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£ THURSDAY, AUQUST J* *99- % \ *< m i •'• i- ' • -•-••---- + Ql ymajtmyn EVERY THURSDAY BY >•> mnam ifuuitwAi® amir &*isr W. A. t BIST*, Sec. £. J. HA*SU Manager. J. ruutv, 'rente. i#i g.r m. % 'A [4%: ixr: '??• • Ofllce to Jus-ten Wocl* «»W» 4<HJ*B MM* ' of - Owen & ChajpoU's store, TEAMS OF SOBSCHirriOli: ^u^^^ptlons Twelved fi>r three or •£ IpnthH In the Hftme proportion. v • • - -•)> . ii'» ll'T -••• i, *^One of the puzzling things Rboufca french trial is that you hardly know whether to class it as comedy or trag- -m. C ' I Atj, kinds of improvements «®,na­ ff dfcr way in Springfield in preparation J!6r the great carnival to he given in con- Hection with the state fair. The thous­ ands who will visit that city then will - find it more attractive in appearance Hian ever before. : •. ; -Mr. Kipling burins to complain Hurt he is not treated fairly by the critics, lithe critics have been able only lately to Impress Mr. Kipling with their exist­ ence, much less with their importance. It is a bad siguth&fche should begin to Intimate that heknows they are om earth. ; • r: • • There are over 2.000,000 head of ,ttle in the state of Kansas, according the census just completed by the State department of agriculture, the in­ crease over last year being 283,008 head. S"rom the standpoint of the eansual "f Ijibserver we should say that there is nothing the matter With Kaatiac at present. ' • fe It is expected, says the Scientific American, that the wheat harvest of iptarope will be about as good as that of V #wt year. It is estimated importing countries will require 210,000,000 from American, out of 250,000,000 bushels ^irhich the United States is expected to - - Have for export in reserve. •*. ; Senator Davis, of Illinois, it quot- "^fd as saying: "Each year every local 'Newspaper gives from $500 to $5,000 in ^ «.free lines for the benefit of the com­ munity in which it is, printed. No $ther agency can or will do this. The editor in proportion to his means does Xnore for his town than any other man, and in fairness he ought to be sup­ ported, not because you admire his wri­ tings, but because a local paper is the r |)est advertisement a community can - Jhave. It may not be crowded with , great thoughts, but financially it is iuore of a benefit than teacher or preach- ***.. iwhern njp* were. {Vtrgalteft^ik^ the boyf who learned to read bef ore he learned to spell failed in the most elementary requirements when he entered upon a buisness career. The child who had not learned the multiplication table, whose memory had been spared any strain, who had not been drilled in the spelling class, found that in practi­ cal life ho had. to learn what the schools, had not taught him--to be correct in spelling and quick at figures. The boy to whom geography had been made a pleasant pastime, to whom gtatnmar had been taught without rules, who read history as he would read a novel, found that he was not competent when itiQame to the, hapd tests that daily life imposes, ; - In later^yea**, partkadary bra large number of public schools, there has been a return to the spelling-book drill, to the multiplication drill, to a system that brings the pupils to close quarters with the essentials of education, no matter how hard the work. But there is still a reluctance on the part of teach­ ers to admit this. Many who were en­ thusiastic over the sight method hesi­ tate to admit that they were carried off their feet. And