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: \ -A"" ...raa* *saV£.. » •- - . > > / r > ^ v - jl. * • - . - . - w r r - \ ^ t~rtr'^' ^-vr- *« ^. , -; --• • - MCHENRY PEAINDEALER VOLUME 52 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1926 Ho. 13 ELfCHON TO BE HELD TUESDAY JO STOP POLLUTIOH Of 1 FOX RIVER (ion held at McHenry last Wednes day and Thursday was the most enjoyable outing1 that the delegates ft_ . - . ^ _ from the various guest clubs ever ^B68u61l Of OrgMinng xOX enjoyed, accordng to their own stateftivtr Conservandy I merits. Fifteen clubs were represented District with varying sized delegations. ^ MeHenry's. guests returned home % An election of great importance to w'th the one thought in ail their *»C UIJRAVCI Y SUMMNUIIIJ; ME I-JUlM residents of the Fox River Valley minds that McHenry has the choicest bing of the safe in the soft drink is to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, for bit of nature anywhere in a 300-mile parlor of Theo. Schiessle at West Mcsubmitting the ques- radius out from Chicago. All admired Henry last month was cleared up last tion of the organization of a conser- and enjoyed the beautiful Fox river, Thursday in the arrest of Joseph from 1 to 6 o'clock. The polling they played golf on the wonderful Chicago. places in this immediate territory will courses of the McHenry, Chapel Hiil James Pahlka, Bruno Pahlka and be aa follows: and Pistakee Golf clubs. Albert Bricker of Chicago were also Township of McHenry, *t City Hall, City of McHenry. Township of Richmond, Village flail in Village of Ring wood. Township of Burton, at Village Hall, Village of Spring Grove: The ballots will be very simple. All the voter has to signify is "For" or "Against" the proposition. Following is the plan and reasons for establishing the district as outlined by the Fox Valley Federation: The Fox River and Its Future It seems to be the best judgement of the community that the population giving in the valley of the Fox will double within the next twenty-five years, and that unless something is done to prevent it, the river will bo nothing but an open sewer when that growth has been reached. It is estimated that if all the pollution were stopped in the Illinois River tod^y, it would take fifteen years before fish life would be generally resumed because of this gaseous action. The Fox River is not in this shape as yet, except perhaps in short stretches. If we stop polluting the Fox River now, there will never be any necessity for the fish to die or for any human being to lose his life through disease resulting from pollution. The Fox Valley Federation undertook the solution of this job two years ago. Interviews with the Department of Health of the State convinced the delegates to ttie Federation that purification of the stream could not be assured under any existing statute. The Conservancy District Law is the result of the Federation's efl^prt to procure an enabling Act by which may be made certain. This Aet is now in force and effect and it is time to proceed under it. It is proposed to organize the Conservancy District of the Fox River, embracing an irregularly-shaped piece of territory approximately one mile wide on either side of the river from the mouth at Ottawa to the Wisconsin line. In instances where tributaries enter the river, it is proposed to include also a mile or so of such tributaries. There has been organized in each of the counties of La Salle, Kendall, K«ne, McHenry and Lake a County Committee of a varying number made up of persons representing semi-publie organizations such as are affilated with the Federation. These committees have assisted in preparing the map of the Conservancy District in their own county, and also to provide petitions of voters. living within the territory which they describe in their petition. These petitions were delivered to Judge S. N. Hoover, County Judge of Kane County, together with a detailed map and a legal description of the outlines of the proposed district Upon the receipt of this petition Judge Hoover called a meeting for August 3, of the seven judges representing the seven counties interested; and at that hearing the judges set the boundaries of the district and called a special election for Tuesday, September 7, from 1 to 6 p. m. If at such election the majority at voters voting on the question vote In the affirmative, the same county judges will meet and select five commisioners. These commissioners will then organise and select a president and secretary from among their number. The statute gives enough power to these trustees to stop river pollution, and fixes a severe penalty upon the trustees if they are negligent in bringing about such results. tee of the Fox Valley Federation, of Chicago; Miss L. Frost and D who have given this matter consider- Frost of Oak Park; Mr. and Mrs study, that not more than two C. Clark and son, Charles, of Elgin KIWANIS CONVENTION CLOSED THURSDAY Quests Much Pleased Entertainment With Kiwanis pre-d»strict eewvee- | CHICAGO PAIR CONFESS TO ROBBING SAFE Bonds Taken From Theodore ^;^;;^Bchiessle Are '.