. I • • • :V . ; , , WEDNESDAY. JUNE 22, 1898. , Railway Time Table. Taking effect Sundiy, May 29. ,1807. at six o'clock A. M. Trains will pass McHenry Station as follows; GOIKG SOUTH. •Lake Geneva Passenger .;.7:34 A. M. tWillianis Ray Express 8:33 " {Williams Bay Passenger 3:27 P. M. tLakeGeneva Freight.... •|>27 '• tLake Geneva Passenger 6; 17 xtWilliainsBav Pass'ger.Clii only...7:03 iWilliaras Bay Pats'ger via Elgin 7:24 GOIHG MOKTII. F Williams Bay Passenger 10:00 A, M. f Lake Geneva Freight '! jWilliamn Bay Passenger 10:56 " TF-ake Geneva Passenger... 2:D0 P. M, t Williams Bay Express .... 4:45 • ILake Geneva Passenger 4:5o " fWilliamsBay Passenger 6:56 •« EXPLANATION, *-D»ily. t--Daily except Sunday, $--Sundays only. • x This train runs from June 26 to 8ept. 4, Inclusive. B. BUSS, Agent, McHenry, 111. MASONIC. MCHENBY LODGE, No, 158 A, F and A. M,~ Regular Communications the Second and Fourth Mondays in each months. W. A. CR18TY, W, M. Methodist Episcopal Church. ftev. J. R. Clark ... Pastor Preaching Sunday, 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 p. M. Sunday SCHOOL,{TI : 8 A. M. Dr. A, E. Auringer,.'..... Superintendent. Epworth League, 6:6 P, M., Rev, J. R. Clark, President. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. M. Ladies' Aid iSooiety each alternate week Mrs. J. R. Clark, President,. 0*A Cordial invitation U extended to all Unlversailst Church Directory. T.J. Walsh,....' .President H. O. Mead. ...Clerk James B. Perry Treasurer Bev. J. Straub, D, D Pastor The Willing zation.) Workers (the ladlea organ- Mrs. Ja». B, Perry ; President Mie. J. VanSlyke Secretary Mrs. W. A. Cristy Treasurer Supt, of Sunday School A. E. Baechler Assistant,'.... W. A. Cristy "The Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Address B Grand Grossing, Preaching services at 10:30 A. M. ar T, M. A cordial invitation to all. /M at 7:30 READ the letters from the boys at Camp Thomas, to be found in another column. THE house occupied by F. L. McOmber, on the West Side, is receiving a new coat of Paint on the outside, this week. Miss PEARL, CLAXTON will accept the thanks of the editor for a very hand some Bouquet, left on our desk this morning. TIIE Bennett Comedy Company is billed for Ringwood, Thursday night, June 23d, in their own original musical farce comedy of "Fun at the Fair." Miss STELLA NORDQUEST will lead the Y. P. C. U. devotional meeting at the Universalist Church, on Sunday evening next. Subject, "The Price of Holiness." All are cordially invited. FOR SALE CEEAP.^SA lady's or gents high grade wheel, good as new. Will trade for a good driving horse or buggy. Enquire of E. E. Gorton, at Mrs. L. Bonslett's. THE Golden Jubilee, of the Todd Semi nary, at Woodstock, was held on Wad- newday last, and was a very interesting affair. H. C. Mead and wife and James Ladd and wife, were in attendance from 111i^ town. IN another place in this paper can be found the entries for the races, to be held by the Woodstock Driving Parn Association, from June 30th. to July 2d. inclusive, it is an interesting program, and is sure to draw out a good crowd. MRS, MARY KRATCHMER died at her home, near Johnsburgh, this Wednesday morning, aeed about 65 years. Her funeral will be held on Friday forenoon, from the Johnsburgh Church, and her remains laid at rest in the Cemetery at that place. THE Choir of St. Patrick's Church, of this village, will give an Ice Cream Social, in the Park, McHenry, on Wed nesday evening, June 29th, theproceeds to be used for the benefit of the church. A cordial invitation is extended to ell. Remember the day and date, Wednes day evening, June 29th. E LAWLUS, the Tailor, is one of the most patriotic men in town, and he isde- - termined that every other man in town shall'"show his colors." He has been giving two fine American Flags for five cents, and says it is not his fault if every citizen does not "hang his Banner on the outer wall." If you have not already got a Flag call on Lawlus, at his store, opposite the Riverside House. THE Bennett Comedy company is billed for Ringwood, June 23d at the Opera House. They appear in their own origi nal musical"farce comedy of "Fun at the Fair." Prices in reach of el'--10, 20 and 25 cents. THE ladies of the W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. H. McOmber, Thursday afternoon, of this week, June 23rd., at 2:30 o'clock. All are cordially invited. MRS. i. R. CLARK, Pres. MRS. T. J. W ALSH, Sec. • WE acknowledge the receipt, fro& the Trustees and Faculty of Elgin