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COLUMN. If % (. 4 W« hear of two or Hire* district* ttat are not tupplled wlUi teachers for vtfce aumtner as yet, We hare received some s pacinian Wyies of a new series of copybooks, publish*<1 by Sherwood & Co. We like tkm arrangement. They also publish • secuud reader In several parts In «|Kap binding, so that the pupils may he tarnished with new reading mattor «ften at slight cost. •The answers to the following ques­ tion* consist of the names of well- known authors. How many can give them? JL What a retigh man said to his son Vjhen ho wished him to eat properly. i. Is a lion's house dog In the side of ft tiill where there Is no water. B. Pilgrims and flatterers have knelt -'liw to kiss him. 4. Makes and mends for flifw tlasi customers. i. Represents the dwelling of civil- ma men. yMB. Is a kin<3 of linen. t. Is worn on the head. fc. A name that means s«cb Aery things I can't deacrlbe their pains and •ttugs. Belongs to a monastery. tO. Nt>t one of the four points of the npiuis hut incliues toward one of &*m. ' • & . Very many i>ereons violate the rnles of etymology in their speech, some through ignorance, hut the larger num­ ber through carelessness. This class Includes:: 1. Those who use the objective ease for the nominative one; as, It is ine, ffer. It is I; It is her, for It is she; It is us, for It is we. 2. Those who use the nominative case for the objective; as Bet ween you Mid I. tor. Between you and me; I know ' who you mean, for, I know whom you ^ jtoean. 2. Those whose subjects and verbs do - toot agree in person and number; as Says 1, for, Say I; You was, for. You Were; My feet's cold, for. My feet are cold; There's thirty, for there are jgiirty. J ': 4. Those who use the indicative mood f |br the subjunctive; as, If I was you fpr, If I were you. 5. Those who use the present tense Ibr the pastas, I see yon yesterday for, I saw you yesterday. 6. Those who use the intransitive verb for the transitive; as, If he Is a i inind to, for, If he has a mind to. 7. Those who use incorrectly the ttuch abused verbs, lie and sit; as, I lm going to lay down, for. I am going to lie down; I laid down this morning, for, I lay dowa this morning; i shall •et here, for I shall sit here. 8. Those who use the adverb for the Adjective; as, She looks beautifully, i»r. She looks beautiful; or its oppo- •ite. She walks graceful, for, She walks "gracefully. 9. Those who use the plural adjective with a singular noun; Those kind, for That kind , Six pair, for Six pairs. 10. Those who use the compound rel­ ative for the conjunction; as, I do not ijtnow but what I will, for, I do not &uow but that I will. 11. Those who use the objective case* Mter the conjunction than; as. He Itnows more than me, for, He knows Jgiore than I. ; L:- 15. Those who use double negatives; , No you don't neither, for, No yon n't either 13. Those who use tho wrong prepo- • iftion;-as. Different to, for Different In regard of, for With regard to. j£ 14. Those who use the superlative ; degree for the comparative; as, The «ldest of the two, for, The older of the The California Legislature ha* made #ooal music a compulsory branch of ed- vcatiou lu all the pnblio schools of the ' Utate. . I'-' "Why Bridget, didu't the fall Injure i fou?' Bridget--"Sure mum, the fall 1 pi<Tot hurt me, but I kind o'jarred ^ toesilf mum when I lit.** J Knowledge itself Is an instrument merely, and as ready to serve wrong ,' its right. What is wanted is a train­ ing that will operate upon habit. The t School is emphatically a training school »f manner, in perseverance, in punctil­ io- *lity, in veracity.