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«1S® • ' • * -> WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 1896. Railway Time Table. Taking effect Sunday, Sept. 20, 18.96, at six 3 clock A. M. Trains wilJL P»SA ilcHenry station as follows: GOING SOUTH, D Lake Geneva Passenger 7:34 A M X Williams Bay Express ..8:25 1 X Williams Bay Passenger 3:26 P M X Lake Geneva Freight 3:26- !• V , ; GOING NORTH. :x Williams Bay Passenger .. 9:47 VM X Lake Geneva Freight*.. ji:<6 « S Lake Geneva Passenger 4:50 P M X Wiliiam% Bay express 4:55 «« X Williams Bay Passenger 6:56 •• BXPLANATION. D--Daily. < X--Dally except Sunday. b Sundays only. B. BUSS, Agent, McHenry, 111. MASONIO. MCHENRY LODGE, NO. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. W, A. CRISTY. W. M,., :§•% ; K. O. T M. MCHENRY LODGB No. 77, K. O. T. M.--Keg- alar meetings second and fourth Tuesday ,j„ evenings of each monSih, at K.O T, M.Hall. ^ GEO.;HANLBT, Com, J. J. BISHOP, R. K. New Advertisements This Week, A. P.' Baer, West McHenry. John Evansbn & Co., West McHenry. J. A. McCutcheon & Co., Chicago. Theo. E. Swan, Elgin. . ' .... THE PLAINDEALER and the Weekly Inter-Ocean one year for $2. " JOHN H. MILLER is buildiDg quite an extensive addition to his barn, on Green street. -- . THE Live Pigeon and Blue Rock shoot advertised, is in progress as we go to press. DH. ABT is prepared to test eyes accur­ ately, at.his office, over the PLAINDEALEH office. * THE recent addition of a Young Folks' Department to Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly makes that periodical more than ever the great family magazine. | THE subject for the Y. P. C. U. devo- i tional meeting next Sunday will be "Christmas Duties." SECRETARY. THE M. E. Sunday School are prepar­ ing for quite extensive Christmas eve exercises, of which we will give more par­ ticulars next week. S. S. CHAPELL has just purchased a new Crown Piano of the agent here, 0. W. Owen. These Pianos are without question the best now on the market and are selling rapidly. THE Universalist Sunday School is pre­ paring for a Christmas Tree, on Christ­ mas eve, and will render a beautiful cantata, with Santa Claus assistance. All are cordially invited. NEW YEAR'S PARTY at the McHenry House, Friday evening, Jan. 1, 1897. Music, Smith's Orchestra, with Harp. Tickets, 50 cents. See notice in another column. THE Richmond House, of Nnnda, changed hands Dec. 1st. A. A. Thomas is the name of the new proprietor, and he has had considerable experience in the hotel business. PERSONAL. . L, D. FILLMORE, of Richmond, was on our streets on Monday. PETER LEICKEM spent Sunday with friends in Chicago. C. H. GRANGER aud wife were Chicago visitors Monday. ED. LONG attended to business in Chi cago on Monday. Miss KATE HOWE was a Chicago itor on Saturday. W. H. FORD, of Chicago, was calling on friends here the first of the week. MBS. C. E. LAMPHERE was a Chicago visitor on Monday. JAMES B. PERRY attended to business at the county seat Monday. DR. A. E. BAECHLER spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Chicago. S. S. CHAPELL and wife spent Sunday with friends in Elgin. E. W. HOWE and Frank Cobb are put ting up a store building at Terra Cotta PROF. J. S. BRAZIER attended the Prin cipal's meeting, at Woodstock, on Sat­ urday last. . ^ ' ISAAC WENTWORTH took in the sights of the groat ci ty by the lake on. Monday last. - • , • ' •; :A (L B. CURTIS, of Elgin, and George E. Chapell, of Chicago, came down from the Bay on Monday morning, WALTER BESLEY and Harry Hauly, of Chicago, spent Sunday with their par­ ents, in this village, A. J. MULLEN, of Woodstock, was over on legal business for Attorney Frank R. Jackman on Saturday, and made our sanctum a pleasant call. H. D. HOLMES, Deputy Sheriff, was over from Woodstock on Monday last, subpoenaing jurors for the January term of the Circuit Court. THE Willing Workers will meet on Thursday afternoon of this week with Mrs. B. Gilbert. A general attend­ ance is requested. MRS. J. B. PERRY, Pres. MRS. L. H. OWEN, Sec. MARGARET E. SANGSTER, 'whose recent book, "Among My Neighbors," received such a warm welcome from the public, has written what is said to be her best short story for the Christmas number of frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. THE Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. E. W. Wheeler on Friday afternoon of this week, at tfie usual hour. Ten cent tea will be served from five to seven o'clock. All are cor­ dially invited. > SECRETARY. A REGULAR communication of McHenry Lodge No. 158, A. F. & A, M., will be held on Monday evening, Dec. 28. Every member is earnestly requested to be present as the election of officers for the ensuing year, and other important busi ness will come before the Lodge. Per order W. M. A NEW