-.v Recovered. The mystery surrounding the roband clubs Tiihiee laduices, wwhnuo toououkn tWhHeS bUoUaVtI ttrriipp **• vvim»vvwvi« vuc through the bay and lakes, were more b^T a°d in the justice court of Wil it.1h an dJ ell i* g_hi_ xt edJ w*iit.ih_ itth e Ib eauit ifu*l liam n^omAn/l of W/iAilafAAk M*La1. sights they saw. Still others who enjoyed horseback riding, bathing, tennis and various as other sports report a splendid time. Thursday evening the closing event of the convention was a dinner dance held at the Polly Prim. Kiwanians and their wives and friends were present. Several valuable and ornanvental prizes were awarded to the winners of the various golf tournaments. Several of the ladies present were pleased to receive prizes. Keen competition made the awarding of prizes a lively event. For sometimes, draws had to be made to determine the winner. General toasts were made to McHenry by the guest clubs, one overdoing the other in thanks for the wonderfjpl time they had enjoyed in McHenry. The closing address was made by Gov. Nic LaGrande of the I. and I. Kiwanis district. He recited several very clever sayings which amused everyone. The serious business of the convention was handled very nicely by the men in charge. Some of the important issues discussed at this pre-convention will be voted upon at the big convention at Davenport* Iowa, on September 20, 21, and 22. After the dinner all adjourned, |o the dance floor where they enjoyed dancing to the music of the popular Jimmie's Society orchestra. YOUNG JOHNSBURG CONTRACTOR DI£S Bernard "Freft Passed Away on Wednesday The many friends of Bernard Frett were sorely grieved to hear of his sudden demise on Wednesday afternoon. He died at the home of his mother, Mrs. John Frett, late in the afternoon yesterday. Death was attributed to inflamation of the stomach. The young man had been ill only for the past few days. Funeral services will be held from St. John's Catholic church of Johnsburg on Saturday morning at 10 o'cloek. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. Bernard Frett was born on June 4, 1903, to John and Josephine Frett in Johnsburg. He spent his entire life there and received his education in the Johnsburg school. He is well known to business men in Johnsburg and McHenry as being a partner with Frett Bros., mason contractors. The deceased leaves to mourn liis early departure from this life a sorrow-stricken mother, two brothers, George and Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Mame Jackson of Spring Grove and Catherine Frett of Johnsburg. The young man's father died a short time agoi. Family Reunion A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Sutton in the Fair Oaks subdivision on Sunday, when the relatives of Mrs. Sutton gathered there. The occasion was also a surprise shower on Miss Lillian Harrington of Chicago, who is to be a September bride. Tho present were: Mrs. Mary Harrington and daughters, Nellie, Alice, Lillian, m otvo muiw. Ethel, Agatha and Bernice, and, son In order to accomplish the results Edward; Mrs. John Harrington, Mrs for which they are chosen, the Law James Donahue, Adam Brandenburg provides that not more than five miles Mr. and Mrs. Charles McBrun and son may be levied by the trustees for the Charles, Jr., and daughter, Agatha; CKJBe soucn witn carrying out of this project. It is Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Voyes, Miss Lou **w 's ready to give some inthe opinion of the executive commit- j Schneider, Margaret and Mayme Lynet Cresting facts to the public regard- " _ jnfir it> and how it works out in Chicago. The lieutenant is non-partisan -- in Politics, but is strong for an issue mills will be required. No bonds may Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Nye, Eugene Nye, wben he believes in it. He thinks the be 4ssued, nor more taxes levied, with- Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McGee, Mr. and Prohibition law should be modified. oat submitting the question to the Mrs. E. R. Sutton and sons, William "rwl -- vote of the people. The Law pro- Charles, and Thomas and daughter vides that the trustees shall receive Meanore of McHenry; Mr. and Mrs but $500 a year, each, in salary. I A. V. Martin and sons, Arthur, After organizing and employing Charles, and William of Wauconda their force, the next step would be -- -- the adoption of practical measures __ EaJoy_Moonllght Excursion to put aa stop 1to0 thne ppoolnluutuioonn oofi tmhee o™* v n»re s nann oi uie rax >••«-*» r.n D. nun man river. If any community, after due pavilion and a chosen number of we" known in McHenry as the former notice and a reasonable delay, fails other guests enjoyed a moonlight Miss Lillian Heimer. She is the to correct conditions within it operat- boat excursion through the Fov riv- daughter of Mrs. John Heimer of Mela* to defile the water, the trustee? I er, Pistakee Bay, and the chain of I Henry. would have the power to step in and lakes last Thursday evening. About Mr. ww jars, uen uisen oecnme take such corrective measures as may twenty-five guests made up the party, the proud grandparents Saturday be necessarv. collecting from that The Fox ordhestra provided music noon of a baby girl, which arrived community for the cost of the work " -- This method would be the only fair one. as manv cities have alreadv gone the trouble and expense of nrovidine sewaire disposal plants, and they