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1S.V jje}{ewj pdridltt. WEDNESDAY. DEC 2 Taking effeet on onndav, Sept. 18th, 1861, |TntM pass ihi«*st&tion as follow* : SOINO SOBTt. JMHk Freight Arrive ••William* Bay Freight passes .... 7:90 A. M. ... 9:1C " ... 9:56 •• ..*4:90 P.M. .... 6:6.11 M •LakeOtMU Paaa«nger *Lak« QenevH Express ... *Laketieneva Passenger - .... tfOlMQ BOUTSL $McHenry P*saeni?er Depart ... •Lake Genev" Paasngr pastes... *Lake Geneva Express " *-• •Williams Bay Freight «• •Lake Geneva Passenger " .... kxplahatioIT'^ ,* Daily except San tty. --L---*- ..n^v McHetirv. Ill ..?*SS A. It. .7:80 ••• .8:28 " .1 SO P M. . .8:86 •• ^ WE wish our readers, HAPPY NEW YEAR. one and all, A been cold for the roads are greatly "" OUR Public School is closed hot the • Holiday vacations . ,* ^ X)N account of New Years the W, C. T. < „r ** if. will not meet?this week. J THE man or woman who borrows ^ • t .trouble always has to pay big interest. L\, , THE weather has past week and the i > improved. . ARE you going to the Riverside House to the New Year's Party? 01 course y°np As THE new year is dose at hand, your ,. Idistant friend will appreciate a year's / .'• ^subscription to the PLADJDEALEB. Only •ff> $1*50 in advance. ^ THE young folks got up a surprise , • party on Chas. E. Lamphere on Monday |p;V evening and report a very pleasant time. J -It was a genuine surprise, too. * : AT the request of Rev. Mr. Wells, who is to deliver the lecture, the regular ; ^monthly temperance meeting will be post- poned until the second Sunday evening ,;-4n January. REV. L.J. DINSMORE, formerly pastor of the Universalist church, in this village, v was installed as pastor of the Church of Our Father, 1523 North Glark street, Chicago, Monday evening, the 21st. The sermon was delivered by Dr. A. Canfield. OE course the dancing public will not forget the Annual New Year's Party, at ythe Riverside House, in this village, on / Friday evening of this week. Fine music v and a general good time is assured by all who attend. ON the last page of this paper R. Bishop, of the Fox River Valley Mills, has something to say to all consumers of Flour. Read his prices on the different grades, from Pillsbury's Best down, ' They will compare favorably with any. ; READ the new advertisements, in this paper, of R. Bishop, Perry & Owen, John Evanson & Co., and John J. Miller, Mc­ Henry, J. W. Cristy & Son, Ringwood and J. C. C&oate, Woodstock. They all contain information of interest to the buying public. J THOS. KNOX died at his residence near Terra Cotta, on Friday afternoon last. He has been sick for the past two years, but able to be around until within the past few months. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss, who have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. LOOK not mournfully into the past; it r comes not ^ack again.. Wisely improve : the present time, for it is time. Then shalt thou be prepared to meet the shad- owy future without fear and with a man­ ly heart. For all may have, if they dare choose, a glorious life or graved PROF. FOSTKB, the weather $*ophet says that January and Febrpary will average colder than has been experienced . in many years past, tie also predicted that from the middle of December the I weather would become warmer and • average warm until about the first of January. ' ERRORS in ordinary cases should-be ' excusable, but the typo who omitted the (1) in the editor's eulogy on the lady's house plants should be hung for criminal - carelessness. A poor editor has trouble enough without having his dreams har­ assed by the vision of a female with a mop stick in hand and blood in her eye. WE understand A new firm have pur­ chased the ice on the Mill Pond in this village, and will commence cutting as soon as it becomes thick enough Whether they will ship or store here we : have not learned. As it is a home firm all workmen in this section will be sure of ' a job. We also learn that parties are in­ vestigating the feasibility of utilizing McCollum's Lake for the same purpose. I?