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f • • m ,' " V m WEDNESDAY* FEB. 10. 1897. Railway Time Table. Taking effcct Sunday, Sept 40, 1896, at six 3'CIOCK A. M. Trains will pass J&cHenry station as follows: GOING SOUTH. Lake Geneva Passenger..........7:34 AM Williams Bay Express .' 8:25 •' Williams Bay Passenger. 3:26 P M Lake Geneva Freight..... . 3:26 GOING HOBTB. X Williams Bay Passenger.... 9:47 A M X Lake Geneva Freight.. 11:<>5 •' S Lake Geneva Passenger 4;50 P M X Williams Bay Express.. 4:55 " X Williams Bay Passenger 6:06 •' EXPLANATION. D--Dally. X--Daily except Sunday. 8 Sundays only. B. BUSS, Agent, McHenry, III. MASONIC. MOHBNBT LODGE, NO. 1B8 A. F. and A. M--- degular Oommunloations the seoond and fourth Mondays in each month. W, A. OBI3TT. W. M. K. O T M. , - ' MOHENBT LODGE No. 77.K.Q. T. M.-Reg- ular meetings Beoond and Jbdtefch \u®8aav evenings of each month, at K.O T.M.Hall. GEO. ELANT»BT, Com, J. J. BISHOP, R. K. < 1 --~ M. W. A. • Ragnlar Me«itSn«rn evory second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at- their Hail, over. Evanson & Co.'s store. W, P. SiEvass, Consul. J. KIMBALL, Clerk. Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. J R. Clark,.. Pastor Preaching Sunday, 10:30 A. w. and 7:80 p. m. Sundav School, 11: 5 A. M. Dr. A, E. Auringer ..Superintendent Epworth League, 6: 5 p, M., Rev J. R. Clark, President. Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. M. Ladies' Aid Society each alternate week, Mrs. M. E. Howe, President. WA CorJial Invitation is extended to all. Unlversalist Church Directory. T. J. Walsh President F. L. MoOmber, • .olerk James B. Perry Treasurer Rev. J. Straub, D. O Pastor The Willing Workers, (the, ladies organ­ ization.) Mrs. Jas. B. Perry President Mrs. L. H. Owen Secretary 3upt, of Sunday School O. N. Owen Assistant, Mrs. O. N. Owen •^The Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Address i s Grand Crossing, Preaching services at 10:30 A. M. and at 7:30 r. M. A cordial invitation to all. PKBSONAL. SIMON STOFFEL attended to business in Woodstock on Thursday last. HARRY HOLMES was over from Wood stock one day last week. ISAAC WENTWORTH spent, a few days last week with friends_at PiogreeGrove. - J. C. PARKS, who is, residing with his family in Chicago this winter, was on onr streets on Tuesday. Q. F. BOLEY, proprietor of the McHenry Brewery, is reported very sick at this writfeg. \ JAMES B. PERRY, Isaac Wentworth, Simon Stoffel and J. Van Slyke attended the Judicial Convention, at Elgin, on Wednesday of last week. MRS. P. FISHOCH, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Bodensehatz, all of Lamont, 111., are the guests of A. C. Friedley and wife, in this village, this week. W. A. CRISTY, O. N, Owen, R. Waite, John EvanBon and F L. McOmber at­ tended Chapter meeting, at Woodstock, on Monday evening. MRS. E. H. WALKER, whom we.report­ ed sick last week, is slowly improving. Her many friends hope to see her around again soon. ' • -. EARL MEAD and wife and Mr. Thomp­ son and wife, of Gray's Lake, attended the Chicken Pie Supper and entertain­ ment, at the City Hall, on Thursday evening. - . . C. H. GRANGER and Ed. Granger, ac­ companied Hon. F. K. Granger to Springfield on Monday. They go to see the workings of the Legislature and will be absent two or three days. RIVERSIDE SKATING RINK. The Riverside Skating Rink will be open to the public on Saturday evening, Feb. 13th. Also on Wednesday evening, Feb. 17th. And every Wednesday and Saturday evenings until further notice Skating from 7:30 until 10. The McHenry Military Band will be present on Saturday evening of this week and furnish music for the occasion " . JOHN I. STORY. New Advertisements • This Week, John Evanson & Co., West McHenry. Owen & Chapell, McHenry. E. Lawlus, McHenry. Theo. F. Swan, Elgin. Dr. O. B^ Howe, Woodstock. James Vick's Son's, Rochester, N. Y. THE PLAINDEALER and the Weekly later-Ocean one year for $2. LENT commences March 3d, three weeks from to-day. WANTED --?2,000, on frotn three to five years time, with first-class security. Inquire of II. C. Mead, West McHenry. DR. 0. B. HOWE, of Woodstock, was called to Palatine on Tuesday, in consul­ tation with Dr. Wadham, of that place. DR. ABT IS prepared to test eyes accur­ ately, at his office, over the PLAINDEALER office. "THE Responsibility of Nations; or Our Duty to Cuba," will be Dr. Straub's subject at the Universalist church next • Sabbath. All are cordially invited. SOCIAL PARTY at tne McHenry House Hall, on Monday evening, March 1st. The last dance before Lent. See notice in another column. SAM JONES has discovered now that hell is out near Oklahoma. He once said it was only