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f • < x % - i V- » '^f'W^ £ ' . • ?' ,y.t5 raws •3t- ?* s"? i IttKNiftafid WEDNESDAYS MAttCH 16,1887. Railroad Time Table. f*On and after Monday, June tlj Trains will (Ikii McHenry Htatiori as beloifr GOING SOUTH. . Lake Genera Passenger -.7:88 A.* fake Genera Express ......... .8:25 ake Genera Freight P. * ake Genera Passenger.nt-3:9* " OOINII jroBlil. Lake Genera Freight A-.* Lake Geneva Passenger--. " Lake 4enera Express M Laka Geneva Passoneer.. *...........«:67 • Stops only to leave Passengers. r B. BUBS, Agent. McHetary. Ill MASONIC. MCRBNKT LODOB, SA 158 A. F T and A. M.-- ftegular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. JOHN I. STO«T, W. M. •7 VISIT tbe ladle** •sorrow, Thursday. Where. Sales roomB to- See notice. tlse- READ the new advertlsementof M. Angela, to*be found in another col- limu. , „ A CORRESPONDENT asks now editors Upend their leisure hours ? Iu working ttard to try and please somebody'., fBRSONIL. GEO. W. ELDREDGE, of Richmond, was on our streets on Monday. Miss ETTA ROSENBBRGER visited with friends in Elgin, last week. C. E. CHAPELL. of Algonquin, was on our streets on Monday last, FRANK WRAT, of Richmond, was smiling on frionds here last Monday. "BOTE" HOWE, of Chicago, spent Sunday with friends in this village. Mfts J. VAN SLYKE and Miss Maude have been on the sick list this w *ek. Miss MAMIE^LAMPHERE visited with Mrs. George Yager, at South Evans- ton last week. JOEL H. JOHSSOS, of Woodstock, was calling on friends in this village on Tuesday, MRS. S. P. COLBY, of Chicago, will arrive in town to-night, to remain one dsy only. DR. BROWN and wife returned home since our last issue. The Dector made quite an extend -d trip through Kansas. OHAS. T. ELDREDGE started on Mon­ day afternoon last for Vermont. He expects to be absent ton days or two weeks. /FRANK PAGE starts-to-day for Slay- jfton. Minn., with a car of farming tools READ the statement of the f'"8' Ihorses, etc. We believe he Intends to Mational Bank, Woodotock, in another to farmltl!; ln that 8ection. GEORGIA MONTGOMERT and column. ; THE Annual Town Meeting ocours Tuesday, April 5th. The Corporation 'Election two weeks later, on the 19th. . THE attention of farmers is espe­ cially called to the advertisement of the Great Mexican Seed Corn, to be found elsewhere iu this paper. IT Is claimed that the Indian oame ' fbr editor is •'Worga-to-che-nesh-be- law-haw." That's what we always thought It was. It moans tired and Hungry, probably. HORSEMEN should not fail to road the notice of Hanly Bros., to be found elsewhere In this paper. They have a Dumber of fine stock horses, and farm­ ers and others should not fail to see lee them. Miss Dude Peterson, of Woodstock, visited with the former's sister. Miss Eva Montgomery, last week. MRS. .JOHN J>. HOWE started on Monday morning for Detroit, Mich., where she will visit a few wOeks with friends. When she returns she will be accompanied by her mother. /'dikd -- I REMEMBER the Old Settlers' Meet­ ing at the Riverside Hous»( to-mor­ row, Thursday, at 1 o'clock. Let all who are interested in having a good old fashioned time this year, some out to this meeting, 'j. P. SMITH is at work lathing, plas taring, painting, and otherwise put­ ting his store in first-class shape, and when completed he will have the handsomest jewelry store in this seo- lion. FOR tale. a Scholarship in Judd's -College of Commerce, Chicago. Ap­ ply at this office. This in one of the best Commercial Schools In the west, and a chance is now offered to get a scholarship cheap if applied for at once. • : THE freight going NWtll on Monday morning got one car ofl die track at this station, which delayed Jenckb' train over half an hour. After some delay it was righted up and both trains went on their way without further .damage than loss ol time. ROBT. WRIGHT, of this village, was rejoiciug the first of the week, over the fact that be wos a Grandpa, The young stranger arrived at the home of his eon, E. W. Wright, at Rockford. on Friday last, was a girl, and weighed ten pounds, more or less, "Poddy," shake. X WE are in great need of some money |ust now, and if parties who are owing Us will call and settle their accounts they will confer a great favor On us It takes money to run a printing of- Ice, as well ai any other business, bu t there are some who don't seen to un- . demand this fact. Tn this village, on Wednes­ day morning, March 16th, 1887, MR ADAM ALBERT, aged 67 years. He was the father of Mrs. Adam Leightner, with whom he has resided ^oi^the past year er two. DIED.