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Fr< '< m >AY. APRIL 11, IMS, > m: <'• n#rrj HMIroad Time Tab»«. trains wttl pn •xoept sutefit u, HIM SOUTH. Itnm ke GhHMrtt M» 0o»ova¥f«iKfct >11 A. m M8mnfllNI«»t 9:82 • lO 3«a«T*KxpMM 4:66 P. M to Geneva FasSaacer 6:5J " B. BOM, Agent. McHanrr, 111 MASONIC. . ItoFiuar LMaa, No. 158 A. F, and A. E- tegntor Oemmanieation* the leooad and lenrtk M*adars in each month. J. Vah SLTKB, W. If. MOD1SN WOODMEN OF AMERICA. Meet at Parker House Ball, every Second ' Last Tuesday evening of each month. T»rs COT lially Invited- ChurohDlraclory, METHODIST EPISCOPAL 0*URCH. ^PreacMng ever y Sabtath, morning and even. , At Ringwood at S:30 p. K. «. 5 v Crowd In and worship, with ii. §ontfor MUrnUy. MABDY E, Wroionv A. 8., Pastor. UNIVEBSALIST CHURCH. i|nit and ttaunf Sunday ereaiugt in^each 8TE«B4. of Woo*K*, ,p.0« Sttday with friends In tbfsv$lage. John I. STOHT, of Hartley, It. ipeut few days in this village this week. CAPT. WALTER HILL will move hie family to the Lake thli week. WATS OF Hwiliin Wife* tha KlflMl MmIi AacojrU«h [Contemporary tUriew] The Afgha&a hara a noble rortbr of any afeoic: "If thou hast, /r„.a RrrnDiDn K-. MU . bast not, die." Unfortu-f CHAS. HUBBARD has moved onto a iakejyt they do not live up to It. Ind farm near Nunda. n practice it becomes; "If thoa hast, WARNER, of Dundee, was en ear '•*»** hftsfc.*ot, take." The ideal Ee 7&L MRS. C. T. ELDREDCE spent Sunday for centuries upon the plunder of the with friends in Richmond. saravans, till the British Government Ut.. 0tT„_„ Tpi_(M ... mlisted these hereditary robbers ns Hiss JIART CURTIS, of Elgin, has regular gendarmes and compounded been visiting With friendfcia this til or their right of plunder by a regular lege* snnuitv. The Ghilzaia, who are just WILL Wanna, of Judd's College of to tbe „ , »mir, proudly interpret their name as Commerce, Chicago, spent Sunday f«8on of robber," and live according to with his parents here. the etymology. When a child is born W. D. WENTWORTH, who has boon ,mot1^er, .V°rfs a through the j.„_ T„ .. . piud wal1 of the hut, and makes it pass attending Judd s College*el Commerce.through, saying: "Glial zai--be a Chicago,came home en Friday. good robber, my child." The Kasli- MRS. I. N". MEAD, of this village, was ™iris» who wero"for seventy years un- visiting with friend* la Oenea Jnno-f ®*"?e ?ok®' h*y* described , . . ®n one line the morals of those strict- tlon, wis., last wees. «st among Mussulmans and worst .WILL J. P. MCPAIL, representlBgamong plunderers: "To pray is piety the Chicago DaMy News, was a caller to P^y is duty (farz)* In the sat it. . _ •A.J'., an* -AJ*.mee j at Maeonic ottOvory let and SI Wednesday even. «*S of each month. KODKRW WOODMES o* AVBP<CA.--Meet at Masonic Hall every 2d and 4 th Thursday even, tngsof each month. Xelgbbors cordially In­ flows or TEMPERANCE.--M pet at Union Hall on Tuesday evening of each week. on Friday. British territory, though the idea of /house yfej£d,t ^Servioea every Sunday morning, a ad ever Sjjlrst and third ~ Jtonth. A eerdial welcome is extended to ever* one ISJoin oa in our worship. -Our Mette--Study to know the truth. Ex- Stniae--Reflect--"Prove all things; hold fast •hat which ia good.%_ Kav. li. SLAOK, Pastor. " 4 . - . . ' i i Announcements, FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY. . I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of state's Attorney, subject to the appro ral of the Republican Convention of tbe County., M. F. ELLSWORTH. Dated February 27th, 1888. „ FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY. . I hereby announce myself as a candidate lor tbe office of State's Attorney, subject to the approval of the Republican Convention of wis county. A. B. COON, J K. Marengo, 111., Feb. 22d, 18%. \ FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY. fl deslte the nomination as Repnblioan can-late for the office of State's Attorney, Bnch ndidacy subject to the declston of the Ke- Mibltoan County Convention. A. W.YOUNG. /• ~ law and order has made remarkable ******* |x T. B. TURNER has moved into thr progresa, and people who formerly lately vacated by Chas. Hub- Were wont to settle their quarrels near the Park according to the prescriptions of the * . .' Nangi Pukhtana. are not seldom MRS. SAL1SBVRY and children, Of willing to have them brought to Kacli- Elgin, are visiting '•his week with her iehri, yet the Klept is still a national sister. Mrs. E. J. Hanly, in this village.