- THE Geneseo Republic tells of a couple of swindlers who claim to be running feather renovator in Geneeeo. They travel around over the country in a one horse wagon and gather up a number of beds and pillows, promising to return them in due time. They disappear, and that is the last heard of them. One of the men is described as being short and thick-set, and had lost his right arm; the other has a scar on his neck. The parties in Henry county whb lost their beds and pillows are anxious to secure the arrest and punishment of these rascals. / "The Fate of a Libertine" is the latest of a series of seasational novels published by the Richard K. Fox Publishing House of New York. It deals with a class of people who find pleasure at the race tracks and fast resorts. The scenes are laid in New York and Long Branch. The hero, a successful jockey, who earns $12,000 a year, triumphs over his ene­ mies, marries the girl he loves and all turns out happily in the end. cThe novel is^fnli of dramatic incidents and racy situations, and is of absorbing interest from beginning to end. The book is hande0me^Jlu#^#eda»d mfcjer .<£& tenia. 1 ' 9WBSOWAL. Sam 1. Stoav was a Chicago visitor on Monday. ED W. OWEN and wife were Elgin visit­ ors over Sunday. "TONY" BARBIAN, O! I^lgin, Sundayed in this village. JACOB BISHOP spent a few days in Chi­ cago the past week. O. N. OWEN and wife were Elgin visit­ ors a few days last week. MRS. KATE SCHNEIDER visited with friends in Chicago last week., Miss BELLE WHITING visited friends in this village a few days last week. O. W. OWEN and wife, were Woodstock visitors On Saturday last. MBS. B. BISHOP, of Lake Genera, was calling on friends here last week. EUGENE PERKINS, of Chicago, was on our streets a few days last week. Miss MARY ANN KNOX, of Chicago, was visiting her parents here last week. WAYNE WOODBCBN, of Beloit, Wis., is spending a few days at his home here. FRANK BUHR, of Chicago, is spending a few days with friends in this village. ED KNOX, of Chicago, is spending the Holidays with hto parents, in this village. GEO. YAGER and wife, of Evanston, are visiting with friends >in this village this week. GEO. W. OWEN and wife spent a part of last; week with friends at Elgin and May- wood. Miss GRACE STEVENS will return to the State Normal School, at Normal, 111., on Monday next. HARRY HOLMES took his Chrismas din­ ner with well, he says he was at Wood­ stock. Don't it? HENRY POILE, and wife, of Waukegan, were the guests of H. E. Wightman and family Christmas. WALTER EVANSON, who is attending the State Military School, was home a few days last week. Miss BERNICE PERRY, of Woodstock, has been the guest of Miss Lura Owen the past few days. MR. AND MRS. RUMSEY, of Wisconsin, were the guests of F. A. Hebard and wife the first of this week. c MISS CLARA WIGHTMAN, of the Chicago Public Schools, is spending the vacation at her home in this village. ' MRS. PAUL. BROWN, of Chicago, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Owen a, few days last week. JACOB STORY was wrestling with the grip a few days last week, but is, now able to be around again. FRANK WARD and wife, and Thomas Ward, of Barreville, were guests of Mrs. Ward's mother, Mrs. Kerns, Christmas. BERT CLARK, of Carpentersyille, hew been calling on friends herex the past few days. STEPHEN KEIZER and wife, of Elgin, spent Christmas with C. Stegeman and wife, in this village, Mrs.Keizer's parents. Miss DORA BESLKY, who is attending school at Waukegan, is spending the Holidays with her parents in this village. PROF. F. M. OVERAKER, Principal of our Public School, is attending the State Teachers' Association at Springfield this week. Miss FLORENCE SEARLES, who is attend­ ing school in Chicago, is spending the Holiday Vacation with her mother in this village. . REV. FATTIER 0'NEIL, pastor of the Catholic church, in this village, is report­ ed as quite nick at this writing. He is under the cere of Dr. Fegera; Aruiw NoiijKft'+atT, oldest son o! Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nordquest, made his parents a short vfait. Christmas. This was his first visit bore for four years. Miss ALIVE BENNETT, who has been at Minneapolis, Minn., for the past nineteen months, returned to her home, in this village, on Friday last. Her many friends here will be glad to see her home again. HON. JAMES BUTTON and wife, an early settler here of 1836, but now of Rochester, Minn., are spending the Holidays in this village and vicinity with Mrs. McCollum and friends. \ THE PLAINDEALER is not half of the time apologizing for lack of news or reading, "owing to the pressure of poli­ tics or advertising," or owing to a rush of job work. We do our share oi both the latter, but it shows for itself and we do not have to call our readers atten tion to the fact. Neither do we have to define our position, politically every new moon. All know where to find us every day in the week. The PLAINDEALER does not spurt np for a week or so and then drop back into an old rut, but keeps right on, week in and week out, giving its patrons an average good paper for their money* "A word to the wise sufficient." IN the December nurtb* $1 the students' paper (4 te Normal University, BOW before as, we find a highly complimentary notice of Miss Grace Stevens, of this village. Miss Stevens has been attending the school at Normal during the fall term jugt closed, and in the 81st annual oratorical con­ test she received the highest markings of any of the contestants. It certainly was a marked recognition of her ability, go­ ing there but a few short months ago as she did, a total stranger, to be even chosen as one of the contestants out of the Bchool of 700 students, many ol whom had been there from one to three years. It would have been an honor to her had she been defeated, under the cir­ cumstance*, but the word "defeat" does not seem to be in her vocabulary, vic­ tory crowning each effort she has thus far made in this direction. The Yidette says: "The Hippodrome Race was re­ cited in a faultless manner by Miss Stevens. She received the highest mark given on the contest." Her marking was 9 1-12, while that of her opponent was only 8 1-6. Who would not be proud of such a record? What community would not be proud of such a daughter ? We are pleased to note the evidences of Miss Stevens' success, and believe that great things are in store for her in the future. Miss Stevens is one of MeHenry's bright­ est and most popular young ladies, and her many friends, both here and else­ where, will fed a thrill of pleasure when they learn of her success. While we con­ gratulate her and feel glad with her over her victory in this contest, please bear with us while we express the wish, that is but the expression of belief, that in the contest of life, victory may perch upon her standard at each attempt or trial. Ability such as she has given evidence of possessing, is rare indeed, and always finds its just recognition and reward. As she returns to her studies at Normal, the best wishes of her host of friends go with her, and, to the multitude, ye editor desires to add his "G&d-speed." So she goes from among us to enter upon her second term at Normal. Bohool Report Following is the.report of the McHenry Public Schools for the month ending December 24,1891: HIGHER DEPARTMENT. Total number enrolled. ....3d Average daily attendance...., 31 Per cent of attendance 94 Those neither absent nor tardy are as follows: Mary Sutlon, Joanna Frisby, Frank Colby, Harry Eldredge, Harry Wight- man, Amos Turner, Milo Howe, Lyle Howe, Thomas Walsh, Joanna Doherty, George Gilbert. - F. M. OVERAKER, Prin. INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. Total number enrolled v 45 Average daily attendance 88 Those neither absent nor tardy are as follows: Myrtie Slimpin, Ethel Smith, Lizzie Simon, Carl Overaker, Katie Schreiner, Eddie Cobb, Harold Colby, George Howe, Albert Holly, Julia Laughlin, Mary En geln, Katie Boley, Frank Thurlwell. MRS. MARY COBB, TI PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Total number enrolled ......45 Average daily attendance.......... 