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JACOB Articles aiul Notices under the above head are furnished by the Ladies ©1 the W, C, T. TJ Mdths editor claims no part or credit lor the same. AT THE "EAST SIDE C WOOD, I*-1-Give Me Back My Husband. Not many years since a-young married couple from the ftfr ' fSSt anchorea Isle," bought our shores with the most san­ guine anticipations of prosperity and happiness. They had beguu to realize more than they had seen in the visions of hope, when in an evil hour, the hus­ band was tempted "to look upon wine when it was red," and to taste of it when it gives its color in the cup." The charmer fastened around his victim all the serpent-spells of its sorcery and he fell; and at every step of his rapid depre­ dation from the man to the brute, and downward, a heart string broke in the bosom cf his companion.. Finally, with the last %park of hope •flickering on the altar of her heart, she threaded her way into one of the shabbies where man, is made such a thing as the beasts of the field would bellow at. She pressed her way through the bacchanalian crowd who were reveling in their own ruin. With her bosom full of "that perilous stuff that preys upon "the hearty" ate stood before the plunderer of her husband's destiny, and exclaimed in tones cf start­ ling anguish. " Gi\;e me back my hus­ band!"' "" - • , V p • There's your husband," said the man. "That my husband! What havf you done to him? That my husband? what have you done to that noble form, that once like the giant oak, held its protecting shade over the fragile vin^ that clung to it for support and shelter? That my husband? With what torpedo chill have you touched the sinew of that manly arm? That my husband? What have you done to that noble brow which he once wore high among his fellows as if it bore the superscription of the God­ head? That my husband? what have you done to that eye, with which he was wont to look erect on heaven, and see in mirror the image of his God? What Egyptian drug have you poured into his veins, and turned the -ambling fountains^ of his heart into; black and burning pitch? Give me back my husband!-- Undo your basalisk spells and give me back the man that stood with me beside the altar." =T1 nFPlI ITTl 1 IWcHEIiRY, ILL. I * II ill V W Has just received a new stock oj goods in liis line, to which he invites the attention of the public. VILL BE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET. Beginning January 2d 1897, llemember, I will meet all prices of my competitors on any and all goods in my line. We propose making Our Store the leading trading place in McHenry county for 1807. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc., Etc, We guarantee first class work in every respect. Call and see me before purchasing, * By aiming to please you, by selling the best of everything, by - making the lowest prices. These shall be our leading points for the coming year. WE HAVE A BEAVY STGCK OP ^ Overcoats, Jackets, TJnderwear, Blanket®, I Warm Foot Wear and Flannles, iVVliichL we will close out At j lleduoed Prices lor next 30 dnys NEW STOCK OP WALL PAPER & BORDERS. We shall offer remnants in every department at prices which cannot be duplicated. McHenry, III., Jan., 1897 Some of Our New Year Resolutions : To carry as complete a line of General Hardware, House-furnishing goods and Stoves, as can be found in the county. To have in their respective seasons, a line of Bicycles, Guns, Fishing Tackle and general Sporting Goods. To offer to the public a j line of Mixed Paints. Oils and Varnishes, that are of the best. To take the lead in Jobbing and Repairing in Tin , Copper, or any Sheet M.etals. To start the year as we can finish it, by giving you at all times the Lowest Prices possible, and to cuntinue to expect your trade, being thankful for small deals, and larger ones accordingly. We are ready for your New Year Call. Yours Respectfully, WESHAkL MAKE THIS A New Dress Goods, •Just received, in endless variety. All the latest Novelties with Trimmings to match. C. H. FARGO & CO'S SHOES, At low prices, until sold out, Rich Discoveries of Cold. .. At Cripple Creek, Col., and elsewhere/. are being made daily, and the production' for 1896 will be the largest fever known, estimated at Two Hundred Million Dol­ lars. Cripple Creek alone is producing over One Million Dollars a month and steadily increasing. Mining Stocks are advancing in price more rapidly than any other Stocks, and many pay divi­ dends of 35 to 50 per cent. They offer the best opportunity to make a large profit on a small investment. JOHN I. TALLMAN & Co., 14 Pacific