in the meantime we are in danger of rearing a generation of spellers, bad arithmeticians, and undereducated geographers, grammar­ ians, and historians. This is a condit­ ion, we believe, that merits far more attention than the pedagogical theorist is inclined to give it. After all, the great question in elementary education is: How can the boy be best prepared to earn his living? A practical answer to this is worth all the able articles «ad elaborate "reforms" ever conceived. , t-W, ! Estate of Alfred Holmes. Waal re­ port filed. " ^7; Estate of Reuben B. Tumefy Final report filed. .,, SL_ Estate of Catherine Clarissey*; in vitory and approved bill fiiled. • * < Estate of Fred Bchnitcke, Proof of Death & petition of letter filed. Bond $4000.00 Appraisers appointed. Estate of Oscar Thomas. Minos Re­ port filed. ' i'. Estate of . Mtnof "ff? port filed. /" , %'/ Estate of Elisha S. Merriman. Rep. of condition of estate and petition tbo sell' teal estate to pay debts filed- Estate of of Peter Marx. Proof of Death* Relinquishment of widow* and petition for letters of administration bond$200. • -i-'** Estate of Martha Jane Richard?. Amended inventory filed. ; ^ ' Estate of Henry W. Mead. Bje^qrt! filed. / . \ RKAI. ESTATE TBANSFBB8 L. I>. Dowell, Mas. in chan t« Ad«lh»ld Lfcnzen, land in see. 31 and 38 Burton 13840 CO Carl Piepkorn & w to Fred SelcoW, pt Itblkft, Union...... ................. «*<* E, O. & w to S. I). Clark. SrtJs off w skle It l."> & 2 r<ls off E side It Iff MtSkd's Leach's < t al add Hebron 1300 00 C. L. Mead & w to E. O. Leach, E4 rds of It. 14, C. L. Meads, fc. O. Leacfaii et al add to Hebron v..... ISO 00 Kratus L. Heath to Emerette Rowe' lt 5blk 25, Lar Imp Syn Add 50 00 Mary E. Teft & h to Amelia 8. Tuttier land in sec. Hand sec. 5 Barton....... 1833 34 It 8 ...... 1000 00 mv. EDUCATION.^ Magazines have given more than us­ ual attention to educational matters this year. Articles by college profess­ ors and presidents, by common school teachers, and by eminent men outside :Sl>f the teacher's profession have discuss- ji'^pd nearly every phase of the educa­ tional question. It is noticeable, how- ' ;ipver, that none of them has touched : upon the question which is of para­ mount interest to the people at large. : Some years ago there came into the infield of active educational work a tnethod that was to make everything i&isasier for young children and incidmi- > felly for all pupils. This theory, which «wept the country on a wave of enthusi­ asm, was to the effect that all the old drill of the English and American ...:^j$chools was wrong in principle and I H ;,«ruel in practice. The spelling book j y>was taken out of the hands of the; young children and was replaced with! >t,{ the reader. As soon as he learned the j if r alphabet the boy was introduced to ".if words and made acquainted with them, - not by spelling them, but on sight. There was nothing of the drudgery of | the old spelling-book drill. S The introduction of the world or r sight system led to a general modifica- ' ; tion of our educational methods. The f child, girl or boy, was spared all possi- • ble labor, was induced to go forward in pleasant paths, was expected to like his lessons because they were not diffii- | cult. He had no horror of big words in the spelling-book or of odd combina- f tion of letters. He was not asked to | commit even the multiplication table to memory. For County Fair. Batavia, 111. The North-Western lane will sell ex­ cursion tickets at reduced rates August 29 to September 1, inclusive, limited to include Septeihberl. For details as to special trains to the Park, etc , apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rail­ way. . Very Low Rate* to Kncampment, G. A. R.. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 4 to 9, 1899, Via the North-Western Line, from all stations, excursion tickets to be sold to Philadelphia, Pa., September 1, 2 and 3, only for trains arriving at Chicago September 1 to 4, inclusfye. Apply to agents for full particulars. WHO IS ̂ omen m well as mm. _ are made miserable by I O kidney and bladder troub- D| x MC 'e' Dr. Kilmers Swamp- DLAltlt Root the great kidney remedy promptly cures. At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes. You may have a sample by mail free, also pamph­ let telling all about it. Address, Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham- ton, N. Y. During the civil war; as well as in on* late war with Spain, diarrhoea was one of the most troublesome diseases the army had to contend with. In many in- tsances it became chronic and the old soldiers still suffer from it. Mr. David Taylor, of Wind Ridge, Greene Co., Pa., is one of these. He uses Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never found anything that would give him such quick relief. It is for sale by Julia A. Story, Druggist, McHenry 111. Jacob Rich & w to Elian J. Rich, blklO Hantley Staiion Ohanncey D. Parker & w to Richard G. Smith land In sec. 8 Nunda--£••?*• 573 00 Nlcholos Rosing to Everett Hunted iW' 5 & 7, Niehol as Rosing ubdiv 6 frl sec 17, McHenry 450 00 • • Enreka Harness Oil ia th« best preservative of new leather and the best renovator of old leather. It oils, softens, black­ ens and protects. Use "Eureka Harness Oil on yoor beat harness, your dU bar- Dess, and yoor carriage top, and they will not only look better bat wear longer. Bold everywhere In cans-~all sizes from baif pints to Ave gallons. Mad* by RiiDUS 9U CO. FL.V M '4£w- . IsBabyThin this summer? Then add a little scorns emulsion to his milk three times a day. it is astonishing how fast he wi!! improve. If he nurses, let the mother take the ElTlUlSIOn. 90C. and $1.00 % all druggists. We have them in great variety and at prices to suit all horse owners. How is the time to buy them while there is a large assortment to select from. ' •& 0* snmmer goo(|R im Ihe Hoiw. :'<*i til •' Wiyi. MERZ, McHenry, III. ( fill 1)H! N .Contains ndfHa- tiMrlAaerar. OtNAHCOTIC. mi^ f, -ktj' uCSW JW/' m/' ApcrfectRerowtyforConslipa- tiowVSour Stt»mach.Diarrhoea, \¥ame ̂ oiwjdsions,Feverish- tir»(nd!A>ssoF SLKEP. Signature of YORK. f EXAcreopr OF WRAPFES. I if It; Hears the Sifinatiure w fT^T' it iU •*< <'>!«•, if I ,v|j -al'- /> : • jci * 5<. '?•£ 4- >•« in c W4itf ^ ^ ^ipeasure f^f. •• - • . a n y w i i n a a i 1 w h e n s h e * "ft Essentials at hand • tend, to make e vis attractive and comf<S|||)le - •<*'»' inx i I ' - ; i/'.'t <',*! i li'.f 'l«e V'\V. 'A& W \ '-w.s?!f «f . -S In Ulrfilture •Wi l»a.<r a-^H « mJ ",s" -- **1 V 'it nut ^ -f**' V L' X - *•' »{»>!" and are selling: them at tfiat ^de­ partment stores of Chicago can not beat. *: W'l®ay seem a broad assertion - but an inspection of the '/ V' ^. goods and prices /V . • i I Will convince you of its trnthfulneiis * lil - Mrvdertaklng m Specialty. JACOB JUSTEN, McH«nry, III. 'f.