five miles from Boston, but you know this country is subject to radi­ cal climatical changes. THE Masquerade Ball, at the McBenry House Hall, on Wednesday evening of last week, was well attended, seventy- three numbers being sold, and all report a good time. MRS. JOHN W. SMITH died at the home of her son, at Smith's Corners, on Wed­ nesday of last week, and her funeral was held on Friday. An obituary will appear in these columns next week. Do not forget the entertainment, at parlors of Mrs. F. K. Granger, by Miss Evelyn Stoddard and pupils, on Friday evening of this week, Feb. 12th. A rare musical treat may be exp«cted. THE Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church meet with Mrs. W. D. Wentworth on Friday afternoon of this week, at the usual hour. Ten cent tea will be served from five to seven o'clock. All are cor- dially invited. SECRETARY. TICKETS will be issued this week for a grand Masquerade Party, to take place at the Riverside House, in this village, on the evening of February 25th. Slo- cum's full Orchestra will furnish the music, and a grand good time may be expected. • More particulars next week. IN .a neighboring city a frugal house­ wife introduced a tramp to the wood pile,5 upon hi* application for something . to eat. Going out a short time after she found the following note pinned on the saw-buck: "Just tell them that you saw me, but you didn's see me saw." AGAIN the boys are to be shoved back another notch in the world by an innovation that bids fair to become very popular. In the east they have begun the , employment of the " office girl" in place of the " office boy,". Among her qualifi­ cations are these: She doesn't know how to whistle, she doesn't smoke eigar- ettes. she is not addicted to dime novels, - ehe-does not indulge in. horse play with other girls, and she is brighter, cleaner, more energetic and neater than the boy. There is something worth thinking about. But if this thing keeps up what is going to become of the boys? From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the afflicted. There is no advertisement about this; we feel just like sayiog if.-- The Democrat, Carrollton, Ky. For sale by J. A. Story, THE McHENRY CREAMERY CO. Is the name of a new stock company that has lately been organized in this village, and received a certificate from the Secretary of State. The capital stock has all been subscribed, and the stockholders will meet at the City Hall, in this village, on Saturday, Feb. 20, for the purpose of electing Directors and transacting such other business as may be deemed necessary. We will give fur­ ther particulars later. JAMES ROBBINS, who is now in Cali­ fornia, has our thanks for files of Sacramento, Cal, papers. Enclosed in the papers was a bunch of the handsom­ est flowers that we have eeen in many a day, the name of which we are unable to learn. The fact that they were grown out doors at this time of year shows that friend Robbins is enjoying life in a delightfully mild climate while we have been shivering in the blasts of 20 degrees below zero. But then Robbins always was lucky enough to get the best of everything. THE following is the programme for the Principal's meeting, to be held in County Superintendent Wire's office, on Saturday, Feb 13,1897: How much work should be attempted in plane Geometry in excess .of proposi­ tions given as principal propositions in course of one year? C. W. Hart. What limit should control the matter of leaving the school room during school hours? R.P.Andrews. Each teacher to bring from 5 to 10 specimens of penmanship from each grade from 1st to 8th. The topic: Vertical Penmanship--Why ? C. W. Groves. DIED.--At her residence, north of this village, on Thursday morning last. MRS. ELIZABETH BLAKE, wife of Peter Blake, aged 76 years and 2 days. Mrs. Blake has been sick and confined to her bed for a long time, but has borne her suffering with patience and resigna­ tion. • She was one of cyur oldest and most highly respected^German citizens, and was honored and respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, now in, very feeble health, and seven children, four sons and three daughters, to mourn her loss. Her funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic Church on Sat­ urday morning, and she was followed to her last resting place by a large con­ course of relatives and sympathizing friends. ' THE BRAND ICE COMPANY, at McCol- lum's Lake, are putting up some of the finest ice ever seen in this section. The large houses, which they built early in the winter, are all full, and they have added two sections, which they are now at work filling. The ice they have put up, we understand, runs from ten to fourteen inches, and iB as clear as crystal This company have come here to make a permanent business in this line, Jlnd although strangers have shown them­ selves honest, fair dealing business men, and we hope they will meet with that success that will warrant the enlarging of their facilities another year. They have given employment to a large numb­ er of our workingmen this winter. < A CTS. ten weeks, and then stopped. » w The old reliable Yankee Blade. 