--American Journal P' - of J^ducaiion. A letter from Supt. W. S. Parker, r »f Buchanan County, Iowa, contains E." the following vigorous and truthful P \-words:' "We need a reading and thinking glass of people. Especially now, do we need that the masses read, analyze and think. To reach this point, we must have teachers who read and think and who will teach his pupils to do the name. The teachers must put reason in the ascendency, and lead their pas- slous under the control of reason. School work has for Its foundation the probabilities and possibilities of hu- . man life. We want readiug teachers. The largest steamerthat ever crossed the Atlantic was the Great Eastern. Her extreme length was 680 feet, with a touoage of 12,000 tons. She was built In England and launched to J«n* uary„1858. Ther first newspaper published In North America was the Boston Newt- Letter, commenced April 24, 1704. It was a halt sheet of paper, twelve by eight inches, two oolumns on a St survived seventy-four years, j BASKET MAKING. The uuderftignodis prepared to fur­ nish Willow Baskets of his own make, of all kinds. Flue Baskets a specialty. Market, Clothes, and all other Baskets made to order. Will also repair all kindsof light work. Give me a call.-- First House South of the OJjiremont [louse, on the McHenry and Kl^itnbiui road. _ NICK WINKLES. McHnnry. (U#t Kith, 1878. . Low Prices and good wistit, Murfitt, Jeweler, Nutida, 111. Kobt THJ CELEBRATED 8TAUI0V Wm. • Grant The Premium Horse of Northern Illinois Pair Raised by O. I>. Payne, of Libert vvillc, HI., will stand in McHcnry and vicinity th>» sm- irnn, headquarters at Hankln's • table. own. mencing April 1st. Mondays, Fridays awl Saturdays at Me- Henry. Tuesdays at Ringwood. ruHTHKB particulars. Wm. Grant is a dark bay, nm llw m)i Hands high; in si»e; style and action is a perfect horse--sired by Tiger Whip, weigh­ ing 1600 lbs. Hia sire by are importer! English Coach Hoisc His dam was a full blood Mor­ gan Marc, now owned by Clark, of Geneva, Kane Co, 111, Said Tiger Whip look the First Premium at the Kane County Fair, showing Ave stallion colts. Wm. Grant took the Prern- inm of tho five stalliou colts, and is a perfect carriage horse. E^ery. precaution^will be take* to prevent COLBY BROTHERS; --DEALERS m RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENRY, ILL. We have one of the most complete stocks Goods ever brought to thi? market, consistiug in part of . accidents, but I will not be any damage, should any occur, ing witJi mares before Knowing responsible for Parties part- -p - them to be with foal wt! i forfeit insurance and I shall esacl, in?, oaj". .. ... .. O.L.FAYNE, Proprietor. Ne* Hardware Stori. I. N. MEAD, NEAR.THE {DEPOT, --DEALER IN-- {ind Paints, Oils, Drug^ Medieinei, Cro^eiy, Glassware, Wooden and Willow-ware O.rcoeries, eto,. etc.. ET-We have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to be found in the county, to which we invite the especial attention of the public, satisfied^that we can suit them both in quality and price. COLBY BROS. l Need any Goods ? -It •>'" STOVES, Tia. Copper anil Sheet Iron Ware, •#> Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors and Shears, Horse Rasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshoe Also Hint. Kails, and Iriles of every description, everything that is generally kept in • ware Store. Being A Practical Workman, I shall spare no pains in trying to give satis, action to all who favor me with their patron All Kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please give me a call before purchasing elsewhere when in need of anything in mr Uue a. a* Mf An MoHenry, Oct. 10th. 1879. JOHNSBURGH MarMfi_Ms. HENRY MILLER, Ann ill Md larlfe Monuments, Headstones, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scotch Granite, Constantly on Hand. --DEALER IN- Shop Two miles North of Henry, 111. Johnsburgh, Anf. Mtb.T]87T Mc Constitution Water. UNPRECEDENTED -IX THE- History of Woodstock, --The immense stock of-- BOOTS <fc SHOES Jought for . Spring and Summer Trade by , D W l G H T , Corner oi Main treet and Public Square, Our customers appreciate" the"* celebrated Selz Boots and Shoes which are sold only in Woodstock bv us. Our competitors frown at them and talk in the papers about them and thereby advertise our Goods attheir own expense lor which we return gyr sincere thanks and would ask a continuance of such favors shown us. We buy and sell for Cash exclusively. Undersell our neighbors. Sell more Boots and Shoes than all ot our competitors in Woodstock. Hence the pleasant feeling they exhibit toward us. W. H. DWICHT, WOODSTOCK, ILL The Old Reliable Store. A VIGOROUS Drops of CONSTITUTION WATER three times a <lay, cures Bright's X»is. ease, InllamaUon of the Kidneys, Stone in the Bladder, Catarrh of the liladder, Gleet, Dia­ betes, Gravel, Brick.Dust Deposit, Childhood Weakueits. 