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piikMn. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 1886, '$• M ASOS13 MCHBVRT LODGE, NO. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Communications the Saturday «n or before the full of the utoon ud every two ireeki thereafter. CHAR. 0. COLBT.JW.IM. MCKXBT ^HAPTIB No. 31 R. A. X --Regit- tr Oonvoca.ions held on the second and fourth Prida* s tn each moneh. JOHH EVAMSOST, H. P. fe: Railroad Time Table. On and after Monday, June 15, 'Trains will pass MCHenry Station as below :| OOIMO SOOTH.; Geneva,Lake Passenger..............7:38 A.. * Geneva Lake Express....,-.. .8:35 ** Geneva Lake Freight 11:45 P. M Geneva Lake Passenger. 3:96 " (lOIHO NORTH. Geneva Lake Freight ....9*11 A. M Geneva Lake Passenger 16:00 " Geneva Lake Express .4:48P. M fitaira Lake Passenger e -.57 " B. Bess, Agent. McHenry, 111 Kv ku. PRESIDING Elder VanHorn. preached at the M. E. Church, on Sunday eve- nlnglast. BONSI.ETE A STOPPEL havea change In their advertisement..this week, Read It carefully. THE Riverside Skating Rink will not be open on Saturday evening cex|, on account of so many other gatherings during the week. Do not forget the 22d Party, at the Riverside House, on Monday eveclng next. £locum's full Orchestra will be present. Tickets 92,00. * "ATTENTION is called to the Auction notice of P. S. Martin, to be foi^tid in another column. The sale Is positive and without reserve. /MARRIED.--February 3d, 1886, at the /home of the bride, in Crystal Lake, by Rev. 8. C. Hay, Miss Clara M. Nash to ^William E. Jack man. of Nunda. 'Mid pleasures and palaces though wo may roam, be it ever so humble," there's no specific for pain like Salva-| tlon Oil. Price 216 cents a«bottle. AS mm i*: r 5v %• A. L. FRANCISCO has an Auction Sale on the Carter Farm, one and one half miles northeast of Rlngwood, tomor- row, Thursday. P. J. CLARY will have an Auction of •tock, farming tools, etc.. on his farm, two miles south of this village, oir F rid ay, Feb. 26th. PKRSONAL. MRS. L. C. MCKINSTRY, of Lake Geneva, was wishing with friends in this village, last week, MRS. PETER SMITH hasbeen visiting with friends in Waukegitn the past few week*. . • .MISS CALLIE FtKLf), of WooJstock, spent Sunday with friends- In this village. MRS. T. J. CLIFTON, who has Jueen in Chicago the past few days, returned home on Saturday last. MRS. E, H. WALKER, has been visi­ ting with friends In Elgin the past two weeks. EARL WIQHTMAN, of Chenoa, III., is visiting with the family of H. E. Wightman, in this village. MISS-LL*LA COLBY, daughter of O. C. Colby, of Nuudit, was calling on friends here a few days since. MRS. FRANK SMITH, of Nunda, (nee Addie polby.) spent ^uAday with friends in this village. MR. AND MRS. HORNBY, ,of Aurora, has been the guests ot H. H, Nichols and wife for the past few days, ^ EDNA, youngest daughter of John I. J Storv has been quite sick the past I week, but is now daily improving. JOHN STUMPFT, of*Red Wing, Minn,, a nephew of Geo^ Rosenberger, has been spending a week visiting in this village. DR, O. H, HOWARD, has been very sick with lung fever the past two weeks, but Is now reported to be on the gain. MRS. DR. BROWS, who has been In Chicago for the past four months, re­ turned to her home, in this village, last week. MR. BRINK, father-in-law of C. Henry, has been confined to the house for the past two months, bat Is now reported to be on the gain. FRED MCOMBER, yo.ingest son of Henry McOmber is very low with pneumonia, and at this writing is re­ ported no better. His many friends hope to hear a change for the better Oftn, Dr. Fegers Is in attendance. WE Inadvertantly omitted to notice last week the arrival of a daughter, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, T. Eldredge. This being the only girl ^Charley is more than proud. THE next Sociable by the Ladies of the Unlversalist Society, will be held at the Riverside Honse, on Friday evening next, Feb. 19th. All are cordially and earnestly invited to at­ tend. THE next meeting of the Ladies Society of "Willing Workers," con­ nected with the Unlversalist Church, will be held at the residence of Mrs. K. J. Hanly, on Thursday afternoon next, at half past one o'clock. PERSONS who wish the Bus to call for them on Monday evening next, for the Party, should leave word at the office of the Riverside on or before Monday noon. MAnd don't you forga t It." F WE are uftder obligations to Hon. A. J. Hopkins for a copy of his eulogy, in ilie House of Representatives, in mem­ ory of Hon. Reuben Eilwood. deceased, latfi member of Congress from this District. C. V. STEVENS has a new advertise­ ment this week, which our readers will be sure to see If they look sharp. And by reading it we are sure they will find something that will Interest them. 