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k-v.. A w* J , ,yr.?y ,v a : z v w » ' "XV M M M WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 14, 1888. Railway Time Table. Taking effert Sund'y, May 29 1817, at alx o'elick A. M. Trains will PASS McH«nry btation as follows; GOING BOOTH. •Lake Geneva Passenger. t Williams Bay Kxpress .. t Williams Bay Passenger t Lake Geneva tfreight.. . t • ake Geneva Passenger . xtWilliame iiav I'aeB'ger.Ohlonly...7:04 t Williams Bay Pass'ger via El|tin.....7:24 * OOIMG KOrtTH. ' » tWtlliams Bay Passenger JOtCOa, * fLake Geneva Freight iWilliams Hay Pa»eenger fl ake Geneva Passenger. Bay Express... iLake Geneva Passenger. fWUiiams Bay Pa»senser IXPI, AMATIOHI ...7-MJL.U .. 8-JS .. 3:47 P. *. .. 8;27 «• 8; 17 l<t;cw 10:56 •• 2:50 F. M, 4:«5 •» 4.60 " I'M « to*./ r./ }»• Daily except Sunday ;*-Sundays only. •. * This train rufts from June 86 to fept. 4, Inclusive. ^ BUSS, Agent, McHenry. Ill, El). GBANOISR has bis fine "Midnight'^ , BBrUHNKD FROM KLONDIKE colt at the Liberty vilie fair this week, F Williard E Colby arrived here mi JFri- He is sure to bring home the blueribbon, [day la*t, having returned from Klondike AN Arkansas editor, who read that a/aftep an «b«cence of about fax months, young lady in New York kneeds bread with her gloves on. eayp; We need bread with our pants on, we need bread with our boots on, and if our subscribers in. arrears don't pay up BOOH we shall needj bread withoufanything on. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Ball, over Evaneon & Co.'s atote, KOBT,. B. HOWARD, Consul. J, KIMBALL, Oierk. As we announced last week the mar­ riage of Mies Delia Welsh, of this village, and James Callahan, of Chicago, will take plore at St. Patrick's Church at 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. The *PLAINDFALER extends congratulations ^nd^fft wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. THK public scboof opened last week 'with a good attendance and everything starts off with a fair prospect for a suigf cessful school year. The attendance prom outside of the district is larger than Aver before, which speaks well for the efficiency of the present able corps of teathers. \v. o. o. r. St. Patricia Coart, No. 187, W. C. Q. F. meet the First *aturday »i-d Thud Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forest Hall. IMRS. * ARY Coins, Chief Ranger. OHAHLOTTB MADMKH. Secretary. ~~~ MASONIC. MoHaNBT LODG*, No. 158, A. I. aad A. M.-- Hegnlar Oounnu nidations the Becend and fourth Mondays in W. M. » Methodist Episcopal Church. aev. J. B. Clark... ..Pastor, Preaching Sunday, 10:30 A. x. and 7 ;30 r. m. Sunday School,: 11: 6 A. M. Dr. A, X. Auringer,... Superintendent Epworth League, 6:5 V, M., HEV. J. R. Clark, President. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. v. Ladies' Aid Booiety each alternate week Mrs. J. K. Clark, President. Cordial invitation is exterfifed to ail j " " E DWARD E.." the promising yoijng IVotter, owned by C. T. Eldredge, of this tillage, took first money in the ' 2:.4»T*~*awilt ofthe Recent Oon&tv Fair, Unlversallst Church Directory. t. J. Walsh, Presiden i H. C. Mead Olerk James B. Perry v....Treasurei Bev. J. Straab, D. D «... 4PMtor itae Willing Workers (the ladles organ- aation.) Mrs. Jaa. B. Perry Mrs. J. Van ftlyke Mrs. W. A. Cristy Bupt, of Sunday School, Assistant, MrThe Pastor's Chicago, Telegraph Addres*- a Grand Crossing, Preaching services at 10:30 A. M. and at7;30 p. M. A cordial invitation to all. President Secretary ..;.. i.. Treasurer .. A. E. Baeclilct W. A. Cristy Hew Advertisements This Week. Baer, West MoHenry. Simon StoffeC^N^ " P. L. McOmber, " *' Frszier Lubricating Co., Chicago. Theo. F. Swan, Elgin. Owen & Chapell. McHenry. . WORK on the new German Church if (progressing favorably. / THE Lake County Fair is in progress fat Libertyville this week. NEW Fall Millinery. All the latest styles, at Mrs. M. A. Searleqg f E. W. HOWE has commenced digging | the cellar for a new bouse which he will vbuild on his loty», on north Green street / FARMERS inform us that the corn crop lis the largest this year ever known i» McHenry County. • THE residence owned by Mrs. Sarah McOmber, in this village, is receiving a coat of Paint on the outside. • THE-W. C. T. U., will give an entertain­ ment in the City Hall the first week in October, probably about the 7th. More particulars next week. MILO L. HOWE is now agent for celebrated Domestic Sewing Machine, which can be seen at his music store in Stoffel's new block, on the west side. C. T. Eldredge is at the Liberty ville Fair this week with bis Trotting Colt, "Edward E." where he is entered for the Races. He will trot on W edne&lay. / THIS section was visited by a soaking (rain on