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mmSa mm A SOiilD STOKM. Th* fact that Petroiters are long and kiird-hearted was again #x*»mplifled tlie other day. One of the rlezeu passengers on a Woodward nveurte ear suddenly remarked that It was an avvful snow storuu and that he Weversaw so much snovr on the ground be -Foohr exclaimed a Httl| trhiffet of a man In the corner,"this is uo storm at all ! Why iu Omaha 1 have seen 47 feet of enow on the ground at once/'* "Burled, the town. dida'f.. it ?" quer­ ied the man opposite. "Of course it buried the town, but that was all right. We dug out the snow and left a crust, .as a sort of sky. and in three days we had summer weather dtwn there. Roses bloomed, peach trees blossomed, aud the boys went in swinuniiig, the sameas in July! lWt talk t* ne about such st«rms as this!". '•W-what VecAme of th« crust?" gasped a man at the front end of the car. . - "It's hatjging up there yet!" replied the noble liar;" and the man who doubts njy words wants to step off the car for half a minute/" There .that whole dozen men sat fnute as lurnbs, not daring to even wink at each other,. or to 'enter -a'"protest while tjie little man branched off anew and began telling that, lie had seen hail­ stones weighing six poi$i{ls each.-- Detroit Free Press. -i . i ... 8^-Vlato when at tlie point of death, blessed and thanked god for three things: that he had baen endowed with a rational soul, that he had been born a Greek and not a barbarian, and that his birth had taken place in the life time of Socrates. Perhaps no higher tribute has been p iid by onf man to another than this, the two first bless­ ings being necessary to tlje apprecia­ tion of the last. CLOVKIi TURKSIIER. F. WIEDKH'K would inform the farmers throughout tlie Countj* that lie is prepared to thresh ('lover o; Shell Corn, havirg one of the best machines iu the market. For information ad­ dress F W'e lire.k. Woodstock, 111. McHNERY If •TI M urn. si-. uarters "f' Joots and Shoes, « » ' Hats and Caps Groceries of all Kinds, Crockery Glass- Ware, FRUIT CANS, CARPETS, TRUNKS, And in short, a First Class Stock of General Merchandize. BAY COLT, AMMADTJS. This celebrated"Running Horse was foaled in bCl, ami bred l>v Col. Juntos A tlrimstead, Lexington, Kv. Sired l)y Kivoli. Kivoli by J?<>v en in.-. Revenue by Imported Trustee.-- liivoli's IHm Topiz 1>v Imported Clencoe.-- «<( !> !m Kli/.t, by Kit beiis. H i, Little Folly by Highland Klin'}:. 4 ' ih, Harriet bv Volunteer.-- Atnmadns 1'rst Dun Nellie Gray by Lexing­ ton, foaled ls5^. lire I by .James ltich. Down­ ing, owned by Jas. A. tirimstead, Lexington, Kentuckv. *2d Dam Prunelia by Imported tilencoe." 3d, Dam by Imported liedgepaid,-- 4th by Bertram!. flS"The above Pedigree was taken from the Stud Book. Below we give the Record of the Races in which Aaun&dus has contested: Lexington, Ky., Aug. l^th, 1874. Sweepstakes for three year olds 850 each, P. P. $150 ad led, the second horse to save his stake- Mile heats with six nominations. • Han tins, b c Amm-idus, by Rivoli, dam Nellie (iray, 2 11 ABufoid'sch gKilburu'bv Bihgnias.ter, dam Ontario 3 2 I W Beatty. b f Nina, ltonta A 2 1 A Faulds <i» <• Bonnie Meer 8 4 Time of heats 1:45V, 1:46\, r.&H. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 15th, 1874. Purse #730. $(500 toiirst, *100 to second, 50 to third. v I H Stones b c Colonel Xiligan, 1 A Hankins b c Ammadns, ^ 2 BO Thomases eh f Haiseiu. 3 T I Mc<Jibbon eh f Nellie Grim, . 