Academy, of an invitation to be present at the Exercises of Commencement week, June 19th., to twenty-third. The class of 1898 comprises fifteen in the Academic Depart? ment and fourteen in th£ Business De partment. Saylor E. Smith, of Ring wood, is one of the graduates in the lat ter Department. " LAWYER J, F. CASEY has just been the victor in the noted Lockwood Will con test tried in Woodstock by Judge Garver, of Rcckford. Many thousand dollars were involved and the battle was a hard one, Casey being opposed by the ablest legal talent in our Circuit. This case, with the Flusky case, and a number of other large cases won by him marks him as one of the ablest trial Lawyers in our Circuit. He is a fine speaker. Township Sunday School Convention. The McHenry - Township Sunday School Convention will be held in Wheel er's grove at McHenry 111., Saturday June 25th. A splendid programmo is being arranged. The session will open at 10 A. M., afternoon session, at 2 p. M. Bring your lunch and spend a pleasant day. CELEBRATION AT RINGWOOD- Ringwood, being a patriotic town, will celebrate. Money sufficient for a good display of fire works ha« been raised, and other necessary expenses will be provided for. A good orator has been secured. The programme has been arranged and will be published in full next week. t Bills will be sent out at once. Come out and celebrate the Fourth at Ringwood. M'HENRY. WILL NOT CELEBRATE. We believe it has finally been decided not to have any regular celebration in McHenry the coming Fourth. The past two years McHenry done herself proud in this line and it is no more than right that she should lay by this time and give neighboring towns a chance. For this and other reasons we think it is well that McHenry does not celebrate this year. THE Musicale by Miss Browne and pupils, at Stoffel's Hall, on Saturday evening last, was not largely attended, but was pronounced by aii who were there to have been one of the finest musi cal entertainments that has been listened to in this village for many a day. The pupils showed a degree of perfection that speaks well for their teacher, and all done their part in the programme in a manner highly creditable. The piano solo by Mrs. Browne, a lady over seventy years of age, was spoken of by our best music ians as something remarkable. As we said before it was an entertainment highly creditable to all who participated. The Prizes! The Prize List for the Annual Road Race, under the management of the Richmond Athletic Association, which is to be held at Richmond July 4th, is ap follows: Bert Lamaire Field Glass $25 00 Ansonia Porcelain Clo«'k 13 50 Gem Poco Camera, 4x5 5 00 Bicycle Lamp 3 50 Cyclometer TIME PR ZEH. One 14 Carat Diamond Stud $25 00 Tires Don't forget that the entries close on Saturday next, June 25th. There will be a mile open amateur, sanctioned race, in the afternoon. Don't fail to attend the celebration at Richmond on the 4th. INDEPENDENCE PARTY- The Independence Party, under the auspices of Valley Camp No 97, M. W A. which will be held in Stoffel's Hall on the evening of July 4th., promises to bo the best ever held in that Hall, and that is saying a good deal. The best of music has been engaged and the management will leave nothing undone to make it pleasant for all who attend. Supper will be served in the basement, by Mrs. Der: mont, and this announcement assures all that there will be nothing lacking in that line, Bear all these facts in mind and be. sure and make your arrange ments to attend the Woodman's Ball on July 4th. For full particulars see Tick ets and Posters. OFF FOR THE WAR. On Thursday afternoon last eleven of the young men 1)f this village went to Woodstock, were examined, accepted and sworn in to the United States service as privates in Uncle Sam's army. The same day Ijhey were taken to Rockford where they joined other recruits, and on Friday started for Camp Thomas, Chick- am auga Park, Georgia, where they joined their regiment, the 3d Illinois Infantry. They arrive*? at Camp Thomas on Saturday night or early Sunday morning, and thusln less than four days after leaving home they entered upon actual soldier life. The names of those who went were: Frank Bennett, Albert Willey, Herbert Bennett, Chas. Swadisch, Albert Holly, M. J. Thelen, Jesse M. Van Slyke, George Enelen, Wm Rothermel, Nye W. Colby. Martin Thelen. There were three others who enlisted, namely, Jacob Leickem, Joseph Schu- binger and Ole the Swede, but who were thrown out on examination. That they may