Ogle County, Illinois - Chapter 14, 1859

Chapter 14

In 1885, George R. Webster and Stephen Hull settled in this vicinity. Several of Mr. Webster's relatives have since settled here, and the family is now quite nuinerous. Mr. Hull left a large number of daughters, but no sons. The daughters are nearly all married, and now living in this vicinity.

In 1835, John Wateibury and Solomon Shaver came to this section to look out a place for settlement. In the following year, they, with sis other families - those of Wm. Wamsley, Wra. Nichols, ]]. Beardsley, Duncan Grant, Abram Schryver aiulThos. Worden - numbering in all seventy-t-wo souls, left Delaware county, N. Y., and came to Buffalo Grove, where they settled. They performed the entire journey with wagons, and were seven weeks and two days on the route, and did not sleep in a house from the time of leaving home till they reached this point. With the exception of Mr. Ikardsley, now a resident of Iowa, they are all still living in the vicinity of Polo. Since their arrival, four other families of Waterburys have settled here. In point of numbers, the Waterburys, with th?ir

The first frame dwelling in Buffalo Grove was erected by Wm. Merritt, in 1836. This building now stands near Hon. Z. Aplington's new residence, at the north end of the town of Polo. The first frame building was a store built by John D. Stevenson, who brought the first stock of goods in this section, in 1835. In 183G, Messrs. Wales, , Iluuu & Co. brought aiiotlier stock in here.

The first blacksmith's anvil ever used in the Rook River country is now in the possession of Hon. Z. Apliugton of Polo, himself a blacksmith, to whom it was presented by the venerable John Dixon.

The settlement of the country progressed but slowly from 1837 to 1S4G. The land sales occurred in 1812-3, and Nearly all the money in circulation was paid out for land. Men wero selected to bid oft" whole townships for the settlers, and h:id anybody bid over §1.25 per acre, they would have been in imminent danger of being shot by the pioweers.

The early settlers had much difiiculty with their eliiims. The claims were nuide by each one's staking ontxuch land as ho sauted - -IS the land was not yet in market. A claim committee was elected, rcguhitious adopted t'ov the government of tiie settlers, the; (;lfrk of the committee keeping a rucurd of tlie diflerent claims made. Tiio (iovurument had surveyed tilt land into tuwnship.', and the people subdivided it for tliomsejves. The lirit com.nittee clerk was William Illiui;- W<}rtli, who wa.s .succeeded by Ze:<as Ap- Ji'igtufj, The claim cuiiimittee were often called upon to remove men who had "jumped" claims. An old settler relates an amusing story of a claim fight between V. A. Bogue and F. Cushmaii on one side and H. Wales and 0. W. Kellogg on the other side. Bogue and Cushman had drawn a lot of rails to the "disputed territory," intending to fence the land and thereby secure its possession. Learning that this had been done, Wales and Kellogg proceeded to remove the rails, Kellogg carrying with him a "shillalah." While they were loading up, Bogue and Cushman arrived at the scene of operation. Bogue commenced throwing the rails off the wagon, while Cushman "pitched into" Kellogg and knocked him down. Wales took up the reins and .>«tarted on a run with his team, Bogue following and throwing off the rails as fast as he could. Kellogg, as soon as he was knocked down, promisea to leave the premises if he should be left alone. lie started for liis coat, which was lying on the grass near by, beside which lay his shillaiah. Picking it up, he gave Cushman a sound rap over the back. Cushman then ran to a pile of rails, and by flourishing a huge rail nbout Kellogg, ended t!ie fight. The qu:irrel about the claim was finally settled by arbitration.

At the iirst session of the Legislature held after Lee county w.is separated from Ogle, a half range of towns was taken from Carroll county and added to Ogle county on the west.

Work on the Illinois Central Railroad w»s commoiiced in this county in 1852. As the work progresaed, and the prospect uf its bc'iug finished bccatue a certainty^ business in this section began to improve at a rapid rate, Zenas Aplington was the contractor for the eight miles beginning one mile south of Polo and extending seven miles north. In January, 1855, when the Railroad was completed, there were but five or six buildings in the present town of i'olo. From tliat time to this, the town has continued to increase rapidly in population and importance.