Tuesday, which no doubt some- \rhat interfered with the opening of the Lake County Fair. THE Congregation of tbr German Cath­ olic Church, at Volo, held a Picnic at Lilly Lake on Saturday last. The day was tine and tho large croud er»joyed themselves to the fullest extent. THE Y. P. C. 0., conuected with the , „ . ftiiiversalist Church, will hold their meet ^P^ingB hereafter at 7 o'clock on each Sun- •' >->"'day evening, instead of 7:30 as heretofore. THE Willing Workers are planning to give an Ice Cream Social and entertain­ ment at the City Hall, the 29th, or 30th/ (it this month, the exact date of whic^ will be given hereafter in these column*. THE Ladies Aid fSociet| of the M. E, Church will meet with 5$te. Chas. Colby^ on Friday afternoon of this week, at thr| nnual hour. Ten cent tea will be served* fjom flvt to ave . o'ck ck. All are roost cordially invited. SEC. 'THB Antioch News has 'just entered upon the twelfth year of its publication, * * «nd is to be congratulated on its snccesc. l[t is one of the best papers in Lake County. The PLAINDKALER wishes Bro. Burke continued prosperit-. F THE LakeConnty Fair, which is being h«ld at Liberty ville this week, promises to eclipse all previous ^ears for display of farm products, live stock, races, etc. It will be worth the time to go and see it. F>om present indications McHenry will p'ass, a4, the Belvidere Fair last week tie won tn three straight heats. Best fiine 2:30. He ii* One of the most pro mintT*fHcrotterH in this section. He is of "George 0." stock. . ' . • • THE "war tramp" has struck town, ^ays an exchange. He btraters' his arm with acid and goes up to a back door with a pitiful tale of hardships he has suffered. At the same time he exhibits his arm and it seldom fails to bring something. He is a fraud and his cla^s are working all over the country. looking well and hearty. The cause of his being behind the Hoffman Bros., was from the fact that he came by a dfferent route, and in so doing took it leisurely and saw more of the country than he otherwise would. We have not had the t£bafeeM& interview him yet but from what we can learn he does not give the most iiatter|ng account of that country. He says "that flowers are much more plentiful than gold, and that work of any kind is almost impossible to get. that there is mnch suffering and will be mnch more before the «tgnter is through. Be and his party found out the deluciveness of the Klondike craze before they reached the end of their journey and wisely turned back. He says that where one man makes a for­ tune in that country nine hnndred and ninety-nine fail, which is true of all self- art vertised eldorados. Colby and his party have had a wide field of experience on their trip, but we believe art glad to be once again at home. The finance committee of the McHenry County Agricultural Board met at the office of Secretary Wright yesterday to audit the bills and settle the finances of of the recent county Fair. It was found that the receipts of the week exceeded $5,300, and they easily would have reacced $6 000 if rain had not interfered with the attendance on Wednesday and Friday. All bills were allowed, including • few held over from last year, and it was found that a balance of more than f1,000 remains in the treasury of the society^ ^ MUS. JACOB SCHAEFER, who lived north ^^-ThC'record is very gratifying to the of this village, on the the road leading from the Iffngwood road to Johnsburgb, died on Sunday afternoon last, of Typhoid Fever. We also learn that her husband is sick with toe same disease. The funeral of Mrs. Schaefer was held Vom the Johnsburgh Church on Tuesday i^orning. HUH. JOHN MYERS, an old resident of johnsburgh, died at her home, near that village, on Saturday last, aged 84 years. The funeral feas held from the Johns­ burgh Church on Monday. She leaves, iof her immediate family two sons and fine daughter to mourn her loss. She Was a woman highly honored and re­ flected by all who knew her. \he Willing Workers SocietyDnnected with the Universalist Church will meet with Mrs. H. T. Brown on Thursday afternoon of this week, Sept. 15th, at 2 o'clock. As this is the first regular meeting after the vacation it is hoped that every member will be present. MRS.J. B. PERRY, President Mns. J. VAN SLYKE, Secretary •'THE Casper Wirfs building, in West McHenry, is being papered, painted and Atted up in fine shape for business. There will be a new front with large glass windows put in and when |t is {completed it will present a much im­ proved and modern appearance. We understand that when completed it will be openei by the Eagle Brewing Com­ pany, of Elgin, as a Sample Room. FIMON STOI FEL and wife were in Chica­ go last week selecting their Fall and Winter