0 I H Faulds <-h e Bonnie Meer, 0 Time, 5Track in \ery bad condition. Galesburg Driving Park, Oct. 6th, 1874. Stake for Colts and Fi.lies S years ol« $50 each, half forfeit, with 200 added by the Assei- ation. Value of stake $175. Hawkins' b c. Ammadus. SW lbs 11 Brady b c George Itiee, 87 lbs 8 3 Reynolds b 1 87 lbs 5 3 Wliitos be Wral. 37 ®s - 4 4 Muikes ch f Cheijiiita 87 H>s 8 5 Suniners h f Viia, H7 lbs «lr Time of heats l:10,v, 1:43. Mile heata best two in three. Stake for cotts 3 years old, Oct. 8th, 1874. $50 cach, half forfeit, with 1*0 added by Associa­ tion. Tite second to save en trance. Dash of two rnile.^. Value of-take sju'575. Hanktag* f> e Annua Ins, 90 fts • 1 Bradies be George Uice, *0 lhs 2 Millkes eh f-4?he<(uit4t, *J7 3 Reynoliis b f "'Js 0 Time of beat, 3:41#- Northern Indian-i Fair Grounds, Port Wayne Ind., Oi-t. 27th, 1^74. Mile heats best two in three. Purse £100. 250 to flrs't, 100 to second, 50 to Ihir.l. Murphy's It g War trig, 12 1 llankius Amniadns. 2 12 MiUigan's b c i:o-c«mmon, 3 0 0 Time oflwats l:4fi, 1-.4RJ*', 1:48. Runninir Rice at Fort Wayne Oct. 29, 1874. Two miie heats best two in three. $300, 150, 50. Hankins' Ammidus, 1 1 Murphy's Wflrgig. 2 2 Jones' Ladv W.i.-nington 3 8 Time of iieats 3:42, 3:41*. Peru, Indiana, May 17, 1875.. Purse tor all ages $100. Jlankins' Ammadns • 1 i Platners l.ottie Moon i 2 .J«»nes' (iloster 8 0 Ilays & Jordon's Hildrcn " 4 0 Tiaie of heats 1:45?^, 1:40^ Pera, fnd., May l'.»th, 1875. Dash of t}4 miles for all ages, $3«.n. IliUikius' Ammadns, . ; j Plataers Tarrie Hart, 2 Gieen'e M<vi«»e, g Coulis i's Disney, 4 Time of dash, 4:36^ Dexter Park, July 0th, 1*75. Purse of $300 for all ages. Two mile beats. Hankins' Atmnadus 1 ] Snmner's Reality 2 2 Miner'sTalmoth 3 3 Time of heats, 3:47^, 3:49X- Qnincy, Sept. 24th, 1875. Pftrse of $500 for all ages, four miles. Hankins & Co's Ammadus 1 Harrison's T.tlmoth 2 Vauduskie's Sea Breeze 3 Time 7:41®£ Same place, Sept. 25th, purseof $800 for all ages, two mile heats. Harrison's T.tlmoth 1 1 •Conlish's Ammadus 2 dr Baker's Queen of Diamonds 3 2 Time of heats 3:38J£, 3:4L •Amma Ui - broke his leg at a mile and half in second heat. For further particulars inquire of THOS. KNOX. McUenrv, 111. Feb. 7th, 1*77. Can t be made by every agent every month in the business we furnish, bat those willing to work can easily earn a do/en dollars a day right in their own locali- ties. Have no room to explain here. Busi­ ness pleasant and honorable. Women and lioys and girls do as well as men. We will furnish von a complete outlit free. The busi­ ness pays better than anything else. We will bear expense of starling you. Particu­ lars free. Write and see. Farmers and me- chantcs, their sons and daughter*, and all ©hmaeoin need oi paying werk at home,should Write to us and learn all about the work at once. Now is the time. Don't delay- Ad- <ire»» Tin 1: A Co., Augusta, Maine. We are constantly receiving new Goods of all kinds, and buying tliem 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 don1! live in this neck of the woods. Our LARGE AND CONSTANTLY IN­ CREASING TRADE testifies better than anything we can say tlfat 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 a*k enormous profits on our goods. We intend to "Live and Let Live I" And while we are grateful to a generous public for their patronage in time past, we hope to merit the same iu the future. J^"GI VE US A CALL and we will «how yon enr Goods and use you well whether you buy of us or not. McH«»nrv, 111., July 27th, 1875. 