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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15,1885, M&SONIO MCDEWKT No. 188 A. F, end A. M.-- Regular Communications the Saturday on or before the full of the moon and every two (reeks thereafter. CHAS. C. COLBT. W . M, MCKNRT CHA.PT EK SO. 84 R. A. M--RegU- ir Convocations held on the second and fourth Fridays in eachjmoneh. JOHK EVAMSOV, H. P. i! Railroad Time Table. ; On and after Monday, June It, Trains will (pass McHenry Station as below: OOIWO SOCTTJL geneva Lake Passenger *,....7:38 A. V Genera Lake Express .8:36 " ©eMT» Lake Freight .......18:45 r. M Geneva Lake Passenger ..S:® " Genera Lake Passenger ..8.3* " OOIWO NORTH. Geneva Lake Freight 9'11 A. M Geneva Lake Passenger 10:00 " Geneva Lake Passenger 10:09 " Geneva Lake Kxpress 4:48 p. M peneva Lake Passenger .6:S7 " B. Buss, Agent. McHenry. Ill GBAND EXCURSION to Milwau­ kee, on Sunday next, July 19th. Fare, Round Trip, $2.00. Bpecial car for McHenry. Train leaves at 8.40 A. M. ONLY #2.00 to Milwaukee and return Sunday, July 19th. THK Board of Supervisors are In ses­ sion at Woodstock this week. of RBAD the new advertisement Perry A Owen, In another column. THIS IS tbe only opportunity you will have this year ef visiting Milwau­ kee for the small sum of 12.01. ISAAC JECKS has built a flue new barn on-hls farm, three miles West of this village. WE learn that aci effort will be made to raise funds enough to feno the Driving Park and put the track In first class shape. BEY. W. S. BALCH, of Elgin, will hold services In the Universalis! Church, at McHenry, Sunday, July 19th at 11 o'clock A. M. »t-rRISOMAL. Psor. KINGMAN, of Algenqutft, was on our street? on Monday. bo GEORGE W. BESLEY and wife, visit-on ed friends In Waukegan last week. jn JOHN BISHOP and wife, of Wauke-** gan, were visiting with the family ef Hon. R. Bishop last week. >(, MB. MCGEB, of Woodstock, visited with his daughter. Mrs. Dr. Fegers, on , Sunday. Jj THOS. NOON AN, one of Chicago's best I Policemen, spent a tew days with °£ friends in this vicinity, last week. , ^ Mr. B. N. ANDERSON and his. little by daughter May, of Chicago, visited j; McHenry over Sunday, and were guests at the Wheeler farm. St 9 A. N. TRIPP and wife, of Belvidere, IN are visiting with Mrs. Tripp's mother, J"* Mrs. L. Stoddard, in tills village, Mrs. Tripp will remain several weeks. REV. SAMUEL WILTSHIRE and family spent Monday a*, tbe Wheeler farm. Rev. Wiltshire is now Pastor of the Baptist Church at Richmond formerly resident ef Locdon England. C. A. KNIGHT and wife spent theime Sabbath with Dr. H. T, Brown andben family of this village. They leave thejj* city during the week tor the North- west visiting Dubuque, Des Moines, lag Kearney, North Loup, Minneapolis,iled and points of Interest in aM^juni1 Wisconsin. « . my • v • . >rsd PROF. VASEY'S Singing Class will give a closing Matinee, at the Public*^ School Building, on Friday afternoon .8eo next, at 2 o'clock. All ar > cordially In- »ak vited, Admittanco Free. It lias not h*e* tbe duly of t?>e writer to invetttolaieaaes of aaeadeats which might have bepn caused tyr defects ol sigiit, bat ho has been assured by ofii ciais that a solution found in them for tiiose hitherto in sol able mysteries where men, otherwis credible, have so flatly contradictor themselves and the circumstances the ease. By one prominent otlicer h was told that, being upon a train night, delayed by some slight acciden he himself took a red lantern, and g< ing a proper distance back, placed Lin self on the track in the way of an oi coming train, but, finding his light n< observed he was compelled to dash into the cab to attract the engineer attention, and arrest him in his pri gross to a collision. Upon the exam nation of another engineer, his SUE rior officer being present and convinc of his marked color-blindness remark* that, but a short time before, the m had run into the rear of a train propt ly protected by a red light in the ban of a brakeman some distance in rear, that the most careful inveslij tion had resulted only in the susp< sion of the brakeman for not havi' gone far enough back, but that he w now satisfied that the color-blindnc of the engineer had been the real can of the accident. Some slight or min accidents recently led to the discove that another engineer had by so oversight not been tested in his d sion, and this led to his examinat and detection there, and to his corn tion by the writer as a color-bli Still another case now presents its An engineer some time ago ran o and killed a brakeman, holding a d ger signal on the track in front of Coon, of Marengo, called on will hereafter blends here Frldby last. N. B. Burtch, editor of the Harvard Independent flitted o«*«lty last Thursday. B, 8. Austin, better known