^ero aQd a favorite subject with popu- 3ar poets. One died three or four THE Ladies Willing Workers Socle- £.ears.aK®, name ia stiU ou tUe ty, connected with the Universallstfe ̂ a,L This is the story as it was ' . . , . * VI ^°ld to me: J*aim Shah was born near Church, Will meet with Mr*. E. (Cherat, a military station in the~£hntak M. Oweo, Thursday afterneon, April IMountuins. His brother was insulted 11, at the usual heur. iby the Sikh Phul Singh, who was MRS. W. A. CBISTT, President, kotval or chief of the police station at J: ARE you -gelng te the Band Danoe lo-morrew, Thursday, evening? FOUND, on the streets. In this village i ladies Apreo, The owner can have ^ie same by calling at this efflce. IF you want a first class Photograph, call on L. E. Bennett, over Perry A Owen's store. * Music for sale and,for dances. Ad- iress beforehand, H. Tomllnsoo, Cary Station, ill. . A. M. PALMER'S Madison Square Theatre Co. appeared last Monday in £he new play of Partners. The piece Made an instantaneous hit. ^ THE danoe, for tbe benefit of tbe HcHenry Military Band, at Blverslde Hall, to-morrow, Thursday, evening, v alMuld 4ta ali*ud«d by all. . THE Steamer Greyllog, Capt. French, has been launchf d, hat a new •ngine and boiler, and will be ready In a few days te make trips to the *»kes. . ' ^ WE weuld call special attention tv tbe statement of the Mutual Life In­ surance Ce. ef New Tork, C. H. Morey, Agent, whloh can be found In another place In^his paper. THE properties of the Crystal Slip­ per are being made by A. C. Bradwell, - Of the Metropolitan Opera House, New Tork, and Wa. Edgerly of the Chica­ go Opera House. A •'SISB" In a ooat is an Inoh, a size In under-wear Is two Inches, a size In ft sock Is one Inch, in shoes 1-6 of an loch. Very fe* purch asers under­ stand the schedule. m PARTICULAR attention Is called to the Auction notice of Peter Weber, te be feqnd In another column, Besides me very choice Cows, be oilers for •ale his farm of 40 acres. , THE Rev. Miss Cbapln, of Oak Park, >111 preach at the UnivArsallst Church v next Sunday morning, and will on Sat­ urday evening give tbe oloelig lecture •f the MoHenry Literary Course at the Uoiversallst Cburchj subject, JTomen of the Early World. THE danoing public should not for­ get the Band Danoe at Riverside Ball, to-morrow, Thursday evening. Good •ausle WIll be In attendance atid a tight good tine may be expected Tickets only 50 cents. Turn out and give tho band ft benelt en this ooea- ,• • • : ' • : . ATMS tempo ranee lectures at Good Templar Hall will commence on Fri­ day evening or this week, with a lec­ ture by Bev, G. R. Van Hfrne,ef Rock ford. Tho seoftnd lecture will be giv­ en by Rev, Win. Nlckle on, Sunday evening, followed by Rev. Harry Lea, igf-WoodsteduJ?U Monday evening.. Admission free. AlTare lm A cow on the farm ef W. E. Brown, ft well known Waukegaa dairyman, has given birth to a healthy male calf which Is unique for being Covered with iNol lastead of tbe usual coarse hair If he lives and grows, as seems likely, hts ooat will In time be ripe for the shears. Brown will see how he devel­ ops, and. Im possible, attempt the form fttlon of a wool-bearing speetes of dairy cattle. WILL C. BRYANT, of Nunda, hu taken the Agency of *'The History of Protective Tarlfl," by R. W Thompson «|x>Seeretary of the United States Ifavy, a book just published and which we consider one of the finest works on that subject yet Issued. As this Is sure to be a very Important question In the coming campaign, this book should be in the bands of every voter. Mr. Bryant has tbe Agenoy for the towns •f MoHenry and Algonquin, and when be anils no one should fall to examine Miss JULIA A. STOUT,Secretary. Board s( supervisors. The following are the elected mem­ bers of the Board of Supervisors for the year 1888: RUey .. Mareugo .. .......... " Corporation . Dunham ..." Chemung Harvard Corporation. Alden .. Hart land.. seneoa.... Coral ...... (irafton ....'. ... Dorr * . Greenwood... .... ... Hebron Richmond Burton ...v. ........ McHenry Nunda Algonquin John Hadsell A B Coon, Jr ........ L M Woodard R J Beck ,, •" |H 3 Wiikamu- • M W Lake ......W H GroeJbeck .. Daniel Flavin .*. .George ftic.har<le ..........F E Stevens ,... ..John Wcltziue ...E M l/iunl) .......^•Samuel Clark .... .'...Geo W Coon A R Alexander Fred Hatch V K tilanger .".....John Gracy CI Dike Ai a meeting oT the Board of Com­ missioners of Highways of tbe town of McHenry, held at the Town Clerk's office, April 9th, 1888, tbe following persons were appointed overseers of highways for the ensuing yoarf f District, No, 1--Matt M. Freund. ' ' "I * ^District No.2--Eli Chase, District No 3--John Carey. District No. 4--George liolstea." District No 5--Homer \V;UUei.' ",1st. District No. 6--Bernard Harrison. . District No. 7 -John Ciaxten. ;.K'- District No. 8-- Nicholas Wi-life* I ' • " District No. 9--Isaac Harsh. District No. 10--John Buck. District No. 11--Matt Youngefc ' District No. 12--Michael Clar\r. " District No IS--Kil. Thompsoit ' District No. 14--John Ralston^ * > District No. 15--Peter Deidri<«v^' •- District No. lR-John V. Bnckland, District No. 17--Stephen .smith. F. O. MAYES, Town Ql^k. As we have said several times before McHenry has one of the best pho­ tographers in Northern Illinois, and better pictures are turned out at the Gallery of L. E. Bennett, in this vil­ lage than can be procured In Chicago, and at a much less prloe. We are net speaking at random but know whereof we affirmv Mr. Bennett is not only a first clss8 artist but he takes pains to please all, and no picture i» allowed to go from bis gallery i^nless perfectly satisfactory. When In want of a pho­ tograph do not fall to call at his gal­ lery, over Perry & Owen's store. Invisible, Jetted and all over not for sleeves to wraps, jet fringes, orna­ ments, etc. Wrap pattern free. New white checks and stripes, 7, 8, and 10 oents per yard. India checks in colors for children's wear, Moire silk fl per yard, ealloos, S cents. , MRS. H. S. GRKQORY. MoHenry Republican Caucus. Tbe Republican voters of tbe town of McHenry are requested td meet in Town Caucus at the Council Room, in the village of McHenry, ou THURSDAY, April 12th, 1888, at 2 o'clock p. M., for tbe purpose of choosing twelve dele- gates to represent said town in the County Convention to be held at W^odftfck on tbe 14th. ' • PER ORDER COM. • " Corporation Caucus. The legal voters of tbe Corporation of the village of McHenry are request­ ed to meet In Cataqa# at the Council Room, to the village of McHenry on Saturday evening, April 14th, 1883. at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of putting in nomination suitable persons to be voted for for village officers, to-wit: One President, three Trustees, and one Village Clerk. PER ORDER,. Miss May A. Toke the Contralto, has beefi engaged for the Crystal Slipper and will be Intrusted with one of the principal parts, owing to her success in New York, Boston, and Philadel­ phia ai the Princess of the Night*. SEED BARLET. • ' For sale, a quantity oi veVy fine Seed Barley, at Hanly's Mill near tbe Depot, McHenry. * HOUSE TO RENT. Good garden and outbuildings. Terme reasonable. Inquire at this office. ;„*vs ' ' /•' 'Vv • -•-?# '"-t* . .il' **• "laJk ** .. •Us** A brand new stock of spring mllli- oery goods, an new and tbe latest styles. Call and see them to get the Irst choice. MRS, C. A. HUTSON. A quantity of choice Barley for sale suitable for seed, good berry, cleaned and^ecreonod, 70 cents per bushel. Q. g. HARRISON. No use going to the city for a like­ ness ot yourself or friends when you oan get a far better one by calling at the Gallery of L. E. Bennett, over Perry A Owen's store, In tilts village. He will guarantee you SfttUlactlea GftUftAd see his tpo<Hmoa% Naushehra, an important cantonment^ jn the Cabul River, with two regi­ ments. He lodged a complaint withi the British commandant; the complaint was discarded; then he applied for ustice to Lis brother. Nairn Shah *rote to the koival, saying: "You lave harmed my brother, I will harm m" The kotval and the general aughed; but on the same night Nairn ~J"" 1 * r™t ' " town uritl- Miss JESSIE VILLARS has been en ga^ed for one of the principal par the Crystal Slipper, the extravs to be produced at tbe Chicago House this summer. Miss Vill an English burlesque actress ef reputation In her own country Little Jack Sbeppard she ma great success abeut a year ago. bas figured for the last three or years In the pantomimes In the lead­ ing English theatres. BOARD OF HEALTH 1 Mf Partioular Notloo.