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MriRMfSIMni Ho1<U<ts' n«»i»artiii0(f»<5. <*>N»t.'OTici> bi ItH. if. I'. " liKNN «n. TH5 ? (Sf, •;s;"i c- PUBLIC LANDS. [No 36.J b* In eases of eiitrlrs. For faking the ' |Mtimony of rialmntit am) his wit- ** in making commutation proof, Still* Ik* nre**rtbcd forms for "Home- tt««l I'ntof") JtriDAVIT IIICQITI&RD OF CLAIMANT. MCT*0« wt or TUB KKVISED STATUTES or THE UNITB1» STATES ' I . . c la iming tho r igh t t<^ wwmnitf, under Motion 2.301 of the, lltvifted Statutes of the United States, my homMttead entry No mailc upon tint wtlon.,... township range 4o solemnly swear that 1 ma«T<» settle^ on «*i»l land on the... .clay of.. .. 18..ami that since pucIi date, to wit: ok the.. . .day of 18. .1 have built ft )kmi«« •#*ai<i land, and have continued ft* refrM* therein up to the present that I have broken and cul­ tivated.. . .acres of said land, and that no part of Paid land has been alienated eicept m provided In section 22S8 off'; •fc« Revised Statutes, but that I am, tlKR sole bona fide ownor as an actual •*ttler, . I further swear that I have not here­ tofore perfected or abandoned an en­ try made under the homestead laws ot Sfee United States. Laud Office........ s Snbtcrlhed and sworn to ibefore me ffclt....da; of... .... ...... .Register. U another class of homesteads iiislgHsted as "adjoining-farm homc- •toada." In these cases the law allows M applicant owning and residing on ia original farm to enter other land If Ing contiguous thereto, which shall a»t with such farm, exceed In the ag­ gregate, one hundred and sixty acres. That, for example, a party owning or •ecupying 80 acres may enter 80 addi­ tional, without regard to price, whether held at 91.35 or 1*2.50 per acre; or. If owning forty acres, he may enter one fcuadrad and twenty acres additional •f land held at 91.25 per acre, or of load held at 92.50 per acre, where one kandred and sixty acres la now the Maxlmua quantity of double minimum land subject to homestead entry, but cannot exceed the maximum of eighty acres where the land proposed to be entered Is held at 92.50 per acre, and Where eighty acres is still the le^al Maximum lit reference to that class of lands, under section 2289 of the Revised Statutes as modified by the acts of OaofrMS of March 3d, 1879, and July lit. 187i, before mentioned. r . In applying for an entry of this class •he party must make affidavit, form ' tto* id, describing the tract which he «wns andiupon which he resides as his ,, ifrtgiaai farm. " [No. 86.] ADJOINING FARM HOMESTEAD T" -1 AFFIDAVIT. OlFICBAT..,.. DATE 18.. v ' I .of....having filed my fx - . application No....for an entry under 2' tlw provisions of the act of Congress ?•' , approved May 20, 1862, entitled, "An Mt ta secure homesteads to actual Iff"' "aattlers on the public domain." do sol- • >••!/ swear that (here < Stat* whether the applicant Is the head ^ ̂ ; a family or over twsnty-one years age; whether a citizen of the e'fUalted States or has filed his deelara- ' *» *1 tlon of Intention of becoming such, or. If ander twenty-one years. of age, that jj*. fee hu served not less than fourteen 4mj» ia the. Army or Navy of the {Jailed States during actual war); that <|m!4 aatry is made for my own exclu­ sive knelt, and not directly or iudi- iar the use or benefit of any parson or persons whomsoever; have I heretofore perfected or entry made under this that.the land embraced in said Hon No... .is intended for an _ farm homestead; that I now pwa aad reside upon an original farm ^containing... .acres and no more; that Ilka same comprises the of section > . ^....township range....and is con- .. this day applied ^ for. v , < Sworn to and subscribed this....day - , y* • . . . . . . . . . ..of the Laud Office. Tit<maklng final proof it Is not re­ quired that he should prove actual ::restdeBee upon the separate tract en- tered; but If he does not, it must ap- poor from the proof adduced, (forms Nes. 31,32 and 87, the two former to be modified to suit the circumstances .of the case) that he has continued for the period reqduired by law to reside capon and cultivate the original farm tract, making use of