here- abouts as "Bart," took In Twlu Lakes last week. / ftal FOUND, on the Woodstock road, a Revolver. The owner can have the same by calling at this office, proving property and paying for this notice. GRAND EXCURSION to Milwaukee on Sunday, July 19th, Round trip only 92.00. Special car for McHenry. Tick­ ets for sale by Station Agent. Leave McHenry at 8:40 a. m. Jos. DRAPER has just finished a large new barn on his farm 4} miles South­ west of this village. It Is 24x40, six­ teen foot posts, with a leanto 14x40. Peter Doherty was tbe boss carpen­ ter. A POEM in an exchange starts oft thus; "Would I were lying In a field of clover, of clover cool and soft and •cented sweet." It was evidently writ­ ten by a demociatic candidate for post- office honors. WE have received a letter in answer to the one which appeared In the Sol­ diers' Department last week, signed by Mark Foote. We are sorry It did not came In time this week. It will appear in said Departmeut next week. THE experiment with some new Hand Grenade, which was tried en our streets on Friday night, proved a fail­ ure. 'ihe bottles refused to break and tbe Dry Goods boxes burned tip" as natural as could be. THK Sycamore Weakly says: ' The death of Mr. Ellwood makes the first break iu the family of brothers. He was the fourth of a family of eleven children, seven 8ons and four daught­ ers. One of the sisters is deceased." AMOS DODGE, an old and highly re­ spected citizen of Ringwood, died on Friday last, aged about 80 years. His funeral was held on Sunday, Rev Balch, of Elgin, officiating^ and was "illfthdec! by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. WE were thinking of a local to write when we were handed the bible with the remark; Quote from that, it will doubtless be nows to many of your readers," We refused, fo* we know all our readers have one on their cec ter table, and perhaps Its teachings are laid there to. As will be seen by the proceedings of the Annual Meeting, to be found elsewhere in this paper, tbe Old Set­ tlers Association of McHenry and Lake Counties will hold their Annual Re­ union at Woodstock on the 27th day of August. As soon as speakers can b< A TIMBER sixty-five feet long was aken through this village on llonday. It was on the way to Johnsburgb, to be used in building the new towor on he church. WHEN stopping at Nunda from the fast train, do not fail to take the "Bus" of Hartman A Cc., which runs between the Depot and ths Junction, They connect there with all trains, and with a good, cloan. easy Bus will carry you to or from the Depot for the small sum of ten cents, A FEW days since we paid a visit to the Creamery of Homer Watties, and had intended to. hav; written it up this week, but other duties demanding our attention we are obliged to leave it until uext week In order to do it justioe. In our next we shall attempt to tell our readers what we saw there and what they are doing. /\ THE attention of the party or parties interested li called to the patch of Canada Thistle's, to be round just South of the Red Bridge. • They are all in blow and will soon be scat­ tering seed for mlh s al^nd. If you have any doubts as to wfiose duty it Is read the law and you /will also learn the penalty for negating to cut and destroy them./-- FITZIMMONS & EVANSON are adver­ tising a grand "Closing Out Sale," and are oflering unheard of bargains in all Hoes of goods. The junior member of this firm says Mthese goods must be sold or bust," and by bis looks we think he meant just what he said, so It' you are in search of bargains go and see them. Read the advertisement elsewhere in this paper. THE suit by the Trustees of t h e Baptist Church of McHenrv vs. Paul Brown, to determine the ownership of the property in this village, known as the "Old Baptist Church,1' has recently been decided by the Circuit Court in fa- vorof the defendant. Mr. Brown obtain­ ed a deed from the Free Will Baptist Home Missionary Society, of Concord, New Hampshire, and this society in turn, claimed under a deed given by tbe trustees of tbe Baptist Society at McHenry in 1867. Soon after tha pur­ chase by Brown the surviving trustees of the society at McHenry filed a bill in chancery to set aside the sale, aad to redeem from the deed of 1867, on the ground that such deed was intend­ ed as a mortgage. The cause was heard by Hon. Isaac G. Wilson, ef thiB circuit, now serving as Chief Justice of the Appellate Court, with the rosult above stated. As the matter has now been sett ed by one of the ablest judges in the state. It is hoped that this property, which has so loug re­ mained an eye-sore to the community may be put to some useful purpose as a church or otherwise. Hon. B. N. Smith appeared tor the complainants and Hon. T, D. Murphy and C. A. Knight for defendant. / ' $V