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WEDNESDAY. DEC. 0, 1891. 74ft A. H. 9:1C " #:M •« 4:80 P. M. 6:611 •• ,7 i5 A. M. .1:80 " .8:12 «• &0 P. 3C. _Tak»*f «Jfeet on iwKlay, Sept, 18th, 191. Trains p»as thia^tatton aa follows: 001*0 IOBTB. J Milk Freight, Arrive •Williams Bay Freight passes. fLalES Qen&va Paaaenger •• .. •Lake Geneva Express •Laka Ueneva Puteogtr •• 001*0 SO'B'TH. tMcHemry PaMeoger Depart . •MA« Geneva Piusgr paenaa. *U«» Geneva Kxpress " . .. *W)lilems Bay FrHpbt «• .. J •i*k« Geneva Passenger " ....A EXFLAWATIOK^':,;. S - ' Daily except Sua**/. 'a" | Sunday* only. B. BUM, Agent. ; ' MeHenrr, IU SANTA Clause Headquarters at 0. W. BeHteye, Weet Side. . 4--;--. We have a newadvertiBement tor Perry ft Owen, which will appear in oar next. OUR Soldiers' Department is unavoida­ bly crowded out this week and next. CALL at John I. Story's for afree sample of Silver Leaf Tea. Black For Muff and Boa, fine goods. Complete outfit $3.90 at Evansons. REMEMBER the Entertainment and Ba- laar at the Riverside Hail this Wednes­ day evening. BEFORE you buy your Holiday Presents call at G. W. Beeleys, West Side. __ THERE are 2,750 languages spoken, l*Ut they are seldom used by one man un­ less he is putting up a stove pipe. J, C. CHOATE, of Woodstock, has a new advertisement in our paper title week. Be sure and read it. MR. SLADE will give the monthly Tem­ perance Lecture, at City Hall, next Sun­ day evening. The public are invited. Our readers should note all the advert­ isements in the PUUNDEALER and see what our merchants offer for the Holiday trade. THE regular monthly Temperance meet­ ing will be held at the City Hall on Sun­ day evening next, December IStk. AD cordially invited. WE learn that Chicago parties have purchased seven acres of land on the east side of the river, for the purpose of start­ ing a Florists establishment* SUNDAY was a genuine winter day, fully f eight inches of snow falling but the roads being so rough it is not the best of sleighing. The Thermometer fell to thin three degrees of zero. AN lndiana preacher who has been pre­ dicting the end of the world in ten years lias been requested to resign his charge. Evidently Indiana people wish to post­ pone the hereafter as long as possible. THE Silver Leaf Tea has no, superior. Fine flavor, and those who have once tried it will have no other. For sale in MCHenry by John I. Story. Call and get * sample. WHEN a young woman takes interest enough in a young man to tell him that he ought to shave, she ought not to feel bad if he takes interest enough in her ..to advise her to do up her hair some othe wj THE Elgin Courier says a monster ' tition signed by hundreds of farmers will be presented to Congressman Hopkins to be laid before Congress at the next ses­ sion asking for the extension of the free delivery service to farmers. A REGULAR Communication of McHenry Lodge, No. 158, A. F. and A. M., will be held on Monday evening, Dec. 14th. The election of officers and other import­ ant business will come before the Lodge. Every member is earnestly request^ to attend. By order of the W. M. nptSOHAX* "vv W. H. HUFFMAN; of Nunda, was oil our streets on Saturday, CHAS. 5; CFWBIR, of Chicago, is spending the week with friends in this village. JOHN CONWAY spent Sunday at his home, in this village. MRS. C. R. HUBER attended to business in Chicago on Tuesday. Miss MARY BLOCK was a Chicago visitor on Tuesday last.' ROBT. HOWARD, of Elgin, spent a few days with his parents, in this village, last week. MRS LEONARD BONSLETT and son Will, were Chicago visitors the first of the week. MRS. G. W. JENNINGS and daughter Leah, of Elgin, visited at W. A. Cristy's last week. C,B. CURTIS and wife and Mrs. M. H. Colyer, of Elgin were McHenry visitors on Saturday. Miss BESSIE and Master Jay Going re­ turned to their home in Chicago, on Thursday last. MRS. A. D. LVNN, of Chicago, was the guest of H. M. McOmber and family over Sunday. MRS. WM. HILL, of Crystal Lake and her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Baldwin, of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs. W. A. Cristy, on Wednesday last. A. S. WRIGHT and wife, E. E. Thomas and wife, and James B. Perry and wife, erf Woodstock, were over to attend the funeral of E. M. Owen on Saturday last. FRANK PATTERSON and wife, A. L. Patterson and wife and H. D. Luff and wife, of Chicago, were out to attend the htneral of E. M. Owen on Saturday last. f MISSES MAGGIE CONWAY, Delia and Ella Welch. Will and Jimmie Conway and Robert Burke attended the Forresters dance at Woodstock last week. All ^report a good time. > LOVE RF8 of fine Tea should