Headlight: Sights and Scenes Along the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (1898)

Headlight: Sights and Scenes Along the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (1898)

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Woodstock, Ill.
Headlight; Sights and Scenes along the
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
View Showing Portion of Woodstock, from Courthouse Tower.

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This number of Headlight is intended to show the industrial, commercial, educational and other advantages of the beautiful city of Woodstock, 111. Few towns have so much to offer the manufacturer and investor of capital, and a bright business future awaits those who take advantage of the many opportunities that exist here.
HEADLIGHT.
The North-Western Limited, electric lighted, running daily between Chicago and St. Paul, Minneapolis, the Superiors and Duluth, is the most complete and finest train in the world. It is superbly appointed, perfect in every detail. New dining cars. This wonderful train leaves Wells Street station, Chicago, at 6:30 p. m., every day in the yean
The personally conducted excursions to California via the North-Western Line continue to grow in popularity. The service in tourist sleeping cars, which are especially equipped for these tours, is calculated to please—besides effecting considerable saving for the journey. Fast time, a perfect roadbed, meals in dining cars, are some of the features of the trip. Send to W. B. Kniskern, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, for circulars.
To Manufacturers: The & North-Western Line, reachiASvit its own rails the famous water powers; coal fields, iron ore ranges, haw and soft lumber districts, located ern Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, and reaching with its 7,966 nBfes of road (including 175 miles of sidlirack in the city of Chicago) and by||raffie arrangements with other nafcyays, 7,350 stations located on 41,000 miles of railroad (one-ninth of the Entire railroad mileage of the worlHpand one-fourth of the railroad mil^fce of the United States), has on itet line more manufactures than has any other Western railroad. Eastern maifufac-turers contemplating' moving <9HH| tablishing branch manufactories in the West are solicited to ascertain what the North-Western Line

HUNTING AND FISHING ALONG THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
CITY PARK AND SPRING HOUSE, WOODSTOCK, ILL.
City of Woodstock.
The site of this town was established in 1843, and it was originally called "Centerville." It became the county seat of McHenry county September 23, 1844, and its name was changed to Woodstock by the legislature of '44-5. The city is located about two hours' ride from Chicago, on the C. & N. W. R. R., and enjoys an excellent suburban service between the cities. It is a beautiful town of upwards of two thousand inhabitants, with shady streets, handsome residences, modern buildings of all kinds, educational facilities of the best, and all other modern concomitants of an up-to-date place of residence. The schools, both public and private, are equal to any in the state; religious societies of all the denominations support church edifices and organizations, and it is one of the largest fraternal and secret order communities along the line. The local branch of the Y. M. C. A. is an excellent example of the philanthropy and conscientious spirit of this city, and
in addition to this a fine public library and reading room is maintained, all of which illustrate the fact that her citizens are of the higher intellectual and cultured class.
Fire Department.
This branch of the city affairs is under the efficient supervision of Fire Marshal L. J. Young. It is a volunteer department, composed of fifty members, and is thoroughly equipped with hose carts, hooks and ladders, manned by a well-disciplined corps, which have rendered exceptional service in taking care of several large fires and is a credit to the city.
Public Schools, C. W. Hart, Superintendent.
The public school system of Woodstock is arranged along the lines of the most approved methods of education, and is under the able supervision of Mr. Hart. The curriculum embraces all of the most practical studies, and everything that can be done to produce the best results is taken advantage of. The schools are equipped with every appliance that would in any
way advance the interests of the scholars and the buildings are substantial and thoroughly adapted for the purpose designed. All departments are under the direct supervision of trained teachers, and applicants f on* these positions must be well qualified before they can receive the endorsement of the School Board. Mr. Hart is a gentleman of scholarly attainments, extensive experience and ever since he has been the superintendent has largely improved his opportunities for the development and usefulness of the public school system of this city.
The City Lighting.
Woodstock is to be complimented upon its electric lighting plant, and the fact that as a branch of municipal business it has been managed in such a way as to prove adequate fo>r its purpose and a success from a public and commercial standpoint. The equipment is known as the Fort Wayne system, operates fifty arc lights, in addition to doing a commercial and residence lighting business.


STREET SCENES, WOODSTOCK, ILL. ^

HEADLIGHT.
Waterworks.
A splendid system of water works is maintained, and since it has been established upwards of seven miles of mains have been connected. The supply is drawn from a thousand-foot level, and is of the purest quality. The plant includes a stand-pipe eighty feet high, sixteen feet at the base, and a reservoir forty feet across and ten feet deep. The water works buildings are thoroughly equipped with the most modern machinery, and in addition to the supply of purest water fo<r drinking and culinary purposes is a valuable auxiliary to the efficient lire protection maintained.
E. C. Jewett, Mayor.
The subject of this sketch was born in McHenry county, and has lived in Woodstock since his childhood. He is one of the foremost citizens of this community, and has been connected with the banking interests since 1871, commencing his career in the First National Bank, with whom he was concerned until 1878. He was interested in business for himself until 1885, previous to becoming engaged in the abstract business with Mr. Richards in 1887. Mr. Jewett was one of the organizers of the State Bank in the year 1889, becoming its cashier, which position he now holds. He was elected mayor of Woodstock in the spring of 1898, to serve until 1900.
W. S. McConnell, City Treasurer.
This position is one of the most important ones in connection with the city government, and its duties are ably fulfilled by the present incumbent. He is a well-known official, has an extensive acquaintance and enjoys a reputation as an able and conscientious public officer.
Geo. W. Field, City Attorney,
Was elected in 1897. He was born in Woodstock in 1870, has lived there most of his life, is a graduate of the Chicago College of Law in the class of '96. Mr. Field is engaged in general practice, and previous to accepting his present position was city clerk of Woodstock for four years. He is a member of the I. O. F. and Delta Chi, and is one of the rising young men of McHenry county bar. He ably fulfills the responsibilities of his office.
PUBLIC SCHOOL, WOODSTOCK, ILL.
WATER WORKS AND PUBLIC LIGHTING PLANT

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
George W. Lemmers, City Clerk,
Was elected April 21st, 1897, to serve for two years. He has been connected with the firm of Richards, Jewett & Wright, in the abstract business, for the past nine years, and is well adapted by experience and disposition to fill any public office that he may be elected to with credit to himself and satisfaction to the citizens. Mr. Lemmers was born at Woodstock, March 15, 1871, is a member of the M. W. of A., and is one of the most popular young business men of the city.
John Bolger, City Marshal,has held this position for five successive terms since 1893. He is one of the best known men in McHenry county, where he was born and raised, and prior to assuming the duties of his position was engaged in farming. He has the confidence of his superior officials and enjoys the respect of fellow citizens.
L. J. Young, Fire Marshal, is a native of Woodstock, Ill., and has been engaged in the grocery and hardware business for over thirty years. He became a member of the fire department in 1871, and was appointed to his present position in 1896, He is a most efficient fire fighter and has fulfilled the duties of his position with the utmost satisfaction to the business men and the citizens generally.
B. Stupfel, Alterman North Ward,
Is a native of France, where he was born in 1853. He moved to Wisconsin in 1867, and came to Woodstock in 1887, established himself in the grocery business in 1895, which business he has since been engaged in. He was elected to the council as alderman of the North ward in 1897.
F. W. Buell, Alderman North Ward,
Was born in 1856, and is a native of Fulton county. He is engaged in the milling business, having one of the best equipped mills in the county. Mr. Buell is a thoroughly progressive and wideawake business man and public-spirited citizen.
Emil Arnold, Alderman North Ward.
Mr. Arnold is a native of Cook county, Ill., and was born May 18, 1856. He has resided in Woodstock since he was five years of age, and is one of the best known citizens of that section. He attended Todd's Seminary three years, is a graduate of the public schools and received a business course in Chicago ill 1871, the year of the Chicago fire. His first business experience was in the largest mercantile store in McHenry county, where he remained for two years and until he went into the abstract business, with which he was engaged for the subsequent fifteen years. Mr. Arnold became deputy
clerk of the circuit court, and after his term of office became a member of the firm of Richards & Arnold in the abstract business. He has been connected with the Woodstock Brewing & Bottling Co. since 1886, and is at present secretary and treasurer of this concern. He has been a member of the City Council for some time, is now serving his fourth term and has been a member of several very important committees for the improvement of the city, including the present water works system, which was built almost entirely under his personal supervision. He is a charter member of Company G, I. N. G., and was commissioned quartermaster of the 3rd regiment in 1883. holding the office four years. He is an active member of the A. F. and A. M., is recorder of the commandery and is in every way one of the most social and public spirited citizens of Woodstock.
C. W. Hill, Alderman from South Ward.
Mr. Hill is a native of McHenry county and has been located in Woodstock since 1886. He was elected member of the Board in 1896, on the/Republican, ticket, and has proved to be a most efficient official. He is a blacksmith and horse-shoer by trade, has been established in his present location since jthe spring of '96, and is one of the most^ enterprising business men of the town.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS, WOODSTOCK, ILL.