'f , i"; .. ' The disfiguring eruptions on the face the sunken eye, the pallid complexion Indicate that there is something wrong going on within. Expel the lurking foe to health by using Ayer's Sarsa- parllla. « / L. W. Nichols, Jr. a Jeweler of large .1 experience has located In G, W. A Besley's Drug Store, West McHenry, where he is prepared to do all kinds oj repairing of Watches, Clocks, Je trelry, Spectacles, Silverware Ac. Fine watch work and engraving a specialty. THE dancing public should not for­ get the Washington's Birthday Party, at the Riverside House, In this village, on Monday evening next. Slocum's full Orchestra, seven pieces, will be present, and mine host Ford will leave nothing undone to make it pleasant or all. Doo't forget the date, Monday next, Feb. 22d. . AN honored exchange has the follow­ ing truthful saying: "Soft soap in small quantities and deftly put on is a good thing. Daubed on by an unskill­ ful hand and with a whitewash orush until it dribbles all down a manVback Is not a pleasant Infliction. A man all •miles and honey and sweet syrup is ^ not always to be trusted. We honor the man who is open and fearless, who dares to praise when praise is due and to strike when wrong and meanness lift their dishonored heads," WHEN you hear a man swearing at the local patters, observes the Warsaw National Union, because they are not as big. cheap and newsy as the other , papers, you can safely bet that he does not squander his wealth to assist in making them better, and that gener- ' ally the papers have done more for him than he has for them. The man who cannot see the bene tit arising to a town from a newspaper has not the aense of an oyster, and he Is about as much value to a town as a delinquent tax-list. ___ Our Immense line ot new Wall Paper Borders, Ceiling Paper, Center Pieces, and Corners will be here soon. Wait and see our samples. _ PIUI * OVIB. y v . IN another column cm be found the card of Wm. H. Cowlin, U. S. War and Claim Agent, Woodstock, who is, with­ out question, the most successful Pension Attorney iu the Northwest. He attends strictly to bis clients In­ terests and nr> "just claim will get pigeon-hold while In his hands, but will be pushed to a speedy and suc­ cessful issue. IF you are applying for a Pension, or have any other claim against the Government, do not fail to call and see him. Read his card in another column. SUPPOSE a newspaper man every time lie hears of a man who severely criticised him or his paper in public, should retaliate by holding up to the public gaze the faults >and short com­ ings of said criticieer, what would be the result? Why the criticiser had been terribly outraged, and would thirst for the editor's gore. Then the poor editor would get shot or shoot somebody. That patient beast of bur­ den, the country Journalist, never does this except under great provocation. It isn't because he is afraid to do it, but because he isn't mean enough. He allows men to go round trying to des­ troy his business. He hears liis paper called a worthless sheet because the ed'tor in doing his duty Ins stepped on somebody's toe.--Burdelte. Ay. DIED:--In Nunda, Mrs. Ann Frances lea worth, wife of John Aylesworth. Our hearts are made sad by the death of a very dear friend who de­ parted this life February 12th. She was a very estimable lady, beloved and esteemed by all who knew hera Her biography can be found in the county history, written by her request by the writer of this piece. She is truly all that the biogoraphy repre­ sents her to be, a kind wife, a sympa­ thizing friend to all in need, and a loving mother. Her two sons are both ministers of the gospel, and occupy high positions, and owe their success to the Influence and early teaching of their dear mother, who was a lady of rare refinement and culture. We sor­ row not as those without hope, for we know she Is free from earths sorrows and cares, In the full enjoyment of that "rest that remaineth." Her'bereaved husband has the warmest sympathy of many true hearts, that he is in old age, bereft of his dearest earthly friend. . E. D. W. AN exchange says: "The newspaper is, In every sense, the best medium for advertising, and for a given result, it is far the cheapest also. It reaches a far greater number of possible custom­ ers than any private announcement can; and it in more certaiu to receive attention. The private circular (s thrown aside as a thing, which is neg­ lected because its recipients have no time to attend to it. The newspaper Is used in each day's hour of leisure and readers feel interested in rgading its advertisements as well as its nc#s, because of the variety they present and the Information they convey respecting a wide diversity of interest It miy