Sunday iast.Theing the 80th WTSn fqr McHenry and plenty of seats for all. Fare the round trip only 92.00. This will be a rare chance to see this beautiful city, at a small expense. The train will leave McHenry Station at 8.40 A. M. A SON of Chas. Block, aged about four years, was drowned |in the creek on Monday afternoon. He was play­ ing on the banks and accidentally fell Into a deep bole, which are so numer­ ous in tbe creek, and before rescued ill fe was eyinftt,/ The parents have Ihe iy til pa thy of the entlca oom- mnniiy. With this number the PtAWthtALER Is ten years old. Next week we shal commence unfolding tbo pages of Volume 11, and shall have a few words to say to our many readers, as to our future course. With this Issue, also, a large number of subscriptions ex­ pire, and we trust oar frieuds will be prompt In their renewals, as our ex­ chequer Is very low and then will never be * time that it wiU do as more good than now. fbirthday of John W.'"Smitti, his chil­ dren, grand children and gre«t grand j children, and other friends, to the num- corresponded with the Posters will be t><>r of seventy-one, made him a pleas- Issued. . } I ant surprise by congregating at his Do not forget the grand Excursion residence and having a good old fash- to Milwaukee on Sunday next, July Joned social tl'ue. aonmplo 19th. A Special Coach will be run surprise tO'M^T^mlthXbujpjMiriione the less enjoyable^&»d~-ple:iH(ig to him to knoiy^h*f"fTe was still reineTftjjgred ioc|gjai,vlluiim itaij/ There were present five children, twelve grand children, and ten great grand children. There were absent four children, ten grand children and ten great grand children. The day was spent In the most pleasant manner by all, a picnic dinner being served, and at the close his daughter, Mrs. Julia Bishop, tn be­ half of those present, presented her lather with a handsome Easy Chair, with the wish that It might afford him many a restful moment in the future. The Ringwood Band came down in the afternoon and discoursed some excel lent music, which brought the recollec tions of old times to such au extent to Mr. Smith that be looked up bis fife laud gave the company some real old fashioned raosic, to the great delight »f all. All In all it was a very pleasant md enjoyable gathering, and one that will long be remembered with pleasnrf fry those present. Fine Velvet and Velveteen In black and colors at Perry A Owen's. Geo. Wbltson and wife, Geo. Hooker and Mike Schenck visited Twin Lakes last Saturday and Sunday. Come to the Old Settlers' Meeting to be held here August 27th. A large crowd and grand time are anticipated. Mr. A. F. Field, Woodstock's genial station agent, has gone to Kebraska for a few days' recreation and to look after some business interests. Geo. Hoy has the foundation for his new residence on Dean Street about ready for the carpenters. From pres­ ent appearances George Is to have a large and handsome boose. Dr. C. N. Kendall, our popular den­ tist, with-Mrs, Kendall, are sojourning tor a few days at their residence at Twin Lakes. During tbe Doctor's va­ cation his dental jrooms will remain closed. The remains of Mrs. A. W. Tappan were brought here for Interment on enghierand^o 'rat^actory'explanat Thursday last. The deceased was a could then be given; but the divisa daughter of the late M. W. Hunt, Of examiner predicted that he would prq this city, and moved from here to ably be found color-blind, and on H Louisville, KyH many years ago, where proved to b° r..t<i.d « lb, h.r IT is amusing, and a little exaspei' • ating, too, to hear a merchant say "it locsn't pay to,advertise." Why does this man put out a sign? That Is ad­ vertising, Why does he obstruct the pavement in front of his store w.th samples of the goods he sells? That's advertising, toe. Why does he daub the head of a mackerel or dry goods box with the words: "AIL oUr goOds ChEap," and stick it up In a keg of beaus or a pile of calico iu bis store! Simply because he does believe In ad­ vertising, but selects methods that cost him nothing and docs little or no good. Everybody believes in advertising If they only knew how--Ex. The report of school in Bassetts dis­ trict for the month ending July 10. Number of days taught 22 Number of boys v....19 Number of girls .14 Wh>"»le number of pupils............83 Average daily attendance..