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'It 7";. tv... A RATTLESNAKE PEN. Accidental Utscoverv of the Snlitcrntneaa • " Home of Many Reptiles. ( Rattles ijitke creek, a small stream that empties into the Wpbash river from the iu>rtli a few miles from Loekpoi^t, is one of the most beautiful and plctur- •jesque streams in northern Indiana, eays the Indianapolis News. One of the descendants of a pioneer pettier in that region recently related ' the story that gave the name to this ietream. Several miles up from the mouth of the creek, near where the two main branches which form the stream meet, lived Mort Ellis, about 50 years ago. The pioneer's cabin stood on the brow Of a long sloping liill at the foot of which was a spring which supplied the family with w&ter. In those early days rattlesnakes were quite numerous and especially <£> in the Ellis neighborhood, and the ifather cautioned his four little girls it© be very1 careful in their play lest they bo bitten. One Sabbath afternoon, (as the children were playing in the yard, one of the. little girls,' now Mrs. lAlice Wilson, of Kokonio, suddenly [broke through the ground and foil '{into an aperture up-to her arms. Her cries soon brought oyttKe family-, and, " in drawing her from the cave, three rattlesnakes. • were found hanging to her clothing. Down in the fern all cave < couid be seen many other poisonous reptiles. Although it v?as the Sabbath Jiad Mr., Ellis was a- devout C?uaJcor»,yet • he deemed the occasion one-of. moment and he sent for several -of his. neigh- bora, and with them- attacked the den of Snakes, "and when t hey got through with their work 521 dead rattlers were piled up in the yard. An examination disclosed the fact that the spring at the foot ilie hill from which the family used water was connected by a passage .to the snake's den. SMOKERS! When ii Want of a Gooft Cijar! CALL AT i&RSM b; Cigar and THK OLD RELIABLE Tobacco Dealers. QUE SPECIALTIES : Our Monogram, 10c. Barbian's Best, hand made 5c The best cigars made. Sold by all local dealers. A. HfK,g©Xa's SALOON AND RESTAURANT McHENRY, ILLINOIS. Wholesale and Retail Agent Ifor SOIIX.ITZ Milwanlee Breiin Go.'s Beer, THE BEST MADE. In any quantiTv from a Snitz Glass to ICO barrels. Orders by mall promptly [attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS "ON HAND Fine Kentucky Llquorsf French*Bitters, choice Alesj Wines, Cigars, Etc. r buy none but the best and sell at reasonable prices. Call and see me and I will us use you well. ANTONY ENGELlN. McRenry, 111., 1894. cRisxy, 5^0 WOOD, I*-1 WE HAVE IT. S E E D ' DD All Varieties. Prices the Lowest. We aim to keep nothing but the best. Specimen Ballot, to be voted for at the Annual Village Election, to be", held at the City Hall, in the Village of McITeliry, McHenry County, Illinois, Tuesday, April 21, 1896. F. L. McOMBER, Clerk. -\ • W Q K H > « C c W • o t-1 tr1 M M 4 k6* M H H • • o w !zs w H SJ O M 52| g w * g M tn H H W a GO H t*3 w CO O m M S - tc H' ̂ w < g > e 3 I 02 -H O 3 Can we sell you your spring stock of SHOES. Prices are Low. We will back up the quality. O W c r W W mU • © W M d % d b-j c w H W cj CO H PJ W CO C w hj •W CO I--I u w z H & CHAPE IJ-! (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY <fe OWEN.) We have just received a large invoice of Spring Dress Goods, In all the latest patterns. Come early and get first choice. Also received some beautiful lace and embroidered collars, figured rib­ bons in all the latest colors; Gold and Elastie Belts, and a number of fine Japanese Silks for Waists and Dresses, m < "0 m H H 5 J. W. ORISTY & SON, Ringwood, 111. • > d • • • • C -£5- *1 C H to. •d F W fcrl a CO H M w CO C W W CO HH a w H 09 -< U 1*1 -4 H 5 J. Ho MILLER, Prop'r. All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices. A FULL LINE OF FINISHED WORK CONSTANTLY ON IIAND. McHENRY, ILL. seu wye /i\ and make monej". Agents can make a handsome salary taking subscriptions and selling single copies of our musical monthly - EV'Ry month,. the handsomest musical magazine in the world. KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC is WOT NECESSARY. Each number has §2.