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V "iArr»" - iAiji iHMIM • * j * y \ % - ̂ ' 1 v J \ : \~<L,*. .*,---,»i. .» --• -' • i -1̂ -- jUt-L^V4-r--V-- &liUr „ ,;. w-% ){e{{eM7 piaiileftlep. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. »tti, 1878. J. VAN SLYKE, Editor. t0TTh« greenback District Conren- tion, for tin Eight District, which comprises the Counties of McHenry and Lakp, met »t the Parker House, in this village, on Saturday last, and unanimously nominated Hon. George Gftge, of this village, as their candi­ date for Representative In the State Legislature. Mr. Gage one of the earliest settlers in Lake and McHenry counties, and in an earlier da^r repre - sentcd the people la the Malls of our State Legislature, This, we believe, completes the ticket of the Greenback* ers. The Democrats still have their Convention to hold, when the candi­ dates will all be before the people and the light wiil commence in earnest. «grCoQsiderablc indignation is felt oekford at the course Boone coun­ ty took in the Elgin Congressional Convention. In going" over on the fit*t ballot to Sherwin, and ito initiating him.--(Sycamore liepublican. In answer to which the Geneva JRe- pubtican truly says: "Exactly, and why? Simply because the fraud Lath- fop had bought up four Kane county delegates who were to vote for him on the next ballot. If Kane had been called last instead of first on the list of counties, those delegates having a hold on the fraud's pocket book would have gone dead back on the instruction* to carry their point and nominate the fraud. We never knew men who ex­ pected to wiu through bribery and trickery yet who did not feel indig­ nant at the failure of their schemes." 4©-John C/ Sherwin, the Republi­ can candidate for Congress, has been speaking to the people in different parts of the District, and wherever he has appeared has made a good Im­ pression. He is an able and fluent speaker, and handles the questions now before the people in a manner that cannot fail of convincing tliem thkt in him they have an able standard bearer. An exchange says: "It is gratifying to know that Mr. Sherwin will prove a worthy represeutatiye of the people of this District, and that he will guard their Interests with seal and fidelity, while he will carry, more­ over. to his new sphere of action a dig­ nity that will command respect, and an intelligence that will make his efforts known and felt in a very pronounced way." Where he is best known he re­ ceives the highest endorsements. The Geaeva Republican in speaking of him says: The people of Rock ford have an idea that Sherwin is not strong in Kane county, but they were never more mistaken in their lives. Sherwin will go out of Kane with a majority of 3,000. He will carry McHenry by 2.500; he will carry Boone by 1,500; he will carry Winnebago by 2,000; he will carry DeKalb by 1,000. Total Sherwin majority, 10,000. jl^The experiment of admitting Indian youths to privileges of the Nor­ mal and Agricultural Institute at Hampton, Va., was so successful that the Government is making arrange­ ments to bring on about fifty children of both sexes from the Sioux, and a number of Kiowa and Camanche young women to be educated there. The boys are to be taught agriculture in addition to their common school edu­ cation, and the girls will bave domestic training. The institution which has for several years been so influential in elevating the standard of education among the colored youth ot the South, may thus help to solve the problem how best to domesticate and fit for citizenship the wild Children of our Western forests. jO X* §39*The heart of the whole imtlon beats in deep and tender sympathy with the people of the S>outh, whose cities are ravaged by the malignant pestilence. The dally reports from the Infected districts are appalling. Min­ gled with them are numerous instances of the sublime self-devotion of physi­ cians, nurses, and miuisters, Catholic and Protestant, many of whom havfe sacrificed Hie in their heroic efforts to relieve the sufferers. In Nev^ Orleans fully sixtmper cent, of the deaths hare been of foreigners or unaccll mated people aud fully seventy-five per cent, of the remainder are children. A generous tide of donations, expressive of the fellow-feeling of all classes of the community, is flowing steadily to those who wei greatly need