the entered tract as a part of the homestead. Form No. 17 Iras follows: [No 37.] FINAL AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED OF •^JOINING FARM HOME­ STEAD CLAIMANTS. (SECTIOX 3291, REVISED STATUTES.) I having made a home­ s tead en try o f the . . . . s ec t ion No . . . . In townsh ip No . . . . o f range No . . . . subject to entry at... .for the use of a:: , adjoining farm, owned and occupied \ by me, on the....of section No in ' township No of range No....under section 2289 of the Revised Statutes, do now apply to perfect mr claim thereto by virtue of section 2291 of the same and for that purpose do sol­ emnly that I am a citizen of the United Hsates; that I have continued i. to own and occupy the land constitu- | ting my original farm, having resided I hereon since the. ...day of 18..to ~ the present time, and have made use '• °* the said entered tract as a part of | ray homestead, and have improved tiie 'i Same in the following manner,viz.:.... that no part of said land has been al­ ienated, but that I am the solo bona So* owner as an actual settler; that I , •HI Hear true allegiance to the Geveroewnt ot the United States; and farther that I have not heretofore CrfMtod or abandoned an entry un-I the homestead laws " of the Land Office at ....io hereby certify that the above afldavlt waa taken and subscribed this... day of .. .JS.v > IlASKkT MAKING. Tlw «n*ler>si!f!»od is prepared to fur­ nish Willow U;i*k<>ts of hi* own make, of all kinds. Fin« Baskets a sjNicinlty. Market, Clothes, and aH'other ilu&kcts nm<l<- to order. Will also repair all kiitdsnf light work. Give me a call.-- First House South of the Chireinont House, on the M«Hcnry and Klchtnond road. NICK WINKLES. MfUonrv «»nl 15th. 1879. JNOt A. KKTblHet,?, Oemtrnl HaiuNinaiiL- U«l«, Schwab V& foil Attn Walsh, Traveling SiilcsmaD, W. F. guan & (Jo. , , w.a OUBTlS, Partner. ftatosman. Formerly Curtis &oa New Hardware 8ti>re. I. N. MEAD! Jleiclielt,. Walsh r.; •. ;'V ... GENERA#!, * v>|: ' . PKIWMINT Aod v jolosale tlcalers in Flour, Fruits am! Producc v f all kinds. T<*m: ••iW- NEAfe --mSAl,Klt IK 138 South Water Street, CHICAGO. References By Permission ^ - J ' : v..i •xs&w:- Preston. Kean A Oo„ Bankers, Olilcapro. Sola, ScJiwiib A Co., Hoot ami Shoe Manufao. tutors, Ohira^ro. W. J. <iutin .t Co., Wholesale Grocor, Chicago Mojor, Strauss & C>«HMlman.jWholosalo Oloth- ers, Ohioage. MoCann, Kitch & Converse, Wholesale Paper, Chicago. Wholesale Gravers. Merchant, Dundee J ohm W. Bunn it Q&l SpringfleM, 111. H. E. Hunt, Blinker and Illinois. Jacob Mueller & Coy Louisville, Ky. Geo. W. liayjron A Co , New Orleans. La. Sherman ft Knox, Wholesale Fancy Grocers, Chicago. STOVES, Tin. Copper aid Stat Iroi fare, Table and Poo.kct Cutlerv, fScissers and Shears," Horse llaspa. Horse Shoes, Horseshoe Kails, ftu<l t iles of every iloscripiioni Also everything thatis generally kept in a Hard­ ware Store. Being a Practical ' 'Workman, I shall sparo ne pains in trying to give satis, faction to all who favor mo with thoir patron age. . All Kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please give me a call before purchasing elsewhere when la need of anything in my line I. N MEAD. Mcnenry, Oct. 10th. 1879. Woodstook References: W. H, Dwight, Bootsand Shoos. Thos, Whitson & Son, Hardware Dealers STKNCIL8 AND TAGS, SENT ON^PyCATlON^^CONSI^NMKN^^^ AT OUR You will find all depart­ ments full. The latest --DEALER IN-- Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet and 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 me a Call. G W RFQI CV McHenry, 111., Aug. 20th, 1870. ' " JOHNSBURCH MarMe Worts. HENRY MILLER, -DKAXEH IN-- Mm M Foreip MarWt Monuments, Headstones, ETC., KTC^ ETC. American & Scotch Granite Constantly on Hand. Novelties. Prices. The lowest JACOB STORY, McHENHY. ILL. DEALER IN STEVENS & SCHNORR. COLBY BROTHERS! --DEALERS IN-- Shop Two miles North of Henry, 111. Johnabnrgli, Ang. 30th,'1877 Mo f1 /~\T 1TV Great chance to make money. vJULi lJ We need a person in every town to take subscriptions for the larffest- rhenpest and best Illustrated family publica­ tion in the world. Anyone can become a sue. eea.