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filch Dtscoveriestof dold. \ At Cripple Creek, CoK, and elsewhere, are being made daily, and the production lor 18&6 will be the largest ever known, estimated at Two Hiiudred 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., :<r, Chicago, are financial agents for the Prudential Gold Mining Co., and others 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 aud cotton, containing many new and important features. 1 Send for theBe books at^once iE you are interested in any form of speculation or investments. Tney will prove profit­ able for you. 9-ly Minutes seem like hours ^ep-a life is at stake. Croup gives no time to send for a doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant re­ lief and insures recovery. The only harmless remedy that produces imme­ diate results. J.A.Story. TO THE DANCING PUBLIC. Julia A. Story has just purchased a large • assortment of Masks, Half Masks, Char­ acter Paces, Tinsin decorations and the many and various requisites for a mask pai'ty. CaU and examine. From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Godeend to the afflicted. There is no advertisement, about this; we, feel just like saying "it.-- The Democfat, Carroiltbh, Ky. For sale by J. A. Story, McHenry. MRS. M. P. O'BRIEN, j Ivesdale, 111., writes : " I have used Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a family med­ icine with the best of results. For de­ rangements of the stomach and a gen­ eral laxative I like it better than any­ thing I have used. It is so pleasant to taste my children are always anxious to take it." At J. A. Story's. Lost--A dear little child who made home happy by its smiles. And to think it might have been saved had the par­ ents only kept in the house One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for croup. J. A. Story. jaSIMON STOFFEL1 ^CWOOD, l*-u -rWest McHenry, III, INGE ADAM DISCARDED THE FIG LEAF We are not the Biggest Fish in the Stream. Maybe that accounts for the fact that we are The merchant tailor has always been and always will be the authority on fashion--creators of gatments that FIT--full of tone and dignity. The fact that the custoxii make is the standard by which til fashionable clothing is now measured, is sufficient guarantee for superior "Style-- Service Satisfaction"--exclusive textures not shouted around town by every dealer in "'cheap and quick" productions. Leaders in Low Prices And Good Goods. OUR SPRING AND SUMMER ALBUM OF SAMPLES is now in; Come and look through its pages--learn our prices--then we know you will Let us take your measure. We keep the big fish hustling to keep in sight of us, and that is as near us as they can come. Remember we carry a full line of GENERAL MERCHANDISE OUR NEW AND LARGE STOCK OF WALL RARER And ceiling ahd borders to match, is now in. Prices are lower than ever. Call and examine. W I N D O W S H A D E S , In good cloth, mounted complete for hanging, 25c to 75c. A1 styles and colorings. Now in Readiness. Prices Never Lower. Patterns very G hoice0 Walls, Ceilings & Borders to match. A few last year's Borders at less tlian halt price. And Pay the top Market Price for Produce HUMPHREYS No. 1 Cures Fever. No. 2 " Worms. No. S u Infants' Diseases. No.' 4 " Diarrhea. No. 8 " Neuralgia. No. 9 Cures Headache. No. lO " Dyspepsia. No. 11 *' Delayed Periods. No. 12 " Leuehorrea. No. 14 " Skin Diseases. No. IB Cures Rheumatism. No. 16 " Malaria. No. 20 " Whooping Cough No. 27 " Kidney Diseases. N<£. 30 " Urinary Diseases No. 77 • " Colds and Grip. Sold by Drnggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price, 25c., or 5 for $1. DB. HUMPHREYS' HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL OP DISEASES MAILED FBEE. Humphreys' Med. Co., Ill William St., H.Y. In all the Utest Novelties, witW Tsimtnings to match FLOUR New Ginghams. Calicos, Percales, and outing Flannels received this week. SLEW/&€•< Just received, a car load of "Old Sleepy-Eye" Flour. There is only one best, there is only one Sleepy-Eye Milling Co., and we are agents for it. It costs you nothing to try a sack. Fine Shoes and all kinds of Footwear, received daily. All the new styles and lasts. f^lPCan and examine our large stock cf HATS and CAPS, all the latest styles and shades for spring ISiP^Best grade Flour, Groceries, etc, always on hand, At J. E. CRISTY'S, Ringwood, 111 West McHenry, 111., 1897 The clothing trade is opening up quite satisfactory, and with your co-operation we can do still more. No doubt as spring wears over and the weather gets finer your wants will be increased in the Clothing line. We were never in better shape to take care of you than now. We invite you to look. 