all come back when this "cruel war is over" as happy and itf as good health aud spirits as when they went away, is the wish of every good citizen We shall keep our readers posted as to their whereabouts and doings from time to time. THE IDLE HOUR STOCK CO, The above named company are adver tised to give one of their superb enter tainments at Riverside Hall, on Friday evening of this Veek, at which time they will present a triple bill consisting of three one act plays. They come highly recommended by both the public and the press, and we can give them no better notice than by copying what has been said of them where they have been. The Morris. III., Sentinel says: Those who were preeent have nothing but words of praise for the excellent entertainment given. The company is compoved of Misses lmalda Grace and Lonergan, and Messrs. Wm. Dill and Henry Hall. Miss Ella McCoy, pianist. The entertainment consisted of three one act dramas, "Uncle's Will," "His Toast" and "On An Island," Each piede is re plete with wit, humor and pathos and each character was ably represented, showing1 careful study in the dramatic art. The plays are devoid of coarseness and levity that often characterizes per formances. The following iti the cast: "UNCLE WILL" Chas. Cashmore Mr. Dill Mr. Baker Henry HalT Florence Marygold .Miss lmalda Grace "HIS TOAST" Ralph Briscoe Mr. Hall Sir Algernon.. Mr. Dill Lady Calverly Miss Lonergan Lucy Briscoe Miss lmalda Grace "ON AN ISLAND" Jock Carljle Mr. Hall Nellie Garland Miss Grace SENSIBLE THING TO DO. A number of our exchanges have Bug gestions that, instead of wasting large sums of money this year on 4th of July celebration, the funds be used for the benefit of the boys at the front. The Albany (N. Y.) Journal says that "when this war :s over and the soldiers return who have gone forth to fight, then we will have a celebration that will move the coldest and most undemonstrative. This year we can afford to forgo the us ual Fourth of July celebration and send the money which would have been sub scribed therefor to our soldiers, who are suffering many privations. This suggestion has met with much public favor. It should be adopted, and let our soldier boys be so provided on July 4th that they may know they are tender ly remembered at home." This is good sense. Patrio ism could take no form more practical and effective than contributions for the comfort of the troops at the front. This was the way that many communities observed the 4th of July during the civil war, and it is pleasing to note that there is a dispo sition, in many parts of the country, to follow the example during the present war.--Sentinel. We endorse every word of the above. To talk of a celebration this late hour is mere nonsense. THE Liberty ville Independent, in speak ing of the Idle Hour Stock Company says: "Tly^^ntertainment given in Libertyville was a meritorious success, not only sociably but also financially. It was conceded by all who were in at tendance to be the best programme ever given in this place. The hall was crowded to its utmost capacity." At Riverside Hall on Friday evening of this week, June 24th. THE Sub. District Camp Meeting will be held in Wheeler's grove, McHenry, June 26th , to July 3rd. Dr. Vanhorne will preach once a day and both morning and evening of each Sunday. Friday will bf> young people's day. {Sunday July 3, will be communion di^y. Bros. Duttouj Lock, Cross. Bigg* and some other bretheren will be present and take part in the meeting. There will be three pervic»>s a day. pre&ehinc at 10:30 A, M. Peoples meeting at 2:15 Preaching at 7:30. Bring your Epworth Hymnals. Let us make this a great day. J. R.(CfcARK, ' . . • > . Recruits Wanted. About 20 more recruits are wanted to fill a company in Judge Fuller's Reg iment at Belvidere. There is every indi cation that this regiment will be called into service within thirty days. If you want to make application to enlist address O. G. MEAD, 51-2w Woodstock, 111. THE Bible Institute at Chicago offers an unusual attraction to the Bible stu dents this summer. Mr. Moody has ar ranged with Rev. James M. Gray* D. D., of Boston, who started the Synthetic Method of Bible Study which has proven so popular, to conduct a special course from June to October. He will take the class through the whole Bible in that time, and also give instruction at differ ent hours of the day, in the Christian evidences, and in the preparation of ad dresses and Bible readings. The design is to furnish a certificate to those