^| The season or the year has arrived when it becomes necessary, for the health, of the community, that the1 matter of„the cleanliness of.our village be looked Into. While there Is very little slckess in our village to-day, how long would we be able to sajr this ehouid warm weather come and the dlth and garbage now to be found In some parts of our village be allowed to remain? Malaria would meet us on w e r y t t m n r . : - - • -- To guard against this tbe Board e( Health, of the village of McHenry hereby notify all persons within the corporate limits, to at onco examine their out-buildings, hog pens, stables, water closets, etc., and to remove all offal, manure piles and generally ten- ovate their premises, and by the use of disinfectants, which can be ob­ tained at either of tbe Drag Stores, effectually guard against tho evil which will surely come If this matter is neglected. Several complaints have already been made to this Board, and we give tbfs public notice hoping that all will heed It and attend to this most Im­ portant matter at once. To those who do not we wish to say right here we shall Insist that the law is comp'ied with. We know our c^y and shall do it without fear or favgi* "A w«rd to the wise is sufficient." DR.O'. J. TFOWALLD, GEO. W. BKSLKY>| G E O . W . O W E N , Board of Health. • * MARENGO. EDITOR PLAINDEALER:--We ari hal­ ing tome delightful spring weather. The sun shines brigbtiv and all uature Is bestiring Itself to give royal Wei-* come te its long expected guest. The alarm ef fire w as rung out upon the air Saturday afterneon, startling our citizens with the rapid and terror inspiring reverberations of the fire gong. A rush was made for tbe en­ gines; tbe fire laddies nerved them­ selves for the fray, ftnglnes, hook and ladder trufk. aod supply were soon Whirling away toward the scene of co!4*£nuleo- But, ah, too late! A bucket of water dashed upon the dames by a thoughtful mind sufficed to iay them low. Alt ta well that ends Well, % Mr. H. W. Axtell died ffcst Friday very suddenly of apoplexy. 6e was about town in the morning and was seen and conversed with by a number of our citizens, but before noon be bad passed away, Mr. Axtell was nearly seventy-seven years of age. Qe was honored and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was conduct­ ed by the Masonic fraternity, and was one of tbe largest ever seen In our town. Mr, Jared Teeple, who went to Ala­ bama last fall on account of continued poor health died at Nashville, Tenn., last Monday while on hli way home. His body reached this piece Wednes­ day evening and the funeral exercises were held Thursday afternoon at the residence of his mother. The election passed efi very quietly. There was no oppegltlon to tbe caucus nominees and as a result only 143 votes were polled. Plowing, lowing grain, gardening and fixing up lawns is the order of the season now, and everybody Is delight­ ed that zero weather, snow ftnd b|is* sards are things of tho past. EDITOR PLAINDEALER>Perry Pierce !s at home. * Hebron has as many as six profes­ sional dressmakers. Mrs. G. B. Stone is visiting her sis­ ter at Englewood, "Farmers are busy plowing in this section. Miss Rett Van Hoozen returned to her liome at Greenwood last week. Mr. Damofr is building ai addition to his house. Allio Hyde is clerking for C; A. Stone In thp hardware store. Chas, Sumner started for his western home a few days ago. Frai k Torrance has sold his lot on Maple Ave. to George Boaghton. Mrs. Josle Mauley, from Harvard, Is spending a short, time St her father's. Capt-. Tryon received the unani­ mous vote for county surveyor ai the caucus Saturday. Tberoa A. Rowe arriipd from Min­ nesota Friday. He brought some fiue teoldng horses with him. W. L. Glass returned .from Dakota tast week. He speales highly of tbe western country. V' A goodly number listened to the blind lecturer, Mr. Schorb, Friday night, and all were well entertained. Miss Orpha Wells cSme from Lodl Friday and is prepared' to give the best ef satlstaotloif fa thwart of dress­ making, A teachers meeting will be held at this place on Saturday next. lt|ls oped there will be a large number esent. Miss Emma DietflcW from Genoa, attended to the telegrap| department i depot during the ajbsence of Mr. ter Wednesday. 