--tn th's village, on Tuesdaj» March 16th. 18S7, of typhoid fever MARY, wife of John Nelson, aged 33 ^ears. , She leaves a husband and two chil- Vjen to mourn her loss/ who have the heartfelt sympathy ot this entire com­ munity in their sad bereavement. THE Ladies Willing Workers Socie­ ty, connected with the Universalist Church, will meet at the residence of Mrs. C. A. Walsh, on Thursday afternoon, March 17, at 1:30 sharp. A general attendance is earnestly re­ quested. MRSC JOHN I. STORY, President. Miss URACHOWEN, Secretary. THE ladles who have opened a fur­ nishing stone at the residence of Mrs. U. S. Gregory, are each week showing a fine line of] good?, and the remarka­ bly low price at which they are Bold Isl drawing the attention of the ladie« from far and near. One of their spe­ cialties is ordering by sample. Read the notice elsewhere and call on their next sale day, which is to-morrow Thursday. THE foolish merchant is the one who purchases a large stock of goods and then sits down and waits until trade comes to him. The successful mer­ chant uses the columns of the loeal . papers aud disposes of his goods, even If It is at a low price. Eutsrprising Advertisers turn over their capital three times while the merchant, that does not, turns his over once,--Ex. MASKED hugging partiiss are coming Into vogue In some localities and might be a drawing card at some of •urchurch fairs when they get ripe. $}y paying 15 cents a man is allowed to jiiig a girl but he is first blindfolded It matbec » m*D mad* *&y9 one who has probably been through the mill, to find he has been hugging bis own wife; 15 tnts gone for nothing, Jss. H. H. NICHOLS Is in the city this week, buying her spring stock of millinery, and will be ready next week to Bhow the ladies of McHenry and Vicinity one ef 'the largest and most complete stocks of fashionable milli­ nery goods ever brought to this vil lage. The ladles are invited ,to call And examine guods and learn prices, no*t week. THE Great Court of Babylon, at the rM. E. Church on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week, was a <uccess, Jlaj|nciallj^&QcL otherwise \ On account of other engagements we were unable to attend, but all who did so pronounce li one of the best enter­ tainments^ -the kind given here In a longJitne^The receipts""f«r the two ^e venjiigy were DOG owners will do well to know just where their dogs are both night and day, that is if they consider them of any value. Some of these 'mangy curs have been seen of late prowling around sheep yards, and the owners have cesolved to hereafter kill every dog seen in th^jir * vicinity Therefore, if you value your dog keep ihlm at home, and if becomes up miss ing some day, dia't say the PLAIN- MAUR did not give you fair warning fc>* A. II. HANLY & SONS are building a new barn on the south part of their farm where they have rented one hun­ dred acres to a tenant, who will live In what is known as the oil Colby l^use« Mr. Hanly lias enough ]•$ft in the old home farm to make two or three more good farms, if divided up. The car­ penter work is being don« by Ernest Wendell, ol this village, and the pre­ cision with which every part of the frame went together, shows him to be a first-class workman, and one who can be relied oa to do his work ^promptly and well. THE Woodstock Democrat says: "While at Dundee last Monday, Fred Renich met with an accident tint will probably lay him up for several months. He was crossing the railroad track, when iiis foot got caught in some way. »o that he*had to fail back or be run over by a train, in doing whUh both bones of one of his legs were broken. He was brought home on the Oshkosh passenger, aud Dr. Northmp was sum­ moned and is doing ail In his power to make the sufferer easy." ATTENTION, LADIES. Thursday, to morrow, a full stock of Children's and Misses' Suits, in white and colors. Boys'Shirt Waists in all sizes, at let>s than cost of material. Last week's orders delivered to-mor­ row, Thursday. A full line of samples (or selection, at MRS. H. S. GREGORY'S. fcv* BEPORT of the McHenry Public School for the month ending March 4th, 1887. HIGHER DEPARTMENT. A CLASS. Delia G:IF?o 03 I Mary Wentworth...91 Alsena Gage 92 t-- ^ ..n, worse meat is t hat transported from the far west, thousands of miles to Atlantic cities or to Europe alive. And yet railways seem determined to continue to discriminate in favor of carrying live .animals instead of dead meat.. The Reason is prol;al>lv a business one not Diffieult to guess.