YORK scientist says he can destroy the diphtheria germ by the isometric chlorides of paranitroortho- sulphobenzioc acid. It is reasonable to suppose that upon the approach of such a remedy the diphtheria microbe tucks its tai: between its legs and strikes out for tall timber. THE December issue of the College News issued by the American business College, Omaha, Neb., will contain a large num­ ber of testimonials of students and grad­ uates. Send for a free copy. TICKETS have been issued for a New Year's Party, at Riverside Hall, in this village, on the evening of January 1st. First class music will be in attendance and a pleasant time may be expected. Tickets, $1. THE entertainment for the benefit of School Library, at the City Hall, Friday evening, was well attended and a very creditable affair. The Library Fund re­ ceived $6.70 as their share of the proceeds. W. C. HOWARD informs us that he hns collected this fall in this ' section, up to December 10th, the following Furs: 700 Muskrat Skins, 50 Skunk Skins and 40 Mink Skins. Who says the fur business B run out in this section? NEW features are being continually added to Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly and the publishers say that the coming year will show an even more marked im­ provement in its character than was shown during the past year. WALTER G. DYGERT, of Greenwood, who was in prison so long in Cuba, has a $100,000 claim against the Spanish gov­ ernment. He received a letter the other day from Secretary Olney saying that the claim was being pushed as fast as possible. A WOMEN is said to be wandering about the country looking for her •"affinity," but she seems to be handi­ capped to a certain extent by the fact ^that the only thing that she is absolutely sure of is that her husband is not the man. • ... ; THE Chicago k, Northwestern Railway •company have erected a large conserva­ tory at West Chicago and another north •of Chicago from which they intend to •send out flowers and plants to ornament Hhe spaces around the depots along their various lines. THE Boot and Shoe Store, which was opened in Schuorr's Block, on the West Side, by F. Cohn, in March las^ "folded its tent like the Arab and as silently stole away" a few days since. They have not been doing a very extensive business hence their quiet departure. We have not learned farther particulars. CORN dealers say that from now on that article will gradually advance. The ri4e will be slow, but as the demand in­ creases with the exportation of the wheat of the country the farmers will be able v to sell their unusually large crops at an advanced price, and many millions of dollars wil be transferred to that class ol WHILE the American College, of Omaha Neb., now offers to give a complete course of instruction in business branches by mail without charge for tuition, we would advise our young people to secure enrollment as free students in their mail department. The high standing of this college insures success. I JOHN CAREY,an old and highly respect­ ed citizen of this county, died at the home of his son, at Ringwood, on Thurs­ day last. He had been sick for some time His funeral was held from St. Patrick's church, in this village, on Sunday morn­ ing, and was attended by a large con­ course of relatives and friends, and his remains laid at reBt in the Catholic cemetery. WE have received this week a commun­ ication from Wauconda, but as it con­ tains nothing whereby we can get the least idea by whom it was written of course we cannot publish it. We must have the names of all correspondents, and then we can better juuge whether or not to publish. A writer who is unwill­ ing to stand by his sayings cannot ex­ pect us to do so for him. THE banker passes in his checks, the cashier goes to his last account, the mug­ wump jumps the silent majority, the cobbler breathes his last, the saloon keeper seeks the spirit land, the gambler shuffles off, the stableman kicks the **** • ' • bucket, the spiritualistic medium gives up the ghost, the accountant goes to his long reckoning, but, according to the newspapers, very few people simply die. THE scholar^ of the High School, to­ gether with the teachers of the different departments, perpetrated a complete surprise on Prof. J. S. Brazier and his estimable wife, on Saturday evening last. It was well planneda&d carried out, as not an inkling of what was coming entered the mind of the Professor until the crowd uncermoniously came in upon him. He surrendered gracefully and turned the entire equipments of his domicile over to their care aud threw himself upon the tender mercies of his captors. But they were not a Revengeful crowd, but pro­ ceeded to serve a bountiful repast, con­ sisting of ice cream, cake and other substantial, after which music, games, etc. was