stock of Cloak?; Dress Waists, etc. When in they will have the largest and best selected stock of Ladies Cloak? and Jackets to be found in McHenry County, all of the latest styles and pat­ terns, to which they invite»the attention of the buying public. Due notice will be given when they arrive. THERE is much agitation among the farmers concerning a disease among their cattle. The disease effects the eyes mak­ ing them totally blind while the disease lasts The disease is contagious and called keritatis contagiosia bovis, and belongs to the east and south, but is now making its appearance in the, west. Cat­ tle will come through it in pretty good shape i( given the best of care, and 'this means a good deal. THOSE pensioners who have attached ravtjnuestamps to vouchers and other official documents sent to the pension bureau, have spent money they might have kept. Reveuue stamps are not re­ quired upon any pension papers. Com­ missioner Evans of the department has taken special pains to disseminate this information in order that the ptnsioners qjay save their money, but a great many of them are still under the impression that the stamps are required. Social at Oresnwbod. There will be an auction basket social at the home of Mr. Wright Carr, Green­ wood, Friday evening, Sept. 16. The proceeds will be used in buying more books and also a new bookcase and sup­ plies for the library of the M. E. Church Sunday School. A wide awake commit­ tee is at work and an interesting pro gramme is being prepared. Be sure and attend. f AMONG the sick and convalescent sol­ diers who arrived at Old Point Comfort on board the steamer Panama, on Satur- d *y last, we notice the name of Herbert L " Bennett, of Co. G. Third Illinois. It was known that he had been sick in the hospital at Porto Rico, and he has un­ doubtedly been sent north in order that he might more rapidly regain his health. The paper further says that the con Vileecent will probably be quartered at Fortress Monroe. LATKR--Since writing the above the pipers announce that all convalescents have been granted furloughs, and Herbert is expi cted home the last of the week. Writing at Home. W;*ntedA. limited number of persons to do writing at, their homes. Twenty- fi *e cents paid for every hundred words. Promptness and good work necessary. Applications must be accompanied by ten cents for particulars. Address: The Sioux City business College, Sioux City, Iowa. management, and especially to Secretary Wright, who has demonstrated that he knows how to keep down expenses and run a Fair successfully. The premiums this year were about f 100 in excess of last year, and several hnndred dollars were expended on improvements on the grounds and buildings, so that the out­ come can really be said to be remarkable. Already there is speculation as to how best to use the surplus. There is great need of better stalls and better buildings on the grounds, and many other im­ provements Ought to be made before the time arrives for next years Fair. The society is now on a soli I and substantial footing, and its grounds should be made the finest and the beet equipped in the state, even if it has to go a little in debt to accomplish it --Sentinel. Hard On The Judges. The following story is vouched for by Judge Brown and other parties in Wheaton. Judge Bishop was holding court in Sycamore. DeKalb county, when an old lady wearing a black sun- bonnet closely tied around her ears, was called to the witness stand. It was with difficulty that the lawyers could make Jtfer heat and Judge Willis who happened in the court room and seated himself on the bench beside Judge Bishop suggested that the old lady remove her bonnet. She refused saying that courts could re­ gulate what a man should-wear but there was no law that could compel a woman to remove her bonnet. "Well," njid Judge Bishop, "if you know"th«Jaw so well you had be'fcir come upon the beach and try this case yourself," ' Oh, so, thank you," replied the old lady. "There ere enough old women up there now." - Judge Bishop resumed the trial of the case as soon as he recovered, Judge Willis went home and the old lady did not remove her bonnet.-- Wheaion Winoisan. , is visiting with lierriman, in this Real Estate Transfers For the week ending ?ept. 12. inclusive. Wm Owen per admr to Carlos Olcott po eX sejtf seo 6 A neX nwjtf sec 9 McHenry. 93400 00 Ohas Olcott to Margaret Oleott sim#.. 22(00 00 Henry Gerould to Hattie Bltokrasn un- dived X lots 3 blk fi West McHenry 900 00 Mathias Kngeln to Joanna Ward pt neJi sec f! McHenry 100 CO Hattie Chandler and h to J W Smith wM lot 9 Mead's add Hebron --. 186 00 Wm Kan man and w to Daniel Buh- meyereta1, lots blk 4 Blackman's add Harvard 750 00 Frank Ritzert and w to Fred Lloyd pt sw& sec 5 Seneca 1,000 00 Hannorah Murl'y et al to Wm B Sulll. van pt lot 6 neV sec 6 Seneca.. 