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Soldiers' Department. Osmwofin) BT nm. s. r. BKNXRTI. THE PUBLIC LANDS. act of March 3,1879 In Addition to the provisions already referred prvrtdea, first, that "any person Iim under existing laws taken a •lead, or any even section to, who home- within the UASKKT MAKING. Th« undersigned Is prepared to fur­ nish Willow Baskets of his own make. Of ail kinds. Fine 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 Claremont House, on Hie MoHenry and Richmond road. , NICK WINKLES. MfHeWrv. Sept 15th, 1879. limits of any railroad or military road laud grant, and who by existing laws shall have been restricted to 80 acre? may enter under the homestead laws an additional 80 acres acjjolnlng the land embraced in his original entry, if such additional land be subject to entry." without payment of fees and commissions, and that "the residence of such person upon and of the land embraced in his original entry shall be considered residence and cultiva­ tion for the same length of time upon any of the land embraced In his Orig­ inal entry, and shall be deducted from She five years residence required by law," with the proviso however that in no case shall patent issue "until the person has actually, and in conformity with the homestead laws, occupied rrsided upon and cultivated the land" embraced in his additional entry, "at least one year.*1 Upon any party proposing to enter a t additional tract under these provi­ sions, the register and receiver will re­ quire him to make homestead applica­ tion. and affidavit according to an­ nexed forms, Nos. 39 and 40. They will then. If they find his original en­ try to be intact on their records, whether patented or not, and if no objection appears in any respect, allow the entry applied for. note the same on their records, giving it the proper number in the regular homestead se­ ries, and report it with their regular monthly returns, indicating its char­ acter as an additional entry under said act on the margin of their monthly ab­ stracts with a reference to the original entry by its number and the descrip­ tion of the land. The money columns in the abstracts will of course be left blank, since there will be no fees and commissions paid. In thife class ot entries, the party, if still resident on the original entry tract, will not be required to remove therefrom to the additional entry tract in order to make a new residence on the latter, as the two forming one body of land, residence on either will be regarded as satisfying the legal re­ quirement; but in making final proof on the additional entry, the party must show such residence, with occu­ pancy and cultivation of the tract taken as additional under said act, for live years from the date of the entry thers- ef, less the time to be deducted Son aeeountof residence and cultivation on the original entry, which shall uot exceed four years in any case. Second.--The act further provides that should the person so elect, he may. Instead of making an additional entry, "surrender his existing entry to the United States for cancellation, and thereupon be entitled to enter lands under the homestead laws the same as If the surrendered entry had not been made,*1 with the same provisions, as re gards fees and eommisbions not being required, and requiring settlement and cultivation, occupation and residence, aft bate been already stated with re­ gard to additional entries. In case of any party electing to surrender hi* claim under this act, the register and receiver will receive his relinquish­ ment, which shall specify for what pur­ pose made, and be accompanied by the duplicate receipt issued for the relin­ quished entry, or^by a statement under oath showing a good reiSTrn^or its u> absence, report the case in a specuttTfr letter to this office, and await instruc­ tions before proceeding further in the matter. Relinquishments ipay be made in the same manner hereinbefore provided for. Any party claiming the right to make an additional entry, or to sur­ render an old and make a new one. under the provisions before referred to, will be first required to make affi­ davit that he did not serve as a sol dier or sailor for ninety days during the late civil war, and receive an hon­ orable discharge from the Army or Navy, for if 6o he would not be enti tied to the right claimed, as the class of person* who so served and were dis­ charged, were not restricted to eighty acreB under the previously existing laws as indicated below. This affi­ davit may be made before any officer using a seal and authorized to admin­ ister oaths, or before the register or receiver of the district office. Provision* lor the benefit of the sol­ diers andT.miUyrg of the late war, their widows and minor orphan children, Sections 2304, 2305,2306. 