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r IPS® ' 'vi _V7!"- r *1: V ' *> 7v'~ ^, > '«r -«K-i- <••' -t*,--i»'lt * * 4t«* •* •Jf "«( ^ ̂ <•• m !:..• . Wr- i •*'• ' • S?'.: : pi.?/', "• it ;'v. .. i' •r •, - r* I 5'1 ;C 5" . • kr , ?r '• MHWLTHHIAI. OOLPHM Meet of the village schools will clot* Mxt mon tlu Some of onr teactrart ar« talking of k>**lB| Hifs county am) g«Jng where w«|«f are higher. A good teacher never get* more than he earns, gener. •Iljr lets. , ? Edward Telle and Eliza Stiiftfi, teachera In a Chicago grammar achool, have been lined #10 and 93 reapect- Ivelf for brutally beating apapll. The XeHenrjr County Teacher* Asso­ ciation -*111 have no meeting until fall, when due notice will be given. Most of the male teachers are employed at some thing elite during the Summer, and there Is not professional interest enough among the ladjr teachers to ••ven attend and take part duriwr the Vf Inter season, much less to sustain meetings during the Summer. The dasses ip Yale College are di­ vided in four divisions according to scholarship, and the statistics in re­ gard to the use of tobacco In the Junior dass were recently taken. Of twenty- Fix In the lowest division, all but four smoked; of twenty seven in the third division, all but seven smoked; of thirty-seven in the second, eight­ een smoked :ef forty in the first, only ten smoked. Whether this results trom the fact that those who smoke do not like to study, or that those who study do not like to smoke, is not en­ tirely clear; but the effect of smoking' on German scholarship is not usually regarded as so marked as this. The JtoxtfTof Education of Chicago have decided that corporal punish­ ment shall be abolished in the public schools. The excuse for this action on the part of the Board is "that it some­ times happens that teachers are unnec­ essarily severe." Exceptional cases of this kind have occurred and will occur where such punishments are al­ lowed, but it seems unwise to say that a system that is in use in the best of schools and with the best of results shall be abolished simply because there la a possibility that it will be abused. The law does not favor teachers but imposes a line or imprisonment for cruelty. Of course, pupi Is who do not behave may be expelled, but that does not help his ignorance--only give him an excuse for it. The schools are made for all, and the laws should com­ pel their attendance and obedience to the regulations. A petrified Indian has turned up--or rather has been turned up--near what Is known as the Shell Bank, on the Eastern Branch near Bladensburg, Maryland. He is said to be six feet aod three Inches long, and to be broad in proportion. His chest, arms and legs are described as magnificent in 'shape and perfect In preservation. The right hand grasps a tomahawk, and there is what is supposed to be a bullet-hole near the right eye. The body weighs almost exactly a ton, or 9000 pounds, and the features are as­ serted to express the death agony in a surprising and agreeable manner. The discovery was made by two persons who were digging a trench; and those persons, Messrs. I. L. Hampton, and 8. B. Walker, announce tbeff intent to •Her their prlae as a gift to the United States Government. From recently printed returns tt ap­ pears that the school libraries of France have, during the last ten years, Increased in a remarkable manner established originally for the pupils in the schools these libraries havftrbeen made use of more and more by the parents and friends of the scholars, and have now become really people's library aupported by the State, which contrib­ utes 120.000 francs a year for the pur­ chase of books and by the municipalities In 1866 there were 4,836 of these libra­ ries ; but by 1877 the number had in­ creased to 17,76?. During the same period the number of books rose from 1M,153 to 1,716,000. Arithmetic Made Easy*-In Lady Wood's new novel, "Below the Salt,'* one of the characters gives a definition In arithmetic that will be.quite accept­ able to our young lady readers. Edgar is speaking to Pleasance: •Now I kiss you three times on your Cheek, and four times on your mouth. 8ow many did that make altogether?" ••Seven,*' whispered the girl, as she disengaged her«elf to breathe more freely. •'That is arithmetic,** said the youth triumphantly. I "'Dear me," said Pleasance, MI should . not have thought it." . . During March, 83 vessels left the Merfeey with 13,363 passengers. Of these, 12,167 went to the United States 812 to British North America, 170 to South America, 28 to Australia. 