be safely estimated that an announcement made through the press Is noticed by fifty reader, where, made in a private way it would reach but one. If, then, the same amount was expended in either case, the result would be fifty fold better from the former method than from the latter. There are, undoubtedly,cases In which the circular is a better advertising medium than the newspapef. But such cases are quite exceptional, and the sooner adversers learn the folly of their present large expenditures in seeking publicity through private means, the better for tbeir pockets and their success. Take your old watches to the Jewel­ er In Besley's Drug Store. West McHenry, and have them nicely re­ paired. THE following preamble and resolu­ tion were adopted by Woodstock Lodge No. ----, F. and A. M., on the death of Dtniel Biiir, one of their oldest members: WHKKEAS, The sotemn notes that betoken the dissolution of this earthly ;iabema«le, have agatn alarmeil our outer door, ajd an­ other spirit h.'is heen snnunrtiicl to the land where our lathers have gone before us; there­ fore Resolved, That while we drop the sympa­ thetic tear over the grave ot oar departed brother, Daniel Blair, we withhold not from his memory the commendation that his vir­ tues claim at our hamls, that we let our faith be not shaken, that we let our hope be bright, inasmuch as it has pleased the virand Master of the universe to summon into His eternal presence our deceased brother, 'that the trestle boinl' of his whole life has passed such inspection, that it has been given him to "eat of the hidden manna," ar.d to receive the white stone with a new name, that ensure perpetual and unspeakable happiness at His right hand, that our Lodge be draped In 'mourning thirty days and that we tender our fraternal sympathy to our deceased brother's aged widow with a copy of these tokens. ASA W. SMITH, C N. KENDALL, GfcO. L. SHEHWOOD. OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting. The Anuual Meeting of the Old Set­ tlers' Association of McHenry and Lake Counties, will be held at the Riverside House, in the village ot Mo- Henry, on THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 1886, at one o'clock p. M., for the pur­ pose of electing offloers for the ensuing year, and transacting such other busi­ ness as may come before the meeting. A general attendance of Old Settlers and all others Interested Is earnestly requested. ... R. BISHOP, President. J. VAN SLTKC, Secretary. The sun peeps out, through fleecy cloud And feath'rv falling snow; Through leafless tree and misty shroud, The winds are murmuring low. The Blue^jay chirps a cheerful note; The sparrows, twitt'ring, fly E'en Robins hail from climes remote, Spring's omens in the skjrf The Blue-bird, too, comes to me, Fvom sunny Southern shore And sings her congof mirth and glee; That wint'ry storms are o'er. But is it time that they are past, That 9pring has surely come, That Winters frost, Borea's blast Have sought their cavern home? Dear bin's, I hail your welcome song, Your presence brings me cheer, As^soon, again, the woods among, Your myriad voice I'll hear. But nround-hogs, too, came forth they say And they a shadow spied, And so crawled back, six weeks to Stay; Now which of you have lied? And is it true, ye birds of air, This is your wedding day, ' That you divide, in pair, by pair, And join in nuptial roundelay? Then whv not mete, that buxom boy, If his thoughts do so incline. Should choose for him a maiden coy To be his faithful valentine? Woodstock, Feb. U, 1836. Special l'retnlums for ISM. I wish to announce to'the friends of the McHenry county fair, that a large number of the citizens and business meu of Woodstock have already prom­ ised (and others will yet uo so) to otter special premiums in such amount, and for such object, as they may think beat This matter is not confined to any local ity,biitany person in the county ^can participate by notifying Secretary A. S. .Wright. In due time names and kinds of premiums will be published. THOS. McD RICHARDS, Preident.. Owners of Stallions, It has* been suggested and quite a number have already booked "special premiums" vis: o He ring premium for best colt, age left to the one offering the special pre.ulum. The get of his horse to be exhibited at the County Fair in September, Tiie premium can be a monled one or the use of the horse. It is impossible to write ail in this matter. Hence will those interest* ed pi vase notify the Secretary who do- tire to be counted in. It will be largely advertised and great pains will be taken to make this one of the great attractions at the fair. Groat Tumble in Watch Work. From this date I will do watch re­ pairing at the following prices. Cleaning Key Wind Watch 60 cts* Cleaning Stem Wind Watch 75 cts. Main Springs. 