HEADLIGHT
F. A. Walters, Alderman South ward,
Was elected in April, 1898, to succeed Mr. E. E. Bagley. Mr. Walters was born in Hebron township, Ill., was a farmer for a number of years, has lived in Woodstock since 1889, and is a member of the well known firm of Walters & McLean, dealers in agricultural implements, etc.
A. Dwight Osborn, Alderman South Ward,
Was elected in April, 1898, and will prove an efficient public official. He was born in New York state in 1860, has been a resident of Woodstock since early in 1897. and is one of the representative merchants of the city. He is located opposite the public square and carries a line of groceries, fruits, table luxuries, and a general assortment of farmers' and builders' hardware.
G. H. Hoy, Ex-Alderman South Ward,
Was born in Alden, McHenry county, Ill., February 21, 1853, and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1865. He received his education at the public schools and is a graduate of the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Chicago. His first business experience was as a bookkeeper in a wholesale drug house in Chicago, with whom he remained until he became engaged with his father in the dry goods business in 1874, under the firm name of M. D. Hoy & Son. They are also the
proprietors of the Farmers Exchange Bank, to which Mr. G. H. Hoy devotes most of his time. He was a member of the School Board from 1887 to 1890, when he was elected the president of that body and re-elected to the same position the following year. He became a member of the Board of Aldermen in 1892. from the South ward, and has since served three years in that capacity.
E. E. Bagley, Ex-Alderman South Ward,
Is a native of Illinois, being born in Marengo in 1861. He has been in the lumber and feed business for the past seventeen years, in which line he has been very successful. Mr. Bagley held the office of city treasurer in 1890 and '91, and is one of the directors of the public library. He has a large wholesale business in the grain, milling and feed line, having an extensive trade in Wisconsin and Illinois. He is a good business man and is a member of the Odd Fellows.
Churches.
Th various denominations include all creeds of Christian worship, and many church organizations maintain church edifices of ornate architectural design. The different pastors are all men of education and dignity and exercise an important influence in the community. All recognized public charities receive generous contri-
butions from the different congregations, and the community is imbued with a spirit of charity for their less fortunate brethren. The attendance at services is very large, sometimes taxing the seating capacity of the different churches. The people as a whole are interested in every department of Christian work, and manifest great interest in the many societies of the different denominations. The members of the young people's societies are imbued with an earnest Christian spirit, and exercise considerable influence among their fellows and beneficiaries. All of these advantages from a Christian standpoint should commend this beautiful city as a desirable place of residence and sociability. The churches have a tendency to bring all of the inhabitants into a close communion, and a special effort is made to promote familiar intercourse among the members of the different denominations. A reference to our illustrations on this page of Headlight will give our readers an idea of the different houses of worship, but a visit to Woodstock will illustrate the hospitality and Christian fellowship of the inhabitants better than anything we can say, besides giving them an opportunity of seeing and appreciating the other attractive conditions and surroundings obtained in this most desirable city of homes.

CHURCHES AT WOODSTOCK, ILL.

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
McHenry County.
Up to 1837 the territory comprising the present counties of McHenry and Lake, was a part of Cook county, but by legislative enactment in that year the territory comprising these two counties was designated as McHenry county, and the county seat was located at McHenry, on the Fox river, The Legislature of 1838-9 passed an act restricting McHenry county to its present boundaries, and in 1843 the county seat was located in the geographical center of the county, on the site of what is now the city of Woodstock. The present county officers are representative men of this section, and are fulfilling the duties of their several positions in an acceptable manner.
L. D. Lowell, Master in Chancery.
To acceptably fill this position requires a man of broad mental abilities, conscientious inclinations, a student of human nature and profound knowledge of the law, all of which are possessed by the present incumbent of the office, and he has fulfilled the exacting duties of the position in the most acceptable manner. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of the citizens of McHenry county, and is one of its most respected citizens.
Henry Keyes, County Treasurer.
Mr. Keyes was born at Kane county, Ill., and has been a resident of McHenry county since 1849. He served in the war of the rebellion, enlisting in 1861 in the 15th Illinois regiment, serving until 1864. He was afterwards engaged in the carpenter business, until he was elected county treasurer in 1894, which position he has filled ever since with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents.
Geo. Eckert, Sheriff McHenry County, Ill.
Mr. Eckert is a native of France, and was born in 1843, coming to America when he was six years old. He lived on a farm for ten years until 1859, when he came to Woodstock and has lived there ever since. He was engaged in the war of the rebellion, serving from 1862 until 1865, returning to Woodstock. He was township collector for two terms, was a member of the City Council for fourteen years, and has served in his present capacity from 1886 to 1890, and from 1894 to the present time. He is a member of the Woodstock G. A. R. Post, No. 108, is its present adjutant, and is a highly esteemed official and citizen. He was interested in the grocery business from 1890 to 1894, as a member of the firm of Eckert & Young.
O. H. Gillmore, County Judge.
Is one of the prominent attorneys of this section, is a profound student of the law, has maintained the dignity of his position to an eminent degree and has rendered distinctive services to the community. Judge Gillmore is a man of more than local reputation, and is a valued member of the government of McHenry county.
INTERIOR OF POSTOFFICE, WOODSTOCK, ILL.
G. B. Richards, County Recorder,
Is a native of McHenry county, and was born in 1850. He was educated in the common schools and at the state university. He has been engaged in farming for a number of years, except four years which he spent in the mercantile business in Iowa, He was assessor and supervisor of the town for about twelve years, up to 1896, when he was elected recorder on the Republican ticket. Mr. Richards is a prominent member of the Masons and Odd Fellows.

COURTHOUSE AND JAIL, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILL.
HEADLIGHT.

Y.M.C.A.
This branch of this widely known and beneficent institution was organized inWoodstock in 1885, and has become one
of the most important branches in thestate. They occupy suitable quarters inthe Primm Block , and it has become a
popular place of resort for theyoung men of this section. The roomsconsist of reading and writing rooms,
recreation rooms,bath rooms, etc.,thoroughly equippedwith everything suitable ornecessary for the
proper recreation and enjoyment of the members, all of the latest magazinesm, illustrated periodicals, Chicago
and Woodstock newspapers are on file, and the association extends a cordial invitation to all men to visit the rooms. They have a local membership of one hunderd and fifty members, and the work is divided into the following departments: The religous educational and boys's departments. During the past year the work has been under the able suervision of Mr. A. J. Admans, general secreatary. The officers for the ensuing year are W. T. Wheeler, president: Roy B. Guild, vice-president and physcial direcor; John C. Kline, recording secretary; C.B. Laughlin, treasurer; all of whom are highly respected citizens of Woodstock, and interested in the welfare of the community.

A. J. ADAMS


Geo. F. Rushton, County Clerk,
Was born in Walworth county, Miss., in1856. He came to Illinois in 1868 and located in McHenry county, where he has lived since. He taught school for some time. In politics Mr. Rushton is a Republican, and was county clerk in 1894, two years prior to which time he was supervisor of Baldwin.

William E. Wire , County Superintendent of Schools.
This gentleman enjoys a wide reputation as an educator, and possesses executive ability to a marked degree. He is thoroughly alive to the requirements and duties of his position and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his subordinates and associates in connection with his work. The schools will compare favorably with the best public schools of the state, and enjoy unexceptional facilities for the advancement of education.

C.H. Tyron, County Surveyor.
The subject of this sketch is recognized as one of the best qualified men in his
profession. He is thoroughly in touch with the requirements of his position and
has fulfilled its duties with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people.

J. L. Keyes, Deputy County Treasurer,
Was born near Maple Mill, Kane county, Ill., in 1847. When two years of age he
moved to Woodstock and at the age of seventeen located in Iowa, where he remained twenty years. Mr. Keyes held the office of deputy county clerk of Polk
county for six years, was county clerk, for four years, and again located in
Woodstock in 1891. He took the position be now holds, and prior to that spent
three years in Chicago, with the Bullock Manufacturing company.

THE "RESIDENCE"-TODD'S SEMINARY FOR BOYS.

Spencer C. Wernham, Coroner.
Mr. Wernham has proved to be a most efficient official, has fulfilled the duties
of the position with considerable credit to himself Conscientious service, the
ability and tact to do the right thing at the right moment, are among his most
pronounced characteristics. He is one of the best known county officers of McHenry county, and is a valued citizen.