--Ckicaao Tribune. Annual Circular No 9. MCHbmby, 111.. March 1st, 1S8G. Dear Sir:--In announcing the near approach of my ninth season on Fox River and Lake, I beg to i iforra you that 1 have male arrangements with the Chicago db Northwestern Railway Co., through which I shall continue ro run a steamer in counectlon with the 3:15 p. M. train from Chicago as here­ tofore. the steamer leaving McHenry upon the arrival of said train at 5 o'clock p. M. As we shall begin our steamboat service as soon as the weather permits us to cross Pietaqua Lake, all steamboat transportation must necessarily, for the first ten or fourteen days be via McHenry, as the Ice in Fox Lake does not permit us to cross that lake until about two weeks after the first opening. Our time table will be published witn our announcement *of the date of first trip. I may also inform ^ou that a new steamer, the "3rayling," Captain G S. French, Is in the course of constiuc- tion, and when finished will run to and from PlsUqua Lake, also to and from Fox Lake in connection with the Northwestern railway trains on the Galeua division, so that our friends at Elgin, Sycamore, etc., etc.. will be betr ter accommocated than .they ,, have been for the past few years. Thanking you for you past favors, and soliciting a continuance of your patronage, I am, sir. Respectfully yours, WALTER HILL. RINCWOOD. PLAIN PEA LEK : -^/Farmers re getting readyTSF spring with hopes of getting in their spring wheat this month. T)ur school is closed. Mr. Ed Rob- bins gave general satisfaction in the primary department as teaeher, The euchre party, like the Depend­ ent Pension bill, was vetoed by the President of the house, ar.d the veto was not carried over her head. Next time ask ma. There was a danee in the old Stew­ ard house on Friday night, A few couplea being present. Mr. C. Harrison has moved on the Dwelly farm with his sons. Mr. A. Laudweer and wife have gone to Dakota. They will be missed in our village. Mr, L. was respectbd by all who knew him as a^manof strict integrity and a good citizen. - Mr. L. Waterman Isgoitg Into the poultry business this summer, and Is building it fine hennery. He will be assisted by his daughter, Miss Hannah. We learn that Mr, W. Smith will not move onto the Mrs. Walker place f"j£here is oue street in the village that wants the road commissioner's attention. What with wood and old wagons it is dangerous for a team to pass after dark. It is a nuisance to the village. * Auditor's Meeting* The annual meeting of tbe Board of Town Auditors for the town of Mc­ Henry. will be held at the council room in the vtllsge of McHenry. on Tuesday, Marcli 29th, 1887, for the pur­ pose ot auditing all claims against said town for the past year. All In­ terested are requested to bear this in mind and hand in their claims on or before that day. • * F. G. MAYES, Town Olerl^i BISHOP'S MILL. ^ $ AGAIN IN RUNNING ORDER. The damage to Bishop's Mill has been so tar repaired that tbey com­ menced running again on Tuesday, ^md are now ready to accommodate their customers with their old time promptness. Considering the extent ot the damage it is remarkable bow they have repaired It in so short a time. But everything is now In fine running order, and customers can now be accommodated without unnecessary delay. Hebron Department LODGE DIRECTORY. MASOKTC.--A. K. anil A. M. meet at Masonic flail on every 1st and 3d Wednesday even­ ings of each month. MODERK WOODMKW OF AM«RTCA.--Meet at Masonic Hall etery.24 and 4th Monday even­ ings of each msnth. Neighbors cordially in­ vited. SONS or TEMPBRAHCS.--Meet at Union Hall on Tuesday evening of eaob week. Work Horses For Sale. A spaa of good Work Horses ior sale. Will weigh 2600 pounds. One mare and one gelding, 6 and 7 years, sound and true in every particular. Inquire of MICHAEL CLARY. Half a mile South of Bishop's Mill. 3-4-3 w. Votiie HiH 96 Florence searles--95 Mautt Colby Louis Walsh 94 Sinn Wells »4 Eftie Kenndy 93 Frank smith 92 James Knox 91 ins: Jahn Fay 88 Jay Gilbert 88 Clias. Xor'lquest.. .88 Hetty We»tworth..85 Joseph Buss 83 Guy Clemens . .82 Dell Ford .80 Maggie Welch 78 Dwiglu Kennedy.. .90 | Joseph Wheeler....74 Delia Welsh 8» Lonnie Bishop 74 Rrank Mead 89 I Peter Bishop 67 J. J. VASBY, Principal. i -- Old Settlers' Meeting. The Annual Meeting of tbe Old Set- tlera' Association of McHenry and Lake Counties, will be held at the Riverside House, In tbe village of Mo- Henry. ou Thursday, Mareh 17th, 188t, at the hour of one o'clock. P. M. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may come be­ fore the meeting. All "Interested in this Association are earnestly request­ ed to be present. \ R. BISHOP, President. J. YAM SLYER, Secretary. Teachers' Examinations. For the purpose of examining teach­ ers, I will be at Huntley, Monday, March 28th. Nunda, lues day. Marcit 29th. McHenry, Wednesday, March 30th. Richcnoud, Thursday, March 31st. Woodstock, Friday, April 1st. Marengo, Saturday, April 2nd. Harvard, Tuesday, April 5tli. Hebron, Wednesday, April Cth, Woik will commence promptly at 9 A. M. ' Please come prepared with writing material. LESTER BARBER. (County Superintendent of Schools. MABENOO, March llth, 1887. CUCUMBER CONTRACTS. ' MCHENHV . III., March 14th, 1887. I am new prepared to contract for the purchase or for saltine pickles for the year 18S7. All that wish to con­ tract in either way pleas* call at my office. R. BISHOP. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned will sell at Public Auction, on the premises known as the Daizeil farm, '2£ miles Northwest of Volo, and 5 miles East of McHenry, on Monday, March 28, 1887, commencing at 1 o'clock p. M,; the Farm consisting ol 122J acres, lying on tbe Southwest bank ot Sullivan's Lake. TERMS.--CASH. DALZELL BROS. F. K. GRANGER, Auctioneer. The uew Warner Coneave Axes at M, Engeln's, Warranted. HOUSE AND LOTS FOR A house and two lot*, situated on the east side of the rlv>r, McHenry. Also f< ur lots without buildings, Wil! be sold reasonable and on easy terms if applied for soon. I S4-3w THOS.KXOX. • <. , ^ J#mmrz Farmers 5tli Congrei EDITOR PLAINDEALER:--The chil­ dren's sick list this week is a long .Mi one. '• Perry Pierce spent# few days at home. \ Arc'ilo Mason will wdtlt for Captain C. H. Trvon this season. K. O. Rows has been very sick for several day** Atoo layman Pierce, Senior. A new stdewalk'is being built from the Depot up Maple Avenue. E. B. Stratum's children luve tbe chicken pox. Quite a delegation from here attend­ ed the G. A. Camp Fire at Harvard. George Young and family moved last week into a part of Hiram Rowe's hous*. » Mr. and Mrs. John Stone, from Rich­ mond, visited with their daughter. Mrs. Wm. Rotnour, a few days last week. Mr. Norris Chandler will build a res­ idence on Main Street this summer, on a lot recently purchased of John Stackens. Dt. E. R. Bennett, from Richmoud, was In town Saturday and accompa­ nied Dr. Herrlck on his round of visits to his many patients. Thirty couples enjoyed the dance Friday night. Rotnour & Streets Orchestra will furnish tbe musio free for a Party at the Hall on Friday even ing, March 25th. Everybody Invited. Arch Si vers is moving to Lake Conn ty, where he wtil work for his brother at the carpenters trade. The severe illness of one of his children has caus ed his family several days of anxious delay. The written programme for the dance Friday evening was a beauty.-- It was executed with a pen, with white Ink on red card board, by W. S. Clark, professor of Penmanship. Mr. Clark is giving good satisfaction as a writing teacher. We learn of the marriage of Miss Cora Wolfrem, of Lawrence, to Mr. Will Ferris, of Alden. at Jaiiesville( Wis., on Tuesday, Marce 8th, by Rev. Dr.'Spanldlng. Cora has many friends iu Hebion who will offer heartiest con­ gratulations. The body of Janes Robbotham was found at the corners of Mr. Gorkin, un­ der a wagon, dead. It is supposed he came from Geneva, lost his way, and it being dark ran too close to the edge of a huge embankment and the wagon tipped over and fell across him, where he was found on tbe morning of March 13th. The Coroner was summoned from Woodstock. I have not heard as yet the verdict. igreM^Ua^iatflX' * Hon. George Reed, the vice presi dent of the Illinois State Board of Agriculture for the Fifth Congression­ al district, has completed arrange­ ments for what promises to be an in terestlng meeting for Che farmers and others interested in Agriculture and residing in the counties of Lake, Mc­ Henry, Boone, Kane and DeKalb, The meeting will {>e held in the Court House at Sycamore on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of MarchH8S7, Arrangements have been made for excursion