1 are to have a tailor. A gentle- ha? rented the old drug store, will be fitted Up as a shop and ng room. He is aho a dressmak* i iawsd|t between G. B. Stone Ferd WarH was decided, as all who were conversant'wfLh the details expected It would be--rightly In favor of Mr. Stone. P. S. Lines received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of tils mother at Barrington. Mrs. Lines was for a number of years a resident of this place and was well and favora­ bly known to many be^e. The following delegates were elect­ ed for the county convention at the caucus Saturday: C. P. Prouty, Chair­ man, C. A. Stons, Frank Rowe, II. F. Jones, E. E. Taylor. H. W. Mead, Peter Burger, M, S. Goodsell, C. L. Mead, Fred '&yoxfc:jqU P.*>ViUli«g, H. M Pronty. local teachers* assort iou of Rich­ mond, Burton and ilebrou townships, occurs at Hebron Saturday, April 14. The benefits to b« derived from such meetings cannot be overestimated and all who have an interest lu the work |U« spool ally urged to attend, si iMkM -Vs "i'u.} l&Zk.., • _ >. fcSLjk. ALGONQUIN- [NOTIOB.---Persons in Algonquin and vicln- ity, knowing themsolve) inde1*tcd for the Plainokalbr can learn of the amount by calling on John Holm, who is authorised to receive money and receipt for tne same, in our name. Those wishing to subscribe can leave thoir names at his store. Call on ihim and get a sample copy.] '$• EDITOR PLAIN DEAL*#**-- The elec­ tion on Tuesday wii^ la very close aftair, but the regular ^minees were elected by a small majority. Tbe as­ sessor was elected by one vote, and tbe collector by three vo|es, but tbey get there just the same.\ . » Mrs. Fletcher, of Shar<ra, Wis., made frlenda here a short visit last week. Algouquln Camp of Modern Wood­ men, 26 strong, attended ttie Banquet given by the Silver Leaf flamp at El- glu on Friday evening of last week. They went by special train and they report having a very pleasant time wiih their neighbors. J. C. Bennett, Henry Albright, and Frank Adamek started for Colorado on Wednesday last, whero thoy intend making tbelr future boose if they like tbe locality. W. H, 11 arback, with wife and daugh­ ter, of Ridge(leld, visits ! with irlends here on Sunday last. - Dr. Naeon went to Chicago oa Fri­ day of last week. Andrew MeKay, ofj, Chicago, visited here with his parents over Sunday. F, Hasseman, of Elgin, brought an organ for cur school. It was left for trial. At the caucus for tbe Algonquin pre clnct for the town of Algonquin held hero on Saturday last the following dejegates were seleqtejj to represent •aid precinct at the County Conven­ tion to be held at Woodcock April 14: Ctias. Wandrack, H. Hamilton, L. Wenholtz, E. A. Ford, Jas. Philp, Sr., D. W. Thomas, E. Morton, G. S. Frary, Geo. Smith, F. Tooiisky. Tno dele­ gates go to the convention unlnstruct- ed. Mr. and Mrs. Mabsily, of Engle- wood, were the guests of their daugh­ ter, Mrs. Whorral ol this place over Supday. Mi*. Lync (nee m,ss Annie Adams), of Chicago, has been visiting relatives here tbe past week, Mrs. G. E. Chapell, of Chicago* Is the guest of C. E. Chapell, Miss Helen Julian has rented rooms of J. Goodrich and will take in dress­ making, and will be pleased to have the ladies or Algonquin and vicinity give her a call. * Miss Jennie Balch, of Elgt^, Is the guest of Miss Ida Morton. ( Mrs. Geo, Marshall, of Elgin, was a caller in town on Saturday last. Jalf« . nM>» the on Friday last. Frank Plngry Is changing plaoes with his father, Chas. Plngry. Frank goes en the farm whllo his father goes into the hotel. E. Sinnett bas moved into the rooms over Wm. Ogbln's warehouse and Christ G later hae moved Into tho house yscated by E. Sinnett. Neighbor Geo. Jaynes had the mis fortune to cut his foot with an axe on Thursday last. He came to te^ atid had Dr. Nasoa dress the wounC For Sale. Stock of Millinery and fixtures fo sale cheap. Good location. Only Mill­ inery store in plaoe. Cause sickness. Call on or address. L. L. GRAFTON, Algonquin 111. 