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Itariiif Four MUIIom of Acres. What fa claimed to be the largeet |»urchMe of laml «*ver made by k single 4>er«on In the world, occurred In Phila­ delphia on Thuraday, when Hamilton J>M0on, a prominent manufacturer of It bat dry, closed a contract by which lie MCtired 4.000,000 acres of land from tli* State ot Florid*. This huge transaction Vita bt«fi in negotiation for several month*, and Its fucces# was owing to the shrewd tac­ tics on the part of the agents of Mr. Deston. The land acquired a tract nearly at large as the State of New Jersey, was a part of the public, do­ main of the State of Florida, and un­ der control of the Board of Interna* lional Improvement of the State. Owing to the recent improved value of the land of Florida, this property has beeu anxiously looked after by capitalists of New York and Boston.-- For years, through agents, these gen­ tlemen have endeavored to purchase the land. The Sta'e had no discretion to sell until recently, when it became necessary to do so to relieve the State from certain obligations wliieh had be­ come burdensome. Meantime Mr. D«sson entered the field and set to work energetically, keeping in the background himself.--< The other parties left no stone un­ turned to get possession of the prop­ erty, but they were outgeneraled at wvery point. The tract is situated north of Lake Okeechobee, and is near­ ly all below the frost line. The amount paid has not been made pub­ lic. but it is to be a very large sum in cash. "WT _lLT'* 1. 1. ABBOTT, '*%• --AXD DEALER IK- WATCHES. JEWELRY, Silverware, &c. RICHMOND, ILL. T. J. DACY. JOHN DONOVAN. J. W. Cristy, BH8WQ0D, ILL, Invites aa examination'of bis New Stock of Dry Goods ji in f. J. Dacy & Co. It is an open secret,, well known to the farmers of Mc- Henry county, that during the last 12 years ours has been the only Agricultural Warehouse in the county where everything" in our line needed on the farm, from a pound of the best Barbed Wire to a Threshing Machine QOUI 1 be obtained at all times without notice. It was thought by those who knew us least, that the destructicn of our Ware­ house by tire a year ago, would cripple us. Instead of doing so, it has given us new life and vigor so that we are now better pre­ pared than ever before to under­ sell our (would be) competitors. Our Spring stfock is by far the largest and best in the county, and we are selling so close that it is a rare thing to see any one looking at our goods and going awaj without buying. Our present exhibit consists of Plows, Harrows, Spring-tooth Parrows, Pulverizers, Rollers, Stalk Cutters, 16 in. Sulky Plows Seeders Di i I Is, five and six Shovel,Corn Cultivators, the best Zegal Barbed Wire, Lumber Wagons, 3 spring Milk Wagons, Platform spring Wagons, and about 300 Carriages An exanii- notion of our stock will fully sustain our claims T. J, DACY & CO. Woodstock, III <fcc., See. Which is beinp offered at verv low prices.-- My stock is replete In all the variety of Goods for the season, and we feel satisfied we t an offer goods at LOWER FIGURES than eaa be found elsewhere. My stock of Groceries, BOOTS & SHOES complete, and we are confident we both in quality and price.- Oall and beeonviscedthat these are facts. J. W. CRISTY. RntcurooD, May 3d, 1881. Robinson Wagon Co. Manufacturers of 8PEING WAGONS. Buggies & Phaetons. I for designs and prices to BCBmsoN wagon co., CINCINNATI, O. THE HOESE L WAGON. A SEW BOOK on the Horse. ujg history, structure, uses sad treatment. Ai o spring a !c* of the most Important and Effective for the cure of the duMHi of the horse. 83f Valuable to every owner and lover of the hone. Published ly the SCSSMH WA80* CC., Claris- '•» •"d *">'< postage paid, to any address, on receipt of TliRrit?-<:7;»;T KTV.Ml'S. D. Kitchm. ...... E. JW EootH» - i>iu*agJloomII.lUU. • • ]'*-*. heavy y,bt? ^apcr. contain- MaerW'MM. plan, and detailsf.