75 cts. Best, Warranted.., 91.00 Cleaning 30 hour Clocks........60 cts. Cleaning 8 day Clocks 75 cts. All work warranted. J. P. SMITH, McHenry, III., Feb. 16th, 1886. Ladies Rubbers Only 29 cents at Perry & Owen's. Come early and get fitted. Ladies Rubbers Only 29 cents at Perry & Owen's, Sola Agents For C. M. Henderson's celebrated school shoes. See them at Perry A Owen's, ftow Is the time to have your silver­ ware cleaned and engraved by L. W. Nichols Jr. the Jeweler, in Besley's Drug Store, West McHenry. Fish! Fish ! Fish! Mackerel and White Fish In palls and half barrels, whole and boneless Codfish, Herring in quarter barrels and kegs, at lowest prices at Perry St Oweri's. Rubbers and Rubber at Perry St Owen's. Boots all sices Buy only good Kerosene Oil. The best can be found at Perry & Owen's. DOMESTIC Piano and Furniture Pol­ ish. the finest thing in the market, at Besley's Drug Store. Cucumbers. We are prepared to contract for a limited number of acres of Cucumbers at Forty Cents per bushel. To those who wish to salt, our term* are Twelve and One-Ha!f cents per bushel. Books for Contracting will be closed March 1st. 30-2w CRISTT, WALKER & Co. Buckwheat Wanted. At the Fox River Valley Mill, for which the highest market price will be paid. u R. BISHOP. FARM FOR SALE. •The undersigned oilers for sale bis farm, situated four miles west of McHenry, consisting of 246 acres. In good location and an excellent Dairy farm. Or will trade for a smaller farm. Apply to PHILIP GMSKLBS. 20--3 months. lifir^iiti Htm Business Our band Richmond . Cl& ™«ldence8 for • sale. Apply IS Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, lit ALCOMOUIN- EDITOR PLAINDKALER:--The Auc­ tion Sale of Mrs. F. V. Keys Personal Property, on Wednesday of last week • was a success. Everry thing sold at a good fair price. The sale amounted to about one thouaand dollars. Oil Tuesday evening of last week, a sleigh load of our young folks went to Elgi.1 and gave the family of Gecrge M&rshall a surprise. They report having a very pleasant time. O. S. South worth, of the Woodstock Sentinel, was a caller in town on Fri­ day of last week. Born, Feb. 13th, 1888, to the wife of P. If. Wollav6r, a daughter. Next. Mrs. J. Peter wa< out rldiog on Saturday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Peter is slowly gaining. V. N. Ford has been laid up the last week with a throat difficulty. Wm. Rattray, Jr., has rented the Keyes farm. So look out for a wedding in the near futuri. Query, which four corners was it? No Valentines in town this year, which Is a great disappointment to the youttg ones. The-Congregational Sewing Society meets at Mrs. Nason's on Wednesday of this week. W. F. Kee has an Auction Sale of his personal property on Friday of this week, on the Robert Kee farm, 1 mile south east of town. Chapell and Thomas shipped a ear load of stock to Chicago on Mooday of this week. Wm. Jenks Is agent for the Thorley Stock Food for this place, it oan be fonnd at his Bran House. Remember Che dance at Plngry Bouse on the 22nd. , WAUCONDA EDITOR PLAINDEALER Miss Lucy Cook was married Thursday to Mr. Wm Clough, of Vermont. William Stone has sold his farm to Mrs. Luther Turner, Mr. Stone con* templates settling south with Mr. Morris Rill. The Band Concqtk, Saturday eve­ ning. under the direction of Mr. W. F. Spencer, was a very pleasing enter­ tainment. The Band showed marked Improvement since their last appear­ ance. The solos by Mrs. H. D. Wells and Mrs. J. E. Glynch, and the mag- nlflcient bass solo of Mr. Charles Wells, were especially admired; while jthe Violin and Guitar playing of Mr. Spencer brought down the house. Miss Gertie Johnson presided very accepta­ bly at the Organ. Mrs. Lyman Powers was buried Friday afernoon. Mrs. Monroe Cook died sudlenly Sunday morning. She has suffered from asthma tor years, but some heart difficulty is understood' to be the direct cause of tier death. VOLO. EDITOR £LAINDEALER There was a donation at Volo Hall Wednesday night the 10th. Goo j attendance con­ sidering tbenlgnt wasa bad one; fair receipts for this burg. The Glass Bail Shoot on Saturday, the 13th, was a success. The >core was as below out of a possible 10: Will Mudgett ... 9 J Darrow....... ....... »....-• O I'otter '.... 7 Ted Altinsby o Earl Mudgett .-4.,t. . .. 8 J N Barrus ...1 10 Albert Granger 6 John Frost ..... g J. N. Barrus first prize, W. Mudgett second, E&rl Mudgett third. SECOND SHOOT. J V Barrus.... ....... I.. ........ Wm Miidgetl ..,.. V I'otter Earl Mudgett .i .... Albert Granger Ted Alllnsby ...10 .*.10 ... 8 . 9 ... » . . 