37-lm NEW MILLINERY STORE. WILL OPEN AT WAUCONBA, %!, APRIL lO, '88.' t'ifeg to ahnounce te the la&les of Wahconda and vicinity that I hare just purchased a full lino of new Spring millinery, also ladies1 furnish­ ing goods, notions, etc., and hope by close attention to business te merit a share ef (he public patronage. Please call, examine goods and learn prices. Respectfully, 38tf L. NEVILLE, New spring goods arriving dally at Evanson's. 5 pounds starch 26 cents at Evan- son's. Good plug tobacco, 3d cents per pound at Evanson's. Teas, coffees, and spices of tho very purest and best at Evanson's. Fine fresh oranges and lemons at Evanson's. We have seed potatoes for sale at 85 cents per bushel. JOHN EVANSON & Qo.LJ • To Land-Seekers! pay an enormous re$PP^ry year when you oan but' first class lands In first class communities, cheap, on long time and easy payments, In either Minnesota or Iowa. Round trip tickets only $10 from McHenry. First Exourslon on April 2Ut. For information and particulars call oo or address, --- . WM. STOFFEL, i r ^ MoHearv. 111. TO #A«MBR3 AND HORSEMEN. The undersigned will attend to all calls for castrating Colts. Orders left with T. B. Turner or E. J. Hanly will receive prompt attention* HANLY & TURNER. McHenry, April 2,1888, If you want to see the finest stock of Fine Shoes at the lowest prices, call at Aithofi Bros, Call in and got measured for a nobby pants at $7. Don't pay $9 and $10. Your choice out of 200 samples. Also have your clothos altered, fitted and cleaned, as he cao not be beat In doing a nice job. E. LAWLUS, Tailor. * Tho CARPET WEAVING, undersigned Is prepared to ~-Th%< W*rfegWar V^ttir wrTtw' ****** - OAewua .*o» short notion aiul at Reasonable rates. Residence one Block West of the residence pt Wm. Walsh. Orders respectfully so­ licited, aud satisfaction guaranteed. MRS. WM. FOLTZ. M WHEAT WANTED. , *the highest market prtce lo Qftsb .will be paid for good Milling Wheat, nt the Fox River Valley Mills, Mc­ Henry. R. BISHOP, W« have just received an extra fine assortment of Embroideries, ranging in price from 3 to 80 cents per yard, and we guarantee every piece to be *20 per cent cheaper than the same goods can be bad elsewhere. Also a new stock Corsets. Hosiery, Rucheing. Curtains, Wall Paper and the best stock of good and durable shoes for Ladies, Gents ani Children, to be found In tbe Cqunty. It Will pay you to look iwever.' We aim te save you money^ JOHN EVANSON 4 Co. * M r FOR SALE. One Bay Mare coming 3 years old, well broke, 1 black colt two years "old, also well broke, 1 bay colt one year old, for sale cheap. Inquire of O. W. OWEN, McHenry, 111. See the English Satine corset at 75c, worth 91.00. See our bargains In table cloths and scrimb cloths. Look us over for Wall Paper, ceiling decorations and borders. We still sell the Fargo box-tip shoes; warranted. Buy your seeds of life as we Carry a full line. "Our Leader" tobacco at 20 cents a pound. It cannot be beat. Examine our boots, and rain coats; way down. Clothing! Clothing! largest variety; lowest prices. Buy the correct stylo Hftts of us; very cheap. Our Groceries are always fresh and cheap. BONsLETT A STOFFEL. SETTLEMENT NOTICE. Having sold out my Meat Market I hereby give notice to all those Indebt­ ed to me to call and settle without de­ lay, as my books must be closed. My books can be found for the present at tbe Market. T. B. TURNER. MoHENRY, March 27th, 1888. COWS FOR SALE. The undersigned has for sale four choice new milch Cows, with calves by their side, Inquire on my farm 2£ miles east ef McHenry, oo the Fox Lake road. JOHN A SMITH. A Boy eighteen years old. strong, healthy honest, and willing, wishes a good home on a farm. Will make my- lelf useful for one year for board and clothing. Please address Mrs LaMoitt. 