„ the above house; paces, civingspecifications, itemized wd form of contract--invaluable to every PropoMng bui Iding, as a cuide in ^niwtnj contracts. WW** ^ ®cnt mal ' ' pottpaid, on receipt of H. E. WAXJTON, 990 W. Ninth 8t«, Cincinnati! O. TRASEL'S Magnetic Ointment. WARRA NTH To Cnre Piles and Ctafisig Sores. Also.goreKyes. sore throat, Karatbe. Br«iHe% Burns, Cuts, Corns Skin Disorders, Srrofuiota and ali Sores. Im eti'ein in :m kidney. Lives', Bowel uia Lung Diseases, liheumailMir, ache, Lamenex*. Sprains and Swellings is re- garded by the tH-st physicians a-- simply wonder­ ful. Fors >1.; by drusr^ists. Price 3.5 >in'l 4<>centfc D. Bansoai, Bon & Co., Sole Prop:?., Buffalo, X.I, mmmmamm The 1 Purot ami 1'rst Mc<llr;ne evcrJIade. liabiiiation al riops, Buchu, Man* drak OaRtlelrpO,withailtueke»tanil most c * uru l. vc urjpei dies of ail other LStttrs, th: ^;i ctort Blood Purifier, Over Re j u! Atfc-ut >io -tin r Ji.iUr.-5a.rc 0l>C.'U4.i00S . j Tlej £.;e n9V7li To all wiio.se ty Oi' IIj© iKJWfiF an Appet H..;> Litters axe i. icating. No mutter whatyour are \Mtat the diayayeor ;i t1 ' Jjmrt wait until you on!>' feel Ijad or n 11 nmy savs >•.jn r 1 i Tv.it SSOO w'll tor :• o f.'.re or lidp. I>u not stiffs 8uirer,l«it use and uw thu l.emciutK:r, lkp Bltlera i: drur.lten nurtr.m, V'lt the i <d Tl -aith Xtestoriug •ash. ?-'ih!y Ions' exist where flop > • iu iea aud yerfe«t are i.netr -ir'.jorto ti# »g9l aad liSm. plnymeiit3?aiise lrrepulari" inary cn-ana, or who re» it>w. and I'likl stimulant, able, without int03- or symptoms ipi.t U n»o Uop Hit- i si<;!c but if you >;t aeni at ouce* saved hundreds. if: they will not I ie t. yuur fnends Mop B drilled n ii Iiejit MotLioiac ever uifide : the *4l-NVALIIi»s and UOFE" aii4 no i*-rdou or fumily^ aiiouJd be vritiio'tt tlir iL D J ^ arvl JrTo>i«M forUkiuiicenLne.^, u'se of to!j;tec- jiavc'jti'.'j?. Ali KoUi W" for circular. iiop RKU^n yl Itocht^v** V.T ' 'r • ' ( ' FTJEND Pern & Martin Would respect full j' invite an examination of their stock of DRI GOODS, DRESS GOODS, YANKEE NOTIONS, &c? Which are being- offered at very low prices. Our sto«'k is replete in all the variety of Goods for the season, antl we feel satisfied we can offer Goods at Lower Fipra, lhan can be tmmd elsewhere. Onr stock of Hats, Caps, READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes, Groceries &(•.. Is f 11,11 aii^Vomplete, and we are confident Ave can please you both in quality and price. Call and be convinced that these are facts. PERRY & MARTIN. McIIenry. ?»l;uch ^2d, ltfbl. O. C. COLBY & CO., AT THEIR TWO STORES, In McHenry and Nunda Are now Opening the Largest Line of Hardware, Stoves, Tinware &c., ev*er shown in McHenry County, which we offer to the buy­ ing public Don't --THAT THE PLACE-- To Buy Furniture Is at the old and reliable store of JOHN B. BLAKE. AT BOTTOM PRICES. Our stoek is complete and comprises everything usually kept in a First Class Hardware Store. Our store iscrammed full of Bargains and we offer the best and most goods for the least money of any one in the business. WE INTEND TO KNOCK THE BOTTOM OUT OF HIGH PRICES IN BARB WIRE. The Best Barb Wire in the Market at 9 cts. per Pound, 52EF"Call and see us and learn that we mean business. Store in McHenry, Opposite Bishop's Mill. At Xuiida in Palmer's Store. Illinois. Our stock was never more complete than at the present time and for variety cannot be equaled in the county. We keep none but the v^ry best, and our motto is and always has been QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS- We can give you anything in the Furniture line as cheap as any other house in tlie State, and will guarantee everything first-class audjust as representee!. My stock ot ; Coffins and Caskets Is full and complete and will be sold at a slight margin above cost, W hen in want ot anything in my line give me a call and I will be sure to please you. JOHN B. BLAKE. McIIenry, March 22d. 1881. THIS NEW AND CORRECT MAP l'rovuti bevonil at^v reasonable >iuestion that the Chicago & ortb.western IVy la by all oilds the best ro:id for you tc take when traveling in either direction between Chicap and all the Principal Points io tlie West Nortl & Northwest Carefully examine this Map. TIip principal Cities of the West and Northwest are Stations ontliUroad. Its through trains make close connections u itU the train» of all railroads and junction paints, New Hardware Store. I. N. MEAD ! NEAR THE DEPOT, -DEALER IN-- . MKDYitE, STOVES, Tin. Coper anil Sleet Iron fare, Table and Pocket Cntlerv, Scissors and Sheai-i i , Horiie Rasps, Horse Shoes, Horseshot Nail is and * iles of every description. Alsc ever) thiiiKthatis generally kept in a Hard ware Store. Being a Practical Workman 1 shall spare no pains Jn trying to (rive satis faction to all who tavor me With their patroc age. AH kinds of Jobbing In my line will receive prompt attention. Please (five n>e a call before purchasing elsewhere when in necil of anything in ni| >»•« I N- MEAD . McHenrv,Oct. 10th . 