67 to the East Indies, 21 to the West Indies, 3 to China and 36 to the west coast of Africa. The nationalities of the emi­ grants were: English, 5,053; Scotch, 82; rish, 2,287; foreign, 6,614. The number of diflerent kinds of postage stamps which have hitherto been issued all over the world is esti­ mated, in round numbers at 6000. Among thorn are to be found the effi­ gies of five emperors, eighteen kings, three queens, one grand duke, six princes, one princess, and a great num : her of Presidents, etc. Some of the .Ijfjtamps bear coats as arms and other •mblem?. as crowns, the papal keys itnd tiara, anchors, eagles, lions, horses. Ijtars. serpents, railway trains, horse men, messengers, etc. The collection preserved in the museum of the Berlin f'ogt Offices included, on July 1, 1879, 4,498 specimens of different^ postage •tamps. Of these. 2,462 were from Europe, 441 from Asia, 261 from Africa, 3143 from America, and 901' from Australia. prepared to fur- of hik own make. BASKET MAKING. The nndereigned is _ nisli Willow Baskets of h! of all kinds. Fine Baskets* specialty. Market, Clothes, and all other Baiketl made to order. Will also repair all kinds of light work. Give me a call.-- First Route South of the Claremont House, on the McHenry and Richmond road. NICK WlNKJUUk MeHenrr 187#. Low Prices md good woHt. Murfltt, Jeweler, Nimda, III. Rob* THE CKJBft&TM mum Vm. Grant The Premium Rorseef Northern Illinois Pair Raised bjr O. I,. Payne. of Llbertvvlllc, III., wili stand in McHcnry and vicinity th>a sea­ son, headquarters at flankin'A stable, own. mnnr.ing April 1st. \ Monday*, Fridays and Satnrdavs at Mo. Henry. r Tuesdays at Mngwood. JTBTHRR r AUTICtrt.AaS.' ; Wm. Grant is a dark bay, weighing 1800 lha WX hands high; in sin*; tuyle and action ia a perfect horse--sired by Tiger Whip, weigh­ ing Ifirtft lbs. His sire by an imported English Coach Hoi se His dam was a rnll blood Mor­ gan Mare, now owned by Clark, of Geneva, Kane Co, 111. Said Tiger Whip look the First Premium at the Kane Ocnnty Fair, showing five stallion colts. Wm. Grant took the Prem­ ium of the flvc stallion colts, and is a perfect carriage horse. Every precaution will be takep to prevent accidents, but I will not be responsible lor amy damage, should any occur. Parties part­ ing with mares before knowing them to be wfth foal wil i forfeit Insurance ud I shall cxact my nay. O. L. PAYNE, Proprietor. New Hardware Store. I.N. MEAD, NEAR „THE fDEPOT, --DEALER IN-- $ COLBY BROTHERS > , ; r^as.,- --JJEALEKS % : HI VERS (DE BLOCK, McHENRY, ILL. ; Ve hare one of the most complete stocks of Goods ever brought to thie market,coii8i8tiiig iu part Ojt < *. / I9 uxuuuug,, ixuiu, BOOTS AND SHOES, ̂ Paints, Oils, . Drugs and Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and Willow-ware Oroceries, etc,', etc.. W*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 then! both in quality and price. COLBY BROS. . any Goods? 1 iv; .-j r ^ li - ̂ -j 'v -- AMP w ft. * r - r f ; - v : ^ ^ s , , ; l v STOVES,« Tin. Copper aid Sheet Iron fart, Table aod Pocket Cutter; asps, T Nails, and f iles of every description. Shears, ITorae Rasi iff, Scissors and Horse Snoes, Horseshoe Also everything that is generally kept in a Hard. ware Store. Being A Practical Workman, I shall spare no pains in trying to give satis. faction4o all who favor me with their tMtron age. All Kinds of Jobbing la my liae will receive prompt attention. Please give me a call before purchasing elsewhere when in need of anythin line McHenry, Oct. 10th, 1878. I- N. ing in n MEAD JOHNSBURCH HENRY MILLER, --DEALER IK-- American ani Foreip larMe. Monuments, Headstones, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scoteh Granite, Constantly on Hand. Shop Two miles North of Henry, 111. Johnsburgh, Ang. Mth, 1877 Mc Constitution Water. UNPRECEDENTED v -IN THE-- History of Woodstock, --The immense stock of-- BOOTS & SHOES Bought for Spring and Summer Trade by D W I G H T , Corner ol Main treet and Public Square, Our customers appreciate the celebrated Selz Boots and Shoes which are sold only in Woodstock by 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 our sincere thanks and would ask a continuance of such favors shown us. We buy and sell for Cash exclusively. Undersell out neighbors. Sell more Boots and Shoes than all otour competitors in Woodstock. Hence the pleasant feeling they exhibit toward us. W. H. DWICHT, WOODSTOCK, ILL. The Old Reliable Store. A VIGOROUS FALL AND C T Jj A Drops of CONSTITUTION WATER three times a day, cures Bright'a Pis. ease, Inflamation of the Kidneys, Stone in the Bladder, Catarrh of the Bladder, Gleet, Dia- betes, Gravel, Brick-Dust Deposit, Childhood Weakness. For Female Complaints a Speciality. For sale toy all Druggists. Send tor Circa- John4t"WfVRGAI1 * ALLEI1'89 CRAY'S SPECIFIC MKOICINK TRADE MARK. Th« GrwtEarfbh TRADEMARK. JBemedjrt a* anftlltag cur* Mr r'SJr f tf *he», Impolaoex, J3w •Dd all dlMkiM that follow «*»M-quenea of 6«lf- Before Taklait. Aboaei m Lom of Alter Taking. Momorr, Utlnml Lu»ltad«, Pain la Ibe Busk. DlmiMtt VUton, Premature Old Age, and many other Dlna«M thai Mad to 1 ntanltT or CofMumption, and a PremaMre Ormra. (tyFull particulars iu our pamphlet, wlilch wodeaireto •end frae bjr mall to ever; one. 0 Specific MedlelnaU •old bj all dragglau at SI par package, er six paokagaa for (5, er wiu be teat fm by mall on ceeeipi et the moaej hj m uut assiciint S9* Flold In MeHenrr, and every whete by all Drugirlots. : For ^ that new dress pattern cull • . SteveQA & Schnorr, They ke&p £tlM la- lest n^ei, and Mil cbeap. TOT Fr I- Ke*» lorBoys an* Olrtatl ,t| . Tonne aiut 01<1!! A MEW IN. VENTION iurt pMMitod lor them, lor Horn* uae! Fret and Scroll Sawing, Turning, Boring, Drilling,Orindiutc, Poliahing, Screw Cutting. Pries >3 to 900. 