V. S. Lumley, .States Attorney,
Is a native of McHenry county, is a graduate of the law department of the University of Michigan, class of '88, and is one of the most prominent members of the McHenry county bar. He is a very efficient public official, and enjoys a lucrative practice in his profession. Among the leading business men of Woodstock and vicinity.

GEO. B. RICHARDS, RECORDER
HENRY KEYES, TREASURER
V.S. LUMLEY, STATES ATTY.
O.H. GILLMORE, JUDGE
GEO. F. RUSHTON, CLERK
GEO. ECKERT, SHERIFF


COUNTY OFFICIALS, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILL ,

WOODSTOCK; ILL.
THE "SCHOOL" TODD'S SEMINARY FOR BOYS.
Todd Seminary for Boys.
This institution was founded by the Rev. R. K. Todd, A. M., November 14th, 1847. It is nicely situated at Woodstock, McHenry county, Ill., about two hours' ride on the Northwestern division of the C. & N. W. R. R., far enough from the city to be free from interruptions or contaminating influences. In healthfulness and charm of surrounding scenery the location is an ideal one of beauty and fertility. The management of the school makes the statement: "That with a record of fifty years' experience they have never had a serious case of sickness or a death among their pupils," The location affords pure air and water, and plenty of outdoor exercise, which, together with vigilant attention to the personal habits of the scholars, have combined to secure this record for health. The present principal of the school, Mr. Noble Hill, was born in Nova Scotia, and was a resident of Boston during his early life. He was connected with the Todd Seminary from 1888 until January, 1892, as associate principal of
the school, when he became the sole owner of the institution. Todd Seminary is not a reform school in any sense, but is especially designed for those who are deprived of proper home influences, or because of natural timidity have been unable to keep up with their classes in the public schools. The enrollment is limited to thirty pupils, and no boys over fifteen years of age are accepted. The most careful attention is exercised in securing the teachers, and only those especially adapted to the vacancy to be filled are accepted. Todd Seminary is in many respects what its principal is ambitious to make it—an ideal home school for boys. For further information pertaining to this popular institution parents or guardians can address its principal, who will be pleased to send printed matter containing a full text of the object and efforts of the school and its special work in the interests of the boys entrusted to its care.
NOBLE HILL,
Principal.
E. E. Richards.
The subject of this sketch has been a well-known public man and resident of Woodstock for over forty years. He is a native of New England and came to this city in 1852. He was township clerk in 1861, resigning this position to become a member of the 15th regiment, Illinois infantry volunteers. He was elected city clerk upon his return from the war, was several times a member of the city council, was clerk of the circuit court for twelve years, was president of the village of Woodstock before it was incorporated, and has been the mayor during several terms since then. He is the president of the public library board, senior
member of the firm of Richards, Jewett & Wright, president of the State Bank, and is one of the most honored and esteemed citizens of this section.
Geo. F. Mills, Furrier.
This business was established in Woodstock in 1888, and is under the personal management of Mr. Mills, who has been connected with the line for over twenty-five years. He came to Woodstock from Omaha, and since starting in business has increased his line from $1,000 to $25,000 per annum. He is a manufacturer of what is known as the "Odorless Russian Dog Coats," robes, etc.,
and is doing an extensive business all over the northwestern states. Mr. Mills is a member of the M. W. of A., the Court of Honor, and is one of the popular and substantial business men of Woodstock.
Richards, Jewett & Wright, Abstracts.
The books owned by this firm are the only complete set of abstract books in McHenry county. They were started in 1867 by Mr. A. H. Sellers, who is now the president of the Chicago Title and Trust Co. His work in connection with them was supplemented by several other parties until they came into the possession of Mr. E. E. Richards (in 1870), the senior member of the present firm. In 1883 Mr. Emil Arnold bought a half interest in the books and was a partner with Mr. Richards until 1887, retiring his interest in the business to Mr. Jewett. The present firm was established in 1894, and consists of E. E. Richards, E. C. Jewett and Charles B. Wright, all of whom are also connected with the State Bank of Woodstock, and have been interested in nearly everything pertaining to the advancement of the city. More extended reference is made of both Mr. Richards and Mr. Jewett in another column of this issue.
THE "GYMNASIUM" TODD'S SEMINARY FOR BOYS.


HEADLIGHT.
Banks and Banking.
Banks of Woodstock are representative institutions of their kind, managed conservatively for the best interests of their patrons, and their officers are among the most representative men of the town, noted for their integrity, liberality and business judgment. They stand high among the financiers of the state, and are respected members of this community.
Farmers' Exchange Bank.
This is a private bank, owned and operated by M. D. Hoy & Son, and at the close of business March 24, 1898, made the following statement:
Loans and discounts ......$153,043.01
Real estate ............. ....4,000.00
Due from Chicago and New York banks.. $63,689.91
Cash and checks on hand. ........... $20,926.13
Total .................. ..... ...$241,659.35
Capital ......$35,000.00
Deposits .......... $205,384.79
Undivided profits ........$1,274.56
$241,659.35
This concern does a general banking business and enjoys the confidence of its patrons and the public generally to a marked degree.
The State Bank of Woodstock
This institution was organized in 1889, and has enjoyed a large degree of success ever since it has been in existence. They transact all kinds of business customary to a first-class banking house, and include some of the most representative business men and citizens among
their patrons and depositors. On the 6th day of April, 1898, they made the following statement to the auditor of public accounts of the state of Illinois:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts......$145,620.96
Overdrafts secured and unsecured.....$863.74
Other bonds and stocks,including premiums..... $12,806.74
Cash on hand........$ 14,724.21
Due from other banks. ... $67,136.94
Checks and other cash items...................$1,190.29
Collections in transit.....$2,009.25 85,060.69
Furniture and fixtures....$650.00
Current expenses, including taxes................1,245.30
Total..$246,247.43
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in .....$ 25,000.00
Surplus fund.............9,000.00
Undivided profits .....2,642.38
Individual deposits subject to check ..............$128,855.31
Demand certificates of deposit-Due to other banks. .....43.00 209,605.05
Total................. $246,247.13
The cashier of this bank is Mr. E. C. Jewett, who is thoroughly familiar with the duties of his position, and is at present the mayor of the city. The other officers are well known members of the community, thoroughly alive to the responsibilities and opportunities of their several positions.
The Press.
The different publications of Woodstock, as shown in our illustrations of the different title pages, inciude the "Woodstock Sentinel," "McHenry County Democrat" and Das Volksblatt, all of which are representative publications along their respective lines and exert considerable influence in the community and neighboring territory. The managers and editorial personnel include experienced newspaper men who have more than a local reputation and are thoroughly in touch with their duties to their patrons and to the current events and affairs of the day. All of the political parties and beliefs are ably represented in the several publications and the publications seem to exercise a spirit of fair consideration in presenting the important public and political questions of the day without showing any rancor of political bias or bitterness. The different papers enjoy a large circulation throughout Woodstock and vicinity, and their advertising columns illustrate the thrift and enterprise of the local merchants besides a generous patronage from outside concerns who recognize this section as one of the best markets in the State. All of the papers have been established for a long time, some of them dating away back for nearly fifty years, and in addition to their being representative publications
from a journalistic standpoint they have made signal successes as business enter-prises, returning to their owners and managers increased profits every year, besides adding largely to the prestige and value of the different plants. More detailed information of each paper is made in another column of this issue.
THE WOODSTOCK SENTINEL.
C. A. LEMMERS, MANAGER.
STATE BANK, WOODSTOCK, ILL.
M. P. HOY & SON, DRY GOODS AND BANKERS.

WOODSTOCK, ILL.