100 CO Wm Hubbard and w to Jerome Wilght neM s wX sec 9 Marengo 700 0) P J Mcusuley and w to Homer Colmaa pt lots6 and 7 blk lfi. Harvard 47# 00 P B Mnith to Geo W Hart lot 2 blk 4 Syndicate add Marengo 1,000 00 Geo Rlchirdson p^r admr to Fremont Hoy se3i n# nw& swi» nejf acd fleV nwli s-c 37, Riley 6,757 80 August Scbrosrier and w to James tireen 1 and2 blk 1. Hutchins 2nd add Woodstock 2B0 00 marriage Licenses. Chris. Schrtnk... Emma Eckert.... Philip nloner Hellie Suchy -- Elroy Hough to#. Bertha Sklnkle... Elgin ...Woodstock Cary Cary ....Mass. ....Richmond Probate Business. Wm. Wray, Final report. Exr FIT discharged" , In re Dora Duikee. Petition for letters of guardianship to Julia Turfcer. Bond 1100.00 In re Harold Dunn. Keport. K»t Mary Thompton, Report, Est Geo K Minor. Proof of death. Petition for lettnr8 Aond $600. Est Wm Reading. Claim of Aletha Beading allowed for #20i>. In re 01arance,8«^el. minor. Petition for guardianship to Walter Sewell. B>ad $675. Est Hirnm Pingree, Inventory and ap. praUement bill filed. Widows relinquisnment bltl filed. Petition to sell personal property. Keither Nomination Upheld. The Democrats of the Eighth Sen­ atorial District will have to hold another convention. Such is the effect of the de­ cision rendered Tuesday by the county judges of Lake, McHenry and Boone countiiM, which comprise the district. They hold the pro<Wdings of the recent rival conventions, at which Daniel A. Grady of Waukegan, and John C. Don­ nelly of Woodstock, were respectively nominated, to have been so irregular in each case that no lawful nomination was made, and Secretary of State Rbse is di rected to place neither name on the bal­ lot as a candidate for representative until the taiigle is unraveled by another convention. WANTED--SEVERAL. persons in this state I', >'**• * • at TRUSTWORTHY t> manage our business in their own and nearby counties It is niainlv office work conducted at home, salary straight *900 a year and expenses- definite, bonaiide, no more, no less, salary Monthly, §75, References. Enetofee self- add reused stamped envelope, Herbert K. HCB»I Frett, Dept., M, Chicago. 104m V • nUOlTAL R. R. HOWARD attended to business in Chicago on Monday. MRS. L. G. GATES returned from Minne­ apolis, Minn., on Saturday last. 1. M. MALLOBY, of Nunda, was calling on friends here on Sunday. Miss ANNA BICKLER is visiting relatives in Elgin this week. J. D. LODTZ, Mat Weber and M. Englen were Chicago visitors on Friday last. R A. H6WARD, of Elgin, was calling on friends here on Wednesday last. FRANK SPURLINO was a^tfunda visitor on Thursday last. SIMON STOFKKL and wife attended to business in Chicago on Thursday last. RUBE WOOD, of Elgin, was calling on old friends here on Friday last. DR. S. F. WHITMAN, of Belvidere, was on our streets on Monday. RALPH CHILDS, of Chicago, was shaking hands with old friends here on Monday. ISAAC WENTWOKTH was an Elgin visitor one day last week. BBN. SHERMAN will move with his family to Woodstock this week. MRS. E. M. OWEN was visiting friends at Woodstock a lew days latst week. O. W. OWEN »bS attending to business in Wanconda on Tuesday last. L. H. OWEN attended to business in Chicago on Tuesday. CAL CURTIS, of Woodstock, was on our streets on 8unday last. MRS. WEBB, of Chicago, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. M.^A. Howell, in this village. E. NEWELL, of C! his mother, Mrs. village this week. FREEMAN WHITING and wife, and J. D. Smith and wife, started forOmaka, Neb., today, Wednesday. MRS. E. M. COLE, of Spring Grove,.:*was attending to business in this village on Monday of this week. MRS, OTTO MERKEB, of Fox Lake, is reported quite sick with malaria. Dr. D. G. Wells is in attendance. GEO. ECKERT, Sheriff, of Woodstock, was attending to business in this village and at Johnsburgh on Monday. STEPHEN FREUND. of Elgin, was hereto attend the funeral of Mrs. John Myers on Monday. MRS. ALICE CARPENTER, of California, is visiting with relatives and friends in this village. MISS ETHEL SMITH, oldest daughter of Bradford Smith, left on Monday for Nor­ mal, III., where she will attend school the coming year. MRS. J. RKRLITZ and children, of Chi­ cago, were the guests of D. F. Hanly and wife a few days last week. MBS. M. L. JOSLYN and son, of Wood­ stock, were the guests of O. W. Owen and wife, one day last week. MBS. MARY HANTJRR, ol Chicago, |I the guest of Mrs. Geo. Schreiner of this vil­ lage, this week. H. A. SMITH and Cal Lincoln, of Wayne, were calling on relatives and friends in this village the first of the week. MRS. JOHN M. BLAKE and children are visiting Mrs. Blake's parents at ttauk- vijle, Wfe. ' Mr. AND