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*< f ',*>. r ***0- :Mf\ j*j^steN: tho Mc- W'WW HNtskl FROM HE SON f "*$'/• W#1".® I Cedar St., We#" York, Oct. 28,1882. fe§cv~; VinyeT ana pralsa meet- led by R«v. Boggess, Yh*> pw»»ft.wt i of (be dete|MM. Ad >a--Opeusd with prayer and by Bar. J. M. Linn, of Har- i an address of wel »me ' Bat. S. C. Hay, of Wood- i A response by Bar. J. W. ! Lake. topic "flew to fat scholar* their lessons at home," was UisoMSad by W. B. Jacobs, Bey. J. X. LlofeBav. G. K. Hoover, and a paper by Mm. Hufl. "Hoar to train yoang CliristtaM In Christian work," by W. B. Jacobs and J. A. Badger. "How to teach Temperanoa la the Sunday School," by Miss Sue E. South worth aad Rev. G. K. Hoorar, Tba ehlldran'1* meeting was than ad­ dressed by W. B. Jacobs. Adjourned. Kvantng--Opening with song service tod by E, O. Excel!, followed by ad- dreeaes, by Rev, J, M. Linn. Subject, "What the home can do for the Sunday School," and W. B. Jaoobs, "What tho Sunday School can do for the Home." closing with a statement by Brother Jacobs, on the fnanclal condition of tha association and taking up a collec­ tion. Adjourned. WKMHtSDAT MOKHING, fCB. 18. Opened with devotional exercises by Rev. H. Wlllard, of Crystal Lake, which was followed by reports of the Schools,read by the secretary andgiven verbally by delegates present, showing the oondltlon of the schools In the county. The report as read was accept­ ed awl adapted by vote of the meeting. Tha rapartt show there has been pro­ gress fn the (work, and that there has been over ##Q0 given to tha missionary work during the year. Tha topic "Missions,' or wliat ctn the Sunday JSahool do to spread the Light In other lan&i," was discussed by Rev. S. 8earl, of McHenry, and W, B. Jacobs. Tlte present officers of the association, B. R. Morse, President, and E. B. Smith, Secretary, both of Ridgefieldi were chosen far another year. Ad­ journed. Afternoon--Opened with devotional exercises lod by Rev. C. W. Jaycox, of Greenwood, followed by Bible Reading Subject, "The Word of God*' conducted by Rev, W. H. Smith, of Marengo, and the topic "Teachers' methods in Prep­ aration of Lesson," by L, H. 8. Barrows and Urs. Hay, both of Woodstock. W. B. Jacobs, of Chicago, then made an­ other statement of the financial condi­ tion of iba State association treasury, aud a callactlon was taken to pay the apportionment if thfs county for last year which was not paid and pledges were mada by delegates present for their achaola to pay tha apportloament for tbiajrear, paid pledge to be paid on or befall tte first day of May aext. The oosfeiilon voted that we pay $40 to the State A--gelation this year. A committee was appointed consisting of W. H. Buck and C. H, Adams on dis­ tricting tha county. A short address was AM given by Rev. J. M. Coulee, of Nunda, Subject, "The Relation of the Pastor to the Sunday School,M followed l>y Rev. J. Gaston, of Ridgefield. The two oollectlons taken, amounted to •42*73. Adjour ne d. Evening-Opened with a song services Jed by Prof. E. J. Sanford. The com­ mittee of dlatrictiog tha aounty re­ ported recommending tha county be divided Into five districts with a Vice- President in each, to-wlt: First Dis­ trict--Alden, Chemung, Dunham and Hartland townships, Rav, J. M. Linn of Harvard, Tice-Pns. Second District-- Marange, Riley and Coral, Dr. H. W. Richardson, of Marengo, Vlce-Pres. Third Dlstrict-GraftOD, Algonquin and Nundl,Mr. Angon Thompson of Crystal Lake, Vice Pres. Fourth District-- McHenry, Richmond, Hebron and Bur­ ton, Rav. 3. Searl of McHenry, Vlce- Pres. Fifth District--Seneca, Dorr and ttreenwaod, G. S. ttoothworth of Wood- atock, Vlce-Pres. The