87 Per cent of attendance 82 Those neither absent nor tardy are as follows: Walter Bobbins, Vera Fitzsimmons, Edgar Osborne. Willie Howe, Josephine Engeln, Katie Friend, Jennie Smith, Lloyd Overaker, Harry Kennedy, John Knox, Grace Taylor, Mildred Stevens, Ralph Colby, Eddie Simon, Walter Simon. MARY L. WENTtfatmhsTeacher q/ FROM the Sentinel we glean the\{0How- «ing figures showing the amounts to be collected in the various towns, also amounts to be collected from railroad, telegraph and telephone componies: A WRITER in one of bur religious ex changes makes the following sensible statement, which to our benighted mind seems to be well put. "Some of these converted gamblers and murderers may be excellent men after conversion, and may be instrumental in saving souls, but if you'll pardon us for a probably wicked lack of appreciation, we'll stand by the good preacher, who, admitting his frail ties and shortcomings, cannot boast that he has painted all the towns red, drunk like a fish, and dived deep into the foulest degradation and vice.. We knpw of a great many preachers, good faithful men of God, who haven't committed murder, and haven't been demons of wickedness. They are not sensational­ ists, but they preach the simple gospel They may not draw such surging crowds as your reformed gamblers and murder­ ers, but we believe they do more good in the world. At any rate, we prefer not to discount the record of the consistent, pious life which reaches from early child hood into old age; we prefer not to dis­ count such a life by putting a premium on the vileness and criminality of a life- record which is made an advantageous nasties. OBXTVABY. DIED,---At his home in Nunda, on Fri- day, December 25,1891; of Consumption, Thomas Knox, aged 32 years. When the above announcement was received on Christmas evening it cast, a. feeling of sadness throughout the com« inunity in which he lived, for few among our young men were more honored and respected than the subject of this notice. His constitution, in his yonnger days was somewhat impaired by rheumatism and lung trouble, which made it an easy prey to disease, An attack of La Grippe contracted last spring, soon developed into consumption and despite the best medical aid of our towns assisted by the more skilled profession of Chicago, after weeks of the most patient suffering sur­ rounded^ by the moBt loving care and attention, oh Christmas evening his spirit passed to the god who gave it. There is something sweet and holy in the thought that God should close his labors here on earth on a day when all h#reis gladness, to partake of greater happiness than earth could afford, and to share in greater joys found only with God and his angels. Picture, dear reader, the loving husband and father, surround­ ed by those that were near and dear, in­ terceding in his behalf, called away into the gray mist that enwraps the world. An eternal silence gathers his weary spirit to itself as the. sunset absorbs the clouds, aud in the home whence he had vanished in bodily Dresence, the beautiful influence of his soul began his deathless mission. The deceased leaves a wife, three child­ ren, mother, three brothers and five sis­ ters to mourn his early death. They have the sympathy of all in their afflic t.on, for there is a comfort for those who weep. Could he but speak he would whisper: Take me. heavenly Father, to t - y protecting oare, Take me, dear Ke«teem»r, thy heavenly joya to share; Take rae, bletMd motker, {rat gaard ay chil­ dren three, •n<l cheer my lone companion o'er life'a tern pestuous sea. Guard them from all danger with thy mater nal love. Shield them from temptation, te gain the realms above. Cheer my widowed mother, wipe away her tears; Comfort every sorrow 'hrough her deolinlng years. Soothe my weeping alBters and brothers all so dear; For 1 have reached a port of rest and hope to meet them here. Farewell, dear wife, and children dear, leave you in Gol's care; Oh, may he guide you to his throne, and shuit meet you there. t'BllaDS. Business Notices* v, "The Racket" at Besley't. Call and sit. Our Hoods and Toboggans must go. Price no object. .1. W. CRIBTY & SON.^ NICE line of Pipes, just reoeh Barbian Brothers. All kinds of implements, buggies and carts at Bishops. Call and learn prices. pillsbury's Best seldom equalled never excelled. Try it only $1.60. Visit Evan son'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. No side jerks with the Sultan on rough roads. At Bishop's warehouse. Ten per cent discount on Jackets, Cloaks and Shawls at Evansons. Go ask Simon Stoffel for Pillsbury's Best, West McHenry. See Perry & Owen's ad, and look over their elegant list of holiday presents. Boy's full clamp, k^e^^kal At Story & McOmber's. Do not pay a big price for poor kero­ sene but call on us and get the best Oleane Oil. JOHN J. MILLER. Riley Marengo. Dunham Chemung. Alden . Hnrtlanri Seneca Coral .. Grafton D o r f 4.890 30 11,81' -26 " .