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Soldiers* Department. Com>t"OTBi> nr I>R. s. F. Bknneti.. THE PUBLIC LANDS. fIThft following method will be ob­ serve J In curry log into effect the pro* vision* of the act: 1st. A clerk has been designated by the Commissioner to receive and act upon the applications which may be offered for such entries, and to have charge of the correspondence connect- ed therewith; all moneys received to go into the charge of the receiving clerk, designated under the act of July 2,1864, and any moneys found to be­ long to the United States on the cases being Anally passed upon to be turned over to the Treasury, according to law. 2d. Applications will be immediately entered in a preliminary abstract for each State in the order in which they are received; will be carefully exam­ ined in connection with the plat?, files aud records, and admitted or rejected according to the law and instructions governing the case. From such pre­ liminary abstracts the admitted ap­ plications will be carried to a regular monthly abstract, and the proper cer­ tificates and receipts will ba issued bv the Commissioner, acting as ex-qfficio register and receiver. The entries thus admitted will be properly posted in the tract books, and the papers therefor placed on file, for such further action as may be necessary. These entries will be numbered consecutively in continuation of the series entered upon at the respective district offices. The applicants will be promptly ad­ vised of the result of the examination, and where the desired entries are ad­ mitted, will be furnished with the ap­ propriate paper, to be held as evidence until delivery of the patents. 3d. In case of conflicting applications that which is first received shall be first acted upon, as above directed, aud will be considered as giving the ap­ plicant the legal riebt to the tract, ap­ plied for. if unexceptionable in other respects. LAWS TO PROMOTE TIMBER CULTURE. The timber culture act of March 3, 1873, having been amended by the act of March 13.1874, the latter has been further amended by the act of June 14,1878. I,--Certain provisions of the act of March 13,1874, are repealed by the act of June 14.1878. 6 1. The act of March 13, 1774, at the close of its first section, contains the following: "Provided, That not more than one quarter of any section shall be thus granted' and that no person shall make more than one entry under the provisions of this act, unless frac­ tional subdivisions of less than forty acres are entered, which, in the aggre­ gate shall not exceed one quarter-sec­ tion." In the act of June 14. 1878, the concluding words, "unless fractional subdivisions of less than forty acres are entered, which In the aggregate shall not exceed one quarter section" are omitted. Hence, the rule lorbid- ding more than oue entry is made universal, and will govern in all future eases. 1 The provision of the act of March 13.1874, requiring that the trees be not "more than twelve feet apart each way." is omitted from the act of June 14,1878. The latter requires, however, that the final proof shall show Mthat not less than twenty-seven hundred trees were planted on eacb acre, and that at the time of making such proofi there shall be growing at least six hundred and seventy-five living and thrifty trees to each acre." 3d. The closing sentence of the sec­ ond section of the act of March 13,1874, provides that, win case of the death of a person who has complied with the provisions of this act for a period of •ee years, his heirs or legal represen-. tatives shall have the option to com ply with the provisions of this act, and re­ ceive, at the expiration of eight years, a patent for one hundred and sixty acres, or receive, without delay, a pat­ ent for forty acres, relinquishing all claim to the remainder." This pro­ vision is not contained in the a^t of June 14, 1878. 4. The following section of the act of March 13,1874, relating to homestead entries on which timber is cultivated, Is omitted from the act of June 14* 1878: Sec. 4. That each and every person who. under the provisions of the act entitled. "An Act to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain," approved May 20,1862, or any amend­ ment thereto, having a homestead on said public domain, who, at* any time after the end of the third year of his or her resideuce thereon, shall in ad­ dition to the settlement and improve­ ments now required by law, have had under cultivation, for two years, one acre of timber, the trees thereon not being more than twelve feet apart each way, and in a good thrifty condition, for each and every sixteen acres of said homestead, shall, upon due proof of such fact by two credible witnesses, receive his or her patent for said homestead. &10 0.UTl;iT furnished free'with all in- ^1 v struflionK for couiiuctinir tin* mnat profitable business any one can engage in »he business is so easy to learn an<l our in •tructions are so simple and