The De Kalb Chronicle from De Kalb, Illinois • Page 5

Messrs. I. L. Kllwood, Hiram C. Pf.

W. Kaijway, Trains Vm DeKalb. Mrs. E. S.

Everett, went to Araboy to attend the funeral of Mrs. I. N. I erry. Mrs.

J. C. Shipp hu 'been quite sick this week. She is troubled with bronchitis. The infant child of Mr.

and Mn. Will Hamilton, has been daiirously ill with lung fever. -i-T-r -y ml V'- B. King has just received I very large stock of wall paper. A splendid strong suit of clothes for men.

Coat, "pant and Vest for $3. f. One week only at GrahamV The remains of Knights, whodied at her late home in Cl icsgo, were "ia.h$ city 'yesterday for inrerroaent' She was ovet eighty-four years ollj She moved from this Cty with her husband and family nearly seventeen years ago; but' made bar visiU In this citywhere she was ah ever welcomed, gist. She wasl an Intelligent and llghly Vacated lady; one whom it I rill be closed 'The Araont Speoialty Company, disbanded it Sandwich, Wednesday evening. F.

B. of Maple Park, is the new section boss on the railroad attnisplsce. Mr. and Mrs. C.

Lott, were guests, of Mr. Wyman'a family mlEvanaton, last Sabbath. The February term of the DeKalb County. Circuit Court, will commence on the 28th rnst 1 Mr. J.

P. Warner and partner, Mr. Evans of, Texas, were In DeKalb-a couple days this week. Mr. and Mrs.

Martin Goodyear, of Spranton, Iowa, as this week, guest of the editor's family. Messrs Mott Robinson, and At-wood Burnside have a change in their "ads" to-day. Read them. Goo. W.

Shoop has a card in this issue of the CnaoNiCLK, anjiouncirrg- himaelf a candidate for township col lector. Dr. and Mrs. Mayo vexv handsome' ly entertained their friends with a progressive euchre party, last Monday evening. DeKalb was over run with hand some ladies last Saturday, nearly all of whom were teachers in DeKalb county.

Rev. II. P. Quist, and M. Carlson, are in Chicago this week, as delegates to the Illinois Swecdifih Leutheran Conf ronce.

Mr. T. S. Van Arsdai, of Rockford, was calling on many DeKalb frir is last week. Van is always a welcome visitor in DeKalb.

All our merchants wre headed Chicago-ward this week, and their customers may look for handsome spring goods soon. Wanted A competent girl to do general house work, and must be good cook. Inquire at this office, tf. Mott Robinson have a large sWck of cambric in blue, pink, red and black, suitable for domino costnmei. Call and select at ono J.E.

Wiltsie was called by tele-gram to Rollo, Thursday attend the funeral of an aunt, who died quite suddenly, at that place. Mrs. Mary Glidden, who lias been visiting with har daughter in Dundee a greater part of the winter, returned to her DeKalb home, yet-Wday. There will be a barrel race, a half milf race and a dance, attho rink This is the last night the rink will bo ()t-n, and everybody should turn out. S.

S. Russell, has been away for a month, visiting eld friends in the southern part of this state, and also in Indiana. He returned home last Saturday. A new.house and two lots on First street foralc. Inquire of 54tf Dr.

D. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Glidden enter tained a pleasant little party, last Thursday evening.

Music and dane- ing, were tho principal features of the evening's entertainment. The Domino purty, that wa.n an- nou need tor uesJay 31 arcu st, ias been changed to Monday, February 28th. Note change and be prepared for the party of the season. Rev. W.

Drew was called to Lanark, 111., last Tuesday, his former home, to perform the last sad rites for a very dear friend who had died in California, hut those remains were brought to the old home to be hurried. Richard Mullen, has a fine drove of fifty hogs, which will over thTee hundred poundm He has re- centl built a pen for them -1 GxGO thinks he has' Vcn well paid for his trouble. The Farmers Institute which was recently organized at Malta, arc doing work in that section. They will hold another meeting at tho Town Hall today, and they expect a number ol speakers from abroad to 'address the meeting. The skating- nnk-after to-night.

wood- and -Jr-I I. Le is witL tbefr ladies, will go to Florida next week, tofikind a month in the of roses. J. hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Collector for DaKalb Township, at the coming election. Respectfully, Gko.W.

