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>. -•-* S V * • "» '• '„•>?' • "Ji % '<•' -* £ Ww,;#®,"' - -•< * »r mm**°R* m $ 'fi5* *•* , V' •?i""" ' u4 &A £•••..' .;a! St ' „...,, wehav#jn»t opened upour .. /. it,| h.u f'\ *• - " A ' V f> •••-;. tjtt ^ * r ^ ^ •h-I *• ^7Tv,<.,t**s ,y,{•.,,, -< t.y- 4 < U ]1 g % y aV' 4 '? ? & i , » * ; ^ ^ W * * * *', ,»1 . . * . .. f* »•* ' 'y \ l\** , * mji>6*y <f«.. W >' .J , , <•* s. Are just receiving their new Fall stock^Ql . . . . . . , . . . , , , ^ «,<* «;,#P «S»'«T<S department, -w n^' President aoffi* of it* wfekih I WM look- of ^eae, a wych-elm of tome books), WM SO I instated on having it A Mtiajr wm secured and •'••'*•'•'" round the trunk, of the roots and branches, so as to smallest circumference. I tmrioas to know how the sizo of iypik of tMi tree would compare tM of tiie trunks of soma of Now England elms. I measured a good many of these, dxteen feet is the measure- ot a larjje elm like that on i Common, which all middle- remember. From twenty- twenty-three feet is the orai- maximum of the very largest I never found but one which ft; that was the great ( I elm, which looks as if it _ kave been formed by the coal- esoencefrom the earliest period of of two young trees. When I id this, in 1837, it was twenty- feet eight inches in circumfer- ... «Me at fire feet from the pound, k mowiag larger above and below. I remembered this tree well, as we ':>£ measured tie string which was to ; « lall Ike sise of its English rival. As M we came near the end of the string, I felt as I did when I was looking at the kit d*ah of Ormonde and the at Speom--twenty feet and a of string left; twenty-one, twenty-three. An extra it or two--twenty-four, twen- ve and six inches over! The N»riB|Md elm may have grown a •I- A+l* or more since I measured it, fifty iV * yean ago, bnt th« tree at Magdalen */. I stands ahead of all my olO measure- b? ' % amis. Many of the fine old trees, f - Hiis in particular, may have been f / known in their younger day* toAd- iMm, whose favorite walk is still Call on them and you will find good goods in every - % • pointed WendtU f out to the visitor.--Oliver Holmes, in Atlantic. The W« Babel# Mill Goods. A shorter stay I had already made it Chicago; simply long enough to %c- '«" note its remarkable growth durin, ̂ the twelve years which have elapsed ' ̂ ̂ *ince my first visit to it; its prodig- ioas increase in beauty and vastness of Structure, its wide development of commercial facilities, its additional murkiness of atmosphere, caused by the smoke which new censers are continually pouring forth to please the nostrils of the gods of manufact­ ure and trade. Amazing enterprise, boundless expectations, an undeniably neat future---these are the sugges­ tions which strike the casual visitor to this Western Babel; this city, whose ambition will not be satisfied until, along the shores of the inland sea, and over many miles of still virgin prai­ rie, tihe earth shall groan under the bricks and mortar of a new London. There seems to be, indeed, no power which shall limit its growth, no prog­ nostication of its future which can be too extravagant; and all other cities of the West, seeing its development, take boundless courage and believe that they shall each be a vast metrop­ olis, too.--Staff Correspondence Boston wi to attM-' Boctfortl hq< St. Joseph Mills* ^ „ % ^ * The purest and best we Ill" short oar etfpsrienee in business l as taught us which goods are best for us to handle. We lave proved all brand* and have aimed to hold fast to those which are best. We ask you to call and look our stock over. We will give you the worth of every dollar you leave with us, ' . . m ?