MHS. PAUL E. BENNETT are ? the parents of a fine boy, born on the ^djj»st. / FRED J. NICKLES is the happiest mau on the west side. It's a boy and was S^orn Wednesday evening of last week. MRS. J ACOB BONSLETT goes to Ashland, Wis., this week, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Frank Jackley. LLOYD ROBERTSON, of Barrington, was the guest of his cousin, Harry E. Wight- man, a few days last week. EMIEL FELLTES, of Chicago, is the guest of T^eo. Bickler and wife, in this village. REV. FATHER FEGERS, of Sterling, 111., was the guest of his brother, Dr. C. H. Fegers, a few days last week. O. C. COLBY and wife, of Nunda, were the guests of R. Sherburne and family one day laet week. MRS. JCLIA BISHOP, of Elgin, was at­ tending to business here ;on Saturday last. DR. H. T. BROWN aad wife and Mrs. John I. Story, were Richmond visitors^ on Tuesday last. PROF. F. E. AHOEVINE attended the Principals meeting, at Woodstock, oh Saturday last. MISS NELLIE WILSON, of Chicago, is visiting with her grand parent-, R Sher­ burne and wife, in this village this week. E. S. WHEELER and wife, of this' place attended the funeral of Private Benj. F. Jones, at Waukegan, on Friday last. En. MANTZ and Adam Miller, of Chica­ go, were the guests of Andrew Miller and wife over Sunday. Louis BLOCK, of Dundee, has been spending a few days at his home in this village. / WM. REEL and wife, of Elgin, rejoice bver the arrival of a girl baby at their |ome. Mrs. Reel is a daughter of Theo. tackier and wife of this village. B. BRAINARD, of JoMet, and Mrs. T. Dunning, of Chicago, are the guests of a. P. Baer and wife this week. They are sisters of Mrs. Baer. MRS. FULLMAN, Qf Joliet, called on A. P. Baer and wife on Sunday evening. She has been stopping.at the Lake for a few weeks, ED W. OWEN, of Oakland, California, arrived in town on Monday evening and will nait with fritods here for a few weeks. j MRS. PAI'L BROWN, of Chicago, spent FrUay4.and Saturday last with her parentsfll. W. Owen and wife, hi this f village. ,T. M. EDSON, editor of the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co., Chicago, made our sanc­ tum a pleasant call on Thursday last. Mr. Edson was a resident of this village some thirty odd years agd. • . \ « •' J--r-- MRS. JF; K. GRANUKK and daughter, Margurite. who have been spending a week with friendH at Clear Lake, Iowe, returned to their home here pn Monday. S. S. CHAPELL spent Sunday and Mon­ day with friends in Elgin. Mrs. Chapell and the baby, who had been spending the week there, returned home with him on Monday evening. RINGWOOD. Mrs. Julia Bishop, of Elgin, has been spending a few days with relatives. Chas. Page and family, of McHenry, Sundayed at L. A. Waterman's. F. A. Abbott, wife and daughter Ethel, -of Greenwood, were Sunday callers at Mr. Kemerling's. J. B. Bennett's family are enjoying a visit from Mr. Bennett's parents. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Will McCannon Thursday afternoon. The W. C. T. U. will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. 3y W. Grimolby. Mrs. Richard Lawson, of Elgin, is spending a fow days with friends in town. J. V. Buckland has sold two more Jer­ seys to R. B. Gardner of Solon Mills. Mr. Gardner seems to know where to come for good cows. J. E. Cristy's poney took a sudden spin about the freight yard Mondhy evening. No one injured. A gang of men are at work on the depot. Both inside and outside will receive a fresh coating of paint. Pet.r Weidrick still continues in a semi-unconsious condition. His recovery seems doubtful, but the best is hoped for. Mr. and Mrs. E. Matthews, of Fair­ banks, la., Mrs. L. E. Smith, of New York City, together with Mrs. P. W. Clark and daughter, Mrs Brockman, of Woodstock, visited relatives isaturday. The Ladies Aid Society will give a New England Supper and Experience Social at the residence of J. S. Brown on Satur­ day, Sept. 24, afternoon and evening. Usual price for supper. The M. E. Church was reopened on Sunday last with appropriate exercises. Presiding Elder Van Horn delivered the dedicatory sermon which was well re­ ceived, We have forgotten the text, but "Ye shall be known by your works^* has been sounding in our ears ever since. The church is not yet completed. When it is we aim to give our readers a des­ cription of the repairs. l&'Col. C. M. Mclntire, a prominent Kansas Democratic editor, renounces democracy and enters into the Republi­ can fold. In an interview he declares himself as follows: "For nearly seventeen years I have been advocating Democratic principles. 