Woodstock Illustrated (1895)

Woodstock Illustrated (1895)

Woodstock Illustrated: Being a Brief Resume of the Early History, Social and Educational, Industrial, and Business and Professional Interests of the County-seat of McHenry County Illinois.

Woodstock Sentinel Print.

1895

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Woodstock Public Library
Woodstock, Illinois
RULES
1. Books may be kept two weeks and may be renewed for the same period, except 7 day books.
2. A fine of three cents a day will be charged on each book which is not returned according to the above rule. No book will be issued to any person incurring such a fine until it has been paid.
3- All injuries to books, beyond reasonable wear, and all losses shall be made good to the satisfaction of the librarian.
4. Each borrower is held responsible for all books drawn on his card and for all fines accruing on the same.

WOODSTOCK ILLUSTRATED BEING A BRIEF RESUME OF THE Early History, Social and Educational, Industrial, and Business and Professional Interests Of the County-Seat of McHenru County, Illinois.
WITH 55 ILLUSTRATIONS.
Woodstock Sentinel Print.

DENTAL PARLORS
DOCTOR I.B. CAROLUS specialist in PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH.
Best Material. Perfect-Fitting Plates, Finest workmanship.
Never failed to set a perfect set of teeth in any mouth.
Plates put in same day teeth are extracted if desired with positive guarantee.
I take pleasure in recommending to the public my latest methods of Crown and Bridge Work, or teeth without Plates—nearest to nature that can be substituted.
Fillings of Gold, Porcelain, Silver, Diseases of the mouth and gums, any and all work entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention and be treated professional skill.
I. B. CAROLUS, D. D. S.,
Office and Residence, South Side Public Square, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

J. C. CHOATE DEPARTMENT STORE, WOODSTOCK, ILLS. Dress Goods And Trimmings a Specialty.
Silks, Velvets and everything in Dressmaking Furnishings. Ready-Made Skirts, Waists. Wrappers. Muslin Underwear. Gentlemen's Night Shirts. Woolen and Cotton Shirts and Drawers.
Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Tinware, Dinner and Tea Sets, Groceries, Wall Paper, Carpets, Window Shades, Lace, Muslin, Scrim, Coin Spot, Madras Curtains, Wooden Poles,
Brass Rods.
Is your son or daughter about to be married? We can furnish the outfit.
We make a specialty of the best, newest and most stylish goods.
J. C. CHOATE.

The Old Pioneer Red Front Drug Store, Woodstock, Illinois. A. S. WRIGHT, PROPRIETOR.
Twenty-nine years' service—35 years' practical experience— no mistakes in compounding medicines (our record proves it).
Wright's Standard Preparations-of-Honey and Tar Cough Syrup, Corn Cure,Sarsaparilla and Red Clover, Condition Powders.
Heave Powders, Rheumatic Cure, Blackberry Cordial, Worm Cakes, Witch Hazel Liniment, Dyspepsia Cure,Essence Jamaica Ginger, Liver Pellets,
Egg Food, and other Preparations. A Store filled with everthing found in a First Class Drug Store, and at living prices.
We invite your presence—1895.

TRIPP The Leading Photographer,
Corner Main Street and Public Square.

A. R. MURPHEY, RELIABLE dealer in
Pure Drugs, Paints,
School Books and Stationery.
Also The FINEST selection In
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Plated Ware.
We carry the brightest and best,and will make you the lowest prices. We want your trade, and will make it an object for you to trade with us.
Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty — no botch work done.
South Side Druggist and Jeweler.

THE Woodstock Sentinel
Is the Leading Newspaper in McHenry county and has a guaranteed circulation of 1,500 copies per week. It makes a specialty of local and county news, and covers the field so thoroughly that it has gained the title of "The Old Reliable." Subscription, $1.50 per annum.
FINE JOB OUTFIT IN CONNECTION. Address all communications to THE SENTINEL,Woodstock. Ills.
F. H. RAYMOND, RESTAURANT Meals at all Hours.
Under Express Office, Woodstock, Ills.

J. S. Medlar, PORTAIT AND LANDSCAPE Photographer AND DEALER IN Picture Frames.
One of the Oldest Photographers in the State.
Work Executed in every Modern Style and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Studio in Hoy Block, Upstairs.
J. S. MEDLAR.

Are You Interested In the Quality of the Goods You Buy? Of Course you Are.
We believe in that old maxim that "the best is the cheapest." Our Monarch Tea, Crescent Coffee, Canned and Dried Fruits, Creamery Butter, Full Cream Cheese, etc.,
Cannot be excelled. A full line of Fine Groceries; also Gloves, Mitts, Gents' Furnishing Goods, etc.
Goods delivered to all parts of the city free of charge. ECKERT, YOUNG & CO.

THE PLACE To procure your supply of Drugs and Medicines is at the CORNER DRUG STORE, Which is headquarters for everything usually kept in a first-class store.
You can also find a large stock of Perfumes and Toilet Articles, School Books, Stationery, and a large basement filled with the best quality of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and all kinds of Painters' Supplies, which are sold at extremely low prices for cash.
This store is also the best place at which to have your Prescriptions and Private Formulas compounded, as none but the very best and purest articles are ever used, and none but thoroughly competent help employed.
L T. HOY, Proprietor.

W0ODSTOCK ILLUSTRATED.
Copyrighted 1895, by Grant C. Whitney. All rights reserved.
WOODSTOCK, ILL., FEBRUARY, 1895.

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST.
A Sketch Of The Early Settlement of Woodstock and Vicinity.
THE pages of the past are torn, faded, some of them almost obliterated. We can scarcely realize from the fragmentary record left us, that the days of the decline of savagery and the dawn of civilization in Illinois, belong in the same century with the better known achievements of later days. But true it is, and there are a few still living—long may they be spared to us—who saw and experienced some of the toil and privation by which the sunny prairies and virgin forests of this great state were wrested from primeval conditions, and made a fit home for the millions of posterity yet to come.
The defeat of Black Hawk and his braves in 1832, first turned the attention of the East to the land beyond Chicago, as a country in which, eventually, it might be safe to settle. Tales of the wonderful fertility of the prairies of Northern Illinois, brought possibly by some returned Indian fighter, reached the ears of many of the citizens of Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York, and whetted their desires toward emigration. Not that they loved the old home less, but the possibility of greater possessions in the new one, more.
The earliest settlement made in this locality—probablv the second in McHenry county, Samuel Gillilan's at Algonquin being the first—was that of Uriah Cottle, Wm. Hartman, John McClure and John McClure, Jr., who, with their families, settled at what is now the village of Ridgefield, in the month of April, 1835. John L. Gibson, then unmarried, was also of the party.
Those early settlers were piloted to their objective point by Mr. Cottle, who had been on a prospecting expedition

MCHENRY COUNTY'S COURT HOUSE
THE PUBLIC PARK-Looking from the Southeast.

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through this section the fall before, and had selected and marked the claims so soon to be occupied by the families mentioned—marking a woodland claim in those days being effected by cutting and notching four logs and placing them together at right angles as the foundation timbers of the log cabin soon to be raised. From the fact that all the families represented had come either directly or bv easy stages from the Old Dominion, these first settlers dubbed their locality "Virginia Settlement," a title which stuck to it for many years. Of the persons settling there in that month of April, 1835, but two are now living—J. G. Hartman, of Ridgefield, son of William Hartman, and Mrs. G. K. Bunker, of this city, daughter of Uriah Cottle.
Either in the fall of the same year, 1835, or shortly afterwards, came William Walkup, James Dufield, Samuel Terwilliger, George Stickney and others, and after a year or two settlers poured in by scores. Of those named, Mr. Walkup and Mr. Stickney are yet living, one residing a mile and a half north of Ridgefield, and the other at Nunda. The others, with the exception of the McClures, all have descendants in this locality.
From an interview with J. G. Hartman the writer gathers some interesting items concerning the early days of Virginia Settlement. The Indians, who were not transported to their reservation beyond the Mississippi till about '36, were quite civil and neighborly, but were inveterate thieves, and had to be watched closely lest they relieve the pale-faces of many of their cherished possessions. They had a camp half a mile northwest of the settlement. The first plows used were home-made, the wooden mouldboard being riven out of a winding tree and pointed with iron. For a harrow, a "brush" sufficed; that is a small, scraggly tree from which the leaves and twigs had been trimmed. Grain was sown broadcast by hand, the harvest reaped with a sickle and threshed with a flail — the last an all winter's job. The rifle, spinning-wheel and loom were essential kitchen accessories. Tallow-dips, or more frequently a saucer of grease with a rag for wick, gave a slight degree of illumination at night. A coffee-mill is now in the possession of Mrs. Benj. Throop, at Nunda, which ground many bushels of corn to satisfy the hunger

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of the settlers during those first months of especial hardship. In the winter of '35 Wm. Hartman went as far as Peoria to get corn ground, the trip occupying four or five weeks, only to find upon his return that his grist was sour, wormy and worthless. The nearest postoffice, at first, was at Chicago, and the recipient of a letter was required to produce a hard, round twenty-five-cent piece before securing the message from the dear old home.
Up to 1837 the territory comprising the present counties of McHenry and Lake was embraced in that of Cook. By Legislative enactment in that year the territory comprising both these counties was set off as the county of McHenry, and the county-seat located at McHenry, on Fox river. This arrangement, however, was short-lived. The Legislature of 1838-9 passed an act restricting McHenry county to ranges 5, 6, 7, 8 and the west two miles of range 9. The balance was set off as Lake county. The county-seat remained for the time being at McHenry, and it is said that in the division the two miles of range 9 were kept in this county only upon the importunity of McHenry citizens before the Legislature, in order that that place might not be left on the extreme edge and consequently its location as county-seat criticised.
The precaution proved of little avail, however, for a change was agitated and in 1843 it was decided by vote of the people to locate the county-seat at the geographical center of the county, the point now occupied by the city of Woodstock, but at that time in the midst of an extensive forest.
In anticipation, however, that some such action might be taken, Alvin Judd and others had in January, 1843, preempted a claim as near as they could determine to the geographical center of the county, and built a cabin on it. Those who were concerned in the erection of this first house in Woodstock were Alvin Judd, Ladd Austin, Joseph Golder, Joel Wood, John Pierce, Daniel Blair, Geo. Griffin and a Mr. Belcher. So soon as it had been decided by vote to locate the county-seat at this point, Mr. Judd laid out a town; called it Centerville, and in the midst of a two-acre park, about which the future city was to be built, erected a court

