for all aged; call and see them early; our clothing has been bought at the veiy lowest OMb price, and is now offered on exceedingly close margins. ®J The celebrated Cortland Side Si Boggy is the leader. Ask the 200 in tills county what they think of thorn Always on band at E. M. Owen & Son's imxrrs ANnsHorai V- ' t':- V.' * • " A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS Why to thla flow ao wpiiiiftd nd "SeeMaelt nee 0MI MMKUMTEK tku My oihar >1am udc. plow la CAMMED, tAUtCO Mm MINN» by tlM ut of Uitm wfeadi Bmmm the plow la M FRONT of tlM driver. Bmsbm the weight of the drtrer Is OVCR THC niRtOwWNCEU •dttnc h«t Uttl« totbadnfo, " dowa to lu woik. Becmw the >wlv»l pUM pole PM- VWI* ALL flK 9B4fT or might « borse's seek*. Becmuie tt to slmpte, strong and dnr- ahle, end doe* Sr>t«taM work. DhutnMd dmlin (deeertpttre), Ihe Story of theFljlng Dntchmma (mb* •ettowri). The AgrieBlteiel Pllgrtaa'a ProgtMB, wtth «tx tinted Ulwtratto** (fluaie), tU seat tokto toy »iWhm. MO LINE PLOW CO., MOUNE, ILLINOIS. » * t i i : . • # # w a g a e ^ l m dle cimiplete. This is one of the most , important branches of omr entire business, and one that has received our v«ry careful attention. We have studied our trade and ffeel I confident we are better than ever prepared to meet their wants. We continue to sell the celebrated Buffalo Boots, Foster's fine shoes fat ladies best wear, and Uedpaths in medium price goods. Goods & Notions Oar store is full of all the latest styles and nAvftlfiM. ami sold at our uniform low prices. erwear s, SW?:C..i?a>Si55- BOOT: McHENRY CO. FAIR My Fall and Winter Stock is now complete, consisting of Men's, Women's, Misses and Children's Fine and Staple Snoes in all the-latest styles* Mens, Boys, and Youths _•*«*. a w u OQSSTOCS RZT W1 SYNOPSIS, it"? Stoga Eip, Veal Kip, '-and Calf £oots, Rubber Boots, Tuesday, September 8th, 1 Gum Boots, Men's, Women's, Misses' and Children's Buckle Arc­ tics, Alaskas, Self-Acting Alasksis, Fancy Rubbers and Arctics in all the latest novelties. Men's Felt Boots, Siberian Boots, Beaver Fox Boots, Wool-liucd Boots in Fine, Kip and Grained Leatbe^^iii fact everything usually found in a first-class Boot and Shoe stone. We make a specialty of Ladies and Gents ENTRY DAY: All Enities must be on the grounds in order to be passed upon We Keep the Selz Celebrated CHILDREN'S DAY. The best in the market; also the Ludlow, and other standard . makes. We have a tremendous stock, can fit you in any kind of'Boot *° ^company all young; or Shoe, and we know that our way down Low Cash Prices will just please you. Remember the place is-at the Old Reliable Cash Store, Cor. Main Street and Public Square, Woodstock, I I I . B . --House Established 1865. ftf. H. DWICHT. All under 16 years of age admitted free. Parents are requested ^company all young children. The best day to see exhibits. TROTTING--2:29 Rkce, Purse $150; 3:00 Race, Porte $100; Bicycle Race fon^the Championship of Mc Henry County, betw A. A. Stanford, of ^farengo, and E; Cook, of Seneca. -"•1 The Above Cuts Show Sherman's Patent Gate As applied to the common carry-around Gate, or panel of fence, t makes a gate that is Cheap, Strong and Durable, combining more points of excellence than any other gate, however expensive. Any jrdinary work hand can apply this hanging by looking at the cut. The cost of iron for hanging does not, exceed 15 cents. Give this Gate a careful examination. It is something every iarmer needs. Farm, Town, County and State right for sale by your Blacksmith, Agent, or 8. & J. SHERMAN. 10-38.&* West McHenry, ILL annels, Hosiery end Knit Goods, AID misis, CBOCmY, GLASSWAB2, AJTC WILLOW WABI, CAVHID MODS, % : >, Every Department tall and prices guaranteed to be as low as goo< goods representing the same values can be obtained in Illinois. Ca and see for yourselves; we want your patronage and are doing all in our power to merit it. I THOUSANDS GIVEN AWAY, ;VERY NEW SUBSCRIBER gets a Present valued from 35c.^ to $500. and no favoritism, shown. mm m ar o ® 3C ~ -i ® a C0 3 5 T* % o P *< mmmm r4* • I tn ^ ~ m » « O •< T -» -- wE? 3; 5" 3 r+ ^ a O Ug 'and • 'kP S9r.d \1 your iia ne goes w 2.3 9% x-3 o-S S ® w "2 < TO S o c w 3 P O g S a. ® « 3- > Q.X". ® r> o o ® < S. o ® S o d o- 2. 