In the month of October, 1850, the Polo Sentinel, the first Doinocratic newspaper printed in Ogle county, was commenced by V. 0. Austin. It lived, however, but about three months.

In the winter of 185G-7, the Legislature passed an act incurporatinj; the town. The first Board of Trustees consisted of J. ]]. .More, S. E. Treat,Z. Aplington, 0. it. Webster and (,ieorge Swingluy.

lion. Z. A])liiigton, in ]8r)4-, Avas the owner of the; principal jKU't of tiie tnwn. and lio it was who gave it its present name, in lujuor of Marco Polo, the Venitian traveler. The name !ias at least one important advantage, in that tliere is not another town of the same name in the United States.

In June, 1857, the .Polo Tranncript was started by Chas. Meigs, Jr., who continued its publication until about th« Ist of April, when the materials were purchased by the proprietor of the Polo AliVERTli^KU. On the 1-lth of April, 1858, was is.-.ued the first copy of the Ogk County Banner, Ft. P. Kedfield, Publisher for a joint stock company. On the Gth of May, the first number of the Advertiskr* was issued, since which time its publication has been contiHUC<I without intermission. In January, '59, Mr. lledfield purchased the Banner office, and at once enlarged the paper. It is a matter of no small credit to Polo that she supports her two new.spapers, and supports thcni well.

There are now in Polo two printingoffices and newspapers, three hotels, nine grain dealers, seven dry-goods stores, two drug and book stores, two hardware stores, two millinery stores, one melodeon factnrv, one wind grist-mill, one stearii plaiiin<r mill, three blacksmith shops, two bakeries, fifteen carpenters, four shoe shops, three lawyers, two coal yards, one wagon factory, one wood turner, three tailors, one cooper shop, three harness shops, one tin shop, one paint and oil store, two painters, two dentists, four practicing physicians, one furniture room and cabinet shop,. four lumber yards.

In 1857, a large and commo iioii csbyterian Churcli was erected at a cost of about 810,000. It has a b i: -xicnt whi u is used for the purpose of a lecture i-. >. m. The upper part is capable of seating five hundred persons. The building is made of brick, and is one of the first things to strike the eye in approachiwg the town, llev. William !v llolyoke is the present PasLor. lu June, 1858, :i parish was organized uuder the canons of the Protest- 5int Episw.pa.l Churcii, and called Trinity- Churelu \% is the design of the Yestry to erect II handsome and commodious, church edifice during the coming summer. At present they have regular ser-, vices at Union Hall. Rev. Charles J. Todd is Bector of the parish. The

Methodists have a church edifice at Buifalo Grrove, and hold services on alternate Sabbaths at the school-house in Polo. Rev. S. F. Denning is their Pastor. Besides these, the Unitarians have occasional services at Union Hall. The Methodists, Episcopalians and Pi-esbyterians maintain iai^o .;iid Sabbath Schools.

There ara Liigc and ll(i\iri>hiiig Lodges of Odd Fello-.7 , (iood Tonqjlars and Free Masons. The tiist-ii ir,.<l hold their meetings at their own llrJl on Friinklin street - said to be one of tlu tiuest in the State. The Grood Templars and 31aso!ia hold their services in Union Hall.

Among other advantages possessed by Polo'we uiusfc not fail to notice its Young Men's Association. Th.e Association has been formed but ;i short time, but lias already acquired a libr.'u-y of about one hundred volumes, to which it is making large additions. The number of members is respectable, and constantly on the in-

There are now two free schools in operation, and the project of a graded school is being agitated with a fair prospect of success. As the town grows, educational facilities must and will keep pace with -progress in other respects.

The papulation of Polo is now estimated at from seventeen hundred to two thousand. It is the commercial center of a large extent of territory, drawing a heavy trade from more than one-half of Carroll county on the west, and from a large share of Ogle county on the erist. We know of one house alone whose cash receipts amount to over fifty thousand dollars per annum. The business of Polo is well "backed up" by the surrounding country, an evidence of which is found in the fact that there is no station on the Illinois Central Railroad which ships a larger amount of grain in each year.