16< pages weekly, filled with stories of fun. love, and thrilling tales of adventure. Mend 10 cents in stamps for ten weeks trial to Yankee Blade, Brooks, Me, Social Party. , Yourself and ladies are cordially invit­ ed to attend a Social Party, at McHenry House Hall, in the village of McHenry, on Monday evening, March 1, W97. Music by the McHenry Orchestra. Tick­ ets, 50 cents. All those who wish to have a good social time before Lent com mences should bear this in mind and be sure and attend. New Dress Goods, just received, at S, Stoffel's. _____ A fine line of men's ladies' andchildrens Mackintoshes at Owen & Chapell's. - If you want any kind of Winter Goods cheaper than ever before ottered in this town,' call on Simon Stoffel. West McHenry. The Chicken Pie Social. The Chicken Pie Social, at the City Hall, on Thursday, evening last, was a grand success, financially and otherwise The ladieB had furnished a supper fit for a king, and from five o'clock until eight they were kept busy waiting upon the crowd in attendance. The tables* were kept full all the time and yet they had enough and to spare. It was the unani­ mous verdict that it was a royal feast. After the supper came the entertainment, and we must say that no notice we can give would half do it justice. It was cer­ tainly one of the finest home entertain mentsever given in McBenry. It was bothynstructive and amusing. Many who were there have not got over laugh ing yet. We cannot particularize where all done so well, but we must say that Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, and the Male Quar tette, who are always good, fairly out­ done themselves. We understand the receipts of the supper and entertainment netted the handsome sum of $36. P. S. Since writing the above we learn that by the request of a I#rge number of our citizens the ladies have decided to re peat the entertainment on Thursday evening of next week, Feb. 18th. Full particulars by small bills and in thif paper next week. ; THE M.-E. Church Sunday School held their annual Diploma Exercises on Sun­ day .last. There was quite a large at­ tendance aud the proceedings were of the most interesting character. Their plan is this: Each scholar who attends Sun day School every Sunday for three months receives a certificate, and when they have received four certificates for regular attendance they are entitled to a Diploma. This is a new but pleasant feature in Sunday School work and one that tends to m^ch good. Those who received Diplomas on Sunday last were: Miss Mabel Granger, Miss Dora Monroe, Archie Auringer and Paul Auringer. The superintendent of the Sunday School Dr. A. E. Auringer, is doing some good work, which is shown by the increased attendance. He is certainly the right man in the right place. Evening: of Music By Miss Evelyn Stoddard and Pupils, at the Parlors of Mrs. F. K. Granger, West McHenry, Friday Evening, Feb. 12, '97. PROGRAMME: 1. Flemish Dance Bonheur Charley and Katie fleimer. 2. Dorothy, (old English Dance Celia Miller. 3. Gypsy Maiden Waltz..'. Blake Eleanor and Lillie McGee. 4. Love's Oracle Bohm Lillie Heimer. 5. Song--She's Somebody's Sweetheart Lillie McGee. 6. Jolly Little Players, Maylath Belle Gallaher and Mabel Granger. 7. Mayflowers.. Spindler Eleanor McGee. 8. Secret Wishes Heller Celia and Anna Miller. 9. Song--Rocking My Baby to Sleep... Belle Gallaher. 10. Lion Chasse t. Rolling Rose Justen and Nettie Schiessle. 11. Lucetta Mazurka, RedcliU Charley Heimer. 12. a On Guard, b Negro Dance, Gurlitt Lillie and Katie Heimer. 13. Eventide Reverie Goodeler Mabel Granger. 14. Recitation Miss Osborne 15. Papillon's Roses Thorn Rose Justen. 16. Melody, ? Rubenstein Nettie Schiessle. N 17. Silver Spring , ....Bendel Evelyn Stoddard. 