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Mm 3. C. RnndJftt Just iree TMtfhf her danghtwr Street Commissioner Lightr-ap waf Ing a war of extermination ftfJiinst th burdocks thronchont this city; 'tis wel D. W. Hopkinaen'i wife and fftmll departed on Tttesday for Wisconsin where they will rnstlcste during th heated term.

23 67 65 83 81 'ROUND TOWN: Whew, but Its hot 78 77 79 78 69 81 Fine picnic weather. BaaptarrieB an ripe. Strawberry short cake is ripe. Now prepare to celebrate the "gellor- Sotifl fourth." Rev. H.

Moser and wife, of Polo, passed the Sabbath in this city. Mrs. Geo. Thomas, of Ohio, IB visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. W. Drake. 8. C.

Grubb, of Duluth, returned last week to this city, his former home. Mrs. G. a McCallister, of this city, visited friends at Morrison last week. The heat makes one transpire fearfully, and the laundry bills are terrifying to Her.

T. W. Grafton and wife returned on Saturday from a brief visit to Fairfleld, Iowa. Ice dealers are doing a red hot business this weather, while the coal dealers sit ia the shade and fan their red hot faces. The two Building and Loan Associations, of this city, are in a most flourishing condition, and are a benefit to the rich and poor alike.

Ferd Glflro, who operates a saloon in the basement of the Mamnerchor Hall, was flned 810 by Judge Goltman Monday, for selling liquors to a minor. Barnum's bill stickers are- here this week and have ornamented bill boards throughout the city in an artistic manner, much to the delight of Young America. Some sneak thief stole a vest, watch and chain from Charley Gleason last Sunday. The articles were stolen from the office of Keefer's livery stable while Gleason was at dinner. The ladies of the Congregational church society gave an elegant tea at the church parlors last Friday evening, from 7 to 10 o'clock, which was attended by a large number of people, all of whom appeared to be as happy as clams in high water.

John Ferry, an employe of the R. R. working, at the Elkhorn bridge, was quite seriously hurt Monday by a falling stone striking him on the head and back. He was brought to this city and the wounds dressed by Drs. Anthony.

The patient is doing well. Isaac Dressier is the owner of a valuable relic of bygone days in the shape of a velvet badge worn at a Lafayette reception in 1828, on the occasion of this celebrated Frenchman's second visit to America. It is In excellent condition, the lettering perfect and the likeness of the Marquis easily Mr. G. J.

Mills, of CrawforilBvllle, has purchased the lease, furniture and good will of the Gait House from Messrs. Cross Potter and took charge of the business Monday noon. We regret to lose Messrs. Cross Potter, for have demonstrated to this community their ability to conduct a first class hotel, but Mr. Mills, their successor, comes here highly endorsed, as a thorough hotel man, and a gentleman of excellent business qualifications.

The'Gait is in splendid shape now, is doing a big business, and we trust Mr. Mills may find his investment a paying one, and his residence here pleasant. Death of Wm. McKinney. On Wednesday evening, June 20th, occurred-the death of Mr.

William McKinney, for thirty-two years a resident of Sterling, and a man beloved by every one with whom he was acquainted. The funeral, which occured on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was largely attended, the greater portion being persons who had known and esteemed Mr. McKinney for many years. Rev. N.

IL G. Fife, to whose church Mr. McKinney belonged, conducted the funeral services, assisted-by Rev. Martin Post. The remains were Interred at Sterling cemetery.

Mr. McKinney was born in New Hampshire, April 14, 1814. When sn infant his parents removed to Ohio, and later on to Indiana, where he grew to manhood and engaged In business with his brother, J. V. McKinney.

In 1844 he was married to Miss Catherine Coe, who still survives him. He removed to Sterling in 1856 and in 1837, in company with his brother, J. he erected the "McKinney Mill," which the build- en operated tot many years. Mr. McKinney was also engaged in the mercantile business for several years, in partnership with Nathan Williams, but in consequence of ill health he abandon- Mi all business pursuits several years ago, During Ma business career here he was known as an exceptionally honorable and upright man, and a charitable, Christian gentleman.

For many yean after coming to Sterling he belonged to the Congregational church, but ten yean since be transferred his membership to tbe Presbyterian society. In alt the of life be discharged kts duties well Hit wife, who survives is very aged and nOrm. J. C. Atwater, of Geneseo, lost a fin driving horse last week.