-iful ajtent. Mix clcpiint works of art given free to subscribers. The price is so low that almost everybody subs tribes. One agent re­ ports taking 120 subscribers in a day. A lady agent reports making over $200clear profit in ten days. All who engage make money fast. You ca'n devote all your time to the business or only your spare time. You need not be away from home over night. You can do it a* well as others. Full directions and terms free. Klegant and expensive outflt free. If you waut proiltable work send us your ad­ dress :it once. It costs nothing to try the business. No one who engages fails to make great pay. Address George St in row & Co., Portland, Maine- Executor's Notice. ESTATE of Samuel II. Walker, deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Executor of the last Will and Testament of Samuel H. Walker, deceased, late of the County of McHenry and State of Illinois, hereby gives notice that he will appear be­ fore the Countv Court of McHenry County, at the Couit Ifouac, in Woodstock, at the September Term, on the third Monday in September next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate, arc noti­ fied and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons in­ debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 9th day of July, A. D., 1880, J. W. CRISTY, Executor. Administrator's Notice. TESTATE of David C. Wilson, deceased.-- r.J Theutdersinged, having been appointed Administrator of the Estate of David C. Wil­ son. late of the County of McHenry and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby"givc» notice that he will appear before tho County Court of McHenry County, at the Court House in Wood, stock at the September term on the third Monday in September next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are notified and requested to attend for tho purpose of having tho same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are request' ed to make immediate payinout to the under signed. Dated this 19th day of July A. D, 1880. Henbv C. Mead, Administrator. Administrator's Notice. INSTATE of Mathias Kreund deceased. The J undersigned having been appointed Ad­ ministratrix of the Estate of Mathias Kround lata of the County of Mcllenry, and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before tho County Court of McHenry County, at the Court House, In Woodstock, at the September term, on the third Monday m September next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate, arc notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are re­ quested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated'this 14th day of July A. D. 188a Catmarink Fkeund, Administratrix. s ̂ House for salb. Th» tplenrlid new roMuence In this WlUgt, known &% the Ilititou Wheelor plftoe. !a oftered for Bale. The house it, ©lie of th* best built in the village, Ip almost new.hit* »goo<l barn ami out- kaiwsi, and is very desirable located.-- Will be Hold cheap ait<l <>n reasonable term*. For further particulars inquire > oiK**. ./ -. • • V . - : r , . . • , AGENTS WANTED. LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF FRANK AND JESSE JAMES, THE H0TED WE8TEEH OUTL&WS. A* 1>RC"S. Ph- D. A true and thrilling account, (Illustrated) of their held "l"'-rations for IS years in !B) different States anil 1 erritories. Willing detectives Hud offl eialR of the law. JJut-t, Selling Book of the year 10.tP.Ki sold in three mouths. W) rents forouttiv; US/1 for sample cupv. l.ilwral terms .t<» Agents. N.l>. THOMl*>»)X A CO., Pub- li»U»--rri. it 'it. 1-iue it., St. General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENY, ILL. "We have one of the most complete stockB of Goods ever brought to thip market, consisting in part ot try Goods, Cli, Hats, Cups, Scissors, Shears, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones Window Glasst CRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J. STORY. Attention! BOOTS AND SHOES, and Paints, Oils, Drugs, Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and Wlllowware, Groceries, Etc,. Etc. v f^/"We have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to be found in the county, to which wo invite the