^ 22 Number of visitors 11 Number neither absent or tardy 1; na nely, Tillie Jecks; she al*o, stood 10i/ in spelling. EMMA M. FRET, Teacher. Music Lessons. Miss Parker, of Woodstock, would inform the citizens of McHenry and vicinity that she is new prepared to give lessons in either Vocal or Instru­ mental MuMc, and will guarantee to give satisfaction. Those desirlug to take lessons can leave their names with Mrs. E. W. Hows, at ner Millinery Store. N U N OA. EDITOR PLAISDEALEB:--At the return shoot between the Nunda and Woodstock clubs, at Woodstock, last Thursday, the Nun­ da club were the winners, the eeori being: Woodstock 63, Nun la 74. E. Ballon has partitioned off the halt over the store occupicd by Z. H. Osman, for a resi. dence, and Mr. Osman wi'l occupy tbe same as soon as completed. Dr. Ballouand family will spend the week at Fox Lake. They will occupy the Elgin club house. We wish them a pleasant time. J. Goodwin and H. Keller and fami. ly, J. R. Jackson and family, J. Darby and family W. Johns ton and family went down the river above Algonquin for a picnic Friday the loth. They report a good time. Miss Mason, from Chicago, is visiting at George Ve mUvea's. Tyler Huffman is assisting Mr. Beckley in the PostofHce in place of w. Haigbt, who is suffering with sore eyes. Dr. 8. F. Bennett was in town Saturday to examine John Nelson on his application for a pension. Mr. Nelson's is a verv worthy ciaim an<l sho .Id receive iram 'diate attention,as he is totally disabled from any means of earning a livelihood, fro n disease contracted while in defence of his country, and in justice should have been enjoying the benefits ef a pension from the time of his discharge. M. F. Richards, express agent, went 3 \Vatertown Saturday on a visit to his mother ami friends, and will return on Monday. He left the office in charge of W.Butler, former agent at this place. Butler A Warner's wagon will aippear on tbe road again next week with a new coat of paint, a specimen of the artistic skill of T. H. Babbitt, in the line of carriage painting. George Eckert spent Saturday afternoon here, having to wait for a train to Woodstock, *here he was returning from a trip to Elgin A. M. Clark has a brother visiting him from Vermont. He was a member of Oo. A, 95th Regiment and meets quite a number of old comrades her« who are always pleased to meet any of the old hoys. He intends tore- main in Illinois until after the 98th Re-union September 4th. B. N. Smith was in town Monday morning, the 13th, on business connected with his pro. fession One of our business men treated himself to a hair cut a clcan shave, and after the opera­ tion he took a look at himself in the barber's mirror. The barber noticed that the man appeared very much astonished, and after he went out and got around the corner he took out his pocket book, and not finding a cent there, was heard to exclaim, "It is all right. It's me. I .vis afraid the barber had changed the men." Fishing will henceforth be the of s Ian absolution by the pastor of his church in Washington. It is barely possible, however, that some of the clergv will not be able to lojk with the same degree of leniency on this little piscatorial indulgence on the Sabbath by the head officer and members of his cabi­ net of the United States--a country that makes some claims to a proper observance of the Sabbath. Mrs. Annie Andrus is visiting at ber hus­ band's father's, J. D. Andrus. In the lawsuit of Mr. Smith to recover pay for a cow killed by the cars, a judgment was obtained by Mr. Smith for$50and costs. Mrs. Willa'rd, who has been visiting her son, the Rev. O. Willard, pastor of the Con­ gregational church at Crystal Lake, died on Sunday, and was taken to Troy, New Twrk, tor burial. , ' Prof. C. !V. Edwards has returned from his Visit home, *nd his many pupils will be very glad of his return. He says he had a .ery pleasant time and feels that the reft both to himself and pupils will be a decided advan­ tage. He wilf continue his instructions as usual. Mrs. Richards' mother, lrom Watertown, Wisconsin, came |down on Monday to make her a visit. In the Glass Ball Shoot here fer the cham­ pionship between Woodstock and Nunda, the Nunua boys won. The clubs were a tie on the twenty rounds, but in shooting off the tie the Nunda boys carried away tbe laurels by two balls. Fishing will henceforth be the proper way snendlng the Sabbath, as President Oleve- ud has set the example, and has received Binding Twine. The best made, and low prices. E. M. OWEN A SOK, BINDERS. The New Minneapolis and Piano are the two best made. Also tbe two best Mowers, at E. M. OVIN A Sen's. We saw W. P. Morse,of Niinda, upon our streets one day last week. Mr. Morse i.^ade many friends In this city last fall while looking up his chances for the nomination of Circuit Clerk. He certainly is a gentleman In every sense the term Implies. Rev. Balch, formerly of Elgin, but now located at Whitewater, Wis., will preach for the Uuiverealists of this city and vicinity ou Sunday, July 26th, The reverend gentleman is well known here and Is an excellent and fluent «pfeaker. Those l«i adjoining towns are cordially invited to he present, Mrs. George L. Sherwood thinks that the person who poisoned her little dog "Di :k," one day last week, might have been found in better business, and we think likewise, where there are so many worhless curs of the canine species to dose as there are here. The pet dog referred to would harm no one and seldom If ever ldft the house. Now that the mowers are running In eveiy field the demand for machine oil Is large. For the best, at bottom prloes go to A. R. Alexander's Richmond. FOB SALE.