It was struc by lightning while feeding in a pasture near Mr. A's house. Roy Wilson, formerly book-keeper a Church's mill here, now has a position lu Chicago. Roy has the kind of energy that leads to success. Attorney Jaa.

Andrews, of Morrison passed Saturday in Sterling, having stopped over here on his way home from the Chicago Convention. Ed McPherran, from Michigan Un iversity, at Ann Arbor, and Ed Coe from Cornell College, Iowa, are horn for the summer vacation. The thief who has been helping him self to Constable Ilaberer's larder lately had best look a "leedle out," As Andy Is now sleeping with one eye open. Most of the visitors to Chicago from this last week, came home witl "frogs in their Made them selves hoarse shouting for Gresham. Miss Nellie Leachy, of Hahnaman and Mr.

Albert Bolton, of Rock Falls were married Friday evening, June 22 by Rev. E. Brown, at the parsonage. We are indebted to Prof. II.

B. Lath for nice specimens of pyrites of coppe and lead, brought down from up nortl where he has had a successful seed tlm of sowing Ideas. Prof. S. B.

Hursh, the new princlpa of the Wallace School, was in the city Friday, looking over the ground whlci he Is to till hereafter, and arranging fo a residence for his family. Miss Lillie Kline, Mabel Ladd, Fan nle Ball, Lettle Wickens and Mam demons, and Mr. Horace Dlller, all Sterling, attended the graduation ex erclses at Morrison last week. 'The deferred game of base ball between the Coletasand Park Nine, which was played on the Association ground here last in a Victory for the latter club by a score of 7 to 6 Mr. Albert Scott, of Rock Falls, held the ticket which drew the 935.00 bad room set at the theatre last Satur day night.

We have often' regrettec that we were not born lucky instead so painfully good looking. Mrs. A. Bayllss and children on Friday morning for Van. Buren Co.

where they will spend the sum mer with friends. Our genial frlenc Bayllss' face looks several degrees long er since his treasures have flown. Jacob Mickley, an uncle to Mrs. W. Alexander and Mrs.

A. Bayliss, 01 this city, died recently in Pennsylvania at the advanced age of 94 years. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, aud was the last of the soldiers of that war left in the state. The Northwestern Barb Wire Co is manufacturing large quantltes of the patent slat and wire fence this season, is light, strong, portable and cheap, md Mr. Dillon informs ua that it is in favor rapidly with farmers throughout the west and north west.

Wm. Stewart was adjudged insane by a jury in Judge McCoy's court, at Morrison, on Tuesday. lie is an inmate of County Infirmary, and Is the person who attempted the life of another inmate one day last week. His malady is the result of epilepsy and is regarded as incurable, hence he cannot be sent to any of the state asylums for treatment Mrs. S.

P. Glddings, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Beulah, and sons and Arthur, departed last week for Boston, to be absent two months or more, during which they will visit friends and relatives in Boston, Rutland, and other points in New England. Mr. Giddings accompanied his family as far as Chicago, The STANDARD wishes them a very pleasant visit and a safe return. Fire Marshal Burke made a test of the water pressure at the Sterling School building about 7 o'clock p.

Friday. 400 feet of inch hose was attached to the plug at corner of Oth Ave. 'and 7th St. and a stream of water was thrown 71 ft. high and 99 ft.

horizontally. The engines were not at work but the stand pipe was full of water. It was found that the pressure was not sufficient to reach the roof of the main building, but was ample for all parts of the annex. Moses Dillon received a letter last week from Mrs. Thomas, formerly Mrs.

Gen. Kirk, enclosing 920 for our monument fund. Mr. Dillon wrote her that he regretted that Gen. Kirk is not sleeping in our cemetery.

Mrs. Kirk Thomas says in her reply, "Your regret is not greater than mine, for it has always been most sincere, that your beautiful cemetery was not organized or even definitely thought of, at the time when it 'was necessary to decide upon a iinal resting place for my husband and upon the site for a monument presented by brave boys of the 34th 111." Attention Q- A. R'cl The Post voted to go to Prophetstown on the Fourth of July, therefore ay G. JL boysi all soidjers and sailors will please meet at the G. A.