7or Female Complaint* a Speciality. Tor sale by all Druggists. Rend fop Circa- John 8t N "V3RQAil * BOOTS AND SHOES. Do not fail to give as a call as we prlcaa to give you in this BTKVKNS A SCHIOU. ' -• • • T SUED CORN. I have aquanity of Seed Cern. of very choice variety, for sale, at my res­ idence, oue-fourth mile South of Bish­ op's Hill. Samuel McDonald. OKAY'S SPECIFIC MCDtOINK TRADE MARK. TttomtEMA TRADE MAft)^ Remedy; mrc I 1 Seminal Weak- sou, Spermctor- rbeft, Impatencr, H< >11 dUemws (tetftttowa quenee of Self-" Abuie; u Lou of After Taking. Memory, Cnlverul liUiitade, PbIu In Ae Vf.ci. Dlmneu af TMIon, Premature Old Age, and did; stiier liluaaea thai |Hd to Inuoltj or CootumptloD, and a Premature Urate. Oy Full particulars Id ear pamphlet, which we dealre ta •esd free by mail to every one. 0^7*The Specific Medicine ta •old all drafglau MII per fwekace, or ais pantagM tat H, ar will ba aent tna by »aU on receipt «t »a m>»tj ty TRADE MARK. Tke oieatEofUah TRADE MAft)^ ontaUiiif eere for ScmlDal Weak- sam, Spermator- rket, Impsteney, and all dlaeam Mat Mlow aa a ae- quenee of Self- Aba««; aa Loss of Alter Taking. XHK GBAT MEDICI** COM Mmmih'i Bum, Daraan, Km mr Sold In Mcllenry, and every where by all DrareiHe. IB TOTFITL lfrwa for Boys bb4 Ohrtetl 4 fmij ig wmI Old!! A MKW IN. VKNTU>I« just patented for lor Home uae! Frut an«! Scroll Sawing, Turning, Bfsritig. I trilling,Grinding, Polialiiag, Screw Cutting. Prim S6 to (50. Bend 6 cent* for 100 paces. EPHUA1JI BliOWN, Lowell, Do You f * * And are you looking tor Bargains, it 80 call on Fitzsimmons Sc Evanson's, MoHENBY, Special Drives ixxPoots <& Shoes. Mens Plow Shoes 90c, cheap at $1.25. Mens Plow Boots $1,60, cheap at $2. Mens calf Boots, pegged, $3,50 worth $4. Mens calt* hand sewed $5.50, worth $8. Mens heavy Boots $2 and upwards. Mens heavy Leather Slippers 95c., regular price $1.25. Mens low call Shoes, box toes, $2.25. Ladies cloth Shoes, 95c. Ladies cloth foxed 95c. Ladies goat side-lace $1.25. Ladies goat side-lace fine $2.25. Ladies kid side lace fine $2.25. Ladies kid Bntton $2.50. Ladies Slippers large assortment. Unusual bargains in Children^ Side-Lace and Button Shoes. BELOIT SHOE at a small advance above cost. Of most every description at lowest living prices. We are showing bargains in Embroidery, Laces, Buttons, Combs, Hosiery, Ribbons, Corsets, and many things too numerous to mention. Shirtings, Prints, Ginghams, Dress Goods, new and fresh. Our Ladies Kid Gloves at 65 and 95c per pair are extra good quality. Of latest Patterns just received. CLOTHiEra, From a suit at $4.50 to the finest cloth imported. From a 40 cent Wool to the finest Fur made. Also a special drive in Job Lot which will pay you to examine. None but the purest and best sold by us. Good Japan Tea 33c pel pound. Finest Japan Tea 50c, we know this to be of extra good quality, Farmers produce taken in exchange for goods allowing highest market price. To the Cash buyer we say .cali and see us as we know it will pay you. i v FITZSIMMONS & EVANSON, iNear the Depot, JACOB STORY, McHENRY, ILL. DEALER IN FALL m WM CAMPAIGN • A PERRY & MARTIN'S Large Store is heavily etocked with new and seasonable goods and--while it enjoys a most gratifying trade--is com­ petent to supply other thousands of customers. NOW IS THE TIME To make selections of Latest Fashions, and Best Fabrics in all kinds of SILK, WOOL and COTTON DRESS