18. Spanish Dances, a and b...Mozkouski Rose Justen and Nettie Schiessle. Admission, 10 cents. Entertainment to commence at 8 o'clock." THE following from the Greenfield Argus is just as applicable to any coun­ try newspaper: " There are quite a number of our ac­ quaintances whose families are liable to waken up Borne morning and read an obituary of the head of the family some­ thing like this: 'He was a kind and con­ siderate husband, having for years fur­ nished his loved ones with tlie local paper at the editor's expense. He has crossed the river and in consideration of his long patronage, we, with a feeling ol delayed justice drop a large sized hand grand grenade in the casket on which are the following Words:", "While there was life there was hope. Now hope is gone. Farewell! You go to a place pre­ pared for you. We will never meet again.' Pay your subscription and you will be sent out of the world in decent shape, and your obituary will be pretty enough to frame." How to Cot a Public Cfflca* Many desirable offices are within the gift of the new administration. Those who wish to know what places can be had and how to get them, can obtain thin information by sendiug 75 cente to Soule & Co ., Washington, D. 0, for thfe U. S- B'ue Book, showing all got-, ernmert offices and salaries with Ciyjl Service rules, sample examination ques­ tions, etc. Under present laws women stand an equal chance with men for posi­ tions that- insure a comfortable income for life. The "Blue Book" gives complete instruction for office seekers of both sexes, and is besides a valuable book of reference much in demand. Masquerade Ball. , Yourself and lady are cordially invited to attend the fifth annual Masquerade Ball, during which prominent Chicago Turners will entertain those present, at Columbia Hall, Algonquin, on Thursday evening, Feb. lltb, 1897. Music by Slocum's Orchestra, of Har­ vard, 111. . A variety of costumes and ma?ks to be had at the hall. The management wjll spare no pains to make this the Ball of the season. All must present tickets at the door to gain admission. Dance tickets, including supper, $ 1.75. Spectators, 35 cents. JTHOMAB KABON, Proprietor. Forty inch brown and black Brocaded Brillianteens, 35 cents. Silk to match, 89 cents. See them at Evanson's. , I RINGWOOD Edwin Johonnott, of Chicago, visited with Ringwood friends recently. Mr. Rich, of Elgin, baa been spending a few days with bis family, in this village. B.. Harrison and wife, of West McHenry spent Sunday in Ringwood, the guest of Mr. KSmerling's people. . ^ J. .. Aunt Mary Thompson is much improv­ ed and with the exception of a lack of strength is very like herself again. < Chad. Thompson and family, of G-een wood, R. Lawson and wife and Will McCannon and wife were entertained at the home of Miss F. A. Ingalls on Sun day last. Chas. Shales, of this place, and Miss Myrtle Whiting, of Chicago, were married last week. We understand Charley will move to Mr. Whiting's farm, southwest of this village. A number of fish have been taken from McCollumn's lake by Ringwoodites dur­ ing the past week. We hav) not seen any of them, but the stories are very large. Minnows were used as bait. • The little folks at C. W. Harrison's have been having a serious attack oLthe prevailing hard colds. The girl is much better but the little boy is very sick at present writing. * ; Mrs. John W. Smith, better known as "Grandma Smith," died on Wednesday of last week. She had been a long and patient sufferer, having received injuries at the county Fair of 1895. from which she never recovered. An obituary will appear in this paper next week. J. V. Buckland and mother were called to Antioch on Thursday last to attend the funeral of M. A. Buckland's little girl. The child had been sick but a few days and Was considered much improved, when its little life suddenly went out. The sympathy of bis many friends is ex­ tended in the hour of bereavement. • The dramatic talent of the Ringwood Cemetery Aid Society are rehearsing a play entitled "The Yankee Detective," under the management of MISB Olive Stevens. It will be presented to the pub­ lic in about two weeks, the proceeds to be added to the land fund of the society. The exact date will appear in our next. See also small bills which will be distrib­ uted in a few days. Many tenants will change farms this spring, and some others, having con­ tracted the moving fever, will change their loc tion. Mr. Welch will move to E. G. Howe's farm, his place being filled hy John Boyd, of Greenwood. John W. Rell will move to his farm near Spring Grove, Geo. H. Coates occupying the place vacated by Mr. Bell. Chas. Hobart. *ill move from the farm he has been on for a number of years, Irving Merchant taking his place. Richard Lawson. hav­ ing rented his place, will move to Elgin. Carn Krohn will move to Meyer's Cor­ ners, west of Richmond, vacating Mr. Hess's farm, which will be occupied by Mr. Hess himBelf Harry Peet will move into his house east of the track, Mr. Shales moving into the house vacated hy Mr. Peet. Mr. Shales leaves the Wm. Harrison farm, which will bo worked by Mr Harrison and