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OWEN) li' . fWSmwmA " • " 'T~^/ ^"7 w«jn.; to ««mm Baya 12 years of age mite«v<i Avenno the other ft* proprietor, ant) % that iudivijual Inquired to ask you for some In.» about El M&hdl. Man np Said you were posted, a»i| fiw'd be glad.; to help a boy New Goods! ' New CiroJ»l yVtl rat-dons. A*t PERRY ^ \ ^ V " u> « i r w * ttf ^ 1 v <*»» utoLift'f i>:< << - i»' " * * . - *• -4^i ' * 4 !•*•'" *I > V \ 1A». .* v * * *l t. '* " > fU 4 -J ' •% - ;^ni' H mitf e . « f'^fs «s^ ••-v.rffg* f *• ~"T . ' 4' . "V «••• i«i si wi «*l#v • »yi |**Y-e-V said tlie proprietor as lie iratohed tils ear--'jtes so. El MahiU Uly-*-*. Say bub I'm awfully btia|p Ask the cashier. anil >•*«» Her for you. 1 like to help but I'm r ishel this morn- -ir- the boy worn down Mil**eashlerla ^ie^k and said. ••'Nother boy and me are seeing who can find out Uie most about £1 Mahdl Flense tell me all you know." Jjj "El Mahdi--y-e-s." replied the casl*- ter. "Hang HI I've read of hi in * dozen times over, and the name is veff familiar. Y-e-s--jess so. Say, bub, ©ur floor-walker knows everybody and •verything. Here's fifteen cents for yon If won't bother me to day." The boy passed along to the gentle- loan mentioned and said : "My teacher wants me to find out all 1 can about El Mahdi. Where was he born--how old was he--what does lie *lo for a living--please give me all the facts you can ?" The floor-walker looked tiie inno­ cent boy in the eye a long hal f minute Then he pulled a quarter from his vest {locket, passed it over and kindly fwiilspered: ^ "Not to-day, my son. but some other - day. They'll probably tell you * next door, a as they aren't rushed F--DetroU Free Press. • ;s - ft % ^ * yp- i % t •'> :• •K* 'V jEN RIYJCBSIDE BXiOCJEL, f :>m ."?»Ui Reductions Storaia lull of New, Freah Goods. We carry only Hie Bert. ; PRICES LOWER THAN E7E3. IVIBY OTPAHWnT » > <tV •*» < v* 'vi * ; *r-vH H ** HfoIIENRY, ltinoisr^ ^v: J' j.'V'f;: ' ~*a i 4 t _ • ' « v » ; • . s • f ^ * rr,v fTOL AND COMPUH. We can show you some of the finest patterns ever brought to Wauconda, and invito an Inspection of our stock, and » caumajFison of prices. Have just now on hand a" new line of \ t % vH In price of (.-lothiug. If not wanted at present, perhaps it will pay to buy for future wear. Take notice of tho following prices BROOKS OIL CO S 'GASOLENE. 0^: I Oni Brand of WHITE STAR A S O L E ^ • Is the Safest and Purest Gasolene te the •^"Market. Thta brand barns longer than common Gas­ olene and does not emit an offensive odor, Kor UqpAlene Stores and all purposes for M hich Gasolene it used, the Wbite Star brand "is the most reliable. If the White Star Gasolene Is not sold in > votfr vicinity, send your order directly to us tor i barret. BROOKS QJJL CO. It Saelid Ave-, Clevelasd, | ARVEST. ROOKS, OIL. CO'S "CORLISS We offer a lot «f How V*st# fhr & ffcrmer price 50 cents*to il.% 84 Childrens Suits, ages I to 9 at jf to | former price. " • 11 Boys Suits. a?e« 10 to 14 at $3.00, former price $6.50 to $7.50 18 Boys Suit? $'2.00 to $T>.00, former price 85 00 to $10.00. 30 Young Mens 8uits, sizes 33 to 3G, at $5.00, former price $7.50 to 40 Boys Poplin Coats, sizes 26 to 36. at 25c, former p»ice 75c to *1.00.^ 12 Mens Vests, lijfht weight and eoior. fiOe. former price $1.75 to $2.06. 47 Mens ('oats, all kinds, at $2.00 to $7.00. former price $4.00 to $12.00. 8 Mens Suits at §7.00. former >rice $10 00. 5 Mens Sinta a,l former ppep $ll.f>0. 34 Mens Suits at J to | former price. W« hav« r©ee« lly :uldcd to our Clothinj; stock some very and Durable Suits, In latest styles and patterns, which we have marked at very close prices, and feel confident we can please all both in quality and price. We also desire to cal I the particular attention of our gentle­ men friends to our new line of I Groceries, A Choice Line ol At o f Syrups sxr id Low Pr ices . The I'ricel of all goods arc Rrringed m • &•!* vm q ^Till Not b© XT&do!PioId« t^°The highest market price pa id for Eggs and Ptodtteei Wauconda III., May 20th, 1S85. COLDING MOTH!!!. For Reapers and Mowers. (, " Bverr farmer should buy the Corliss En- Afflne Oil to use on their Reapers and Mowers " r '^arin* harvest, Th» Oil is manufactured exclusively by <'» 4fae Brooks Oil Com pa ASK your dealer for ' BROOKS OIL CO'S. .