R. of July morning o'clock, with canes, G. A. H. badges, gloves, and as many la uniform aa possible to march with Co.

and the Sterling School Zouaves, to march to the depot to take the train for Prophetstown to have a glorious Fourth. Mosisa DILLON, Commander, THOMAS DILLEB, Adjutant. .1. of a new Is the happy fsthe Mrs. J.

Hallrr, of Lanark, I Visiting the family of Mr, Oo. P. Go with the O. A. R.

boys this Femrtl and smell powder, and see a great battle. Great quantities of soda water, milk shakes 'and lemonade are consnmw these hot days. Mrs. F. B.

Hubbard is now regardw as out of danger, much to the relief her many friends. Hendricks will make a large display of fireworks at the ratification Saturda; night. Don't miss it. If you cannot go to church every Sunday, put a larger piece of silver in the box When you do go. Miss Anna Dippell, of the First ward was removed to Asylum las week, to be treated for mental troubles Miss Anna Worrell, daughter of Ex Sheriff Worrell, and Miss Nettie Beach both of Morrison, are visiting here thl week.

I. B. Carolus and his sister, Mrs. Dr Scott, left this morning for the latters home at Oakland. Irvln will remain some weeks.

Ho! for the land of the Prophet on the glorious Fourth. 15 cars are chartered to take down the crowd to witness the great battle. The store room lately occupied Lathrop Felker is being enlarged am refitted for "Perry the Druggist" who moves In next week. Jas. Kline, of Lyndon, was fined and costs aggregating 828.00, in Justice Wolfersperger's court for an assaul upon Sherman Gould.

Too much booming la not a gooc thing for a presidential candidate, am Is a positive Injury to a town. Cite your own Illustration. He who could not enjoy the unequal led weather of last Sunday, and thank God that he lived, ought to die. It war a glorious day In this latitude. Justice Goltman fined Leo Johnson and Chas.

Thompson 85.00 each, fo disturbing the peace, by fighting las Friday night on Locust street. The Dixons play the Park Nine on the Association grounds here to-morrow at 2:30 pt m. Of course our boys wil win, they're made just that way. Frank Kindred, one of the "Islam House" gang, was released from jai Tuesday by order of Prosecutor Stager He had sweat for three months. Polo will celebrate the Fourth with a baloon ascension, base ball, fire works and one or more orations.

The citizens are preparing to feed all who will join them. A well attended and very enjoyable Ice cream, strawberry and lemonade sociable was held In the parlors of th Fourth St. M. E. church last evening.

J. E. Green, a member of the "Jolly Pathfinders" company, was flned 86.00 and costs by Justice Alexander Satur day, for slapping a youth the previoui evening, who had Insulted him. Mr. Chas.

Eckles, a brother of the late Dr. Eckles, and a member of the Legislature, was in the city Saturday and passed Sunday with Mr, Anson Thummel, of Prairieville. Rev. W. D.

Atchison, well known In Sterling, will deliver the oration at the celebration on the Fourth of July, al Jalena, 111. The and business men have contributed liberally to get jp a grand celebration. Miss Lu Ely, a teacher in the Sterling is wrestling this week with the measles, and finds them harder to conquer than rebellious scholars. Her in tended visit to the Buckeye postponed in consequence. Nearly 150 persons took advantage of cheap rates last week, and visited Chicago, attended the convention, and enjoyed the delicious lake breezes.

Wilted? why bless you, most of them were wilted and alLof them were "busted" when they returned. Only two more exhibitions at the big tent of Arnold's Sun and Friday night. The attendance Increases nightly, and the universal verdict is that it is the best, decidely the best exhibition of the kind, ever seen here. Go and take your children. It instructive and moral.

Don't forget that the Putnam B. B. Club will play the Park Nine at the Association grounds here oh July 4th. wo games, to be called at 10 a. m.

and 3 p. m. The Putnams belong to the knnmercial league, Chicago, and rank as drat class non-professional players, nterestlng work may be looked for. Upon Dr. N.

F. Felker's removal from terling, the Pension Dep't 'appointed A. Nolen to fill the vacancy. The Joard of Pension Examiners for White- ide county now consists of Dr. B.