the order of the evening, and a right pleasant social time was had. About 11 o'clock they departed for their homes, with the assurance from Mr. and Mrs. Brazier that their call was highly appreciated and much enjoyed by them. THE American BusinessCollece, Omaha Neb., offers a complete course of lessons in bookkeeping and arithmetic by mail £resaf charge. Readers of this paper will do well to investigate the matter and profit by it. 1 Wecan show you some extra values in cotton and woolen bed blankets. Best goods and lowest prices at J. W. Cfiety & SOB'S, Ringwood. ; P ; ! THE forty-third Annual Meeting of the Illinois State Teachers' Association will be held in the city of Spritigfield, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 29th, 30 th and 3lst, J 896. McHenry county will send down a good representation. SEE here, girls, less than three weeks of leap year left yet. If you are going to propose to your best fellow the time is getting short for you to do so. Remem­ ber you will not have another opportun­ ity until eight years hence, as 1900 is not a leap year.1 THERE is a man in Kansas whom the women will bless. He has invented a machine calculated to make churning,; washing, etc., easy. It is a swinging chair in which the lucky house wife sits. Tho motion sets the machine at work, and the housewife can sew, visit with a caller, read or hold the baby, while the washing and churning go on in another part of the house. « WE would call especial attention to the advertisement of J, A. McCutcheon & Co., Commission Merchants, 222 South Water street, Chicago, which can br found in another place in this paper. We can assure our readers that this is an old and reliable firm, and ; anything shipped to them 'will receive careful at­ tention and prompt returns. Rsad their advertisement In another column^ SMALL debts are what blight the gen­ eral business of the country. . Every storekeeper, as well as the printing offices, has a large number of small debts on the books, and when it is remembered that the aggregate amounts to hundreds of dollars and that it comes out of the profits of the business, it can readily be seen why the small debt system of the country figures largely in discourage ments and losses to the trade. Pay your small debts promptly. HENRY MUELLER, who has lately bought out the Saloon, Restaurant and Boarding House of Robt. Schiessle, near the depot, is fixing and rearranging the pi ice in fine shape for the accommoda­ tion of his customers. He is prepared to take a limited number of boarders, by the day or week, and guarantee good ac­ commodations and reasonable rates, lie is an affable and pleasing gentleman and will spare no pains to keep this Boarding House up to the high standard attained by its former proprietor. IT ia not uncommon for an ordinary person to be swindled by the shrewd peddlers who travel about almost con­ tinuously from one town to another throughout the country. The latest swindle that is being practiced in the neighboring towns in quite successful. A man comes along with a green looking plant in a basket and concealed in the dirt is a vial of very fragrant perfume, and this spreads over the entire room when he enters. The plant is a rare specimen from the Holy Land and three seeds are only worth fifty cents, and then he is done. THE Poverty Social, held at the resi­ dence of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Besley, on Friday evening last, was well attended and greatly enjoyed by all. The receipts were about $11. There seems to have been some misunderstanding in the mat­ ter as regards invitations, which Mrs. Besley wishes us to explain. There were no special invitations issued, but as the notice in the paper read, "AH are cor­ dially invited." A programme was printed and generally distributed throughout the town, but npt intended as special but general invitations. Con­ sequently it was not necessary, (as in one case we know ot) to inquire why they had not been invited! AN exchangfi sends up the followina plaint, which perchance comes desperate­ ly close to the facts in the case of most papers: "Subscribers of country news­ papers often allow their subscriptions to become delinquent through carelessness and yet feel iuaulted if their puper is stopped or a statement of their delin­ quency is sent to them. They do not expect any courtesy from metropolitan papers, but the country papers are ex­ pected to come on whether they are paid for or not. This is an unjust exaction Because he is editor of a country news­ paper is no reason why a man should carry people year after year. The income from subscriptions to a newspaper is an important item. Like snowflakes they are individually small, but when aggre­ gated they pile up wonderfully. They should be coming