report was a Jopted. Addresses were made on the subject of "Faith" by Revs. Boggess, J. W. Wlllard, J. Gaston and Mr. C. H. Adams. The convention decided to bold its next meeting in October next, aad at Woodstock. The attendance at tha eonventloti was good considering the severity of tha weather which prevented *oad travel, and as officers of the association wish to tender our thanks to Brothers Jacobs for his Rood work, and Excell fa* his excellent music; to the people of Woodstock for their kind hospital­ ity! to fea Presbyterian Society for the use of their church. Our only regret Is that every Sunday School officer and teaehar could not be present. We felt it was good to be there, aad that the Lord blessed us, and we trust those present will carry home to tbalr school the spirit of the meeting. flrtltr resides at GlorerC. " * -• B. R. Morse, Pres. E. B. Smith, See. Vt. lis tasllBMt a great sufferer from Scrof nia, aaftthatatioeed latter will tell you iiaagwSfeasWfbst Ayer's Sarsaparilla rmsh- r**- has had ia his case. I think his blood mus| have contained tin humor lor at least tea b«t it did not show, except in the fornyf rofuloua sore on the wrist, until aboutti ft** psazs ago- From a few spots which ap#; peared at that time, it gradually spread so aa So eover his entire body. I assure you he was SarrlMy «fllot»I. and an object of pity, when to began wins your inedicine. Now, there aro ® few men of his age who enjoy as good health^ as he has. I could easily name fifty persons who would testify to tho facts in his case. Yonis truly, W. M. Paimrs.** "It Is both a^ RM THE FATHER • pleasure and a duty for me to state to yon fee benefit I have derived from the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. - Six months ago 1 was completely covored with a terrible humor and scrofulons Roros. The humor caused an incessant and intolerable itching, and the skin cracked so its to cause the blood to flow in many whenever I moved. My suiferii.gi wort great, and my life a burden. 1 commence! the use of tho Sarsaparilla in April lust, ai.il Iiave used it regularly since that time. My condition tmgan to improve at oncc. Tho sores havo all heated, and I feel perfectly well in every respect -- being ROW nbio to do a good day's work, although 73 years of age. Many iuquiro what has wrought such a cure in my case, and I Mi them, as I havo here tried to tell you, r iTIll 8AB3APAR1LLA. Glover, Vt., Oet. U, 1BSL Tours gratefully, Hiiiam Phillips.*• Arn'l Sabsapamlla cures Scrotals and all SeroAUoua Complaints, Erysip­ elas, feonu, Ringrworm, Blotches, Sores, Bolls, Xamors, and Eruptions of the Skla. It clears the blood of all impu­ rities, aids digestion, stimulates the action of Che kMrals, and thus restores vitality and StMHfthsns the whole system. PBEPABXD BT . Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowfft, Mast. SoU byall Dnnlsts; «1, six bottles for «&. v «.V. '*• WAtrcONDA, Ara prcpared to straw yon a large stock ^ -f-'- 'k ' •iSfii# ... H f .<t • Wf 1 w ' i - X , / < - r "k 1 8 8 H r'iV fn1' r 1 >-•« 4 J* t j j A-^r- J- ' « »-~ b- r f tt } ' ;l t< * HAS 8THUQK HIGH PRIOC8, lb 4>4tf' t •*< • .»-v' «•*.; ^ w- f i m • > iV « i in To all <WiTS¥i>. I,- * ' "HO ^ ' f- <> ^ ,x V* • ft tfe f 'r w-a t * j t , - 1 '*'* ' >7» *f *> ' r*' , : Uu >.i?, : «.y >"i\ ^ - • ir'T . fr.,el1,.ds and the, P"Wic in genei^. I take this op­ portunity of wishing you a happy and prowpi^ons New Year. I am pleased to announce that I have made arrangements to 6ccupj two columns of the Plaindeaeer for the year 1885, through whicl to in format he public, thaa I am again a candidate for their favors and patronage, 1 appreciate your trade and hope that by honest, 8quarl dealing, and tmiforuj low prices to, in & measure, merit a continuance of the same, assuring you that I shall at all times have ?? *ap i.'MP*, iwil----t of] GOODS. TfW, AttmStfVe, Desirable in Quality, Quantity and Pritts. Our Dress Goods Department Unsu asaed. t .