the boys. Rert Bell has moved to Greenwood and Elon Har­ rison is living in the factory. Should there be any who have pscaped please re­ port and the matter will receive proper notice. ' R I D G E F I E L D . Mies Sadie Wood is quite ill. J. Fish, of Elgin, visited with Doc Dufield, Wednesday. Dick Davis left here for a few days' visit in Chicago, Saturday. Mrs. Fred Hartmann If ft here for Chicago for a visit with relatives and friends, Monday. Rev. J. A. Wood and wife entertained friends from Clinton, Wis., the first of the week. The next convention of the Co. Lodge of I. 0 G. T., will be held the second Sat­ urday in March. The Christian Endeavors will give a social at the parsonage Friday evening, Fehruary 12,1897, for the young people. Mips Anna Morse, who is teaching at Oak Park, was summoned home Thurs­ day to attend her mother, who is very ill. George Wheeler was sent as a delegate from the M. W. A. Camp here, to the ffead Camp of M. W. A., tit Springfield, Monday. Mrs. Doc Dufield; Mies Isabella Hunt, and Miss Blanch Lynch visited at Terra otta and Crystal Lake, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield, who have been spending the first part of the winter vis­ iting relatives and friends in Missouri, Kansas, and other of the western itatf s. returned to their home here the first of the week. J. B Lynch and wife gave an oyster supper and social to as manv of their neighbors as there was room for in their house Those invited were Rev. Wood and wif<\ Jim Robinson, wife and child­ ren. Prof. Thayer and daughter. Doc Dufield and son, and Mrs. Cadwallader. K general good time was had by all. A fe* games were played. It was while indulging in the games that supper was announced. Each gentleman was given a ball of carpet rags to unwind, when each found the name of the lady that they were to take to supper. GRIP. La Grippe is like a cold, only stubborn. 77" cures them both. Price, 25 cents. Vt all druggists. Besley'B Celery Compound. Try a bot­ tle and you will be convinced that it ex­ cels all others. -- - T A X E S ! T A X E S ! The undersigned, collector of Taxes for the Township of McHenry, will, on and after Monday, January 18th, 1897, be at the following places for the purpose of receiving the Taxes of said town: Mondays--At the store of Castor Adams, in the village of Johnsburgh. Tuesdays--At the store of J. W, Cristy & Son, in the village of Ringwood. Wednesdays--At my residence, in Johnsburgh. Thursdays--At the store of A. P. Baer, West McHenry. Fridays--At my residence, in Johns­ burgh. Saturdays--At the store of Owen & Chapell, McHenry. All persons having Taxes to p^y should call at any of the above named places at as early a day as possible. M. J. FREUND, Collector. TO THE DANCING PDBLIC. J ulia A. Story has just purchased a large assortment of Masks, Half Masks, Char­ acter Faces, Tinsin decorations and the many and various requisites for a mask party. Call and examine. Constipation, in its worst fdrms, dys­ pepsia, sick headache, biliousness and derangement of the liver are Ireadily eured by DeWitt's Little Early. Risers. These littlp pills never gripe. " Small pill, safe pill, best p|ll. J. A. Story. Business Locals. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned, having rented his farm, will sell at public auction on his farm, 2 miles west of McHenry on Mon­ day, Feb. 15,1897, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M, the following property: 31 head oUive stock. 1 span gray mares, 6 and 7 years old, weight 2600 pounds,. A. . , r n , a a ^ t t i J.'S? "ore"" mare, S years old," weight andb 1150 pounds, J bay gelding, 7 years old, insured. weight 1100 pounds, 1 brown gelding, 10 years old, weight 1000 pounds, 1 Percberon gelding, 2 years old, weight 1150 pounds, 1 saddle pony, 1 sorrel mare, 10 years\>ld, weight 1000 pounds, 1 yearling Jersey bull, 9 brood sows, 14 shoats, 3 set double harness, 1 Weber wide tire wagon, 1 Bishop lumber wagon fj. three spring milk wagon, 1 PrairieCity seeder, 1 Milwaukee mower, 3 cultivators 1 Union corn planter 1 Champion self rake reaper, 1 Case buzz saw, • 1 Budlong pulverizer, 1 acme pulverizer, 1 land roller, 1 Thompson hay tedder, 1 Taylor hay rake, 1 Big Injun riding plow, 2 walking plows, 2 drugs, 1 single shovel plow, 1 feed grinder, 1 corn sheller, 1 fanning mill, 1 steam cooker, 3 hay racks, 2 hog racks, 1 wood rack, 1 pair boba, 1 corn marker.T horse power jack, 3 large etack canvases. The above tools are all nearly new. 40 grain sacks, 1 *beelbarrow, 1 milk cart, 1 35-gallon barrel churn: 1 dog power, 1 ice box, 6 35-gallon jacket Cream cans, 1 10-can creamery tank, 10 bushels clover seed, 300 bushels horse