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attendance It detlred. Wn. E. M. Owen, on Thursday, ion is.extended to all ladles to MRS. J. B. I'BKBV, VreBiaent. WMh, Be careful to have your sons well In­ structed rather than rloh, for the hopes Of the Instructed are better than the wealth of the Ignorant. "In view of the vast lgooranoe still existing anong the freedmen of the South, and the immense host6 of lgnor- eat people now being poured upon our shores from Europe, the thoughtful patriot trembles when be remembers that the American saloons stands ready tojedueate the people in-the in- ance of J. A. Brooks, Prohibition candi­ date for Vice President. , 44If the number of prisoners decrease iif l In the next five years as It has in the In Iowa, we shall not have any prlson- 1* er«, and penitentiaries will be to let." W. C.Gume, State Penitentiary, Ajuuqobs, Iowa. June 26, Harvest Excursions Will be run by the Chicago & North- Western Railway to points in Iowa, Minnesota. Dakota (Including the -Blaek Hills), Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado, for which tickets will be Sold August 21st, September 11th and 35th, October 9tb and 23d, at half the usual rates, one fare for the round trip ^hese Excursions will enable those desirous of locating on free govern­ ment land or of purchasing cheap rail­ road lands to look the ground over OarefulJy and judge for themselves of the wonderful fertility ef the soil, which is fully demonstrated by the bounteeug harvest of the present sea­ son. For full information regarding rates, tickets, etc., apply to anv Agent ot the Ohloago & North-Western Railway. aug 4 18-sept 1-15 Oils, we have en hand a large quan­ tity of the different kinds for paintings lubricating, &c, We sell only the pure, unadulterated articles, and warrant them as such. J J A. Story's. World Victor. McCormick Light Steel R & BINDER •V. ̂ OWPMIilriim HIT• tbe above bead y tneuwM»<»r tbe W.O. T. U. clftims no part or oredit for v-y if OABEFUIXY*^ Stronger than the strongest) light aa the ligf'itest, durability the greatest, light draft, good work and capacity, never equaled. Vfb liave the Bed White Blue, Crown, and McCormics Steel. changablc All kinds and at prices that are lower than the 'lowest everything inlhe Implement line be found at my Warehouse;* Yours, RICHARD BISHOP. West McHenrv, DEALER a the latest popular Mb, fragrant aqjlUst Perfumery, al odors, always t ing at Storys. Paints, all kinds and colors, In un­ limited quantities. Mixed pal at by the pall or gallon at Story's Call in and get measured for a nobby pants at 97. Don't pay 89 and $10. Your choloe out of 200 samples. Also have your clothes altered, fitted and oleaned. as he can not be beat In doing j ^ LAWLUB, Taller. & '̂5 Suoklen's Arnica Salve. % The best Salve in the world for outs bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, esrns. and all skin eruptians, land pos- tlvely cures piles, or no pay required, si---. It is guaranteed to give perfect satls- faction, or money refunded. Price 95 r/ cents per box. For sale byG. W. V Besley. J Jersey Bulls For Salei , \ The undersigned ofler<for n%le three fine full blood Jersey Bulls. Ooe Is , *The Champion of Ringwood," No. 18103, oomlng three years old, and ;£ T very fine animal. One Is a year old, and will be ready l?f. for use this Fall. And one fine Jersey Bull Calf, For full particulars and Pedigrees call on or address /' • . , HARBISON BROS. ̂ „, r Rlngwood 111. 3, ' NOTICE. 'p. f TheMsHenry Brick Manufacturing Company having sold out their busi- r .. < ness to tbe Elgin Brick and Tile Com- pany, hereby request all persons knowing themselves Indebted to the \ . late firm to call at the office at the Yard and pay the same without delay. All persons having any claims against : the McBenry Brick Company are re­ quested to call at the Yard, where the book-keeper, W. D. Wentworth. will : ; settle tbe same. Iv WHITING & WMNTWORTH, MW, 'p - JFurnlture! Furniture! •',: JTJSTEN BROS, wish to Inform - the public that their store on the East ^ side, formerly occupied by John B, , Blake, which has been closed on ac> V count of sickness, is now open and will remain open every day, where can be found a full line of Furniture of all kinds, from a single chair to a full par­ lor set, and at as low figures as any other store in the county. Any kind of furniture for less money than small* er dealer? can sell it. You can save money by buying your house-keeping outfits of us. Call and see us, inspect goods and learo prices before buying elsewhere. „ JUSTEN BROS. HcQsnry, May 15,1888. WHEAT WANTED. The highest market prtoe In cash will be paid for good Milling Wheat, at the Fox River Valley Mills, Mc­ Henry. R. BISHOP, C. Ft TORNOW, Custom Tailor, of Nunda, wishes to Inform the citizcns of MoHenry and vicinity that he will visit McHeury On the 25th of each month, with a full 4 line of samples, and will take orders for single garments or full suits and guarantee satisfaction in quality of goods, good fits and low prices. Headquarters at the Parker House. (Should the 25th tall on Sunday, will bs here the following Monday. _ . . . C.F. TOBMOW. Dated. April 25,1888. 