9 J Prizes awarded on the shoot-ofl: N, Barrus first prise. Ted Alllnsby second. Our mail carrier failed to make his usual trip this week on account of bad roads, BO we have nothing to read this day of rest except that good old book that lays on the center table. GREENWOOD- KDITOB PLAINDBALRB:--Charles Toles anD "Pose" t'eatt were in -Chicago a short time last week. Mr, R. M. Ooddard went to Rockfordone day last week. We learn James Crutkshank Is intending raising the roof of his house and making mora room. Mr. W. D. Howe has taken the old Burtsehy place, and Is intending to move about the Arst of March. Mr. Prank Manitleld, our merchant, has lately received the appointment of Postmas­ ter at this place. Brad Marble, we believe, is intending to work land for himself the coming season. Any one wishing to buy a good horse, or horses, will perhaps find it to tbeir interest to call on the Porth Bros. They have let the farm and have several horses for sale. It is qnite common wheu young folks go out riding, especially in very bad roads, to tip over once in a while, but they seluom do, we think, within twenty rods of the young ladie's gate. How is it, O? Miss Ada Hall, ot tirand Island, Neb.,on returning from a visit to Washington, D. C., is making her sister, Mrs. P. R. Swartwout, a short visit. Those Interested bear in mind the donation for the Rev. G. •*. Jay cox, at the residence of J. J. Westerman, on Friday evening, Feb. 19,1888. At the Y. P. L. last Saturday evening at D.iiley's Hall, the room was well filled, and the programme was carried out as far as possible. There Is certainly one thing com­ mendable, the willingness ot all its members to do any duty assigned them. We were well pleased with the entertainment and more especially so with the brief remtrks of Presi­ dent Marbl9. Hope they may come again. For Salu. A good Work Horse. Iaqftlre at Besley's Drug Store. If you have a watch or a clock which cannot be repaired, take it to L. W. Nichols Jr., the Jeweler in G. W. Bes­ ley's Drug Store, West McHenry, and you will be surprised. Sola Aganta For Campbell's celebrated prize Baking Powder, every package war­ ranted. It requires but one spoonful of Campbell's baking powder to the quart of flour, while it takes two of Price's. Royal, Pearl and others. Therefore it oost one-half, as much and you get an elegant prise. Found only at Perry & Owen's. NUIV OA- EDITOR PLAIN DEALER:--The meet­ ings at the M. E. Church wete con­ tinued during last week, afternoon and evening. Twenty-five conversions are reported. On last Sunday evening the house was crowded ;\at the close of the regular services the pastor pronounced the benediction, and at the same time announced a special revival service, to which all who professed to serve the Lord, and all who desired to do so were Invited to remain. Almost the entire iftidience remained for mother hour, which was full of interest and fervor, many boldly testifying to a knowledge of Christ to save them from sin. The meetings will be continued through the week. Sloppy, slushy, driziley, rainy, des­ cribes the weather and roads for the past week; and our snow Is mostly gone. More snow, and a freeze. On Saturday evening last the "Wo­ man's Relief Corps," auxiliary to the Nunda Post No. 326, G. A. R., gave a basket sociable in Nunda Rink, for the beneht of their relief fund. They rendered a. very Interesting pro­ gramme. The Orchestra, consisting of Leroy Beckley with the organ, Clar­ ence Beckley with clarionet. Will Beokley with cornet, and Webb Morse with violin, furnished sweat Instru­ mental music. Miss Jennie Thomas sang & beautiful song, with excellent discrimination, and lu a beautiful voice. Harry, Freddie and Artie Ver- mllyea sang '•I'm a Dude" In a manner to bring down the house. Miss Annie M Andrus rendered "The Bean" In her usual happy style. Little Clarry Beck- ley acquitted herself well in a lengthy recitation. . Little Miss Ada Richards likewise gave us a pleasant recitation, as also did Miss Minnie Powell and Miss Minnie Owen. There was a Post- office for the distribution of valentines which Miss Annie Andrus sold for the benefit of the fund. Miss Broadfoot, of the "sure enough" P. Om presided, and we also noticed the portly form of our "sure enough" P. M. behind the counter. After the rendition of the programme, baskets containing lunch for two were sold to the gentlemen.for twenty-five cents each, when each ftwnerof each basket hunted up the lady whose name he found in his bas­ ket. and a jolly lunch ensued. Post Commauder Wm. H. Huffman might have been seen with twp baskets and two ladies, munching his lunch, and lunching muchly. All seemed to be hapuy. All in all It was a very enjoy­ able affair and netted the ladies relief fund about twenty-five dollars. The evening was very unpropitious, but as It was there was a good attendance and a good time. Success to the L. R. C. Death has visited two families in our midst since our last, taking from the home of John Aylesworth his life companion, who was well advanced In years. Only on* week before her burial (Sunday last) ehe was at church aud informed the preacher on that occasion that she was happy In Christ. One short week and she was at rest with him. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dow was also burled the same day. Mrs. Harvey Co* is also neariug the end of her earthly career. All prepare tlons have been made for her burial. Her mother. Mrs. Wilcox, who ha* made her home with Mrs. Cox for the past year. Is also approaching her last day on earth, and «o one would be surprised at a double funeral Irom that house at any time. Mrs Aylesworth died of pneumonia, Mrs. Cox is dying of consumption and' her mother of paralysis. The weddings since our last have be- come *old affairs" and have already received mention, and the parties most interested have settled down to business. RINQWOODS BDITOB PLAIWDKAMSB Wi&ter has started In anew. Have you paid your taxea? Time is very nearly up. Petty thieves, who are of the very lowest type, have been at work In the neighborhood. Keep a sharp lookout, and give them a good dose of cold lead. It's the only sure cure. Our Golden Roasted Coffee is as good as ean be found in the county for the money, at J. W. Oristy A Son's. Patrick Carr, who has been home en a short visit, returned te Dead wood, Oak,, on Mon­ day, February 15 th. Joe. Rainthorp intends starting for Iowa oa Thursday Feb. 18th, where he will commence work for James Ladd, who moved from here last fall. Some of the young people enjoyed a social dance at the residence of Wm. Harrison, on Friday evening last. A|wut twenty-three couple were In attendance. Evening meetings will be held in the M. K. church on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week, and the Presiding Eider, Rev. Van Horn, will preach next Sunday evening. Mr, Dwelley's line driving horse was taken sick and died last Sunday. Our new spring styles of Wall Paper will be ready for inspection In a short time and we want yon and your friends to come and ex­ amine It and we will give you an axcellent assortment to select from, and we guarantee our prices to be as low as fresh stock can possibly be sold. J. W. CBISTT ft 3oir. The Dramatic Club were very snccesaful with the play, "The Hidden Hand," which came off on the evenings of Feb. 4th, 5th and 6th The house was well Ailed each evening, and the best feature was that everyone that attended was well pleased and went home feeling that all did their parts nicely and that they were fully repaid tor coming out to hear them. The Club took the play to Rich­ mond on Saturday evening last, and with the aid of the Hebron band, entertained a large and appreciative audience. The Hebron hoys did nobly in getting to Richmond that night, and did much to help the club by their Una music, for which they have the hearty thanks of the Ringwood Band. MCBRON. EDITOR PLAIHDXALBB.*- attended the theatre at Saturday night. Miss Nettle Van Hooaeo. from Green­ wood, Is spending a few days with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dark gave a progress­ ive euchre party on Saturday evening. Irving Green, from Iowa, Is visiting his sister, Mrs. S, Routnour. Wood's Colored Concert Troupe from Beloit, will give an entertainment In the M. E. Church, Friday evening. February 19th. The school sociable advertised for this week, will bfi postponed until Friday evening of next week, Febru­ ary 26th. Remember the date. Miss Laura Mason closed her term of school In the Stewart district on Fri­ day last. Frank Balrd, who has been suffering from a severe attack of brain fever. Is fast recovering under the care of Dr. Herrlck. On account of the rain the Sheet and PHI" v-Case party was postponed until Thursday evening or this week, when a grand time may he expected. In all probability the post-office will change hands this Week, John Petti- hone having received the appointment E. F. Hewes will take charge of the office. After the postponment of the phan- torn party Friday afternoon, after three o'clock a party was gotten up for the evening. Music was furnished by our home band of four pieces, D. A. Clary leader. About twenty-four oouples were present and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Some wise prophet of our town has been heard to remark "As long as we go abroad for music, the elements are against as." SPRING QROVK. EDITOR PLAINDE AMR :--The anow Is nearly all gone. ^ The Water Is raising lb the Nipper- sink. Miss Jennie Wilson Is vlsltln; with her Grandfather Hunter, at Antioch. Mr. Lee White came to give his old friends another visit. Mr. Dalrympie. of Wllmot,Wls., was In town Saturday last. Mr. Linderman is still