3021 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago III. Top fiat. LIVERY STABLE FOR SALE. Having other business to attend to I offer my Livery Stock, at what Is knows as tbe Waverly House Livery Barn, Woodstock, for sale at » Bargain { It is one of the best stables in tbe County, and bas a big paying pitron- age. Rigs all new. Call on our ad­ dress. WM. Quixk. .1888. WOODSTOCK, March 27tb. Besley's celebrated Ale on draught at John Holmer't. J. Bonslett's and A. Engelu's. The most healthy drink for any wefttbor. Off B# Matna! Life InsnraiiGe Compaqr of • - Mflmni) A. KOCUIDY, riwfflm ^ JTEVANOER 31«, 1887. ASSETS.. -$1 1 8,800,851 SSFCL/' , X n, „ s f \ t '} Insurance and Annuity Account. No. Amount. Polities oral Annuities In IOTW, Jan. 1ST, ItM?, . Kbks Assumed 123.937 83,335 SSS0^00jaR88 CS,4Q7,4li8 37 Policiesand Annuities in force. Jan. 1st, lfHh... BfctoaWmtngted...... lUBBi VB^S | $408^08,671 S •. ' TT tin 1 • I>r. ' Revenue Account. To Balance from last aoooont .. Premiums " Interest, Recto and Premiun on SecuriUots Sold $104,710,734 31 1?,110,SD1 «S *,009,090 84 By Kndowinents. PanAaaed Inew- % " - Wiim ances DiridenMSg, -S^M .. ,.an<1 ueatb Claims. . .. ~t* fiiKt OomtPissione, OrwntnnfaatWin ' ees*^ an^ ^ other Kifci • „ Balance to new aeoount. .1.". M».8sa,®(577 Balance Sheet. * To Ufrrr^f for in foi-ce lor terminated . . tlia,430,09fi 00 Premiums nxx;ive<l in advanoo 8-> 314 as fcurpUis at tour iH.r cent 6^94,441 31 • ••.' - 1 ",I 'I»I. • . ' ' I I • . nmam By Eonds Sccured by Mort^igeaon Keal t«tate Mtts - M ponies at interest Interest accrued, Prantasis d6- ".JHB feiTed and to trao^t and 8uu- MM A*1® '-.'•v $118 80B,8B1 88 83 |jy :---- 111 'liM Kigali ti»8«ipiu3 above stated a dividend will Wapportiooed as»--«*> • X Y e a r . - . , R i s k s " Assumed. Outstanding. <mo ; •• -^>-•»».{«.,441 is? mm*#* ....... IOJ< . «*•»«• »I ... . #- MT I|M 4^,0-^9!JS ^FLJPT^OAK, JTTAUGRYSMWB. ' same to be correct. A. N. WATERKOUSB, AvOHon ^ rr? "J u AMVTEI, T.. SPROl'LtS, it'S kORlNS.IS, -:L 1). DAU »>CK, Oroscs S. Cors, * io:.*x E. Dawtw, •K--?ARI»A. MCCVRPY, • v«-s C.'HotorjCj. C. VC I POJ'T, .-i«.4i\.VNDE:! II. Kicu BOARD OP TRUSTEES. • JULIEN T. DAVIES, K03F.HT St:\\KLL, S. VAN RENSSELAER CKCGSA, Ciirn rs R. H ENOENAE*^. R'~ " ' F. RATCHTOKH STARK, LEWIS MAY, Oi. l VBR HARRIMAK, HKNRV W. SMITB, KOBSMT OLVMIAJIT, GKORGI; I". I' VKIR, Jos. THOMTS-ON, DI'DLRY Oi-roTT, I'RSDEKIC CKOMWEXL, GKOJJGE ULISS, RITI'S W. PFCKHAM,; J. Ho'TART HerKICK. ' \V.M. P. DIXON, ROBKKT A. GKANNISS, . .$4,743,771 s.aii&st I>,043,S(» NICHOLAS C M:UJB» HENKV H. KOUKSS, J JNO.W. AWCHINCLOSA THSODORS MOSFOBO , S IRE Wu.ll AM BABCOCK, PKBSTON B. PLUMB, WM. i>. WASHUUlUi. > C.H. MOREY. MoHenry, !IUinola. Fimmm t: WINSTON, GENERAL - 78 Dearborn* Street Chioago, Illinois. Try Besley's Iron Tonic Bitters. Artist's supplies at J. A. Story's.. Boy your children's school shoos at Evansoo's. Full line Story's. of stationery at J, A. New Spring Millinery goods In ftl the latest styles at Mrs. C. A. Hutson's Ladies Muslin Underwear at great bargains at Evanson's. Go and sea E. Lawlus' velvet finish­ ed Corduroy pants, very cheap. A full assortment ef Clothing, price from #5.00 a suit up at Stoffel A Blake. Wells, Richardson A Co.'s Butter Jolor for sale by J. A. Story. For a nloe cutaway suit in black, brown or blue go to Stoffel A Blake. Order your new spring Hat or Bon­ net lor Eaater of Mrs. Hutson's, Wells A Richardson's celebrated butter %otor for'sate-at • Iffew t)nig •Store. All kinds Ladl«6' and Gent's Pocket books and bags at Besley's Drug store west side, Our lino of hats in spring styles is oomplete. STOFFEL A BLAKE, Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Brushes, and all supplies for painters at J. A. Story's. FOK'SALE. A Urge quantity of Shelled Corn tor sale at Bishop's Mill. Besley's Condition Powders * great benefit to cows. Increases the flow of milk and keeps them healthy. Those Prairie City Feeders are a spendid machine and are sold at bottom prices at Bishop's Warehouse E?ery thing in tbe implement line cau be found at Bisbop's Warehouse, Cail aud examine. Prices low, 6 pounds extra good roasted, ground or greeu Coffee only #1, at Evansoo's. Fine fresh Figs and Date* only 10 oents per pound, 3 pounds for 26 oents, at Evanson's. Choice California Dried Fruits of nearly every description at reasonable prices at Evanson's. The Prairie City Seeders ftro tbe strongest and best made machine feir sale. R. BISHOP. It will pay you to examine tbe 'fine assortment of wall paper and window shades at Evanson's. > "Carry the news to Hannah," that tbe best place to buy Ladles Fine Shoes is at Altboff Bros.J Paints, oils, and varnishes, brushes, etc ; a full line of painter's supplies