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iti ffii mm • If ARK. TJsten to the invitation all ye weary >ouK come and find a refuge at Ford's ^• jFine Art Gallery from all the cares and ®%rials of this earthly tabernacle, and while you have the peaceful expression -j*J;*>f perfect rest, jupt allow him to catch jj^jthe reflection of your countenance. His prices are reasonable, ranging from 12 to $8 per dozen, according to the k»ize and style of tile picture. He is do­ ling fine work now, having recently en- fciged the services of J&iss A. M.: woodward, an Artist of refined taste and skill, one who cannot be excelled in the Art, which fact can be easily proved Tby visiting the Gallery, and examining the work lately done riiere. Extra pains taken with children. All pictures; guaranteed to be satisfactory, other­ wise the money will be refunded* Now do not stay away on account of dark or rainy weather as the Gallery is well fitted with Sky and Side lights, there­ by avoiding all difficulty arising from the same. A specialty made of Copy­ ing and Enlarging pictures. All those wishing pictures of their friends to be copied do not fail to call, you will be more than repaid. Headquarters for Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views at B, A. For<f s Fine Art Gallery, Mo Henry 111. 1876 i n »%• 'i » ^ ir ' K • ̂ ~ ̂•, BUCKLIN & STEVENS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENKY. i Sfpv Dry Goods, A SURE CURE FOR DIARRHCEA. jt This is to certify that after coming liome from California to my family in Chicago I was taken with & diarrhoea. 1 tried everythinjnhat was recommen­ ded to me (but did me no good) for over live years, until I got two bottles of F. Marcus' Bitters Which completely cured me. Robert Forrest, Peter Blane and others can testify th^ above to be true and no humbug.* I have proved It to be equally as good for billious com­ plaints. It strengthens and invigorates the whole system, carries off the bile, and gives warmth to the chilled veins of both old and young. It is the best bitters I ever used. JOHN PENMAN SEN. Town of Seneca, McHenry County, State of Illinois. . Subscribed and sworn before me this 88th day of September 1875. E. BALDWIN J. P To Pleasure Seekers. The undersigned having purchased nnd put upon Fox River the fast run­ ning Steamer, "R. EMERSON," would respectfully inform Hunters, Fishermen Pleasure-Seekers and the Public gener­ ally, that Ihey are prepared to accom­ modate all parties and make trips to and from Pistaqua and Fox Lakes, and -also Wilmot, Wis., on short notice and .guarantee a quick trip and pleasant ac- vominodations. This Boat is entirely new. is fitted up in splendid style and with especial reference to the comfort -of passengers. Close connection will he made with all trains on the Fox Stiver road. Persons wishing to engage the Boat for auy special time can do so by mail or telegraph, by address­ ing. SNYDER <X CLABK. flCllEXKT, ILL., April 24th 1876. ' • ? Have a Full and Complete General Stocft for the Spring and Summer Tfade. T-r^. Jt':, »:S:- Groceries FOR CASHi . V . . . IST The Highest Market Price for BUJTljR AND EGGS, in Cash or,Tradeî ̂ j ,• * • • :.v c -- -•<* • •% _ BUCKLIN & STEVENS. McHenry, HI., April *3tl, 18?6. NAILS, NAILS, NAILS, FOR SALE. 1 hare choice Village Lots and acre Property, In and adjoining the Village of McHenry, that has heretofore been held out of market, which I am now selling to those who will build and improve, on very reasonable terms. E. M. OWEJf. ©« to E. M. Owen for Horse Rakes. NOTICE. 