especial attentiou of the public, sat­ isfied that we can suit them both in quality and price. UNPRECEDENTED --IN THE- History of Woodstock, --The Immense stock of-- BOOTS & SHOES Bought for Spring and Summer Trade, by D W I G H T , orner oi Main Street and Public Square. Our customers appreciate the celebrated Sclz Boots and Shoes which are sold only in Woddstock by us. Our competitors frown at them and talk in the papers about them and thereby advertise our Goods at their own expense lor which we return our sincere thanks and would ask a continuance of such favprs shown us. We buy and sell for Cash exclusively. Undersell oux neighbors. Sell more Boots and Shoes than all ot our competitors in \Vood- stock Hence the pleasant feeling they exhibit toward uft* wast J. DACYl 'Has recently Purchased-^ v Atone time, ffO of which lib re­ ceived last week and the balance are now 011 the road, and I hay# this day sent my order for 0 more to be shipped in Juue. i The increasing demand for tho well-made, durable, thorougnl\ tested and low made by Emerson, Fisher & Go,, which are shipped to every part of the North American Continent lhe favorable reputation these Carriages have made in McHenry county, where they have been used for several years by Ilivery men. physicians and farmers, has led to such a demand for them that we are obliged to resort to selling them at Auction in neigh­ boring towns. Every Carriage sold by us is warranted for one year. Our stock is complete and nijich larger than can be found with any retail dealer in the Northwest. T. J. DACY- Woodstock, June 9th, '80. The Largest Stock of S T O V E S . Hardware, Iron n( Sleet, In the county Please call and examine. We arc Not closing out, but are better prepared than ever to gi,e close bargains on all kinds of Farm Machinery. We make a speciality of all the leading Machinery, among which are Walter A. Wood Reapers and Mowers, Peerless combined Reap- ers, Leader Reapers, the celebrated Manny and Standard Mowers. Furst & Bradley's Cultivators, Rakes and Plows. Four leading Cultivators. The celebrated and unrivaled igcr Rake, Hollings- worth Rakes and several others. PUMPS! PUMPS! PUMPS! We also have a full assortment of the elebrated BUCKEYE FORCE PUMP always on hand. Also tho Adams Kenosha for a Wood Pnuip. WOOWrOOE, T We keep an assortment ot Wagons and Buggies ot all kindst Howe's Planters, and in fact everything that a farmer wants. Also If in want of anything in our line do not fail to call as we know we can suit you, at tho Old Stand, opposite the Mill. JE. M. O.WJES3N Ac SON. WOODSTOCK, JILINOJS. BEST III THE WORLD t AND S A L E R A T U S Wlxicli Is the same thing. Inpnre Kftlci'iituil orBS-Csarfs [which idtUafcuikie tiling) In of a gliglat. It i 17 dirty wliit<>- color. iy »pii«h tvliitp," (<xaiiiliscd by il#c!f, but A COMPARISON WITH CHURCH A CO'ti " ARM A-VIJ HAMMER." UUAKD will thow tlto Uiffcrtiicei See tbat your Salorntui and Bak« ing Soda, in white and PUKE, •hould be A 1,1. SIMILAR BGB8TAI-CEI used for food. A ilmple bnt Bovore test of the eomparstiT* Tklae of differont brauds of Soda or Saler*tun la to dissulre a dessert spoontul of each kind with about a pint of water (hot preferred) la clear glasses, Btirringuntilalllsthoroughly dissolved Xha deleterious insolublo matter in tho inferior Sodii will be shown after settling eotno twenty mtoutos or Romior. by the milky appearanco ot tho solution an d the quantity Qtfloating flocfey natter according to quality. Be suro and ask for Church ft Co.'s Soda and Saleratus and eeo that their name Is on tl» package and you will get tbo purest and w hi teat made. The UHO ot this with sour milk, in prelar* ence to Baking Powder, eaves twenty times its cost. See one ponnd package for valuable lnf< OB and read carefully. * ^OW THIS TO T0IIB BR0 Constitution Waiter. Jgf\ Drops of CONSTlTUTTOX WATER HpW throe time.8 * fifty, cures llright'a I»is. i'iik', Inllaniiiliun of tho Kidneys, Stone in the IHadder, Catarrh of the Bladder, Gleet, pit. botes, Gravel, Brick-Dust Deposit, Childhood Weakness. For Female Complaints a Speciality. For ealc by nil Drutr^istn. Rend for Cirrn John^St™NMY°RCAN 4 ALLEN, BO