who pass satisfactory examinations in the work, a feature]which is attracting a large number of missionaries, evangelists antj young pastors. Arrangements are being made also to accommodate public school teachers who can not enter before the close of June, but who .can make up the back work and obtain the certificate if desired. New line ot Boys shirts at Owen & Chapell's. MISSING. C. 0. Armstrong, who so mysteriously disappeared from his home, in Nunda a few weeks ago, is still missing. It is fear ed he is not living, and a reward of one hundred dollars is offerd any one finding his body. Mr. Armstrong had recently moved to Nunda, from Freeport, 111., and was a man of exemplary habits, a member of the Methodist chnroh, and respected by all who knew him. He had become very melancholy and despondent, owing to long continued sickness of himself and family, loss of work, and consequent financial troubles, and it is feared if he is still living, that he has lost his mind and wandered away. He left home that morning at the usual hour to go to his shop, and about half an hour later was seen going down the ice track toward the lake. L. Benthusen, the detective, thinks he had trace of him below Dundee the same day, but it is not certain. He may have wandered into the country in a partially demented state and been hired by some farmer. Mr. Armstrong was 42 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches in height, and weig'-ed about 150 pounds, hnd dark brown hair, full sandy beard and mus tache. (may have shaved since leaving horn*-). blue eyes, nose glasses. Was dressed in his working clothes, brown coat and vest, grayish pants, soft black hat, black shoes and carried a long black macintosh. If any one has seen such a person will they kindly write at once to Mrs. C. 0. Armstrong, Woodstock, 111. BINDING TWINE. We have just received a large quantity of the Sisal, Standard and N. Binding Twine, which will be sold in large or small quantities as low as the same can be bought anywhere. Now is the time WILBUR LUMBER Co. West McHenry, 111. Hi ^ipl llftii: . . to buy. ould not fail to see thofi at Simon Stofiel's. . PERSONAL. A . P. BAER is a Chicago visitor t^dav. . F. L. MCOMBER was a Gray's Lake visitor on Sunday. E. J . HANLY attended to business in Chicago on Friday last. DR. A. E. BAECHLER went to Chicago on Thursday last, returning on Frida^^ MIPS BERNICE PERRY was a Nunda visitor on Saturday last. GEO. H. HANLY spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago. HENRY N. CRANE, of Woodstock, was on our streets on Sunday. JOHN W. BONSLETT was a Chicago visitor on Friday last. AUGUST NORDQUEST, of Chicago, spent Sunday with his parents, in this village. MRS. EARL Mead, of Gray's Lake, was visiting friends here the first of the week. H. L. ROUNDS, of Belvidere, was calling on friends here on Monday. LFE ANDREWS, of Woodstock, was on our streets on Monday. It It HOWARD and son, Lloyd, were Elgin visitors on Sunday.; V- MRS. DR- ALBRECHT, of Waukegan, is the guest of G. W. Be*ley and family. MRS. DORA LONG spent part of last week with friends in Chicago. GEO YAGER and wife, of Evanston, spent Sunday with friends in this village. SHERIFF ECKERT, of Woodstock, passed throught this village on Tuesday. WM LAMPHERE, of Waucondo, was on our streets on Monday. JOHN EVANSON made a business trip to Chicago to-day. WALTER EVANSON and wife were Pal atine visitors on Sunday. A. MAGNUSON attended to business in Woodstock on Tuesday. S. S. CHAPELL and wife spent a few days with friends in Elgin the past week. SIMON STOFFEL made a business trip to Fox Lake on Tuesday.. C. T. ELDREDGE attended ti business in Chicago the first of the week. J. P. LAY, of Johnfchurgh, was attend ing to business in Chicago to-day. M.J.WALSH made his regular weekly visit to Chicago to-day, Wednesday. EVERETT COLBY, of Burton, has been visiting with friends here the past week. E. WHEELER, wife and daughter were Chicago visitors on Tuesday. ED BRYANT is visiting with his sister, Mrs. .John Evanson, in this village. HARRY ELDREDGE, of Carpentersfille, visited with his parents over Sunday. D. F. HANLY and wife rusticated at Pistaqua t-ay on Sunday. MRS. SEARLES, and daughter Florence, and George Ynger and wife, were at Pistaqua Bay the first of the week. MRS. ELLEN ' HOGAN, of". Waukegan, called on McHenry friends one day last week. ATTORNEY FRANK It. JACKMAN, of Woodstock, was attending to business in this village to-day. MISS SYBIL HENDRICKS, of