mane oats, quantity bailed hay, and other articles not men­ tioned. Free lUnch at noon. TERMS--Sums of $10'and under cash. Over that sum a credit of 1 year on ap­ proved notes at 7 per cent interest. Two per cent off for cash. ISG property to be removed until settled for. • FRANK WATTLES. F. KI GRANGER, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auc tion, on the Wm. Harrison farm, 1 mile west of Ringwood, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1897, commencing at 10 o'clock the following property : 1 span geldings 6 years old, weight 2600, 1 chestnut mare 7 years old, weight 1000, 1 span bay mares, 7 and 8 years old, weight 2200, 3 brood sows, 3 set double harness near­ ly new, 1 four inch tire truck with silo platform, 1 four in«jh. tire truck with box, 1 three inch tirt truck nearly new, 1 lum­ ber wagon, 1 milk wagon, 1 set bob sleighs, 1 single top.buggy, 1 McCormick binder, latest improvement, nearly new, 1 Tiger seeder, nearly new, 2 sulky culti­ vators, l steel frame one-horse cultiva­ tor, 1 wood beam 14 inch stubble plow, 1 steel beam 14 inch stubble plow, 1 sod and stubble plow, 14 inch, 2 lever drags, 1 shovel plow, 1 Keystone corn planter, 1 Daisy corn cutter, 1 Walter A. Wood mower. 1 hay rake, 1 roller, 2 hay racks, 1 milk cart, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 lO-gallon barrel churn, 1 cauldron kettle, a num­ ber Of milk cans, 1 wood rack. 1 10-horse mounted power and jack, 1 Silver & Deming stalk cutter, 16 inches, jl corn thresher, nearly new, 1 corn sheller, 1 fanning mill, nearly new, 20 tons timo­ thy hay. 4 tons millet hay, 400 bus'els oats, 1500 bushels corn, quautity corn stalks/1 pony harness, 1 saddle and bridle nearly new, and other articles not mentioned. Free Lutich at noon. TEHMS.--Sums of §10 and under cash Over that sum a credit of 1 year on ap­ proved notes at 7 per cent Interest. Two per cent off for cash No property to be removed until settled for. DAVID SHALES. COL. J. G. WILSON, Auctioneer. Place your Insurance with S. Stoffel. Besley's Fig Syrnp. Nothing better in the market. and be insured. Besley's Syrup of White Spruce, a sure cure for coughs, colds, etc. : A" great slaughter in Shoes at Owen & Chapell's. " All desired sizes and kinds of Candee Rubber Goods at s. Stoffel's. 1 One car of the famous "Fancy' just received at S. Stoffel's. Flour Hor Little Bluff. The teachers of an east side sewing school have been much annoyed of late by the children making all sorts of ex­ cuses to jftet out °avly. So mauy and so urgent were the«# requests that the school became more or less demoralized in consequence, and the wealthy women who were its philanthropic and finan­ cial backers advised the teachers to ren­ der null aud void any more appeals of the sort. This the teachers endeavored to do. The other morning, however, a litle girl, after the preliminary hand raising, announced that it was impera­ tive that she leave at a quarter of 12 o'clock. "Why can't ycu stay until 12?" asked the teacher. "It is only 15 minutes later, and it creates disorder for you to leave before the rest." "Mamma wishes me to leave at a quarter of 12," returned the child with an assumption of the grand manner that, in spite of her rags and ftmgled hair, much im­ pressed even the teacher. "You see." went on the little girl, "it gives the waitress so much trouble to prepare me an extra luncheon, and that's what she has to do when I don't get home until after 12. Mamma wouldn't ask it if it wasn't for the waitress and the lunch­ eon." The teacher was even more impressed with "the waitress" and the "lunch­ eon" than she had beeu with "mam­ ma," so she granted the request. But as the little one skipped gleefully past the others to get her wraps the teacher heard one of the other children say: "I say, Mamie, what did ye mean by put- tin up that awful bluff? Much mamma and waitress and luncheon you've got!" "Of course I haven't got 'em, " replied Mamie, "but I've heard that rich little girl that lives around the corner talk a heap about 'em, and I just thought I'd try it too."--New York Sun. Bad Luck In Slippers. Tommy--Here! Don't you hit me with that old shoe! Don't you know it's awful bad luck to hit anybody with a shoe? Jimmy--Is it? I must tell maw that as soon as I get home.