A. LEMMERS,
Manager.
Woodstock Sentinel.
This is one of the most successful publications within the entire field of weekly newspapers in the west. It was established in 1856, and is the successor of the Republican Free Press, and has been under the present management since 1891. It is republican in politics and has a guaranteed circulation of 1,500 copies, among the best families throughout McHenry county. The paper is published under the auspices of the Woodstock Sentinel Co., which was incorporated in 1890, and the present officers are: L. T. Hoy, president and manager; C. H. Donnelly, vice-president; S. E. Bagley, secretary; E. C. Jewett, treasurer; and C. A. Lemmers, editor and foreman, All of these gentlemen are representative men of Woodstock, who are identified with the business interests of the city and have interested themselves in a practical way with many enterprises of public interest; some of them have held important positions of public honor and trust which they filled to the satisfaction of their constituents and the citizens
generally. Mr. Lemmers, the managing editor, has been identified with the newspaper business for a number of years, and is a man of scholarly proclivities whose editorials are forceful expositions of the public questions of the day and are respected by the readers of this paper without regard to political affiliations.
McHenry County Democrat.
This is one of the leading papers in this section, and is a staunch supporter of the principles of democracy. It is a seven column publication, thoroughly alive to the issues of the day, and is replete with every important local and foreign item of news. The paper enjoys a wide circulation, and has an extensive advertising patronage. The proprietor, John A. Duffield is an aggressive and popular newspaper man, a forceful writer and is identified with all public features pertaining to the advancement of Woodstock. He was appointed postmaster in 1896. is a member of the M. W. of A., and stands high in the councils of his party. The Democrat reaches a large constituency throughout the county, and its advertising patronage and circulation show a gratifying increase every season. Its editorials are an important factor in promoting the cause of the Democratic party and has exerted a wide influence throughout this section. Mr. Dufield has a corps of excellent assistants in the editorial and business departments of the paper, and has made it one of the best-paying newspaper properties in Woodstock. As a business venture it has shown gratifying results, and bids fair to be one of the most important publications published in this territory. As postmaster, Mr. Duffield has proven to be a most efficient public official.
JNO. A. DUFFIELD.
Proprietor.
FRED L. RENICH, Gen. Manager.
"Das Volksblatt."
This is the only German publication in the Eighth senatorial district, and has an extensive patronage. It was founded in 1885, and after a few weeks passed into the hands of Fred Renich, who managed it until his death in 1890. The present managers consist of Charles F. Renich, editor, and Fred L. Renich, business manager, who have been in control since the death of their father. The paper espoused the cause of democracy until 1894, but has been a staunch supporter of the republican party ever since. It is a twelve page, seven column weekly publication, issued every Friday, and uses no patent pages, thereby controlling all of its advertising. The plant is thoroughly equipped for the newspaper business and an extensive English and German job printing plant is in connection. The Messrs. Renich are conservative and enterprising business men, who are well qualified for the duties of their position by natural ability, and are besides newspaper men of long experience. They have been identified with the business during their entire career, and have added to the influence of the paper and its success from a financial standpoint during each successive year of their management. The job printing department has turned out some of the best work in this section in both German and English print, and is a credit to this concern.



Theo.f.Swan,
GROSSER DEPARTEMENT-LUDEN,
..Bargains..
J. A. DUFFIELD, PROPRIETOR.
FRED L. RENICH, GENERAL MANAGER.

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E. E. Lawrence, D. D. S.,
Was born in Connecticut in 1860, and was educated in the common schools. He lived at Maywood, Ill., for some time, was engaged in practice in Chicago for eleven years, and has been a citizen of Woodstock since 1896. Dr. Lawrence has recently bought out the office and dental parlors formerly owned by Dr. Carolus, who is about to locate elsewhere. His present offices are located on the south side of the public square, one of the best and most accessible locations in the city.
He is an experienced practitioner, uses the best material, and has a reputation for perfect fitting plates of the finest workmanship. All of his work is guaranteed, and any diseases of the mouth and gum, or any other work intrusted to his care will be treated with the highest professional skill at reasonable prices. He is a specialist in painless dentistry.
J. F. Casey, Attorney,
Is a native of McHenry county, and was born in 1860. He was educated in the public schools and at Union College, and was admitted to the bar in 1887. Mr. Casey is a good speaker, a successful advocate, and is especially noted as a trial lawyer, being connected throughout his career with a number of prominent cases.
Mr. C. S. Northrop, Attorney,
Was born in New York city in 1856. He attended the Northwestern University, Chicago, graduating in the class of '78, and was admitted to the McHenry county bar in 1880. Mr. Northrop practiced law in South Dakota for five years, afterwards spending several years in California, He returned to Woodstock in 1890, where he has practiced ever since.
F. B. Bennett, Attorney. Mr. Bennett is a native of Cuba, Lake county, Ill., where he lived until he was seven years of age, when he and his mother moved to Barrington. He was educated in the public schools, received some practical education as an apprentice in mechanical lines, and at the age of twenty-one became connected with the recorder's office at Cook county. He has been a resident of Woodstock since 1895, was admitted to the bar in June, 1896, and is among the rising attorneys of this section.
C. J. Hendricks, Attorney, Was born in Spring Grove, Ill., in 1872. He is a graduate of the Woodstock high school, and took a course at the Northern Indiana Normal School, graduating in the class of '92. He then taught school for one year and studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1895. Mr. Hendricks was elected city treasurer in '97.
D. T. Smiley, Attorney,
Is a native of Ireland, being born in Lorne, in 1860, where he lived until thirteen years of age, at which time he located in Illinois. He studied law at the Northern Indiana Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1888, when he began practice in Woodstock. Mr. Smiley is attorney for the Northwestern road. In politics he is a republican, and is a prominent member of the A. F. & A. M.
V. 5. Lumley, Attorney,
Is a native of McHenry county, was born two miles east of Ringwood. After receiving a common school education and a course of study at the normal he was engaged in teaching for several terms and was afterwards a graduate of the law department of the University of Michigan, class of '88. He is doing a general practice, but makes a specialty of probate court cases. Mr. Lumley is recognized as one of the leading members of the bar, and is the states attorney for McHenry county.
W. C. Besley, D. D. S.
Dr. Besley has recently purchased the good will and office equipment formerly owned by Dr. E. K. Lawrence, and has renewed his social and professional connections in Woodstock. He was connected with the late Dr. Kendall, and afterwards with Dr. Colby, from 1893 to 1895, and now occupies the same dental parlors originally owned by his Preceptors, and is a thorough dentist in everything pertaining to the profession of dental surgery. The doctor was born in Chicago in 1875, operated under Dr. Kendall and Dr. Colby for a number of years, attended the Northwestern University, and is a graduate of the dental department, class of '97. He was interested in the practice of his profession at West McHenry after his graduation, before coming to Woodstock. His parlors are nicely arranged, conveniently located and all work is guaranteed. Dr. Besley makes a specialty of painless dentistry.
I. B. Carolus, D. D. S.
The retirement of Dr. Carolus from the professional field of Woodstock is regretted by a large circle of friends, and is a distinct loss to the members of the profession, He has enjoyed an extensive patronage and will take to his new fields of practice and social associations the kindly remembrance of the community. Since locating at Woodstock he has earned a reputation as a careful and painstaking practitioner in his chosen-profession,
J. W. Primm, H: D.,
Was born near Athens, Ill., in 1850, and was reared on a farm. He studied medicine at the Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, and began practice in Hannibal, Mo., where he remained for twenty-five years. He then spent one year in New York, taking a post-graduate course at the Ophthalmic College. Dr. Primm practiced six years in Dakota, located in Woodstock in 1889, and has since built up a good practice. He is a member of the Illinois state society and the American Society of Homeopathy.
E Windmueller, n. D.,
Is a native of Germany, and was born in 1867. He lived in his native country until fourteen years of age, when he moved to Wisconsin in 1881. He studied medicine at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, graduating in the class of '94. He immediately began practice in Woodstock, where he has been located ever since. Dr. Windmueller is surgeon for the Northwestern road.
MEMBERS OF MCHENRY COUNTY BAR.
E.E. LAWRENCE, D.D.S.
w. c. BESLEY, D. D. s.
I. B. CAROLUS, D. D. S.