in every day of the year. They must come if the publisher pays his bills which fall due every month in the year." ONE evening a gentleman came home with a budget of news. An acquaintance had failed in business. He spoke of the incident als "deliciously sad." He had ridden up town in a car with a noted wit, whom he described as "horribly enter­ taining" and, to cap the climax, he spoke of the butter that had been set before bfm at a country hotel as "divinely rancid." The young people stared, and the oldest daughter said, I" Why, papa, I should think you were out of your head." "Not in the least., my d^ar," he said pleasantly. "I'm merely trying to fol­ low the fashion. I worked out 'divinely rancid' with a good deal of labor. It seems to me rather more effective than 'awfully sweet.'» I mean to keep up with the rest of you hereafter. u And now," he continued, "let me help you to a piece of this exquisitely tough beef " Adverbs he says, are not so fashionable as they were in his family.--Ex. CALL early and select your Christmas Presents. My stock is all new and com­ plete and selected with especial reference to the wants of my customers. I have everything in the Holiday Goods line at prices from 6 cents up. J ULIA A. STORY. OUR method of instruction by mail is highly recommended by our patrons. Send for testimonials an*d lists of TlRTTlPg of students. It is free. American Busi­ ngs College, Omaha, Neb. A NUMBER of the weekly new? paper es­ tablishments in different parts of the jtate are offered for sate,; because their owners want to go elsewhere in search of better business. We are not surprised- The majority of the people are unappre- ciatiye. They want the very best paper printed for a dollar, with a piano thrown in. They think because they can get a hay wagOn full of printed paper from a city for a song that a country editor should for the same price wear out his life in gathering the local hews, telling them what is right and wrong politicall;*, print long obituary notices, clang the wedding bells long and loud, boom can­ didates personally, give free notices for picnics and festivals, etc. It is true that the newspaper business is overdone, but the public ought to be, and are, intelli­ gent enough to winnow the chaff from the wheat, but then that everlasting dis­ position comes in to demand the best paper at the price of the worst. It is no wonder that some editors are going else­ where and that some towns will be de­ prived of their best and most valuable of ail institutions, the newspaper, simply because of selfishness, cupidity and uu- appfeciativeness. EVERY (hotel is governed by rules which every gueetlaexpected to observe. A few rules, Buch as the following, are applica­ ble to all publieinns: > Don't blow out the electric light. If you snore,'apply.'at the office for clothes pins; the quiet of the house must not be disturbed. If you cannot eat pie with a fork speak to the waiter and she will feed you. If your napkin is soiled don't say a word. No extra charge will be made for sacond hand linen. Don't jolly the waiter. Her big brother is our chef. If>you find a fly in your soup, please notify the waiier and she will remove it without extra charge. If the butter needs a shave it should be sent to the tonsorial parlors, in the base­ ment. Don't attempt to shave it with an oath. Leave all valuables with the clerk; he needs a watch. If your room is cold send for the por­ ter; he'll make it hot for you. The elevator boy is on his vacation. Every guest is privileged to use the stairs. In registering please give all of your aliases. When you want a bell boy you push the button and the boy will take a rest Don't ring but once; you might wake hiin up. Accept th is Offer a t Once . In order to acquaint the readers of this paper with the excellence of our metho of instruction by correspondence we offer a thorough course of instruction in dou- ble"and single entry bookkeeping and commercial arithmetic by mail free of charge to a limited number of persons. This course will be completed in forty lessons. No charge for Diplomas. Ad­ dress American Business College, Omaha, Neb. RINGWOOD In less than the space Of a week our lit­ tle village has lost three of its wall known residents. On Sunday, Dec. 6,1896, at 6 o'clock A, M., Mrs. Cristy, wife of J. W, Cristy, crossed to the silent majority: She was born ia Vermont, where she grew to womanhood, and then came to Illinois. Her whole thought and life waB given to those Bhe loved, and until she .was strick en with paralysis in June last, everything that she was able to do was done for the pleasure and happiness of those around her. She was a mother in the full r lean­ ing of .the term and we do not feel that any further words from us can do her memory