Shoop. A progressive whit party was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Ell-wood last Wednesday evening And it "was just the "Wbistest" party of the Miss Nellie Lott Ind Mr. Jas.

Taylor, were the. winners of the progressive prizes. Robert Spicer, who died in this city op on lay last, has been a resident here for a number of years, and was nearly sixtJMour years old. The( funeral occurred Tuesday, at the Congregational cluirchf conducted by thejiastor, Rev. D.

A. Blose. Miss Elva Beaupre has again entered school at Sinsinawa Mound, where she will remain until the month of June. Miss Elva will be warihly welcomed in her school by Miss Mollie Shea, who is also in attendance at the same institution. We have on our desk, an address by Major N.

C. Warner, whichwie delivered before the Winnebago's, at Rockford, December XS80. Subject: "What Shall we Do to be Saved." At no distant day, we shall publish the article in the CnROSicLlt. Mrs. C.

G. Hodman went to Rockford last Saturday, to see her friend, Mrs, E. R. Smith, who lies at the point of at her home in that city. Consumption is the dread destroyer of this most beautiful ami amiable lady, whose many friends in this city sympathize with the stricken family.

Walter McMurchy, who has been a resideut of South Grove township from the day of his birth, died at his home on Tuesday, and the funeral" took place on Thursdav. Mr. M. was almost forty years of age; an honarable, upright and industrious- farmer, and was highly- respected by the entire community in which he resided. At the examination held at Afton Center school-house February 4th, 1887, the average standing of the pupils were as follows: Anna Farmer, 02, Barbara Klemm, 02, Nina Klemm, 91, ustina Belle Finan.

91, Mary O'Hrien, 81), Agnes Finan, 92, Affiles O'Brien, 85. Dennis Ktigene Klemm. 92, Frank Klemm. 87, Freddie Eddie Roach, 83, Max Rice, 86, Paul Klemm, 01, Malml Farmer, 86, Lulu Smith, as, Julia O'Brien, 88, -Mamie Uoach, 89, Henry Diedrich. 82, Michael O'Brien, 85 John Brien, 82, Nellie G.

Nobton, Teacher. Ii you want see some fun, goto the rink to-nijrht AI(D pF To the miyiy kiwi friends who as-sisteduam our late affliction, wo desire to return our thanks. Respectfully, L. D. and Wm.

Smcek. OBITt'A UT. Died, at his home in Cortland, February 5th 1887, John Cox aged fi'ty years. On January "Mr. Cox was riding his horse to water; turning a corner, the horse became frightened at some object, and gave a sudden jump to one side throwing Mr.

Cox off, and striking on the frozen ground breaking his shoulder, and' injuring him internally. Dr. Nesbitt was at once summoned, and everything 'was done to save his life, but death claimed hi in on Saturday evening at eight o'clock. Mr. Cox was much respected by all who knew him, and his sudden death is a severe blow to his afflicted family, wnTeh consists of a- wife, four daughters, and, two sons, who have the sympathy of Ihelr -many friends in this, their hoar of trial.

Tho. Memphis Democrat 'is for sale. This is one of the very best offices 'jn Missouri.and is now offered at bAr-oain, owing to deaths, occurring in the editor's family necessitating his removal to another locatiorj. To aiiy one wishing to buy a gooll paying office tins is a rare bargains-one not often golten. It must be sold very soon.

FoJTull partlcaltrs, terms, write toor call upon the editor and proprietor. J. C. Kirbv, Memphis, Mo. GOING EAST: WuFohnlltown SuVlp.m, Ariaiitto KxpreM kmfcrtii; No.

71, freitrfat. No. 84, in. 4:17 10:67 a. m.

a. farrAci ManKaudira Itonver Htorttaf Kretitbt, No.TS, rroWbt.Mo.TT, 1:17 p. m. 4:21 D. m.

1:17 a.m. 10:57 I.tt m. NORTHERS ILLINOIS RAILROAD. Faaa DeKalb. SOCTH 'twoamora PMSfindiiT Hftamore PaMmwor ttptlnir Valley Paatenffer Ireiirfat Kwlrtat booth.