call at John I. Story's and get a sample of the celebrated Silver Leaf Tea. It has no equal for purity, flavor and strength. ONLY 5 cents, to-night, the admission for the Universalist Sunday School scholars to the entertainment at River­ side Hall. General admission 15 cents. There will be a fish pond for the children. Masonic ON Monday evening next, December 14th, the Annual Election of ofRcei's for Mc Henry Lodge, No. 158, A. F. and A. M. will take place. Every member is earnestly requested to be present. Per order of the W. M. O. N. OWEN, Secretary. WE inadvertently omitted last weefc"ik> ea" attention to the new advertisement of George W. Besley the West Side Drug­ gist, who has opened Headquarters for Holiday Goods, from the cheapest toy to the most costly and substantial token. Read his advertisement and give him a call. - THERE are more things unknown than known, is what Bill Shakespeare meant when he spoke a line or two to Horatio, but there is one thing country editors do know to a t-y-ty, and that is that there is always a large amount of "due" on the papers they send out to subscribers, and that all the dunning you can do don't do any good. Why is this thusly ? THE joy and gladness of Christmas - time are the consummation of Christmas ^ving. "Let not your right hand know What your left hand doeth," but scatter sunshine with a royal will. You know what we mean. In all the realms where •jSanta Claus is king, there is nothing Which wfll make the "weary eye grow llright" so quickly as a Christmas token. / ONE of our local sportsmen had a letter to mail recently, and, of course, it re­ quired the usual two-cent stamp, as all " well-behaved letters do. Happy thought , *-the sparrow's head. He got his double barreled shotgun, aimed it at an inno- . Cent little sparrow in his back yard and P blazed away. On searching for the dead bird, five or six feathers was all that Oould be found of his lietle "duplets." . . ©ur sportsman said something about the dam and went and bought a stamp.' TICKETS have been issued for the Annual New Year's Party at the River­ side House, which takes place on Friday evening, January 1st. Smith's full Orchestra assisted by Prof. M. Marratta, Solo Harpist, of Chicago, will furnish the \music. Prof Marratta is acknowledged «TW the finest Harpist in the North­ west, and the dancing public can rest assured of fine Music at the Riverside House New Year's. Of course all who ever dance will go. f Mc HENRY Post No. 648, G. A. R. held /their regular meeting for the election of officers on the 3rd inst., when the officers were chosen as follows: H. C. Mead, Commander; Anton Weber, Senior Vice Commander; Geo. Rothermel, Junior Vice Commander; C. T. Eldredge, Sur­ geon ; L. E. Bennett, Chaplain; C. S. Howard, Quarter roaster; John Brents, Officer of the Day; Wm. Schriener, Officer oftlufGuard. « L. E. BENNETT, Past Commander. THE boy said wiser than he knew when he gave as a reason why the days were shorter in winter than in summer, be­ cause cold always had a tendency to con­ tract. The rule also applies very nicely as to some of our subscriber's pockct books, and many of them seem to take advantage of it. The reverse, too, seems to gee remarkably well by elongating their time for payment; perhaps because they are elope financiers, want an exten­ sion and take no note of Time because it wont wait for the old ferryman to take them over the Styx and want Eternity to come along with a tugboat, toot his foghorn and take them across. Pay« your subscriptions and save your fare. Pay them now. TEN PBS CENT DISCOT7WT BALK Continued Until Deo. 15. • BLANKETS AND UNDEBWELLFC ~ We have 60 pairs of Bed Blankets rang­ ing from fl to $4.50 per pair. Also a. large stock of underwear, which we will sell at a discount of 10 per cent from the regular prices, for cash, until Dec. 15. Our goods are all marked in plain figures at a small margin and we offer the above inducements to close out the stuns as we are overstocked. JOHN I. STORY. &'/ THE following from an exchange is full "<>f worth: A large number of farmers 4, every year go West in search of better lo- ,r--v Rations. They leave the fertile soil of If'; ^ Illinois and travel thousands of miles to find nothing but clay and sand, blizzards ^'..