--A desirable house aad let In Richmend; nice location, west of railraad. A good and nice home for some one. Inquire of Dr. S. r. Bennett. » 10-M-tf Some of our young fellows, with friends from Elgin, are encamped at "Richmond Landing," Twin Lakes, and having a jolly time. -Farmers are in media MM, at their hay cutting. Tha frequent showers are not good for It. The crop Is said te be full average. WAHTKD, TO Bur:--A snug little faraa of 90 to 40 acres, with comfortable house and outbulldlngs,and convenient te boating and fishing on lake. Address Dr. S, F. Bennett, Richmond, 111. tf <~3pWo shook hands with a number of the Grand Arm? boys at Nunda, Satur­ day, among whom we must not forget the redoubtable McGue. with whom a half dozen handshakes am a mare bagatelle. Eldredge's little trotter, Maud L, took first money at the Harvard races. "She be a good 'un"--and George hac got the "soap." Mcolateral," "scads," "spondulicks," "rocks," etc., that says so, and "the sand to put 'em up." Tha playing of the Richmond Cornet Band last Saturday evening was listen­ ed to by one uf the best musloians of the city of Chicago, and he paid them a very high compliment for their ex­ cellent execution. Coming from the source It does, the compliment Is some­ thing to be proud of. On Sunday evening a beautiful little daughter called to make a permanent home with Mr. and Mrs. John Walking- ton, Tbe congratulations of friends are abundant and heartfelt. Long may the little one live to bless the family. Won't "Grandpa" Marble be proud BOW 1 A. B Coon, of Marengo, the veteran attorney and politician, yislted Wood­ stock the first part of last week. He was over to see what his show would be to be sent to Congress from Mc­ Henry County, being euro that he could gather strength from outside to suc­ ceed If this County would only c^me to his rescue. Such at least Is rumored as to his sudden visit just at that tlmeV There Is to be a larg* tent meeting here under the ausploes of the Free Methodists of this vicinity and else­ where early the present week. Tbe place designated to pltOh their tents Is on North Madison tttreet. In the north part of town. Several eminent divines of the denomination will be present, aad If success attend tbe meetings at the outset the? will be held for an indefinite period. The Woodstock Board of Education have ei gaged the following teachers tor our public school tor the coming year: Superintendent, Prof. S. B. Hursh; assistant, Mrs. F. B. Ehle; room H, Miss Alice Biakeslee; room G, Miss Jennie Schryver; room F, Miss Myra Foote;room E,Miss Maggie Donnelly; room D, Miss Nellie Giennon; room C, Miss Calla Field; room B, Miss Ger­ trude Murphy; room •, Miss Ella Kowe. Prof. Hursh and his assistant, best les four of those named, taught last year, giving entire satisfaction to all concerned. Those whose services are new are highly recommended as good and efficient teachers. All con­ cede tbe board's wise selection. Now AND AOAIH. HEBRON. EDITOR PLAIMDBALIB: Addison Phillips returned last week from Nebraska. Mr. Dart will occupy tip house va­ cated by Frank Rowe. " The severe storm of Thursday night destroyed a number of trees In this vicinity. The entertainment "under a mam­ moth tout," by the celebrated Hartz Brothers, will visit Hebron this. Men. night. Duane W. Soper moved last week to Kansas, where he intends to establish himself In a large grocery store. Hazel Clark died, at the residence of Wilder Smith Thursday Ju'y 9th. The funeral services were held at Rich* mond anl largely attended. A drove of sixteen Mexican ponies were brought in town Saturday. They are for sale at E>rl and Reynolds livery stable. Mr. Jack Spice and Miss Ida Kane were married at the Episcopal Church, Geneva Lake. Wis., Sunday July 5th 1886. They have our best wishes. A large crowd assembled oo the farm of M. J. Cole Friday last, to wit­ ness the trial of a Hay Rake and Load: er combined, by W. B. Austin, of Woodstock. It was pronounced a great success by the fars#§rs who were present. With deep sorrow wa mtisl this week record the death of Winnie White, which occurred Friday night. Another victim ef that dread disease diphtheria. Tbe family have the sympathy of the'whole community. The Dramatic entertoiment at Rowe's Hail July 4th, by tbwRlchmond people was well attended, taking Into consideration that a great