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W. ©. T. ^DEPARTMENT TOFFHI, ?^CWOODvH-*" A loud knock. It was the postman, and the letter w&8 for himself. Impatiently he tore open the envelope, thinking that he would find some invi- tation to a Christmas f>arty, when, to his astonishment, he found Maggie's let­ ter and curious Christmas card. As he read h^r "simpleswords his face became flushed with shame, his hands trembled, a dark cloud gathered before his eyes, and for a time he was lost in the remembrance of his Own folly. "What," he said to himelf, " have I be­ come so degraded by drink that my own child is obliged to ask me to give it up?" The little child led him; he buried his head in his hands, and lor some time spbbed like a child. This was his repent­ ance. •He went into Maggie's room, kissed her as she lay asleep, and called her his saviour.'"; , *" '• The next morning Maggie dreaded to xceet her father, for fear of hi* anger; but her heart leaped for. joy when she heard him call but in a cheerful voice: "Magtrie, my darling, fetch me the pen and ink. You shall see me sign with your own eyes. t ' VY_ -VX ' ?• And so she did. Maggie's Christmas card was framed; if now hangs on the wall as a memorial bf that happy event, and Mr. Webster would not part with it for all the Christmas cards in the world.' Now, just to complete this little story, on that very evening, Miss Johnson, who knew something of the history of the Webster family, made it her duty to call at their home; she wanted to carry into practice her own sermon, she was- anxious to make some one happy. She did not come empty-handed, and what she brought served to make Christ­ mas different to other days. True, there were no smoking turkey or sausage on the table, but there was roast beef and plum pudding, abov* all, there was thankfulness and gratitude in every heart. Mr. Webster has faithfully kept his pledge. Tou may sometimes see him helping Mr. Simmons at the Band of Hope, and every time he writes out a fresh Band of Hope card he thinks of his own Christmas card. West McHenry; III, In endlesslyariety, in Henriettas, Cashmeres.^. Novelties, in black and colors. All wool, from 25c to $1 per yard. Cotton fabrics to arrive this week. * In Every Department VVe are giving some big bargains. Indigo Blue Prints, 'Standard,' 5c per yard; wide Prints, 9c per yard. Heavy unbleached Muslin I yd wide. 5c, and all other dry goods in proportion. In all the latest stvles and lasts Men's fine shoes, $ 1,2 > to $4. Men's low shoes, $1.25 to $2 HATS, newest, best and cheapest. BOOTS & SHOES, endless assprtm't J list received, a large stock cf ladies Shit t Waists, in the latest styles and colors, at bed rock prices. Also, a lull line of Gents' fc&irts in all sizes and kinds. J * V-: " In the correct shapes and prices, WALL PAPER NEW DRESS GOODS, We have a full line of the celebrated M. D , Wells & Co 's Boots and shces, also a line of Richardson & Norcrobs'- Shoes, for ladies, in tans and blacks. Call and see them. WALLPAPER, the most fastidious Just received. Men's all wool suits from $5 to $15, in novelties and shapes, from Kuh, Nathan & Fischer Co, jgg.es-e 'et.s* of all kinds latest We still continue to be headquarters for groceries at the very lowest possible price lor high grade goods. Arbuckle Coffee at 13 l-2c per lb. Lenox Soap 3c, Santa Claus Soap 3c. Woven Wire Fencing, any width FLOUR Will arrive this week from the celebrated manufacturers Jos. Dufred & Co: We would be pleased to name you price on any items you may need. If our price is not right we will cheer­ fully step aside for the better man. FLOUR ( °*0«tEEpYEX&* Why no» use the best Flour when it costs no more than others. "Old Sleepy Eye" is known as the best in the market, If you once use it you will always use it. Goods delivered to any part of McHenry. Fiah^f a?lSk^Hand pure&t kind alwa?8 i? stock. Salt and spiced CRISTY'S, Ringwood, 111 West McHenrv, 111., 1897 PLOWS! - PLOWS! HARROWS! HARROWS! Crown Cottage Colors 3HjpAVE you ever tested a can of CROWN COTTAGE jik~ COLORS? If not, do so now, and you will find th*t it is unqnesticftiably, the BEST mixed paint