1 advocated the free coinage of silver two years ego. All that I desire to say on that subject now is, that I was wrong and the Republicans were right. As for the tariff for revenue only, official sta­ tistics show an increased number of em­ ployes with better wages under the Ding- ley bill, which convinces me that Amer­ ican labor and capital thrive best under a protective tariff. My newspaper. The Trader's E.iciian^e, in the future will advocate Republican principles and sup­ port Republican candidates. I will work in line with Republicans because I believe it is right and that the triumph of Re­ publican principles means the greatest good to the state and nation." Tihe Choice of Paints. Two-thirds of the cost of painting con­ sists of the item of labor, so that econo­ my in painting consists in u*ing a paint that will Ittct >iud look well for a long time. Then there is the point of preserv­ ing properity. Poor paint that cracks and peels off allows moisture to pene­ trate, and the thing painted tots or rusts as quickly, if indeed not more quickly, than if it were unpainted. \\ hen the quet-tion arises what kind of paint to buy for pointing a house, or a barn, or a plow, or a floor, many people are contented to leave the selection to the paint dealer or the painter. This sometimes results in loss because paint­ ers make mistakes in mixing or are de­ ceived in the materials they buy, and dealers sometimes sell inferior goods for the sake of a little temporary profit. The safest plan for the purchaser is to go by the labe l. If the label bears the name of The Sherwin-Williams Company the paint in the can may be depended upon. The Sherwin-Williams ready-mixed paints have behind them a successful re­ cord of twenty-nine years which is a very satisfactory thing for the paint-user to think of wheu he invests his money in painting. These paints are not limited to either zinc or lead in their making bat use of the best of both, in the right pro­ portions, together with the beet oil and best drier, so that the user gets all the paint value there is in each of these in- gredieute. The Sherwin- Williams' paints are prepared for every purpose, a special paint for each, and by getting the pro­ per paiut for his purpose the paint-user practices the best economy and gets the best effect. Different qualities are needed in a paint for painting a house and one for painting a farm wagon, and the paints for interior decoratiou in the home are very different from those pre­ pared for use on buggies and carriages. A paint that would wear best and look best for one purpose might he entirely unsoited for another. A postal card sent to The Sherwin-Williams Company, 100 Canal Street, Cleveland, will secure a book containing valuable hints on paint and painting. The above paints for sale ip McHenry, by E. B. Perkins. GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION. A Full Set of Six War Memorial Spoons Absolutuly Free to Every Family In the United states. For sixty days we'll give absolutely without cost a full set of six war Memo­ rial Spoons to every family sending us a cash order for Household Furniture se­ lected from oui: catalogue, no matter whether the order be for fl or #1,000. This means that we're going to add fifty thousand names to our list of per­ manent customers. We're going to de­ monstrate that it pays to send direct to the factory Jor furniture. This dis­ tribution will cost us thousand of dollars - and make us thousand of friends. Each spoon is of a different design-- Four U. S. Battleships, including the "Maine," Soldiers in Camp in Cuba, and Morro Castle. These spoons are not the cheap kind advertised extensively at $ 1.00 to f 1.50 a set. They are warranted best coin ailver plate on a base of pure nickel silver (not low grade braes). They will wear for years and become a priceless heir­ loom for future generations. Send for a copy of our catalogue today. You should enclose a stamp or two to help pay postage. QUAKER VALLEY MFG. CO , 353,355 .'157 W. Harrison St, Chicago. - . 9-4m The celebra tvd-PiHhbury (lour can be found air Simon Stoffel's. It is un­ questionably* the most popular^Flour uver sold here. FBOM PORTO RICO. A YAM 4, PORTO RLOO, I Aug. 30,1898./ DEAR FATHEH:^ Having just come off from guard I will now try and writ# my regular weekly letter. It seems as if I wrote all nrf-letters just after coming off frmp guard, doesn't it? But the fact is tnffi we then have lour hours to call our own aad so I take advantage of that to write. All of the boys are well, myself included. I had an attack of Malarial Fever last week but fortunately took it in time and was able so break it up with only one days sickness. We have recently heard that the report is current in McHenry that M. J. Thelen was taken suddenly and dangerously sick while the regiment was at Newport News and that we were obliged to leave him behind. We are at lots to know how this report