justice. Services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Hall, of Greenwood, officiating, and she was laid at rest in Ringwood cemetery. Early Monday eveninc, Dec. 7, Mrs. Catherine Harrison, better known as "Aunt Katie," died at the residence of her eon, Geo. H. Harrison, southwest of Ringwood. She had Often expressed the wiBh that she might not be a burden to any one ia her last days., When her time came she hoped to pass away from the scenes of this life without physical pain In this it was as she wished. While sit­ ting in therocker by the fire shusuddehly fell to the floor. She was tenderly car­ ried and laid on the bed when she folded her hands across her breast, at the same time remarking that she was comforta­ ble, closed her eyes"and was soon sleep­ ing the sleep that knows no end. She came to this state in an early day and had seen and suffered many hardships incident to a pioneer life, but as we look ed on her quiet form and noted the pleased expression pf her face we could but think of the liner: - "Approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch •. \ V ' About him, and lies down to pleasant, dreams." ^ The funeral was held Wednesday from the M. E. church, Rev. Nickle officiating, and she was buried beside her husband in the cemetery west of the village. Thursday evening, Dec. 10, John Carey Sr. died at the residence ot hie son, John. Mr. Carey has bepn a resident of this vil­ lage about twelve years. He was known by all the little folks as "Grand pa Carey " and by whom he will be sadly missed. Mr. Carey was a man who believed that work was man's portion, and was always ready to do his share. He was one of the early settlers in Northern Illinois, and by dint of industry and frugality obtained a competency. He was buried Sunday in the Catholic cemetery, at McHenry. Elon F. Harrison and Miss Aline May McDonald were married last Sunday at Genoa Junction, by Rev. F. B. Hicks, pastor of the Congregational church at that place. Tiny were accompanied by brother and sister. The bride aud groom are visiting friends in Chicago this week. The Ladies' Church Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Wm. Coates, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 17. Tea will be served. There will be an election of officers and all members are requested to be present. NUNDA. Beautiful spring weather in December. F. R. Jackman was seen on our streets on Friday last. Prof. Calhoun visited the Woodstock school Friday. D. T. Smiley, of Woodstock, was a Nunda visitor Friday. Frank Smith was a Chicago visitor Thursday. E. L. Spence, of the Algonquin Arrow, was a Nunda visitor last Friday. The public school was not in session last'Friday. The teachers were visiting other schools. Fred Palmer arrived here Saturday with a car of fine cows. Sale Tuesday, Dec. 15th. Nick Peterson has an auction sale, on the farm oi Robt. Baxter, near Burton's Bridge, Thursday, Dec. 17. Some good cows for sale. H. B. Throop, auctioneer. The election of officers of Nunda Pof't> held Tuesday evening, Dec. 8. resulted as follows: Commander, G. L. Beckley; S. V. Commander, H. O. Mason; J. V. Commander J. H. Collin; Surgeon, H. W. Beardsley; Q. M., F. E. Cox; O. D., Geo. W. Thompson; Chaplain. W. P. St. Clair. Installation January 12. The operatta of Little Red Riding Hood, by fifteen little girls, which was given under the auspices of the W. R C., in Colby's Opera House, last Friday evening, was well attended, $17 being taken for admission at the small sum of 10 cents each. Esther Sargent as Queen and Fairy attendants; Red Hiding Hood, Bertha Baldwin; Mother, Helen Roberts; Wolt, Scott Goodwin. Every one taking part done splendidly. It is wonderful what an interesting entertain­ ment the little ones can give with very little training. At the close of the oper­ atta refreshments, consisting of coffee, sandwiches and douehnuts were served by the W. R. C., at 10 cents each. After spending an hour socially all retired to their homes expressing themselves well pleased with the evening's entertainment. The receipts of the evenine: were $22. Pigs For Sale. Ten choice pure bred Poland China Pigs for sale. Inquire of ED. SUTTON. 