plain, that an v °an'nake Kreat profits from the vTry •tart. No one 6&n fail who is -- - work. Women are as BASKET MAKING. The undersigned is prepared to fur­ nish Willow Biftkcts of liih own make, of all 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 the McHenry and^Kichmond road. „ ,, NICK WINKLES. Mnlfenrv. Mth, 1S79. New Hardware Store. I. N. MEAD! NEAR THE DEPOT, --DKALER IK-- HARDW STOVES, Tin. Copier and Stat Iron Ware, Table anil Pocket Outlerv, Scissors and Sliokrs, Horse Itasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshoe Nails, and Kites of every description. Alf><"> everything thatis generally kept in a Hard­ ware Store. , Being a Practical Workman, I shall spare no pains in trying to give satis­ faction to all who favor me With their patron age. 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 my line I. N MEAD. McHenry, Oct. 10th. 1879. IHV TMU Boot and Shoe Business, And to do this we have brought to McHenry Co. this Fall, more foot wear than ever before. Our store % is headquarters for the cele- bratad SELZ Boots and Shoes. Wc buy and sell more goods in oilr lino tban all other dealers in Woodstock, and buy and sell for Cash. Also are the only exclusive dealers in Boots and Shoes in the County. WOODSTOCK, ILL. JOHNSBURCH Marl forts. HENRY MILLER, --DKALERIN-- American anil Foreip MarMe. Monuments, Headstones, ETC., ETC., ETC. American & Scotch Granite, Constantly on Hand. COLBY BROTHERS! --DEALEKS IX-- General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENY, ILL. We have one of thie most complete stocks of Goods ever brought to this market, consisting in part ol Dry Goods, Clo Shop Two miles North of Henry, 111. Jobnsbnrgh, Aug. 30 th.*1877 Mc- C. Henry, Nunda, - - - Illinois, --DEALER IN-- Agricultura Machinery, Of All Kinds. Agent for the towns of Algonquin, Nunda •na McHenry for the celebrated McCormick Machines, All kinls of machinery gold as cheap as any other dealer in the County. Give me a call. Nunda, June lSth, 1880. C H E N R Y willing to n . successful as men BOYH and girlg can earn large 8„m8. V toAve mitrle at the business over one hundred dollars in a single week. Nothiti* lYke it ever known before. All who eiiiraire arpauv 1 with Which JOS. WIEDEMANN, Aejent FranzlFalk's MILWAUKEE LAGER BEER, SBeer in Large orJSroairKega or BottlesWal- ways on hand cheaper than any other, uiiali. ty considered. ^ This Beer has a world M'ide reputation, and good judges acknowledge it cannot oe sur­ passed in the world. Orders by mail promptly attended to. JOS. WIEDEMANN. McHenry, 111. May 5th, 1880.» BOOTS AND SHOES, Paints, Oils, Drugs, and Medicines, Crockery, Glassware, Wooden and WUloware, Groceries, Etc., Etc v have one of the finest Stocks of Teas to be 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. The Largest Stock of S T O V E S . HI ardware, Iron and Steel, In the county Please call and examine. T. J. DACY! --Has recently Purchased-- EsatMisM Over a Quarter ol a F. c. MAYES, _ ey are able to make mone.. lVM1 ,.j,n „n gage in this business during' your spare time at great proflt. Vou do not have to invest capital in it. We take all the risk. Thole who need ready money should should writp ions at once. All furnished fr<je Addroaa TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine. Aa,1 'e»8 OUTFIT sent free to those who wish VVt<> engage in the most pleasant ann gT<r"* '. , . 1 1-- oTcrytlmisr. prolitable business known. Kvc'rvthfng new' " j»ital not required. We will furnish yoti •10 a day and upwards easily 'P nuferie without staying away from home over niffht. No risk whatever. Many new work­ ers wanted at once, Many are making for­ tunes at the business. Ladies make as much as men. and young boys and girls make great pay. No one whois willing to work fails to make more money hi a day than can be tn;><l<. in a week at any ordinary employment. TV>s<> « hi engage at ohcc will fitufc a short mad to fortune.' Address. U. IIALLETT & OO., Portland. Mftiee. --AND DEALER IN-- Ready-Made Clothing. Cloths, Cassimere and Worsteds to sell by the vard. The latest styles of Goods on hand at all times. My stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING is now complete and I Will not be Undersolfl Store in Old McHenry,"near the Bridge. o • McHenry, 111., WOODSTOCK, ILLINOJS. T)T^C"T^ business now before the public DFjijl You can make money faster at work for us than at anything else. Capital not required. We will start you. >12 a day and upwards made at home by the industri­ ous, Men, women, boys and girls wanted everywhere to work for us. Now is the time You can devote your whole time to the work, or only vour spare moments. No oth^r busi­ ness will pay you nearly as well. No one willing to work can fail to make enormous pay by engaging atonce. Costly outfit and terms free. A great opportunity for making money easily and honorably. Address TKUE A Co., Augusta, Maine. GUIDE to SUCC1 FOR At one time. 60 of Avhich ceived last weok and the aie now on the road, and this day sent my order he re­ balance I have for 60 McHenry, 111. --DEALER IN-- Drugs, Medicines, Faints, 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. 