number ef our people were spending tbe fourth at various places and that a previous display of Richmond talent in our town had not been forgotten. The entertainment merits the praise of all. Ihe parts as a whole being well rendered, and should they visit us again wa bespeak far thaat a weloome. KM 0OVTSIBOTBD »T 3. P. BBMIIBTT. We learn that a genuine "Lake Su­ perior Trout" has been taken In Twin Lake4 this season. This may be one of 20,000 planted tbere by Dr. Bennett five or six years ago. the fate of which has heretofore been in doubt. That plant ought to be well growa by this time. Messrs. Heck A Legge *. met a serious loss in tbe death of tbelr trotting horse. Flying Dutchman. While train­ ing on the Richmond raoe track, Satur­ day, he was run Into by another horse, the shaft of tbe sulky being thrust through bis chest. We are Informed that Messrs. Heck ft Legget were late­ ly oflered $500 cash for "Flying Dutch­ man." It's too bad. Dog-foxes or wolves are killing oil lambs and some old sheep on a number of farms In this vicinity. Archie Wray, Doc Kilborn, Charley Andrews and others are large losers. It is probably dogs. Tbe whole coun­ try swarms with worthless curs that are of no earthly use, but a nuisance and expense Instead, and every one of them should be shot or poisoned. Dr. C. N. Kendall and wife, with other parties rrom Woodstock, are now occupying the Doctor's cottage at Twin Lakes. The pleasure of the Doctor was rudely Interrupted by an attack of rheumatism, but he is not one of the boys to let rheumatism or any' thing else knock tbe fun out of bltn. We notice, too, that Mrs. Gibb*' cot­ tage Is occupied. The fishing on the lakes is excellent. At tbe last meeting of tha Richmond Grand Army Post, Comrade John Haldeman was Invested with the hon­ orary badge of the order, with appro­ priate ceremonies, la consideration ot the faot that the records show his term of continuous servloe to have been the longest of any of tbe original charter members of the Post, It wan quite a jubilee when Comrade Haldeman ap­ peared at tbe meeting, his poor health having made it Impossible for him to attend a meeting before, since tbe original muster in. Mr. Cbrl stopher Koch, late of Mil­ waukee, Wis., is making himself entire, ly at home In the drug house of A. R. Alexander, where bis politeness and attentive Interest to his customers is wionlng b!m friends very rapidly. Mr. Koch is an accomplished pharmacist, and the friends of the sick, as well as the physician himself, may rely upon his skill, knowledge, accuracy and care in the compounding of proscriptions. We think Mr, Alexander fe fortunate in securing the services of such a man as Mr. Loch, and we hope be may be so well pleased with Riobmond and our people as to remain a permanent citi­ zen. It Is hoped that the Grand Army and public picnic at Lake Maria, near Anti- ooh, next Wednesdav, the 16th, will lead to a better acquaintance between tbe citizens of Richmond and Antloch, and to a more fraternal Intimacy be­ tween the members of the Antioch and Richmoud Grand Army Posts. It Is a ^ood thing fer people of different neighborhoods thus to meet together for a day's pleasure and acquaintance- making. Tbe American people are none too proud to recreate, anyway, and It would bo more tor tbe public good, if we bad more holidays and more social recreation. Much pleasure is anticipated at this picnic of which we hope next waek to gkre, a full account. A scheme Is on foot by tha citizens of Genoa Junction and Richmond to tender tbe Richmond Cornet Band a complimentary benefit concert at as early a date as the thing can be well arranged. This is la consideration of the faot that tha band have been very generous In dispensing thelc music on an occasions, public and private* ted largely without compensation. Their favors have been bestowed on both Genoa and Richmend, and tbe citizens of both places will be making a grace­ ful acknowledgement of their apprecta tion of the same. We hope it will be a grand success. The band deserve it. Let the singers join In and help the affair along, and that, with the playing of tbe band will give a con art well worth hearing. Then, if the people of the two towns will turn out aad give them a big audience, the snocess will bo complete. Tbe skating rink closed the season with a *'bon bon skate" Saturday even­ ing, There was a large crowd of skat­ ers and spectators present. Each skater was presented with a fanciful "bon bon cap" made of paper in vari­ ous styles and colors, and they made a gay appearanco on the floor. Mr. Coul- man will open next season about tbe first of Ootober. In the meantime some Improvements are contemplated, among which Is a stage for concerts and theatrical performances. It is to be hoped Mr. Coulman will procure a