<CORLI8S ENGINE OIL. ffiimsi & & ' P ' Sii l* - I : i ' • A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS Thousands of Acres Plowed with the Flying Dutchman, aiwv,Eviery Claim Made for This Wonderful Plow Fully Substantiated. Why is this plow so successful and popular ? Because It runs ONE HORSE LIGHTER than nny other plow made. Because the plow is CARRIED, GAUGED AND GUIDED by the use of three wheels. Because the plow is IN FRONT of the driver. Because the weight of the driver Is OVER THE FURROW WHEEL, adding but tittle to the draft, but keeping the plow down to its work. Because the swivel plate polo PRE­ VENTS ALL SIDE DRAFT or weight on horse's necks. Because it is simple, strong and dur­ able, and does flrst-ciass work. Illustrated circulars (descriptive). The Story of the Flying Dutchman (sen­ sational), The Agricultural Pilgrim's Progress, with six tinted illustrations (oomlc), all sent free to any address. MOLINE PLOW CO., MOLINE. ILLINOIS. koiXW'MAim John Helm, Which is now very complete. We hafe the v<|ry lates styles and colors, and know we can please you. *1 I I f IBOOTS. AND SHORSf Algonquin, III, Th1S % t*fm df the iftttet important branches of our business, and one that has received our very careful attention; we have studied our trade, and now feel confident we are better than ever prepared to meet their wants in this department. For medium price goods we continue to sell the Redpath make, which have given such gen­ eral satisfaction for the past 8 In LADIES FINE SHOES, We are confident that for Style, Finish and Durability the celebrated John Foster g-oods are as good as monev will buy; we have sold them several years and always find them reliable; while in Boots the "Buffalo" make still stands ahead, having been sold in this place for over thirty years, and stood the severest tests and not been found wauling. You take no risk in purchasing them. In Dry Goods & Notions w e are full of all the latest styles and novelties which will^be sold at the lowest living prices; we invite the ladies to call and ex­ amine our new and beautiful Dress Goods, consisting in part ot Silks, Cnshmeres, Ottomans, Flannels, Buntings, etc., etc., which will be found in various colors and prices. 3SIRZ3BSS, The largest and freshest stock in town, at gripes that will astonish the closest buyers. Drugs and Medicines, tttALBB IN wait, Stores, Tiawue, In abort, 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. Oall and Sef v JOBBNG & REPAIRING, S . PBOMPTLY ATTENDED TO. m:'••• •. • JOdN HELM. & . •' MP:'- Al*®oquln» Feb. 18,1MB, w Wall Papers Ivall Papers, Wall Papers, - 2; '^1 i * 45^1 , - - 1 : I " '»<!, t ' • ;>.V - k> 1 The largest Stock in this section, and at the very Lowest Prices. TRIMMED FREE. X Ne,w Styles in At his Warehouse in Mclienry, is selling the best Machinery t^at money will buy, and at prices as low as auy dealer in MoHenry or Lake Conntics. I have a full line of OF AXJL KINDS, . iJX- * . All of the best make, and warranted as represented. No old stock or cheap snide goods. If in want of auything in the line of Agri­ cultural Tools, do not fail to call betore purchasing, as I can save you money. # N#v JJoots and Shoes, In Ladies*, Gents'and Children's Wear. M«w Styles Mens Bats tft Caps. Paints and Oils, Mixed Paints, Salt, Fresh Family Groceries, Etc out Patronage Solicited. Prices the Lowest. FA FT MEM & J I Also Want Your Wheat! For which I wrfl pay the Highest Market Price in cash, delivered at my Mill. If you hive any Wheat bring it along and get your money now. * H. BISHOP. McHenry^Aprli 28tb,1885. Bonslett & StoflTeif At their Store on the West Side, have just received .ft full and landsome line of Mull Dress Patterns, White Dress Goods, Star Styles Lawns, New Dress Ginghams, and Prints. Largest Assortment of OU &otli, Skdes a&d Poles la Town. K o ONLY 15 CENTS. A Fine Stock of iptiag ud Summer Shawls, Sc&ib, Jerseys, Ulsters, lie The Above Cuts 8how Sherman's Patent Qate H»rng1ns As applied to the common earry-around Gate, or panel of fence, It makes a gate that is Cheap, Strong and Durable, combining more points ot excellence than any other gate, however expensive. Any ordinary work hand can apply this hanging by looking at the cut. The cost of iron for hanging does not exceed 15 cents. Give this Gate a careful examination. It is something every farmer needs, Farm, Town, County and State right for sale by your Blacksmith, Agent, or 8.&J8HERMAN. 10-38 6m West MoHenry, ILL 'Our usual large stock and relirble quality. PAINTS AND OXX.S. Always the best to be obtained, at bottom prices. EVERY DEPARTMENT FULt . BT'An inspection of Goods- and Prices respectfully solicited. t MoHenry, 111* M*y 90tb, 1885. F. G. M A T E S, i^ALEB IN Perry & Owen, FOR ALiL ACl£:S, iar We invite an inspection of ©ur new Spri SHOES of all styles suitable for our trade. of A full Stock, Good and Cheap. Bonslett & Stofte|i Wsat lleHflary, III, lia.v 4th, 183& HARDWARE HARDWARE ! JOHN X. 8TORT. ggg"*One Door West of the Eiveraide House, DEALER IN A Ready-Made Clothinj Staple Dry Goods, Invites an inspection ot his stock, all ot which will be sold at tit* lowest prices for cash. liemember ^ood goods at fair Prices at < he Centerville Store. McHenry, 111,, June 10,1884. ^ MAYB8 NAILS, MECHANICS TOOLS, GHAftD] Lamps. Tin, Copper and Sheet Ifon And in short,'everything in the Hardware, tovt and Tin Line. HE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD. Oall at his store before buying elsewhere.' JOBB1NQ jusno- SlBPAlRlNa romptly Attended To. |Sr"HEMEMBER, extra'good bargains can a'wavs be obtained. JOHN I. STORY. Mcfienry, 111., March 16th, 1885. - *