- v: thc oawrawa wmw, •»«< YUa am. We are pleased to inform the public that we will carry a com­ plete stock of School Books, Sup­ plies and Stationery. Before making purchases it will be to and see ns. Prices are Right.: We have a Complete stock tijjtl r i < - • jand they are the 1 < •)'finest fliat earn be ^'.<<iproci»Mb'^ Try 'a rir I', »bottle k <;r1KfS, njr 1 ^.r. ' I M '4 '5 ,a3f f '•4J *' • - ,-5 & " ^ " <> ?/. c ' 1 4. /» v u] Tinware1 SWery** Y* 'e , , y, id 3 - / f.. -ty Our- SODA WATER Delicious. S| ftr.- <"Si* t Miftiiiiiitt GEO. W. BESLEY, w. McHeory. tihi f' >> f ' I » s " - » , r-iP-; */i> ^kV'iVt . !'t i ' •> -r "5 i} ? .'FPU#* f tn p r,,i t v,,s '• 1 *" h* J V i*y f ,» a- W- < .'t1 «•" + "H I s.jMf 4' Wj, v. v A , i ' ' . " * < • 1 * ' S * J ' J , ; v l. " . (Muuifrrl •V"-- "Sf ^ u - < 1 - » ^ Bxcyclfe Repairs Roofing Spouting Repairing: iVeafiy Done. vl HOPKINS, ROPP & (0 conmissioN HERCHANTS. 707 W. 63d Street, Chicago, 111. Being located in the center of the South Side district we are at all times able to receive highest market prices for your produce. Send us your next Shipment fci: References: .„•** How Shan I Paint It? That's perbfcpa the hardest problem tor tb« man with a new house, to solve. He wants help. And Just the help be needs our art department will supply--free, gladly and without placing the writer under any obligation. - Send any pajnt problem to us. If It's an old house or a new one that need! painting send us a photograph. With all other problems send us full particulars. All we ask in return Is the privilege of telling you about i :•« * T.I- i lilt is ifitii pleasure that 111 ^ v\Jannouace to the public that . tny stock of Goods has been Imoved into more 6ommodi- ^^jbns quarters, in the Perkins j ^ui'(linir, three doors south pi my former place of busi- .^;:.;;,^jDess. I will now carry the! |H|^leanest, up-to-date Jewelry, K/sftSilver and , i n M c H e n r y * s ji hi '• -•>•' rjk7! . i'i4 r- r£i- West McHenry, 111. .) \'Ari }" ' j < - !?• p. u A Few Words "hp fjiity r; ; W/- It is undeniable, tiutt with children .•w ir'£>>i %_ • , directohs • F. F. Axtell, Harvard f R. M. Patrick. Marengo g i John J. Mm nhy, Woodstoek W. C. Eichelberger, Woodstock Geo, L. Murphy, Woodstock phy, wood nelberger, . Murphy, McHenry (eunty Abstract Company, Real Estate Bought Abstract* of Title and Sold. and Insurance and Loam. Conveyancing. OFFicana: F. F. A.xtoll. Pres. John J. Murphy. Vloe~Pr4» Geo. L. Murphy, Bee. W. C. Eichelberger, Treas. Weed- stock, III. -*.3 r,:?,T ,fWiS <8 Why the-» cover more surface than any other paints, why they look best, wear longest, are most economical--in fact, why ttiey are the best paints known in the paint world. Write (or "Patnfc i'nUi.|g(" «tf book on painting. Yours free for the asking. THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Co. PAINT AND OOtjpK ttAKKM, aUSBtewart Ave., Chicago; also Cleveland, Mew York and Montreal. Diamonds and Precious 5tones. ^ , 1 It will be to your interest ' to look at our stock before H;?, placing your order for any- ; -rthiugip^li^,,,, ,,, We nave a large assort­ ment of Silver Novelties* 4 ' <f. > f.- £» ' • f v„ .f- vjr lilt &*<• #i wm -At( 1 .<¥ ulsifi "-til ,4' |< 3 , i A . " J* 'k4 'VStil ij JOSEPH SOINEIDBt - HcHoiry, 10. E. B. Perkins, Agent, flcHenry, 111 ; '-Ttiffai-* fk' w WVj.L •**' 1 '• &AiH II'; MS rw"&W; 1 > V4»l r *•« 5 It r«*TTZ.* A|«<Yanc ' i<4 .^1 'k$&T. • f||Q jij-L ? ' * ' ' '• 'It -An h s *t -A ^ iu *&} JrlV Ui'iitltn-t. •Vjlh' .4) :• * - .'ifr-V - ' j Is there Anything ,l More Attractive s i ln the Home '-.lit i» than a 011 may not know it, but a cftll at Ottr establishment will convince you. We liave a nice^Iiiie of Organs, M SewMgttaclilnfes Jewelry, Sheet Music, • t . r Miisiul Instrument m, »> ps x ^ ' Mm -t'i 'pm .