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Wm. H. Doolittle, M. D.
The doctor is a native of Pennsylvania, and has been a resident of McHenry county since 1866. He attended the Windsor Academy and the Eastman's Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and is a graduate of the Rush Medical college of Chicago, class of '76. He was engaged in practice at Chicago for four years and until he came to Woodstock, where he has resided ever since.
O. B. Howe, M. D.,
Was born in McHenry county in 1857. He received his literary and scientific education at the Northwestern University, and studied medicine at the Bennett Medical College, Chicago, graduating in the class of '78. He then took a post-graduate course at the Chicago Ophthalmic College, graduating in class of '79. Dr. Howe practiced in Chicago for sixteen years, and located in Woodstock three years ago. He makes a specialty of chronic diseases and surgery.
Misses Donnelly, Millinery and Notions.
These ladies are both natives of Woodstock, Ill., and enjoy the unique novelty of doing business in the same house that they were born in. Both ladies are thoroughly practical, display the most exquisite taste in their productions, always carry a large selection of the latest designs of the most approved Parisian and artistic style, and have the largest trade in their line throughout this section. Their patrons include the ladies of the best and most influential families, and the Misses Donnelly are to be congratulated upon the successful business they have succeeded in building up. The hats and bonnets displayed in their parlors show an individuality and cultivated taste in their conception of the latest creations which should prove a source of satisfaction to themselves and increase the attractiveness and beauty of their patrons.
Sherman Block.
Woodstock boasts of a number of pretentious business blocks, many of which are striking examples of the enterprise of its merchants. T h e Sherman Block is one of the most important structures in the city, and is located in the center of the business district opposite the public square. It is of ornate architectural design and is equipped with all of the latest improvements for fire protection and proper sanitation. The building is located at the intersection of two streets and the corner store is occupied by Mr. Sherman for his jewelry business. The other storerooms are all occupied by leading merchants in their respective lines, and taking it as a whole the block and its tenants are valuable acquisitions to the business interests of the city.
Marvin Sherman, Jeweler.
Mr. Sherman is a native of Hopkins county, New York, and has been a resident of McHenry county since 1844 and of Woodstock since 1852. He started in the jewelry business in 1866, and has occupied his present location since 1893. The building was erected by him for the conveniences of his business and is thoroughly adapted for the purpose designed. In addition to a general stock of jewelry, Mr. Sherman carries and sells all kinds of musical instruments, pianos, organs, violins, sheet music, etc., and is general
agent for several modern makes of sewing machines.
P. Merton, Tobacconist, Etc.
Mr. Merton has been located in Woodstock since 1871, and carries a complete line of pipes, smokers' materials, confectionery and stationery. He has occupied his present quarters since 1885, and, in spite of the fact of his being totally, blind he has been able to conduct the business for himself and has built up an extensive trade in his line throughout Woodstock and vicinity. He has been a sufferer from his affliction for nearly twenty years, and is deserving and receives a good patronage in recognition of his ability as a merchant and the quality of the stock he carries. i :|
Palace Meat Market.
This business was established at the present location in 1895, and is owned by J. E. Evans and J. H. Killan, both of whom are thoroughly practical in their line. They prepare their own meats, buying all their stock alive, and make a specialty of what they term their 'Home-Made Sausage." They are doing an extensive trade, carry a full stock of everything pertaining to the butcher business, and are among the best known business men of the place.
E. E. Stone, Drugs.
This is one of the oldest and best known pharmacies in Woodstock, has been in its present location for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Stone is a registered pharmacist of long experience, and in addition to a general line of drugs, druggists' sundries, patent medicines, he carries' a stock of books and stationery and is special agent for a complete line of paints, etc.
Medlar's Studio, Photographs.
This studio was first opened in 1855 by the father of its present proprietor. It is one of the best known galleries in the county and has been under the management of Mr. Medlar, Jr., since March, 1897. He is an artist of exceptional taste and his work will compare favorably with the galleries in the larger cities. Some of the work shown in this number of Headlight is the product of this well-known studio.
SHERMAN BLOCK.

HEADLIGHT.
Oliver Typewriter Co
This is the largest manufacturing plant in Woodstock, and is one of the largest of its kind in the world. They employ upward of one hundred and fifty hands, most of whom are skilled mechanics, and the concern as a whole has been one of the most important factors in promoting the welfare and business interests of Woodstock. Their payroll amounts to more than $75,000 per year, and has been a gratifying item to the retail interests of the city. The company have been located in Woodstock since January, 1896, and the local management is vested F. R. Baytlett,. resident manager; John Whitworth, superintendent. The product is confined to the Oliver Typewriter exclusively, and the works have an immense capacity. They claim that the "Oliver" is the latest and mo<st striking embodiment, containing the five great essential features in typewriting machines of visible writing, simplicity, durability, speed, and manifolding power. The machine is a radical departure from all other methods of construction, and contains about 500 parts as against the complicated makes of other companies which contain from fifteen hundred to three thousand parts. This gives the "Oliver" the maximum of work with a minimum of mechanism. Nothing but the best material is used, which, combined with good construction, render the durability of this machine a foregone conclusion. One of its special features is the triangular form of type-bar used with the type at the apex, thus solving the question of perfect alignment in type-bar machines. It is absolutely impossible to lock two or more bars in case of an interference on this form of type-bar. The carriage is light, does not require much attention on the operating springs and responds readily to the escapement. It moves freely on anti-friction travelers, insuring an easy, steady motion, obviating the necessity of cleaning and oiling the guide-rail. The printing is always visible, and the platen can be turned automatically either way and at any distance. The marginal stop is instantly adjusted for any desired width of margin, and the platen may be reversed to make any additions or corrections without lifting a pawl. Any desired color can be obtained by placing a piece of carbon paper of the required shade under the ribbon when writing, and in cleaning this machine no extra attachment or circle-brush is needed, as the face of the type when at rest is turned upward and outward, making it possible to do the cleaning in a few seconds with an ordinary brush. In manifolding the Oliver is especially powerful, by reason of the fact that the imprint is obtained by the downward stroke of the bar, and is intensified by the tendency of the bars to drop toward the platen. The general offices of the company are at the N. E. cor. Washington and Dearborn Sts., Chicago, and its officers include some of the most representative business men in the city.
J. H. Forman, Newspapers, Cigars, Stationery, Etc
This business was established May, 1896, in the Sherman block, and has been in its present location since August, 1897. The stock comprises everything in the line of newspapers, magazines, stationery, fine cigars, confectionery, etc., and subscriptions are taken for all of the current publications, both domestic and foreign, Mr. Forman was born in McHenry county, Illinois, and was engaged in the photographic business before becoming interested in his present line. See him for extra copies of this edition of Headlight, as he will have the only stock of extra copies in the city, and will probably have enough to supply the demand.
J. H. Durfee, Agent American Express Co.,
Born in New York state, has resided at Woodstock since 1854, and is the pioneer express agent of the Northwestern road. At the time of the War of the Rebellion he was the joint agent of the American and United States Express companies' offices at Quincy, 111., returning to Woodstock in 1866 to resume his former position, and there he has remained ever since. He is one of the solid citizens, and has a host of friends among the business men.
RESIDENCE OF W. G. CONKLIN.
C. F. Thorne, Clothing and Gents' Furnishings.
This is a first-class house and has been established under its present management since 1885. The stock consists of an up-to-date line of clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes, and the latest in gentlemen's furnishings. Mr. Thorne has a large trade throughout the entire county and has built up a reputation for honest dealing and low prices. His store is located in the center of the business district, and is completely arranged for the conveniences of his business.
ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF TYPEWRITERS IN THE WORLD.

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
WOODSTOCK BREWING AND BOTTLING WORKS.
Geo O. Vermilya, Agent C. & N. W. R. R.
Mr. Vermilya was born in Barrington. Cook county, Ill., and has been in the railroad business continuously without the loss of a day since 1873. He was agent at Crystal Lake from 1883 to 1887, when he received his present appointment at Woodstock. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., A. O. U. W., the K. O. T. G., and in addition to his popular social qualities he fulfills the duties of his position with satisfaction to the authorities and the patrons of the road.
J. D. Donovan, Agricultural Implements, Carriages, Etc.
Mr. Donovan has resided in Woodstock since 1871, and has been engaged in his present line at the same location since 1884. He handles all kinds of agricultural implements and carries a complete stock of wagons and carriages. He has an extensive trade throughout McHenry and the surrounding counties. Mr. Donovan is a popular and well-known citizen and has served as mayor of Woodstock for two terms.
W. B. Austin, Farm Machinery and Carriages.
Mr. Austin is a native of New York state, located in McHenry county when ten years of age and has been in business for himself since 1857. He started in the grocery and hardware business, and has been in his present line since 1863. He moved into the building now occupied in the spring of 1878, and bought the property during the same year. He is the agent for the McCormick's farming machinery line, carries a complete stock of carriages, wagons and agricultural implements, and is doing an extensive trade throughout McHenry and the near-by country.
E. R. Bird, Harness Dealer.
This business is known as the "old reliable" manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of harness goods, and has been in existence at Woodstock since the spring of 1866. Mr. Bird was born at Chautauqua county, New York, and since locating in Woodstock has built up an extensive trade throughout McHenry and adjoining counties. He is one of the oldest and best known merchants in the city, and is one of the leading men in this section in his line.

