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Rich Discoverleslof Cold. At Cripple Creek, Col., and elsewhere,' .are being made daily, and the production , for 189G will be the largest ever known, estimated at Two Hundred Million Dol­ lars. Cripple Creek alone is producing | over One Million Dollars a month and i steadily increasing. Mining Stocks are I advancing in price more rapidly than atfy other Stocks, and many pay divi­ dends of 85 to 50 per cent. They offer the best opportunity to make a large profit on a, small investment. \ VJohn I. Talism an & Co., 14 Pacific Av.y Chicago, are financial agents for the Prudential Gold Mining Co., and others in the famoufe Cripple Creek . district, They will^^en^ yau^r eer int.Gregting par­ ticulars of the Mining companies they represent also their book on speculation in stocks, grain and cotton, containing many new and important features. „ Send for these books at once if you are interested in any form of speculation or investments. Tliey will prove profit­ able for you. 9-iy " Minutes seem like hours when a life is at stake. Croup eives no time to send for a doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant re­ lief and insures recovery. The only harmless remedy that produces imme­ diate results. J. A. Story. r TO THE'DANCING PUBLIC. n "Julia A. Story hasjuet purchased a large assortment of Masks, Half Ma^ks, Char- , acter Faces, Tinsin decorations and the many and various requisites for a mask party. Call arid examine. From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the afflicted. There is no advertisement a b o u t t h i s ; w e f e e l j u s t , l i k e s a y i n g i t -- The Democrat,' ar roll ton, Ky. For sale by.J. A. Story,.McHepry. MRS. M. P. O'BRIEN, Ivesdale, 111., writes : '• I have used Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a family med­ icine with the best of results. For de- 1. rangements of the stomach and a gen­ eral laxative I like it better than any­ thing I have used. It is so pleasant to taste my children are always anxious to take it." At J. A. Story's. Lost--A dear little child who made home happy by its smiles. And to think it might have been saved had the par­ ents only kept in the house One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for croup. J. A. Story. O W E N 4 5?CWOOD, il-1 West McHenry, 111 (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) COFFEE, - COFFEE! That we can and will sell goods as cheap as any of our competitors, and will not be undersold. Bring in their prices and we will meet them every time.~ We will sell, for a short time only, a large Berry Rio Coffee at 15 c per pound, worth SO. If not satisfac­ tory return it and get your money back. • • ALL KINDS OF In the Grocery Department we are offering some rare bargains. Now in Readiness. Prices Never Lower. Patterns very Choice. Walls, Ceilings & Borders to match. few last year's Borders at less than halt price. Arbuckle's Coffee, per lb, 15c. 8 bars Lenox or Santa Claus Soap, 25c. English Breakfast or Gunpowder Tea, 20c Fine Jersey Sweet Potatoe, 3c per lb. Messina Oranges, sweet, i5c perdoz. Warranted to be first class in every respect HUMPHREYS No. 1 Cures Fever. No. 2 " Worms. No. 3 " Infants' Diseases. No. 4 " Diarrhea. No. 8 " Neuralgia. No. 9 Cures Headache. No. 10 " Dyspepsia. No. 11 " Delayed Periods. No. 12 " Leuchorrea. No. 14 " Skin Diseases. No. 15 Cures Rheumatism. No. 10 " Malaria. No. 20 " Whooping Cough No. 27 " Kidney Diseases. No. 30 " Urinary Diseases No. 77 " Colds and Grip. Sold by Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price, 25c., or 5 for $1. Db. Humphbeys' Homeopathic Manual or DISEASES Mailed Fbee. Humphreys' Med. Co., Ill William St., N. Y. BAER'S CHOICE SYRUP Is still a winner. It goes nicely with Pankako for paccakes Fine Bannanas, 15c per doz. Fine Lemons, 15c per doz. Fine light Syrup, 25c per gallon. Argo Corn Starch, per lb. package, 5c, And dozens of other Bargains. Call and see us and we will^use you right. Don't forget that "Old Sleepy Eye" Flour is just what you want this cold weather. It makes good bread. CRISTY'S, Ringwood, 111 OWEN & CHAPELL Goods delivered to any part of the city McHenry, 1897 xni M M The Coal you bought last fal l ? DEALER IN Some of Our New Year Resolutions s --r To carry as complete a line of General Hardware, House-furnishing goods and Stoves, as can be found in the county. To have in their respective seasons, a line of Bicycles, Guns, Fishing Tackle and general Sporting Goods. To offer to the public H line of Mixed Paints, Oi and Vnrnishes, that are of the .best. To takb the lead in Jobbing and Kepaiiing in Tin, Coppfer, or any Sheet Metals. To start the year as we can finish it, by giving you at all times the Lowest Prices pbesible, and to continue to expect your trade, tjeing» thankful for small deals, and larger ones accordingly. We are ready for your'New Year Call. Yours Respectfully, You can get more of me at Bottom Prices. Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY ON HAND. FULL LINE OF PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. All the La?t Car oi Feed;? nysicians rrescnpiions; by a Tour Patronage 1B respectfully solicited. --JULIA A. STORY One Door West of Riverside Bouse, McEenry, 111 Get my prices before buving more. F. L. McOmber WEKI MCHENRY, ILL West S'de Hardware Store' A. ENGELN S Saloon JACOB JUSTEN West McHenry, Restaurant, MCHENBY. ILL. Wholesale, and Retail Agent for SCIILITZ Illinois. J. H. MILLER, Prop'r, DEALER IN All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED WORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Snitz Glass to t a hundred barrels. Orders by mail promptly attended to. ALSO,- ALWAYS ON HAND f Flne Kentucky Liquors, French Bittets, choice Alesj Wines, Cigars, Etc. I buy none but the best anc sell at reasonable priceB. N. B. ROBINSON & GO'S „ " & Porter, by tlie Kes and on Draught, Call and see me and I will us< you well. ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, 111., 1896. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES. PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES, Has just received a new stock goods in his line, to which he invites the attention of the public MCHENRY, ILL Remember, I will meet all prices of my competitors on any and all goods in my line. NOTICE Also, Bottled Ale and Porter lor Medical Use. ISIF** Ihe best brands of Cigars and Smoking aud Chewinsr To­ bacco always on hand. . Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully compounded Give me call. All you men and boys that want to WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF . * o Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc., Etc, We guarantee first class work in every respect. Call and see me before purchasing, * OH SUITS., Don't Miss this Chance On any kind of goods sold in my store, at Chicago's lowest prices, E. LAWLUS. pposlte Riverside Hotel, McHenry. New Dress Goodp, just received, at S. Stoffel'e. West McHeRry, J7n,? 1897, McHenry, 111., Jan., 1897