1 mile from Iron Bridge, river road. FOR SALE. A good, young, milch Cow. Inquire of Dr. Auringer, West McHenry. The genuine Snag Proof Boot. Agency for West McHenry at Evanson's. GRAND NEW YEAR'S PARTY. Yourself f nd lady are cordjally invited to attend a New Year's Party, at the McHenry House Hall, McHenry, 111., Fri­ day evening, Jan. 1, 1897. Tickets, 50 cents. Music by Smith's Orchestra, with Harp. Jos. HEIMER, Proprietor. Celluloid Albums, very latest for Holli- day gifts. For sale at Evanson's, Call at the store of Julia A. Story and select your Christmas Presents. Goods all new and something for old and young Great Holliday selling at Evanson's. Many political speakers, clergymen, singers and others who use the voice ex­ cessively, rely upon One Minute Cough Cure to prevent huskinessand laryngitis. Its value as a preventive is only equaled by it power to afford instantaneous re­ lief. J. A. Story. The largest line of Overcoats and DIsters in town at Owen & Chapell's Call ai" GREENWOOD. County Superintendent Wire was a Greenwood visitor on Wednesday of last week. A very pleasant surprise was planned and executed on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Wednesday evening, Dec 5, it being their fifth anniversary. Our merchants are both stocked with Christmas Goods, with prospects for a good Holiday^trade. Miss Myrtle Freeman aud Lysle start­ ed the first of the week for Valparaiso, to attend the Normal school at that place. Walter Dygert left one day last week for Chicago, to be gone for an indefinite time. E. W. Robbins attended the Princi­ pal's conference, at Woodstock, on Sat­ urday last. Some of our Woodmen visited the neighbors of Ringwood camp Saturday evening. There Is t»lk of annexing Greenwood 'his placc. -- Hingicocd, Lor respondent to the PlainiJeolei. That, is where you are left old man, for if our girls hold out we will have your whole town. Place your Insurance with S. Stoffel. Besley's Fig Syrup, the market. Nothing better in Insure your property with 8. Stoffel and be insured. Besley's Syrup of White Spruce, a sure cure for coughs, colds, etc. New fur and cloth Overcoats, in all sizes at S. Stoffel's. . Call at Besley's Drug Store, on the West Side, and leave your order for Christmas Goods. All desired sizes and kinds of Candee Rubber Gooas at ts. Stoffel's. One car of the famous "Fancy" Flour just received at S. Stoffel's. Apples at wholesale prices at Owen & Chapell's. Bargains in every department at the Farmers Store, A. T. Baer, proprietor. Call at Owen & Chapell's and see the new line of Capes. * , Our new stock of cloaks, capes and ackets will arrive soon. S. STOFFEL. Have your clothes cleaned and dyed. Must come Saturday or Monday. ." E. LAWLU8. Opposite Riverside House. , 15tf The latest styles in Capes and Cloaks at 0 wen & Chapell's. Call and examine the large line of new books just purchased by Julia A. Story. Besley's Celery Compound. Try a bot­ tle and you will be convinced that it ex­ cels all others.^ All our Fargo Boots and Shoes will be sold regardless of cost on account of fac­ tory failing. S. STOFFEL, A fine large line ot the famous United Brand fancy Shirts at S. Stoffel's. Call and see the fancy line of Drest Shirts and Ties at Owen & Chapell's. Just received, another car of Sleepy Eye Flour. It costs nothing to try a sack. A. P. BAER. Over three thousand dollars worth of Jlothing, to be sold before Jan. 1st, at Owen & Chapell's. FOR SALE. Forty acres of land, situated on the Greenwood road, between McHenry and Greenwood. Timber and pasture. For further particulars inquire of J. W. GRIMOLDUY, Ringwood, 111. Romember that Heman & Schneider will giye four prizes amounting to $100 to he persons holding the most coupon on December next. Fargo's and Douglas' fully warranted Boots and Shoes at S. Stoffel's. Jus"t received, one car fancy Flour to be sold at low prices at S. Stoffel's. Try a- sack of the celebrated Marvel Flour, for sale.by Owen & Chapell. Buy only the famous Fancy Flout at S. Stoffel's. The largest line of Shoes ift the latest styles at Owen & Chapell's. New clothing .to suit hard times and close buyers at S. Stoffel's. Try the Lucky Leaf Tea, 25 cents per pound at Owen & Chapell's. Latest styles in (Japes and Cloaks at Owen & Chapell's. - All the latest styles in Hats and Caps, at the Farmers Store, West McHenry. Underwear, Flannels, Blankets, Caps, Mittens, etc. at Stoffel's. Try a sack of the celebrated Sleepy Eye Flour, at the Farmers Store, West McHenry. . New stock of fall and winter Dutchess Trousers, from $1.50 to $4.50 just re­ ceived at S. Stoffel's. i Besley's Sarsaparilla Compound. The great Blood purifier. Try a bottl®. Good advice: Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamber­ lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem­ edy. For sale by J. A. Story. Call and pee the new noiseless Wheeler &-'Wilson Sewjng Machines at Heman & Schneider. Speed and safety are the watchwords of the age. One Minute Cough Cure acts speedily, safely and never fails. Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and colds are cured by it. J.A.Story. HEMAN & SCHJEIDER, the Jewelers, have Life Size Busts of President elect Wm. McKinley for sale. They are fine and an ornament to either parlor or office. Call and see them. Holiday sale of Handkerchiefs Evanson's, Saturday, Dec. 19. at Holiday Excursion Rates; On December 24, 25, 31. 