50,000 lbs. of foil Mud! --AT TH*-- JANESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS NORTH MAIN STREET. Fence "Wire, Crowbars, Mauls, Fork*, Rakes, SHOfiLS, h6®s, and a Full Line of aid M Hardware. We have.a large Stock of Pans, Pails, Milk Cans, and a Full Line of Tinware of all kinds. ALSO SCREEN WIRE, CLOTHES W1UNGERS, ' " " " " ' ' . : . .. * ; In fact everything you want and at VERY BOTTOM PRICES. ^ ^Calljmd examine. No trouble to show Goods. jgf *"•* JOHN M. SMITH. McHenry. 111., April 3(1. 1876. We are constantly receiving new Goods of all kinds, and buying them for Cash Down are thereby enabled to offer special bargains in all classes of goods. We know that talk is cheap, but the party or parties who can undersell us don't live in this neck of the woods. Our LARGE AND CONSTANTLY IN­ CREASING TRADE testifies better than anything we can say that c OUR CLAIMS ARE NOT UNFOUNDED. We always guarantee our goods to be what they are represented to be and are always ready to make good our word. We are here to get a livelihood and hence cannot afford to be undersold or to deceive the public, nor to ask enormous profits on our goods. We intend tp " Live and Let Live !" And while we are grateful to a generous public for their patronage in time past, we hope to merit the same in the future. JgT'GIVE US A CALL and we will show you our Goods and use you well whether you buy of us or not. THE subscribers wish to inform their patrons and everybody that they will manufac­ ture their Wool into good substantial Cassi- nleres, Doeskins, Flannel and Stocking Yarn, on shares or by the yard or pound, on satisfac tory.terms; or will buv their Wool and pay the highest market price, and sell them good substantial C'assimeres at J 1.00 per vard, and all other broods at the same rate. "Will pav half cash on good line lots, not too small, will pay Express charges on all lots of Wool of 50 pounds or more and return the goods free ot charge. Will card tlieir Wool into rolls for 6c per pound; also card Wool (he same day when brought from a distance, if possible. Will dress their cloth on the usual terms. washed; price Scents per yard, Firmer*, pa­ tronize home industry. IN exchange for Goods. II £111 iCUj Wool-Grease, Tallow and Wood, for which the highest price will be paid. F. A. WHEELeK & CO. Janesville, Wis., May 30th, 1S76. J . S T O R Y , --DEALER IN-- MILLINERY --AND-- Dress IMfakingl Mrs. S. A. REXD East Side Public Square, WOODSTOCK. ULINOIS. Shelf and Heavy Hardware, STOVES TINWARE. ME( WA NIC1ST TOOLS. FARMING IMPLEMENTS " CLOTHES WRINGERS, &c,, &e., „ WHICH WILL BE SOLD LOWER | THAN USUAL PRICES! Now is the time to purchase, and save mon­ ey. I believe that I can furnish good goods at ail low prices, as anyone iu the county. AIKO keep on hand a full Stock of BUILDING PAPER, such as Plain Board, Water Proof, Iron Coated and Tarred Felt. Also MotU Proof Carpet Lining. KAWL AMD SEE ! Hepairingr Keeps constantly on hand the latest styles of Millinerv Goods of all kinds, Embroiderr, Combs, Collars, Ties, Veils, all "olors, Wed­ ding Hats, Crape Hats, aiHkdomestic PaMeru* of all kinds. Dresses Cut and Fitted In the latest Style and made if desired at very low rates. We also hare a New Style of Ladies Cloaks! To which ̂ re invite^heattention of the Radios We are also Agent for the celebrated NORTHWESTERN ORGAN Which speaks for itself. I will not be underj sold. Call and see. Mrs. 8. A. REID. Woodstock, Oct. 18th, 1875. HENRY COLBY, -DEALER IX-- PAINTS, OILS, Painter* Brushes, Dye Stuffs &Ct| &c< Physicians PrescrIptions Carefully Compounded. STATION ERT. Wehave'Vflne Stock of Cap, Bill, tfotcand Mourn in Paper, which we are selling very Cheap. A line assortment of the latest