"irandall, of Sterling, Dr, G. W. ilendening, of and Dr. A. Nolan, of Morrison, Sec.

The joard will meet here monthly. In Justice Alexander's court Tues- ay, Mrs. Dan'l. Hlrahman was fined 100 and costs for conducting a house ill repute, and Adam Ressler was ned 9200 aud costs for frequenting ie same. Neither party could pay lelr fines and so were escorted to Morson, Tuesday afternoon, by Deputy heriff Drake.

Dan Hirahman, the oman's husband, has in jail for ome now, serving out a sentence or a similar offense; her two children ere sent to the county Tuesday. tates Attorney Stager is determined break up this infamous business, md the officers have an eye on one or others that may find themselves in the same boat, soou, LOCAL NOTICES. and Morton there and Hendricks gtill sells Sod Water at 6 eta. g)swi or 5 for a quarter Buy Fireworks For the ratification at Fuller's Book Store. Don't Mist The Grand Ratification Saturday night and don't forget to call at A.

H. lien dricks' lor a glass of Soda, Moxie Mineral Water. The Great. Ratification occurs Saturday night and Tnmbleson will show you the finest line of Candle and Fruits to be seen in the city. Stor open until 10 o'clock.

Notice. Tho Bath House at Woodlawn Mineral Springs will be open to the publi on an after Thursday, May 17th. H. PETT'IGREW. Fireworks for the Glorious Fourth a Fuller's Book Store.

Harrison and Morton Got there and Hendricks still sells Soda Water at 5 cts. a glass or 5 for a quarter Mrs. F. C. Woodruff has just recelvet an immense stock of new Hats, from the manufactory, to be sold at whole sale prices.

Excellence in workmanship and ma terial will tell. The best ana most nr tlstic work in Photography done In the city is to be found at. C. F. SMITH'" Opposite the P.

O. The Jevyel Must be the best vapor stove in the city, for J. E. Philips Co. have sole over forty this spring.

Pictures of the Candidates of botl sides at Fuller's Book Store. Buy the self dump "Tiger" hay rake best in the market, at MII.LEH WAHL'S. J. Eisele still leads on Merchant tall oring. He curries the largest stock piece goods in the city and makes tin pest fit.

Hose. Nozzles and Reels, cheap, a J. E. Philips When you visit the ratification meet- Ing Saturday night, call and quencl your thirst at A. R.

HENDUICKS'. We Will Sell 3(5 Chaff Beehives, with upper am lower frames, all complete, for $2 each to close out the stock. C. CUUSE SON. When you visit the ratification meet ing Saturday night, call and quencl your thirst at A.

R. HENDUICKS'. L. J. Ostin has in an elegant line Summer Suitings, and guarantees as good a fit and as low prices as can be round in the city.

J. R. Bell Son Are now receiving large additions to their stock, and display full line of Hate, Clothing, Shoes, and Gents' Fur nlshlngs. More Light. just slaughtering prices or E.

M. WUKIHT. I am Lamps. Don't Miss The Grand Ratification Saturday night and don't forget to call at A. R.

Hen dricks 1 for a glass of Soda, Moxie Mineral Water. Everything Nobby, New, fashionable, and serviceable in the line of Hats and Gents' -Furnishing Goods can be found at CHAS. No in the city can exhibit-such a stock pi Solid Silver Forks, Spoons, Butter Knives, Ladles, as that just openec and offered at surprisingly low prices by E. W. BLOSSOM.

See the new styles in suitings at L. J. OMn's. Ohl It's Hotl Balbriggan Underwear, French Knil Underwear. Light-weight large stock, all sizes, and just the thing for hot at W.

C. KIEH'S. E. M. Wright, the Plumber, Is prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing work, Steam and Gas Fitting, and Water Pipe Laying.

He has an Al Newark, N. J. All work guaranteed. Telephone 21. Keep it Before the People That we sell more goods than anybody in Sterling, and sell them cheaper.

R. BELL SON. Stop At J. M. Fitzgerald's Restaurant, under Keefer's Drug store, when you are hungry.

Every thing fresh, neat and clean, no second hana vituals hashed up, good accommodations and prices reasonable. Wanted. P. T. Van Home wants those who Contemplate building to call at his office, and he will show them a great variety of all kinds of dwellings.