BelrMere Faweiwrpr fraunorw FaaamwBr, Kywimor Faeii-er, Kroljrbt, Arrive jjroom. m. 6N41 p. m. 9:43 a.

m. a. m. Arrive .8:17 a. m.

p. m. 1:30 p. IB. p.

m. 12:35.. m. LOCAL AND VICINITY. 0.

E. Wolcott hag moved from his farm to DeKalb. Mr. Powell, cut a bad gash in his head Monday morning, by slipping on the icy walk. 7 98 Sarah O'Boyle, who has been viBvlng her sistA at Iluran, Dakota, returned home this week, bhe had a very pleasant visit.

Two passenger trains collided, at Waterman Tuesday night Kindling wood was made of a "sleeper," and a fireman had a leg broken, was all the damage. For tlie lateai styles' of furniiur, wall paper and window-shades, call at Wiswalls. Mr. MoTaggart has resigned his position in. 01en Wilder's drug store, on account of his health, and his dUco has; ben taken by John Stein, of Chicago.

The hog market was quite active this week, which brought in a large number to this place. Hunt 4 Tyler shipped six ear loads during the week. The best priee.paid was five cents. Mr. Mark Plank, with a number of his neighbors, celebrated Iris 36th, birthday last evening.

It was a surprise on Mark, but everybody made thamselves at home, an i wentinfor iol time. W. II. Doane, at Elva station, has an "ad" elsewhere, which cut subscribers in the sifuth part of the county, should take particular tiothe of. You will find his prices as low as any merchant in DeKalb county.

Bring in repairing and general job work, before the busy season opns. E.J. Wis walls We enjoyed a social chat the other day with Mr. John Jordan, oiiebf Pierccvllle's substantial farmers who made us a call. John says he takes gieat delight in reading the editor's letters, as he has visited the same pbtoej.

and says the descriptions giveu dre perfect The family of Mr. J. P. Warner! Eloomington, will soon be sept-rated for a time. Mrs.

II. Louise Rosen-cranz, goes her new home in Kansas City. Mr, Warner good south to his ranch, wbitaMarve goes 4 back to Quincy, to his he haying wholly recovered rora his serious illness. Wherever this family may go, Jiey arc followed by well wishes, arid have the sympathy, by many dear frieads in our little city. An exchange says: Several of our young ladies have formed a hugging society for the amusement of the young men dnring the long winter evenings in general, proceeds to go to the poor.

Forf increasing the society's fund, the prices for a straight up and down hug are, under sixteen years, 20 cents each bug of two minute's duration, from 17 to 25 years, 75 cents; school marms 40 cents; an other man's wile lljwidows according to looks, 10 cent to 12; old "maids three cents or two for a nickle and no limit on time. Ministers are not charged and editors pay in advertising. Our boy 'Patsy," says if such a so- ciety was started here he wquia a regular attendant, providing thef would 'change the style. While Cussie, our devil says ly the size of his pocketbook he lad enough to enter once, in the old maids class. rr Bat, A building fitted for a Erst class restaurant inquire ol GXO.

G-OODKKIL. Beiinef A Son are putting ins fine grade of flour, which, they, will tell yon about in their new next weyk. A tnqt delightful' social party was giren at the GliddVn House last evening, in which a very Urge, company participated. Irof Roblnion, the new French lutq ter at Taylor 4 Son's store, is giving excellent satisfaction to everyone who hare left an order for a auiL Mr Turner has again been quite ill at the ho ne of Dr. EveretU.

Her friends will be glad to.knciw that she ia now ThechildredofMr. and Mrs. A. W. Fiak bave.becn very aick during the past wfcck, requiring constant nursing night and day.

We are glad to note their improvement to-day. Great bargain saje Graham's of psnts at The monthly horse sale yesterday brougfit In the usual crowd of farmers, and the prices which tho buyers paid were highly satisfa- tory to those who sold. The market was the belt it had been for nwnths. Throe car loads were beught rind shipped from here last night Mi. I.N.

Perry died of consumption at her home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on Monday morning, February 14th. Mrs. Perry was a lovable woman, and had warm admirers in this city who extend sympathy to her family affliction. Mr S. IVrry Was in attendance at the funeral- which' was held at her old home in Amboy last Thursday.