'PERRY & MARTNI. At the Old Stand of Owen & Brother. Notice To Farmers Something New! J . ELLIOTT'S IMPROVED HARBOW. Vo would announce to onr customers the public generally, that our facilities for CUSTOM GRINDING ARE NOW Better Before! And that we are prepared to do all kincl* of Grinding in the the best possible manner. Merchants and Others Who handle flour are especially requested to frive us a call, as our uifl'orent iBratius 01 Flour are second to none in the market. Thanking the public for past favors We hope for a continuance of the same. A. H. HANLEY & SONS. Mf Henry, ill., Feb. 20th, 1877. m hit ; • K«*»-DEAJiEES .IU--tti-j ., ' ' '•v -' • Lttkr.FlBE LIME, CEMENT, Plastering Hair* Stucco, &c. C. J . -r- .twfi; i TLJEWEfilr. $7 Per barrel Or '$1,75 "Eli HACK. \Vo Warrant this Floifr l'n every I'cspeot, aii'l if not satisfactory HENRY COLLY, K«tablinhed 1806, GILMORE & C0r Attorneys at Law, Snecomori to €hi|»maii, Mtwirier A Co., 029 F Street, Washington, D. O. American and Foreign Patents. Patents procured in all countries. No rttS IW advaxck . No ciiarge nulees the patent, is granted. No fees for inaUuifr prelinunary examt- ..nations. No additio.ini fees lor obtaining and conducting a'reliuariiijr-. Special iiltention (riven " to Interference (Jases before the Patent Office Extensions before (ioiiKiess, infringement Suits in ditferent State*, nml .-ill litigation appertaiu- inic to Inventions or l'.itctits. Sknd Stamp for .I'AMI'lIt.Kr ok mxtv i-auk.s. United States Courts and Departments. Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court of the United Si a les, Court of (!l;i iins, < 'our toft !ommis- sioners of Al:ib;inia t 'laiins, Southern (Claims i!ommisHion, and till classes of war claims before tlie Executive |>ep:ti unetiis. Arrears of Pay and Bounty. Offickks, m>i itiMis, and kaii.oks of the late war, or iheir beirs, are iu tnany case»s entitled to money llroiil I lieljovei'iimeut, of which Ihey imve no knowledge. Wi ite fiill l i iNtory of service, and stale amount, of pay and bounty received. En­ close slump, and a full reply, after examination, will be given you free. Pensions., All OFFicitns, NOi.iMicits, aud NAii.ons wounded; ruptured, or Injured in the late war, however! _ -T . siiphtly, can olnnin ti pension, many now receiv-kL#^ ' „ ' , ,-ii t „ ^ 1 il)(f pensions are entitled to an Increase. Send illt IllOUOV Will 1)C fGIlinuei,'. stamp and iuformaiion will be furni»hcd free. United States General Land Office. Contested I^atnl Cases, Private l.nnd C.'laime, Mining Pre-emption and IJomeKiead t Jases, prose­ cuted before I he (leneral l,aud Oinceaud l)epi«*t- ' ineutof li>e lulerior. Old Bounty Land Warni&ta. The last lieport of the t IuiiilUissioner of UiA fleueral l.and ()llice shows t!,8t)7,A0itacres of Hoiin- ty Ijamt Warrauis ouiNiandiiig These were is- sued under net of I86s» and piior acts. We pay cash for tliem. Send by i-ejti.j '.ertvi letter. Where at>si^nmenif are iuiperfect we give instructions to perleot theiu. Ivn b deparlinent of our biistnesf ts conducted m a separate bureau, under the charge of expe^> rienced lawyers and clerks. . Hy ren>t>n of error or fr&itd many attorneys are stispend'd from practice before tlie Pension artrt oflier office* eacti ?ea!r. Chrimantf, whOwe ntiornevs have been thus MiMpended. will be Krai iiiiousiy furnished with full inioAUtttlw nntl- proper papeis on appiicaiirin to U3. - As we charge no fee utiles successful, Stamps for return ptt^ta^re should be sent us. l.iberal ari au^t inenis mode with attorneys in all (.lasses of bu.siness. Address GILMORE U CO., P. O. Jtox 44. WiuthinfftoH. D. a. WAKtiiNOTOv. 1). t!„ Sovemhur 24, 1876. 