•; ""»ad cyclones. They sell off their wett- ~ stocked farms and improved grounds to p locate on a desert plain where not a sign of a tree or shrub is seen, and in the end fs/-' * return to Illinois, broken down in health and with hardly eaoqgk to ke^pbody .jpid soul together. ^ , , > . , FEW MORE OF THE WATCHES LEFT. GOLD A few Ladies watches for from $10.00, 115.00 to 120.00. Gents Gold filled watches for, from $10.00, $15.00 to $20.00. Rolled Plate Chains, Ladies and gents at from $2.00, $3.00 to $5 00 Silver thimbles at from 25 cents to 50 cents, and Gold ones for $2.00. Ladies and childrens rings from 10 cents to $10.00. J. P. SMITH. VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE. I offer all the land owned by me in the townships of Nunda and McHenry, con­ sisting of over 800 acres, in three good farms, for sale on terms to suit, purchaser. Call on U»e. JOHN FLUSKY, 22ml West McHenry, 111. Proaeertinss of fgjppoata. of Trustees McHE«ttini., Dec. 7,1891. Board met pursuant to adjournment Present, full board,} with\the exception of Trustee Walsh. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The folio wingbUte were accepted and ordered paid. E. Lamphere street work 0.00 L. Newman, services a,nd meals 41.75 J. Dermont, •* " " 35.25 Motion by Stoffel, seconded by Granger that the laid over bills of Cristy and Owen for gravel be paid, as follows, was carried. W. A. Cristy, 60 loads gravel $6.00, Geo. W. Owen, 80 loads of gravel $8.00. On motion of Cristy the meeting ad­ journed to the nest regular meeting or on call of the President. J. VAN SLYKS, President. GEORGE W, OWEN, Clerk. THE opera, "The Mikado," will be pre­ sented in the City Hall, Woodstock, by home talent, on the evening of Dec. 17, 1891, under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. Mr. E. E Richards has kindly consented to produce an operetta, written and composed by himself, at the same time and place, of which the following is a synopsis: Mr. Snoodles has recently become wealthy, is proud of his wealth and his daughter Algerina. Mrs. Snoodles is a woman of tact and of good sense. Al- gerina, the daughter, is well educated and accomplished, also very much in love with Alphonio, who is objectionable to Mr. Snoodles because he is poor. Alphonzo is not rich but proposes to marry the daughter if possible. Mr. Snoodles gives a reception in honor of his daughter, and knowing that Mrs. Snoodles thinks quite favorably of Al­ phonio and that possibly he may appear at the reception with her approval, pro­ cures the services of some policemen from the station to eject Alphonzo should he be* present at the reception. Alphonzo appears in disguise and on being dis­ covered Mr. Snoodles orders the police­ men to arrest him. The guests however interpose and Mrs. Snoodles proposes that the matter be submitted to the guests to decide, which is acceded to by all the parties. The guests decide in favor of the lovers, at which Mr. Snoodles is greatly enraged, but has to abide by the decision and finally bestows his bless­ ing and the affair ends with a chorus of rejoicing. The following is the CAST OP CHARACTERS. Mr.Snoodles F.J. Miller Mrs. Snoodles Miss Winnie Hall Alphonzo Alois Dreyer, Jr. Algerina...., Miss Mabel Medlar Guest, solo. Fremont Hoy f A. R. Murphy \ H.' NWTowne I.V. 8. Lumley Sam (servant) O. G. Mead Chorus of Guests. THERE is no cessation to the crowds that nightly visit "Sinbad" at the Chica­ go Opera House. The piece never grows old, because new features, specialties and songs are being continually introduced. Foy's song. "There are Moments When One Wants to be Alone," haslwcome im­ mensely popular, and is rivaling that jingly musical conceit, "The Bogie Man," in the favor of the audiences. Thestatue specialty in the fourth act, introduced by Jessie Villars and Edwin Foy, is cleverly done and very amusing. Arthur Dunn's parody on "The Picture that was Turned, to the Wall," is also quite pleasing. "True as Steel," "The Bogie Man," "That's What the Wild Waves are. Say­ ing," and "I'm Seventeen To-day," never seem to lose their popularity, and the audiences appear to be untiring in their appreciation of the brilliant scenes of "Sinbad," particularly the artistic tab­ leau representing the bottom of the sea, the beautiful tropical scene in the third act, the frosen valley of diamonds and the lovely allegorical transformation "The Morning of Life." Next week will be the last time "Sinbad" will be present­ ed in Chicago, as it goes east to fill en­ gagements for the balance of the winter season. THE undersigned Merchants and Busi­ ness men of Mc Henry wish to inform their many friends and customers that their business places will not be open for the transaction of business any of kind on Christmas. Wishing one and all a Merry Christ­ mas and a Happy New Year we remain yours for trade * JOHN EVANSON & Co, , J- C. FITZSIMMONB, STORY & MCOMBER, JUSTEN BROS., ' JOHN J. MILLER, SIMON STOFFEL, JACOB BONSLETT, C : JOHN I. STORY, PERRY & OWEN. Low Sates tor the Holidays. On December * 24th, 25th and 81st, 1891, and January 1st, 1892, the Chi­ cago & North-western Railway Company will sell excursion tickets at very favor­ able rates. For tickets and further in­ formation apply to agents C..N. W. R'y. 22-3w TBH PKR CB2TT DX800UHT Continued Until Deo. IB. BLANKETS AND 0NDERWEAR. We have 60 pairs of Bed Blankets rang­ ing from $1 to $4.50 per pair. Also a large stock of underwear, which we will sell at a discount of 10 per cent from the regular prices, for cash, until Dec. 15. Our goods are all marked in plain figures at a small margin and we offer the above inducements to close out the same as we are overstocked.; w&l,-- '" John I. STORY. TBH SAL* PBB CENTflDISCOtnrr Continued Until Dec 15. BLANKETS AND UNDERWEAR. We have 60 pairs of Bed Blanketsrang- iug from $1 to $4.50 per pair. Also a large stock of underwear, which we will sell at a discount of 10 per cent from the regular prices, for cash, until Dec. 15. Our goods are all marked in plain figures at a small margin and we offer the above inducements to close out the some as we j Fnrh^wideVl^ntr^r \va7d' •M nporaWlrAd ANOTHER DRY GOODS FAILURE. We offer this week from a Chicago dry goods failure about $5000 worth of gen­ eral dry goods, and with a view of dis­ posing of the same quick, we inaugurate a closing sale of this first class stock at from 60 to 75 cents on the dollar. We would call particular attention to tb> following desirable staple lines: Dress goods, such as fine and medium priced Henriettas in black and colors, English Cashmere Bedford Cords, Flannels, black and white wool plaids, prints, sheetings, crashes, jfans, shirting flannels, handker­ chiefs, mufflers, blankets, etc. We will be re«dy Friday morning. Special ribbon sale on Saturday. Over on# hundred pieces very best ribbon late and staple shades. Numbers 12,16, and 20 (3 to 5 Balmo- 3" 3Hi DBATK OF BDWXir X. OWBN. DIED.-- H his reeid«nce, in this village, on Thursday morning, Dec. od, 1891, EDWIN* M. OWEN, aged 70 years, 6 months and 6 days. ^Although the above announcement was not unexpected, yet when it came a shad­ ow of sadness and gloom was cast over our entire community. Mr. Owen has been a patient sufferer for nearly two years. In December, 1889, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time he hat> been almost entirely confined to the house, being unable to walk except with help. For a roan who had been so active in the business and social world, it was a sad stroke, but he bore up under it with remarkable fortitude for one of his tem­ perament. tie was lovingly and tenderly cared for during his entire sickness, and nothing was left undone • hat would tend to his comfort or gratify his every desire during his long sickness. C1G1DWIN M. OWEN was the son of Daniel and Laura Morton Owen, and was born in Sangerfield, Oneida County, New York, May 27,1821, and was married to Amy V. Warner April 2d, 1854. He came to this county in 1838, with his parents, settled in McHenry and engaged in fann­ ing and running a saw miH. In 1851 he and his brothers, H. N. and O. W. Owen, built the grist mill, now owned by R. Bishop, in this village, which at that time was the best mill in this part of the State. They operated this mill and at the same time carried on a general store under the firm name of Owen Brothers, until 18.18. when E. M. bought out O. W.'s interest. H. N. and E. M. continued the business until the death of H. N., in 1872. Since then Mr. Owen has been in the agricultural machinery business in company with his son, George W., and has also [given attention to his farms. His first wife died in 1872, and May 2d, 1877, he married Lydia E. Patterson, who survives him. He leaves seven chil­ dren to mourn his loss, vis.: George W., Oliver N., Mary L., wife of F. A. Schnorr, of Athol, Dakota, Edwin W., Charles S., Lewis H., and Amy C. Thus one by one the old pioneers are passing away. Few t here be that remain of those who braved the perils of those early days, and endured the hardships of those trying times, when this beautiful Western laud was reclaimed from Na­ ture's wilds. Yet to the worth of those who have jjtassed away, there stands a far more enduring monument than any that can be erected by the hands of man. In memory and in history they stand en­ shrined for the deeds they have done. All honor to the old pioneer. For 'twas his brawn and muscle thatdeveloped this great State, and made it what it is; his mind that planned, his hands that exe­ cuted, his heart that, 'mid the vicissi­ tudes he encountered, never grew discour­ aged in carrying out those projects