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CHANGE OF FIRM, " This week, January, 1896, a change5 takes place ill the oldest established mer­ cantile bu§^<?ss in - McHenry county, Perry & Owen, of this village, having sold their business and stock of goods to Lewis H. Owen and S. S. Chapell,and the Arm will hereafter be known as Owen & Chapell. This store was built in 185(1 by E. M. Owen, Herman Owen and O. W. Owen, and was run as a general store un­ der the firm name of Owen Brothers un­ til 1872, when the business was sold to James B. Perry and A. A. Martin, and under the firm name of Perry & Martin was successfully run for the next ten years. In 1882 A. A. Martin sold his in­ terest to Oliver N. Owen, and under the firm name of Perry & Owen the business has been conducted until to-day. And we do not exaggerate when we say that up to this time this store has made more clear money for its owners than any other like business in McHenry county if not in Northern Illinois. , '•"* The new firm are not strangers in McHenry county. L. H. Owen is the youngest son of the late E. M. Owen, and for the past eight years has held a re­ sponsible position with" the old^fitm, 'He is a 'young man of rare business qualifi C&tione, and with thja. .necessary energy push and level-headedness- to insure suc­ cess in his chosen occupation. His long connection with-the old firth has given him an insight into the business that will be of untold value in the future. 8. S. CHAPELL is thd third son of C. E. Chapell, of Algonquin, and has also had considerable experience in the mer­ cantile business. He was born and raised in McHenry County, is a young man of excellent business qualifications, honest, and upright in all his dealings, and will come to McHenry with an ex­ perience that will be of value to him in his new field. Ho will be an honorable nopiiioifir4-.^ 4- U o ilWjuiSmou v\J iiac luunoui lliu uuoiaron men Of McHenry. Therefore we say the new firm of Owen & Chapell starts out with bright; prospects of success. Both: are affable and oblig­ ing young' men and are sure to make themselves popular with the buying pub­ lic. Their announcements will appear in these columns from week to week. The old firm of Perry & Owen will con­ tinue doing a general Banking business, of which we shall speak more fulljr in the near future. PERSONAL. • Miss CARRIE COLBY is visiting friends in Chicago this week. V. . A. G. ELDREDGE was a Harvard visit­ or Sunday. OBITUARY. Death of Michael Graham, which occur­ red W eduesday, Dec. 18, at his home at Long Lake, Lake county, loses one of her oldest and most respected cieifcens. Mr. "Graham was born in-the year °-1808, ia the -county of Galway, Ireland, which left him at the time of his death §7 years of age. At'tho early-age of - nine­ teen he emigrated to this country and settled in Vermont where he resided for a number of years, after which he moved to Chicago and became connected- with the Illinois Central Railroad, and re- mained in that company 's service nine­ teen years. October 8, 1859 he was married to Miss Julia Doyle, of Chicago, who survives him In the Spring of 1866 becoming tired of city life, he purchased a farm in the town of Grant, on the banks of Long Lake, and has resided there ever since, with the exception of two yea's spent in Chicago. Nov. 3. 1883, he,-with his wife and daughter, was attending a funeral in Chicago when he received a severe stroke of paralysis; All that med­ ical skill and loving hands could do to alleviate his sufferings was dOue bjit to. no avail. He never recovered from the; terr,ible disease. On Sunday,.Dec. 15, he received another shock, ilia whole body becoming paralyzed, and was rendered unconscious aad be remained so for three days, when he died, sutroundtd by his faiuily and intimate friends. He leaves to mourn, his loss, his Wife,-" two eons, three daughters and threegraudchildren, all of whom were at his .bedside. Also a brother, two sisters, a large number of nephews and nieces, and other relatives and friends. For twelve years he was a patient and uncomplaining sufferer, and when death came it was the universal verdict that he had lived a noble and vir­ tuous life and died, a Jiafipy death. He was always a kind and loving husband, a fond and indulgent father, always ready to do an act of kindness for those in trouble. Although his presence will be.seen no more in the family circle, his arm chair that he occupied for so many years will be vacant, and he will be miss­ ed by all, still we know that he is happy with the angels, and that he has obtain- his reward, In spite of the almost im­ passable condition of the roads