Woodstock, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Cobb on Tuesday. DAVID PARKER, wife and daughter, Ella, were the gnests of relatives in Libertyville the first of the week. MRS. G. W. BESLEY and Miss May me, spent a few days in Chicago the first of the week. WM. LAUGHRIDGE and wife, of Green wood, transacted business in this village on Tuesday. C. E. LAMPHERE and wife, and Isaac Wentworth and wife, were Wauconda visitors on! Sunday last. MRS. E. LAMPHERE, and daughter tiattie, and Miss Mamie Granger, are visiting with friends in Elgin tbis week. FRED BENNETT, of Woodstock, was at tending to business in this vicinity on Tuesday. MRS. J. H. SPAULDING had the misfor tune to get a severe fall, at her residence, on the West side one day last week. WALLACE SCHAEFER and a friend, of Chicago, were the guests of B. Buss and family over Sunday. MISS ETT A SIMES and Miss Pearl Lin coln were Nunda visitors on Saturday last. R. WAITE and wife, were the guests of R.A.Howard and wife, at Elgin, on Sunday last. MRS. E. M. OWEN and Mrs. A. L. Pat terson, were Woodstock visitors one day last week. MRS. E. H. WALKER returned on Fri day evening, having spent the winter and spring in California and the South. J. M. PRESTON and wife, of Chicago, were the guests of John I. Story and wife, at the Hotel Riverside, the first of the week. MRS. W. E. PILCHER, of Harvard, was the guest of W F. Gallaher and wife and Dr. Auringer and family, a few days last week C. E. PEARSON, J. C. Pearson, W. Bruce and J. Mowette.all of Wilmette, 111.,.were the guests of A. P. Baer and wife over over Sunday. N. A. HEAMAN, who has been visiting friends in Iowa for the past few weeks, returned home here on Friday evening last. Rev. GEO. H. WELLS, a former Pastor of the M. E. Church here, accompanied by his brother, was calling on friends here the first of the week. MRS F. L. MCOMCEII, daughter Irene, and Mrs. B. Gilbert spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday with friends in Chicago. JAS. B. PERRY spent Sunday with his dangbjber, Miss Agnes, who is attending ,t the Wisconsin University, at AURINGER, Mrs. Galiaher and Mis accompanied by "their children, ^ pleasure trip to the Lakes on 'BROWNE and wife, Chris Browne, Chicago, and Miss Jessie Halderman, of Richmond^ Stayed oyer and visited Pistaqua Bay on Sunday. Miss EDNA STORY went to Chicago this Wednesday morning, where she will visit with friends for the next week or ten days. MRS. AGNES PERRY, daughter of J. B. Perry, of this village will graduate this week from the Wisconsin State Universi ty, at Madison, after a fouryears coinrse. She is expected home the last of the week. m ' Majne and daughter, of ftnd liver trouble Proceedings of Village Board. COUNCIL ROOM, June 14,1898. Adjourned meeting. Preeent--Baer, Freund, Granger, Mil ler, Wentworth. Absent--Heimer. The bill of G. H. Spaulding for $48 57 for repairing well was approved and ordered paid. Wentworth moved the adoption of the following amendment to the Bicycle Ordinance passed June 7,1897: Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Tillage of Mc Henry, 111., that the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to Regulate Bicycle Rid ing" be amended as follows: Article 1. That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to ride a bicycle, on or along the streets of the Village of McHenry after dark without a lighted bicycle lamp attached to the front of their bicycle. The amendment was passed by a unanimous vote. Moved by Granger seconded by Fretind that stand privileges be granted to the Celebration Committee on July 4, 1898. Motion carried. Moved by Granger seconded by Went worth, that the President of the Board be empowered to purchase a suitable ledger for the use of the Village Treas urer. Carried. Moved by Granger seconded by Went worth, that the Board adjourn until Friday, June 17, 1898. Motion carried. The Board then adjourned. W. A. CRISTY, Pros. J. STOFFEL, Clerk. COUNCIL ROOM, Juno 17,1898. Adjourned meeting. Present--Full Board. Several water ordinances were pre sented, and after a lengthy discussion were referred to the Committee on Ordi nances. Moved by Heimer seconded by Gran ger, that the Board adjourn. Carried. The Board then adjourned. W. A. CRISTY, Pres. J. STOFFEL, Clerk. ,' Woodstock Races. Entries in the Woodstock Races for June 30, July 1 and 2, are as follows: THURSDAY, JUNE 30--3:00 TROT. * Lady Alice .:H.S. Ames, Janesville Swigert's Last........Rob. Porter, E.Troy Lady Lambert H.Cheeseman, Clinton Nina V J. Reynolds, Genoa