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house and jail. The court-house was a two-story frame structure, clap-boarded and painted, and was quite up with the prevailing style of architecture of the time. The buildings and grounds were accepted by the county commissioners, and the transfer of the records from McHenry effected Sept. 23, 1844. The county officers at that time were: Henry M. Wait, sheriff; J. H. Johnson, circuit and county clerk; Wm. Beach, recorder; and Samuel S. Greenleaf, treasurer.
Centerville, the name given to the place by Mr. Judd, was thought by many to be hardly classic enough for the seat of government of a great and prosperous county. Mr. Johnson, the county clerk, suggested a change to Woodstock, after his early home in Vermont. The suggestion met with favor, and the Legislature of 1844-5 authorized the change.
The first frame house erected in Woodstock was a portion of the old Exchange hotel, burned upwards of twenty years ago. It was built by Mr. Judd in the spring of 1844, and was kept by him as a hotel. It contained a large room, used as a dance hall, and frequent gatherings held there in the early day were resorted to by scores of young people and some older ones, for twenty-five miles around. In the fall of '44 a postoffice was established here, and Alvin Judd was the first postmaster. During the summer of 1845 Frederick Belcher erected, on the present court house site, another hotel and called it the American House. During the same year Walter P. Kelsey erected a good-sized store, and in 1846 Henry Petrie put into it a stock of dry goods and groceries. The population of Woodstock in that year was about two hundred. This number gradually increased, and in 1850 leading citizens, among them J. H. Johnson, Neill Donnelly and Abel W. Fuller, began agitating the proposition to build a railroad connecting this place with Chicago and the Northwest. The fruit of their exertions was the Wisconsin Division of the North-Western railway, and with the advent of this, Woodstock grew rapidly in population and importance.
Such are some of the items of interest concerning the settlement and early history of Woodstock and vicinity. Later events will be found chronicled in connection with the various local features, in the pages that follow.

Population of the City of Woodstock
year
1880 - 1,475
1890 - 1,688
1900 - 2,502
1910 - 4,331
1920 - 5,523
1930 - 5,466
Population McHenry County 1837 first election population about 500
1840 - 2,578
1850 - 14,978
1860 - 22,089
1870 - 23,762
1880 - 18,512


MCHENRY COUNTY'S COURT HOUSE.
THE PUBLIC PARK--Looking from the southeast

ESTABLISHED 1866. MARVIN SHERMAN,JEWELER AND DEALER IN Watches, Clocks, Silverware,Cutlery, Spectacles and Jewelry OF ALL KINDS.
Sewing Machines from $15.00 to $30.00 THE VERY BEST. Needles and Repairs for All Machines.
PIANOS, ORGANS, VIOLINS,Strings, Keys, Bridges and Bows, Guitars, Banjoes, Flutes, Piccaloes, Clarionets, Accordeons, Autoharps, Band Instruments.
Four Thousand Pieces of Sheet Music at 10 cents per copy.
Send for Catalogue. repairing done to order.
My Prices are 10 to 20 per cent lower than any jewelry house in the state. Try me and be convinced of the facts.
M. SHERMAN, woodstock, Ills.

F. W. STREETS & CO., Retailers of Fine Wearing Apparel For Men and Young Men at Popular Prices.
We have a Choice Line of $6, $8 and $10 Men's Suits.
OUR SPECIALTIES: "Duck" Brand Mackintoshes, "McDonald" Fine Shirts, Sweet, Orr & Co.'s Overalls
SHERMAN BLOCK, WOODSTOCK, ILLS.

cONKLIN AND HYDE CASH GROCERS. Always on hand a large and complete line of Fine Groceries, Fruits, Confectionery and Cigars.
We buy for Cash, sell for Cash, and do business upon a margin.
Your patronage solicited.
C0NKLIN & HYDE.

22nd Year
We are now entering upon our twenty-second year as dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Etc.,
And challenge any one to show a single instance in which we have not dealt honorably with them.
The Farmers Exchange Bank Was started by us in March, 1887, and its business has increased every year since. We do a generalBanking Business,
Pay interest on time deposits, make loans on good bankable notes, and also loans secured on real estate; issue drafts payable anywhere in the civilized world.
Your Business Solicited. M. D. HOY & SON.

The People Know That the best goods are the cheapest. In no branch of business is this more plainly felt than in BOOTS AND SHOES.
We have a stock unequaled for excellence in this county. We do not handle a cheap stock, but the Best Goods that Money Will Buy.
Suppose you try our Footwear, if you are not already a customer.
Yours for the Best, STONE & HART, The Exclusive Bout and Shoe Dealers, WOODSTOCK, ILLS.

Established 1858. W. B. AUSTIN, DEALER IN FARM MACHINERY, Carriages, Etc., Located Near C. & N.-W. Depot.
Oldest Dealer in the City in his line of business.
Calculates to handle the Best Implements to he found in the market.
Agent for Gaar Scott's and Nichol & Shepard's STEAM THRASHING OUTFITS.
Has in connection Two Sets Scales for weighing Hay, Grain and Live Stock.
Also Agent for First-Class Fire Insurance Companies: Agricultural, Phoenix, of N. Y., and Commercial Union, of London.

B. S. AUSTIN DEALER IN Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Etc.
AGENT FOR Sleepy Eye Milling Co.'s Cream Flour, Listman's Sensation Flour, Chase & Sanborn's Coffees, Banquet, Parlor and Library Lamps.

DR W. W. COOK, Physician and Surgeon. Surgery a Specialty. Office at residence opposite the Baptist Church. Woodstock, Ills. Hours 1 to 4 p.m.

DR. F. G. COLBY, DENTIST. Office in Kendall Block, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS.

D. T. SMILEY, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Office in Hoy Block, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS.

1867 - - 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS - - 1895 E.R. Bird, Manufacturer of Harness And Dealer in Horse Furnishings, Robes, Trunks, Etc. ASK FOR HARD TIMES PRICES.

T. F. Kirk:, City Bakery and Restaurant, AND DEALER IN Fancy Groceries. Ice Cream, Oysters, Etc.. in Season.

A. F. FIELD DEALER IN COAL AND OILS. Also represents Six Old Reliable Fire Insurance Companies.

STAYERS While others come and go, BUNKER BROS. ARE HERE TO STAY. From 1853 to 1895 selling Hardware AND Groceries As good as the best and as cheap as the cheapest.

BLAKESLEE & SHERMAN, News Dealers, Carry a Full Line of Books, Magazines and Periodicals OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also the Finest of CONFECTIONERY, CANDY and CIGARS. IN POSTOFFICE BUILDING.

Chicago ★ Bazar, Dacy Block, Woodstock, Ills., M. N. WIEN, Prop. DEALER IN CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, DRY GOODS.
I carry the most reliable goods in the market, and my prices are always the lowest. If you are in want of anything in my line, call on me and you will find my efforts are to please my patrons, by which method I continually keep building up my trade and increasing my business. M. N. Wien.

G. K. BUNKER, In Dorr Towniship since 1844.
MRS. G. K. BUNKER, In Dorr Township since 1835.
J. H. JOHNSON, In Dorr Township since 1837. At Woodstock since 1844.
A.B. MCCONNELL, born in county in 1839, at Woodstock and vicinity since 1861.
MRS. A.B. MCCONNELL, in county since 1855, at Woodstock and vicinity since 1861.
MARK HICKOX, in this vicinity since 1845.
I.A. AUSTIN, At Woodstock since 1845.
MRS. I.A. AUSTIN, At Woodstock since 1845.
SOME EARLY SETTLERS

WOODSTOCK'S CHURCHES. Catholic. Presbyterian. Baptist. Methodist Episcopal, Congregational. Free Methodist. German Presbyterian.

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SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL.
Woodstock's Churches, Societies and Schools.
THOSE residing in, or contemplating residence in, any city are deeply interested in the various social, religious and educational advantages to be enjoyed. In these respects Woodstock stands second to no city of its size. Eight church societies and a recently organized Young Men's Christian Association look after the spiritual welfare of her citizens. Her schools, both public and private, are of a high degree of merit; her lodges are numerous and flourishing; and the prestige of the city as county-seat brings to it frequent entertainments of the better class. A fine public library and reading-room, established with the proceeds of home-talent entertainments, indicates that her citizens are of the cultured sort, and offer decided advantages for intellectual improvement. But let us consider our subject somewhat in detail.
the churches. Baptist. The Baptist church of Woodstock was organized in the old court house, May 12, 1847, Elder Adams officiating. The society started with about twenty members. Meetings were held at first in a room over what is now known as the Red Front drug store. A house of worship was erected in 1858, but in the building of it the society was heavily involved in debt. The edifice after a few years passed out of their hands, being sold to the Methodists, who in turn sold it a Universalist society, now defunct, and after doing duty for a time as an armory, it finally came into the possession of the German Lutherans. This church stood opposite the southeast corner of the public square, and was destroyed by fire in 1893. In 1866 the Baptist society built their present church edifice west of the court house. It is a neat frame structure capable of seating 250 persons, and cost between six and seven thousand dollars. Improvements to the amount of $1,800 have been added within the past year. The present pastor of the church is Rev. John A. McCaw, who has been with the society since November, 1892. Membership is between 70 and 80. The pastor is also superintendent of the Sabbath-school, which has an attendance of


