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MAG Womw'i »#wi t«Attm«t»Baibud. was a small red flag stuck np- *#fcJl«hunk of Ice which floated down lit fiver the other day. The chunk Atlftad into an eddy near the bridge, ttd one of the workmen becoming carl- ooewent down and looked at it. There m letter pinned on the flag, dated Niobrara, Neb., Dec. 5. "I am an un­ married girl," began the letter, "and %ouid pass anywhere from 18 to SO years of age. I would like to many aorne man from 20 to 50 years of .age. „ "What great fun it would be for^on to come up and win my heart for ft Christmas present! First come, first served. I might say that I am not only good looking, bat a good cook. Indeed jay light bread is the talk of miles. The accompanying tintype is a poor j; picture of me. I am not freckled. This letter is for you, dear. I am very af­ fectionate. Sallie Killerford, Niobrara, Neb." The tintype was gone, and isome one must have taken advantage of ;;;the special holiday offer. The message was sent adrift again.--Leavenworth (Kan.) Times. Cotton In Toorkistan. The BW&ians, since their occnpation 1 of tnedistrict embraced by the valleys of the Syr Daira and the Zarafshan, ' " have given a very great development to the cultivation of cotton, and with the view of increasing the yield and al- I-BO the quality have introduced several American varieties of the plant, notably i the upland. At first the natives were BO prejudiced against the new plants that the experiments failed, but the Russians persevered, and whereas nine ? years ago Toorkistan produced only • 8,300 poods of cotton worth 2,865 * rubles the quantity exported in 1890 ] was about 2,000,000 poods, of an esti- I mated value of 18,000,000 rubles. Si­ multaneously with this rapid extension in the cultivation of American cotton in Toorkistan, factories are being built • for cleaning the cotton before exporting it to Russia in Europe, and at the be­ ginning of this year more than 50^such _ factories were already open.- ~~ « •' ' AY Cheaply bought ,^are now being received in large quantities bf fclMON STOEEELfl f1 '*<4 a. • *4 On the West side. Vofits will be only charged to defray actual expenses. LARGE SELECTION. CORRECT STYTES: RIGHT PRICES. New Serges, Henriettas & Flannels. Cashmeres, Ginghams, Calicoes, Capitol City Flannels, Suitings and Blankets.' C L OTHlNGt ' Jbr. men, boys and children's wear just received in large quantities from the well known houses of H, W, King and Kuh, Nathan and Fischer* F. L.McOmbers.p MeH« '*• ~ I CAN SAVE YOU BIG MONET The Best Made," The Most Durable, ' The Best Looking, ~ The Most Convenient, The Best Baker, and Trie Best Heatesv; ' '|^pPV>ir the Remfmber this and call and see what I have.* A written guaran­ tee with every stove. will follow soon in large lots. a>l of the newest Call on us for New Cloaks and Jackets itylei and design, of Jos. Beifeld Jfc Co.8 make, YOUR FALL UNDERWEAR. Inspeot our new Fall Shoes and Rubber Goods I Carpets, Oil Cloths, Fall Wall Paper, Fall styles Hats and Caps. TRUNKS, VALISES, SATCHELS. S?F~Beloit Overalls, Shirts, Jackets, Coats and Pants, warranted. 'S Still - on - Earth! L A. BARB.US, DBALBB IX CHOICE FAMILY Groceries, NOTIONS, Boots and Shoes, YOLO, ILL, a, - m: i/- Owing to the hard times and the scarcity of money I will For the Next 30 Days* 11 you Boots and Shoes at Hock Bottom Priccs, for (/ash. Ladies' Fine Shoes from 80 cts '.upward, warranted a first class article. Men's Shoes from 80 cts. up. As good as sold elsewhere for $2 A splendid Kangaroo Shoe, which . *\ways sells for $4 50, I can now sell you for $3 75. Can' be beat in the county. A choice line of Iresh Grocer­ ies as cheap as the same quality of goods can be bought anywhere Must be sold as I need the money. Fine butter ajod soda crackers 20 lbs. for $1. I am now running wagon to Gray's Lake, Fox) Lake, Moncyville, and the sur­ rounding country, and can sup­ ply you with Shoes or Gro. pries light at your door cheaper than you can buy the same of any firm outside of the city, Call on me at my store or "wait for the wagon," Just received, a full line of men's pants, shirts ands jackets, for summer and fall wear, A full line ot Rubber Goods •nd FeltB tor ladies and gents. I. A; BAKRUS. -Volo. Lake Co, 111, June 4, 48ml New Agents iter© lor the famous Mayflower Tea. CHOICE GROCERIES, Arbnokle's A riots a and Java Coffees. PILLSBURY and FANCY FLOUR. fSF^Big stock of Fargo's and Douglas' custom shoes. 