rates on the roads leading to Syjamore. The programme 'lias been prepared with great care aud In­ cludes the following topies and speak ers: Address of welcome by Hon. Chaun' cy Ellwood, M*yor of Sycamore, Re­ sponse by Hon. Samuel Dysart, Presi­ dent. Illinois State Board of Agricul­ ture. The honors and dignities of the Farmer's occupation by Rev. wf. S. Rolph of Sycamore; the True Farmer, by Senator Glllbam, of Alton ; Educa tion ot Farmers' Daughters, by Miss Sarah E. Robiu&on, principal Syca­ more high schools: Our District Schools by George I. Talbot, county superintendent of school; Floriculture by Mrs. James Shaw, Mt. Carroll; Per- cberoa Horse, by Hon. J. H. Sanders, of Chicago, editor Breeders Gazette; Hygiene on the Farm, by Hon. Jona­ than Feriem, Chicago Farm, Field and Stockman; Management of Fairs, by Charles F. Mills,Secretary State Board of Agriculture; Recitation, by Mrs. John Lambert, of Belvidere ; Industri­ al Education, by George H. Morrow, Dean Agricultural College J Cham­ paign; Co-operation among Farmers, by Hoa. J. M. W ash bur u. Carterville. vice president State Board of Agri­ culture. Poultry on the Farm, by S. Cum miugs, Rockford; the Situation and How Is tbe Farmer to Meet it, by Hon. H. B. Gurler. DeKalb, president Na­ tional Butter, Cheese and Egg Associ ­ ation; Agriculture and Legislature, by Hon. S. G. Paddock, Princeton; Road­ ster Horses of America, by Hon. John Landrigan, Albion, ex-president State Board of Agriculture ; Timber Culture, by Hon. M. Conrad, Chicago The State Board of Agriculture, Its History and work, by Hon, John P. Reynolds, Chicago, Vice President State Board of Agriculture. Meetings of this character stimulate a pride and respect for the business of farming, and bring practical and en­ terprising farmers together to discuss matters of special interest to the ad­ vocates of progressive agriculture. All In attendance at such meetings have the benefit of tho experienee of tbe most successful farmers and stock breeders'ln the State, who make long journeys to these meetiags and attend In ilarge numbers. Richmond Department, CONTRIBUTED BT "FLOSSIE." Sunday was ^ blusterer, wasn't it? Mark Foote Sundayed in Richmond. Misses Allle Greeley and Grace Gray are vUitlng 4n Chicago. The first of "garden sass" Is on deck --horse radish. ) We will have a photograph gallery tfery,soon from all appearances. Miss Lou Babbitt has been ti? from Elgin vlsitlrg friends. Miss Belle Fenner has been OO Ihe sick list, as also has Mrs. Catting. A large eagle was seen in the woods at the lower lake one day last week. Miss NHlle Wright has a music class at Wilmot. The scholars intend to hato a school exhibition the last of the month. Dick and Howard Cole, Howard Tin- ton and Niles Burton visited Chicago F r i d a y . . . " ^ • / ' P. K. Allen will not move to Crystal Lake at present* They now occupy the I). A. Potter place. Frederick Stephens and family have moved up on Ed Robinson's farm and will work it. Louis Peterson waved adieu to Rich­ mond friends Monday, and left for that prosperous country--Dakota. Mrs. James Bacon and a Mr, Dickson, from California, were married up at Geneva Lake one day last yeek. Con­ gratulations. The ducks and geese have been seen In large numbers for a week past, but as the Ice has not broken up at the lakes, there has been little opportunity of molesting them. The surprise party, at A. B Clap- sattlet's last week Wednesday Evening, was very largely attended--nearly eighty belug present. Tbe occasion was an enjoyable one to say the least. Miss Minnie Potter wont to Chicago Friday p. M., and Mrs. Tho.nas Bowers experienced a little of life's sorrows and tribulations by taking the helm in tlie primary department for a short time. Mr. Bowman's little child that was *o very sick has begun to mend. Dr. Hinman, of Du.