should nof have nav aeain for the work in other place*. Let «»s Wv« to our children the seme beautiful. dean, wholesome that our fathers left to us. Dr. Klontz will give an address. Members are urged to bwe present. VViIBsiItWorI9s wWeClIct1o me. WEST M'HY ROBBERY SOLVED arrested in connection with the robliam Desmond at Woodstock the whole five told their story. It was a long tale of what is known passing the buck." Bannock proved to be the leader in the deal. Together with Mochinski they had motored to Powers Lake for a little vacation. Returning to Chicago from Powers Lake they ran out of gasoline at McHenry. After getting gas they stopped in the rear of the Schiessle building to get some water from a pump. It was while getting water from the pump that they spied the transom in the rear of the Schiessle building open. Bannock climbed upon the shoulders of Mochinski and crawled through the transom. Mochinski stayed outside while Bannock rifled the safe. Bannock claimed that at first he found the safe door open. Later he stated that he kept turning the combination until he opened the door. Mochinski stated that he did not know that Bannock was doing anything^ wrong in the place. Several days later Mochinski appeared at a garage in Chicago, where he was having some work done on his car, and offered three of the bonds stolen from Schiessle in payment of his bilL James Pahlka was the victim of this act and he took the bonds and passed them on to his brother, to see if they could be sold. His brother passed them on to Albert Bricker and in turn Bricker passed them on to Sam Terry. It was a neat passing game, but it resulted in the arest of the whole gang. Both Bannock and Mochinski confessed to their part in the burglarizing of the safe. They signed written statements to this effect. They were bound over to the grand jury under bonds of $5,000 each. Both are being held in the McHenry county jail, being unable to get bait The Pahlka brothers and Bricker, after being served with subpoenas to appear at the next meeting of the grand jury were let go. Terry was turned loose after producing the $300 in bonds held by his attorney. All of the $3,000 worth of bonds taken from Schiessle were accounted for by Bannock. Most of the gold was also found. The collection of old coins that were stolen were sold by Bannock. The clearing of the robbery is a big feather in the crowns of local officials. Sheriff Lester Edinger, Deputy Sheriff Don Hibbard and State's Attorney A. H. Pouse are to be congratulated in their work of rounding up the crooks. Mr. Schiessle also worked hard in the matter and gave considerable of his time in helping county officials capture the thieves. Although tiie local authorities deserve great praise Sheriff Edinger stated that the police bureau in Chicago gave much valuable assistance in the arrests of the gang. Possibility that Bannock and Mochinski had something to do with the robbery of the Erickson general store at Genoa several weeks ago was indicated by State's Attorney Pwpse in the preliminary examination. LARGE PEONY FARM J NEAR CRYSTAL LAKE Van Steen Has World's Largest Collection Announcement is made in another column of the Plaindealer by Julius J. Van Steen, owner of a farm near Crystal Lake, upon which he has the largest collection of peonies in the world, embracing more than half of the standard varieties in existence, including the plants of the late Congressman James R. Mann's collection. In 1923 Mr. Van Steen went to Crystal Lake from Chicago, where he had been engaged in peony culture. The year previous Congressman Mann had died and his valuable collection of peonies was secured by Mr. Varf Steen, who began preparations to move the plants to Crystal Lake. It was a hard task to transplant them, however, for this sort of work must of necessity be done in two fall months. There tt>ay be found at the farm now 1,400 standard varieties and this makes the collection the world's largest in point of varieties. Creations from Calway of England, prominent peony culturists from France, Japan, and other foreign countries are to be found. There are also varieties produced by Saylor of Massachusetts, the most prominent American producer of peonies; Lemoine and Dessert of France, who rank with Luther Burbank, also have varieties of their plants in the collection. These men and their relatives have cultivated peonies for (generations. Varieties of the highest type--these are the only kind that are allowed to find their way into the Mann collection. Then, too, there are varieties that have been produced by Mr. Van Steen and roots from these are not sold as yet as he has been breeding for a special type of plant. Possibly in r few years he will name some of hi proven varieties and will show them, later offering roots for sale. Mr. Van Steen plants a number of seedo each spring and by a careful selection is producing a number of the highest type varieties. In a few years the owner is planning to have practically his entire farm in peonies and possibly a few other plants and the place will be one of the beauty spots along the high way. According to Mr. Van Steen the peony is a plant that requires little attention. In the fall the cuttings are planted. The second year the plants