1 lake pleasure m. expressing my entire confi­ dence iu the rtnimiiHiitilitfi and fidelity of the Law, Patent and Collection lionse of 14II.UOHS A Co, ot this city. «EO. 11. B. WHITE, \<J<t*hir.r ii/the HiUlvwU Metropolitan bank ) --DEALKtt IK-- This invention has reference to improve- ment in Harrows, so that a number toothed sections may beconnected, and the teeth may l>e set at any angle of inclination to the ground. This'Harrow consists of a number of toothed harrow sections that are connected bv pivoted side pieces and clamp lwdts. It rriav bedr> \vn by hitching the horses so eith. i er end. When drawn from one eml, makes a slanting tooth l'er corn. When drawn from the other end makesa perpendic ular tooth as the ground requires. This invention rolls up like a log and shuts up like a jack knife, ana is nicely stowed under cover, and takes up little room. This Harrow has 10 sections and each one works independent of the other. Largest size Harrow is 12 feet cut and has 70 tee til. The ten foot Harrow has 60 teeth. The eight foot Harrow has 60 teeth. The teeth are half inch iron or steel, as desired. The teeth will not bend or break. This Har* row is a splendid C O R N H A R R O W . Anfl owing to bard times we sell them at low rates. Fanners will please call at our Shop and examintfour Harrow before purchasing. NORQUEST & WEBER. Agents for Mcllenry County. McHenry, III., Jan. 30th, 1877. I PAINTS, OILS, Painters Brushes, Dye StufTs <&c», &c« Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. FRA&CISCO W..GQn ANJ CHOICE SALT SI.60 Per Barrel. " WitYC.house lieiir the Depot M lUmvy,- 111. SftflitM & SN fDCR. THE'"'CHICAGO A NORTH.WEBTEBir RAILWA# Embraces under one management the Grea Trunk Kailway Lines of the WEST au NOKI'H-WESI, and, with its numerou Itranclles and connections, forms the shorts and quickest route between Chicago and a points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Northern Mich gan, Mini esota, low-a, Nebraska, California and tite Western Territories, Ita Omaha and California Lln« Is the ahm test and best route between Chica­ go and all'noints in JJortht'iii Illinois, Iown. Nebraska, Dakota, Wyoming, Coolrado, Utah. Nevada, California, Oregon* Chiua, Japan ana Australia. Its , Chicago, St Paul * Minneapolis Line' Is the short line between Chicago and sit points in Northern Wisconsin aud Minnesota, aud for Madison, St. Paul, Minneapolis, l)u« ltitli, and all points in the Great Northwest, Its LaCrosse, Winona A St. Peter Line Is the best route between Chicago and T,a. Ci'osb'e, Winona, Rochester, Owatonna, Man* kato, St. Peter, New ITIin and all points in Southern and Central Minnesota. Its Green Bay & Marquette Line Is the only line between Chicago and Janes* vi.lle, Watcrtown, Kon.dn lac, Oslikosh, Ap. nleton, (Jreen Hay, Escanaba, Negannee, Mariiiietti", Houghton, Hancock and the Lake Superior Country. Its Freeport & Dubuque Line Is the. Only route between Chicago and Elgin, Rockfovd.'Freepbrt and all points via Free* port. Its ' Chicago & Milwaukee Line Is the old I.ake shore ltoute, and is the onljr one passing between Chicago and Evanston/ l ake Forest., llighhind Park, Waukegan,' Itacine, Kenosha and Milwaukee. Pullman Palace Drawing Room Cars are f'titi On all through trains on this road. This is the QXI.Y LINE running thzse car# between Chicago and St. Paul and Minne­ apolis, Chicago and Milwatikee, Chicago anrf Winona, or Chiosgo and < ire en liay. Closeconnections are made at Chicago with1 the Lake shore rfnd Michigan Southern, Mich-* igani '/entriil, IViitinioro and Oliio, Pittsburg,' Kt. >V ay ne, & Chicago. Kankakee l.ine and' I'a 11 If in lie K iutes, for all points EAST and' SOUTHEAST, and with the Chicago and Al-v ton and Illinois Central fifr all points SOUTH. Close connections are also made with ther tTnitoi Pacilic K. K., at Otnaha for all far West- poiiits. Close connections made at