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Dealer In fieaeral Hardware, West KcHrary, III Brm wetfiil $ Stuffs rm ELGIN, ILL, . <yr.\ UNIVERSAL PROVi 5 ---4 1 "ij * "-kJT'X ^ ORIGINATOR OF LOW PRICES^ Official Announcement* i - ^ ; .>c v.: * \.4 " , ; ) e time has now come wken you must think of Fali and Winter purchases, and,^e > * stock "l % ' ' 'Wi -^ s . .» U MEB.CHANDISB. j Our preparations are not elaborate, but have been made with a r'Jj view of offering buyers jpreat latitude of choice in stales and prices* We are now ready to submit the stock which represents our taste and judgment to t|ig critical test of public opinion, and hope to hear * :1 your choice in the general verdict, They represent the best the market affords, both in materials and styles, and the prices are the owest that can possibly be made, Before you make your selection* J we respectfully ask an examination of our goods. We shall not request any one to buy, feeling that if our stock will no make buy- x ers nothing we can say mill win us custom, A half hour spent in ooking over our assortment will give you a fair idea of the popular ^f|j styles, and we can only hope that it will be as much pleasure you * to see as for us to show our goods. ' DEALER IN ^OPPOSITE BISHOP'S MILL MCHENRY, ILL. STOVESk TH4WARE, DAIRY SUPPLIES* ETC. BUY THE WONDKRF4JL RELIABLE GASOLENE STOVE. • Manufactured in 30 different styles, which is acknowledged by all to be the Best Gasolene Stove in the market, BUILDERS' HARDWARE. ' ID tbis line our stock is complete, aud our prices as low as tbe same quality i»f goods can bought elsewhere. Alio, a floe 11 Be of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Of the best makes, and warranted. In short. In our store can be found any article usually kept in a first c'ass Hardware store, and we wiil always make our prices right. Call and see us when in want of anything in our line. Nails and Barb Wire as low as the lowest. Milt Cans and all Dairy supplies at Bottom Prices Jobbing and Repairing Promptly Attended to: JACOB BONSLETT, McHenry. a C R A M P O F F E R ! MME. A. RUPPERT'S FACE BLEACH i?ime. A. Ki'ppert says'. I appreciate tlie fact that there are many thousands of ladtoa in the U nited States that would like to try my "World R enownod Pace Bleacli, l>ut have been kej t from dolnfi so on account of Spice, which is $2.00 per bot-.0, or 3 bottles, taken to- Kether,|5.00. In order that all EIay have an opportunity, I wlllsellto every caller a sum- plfc uottiuror 25c, 8ii d to those living outside of city. In V1TAL1S a Weil fVaoof iA*. \l%5? KIDNEY REIDfS German COUGH .. p.nr part of the world, I will _____ . gendit safely packed, plain mapper, all cb»rges prepaid, for 25c, silver or B tamps. In'every case of freckle#* plmplea, motha, sallow- ne»8, blackheads, acne, ecEenia, oillness or rough* ness, or any disc*'location or dlseaBB of theflUlfu and wrinkles (not caused by facial expression) Face Bleacb removes absolutely. Itdoe.1! not cover up, as cosmetics do, but ts a cure. Address all com­ munications or call on BISlE. A. H|jp| E1S. Jio. 6 Eatit 14th Street* New Yoilc City. All my preparations, sampleB, bottles. &c„ GUI bl bad at regular m-iee# from my local MJ8. S. A. ROBBGNS, McHenry, 111. let Day. VITALIS lotu THE GREAT 20th Day. TRENCH KESVUEBY aotn^ay. Proilures Hie Altovc Uesuils in 30 Days. It acts powerfully and quickly. Cures when all others fail. Young