which have made this great commonwealth the garden of the nation. Mr. Owen was one of these pioneers, and to him more than to any other one person, perhaps, are we indebted for the early development of this portion of the beautiful Fox River Valley. Quiet and unobtrusive, yet with an indomitable will that laughed at diffi­ culties and brushed them aside easily as the falling snow is borne for miles on the wings of the wind, his prosperity soon was established, and the road to com­ petence clear. Nor has the star of success failed him in all the journey of life, but to the day of his death shone brilliantly. He was a loving husband, a kind father, indulgent yet exacting, generous yet frugal, hospitable yet discriminating, fearless in expression of opinion yet sound in judgment, sympathetic, kind- hearted, and faithful to friendship's laws, he died, as he had lived, esteemed and respected by young and old. "The young may die, arid the old must die, yet as the silvered locks of the aged are blown about by the keen blast of the winter of life, and when the hoary head is bowed and the phantom reaper's unseen sickle gathers the ripened sheaf, we sigh, and mouru the absent one, yet find relief in knowing that his life was not in vain. Fond mem­ ory oft reverts to haDpy days gone by, and once again we live them o'er, rejoic­ ing in a loved one's love. Then back from dreamland to the present time--our dear one's gone forever! Forever? In yon bright sky we read the promise of God's mercy, and new-born hope lights up the darkened soul and speaks of life and a glad reunion on "the evergreen mountains of life." \ The funeral services were held from the Universalist church on Saturday morn ing, and the remains laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery. So rest thee, friend. Sleep on to eter­ nity. Naught can disturb thy slumber, save the last trump's clarion call, when earth and sea shall alike respond and nations come trooping forth. Sleep on Sleep on! Farewell! Farewell, dear friend! • .v- . . ....v. JOH|( I. STORY. f ^ • . . . Respectfully, • JOHN EVANSON St C& Who sells goods the cheapest? He who pays no rent, hires no help, and pays cash for his goods. Call in and see his prices. Beloit fine pants only ....$4 00 Beloit heavy mixed. 2 50 Men'* business suits 9 50 " Cassimere suits 4 80 Boys' sui ts. 4 00 Boys' two-piece suits 1 00 Knee pants 25c, 35c, 50c, 100 Men's Congress Gaiters $1.50, 1 85 Ladies' fine shoes 1 75 A nice line of Groceries. Hundreds of goods at your own price. E. Opposite the Riverside House* We want every mother to know that croup can be prevented. True croup •newr appears without a warning. The -first symptom is hoarseness; then the child appears to have taken a cold or a cold may have accompanied the hoarse­ ness from the start. After that a pecu­ liar cough is developed, which is followed by the croup. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse; a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will prevent the attack. Even after a rough cough has appeared the disease may be prevented by using this remedy as directed. It has never been known to fail. 25 cent, 50 cent for sale bjG. W. Besley. fillBl]1688 Notice*. ' wproyg"1 r" at Besley**. 0RH and "The Racket* see it. _______ Take advantage of liberal discounts at John Evanson & CO'B. NICE line of Pipes, just received, at Barbian Brothers. FINE assortment of Pipes, Cigars and Tobacco, at Barbian Bros. All kinds of implements, buggies and carts at Bishops. Call and learn prices. Come to the Clearing up sale on Sat­ urday at Evanson's. Pillsbury's Best seldom equalled never excelled. Try it only $1.50. Visit Evanson's Clothing and Goods Sale; it will pay you big. Call at Evanson's and learn how to secure a pound of fine tea free of charge. Visit Evanson's Clothing and Dry Goods Sale, it will pay you big. Come to the Clearing up sale on Satur­ day at Evanson's. No side Jerks with the Sultan on rough roads. At Bishop's warehouse. Ten per cent discount on Jackets, Cloaks and Shawls at Evansons. S. C. Fitxsimmons Best on the West Side. sells Pillsbury's "We hive a few extra values in season­ able rubber goods that will pay you to examine." J. W. CRISTY & SON. DON'T fail fcb get a sample of the Silver Leaf Tea at John I. Story's. It has no equal on the market. Good Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco at 25 cents per pound, at Barbian Bras'. Cigar Store. _______ Five hundred pair Ladies, Misses and Childs Rose, choice in lot 19 cents, worth double in some cases, at Evanson's. The most simple, neat and safest tug attachment yet invented found on the