Av., Chicago, are financial agents for the Prudential Gold Mining Co., and other^ in the famous Cripple Creek district, They will send you free, interesting par­ ticulars of the Mining companies they represent also their book on speculation in stocks, grain and cotton, containing many new and important features. Send for these books at once if you are interested in any form of speculation or investments. Tney will prove profit­ able for you. 9-ly Of all the loose ends of stock preparatory to stock taking. Call in. At J. W. CRISTY & SON'S V C Ringwood, 111. F. L. MCOMBER. A complete line of Groceries and Canned Goods hlways on hand Call, inspect our goods and learn prices before you buy. S'de Hardware Store, West McHenry. III.. 1897 Owing to the continued mild weather in December we find we have too many warm goods left on our hands to carry over, hence we will make you prices in accordance on the following lines of of goods, it you call, uutil sold; Overcoats, Heavy Suits, i Fur Coats. Fur Robes* Plush Robes. Woolen Horse Blankets Plush Caps, Woolen Undrwear, Woolen Hosiery. Woolen Mittens Duck Coats and Woolen Pants, West McHenry, III, DEALF.K IN The Coal you bought last lall ? COFFEE COFFEE! You can get more of me at Bottom Prices. WOOLEN, RUBBER, and LEATHER FOOT-WEAR. We have an exceptionally large line of the very best as well as the cheaper lines of Foot-wear, and especially invite your attention our way when in want of anything in this line. Sure we can please you both in quality and- price. GROCERIES.--Our Grocery department is getting unusual at­ tention just now. If you have not tried our 40c Tea for 30c it is time you did, it can not be beat. FLOUR--We expect a car of Flour in the last of the week and will name you prices that are right. Graham and Corn Meal, Pure Buckwheat Flour. $2.40 per 100. 32 lba Rolled Oats, $1, Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY OH AAND. We will sell, for a short time only, a large Berry Rio Coffee at 15c per pound, worth 20. If not satisfac- tory return it and get your m >ney back. -- -- FULL LINB OF PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. nysicians inscriptions a Tour Patronage le respectfully solicited. _ --» -- 'JULIA A, STORY One Door Weil of Riverside House, McHenry, 111 All the Last Car of Feed;? Get my prices before buying more. WEST MCHENBY, III., 1897 WE&7 McHENRY, ILL ALL KINDS OF A. ENGELN S (Sa foon-- West McHenry **») Restaurant, McHENBY, ILL. Wholesale! and Retail Agent for SCIIUTZ apsm J. H. MILLER. Prop'r. All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED VTORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Foreign, and American Granite a Specialty. W arranted to be first class in every respect DEALER IN BAER'S CHOICE SYRUP DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES, . PURE WINES AND LIQOOBS FOB MEDICINAL PURPOSES. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Snitz Cflaea to a hundred barrels. OrdcrB by mail promptly attended"to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fine Kentucky Liquors* French Bitters, choice Ales, Wlne3*£iga*'8, Etc. I buy none but the best and Bell at reasonable prices. N, B. BOBIN8ON & GO'S Ale & Porter, by the Itecr n vi/1 An Hvn*. *•* MCHENRY, ILL Is still a winner. It goes nicely with Pankako for patcakes NOTICE All you men and boys that want to Also, Bottled Ale and Porter tor Medical Use. |3§r The best brands of Cigars anct Smoking and Chewing To­ bacco always on hand. ' •'« „ . • r£v . Physicians' Prescriptions 'areFully compounded Give me call. Removes Preckles, Pimples, f 'rlKy Liver-Moles, Blackheads, Sunburn and Tan, aud re- \ stores the skin to its origi- V nal freshness, producing a clear and healthv com {HnEx Xml3r$5v%&/> plexion. Superior to all face^^--- preparations and perfectly harmless. At all druggists, or mailed for 50cts. Send for circular. VIOLA 8KIN SOAP 1. simply incomparable a* a «kln purifying Soap, unequalcd for tho toilet, aud without a rival for the nursery. AWlutcly pure and delicately modi, eated. At druggists. Price 25 Cents. The q. C. B1TTNER CO., Toledo, O. Don't torget that 4,Old Sleepy Eye" Flour is just what you want this cold weather. OR SUITS. Don't Miss this Chance On any kind of goods sold, in my store, at Chicago's lowest prices, E. LAWLUS. Dpoafte Riverside Hotel. McHenry. It makes good bread. Goods delivered to any part of the city, ANTONY ENGELN, McHenry, 111., All our Fareo Boots and Shoes will be sold regardless of cost on accornt of fac­ tory failing. 8. STOFFEL, Call and examine the large line of new books just purchased by Julia A. Story. West Mctlepry, J7n„ 1897,