remaining with Mr. Hendrioks, Insuring lives. Now Is your time, boyl, to Insure your life. Mrs. Jo ha Bell and Frank have been visiting at Tweed's. Married, at the bride's residence, Mr. Jesse Richardson and Miss Cora B. Turner. The couple have started housekeeping. We all wish them a happy life. Mrs. Richardson and Ettle are visit­ ing at Henry Wheeler's. Mr. Wm. Slater and Mr. Sam Mcll- waln are still on the sick list. Thomas Oxtoby Is getting ready to go to Kansas. His auction bills are 'out. David, look out and keep watch. Our young folks started last Wednes­ day to give Guthrie and the boys a surprise, but the bad roads stopped ttiem, so they all turned Into Silas Pierce's and had a dance. Everything In the Hardware line at bottom figures, at E. M. Howe^. < Celluloid Sets,cheaper than ever M* fore, at G. W. Besley's, West Side. Clothes Wringers, both the Novelty and Universal. Your choice for *2.7S at John I. Story's. Sewing Machines to Rent, or for sale at *8.00. by E. Lawlns, opposite the Riverside House. McHenry 111. Fine Scrap Books only fl.25 at G, W. Besley's. West Side. Celluloid Combs, only SOoents, at O. W. Besley's, West Side. Lace Curtains, Tidies, Lam berk! M, Bedspreads and Shams, cheap, at Mrs, Schumacher's, near the Depot. • A fine line of Stove Boards, different sites and styles, at John I. Story's. Look at the choice Candies at Bea« ley's Drug Store, West End, We are headquarters for w Luster Band" ware. BONSLETT St STOPPED, Try our 35c, and 50c, fine cut Tobaoo. BONSLETT St STOPPER, .A J?*cbine, good as new aly 914.00, at E. Lawltis: IF you want to make your Buggy Top look as good as new get the Na­ tions! Patent Leather Enamel at Besley's Drug Store. Best 40 oent fine Perry St Owen's. cpt Tabacco at Best Smoking Tobacoo at 90 cents pound at Perry St Owen's. 10 pounds of Coffee ror •! at Perry St Owen's. 8 pounds of fine roasted CsJsi for §1 at Perry aad Owen's. AUCTION. The undersigned having determined to quit forming, will sell at Public Auction, on the old Tanner farm, 4 miles West of McQenry, III., on the Woodstock road, on Wednesday, February 2tth, at lOe'clsck a. m., the follow­ ing described property. to->» it: 6H head of line stock, consisting or 8 choice Cows, com­ ing in soon; 6 two-year-old Heifers, Springers; 7 Yearlings, 1 seven-eighths Durham Bull, 1 year old; 1 good work iiorse, I brown Mare in foal, 1 black Mare in foal, weight 1300; 1 three year-old C »11, btuke to harness; 10 Poland China Sows, part of them registered, ail eligi­ ble to registry; 2U Shouts, same stock; I Sulky Plow, 1 Mower, 1 Hay Rake, t Drag, 1 Pulver­ izer, i Keystone Corn Planter, I Seeder, I Three-spring Wagon, 20 tone choice Hay, bushels Outs, 900 bushels Corn, a quantity of Corn in shock, Milk Cans, Churn and Creamer, 14 Cans, Household Goods,, and ether articles too numerous to mention. Hot Coffee on Draught. TKBMS O» 3 ALB.--All sums of tie and under Cash. Over that amount a credit of twelve months will be given on good approved notes at 8 per cent interest. Two per cent off for cflgii. „ „ P. «. MARTIN. E. O'Oomroa, Auctioneer. AUCTION. The undersigned will sell at Public Auetion, to the highest and best bidder on the premises known as the Carter Farm, one and one-half miles northeast of Rlngwood and three miles south of Solon, on Thursday. Feb. 18, 1886, com­ mencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the follow log property: Seven cows, new milch and springers, 2 Heifers coming 3 years old, 5 Steers coming 3 years oid, 1 Bull half Mood Galloway, 6 Heifers coming 2 years old, 10 Steers coming 2 years old, 9 Heifers coming 1 year old, 3 Steers coming 1 year old, 1 span bay horses wt. 1050 each, I sorrel Horse wt. 1160, 1 grey Horse wt. 1060, 1 brood Mare in foal, 1 Colt coming 2 years old, 8 Sows with pig, 24 Shoats, 3 Poland China Boar), 1 Champion light Reaper I Champion Mower, 1 sulky Rake, 1 Lumber Wagon, 1 set Bob Sleds nearly new, 1 Plow, 1 Harrow,2 sulky Cultiva­ tors. 1 6-tooth Cultivator, 1 Corn Crib, a quantity of Hay in barn, a quantity of Oats In bin, a quantity of Corn In crib, a quantity of Potatoes, 1 Qook Stove, 1 heating Stove and other arti­ cles. TEEMS OP SALE:--On sums of 910 an J under Cash. Over that amount a credit of oae year will be given on ap- Sroved notes at 7 per cent Interest' o property to be removed until set­ tled lor. Free lunch at noon. A. L. FRANCISCO. F, K. GRANGER. Auctioneer. PUBLIC AUCTION. Having leased my farm for a term of years, I will sell at Public Auction, on my farm 2 miles south of McHenry, on the Barreville road, on Friday, Febru­ ary 26th, 1886. commencing at 10 o'clock A. M., the following property. 6 good cows, 1 span geldings 1 span brood mares. 