good drop eurtaln, a few flies, and Scenes. Of the latter, an outdoor scene In ths country, a street scene and a couple of indoor scenes, would meet most of the requirements of such en­ tertainments as would be likely to be given here. During tbe summer tbe Opera House Rink will be for rent for concerts, public meetings, etc. Travel­ ing companies should make a note of the fact that It is the lirger and most convenient assembly room In town. It will seem rather lonesome to haye the rink closed for the season. We shall miss especially the playingof the band. John C. Smith, wife, and son Fred, were, last Sunday, present at one ot the pleasantest family reunions it has ever been our pleasure to make a record of. The occasion was tbe anni­ versary of the eightieth birthday of John W. Smith, of McHenry. The gathering of relatives to do honor to Mr. Smith was a genuine Impromptu, It not having been contemplated until the day before, and yet upwards of seventy of his immediate kin were present, including children, grand chil­ dren and great grand children, and other relatives. It was indeed a happy gathering and a complete surprise to Mr. Smith, whose pleasure at Buch a mark of kindness and consideration was unbounded. He was presented with an elegant stuffed easy chair with the wish that it might be a restful retreat for him during his remaining years of life. A day of unequaled social enjoy­ ment was closed with a picnic supper. The Ringwood Cornet Band, hearing of the affair, called during the after­ noon and gavo some excellent music, after which Mr. Smith, himself a musi­ cian, looked up his fife, unused for a long time, and entertained the com pany with a number of those old tunes likfc* 'Bonaparte Over the Rhine," "The Girl I Left Behind Me," etc., which hav« never lost their charm by age, and never will. In this connection It may be remarked that not only Mr. Smith, but bis entire family, are musi­ cians, and three of his sons played In the band on this occasion while be accompanied them on the drum. Mr. Smith and one sister are all that now survive of a family of twelve. Tbe company dispersed, wishing bim many returns of the happy day--in which wish the writer heartily joins. My Dental Rooms will be closed July 2d, and re-open Julv 30th. c. N. EKNDUL, D. D.a. M 48 4w Woodstock, III. MBSSR£. MOBLBY A PAOE, well known Artists of Elgin, would Inform the people of this vicinity that they will be located at the East end of the Par­ ker House, McHenry, for a few weeks and will make pictures at |ha follow­ ing low prices: Cabinets, per dozen $2.60 Cards, per dozen 1.50 Lightning Process only. All work guaranteed to ba first class or money refunded. MOMIR A PAOB. PROPOSAL87 Seated Proposals will be received by the Directors of School District No. 3 Township 45 Range 9. L .ke County, for the building of a new School House 24z36, twelve foot posts, a frame build­ ing, in said District. Proposals will be received by the Directors until Sat­ urday, July 25th. at 1 p. M. The Di­ rectors reserve the right to reject any and all bids. For further particulars Inquire of the Directors. On the same day the old School Houae will be sold at Auction to the hightest bidder. Jos. N. FREUVD, JACOB MILLBB, B, TUNYON, Directors. Sulkey Cultivators Only 925 AT R. BISHOP'S, McHenry. For Sale or Exchange. One or two good houses, with good uarns and other out-buildlugs; good orchards, wells, cisterns, etc. Well located near the Depot In West Mc­ Henry, together with land from one acre to 20. Will sell very cheap or trade for a farm, or western wild land. Also a good house to rent. • : 8. RAYMOND. West McHenry, Ills. W t̂m for Sale. The farm known as the Kearns farm Is now oflered at private sale until the 15th day of September next, and if not sold by that time, will be oflered at Public Auction on said 15th day of September, on the premises. Terms of sale made knowh on that day. A J;ood title will be guaranteed. Said arm is the E. 4 of the S. W. } and tbe S. E. i of the N. W. J of Section No. 10 In Township No. 43 North of Range No. 8 East of the 3d principal meri- dion, and contains 120 acres more or less; 75 acres under the plow--30 acres of good timber, 15 acres of pasture, handy railroad stations; house and Stable, and well of good wa er; and is located in the Munshaw neighborhood 3 mines from Algonquin, 3 miles from Crystal Lake Station, and 2 miles from Cary Station.--For terms and other particulars Inquire of the undersigned at Crystal Lake. J. BRINK, Agent. Crystal Lake, June 33d. 1885. 