-00 worth of the latest popular copy­ right music, besides being richly illus­ trated with elegant half-tone engravings of famous persons and paintings, the latest Parisian * fashions, and utlier use- ful household literature. a WE PAY AGENTS the LARGEST COMMIS­ SIONS ever paid. Sample copy, with terms to agents, will be mailed post­ paid on receipt of 10 cents, stamps or silver. Howiey, Havtlai\d § Co., Publishers EV'RY MQ1TTS, 4 East 20th Street, New York. R E F E R E N C E : ANT MUSIC HOUSE IN THE U.S. OR CANADA. WE HAVE m AGENTS m SJHi hnf cnl | rliranf tr\ t hn V». B PUATT. Secy. but sell direct to the consumer at wholesale prices. Ship anyvfhere for examination before sale Everything warranted lOO styles of Carrluices, 90 styles-ol'HarneisK, 41 Strles lEldinjr Saddles. Write for catalogue „ . ELKHART Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co, Elkhart, Ind. •At tAND OF P R O M I S ? o<ST5fi G00D*l$fT/f{D XT £/ Wf.XrAHo I/, CkRIERC Br WANTED <y> to bny Farms in CENTRAL Wisconsin. Land Is on the North­ western line C. t-'tP. M & O. R'y, about 200 miles from Milwau­ kee and a little North, in Clark County. This isaaiiisoneof the bestcoun ties in the State, having a population of over 25,000. Land lies adjoining railroad, and does not extend over six miles from it at any point, and Js f rom four to ten miles from the County Seat, which has nearly 8,000 inhabitants and isquiteamanufacturing center. Well supplied with excellent water and best of fuel. Godd schools, . Why rent a farm or buy nn improved ope? Buy one ijnijiiproved and make the profit. CDCC TIAIfCTC lip to $20 allowed purchasers !»••£ llwIVEIw or 80 acres or more of land; one-half fare to those buying40 acres, if K.R. tickets ate bought of us or you have-a receipt ehowint amount paid. OVEK «,000 ACRES SOLlI TO ACTI AX, 8KTTI .EKS. Only,$5 to $10 pet acre. 82 per acre cash, balance five years' tinier We want 25 families from this pi ace! Willyouhelp ns? Big inducements to those moving before May 1, 1895. Write for particulars. Agents, surveyors and teams on hand to show the property free of Cost. Buy your tickets to Columbia, Wis., via: Merrillan function- • „'V»„, •„.» • ' fti 0.8. mm LiSD CO., E.3U,&C FifUiAn.. Chicago, IlL THE McHENRY Foreign nri<l American Granite a Specialty- 5GYGLES. {lighegt of pigh^adeg. Arc built in the Largest and Best Equipped Factory in the World. They embody more points of genuine merit than any other wheels made. No other machine stands so high in the estimation ol cyclists, because Waverleys are built on honest value lines, and purchasers receive full value for the investment. Buy a Waverly and you will never be ashamed of your mount. 3ii-m9 KEMAN BROS, Agents, McHenry. III. Made by INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Four Big Rrizes ! HAVE YOU SEEN IT. ? TO BE-GIVEN AWAY. 3 << o hi UNSYSTEMAT1CALLY I call attention of farmers and others to the fact that I have just now struck an extra £ood deal on an extra large spot cash order of Scotch Clipper and other First Class Steel and Wood Beam Lever Harrows, 12 and 14 Hoe Force Feed Seeders, TRUCKS AND MILK WAGONS, OF VERY BEST MAKES, SINGLE AN 2-SEATED TOP RIGS TO PLEASE ALL. I quote 12 Hoe Force Feed Seeders at $22.00, steel frames, $26.00, 14 hoe $29.00. 2 section Lever Harrows at $8.00. 1st quality 11-2 in. Farm Harness at $20.00. 14 and 1G in. steel and wood beam Walking Plows, that I will guarantee best on market, for less money than can be purchased of any dealer in the sta£e, whom I bet will tell you it is impossible] and a mistake, but to satisfy yourself come, write, wire, or phono me, and I will prove it, and stand the expense when we meet, and you will save money by so \loing. I have a large stock of my line at McHenry. where I ex pect to be Mondays and Saturday forenoons, and much more at Wauconda, with some handy at Nuuda. HOW'? With each purchase of Twenty-five Cents worth of Jewelry or fi-ny goods in our store, we will present you with a Souvenir Check, and on the 24th day of December, 189G, will x>resent the party holding the greatest amount of Checks, with the above beautiful box. We also present each purchaser of Qne Dollar's worth of Jewelry with a Five Dollar Itsbate Card, which they can use aa payment at the rate of five per cent on each and every purchase in our Btore. All our Jewelry not giving reasonable sat- isfation for a