Other members, of Mr. Perry's family were Retained at holne on account of sickness. 8tiawls- Blankets, Cloaks, and oher Salikr. Aanertca'iPotUl Krlr. ThcUrratm luthc World.

The extent of the postal service in this country is something marvelous, and its growth and expansion stil continue by comparmou with the rest cf the civilized world. We can form an idea of the vastnesa of our own 108(81 System, The United States has more than three times as many Post Officel as any other onehation. Oar Hailwty lineaacare almost bqual to the sum of all the lines of the mt of the world. Our annual mail trans- torta i.in exceeds by miles the service rendered by the next greatest Postal Service on the planet No other natiorrets so much Service for its money. None furnishes' it so cheaply.

When the elements of distance, and distribution are taken account. The letters mailed ia this 'country average sixty-six to every man, woman and child, white, -black, or Indian in Uncle Sam's Dominion. Wc mail annually 100,000,000 'more letters than are mailed iu Great Britain. Leave Germany out ofthe count and wer mail moi-e newspapers than all the rest of the world. We have a postoffice to every 70.2 square miles, and to every 1,002 inhabitants, while in densely populated Great Britain there is a poatoffice to every 7.4 square miles and 2,188 people.

the central adi misHitration we employ 600 officers and employes while Germany- reports 83 France 808, Austria and Hunga-r j. 837. Thus more work is dfJne at our PostoHice Dopartmfnt; at least double the work accomplished by each person than is done in the like depsrtments of other frugal nations. We. pay more per capita for service than any pthv-r nation, the cost to us being 95 iper head, Germany 82 7, Great Britain 71.3 and in France 69 csenta.

We carried by railroad -last pounds of mail; this waa handled sod distributed by 4573 postal clerks, they4 handled, during the year 5,329,521,476 letters and other pieces of Mail Matter," besides 16,324,568, pieces of Kegistewd Mall, an increase over the former year 8' per cent These- re but a few of the points which illustrates toe magnitude of our postal sertrice; we consider its vast dimensions, its constant growth, ai its constant improvement In every detail, the American hunew cause for pride irr the institutions of our 'coantry. Odd pants Graham 'a at on the at was a pleasure to converse with; and nost of warm friends in this city will sympathize with her children who are left to mourn her loss. Trunks and Valises at half price at 8alzeb's. i I 1 i Boots and Shoes about fifty cents on the dollar at E. A.

Gbay'8. Itomrltaa LIUI One The American' Eluoational Aid Association now has under i's care one boy eight years oldjone boy six years old, one boy two years old; one boy one year old; one boy four old; one girl seven months old. All these children are very promising, fine looking children. There' is no money In consideration. The Association will bring the children free, and leave them on trial, and re-move he free if not wan ted.

Address Ilv. N. V. Nor-, mal Park, Cook county, or apply to W.B.King, Wr W. this office.

The above children, and others, will arrive at DeKalb on Thursday, the 24th' of February, on the eleven o'clock traiv, and ci be seon until eleven o'clock Friday a. at Hunt's lioardifttf HsiusH, 8pecial pale of boots at K. A. Ghat's 01sn this another invoice of that Gold Rind Crockery. Now this not what is kown as the Luster Band, but the gen-ulmvGold Hand, the same as on the Fnrjftch China.

They sell tliese goods for the same price as you jay for the Inferior articlea-elsewhere. Anothvr trnS Eirnralon. To California, Wednesday, February, lfith, over the Union Pacific Railway, by way of Kansas City or Omaha, Denycr and Salt Lake City to San Francisco and Ixw Angeles. Fr for round trip, and good for six months. One way tickets at very low rates, by way of the Union Pacific to all California points and Portland, OregonJ The Union Pacific Hy, Co, will soon have a fine lot of land for sale at very low prices and easy terms.

"For map folders and other advertising matter, call on or address, 3, Princeton Agent of the Ltnd and Passenger department ofthc Union Pacifio Railroad. Great special sale of all wool pants at Grahams. We just closed out all the old pants of a manufacturer at less than cost to them. Everylxxly come and get bargains. Billy Maybeirry, a crook, well known at Aurora and Elgin, and who completed a sentence at the Joliet' prison, Wednesday, was confronted at the prison door, as he was about to step foirth and breathe the air of freedom, by sljeriff Bcckington, of Boone county who placed a pair of bracelets upon his wrist and said, ypu are wanted at Belvidere for stealing that trotting horse-two years ago." Ex.