<108 57 '274 l*> 4,5*7 84 mi 46 0,207 87 6.87K 63 1M74 <*' 11,274 55 Greenwood...# 5.890 07 Hebron hniiiad... Burum . ... McHenry .. Nuuda Al{ov.<iuin.. K'*ilr std 7.087 94 6.109 07 1 J87 68 9 495 05 9 232 83 12.R09 10 18,970 77 90 68 58 59 Telegraph . Telephone. From this will be seen that Dorr, as usual, heads the towns, with Chemung second, Algonquin third, and Marengo fourth. The taxes so to be c^Hfcted are divided as follows: •itate . ft7.845 ;« Countv*.. t?3.535 77 Town ...... fi,<8t7 93!Road & lidg... 28,82712 School • •!,859 45; District road Ortwration... 4,122 13, Dog Thistle II 60 510 06 2,002 UO XenlWlio Injure a Town. All who oppose improvements. Who never push their business. All who distrust public spirited m0n. Those- who show no hospitality to its visitors. Men who entry their neighbor's pros­ perity. J- Men who oppose every idea that do&s not originate with them. Men who wear long faces when stran­ gers speak of locating in the town. Who refuse to subscribe toward build­ ing of schools and churches. \ Who find fault with all enterprises with which they are not connected. Who oppose every public enterprise that is not likely to be of pecuniary ben efit to themselves. Who sit around oil dry goods boxes and tell how cheap tliey can buy goods in other places.--Ex. ALGONQUIN. EDITOR PLAINDEALER Married, Dec. 22nd, at the St. Johns Fpiscopal Church, by Rev. Mr. Cleveland, of Dundee, Mr. Hilton Smith, late of Carpentersville, to Miss Nellie Extrom. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will make Chicago their future home. The good will and best wishes of their many friends here wiU'follow them where ever they go. Died, Dec. 23d, 1891, Mrs. John Jurs, wife of John Jurs, Sr., aged G8 years, of heart iailure. The funeral was held on Christmas day at 1 o'clock «t the house, The remains were interred in the Ceme­ tery at Dundee. The Christmas Tree at the Episcopal church on Christmas eve was a grand success as they had a fine programme and every thiug passed off finely. Charlie Chapell, of Chicago, and Sherm of Beloit, spent Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. James Doig, of Chicago, spent Christmas here with Mr. and Mrs. A. Doig. Charles Dodd and wife, of Chicago, spent Christmas here, with relatives ancl friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hart, of Marengo, are spending their holiday vacation in this village. ^ " E. A. Ford and wife spent Christmas with friends in Chicago. I. V. Montanye and wife, of Elgin, ate Christmas Turkey with Mr. and Mrs. John Helm. The dance at the Morton House, on Christmas night was a grand success there being forty numbers sold. An en joyable time was had by all present as is always the Case when landlord Morton gives a party. Beverly Bennett and James Fitehie, of Chicago, attended the dance here Christ­ mas night. Mrs. Edsall has her father and mother, from Toronto, Canada, visiting with her here. Mrs. E. Bigelow came out from Chicago and spent Christmas here. Mrs. A. J. Severns and baby spent Christmas at Nunda, with her mother, Mrs. Andrews. Henry McKay, of Elgin, attended the dance here on Christmas night. Miss Laura Miller, of Elgin, is home on a vacation. Miss Eva Kelley, of Elgin, visited with friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson, of Lock- Eort, 111., spent Christmas here, with [rs. Robertson's mother, Mrs. Wandrack Geo. Peacock, of Fulton, Mo., was calling on friends here on Monday of this week. The Bridge company put in the last span of the new bridge on Sunday last It was a good day for them. Charlie Wandrack is getting pretty well settled in his new home. Dr. Nason has been very busy during the past week. He reports as new patients since last week, among others: Mrs. Wilbrant, Chas. Kems' baby, Cbas. Kublank, Mrs, H. Keys, Burney Church, Chas. Gehl's child, Ed. Morton, Jr., Mrs. F. Duesing, H. Henk's baby. For Sale or Exchange. An Imported Clydesdale Stallion, No. 3,795 at one-half importer's price for cash, or will take other property in trade. For particulars address, C.J2. CHAPELL, v Algonquin, Ifl. As a special feature we are BOW offer­ ing a large assortment of shawls at prices that merit yonr inspection, J. W. CRIST* A