junction points with trainsofall cross points. Tickets over this route are sold bv all Cou<- non ticket agents in tlie United States and Canada. Remember you ask fir your tickets via the Chicago & Northwestern Railway ami take1 none others. New York Office, No. 418 Uroadway; Itoston otljee, No, 0.state street,; Omaha "Oflice, 'iVf I'arnhani street; Stn Francisco Office, 121 Montgomery Street: Chicago Ticket Oillces* ,(W (Mark street, ttnder Sherman House; w Canal. Vorser St v iison Street; Kin/.ie Street I) 'pot, cortier W. Kinzic ai1 ' Canal Streets;- Wells Street Depot, corner Wells and Kinzle* streets. For rates or information not attainable from1 vor.r home ticketairents, ipplv Uys MABVIN HTJGHITT W. H. STI JNETT, t.«;neraisnpt. Cen'l Passe: ger Agent LAUER & BICKER, Aid Beater Wkat 1 Sa;! Mrs. A. REID^ East Side Public Square. WOODSTOCK, • ^LINOIS. Has the Largest Stock of STATIONKRY We have a fine 8tock of cap, Bill, Note and Mourn in Paper, which we are selling very Cheap. Aline assortment of the latest St vies Box nd Fancy Papers, constantly on haiid. NEW WAGON S H O P ! McHENRY, ILLINOIS. E. PERKINS Would respectfully inform his friends and the public generallv that he is now prepared, at his Shop, West of the Public Square, to do all kinds of Carpenter Work or work in wood of anv kind, such as the wood.work pf Bug­ gies, Wagons, making lioats, &c., and in short any tiling ever made in a lirst-ciass Carpenter Shop. From a long experience in tlie business and using none but the beat of Lumber I can in all cases Guarantee Satisfaction! All Goods Warranted As represente<i|uml Satisfaction Guaranteed * Patronage Solicited. H. COLBY. McHenry, July 27th, 1875. NEW BLACKSMITH AND Near the Depot, CHENRY, - - ILLINOIS rs MilllsBry Goods! Shop opposite the Parker House, McHENRY ILL NOIS. Persons contcmidating purchasing a new lluggy should call at my Sliop; I can give you aVood open lluggy, maile of the best inate'vial and tinisited in ilrst class style for $90. Am now preparing to pat "up a line lot of Cutters, which will le sid<i at Hani Pan Prices for Cash. I am ill-u Age lit for all lead' nig Farm Machinery. Ho i*so S lio einu1 A SPECIALITY. r i ; p a i r i > < ; Of all kinds promptly attended to. see lor yourself. Call and L. McHenry, 111., Nov FRANCISCO. Hth, 187(5. GENERAL JOBBING BPrqpiptly attended to.; Give Me a Call! E. PEUKtNS. Metteaxy, I1L, Xor.29th, 1876. THB UNDERSKJXED HAVIXO "UILT A new Sliop North ol Perry & Martin's Store near the Brick Church, is now prepared-to do anything in the line of Macksmithing or Wagon Making, on short notice, and guaran­ tee satisfaction. Horse Shoeina & General Joiii promptly attended to. tSTA good Shed for thd accommodation of Customers. Give' Me a Call! PHILLIP HAUPCBIH8. MeHenry, 111*. Nor, 28th, 1S76, Errors of Youth. V GENTLEMAN who buffered for years troin Nervous Debility, Premature De- cav, and all the effects of youthful imiiscre- tion will, i'or the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, lite recipe and direction for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the adviser's experience can do so bv addressing in in-rfec-t roniidence ".JOHN 15. OCPKN, Cedar St., New York. c: on sb The subscribers are now prepared with n stock of FINE CLOTHS of all kinds, to make t > order (^oats. Pants, Vests or entire Suits, on short notice and on the most Terms. J"Good IP its Guaran- eed and all Work. Witr. ranted.. We also Keep a Full Line of The C I I To Consumptives. HE advertiser, having been permanently cured of tint dreid disease, Consumption by a simple remedy, is anxious tolnake known to his fellow sufferers the means of eure. To all who desire iI, lie will send a copy of the prescription use !, (Free of Charge), with tiie directions for preparing and using the same, which thev will lind a sure cure for Consump­ tion. Asthma, llronchitis, ftc. Parlies wishing the prescription will please address Itev. K. A, WILSON. 