Junction Lucy Coe W. It. Church, Libertyville Chestnut Girl G. C. Walsh, Elkhorn Cary Thos. Doyle, Wheaton See Saw... Thos.Doyle, JPheaton Hugh Wood Wm. Webb, Wheaton Tan Tan C. If. Hill, Woodstock 2:35 TROT. Maud Hanson E. Powers, Elkhorn Gelson E. E. IFhite, Elkhorn Rummage P J. Kinney, Richmond Alcazar Mrsi T. Garrigan, Wheaton Barrington Wilkes.....F. Hawley, Dundee Dellfield H. Herman, Grass Lake Zolly Sprague Coleman, Yorkville FRIDAY, JULY 1--2:50 PACE. Helen M G. C. Walsh, Elkhorn Capt. Hart..... Jas. Hart, E. Troy Minnie R O. M. Johnson, Delavau Wiley Clot E. Schwentz, Somonauk Clara Aegon W. P. Cowan, Chicago Phaxana H. B. Throop, Nunda Kate B H. W. Harmening, Palatine Merry Bell C. Seipp, Palatine 0. M. A W. R. Church, Chicago Romeo M. Forrell, Lockport Mellett W. It. Church, Libertyville Reckless Girl .....O. Sullivan, Chicago Geo. West W. It. Church, Libertyville Jim S. Langman, Woodstock 2:24 TROT. Interior Boy Parker Bros, Chicago columbine .E Schwentzf Somonauk Johnny D......C. C. Deignan, Genoa June. Maggie Fv A. P. Ames, Antioch Jenny Thombs H Chceseman, Clinton Ora Marsh..Dr. F.S Whitman, Belvidere Clarence Girl W. P. Cowan, Chicago Lib Baker .Gus Drager, DeerSeld Fauburg J.Schoonover, Elgin SATURDAY, JULY 2--2:45 TROT. Geo. C. Whitney....D. Morrison, Deerfield Wilkemont .Dr. C. H. Foster, Chicago Tan Tan C. W. Hill, Woodstock Cary... Thos. Doyle, Wheaton See Saw Thos Doyle, Wheaton Bibbie .....G. C. Walsh, Elkhorn Isabella Wood Wm. Webb, Wheaton Hugh Wood Wm. Webb, Wheaton Zolly Sprague Coleman, Yorkville 2:20 PACE. Lady Alice H. S. Ames, Janesville WilKB -J. C. Starr;1 Belvidere Kitty "ST. Adams Bros. Lockport Lucy Cordon O. Sullivan. Chicago Venus A, E. Welch, High wood Wellington C. N. Straight, Chicago Jakeo Rob. Crichton, Chicago Geo. West..; W. R. Church, Chicago Q. R. Z Barbour, Elgin Dora Martin.... Thos. Doyle, Wheaton Lidia S E E White, Elkhorn Maud H J. Hamley, Rockford Speek Frank Wright, Belvidere Panama Maid, Phillips&Spencer, Delavan For further information apply to G. B. RICHARDS, Pres. F. G. ARNOLD, Sec'y. A, Story In A Few Words. John--How did you come out lastyear on your rented farm ? Tom--Barely made enough to pay the rent. John--What rent did you pay ? Tom--I was paying $3 per acre. John--Will you rent a farm this year? Tom-- No, I am going to buy a farm and pay for it what I am paying yearly for rent. John--Where are you going to buy it? Tom--Why have you not seen the of fer of C. S, Graves, Janesville, Wis , who has an advertisement in our paper of land at $10 per acre? Above is a sample of conversation heard between a great many farmers in the thickly populated counties of several states. You better write him. Bob Moore, of LaFayette, Ind., says that for constipation he has found De Witt's Little Ejgrly Risers^ to be perfect. They never gripenTry thdm for stomach Of Interest to Homeseek«rs To those desirous of owning a farm home, and seeking by industry andthrift to attain an independent condition in life, no better ch&nce is offered than the fertile farming lands, at low prices and reasonable terms, situated along the line of the Chicagb & Northwestern railway, in western Minnesota and South Dakota. This Ideality is forging to the front and yearly gaining immense wealth from its fine crops, dairy interests and stock rais ing. For further information regarding homeseekers' rates, etc., please apply to W. B. Kniskern, G. P. and T. A., 22 fifth ave., Chicago. 50w3 Very Low Rates to Portland, Ore., via the Northwestern line. Excursion tickets will be sold at greatly reduced rates June 30 and July 1, limited to return until August 31, inclusive, ac count of meeting of Congregational Council. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern railway; 502w Business Iiocals. See the Neckties at Owen & Chapell's. Get your Seed Potatoes at Owen & Chapell's. / Overalls, Jumpers and working shirts, all sizes and styles, at correct prices. M. J. WALSH. Give a share of your trade to a deserv ing, first/' class harness maker. A. Wegener." . • r We deliver goods to any part of the village free and on short notice. i M. J. Walsh. House for Rent. A good house for rent on the West Side. All in good repair, and good well and cistern. Inquire of MRS. J. P. GOING. We have- the largest line of canned goods aud groceries in town. Prices the lowest. M. J. WALSH. We buy in large quantities for cash and fix the retail price regardless of what our competitoW=&re doing. M. J. WALSH. All work first class, neat and reason