---Cincinnati En­ quirer. HOW TO FIND OUT. Fill a bottle or common water glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours ; a sediment or settling indicates a diseased condition of the kidneys. When urine ptains linen it is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO DO1. There is Comfort in the knowlege so oftenexpressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp- Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in relieving pain iu the back, kidneys, liver, bladder,, and every part of the urinary passages. ^ It corrects inabil­ ity to hold urine and scalding pain in pasBiog it, or bad effect^ following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get Up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is Boon realized. I* stands the' highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. For a sample bot­ tle and pamphlet, both sent free by mail, mention PEAINDEALER and send your full post-office address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietor of this paper guarantees the genuineness of the offer. Get a sack of Superlative on trial at Owen & Chapell's. Bargains in every department at the Farmers Store, A. P. Baer, proprietor. A cut of 15 per cent in ladies and chil­ dren's Jackets, at Owen & Chapell's. Our new stock of cloaks, capes and ackets will arrive soon. S. STOFFEL. • y Have your clothes cleaned and dyed. Must come Saturday or Monday. - • E. LAWLU8. ' Opposite Riverside House. 15tf Try a sack of the celebrated Washburn Crosby superlative Flour at Owen & Chapell's. -. : A weed in the garden can be easily de- troyed when it first starts. Consump- ion can be nipped in the bud- by One Minute Cough Cnre* .1. A. Story. 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. GRIMOLDBY, Ringwood, 111 Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at ouce, These are the virtues ol DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. J. A Story. Fargo's and Douglas' fully warranted Boots and Shoes at S. Stoffel's. Just received, one car fancy Flour to be sold atilow prices at S. Stoffel's. Buy only the famous Fancy Flour at S. Stoffel'a. - .. ...... New clothing to suit bard times and close buyers at S. Stoffel's. Clothing and Overcoats at bottom prices at Owen & Chapell's. A fine large line of the famous United Brand fancy Shirts at S. Stoffel'B. Besley's SarsapariUa Compound. The great Blood purifier. Try a botcle. Underwear,-Flannels, Blankets, Caps, Mittens, etc. at Stoffel's. All desiring. Jardineers Tases, and all varieties of Flower Pots, call and see the large assortmen t at Julia A. Story's. Besley's Reliable Heave Powder. The best remedy of the kind now on the mar- ket. Try a package. k&iM ;' If you want a keg of nice Syrup go to A. P. Baer's, on the West Siie. and get-a keg of Baer's Choice. It has no superior on the market. :4 . • _ j Look over our stock of clothing and overcoate. We can save you mOney. OWEN & CHAPELL. $75 Bicycie. Been in use two weeks only. Will sold for f 38. Inquire at this office. be FOR SALE,v Pony-Cart and Harness, quire at this office. Cheap. In- Jarsoy Cow For Said. A fine full blood Jersey Cow, three years old in February, and coming in soon, is offered for sale. Inquire at this office. More Superlative Flour sold in a year than any other brand. For sale by Owen & Chapell. Team of Draft Horses for Sale. I have a fine team of Draft Horses, that, will weigh about 2,600 pounds. Will be sold reasonable Inquire of 29tf W. 1). WENTWORTH. Real Estate. I have three fine Residence and several choice Building Lots in town for sale at very reasonable rates. Terms to suit purchasers. All centrally located. Call •it Bank of McHenry. 13tf 0. N. OWEN. A WORD IN 10UR 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 and ujood health results. Try it. Sold in 10c {10 doses 10c) 50«; and $1 sizes. Of J. A. Story. ' FEMALE LOVELINESS May be obtained by intelligent women I well regulated system mustof necessity <how i.s iruitin the face. To regulate the system and keep it in perfect con- lition there is nothing so good as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup pepsin--Constipation »nd indigestion absolutely cured. 1^ doses 10c. Large size 50c and $1, at J. V.. Story's. A torpid liver means a bad complexion bad breath, iudigestion and frequent headaches. To avoid such companions rake DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. J. A. Story. Lost--A dear little child who mad» ^lorae happy by its smiles. Aud to think it might have been saved had the par- •uts only kept in the house One Minut« -ough Cure, the infallible remedy foi croup. J. A. Story. All the different forms of skin trouble* rom chapped hands to eczema and in lolent ulcers can be readily cured bj DeWitt's Wrtch Hazel Salve the great jile cure. J.A.Story. MRS. M. P. O'BRIEN, (vesdale, 111, writes : " I have used Dr. laid well's Syrup Pepsin as a family med­ icine with the best of results. For de­ rangements of the Btomach and a gen­ eral laxative I like it better than any­ thing I have used. It is so pleasant