&• Jk^ £•1 A Schenectady newspaper tells of a citisen of that town who went to New York City and attended the theatre. In Hie middle of an act, in a most Kthetfo scene, he suddenly slapped i leg vigorously, and, exclaiming at the top of his voice, "By the great horn spoon! I gave that man at the door a twenty dollar bill!" shot out of bis seat and made for the box-office. There he found an honest ticket seller and the change he had forgot­ ten to take when he purchased his S-kT A Sfncnlar Bird. The "devil hawk" of Arizona is a tare bird and an interesting one. He is described as having remarkably handsome plumage, but a very ugly bead. His talons are long and strong, aad his beak is almost as sharp as a needle and very powerful. The bird, bat for his head, when on the wing VMH pass for a pigeon. When seek- tagttsprey he plays pigeon, and flies in among them unnoticed on account of Us Similarity and easily captures what he wants. He is the picture of gjtaaee and beauty and speed. It is estimated that there are not more adosaaofthem in the Territory. The Meodcans are superstitious about him aftd regard his appearance as an evil ~ Hpif;:;';-, in H,<* ?iV- Pi" 'it#--:*- _ i first thing for a boy or girl to remember in considering war is--that soldier must eat. It is generally sup­ posed that the most important duty of a soldier is to fight; but this is a mis­ take. He must eat before he can fight; aad more battles have been lost be­ cause commanders could not feed their armies than because they could not fight the enemy. The control of the railroads is the object of every great campaign in modern war. Whoever holds the rail roads can move troops and ammuni­ tion and food to the important point morequickly than the enemy. And everything depends upon being stronger than your enemy at the im­ portant point. One man is nearly as £ood as another man, or at least on an average. Ten thousand men of one nation are nearly sure to be worth ten thousand of another; and certainly in the great American war, where all of the men were of the same nation, there was little difference in the fight­ ing quality of the opposing forces. On< side had more dash, the other mon •ndnrance; one perhaps went intc wttle more furiously, the other ] Should say held out more stubbornly out in the end the men on one siui were about as good for fighting pur peses as those on the other. Who- most men, therefore, was most likely to win. But they must be •quipped and fed. To have more men »"sn you can feed is worse not lamng enough--St. Nicholas. We were speaking of preachers L_. tag fine voices, and one minister said: "They tell a grand story on Brother 8 •" "s whom you all know. He was detailed to do a little missionary work among the negroes. When the time was ttp he was reappointed. One of the CIMS leaders of the darky church cams to him and said: 'Brother S , we*s glad dey done sent you back to prtach to us.' 'Why so?' queried the inipltWr 'Kase de cullud folks all lack you. Dey say you got the mo'n- Cldler voice.' '--Mania Constitution. l|t9*s«MpMad saap <or tut at Are manufactured by Selz & Schwab, the largest manufacturers of Boots and Shoes in tbe United States, and for good fitting, good wearing goods have no superior. 2n our line of hc-jB 1- f.r: Simttiiead - * ... .i.. * S*!$?*» mbM.&tBJkh* J-J&MsmJ*1." £J&?; mm I ^teveaa & WB8T McHENRY, ILLINOIS. RICHARD BISHOP * DftALER IN ALL KINDS Or To the Farmers of McHenry County and Vioinity: I am now prepared to show a new and clean assortment cf Agricultural Implements second to none iu the county and at >nces that I am confident will pay you to investigate before mak- •/ , i t C K'J i §f you want to own the best, behold it here, finely finished, well proportioned, light running, durable, superior quality, unex­ celled. Do you want a wagon?