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 ceasons, a line of Bicycles, Gu ns, Fishing Tackle and general Sporting Goods. To offer to the public a line of vlixed Paints, Oi and Varnishes, that are of the best. To take the lead in Jobbing and .Repairing in Tin, Copper, or any Sheet Metals. To start the year as we can finish it, by giving you at all times the Lowest Prices possible, and to continue to expect your tr*de. tieing thankful for small deals, and larger ones accordingly. ,--- We are ready for your New Year Call. , Yours Respectfully, The Coal you bought last fall ? D R U G S a n d M E D I C I N E S You can get more of me at Bottom Prlcee. A FULL LINE OF CHEMICALS. DYE STUFFS As the frost comes out and mud takes its place your feet will have to be looked after. A splendid line of Spring Shoes now in. We have all sizes and kinds of Rubbers. J Overalls, Jackets and Working Shirts. We have mede a special study of the working clothing for hirec men of this section, and know we can please you both in quality and price. Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY ON HAND. FULL LINE OF PATEST MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. All£the!La?t Car oi*FeedJ? Of all kinds for the Lenten Season. 20 lbs extra fine Pears for $1. 2 doz choice Orang s for 25c The best Flour, Graham, Corn Meal. Rye Flour, and Pure Buckwheat. Yours for Spring Trade> F L. MCOMBER nysiaians rresenpuons a Your Patronage Is respectfully solicited. 'JULIA A. STORY One Door Weatof River tide Bouse, McEenrV,111 Get my prices before buying more. AiVest S'de Hardware St re I , „ ' WES* MCHENRY, JLL., 1897 WE&I McHEIlR T, ILL JACOB JUSTEN GEO. W. BESLEY A. ENGELNS | S& (oon •wwmwu" THE McHENRY West McHenry, AND/ Restaurant, McHENRY, ILL. Wholesale) and Retail Agent for J. H. MILLER, Prop'r, J^ppi ffff ° McHENRY, ILL. • II ' Has just received a new stock oj goods in his line, to which he invites the attention of the public, All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED WORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES. PURE VINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Snitz Ola88 to a hundred barrels. Orders by mail promptly attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice AleS] Wines. Cigars, Etc. I bay none but the best and sell at reasonable prices. N, B. B0BIN80N & CO'S Ale& Porter, by the Eee , etna on Draught, Call and see me and I will use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, m., 1390. McHENRY, ILL Remember, I will meet all prices of my competitors and all goods in my line.* „ Complexion Preserved DR. HEBRA'S NOTICE Also, Bottled Ale and Porter tor Medical Use, KjgT" The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing To­ bacco always on hand. Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully compounded Give me call. All „ you men and boys that want to WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc., Etc, We guarantee first class work in every respect. •» ' * r> ' Call and see me before purchasing. '% OR SUITS. nal freshness, producing E ~ clear and healthv com ffifKv ^ . . . p l e a c i o n . S u p e r i o r t o a l l f a c e w ^ - - ^ ^ ; : Uon t JU.ISS tills Chance preparations and perfectly harmless. At all , v " druggists, or mailed for 50cts. Send for circular. On any kind of goods sold in my VIOLA SKIN SOAP I. Wr L»PMU. « « nfnro of ( Inwoat m-ipAH 8!da PurlfT1> % So»P. UDCqualed for the toilet, and without m ° D. cat, vlllvagU o lUW"bL pi ll/OBj rlv»l for the nuricry. Absolutely pure and delicately medi­ cated. At druggist!. Price 25 Cents. E. LAWLUSo TheG. C. BITTNER CO., Toledo, O. pposile Riverside Hotel, McBenry. Stoffd'e™*8G°°d8' iUBt received' alS' Jacob luifra JgMcHenry, III., Jan., 1897, West McHenry, J7n„ 1897