-idee, attended. Ail the other sick folks in and ?around town are gaining and with more set­ tled weather our doctors will have a mucli needed rest. A German farmer living somewhere between Genoa and Hebron, was found dead on the roadside Sunday morning. It was evident that the wagon had up­ set on Mm, and he for some reason or dther was unable to extricate himself. We ntve no particulars. Frank Spitzar, that young Wood­ stock lawyer, is going to make his mark In "this vale of tears," I think, allowing his speech on Gladstone ai?d Ireland, which he delivered here last Wednesday evening to be a fair sam­ ple of his ability. He entertalnod u large audieuce for more than an hour by his thorough familiarity with his subject, by his good delivery, and ex­ cel lent voice. Our people are indebt­ ed to the Modern Woodmen for the treat, for 'twas at their request Mr. Spitzercame. It Is so tiresome now and then--this remembering a dozen and one Inci­ dents and happenings, lo have them ail at my pencil's end when I begin to write. It becomes so monotonous to travel over the same ground each and every week, not only to me but to my retders as well. Is it any wonder then, that occasionally there is a time when the mind refuse? to guide the pencil; tiie record falls from memory, and there comes instead, a vision of sunny, summer days which will soon be here to make a new world of this old globe? Certainly'tis no wonder, and this is one of those times. ' i'r erlzing Harrows with three horse equalis ore at /E. M. Owen A Son's. AUCTION. &HERW00D & THROOP. Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1887. Tho undersigned desirous of leaving the dairy business, will sell at auctioH on the Doolittle farm on Crystal Lake road three and one half miles south­ east of Woodstock and two miles northwest of Ridgelield, the following described property: 28 cows and heif ers, mostly new milch arid coming In soon, 1 bull coming two years old, trade Durham, 1 span horses coming 8 years old, and a number of milk cans. Free lunch for all. TERMS OF SALE.--Six months' time on good approved notes at 7 .per cent interest, 2 per cent of! for eash. DOOLITTLE BROS. Gorham. Buckeye, Van Brunt, Im­ proved Badger and Williams Seeders at E. M. Owen & Son's. Stand Straight. Men's, women's, and children's braces. No more round shoulders. No more flat breasts. A perfect skirt supporter. Sold by E. Lawlus, Tailor, McHenry, 111. Just received a Car load of the old Reliable Lyman Barb Wire, at John I. Story's. WOOD FOR SALE. Good Dry Wood for sale, by E. Lawlus. opposite the Riverside House. New Boots and Shoes at Bonslett & Stofiel's. Gorbam Seeders at E."lfr~0wen/«k Son's. - / Jars and Jugs 9 cer ts per gallon at M. Engeln. The finest 50 cent tea in the market at Althofl Bros. Coil Spring Road Carts at E. M. Owen % Son's, that boats anything of the class ever Invented; and springs warranted for five years. Call and seo them. ft Bargain in M^sic. ThlsFivorite Album of Songs and Ballads, containing thirty-two pieces of choice and popular music, full sheet music size, with complete words and music and piano acco.npaniment is finely printed upon heavy paper with a very attractive cover. The follow­ ing are the titles of tho songa and bal­ lads contained in the Favorite Album: As I'd Nothing Else to Do; The Dear Old Sengs of Home; Mother. Watch the Little Feet; Oh. You Pretty Blue- Eyed Witch; Blue Eyes; Katy's Let­ ter'; The Passing Bell; I Saw Esiu Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why, Robin; The Old Garden Gate;1 Down Below the Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All Among the Sum­ mer Roses; Touch the Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise; I Really Don't Think I Shall Marry; Dreaming of Home; The Old Cottage Clock; Across the Sea; A Year Ago: Bachelor's Hall; Ruth and I; Good Night; One Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Orchard; The Old Barn Gate; Jack's Farewell; Polly; Whisper in the Twilight. This Is a very fine collection of real vocal gems, and gotten up In very handsome style. Published in the usual way and nought at a music store, these 32 pieces would cost you fll.20. We bought a job lot of this music at a great sacrifice and as tbe holidays are past, we desire to close out our stock at once. Will send you the entire collection well wrapped and postpaid for only 40 cents. Send Immediately. Address, The Empire NewsjCo., Syr­ acuse, N. Y. Houses and Lots For Sale In Ringwood. ' I offer for Sale or Rant, two Houses and Lots, Bltuated in the village ot Ringwood. Also a building suitabii for Shoe Shop, Harness Shop or other business. For terms and other partic­ ulars Inqulro of 33-6M. WESLET LADD. Road Cart with a twenty-four foot spring at E. M. Owen A Son's. New Wall Papor. bord«r§. celling decorations, -etc., at Bonslett & S toilers. I have 6 new Lumber Wagons of the best make which I am ofiering very cheap. Call and see sample at E. M. Owen A Son's warehouse. O, N . OWBK. Immense variety of Choice Garden Seeds, Peas, Potatoes, Top Ouions, Uaan*, California