2307,2308 and 2309 of the Revised {Statutes, for the benefit of soldiers and sailors, their widows and minor drphau children, provide-- 1st. In section 2304, that every sol­ dier and officer in the Army, and every seaman, marine and offleer of the Nayy who served for not less than ninety days in the Army or Navy of the United States, "during the recent re bellion," and who was honorably dis­ charged, and has t«tnained loyal to the Government, may enter under the pro visions of the homestead la*», 160 acreg of the public land, to be taken, if de sired, from the class of double mini­ mum lands. New Hardware Store. I. N. MEAD! NEAR THE DEPOT, -DKAl.KR Ilf-- , HARDWARE, STOVES, Tin. Coper anil Sheet Iron Ware, Table »nd Pocket Cutierv,-(Scissors and Shears, Ilorse Rasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshoe Nails, nnd t iles of every description. Also everything that is generally kept in ft Hard­ ware Store. Being a Practical Workman, I shall sparo no pains in trying to Rive satis­ faction to ail who favor me with their patron age. All Kinds of Jobbing In n>y line will receive prompt attention. Ploase give me a call before purchasing elsewhere when in need of anything in my l">e |. N MEAD. BlnHenry, Oct. 10th < 1879. JNO. A. REtCHEXT, General Salesman, SeU, Schwab AgCo. RICHARD WAI-SIT, Traveling 1 W. F. Quail & Co. 7t, DIXOX. W. C. CURTIS, Managtug Partner. Salesman. £ Formerly Curtis Jt COt Reichelt, Walsh & Dixon, -* General rt?7» Awl naolesale dealers in Flour, Fruits ;m<i Produce of all kinds, 138 South Water Street, CHICACO. References By Permission Preston, Kean A Oo„ Bankers, Chicago. 8eiz, Schwab «% Co., Bool and Shoe Mantifac- tueers, Chicago. W. J. Quan A Co., Wholesale Grocer, Chicago" Mover, Strauss & Uoodman.jWliolesale Cloth- era, Chicago. McCann, Fitch A Converse, Wholesale Paper, Chicago. Woodstock John W. Bunn £ Co.,' Wholesale Grocers. Springiield, 111. II. E. Hunt, Banker and Morchant,Dundee Illinois. Jacob Mueller A Co., Louisville, Kv. Geo. W.° D.ivi.-.on ft Co , New Orleans, La. Sherman ft Knox, Wholusiile.Fancy Grocers, Chicago. References s r. If, Dwigbtv Boots and Shoes. Thos, Wlntmn ft Son, Hard wnre Dealers STENCILS AND TAGS, SENT OX APPLICATION. CONSIGNMENTS AND CORRES­ PONDENCE SOLICITED. You will find all depart­ ments full. The latest G. W.BESLEY Dimilt ni Apthecan. McHenry, 111. Really For Fall Trade. --DEALER IN-- JOHNSBURCH MarWi_Worti HENRY MILLER, --DKAL.KR IK-- American ml Foreip lartle. Monuments, Headstones, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scotch Granite, Constantly on Hand. . Shop Two miles North of Henry, 111. Johnabnrgh, Ang. 90th.r1877 Mc- ACENT8 WANTED LIRIT ADD A1)VKNIL RES OF FRANK AND JESSE JAMES , VU XQTZD WlfEHUT OUTLAWS. A*' fttr TTon.J. A. D.VUK, ph. D. A true an Ibrilliiig account, (Illustrated) of their bol ofe.ralii.nH for 18 years in -JO a i lie re nt sutea • *id,Territories, bailling detectives and ofli elttU oi the law. JJeni Selling r Book of the year. 10,000 #old it» three month*. 50 cents iorouttit; tl.WMnr *!iti)|>l<' copy. Liberal terms t<> Agente. N. I». THOMPSON & CO,, Pub. Novelties, Prices. The lowest Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet and Articles. 1 Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Use. r • 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 meaCah. McHonry, III., Aug. tOtb, 1879. 8ESLEY. JACOB STORY, McHENRY. ILL. DEALER IX STEVENS & SCHNORR. COLBY BROTHERS! --DEALERS IN-- p AT rv Orest chance to make money. vJ \ / IJ1/ We need a person in every town to take subscriptions for the largest- ~heape*it and bent Illustrated family publica- ron in the world. Anyone can bccome a sue- essful agent. Six elegant worksof art given free to subscribers, 'the price in so low that almost everybody subs ;ribe*. 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. ou can 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 as well as others. Full directions and terms free. Elegant and expensive outfit free. If you want profitable work send u» your ad­ dress at once. It costs nothing to try the business. No one who engages fails to make great pay. Address GEORGE STINSON & Co., Portland, Maine- ELOIN ACADEMY. ELGIN, ILL. General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENY, ILL. We have one of the most complete stocks of Goods ever brought to this market, consisting in part ol Dry Goods, (Mil, Ms, BOOTS AND SHOES, Paints, Oils, Drugs, and Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and Willowware, Groceries, Etc,. Ete, fl3f**We have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to ho found in the county, to which we invite the especial attention of the public, sat­ isfied that we can suit them both in quality and price. Scissors, Shears, Table and Pocket Cutlery, » Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knivei, Axes, Grindstones, Window