The manufactures of Polo are just in tlicir infancy. During the year 1858, .Messrs. Gondwillie, Jimmerson & Cairns erected a large steam planing mill and sash, duor and blind factory, at a cost of a4,U00. In the fall, F. 0. Wilder commenced the manufacture of melodeons, ])i;!iios and harmoniums, and continues to increase his business at a fair rate. Messrs. Geo. Huntley & Co. arc coon to commence the manufacture of R. K. Frisbee's patent broadcast sower and drill combined. There is no place in the West where a manufactory of agricultural implements will pay better than in Polo. An immense number of implements sre sold here each year, which could be as cheaply manufactured here as elsewhere. We have no doubt our citizens would furnish a large amount of ''material aid" to any such enterprise. Coal is easily obtained, timber can be procured near by, while provisions and labor can be had much more cheaply than in the large cities. A woolen factory is much needed here, and would prove a profitable enterprise to any one who might engage in it.

Building materials are plentiful and cheap. There are four stone quarries in the vicinity, from which is taken first-rate blue and gray limestone. Pine lumber comes from Chicago, and is sold in Pol's* at low rates.

The township organization law was adopted in this county in 1849, when the County Commissioners went out of office and the control of affairs passed into the hands of the Board of Supervisors. The last Board of Commissioners consisted of Wm. Wamsley, Willard P. Flagg and S. W. Coffman. Zenas Ap-

- lington was elected chairman of the first Board of Supervisors. / Leonard Andrus was the first white man who set his foot upon the site of the pres-

"^1835, and made a claim at Grand Detour in the following year. In that year, Mr. Andrus and W. A. House brought their families to that place. William G, Dana, Amos Bosworth and some others arrived in 1836. The name Grand Detour signifies Great Bend. Rock River forms here, we believe, the largest bend to be found anywhere between its source and its mouth.

In 1830, tiie Hydraulic Company was formed for the purpose of improving the water power and erecting mills. The Company consisted of L. Andrus, A. Bosworth, W. G. Dana, W. A. House, R. Green and D. and M. Warner. They first, in 1836, built the saw-mill on Pine Creek about three miles from Grand Detour, now known as Dana's Mill. In '37, they commenced building a dam across the river at Grand Detour, and a grist and a saw-mill. These mills were not completed until February, '38. In the latter year, the Company made a division of the property and started anew. Solon Cumins, who arrived in that year, bought one-half interest in the concern. When the mills were finished, Mr. Cumins bought the other half, and has continued to hold them until the present time. In the same year, and previous to Mr. Cumins' making the purchase, the namiof the Company was ehanged to Rock River Mill Company. In 1835, when Andrus and House arrived at this place, they did their first cooking in the open air, with Indians standing around them. The village of Grand Detour was laid out in 1836, when there were but a few log cabins. In '37, three frame buildings were put up - one for a store, which was occupied by a Mr. Palmer, which was also purchased by Mr. Cumins in '38 : the other two were dwellings. There was als® a store, started in '36, by House ^' Green. The settlement of the place, during the years 1837-8, progressed very rapidly. Mr. Cumins states that his purchases of goods during the year.^ 1839-40 amounted to $40,000. His trade was very large, his customers coming from Buffalo Grove, North Grove, Cherry Grove and the whole country "7 about.

In ISa^ii'' Messrs. Andrus & Deere coiimenced the manufacture of plows ou a small scale. From that time to this, the business has been rapidly growing, until the Grand Detour Plow Factory has gained a wide reputation throughout the whole West. Some -idea of the magnitude of their operations may be formed from the following statistics: Messrs. Andrus & Bosworth, the present proprietors, manufacture from forty to fifty plows per day - making a total of twelve thou- sand to fifteen thousand per annum, at a daily expense of from §150 to 8175, exclusive of stock used. During the financial crisis of 1857, the factory was burned down and rebuilt in ninety days - an example of energy rarely seen save in the West. A market for their plows is found in all parts of the West, including Texas and California; and the situation of the town, on Rock River, affords excellent facilities for shipment.

The Gipsey, the first steamboat on Rock lliver, made a trip up the river in April, 1838. In 1844, the Lighter went up the river to Janesville. She made two or three trips, carrying freight mostly. Solon Cumins loadjd her once or twice at Grand Detour, with flour. She brought goods and groceries from St. Louis.