and White Clover Seed, etc., it Bonslett A Stofiel's. CONTRACTS! CONTRACTS! My books are now open for a limited acreage of Cucumbers, Cabbages, Onions. Cauiillower and Peppers. Would be pleased to have those of mv former patrons who desire to raise anything in the above line come early as I can only accommodate a limited uumber and prefer to give them tbe preference. Respectfullv, 34-3w W. A. GRI8TY. FOR SALE. A wholesale notion wagon, horses harness, stock and fixtures. Will assist a man in buying goods and go oue trip oi wagon with him. Have a good route. Rea3on for selling, poor health, for further particulars, see or address, N. B. DUERS, 34-4w , Wauconda, 111, Keystone Pulverizers, 16 inch, at E. M. Owen & Son's, for 928. Building paper cheap at M; Engeln,s. Don't Experiment. Ton cannot afford to waste tlflM. in experiment when your lungs are In danger. Consumption always seems, at Mrst, only a cold. Do not. permit any dealer to impose Upon you with some cheap imitation of Dr. King's Xew Diseovery for Consumption. Coughs and eolds, but be sure you get the genuine. Because he cau make more profit lie may teW you he has something just as good or jast the same. Don't be deeeived. but insist upon getting Dr. KingM New Discov­ ery, which is guaranteed to give relief in all throat, lung and chest affections. Trial bottles at Henry Colby's drug store. Another Art Craze. The latest art work among ladies Is known as as the 'French Craze,' for decorating China, Glassware, etJ. It is something entirely uew, and Is both profitable and fascinating. It Is very popular in New York, Boston ,and oth­ er eastern cities. To ladies desiring to learn tbe art, w| will send an elegant china placque. (size 18 inches,) handsomely decorated tor a model, together with box of ma­ terial, 100 colored designs assorted In flowers, animals, landscapes, etc., com­ plete, with full instructions, upon re­ ceipt of only 91. The piasque alone is worth more than tbe amount charged. To every lady ordering this outfit who encloses the address of five other ladies Interested in art matter*, to whom we can mail our new catalogue of art goods, we will enclose extra and with out charge, a beautiful 30 inch, gold tinted plaeque. Address, Tho Empire News Co., Syr­ acuse, N, Y. 5 bottle silver plated castor, 75 cents at M. Engeln's. Best Lumber Wagon in town at E. M. Owen & Son's. New Carpets, Carpets by sample and in stock at Bonslett A Stofiel's. New Hats, very best styles and all new colors at Bonslett & Stofiel's. Smoking Tobacco 19 cents per lb at M. Engelu'8. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. The uiider3igned ofiers for sale her house and two lots, in the tillage of McHenry. It is pleasantly located, near the business part of the village, house in good repair, and has one of the best cellars in town. Good well, cistern, outhouses, etc., and any quan­ tity of email fruit of all kinds. Will be sold reasonable if applied for at oce. MRS. L. A. CLARK. MfiHenry, Feb. 21,1887. New clothing at Bonslett A Stofiel's. Broadcast Seeders from 930 up to 940 at E. M. Owen & Son's. Money to Loan. Money loaned on McHenry Couuty farms on time and in amounts to suit borrower. Write or apply to J. W. RAN8TBAD, • Rooms l and 2, Borden Block, Elgin III. 23.001 FOR SALE OR RENT, I offer for sale or rent my far A of 160 acres, near the village of Solon. Also 40 acres lj miles south of Solon. Liberal terms if applied for at once. GEO. W. TRUESOELL. Harness Oil 60 cents a gallon at M. Engeln's. Fancy Roller Flour, 91.15 at M. Engeln's. New fine transparent shade* 7#C to 80c, at Boaalett A stofiel's. Business Kotieen. City residences for sale. Apply |* Asa W. Smith, Woodstock, IM.4^ Everything in the Hardware line at bottom figures, at E. M. Howe's. Celluloid Sets, cheaper than ever be- fore. at G. W. Besley's, West Side. Celluloid. Combs, only 20cents, at O.H W. Besley's, West Side. ---------- ' % Wall pafer, trunks, valises, hand * 1 bags etc., at Bonslett A Stofiel's. ^ • *®oa"°®a g?od pl"S to*>*co,only» cants, at Bonslett A Stofiel's. - /jH The finest line of Bird CifM ttt 's 'i town, at John I. Story's. 'fi ' • y'.W Look at the choice Candies at Boa- ley's Drug Store, West Endi * \ • _________ ft Plush Sets, the finest In towa;eheap. '• *' at Geo. W. Besley's. \ 4; Limps complete, for 25 cents, at Geo. W, Besley's. Call and seo them. Only cban<*e to buv 29 Gallon new Mif, Jars for 92,75 at Bensiett A Stoflel'a f i Building Paper and Moth Proof Car* « pet Paper, at John I. Story* McHenry. 