and the inclemency of the weather, his funeral was largely attended, and after appro­ priate services by Rev. Father O'Neil, his remains were laid at rest in the Catholic cemetery at McHenry. * Business Locals, WESTWARD HO! A Region Abounding: iu Motmte ins of Gold and Streams of Silver. During the past quarter of a century the Rocky mountains of Colorado . have produced millions upon millions of dol­ lars in gold and- silver (and precious jewels) thousands of persons acquiring wealth and ease as aresult. Some of the richest gold mine? in the world have been discovered during the past year and there is no end to. the "lucky strikes" being made at Cripple Creek gold camp and elsewhere. The scenery of the ever snow-capped Rockies is unequaled in either Europe'or America for grandeur; For several years there has been publish­ ed in Denver a big fifty-six column week­ ly family newspaper which gives all the most important mining news and illus­ trates each week the very choicest oftkis marvelous scenery, contains original western stories of love and adventure, pure in tone; yearly subscribers are given gold rings set with Rocky mountain gems free, as premiums. To introduce this great,illustrated weekly family pa­ per into new homes the publishers will send it on trial three'mohths for2^ fe^nts (stamps or silver). Club of five §1. .Men­ tion the PLAIN DEALER and address Illus­ trated Weekly, Denver, Col. Article's find Notices wilder tftc above head Vo furnished by the Ladies ci the W, O, T. U nodthe editor claims nd part or credit for the gome. For Fur Coats go to S. Stoffel's. :Candee Rubber Goods only at Stoffel's. ISHAUE Frames and Crepe Paper, for Lamp Shades, at G. W. Besley's. Insure yoftr property with S. StOffel and be insured. . A beautiful story is a lovely large book bound in leather, only $2.25, at J. A. Story's. Can and examine. Dress Flannels, Suitings, Shawls and Blankets at cost. Call on S. Stoffel. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 1896. HARRY HANJJVHAE been visiting friends in Rockford the past week. THOS. RICHARDSON, of Belvidere, was calling on friends here on Saturday. Miss ETHEL OWEN Bpent last week with her grand-parents in Elgin. "MRS. H. T. FULLER visited friends at Pingree Grove one day last week. ~ Miss MAGGIE BLAKE, of Chicago, is vis­ iting friends here this week. MIKE PAULEY, of Elgin, visited friends infchis village lastweek. Miss EMMA BACON spent Christmas withiher parents in Wauconda. AUGUST NORDQUEST, of Chicago, spent Christmas with his parents in this village. , . , j AL. HILL and wife, of Chicago, were the, guests of H. E. Wightman and , family Christmas. v - C: A, WALSH, wife and daughter, of Elgin, spent Christmas witlrT. J. Wakh and wife; in this village. " • . , JOHN WENTWORTH and'wife, of Chica­ go, were the guests of Isaac 'Wentworth and family Christmas. ROBT. WISNER, of J&nesYiHe, Wis.,, was;the guest of Hon. F. K. Granger and wife one day last week, - . 1 MRS. WM. HETZEL, of Hampshire, 111., is visiting with the family of Jacob Hetzel, in this village. WALTER BESLEY, of Chicago, is spend­ ing the Holidays with his parents in this village. MRS. E. C. JOHONNOTT, of Richmond, was calling on friends here one day last week. LEWIS KUHNERT and family, of Chi­ cago, were the guests of Jos. Heimer and family a few days last week. MRS. FRANK CHAPMAN, of Chicagd, was the guest of T. J. Walsh and wife a few days last week. HARRY BLACKMAN, of Chicago, spent Christmas with his mother, in this village. Miss EDITH AVERY, of Michigan, is vis­ iting with her aunt, Mrs. E. Perkins, in this village. " " Miss CLARA WIGHTMAN, teacher in the Chicago Public Schools, is spending her Holiday vacation with her parents in this village. Miss FLORA SHERHURNE has accepted the position of teacher in the Barreville district, and will commence her duties on Monday. £ --MRS. E. LAMPHERE and daughter, Hattie, and Miss Mamie Granger came up from Elgin a few days since for a vis­ it among friends here. i MRS. M. DEGRAEF and daughter, who have resided iu this village for nearly a year past, returned to their old home in Amsterdam, N. Y., last week. MISSES REKA AND MARY BLOCK, of Dundee, came up to attend the Ni'les- Nicklep wedding on Tuesday last, and spent Christmas with their parents here. MEURL, MABEL,: FLORENCE AND HARRY VASEY, of Chicago, children of J. J. Vasey, are visiting with their grand­ parents, R. Waite and wife, in this vil­ lage. Miss TILLIE KUHNEKT, of Chicago, came out on Thursday last to attend the entertainment by the German Catholic School, given at Riverside Hall, on that evening. Twenty superintendents OF inebriate, asylums in America