Woodstock Brewing and Bottling Co
This concern dates its origin from about 1858, and was started in a small way with modest facilities for the manufacture of beer. Their early experiences demonstrated their ability to overcome obstacles, until today the concern has one of the most complete brewing establishments in the north-West. They have kept abreast of the most modern methods, and have grown from a small plant, making from six to eight barrels per day, to its present capacity of one hundred and fifty barrels per day. The company manufacture their own "malt,", and warrant their product to be strictly pure. They received the "blue ribbon" at the state fair at Springfield, Ill., 1897, for the purity and health-
fulness of their beer. The plant is equipped with a twenty-five ton ice machine, which keeps their cellars and storerooms at an even temperature, both summer and winter. The buildings and their equipment are complete in every respect, containing the most improved machinery in every department, A large bottling department is connected with the brewery, and they manufacture an extensive line of mineral waters, ginger ale, soda water, etc., and the product of the brewery in both departments is in constant demand throughout northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and other tributary points.
Mr. Henry Herman, president of the company, has been connected with the institution for more than thirty years, is its principal stockholder, and to his energy and indomitable perseverance and business tact the company largely owes its present business and substantial growth. He has been ably assisted by Emil Arnold, the secretary of the company, and son-in-law of Mr. Herman, w^ho has devoted his time and ability to the upbuilding of this business.
Murphy's Block,
The largest and most solidly built business block in McHenry county, was erected by John J. Murphy, in 1875. Its business rooms on street floor, its elegant hall for dancing and for concert and theatrical entertainments, and its hotel accommodations marked at that time a great advancement on the old order and conditions of the town.
At the present time the rooms on the street floor are occupied by the following: Murphy & Mullen, whose existence in mercantile business in Woodstock dates back to 1857, and who during every year since that time have done a larger business than was done by any other house in the county; Charles F. Thorne, doing a very fine business in boots, shoes, hats, clothing and men's furnishing goods; George F. Mills, dealer in jewelry; post-office, which was located in the block before its completion; the McHenry County Abstract Company, under the management of Mr. W. C. Eichelberger, and the banking office of John J. Murphy. The upper part is occupied as Hotel Woodstock.
J. J. MURPHY BLOCK.

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S. B. Cunningham, Contractor and Builder.
This is one of the most extensive and representative houses in the line of contracting and building. The proprietor, Mr. Cunningham, is a native of Illinois, and has been located in Woodstock since 1881. He has been engaged in the contracting business since 1890; and to his ability Woodstock owes some of its most pretentious buildings. He erected the Armory building, Evans & Kilians market and several of the more ornate residences of the city, including that of Mr. O. F. Thorne, E. R. Bird, LA. Austin and a number of others. The business extends throughout all the territory tributary to Woodstock.

L. R. Lines, Livery.
In addition to operating a first-class livery stable for the past sixteen years, and at his present location since the spring of 1896, Mr. Lines is an extensive dealer in horses. He is a native of New York state, and for the past twenty years has lived in Wisconsin and Illinois. He has one of the best equipped livery barns in Woodstock, does a general boarding and livery business, and can turn out as fine a rig as anyone in the line. Special rates are made for the benefit of the commercial and other traveling men, and when necessary careful and experienced drivers are furnished upon application. The establishment is known as the "Main Street Livery Stable"

F. W. Buell, Flour and Feed,
Mr. Buell is a native of Fulton county, and was born in 1856. His mill is one of the best equipped buildings of its kind in the county and does a general business in flour, grain, mill feed and grinding. He is a member of the Council, representing the North Ward, and is one of the most progressive business men of the city. He does an extensive business, has a wide acquaintance and has been a resident of Woodstock for a number of years. He is public-spirited, thoroughly identified with the material interests of the city.

Caskey & Burger, Flour, Feed and Coal.
This firm are the successors of Bagley & Caskey, established in 1889, and under the present management since 1893. They do a general milling business, are agents for the Pillsbury, Jersey Lily and Hard-to-Beat brands of flour, and are dealers in all kinds of feed, hard and soft coal, etc., both retail and wholesale. Mr. Caskey is a native of New York state, and has lived in Woodstock since 1877. Mr. Burger was born in Lake,
Ill., was engaged in farming until becoming interested in his present business. Both members of the firm are well-known, popular and respected citizens of McHenry county, and are doing a successful and increasing business.

Hotel Central, D. F. McCauley, Proprietor.
This hotel contains a well arranged dining hall, which seats about fifty people. Single meals are 35 cents, and the regular rate is $1.50 per day. It was established about three years ago. Mr. McCauley is a native of the county, and has been a resident of Woodstock for several years.

I. A. Austin, Livery.
Mr. Austin is a native of New York state, and has lived in McHenry county, Illinois, since 1840, and is one of the originators in locating the site of Woodstock. In fact, he was one of the first two persons to sleep on the site of where Woodstock now is. He went to California in 1849, returning to Woodstock in 1865, and went into business. He has been engaged in the livery business since 1875 at its present location. It is the oldest livery barn in the city, and has the reputation of being one of the best in this section.

CASKEY & BUKGER, FLOUR, FEED ETC.

Malte Schwabe, Jeweler and Expert Watchmaker.
Mr. Schwabe is a native of Germany, where he learned the watchmaking trade in all its branches. He carries full line of everything connected with the business, and makes a specialty of fine watch repairing, and since he located in Woodstock in 1897 has enjoyed a constantly increasing business.
B. F. Ellsworth, General Repair Shop.
This is a steam power repair plant erected in 1880, and has since increased to its present capacity. The shop is fitted up with the latest improved machinery for wood and iron, and has facilities for repairing anything from a bicycle to a traction engine. The equipment includes a fifteen horse power engine with a high-pressure boiler, which supplies sufficient steam to the factory and is also used for heating Mr. Ellsworth's residence, which is situated close to the shop. He has a blacksmith shop in connection with his business and does an extensive trade in all kinds of turning, grinding, etc., and carries a large stock of hardwood lumber, wagon material, wagon skeins, sleigh shoes, etc.
F. W. BUELL, MILL.
B. F. ELLSWORTH, RESIDENCE AND MACHINE SHOP.

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
M. G. Tripp, Photographer,
Is a native of Woodstock, Ill., and has been in business for himself ever since 1891 at his present location. He has shown a marked ability in his chosen profession and has succeeded in building up a creditable patronage in his line. The Headlight is glad to acknowledge that the excellent illustrations shown in this number of Headlight are largely due to the skill of Mr. Tripp.
V. E. Jones, Livery, Boarding and Feed Stable.
This is the oldest establishment of its kind in the city, and has been under its present ownership and management since the business was started in 1873. Mr. Jontes is a native of New York state, located in Woodstock when he was six years old, and has occupied his present location since December, 1896. The building is equipped and fitted up in the latest and most approved sanitary style and is thoroughly adapted for the livery busi ness. Every detail is under the direct supervision of Mr. Jones, who is also engaged in buying and selling all kinds of stock in addition to running this business.
F. J. 5chroeder, Merchant Tailor.
The subject of this article came to America in 1882 from Germany, after serving an apprenticeship of seven years at his trade. He was first located at Crystal Lake, and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1883. He has secured a liberal patronage of the very best people in the city, has a reputation for carrying a first-class stock, and his suits, overcoats, etc., are finished in the most approved and up-to-date manner.
C. W. Hill, Blacksmith.
Mr. Hill is a native of McHenry county and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1886. He represents the South Ward in the Council, was elected in 1896, and is the valued member of the Board. In addition to doing an extensive horseshoeing trade he does a considerable jobbing business, and is one of the most enterprising business men in his line throughout McHenry county. Mr. Hill is a first-class mechanic, and is one of the most popular business men of the place.

Stupfel & Renich, Groceries and Provisions.
This firm consists of Benjamin Stupfel and Chas. F. Renich. They carry a full line of staple and fancy groceries, tobaccos and cigars and are agents for the "Giant" flour and "Challenge Blend" coffee. Mr. Stupfel is a native of Alsace, Germany, came to this country in 1871,' locating in McHenry county, and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1886. Mr. Renich is a native of Woodstock, Ill., and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Both members of the firm are thorough business men and have built up an extensive trade.
C. F. Kingman, Dealer in "Pet Stock."
This is a most unique and interesting establishment. It makes a specialty of breeding and raising all kinds of pet stock, among which special attention is given to a breed of rabbits known by the name of "Flemish Giants," they being the largest rabbit in the world, weighing from fourteen to twenty-one pounds at maturity. Another breed is called "German Giants," which was originally an importation from the country whose name they bear. Belgian hares, both heavy and light, standard bred, are included, together with a varied assortment of what are known as Black-and-Tans, Himalayian and Angora rabbits, Lops, Peruvian and Guinea pigs, measuring from six to eight and one-half inches, also Peruvian and black smooth Guinea pigs, Angora and Persian cats, ferrets and large runt and hen pigeons, and various other species too numerous to mention. These are contained in a building specially erected for the purpose, and it is one of the largest and best equipped pet stock buildings in America, an illustration of which is shown' in connection with this article.
Woodstock Lumber Company, Builders' Supplies.
This concern was organized in 1897, and is under the management of Mr. H. L. Fish. They do a large business in sawed and manufactured lumber of all kinds, and handle a complete line of cement, tile, lime and brick. Mr. Fish is a native of Wisconsin, and has been identified with the lumber business for a number of years. He is a popular member of the A. F. & A. M., and is a highly respected citizen of Woodstock.
H. N. Towne, Groceries, Fruits, Etc.
Mr. Towne is located in the Primm block, and has been connected with the grocery business for a number of years, starting in for himself April 1, 1897, at his present location. He is a native of McHenry county, and through his acquaintances and experience in the business he has secured a large share of the local patronage. His stock consists of the best of everything in the line of groceries, vegetables, fruits, cigars, tobacco, etc., together with a varied assortment of crockery and woodenware, and also an especially fine line of bakery goods, which are made fresh every day, and is complete in every respect. The Primm block is centrally located.