able in price." A. Wegener the West Mc Henry harness maker and dealer in all goods in that line. Be sure to leave your orders for Pills- bury'Bor Washburn's best at Stoffel's. Delivered promptly to any part of town The handsomest assortment of Shirt Waista to be found in the county. The ladies should not fail to call and see them at Simon Stoffel's. The celebrated Douglas Shoe, without question the most stylish and best wear ing shoe on the.market, can bo found at Simon Stoffel's. For Sale. My store building and residence, in the Village of McHenry. Will be sold at a bargain if applied for soon. Inquire on the premices. JOHN P. SMITH. McHenry, March 22nd, 189f. For Saie. Feed warehouse and Coal sheds, situ- nted at West McHenry, 111., together with a well established Feed and Coal trade. For further particulars apply at once to W. A. Cristy, West McHenry, or J. E. Cristy, Ringwood, 111. 33tf Neck wear, Collars etc. When you wish the newest styles, come and see us. M. J. WALSH. Shoes, Shoes. We sell lots of them, thats the only reasen we can make such low prices. M. J. WALSH. Sick headaches, biliousness, constipa tion and all liver and stomach troubles can be quickly cured by using those famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They are pleasant to take and never gripe. By J. A.Story. E. C. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas, writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was worth f50.00 to him. It cured his piles of ten years standing He advises others to try it. It also cures eczema, skin diseases and obstinate sores. By J. A. Story. IT IS STRANGE That some people who say they never read patent medicine advertisements will be found lugging home every now and then a bottle of some favorite remedy of theirs. We don't bother you with much reading but just ask you to try a 10c trial bottle of Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation, indigestion, and stomach troubles. 50c and $1 sizes at J.A.Story's x'bls Means You If you are not making money or are not doing as well as you would like make a change, and the best thing you can do is to buy good land cheap, in a good country and get the increase in value. Don't pay out all you earn for interest and rent. Write C. S. Graves, Janesville, Wis., (see advertisement in this paper) who sells land'at $10 per acre on easy terms. It will pay you. Cucumber pickles by the quart or gal lon also bottle pickles, mustards, table sauces etc. Try them. M. J. WALSH. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles, Scalds. Burns. I was seriously afflicted with a cough for several years, an.da last fall had a more severe cough than ever before. I have used many remedies without re ceiving much relief, and being^ommend ed to try a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, know ing me to be a poor widow, gave it to me, I tried it, and with the most gratify ing results. The first bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle has ab solutely cured me. 1 have not had as good health for twenty years. Re spectfully. Mrs. Mary A. Beard, Claro- more, Ark. Sold by J. A. Story, Druggist. A Fine Farm for Sale. A farm of 200 acres neaP Columbus Junction, Iowa. Thip is fine b'ack up land soil. ° There is one hundred acres under cultivation, fifty acres of meadow land, forty acres of tillable pasture and ten acres of timber. There is running water on the farm also a deep well with wind mill. The place also has a fine, young, bearing orchard and other fruit. The house has seven rooms with good cellar under house. The barn is 30x40 with an addition 20x40 for cribs and wagon shed. The Fences are ail in good condition, Distance to a school only three quarters of a mile, and to church one mile and a quarter. This place is for sale at a reasonable price and on easy terms. Call on or address. A. J. SCUMORER. Columbus Junction, la. Get a Hat that is in Style at Owen & Chapell's. The editor of the Evans City, Pa., Globe, writes. "One minute Cough Core is rightly named. It cured my children after all other remedies failed." It cures coughs, colds, and all throat and lung troubles. By J. A. Story. A Good Memory Often saves money and also good health. If you are troubled with constipation, indigestion or any form of stomach trouble remember to. take home a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and health will be restored to you. Trial, sizes 10c (10 doses 10c) large size 50c. and $1, of Julia A. Story, No Griping or Pains. ARROWSMITH, 