8rnd 6 cents lor 100 iiage*. IM BBOWK, towrtl, Maae. • , - ir.f ^ ' % '-fJ- V- 4?1«i .iW- ^ ^ '-tl , «>• >f,- ; i «v,,. t!»v i » - And are you looking to? Oil * V.l Fitzsimmons & Evanson's, To \H Farmers, Having decided to continiie 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 ; McHEmtY, € s Hens Plow Shoes 90c, cheap at $1.25. Mens Plow Boots $1,60, cheap at $2. Mens calf Boots, pegged, $3,50 worth $4. Mens calf hand sewed $5;50, worth $8. Mens heavy Boots $2 and upwards. Mens heavy Leather Slippers 95c., regular price $1.25. Mens low calt 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 Button $2.50. Ladies Slippers large assortment. Unusual bargains in Childrens Sid^-Lace and Button Shoes. BELO IT SHOE at a small advance above cost. -" DRESS GOODS, 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. WiLLL FAFEH, Of latest Patterns just received. CLOTHING, 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 call and see us as we know it will^ay you. FITZSIMMONS & EVANSON, Near the Depot, JACOB STORY, McHENRY. ILL. DEALHB IK Scissors,EShears, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Spades. Shovels,BForks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones, Window Glass. GRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J STORY. PERRY & MARTIN'S Large Store is heavily ctockcd wi*h 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 . «OODS. Ir 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 p choice invoice and will bear closest inspection. The public should not ail to examine our stock of BOOTS AND SHOES. This line 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 Lino of Family Groceries. PERRY Sl MARTIN. ^ McHenry, Nov. 25th, 1879. G. W. BESLEY, Apthecar?' McHenry, IU --DEALER IN-- Drags, 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 andSmoking and Chewing Tobacco always on hand Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give me a Calt. C. W. BESLEY. McHenry, 111., Aug. 20th, 1879. OfW^'&ffpKoi.. which ho will sell at prices to suit the times. DRAGS! DRAGS, rif- } will have ready for the Spring trade, a large mini her of Drags, made of the best of timber and warranted, and invite farmers to call and see them before pur­ chasing. ^ Wagons and Buggies. Ot the best manufacture always on hand. In t>hort anythihg in the Agricultural Machinery line can be had by calling at the Warehouse, opposite Perry & Martin'6 store. R. BISHOP. McHenry, Feb. 17th, 1880. The Largest STOCK OF S T O V E S , • Hardware, Iron AM Steel In the coun­ ty please call ana ex amine it WOODSTOCk, ILL. BEST IN THE WORLDt 8 A L E R A T U 8 Which is the same thing. Impure Salrt atuu or B!-C»rb Sod* (which ta the same thing) is of a illcht. ljr dirty white color. It may appear -White, examined by itsnlf, but m COMPARISON WITH CHURCH CO'S » ARM A\I>IIAMMER" BRAND Will show tho difference.' gee that j'oui' Sse-Iea-afws and Bale- .!«(( Socio, is wis it© uitd PUKE, a* •hould be ALL SIMILAR. 8 UBS TAN- C£S used for food. A simple but severe test of the compar%tiTO **Iue ot different brands of Soda or Sblerutna la to dissolve a dessert spoontul of each kind with •boutspint of water (hot preferred) ia elltf •tosses, stirring until all is thoroughly ditnolnd Hie deleterious insoluble matter in toe inferior Boda will be shown after settling some twenty minutes or sooner, by the milky appearance ot thC) solution and the quantity of floating flockjT ttitter according to quality. Bs Bare and ask for Church k Co.'a Soda and •, Baleratus sad see that their name is on th* < package and you will get; the purest and w hi teat. mtde. The use os this with sour milk, in prefeiv ence to Baking Powder, aavea twenty tlmw tv eoat. 6ee one pound package for valuable infonu* on and read carefully. ' "HOW THIS TO TOIII110 E. WELLS, it ' Late of Waucondu, would inform hi trienda and tbe public generally In Lak« County, that he has now opened a shop K VOLO. where • Horee«Shoeing, Carriage -AND-- Wagon Repairing, Will be done Promptly and on short noiief Having had considerable experience in tbi« line 1 will guarantee to shoe an interterin horse ao as to prevent it or no charge will b made. m A 8PECIALT1 E- WELLS- n REAPER REPAIRING Please give me a call. Volo, III, Feb. 10th. I860.