started > s there is not one word of truth in iv Mike was feeling a little bad at Newport News, but was never what you could call sick, and when the regiment left there marched with us to the vessel and has been with us ever since and is in the best of health. We have all lost some flesh sipce we came here with the exception of Chas. Swad ish, and I think he is getting fat. Other wise the boys are in excellent health. As regards our "scraps," I see by the Chicago papers which we get down here that you people have a full account of it so it is not necessary to dwell on that. Suffice to say that they were not in it from the start to finish. As'to when we will be home it is hard to tell. One day we will hear the rumor that we are to stay until the first ol January and the next that we will go home during the month of September. I hope it is the latter as there is little glory to be gained here since peace is declared, and camp life is monotonous. On Sunday evening last we received a visit from Gen. Fred Grant, who takes Gen. Haines place as commander of this brigade. He looks very much like the pictures of his father which I have seen. Those of the boys who have had malaria are getting aiong nicely, gaining strength every day. The only thing that I admire about this Island is the scenery, which is cer­ tainly beautiful. The order has gone forth prohibiting the soldiers from eat­ ing fruit of any kind as they claiiri it it injurious to health. 3o good bye to cocoanuts, mangoes, bread fruit, etc One of the worst things about this coun­ try is the impossibility of getting a cool drink of water. 1 would give a quarter for about fifteen minutes at the well at home. Ido not know whether we will go home by the way of Ponce or San Juan. .1 hope the latter as they say San .luan is a very beautiful city The roads her* are simply perfection and would turn the head of the average bicycle rider as they are as level as a floor and would make a great place for a spin. Those of the boyB of the regiment who have been seriously sick are to Bail foi the United States some time this week They go, I believe, to New York. 1 do not know how many there are but quite a number. Martin Thelen and myself, in company with some other members of the com pany, are going to the rifle range thi>- afternoon to try our skill as marksmen •tome of the company have already beei, and some very good scores were made. Chas. Swadieh being nmong the best. We are iu hopes to have a pay day in th( near future, as we have not received an.t pay for two months. Fancy being with­ out a cent for that length of time. Th*> very thought makes me homesick. Well I must close for this time as there is not much in the way of news. Regards to all. P. S --I receive the PLAINDKALER all O. K , and while it is two weeks' old when we get it. it is eagerly sought and read. I have not received but one letter from you sinee I left Chickamauea Park and that was last night, and was dated the 4th, while 1 received one from Bessie a week ago that was dated the 8th. There is something wrong with thVmails I suppose, but never mind, write when­ ever you can, and what I do receive makes me think there is somebody that remembers that I am in the land of the living. ¥our son, J. M. VAN SLYKE. I^At the Lake County Republican Convention, h^ld at Libertyville on Saturday last, the following ticket was nominated: For County Judge, D. L. Jones. For County Clerk, A. L. Hendee. For Sheriff, Alvin Griffin. For Treasurer, John Foote. For Supt. of Schools M. W. Marvin. Volume on Domestic Animals A volume of 500 pages, giving the treatment, cure and care of domestic animals, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and Poultry: sent free: Humph­ reys' Medicine Company. Cor. Williams & John stB.; JN. Y. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, The famous little pills. Gat a Hat that is in Style at Owen & hapell's. Quart Mason fruit cans at 50c per dozen, at Owen & Chapell's. Est'ay Notice. Strayed from the premises of the undersigned, on*the Charles Parks place, Southeast of this village, on Wednesday, Aug. 3l«t, a Chestnut mare, weight about ten hundred pounds. Has a larg«' scar just above the stifle joint on right side. Who ever will return said mare or give information where she may be found will be suitably rewarded. N. LAMBERT. West McHenry. A CRITICAL Duriifg the Battle of Santiago. SICE OR WELL, A RUSH NIGHT AND DAY. The Packers at the Battle of itfagir 4M Cuba were all Heroes--Their Berate •efforts In Getting Ammunition and »- tlons to the Front Sared the Day. MM Awarded Highest Honors--WoHd's Fair, + CREAM BAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD P. E. Butler, of pack-train No. 3. writ­ ing from Santiago de Cuba, on