Sultan Road Cart only. At Bishop's warehouse. HOUSES TO RENT. Three good Houses to Rent. at this office. FOR RENT. A house on the West side, suitable for a small family. Inquire at this office. The celebrated adjwstabto Abbott Coil Spring Buggy just arrived Mid for sale only at Bishop's warehouse. my prices, for oats. We are bound to close out our lined slippers and want you to note the extra lowpriceeonthem. J. W. CRISTY Jk SON. If you wish for old port or a nice sweet catawba wine for medicinal use, oall on J/A. Story. FOR SALE OR RENT. A good house, situated in the village of Ringwood, containing seven rooms, well, cistern, and a small garden. Alio a building, 12x32, containing two rooms. Can be used for dwelling or shop. Pos­ session given at once. Apply to WESLEY LADD. Ringwood, April 20,1891. The merchandise here must move and it shall move. On many things a posi­ tive saving of from 25 to 50 per cent on every dollar you buy. On the very threshold of the season, just when wanted we offer the people of this vicinity a choice and varied stock of new goods at great discounts in order to convert into cash quick and to make room for Holi­ day goods coming in next week. It will pay you big to bring ca«h here. JOHN EVANSON & Co. MILES' NERVE & LIVER PILLS. An important discovery. They act on the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new principle. They speed­ ily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles and constipation. Splendid for men women and children. Smallest, mildest, surest, 80 doses for 20 cents. Samples at Geo. W. Besley's. MR. M. BORN & Co., Merchant tailors, Chicago, 111., say: "No merchant can handle their book of samples. The rea­ son why is they cannot measure a man for a fine suit for it takes twenty-three measures and then to explain to our cutter the ideas of the form of the man he measures, no man can do it only a tailor. E. Lawlus has sent us orders for suits for Preachers, Doctors, Editors, Dentists, and School Teachers besides all classes of people of your town and county and he will show you the names on his book and not one misfit. The best, clothes, the lowest price and first class iaevts# respect E. LAVO-fa. GOOD LOOKS. % Goorf looks are more that skftr dt>ep, depending upon a healthy condition of ail vital organs. If the Liver be inactive, you have a Billions look, if your stomach be disordered you have a Dyspeptic look and if your Kidneys be affected you have a Pinchen look. Secure good health and you will have good looks. Electric Bitters is the great alterative and Tonic acts directly on these vital organs. Cures Pimples, Blotches, Boils and give-a good complexion. Sold at G. W. Besley's Drug store, 50 cents per bottle. Our readers will notice the advertise­ ments in these columns oi Chamberlain & Co., Des Moines, Iowa. From personal experience we can say that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has broken up bad colds for our children and we are acquainted with many mothers in Centerville who would not be without it in the house for a good many times its cost and are recommending it every day.--CentervilU* (S. D.) Chronicle and Index. 25 cent, 50 cent and $1.00 bottles for sale by G, W. Besley. _______ SILVER LEAF TEA is certainly thefines Tea in the market. Call and get a FREE sample. For sale in McHenfy only by John I. Story. PRONOUNCED HOPELESS, YET SAVED. From a letter written by Mrs. Ada E. Hurd, of Groton, S. D., we quote: "Was taken with a bad cold, which settled on my lungs, cough set in and finally termi­ nated in consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all, eight bottles; it has cured me, and thank God I am a well and hearty woman." Trial bottles free at Geo. W. Besley's drug store, reg­ ular size, 50c and $1. "Of course it'hurts, but you must grin and bear it," is the old time consolation given to persons troubled with rheuma­ tism. If you will take the trouble to dampen a piece of flannel with Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain your rheumatism will dis­ appear, is the modern and much more satisfactory advice. SO bat|ies .tor i m snowing g •ale by Geo. W. Besley. - , Watch for LAMPS! LAMPS! LAMPS! All new and the latent styles at Julia A. Story's. "Call and see them. ;..fy FOR SALE CHEAP. Two ' George O." colts 5, years old, well matched. Call on O. N. Owen at Bank of McHenry. FOR SALE. A House, Barn and four Lota, in West McHenry. House in good repair and in a desirable location. Inquire at this office. If you are troubled with pimples, sleeplessness or stomach troubles try one bottle of American Clover Blossom Co's extract, only $1.00 per