187«. Proclamation No. 17. -BY THE- Old and Reliable Dealers in iBICUUIHjll IMfLEMEHTS. E. M. OWEN & SON. BIIPS JOHNSBURCH For Sale. Ta Woodstoek. a house and five acrc* ot land, ftttuated on the Chemung road, thirty rode North of the Woodstock Brewery. Ie a desirable piece of pro­ perty, and will be «old reasonable. In* quire ou the premieet. JAMES GALLAGHER. 18 A THOROUGH REMEDY In every case of Malarial Fever or Fevei and Afruo, while for disorders of the Stomach Torvi dity of the J.iver, Indigestion and dis. turbanc.es of the animal forces, which dcljili tate. ItUas no f<(uivalpnt, and cRti have un sui>i<lit« te. It should not be oonfonnded with triturated comiMiunds of cheap spirits and essential oils, otten sold under the nam* of Hitters. FOR SALE BY Druggists, Grocer* and Wine Merchan every wliot s HENllYfiMILLER, --r>KA.Li:i{;iN-- American and Foreip Marhle Monuments, Headstones* ETC., ETC., ETC. I American & Scotch Granite Constantly on Hand. Shop Two miles North of Mc Henry, III. Johnsburgh, Aug. JOtb, 1S77 Would give the pepple of McHenry and Lake Counties to understand that tuey are still in the business, with the largest and best stock of Agricultural Machinery Of all kinds, to be found in the market. They have ill Stock PLOWS of ali kinds, Seeders, C orn Planters, Cultivators, Drills Drags, Pulverizers, Corn She.lers Feed M ills, Threshing Machines, Foil and Wood Pumps, Wind Irills, Open and Top Buggies, and in short everything' usually kept in a first class Agricultural Warehouse, All of which will be sold As Cheap as the Cheapest. JSgPNono hut thQ best of machinerj kept. Call and be couvinced that we mean business, E. M. OWEN & SON. McHenry, April 13th, 1,881. w -M»l;TTr*n> Anicjfc j ^ 1-fcV iiraincrS FLqRENC Chanai*r\ Quinncsic \ Worcester Spaldi I'allr. Ordwav Cloud Clayton vooJL i"a ona AXKTO> iou.X Crci'/ton ySeill City uC* V BWIOW |»i, oVSc,i WESTERN RAILWAY CHICAGO N THE CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY Overall of its principal lines, runs eacii wav diUly from two to four orfiuore Kasl Kxpi 'OSS Trains. It is the onlv road west ot Chicago thai u.se.s the PULLMAN IIOTKL DINIKG OARS, rt. fs the onlv road 'hat runs Pullman Sleeping Cars North or Northwoat of Chicago. It has noarlv!3,000 Miles Of Road- In forms the followi.iuc Trunk Lines: Council IJUiffs, Denver & California Line. Winonfi, Minnesota ft Central I)ni;ok* l.inss Sioux Citv, Nor Nebraska Jt Yankton Line. Chicago, St. Piuil ft Minneapolis Line Northern Illinois. Kreeport ft Dubuque Line. Milwaukee, (Jreea Bay & Lake Superior Line Tickets over this road are sold bv all Coiipo11 Ticket Asrents in the United Stales & Canada Remember to ask for TicKets via this road, the sure tney read over it, and take none other MARVIN HUGHITT, Uen'l Manager, Chicago W. H. 8TE SHI TT, «en Pass Agt Chicago JACOB STORY, MeHKIVBY. I U j. DK.VLKR IN GEORGE W. BESLEY, Dfmist ni Aptlecary. McHenry 111. --DEALER IN-- Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, and Toilet Articles. Scissors, Shears* Table and Pocket Cutlery, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Axes, Grindstones, Window C J hiss, CRANITE-IRON AND TINWARE. J. STCRY. COLBY BROTHERS! -DEALERS IX-- I have added to mv already Large Stock, a Hue Liue ol TOILET ARTICLES, LAtfPS. CHOICE CANDIES. To which he invites the attention of thebuying public. l?liysiciaiis Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give meaCal*. C. W. 8ESLEY. McHenry, III., Nov. 10th, 1880. General Merchandise, RIVERSIDE BLOCK, McHENY, ILL. We have one of the most complete stocks of Goods ever brough4 |to this market, consisting in partot Dry Goods and Clothings IIATS AND CAPS. BOOTS AND SHOiiS. Paints dils Drugs and Medicines Crockery, Glassware, W ooden and 'W^llo^rware, Groopries Etc. X£to« f^"Wo have one of the finest Stocks of Tens to be found in the county, to which we invite the especial attention of the public, 6:i}- istied that we can suit_theni both in quality and price.