or the market If will positively cover more surfacf & and last longer, thus giving better satisfaction than any- 2 thing you have ever tried before. j| It is an absolutely PURE PAINT, without any .Adult- Ij er&tion whatsoever, and in any case where it is found tc he different than represented, the goods are forfeited. Remember, you need not pay for CROWN COTTAGE COLORS it the guarantee we give is not found good in every respect. , What think ye! Are not bogus Plows and bogus Plow Repnirs unsatisfactory and dear at anv price ? II looking for the ffood. the true, the genuine, read the list: Bradley, Grand Detour, Rock Island All in Wood and" Steel Beams, some stubble and turf and stubble and fully guaranteed. Look tor them. Buy Only t'ae genuine. Quick sales, best goods, low prices. A few bargains in Plows $9cash, BUDLONG DISC HARROWS, Grand Detour Disc Narrows, Detroit Disc Narrows, Ball Bearing. Lever Harrows, in wood and steel, 2 and 3 sections. Buckeye Seeders & Drills, Prairie City Seeders and Leader Drills. All steel frame sulky Plows and sulk}' Gang Plows, and at prices that will sell, satisfy and please. Oil your harness with the Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY OS full lifts of FATEMT MEDICiKEE, TOtLET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. Are the Best in the Market, F L. MCOMBER. uysicians rresenpuons b7* Your Patronage Is respectfully solicited. --JULIA A. STOJiY One Door Wetl of Rivertide House, McEenry, 111. j West S'de Hardware Store DELIVERERED 1 AT YOUR DOOR. It is the best, and for carriage top dressing has q^o equal. Best Axle Grease, Machine Oijl. Quality the best No tronble to show goods. Call ana learn prices. EASTER CLOTHING JACOB JUSTEN West McHenry, McHenry, 111., Feb., 1897 A. ENGELN S [ Saloon-~ww>'w~ We are not fighting the department stores by asking our state senators and legislators to enact such laws as would drive them out of business, but simply by showing you the best line of low and medium priced ASD# Restaurant, . , MoHENEY. ILL. Wholesafei &nd (Retail Agent for SOIJJLITZ filiate Brewii Co.'s Beer. THE BEST MADE. in any guanWr , -from a Snitz Glass to « hun,'-' d barrels. Orders by a. 4< promptly attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wine^ (Cigars, Etc. I buy none but the best and •ell at reasonable prices. N, B. ROBINSON & 00*8 AJe ̂ Portet, by the 'Keg atad on D^ught, Call and see me and I will1 use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. MofiLenry, 111., 1896? Illinois, Ever shown by any one to the wearer. The largo assortment of spring styles just arrived, and the prices we are offering them at, should attract your attention our way when looking for clothing. We never saw the time that so little money bought such good clothing. \ FFSZ MIGPA RTM MCHENRY ILL. » ' Has just received a new stock of goods in his line, to which he invites the attention of the public. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES. PURE WINES AHD LIQUORS FOB MEDICINAL PURPOSES, Remember, I will meet all prices of my competitors on any t and all goods in my line. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF > Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc., Etc, . We guarantee, first class work in .every respect. Our line of shoes and rubbers will interest you, in style, quality and price, if you will give us a look. In buying vour spring Hat of us you will have the latest styles and correct shapes, the highest quality and the lowest pricei?, The finest Dress Shirts, Collars and Cuffs^fancy and plain. See our Overalls and working Shirts. Will have a car of Flour in a few days. Get our prices, A full |ine of choice fresh Groceries. Get your Clover, Timothy, and all kinds of field and garden Seeds of us. „ Yours for spring trade. Also, Bottled Ale and Porter lor Medicaids©, b l^gr" The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing To­ bacco always on hand. * . • •V _• * '• • • Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully compounded Give me call. Call and see me before .purchasing, JACOB ' JITSTVN. McHenry, 111., Jan., 1897, West McHenry, J7n„ 1897, WEST MCHENRY, III., 1897