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about 60. There is a Baptist Young People's Union with a membership of about 30, Miss Mabel Hanaford being president; also a Ladies' Aid Society, of which Mrs. Ladd Austin is president. The church and its various societies are in a prosperous condition.
Catholic. St. Mary's Catholic church was organized in Woodstock about 1856, by Rev. Father O'Hara, of Hartland. Previous to this the Catholic families here had attended church at Hartland, but at the time mentioned a society was organized here and a church built. For several vears it was under the ministrations of the pastor at Hartland. In 1881 the church here was remodeled and enlarged by Rev. Father Leyden, then resident pastor. It is of brick, and comfortably furnished within. The Rev. Jas. F. Clancy has been pastor for the past ten years. There are about 400 communicants, all active and interested in their attendance upon services and duties. Among church fraternities are embraced the Sacred Heart and Altar society. The Sabbath-school, of which Miss Mary F. Murphy is superintendent, has an average attendance of about seventy. The choir has a membership of fifteen, is well taught, and is under the leadership of Miss Agnes Quinlan, a proficient instructor in music.
Congregational. The First Congregational church of Woodstock was organized Oct. 24, 1865, by a regularly called and organized ecclesiastical council. There were at that time seventeen members. After holding meetings in Phoenix Hall for some months, a church edifice was erected. It is a finely located property, and is worth not far from $7,000. The church is nicely carpeted and furnished, and equipped with a pipe organ. The present pastor, Rev. W. R. Gaylord, came here from Crystal Lake last August, succeeding Rev. C. E. Enlow, who in turn had succeeded Rev. H. B. Long, now of Dr. Haney's church, Chicago. Mr. Gaylord is also superintendent of the Sabbath-school, having an average attendance of fifty. A system of examinations has just been introduced. The church has a most excellent choir, of which E. E. Richards is leader. A valuable auxiliary in the work of the church is the Christian Endeavor society, with a membership of about thirty-five, with the fol-
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lowing officers: Miss O. S. Morris, president; Mrs. E. E. Mead, vice-president; Miss Adele Medlar, secretary and treasurer; Miss Dellah Jones, corresponding secretary; Miss Ethel Field, organist; Miss Effie McDowell, assistant organist. A Junior Endeavor society has just been organized, with Mrs. Gaylord and Miss Mildred Webster as superintendents. There is also a Ladies' Aid Society, of which Mrs. Sybley Forrest is president. All departments of church work are thoroughly organized and in a flourishing condition.
Free Methodist. The Free Methodist church of Woodstock was organized about eight years ago. Meetings were held in part at the Orphan's Home—notice of which follows —and at other times at homes of members of the class. In 1893 a church edifice was erected. It is of brick; plain in design, but comfortably furnished within, and paid for. The church numbers twenty-six members. The pastor is Rev. John Harvey, who resides at Crystal Lake, and is also pastor of a church there, and one at Pleasant Valley. Preaching services are held here every Sunday evening. The Sabbath-school, of which W. E. Fish is superintendent, has an average attendance of thirty-five or forty. In this connection should be mentioned the Orphans' Industrial Home, a denominational institution belonging to the Free Methodist conference of the state, located here for the past six years. It is in charge of the Rev. T. B. Arnold, superintendent. It aims to take homeless children and find homes for as many as possible in Christian families, and to rear those left in its charge, to manhood and womanhood, preparing them for the highest usefulness in life. It takes all who come, regardless of denomination: There are at present about twenty children in,the Home.
German Lutheran. The German Lutheran congregation was organized at Woodstock in 1874, by the Rev. Carl Schmidt. They had no house of worship until about four years ago they purchased the old Baptist church, which had successively sheltered the Methodists and Universalists, and had more recently been used as an armory. This, unfortunately, was destroyed in the fire of two years ago, since which the congregation have held their meetings in the German Presbyterian church. The membership is about forty. The

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present pastor, Rev. Engelbrecht, has been with the church since Dec. 1, 1894. A Sunday-school formerly flourished, but was permitted to lapse. It is about to be re-organized.
German Presbyterian. The history of this church begins with that of the Queen Anne church of Greenwood, which was organized May 1, 1853, with about fifty members, by Rev. Weitzel. In 1881 a church edifice was built in Woodstock, Rev. Jacob Kolb being rector at the time. About two years ago the church was re-organized, the Queen Anne membership withdrawing and going back to Greenwood. The present pastor is the Rev. E. Benzing, of Chicago, who preaches here every other Sunday. It is an indedendent church, Presbyterian in name only, and is not connected with any Synod. The Sunday-school has an attendance of twenty-five or more. Mrs. Kate Renich is superintendent.
Methodist. The Methodist Episcopal church of Woodstock was organized about 1850. For several years previous to this there had been a Methodist class here, a part of the old Crystal Lake circuit, embracing Crystal Lake, Marengo, Franklinville and Woodstock. Meetings were held in the school house and in various halls until about 1862, when the old Baptist church was bought and used as a house of worship until 1871, when the present church edifice was built. It is the largest of the Woodstock churches, having a seating capacity in the pews of 350. Church and parsonage adjoining are valued at $6,000. Present membership of the church is 120. Rev. F. R. McNamer is pastor, now serving his fourth year with this charge. The Sunday-school, of which P. B. Still is superintendent, has an average attendance of seventy-five. There is in connection with the church work, a chapter of the Epworth League, with a membership of about forty. Officers: W. C. Eichelberger, president; Mrs. W. C. Eichelberger, department Christian work; Miss Maude Mansfield, mercy and help; Miss Lelia St. Clair, literary department; Miss Mildred Young, secretary; Miss Etta Young, department of entertainment; Mrs. Eichelberger, treasurer. There is also a Junior League, of which Mrs. McNamer is president, with a membership of about twenty-five. Woman's Home Missions are represented, Mrs. Jacob Egelston being president of the local society. All departments of the church
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are well organized and in a good financial condition. In this circuit is also the church at Franklinville, really the parent church, since it was in existence at least as early as 1843.
Presbyterian. The First Presbyterian church of Woodstock, the oldest church organization in the city, was organized by the Rev. J. B. Plumsted, Feb. 23, 1846. It was an outgrowth of the Presbyterian church at Ridgefield—or Virginia Settlement—said to be the oldest church of that faith north of Chicago. Services were held in the old court house until the building of the first church edifice, in 1848. This was subsequently sold to a German congregation and removed to Queen Anne Prairie. The next Presbyterian church was the brick structure on Church street, which in time became an undesirable location, and the society sold the property and built for the third time on an eminence south of the court house. The present edifice was erected in 1882. The late Dr. Todd was pastor of the church for about twenty-five years. The present pastor of the church is the Rev. S. C. Hay, now with the society for the third time, his present pastorate beginning in May, 1883. The church membership is 104. The Sunday-school has an enrollment of 210, C. A. Lemmers being superintendent. In connection with the church work are the following societies: Y. P. S. C. E., with a membership of about fifty, and these officers: Miss Ada Parsons, president; Mrs. I. B. Carolus, vice-president; Mrs. J. C. Kline, secretary; Earl Anderson, treasurer. The Junior Endeavor society has fifty members. Mrs. J. C. Kline is superintendent, and Miss Josephine M. Hay is assistant. There are also a Ladies' Missionary Society, of which Mrs. J. R. Hyde is president, and a Ladies' Aid Society, of which Mrs. S. E. Olmstead is president. An exceptionally fine choir, of which Alois Dreyer has been leader for the past twelve years, is also deserving of mention. All departments of the church organization are doing good work.
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The unity of Christian spirit and co-operation in every good work, for which the churches of Woodstock are remarkable, evinces itself in the cordial support from all sides given to the Young Men's Christian Association organized

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here last August. There are about twenty-five members so far, mostly Active. Thus far its work has been mainly along the lines of spiritual growth and upbuilding; a men's meeting being held every Sunday afternoon in the parlors of the Congregational church, and a meeting for Bible study each Thursday evening. The Association contemplates opening a reading-room as soon as suitable rooms can be secured, and later will attempt to establish baths and a gymnasium. The officers are: W. C. Eichelberger, president; Rev. W. R. Gaylord, vice-president; J. C. Kline, secretary; and F. H. Holcomb, treasurer.
woman's christian temperance union. A Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized at Woodstock about fifteen years ago. It has a membership of about fifty, and meets on the second and fourth Friday afternoons of each month at the homes of members, the meetings being usually well attended. The main features of its work are the distribution of literature and the Mother's meeting. Officers are: Mrs. Clara Allen, president; Mrs. Henry Burdick, secretary; Miss M. Richards, treasurer; Mrs. J. R. Hyde, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. L. Medlar, press superintendent.
grand army of the republic.
In the days that preceded the fall of Sumter no place was more strongly Unionist in its sentiments than Woodstock, and in the days that followed, few, if any, localities furnished a larger proportion of brave men toward putting down the Rebellion. No draft was required in Dorr township, and less than one-third of the two hundred and fifty or more that went to the front from this locality did so in response to offers of bounty. Woodstock men served mainly in 15th, 36th and 95th Infantry and the 8th and 17th Cavalry. Co. A, of the 15th Regiment, was made up almost entirely of men from this place. Our men, most of them, saw hard service. Many of them never returned. Several experienced the horrors of the Southern prison pen. Among these Wm. H. Cowlin was confined in Andersonville and Millen for a year or more; Frank Hanaford and A. W. LasCelle were in Andersonville for several weeks, and were among
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a party of five that escaped while being transferred to the prison at Millen. Their account of the hardships and dangers encountered in the four weeks that elapsed before they got outside the Rebel lines, possesses a thrilling interest.
As a banding together of those in this locality who had fought under the Stars and Stripes, Woodstock Post, No. 108, G. A. R., Department of Illinois, was organized in 1880. It was the first Post in the county, and, after contributing members to other Posts more recently organized, still has a membership of eighty. Commanders of the Post since the beginning have been: Col. Wm. Avery, B. N. Smith, G. S. Southworth, Geo. Eckert, W. H. Munroe, A. S. Wright, L. H. S. Barrows. Present officers: Wm. H. Sherman, commander; Frank Hanaford, S. V. C.; Abe Still, J. V. C.; Andrew LasCelle, officer of the day; Henry Burdick, chaplain; Geo. Eckert, quartermaster; W. P. Morse, adjutant; Goodsell Knutson, officer of the guard; J. C. Darrell and Frank Hanaford, delegates to state encampment; S. Brink and J. A. Stratton, alternates. Meetings are held in G. A. R. hall over Murphey's drug store, every third Monday evening in each month.
woman's relief corps.
A worthy helpmeet to a noble organization is the Woodstock Woman's Relief Corps. Composed for the most part of those who contributed their prayers, their tears and their handiwork to the Union cause when the war-cloud hovered dark over our broad land, W. R. C. No. 223 was organized in January, 1893. The present membership is thirty-two. The following are the officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. T. F. Kirk, president; Mrs. O. Dickerson, senior vice-president; Mrs. Edwin Mead, junior vice-president; Miss Mabel Hanaford, chaplain; Miss Edith Johnston, secretary; Mrs. Wm. H. Cowlin, treasurer; Miss Lillian Allen, conductor; Mrs. G. O. Vermilya, assistant conductor; Mrs. Wm. Wiley, guard; Mrs. W. H. Sherman, assistant guard. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons of each month in G. A. R. hall. Members of the Relief Corps are earnest workers, and look carefully to the welfare of indigent soldiers and their helpless widows and children, both at home and abroad. They have recently been raising