194 Penn St., WiUiamsburgh, New York Eeady - Hade Clothing, (iKJNTH JnrnMini Goofls Hats, Caps, &c Which will be sold as low as at any establishment in the County. i s CUaned in the best of manner and ; i notice. LAUER & BECKER. McHenry, Feb. 26th, 1877. $ IO TO $25 A DAY Made bv Agents in cities and c0" ,\* rAp°^!108: Onlv necessarv to show samples to make .ales and money, for any one o»t T^.Viuisi^e"l <lisi>oho<l to work. Used ^ 1)r:oea t0 men. Send stamp for circular, with prucs to agents. Address44Spep | a | Agency," Kendall Building, Chics •igo, BAYLIES. C, REAT Mercan t i l e Co l l ege , Keoktik, Iowa, J on tlie Mississippi. Prof. Wm. 11. Jliller General Manager. Nineteenth year. About sixty dollars pay all expenses, for Membership Board ami Stationery. Bookkeepers, Penman, Reporters , Operators , Archi tects , S u r v e y o r s anil Teachers thoroughly lltted. English branches free. Free Lectures by eminent Orators. Free Festivals with Brass Band in College'Hall. Free furnished roofns for welt boarding, Telegraphing free. Short hand writing free. Good boarding clubs and family board. Bailroud fare deducted. Immense business in Keokuk. No vacation. Address Baylies College, Keokuk, Iowa. State >yhprii you saw this advertiseuivnt, DIVORCES T eirallv and qntetlv obtained in every Stato and Territory, for IncomfatihimtY and oth- Vil'lSt' HIS.™,mau 13 year, e x p e r i e n c e . Fee after_ decree. Ail OEXT and !>, 132 Dear- 1 J. III. Cnquestionable reler- ence given? Correspon< 1 ence with the »egal profess ion inv i ted . TO THK "WORKING CLASS.--We are now nrenared to furnish all classes with constant emnlovinent at home, the whole of the time, or for their spare moments. Business new, li<rht and profitable. Persons of oither sex eas i l y earn from 60 cents to $5 per evening, and a proportional sum by devoting their whole time to the business. Bovs and girls earn nearlv as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address.' and test the business we make this unparalleled offer: To such as are not well satisfied we wi l l send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars, samples worth several dollars to commence work on, and a copy of Home and Fireside, one of the largest and best Illustrated Publications, all sent freebv mail. Header, if you want permanent, proti table work, ad dress, GEORGE S TIN SON & Co., Portland, Maine. Ever brought to McHenry County, and can sell viui a Fashionable and hondsomer Hat or Bonnet for 1 ESS MONEY than any other establishment in the Northwest. This is a fact and no discount. HEK STOCK OF Hats, Flowers, Ribbojis, Laces NECK - TIES, COLLARS AND CUFFS, T» own pi etc inevery paticwlar. Call and. be .convinced. Mrs. S. A. VIE ID. Woodstock, Nov. "15th, 1S76. " .T. » TOBY, --DEALER IN-- Shelf and Heavy Hardware , STOVES TINWARE, MECHANICS' TOOLS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS\ CLOTHES WRINGERS, &e., &e., &c., . &c., WHICH WILL BE SOLD L O W E R THAN USUAL PRICES! Now is the time to purchase, and §ave mon ev. I believe that I can furnish good goods at as low prices, as anyone in the county. Also keep on hand a full Stock ot BUILDING TAPER, such as Plai* Board, Wsiter P"roOi, Iron Coated at)4 Tarred Felt. Also Moth Proof Carpe^ Liuinjr. KAWL AND SEE \ Repairing Promptly attended to. J. STC RY, Opposite Owens MH.^