^ If so examine the Bishop before you buy. BOSS .y;/ aJi'» ^u;ine3 bund in the county, and we inspection of same earnestly solicited* We aim to carry the most complete line of Children's, fioi's and Men's Clothing in the! market, in Suits and Overcoats. Also a fine line of odd Pants and, Reeffrs »nd Vests to match, fityle* the latest, quality reliable and; prices the lowest. BOOTS AND SHOES. An immense stock. We continue to sell the celebrated Forbush & Brown Buffalo Boots aud can recommend them with the utmost confidence, to parties wanting the very best and most serviceable goods made. In medium priced footwear we offer a full line of Bedpath's manufacture, which are giving very general satisfaction. We also have a very complete line of John Fobter's justly celebrat­ ed Betoit Fine Shoes, which for etyle, finish and excellent wearing shoe in America. ng attention to our . Dt> 'not fail to see our new freeh lm« of Dres* Flanftels, and Black Goods. We have some special bargains not found else­ where, Also a full line of Velvets aud Trimmings- We are head* 168dquarters For >•<.•..- '•.%, .• % *m 1 *, * 1'IUO UUWVID, II t qualities are not excelled by anv « We take great pleasure in callii '• \f i'if * And Notions Department. In which can be found the most attractive line of Dress Qoods we have ever shown, and believe it will be for 5our intei*est te examine them before making your Fall purchases. In ' N D E R W E A And Knit Gpods we have a lar^ ̂ ^1 desirable line for Ladies and Gentlemen. . w.--.v.,,,..?*....., ur U rocery Department is always full of choice and reliable Goods, which will at all times be Fold at bed rock prices. Every department is now well filled wilh seasonable goods which are offered at as low prices as is consistent with honorable dealing. Thankful for past favors, we shall at all times endeavor to conduct our business in a manner to retain for us your valued patronage and friendship. HENRY COLBY. AI/TH0F1 BROTHERS ; Are now receiving their; Fall itnd Winter Stock To which they respectfully invite the attention of the buying public. Our stock of GENERAL ^MERCHANDISE *7* V-': Has been bought in larger quantities than ever. We cordially invite the public to call and examine goods and compare prices, Every purchaser has the advantage of finding here. A LABGK OTOCK OF •Made ClotMn ̂ * For Men, Youths and Childrefu ; . Also fc well selected and com­ plete line of the latest in ? , GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. HATS AND CAP|. . - •' A^large assortment of Boots „and Shoes, for Men and Boys, lrom manufacturer!*. , 45 6 New Goods Every A fWlineefoboic F.pxily Uruceries. ALTHOFF BROS. Come and see us. GlAlfVj* II HIM LH COHFANT. And LITTLE GIANT Patent Safety Fly Wheel Cuttew, for Ensilage and Dry Fodder. It leaves the cut feed free from grit and dirt, and in better condition than any other Cutters. Tney are miticularly noted for their Strength, Capacity and Durability. A cheap made Fodder Cutter is poor property. It is laid away to rust out* while # £irst Class Cutter will pay for itsolt m a short time. * "T* ijwi R. BISHOP; CURE RHEUMATISM tjjto gwn*dT h--.> »pectfle action \spon the fluids «»*»• bpdr. WpptytB* moiatnre to the Uranes and k . remain after a cure bjr . -- A trial of a BlOffl* bottle will convince tUitptaOoL the . . . --. --. sale bjr all iQfactared only br LENNEY MEDICINE CO.. GHBHOA. ILLINOIS. H. FISH) Practical Painter and Decorator, fPEBRON, ILL. Decorating ̂Paper-Hangino, UALCIMININQ, ORAINING. Ac Don* on short notice and aatisfection guamn .teod. Cell on or address, H. FISH. Hebron, in, lbTlU, VM. .; vs' Bealey'i Famotui Waukogmn Ale and Porter On draught at J. Booalettfi, A« i glea'i and John Helmez*!. »rs to Smith, Son Near tlie AC ;cv, 1, West McHenry, Illinois Having purchased the Lumber Yard and stock of Lumber oi Smith. Son & Co., West McHenry 111., and replenished the same with FULL STOCK OF LUMBER Of all kinds, we are now pre­ pared to ofler fo the public, the best quality of Lumber at th|Pf ' LOWEST LIVING PRICES- • * 'V- < f,, ••S' r . anq nuest made goods to be ^5^ Kit.'.;*'., T-Tl*' •• ^ nf» ^ - ;•!. ' Al'- Guarantee Prices the Lowest. r%. 1 . ; :w,' " •"„ \',yt ~ • <• -"frx •*. * i f -v-y Ladies and Misses Cloaks. "M •-< i ' -;r. , <* :• » h'i i •A a before i'i >uying, i*y\w r. •h \ . ' U.'r-". ft# •>'t In MX* - ,t"-i ? *'• » 41 ) " , ^ * J • " 'i * '4-i * '-'i $ not fail to see our stock • • ' • •tir' &t- Cf'!