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money toward the erection by the state organization of soldiers' cottages at Wilmington, Ills.
SONS OF VETERANS.
Appreciation of the loyal service rendered the Union in its hour of peril is not lacking upon the part of the younger members of the community. To perpetuate the memory of the heroes of the war, and to assist in rendering aid to those in distress, Woodstock Camp No. 267, Sons of Veterans, Illinois Division, U. S. A., was organized June 24, 1889. The present membership is 25. Officers are: Chas. F. Renich, captain; F. C. Roe, first lieutenant; B. F. Kelly, second lieutenant; J. A. Cowlin, T. O. Cowlin, W. H. Sherman, camp council; J. H. Higgins, delegate to state encampment. There are also three past captains, C. P. Barnes, O. Dickerson and O. G. Mead, each entitled to vote in the state encampment. Woodstock Camp No. 267 is now the only camp in McHenry county. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month in G. A. R. hall.
OUR STATE MILITIA.
The citizens of Woodstock are justly proud of her soldier boys, Co. G, 3rd Regiment, Illinois National Guards. This company was first organized here about twenty years ago, under Capt. A. E. Bourne. Geo. Eckert, Judge C. H. Donnelly and J. H. Higgins succeeded to the command in the order named. At the beginning of the present decade, the company having fallen off in membership and interest, reorganization was talked of. To facilitate this the old company was disbanded in August, 1892, and Capt. Higgins set earnestly at work to raise a new one. In this he was successful, and on Oct. 12 ot the same year mustered in fifty-three men, by whom he was elected to the command.
The new company has had several interesting experiences. Oct. 21, 1892, they were camped four days in the Transportation Building at Jackson Park, Chicago, and participated in the military parade accompanying the dedicatory services at the World's Columbian Exposition—said to have been the greatest military parade ever seen on the American continent.


Residence of A. B. McConnell
Residence of C. B. Wright
Residence of Henry A. Stone
Residence of B. S. Austin
Residence of Lumen T. Hoy
Residence of C. A. Lemmers
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June 10, 1893, Capt. Higgins received orders to report with his command at Lemont, the scene of the labor troubles at that time along the Illinois canal. The boys responded to the call with alacrity, and in a few hours were at the scene of the trouble. They were on duty six days.
Aug. 21, 1893, the company was ordered again to the World's Fair, and camped four days in South Chicago, and participated in the military parade on Illinois Day in Jackson Park.
In October, 1893, Capt. Higgins resigned his commission and was succeeded by W. C. Eichelberger, the present captain. Under his command the company was called out to the scene of the labor troubles in Chicago last June, and was on duty twenty-one days.
The company has made a specially good record at range work, and in general appearance and proficiency in military tactics, ranks well with any company in the state.
The boys drill every Tuesday evening in the old Presbyterian church, now used as an armory. The commissioned officers of the company are: Capt., W. C. Eichelberger; 1st Lieut., H. W. Wright; 2nd Lieut., W. T. Wheeler.
Woodstock's secret orders. Masonic. Masonry is thoroughly represented in Woodstock, there being a Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, as follows:
St. Mark's Lodge No. 63, A. F. and A. M., was chartered Oct. 4, 1848, and now has a membership of 68, with the following officers: J. S. Andrews, W. M.; D. T. Smiley, S. W.; Geo. B. Richards, J. W.; Edwin Whitson, Treas. ; Emil Arnold, Sec.; F. C. Colby, S. D.; W. W. Maxwell, J. D.; L. T. Hoy, chaplain; W. G. Conklin, Sr., S. S.; W. T. Wheeler, J. S.; W. G. Conklin, Jr., tyler. Meetings are held in Masonic Hall on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month.
Woodstock Chapter No. 36, R. A. M., was organized Oct. 3, 1857. The present membership is 71. Officers: J. S. Andrews, M. E. H. P.; W. E. Soles, M. E. K.; D. T. Smiley, M. E. S. ; Edwin Whitson, C. H.; M. Church, P. S.; R. Diesel, treasurer; Emil Arnold, Sec.; E. C. Jewett,

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R. A. C.; F. W. Buell, M. 3rd V.; W. T. Wheeler. M. 2nd V.; L. T. Hoy, M. 1st V.; W. G. Conklin, Sr., chaplain; W. G. Conklin, Jr., tyler. Meetings are held in Masonic Hall on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month.
Calvary Commandery No. 25, Knights Templar, was organized July 18, 1867. Present membership, 152. Officers: L. T. Hoy, E. C.; A. K. Bunker, Gen.; S. H. Callender, C. G.; W. C. Wellington, P.; D. T. Smiley, S. W.; F. W. Buell, J. W.; W. H. Stewart, Treas.; Emil Arnold, Rec.; P. E. Saunders, St. B.; E. Whitson, Sw. B.; W. E. Soles, W.; W. G. Conklin, Sen. Calvary Commandery has jurisdiction over the whole of McHenry county and a part of Boone county. Meetings are held in Masonic Hall the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month.
I. 0. 0. S. Guardian Lodge No. 60, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was instituted July 25, 1850. It has a present membership of 50, with the following officers: C. A. Lemmers, Noble Grand; Theo. Hamer, Vice Grand; W. A. Shadbolt, Secretary; H. A. Stone, Treasurer; F W. Streets, Representative to Grand Lodge; S. L. Hart, Warden; F. A. Daniels, Conductor; E. F. Stratton, Outside G.; Robt. McLean, Inside G.; Henry Schneider, R. S. N. G.; J., H. Shearer, L. S N. G; W. G. Conklin, R. S. V. G; \V. F. Austin, L. S. V. G ; Jacob Kuhn, R. S S.; D Blocher, L. S. S.; R. J. Osman, Chaplain. Meetings are held every Monday evening, in I. O. O. F. Hall in Hoy Block. On the first Monday evening the initiatory degree is conferred; on the second Monday evening, the first degree; third Monday evening, the second degree; and fourth Monday evening, the third degree.
Sherman Encampment No. 56, I. O. O. F., was instituted at Woodstock, April 16, 1883. It embraces in its jurisdiction the whole of McHenry county. The present membership is 47, and the following are the officers: A G. Dickerson, C. P.; E. L. Joslyn, S. W.; W. F. Austin. J. W.; F. W. Streets, H. P ; H. A. Stone, Treas.; Theo. Hamer, Scribe; F. W. Streets, J. C. Choate, Henry Schneider, W. G. Conklin, S. L. Hart, Trustees. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday evenings of each month, in I. O. O. F. Hall.
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A. O. U. W. - Spring City Lodge No. 156, Ancient Order of United Workmen, was organized March 7, 1884, and numbers at present 34 members. Officers are: M. M. Morley, .Past M. W.; L. H. Jones, M. W.; W. B. Austin, foreman; John Early, overseer; L. J. Young, receiver; E. V. Anderson, recorder; A. S. Wright, financier; L. Leidig, guide; Jas. Bayrd, inside watch; Geo. Eckert, outside watch. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Friday evenings of the month in A. O. U. W. Hall.
M. W. A. Progress Camp No. 229, M. W. of A., was organized July 20, 1886. Membership, 70. Present officers: W. A. Shadbolt, V. C.; E. E. Mead, W. A.; S. L. Hart. E. B.; C. A. Lemmers, Clerk; G. E. Burbank, Escort; C. F. Gaulke, Watchman; E. W. Johnson, Sentry; E. E. Bagley, G. H. Hooker and P. J. McCauley, Managers. Thus far there has been no loss of membership by death. Meetings are held regularly on the first Tuesday evening of each month—with occasional special meetings as necessity demands—in I. O. O. F. Hall.
C. 0. F. Lafayette Court No. 210, Catholic Order of Foresters, was organized at Woodstock in 1891. There are about twenty members. The following are officers: John Bolger, C. R.; J. D. Donovan, V. C. R.; W. A. Bolger, Recording Secretary; D. H. Corr, Financial Secretary; A. D. Kennedy, Treasurer. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday evening in each month.
I. O. F. Spring City Court No. 946, Independent Order of Foresters, was organized in 1892; an earlier lodge of the same order being reorganized at that time. The present membership is 17. The following are officers: Geo. Field, C. R.; W. C. Eichelberger, V. C. R.; Theo. Hamer, Financial Secretary; George Hoy, Treas.; Chas. F. Renich, Court Deputy; O. G. Mead, Recording Secretary; Dr. J. W. Primm, Physician. Meetings are held in Odd Fellows' Hall on the last Friday evening of each month.
K. of G. Woodstock Garrison No. 75, Knights of the Globe, was organized in May, 1894, and has a membership of about forty-five. The officers are: Dr. J. W. Primm, Past Supreme Judge; E. Knight, Supreme Judge; G. E. Burbank, Judge; O. Dickenson, President; Geo. Richards, Vice-presi-