period five years cau be returned and duplicate articles given in ex­ change for same. The party holding tho se-Aodd largest amount of checks wil be presented with a line tjip.le plato silver cake basket worth $0 The party holding the 3d largest amount of checks will lie presented with a fine triple plate pickle castor worth 14,50, The party holding the fourth largest amount of son venirs w ill be presented with a handsome gold decorated glass wine set, glass traj> and pitcher, worth J3, 1 We also have now a complete line hf fine genuine satin spar and cat's eye jew«lry, such as ladies watch chains, brace lets, stick pins, hajr=ornameTits, etc. tf . a. ' Before buying be sure and see our large stock In the latest ladles' hair ornaiments »nd belt buckles. All goods bought of us are warranted to give reasonable satisfaction, if not they may be_ returned and changed for new ones, " ' = . HEMAN & SCHNEIDER. C0 O +3 G ci d •-- G ci u T5 i--< y a o c5 o o GQ be 7*. M O a P o c CO P o £ o '--' -i-J a o o c c ci o 56 INCH FIOINCH 3 < V 2 I N C H 34 INCH 26 INCH The above fence will bo furnished very reasonable. Although I believe an extra good time to hit me would be Satur­ day, at Wauconda, or Sunday will do just as well, <for I am laboring under the idea that the better the day the better the deed, as I am that day greatly in need of money to meet Monday's heavy payments. Come on! cheer up, and encourage your neighbor by telling him that, times are not near, as hard as they might be, or lie near as bad off as he might be. My idea is that if we all put our shoulder to tho wheel, lift hard, encourage ourselves and neighbors, times will boom again before we know it. Yours for business and meney. T. V. SLOCUM. Don't forfeit to .look over our Shoe stock before buying. It is complete, and we will give you as low prices, quality considered, as any one will. * 1 • v • . "• Call and examine our Wall Papers. Have a large stock and a good assortment of the latest styles and patterns. Paints and Oils. We handle the celebrated "Monarch" mixed paints. This paint is one of the best paints on the market and is guaranteed free from chemicals or adulterations of any kind. We can refer you to dozens of responsible citizens in this locality who have used this paint and pronounce it the best they ever used. We have handled this paint for years and have not had one complaint as yet. Choice Fresh Family Groceries arriving Daily. Call and see us when you want anything in our lino. We waut your trade if honest and square dealing vvili get it, McHenry, 1896. YouiS very truly4 OWEN & CHAPELL. to tie Spi Me, With a full line of the best makes of Plows, Lever and Disk Har­ rows, viz: The Bradley, Tho Rock Island, Gesler Grand Detour. Sater. v Lever Harrows, 2 and 3 scction, wood and steel.t Prairie City Seeders. Leader Drills. I have secured the Agency for the celebrated Buckeye Drills and Soeders, both wood and steel frames. FARM WAGONS, HARNESS. Last but not least, a car load of the CELEBRATED PEABODY BUGGIES, Just in. The best Buggy, the best proportioned Buggy, the finest finished Buggy that ever came to McHenry. No cheap John's, but honest work throughout and at a price that will astonish you, for the class of work. Can fit you out with a nice Surrey at the right price. I have taken every taken every precaution to buy standard goods as the above will show; that I can and will prove to purchasers. Axle Grease and Fine Machine Oil. Giro me a call and I will do you good. Yours for honest goods and value received. T. J. WALSH. BfCYCLES! There are Bicycles and Bicycles, But if you vant a Bicycle that is a Bicycle, one that you can depend on, one that is not only built on honor but built to stand good hard usage, is light in weight, easy of adjustment, and the handsomest machine on the road, you must buy a Kenwood or an Elgin. These wheels are at the head-of their class and you are running no risk in purchasing one. As to price, I can and will sell you a Bicycle of equal grade as cheap as you cau buy one anywhere. These machines ! carry in stock, you can judge best of their merits by seeing them. I carry a line of Bicycle Sundries, Repairs, Etc., .. IN ADDITION TO MY LINE OF GENERAL HARDWARE, SPORTING GOODS, ETC; F. L. McOMBER, West McHenry.