SON. We are showing a large assortment of gloves and mittens. Call in and get prices. JOHN J. MILLER MONEY TO LOAN. f1,600 to $2,000 on good real estate security. Time to sui& botrower. In­ quire at this ofBoe. ; •• ' Sir • -r : M : X ' for 50c. See our Repeating Air Rifles. The only correct gun of the kind. Only $2. At Story & McOmber's. Good Fine Cut Chewing Tobaoco at 25 cents per pound, at Barbian Bros*. Cigar Store. Five hundred pair Ladies, Misses and Childs Hose, choice in lot 19 cents, wdrth 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. good. at this office. FOR RENT. A house on the West side, suitable for a small family. Inquire at this office. The celebrated adjustable Abbott Coil Spring Buggy just arrived and for sale only at Bishop's warehouse. We are bound to close out our lined slippers and want you to note the extra low prices on them. J.W. CRIBTY A SON. If you wish for old port or a nice sweet catawba wine for medicinal use, call on J. A. Story. The dandy Repeating Air Rifle shoots 45 times without reloading, and sells for $2. At Story & McOmbers. The finest assortment of Holiday goods ever brought to town, to be found at J. A. Story's. Come and purchase while assortment is good. DISCOUNT SALE. Read Perry & Owen's ad and: take ad­ vantage of their big discounts for cash. Your boy wants an Air Rifle. Get lam a Dandy, which shoots 45 times withoht reloading, and is as accurate as at f20 gun. At Story & McOmber's. ORGAN FOR SALE OR RENT. An Organ, almost as good as new. For further particulars inquire at this office. ________ . 23ml The Dry Goods sale at Evanson's is in full blast and sheeting at 3% -cents per yard in jumping out quick. Near by trade will confer a favor by calling in the forenoon. Useful presents, ornamental presents, toys, books, and in fact a nice assort­ ment for Santa Claus to select from is found at onr store. J.W. CHISTY & SON, Ringwood. ' LOOK AT YOUR SHOES. Don't you need a new pair? You fur­ nish the money, we furnish the shoes. Little money good shoes; more money better shoes; no money no shoes. JOHN EVANSON & Co. 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 uie. JOHN FLUSKY, 22ml West McHenry, 111. FOE SALE OR RENT. A good house, situated in the village of Ringwood, containing seven rooms, well, cistern, and a small garden. Also < 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. 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 livar, piles and constipation. Splendid for meh women and children. Smallest, mildest, surest, 80 doses for 25 cents. Samples at Geo. W. Besley's. We MB none JOHN J. MILLER. Call on ns for bat the best Oleane. j 11: k\ Gents, if yon want your clothes clean ed, altered or repaired, Ed. Lawlua wiU do you a splendid job. * ' Mr LAMPS! LAMPS! LAMPS I All new and the latest styles at Julia A. Story's. P Call and see them. FOR SALE. JiHouse, Bam and four Lots, in West McHenry. House in good repair and in a desirable location. Inquire at this office. TIME IS SHORT. Only four more of those fine Beaver, 'double stitched seams, silk velvet collar and F. Satin lined overcoats f 17.00, for $13.75. E. LAWLUS FOR SALE CHEAP. Two "George O." colts 5, years old, well matched. Call on O. N. Owen at Bank of McHenry. If you are troubled with 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 Stacy 4b 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. Persons that have taken note of onr 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. CRIBTY FT 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 his 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 £ McOmber 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. PiLLtfBORY's Best 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 at the Fox River Vidley, Mills, McHenry, 111. FREEI FREEI FREE! Always means nothing for nothing. When you buy Lamps at Julia A. Story s it's always something for sotnething. Call in and see them, it's free. FIRE LIGHTNING AND TORNADO Insurance iB a good protection to have in either the Phoenix, 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 my prices. Highest market price paid for oats. 6 W. A. CRIBTY. Do not miss seeing our line of boots, shoes and rubbers. We have none but the beet makes, and prices low as the