men will regain their lost manhood, and old m< n will recover their youthful viRor by using VITALIS. It quickly and surely re­ stores Nervousness, Lost Vitality, Impotency, Nightly Emissions, Lost Power, Failing Mem­ ory, Wasting Diseases, and all effects of self abuse or excess and indiscretion. Wards off Insanity and consumption. Insist on having VITALIS, no other. Can be carried in vest pocket. By mall. $1.00 per package, or six for $6.0(1, with a positive written guarantee to cure Or refund the money. Circular free. Address CALUMET BEMEOV COMPANY, Chicago, III. For gale at Story 'c Drug Store, McHenry. I THE PEOPLE Will Have It "SURE. §|<ontejns no Poison, field's German Pills cure iBonstipatlon and Malaria, •ylvan Cum purifies the W. L. DOUCLAS $3 SHOE NO 8QukAK?MO. And other specialties for Gentlemen, Indies, Boya and Kisses ore the Best in the World. See jlescriptive ad vertUe- ment which appear • in this paper. Take BO Substitute. Insist on having W. L. DOUGLAS' 8HOBS. with name and prloe " (rtanaped on bottom. Sold bjr 8* Stoffel, West McHenry. t / , : m i • • • • • • • * IF YOU WANT INFORMATION ABOUT PENSIONS Address a letter orpostal card to THE PRESS CLARIS CO c ry for It MP For «l Wholesale and Retail JOHN WEODERBURN, P. O. Box 463. _ _ KPAinr, Managing Attonwjk WASHINGTON, D. C. _ PENSIONS fBOCOKED FOR SOLDIERS, WIDOWS, CHILDREN, PARENTS. Alto, for Soldiers and Sailors disabled in the line of outjr in the rernlar Army or Navy since the war, Survivors of the Indian wars of 1832 to 1842, ana tticir widows, now entitled. Old and rejected ci a specialty. Thousands entitled to higher rates. Send for n«w laws. Ko Charge tor advice. 2*9 fM mOlSKi^sa'wI.Ul. Do not forget that Pillsbury's Best Flour has held the lead for over 2C years, and still holds the medal in this country and in Europe, and i& ABSOLUTELY THE BEST and purest flour in the worlc What do competitors say when offering other flour? Of course they say say it is equal to Pillnbury'a Best, and endeavor to sell you a flour that can be bought cheaper and increase their profits at the ex­ pense of your bread. PILLSBUEY'S BEST $1.05 per sack, WASH­ BURN'S BEST $1 per sack, and we will guarantee Washburn'* Best to be a better flour (except Pillsbury's Best) than any o«her flour that costs you more money, Try a sack and you will use no other, mill, we will do the rest. Leave your <>rder at the THIO* GREAT DEPARTMENT ST MLGI]>, ILL, * . im 4 •'S ^MBURN C. R. HUBER, At the Bakery, McHenry. Having secured the Agency of the WASHBURN GOLD MEDAL FLOUR. The Best in the World. Is now prepared to furnish customers the same, either by the. sa or barrel, at Low Prices, and guarantee satisfaction. There is no better flour offered to the buying public, a trial of which will convince the most skeptical. Call and get a sack and be convinced that what we say U true. Also, a full line oi Fresh Family Groceries and Bakery Supplier always on hand. McHenry, 111., 1894. C.&.HUBEB. JUSTEN BROS. DEALERS IN fl &0>. OF ALL KINDS, side, (McHenry), they pre I McHENRY ROLLER MILLS. With Iwo stores, one on the West side and one on the Eaiit v side, (McHenry), they present to the buying public Jk. Larger Stook M all kinds of Tban ever before, which are oflerlog at greatly * , , Reduced Prices. Now is tlie ;time to Buy. „BgL.We also keep ID stock a full line of samples of CARPETS, aud we can give .voh anything from the cheapest to the finest Brussels at lower prices tban any other house In the county. TRUNKS AT COST. . _ We have taken great pains In selecting our ?_L . T~ 4-b UNDER TAKING- : -SUP PL | ' ? Coffins. Caskets and Trimmings ot tbe latest designs. Ever) thing new And elegant. We keep nothing but the best. Do sot fail to call and see us when In want of anything in our line. /< SPLENDID HEAR/SE In connection, will be furbished at Reasonable Ratot| % JS*. }Ad *.*; fir' ' ̂ ^ V * m t" >2 V . m."\§ 'i' : a:* itjiAL' JSt,mi'jn^.Abt^, 1 'k.iinZS'.L .t