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DANGERS OF THE URIP. \ i greatest danger from T^aGripp^-fa BMMC in pneumonia. If reasoit- i is WMd, however, and Ghamber- !*• Govgtt R«medy taken, all danger b* avoided. Among the tens of i who have used this remedy ' I® grippe we bave yet to learn of a * i ease having resulted in pneumonia •hows conclusively that this rem- «iy to * certain preven' ive of that, dan- MTOW disease. 11 will cure la grippe in lifetime than any other remedy. It is pltaaant and safe to take. For sale by '•J. A. Story. Ai Honest Medietas (fer L» Qrlpps. Geo. W. Waitt, of South Gardiner, Me., •ays: "I have had the worst cough, cold 4M1I* and grip and have taken lots of •^traah of no account but profit to the -vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy i> the only thing that has done any good whatever. I have used one 50- oeet bottle and the chills, cold and grip liave all left me. I congratulate the tnanufactorers of au honest medicine." For sale by J. A. 8tory. SOLICITORS WANTED everywhere for "The Story of the Philippines" by Murat Halstead, com- tnissioned by the Government as Officia Historian to the War Department. The book was written in army camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific with General Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in the American treaches at f ' Manila, in the insurgent camps with ^ Agulnaldo, on the deck of the Olimpia |T with Dewey, and in the roar of battle at If the fall of Manila. Bonanza for agents. :/v " Brimful of original pictures taken by » " ; * government photographers on the spot, xge book. Low prices. Big profits. ;ht paid. Credit given. Drop all y unofficial war books. Outfit free Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y. 3tar Insur- 17-4m ACTIVE i ; ; , p I'JS'i frees, * anceBldg, Chicago. f A fine new line ot Dress Goods just re Ceived at Simon Stoffel's, from 15 cents to $ 1.15 per yard. Cal' and see them. Stubborn COLDS A stubborn cold is easily taken; It -{sticks to some people all winter and vary often develops into bronchitis or consumption. Yon should cure a cold i promptly by taking Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. This celebrated remedy is ac­ knowledged to be most efficient and reliable for all affections of the throat and lungs. It cares a cold at once. Cough Syrup Promptly cures Stubborn Colds. torn are --nil and pleasant to take. Doctors lit. Price 25 cents. At all druggists. TALK At IS CHEAP. A Talking Machine, a Singing Machin and a Musical Instrument, **. (Soluntfria Grapljapljoije for $10 This Is the most perfect Talking Machine on the market. Gome and see for ' - yotireeu at MILO HOWE'S, west McHenry Illinois DEALER IN The artistic standard, the favorite "Lod wig" Magnificent Piaio at a rea sonable price. The world renown "Lyon & Mealy" Parlor and Church Organ The cremona tone "Washburn" Mando­ lin, Guitar and Zither, the standard of the world. The world-wide famed "Do­ mestic" Sewing Machine without an equal for simplicity, durability, light running and cheapness. J. D. LODTZ, MoHENRY, ILL. Artistic Tailor.* New - Spring - Samples JUST RECEIVED.: I hive just received the fHest line of New Spring SampW rver brought to this town, and invite the public to call and look them over. , Fell Cnits or Single Garments Made to order on ehort notice and at bottom prices. A FIT GUARANTEED. Call and see me. I am sure , I can phase you in quality of goods and price. J. D. LODTZ. McHenry, Noiv. 22,1898. Farms for • I . " n '• ' Clioica Agricn'tnral Lands li s CI# A UK. WOOD end-Other Wi firctn Counties lu u l^ui>i.aiu T¥OX. YM.I.OW MEDICINE MjnilftCAffl and oilier Cuiuitles la fflluuBOvl# BROFIKIXGS, COOINOTON ftfllrnta aud other Co\ilities lu 1/uAUlu Improved Farms, $15 to $25 per aero Unimproved Land, $10 per acre. TPDM1 Improved Fnrmfi, to down. iDniuO Unimproved Lkntl, one fifth down. Here is an <vipor,tnnitv to obtain a farm in the: healthiest f-e *i'i»n p|lho I'. S. nt a very low Price l- tracoon inci and which is sure 1 increase in value. Chicago's Leading Newspaper is the Chicago ' Journal . You Should Read It BECAUSE--x IT HAS THE BEST NEWS SERVICE. ITHAS THE BEST MARKET PAGE. IT HAS THE BEST SPORT­ ING NEWS- IT IS INDEPENDENT AND FEARLESS. IT IS ENTERPRISING AND THE BEST ALL AROUND NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED. Alwavs on the right side ot th» great qnrations of the rf»y Prima just whit it meana in an independent. £t>* trhlforwar.