bottle. For sale by Julia A. Story. Do not fail to call at Story & McOmber's, on the West Side and exam­ ine the World Renowned Improved Howe Ventilating Stove, one of the best 'Heat­ ing Stoves now on the market. _ Fersons that have taken note of our line of shawls unite in saying: "Your shawls are very nice and cheap." Of course we are bashful but have to acknowledge the truth. J. W. CRISTY & SON. St. Patrick's Pills are carefully prepared from the best material and according to the most approved formula, and are the most perfect cathartic and liver pill that can be produced. We sell them. G. W. Besley, Druggist. INSURE YOUR HARD-EARNED PROP­ ERTY At low rates consistent with absolute safe indemnity, with Simon Stoffel, who is agent for three sterling good compa­ nies, and has upwards of 700 risks on nis books all the time. The improved Howe Ventilating Stoves. Direct and indirect Radiation, Circula­ tion and Ventilation combined. The greatest heating capacity and equaliza­ tion of temperature secured. Call and see it. For sale by Story & McOniber West Side. SEE THE CASH DISCOUNTS. In order to reduce stock, on clothing 10 percent discount will be allowed on every purchase between now and January 1st. Overcoats included. JOHN EVANSON & Co. PILLSBURY'S Bent XXXX Minneapolis, Minn., bakes more bread, bakes whiter bread, bakes better bread than any other flour manufactured. If you are not us­ ing Pillsbury's Best, ask for it. Buy no other. For sale nt the Fox River Valley Mills, McHenry, IU. FREE! FREE! FREE! Always means nothing for nothing, When you buy Lamps at Julia A. Story's it's always something for something. Call in and see them, it's free. FIRE LIGHTNING AND TORN ADA Insurance is a good protection to have in either the Pha>nix, Rockford or Na­ tional. S. Stoffel has represented above companies for years and has now over 1000 well satisfied patrons. Give him your business and you can sleep soundly. DONT SKIP THIS For it is not an advertisement but a pointer, that when you want any thing in the line of feed, grain, hard or soft coal it will pay you to call at the Pickle Factory, West McHenry and get es. Highest market price paid 6 W. A. CRISTY. WE have for Bale the celebrated Abbott Buggies and will say that we can please you in style, finish and quality in any­ thing you might want in the buggy line, Call in and learn prices. If you are look­ ing for a full leather top buggy we are sure to please you in quality and price. R. BISHOP. CHICAGO MERCHANT TAILORS, First class in every respect, have sent E. Lawlus, Tailor, three hundred more samples of their cloths, to take orders and measure men for suits. Good fits and low prices on the very best goods in the market is what you want and no humbug. E. LAWLUS. Opposite Riverside Hotel. r i *;. ? BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, Tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and al! skin eruptions, and posi­ tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. W. Besley. IT MUST GO AT ONE-HALF Two hundred yds of Shaker Flannel at 5 cents per yard to close it out quick. It is suitable for sheets, underwear, night­ dresses and most anything needed for home comforts. Remember 5 cents per yarf JOHN EVANSON 4k Co. PARLOR SETS CHEAP. Justen Bros., Furniture dealers, are now offering a full Parlor Set, Tapestry cover, for $28.00. Call and see them. We also have a full stock of Furniture of all kinds, which will be sold at bottom figures. Call and see us. J USTEN BROS. Mc Henry, 111., Dec. 1,1891. FARM FOR SALE OR RENT. A first class Farm for Bale or rent. Will be rented with or without stock and farming tools. For cash rent or on such terms as can be agreed upon. None but a first class tenant need apply. Call on or address H. C. MEAD, 21m3 West McHenry, 111. CALL ON S. STOFFEL FOR A choice roasted coffee at 19 cents, an extra fine table syrup at 40c, an extra good fine cut tobacco at 25c, a good smoking tobacco at 15c and 20c, the beet layer raisins at 10c, the best plug tobacco at 30c, a good Japan tea for 25c, 40c, and 50c, 10,12,15 and 20 gal­ lon stone jars for packing meats, nanar kraut, etc. Julia •. Story's T«poals. DOLLS! DOLLS 1 DOLLS! If you wish to see the finest assortment of dolls in the county, call and see ours. All kinds and prices. Dolls that are large and dolls that are small; dolls that can sleep, and dolls that can call; dolls light and dolls dark, and sweeter than all I am sure you will think, is our wonderful musical doll. "Ten cent box of stationeiy." When in town don't fail to call and examine our complete line of stationery, all of the newest styles. Be sure