« tU ^ Sk 'tf«j•& • - "ifif'rnm '-ist We Rather Think Not ! ' 5»- ' *S'tM ,.v»>, *).'>W'rr 4 1 ,Hi Iji * .v ^ .•.- i\ •"V :-*-L • ."^- '4 "fat - jl r i>*) fii - a.' - '-hri: r : j *' 1 * ^ v i ftf' £ •••>. . rvif * ' ' •!(" A. '•M' "!f/r 1 > »« • Ji mi J-Vf1, , * 1 ' *>. «• « -Z4$* f ,* *r ^ Drugs and Medicines are articles of daily use in the household, and it is of vital importance that the best and purest should be obtained. We handle noth­ ing but the best of patent medicines and drugs and prescriptions ar£ compounded with % greatest care. ^ < *V / a' .!« 'id* Toilet Articles, A Complete Line iff ' ; Stationery, Bye Oils and *jfx' i ' ' JULIA STORY. -*R £03ii?: pptftftiiss ' '• Crown Chapell Organ ^llf^'^th: Flute Attachment. ^ ^ This organ is one of the finest instruments J^|m the market and it will pay the represent­ atives of churches and schools to call and - see it before purchasing elsewhere. : •'? Our Store is |j headquarters fors||? |. titUHical instrument* ana we always have' on hand a full stock of Pianos,# i \ -Organs, Violins, Guitars, Mando-' tins, Banjoe, Graphaphones, and if we have not what you want we can. get it for you on short notice. Wert ncHeory,IU MILO HOWE. OUBUHD SiUILIZ PIANO (AM ORGAN. Tw! ia Use ia McHniry. Watch Repairing. N. A. HUEWANN, West McHenry, 111. pps'i < r;5 ii-'l • ~"W i*-,y' y *> i- PIUBlMl# Contractor. •' of Sanitary Plumbing repair work promptly attdnden to. A complete stock of Plumbing Goods, Bath Tubs, Closets, Lavatories andFix- fmwB always on hand. '* Steam and Hot Wnter ^ Heating. Officeand show rooms in Jacob Bpn-| olett's Building < MOleory, IH. Having had several years' experlenee sell­ ing farm and other sales. I now call attention to the fact that I feel like getting • GREAT "HUnP" [ oKitfytelf and sell your farm sales In MeHtott- ty |jp well as Lake county with a great • DETERMINATION Httme VIGOR AND PUSH to sell farm sales and bo successful as It does S^hM^uch experience »K J^t such gnvliiuditMk M irou will offer at public ffilor^thtoftll. Tie««tore I should know thoir \:alue and bow to get at selling the same for i !H!i^ mo^y. droppl..K the article with thc one that sometimes pays his note. I am Quit" a good lilduer and am always looking for liitfg&ifM. I lu'licvc I can do more for you than can the others for the same or less cost. If I did not feel sure of the above and was not in dead" earnest and willing to try, on short notice. I would not be no well equipped. An alarm turned In by postal mav reveal un­ expected results. This Bank receive* deposits, buys and Mils Foreign and Do­ mestic Exchange, and does a tfJtHtAL KAHKHUi We endeavor to do all bcait« nee» entrusted to our care in4 manner and upon tenaa enti||)- ly satisfactory to our custom­ ers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. , noneyto Lwu. ^ ; 2 '1 011 real estate and other first class ae-*~ curity. Spao* ial attention given to collections, "and promptly itfe^ tended to - •«•• • *£ v, INSURANCE ̂ Try US a Couple of Times. 111 First Chw» Companies, at the Lofl «at rates. Yours Respectfully, Yours Respectfully. w«ico-d«, m. T.y,su)cyM PERRY & OWEN, NoferyPnM^v , t?,....... Aff - v: M- . , f j l Vr"< ^ A . . . . J . s . J t . f c f t . ^ . J , . . M i d l i s t • i " J-1 i • .i /I, 5^ "/'f„ as _ jf, ,..^.1.^,^1'.... iw. • ' ' , §m