* General Merchandttl •' ' "f* ^ ^ ^ „ „ 4 As» *« t /.•'t ' * '• .iirHteiB more than" W6' ktI(SwA^1iat"S:^lhb w'r8i, hence have adopted the plan of almost giving them away. It works \ov^tiS^»Pcw1^Ur|^^^^": v4iosieif Underweat §rid FurntsBing Goods great variety. ^^**In fact we have a store full of Dry Gowh, o\ wu »n this <^otony. very gre^t bargains for cash buyers. To Biillm ail Contractors, The McHenry Brick Manufacturing Company are now ready to snpplj Brick in quantities tj PROM SMALL LOTS Use' Mtoi-* enng <*# Fancy Goods, and Notion!, and shall let none of our competitors walk away with us on low prices. We invite inspection. Printers' ink will not show onr stoclf. > • Grocer^, A foll line, aud prices that cannot fail to please. to show goods. I Wl .} ^ „ f a: M Wauconda, 111., Jan. 98th, 1835. tSir'No trouble COLDINC BROTHERS. PRICE . -BROTHER ^ Oui inventory just completed finds us with the largest stock of^ Clothing we have ever had in January, to reduce it as much as pos-| sible before spring, I shall continue to offer the entsae line without reserre at 20 per cent discount for cash. WAUCONDA, ILI£ have just received from the city -TO- a te seBonthte rreur to H6 fBUfittH the market, and will be told at the lowest \ market price. Persons intending to hnild, or those handling brick, will do well to callamt see us before purchasing. - ' We invite an examination and comparisen with any Brick made in the Northwest. For farther information apply to or address McHENRY BRICK Manufacturing Cov HeHenrj, 111., June lltb, 1881^ ., . ^ •*THB OLD FOLKS AT "aOKBi'l. White TheKew York Board of Health estimates that 30,000 lives have been destroyed hy the explosive qualities of Petroleum. If every household should adopt the White Seal Oil for family use, none of these Unfortunate ac­ cidents weuld occur. White Seal Burning Oil °* |M defeats usually found In ion Oils. It, cannot be exploded, does not char the wick, will not smoke, emits no offensive odor, and prevents the breaking of chimneys. White Seal Bnrninf Oil Is a rich Oil for illuminating purposes, it is as light in color as pure spring water. It gives a strong, steady light and burns much longer than caminou Oils. If this Oil is not sold in your vicinity, send y»ur oider direct to us for a oarrel or a case containing two Ave gallon cans. igMSlTe ma. the jolly, rollicking liar is whom the habit comes so nalilfltba*ha almost believes ha Is telHtatS the truth. His words fall upon tha aaddleflaps on the side of onr heads WithH|ftt soft geutie effect we expert- torn when we disappear headforemost Into a barrel of soft soap. Lie does not distort truth particularly for tha pur pose of deceiving his hearers. Ha has a heart as big as a Connecticut ham, and is sincerely mourned when he departs rm J»s Liacw' Rest-- Through Mspl / - < • i u |l* For Sole or Rent. The Brick Store opposite tha Parker fofpsaity occupied toy G. W R*slay «a a drug store, la offered for •eie or Ksot. Will be sold on long time ar rpated OB reasonable terms. Apply is, B. GILBEBT. ' ' \ . i . . % * ' * BROOKS OIL CO H fflff ATsarsaa-i^r i Large Stock of Goods Suitable for tho season, including choice Novelties not to be found elsewheri* IWe hare a very full assortment of In this department we have several lines which I dibire to closer out and bave consequently marked at cost and below according to styles and