and look at our "Ten cent box," as it contains a quire of paper and a package of envelopes, good quality, only ten cents. We have our Diaries for 1892, several kinds and prices. Our 25 cent diary wUl surprise you. ^ ' - New books constantly received, and many artistic articles to decorate for either birthday, anniversary, or Christ­ mas gifts. Drawing paper, oeluloid and transpar­ ent celuloid, hotting cloth, mole skin, matting board, &c., <£c. Everything used in artistic decoration to be found constantly on hand. We take pleasure in showing goods so call and examine. our Christmas locals. * m&es &'¥>• We are sole agents for E. Stoat s patent "Snag Proof" Robber Boot, the beat Rubber iloot in (be world for all uses where bard service is required, these celebrated boo is are made with acentre of heavy cotton sail duck, man* uiactured especially lor this purpose, one oi the strongest fabrics a ade, and which is particularly adapted to staad the bard, rougb service lor which we recommend the "Suag Prooi" Boot, sheet* ot pure Para Rubber are forced entirely mrough the cluck by heavy machinery, thus incorporating tne rub* ber and the duck It&o one solid mass with the duck in the centre. Ihta makes a waierproot material that stands the test s of wear, and renders it almost impossible tor tbeu? to crack or be cut or snagged by coming in con* tact with rougn or sharp surfaces. Oall and examine them and see if they are not as we represent them to be. None genuine unless stamped Stout's Patent." PERRY & OWEN. We have jilst received a large in­ voice of fine dress goods of the latest fall styles, and have already aold sever* a! patterns. We >ook lor a larger trade in t his line than for teveral years past, and when you want a new dress call ai>u see our new goods as we are mak­ ing large preparations to meet tbo early tall trade. Our extra large Una of black good* Is very a tractive con­ sisting ot the finest grades in ailk and wool warp Henriettas, Sebastopola. Queen's Cloth, cashmere serges, etc PEKRY & OWEN. '•fc-V- ' i -if Our cut prlccs in Ladiea' and Gents Floe Shoes as advertised the past tew week* has ckautd out a great many pairs and lett us in good shape for the immense stock we have putcuased lor the tall, a grt-a. part ot wblch has ar­ rived aud Is uow on ealu. IVe s<IU con­ tinue sell lug our $4 50 and #4 25 grade of Ladies' Fine Wtar at $3 90 A lot Ol *3 25 aud $3 grafts at 92.35, These are all drst clash jroods, and ate genuine barga ns. Soma siz- s in gtuts' fS grade at> $2 45, abd $2 25 grade at $1,69. our bojB" and girls school shoes are unsurpassed st prios lower than ever. PEttKY & 6WEN. The Clothing Trade has begun to show activity and we are turning out some fine suits in fatcy catsiuteres and worsteds in the latest approved styles and elegance ot fit. 'ihe greatest at* traction tn our clothing is low prioes. You will dud our prices on clotutn£ lo.ver than the lowest. PERKY A OWEN. liOOk thfoogh our big line of still Hats, crushers, ai>d the different sbaoes aud shbdes ol soft Hats, we carry a greater varlat^ ^haa any other platse in town. , , ' PERRY 6 OWEN. We offer for a short time some ram bargains in corsets we are unable lo get more of. Our tl.25grada are now 93o. The 91 grade is row 78c. The 7Be grade is now 49c. We have Dr. Schil­ ling s corsets to fit every form. "Any l«dy not satisfied with Dr. Schilling's corsets after wearing a month may re­ turn and their money be refunded.** Who would ask a beupr recommendf PERRY & OWEN. We still hsndle the best brands of Flour including Pillsbury's Best* FPbite Lily, Honest Abe. and oth*t*at lowest prices. PERRY A OWEN. m- READ t READ! READ.'-fft We wsat to Impress on the minds of all that we pay cash ior all our goods, which places u» in a position to buy at the lowest cash figures, take advantage of spot cash discounts, etc. Hence wo can sell you the best goods st the low­ est cash prices and will do it. We always carry a full stock of Dili ed Fruits, Canned Goods and Freslt Groceries of all kinds, also the fittest candles in town as a»y schoolboy will tell you. Give us a call. Mclieniiklll)* Business, PERRY :A OWEM, Bankers, MoHENRY, - - ILLINOIS. This Bank receive* cfeposfts. fisM and tell* Foreign and Domettie A» change, and does a General Banking We endeavor to do ail ̂ businemt em~ trusted to our care In a manner cmtf upon (e.-ms entirety satisfactory to enr customers and respectfully solicit tti public patronage. MONEY TO LOAN; 6* Eeal Eatate and other Jtnt dm* security Special eUtesUiiM ghm to lections, IN^TTJECAlSCE JFtrstf Class Companic* mt tk* Yours Bespectfullif PERRY * «* NOTARY PUB MO*