Style's Box lid Fancy Papers, constantly on hand. All Goods Warranted As represented and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Patronage Solicited. > H. COLBY. McHenry, July 27th, 1875. TBX8 PAPER IS ON WTLB WO J*romptty attended^to. J. STCRY. Opposite Owens Mi^t • • H. MAI MAN, MERCHANT TAILOR. WAUCONDA, Lake County, - - - Illinois- Has just reeeived the largest and Best Stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Fancy Vestings, and also Clothing of all kinds, ever brought to this Market. Mens', Youths and Jiovs Suits of all grades and prices. I am prepared to •Suit you 111 Ready-Made Clothing Suit you to Order.' Suit you in Price. Suit you in Style. Suit you on Fit. YOURS TBILY, H. M.VIMA3T. Wawconda* Ul», April a&th, 187& JOS. WIKDBMANN. SALOON and RESTAURANT I DON'T I Board at Wiedemann's | But wish I DM Near the Depot, McHenry, III We also keep the Celebrated Mil waukee Laif«r Hotit coiuoituitiy ou hand. i'ERRY & MARTIN. ; W K ¥ *£ %» * " 'I Headquarters for all Kinds of : . . __ ' Siv-S'. -s' Chicago & North-Wester*. BAIL\tAt; ,a T V ' for OTTCAGO, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Pittsburif Cincinnati, Kocliester, Albany, Toronto, Mon.' .yf?.' )e(*' Portland, Boston, New Yorl. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, gf l>ouis. Cairo. San Francisco, Sacramento, OaL » Boots and Shoes, ̂ i|Hats and Caps f - i X • : ' . y 4 ^ Crockery Glass-Ware, FRUIT CANS, CAEPETSv TRUNKS, And in short, a First Class Stock of General Merchandize. 1 8 7 6 McHenry, 111., July 27tli, 1875. PERRY 6c MARTIN. At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. E. M AGENT FOR ALL LEADING FARM MACHINERY i Among which can be found the Eertrand & Sames Celebrated Sulky Cultivator, That Stands without a Rival. Also several other Leading Cultivators. ter, ^The Peerless Reaper and Mower, the Walter A. Wood Reapers anc! flowers,the rJSeadow King nd the Warrior Mowers, All of which are first class machines and sold on Reasonable Terms. f^T°Also the celebrated Kenosha and liacine Pumps, Hay Carriers, Horse Forks, &c. PHILIP GIESELER, At his new Store, near the Depot, is now ready with the Largest And Best Stock of Goods 1 Ever brought to this market, ion which I an» prepared and will make prices that will Defy all Competition. My Stock Consists in part of Dry Goods, CMii, Groceries, BOOTS, SHOES, CROCKERY, Ac., To which I invite the attention of the bnyirne public. I also keep on hand a large and W«ll selected stock of MILLINERY GOODS, Of all kinds, to which the attention of- tit* La^es is especially invited. Call and see. PHILIP GIESELER. McHenry, I1L, April 3d, 1876. . ' " For President in 1876 THE MAX WHO GETS THE MOST VOTES. And the Man wh<Jgets the MOST GOODS for his rnoiu y, buys of -O- Prices Low and Favorable Terms. CASH AND CLOSE BUYERS are invited to inspect stock and com­ pare Quality and Prices, as I will not be undersold in the same qual­ ity of Machii\ery in McHenry County. E. M. OWEN. McHenryA Jll., June 27th, 1876. There's Millions in It, What? Why, in Buying Your Apultira! Implements! -OF-- L . F R A N C I S C O , Opposite the Parker House, McHENRY, - _ - ILLINOIS. lie £is selling the celebrated Union Corn Planter, the One and Two Horse Champion Cultivator, the Best Gang Plow in the Mar­ ket, Carr, Scott & Co.'s Threshing Machines, the celebrated two- wheeled Kirby Reaper and Mower, The Improved MEADOW LARK MOWER, and other first class Machinery. The Kirby Reaper and Mower is now acknowledgedI to have no equal, and will He sold as low as any other first class Machine in the Market. S^uBemeniher I will not be undersold when first class Machinery is in com petition. Call at my Shop and examine Machines* and learn Prices. » L. FRANCISCO- McHenry, lhjr lOtk, 1*78. ((SUCCESSOR TO O. 6. ITHOMPSOIT,) NUNDA, - - ILLINOIS Largest Stock, Best Assortiet, LOWEST PRICES. 