material re*S^ J;;:,:_ . - * ' Sir* -- "t J ^ THK 9th DISTRICT. The* Ninth Senatorial District, which comprises the counties of Booue and Winnebago, met on the 17th iust., and go> rather badly mixed. It ap­ pears that Winnebago county has, for the past eight years, being the largest county, held the Senatorshlp, and that it was conceded by all that It now rightfully belonged to Boone, and un­ der such concessions Buone, at her County Convention, unanimously named Chas. I, Fuller, of Belvldere for that position. But when they came to hold the Senatorial Convention, Winnebago County being sour at the defeat of their fraud Lathrop fbr Con­ gress, went back on their word, and by force of numbers nominated A. V Spaftord, of Rockford. The delegates from Boone, indignant at this piece of treachery, withdrew and organized a Convention of their own and put in nomination Chas. E. Fuller, of Belvi- dere. Thus do the leaders in Winnebago again show their true inwardness.-- Rule or ruin seems to be their policy, and because of the defeat of Lathrop they propose to vent their spite on little Boone, regardless of former pledges made or the actual right in the matter. 11 is to be hoped that the vo­ ters of Winnebago county will see this matt9r in its true light, and put their seal of condemnation upon such dupli­ city, by voting for Fuller in Novem­ ber. - - Chas. E. Fuller, the nominee from Boone county, is one of the ablest men In the two couuties. aiMi the 9th Dis­ trict could do herself no greater houor than by electing him to represent them in the State Senate. WHAT THK SOUTH HAS HAD. It anyone doubts that the South had tjie lion's share of the Government patronage before the war, let them read this astonishing, but true state­ ment, made by John A. Logan, in his recent speech at Yandalia, Illinois: *What did the South do before the war, with a backing of but one-third the population of the country ? They held the Presidential chair 60 years out of the 84 previous to 1861; they had judges of the Supreme Court to 11 for the north; they had 24 President^ pro. tern, of the Senate out of 85; 23 speak­ ers out of 36; 14 attorney generals out of 19 and 86 foreign ministers as op­ posed to 54. The south held a majority of the officers of the army and navy. They held the honors aud the power, and the north paid for it. « : fSTMr. Wm. Jack, residing near Beioit. should take the national premi­ um for raising the biggest crop of wheat <m au acre of ground. He visted this office yesterday and made thq ex- traordioa-ry statement, which was verified by good witness, that he had this year raised 78 bushels of Odessa twinter «rh«at 4©« one acre. This esti­ mate wis by «se*&ure, and Mr. Jack thought tfiat by the acre pro­ duced 9® bushels lit substantiation of this o^imou. b» aaid that six bushels of the wheat toy oveasnre weighed 28 pott«4« iaore than six tmsfceis. This is an «rw»9Wous yield of *wfceat« and ex­ ceeds anything we ever heard of be- Postal A flair* ia Yellow Fever Districts. The Post Office Department has great difficulty in the management of postal affairs in infected districts. At Grenada the situation is particularly distressing. The Postmaster died a few days ago. when a telegraphic ap­ peal was received requesting that his wife, who was not very well, be ap­ pointed his successor, as the salary was needed. The Department replied that they would wait until .sfi&v recovered before appointing her. A dispatch was soon received that she was dead. All the bondsmen are dead, or have left the city. All money, stamps and records of the office are locked up in a safe, and the only persons who knows the combination are dead. A clergy­ man is now acting as volunteer Post­ master for two hours daily. All this is in violation of law on the part of the Department, but there Is no remedy. •®~The Boston Herald elucidates the uppermost question thus: John and Thomas, two poor boys, started in life together. John went in for a good time, spent aH he earned, did as little work for his wages as he could, and fre­ quently got out of employment. When hard times came he was a labor reform­ er and declaimed against ubloated cap­ italists," and in favor of dividing all the property among the people.