to bs found at J. A. Story's. « Our 25 cent Tea Is elegttnl. li ft don't please you return It, ttTOFFEL A BlAKK, Besley's Death to Rata la sure and oertain. Don't be troubled with these pests longer. Go to J. A. Story's for drugs, medi­ cine?, dye stuffs, olgars, drug notions, stationery, etc. Farmers, look te your horses. To have them In good trim for spring work use Besley's Condition Powders. The best in tbe market. SCOTCH COLLEY PUPS FOB SALE I have a few very fine, full blood Scotch Celley Pups for sale. Call at my residence, one mile West of Mc? Henry, on the Woodstock read. H. C. MEAD. Go to J. A. Story's for stationery of all klods. Legal cap, Letter Cap, Fool's Cap, Bill, Note, &e.. in great variety. Also latest novelties in let- Ur and note paper* Call and exanalot. 8COTCH TERRIERS, FOR SALE. A few fine Scotch Terrier Pups for sale If called for soon Apply at my residence, East of McHenry village. N. Q. ENSIOIT. WHEAT WANTED. The highest market price in cash will be paid for good milling wheat at tbe,Fox River Valley Mills, Mc­ Henry. B. BISHOP. Business Notice?* Cigars at J. A. Story's. ,; ^ A choice line of Box Psper, dieae. ' at Besley's, West Side. Genuine Brass Pins only paper at Evanson's. •mm Sooata SMOKC the "Empire Cuban." the best Five Cent Cigar in the maAot, City residences for sale. Apply ̂ ̂ Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Go to J. A. ijftory's for best grade of ^ Kerosene Oil. - . iH Gold Paints, Bronco Paints, Sliver \ faints, etc., at J. A. Story's. . * . .. . v# Tou will find a full lino o# artist's material at J. A. Story's. Gerham Seeders are ahead «Ctho«J all. Sold by E, M. Owen 4b Sofi„ Fish of all kinds CHEAP A Blake's, _____ , GotoJ.A.Story's Kerosene Oil. Besley's Worm Syru has no equsl. Besley's Famous Ale and Porter On draught at J. Bonslett's, A. Xft* glen's and John He liner's. Alden, hi, February 4, )8H& C. DICKINSON & SON, Barrinattm.HL Dear Air.--Please send m# by ex> . press t wo dozen Cow Prescriptions, I s: got one of my neighbors to try It A; cow that was almost dead with milk , 1 fever, and it cured her. It Is a vood « » i o g . E . S . S M I T H . ' f H Drink Besley's Ale and be healthy T. ? and happy ^ All kinds of Story Books for children • t >• cheaper than dirt, at Besley's. Liuseed Oils, turpentine. Brashes. and all supplies for painters at J. A. Story's. Gorham Seeders are ahead of tbem all. Sold by E. M. Owen A Son, See tbe latest improved Wheel fid* verizer that beats either the knife or ^ solid wheel, at E. M. Owen A Sod's. Remember and see It before yon buy. Call and sea tbe grand display of latest^style pattern Hats and Bonnets •, ftt Mrs. II. H. Nichols. We have a lerge line of spring Paste ^ at #1.75, #2,00, #2.50 and t^OO. • , ? STOFFEL ABLAEB. MIDDLINGS, . Corn Meal and Ground Feed at re^ "J sonable prices. Call and learn priosa at Bishop's Mill. ¥ i ' v See the latest improved Wheel Pul- : ^ verizer that beats either the knife « solid wheel, at E. M. Owen A Son's, : 2(1 Remember and see it before yen buy. FOR SALE. ( ji I offer for sale my house, two lot* end shop, situated in the village •% of McHenry, cheap for cash. Is '-M pleasantly located aud a desirable .0^ property. For further particulars call f" * oa tbe undersigned, on tbe premises. KcH..rr. U. acrea. One and two-man read carts, three style* at E. M. Owen A Son's. See them before you buy. Also some second- bftftd tuts, lew. ' FARM FOR RENT. f The undersigned offers for rent what Is known as the Kimball farm In tho town of Burton. Contains 160 46 acres meadow. 45 aeres of land and the remainder pasture. Baft good bouse and two haras Ott tkft premises. Wiil be rented reasonable for cash rent. Apply to FRANK COL*, S4tf Spring Grove, HI. SULKY PLOWS THE BOSS. * T ?' u\.°T,e.Q &-!Son ha^« the Btg Injun Sulky Plow that Is claimed for it that It beats the Dutchman, the Yankee, tbe Norwegian, tho Scaodi- ,the |risilmaa' and all others. Call and see it and the Dutchman side by side, A boy can handle them aft Lightdralt.etc. Nev> er will be undersold, Go to Altboff Bros, fer Fine Shoe* Tho finest stock in town. Believing That a good new stock of oMtlotf^ needed to tills place we have pat Hi a complete 11M. Call aud look it «««*• Tours truly Clgaia aft J. A. S»|\