Glass. GRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J. STCRY. Attention! DEVOTED TO A THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE. ITEACHIHO, 1U8INES8 LIFE. Fall Term commences Monday September 6, 1680. Winter Term commencesj day, November 29, 1880. Mon Spring Term commences Monday, March 13, 1881. Tuition from $7 to $12 Term ot twelve weeks. No Change of Teachers. per A Text Book in the Theory and Practicc of Teaching will be introduced into the Norma Co urse. A class will be formed in the Post-Graduate Course, taking the studies of the Freshman year, of V assar .College. Classes in the Business Course at the beginning of each term. For Courses of Study and other Particulars, send for Catalogue. J. TEFFT, President O. DAVIDSON, Secretary. A. G~» SEAKS, Principal. forma tinr. ;»<Mres ABU St., s. v. 1>U. J.FAUEK & CO. 22 .. ' • .... UNPRECEDENTED -IN TIIE-. History of Woodstock, 1 BLAKE Has just put in his Store a Larger Stock than ever, and is selling at the very Lowest Prices possible. HAVE GIVEN PRICES BELOW. Extension Tables, $1. per foot. Breakfast Tables, all walnut $.3.75. Centre Tables, from $3.50 and upwards. Common Bed steads, $2.75, $3.00 French black walnut bedsteads, $5.75 and upwards. Common Kitchen Chairs, $3. Cane Seat Chair* $5 up to $14, Bureaus $9 and* upwards. Commodes and Wash- stands, $4.50 and upwaids. Lounges, Brussels Carpet, $8. Mattresses, all gizes, $2.75. Bu­ reau, with 14x24 Glass, $15, Looking1 Glasses and Brackets. Wall Pockets, etc. I also keep on hand a fine as­ sortment of COFFINS AND CASKETS. -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 Selz Boots and Shoes which are sold only in Woodstock by us. Our competitors frown ;it them and talk in the papers about them and thereby advertise our Goods at their own expense tor which we return our sincere thanks and would ask a continuance of suchlavors shown us. We buy and sell for Cash exclusively. Undersell out neighbors, riell more Boots and Shoes than all ot our competitor's in Wood­ stock Hence the pleasant feeling they exhibit toward us. W. XI, \VOOI»ST<HJU, (IJ We arc Not clos ing out, but arc better prepared than ever to gi.e close bargains on all kinds ot Farm Machinery. We make a-speciality of ill the leading Machinery, among which are Walter A. Wood Reapers and Mowers, Peerless combined Reap­ ers, Leader Reapers, the celebrated jManny and Standard Mowers. Furst & Bradley's Cultivators, Rakes and Plows. Four leading Cultivators. The celebrated and unrivaled igcr Rake, Ilollings- worth Rakes and several others. PUMPS » PUMPS! PUMPS! We also have a full assortment of the elebrated BUCKEYE FORCE PUMP always on hand. Also the Adams Kenosha for a Wood Pnmp. Also the Adams / Billies! We keep an assortment ot Wagons and Buggies ot all kinds. Howe's Planters, and in fiict everything that a farmer wants. Also If in Avant of anything in our line do not fail to call as we know we can suit you, at the Old Stand, opposite the Mill. K M. oWl5.> Ac *•»<>:>'. f^PHcarse souable rates. furnished^ at rea- JOHN B. BLAKE McHenry, August 23, 1880. A. H. HANLY & SONS, -- PROPRIETORS OF THE-- MCHENRY BRICK MILLS, NEAR THE DEPOT. McHenry, - Illinois The public are respectfully iii-^ formed that the above named firm have constantly on hand a large stock of the very Finest Flour, Bolted Meal, Feed, &c. We have unusual facilities for- Manufacturing and are well pre pared to do Custom Worlc With all possible dispatch, and we are confident that no Mill in the Northwest can surpass us, either in the promptness of work done for customers, or IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY. f^WMERCHANTS and others who handle Flour are especially recjuested'to give us a call, as our different Brands of Flour are second to none in the market. Thanking the public for past favors we hope for a continuance of the same. A. H. HANLY & SONS. McHenry, 111., Aug. 10,1880. k TRADEMARK, ji CRAY'S SPECIFIC MEDICINE TRADE MARK. The GrmtEnfttth TRADEMARK. Remedy; AD unfailing cure SemlDftt Weak' Des«, Spermator­ rhea, Tmpoteocy, tod til disease* that follow aa a se* quence of Self- . ftcflor© Tftkmaf* Altu.se; as Loss of After iftlif, Memorr, Universal Lassitude, Paio ID the Back. Dlmaeuef Ttslon, Premature Old Age, and many other Dlieam than lead to Insanity or Consumption, and a Premature Grave. CCT Full particulars ID our pamphlet, which »e desire !• •end free by mail to ererr one. C3*The Specific Medicinel« •old by all druggists at $1 per package, or six package* ter 14, or will be scat fro. by mall on receipt of tk* n-nij bf HIE CBAT MEDICI3K CO., . r liacuA»ic « BLOCK, Drraotr, DM, #ST" 3okl in Mclleiiry, and everjT where by all Druiririsis. I.N. MEAI), AGENT. For BiioUcy*' Harvester, liiiuUrr an4 Jlowiny Macliiuc, McHenry, 111.