1 span mares good roadsters, 1 colt coming 4 years oid, 3 colts coming 3 years old, 2 colts coming 1 year old, 10 heifers coming 2 yaars old, 2 bulls coming 2 years old, 1 calf coming 1 year old. 10 shoats, I Deering twine binder, 1 mower, 1 lumber wagon, 1 truck wagon, 1 miik wagon, 1 pair bob sleighs, 2 hay racks, 1 grindstone, 1 Tiger cultivator, 1 diamond cultivator, 1 smoothing harrow, 2 good plows' farmi&g tools, nearly new, 1 wheelbar­ row, 1 saddle, 2 set double harness, about 50 bushels of wheal, about 30 bushels of potatoes, 300 bushels of oats, and other articles. TERMS:--Sums of $10 and under Cash. Over that sum a credit of 10 months will be given on approved notes at 6 per cent interest. 3 per cent, off for cash. No property removed until set* tied for. Free Luaeb at Noon. P, J. CLAET. F. K, QtMftM, Aaotlooeer. Try our uncolored Japan Teas at 30c. 60, and 60c. BONSLETT A STOEPEL. 22ibs., choice dried Apples or Peaoh- es, for *1.00 at BONSLETT St STOPPERS. ^• ••111 keg pure Syrup for only f 1,16. BONSLETT & STOPPEL. Last chance to buy a nice Library Lamp for f2,50. BONSLETT St STOPPEL. The Lyman Barb Wire, both plala. and galvanized,decidedly the best Wire In the market, at John I. Story's. Besley's Famous Ale and Porter oa draught at J. Bonslett's* Jw glen's and John Helmer's. We sell Star, Climax Magnola, Spoar Head, Chocolate Cieam, Scalping Knife, andCognac Cocktail plug tobao- eo't. BONSLETT St STOFFEL. Hay for Sale. Twenty Tens first class Timothy Hay for sale, on the Osman Hale farm, one half mile South East of Burton** Bridge, on the Wauconda road. PATRICK FLUSKY. Cook and Heating stoves, both Coal and Wood, of the latest styles and patterns, at J, I, Story's. 4 BlrdCages, both Brass and Jap^fe* the finest asaortmeut in town, at J. I. Story's. BESLEY'S Ale and Porter is the best made. On draught in McHenry at Jacob Bonslett's, A. Engien's. and John Heimer's. Our roasted Coffee at 12}o, caonot %• " matched In town. BONSLETT St STOPPEL. GLASS ! GLASS ! We keep Glass of all sizes constantly^ on hand. Special sizes out without extra charge. JOHN I. STORY, Five Gallous 150 test Oil for 66o at Bonslett & Stoffei'a. M The Nickel Burn Door Roller, ac­ knowledged by all to be the best thing of the kind on the market, for sale by JohnLStory. Try our "Leader" tobacco at 99e Sweet Lotus, only 40c. BONSLETT St SIOPPEU Mrs. Schumachers Visits Chicago every weekend will take in your orders and furnish goods at the lowest Chicago prices. . Full stock of Ladies fine shoes. Miss­ es fine shoes. Mens fine shoes, Boys fiat* shoes, at Perry <& Owen's. If you want to learn how to Paint your Buggy for One Dollar, ti»U a| Besley's Dsug Store, West End. For Said. 1 oiler my Farm of 110 acres,situated 3 miles from Richmond, known as the old Newcombe Farm; one-half mile from school house, and with a living spring running through it. MAJOR NOBLE. Rich mood, Feb. 2,1886. FARM FOR RENT. Containing nearly 300 Acres, .sltaa* ted two miles from McHenry village. Possession given March 1st, 1886. For further Information call on R. Bishop, at the Fox River Valley Mills MRS. L. C. GATES. McHenry, Feb. 1st 1886. 29--4 w, . Notice. To those that want Tubs, Vats, Hay Racks, and anything in my line of busi­ ness. Work done on short notice to order. Shop one door South oi Law- lus' Store, P. A. BEBARD* McHenry, Aug. Kb 1888. 11-4-ly T Farmers and Dairymen, do not fih to use Dickinson's Cow Prescription, as it will often save the price of the cow in preventing that fatal disease, milk fever; will cause the cow to do well after caiving, cures gadget, horn ail and ail disease of the cow, aud will repay ten-fold in increasing the flow of mils. For sale by all Druggists. For Sale or Exchange, Oae good house and barn with othii.: out-buildings, good orchard and all ID good shape, with land from 1 to 14 acres; or will sell a part of the land by the acre without the buildings. Also will sell some good lots to anyone wishing to build. Will sell any or the whole of the above property very low, trade for a good farm or for Western land. The above property is well situ­ ated near the depot in West McHennr III. 29tf S. RAYMOND. - Great Reduction. 1 will until further notice make plf# tures at the following low rates: Cabinet Photos, per doz S3.00 Cabinet Photos, per half doz 2.00 Card Photos, per doz 2.00 Card Photos, per half doz 1.60 Satisfaction given in all eases, a> formerly. L.E.BENNETT. 3 A SENSIBLE MAN Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing mora cases of Coughs. Asthmt, Bronchitis, Croup, aud all Throat aud Luaff Troubles, than any other medio!na» The proprietor has authorized Geo. W. Besley to refund your money If, after taking three-fourths of a bottle, relief Is not obtained. Price 30 cents and ft* Trial size free. For sale In MoHeary by Gee. Besley, •M v • %