sizes, and can give you some splendid bargains for cash. Our regular line will as usual, be found the largest and most complete in this market and as heretofore sold on veryjjclose mar- Sins- Groceries, Groceries I am confident we can show as fine and complete a line of staple iand fancy Groceries aa ever offered for sale in McHenry, many goods J in this department are cheaper ttian they have been for 20 years. Dress Goods, Cloakings, Underwear, |Hoa8ekeeper's Oooods, s -if^ Afidlliisiiort every thing usually found in a we offer at moderate prices. The Celebrated >, yr * ?#{ The Best in the market, and every pair warranted. Qloves said Mittens, a Full Line. , OnrGrooer^ X>e pa tment v Is oomplete. Gall and see us. Wauconda, 111.. Nov. 17th, 1884. PRICE BROS. This department is unusually complete special attention is cal led, to our Black Dress Silks which are offered at extremely low prices; we also have a fine line ot' Cashmeres in colors and Black Ottomaus, Dress Flannels, Velvets and many other Dress Goods at prices within the reach of all. The largest stock in Town; we buy them direct from the manu tacturers and will sett extrqtely low for casfe. W w" i*. We always have the latest style* and low prices. « PATENTS, INVENTORS, send model or sketch ot your invention, when I will make careful pre- if.i r' ®*arn'nation,an<l report hh to patent- anility, with advice, circulars, etc., free of charge. All business before U. 8. Patent office attended to for moderate rate*. Information and references sent on application. No charge unless pa'ent is secure'!. n) '• S. LITTBLLi Wasliingtoa, D. C. Directly opposite IJ. 8. Patent Otffce. Important to Ruptured Persons The Excelsior ttnpture Cure SPf'sr Co.. ot f?ua,'allteo to cure unv case T»l B.!olb,e H£",M w th lheir Iteme.lies. ?I,KEP|'A8TEK AKD HbalimwCO* Sit n^h18. lr^atme"1 u '"•ndorseil t.y our S?hii. « Urujjg.sts, and the general bend ects for free Imok on Bupture or ask your druggist for the Remedy- TOTFUL Hews tor Boys and OM.fl T°u°f and Old! I A NEW IX- VKkaOI Just patented for for Home use! Bwt and Scroll Sawing. Tumtafc Boring, DriilingtOrinding, Polishia& Screw Cutting. Prioe ffi to $60. Bend 6 cenU for 100 A lar^e line of Ladies and Gentlemen's Underwear in Scarlet and White Medium and fine quality many lots are now offered for cash at less than wc paid for them at the mills where ihey were manu, factured, during our invoicing we have found many odds and ends, to .keep our stock clean we wish to close out these remnants of lots and pieces, and in many instances you can purchase some for less than one half the original cost of production. Yor example we now have a few dosen whita WOOL HOSE, former price 50 cents, we are closing them out. at 10 cents a ^air, and many otner articles orrespont ingly cheap, again ^ thanking manv friends for tbe very cberal patronage we have recieved during the past and soliciting ottr continued iavorl . j vemm vo#* obedient rr:>, * > j 2*1 rJ. Riverside Block, McHenry WIST UeBfHBY. y. •; j. •. • • ' " s- .:, OFFER C|?J5AT~BAIICAI*8 JN Cloaks, Overcoats, Blankets ? CAPS. YARNS, MITTENS, GLOVES, VEST& ; Wool Hosltrj, Hoods, Inblas, Seaift, Shirts, Drums, Bono Blanksts, Robss, ArcUos, Wool Boots, Wool Liud Boots, Bsbbor Boota aronaws *>*• or ALL DESCHIPTI0I 'lit' - '*:• 4 $y^m • vf jf'-fi". « : ko^ J ii- Bonalett Stoftel. West MoHenry, 111., March 84, ISN., *WW. Ugl1^' J " - 1 • F. G, M AYES, - • • . . • •• »'• <• ' mm . m >£ALEB Ilf ' |;4. yi Ready-Made Clothing, Staple Dry Goods, # Invites an inspectiou oi his stoc lowest prices for cash. " Bemetnb Ceuterville Store. l^lcHenry, 111., June 10,1884*; , all ot which will be sold at the good goods At fair Prices at < he F. C. MAYE8. OWEN'S. M h®a«a r«qMiring more of my J; . , •' i»a*e decided to stop cunvassin g «. i !