lowest. JOHN J. MILLER. GUESS. Make an estimate of the amount qf sugar sold by us from January 1, 1891 to January 1.1892, and put it down on paper. We will state next week the cor- . rect amount. Then compare figures. a- J. W. CBISTY & SON. W ANTED--HIRED MAN. Wanted, a good, steady, reliable man for the winter. Good wages for the right party. * Inquire of H. C. MEAD. McHenry, Dec. 22d, 1891. We have an overstock of lap robes and will make some very low prices if called for soon. JOHN J. MILLER. When in need of an overcoat or suit call on us. Our j^tqck is complete and prices right. - JOHN J. MILLKR. • JUST ARRIVED. Another supply of the celebrated Abbott buggies in any style you want. End Timkin, Chicago Coil and Side Spring buggies. Call in dt Bishop's warehouse and make your selection before the 4th. Prices and quality guaranteed. A FEW MORE OF THE &OLD WATCHES LEFT. A few Ladierwatches for from $10.00, $l3,00 to $20.00. 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. WEST SIDE TRADES. Some big drives left in cloaks, jackets, overcoats, Bhawls and blankets for those who call early. Just received one gross garments of the famous Smith Condi knitJinderwear, which will wear from 3 to 5 yeajrs, all sizes. We offer some big deals in Jfslts and overs to early callers. See oy/ fine cotton bats in 8c rolls. Good"prints only 3J£ cents. We have the biggest drives in gloves and mittens ever shown in this town. Call on Simon Stoffel. The merchandise here must mote and it shall move. On many things a posi­ tive saying 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 Day you big to bring ca»h here. ' JOHN EVANSON*^ 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. * JUSTEN BROS. MC Henry, 111., Dec. 1,1891. CALL ON S. STOFFEL FOR A choice roasted coffee at 19 cents, an extra fine table syrup at 40c, an extra good line cut tobacco at 25c, a good smoking tobacco at 15c and 20c, the best 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, sauer kraut, etc. 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 all 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. Our readers will notice the advertise­ ments in these columns ot Chamberlain & Co., lies Moines, Iowa. From personal experience we can t-uy that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has broken up bad colds for our children and we are acquainted with many mStherS in Centerville who would not be without it in the house for a good many times its cost and are recommending it every day.--Centerville (S. D.) Chronicle and Index. 25 cent, 50 cent and $1.00 bottles for sale by (I. W. Besley. If you are looking for a fine buggy, it will pay you to look our stock over be­ fore placing your order, as we have just received a new and fresh supply, and be­ lieve we can save you money, if you will favor us with a call. Our time is yours.' No trouble to show goods. For sale at Bishop's. Julia A. Story's Locals. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! If you wish to see the finest assortment of dolls in the county, call and see ourt AH 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 stationery." When in town don't fail to call and examine our complete line of stationery, all of the newest styles. Be sure and Ipok 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 will surprise you. , New books constantly received, and many artistic SHacke to decorate for* either birthday, anniversary, or Christ­ mas gifts. Drawing paper, celuloid and transpar­ ent celuloid, botting cloth, mole skin, matting board, &c., &c. Everything used in artistic decoration to be founa constantly on hand. We take pleasure in showing goods so call and examine. : | Watch for onr Christmas locals. - ^ ri% Toon Truly 1 ."'4 ' . . . General Meroliant** McHENBY, ILL* m ' -"a# PERRY.'&IOWCII* 'Bank*!** NloHEflRYt • - ILLINOIS. This Sank receive* deposit*, fty and seUs Fureiffn ati& Domestic &• change, an<2 doe* a General Banking Business, We endeavor to do aU iftmftms e»- trusted to our care in a manner and upon te/wis entirely satirftictorsf to cuttomera and public patronaff*. MONEY TO LOAN; On Real E*tate and other firtt security. Speaal attention given te tectkme, IPtelTRANCK In first Ota Cbmpantee UN* Sr^mr* Rwpetitulfy, •» NOT ART PKRRT 4k ptisue.