'the books, a id your present" be forwardec'. Write for Sample with List of Pr esents. Everything goes WITHOUT RESERVATION. £̂ JjWn£/f7&77&n&fr&/&<r& I TO THE PUBLIC. Rochester, N.Y., Mar. ai, 1885. I am acquainted with the publishers of the AMERICAN RURAL HOME, and 1' believe they will fulfil every guarantee they make to the public. (Mmyor 0/ Rochester for ttn ytart /ati.) ' RURAL HOME CO., Limited, ROCHESTER, N.Y. THE UNIVERSAL ' FAMILY SCALE IS AH ^DISPENSABLE Household Article. Wi*! Inst a lifetime, aocur. Bfe. ::r< weights to loose, s ivady, easily un- occupies little ClMK'c :i;u| is the cheapest ever mada. POI. *.3 PACT 'i.LifTit.nEB CiRctnLUL srrses ivs sons, TXrzsm 'X. v cm: ;3. <ONN. V CT TOVE S1ELF. NO STOVER Wll HOwT Oi.2. IJicht iMHl Sf:onir. nr- nilllnnla: i:;;i: 1c. aiid 1'X'f'H-itiii -lr f' , in «.ii-ui>n*ii. mc ::u:::: ztt ^ Ask you:- hardware denier for one or s?:"-V tc v.s : >r Circular. L t S P E K C S B S S O N S , OUILFOUD, CONPT. p..: /J.^ rW:-- vfe- :J ^ i MTJSIO, ELGIN BAND, u ^ Thnrsdaj, Siptmbw 10-0or«nio»'« Oaj. 1 Present Gov. Oglesby, 111.; Gov. Sherman, Iowa; Gov. Gray, Indiana; and the other State officers of Illinois. Programme com­ mences at II a. in. with speed. Farmers Race, Purse, $5C3 | 1 p. m.--Address: Gov. Oglesby and Attorney Gen Geo,I Hunt. 2 p. m.--Trotting. " Free For All, Stallions, Purse $150; 4 years old and under, Purse, $100. This day will be a grand day. Friday, Saptwbw 11--Old Soldiw* The Bluest day ever witnessed in the Northwest: Gens. Sher- man, Sheridan, Schofield, Lopan, Gresham, Strong, Leggett, San­ born, Hubbard (Gov. of Minnesota), Fallaws, Chetlaia, Green, Torrance, and others will be present. 11a. m.--Trotting : Buck Cigar Stake, County Purse $50; Pole Trotting, -$10 Geii. Sherman and party will aarive about 1:45 and drive to the grounds. Our programme will be a little late, but every effort will be made to get it through in due season. 2 p. m.--Address, Senator S. M. (Jullom. 3 p. m.--Trotting. Free for Trotting Purse, $200; 2:88, Purs® $150; Free for all Runnings $50. A complete programme giving an account of each day "and hour will be presented to all on entering the gronnds, in a daily paper, also in boq»k form. Every one should secure a copy of the last, as it is a beautiful Souvenir to iemind each one of the grand success ot their County Fair. A. 8. WRIGHT, Secretary* HARDWARE HARDWARE ! Z. STOR |3g*Qii6 Door West of the Riverside House, .DEALER IS NAILS, MECHANICS TOOLS, CHANDELIERS | Lamps, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron WareA And in short, everything in the Hardware, tove and Tin Line. HE WILL NOT BE APPLY AT OHCE FOB AS AGENCY FOB GEN.GRANT By Hon. Ben Pnrly Poovt, Q0icial Biographer U. S. Congress, A Rev. O. H. Tiffany, D.D. Grant's oim t>ook only covers tbt war; this completeshlnoonder/ultttcHUiry. Get tbc only offi» Cial, reliable, and ricJbly iUuitrated work. Don't be deceived SO DA Baat intheVforU. , Ill„ Hkj 30tb, 1886. Help Wanted.--Males. $150 MONTHLY Wa want Agents for our CKLKISltATKD DEAN'S 31'INAL SUPPORTER SHOULDEa BRACE, AM) ABDOMINAL, PROTECTOH COMBINED, for men an«l youtlia. No ox pencil re ro<ir.lre«l. four or<Jers per day giv® the Agent 9150 Monthly. Our Agents report from four to twenty sales daily. Senrt at once for terius ami full particulars. Vree. •a.OO Outfit IS SCHIELE ft CO., Brovlwajr, New York ^ • ' i ! TlteOld HollnM* . »«: It- f<t< .eSpoon i»ovi Uor (Otic Tc#V""'<" i 'rmrl of Floor.) On thr mnri-: * -r 10 tif\& rp«*ommODd6d !»: • jti> ' ^hvsii-farw M healthful and oil iuJtLi w.if» i-'.-tw and toglYo /'•vt etitinj'ucticn. LA y^'ur groc .r i;r & free simple for trill «iS'T.V BT ca, AJ*o itiani'*.«;lr.! -r» of Qiihki'r Tuhle Sauo«, JA* liiri, '• r-yr\it. ^rriiris. Flavol^ • •« eir etc fcrJ'i*. I^OUlK. MO. J.P.SMITH, WATCHMAKER § JEWELER, McHenry, - Illmoiii As Fine a Stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Aa 3Sa be found in the county, which I offer <U prices thai cannot be beat. .j.- A Fine Stock|of CHOICE CIGARS. Call and examine goods and learn prices. J. P. SMITH, MeHenry, 111,, July lttb, 1880. C-all at his store before buying- elsewhere. . /• • JOBBING! AND RBPAHUNa Promptly Attended To. v Li. • 1^"REMEMBER, extra gootl bargains can always be obtained. JOHN I. STORY. McHenry, IU., March 16tht 1885. DEALER IN- Agricultural Implements, ftfauconda, Illinois, Keeps always on hand a full stock of t|i§ Leading Farm MaoMnery Of .At I Kinds, To whieh he invites the attention of those who intend to buy, confident he can please both in QUALITY AND PRICK. Iron and Wood Pumps of all Kindrf. Best Steel Barb Wire At Very Low Rates. A Full Stock of BINDING TWINB " Always Found at his WarhouM. WE ALSO SELL THE Davis, Luehy & Co.'s Buggies, The best bug^y for the money to be found in the markets^;JpsU and see them. Also keep in stock a full line of Shelf and Heavy Hardware Of all kinds, which will be sold at bottom prices $ ~ HTfaeonda, May SOth, 18S1