3L ] Rockford Flour, of all kinds, war- ranted, at Bonslett A StoffePs. Handkerchiefs, a!l styles and prloea i§ ̂ at Althoff Bros. Oil Meal., Salt. Bran and Middlings, at Bonslett A Steftel's. Albums only 20 cents, at Geo,-w? Besley's, West Side. New clothing for spring trade, latest styles at Bonslett A Stoflel'a. Buy the Candee Rubber Goods, every pair warranted, at Bonslett 4 Stofiel's. H. Rosenblatt Overalls, Shirts, Jack­ ets. and Pants, all warranted at Bonslett A Stofiel's. Poutiac knit Wool Boots, best made, wear tnreo seasons, at Bonslett & Stofiel's* Try our Leader smoking tobacco, only 20 cents per pound, at Bonslett A Stofiel's. If you want the best Milk Can over • made, call on John I. Story. He keeiis 1 the only stock in town. t THE Genuine Novelty and Universal Clothes Wringer at bottom prices at John I Story's. Beware of imitatioas. • ( 5 Call for the "Winning Stroke", a new ' Brand of five cent Cigars, man a factor- - ed by Barblan Bros. It beat; them all. THE highest price in Cash paid for strictly fresh Eggs, at Locke's Home ^ Bakery. C. H. Fargoe's Custom boots and r Shoes, all warranted, at Bonslett A Stoftel,8. * Twenty per cent discount on all winter goods for the next thirty days at Althofl Bros, Lace Curtains, Tidies, Lamberklas, - Bedspreads and Shams, cheap, at Mrs. Schumacher's, near the Depot. If you want to learn how to Paint* s your Buggy for One Dollar, oil at Besley's Drug Store. West End. IF you want to make your Buggy i Top look as good as new get the Na­ tional Patent Loather Enamel at:-^ Besley's Drug Store. Jersey Waists, a full supply, which will be sold at lower prices than any • other store In McHenry. MRS. M. SCHUMACHBm. The Metropolitan is the Boss c trpet sweeper, aud no housewife should buy oue before seeiug it. It is cheaper and better than ail others. For sale < by John L Story. Mrs. Schumacher. Visits Chicago every week and will take in your orders aud furnish goods at the lowest,Chicago prioes. FOR SALE. Short Horn Bulls and Plymouth/? Rock Fowls, Call on or address, FRANK COLE, 32-3m . Spring Grove, III. Far the next thirty days a discount of twenty per cent will be made ou all purchases of winter goods at our stora. " ALTHOFF BROS. It always glvss us pleasure to speak; ' well of a gooj artlcte. The "Garland Stoves and Ranges" are acknowledged to embody all that is .best in that Hue. They have the reputation of being the' best made. Though imitated by many they are equalled by none. For sale^in Mcileury by Johu I. Story. •:%1 Notice. , i To those that want Tubs, Vats, Ttkjjt Racks.aud anything in my line of busi~ aess. Work done on short notice to order. Shop one door South of Law- 'us'^tore, F. A. HBBARD. McHenry, Aug. 10,1886. U-4-ljr El A, Lake Co., III., Jan. 10, VKKL C. DICKINSON A Sow--Harrington, HI. Gentlemen:--1 had two horses cut with barb wire fence very bad, and I"f applied Dicklnsoti's Russian Liniment and it caused a speedy cure. 1 also use it in my family, and 1 can say that it is tiiQ best liniment 1 ever used. John ROBKKTSQB. For sale by all druggists. Bucklon's Arnica Saivo. The bast Salve in the world for cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever • sotes, tetter, chapped hands,chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptians, and pos- tively cures piles, or no pay required.,. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis­ faction, or money refunded. Price 25'• cents per box. For sale by Henry Colby, Would You Believe It? That we are authorized by the pro-. prietor of Kemp's Sarsaparilia .to re-*- fund the mouey to any one who hu taken three-fourths of a bottle with­ out relief? We are positive that no other proprietor has the cou fide nee iu: hi* mediciue to do this, it is for en-^ riching, cleansing and purifylag the Blood and toning up the system. Price 91.00. Call at our store. Respectfully, GEO. W. BESUtT. To-Nlght and To-Morrow Night. And each day and night during this week, you can find a: Geo. W. Besley's drugstore Kemp's Suppositories, ac­ knowledged to be the most successful^ treatment yet introduced for the euro? of piles. Old sufierers from this dia- stre«*iug eomplalnt are at once re­ lieved aud in a short time a permaae it cure established. Check the disease: in time by using tbe "most efieetlva remedy. Price 50c. Send address for ^an^phlet on piles. Box S96, Le Boy .-.ft is® y->