to raste my children are always anxious to take it." At J. A. Story's. CALIFORNIA! If vou are going there 3y all means inquire about the Burling­ ton Route Personally Conducted Excur­ sions to San Franoisco and Los Angeles, which leave Chicago every Wednesday with a Pullman Palace Tourist Car through to destination. The route is via Denver, the Denver & Rio Grande K'y (Scenic Line) and Salt Lake City. The cars are fitted with carpets, upholstered seats, mattresses, pillows, blankets, bed linen, berth curtains, toilet rooms, heat and light, and, in fact, all the convenien­ ces of,,astandard Pullmrn Palace car; they lack only some of the expensive finish of the Pullmans run on the limited express trains, while the cost per berth is only about one-third (Is) of the price. Write for full particulars to T, A. GRADY, Exursion Manager, C. B. & Q. R. R., 211Clark street, Chicago. 10 Awarded Highest Honors--World's Fair* «H(ET * CREAM BAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. Your choice of any Jacket in stock, 3.25, Formerly f 11. AT Owen & Chapell's. I have made a specialty of the prose-1 cution of all kinds of damage tines 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. 1 Sj 311 'v., '• 0 Wanted-An Idea Protect your ideas; they'may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WEODERBtJKN & CO., Patent Atto£ nsya. Washington, D C.. for their li.800 prise offer and list of two hundred inventions wanted. .It's Free J Do not fail to send for a free sampe copy ol the Weekly Globe, box 540, Den­ ver, Colorado, an illustrated home and family paper, devoted to temperance, pure western stories, mining news, etc. Fifty cents per year. Send to-day. 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 GOLDEN WEST Invites your attention. Fabulous for­ tunes have been made oy judicious in­ vestments in gold mining stocks. Send a stamp for full particulars about Cripple Oreek gold camp (near Pike's Peak) and full particulars about our company. Ad- Iress, Pike's Peak Mining and Real Es­ tate Company, (Incorporated,) Our people are growing more and more in the habit of looking to J. A. Story for :he latest and best of everything in the drug line. She sells Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous for its curjs of bad colds '^roiip and whooping cough. When in need of such a medicine give this remedy a trial and you will be more than pleased •vith the result. ' / , 5 A PROMINENT LAWYER, Of Greenville, 111., Mr. C. E. Cook, writes, "I have been troubled with billiousness, •<ick headache, sour stomach, constipa­ tion, etc., for several years. I sought long and tried many 1 emedies, but was lisappointed until I tried Syrup Pepsin. [ can cheerfully recommend it to any sut­ uring from above complaints." J. A. Story, McHenry. 4 mi ' THREW AWAY THEIR CANES. D. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Clack Creek, N Y , was so badly afflicted with rheu­ matism that he was only able to hobble around with canes, and even then it caus­ ed him great pain. After using Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm he was so inuchimprov- •*d that he threw away his canes. He •lays this liniment did him more good than all other mediciues and treatment put together. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by J. A. Story. The little daughter of Fred Webber, Holland, Mass., had a very bad cold and •iough which he had not been able to cure vith anything. I gave him a 25 cent )Ott!e of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, <ays W. P. Holden, merchant and post- naster at West Brimfield, and the next -ime I say him he said it worked like a •-harm. This remedy is intended espec- ally for acute throat and lung diseases <uch as colds, croup and whooping cough ind it is famous for its cures. There is 10 danger in giving it to children for' ifc 'ontairi8 nothing injurious. For sale by Tulia A. Story. All kinds of Woolen, Goods at cost and eas, at Simon Stoffel's, West McHenry. c Chicora, Pa, Hrrald: R. Yensel re- oorts One Minute Cough Cure the great­ est puccess of medical science. He told is that it eured his whole family of ter­ rible coughs and colds, after all other so railed cures had failed entirely. Mr. Yen- el said it assisted his children through a very bad siege of measles. One Minute Cough Cure makes expectoration^ very °asy and rapid. J. A. Story. Wanted-An Idea Who can think of some simple thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write JOHN XTO^tEBBtJRN & CO . Patent Attor­ neys, Washington, D C , for their •1.8U0 prize oiler and list of two hundred Inventions wanted. WESTWARD HO! A. 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