declare that the drink habit is acquired under conditions Of comfort and that destitution follows as a consequence. ^ I have no hard words for the saloon keeper; he is the strap to the razor; he is Tifie wind of the oak; he is the outcome of bad civilization, and--worst of all--he is born blind. A man came to the ticket window of Barnum's museum and said he thought he ought to be let in free, be­ cause "he was born blind; another want ed to be admitted at half price because he only han one eye. In like manner these men (and on ro other ground) arep pleading with society to-day not to dis­ own them,.but to let them into its great museum of civilization. But we must deal with their eyes, do our beat to make them see,'and if that is.impossible, they must be shut up iu an asylum, foreor­ dained for them. The theme of intemperance has been so thoroughly canvassed by writers of fic­ tion, that a new arrangement of the fa­ miliar parages is hailed with pleasure. The author of, the Junior Partner has stepped aside from the usual course, pre­ senting to the reader the mental and moral ruin wrought by alcohol, treating inebrity as a disease rather than a fault, against which all thestrength of eloquent reasoning must be brought to bear. The presentation of the hereditary sufferings consequent upon wine bibbing ancestry is thrilHngly strong. There is a question in many minds whether the day for us­ ing fiction as a weapon iu this great bat­ tle has not gone by. There are other controversies as to the ways and means of going forth to conquer; but who will not welcome the physician who can pre­ scribe for and cure the disease, who will not applaud the eloquence that can turn one erring heart to better ways. Railway Time Table. Taking effefet Sunday, May 2G, 1S95, at six o'clock A. M, Trains -win "pass LIcHenry -- -station as follows: GOING SOUTH. D Lake Geneva Passenger,,....;...7:19 AM X Williams Bay Express 8;25 *' X Williams'Bay Passenger ;.;3;25 P M GOING NOBIH. X Williams Bay Passenger........ 0:48 A M . H Lake Geneva Passenger 5;03 P M X Williams Bay Express. ,4:55 " X Williams Bay Passenger •. Orol •• EXPLANATION. D--Daily. X--D»ily exctro!) Sunday. , ts Sundays only. --_ B. BUSS, Agent, McSesry, 111. Universalis! Church Directory. T. J. Walsh, President F. L. MoOiiiber,....: ..Olerk James B. Perry Treasurer Rev. J. Straub, D. D ....Pastor The Willing Workers (the ladies organT zation.) • , Mrs. Jaa. B, Perry.. . President M-rs, J. Van Sljke.... ..Secretary 3upt, of "Sunday School, O. N. Owen A . 8 B l e , t a n t , . . . . . . . p . N . O w e n The Pas tor's Chicago Telegraph Address I s B urn s id e C ro e ai;»g, • : Preaching Services at 10:30 A. M. and at7;30 P. at. A cordial inyitivtton to alk - Ihternational MothodSst Er>!sce>jjaf Chtirch. BeVi V. C. Cook, ...................Pastor, Preaching Sunday, 10:30-a', m. and 7:30 p. m. : SUNDAY SIJHOOX M; Dr. A, Sk Aaririger,;. ...Sn'[!erintendect Epworth I,eag.u6, 6;4& Pf Si.,- Wayne Wood burn, President. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Ladi,e^' Aid society each alternate weak, Mfcs. Isaac Wentworth, President. &3~A Cordial invitation is extended to all. A compendium of human know­ ledge. Revised Editition./En­ larged, Im proved, and brought, down to date. 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DOD1), MEAD & CO., Publishers, 158 Adams, St., Chicago. Officially adopted in the cities, publto schools of New York city, Brooklyn,' Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Spring­ field, 111., etc. . MASONIC. »MCHENRT LODGE, NO. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Communications the secoml and fourth Mondays in each month. F. L. MCOMBKR 1W. M. K. O. T. M. MCHENKY LODGB No. 77, K. O. T. M --Reg­ ular meetings second and fourth Tuesday svenlngs of e~ch monili, at K, O T, M. Haii. GEO. HANLEY, Com, J. J. BISHOP, R. K. XfiE îa IF you aro in - want of A fine llobe, Blanket, Harness, or anything in the Horse Goods line, do not fail to call ou Gus Carlson. He has the fineet line of these goods to be found in the market, aud is offering them at bottom figures, l)o not fail to see him before you buy. _i RINGWOOD We wish you all a "Happy New Year." Geo. Coats, Jr., has purchased the house and lot, east of the track, owned by Bert Merchant. The dance on Christmas night proved a success, more numbers toeing sold than on any other time. -- Frftnk Hall has been on the sick list the paBt week, but is able to sing hi«^ campaign songs at this writing. j John Carey is building a new barn ;Geoi'go Spaulding has the contract for it he carpenter work. ~Our~pouitry shipper is doing a rushing busitiee at present, keeping pickers at work most of the time, As Mr. Shale's team was bringing the milk to the train Sunday morning the tongue came down and they, ran away, fortunately the wagon was left on the start so that milk and driver escaped without harm. Married, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1895, J. D. Smith, of lliugwood, to MiBSChristine Hodge, of Richmond. The band boys went to the corner, Saturday evening, to serenade the newly married couple. Holiday visitors the past week were : Mrs, W. Bouslett, of Chicago, F.