10-49-liw. Clothing at low prices at Owen's. at Great reduction In price of dothfoif H. Colby's. Confirmation suits at H. Colby's. Five-cent Lawns at Perry A Owti^ff Great reduction In price of Clothing at H. Colby's. . White Dress Patterns at Bensiett A Stoffel's. V- Fine Una of Summer Silks at Henrf Colby's. m Dr. Warner's renowned Corsets iti Perry A Owen's. : See our new Window Shades and polos. BONSLVTT A Bronmu. jM No trouble to show mods or answer questions at R. Bishop's. 4 -'SI City residences for sale. Apply to Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, 111. Everything in the Hardware line at bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's. Building Paper, cheap, at Joha I Story'8. Randall and Keystone Pulverizers, 13 and 16 Inch at E. M. Owen A Son. 8 pounds choice roasted Coffee 91.0U at Bonslett A Stoffel's. for 1 pound warranted Baking Powder for 35 jents at Bonslett A StoffeFs. New Dress Ginghams at Bonetett Stoffel's. The Boss^Barrel Churn, at John Story's. New White Goods and Embroideries at Perry A Owen's. C. M. Henderson A Co.'s celebrated Boots and Shoe* are acknowledged the best in the market. For sale oy Perry A Owen. •tm Laoe Curtains, Lambrequins, Fine Window Shades and Curtain Poles at Perry A Owen's. We have just added an elegant lino of dress goods, which are offered at oai usual uniform low prices. Henry Colby Now is-the time to cloth your boys. The largest assortment and lowest prices at H. Col by1 s. BESLKY'S Ale and Porter is the beat made. On draught in McHenry at Jacob Bonslett's, A. Engien's. and John Heimer's. Henry Colby is selling a large line of Clothing at less than 50 oentson the dollar. A strictly all wool *uti of clothes from 36 to 43. only #7,00 at Bonslett A S toff el's. - A few beautiful Wool Cashmeres at •0 cent a yard. Great bargains at ienry Colby's. •o' i ' Wool Twine. Wool Twine at Bonslett A Stoffetfl The Lyman Barb Wire, both plain and galvanized,decidedly the best Wire in the market, at John I. Story's. GLASS 1 GLASS ! We keep Glass of all sizes constat.., on hand. Special sizes cut without exiracharge. JOHN I. STORY. D CUTTERS The Belto/jlty takes the lead; tha strongest and best, at E. M. Owen A Son's. Lace Curtains, Tidies, Lamberkina, Bedspreads and Shams, cheap, at Mra, Schumacher's, near the Depot. The celebrated Cortland Side Spring Buggy Is the leader. Ask the 200 In this county what they think of them Always ou hand at E. M. Owen A Son's A beautiful piece of Silk Velvet, worth #1,75 a yard, is being closed out at tbe small sum of 91.00 per vard. Call soon and obtain It at rfenry Colby's. Call at E. M. Owen & Son's for your Farm Machinery. They keep none but the best, and warrant everything. • i * THE finest assortment or Sewing Machines to be found in tbe county, at O.W.Owen's. * The Buford wheel sulky takes tha lead, also Hapgood, Case, Skandla and Flying Dutchman Plow's at IS. M. Owen & Son's. Please remember that our stock in every department is very complete ^ and that our prices are always tha lowest that can be made. We will not be undersold by any house In McHenry Co. Henry Colby. A Bargain For The Boys, We are closing out a lot of Vests at' 25 cents each. Pay jour money and lake your choice. Many of them cost ~ four times this price. . HENRT COLBY, Great Reduction In Clothing. A large number of Boys and Mens : Suits at less than 30 cents on the doi- - lar, for cash. Call early before sizes >- are broken and examine them at Henry Colby's. Harvard, III,. Feb. 9tb, 1688. C. DICKINSON & SON: GENTLEMEN:--I have been suffering with Bone Erysipelas and Chronic Rhuinatism for the past seven years and have tried everything 1 could hear of but to no purpose, until your agent recommended your Russian Liniment which 1 tried with entire satisfaction, as it has helped me mora than any­ thing I ever used,and I recommend it to all who are suffering, as it is the best Liniment I ever used. MRS. JAKKTTB XiKiarr, PICS- We have on hand, and for sale a very fine lot of Poland China Pigs, ranging In ages from three to six weeks. Also younger litters with their mother's, aud also other brood sows, For sale in lots to suit. E. STANFoaA :ir Fort Hill, Lake Co. 10-40tf Advice to Mothers. Are you disturbed at night and broken ot your rest by a sick child suf­ fering and crying with pain or cutting teeth? if so send at once and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. Its value is incalculable. It will relieve the poor little sutler immediately. De- peud upon it mothers, there is no mis­ take about it. It cures dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach and bewelB, cures wind colic, softens the gums, reduces inflammation and gives tone and energy to the whole 3ystem. Mr-1. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething is pleasant to tbo taste, and is tbe prescription of one of the oldest and best fern tie physic!ane and nurses in the United States,and la for sale by all druggists Uiroughwtt tha warML Price 3» oaata a bottle. .VaSM • t, V* t -a ft'* .Si '* .4tsL