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dent; A. R. Murphey, Q. M.; Chas. Dietz, Adjutant; Edward Hanaford, Commander; John Huntzinger, Lieut. Commander; W. F. Mumford, Ensign; G. Knutson, Guard; Geo. Jones, Sentinel. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wdnesday evenings of each month during the winter, and on the second Wednesday evening only, during the summer, in A. O. U. W. Hall.
MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Spring City Band. The Spring City Band has enjoyed a somewhat fitful existence since 1885. It has been reorganized on several occasions, and at one time embraced 26 pieces. At present the parts are taken as follows: E. E. Mead, E-flat clarinet and leader; G. W. Field, solo B-flat cornet; F. H. Raymond, 1st B-flat cornet; H. F. Schneider, E-flat cornet; S. Mills, baritone; M. G. Eckert, slide trombone; Edward Hanaford, tenor; Alvin Austin, 1st alto; B. A. Wager, 2nd alto; G. W. Frame, tuba; V. E. Jones, snare drum; Geo. Hyde, bass drum. The band has done good service at many gatherings throughout the country. Owing to the fact that some of those playing leading instruments are members of the Apollo orchestra, and called upon to devote their time mainly along that line at this season of the year, the Band has relinquished, for the time being, its regular semi-weekly practice, but expects to take it up again within a few weeks to come.
Little Cyclone Band. This new candidate for popular favor was organized in November, 1893, and embraces the following members: F. H. Raymond, solo cornet and leader; B. A. Wager, 1st cornet; Lynn Sherman, 1st cornet; Del. Olmstead, 2nd cornet; M. Thomas, clarinet; Clifford Sherman, clarinet; Elmer Stone, clarinet; C. Woodard, clarinet; A. E. Cowlin, solo alto; John Burbank, 1st alto; W. H. Sherman, 2nd alto; Del. Dirrenberger, tenor; C. C. Jones, slide trombone; B. C. Young, baritone; W. F. Glazier, bass; Robt. McDowell, snare drum; W. S. Leidig, bass drum. The boys practice regularly on Monday and Wednesday evenings, have fine uniforms, and considering that nearly all are under twenty years of age, are doing very well indeed. The Band has officers as follows: Willard H. Sherman, president; John Burbank, treasurer; Delbert Olmstead, marshal-at-arms.
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Apollo Orchestra of six pieces was organized upwards of a year ago, but took no prominent place as a musical organization till within the past four months. Of late it has furnished music for various balls and other occasions, and gives very general satisfaction. The parts taken are: E. E. Mead, 1st violin; Lynn Sherman, 2nd violin; G. W. Frame, cornet; Clifford Sherman, clarinet; M. G. Eckert, slide trombone; F. H. Raymond, bass viol and prompter.
Church Choirs of prominence have already been mentioned, each in its appropriate connection. In the sketch of the Baptist church on a foregoing page especial mention should have been made of its fine choir, under the leadership for thirty years of J. H. Durfee. Take it all in all, Woodstock manifests much musical culture, along both instrumental and vocal lines.
COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.
While not strictly a local affair, but embracing to a greater or less extent every section of the county, the McHenry County Agricultural Board, because of the fact that its annual meetings are held at Woodstock, and because of the further fact that citizens of the county-seat take a lively interest in those meetings, merits a brief mention in this connection.
From such records as are available, it appears that the Agricultural Board was organized as early as 1852, and it is believed that a fair has been held each year, since with the exception of 1893, when the World's Columbian Exposition monopolized public attention to the exclusion of all lesser attractions. While the fair grounds—situated at the eastern edge of the city—have little to commend them in the way of natural beauties or architectural acquirements, the annual exhibits are as a rule quite meritorious and deserving of the large attendance which they usually draw. There is a good half-mile track; the purses are large, and most of the best stables in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin take pains to be represented. The exhibits of fat stock, poultry, agricultural products, needle-work and the like, are also large

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and complete. Present officers of the fair association are: R. J. Beck, president, Harvard; A. Bourne, vice-president, Woodstock; O. M. Hale, vice-president, Nunda; Chas. F. Dacy, treasurer; Robt. Forrest, general superintendent; G. B. Richards, secretary;—the last three all of Woodstock.
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING ROOM.
An important feature, certainly deserving of mention in this connection, is the Woodstock Public Library. It owes its existence, in the first place, to the banding together, fifteen or twenty years ago, of a number of public-spirited citizens in what was called the Woodstock Literary and Library Association, an organization in which Rev. T. C. Northcott, then pastor of the Congregational church, was one of the prime movers. Literary entertainments at which an admission fee was charged, were held at stated intervals, and with the proceeds of these entertainments and the yearly dues of members of the Association a circulating library of a few hundred volumes was obtained. This was at first located in A. R. Murphey's drug store, and afterwards for several years in that of A. S. Wright. In 1890 the library had increased to nearly one thousand volumes, and upon the completion of the City Hall it was proposed to turn this collection over to the city, to be used as the foundation of a public library and reading room to be located in the new building. The proposition was accepted, and, their main object being accomplished, the meetings of the old Library Association were allowed to lapse, though the writer is informed that a movement is now on foot to revive its literary features.
The Library is supported by appropriations of the Citv Council, and an annual lecture course, or something of that nature, furnishes additional means for increasing the number of books. There are at present about thirteen hundred volumes, mainly historical works, fiction and juvenile literature. The use of the Library is free to any person in this vicinity, upon presentation of a voucher from a property owner of Woodstock. Books may be retained for two weeks, and renewed for an additional period of two weeks; a fine of three cents per day being collected for any delinquencies.
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In connection with the Library is a large, well-lighted Reading Room—both being located.on the main floor of the City Hall—supplied with the leading magazines and other current literature. This is open to the public in general, without limitation except as to behavior. Library and Reading Room are open seven days in the week, from one to five p. m., and every evening (except Sunday) from seven to nine. Both are well patronized, there being not far from five hundred books lent and a thousand calls received during each month. Miss Winifred Hall is the efficient librarian.
The Library and Reading Room are under the direction of a Library Board consisting of nine members, three of them appointed by the Mayor and Council each year. The Board, as at present constituted, comprises: E. E. Richards, president; Miss Agnes Quinlan, secretary; J. J. Stafford, J. C. Choate, A. Dreyer, Jr., E. E. Bagley, Mrs. Mary R. Joslyn, Frank Spitzer and John R. Kellogg.
WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The education of the young has always been carefully looked after in Woodstock. Men of sound judgment and active interest in educational work have ever directed, and have provided experienced teachers and such further advantages as circumstances might warrant.
A public school was established in Woodstock at least as early as 1846. A year afterward a school-house was built on the present site, giving way in 1867 to the present commodious edifice. This is of brick, three stories in height, 60 by 90 feet on the ground, heated by steam, well lighted and ventilated, and cost close to $40,000.
The school is thoroughly graded, and the several rooms are provided with teachers as follows: No. 1, Miss Grace A. Stevens; No. 2, Miss Emma Frey; No. 3, Miss Myrtie Freeman; No. 4, Miss Mildred Young; No. 5, Miss Laney McDowell; No. 6, Miss Charlotte Renich; No. 7, Miss Alice McKenna; No. 8, Miss Alice Blakeslee; High School—Miss Mary McNair, Principal; Ira Eskew, Assistant Principal; Louis B. Easton, Superintendent. In all departments there are about 450 pupils enrolled.

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Since 1873 the management of the school has been under the control of a Board of Education of seven members, the present Board being: E. V. Anderson, president; E. E. Bagley, clerk; E. C. Jewett, J. D. Donovan, A. Dreyer, Jr., F. M. Bunker and Henry Herman.
All departments of the school are thoroughly equipped in the matter of furniture, reference works, charts, maps, globes and other apparatus. Especially is this true of the High School, which embraces a three years' course—about to be extended to four years—in mathematics, science, English and history. This department has an enrollment of 60 pupils and occupies exceptionally large and well-lighted quarters in the third story of the building. In connection is a scientific laboratory well equipped with chemical and physical apparatus.
Students have been graduated from the school with appropriate commencement exercises since 1878. Of the 111 graduates who have gone out from the school in the past seventeen years, six are deceased; forty are scattered to all parts of the Union, and the remainder are building homes and looking after business interests in Woodstock and vicinity. So far as known all are holding high the standards inculcated in their school days here, and are reflecting credit on their Alma Mater.
TODD SEMINARY FOR BOYS.
As early as 1848, the late Dr. Todd, then a young man of ordinary collegiate education, limited means, but abundant determination to achieve success in life, founded at Woodstock a boarding-school for boys. For forty-three years the Doctor was principal as well as prime mover in his enterprise, and when he finally, at an advanced age, turned the school over to his successor, Todd Seminary had gained a reputation for thoroughness in discipline and the inculcating of knowledge second to that of none of the New England schools which had in many respects been the Doctor's pattern.
The present principal of the school, Noble Hill, was a native of Nova Scotia, but came early to the States. His