GOODS. It SHAWLS, LOAKS, GLOVES and HOSIERY, and in PRINTS, of extraordinary goodness and cheapness, we are unexcelled. Gen­ tlemen, also, will find here a full stock of Clothing and Underwear, Bought with especial reference to their needs in this line. It is t hoice invoice and will bear closest inspection. The public should not *ail to examine our stock of BOOTS AND SHOES. Thisline comprises all styles and all sizes, and in prices will suit the most rigidly economical. Bear in mind the fact that at this store THE OLD PRICES ARE STILL MAINTAINED. Call soon and choose your goods. An examination will prove to you that this is the best place to trade Also a Full Line of Family Groceries. PERRY & MARTIN. McHenry, Nov, 25th, 1879. Scissors,IShears, Table and Pocket Cutleryy Spades, Shovels,JForks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones, Window Glass, GRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J STORY. G. W. BESLEY, Aptlficari. McHenry, 111 --DEALER IN-- Brags, Medicines, Faints, Oils, Toilet Articles Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Use. Also Bottled Ale and Por­ ter for Family Use. The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing Tobacco always on hand Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give meaCali. m M TII A with-iaVo BESLEY. McHenry, III., Aug. 20th, 1879. '*M.1 To ite farmers, BISHOP, Mi: Having decided to continue* the business at the Agricultural Warehouse, formerly occupied by O. Bishop, would respectfully announce to the farmers of Mc­ Henry and Lake counties that he will at all times keep on hand <> • ! - Of every description, which he' will sell at prices to suit the times. • • • » DRAGS! DRAGS: I am now manufacturing, and wilt have ready fortbe Spring trade, a large number of Drags, made of the best of timber and warranted, and invite farmers to call and see them before- pur­ chasing. Wagons ani Buggies. Ot the best manufacture always on hand. In ishort anything in the Agricultural Machinery line can be had by calling at the Warehouse, opposite Perry St Martin's store. R. BISHOP. M;'tea ry, Feb. 17th, 1880. The Largest STOCK QF1 S T O V E S . Hardware, Iron Ana Steel, In the coun­ ty please call and ex­ amine f. WOODSTOGk, ILL. BEST III THE W0RLD1 S A L E R A T U 8 Wliicli is tho same thing. Impure Salcratng or Bi-Carb Sodft Iwklcli is the snmelkiucjlgofa slight. >y dirty while color. If may ap|i«a( ivliitc, «>xa9t>in<<t by hut afe COMPARISON WITH CHURCH St CO'S "ARM AXIJHAMMKK," BltANO Will sliow- ftlie »iiflFer©t&ce» See thnt your Salcratus and Bak* lng Soda is white and PUKE, •« should be ALL SIMILAR SUBSTAN­ CES used for food. A simple tnit severe test of th® comparative value ot different brands of Soda or Haleratus iA to dissolve a dessert spoontul of each kind witl* dboutapint of water (hot preferred) in cleat plashes, stirring until all is thoroughly dissolve (t The deleterious insoluble matter in the inferio* Boda will be shown after eettling some twenty m i n u t e s o r s o o n e r , b y t h e m i l k y a p p e a r a n c u o f the solution and the quantity of floating fiockjr matter according to quality. Be sure and ask for Church k Co.'s Soda anc| Baleratus and see that their noma is on tlia package and you will get the purest and whites! made. The use ol this with sour milk, in preie» enco to Baking Powder, eavea twenty times it« coat. Bee one pound package Cor valnible infooM. on and read carefully. • ^MOW THIS TO TOUR M0 # f i f swm-: E. WELLS, late of Wauoonda, would inform hui friends and the public genorally in Lak# that he has now opened a shop ia VOLO> where T • * . Hor8e»Shoeing9 Carriage -AND-- Wagon Repairing, Wtll be done Promptly and on short notic* Having had considerable experience in thia line 1 will guarantee to shoe an interterini horse so as to prevent it or do charge will b#"' made. REAPKR REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Please give me a call. g. WELLS* Volo, 111., Feb. 10th, I860.