Some seven or eight years ago, a schooner built at Kishwaukee,ran down the river and cut all the ferry ropes. The master was prosecuted at Byron, Grand Detour and Dixon, but defeated his prosecutors on the ground that Rock River was a navigable stream.

Grand Detour is admirably situated as a manufacturing point. Its water power, which has hardly begun to be developed, is one of the best in the State. Rock River affords excellent facilities for shipping manufectured fabrics to all parts of the West and Southwest, while, being only four miles from Nachusa Station, oh the Dixon Air Line 'Railroad, shipments for the East are readily made. The steamer Rochford is expected to make regular trips between Dixon and Rockford during the coming season. As the country fills up, we expect to see Grand

At an early day, Samuel M. Hitt and Nathaniel Swingley, from Maryland, claimed large tract? of land in the vicinity of the present town of Mt. Morris. They were both men of prominence and influence, and by their representations soon induced a large number, of Marylanders to settle around them. They were not without their claim difficulties, however, and prominent among their "fighting men" was one David Worden, a brawny New-Yorker, who was always on hand at any claim fight. He generally managed to remove the ''jumpers" without resort to violent means; but if the latter became necessary, he was certain to carry his point. Worden is said to have been a great lover of fair play ; and when any poor man in this section had had his claim jumped by an interloper, Worden made it a point of honor to remove the trespasser - peaceably if he could, but it must be done at any rate.

committee appointed by the Illinois Conference of the M. E. Church, located the Rock Rivctr Seminary at Mt. Morris, The citizens of the vicinity contributed §10,000 in money and four hundred and eighty acres of land in order to secure the location of the Seminary in their midst. The contract for erecting the buildingwas taken by J. B. McCoy, and on the 4th of July, 1839, the corner stone was laid. Dr. J. J. Beatty was Marshal of the day, and Rev. Alexander Irvine anel

S. N. Sample, Esq., were the orators. At that time, there was not a single human habitation within a mile of the spot where the foundation was laid. Mr. McCoy, who was to receive eighteen thousand dollars for the job, put up a log cabin for the accomo)odation of his hands, and this was the first house erected in the present town of Mt. Morris. In the fall of the succeeding year, the Seminary was opened in the new building, under the superintendence of Joseph N. ^''aggoncr, Princiipal, Lyman Catlin,^ Assistant, and Miss Cornelia N. Russell, Preceptress. Mr. Waggoner is now a bookseller and sta» tioner in Galena. Rev. John Sharp was the first Steward of the Seminary, and -the first Postmaster in the place. F. G. Petrie, Mr. Sharp's son-in-law, removed to Mt. Morris with him, and for sometime lived in a barn built by Mr. Sharp. Mr. Waggoner was succeeded as Principal by Prof. J. D. Pinckney, who held the post for a number of years.

We have before us Vol. 1, No. 20, of the Mt. Morris Gazette, dated September 20, 1850, which would make its first issue date in April of that year. It was published by J. F. Grosh and edited by Prof. D. J. Pinckney. No. 43 of the same volume, dated February 27, 1851, is the latest issue we can find under the above "administration." No. 8 of the second volume bears the names of Brayton, Baker k Co., as Publishers, and Prof. Pinckney as Editor, and is dated May 29, 1851. It says that th ire were no press, type, or printers in Mt. Morris, and though the paper was published there it was^rm^ecZ somewhere else. (We presume at Oregon.) It speaks also of the Ogle County Gazette soon to be started at Oregon, and wishes it prosperity, &c. No. 4 is dated June 26th. It is handsomely printed, on new type, and is, typographically, the most creditable specimen of an Ogle county newspaper that we have yet seen. The Gazette only lived until about the close of the second volume, when it went down.

The Northwestern Republican was commenced in 1855, by Atwood & Williams ^at least it was under the control of these gentlemen some time in that year. We believe there was a change in the firm before the paper was sold. A little more than three years ago, Myron S. Barnes purchased the concern and changed the name of the paper to Ii) dependent Watchman, which he still continues to publish.