1896, and Jauuary 1,1897, the Chicago and North­ western R'y will sell excursion tickets at low rates to points on the North­ western Line and Union Pacific System within 200 miles of selling statiop, good for return passage until January 4th, 1807, inclusive. For tickets and full in­ formation apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 23-3w Santa Claus' Headquarters at Evan- nou's. ' The largest stock of. Uhristmas Goods ever brought to this town is now being opened at the store of J ulia A. Story. Be sure and look them over; A WORD IN IUUR EAR. The secret of good health is found in the perfect action of the stomach and di­ gestive organs. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin produces a perfect condition aud good health results. Try it. Sold in 10c (10 doses 10c) 50c and $1 sizes. Of J. A. Story. _____ WILL BREAK CP A COLD. Dr. Humphreys' Specific "77" will break up a cold, and leave no bad effects. Small vial, pocket size--price 25 cents-- at all drug stores. Jacket sale all Chapell's. next week at Owen & Snag Proof is the original, honest rub­ ber, and every pair is plainly stamped as such. The mere fact that others imitate is conclusive evidence that the original has merit, while imitations may be worthless. Buy the genuine of J. W. Cristy & Son, Ringwood. HAVE YOU A COLD? If so, then, instead of taking so much quinine and other strong medicines, take a pleasant and mild stomach and bowel remedy, which will cleanse the system, and you will be surprised how quickly the cold will leave you. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will do this better than any other. Trial size 10c (10 doses 10c), larger sizes 50c and $1, at J. A. Story's. The wife of Mr. D. Robinson, a prom­ inent lumberman of Hartwick, N. Y., was sick with rheumatism for five months. In speaking of it, Mr. Robinson says: Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only thing that gave her any rest from pain. For the relief of pain it cannot be beat." Many very bad cases of rheumatism have been cured by it. For sale at 50 cents a bottle by Julia A. Story.' Christmas Candles, all sizes and colors, 15 cents a box, at Owen & Chapell's. Farm for Rent. The old John Freund Farm is for rent. For more information apply to fTohn Huemann-, Johnsburgh, 111. . If you want a keg of nice Syrup go to A. P. Baer's, on the West Si3e, and get a To cure all old sores, to heal an indol­ ent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve according to directions. Its mag ic-like action will surprise you. J. A. Story. BREAKS UP COLDS. Dr. Humphrey's Specific "77" "breaks up" colds that "hang on" and prevents pneumonia; price 25 cents--at all druggists. Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless, and invariably reliable are the qualities of One Minute Cough Cure. It never fails in colds, croup and lung troubles. The children like it because it is pleasant to take and it helps them. J. A. Story. NOTICE 1 All persons indebted to the firm of Perry & Owen are requested to call and settle at once. We desire to have all ac counts closed without delay. PERRY & OWEN, Soothing and not irritating, strength­ ening, and not weakening, small but ef­ fective--such are qualities of DeWitt's Little. Early Risers, the famous little pilla. J. A. Story. Many lives of usefulness haye been cut short by neglect to breakup an ordinary cold. Pneumonia, bronchitis, and even consumption can be averted by the prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure. J. A. Story. „ Baldwin Greenings, Northern Spies, Seek. No Farther, Apples, at Owen & Chapell's, The old way of delivering messages by post-boys compared with the modern telephone, illustrates tthe old tedious methods of "breaking" colds compared with their almost instantaneous cures by One Minute Cough Cure. J. A. Story. Before buying be sure and see the new noiseless Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma- hi/ie at Heman & bchneider. If you wish to receive one of the prizes next Christmas, trade with Heman & Schneider and get your coupons. One of the largest and best assort­ ments of Cloaks and Capes ever in town „ at Owen & Chapell's. - 1 All desiring Jardineers Vases, and all varieties of Flower Pots, call and see the large assortment at Julia A. Story's. In our Underwear Department we hav$ some real bargains. Do not fail to ex­ amine them before buying. A. P. Baer, at the Farmers Store. Besley's Reliably iieave Powder. The best remedy of the kind now on the mar­ ket. Try a package. The old lady was right when she said, the child might die if they waited for the doctor. She saved the little one's life with a few doses of One Minute Cough Cure. She had used it for croup before.. J. A. Story. They are so little you hardly know you are taking them. They cause no griping yet they act quickly and most thorough­ ly. Such are the famous /little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Small in size, great in results. J. A. S t o r y . . • ' . . ; From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the afflicted. There is no advertisement about this; we feel just like saying it.