-- Thomas was prudent, industrious and temperate,saved what he could, and devoted his spare hours to the im­ provement of his mind. He made him­ self useful to his employer and others. John wanted Thomas to divide with him. Thomas thought the request un­ reasonable, and declined. MP*The general manager of our S,& C. K. R. attended one oi the Quaker meetings, and was scared out of some nights sleep by the eloquent Quaker­ ess* glowing description Of the future doom of the lost.* A few days after, he was applietd to for a pass for them. He filled out the usual blank as follows: POM Brother and Sister Frame, Where to., out of town, for the Lord's sake. Onaceownt of what, her vivid description of God's creation of Hell. IfiSTThe latest reports from the Yel low Fever* stricken Districts, show a more hopeful look, the cool weather having reached that section, which is having a tendency to allay the dread­ ful scourge But the ravages of this terrible disease already made, is dread­ ful to think of, and it is the heartfelt wish of all good citizens, that they may find speedy and permanent relief. New Goods, New Goods, a full line of seasonable Goods at Buck!m.& Setvens- FOR SALE?'"*' A first-class Draylan d Harness. Is in 5ood condition and will be sold cheap. Ktiuilm.111, DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION. The Democratic voters of the counties oi Lake and Melleyry are requested to send delegates to the Democratic' Senatorial and Representative District Convention to be hold en at ttiverside House, McHenry, on Tuesday, Oct., 1st., 1878, atone o'clock,"v. M., to put in nomination candidate to repre­ sent this District in the House of Representa­ tives, and to transact such other business ."as may come before the convention. N. DoNWBt,r,r, «- rs a •«:»? A. BEERS, m *<L.!».- - p F^fe. M!"D°ennts I it* .iEnwiN WILSOK. Committee From all parts of the country reports come of the immense sales and Increas­ ing demand for that deservlngly pof*- ular Sewing Machine. The Old and Reliable, "STANDARD." the price of which the proprietors* have wisely re­ duced to $20, including all the attach­ ments, and at once secured for thfcm a popularity among the people, far be­ yond that ever yet attained by any other machine at any price, the conse­ quence of which is, agents aire leaving the old high priced machines, and, seeking territory for the "Stajjpahd." Kuowiug from experience that with the best goods at the lowest price they can outsell all other Machines, where the superior quality and low f>ric*> is thade known. This splendid machine combines all the improvements. Is fiar ahead of all others in beauty and durability of its work, ease of manage­ ment, light running and certainty of operation, is sensibly made upon sound principles, with positive work­ ing parts all steel, and can be safely put down as ttie very perfection of a Serviceable Sewing Machine, in every particular, that will outlast any Ma­ chine, and at a price far down below any other. It is thoroughly warran­ ted for five years. Kept in order free of charge. And sent to any part of the Country for examination by the customer before payment of the bill.-- We can predict equally as large a de­ mand for them in this section as in others. Families desiring the best Machine manufactured should write direct to the Factory. And enterpris­ ing persons wishing to seize the chance should apply for so desirable an agency. See advertisement in another part of this paper. Address, Stand­ ard Machine Co., Cor. BroadwajT And Clinton Place, New York. Try the M. Seltz &. Co. Boots. Acoustic Telephone. With 200 feet Copper wife and full direc- tlon8 for putting up and operating. "Price #3.00, ' - . . . . . X . ' . By Mail 20 Cents additional for postage. The Manufacturers of this Telephone after long experimenting have brought it to a degree of perfection truly surprising. By it the Hu­ man Voice or musical sounds are conveyed a long distance without change. Sent to any address on receipt of price, or descriptive circular, testimonials, etc., for three \ent stamp. Addtess TELEPHONE COMPANY, PRESTON, IOWA. \ Buy the Ml. Seltz & Co. Boots. House and Lots for Sale. THE undersigned offers for sale his house and two lots, situated in the village of McHenry. There is a good house, barn, a good wei I of water, cistern, a tine orchard, all kinds of small frnit, and in short ie a very de-« sirable place. Will be sold on reasonable terms if applied for soon. Apply to J. S. HIKES