For some years after the establishment of the institution, Rock River Seminary was rather in a languishing condition. The ceuntry was new, money was scarcCj and the lack of pecuniary means materially crippled the progress of the school Thanks, however, to the energy and perseverance of its friends, prominent amoeg was Prof. Pinckney, it was carried: through the "dark days," and is now on a solid foundation. A new and commodious building for the accommodation of the school was finished in 1850, which is full largo enough for its wants for years to come. Its situation is a most desirable one. It is is on the summit of one of the highest elevations in that part of the country, and from the observatory can be seen the town of Polo and much of tlie surrounding country. Mt. Morris is a quiet, pleasant aud healthy village, about eight miles from Polo, which is the nearest railroad station. It is entirely free from grog shops and tippling houses. The character of the school as an institution of learning is one of the best in the country. The library and apparatus, we believe, are all that could be desired. The Seminary has probably dene more to educate the people of the Northwest than any other school in Northern Illinois, and we point to it with pride as one of the most valuable institutions of which Ogle county can boast.

The earliest copy we can find of an Oregon paper is No. 24, Vol. 1, of the Ogle County GazettCf dated November 5, 1851, and edited and published by E. C. Burchell,(now Prosecuting Attorney.) The materials used were the same employed on the first volume of the Mt. Morris Gazette. At the close of the first volume, Mr. Burchell changed the name of his paper to Ogle County Reporter, the tifle it still bears. For some time, the Gazette and Reporter furnished the only newspaper advertising mediums in the county, and we accordingly find advertisements from all parts of the county in their columns.

The Ogle County Agricultural Society was formed on the 4th of July, 1853. The first officers were : Thomas Stinson, President; E. P. Snow, Vice-President; James V. Gale, Treasurer; Charles W. Murtfeltt, Secretary; Henry Sharer, Clark

In January, 1854, Mr. Burchell sold the Reporter establishment to Mortimer W. Smith, (now Clerk of the Circuit Court.) Mr. Smith continued its publication until July, 1857, when E. H. Leggett took charge of the paper. Mr. Leggett is still the editor and publisher.

Oregon is the county seat of Oglecounty, and is situated on the west bank of Rock Hiver, very near the geographical center of the county. It is surrounded by bluffs, making a beautiful valley for the town site. Its population is between eight and nine hundred. A substantial stone bridge is being built across the river at a cost of nearly thirty thousand dollars. The water-power here is very good, though we believe that it has been applied only to the running of a sawmill. The location of Oregon is a beautiful one, containing as handsome sites for residences ascan be found anyw here in the county.

Brookville is the middle township of the western tier, lying between Buffalo and Foreston. The village of Brookville^ on the extreme western edge of the town, is quite a trading point. Close at hand are Herb's saw and grist mills. From Haldane Station, in this township, a largo amount of farm produce is annually shipped. There is considerable timber in the township and a plentiful supply of water.

Woosung is the most southern railroad station in the county, lying just above the line between Ogle and Lee, in Buffalo township. A town was laid out here on

Lane, which, next to Polo, is the most important business point in the county, i? situated in Flagg township, in the southern tier of towns, being next to the most eastern town in the tier. It is twentyty-two miles from Dixon and eighty-three from Chicago, on the Dixon Air Line Eailroad. Lane is one of those lively railroad towns which have sprung up, as it were, in a day. On the completion of the Air Line Road in 1855, the town was laid out, since which time it has grown at a rapid rate. Its population now numbers from twelve to fifteen hundred, and the amount of business transacted has shown a corresponding increase. The Leader, the first newspaper on the east side of Rock River in this county, was commenced by John R. Hewlett in the fall of 1858. It meets with a good support - a fact no less creditable to the citizens of Lane than to the publisher. The country surrounding the town is well fitted for farming purposes, being the broad, rich prairie for which the entire Northern portion of Illinois is so famous. Lane is making rapid strides, and we confidently predict for her a brilliant future.