111., Jan. 2 f , 1897. Dear Sirs:--I have been bothered for 15 years with constipation and I have tried many preparations in that time. I com menced using Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in the fall of 1895 and unhesitatingly say it is the best remedy I have ever found for my trouble. No griping or pains after taking. Yours, etc., WM. HCRT. For sale by Julia A. Story. Men's Ties and Fine Shirts at Stoffers. Wanted-An Idea ^ Protect your Idea*; they may bring you wealth JOHN WEODKRBURN * CO , Patent Attor- Wbo era think ot tome «tmple thing to patent? By J» A, Story. Awarded Highest Honors--World's Fair, DR. * CREAM BAKING POWDER •ERFECT MADE. if Tartar Powder., Free any other adulterant. STANDARD, Write . . ne.vs. Washington. I) O . for thotr $1 8U0 price offer «nd list ot two hunaredtoTMUone wanted. The newest styles and makes in sum mer Drese Suitings at Stf»;M'i. Straw and Canvas Hats, in great variety at Simon Stoffel's. Hay Todder for Salei A new,Hay Tedder for sale. Will bo sold less than wholesale price. Inquire at the ofiice of the Wilbur Lumber Co., West McHeury. 49tf Do you know that E. Lawlus, Tailor, has taken measures for six, seven and eight suits a week. Good goods low. Prices from $4.80 to fl2. Keep your hand on your pocket book until you see 13. Lawlus. 49tf "I think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the h nest preparation on the market for piles." So writes John C. Dunn of Wheeliug, W. Va., Try it and yon will think the same. It also cures eczema and all skin diseases. By J. A. Story All kiuds of harness goods and horse apparel at A. Wegener's. Buy your Grand Army suits of S. Stof fel. All sizeB and best goods. SDR. CALDWELL'S YRUP CURES I PC DIGESTION. . . . - 2 '•'.V & $ •WELL'S ai PEPSIN IGESTION. II One Minute Cough Cure, cures. That Is what It was made (or. Mr. P. Ivetcham, of Pike City, Cal.B says: "During my brother's late sicknes, from eciatic rheumatism Chamberlain's Pain Balm was the only remedy that «ave him any relief." Many others have testified to the prompt relief from pain which this liniment affords. For sale by J. A. Story, Druggist. Patronize A. Wegener, the West Mo- Henry harness maker for any goods in his line. Call at Simon Stoffel's and ask for a Metropolitan Fashion Sheet. The cslebrated Pillsbury Flour can be found at Simon Stoffel's. It is un questionably the most popular Flonr ever sold here. I Rave made a specialty ot the prose cution of all kinds of damage cases against RAILROADS. other Corporations, and Estates, for fifteen years and make no charge unless ucceBsful. Call or write me. V. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, Woodstock 111. W. P. ST. CLAIR, Tu8ticeof the Peace and Notary PubHo Heal Estate and Insurance, NUNDA, lllil DeWitt's Little Early Risers, The famous little pill*. I A pure G from Amm Thousands of persons have been cored of piles by using DeWitt's Witch Haxei Salve. It heals promptly and cures ecze ma and all skin diseases. It gives im mediate relief. By J. A. Story. YI-KI cures corns and'warts. 15 cent iiri) U/ANTcn school Teaohera, H«| wT Mil I CU cbautcs, Farmers,Ma chine Agents, anyone honeat and willing to hustle, -ewiilpiy good wage* and steady employment With our facilities and per- 80Lal help ami man fully alive and willing to work c*n win a paying position with us, Ap ply quick, stating age Li L. MAY A CO., Nurserymen, Seedmen <fc Florists, St. Paul, Minn. HAVE YOUR HAY PRESSED. Having purchased the Hay Press of A. L. Howe, I am now prepared to Press Hay and Straw on short notice and guarantee satisfaction. Call on or address me at McHenry, 111., when your order will be promptly attended to. Prices Reasonable. I am also prepared tp do teaming of all kinds. Give me a call. M. N. WlNKKLS. McHenry, March 30th, 1898. Bad managemnt keeps more people in . poor circumstance than any other one cause. To be successful one must look ahead and plan ahead so that when a favorable opportunity presents itself he is ready to take advantage of it. A little forethought will also save much ex- penseand valuable time. A prudent and careful man will keep a bottle of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy, in the house, the shiftless .fellow will wait until necessity compels it and then ruin his best horse ST0"?? . . * doctor and have a big doctor bill topAy» besides; one pays out 25 ceonts, the other is out a hundred dollars and then wonders why his neighbor is getting richer while he^jf ̂ Setting poorer. FfflT sale by J.