-; •! ' ' .* * •" i *• ' i -' ' f "• 5 , •«' If *V H >vt - ' rive the We excel them all; Our $2.00 Goat and Kid Shoes best satisfaction, Every pair warranted. We have a full stock in %% Mens', Boys', Ladies' and Misses' wear in all grades, our goods for Cash and can give yon £l ills We buy all ' >;$ 'i £> m-' \ - ' • *> v<l 1 Calll and see u|# PEBBY 4 OWEN. m/mm BARGAIN ~i h4 i BOOTS AND SHOES. 1 We have lust bought a carload of Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods a Cash Bot­ tom Prices, and knowing well the fact that there has been a great drouth all over McHenry County, we shall sel ̂these goods so low as to meet the wants pf every man, woman and child. It will pay you to come from from aJi parts of the county us. -"J N. W. H. DWIGHT, Wood8tock, ll!. B.--House Established in I ^Hii Attention Horsemen! I would call the attention of tbe Public to m7 Stable of Stock Horses, four in num­ ber: Two Morgans, one X Percheron, and one Imported Horse. They are all good rep resentatives of their bre d. Also a few* Merino fcheep for Sale. The public are corfc dially Invited to call anri^iexaiutne -Hock, get priQQB, etc« .^Q.Uusineag done on Sunday. -tf. N. 8. COLBY. " K'BCRKr. llt. Casia ,̂ Bur anAWMow Franes-Beady Made-always n Haul We shall kee$ our stock complete at all times and spare no pains to accommodate all wh > may favor us with their patronage. Our yard at this place will be under tne charge of (^hablbs H. Qrangkr, who will b* ready at all times to make you prices on large or small lots *'all and see us. WILPUB West MoHenry, 111,, Aug. 8th, 1»87, - 7 Administrator's Notice. ESTATE ot Marxarot Walen, deceased. Tbe undersigned having been nppofnted Admini }t.ratrl.\of the estate ofMargarct >v alcn deceased, late of the county of Mcllenrv and State of Illinois, hereby gives notice that she will appeal before the county court ot Mc­ Henry county, at the Court House in Wood, •tock, at the Nov terin on tbe first Mon­ day in Nov. next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of haiving the same adjusted. All persons in­ debted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay meat to tbe undersigned, Dited this 17th day of August. A. D. 1881. ANN SIMON, Administratrix. Thousands Say So. Mr. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan^, writ*®: "I never hesitate to recommend j«ur Electric Bitters to my customers, they give entire satisfaction and are rapid sellers," Electrio Bitters ar# the purest and best medicine knowh and will positively cure Kidney and Liver oomplaints. Purify ttie bleod and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to b« without them. Tticy will aave hundreds of dollars In doctor'# bills every y«MV Sold at fifty cent* gfr bet tie by ^ HSMBY UOLBT. I HAVE YOU SEEN IT? TBI AlBBICil 80Y. " The Popular Now PapH Fox* YOUNG MEN AND BOYS. Boys write us from everywhere that it is just the pftper they have been looking for*.:. Do you want a paper filled witb interesting stories of land and sea; columns of "Tricks of ; Magic," amateur base ball, and interesting miscellaneous readme? Send and have your names registered for a sample copy, to cents a year. write to-day to HUDSON BROS., ' ; 703 Cfte tnvi St., Philadelphia, Jftl.. Mention this paper. Obtained, and alt JA TENT SVtHHMSS at-fe tended to for MOHKRATE FEES Our office Isfl^ opi»osite tbe l» S. latent Office, aitd we can ob­ tain Patents in less time than those remote from ll'/t.s7//.\y;70,V. Send MODEL. DRA WINQ or , PHOTO of invention. We advise as to patent­ ability free of chance and we make HO CHAMOIS , -VA'Lkss PATENT IS SECURED. For circular, advice, terms and references to actual clients in your own J^Wte. County, City or Town, write to i' Gppocttc IWnl C^cs, •" *•; A y, % i-l - iv ̂ .^ r.>.. A v. ' $ mm X 1 A' •,v.\ m'* v'}.Ar4...'i,i . __ * . t . tj _ * a / _ « * • > ,J -jjA . . . j u t L r * . )