Dement, in the township of the same name, lies in the extreme southeastern corner of the county. Considerable grain and other farm produce is shipped from here each year. The village was laid out in August, 1855, by Anson I^arnum and T. D. Robertson, and now contains a population of about three hundred and fifty. It is situated about half way from Chicago to the Mississippi, on the Dixon

Adeline, in the township of Maryland^ in the northern tier of towns, is quite an important point. It is about four miles from Foreston, on Leaf River, a small stream emptying into Rock River about six miles from Oregon. The village wa& laid out about the year 184G, but little more was done till about 1850, when the town started anew. Phineas Helm was the first merchant; Julius Smith, now residing at Byron, was the next. There is a good mill-privilege at the place, and a saw-mill -is in operation there. Eostler's grist-mill is about a mile above the village. The population of tb.e place is about four hundred. The country surrounding it is a liigh rolling prairie, well interspersed with timber, and is most excellent farming land. The settlers in the vicinity are principally from Maryland and Germany. George Mitchell, Postmaster.

The township of Foreston is the most northwestern in the county. It contains the village of Foreston, which is ten inile:^ north of Polo and twelve miles south of Freeport, on the Illinois Cct:tral Railroad. The village was laid out in 1854 by the Vice President of the Central Railroad, Mr. Neal, who then owned the town. Soon after, John Hewitt laid out a large addition to the town, and commenced selling lots. Four years ngo, as we are informed, there was not a single dwelling-house in the place. The Railroad Company built a passenger depot, freight warehouse and engine house before the road was. completed. Since the completion of tbe railroad, the town has been growing very rapidly, A large number of dwellings, stores, warehouses; .<fcc. were erected in the summer of 1858. The country about Foreston is the rich, high rolling prairie prevalent throughout the county. We set Foreston down as one of the most thriving and prosperous towns in the county. Samuel Mitchell, Postmaster; Matthew J. Blair, Justice the Peace.

The population of Ogle countj in 1840 was 3,479; in 1850, it was 10,020; in 1S55, it was 10,456; it is now estimated over 22,000. (Jhurches and schoolhouses are plentifully distributed througli the county, and twenty-four post-offices furnish mail facilities.

Ogle county is in next to the northern tier of counties. It is about evenly divided by Rock River, which runs through it from north to south. Th.s river and its tributaries furnish some of the best water powers in the West, which have as yet hardly been touched. When this power shall be used to its full extent, Ogle will be found to be one of the best manufacturing counties in Illinois. The banks of the river in many places are surmounted with bluffs, althougl'i in some places are found beautiful, rich bottom lands. Immediately after le.-iving the river on either side, one coinrs to the broEid prairie - as rich prairie, too, ay the sun ever shone upon - where t!ic soil is deep and strong, the surface undulating onough to make it picturesque and healthy, while good spring water is near «t hand. The prairies in this county ;ire thickly interspersed with luxuriant groves of timber, thereby obviating the moat plausible objection made against emigratiog to the West. Everywhere, the soil is excellent, as the abundant harvests raised by our enterprising farmers can testify. Some of the large-st yields ever known in the world have given the soil of Northern Illinois a name and fame abroad that is well deserved. The amount of farm products annually exported from this county is enormous, and with a ready cash market near at home, with land so fertile and cheap, it is no matter for wonder that our farmers arc growing wealthy at a rate that would astonish their downcast friends. The country they inhabit i is a rich and beautiful one. while the resources of the soil are not yet half de- I veloped. The counties lying between I llock River and the Mississippi are gen- , ' orally esteemed a,'=; being richer than any ' other portion of the State.

This country is as healthy as any portion of the world. Consumption, the grim destroyer so dreaded in the Eastern I and Middle States, while fever and ague is almost a thing of the past, so that emigrants from the East need have no fears of this unpleasant visitor.

Men of small means, who are not compelled to "rough it" on the prairies to obtain a living, will find in Northern Illinois inducements which need only to be considcrod to attract them hither. Land can be bought at low rv.tes, a ready cash market is found at any of the numerous railroad stations with which the country is interspersed, and in all these respects, the owner of a farm here is as well situa- ' ted as the farmer on the main line of a railroad in New- York or Pennsylvania. The difference in yield makes an acre of prairie land equal in value to an acre of land in the Eastern States, while it can be purchased for one-half or one-third the nominal price. Settlers here find churches and schools and nearly all the comforts and luxuries of their eastern homes, at much less cost. No State in the Union affords equal facilities for the education of the people as Illinois; her Free School system is her greatest pride.