42.U The CVtloago Meat Market. Situated near the Iron Bridge, Mo- Henry, has been recently fitted up in first class shape, and Is now prepared to famish customers with Fresh and Salt Msats ef all kinds, of the best quality, and at Bed-Rock Prices Whoa we say Low Prices we mean jost what we say, and we Invite you to salt and see fer yourselves. Tbe HlgfcMk Market Prlos paid for Calvea, Hydes and Tallow. ? I GIVE ME A CALL. / |;** THOS. BURKE. Proprietor. Artists material, a complete stock always on band at Story** Drug Stores JULIA A. STOBT, (One Door West of Riverside Housed ll'BEXrBY, XX.E.IHOIS. Stoves, Tin, Coppsr And Sheet-Iron Ware STOVES, Peninmilar and Reliable) The best Stove on the Market and cheap. hoida barrel? 8®e °Ur Galvanize<1 Iron K«™6e»« Tanks, that we make ourselves, that will wIthTrack». Hangings, Floor Ho® ka and Pulleys, tie Screen Doors. The celebrated floatilg Minnow Pali, a new thing. . 's Barb W"ira, AT BOTTOM PRICES. JOBBXX6 AND HEIPAIREN'Ci Will be done on short notice and specialty of flutter Factory work. respectfully solicited. -DEALER Ijr- Drugs, i c i n e s -A FULL Lift E OF- Drags, Cbemlctk, Oji Stu&s, Psints, Oili snd Colon. Constantly on hand. Also a large line of Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, IInvo ja»t roeoivoil * new lot of "-owls inclnflinp lsee floomiitfe,« inches wide, in Chantilly, Spanish. Oaipuro and Duche&B Lace. A hne line of Inctudin^ trench Batiate, Luwn Tennis and embroidered Swiaa tjoods. Also Satecos.isice stripes and checks, Oinfirhams etc. Japanese saii/.o and teathcr Fans, ladies' ribl*d Jersey Vests, Rib ions, Handkerchiefs, L«ce Mitts, etc. All these -roods hayfnS ljct'u bou-'hl a S'-ert wlusUoji w« will «Ut at Lowest Possibie figures. -all and examine our stock and we will convince you that We have as hne a luie as can .bo found in the country. We are selling tans trom 5 cts. up; handkerchiefs from 1 ct. up. Also a fine line of G LASSWARE, CROCKERY. Decorated tea sets for $3.98. Our stock ot m U) Satisfaction Guaranteed. A A share of public patronage W. P. STEVENS, PERRY & OWEN J We have a large stock of AND COMPLETE STOCK OF STATIONARY & DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES. Physicians * Prescriptions Carefully e?d accuratey compounded by a Registered Pharma­ cist. Tour patronage is respectfully solicited. JULIA A. STORY. H . V . S H E P A R D , OPPOSITE BISHOP'S MILL, McHEimY, - ILLINOIS -DEALER IN- SHI 11 HI IIDH A full line of Stoves now on hand, at Bottom Prices, warranted to give satisfaction. Superior Barb Wire. THE BEST IN THE MARKET. Agent tor the celebrated Nicfcle Barn Door Holier, now made of steel. • Fish Poles, Tackle, Boat*Oars, Powder, Shot, etc;, always on hand, # We guarantee to give satisfaction in shop work or no pay. Cbj, nizant as we are of the scarcity of money, we will accommodate those who accommodate us. Come one and all and examine our Goods and learn Prices. ^ • WASx&mm-' Promptly Att.nded to; M „ " T 1 f . , ' H . V . I M W A M , McHenry, 111., August 1st, Wall Paper, - Clothing, BOOTS MD S101S, Jh • EATS AND CAPS, GBOCEEIlij We buy all our goods in large quantities, for Cash, and guaran­ tee to sell as low and many times ower than any CASH STORE la the county#; We have now in an elegant linit Of law S&tmw, » t»inghama, Hats! Hats! Tln i|ne8t Lino of CLOTHING In the county; in all sizes and the latest styles and best fits. AND Is complete in every respect and we will guarantee to five voil satisfaction in quality and price. mrrir-Jr*, FITZSIMHjpONS & HENDER80H. Opposite Post Office, West McHenry, June 26th, 1888. Aitbecm. • ' ' 1 -DEALER OUR- tl AMD WHITE COOD8. ne < • - , •%.' Dress Goods, In Black and Colors, and trim­ mings to match. New Sprint Is larger than ever before and we keep finer goods in Men's Ladies' and Children's wear, and Prices Lower. Our Stock of €ARPJg2T^ Wall Paper AND CURTAIN#* Cannot be excelled. ' We Carry the largest stock and guarantee prioee tbe lowest. Drugs and Uedicines, PAINTS, OILS, Toilet Articles, ---PURE- WIRES AID FOB MEDICAL USE. Also Bottled Ate and Porter for Medical use. Thebast brands of Cigars an i Smo&ing and Chewing Tobaaeo alwavson hand. PHYSICIAN'S PRESCRIPTIONS, BESLEY. Carefully Compounded, Give me a call. McHenry, December 28th, 1887. G. W. Are You Going to Build If so do not fail to get an estimate on your Lumber from Near tlie Depot^ - "West McHenry, Illinois. Our stock of Lumber, ef all kinds, is the most complete of any and we are prepared to offer to th# public , Tin Best Qoalitj of LBmbM, --AT THB-- ^ LOWEST LIVING PRICES- Wiiiis, Doors. Blinds, Mi\n Casinp, Boor aM Window Fran-Beady Maie-aliays oo Hani Also the Best Brands of Barb Wire. We shtdl keoi> our stock complete at all times and spare no psuii to accommodate alt wh > may favor us with their patronage. * (7. H. GUAXGEIi, Manager