-- The Democrat, t'arrollton, Ky. For sale by J. A. Story, McHenry. PERSONAL. Free--64 page medical reference book to any person afflicted with any special, chronic or delicate disease peculiar to their sex. Address the leading physi­ cians and surgeons of the United States, Dr. Hathaway & Co., 70 Dearborn street Chicago. I have made a specialty of the prose­ cution of all kinds of damage cases against RAILROADS, other Corporations, and Estates, for fifteen years and make no charge unless successful. Call or write me. C. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, Woodstock 111. • • •.. - •'P.-TJ-U- SHll I n A hacking cough is not only annoying to others, but is dangerous to the person who has it. One Minute Cough Cure will quickly put.an end to it. J. A. Story. The length of life may be increased by lessening its dangers. The majority of people die from lung troubles. These may be averted by promptly using One minute ough ure. J. A. Story. 9 See the new Douglas Shoes at Stoffel's. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve in an anti­ septic, soothing and healing application for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, etc., and cureB piles like magic. It instantly stops pain. J.A.Story. keg of Baer's Choice, on the market. It has no superior Highest Awarded Honoris--World's Fair, 0R " • 1' .* •CREAM • BAKING MOST PERFECT M/^E- A pure Grape Cream of TaitM Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum *» any other adulterant. • 4Q YEARS TH6 STANDARD. See the new fall and winter Capes and Jackets direct from the well known house of Jos. Beifeld & (Jo., at Stoffel's. Apples, by the peck or barrel, at Owen & Chapell's. FEMALE LOVELINESS May be obtained by intelligent women A well regulated system must of necessity show its iruitin the face. To regulate bhe system and keep it in perfect con­ dition there is nothing so good as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup pepsin--Constipation and indigestion absolutely cured. 10 doses 10c. Large size 50c and $1, at J. A. Story's. "Excuse me," obueryed the man in spectacles, "but I am a surgeon, and that iB not where the liver is." '-Never you mind where his liver is," retorted the other. "If it was in his toe or his left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers would reach it and shake it for him. On that you can bet your gig-lamps. J. A. Story. When most needed ic is notunuBual for your family physician to be away from borne. Such was the experience of Mr. J. Q. Schenck, editor ot the Caddo, Indl i'er., Banner, when his little girl, two years of age was threatened with a se­ vere attack of croup. Hesays: "My *ife insisted that I go for the doctor, but as our family physician was out of town 1 purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved her im­ mediately. I will not be without it in the future." 25 and -50 cent bottles for sale by J ulia A. Story. MRS. M. P. O'BRIEN, [vesdale, 111., writes : " I have used Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a family med­ icine with the best of results. For de­ rangements of the stomach and a gen­ eral laxative I like it better than thing I have used. It is so _ taste my children are always take it." At J. A. Story's. ; f; mm • ' v . V • •mi . • ,6 A PROMINENT LAWY Of Greenville, 111., Mr. C. E. Cook, writes, "I have been troubled with billiousness, sick headache, sour stomach, constipa­ tion, etc., for several years. I sought long and tried many lemedies, but was disappointed until I tried Syrup Pepsin. I can cheerfully reebmmend it to any suf- fpring from above complaints. " J. A. Story, McHenry Real Estate* I haye three fine Residence and several choice Building Lots in town for sale at very reasonable rates. Terms to suit purchasers. All centrally located. Call at Bank of McHenry. 13tf O. N. OWEN. Major C. T. Picton is manager of the State Hotel, at Denison^^Texas, which the traveling men say is onebl^he best hotels in that- section. In speaking of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarr­ hoea Remedy Major Picton says: "I have used it myself and in my family for several years, and take pleasure in say­ ing that I oonsider it an infallible curs for diarrhoea and dysentery. I always recommend it, and have frequently ad­ ministered it to iny guests in the hotel, and in every case it has proven itself worthy of unqualified endorsement for " sale by Julia A. Story. xmii m - i ' iPl i