We have endeavored in tlie precedinu' sketches, to preserve our lociil records and to set forth the rapid progress of our adopted State and county. In the former, we have done the best we could, though no person can feel more keenly than we do how imperfectly the task has been performed. We have at least the satisfaction of knowing that when, iu the future, some one more competent shall undertake the task, our labor will not have been in vain, and that we have done something toward collecting the materials for a History of Ogle County.

Practical Paintek

The subscriber, kavingspent FIFTEEN YEARS in the Painting Business, is better qualified to buy for you, and tell you how to mix and apply your Paints, than any other dealer. In conuoctio 1 with my

Paixt And Oil Business

Who lias been in my employ for the last three years. He is a PRACTICAL PAINTER, and will give yoM all the information you need to fjaint your liousis.

And Blank Booic-Manufacturek

He has purchased the right to use GrjSwoldV} I Patent Counter Brace. Boots er Slioes made ] ^Yirll t^ounter Brace warrnntod not to viiu ovei I '-^n the counter. Store mi M;.sou street, foui- ! doors east of Division. nl

F. O. Wilder, Manufacturer

I Lave used one of F. 0. Wilder's Melodeons, and most cheerfully recommend it as a superior instrument in respect to touch, purity of tone and finish.

Wm. 13. Bradbury

We would call the attention of our readers to the Melodeons manufactured by Mr. Wilder. We have taken particular pains to examine some of them, and do not hesitate to pronouce them superior instruments in every respect. They possess all the requisites of tip-top Melodeons, and are well finished. We would most strenuously urge upon Western men the propriety - nay, duty - of patronizing Western manufacturers in preference to sending their orders East, particularly when they can be as well supplied at home Mr. Wilder has in his possession testimonials of the highest character, aside from his Instruments, which need 110 recommendation wherever knowu. - Polo Advertiser.

Have Removed To Store No. 42 Lake Street

Where they are now prepared to show a large stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Hats, direct from the Manufacturers, comprising all that is new and desirable in each line of goods. Country Merchants will here find a full assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods adapted to their trade and the season, all of which will be ofiered at low prices for cash or approved credit. No. 42 Lake street, next building to the American House.

Col. D.C.May, Proprietor

This House is located near the Raih'oad Depot, easy of access to passengers arriving on the trains. Every attention paid to the wants of the guests, and no pains spared to make their stay agreeaible. Good stabling attached to the premises.

Real Estate And Chattel Mortgages

Warranty, Quit Claim and Trust Deeds, Attachment Notices, Constable's Sales, Summons, Subpoenas, Executions, Attachment Bonds, Forthcoming Bonds, Attachment Notices, Affidavits for Attachment, Security for Costs, State Warrants, Justices' Attachment for Witnesses, Praecipes, Praecipes for Execution, Garnishee Summons, Affidavit for Garnishee, Warrant for Assault and Battery ; all of which will be sold at Chicago prices, and sent by mail, if desired, postage paid.

The Only Authentic Biography Of This Renowned Hunter

" The famous backwoodsman of the Eocky mountains is here portrayed to the life, from facts derived from personal testimony. ***** will not attempt to follow the adventurous Kit through the varied experiences of forest life, but must refer our readers to the details which are given at length, and with much graphic power, in this volume."

Langdon'S Shoe Store Cherry Street, Lane, Ill

If you want a good article of Eastern Manufactured Boots and Shoes, call on the subscriber, and buy a better article, at less price than can be bought at any other store in Ogle County. My boots and shoes are not only cheap, but I warrant the work.

A new lot of Ladies Over Shoes, Plain Rubbers. Sandal Buckskin, (a new article for winter) ; also, the English Felt Boot with Rubber bottoms. Gentlemen s Buffalo and Rubber Overshoes, all boujjht with cash and sold cheap for ready pay.

My stock is the largest in Lane, and employ more workmen than any other manufacturer in the county. Ladies and gentlemen please give me a call.

Perfumery And Fancy Goods

Carefully compounded at all hours, day or night. Remember the! G. W. Clark. place : " Lane Drug Store." C. C. Dana. | Clark & Dana are agents for Rarey's certain and speedy cure fon

Dealer Ik

The Enrolled Militia of the First Brigade First Division of the Illinois Militia are hereby notified that for the time, (until my next orders are issued)