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THE HOME, Looking Southwest.
THE SCHOOL.
THE HOME, Looking Northeast.
TODD SEMINARY FOR BOYS.
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early life was spent in Boston, where he began his education, completed with a thorough collegiate course. Mr. Hill's connection with Todd Seminary dates from the fall of 1888, when he became associate principal, continuing in such capacity until January, 1892, when he became, through purchase, sole owner and principal of the institution.
Under the present regime, Todd Seminary comes nearer than ever before to being an ideal home school for good boys. No bad ones need apply, for the institution is not in any sense a reform school. Its pupils are mainly those who, through the death of one or both parents, have been deprived of proper home influences, and those who, because of natural timidity or backwardness, have been unable to keep up with their classes in the public schools. Here the latter class progress more rapidly under the special care of instructors, and all are surrounded with home comforts, and kindly but thoroughly disciplined in all matters pertaining to neatness, promptness and general behavior. The enrollment of the school is limited to thirty, and no boys over fifteen years of age are accepted as pupils.
Todd Seminary draws its support from a wide range of territory, pupils coming from as far west as California and as far east as New York. The regularity of habits insisted upon, and the healthfulness of the community in which the school is located, have made possible the somewhat remarkable record that in the nearly fifty years of its existence there has not been a death or even a case of serious illness among its pupils.
Since taking upon himself the management of the school, Principal Hill has expended upwards of $5,000 in improvements upon the premises, putting in new heating apparatus, baths and a gymnasium, and further improvements are contemplated. Teachers are selected only after most careful investigation of their merits for the particular places to be filled The grounds are spacious, sufficiently retired from the business center to avoid interruptions to study, and whether at work or at play pupils are continually under the watchful care of instructors. In short, Todd Seminary is in many respects—what its Principal is ambitious to make it— an ideal home school for boys.

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INDUSTRIAL AND PROGRESSIVE.
Enterprises and Achievements of Which Woodstock's Citizens May Justly Feel Proud.
Tappan Steam Pump co.'s works.
ENERGETIC efforts of Woodstock's Public Improvement committee, in which a majority of her citizens co-operated, resulted in the location here a year ago of a large manufactory of steam pumps. The Wheeler & Tappan works were established in Chicago about twenty years ago, and had, therefore, a substantia! business which warranted the raising of a large bonus to secure their removal here. A $15,000 building was erected near the depot in the fall of 1893, and the business inaugurated here in January, 1894, as the Wheeler & Tappan Co., which was later changed to the Tappan Steam Pump Co. The main features of the business are the manufacture and repair of pumping machinery, and general machine work. The shop is thoroughly equipped as to large lathes, tools, cranes and the like, for handling heavy work. During the past year the factory has built and turned out some specially large pumps for Proctor & Gamble, Colgate & Co., and other great soap manufacturers; for the Hamilton Powder Co., at Montreal; and considerable in the line of packing house machinery. One mammoth nine-pump sent to the vicinity of Salt Lake City weighed 35,000 pounds, had a capacity of 500 gallons per minute and was built to work against 250 pounds pressure. The company are under contract to employ an average of not less than forty men. They have a steam plant of seventy-five horse power, and an electric light plant in connection, for lighting the shop. James Wood, who has been with the company three years, is superintendent.
woodstock planing mill.
The planing mill and steam power repair shop of B. F. Ellsworth is an industrial enterprise worthy of mention in this connection. Mr. Ellsworth has a shop 24x50 feet, two stories and basement, with an extra seasoning floor in the attic, equipped with the latest and most complete machinery for general woodworking and repairing, comprising a 24-inch
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A. S. WRIGHT, Druggist.
DR. I. B. CAROLUS, Dentist. V. S. LUMLEY, Attorney.
J. C. CHOATE, Merchant.
W. W. MAXWELL, Attorney. D.T. SMILEY, Attorney.
L. H. JONES, Police Magistrate.
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surfacer, 12-inch buzz planer, rip saw, wheel machine, emery grinders, and wood and iron lathes. Heat and power are supplied by a fifteen-horse-power boiler and five-horse engine—Mr. Ellsworth also heating his residence adjoining by steam. He does, in connection, a general black-smithing and steam-fitting business, the whole giving employment to two men beside himself.
STEAM LAUNDRY.
If it be true, as it has been written, that "cleanliness is next to godliness," Woodstock's steam laundry is worthy an exalted place in the affections of her citizens. In every way the new enterprise is proving a great public convenience. The proprietor, W. H. Young, came here from Elgin last spring and started a laundry in the old foundry building near the depot. That location proving undesirable in several ways, Mr. Young selected a site east of Frame's pickle factory and built a structure 26x40 feet, with boiler room 10x16 feet in connection. The laundry is equipped with the latest improved machinery—washer, wringer and ironer—driven by an eight-horse-power engine and twelve-horse boiler. In addition to a quite general patronage on the part of the citizens of Woodstock, work is sent in from Nunda, Ridgefield, Greenwood, and other outside towns. The business gives employment to several people.
PICKLE FACTORIES.
For twenty years or more the growing of cucumbers for pickles has been an important industry with the farmers of the vicinity of Woodstock. Several different companies have at various times absorbed large quantities of pickles without paying to the shareholders satisfactory dividends; but of the vexed question of past pickles and profits the writer has not the space here to treat. Suffice it to say that Woodstock's pickle companies are at present two in number.
N. FRAME & SONS have a factory southeast of the depot, with a capacity of 55,000 bushels. Owing to the slackness of the season no cucumbers were contracted last year, but the firm has still on hand about 28,000 bushels of pickles. Their product goes to all points of the compass. An order

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from London for one hundred barrels of gherkins was filled not long since. About six years ago Messrs. Frame & Sons put in, in connection, a complete outfit of milling machinery, and have since done much grinding of buckwheat, rye-flour and feed.
The Squire Dingee Co., of 6 and 8 La Salle Avenue, Chicago, has had large works here since 1880, processing and turning out high-grade pickles in barrels. The factory, a few hundred feet west of the depot, has a capacity of 75,000 bushels of cucumbers, and pays out, in ordinary seasons, close to $50,000 to the farmers of this vicinity. The company is represented in Woodstock by A. S. Wright, the druggist.
woodstock Brewing and Bottling Works.
An industry for which Woodstock is celebrated throughout a considerable territory is the manufacture of beer, begun here about 1861. The business has gradually, but steadily, increased from that time up to the present, when the brewery, with a capacity of 60,000 barrels, has an annual output not much less than that sum. The industry furnishes employment for from fifteen to thirty men, according to the season, and the fact that thousands of bushels of barley are consumed, for which the brewing company usually pays a little more than the market price, is quite a stimulus to the farming interests of the surrounding country.
The present commodious brewery buildings, illustrated on another page, were erected in the fall of 1886, immediately upon the total loss of the former plant by fire on August 10 of that year. They are thoroughly equipped with every modern appliance for the economical manufacture of pure and wholesome beer of all grades. It is the pride of the brewing company that they use only malt and hops, and do not, under any circumstances, resort to aloes or other objectionable ingredients. Their output is mainly sent out in kegs —a small part only being bottled—and is sold throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Since 1887 the business has been carried on by a corporation with a capital stock of $100,000, styled the Woodstock
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Brewing and Bottling Co., of which Jacob Zimmer is president; Henry Herman, vice-president and general manager; and Emil Arnold, secretary and treasurer. These gentlemen, however, own practically all of the stock of the concern, and it may be of interest to add that the first two, with Mr. Arnold's father, were proprietors of the brewery as early as 1869.
Rose's Bottling works.
A new industry for Woodstock in the manufacture of pop, ginger ale, soda and other soft drinks, established here by Peter E. Rose two years ago. Mr. Rose has a new and complete outfit of machinery, and uses only the best and purest of materials. He sells by wagon in eleven of the surrounding towns, and ships large quantities to more distant points. The industry gives employment to five men.
Fur establishment of G. F. Mills.
An industry a little out of ordinary lines is the manufacture of fur coats and robes, established here by G. F. Mills some six years ago. Mr. Mills imports considerable quantities of furs, namely: Russian dog skins, and works them up into salable form. So far the output of the factory has been limited to what Mr. Mills could sell from town to town in person—about 500 coats and 1,000 robes annually—but a project is on foot to greatly enlarge the business in the near future, and sell to the jobbing trade.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Woodstock is noted abroad for the generous spirit of its citizens, manifested in fine public buildings, business blocks, and residences. Many of these features are illustrated and referred to in other places, but a word should here be said concerning the City Hall, erected at public expense, and completed in September, 1890, at a cost of about $30,000. It is of beautiful architectural design, built of white brick with brown stone trimmings. It includes on the first floor the council room, free public library and reading room, police magistrate's office, and fire department. Above, is as fine a public hall as there is in the state, equipped with fine scenery and stage accessories, and seven hundred opera chairs. The building is heated throughout with steam and lighted with gas.

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FIRE PROTECTION.
Woodstock has frequently in the past been visited by disastrous fires, and while the clearing away by this means of earlier structures has in most cases been the occasion for much improvement in architectural features, the general welfare has demanded more efficient means of fighting the fire fiend than the bucket and hand engine. This much-desired improvement, in the shape of a complete system of public waterworks, is now making. Beginning last May, an artesian well of good capacity, 1,014 feet in depth, has been sunk; a reservoir 40 feet in diameter and 10 feet deep established; a complete pumping outfit put in; a standpipe 16 feet in diameter and 80 feet high erected, and the contract let for the putting in of 2,280 feet of water mains and 41 hydrants. A standpipe pressure of 60 pounds is counted on for the business part of the city, and this can be increased to meet any requirements by using the pumps direct. It is expected that the mains will be all in by mid-summer, and every pains is being taken to make the system as complete and efficient as possible.
SANITARY FEATURES.
Woodstock is one of the highest-located cities in the state, being 954 feet above the sea and 373 feet above Lake Michigan. Through its corporate limits runs the water-shed between the Fox and Rock river valleys. Mineral waters of various medicinal properties exist within its borders—particularly a spring in the public park which is much resorted to, especially in the summer season. So healthful a community is Woodstock that it was selected as the location for the great $250,000 Kneipp Sanitarium, an enterprise at present in abeyance, but which it is hoped may eventually be completed.
A GOOD PLACE TO LOCATE.
What, then, is the conclusion ? If parties are seeking a location, whether for residence or manufacturing, and desire a healthful community within easy reach of Chicago; one in which the citizens are public-spirited; and the social and educational advantages of the highest order, they cannot do better than to select Woodstock.
CITY HALL.