McHenry, 111., May S8th, 1878. --FOll-- BOOTS AND SHOES 211 & 213 Madison St.. BUELV COOK A SEIXAS, Mamif'rs and Wholesale Dealers, 't* Don't fai 1 t.o examiue Goodsnnd Prices when in Chicago. Stock New itnii Bought tor Cash. Great in­ ducements to Cash Buyers. U.K. Bi'el, Late with M. Selz A Co. O. F. COOK, I Late ot Whitney, H. L. SeiXAS, | Cook & Co., N. Y. TTc&n make money faster at workforusthan I Iat anything else. Capital not required; I I we will start you. f 12 per day at home I I made by the industrious. Men, women, I I boys and girls wanted everywhere to U work for us. Now is the time. Costly outfit and terms free. Address Tbub A Co., Augusta, Maine. an 1, Maine. a week in yoMr own town, $5 Out­ fit free. No tkk. Reader, if you want a business at which personsof either sex can make great pay all t,he time they work, write 'for par. ticulars to H. Hallett A Co.,Port- AVBSOSII RING'S AMBROSIA BESTOBHS GRAY HA1B TO ITS ORIGINAL COLOR. RING'S AMBROSIA ERADICATES WIDRUFF. Bvmort, AKP Itoblnff of the Scalp. G'S AMBROSIA events Baldness, Aftd fr#qaen% saums New Hair fo prow «n •sM 2>lac««. SOLD BVMUQOISTS M WEHCHAKfl Everywhere .IVI.Tlbbs* Sold by COLBY BROTH ERS 111. PRICE CURRENT REPORTED BY-- r : . AgrlouKural ;; itfcilENKr, «• - ILLINOIS^ Wheat, 90 cents per bus„ . Oats, 20 cents per bushel,^ ' Corn, $9 per Ton. Hogs, (Live, $3.50@3j5.&ty Now, in accordance with tbe above Prices, * Platform Spring Wagons, No. . 1, should be sold for $75. r Lumber Wagons should be s<rid for $40, / No. 1 Hows bfrould be sold for $10. Feed Cutters,--three kinds-- the Star, Hockinv&lley. and Bell City, should be sold fpr $50. All Pumps in proportion,- a6» cording to depth of Wielli / . . . . p * l^^Callat my Ww&wm mi. see my stock. MeHenry, 111., August ?7th, 1878. . 1878.' LAUER & BECKER, NeirtheDepot j McHCNRY^ - ILLINOIS. Have just received their Fall and Winter Stock of Ready-Made Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods We Will Not Be Undersold. Give as a Call. LAUER & BECKER. McHenry, 111., Aug. 28th, 18/8. \ ' ; ; : * nttt imnEicE sinn wni nu. iv im Tbcre Is a carious* story about some nathra vines which are extensively advertised nowa­ days, and have only recendy been put upon (he market. Dr. underbill, the well-known grape-grower of Croton Point, died in 1877. Some of his heirs entertained temperance views of such extreme kind, that they were unwilling to allow the stock ©f wines then on hand to be sold or any more to be made. The grapes have sometimes been sent to market, and sometimes left to decay upon the vines. It is only now that the other heirs have succeeded in arranging for a settlement of ill© estate and the sale of the wines on hand. Among these Is a wine of tbe vintage of 1864, described as a " Sweet Union Port,"1 bat suggesting the Imperial Tokay snore than any other European wine, and being wholly unlike any other wine of American growth. Its purity, age and mellowness an remarkable, and both physicians and wine- fanciers bave a special interest in it as tbe oldest native wine now accessible in any con­ siderable quantity. The whole stockis in the hands of die well-known wholesale grocery bouse of the Thiurbac».^V; Nov. jp, iSff. tV- >7; The above speaks for itself, but we < add that this is the pure juice of the grape, neither drmggtd, Hquorti nor watered;- that it has been ripened and mellowed by age, and for medicinal or sacramental purposes it is unsurpassed. It can be obtained from moat of the leading Dmggists throughout the United States, and. at wholesale from tbe undersigned, who will forward descriptive pamphlet, free of charge, on application. Respectfully, etc., B. THURBER A CO. and Htdmm SkmU, OXK. Grace's Celratefl Salve. • SURE BELIEF FOR THE SUFFERS^. PRKfAKED H[V 8KTH W. FOWLS 4k 8OM8, 8t HARRISON AVKNUE, BOSTON, MASS. - J » GBACKN CELEBRATED 8ALVK Is a Vegetable Preparation invested in the 17th century by Or. William Grace, Surgeon in King James' army. Through its agency he cured thousands of the most serious sores and wounds that baffl­ ed the skill of the "most eminent physicians of his day, and was regarded bjr all who knew him as a public benefactor. PRICE 25 CENTS A BOX. CRACE'8 CELEBRATED SALVE CURES V%sh Wounds, Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheum, Chilblains, Soie Breast, Sore Lips. Erysipelas, Ringworms, Calluses, Scald Head, Chapped Hands, Burns, Cancers, Felons, Scalds, • Sores, , Ulcers Wounds, Stingi,;'shingles, Festers, Wensk^-'U '4 Sties, Piles, Abcesj||, Freckles, Bunions, - , , Spraiai, Boils, Bites, 'Cuts. *• Whitlows, Warts, $ ii\! Blistafi, Tan, Pimples,_ Curis«».'