C. W. HILL S BLACKSMITH SHOP.

NORTHWESTERN RABBITRY. C F. KINGMAN & CO., PROPRIETORS.
WOODSTOCK LUMBER CO., H. L. FISH, MANAGER.

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Bunker Bros., Groceries and Hardware.
This firm have been established since 1869, do a retail business In all kinds of staple and fancy groceries and have an extensive trade in the hardware and implement line. They are one of the best known mercantile concerns in this section, and through their aggressive business policy and personal popularity they have built up one of the most extensive trades in their line throughout McHenry and adjoining counties. The partnership consists of Geo. K. and Amos K. Bunker, both of whom have been identified with nearly every public and private enterprise making for the welfare of Woodstock. Mr. Geo. K. Bunker, the senior partner, enjoys the unique distinction of having the same* name and initials and being a lineal descendant of the man who owned the property on which the battle of Bunker Hill was fought. He is a native of New York state, was born in Ghenango county, November 1, 1826, and in spite of his advancing age enjoys excellent health and is in daily attendance and personally supervises the details of his various business interests. He has been the mayor of Woodstock for three terms, one of the directors of the State Bank, president of the Citizens' Bank of Nunda, Ill., the strongest bank in McHenry county, and is an extensive owner of farming and other real estate property in Woodstock and vicinity.
Amos K. Bunker, the junior member of the firm, was born in Woodstock in 1846, and has always made it his home. His partner in business is the oldest of thirteen children, and he is the youngest. As a business man he has enjoyed a mde circle of acquaintances and is one of the most progressive citizens of McHenry county. He was a member of the Board of Aldermen for eight consecutive years, one of the directors of the State Bank and has been school treasurer of Dorr township for ten years. He owns considerable real estate, and has built a number of houses to meet the requirements of the increasing demand for that class of property. Much of the details of the business in connection with the firm devolves upon him, and a large share of their success is due to his efforts. Mr. Bunker is a public spirited citizen and gives largely of his time and means to the furtherance and development of the resources of Woodstock.
A. R. Murphy, Druggist and Jeweler.
The pharmaceutical part of this business was established in 1868, and the jewelry feature since 1883. In addition to these two lines, of which Mr. Murphy carries the best in the market, he is also a dealer in school books and miscellaneous publications. In detail the stock comprises an assortment of everything pertaining to a first-class drug store, physicians' and family prescriptions are carefully compounded and druggists' sundries, paints and oils are included in the stock. Mr. Murphy is one of the most enterprising merchants oi the city, has built up an extensive patronage in both branches of his business and has one of the finest and most prominent locations in the business center. He does an extensive trade and is considered one of the leading men of the city. A reference to our illustration on this page will give our readers an idea of one of the business blocks of Woodstock, showing the mercantile establishments of several leading merchants including Mr. Murphy's.
HALL'S LUMBER YARD, GEORGE F. ECKERT, MANAGER.
W D. Hall, Lumber.
This is a branch of a business whose main office is located at Harvard, Ill., and is under the local management of George F. Eckert. The stock consists of an extensive line of lumber, sash, doors, blinds, lath, shingles, etc., and has been under the personal supervision of Mr. Eckert since 1886. It is the oldest lumber yard in Woodstock, and does an extensive business in coal, lime, cement, etc., throughout the entire county. Mr. Eckert was born at Woodstock, and has been connected with the lumber business for nearly twenty years.
T. F. Kirk, Baker and Confectioner.
Mr. Kirk was born at Wisconsin and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1881. He has been in the restaurant and bakery business ever since his arrival, and in addition to a full line of confectionery, tobaccos, cigars, fruits and fancy groceries, he has established a reputation for making the best ice cream in McHenry county.
The Old Original Red Front Drug Store.
The proprietor, A. S. Wright, is one of the most representative business men of this section, He was born in New York, served with distinction as a member of the 22d New York Cavalry, and settled in Woodstock in 1871. He is the oldest druggist in the city, was secretary of 5th Congressional District Exposition and Fair of Northern Illinois for nine years, was a member of the Illinois State Board of Penitentiary Commissioners in 1889, serving as secretary of the board. He was appointed one of the trustees of the Northern Hospital for the Insane at Elgin, Ill., in 1897, and was elected secretary of the McHenry County Fair Association in the fall of the same year. He carries a full assortment of fresh drugs, chemicals, proprietary remedies of standard reputation, together with a complete line of drug sundries and physicians' supplies. He is a most conscientious pharmacist and makes a specialty of compounding physicians prescriptions.
J. O. CHOATE, Dry Goods, A. R. MURPHY, Drugs. A. S. WRIGHT, Drugs. BUNKER BROS., Groceries. SOUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE, WOODSTOCK, ILL,

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Mrs. J.B. Thomas, Ladies' Furnishings, Crockery, Etc.
Is a native of Madison, Wis., resided for some time in Iowa and has been engaged in her present business at Woodstock since 1893, and at her present location since 1894. She carries a line of furnishings, fancy crockery, toys, tinware, and does an extensive and gratifying millinery trade. Her productions are thoroughly up-to-date in style and finish, and in addition to her own artistic taste she always has an assistant in the millinery department, who is thoroughly familiar with Parisian and Metropolitan styles. Business is done under the name of "The Fair," is located in the Primm block, and has a reputation of having the best goods at the most reasonable prices.
Geo. F. Mills, Jeweler.
The subject of this sketch is a native of England, but has lived in America since he was three years of age. His parents resided at Boston and Mr. Mills came to Woodstock in 1855, and became engaged in the jewelry and silversmith business. After six years of experience he moved to Chicago and became interested in the manufacture of solid silverware goods, until he was burned out by the great Chicago fire in 1871. He then went to Boston, where he remained for ten years, and until he returned to Woodstock in 1881, where he has lived ever since. Mr. Mills has been at his present location for the past four years, is doing an extensive trade and is a highly respected citizen.
Huntzinger Bros., Restaurant
This restaurant is well kept and nicely furnished, and is open from 6 o'clock in the morning until 12 o'clock at night. Good meals can be procured at 25 cents. Oysters are served in all styles, and there is also a good lunch counter. The Messrs. Huntzinger Bros, are natives of Ohio, and have been in the hotel business in Woodstock for the past five years. Their restaurant is conveniently located near the depot, and they also have a number of good rooms in connection. Meal tickets are sold at the rate of $3.50 per week.
Gustav Behrens, Buffet.
Mr. Behrens is a native of Germany. and came to this country in 1890, locating in Chicago. He was connected with one of the leading hotels in that city until 1896, when he moved to Woodstock and became engaged in his present business. He has the reputation of keeping the purest and best goods in his line and has built up a successful business.
INTERIOR GUSTAV EEHREN'S BUFFET.
Frank H. Bunker, Groceries, Crockery, Etc.
Mr. Bunker has been in business for himself since 1874, starting at his present location. He was born and raised in McHenry county, has a wide circle of acquaintances and has built up an extensive trade throughout this section. He carries a complete stock of everything suitable to a first-class grocery, and has also a large trade in pipes, tobaccos, cigars, fruits and confectioneries. He is agent for the celebrated "Hudson River" brand of canned goods.
Owen Q. Mead, Groceries and Bread.
Mr. Mead makes a specialty of his breadstuffs, and in addition he handles a general line of the best groceries and caters to the most particular trade. He is also a dealer in the tobacco and cigar line, of which he carries a first-class assortment. He was born and raised in McHenry county, and during his early business experience was engaged in the boot and shoe business for ten years, and until he went into the grocery line with
W. G. Conklin, January 1, 1896. A year later he bought out Mr. Conklin's interest, and by his energetic management has succeeded in building up a constantly increasing trade. Mr. Mead is the agent for the Woodstock Steam Laundry.
Walters & McLean, Agricultural Implements.
These are the successors to the business established by T. J. Dacy, and has been under the present firm and style since December 1, 1896, The stock comprises all kinds of agricultural implements, wagons, carriages, etc., and the firm are agents for the Deering Harvester Co., the Weber Wagon Co., Cyclone Huskers, Star Mfg. Co.'s goods, consisting of tread powers, corn thrashers, weed cutters, and they have an extensive trade all over the adjoining territory. The business has been established in Woodstock for over thirty-four years, and is one of the best known in the trade. Mr. Walters is a native of McHenry county, and has lived in Woodstock since 1889. Mr. McLean is a native of Ohio, and has lived in Woodstock since 1880.
HUNTZINGER BROS.' RESTAURANT.
WALTERS & McLEAN, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

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WOODSTOCK STEAM LAUNDRY.