J. J. STAFFORD, South Ward.
GEO. H. HOY, South Ward. GEO. ECKERT, South Ward.
J. D. DONOVAN, Mayor.
R. DIESEL, North Ward. J. H. HIGGINS, North Ward.
EMIL ARNOLD, North Ward.
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL.
A Resume of Woodstock's Most Enterprising Firms and Their Respective Lines.
In the pages that have preceded, the writer has sought to chronicle as completely as possible, and with the utmost impartiality, the various features of general interest in connection with the city of Woodstock. He has endeavored to give to each its own due prominence, regardless of whether interested parties may have withheld or bestowed their patronage. The few pages that yet remain, however, it is intended to devote to a complimentary mention of various parties who have assisted in an especial manner in the preparation and publication of this volume. Among them will be found firms active, energetic, solid, reliable—the very blood and sinew, and most all of it, of all enterprises looking to the advancement of the interests of this city. The account will be found interesting and worthy of attention. Read on.
Austin, B. S. Grocer, has been a resident of Woodstock since 1872, and has been in business here since 1881. He occupies a fine, large store in the Kendall block, and carries a full stock of the most desirable goods in the line of groceries, crockery and glassware. He is agent for Chase & Sanborn's celebrated coffees and teas.
Austin, W. B., pioneer in agricultural implements, has been in business at Woodstock since 1858.
Bagley, E. E., has been a citizen of Woodstock for fourteen years. He has during this time been identified with various phases of the lumber and feed business, but is now devoting himself exclusively to wholesale trade in grain and millstuffs. He is not in any sense a manufacturer's agent, but buys wherever he can do so advantageously, throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and North and South Dakota, selling mainly to retail dealers in Wisconsin and Illinois. The business is a large and important one, as those in position to note the extensive use which Mr. Bagley makes of the mail and telegraph service are ready to admit.

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Bunker Bros., Groceries and Hardware. The Bunker name has been represented among the firms of Woodstock continuously since 1854, when John and George K. Bunker engaged in business where the City Hall now stands, under the title of Bunker & Son. In 1869 Amos K. Bunker came into the firm, which then became Bunker Bros., the father relinquishing his interest and engaging in the crockery business in the store adjoining. In 1871 both firms were burned out, and Bunker Bros, bought the old Woodstock hotel and converted it into a business building, the large double store and two basements of which they use for their own stock. Having plenty of room and plenty of capital, they are enabled to buy in large quantities—many commodities in car lots—and securing jobbers' rates, are enabled to give their patrons the benefit.
Carolus, Dr. I. B., Dentist, spent his early life at Sterling, 111., where his parents still reside. He graduated from the Sterling high school; spent five years as a teacher; then studied dentistry, first in the dental department of the State University of Iowa, afterward at the American College of Dental Surgery, Chicago, from which institution he graduated with high honors, March 9, 1892. He immediately thereafter located at Woodstock, and has succeeded in establishing a large and successful practice here.
Choate,, J. C., General Merchant, has resided, in Woodstock for thirty-seven years, and has all that time been engaged in mercantile pursuits. He occupies four floors in his own block, and deals in pretty nearly everything in the line of dry goods, groceries and house furnishings. Mr. Choate has, during his long residence here, been called upon to fill many positions of honor and trust, having been a member of the city council, school board, and public library board. He is ever on the lookout for the best interests of Woodstock, and is one of her most respected citizens.
Conklin & Hyde, Grocers. Of this firm W. G. Conklin started in business last August, and C. R. Hyde became associated with him at the first of the present year. Both are hustling young men, and deserve success.
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Cook, Dr. W. W., deceased, whose card had been printed on another page—genial, skillful Dr. Cook—was called to his reward on Feb. 4, 1895.
Cotton, Ross., Merchant, has been in the dry goods business in Woodstock since March, 1894, succeeding I. T. Salisbury, deceased, who had been in a like business forty-two years in the same building. Twelve years' experience with one of the largest wholesale houses in Chicago, has fitted Mr. Cotton for close buying, close selling, and methodical conduct of business.
Cowlin Bros. are a new firm in Woodstock, occupying quarters in the Sherman block, and handling boots, shoes and rubber goods. J. A. Cowlin, who is in charge of the business, has been clerk with Whitson Bros, for ten years. Fred W. Cowlin, his partner, is receiving teller of the American Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago.
Cowlin, Wm H., Pension Attorney, has, been a resident of Woodstock since the war. He has during the past fifteen years prosecuted successfully over one thousand pension claims, besides numerous other war claims against the government.
Eckert, Young & Co., Grocers, are one of Woodstock's most substantial firms, and have been in business here for a number of years. They have a reputation for thoroughly reliable goods and reasonable prices. Better look up their advertisement on another page.
Hotel Woodstock. Mrs. J. K. Bennett, proprietress, has been with the hotel only since September last. She has had forty years' experience as a public caterer, however, and her son, L. H. Bennett, the manager, has been in the hotel business all his life.
Hoy, L. T., Druggist, was born and brought up in Alden, but has been a resident of Woodstock 29 years, and has been for 26 years in the drug business. He has filled many positions of honor and trust in the community, and is now for the sixth year Supervisor of Dorr township.

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M.D. Hoy & Sons, Merchants. The Hoys have resided in McHenry county since 1844, and at Woodstock since 1865, when M. D. Hoy was elected County Clerk. He has since filled various minor offices. The son, Geo. H. Hoy, is at present one of the city Aldermen. The mercantile business was established in January, 1874; the banking department, in the spring of 1887.
Johnson, J. H., Attorney-at-law, settled in Woodstock at the completion of the first court house in September, 1844, and has been actively identified with the interests of the place ever since. He was one of the prime movers in the railroad enterprise of 1849—not 1850, as stated on page 12.
Jones, L. H., police magistrate for the past five years, has been a resident of Woodstock since 1854; served in the army; was superintendent of the pickle factory 8 years; was deputy sheriff 12 years; and deputy collector of internal revenue under the Harrison administration.
Kennedy Bros., Grocers, are a new firm in Woodstock, succeeding to the business of J. H. Higgins in December, 1894. In addition to a choice line of groceries, they carry crockery and glassware, and ladies' and gents' shoes.
Lumley, V. S., one of Woodstock's most enterprising attorneys, is a native of McHenry county, born and raised two miles east of Ringwood. He supplemented a common school education with a course at Normal; taught school several terms; entered the law department of the University of Michigan; graduated and was admitted to the bar in 1888. He has since been located in law practice at Woodstock, and has now a roomy, attractive office in the Dacy block. While not turning away any cases, Mr. Lumley has made probate matters a specialty. He is also turning his attention to real estate, as will be seen from his announcement on another page. Mr. Lumley is a hustler and enjoys a large and successful practice.
McFadden, E. S., tinsmith and hardware dealer, has been a resident of Woodstock for 15 years and in business for 10 years. His goods are of the best and his work and prices give satisfaction.
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Maxwell & Jackson, Attorneys. A cosy, nicely-furnished and steam-heated office in Hoy block is the den of this popular law firm. In less than four years, and starting in without money or influential friends, these gentlemen have established a large and successful practice, it being conceded that but one law office in McHenry county now transacts a greater volume of business, and a few years longer will certainly see them occupying first place. W. W. Maxwell, the senior partner, is a native of Ohio, settling at Woodstock in 1887. He studied law with Judge O. H. Gillmore, and also with Joslyn & Casey. He was admitted to the bar in 1889, and at once opened an office in the present location and laid the foundations of a successful practice. F. R. Jackman, his associate in business, is a native of this county, born and reared at Crystal Lake. He was educated at Beloit College, leaving there in 1889, and for two years was principal of the McHenry public school. He was admitted to the bar June 17, 1891, and next month formed the existing partnership with Mr. Maxwell. Mr. Jackman has also been admitted to practice in all the Federal courts. He looks personally after the large real estate business of the firm. Both gentlemen are genial and accommodating and have become justly popular.
Mead, E. E., Painter and Decorator, is establishing a good business in his line, with headquarters opposite the City Hall. See his announcement concerning wall paper, on another page.
Medlar, J. S., Photographer, the oldest artist in the county, and one of the oldest in the state, is still making pictures at the old stand in the Hoy block, and brings to his work many years of experience.
Murphey, A. R. Druggist and Jeweler, is an old resident of this vicinity, settling with his parents at Greenwood in 1845. He has been in business here since 1868.
Primm, C. P., Liveryman, has a fine new outfit at his stable, just east of the depot, and though in business only since December, is securing a good patronage.
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Woodstock, graduate of Hahnemann College (homeopathic), class of 1878, has been located here for six years, practicing previously in North Dakota. The doctor is justly proud of the $10,000 business block erected by him on the east side of the public square in 1893.
Sherman,M., Jeweler, has been a resident.of McHenry county since 1844, and of Woodstock since 1852. He has been in the jewelry business since 1866, starting in a little wooden building where the Kendall block now stands. In 1893 Mr. Sherman erected a fine business block of three stores on the east side of the public square, at a cost, including the lots, of $10,000.
Sherman & Lemmers, successors to Blakeslee & Sherman, are doing a fine business in daily papers, cigars, tobaccos and confectionery at the postoffice news stand. Mr. Blakeslee, connected with the firm until a few days since, publishes daily a transcript of the court records and has a paying patronage.
Smiley, D. T., Attorney at Law, has been a resisdent of McHenry county for twenty-two years and of Woodstock for eight years. Since being admitted to the bar in 1888, he has been engaged in the law business, and enjoys a large and increasing practice.
Stone & Hart, exclusive shoe dealers, carry a large and well-selected stock. Henry A. Stone has been a citizen of Woodstock since 1867. S. L. Hart, previous to seven years ago, was in the grocery business in Chicago. The firm succeeded W. H. Dwight, in the same line of business for 25 years.
Streets, F. W. & Co., carry a large and complete line of clothing and gents' furnishings in the Sherman block. Mr. Streets has been in this business but one vear, but has already established an enviable reputation for good goods and fair dealing.
Thorne & Mead, Clothiers. Of this enterprising firm, C. F. Thorne is a native of Vermont; a resident of Woodstock for the past 12 years, and in business for 10 years. 0. G.
CHARLES H. DONNELLY, JUDGE.
GEORGE F. RUSHTON, COUNTY CLERK.
W. P. MORSE, cIRCUIT CLERK & RECORDER.
HENRY KEYES, TREASURER.
GEORGE ECKERT, SHERIFF.
WILL E. WIRE, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
CHARLES H. TRYON, SURVEYOR.
DR. CHARLES E. COOK, CORONER.
MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICERS

THE WOODSTOCK PRESS.
THE Woodstock Sentinel.
DAS vOLKSBLATT
MCHENRY COUNTY DEMOCRAT
JOHN A. DUFIELD. Proprietor Democrat
CHAS. F. RENICH, Proprietor Volksblatt.
C A. LEMMERS. Editor Sentinel.
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Mead was born and raised in this vicinity, and had been with Mr. Thome in the capacity of a clerk nine years before being taken into partnership, which occurred at the first of the present year. The firm handle clothing, gents' furnishings and shoes, being agents for the celebrated H., S. & H. shoes and the H. S. & M.' clothing.
Tripp, M. G., Photographer, was born at Woodstock, and with the exception of three years, has lived here all his life. He has been in business four years, succeeding to the gallery of G. A. Burbank in 1891, and has the reputation of turning out commendable work.
Wein, N. M., proprietor of the Chicago Bazar, in the Dacy block, has been identified with the business interests of Woodstock for about one year. Clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishings are his main lines.
Wright, A. S., oldest druggist in Woodstock, has been located here for the past 29 years, and for the past 25 years has occupied his present store. Mr. Wright is a veteran of the late war, serving in the 22nd N. Y. Cavalry from 1863 to the end of the war. He was for 9 years secretary of the county fair association; was for 4 years commissioner of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet, and has held various minor offices of honor and trust.

DACY BLOCK. DACY IS THE LEADER. In the Agricultural Implement and Carriage Trade T. J. Dacy is the acknowledged Leader, not only in Woodstock, but for McHenry county. He holds this enviable position because of:
1st, Inherent Ability. Some men are born to govern, some to preach, some to buy and sell. Of the last named is Mr. Dacy. He has a natural aptitude for trade, cultivated and strengthened by twenty-seven years' experience in his one particular line at his present location.
2nd, Fair Dealing. Truthful representations go further than cut prices in establishing a permanent trade. In this respect Mr. Dacy's patrons have learned that if he sold them a plow warranted to scour, it never clogged in the furrow; if a carriage with full leather top, it never turned out to be oil-cloth. Large sales and small profits, and every article warranted as represented, has ever been Mr. Dacy's motto.
3rd, Indomitable Courage. Jealous competitors having tried in vain to down Mr. Dacy, fire in turn attempted to annihilate his business. In one brief hour on March 6, 1880, his buildings and entire stock went up in smoke, entailing a loss of over $18,000. Far from being disheartened, before the embers cooled he had placed an order for 300 buggies—the largest ever given by a retail dealer in Illinois—and other goods in proportion, storing them on the Fair grounds and in barns around town.
4th, Location and Facilities. Mr. Dacy buys in large quantities for spot cash, at special rates, and is therefore able to discount the prices of every competitor. He has over 8,000 square feet of floor space, and his warehouse is provided with a sidetrack, so that goods can be unloaded direct from the cars. This feature is of especial value, both to himself and any possible successor, for a man can not stay always in business. And the writer will venture the assertion that that same possible successor will And the unblemished record made by Mr. Dacy in his nearly thirty years of business of even more value than stock or location.
For anything in Mr. Dacy's line, from a steam threshing outfit to a wheelbarrow, call on him at the northeast corner of the public square, or on any business proposition address him simply T. J. Dacy, Woodstock, Ills.

E. S. MADDEN, DEALER In Hardware, Milk Cans, Dairy Supplies, Etc. Etc. I do Roofing, Guttering and Jobbing of all kinds in a workmanlike manner and guarantee the best work at the lowest living prices. E. S. McFADDEN, Primm Block, Woodstock, Illinois.

Ladies'Ideal Footwear: The "Royal Blue." The "Perfecto." The "Sappho." Are exactly the shape of your foot, don't pinch anywhere, easy and elegant, dainty and durable. AND HOW COMFORTABLE! So comfortable some people prefer to walk all night rather than go to bed. COWLIN BROS, SELL THEM. No. 3 Sherman Block. WOODSTOCK.

E. E. BAGLEY, SHIPPER AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN GRAIN AND MILLSTUFFS, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Correspondence of Illinois and Wisconsin Retail Dealers especially solicited.

T0DD SEMINARY FBR B0YS, A WELL-DISCIPLINED SCHOOL, a well-regulated home, where education means, not simply book knowledge, but a symmetrical development of the whole boy—mind and body, morals and manners. We seek to make the social atmosphere of the school so pure, and the home so genuine that our boys shall ever be
able to cherish as a sacred heritage the influences of their school days.
Todd Seminary possesses every requisite for a good school: A location which is healthful and beautiful; a competent, progressive and thoroughly consecrated corps of teachers; a system of discipline which, without being unkind, commands prompt and cheerful obedience; a high ideal of both teachers and pupils; and almost fifty years of suCcessful history.
We receive boys at any age under fifteen. The number is limited to thirty.
For full particulars address NOBLE HILL, Principal, Woodstock, Illinois.

SURELY Low Prices avail little if the goods are not Seasonable, Durable, and in Style. Quality availeth nothing if the purse hath not sufficient wherewithal to buy. The Happy Medium Is to be found at COTTON'S CASH STORE. His stock-Dry Goods, Notions, Tinware—no trash. His hobby-the best goods in town for the money. His prices—uniform to all. His terms—cash. COTTON is to be found at Salisbury's old stand—the oldest Dry Goods Store in Woodstock. You can't miss it. For New Idea Paper Patterns at a uniform price of ioc for any kind of garment; for Tinware at one-half others' prices; for everything in the line of Dry Goods and Notions, go to COTTON'S CASH STORE.

NEW STOCK-OF--WALL PAPER. No Remnants. 3000 ROLLS no old styles. Wall Paper bought direct from the mills, thus saving the jobber's profit, which we give you the benefit of. Prices Very Lowest. PRINTING, DECORATING, PRPER-HANGING, SIGN-WRITING, KALSOMIMING. Located in South End of Kellogg Block, opposite City Hall. E. E. MEAD, Woodstock, Ills.

C. P. PRIMM, Livery and Sale Stalls. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Stable Located Just East of Depot. SPECIAL PRICES FOR CITY BOARDERS. GOOD HORSES FOR SALE. Woodstock Horse Sale Day, second Wednesday of each month. Correspondence solicited.

V. S. LUMLEY, ATT0RNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY. Money Loaned on Real Estate, Abstracts Examined and Collections Made at Very Reasonable Rates. Also the Leading Real Estate Agent OF McHENRY COUNTY. All deals and sales of farms or other property made directly between owner and purchaser. No scalping or buying on speculation. My reputation as a Real Estate Agent has been made by the satisfaction felt by all purchasers and sellers whose property has passed through my hands. I aim to deal fairly with all, and this fact is manifest by the number of farms sold for parties in this vicinity during the last year, and also from the number of farms now listed with me for sale. V. S. LUMLEY.

R. DIESEL, Fifty-Eight Years' Experience in FUUNITURE AND UNDERTAKING, And dealer in Sewing Machines, sells goods as low as the lowest. North Side Square, Woodstock, Illinois.

ALOIS DREYER, DEALER IN Harness and Harness Goods, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS.

J.W.PRIMM, M.D., physician and Surgeon, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Office and Residence in Prlmm Block, Ea»t Side Square. Hours: 2 to 4 p. m.

Eighteen Years in Business in Woodstock. L. Leidig's Shaving Parlors. First-class work in the line of Shaving, Hair Cutting, Hair Dyeing and Ladies' Work done to perfection.

Tonsorial Parlors OF HENRY SCHNEIDER. Shaving and Hair Cutting done in style. Ladies' Work a specialty. East Side Square, Woodstock, Ills.

U. S. War Claim Agency -OF- W. H. COWLIN, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS.

L. H. JONES, Police Magistrate WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Papers Issued -- Collections Made.

Hotel Woodstock, MRS. J. K. BENNETT, Proprietor. L.H. BENNETT, Manager. Thoroughly Refitted and Newly Furnished Throughout. Table Furnished with Every Delicacy in Season. Two Dollars per day. Special Rates to Regular Boarders.

A. D. & J. A. KENNEDY Are Leaders in FINE GROCERIES. A Choice Line of Cookies and Crackers Always on Hand. Have also a Good Stock of BOOTS and SHOES which we are selling very cheap. A. D. & J.A. KENNEDY.

THORNE & MEAD, THE "Up-to-Date" outfitters, desire to call your attention to their elegant Spring stock of clothing: H., S. & M. Make and all the new things in shoes!
We make a specialty of a Men's $3 Shoe in all styles and widths. New Line of Ladies' Fine Shoes. Gents' Furnishings.
THORNE & MEAD, THE "Up-to-Date" outfitters.