• Scnrvy,. Iteh, Ingrowing Nails, Settle Rash, Mosquito and Flea Bites, Spider Stings, And all cutaneous diseases and eruptions generally. * For sale by all druggists, grocers, and at all counjg^res throughout the.United States Pcov.tafpii;: fitea' by pail * ot* 11 V j' i 1 ^ Wit? ^ f V*' iVV- U.t 01 ,'•. ^ -'WtVV . -jf.t i'./k jr, >-:i .. • V. M'i', ' , "ie.. . . Is npw opening up, and DWIGHT & FORREST aTe ready for the em^ene^ , W^,flvai^Uai»e giv^Qtt ttfw •1 > > , • ' ,( ' « "" 1 > s^vsli^ » 4t ; v, < , BARGAINS FOR CASH . <1 t i. "irfcl" That no other selling1 dn time can do. We buy and sell more Boots and Shoes than^all other dealers in Woodstock together. Our stock being so large it is ?^ir better to choose from, ' WiSfy- M Sell For Cash Wewould be pleaded to compare quality of goods and prices any other dealer in McHenry County. Do not buy a single dollar's worth of Roots AU&l KKn«ft- Kaf&rfl flKaminintt OUR ; "'T.™!?Pr rl - ?rs ^ iT'.^ 1 • <-bdf • ; i Ui- rVAHi. ' - i -~ -t ' -fj jb> * .fl ! u . . . STOCK" ' .1 • : i f?WIGHT & FORREST. Cor. Maim Street audPuiJia S^r TVoodatock In.,Sept. 24th, 1878. M A* HO, TOR THE FAIR. ! ! Rcrf*rroinc I IN )wn capital, hence hare mI 1NTER- Permit me to call your attention to the fact that I have the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES for Fall and Win­ ter wear ever brought to McHenry County, which l ean and will abll at lower prices than these goods have ever betore been offered. The reasons I can sell so ch^pi are ; * * • j" , [ F\H ' ! . First--I do business Oni mn EST to pay . , Second--My expenses are aiout half those of any. other Store in McHenry County, doing the same\amount of business. Last--but not least--I am sp sitijated that I PA Y CASH for ALL MY GOODS which enables me to take advantage of .liberal dis­ counts offered by w holesale dealers in my line. It will pay yoUvto come 30 miles to buy of me. \ TALK IS CHEAP, but call, examine goods, ascertain prices and you will becou-viaced that XmeiMi BUSINESS, V E.C. JEWETT. Woodstock, Iil.j Sej^t. 10th, 1878. G. F. HALL'S Spring Announcement --FROM THE-- There's Money, in it for You. ONE PRICE ONLY ! CASH ONLY ! Goods at Unheard oi LOW PRICES. Quality the Best and everything as repre­ sented or Money Refunded. DO YOU BUY AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES? Best Prints, Best Prints,.... Coats' Cotton, Good Corsots,.... .. No. 1 Rlaek Alamea....... All wool Cashmeie--£xtra Table I.men, Ladies Hose, Gents Hose, I .ad i os Black Ties-best,. • «i 06 00 as » 66 W 06 06 2fl Boys Pan^s--Good,. Boys Vests-^Qood, Hoys Coatc . .. Mens Suits, Mens Sims--Good,.{A 78 tfo Overalls, leather trimmed, 10 lbs A. SugT 11 Ihs No. 1 Raisins, H IDs No. 1 Cl> rrents, 15 Dried Apples i«e Witt tw Rfre,. 60 No. 1 Bakin ) soli lbs Tea. 3 00j4 lbs Tea, 7 OOiBest Japan Tea,. 601 Best Younp Hyson Tea.... 1 OOiBest Y. II. & Jap. for pries, 1 00 Axle Greese, 1 OWStove Polish,. 1 06|FineCnt Tobacecy M 1 OftiStore Polish, Tacks, M 1 00 Choice Syrup, ...^.« M 1 nj* BeOvoaadOofee,........ I t 0W H Wo's shoes--cloth & button 1 OOjll lbs Best Dried Apples,.. Misses Shoes--11 to 2, 1 00! 13lbs Best Haifa Peaches,. Good BooM*.: .. l»»|J INCBmiee Fared •• • r - ' . I sell cheaper than my neighbors Wause I buy cheaper, and to any oi>e cominar to buy of me, you will be more than satisfied* lb Clothing-, Boots and Shoes and General Merchandise, my stock is three times what it has been in former years. My. Bankrupt stock of Clothing- is now being- sold at less rates than other dealers c*AK buy. Hats and Caps, Trunks and Valises at much below reg-nlftf prices. Am weekly in the market, bny for cash for two stores* ao^ do secure bargains which I niore than divide with my customers.-- Our interests are mutual, and my constant aim will be to sell yon goods at such prices as will convince you that I am selling General Merchandise cheaper than any store in the Northwest. Come and see me and I will do you good, undin this way yon make money easier than you can earn it. C. F. HALL, Chicago Office, C. F.HALL. Huomumt*, Iil. 138- Fbankum SrmHitr. Dux DM, Ij