0 Physicians, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give meaCal*. McHenry, 111., Aug. 20th, 1879. ®^SLEY. JACOB STORY, McHENRYj ILL DEALER IN Hardware, Ms, Stoves, Scissors, Shears, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones, Window Glass* CRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. «!. STC R Y. Business more to be shipped in Juue. The increasing demand for. the well-made, durable, thorougnl^ tested aud low priced Carriages made byE n, Fisher & Co., which are d to every part of the N01 \. t ri( Jin ohtinent The fuvoi 1 • eputation these Carriages nave made in McHenry county, where they have been used tor several years by Livery men. physicians and tarmers, has led to such a demand for them that we are obliged to resort to selling them at Auctiou in neigh­ boring towns. Every carriage sold by us is warranted for one year. Our stock is complete and much larger than can be found with any retail dealer in the Northwest. T. J* DACY. 1 Woodstock, June 9th, '80. AND Society. 8 BY FAR the best Ilusiucss ami Social Gnwle an<l Hanri-Rook ever mibliahed. Much the latest. It tcll« both nexes completely HOW TO DO EVRKYTHING in the beat wav, Flow to be Your Own Lawyer, How to do Hnsinc'88 Oorrectlv ai«i Successfully llow to Act in Society and in every part of life, an<i contain* a cold mine qf varies information, in<li»i)ensable to all c laksos for constant ref­ erence, AUKNT* WANTKft for nil or spare time. To know why this lwok of RKAL value a 1111 attractions sells better than any other, apply tor term s to H. 9. SCAKMELLfc CO., 8T. LOUIS, MO. Attention! A. H. HANL7 & SONS, Wc are 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 ill the leading Machinery, among which are Walter A. Wood Reapers and Mowers, Peerloss 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 celebrated BUCKEYE FORCE PUMP always on hand. Also the Adams Kenosha for a Wood Pump. Bullies! BniEies! Bonies! "ITTj^T TJYOITR8ELVE8 by making mon- I I rj LjIT ey when a golden chance is off­ ered, thereby always keeping poverty from your door. Those who always take advtn- tage of the pood chances for making money that are offered, generally become wealthy, while those who do not improve suclichances remain in poverty. We want many men, women, boys and girls to work for us right in their own localities. The tiusineHS will pay more than ten times ordinary, wages. We furnish an expensive outfit and all that yon need, free. No one who engages fails t innUe money very rapidly. You can devot your whole tune to the work, or oniy yon spare moments. Full information and a)„ that is needed sent free. Address, STINSOJi & CO., Portland, Maiue. We keep an assortment of Wagons and Buggied ot all kinds. Howe's Planters, and in fact everything that a farmer .wants. Also r If in want of affything in our line do not fail to call as we know we can suit you, at the Old Stand, opposite the Mill. MCHENRY BRICK MILLS, NEAR TilE] I>EOT. McHenry, - Illinois • i The public are respectfully in­ 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- anufacturing and are well pre ared to do CQStoin Wort With all possible dispatcjj, and swe are confident that no ill in the North weft can surpass us, either in the promptness of work done for customers, or IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY. fSiT'MERCHANTS and others who handle Flour are especially requested 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 Ready for Fall Trade. • Dim Has just put in his Store a Largro 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 Chairs $5 up to $14, Bureaus $9 and upwards. Commodes and Wash- stands, $4.50 and upwaida. Lounges, Brussels Carpet, $8. Mattresses, all sizes, $2.75. Bu« reau, with 14x24 Glass, $15. Looking Glasses and Brackets, Wall Pockets, etc. I also keep on hand a fine as­ sortment of COFFINS AND CASKETS. |dgPHearse furnished at re»* sonabie rates. JOHN B. BLAKE McHenry, August 23, 1880. CRAY'S SPECIFIC MCDtCINS TRADE EVIARK. The orwt Ractuh TRADE MARK. Hemeriy; nnfktlloi mra for Seminal Wrafc. c«n, Spanutor- rhea. Tmp-iLeoor, •oil all diwafe. that follow n , . 'i'lence of Belf-' nefoBNP'iiiitisr, ai»u»e: •• Lou of After Tnkme„ Metaor-, Universal Lassitude. Pain la the Back. Diwo*W of Vtilon, Premature Old Age, and manr other Disease* that lend U InnanftT or Consumption, and a Premature C.rare, CTKull particulars In onr pamphlet, which wa.lesiaai* •end ff*e by mall to every one. (TTXht gpeciOe VedMqe to •old by all druggists at $1 per package, or six packagM fir 9S. or will be sent free bjr mail oa receipt of tfee H"H*r hy iddrmlog HUB 6BAY HEmciXE CO., UKH.PIC'* BUMS, &wnors, Hn. Sold in McHenry, and every wlierfi by all Drwrgrfots. is. 3i. owi:> & son. f I. N. JIEAD, AGENT. For Buckeye Harvester. Binder .Motying Machine,McHenry. Ill,