0@rThe Stock is New and Large, and Consists of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Choice Groceries, &c., &c. *9"Give me a Call and Save YoarMoney, ltf buying Goods Cheap. L. ROTHGERBEB. N tinda, 111., NOT. 30th, 1875. V ««•*«* on*mnifiiwi, I den, Salt. Lake City, Denver, Oonncil TBInli^ Sunix City, St. Paul, Marquette, Kscanaba, Ma- nasha, Madison, Cheyenne, Omaha, Yankton. Winona, Dsilisth, Oreen Bay, Milwaukee, ana v¥est, South and East, should buy their tickets via. the "Chicago & North-Western Bailway. Close connections are made at Chicairo with the Lake.shore A Michigan Southern, .Michi. Kan Central, mltimore & Ohio, Pitt»lV,i«r Wt Wayne A Chicago, Kankakee Line a3' I an Handle Routes, for all 'points EAST anil 80UTU-KAST, and with theCbicago & Alt2 and Illinois Central for all points SOUTH. Close connections are afto made with Union Pacific R. R.at Omaha foi- Hii fa Vert points. - d Close connections are made at jun«- tion pointa with trains of aJU cross roadw, Pullman Palace Car*. These celebrated cars are run on alllnisht trains on all the lines of this read. This is the ONI. Y LINE running these car* between Chicago and St. Paul or Chicago and Milwaukee, * ° w . At Omaha our Sleepers connect with th® Overland Sleepers on the Union Pacific Ran. road, lor all points west of the Missouri River Among the iDfincsieiits offerea oy tlis iBte to the traveling public are all the modern ini. provements: Roclc and Gravel Ballasted Track. K Steel Ritil, Rock and Iron Bridges, Parlor and V Drawing Room Day Coaches, Smoking and 1 Lounging Cars, Westinghouse Safty Air \ Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Coupling and Platforms, Speed, Safety and Absolute Com. tort. Banning through Five Great States, 1 and operating over *,000 miles of road, this Company presents to the traveler facilitiM' that ARE NOT and CANNOT beofferedbv anv Competitor. . * All tickets agents can sell you tickets via this route. ' If you wish the best , traveling accommoda. tions, vow will buy yolir tickets by this route, and will take no other. « MABVIN HTJGHITT • W. H. STI HNETT. General Supt. Gen-'l l'ussei.ger Agent NED AIJIAMBRA. # This highbred trotting Stallion will stand th* season of 1876 at the barn of E. M. Owen. Ned Alhambra was sired by C. S. Dole's Al- hanibra, darn Norma by Little Douglass he bjr a grandson of American Eclipse. I)ole» Alliambra was got by Clay's Mcnibrino Chlfrf he by Membrino Paymaster, by Membrino of a inare, by imp Paymaster. " Membrino was a son of imp' MessciiLrer, the sire of Alxlallah antl the grandsirc of Hvs<lyck's Hambletonian. ROBT. GOSLING, Proprietor. BARNEY SEARCHER, JR. This thoroughbred Colt was sired by Barner Searcher sired by King Searcher by Sfr Henry by Margrave fiy Eclipse by Duroc out of Gillett 's celebrated' maro Damsel sired by JMessenger. Barney Searcher's dam was sired by Young Weasel he by Weasel he by imported Blai k Hawk. Ilis dam was a full-blooded Black Hawk mare. This Colt can be seen at the village of McIIenrv. He is owned and was raised by the subscriber. JOHN F. NASH. James Robbins. MANUFACTURERS A(,K NT for the Champion Reaper and Mnver, the Gor- ham Corn Cultivat<»is an<l Diamond Plow, warranted to Scour in anv soil, the Forest City Seed Plow and State Beam Stubble Plows Corn Planters, Horse Rakes, &c. Will take Cash or Goa l Notes in exchange for any all of my Goods. Post Office. Solon Mills III.,