- manner. Our »iai to m ke i paper frr the people just as we rtnrt them-good, healthy bnoyari t and full ffhugan interest tfor sale everywhere. One cent a copy. By o>an 13 per year. Send for sample or p •. CHICAGO JOUSKAL. i VICK 'S Bulbs and Plants have gone to thousands of satisfied cm •omen for half a century, and to celebrate the 50th year a business we hare issued a Golden Wedding edition of Vick'Sa^ora, Guide which is a work of art. 24 pages llthopriiphed 'n * l«ages souvenir, nearly *00 pages filled with handsome tmlf-tone illustrations jf Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, fruits, etc.,elegantly bound in white ami gol<i A mar- fel in. catalogue making; an authority on all subject! jcrtaining to the garden, with care for the same, and a -kscriptivG catalogue of al! that is desirable. It is top_ is pensive to give away indiscriminately, but we want •vervone interested in a good garden to have a copy, ierefore we will send the Guide and a) for DUE BILL for 25c. worth of seed / 15 Ct8« It talis how credit is given for Full A mo ant of ptLTcbjkBe to bay other goods. Vick's Little Cem Catalogue... *-- A perfect little gem of a price list. It is simply the Guide condensed, finely illustrated, and in handy shape, making it convenient for reference. FK.ER Vlcks Illustrated Monthly Magazine Enlarged, improved and up to date on all subjects relating to Gardening, Horticulture, etc. 50 rents a year. Sperinl IH90 ofl'ei--tlie i>lngazine one year, and the (»ui<U> for 25 cenla. Sir u* plu of Mlllng Tcgstabla SmS* gives yo« laors far yaar monty than any sssd ho«ss In turhs. James Vicks Sons, ^ Rochester, N. Y« Thcso Lands are DesLaW®* TliflTsiiiiKareKssy. 00 The S o ' l in l i W «i «u<i Fori l l r . v «-} <ir -'it|il<i Iiu r. H < iii VkIii«. Vfe'J qj Of K\eellent Jlurkel FsfilitlM. Q Of line \UtiTi nd IH» 1 iron I h*. 49 ()( Cimri schnoN »mt ChnrchM. QQ la llir viciiitty oi uvi^hbars Huttfriendt. You can'soon own a farm, ,/aise a*. food crops, and pet as pood prices as in outherftWisconsiri or Northern Illinois. Wi know you will be pleased if you will investigate. Address, C S . G R A V E S , J & n c s v i l l e , W i « . GOOD UVP AOKNTS VFAIilKD. 4 n Deltafid's u V Brail 3 Soda. IN THE WnRLG.|P i f ' I TlA'riONAI. FLAGS. > Set of thirty cards showing the nation ̂ i>al flit ^ of the principal nations of tlie^1 ? world. One of these carils ia packed inX >each large package of CAP SHEAF SODA. ijlf a complete 3at is desired, we will mail*! f enme on lcceipt of Jim one pound Cap . iSh.taf it-rappert Give your name imd< •poet ofllco olaiuly wiitlen, t DtLANC ft OU., filrpert, N. ?. Vi'itViVmVtWViV^iWtWmVrl STYLISH, RELIABLE ARTISTIC-^ Recommended by Leading Dressmakers. ^ g They Always Please.-^. MS CALL/T1% A BAZAR, figs)S| PATTERNSTISJ NONE BETTER AT ANV PRICE A. P. BAER, Propt i r - i h e s c p a t t e r n s a r e - ) l d e a r l y every city and town in the United States If your dealer does not keep ihem send O n v e d f t t a m p s r e c e i v e ^ A d d r e s s y o u r n e a r e s t p o i n t | THE McCALL COMPANY, 3| 138 to 146 W, 14th Street. New York 3 BRANCH OFFICES I *S 189 Fifth Ave., Chicago, and j 1051 Market St., San Francisco. BEAS XM£ DIIP0I, WIT8T McHENRY, ILL Keeps op«n ft»r t he accommodation of tb Public a Firat-Olaa* Saloon and Restaurant Wh«re bo will at All times keep the bee jmuUof Wines. Liquors aud Qiari to'be fonnd in fbe market Bw ft. PABST'S MllmakM LIJN At Wholesai and Retail. Beerin larce or small Kegs or Bottles al- n ays on hanoL ooaaidereU. , ehaa per than any other, quality 1 Ordexa by mail promptly attended to. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES 4(ro*u and see us. ^ Robt. Schiessie. Vast McHenry, May 2,1898, J. W. BONSLETT, l imbing Contractor. AS Kiflib of Sanitary Fluliii FB0MPTLY ATTEHDXD TO Has just received a very com­ plete stock of Flumiilflg Goods, Bath Tubs. Closetsi Lavatories and Fixtures. Stau and lot Vater Complete stock of all sizes Galvanized Black Pipe and Fittings on band. Office and Show Boom in Jacob Bon- fll&t'e Agricultural Implement Building, M«HENRY. Frazer Axle Grease reBpw r/ FRIEND? VI r.wit£S) m ! & . E V E R Y , , "fAR TWICE AS ANY OTHER: TRY IT! Not affected hy Heat Q* Co!d^ H ighest Awards at Centennial. Paris and World's Fair. ""tr- FRAZER LUBRICATOR CO., Factories: Chciano, St Louis, New York. H kWJ WOOD TIMBER UNO frier 6ns Self! g&recf MAGAZINE Brightest Magazine Published Contains Beautiful Colored Plates. I l lustrates Latest Patterns, Fash­ ions, Fancy Work. A g e n t s w a n t e d f o r t h i s m a g a z i n e in e v e r y l o c a l i t y . B e a u t i f u l p r e m i u m s f o r a l i t t l e w o r k . W r i t e f o r t e r m s and o t h e r p a r t i c ­ u l a r s . S u b s c r i p t i o n o n l y 5 Q c . p e r y e a r , i n c l u d i n g a FREE P a t t e r n . Address THE McCALL CO.. > 138 to 146 W. 14th St-. New York Mw WHAT TO READ. Some Prominent Ghicagoana Express Opinions. In thece enlightened times every person who pretends to keep in touch with the progress of the world must read a first-class daily metropolitan newspaper. They who would select the best should be guided by the opin­ ions of prominent newspaper-men who know. Read the following: " There is no question as to the position occupied by The Chicago Tribune. Its en­ terprise has beefi too often demonstrated. As a local ami American news-gathering In­ stitution it has no superior and few equals. In the matter of foreign cables, no other paper west of New York can be compared1 to it. Those ar^tho things, of course, that go to make a' <?omT»iete and great news­ paper. C A RT ERl5>^LARRISON. •' Now Mayor of Chicago, formerly publisher Chicago Times. " The Chicago Tribune is the best news­ paper in the world. I consider its make up and facilities for gathering news unequaled, although I do not agree with it politically. " WASHINGTON 1IESING." The late Postmaster, Chicago, and pub­ lisher Staats Zoitunff. " The Chicago Tribune Is beyond question the greatest newspaper in the West, if not In the country. " MARTIN J. RUSSELL.." Editor-in-Chief Chicago Chronicle. Tour Postmaster or newsdealer will take your subscription for a trial period. SALE of sp!' ndid hard wood tinn.cr land in Northern W'scor.sin and Michigan*' for sale by the Chicago&Hcrthw3stern Railway. The be?t 1:TK1 proposi­ tion ever mr.df to net- t'<*rH. The timber tnore than pays for tlie Intnl. !• or price*, terms, and all d. tails, write or apply to J. F.'CLEVKLANI). Land I'oun. C. & N. W. Ry., ('liiraiKO. UNITED STATES War Claim Agency -OF- W. H. COWLIN, WOODSTOCK, - ILLINOIS. Prosecution of all kinds and clansfs of Claims Against the United States for ex-S.>ldierfl, their Widows, Dependent Relatives or heirs. A specialty made in the prosecution of old and rejected claim?; also in all claims ofsokjiers in the Late War with Spain. AH communi­ cations promptly answered if postage stamps are enclosed for reply. - Wm. II. Cowlin, Office at residence. Madison St., Wood* stock, III. ; > West McHanry, ML Slaughter Pen. As we are just through inventorying all odds and ends mast go During the next 20 Days. 3 You can set your own price on anything you wan*, among our large l ine marked down. I t wi l l be a big sae a t ss low ot i i w<r prices than have ever been offered in the Dry Goods line in McHenry It Won't Last Forever. We are going to rid our shelves of this stock and yon can buy at your own price. DRESS GOODS. We have remnants of Dress Goods that have been thrown into the Slaughter Pen. There are many astonishing bargains. Catch them before they are all gone. <* Ladies' and Children's Shoes. A quantity ol Women'-* and Children's Shoes, which will be sacrificed. All good and stylish makes. Call and see them. Odd Pieces of Crockery. A Customer of Mine usin v \ ' y. *1 * < 41 - PENINSTTLAR- , HEATING STOVE. j - " , remarked to^lhis nofgKbor tbet he would not sell it for $100 if he could not get another Itke it. This is pleasing to us. and doubtless is to«-tbe miny owners of soeh stoves in this and other vicinities. Now I sm handling the " ••'3 , In Decorated Ware, which you can •Some very desirable pieces. have at your own price. Our New Stock Has just commenced to arrive. You will hear more about it soon. PATENTS Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat­ ent business conducted for M O D E R A T E F E E S . OUR OFFICE IS OPPOSITE U.S.PATENT OFFICE and we can secure patent in less time than those remote from Washington. Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip­ tion. We advise, if patentable or not, free of charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured. A PAMPHLET, " How to Obtain Patents," with cost of same in the U.S. and foreign countries sent free. Address, C.A.SNOW&CO. OM. PATENT OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D. C. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRAOC MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS AC. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention is probably patentable. Communica­ tions Btrlctly confidential. Handbook on Patents Bent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. •Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir- Ter in frt culation of any scientific journal. year; four months, fl. Sold by all newMei'lern, MUNN S Co.36,Bro",wa" New f ork iMMb <»S0fr fill V St, WMbUetM. i». a every FlOUr. OLD SLEEPY EYE FLOUR is stilf the leading brand. We do not have to change brands two or three times a year like some merchants do, trying to get a flour that will suit the trade. Sleepy Eye Flour gives satisfaction to one that uses it. VV e have a lot 'on hand." Goods delivered to any part of McHenry, Yours fof trade, West McHenry. Illinois, _ \7 _ ?^CWOOD, Un­ just what You Want. Fur Coats, •• Jackets and Capes, Felt Boots and Lined Shoes. PRICES THE LOWEST QUALITY THE BEST. BOUGHT TO SELL THIS WINTER Prices Will Talk for Themselves. COME AND SEE THE G0003. J. r't". <,1 Peninsular Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces ft.«• An4 the fore^oiDsr is onlv to sboW f he ttue satisfaction this line of Steves are giving. I have 45 of thesa stoves tamplod my floor And invite inspection from alL It will be worth your time to call and see them. on F. L. McOMBER. ATVest Sid©Hardware Store, The McHenry Marble and (Granite Works. All Kinds of CEMETERY WORK At Low Prtoes. ssssawBs Foreign and American Granite a. Specialt.r. McHcnry, 111. J. H. MILLER. ISilWEEKLY IMTES OEERNlSf' +•••••••«• « LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ALL POLITICAL PAPERS IN THE WEST Always American----Always Republican THE YVE2KLY INTER OCEAN SUPPLIES ALL THE NEWS AND BE3T CURRENT LITERATURE Every Column is Bright, Clean and Packed with News The Literature of its columns is equal to that of the best maga~ zines It is interesting to the children as weti as the parents. • 'T'HE INTER OCEAN is a WESTERN NEWSPAPER, and while it • 1 brings to the family THE NEWS OF THE WORLD and gives its • readers the best and ablest discussions of all questions of the day, it is in • 2 full sympathy with the ideas and aspirations of Western people and $ 2 literature and politics from the Western standpoint. • • $1.00--PRICE ONE DOLLAR PSR YEAR--$ J.00 • ••••••*•«• *••••••••# • ^ „ • THE DAILY AND SUNDAY EDITIONS OF THE INTER OCEAN 1 ' % ARE THE BEST EVER STEN IN THE WEST. • M ® • Kim • • $1 •THE INTER OCEAN'S NEWS IS EXCLUSIVE.* • Price of bally by mall $4.00 per year • Price of Sunday by man .. S2 00 per year • Daily and Suadjqr by mall $6.00 per year • • ^ • • - - - - ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••At The Preiudice Against Prepared Paint Yes. prejudice is the right ~Grd; that Is, as oplaiou bafora I trial. When one investigates fairly he is simply forced to the conviction that a paint composed of the best possible ingredients, selected by those who have special knowledge of their nature and their use, and then thoroughly ground aud mixed by special machinery, Is better than any one man and one stick can supply. Such palnta are THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS They are not patent paints, nor chemical paints, but sim­ ply the best paints that unusual care, skill and expert, •nee can produce. "Paint Points" will make painting^ ,»ler. It Is sent free on request. THK SHtnWIN-WlUJAM* Oo., i If, Aimr AMD COLOR M9) Stewart Ave., Chicago; aiso Cleveland.1 New York, and Montreal. 3 . P E R K I N S , McHENBY, ILLINOIS. Full Line of FINISHED WORK Always en Hand. We sell the celebrated Sherwin-Williams Paint. There is none I better. Call and sec our Wall Paper Patterns, representing the patterns of various styles produced by a dozen factories at prioee that are beyond competition.. " Room Mouldings to Match all Wall Graining, Paper Han^ Langmg, Sign Writing, first-class job guaranteed. Call and see 199, estimates on work. Paper, All specialties and A No trouble to gift B. PEBKINS.