Horse men can find breeding certificate books of the latest patent at the STANDARD office, containing stubs to ertificate. Li'ght is Breaking, Go to- E. M. Wright's and buy the jheapest Lamp you can get in the city. Milk Shake, Ice Cream, Soda Water and Fancy onfections of every description at C.

Eisele's, Third street. Straw Hats, largest line in Sterling, all styles, cheap and nobby, just opened at C.Kler'S, the City Hatter. Win. H. Walters, organ tuner, and action regulator, will soon be in the ity, He cleans and repairs and renewes pets on pedals, using nothing but the material.

Give him a trial. Hause's Livery. General Boarding and Livery Stable. lack furnished for funerals or parties. lorses boarded at 810.00 per month.

lorses to hay, 84.00 per month. 0. 0. I1AU8E. James Harden is closing out his large tock of Organs, Pianos, at cost.

ee the Light Running Domestic 8ew- ug Machine. I closing out all my stock of vamps. Now is your time to buy a heap Lamp. E. M.

WKIGIIT. Sterling: Laundry, Basement Under Store, Good Work Guaranteed. Branch omce at Warren Cole's Harder Bhop, Bock JT. 0. HAGLQCK, Bterllug, 111.

IS OFFERING BARGAINS -11ST- SILK UMBRELLAS, Lace'CurtainsJurcoman- Curtain Poles, Bed Spreads, And many other Goods. He Buys and Sells for And is able to meet any prices that may be quoted by other houses, and in very i many cases can Save you from 10 to 20 per cent GALL AND SEE. A Loud Note is Heard from the Trombone of the Great Clothing; Leader. Herald the blast that even the counterblast of our competitors have failed to dissipate. In the language of the poet I Coiart Your -A-ttention, JPublic! Ponder on the sublime net that will gild' my name imperiHliably and enable me lo oiler to the Clothing community of Sterling and Wliileside County Unequaled Novelties in Men's, Youth's, Boys' Children's Fine Ready-Made Garments.

Such an opportunity is not often presented to people to view llic skilled work of the best brained Clolhine Men of the land. You will hold your place in tliu ranks of tlie best dressed Men and Boys of llie period when once you go forth into the world attired superbly in the prince like contents of my assortment. You cannot help being pleased witb the ELEGANT SUITS, tbe STYLISH PANTALOONS, nil tlie" New Spring 1 and Summer Styles! FOR BOYS AND CHITL-DRHIN. TWO-GARMENT SUITS. THREE-GARMENT SUITS.

SHIRT WAISTS and KNEE PANTALOONS. Prices Low and Bangs According to Qualitj. If you nre not disposed to purchase, accep a cordial invitation to examine the most complete stock of IMCocaLlxuaa. Olo tiling; Ever exhibited in this or any other city In the universe. Polite and proper attention shown to lookerfi on and buyers.

Tbe Live Clothier of Whitenide County, PARIS GREEN. A. R. HENDRICKS, pf TIIAT- 18 THE LEADING GROCER IN STERLING, And that Ills Prices are THE at GOOD3 can be sold. He carries Of everything lo be found In FIRST-CLASS GROCERY HOUSE "Star" BRAND3 OF Are unequalled In this market.

Special called to the-Largest Line of DEIED FRUITS! IN WHITESIDE COUNTY. Coffees, Teas, Soaps, CANNED GOODS, Crockery. Glassware, FRESH AND SALT MEATS. All Vegetables'and Fruits in Season, JOHN TUMBLESON, 'of Music Slock. H.

W. McAllister, First Avenue, THE LEADING Merchant Tailor -OF- Whiteside County, this opportunity to Inform his eoilomen that MD line of Kill and Winter Foreip and "Domestic In complete In every detail, and that In addition to the flnunt and most Fanhlonable kuowu to ibe trade, as well as those of more moderate cost, he still has, aa naual, THE BEST WORKMEN! -t Good Taste, Good Workmanship, Good (iualltjr, and, above all, Reasonable Prices "GOLDDUST!" I have juat received a carload of this superior brand of mourn and I guaranteejit to be 'full patent, pure, and made of the beat hard wbeal. If it does not give entire satisfaction return it and I will refund your money. Sold by the Barre cheaper other Flour, at 1. 2ST 40Q east Third S3.