This business is owned and managed by W. H. Young, who was born in New York state, and has lived in Woodstock since 1894. He started in the laundry business the same year, and since moving to his present location has built up an extensive trade. His plant is equipped with the most improved machinery, and under the practical supervision of Mr. Young has earned a reputation for turning out nothing but first-class work. It is the only institution of the kind on the C. &. N, W. R. R. between Woodstockand Chicago, and by reason of the excellence of its work and the convenience of the location he has extended his trade to all of the surrounding-territory, and especially along the line of the road. Mr. Young is eminently practical and thoroughly familiar with every detail of his rapidly increasing business, and his establishment is considered one of the representative business institutions of the city of Woodstock.

Business Men.
The group illustration accompanying this article will give our readers a number of portraits representative of the business men of this city. They are identified with a number of the material interests of the city and have achieved success along their respective lines. We have made further mention of each one of the gentlemen in other columns of this issue in further detail, and in addition to the portraits herewith have shown an illustration of a number of the store buildings which they occupy.

J J. Stafford, Undertaker and Embalmer.
Mr. Stafford makes a specialty of fine funeral supplies and guarantees satisfaction in all his dealings. His offices are open day and night, and all of the work is done under his personal supervision. He also carries a full line of fine and medium furniture, supplying the trade throughout Woodstock and adjoining territory. Mr. Stafford was born in Vermont, has lived in Woodstock, and engaged in his present business since 1880. He is a thoroughly practical man in his line, enjoys the confidence of the entire community in the practice of his profession, and is also one of the city's respected business men. Mr. Stafford is also a member of the firm of Stafford & Zola, dealers in monuments.

RESIDENCE OF B. S. AUSTIN.
REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN OF WOODSTOCK, ILL.
I. A. AUSTIN
RUDOLPH DIESEL
L. R. LINES
WM. B AUSTIN
E. R. BIRD
H. B. MEDLAR
A. DREYER
GEO. VERMELEA
J. H. DURFEE
A. J. ZOIA
W. H. YOUNG
S. E. CUNNINGHAM
V. E. JONES
J. H. FORMAN
J.D. DONOVAN
M. G. TRIPP
J. J. STAFFORD
D. F. McCAULEY

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Whitson Bros. Hardware and Stoves.
This business was established by the late Thomas Whitson in 1854, and has been under the present management since 1869. The partnership consists of Edwin and W. H. Whitson, both of whom are thoroughly practical in the business, and in addition to a general hardware line do an extensive contracting plumbing business. They are also manufacturers of everything in the sheet metal business, make their own Tin ware, and among other items they manufacture on an average six hundred milk cans a year. The firm own the building they occupy, containing nearly five thousand square feet of floor space, and is especially adapted to their business. They employ a number of men in their manufacturing department and are considered to be one of the leading concerns of the county in their line.
B. S. Austin, Groceries, Crockery, Glassware Etc.
This business has been established and under its present management since 1881. Mr. Austin is a native of New York state, located in Woodstock in 1872, and has occupied his present quarters in the Kendall block since 1883. He is the special agent for Chase & Sanborn's coffees, teas, etc., is also the agent for Listinan's "Marvel" flour, and carries a full and complete stock of everything in his line. He is one of the best known merchants in this section, and is doing an extensive business throughout the town and nearby territory. We show an exterior illustration of Mr. Austin's store, which is located in the heart of the business center, and is one of the leading establishments of its kind in the city. The building is especially adapted for his business.
J. C. Choate, General Merchandise.
This business is one of the longest established stores of its kind in this section. Mr. Choate is a native of New Hampshire, but has been a resident of Woodstock since 1857, when he started his present business. He carries a full line of general merchandise, does a strictly retail business, principally throughout McHenry county, and has made a specialty of keeping the largest stock of dry goods and notions in this section. Mr. Choate is a progressive man, was a member of the City Council and has held several other positions of public trust and honor, is now a member of the Public Library Board and has been a trustee of the Congregational Church for the last twenty-five years.
Stafford & Zoia, Monumental Works.
This is the only firm of its kind in Woodstock, has been in existence under the present style since 1889. They do business direct with the customer and manufacture the principal part of their work. Mr. Stafford is a native of Vermont, has lived in Woodstock since 1880 and is also engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Mr. Zoia was born in Italy, came to this country in 1881, and was engaged in the marble business at Delavan, Wis,, prior to becoming interested in the present firm. They are doing a successful business. Mr. Stafford is the proprietor of the well known undertaking establishment, which is a leading establishment of its kind.
Rudolph Diesel, Furniture and Undertaking.
Mr. Diesel has had nearly, if not quite, sixty years experience in the furniture business. He is a native of Germany, came to this country in 1848, locating at Watertown, N. Y., where he spent several years, when he went to the southern part of Kentucky, where he remained until 1860, when he moved to Woodstock. He has been in the furniture business, both selling and manufacturing ever since, is a public spirited man and well-known all over McHenry county. Mr. Diesel has held several offices of public honor and trust, and is a highly esteemed citizen of the community. His portrait appears in the group on the opposite page of this edition of Headlight, arid is a good likeness of this well-known merchant. He is doing an extensive trade, carries a complete assortment of goods, and has facilities for the manufacture of order work.
WHITSON BROS. HARDWARE.
STAFFORD & ZOIA, MONUMENTAL WORKS,
J. C. CHOATE, GENERAL STORE.

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Alois Dreyer, Harness and Harness Goods.
Mr Dreyer has been in business for himself since 1886, and at his present location since 1889. He is a native of Switzerland, came to this country in 1872, and has been a resident of Woodstock since 1873. His business consists of manufacturing harnesses of all kinds, of which he carries a full line in stock, and is doing an extensive trade throughout the county Mr. Dreyer is located on the east side of the Public Square, occupies two floors of the building he is in, which is specially adapted for the convenience of his business.
A. Dwight Osborn, Groceries and Hardware. This is a leading establishment and is doing an extensive trade. Mr. Osborn originally came to Woodstock in 1873, but has since been engaged in business at Oak Park for eleven years, returning to Woodstock in 1897. His present storeroom is thoroughly adapted for the exigencies of the business and is thoroughly stocked with a first-class line of groceries, etc., besides a full and complete assortment of hardware, stoves and everything pertaining to a
first-class business in this line. He is the special agent for "Crescent" bicycles, Fuller, Warren & .Co.'s stoves and ranges, the Barter blue flame and wickless oil and gasoline stoves, and has also in connection a first-class plumbing and steam fitting department, thoroughly equipped to attend to anything in this line. Mr. Osborn is a thoroughly practical business man, gives his personal attention to every detail of his business, and
by his enterprise and energy has succeeded in securing a generous share at the local trade. He was recently elected to represent the South Ward as a member of the Board of Aldermen, and will un-
doubtedly be a valuable acquisition to the city government. The accompanying illustration is an excellent photographic view of the interior of Mr. Osborn's establishment.
INTERIOR A. D. OSBORN GROCERY.
REPRESENTATIVE RETAIL DEALERS OF WOODSTOCK, ILL,
A. R. MURPHEY
C. F. RENICH
MRS. J. M. THOMAS
M. SHERMAN
FRANK M. BUNKER
F. J. SCHROEDER
A. K. BUNKER
G. K. BUNKER
J. C. CHOATE
GEO. F. MILLS JEWELER
H. N. TOWNE
O.G. MEADE
C.F. THORNE
MALTE SCHWABE
THOS. F. KIRK

WOODSTOCK, ILL.
RESIDENCE OF L. T. HOY.
Luman T. Hoy, Drugs.
This business was established in 1869 under the style of Murphy & Hoy, and has been owned by its present proprietor since the spring of 1881, when Mr. Hoy bought out his partner. The store is located in the Hoy block, and in addition to a full and complete assortment of drugs, druggists' sundries, painters' supplies, etc. is always on hand a fine
line of stationery and all the latest books and other publications. Mr. Hoy is a native of McHenry county, located in Woodstock when he was fifteen years of age, has been connected with the pharmaceutical profession during his entire career, and is a most painstaking practitioner. He is one of the best known and
popular merchants of the city, and is doing a large trade in his line of business. His pharmacy is prominently situated oil the north side of the public square at the intersection of the two main business streets of Woodstock. Mr. Hoy makes a specialty of carrying a fine and assorted stock of well-selected cigars.
RESIDENCE OF A. D. OSBORN.
SPECIMEN HALF-TONE ENGRAVING FURNISHED BY THE CHICAGO PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., 79-81 FIFTH AVE., CHICAGO.

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