The cutter in charge In tea tailvfing department at S. Taylor St Son's store was never known make a misfit, and so certain are the firm that he will give satisfaction, they will refund the money If your clothes don't Bt, Giva them a trial order if you want a nice suit. The German Catholics, of Elgin, organise a church of thier own. riir You dont want to order a suit of clothes until you call on Taylor Son's. They have the best cutter to be found la this state.

pants, pantaloons at Graham's Do not forget the closing out sals at Boh HuWette sayS the Iord wanted roud when he made- a man who will take a newspaper from two to six years, never pay a cent, end Order the postmaster to sinl it bak refused. rarnTo RroU To rent for a term of years; a farm of four hundred acres, situated one mile from Newton. Knquire of 67tLv Kw IVKalb, IU Sam'l Peterson i making number of improvemente at his planing mill. He has put in a new planer, which will dress twenty thensand feet of lumber a day. The outlook; for building the coming spring, be thinks is very Wasted.

A girl to do house-work! Apply to s. Stevens, For several years the hab advertised extensively, for Hiram Sibley "seed growea and importers, of Rochester N. Yester-dhy were in receipt of more than bushel of vegetable seeds, and our gardert will "blossom as an bed," the coming season. The largest stock or Spring goods you ever or ever will see, was received this week; at the old and reliable estab-Ifihmeutof 8. Taylor Son's Mr.

W. II. Marion, of Wsterman, has traded his projK'rty at that place, to Wm. Potter for his honee and lot itfDeKalb. The two families will move as soon as the weather settles, and Mr.

Marion, who is an old cabinet nytker, will take an interest in the furniture business with Ins other-in-la Lee TonibtiD. To all who want planing, or other work iti that line, done at Chicago prices, are requested to call- at the Centr-d Planing Mill, nothing but firnt class work. -XTrtTCTEitroiT: WISCOaiN HORSE tiLH. The Horse Owners association of Walworth county, hold their first monthly Horse Sale at Delevan, on Wednesday, March 16th. Buyers are requested to be in attendance, as there will bs a cheice collection of draft and road horses to pick from.

Delevan is located on the Racme and Saujtb'westera branch of the Chicajto, Milwaukee St. Paul Vi. and is right in the heart of the best horse breeding district of southern Wisconsin Good hotel accowpdationg and shipping facilities. Over seventy-five fnrmAra Viav-A nrnniTtiAfl tit lirinfr iil .1..: t. r.

date Wednesday, March 16th, at Delevan, Val worth county, Wisconsin. Boots and Shoes of every description at less than cost. Come ind see them. in REnoKim, Again the funeral icll, thesad procession the open grave. Again have followed the remains ofan-otheTmetnber of our Lodge to the silent city of the dead" and dropped the sprig of acacia into hi? last resting place.

Many years have passed since we felt an honest pTido in Jijviiig the name of Wm. Arnofd placed on our roll of membership, and each succeeding year has drawn us closer together in the bonds of brotherly' love and affection. New." Life's labor done, Serenely tit dual rent he-ptMpd, While the aort memorlM of hlirlrtuM ret Llnrer lfk aunlia-ht hue wba that bright orb paaacd." Brother Arnold became a member of the Masomc Fraternity about thhty- three years aeo. He was a member' of DeKalb Lodge No. 144, A F.jmd A.

M. also a member of DeKalb Chapter No. 52 Royal Arch Masons and a member of Sycanjort Council Royal and Select Masters. Brother Arnold departed this life February" "lHh, 1887. Ho waa a kihd-hearted, true, conscientious, honest man.

He wm highly respected by all members of oar fraternity and universally respected by the community in which he has so long resided. Stricken. down in th prime cf his ws deeply deplore his untimely death. Our Lodge will be draped in mourning thirfy days in respect to Els memory. Peace to his ashes, and rest to bis deathless epdrit.

to raa.TiEas, I am selling corn of the best quality at thirty-four cents per bushel, id any orders promptly filled. G. W. Waketuld. CU Waterman IIL 1 I.