July 23d, says: "We all had diarrhoea in more or less violent form, aijd when we landed we had no time to see aTdoctor, for it was a " case of rush and rush night and day to keep the troops supplied with ammuni- '• tion and rations, but thanks to Cham-; berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, we were ready to keep at work and keep our health; in faat, I sincerely believe that at one crit cal time this ? ? ?' medicine was the indirect saviour of our 1 'f army, for if the packers had been unable ^ to work there would have been noway of getting supplies to the front. There were ill- no roads that a wagon train could use. '<"$ My comrade and myself had the good fortune to lay in a supply of tjtiia med- , (- icine for our pack-train before\we left Tampa, and 1 know in four casss *it ab- 4 solutely saved life." The above letter was written to the ' - manufacturers of this medicine, the: 'MI i, Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des Moines, Iowa. For sale by J. A. Story. , t j LITTLE MAID O' DREAMS^ ~ Never dreamed of anything so poodf ter the human race as Dr. Caldweil'3 Syrup : Pepsin. So pleasant to take and so DO- ' J tent as a cure for Constipation, Indiges- tion and Sickheadache, three of the greatest troubles that flesh is heir to. In ; " 10c, 50c and $ 1.00 sizes of J. A. Story. Fall and winter shoes, latest styles, just received. M. J. WALSH. || Just received a car of the famous v' Fancy flour. Try a sack. Fully war- 4 ranted. M. J. WALSH, FT Remember the great closing out «*!« of v suniifier goods at Owen & Chapell'** _______ •; ' HAY FEVER. Dr. Humphreys' Specific "77" cures g Hay Fever and Autumn Catarrh; all "«| druggists; 25c, or Humphreys' Medicine 'M Company, New York. J New stock of hats, caps and gloves, - latest styles and lowest prices, at M.J WALSH'S. Thousands of persons have been cured 5 <>f piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel g Salve. It heals promptly and cures eeze- ma 8nd all skin diseases. It gives in- mediate relief. By J. A. Story. Remember the great closing out sale of " summer goods at Owen £ Chapell's. Dress goods, dress trimmings and lin­ ings at Stoffel's. Hosiery of the best makes only at S. Stoffel's. Men's Ties and Fine Shirts at Stoffel's. Frazer Axle Grease •33 'M m FEFCFTTFTTNL? Not affected by Heat OP COM. Highest Awarda at Centennial, Pa Ha and World'a Fair. FMZER LUBRICATOR Cs., Factories: Chciago, St Lssis, New York. Bi» sure to leave your orders for Pills- imry's or Washburn's best at Stoffel's Delivered promptly to any part of town. Who can think of some thing to] of some^umpte Wanted-An Idea Protect your Ideas; they may bring you waatth- Write JOHN WKODERBURN ft CO , Patent Attar- uevij. Washington. D C . for their #1.300 prise Oder «&d list of two hundred inventions wanted. Straw and Canvas Hats, in great variety at Simon Stoffel's. The newest styles and makes ia IBB* mer Dress Suitings at Stoffel's. 'I think DeWitt's Witch Hszel Salve is the fi »est preparation on the market for piles." So writes John C. Dunn of Wheeliug, W. Ya., Try it and you will think the same. It also cures eczema and all skin diseases. By J. A. Story Buy your Qrand Army suits of S. Stol* fel. All sizes and best goods. One Minute Cough Cure, cnrca. That Is what It was made far. Call at Simon 8toffel's atid ask for Metropolitan Fashion Sheet. I nave made a specialty ot the prow* cution of all kinds of damage against RAILROADS. other Corporations, and Estates, fifteen years and make no charge uccessful. Call or write m». C. P. BARNES, ATTOBXKY* Woodstock HL Wanted-An Idea s Protect your Ideas: Uit-y may l>rig(jw V Write JOHN WEDDEKBCRN & OO./TPWwat AttOr- Beys. Washington, I) C.. fur their •1,800 prfaa saw, aaa list ot two hundred inventions wanted. , New Cider Mill. The undersigned has built a new build­ ing and put in a new Cider Mill, and is now prepared to make your apples into cider on Bhort notice and guaranties satisfaction. Every man will get his cider from his own apples, where he has ten bushels or over. Remember my mill is all new and good work will be war­ ranted. Bring along ycur apples. Mill on tbe Richmond road, near the Oerne* tery. McHenry. NICK WWKLES. McHenry, Juiy 22,189£. fl 00 FOR 10c. A gentleman from Farmer City, wfHeas- "I have used your remedy. Dr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin, aud tind it an ^excellent medicine. My whole family use it. Our baby is only *> mouths old and takes it freely. I would not be without it if tn® 10c size cost me$l 00 Lincoln . t a^rpe. In 10c, 50c and f 1 00 sisse at, 8tory's. REMNANTS: RKMNANTS: We have a few Remnants of our bett Prints whkh we are offering chsap. Call and see them before they are all gw». 'V:;. ̂ '> u _ S <r •