*' ••achinea, and in place thereof to Largor Yshitj of llaoblass Morthweet ** ,OU#d ln Wly °tUer itor*ln tb« My Plan ia This: : For every Ten Sewing Machine* sold, I will G I V E AWAY A Ladles Gold Watch, In the following manner: I will allow u>m« disinterested party to take ten plain envel. opes in nine ef which they will place blank cards, and in the tenth one a card on which will be written WATCH. As each machine is sola the purchaser will bo allowed to choose one of these sealed envelopes, on which they will write their name. As soon ae the ten machines are sold, the envelopes will bo- opened in the presence of the nurchasers and the Watch given to the lu^ky holder. If jou want a New American No. 7, Crown. Bomestic. Diamond, Davis, Eldredge, House- hold, Howe Improved, New York, Springfield, St. John. Singer, White, Wheeler A Wilson No. 8, call at my store, try the machine, and I am sure I can please you in price, and besides give you a chance to get a Gold Watch. O. W. OWEN. McHenry, Nov. 26 th, 18M Store two doors north Perry & Owen's, Would respectfully inform the public that ms store is full of v ,<* Which wilt be sold at the j Low cstJPnccs, As you will "me by notice else­ where, and will not be Under­ sold by any house in McHenry or McHenry County. ^ 1^* UNDERTAKING. COFFINS AND CASKETS, Always on hand. I keep a Hearse of my own which will be furnished at the most reasonabl« ratefe. J. B. BLAKE. "'Wi. John Helm . « . • • • > '•% V - • V AVgCmC|UtVly Ifl DSALER X* •f- ' % •i:h •1 •v# iv:l: i^Btorii, funiiitf In short, we keep everything in the above mentioned lines, which we are offe* ing to the buy­ ing public as cheap as any other house in this section. ^ Call a|id See us. JOBBING ft REPAIRING, ; s PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ' JOHN HELM, j Algonqiiin, Feb. 18, 1886. WM. H COWLIN [SUCCESSOB TO •. M. CLOTHIEB] U. S. WAR CLAIM SOLICITOB AND .ATTORNEY. ALSO NOTARY PUBLIC, j Prosecutes pensioc or any other claims against the government, relating to the late, or former wais. Complicated cases and re> jeoted claims made a specialty. If stamps aro enclosed for reply, all communications Will be promptly answered. Office at Ees^dence, MAD80H ST., . WOODSTOCK, ILL. References by permission as regards char­ acter, business ability, reliability, &c., Ac : Gen. John A. Logan, U. S. Senator, Chicago, Illinois. . Gen. J.C. Smith, State Treasurer of Illinois. Hon. R Ellwood, M.O. 5th 111. Dist., Syc- amore, III. Hon. John O. Sherwin, ex-M. C. 6th 111. Dist., Aurora, III Hon. A. M. Jones, U. S. Marshal, Chicago, 111 Ool. Jas. A. Sexton, Prea Union .Veteran Club. Chicago, 111. Jeese A. Baldwin, Ass't U. S. Attorney, Chi. cuk«. III. Messrs. Selz, Schwab A Co., Wholesale Boot and Shoe Dealers. Chicago, 111. Also hundreds of county and home referen- cee.* F. HAUPERISCH, McHenjy, lllinolai, Weuli inform the farmers of McHenry and surrounding country that be is prepared to sell them a FIRST-CLASS PLOW, And warrant the same,at a lower price than ean be purchased elsewhere in tbe county. Cutters* Cutters 1 ha 7e Just received a number of Cutters, ttiat for style and finish cannot be beat. Call and sie them. f Alt air.ds of BLACK&Ml TB1NQ, WAGON aad C A Kit I AOS wwrk promptly attended la ItEPAIRIAG, Utah kinds on short notice. WGive us a sail and we will please you both in qaailty wi price ef work. / • P. HAUPERICH. Meilenry, 111., Oct. 7th, 1884. ' j - > 's • - • - >' \ •" f I j j- % •*** V» V » i'Mi f C- « f ' ' . .sj . f1*'4. t; A itZMt!-£h:nsb&g**.TL-^ A, -.afefc.. •.. .,d