*L. Carr, of Wauconda, at F. E. Fay's. The Miss­ es Flinn, of Elgin, at R. Lawson's. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harrison, of Greenwood, at Wm. Harrison's, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Lawrence, of Pullman, at his brother's.* I ' CALENMT)) SMOKERS! Win in Want of a Goofl Cipr SOMEWHAT recovering from the shock I received on my return from town Christ­ mas eve. by finding i^i my room the mag­ nificent present from the Ostend Sunday school, words cannot express how un­ worthy I feel to receive such kindness. I sincerely thank them, hopiug 1 mlfy some day do something in return for their kindness. MRS. NOGLE. P. S. I can see N. J. Justeu was BO anxious fw|HH||op raining. A NEW religion |HMnSding over the world. Not thro WKv sect but in all i/ccts. It is M^ulmiflood that is slowly but surel^BBBBting down the reefs of cruel dogn|fl|B^|'js the religion that teaches sinn|^m|^ural goodness and nothing teaches .that somewhere there i^MH|tf|on and omnip­ otence. It teacheS^t^PPsrship of this great eoul of the tr&fwIfeeV It teaches a love of mankind Miscomprehends all other virtues. It regards prayer and confession, baptism and pennauce, alms and sacrifice, forms and doctrines as in­ significant aud of no consequence. The only essentials are the worship of God, the subjugation of self and the service of man.--Pioneer Press. BITTER TASTE. It Aids in the Detection of Unwhole­ some Food. Daniel Webster in the famous White trial in Salem, Mass , years ago declared that "murder will out." This maxim has been found applicable to many other things besides murder. Housewives know it to be true when there is alum in baking powder. A bitterness in the bread at once betrays the alum's pres­ ence. It can't? conceal its true nature. The alum bitterness "will out," and be­ cause it will, physicians, wlio understand the harmful effect of alum on the system, are at a loss to know why people con­ tinue to buy baking powders containing it. All baking powders sold for 25 cents a pound and less contain alum. There is surely no economy in using these cheap powders. For a pure cream of tartar powder, as Dr. Prices was shown to be at the World's Fair, goes so much farther and gives so much better results, there is no doubt of its being moie eco­ nomical in the long run. Cigrar and THE 01.0 RELIABLE JANUARY OUR SPECIALTIES : Our Monogram, 10c. Barbian's Best, hand made 5c The best cigars made. Sold by all local dealers. DEALER IN Agricultural^ Implements WE wish our readers, one and all, "A HAPPY NEW YEAR." OP ALL KIND6. Have now in stock a full line of A Story in a Few Words. John--How did you come out last.year on your rented farm? Tom--Barely made enough to pay- the rent. John--What rent did you pay? Tom--I was paying $5 per acre. John--Will you rent a farm this year? Tom--No, I am going to buy a farm for the price that I have paid yearly for rent. John--Where are you going to buy it? Tom--Why, have you not seen the offer of The C. S. Graves Land Co., Room 311, 56 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, 111., who have an advertisement in our paper? Above is a sample of conversation heard between a great many farmers in the thickly populated counties of several rates. THE Ladies' Aid Society, of the M. E. Church, will meet with Mrs. W. Hutson, Friday afternoon, Jau. 3. Ten cent tea will be served. A cordal invitation to all. SECRETARY. TANK HEATERS, ETC. To which we invite the attention of Farmers, confident- that we can make vou prices as low as a good article can be bought for anywhere. M. E. Church Announcements. Regular services in M. E. Church next Sunday moruing- Subject: "Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy." Evening subject: "The Final Test." THE Willing Workers Socie y will meet with Mrs. E. M. Owen on Thursday afternoon of this week, January 2d, at the usual hour. Every member is earnestly requested to be present and assist in the election of officers. SECRETARY. MISS EMMA NICKOLS, of McHenry, and Henry A. Niles, of Algonquin were mar­ ried at the residence of the bride's par­ ents, in this village, on Tuesday of last week. Guests were present from Algon­ quin, Dundee and Crystal Lake, and the evening was spent in a social dance at the City Hall. Of the best makes and reasonable prices. We make a specialty of putting down Wells, and guarantee them in every in- stanoo. Call and get our terms. WM. BACON. McHenry, 111., Dec. 3,1895. THE HABITS OF CHILDREN Should be closely watched and regulated by mothers. Carelessness in childhood often leads to serious trouble in after life. The digestive organs and bowels should be kept in the best possible condition ^to insure good health, not only for the present, but for years to come. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a harmless but potent remedy', corrects all such evils in children. Twenty doses (for children) 10 cents, at J. A. Story's. A COAL MINER, Wm. Gilbride, of Assumption, 111., writes: "Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is - the best remedy I have ever used for stomach troubles.I never felt bettter in my life and I think exery family should keep it on hand. It does more than is claimed for it." At J. A. Story's. <7 Made a Swell Man j** of Me. 1st Day. 'Iii jjtj // 15th Day THE GREAT 30tli PK-EUCll: lElSB/EIESIDISr produces the above results in 30 days. Itaoii powerfully aud quickly. Cures •when all others fail. Young men will regain tlfeir lost manhood. Mid old men will recover their youthful viuor by usior RHVIVO. It quickly and surely restores Nertooa* QOSS. Lost Vitality, Impotency. Nightly Emission#, Lost Power. Failing*Memory, Wasting Diseases. m>4 ill effects of self-abuse or excess and .indiscretion, which unfits one for s'udy. business or marriagw. It not only cures by starting at the seat of disease, but is a great nerve tonic and blood builder, brina- Ing back the piuk ^low* to pale cheeks snd.r*- stoiing ttie fire of youth. It wards off Jtxa'.nsy and Consumption. Insist on having KKVIVO, nft other. It can bo carried' in vest pocket. By stall, ¥1.00 per package, or six for JS5.00, with a pes!- Mve written guarantee to cure or ro 1 mi3 the money. Circular free. Address ROYAL MEDICINE CO., 53 River St., CHICAGO. ILL . FORI. SAE.K «Y G. W. BESLEY, WEST MCHENRY, IXJU I have made a specialty of the prose­ cution of all kinds of damage cases against F THE next Social, under the auspices.of the Ladies of the Willing Workets Society, connected with the Universalist Church, will be held with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wightman, on Friday evening of this week, January 3d, 1890.-- The usual fine programme has been arranged. Refreshments will be served at 15 cents each, or 25 cents per couple. All are cordially invited. ^ For the Benefit of Woodland Cenwa^y'l The Premier Dramatic Club and McHenry Band have kiudlv consented to give an entertainment for the benefit of Woodland Cemetery, and on the even­ ings of Jan. 16 and 17 will bring out the beautiful drama entitled "A Celebrated Case, or the Convict's Daughter." the proceeds to go for the benefit of the Cem­ etery Association. ' This is a worthy cause and one which should receive the encouragement and support of every man Woman and child in our community. The drama is a gOod one and we have no doubt it will receive tbe liberal pat- conage it deserves. Full programme and cast of characters later. Don't for­ get the date, Jan. 16 and 17. SpniNGfiELD, July 30, 1895. The best word that I can say for the International Cyclopaedia is that I have exchanged my Britannica at a sacrifice of |90 for a set of this excellent work. - Respectfully, •« ': S. M. INGLI8. State Superintendent Public; Instruction. RAILROADS Particular Notice. All persons indebted to the estate of Richard Bishop are notified that the same must be paid ~at once. J. B. PERRY, Administrator. McHenry, Nov. 11th, 1895. 19ml The finest line of Crockery, Glassware, etc., can be found at the Farmers Store, on the W est Side. Calf in and look it over, and if in need of anything in that line we will give you prices that cannot fail to please you. A. P. BAER. FOR SALE OR RENT. « Farm containing 240 acres, situated one mile south of the village of McHenry. This is«one of the best Dairy Farms in the county. Has good buildings, fine spring water, runuinjr into the barns,, making it convenient for stock and dairy purposes. For particulars call on or address ( °W. & B. BONSLETT. 565 Boulevard Place, Chicago. Our stock of Rubber Goods is complete in every particular, and we are selling them at bottom figures, and lower than the same goods can be bought elsewhere in the county. Call and be convinced, . • • A. P. BAER. 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