blossom and little culture is then required. The peony lives practically the entire lifetime of the average person. The weather'does not get too cold for them and they rarely freeze out. During the past summer Mr. Van Steen had about 100,000 of these beautiful ffowers in bloom. As high as 1,000 people visited his farm in one day. P1STAQUA CLUB BUYS SAYER FARM DEAL IS CLOSED TUESDAY OF THIS WEEK IMPROVEMENT ASSN REPORTS GOOD YEAR PISTAKEE FAIR DATE 18 SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 Are Ylfiu For Modifying the Volstead Law ? Lieut. Thomas J. McGrath at Chi- Those caS°, ex-army officer, member of the Army and Navy Club of Chicago and! American Legion, will speak on the above topic at the McHenry Park, Saturday evening, Sept. 4, at 7:80 o'clock. The lieutenant has been in very close touch with the workings of this Hear him and see whether you agree with him or not. Births "Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoffman at Chicago are the happy parents of an in- --,~j 'ant son, born on Sunday at the Ly- Husk OUare's band of the Fox in«r"In bospits!. M10. Honman is for the affair. All reported the party at the home of their son, Wiriani a% eaa-of the best they ever indulged Mother and baby both doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaefer and Mothers* Club son, Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. The Mothers' Club will meet at the Cleary attended the Aurora fur Monhome of Mrs. P. M. Jus ten, Friday, day September 3 Will Be Bigger and Better Than Ever Before The Pistakee Fair committee extends an invitation to the 'public to attend the annual Fair to be held at the Pistakee Yacht Club on Pistakee Bay, Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 4, the Saturday preceding Labor Day. " A beautiful 1927 Hudson coach will be given away and there will be hundreds of other valuable prizes. One of the old-fashioned substantial sort of dinners will be served on the grounds, starting at 5:30, at a very reasonable price. The committee is endeavoring to have a fast power boat race the afternoon of the Fair. Plenty of excitement and a lot of fun for all. Parking space is free. The Pistakee Fair committee is engineered again this year by Commander Carl Buehler, who is always doing something in < a big way for the betterment of the entire Fox River Valley. He is a father to Pistakee Bay, but his interests extend clear down the river to McHenry. E. P. Gibney, who worked with Mr. Buehler during his three years as commodore of the Pistakee Yacht club and who has served as secretary of the fair committee since its origin, is again on the job this year and hopes that he can help the chairman and the membership put over the biggest fair ever held at Pistakee. They will have to go some to beat last year, but it can be done, but not without the help of everybody in the community. McHenry people, as well as those with homes along the river, are cordially invited and expected to attend. "Everybody Is Welcome at the Pistakee Fair," is the motto adopted by the committee. Birthday Party Miss Dorothy Warsnik entertained ten girl guests at a birthday party held at her home on Saturday, Aug. 28. The litle guests played various games. A luncheon was 'served late in the aftrnoon. Adding machine rolls at the Plain- Our Invitation The McHenry Plaindealer invites as its guests, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, to be present at the Empire theatre on Sept. 9 or 10, Thursday or Friday evening, at which time the feature picture, "Sally, Irene and Mary," will be shown. Present this cluing at theatre for ^mission, Pistaqna Heights Country Club Now Largest In : ^ Territory " With the acquisition of the George Sayer Farm No. 3, consisting of 280 acres, the Pistaqua Heights Country club, located on the bay, now becomes the largest club in the whole Chicago territory in the amount of acres. Before the purchase of this farm, the deal for which was closed Tuesday of this week, the club had 516 acres, which makes the total now 796 acres. The officers of the club affixed their signatures to the papers on Tuesday, purchasing from the George J. Sayer Estate the above mentioned tract, the Chicago Title 4 Trust Co. acting as trustee. Work is progressing very nicely at the club grounds. A large crew of men has been employed there during the summer making numerous improvements. Up to the present time the golf course has not been completed on account of negotiations for the added acreage. Now plans can be carried out and when finished it is expected that this club will also have one of the best courses anywhere in this part of the country. The financial condition of the Pistaqua Heights Country club is very flourshing. One evidence of this fact was shown last Sunday when John and Catherine Hiller, from whom some of the land was purchased, were call- ?d up in front of those present and presented with a check for $5,000, in payment of moneys not due until October, 1927, thirteen months ahead of time. President J. Scott Matthews is much elated over his success in launching ths enterprise. His accomplishments have been even greater and faster than ha. had hoped for. Orchard Beach Residents Seek Better Conditions At a recent meeting of the Orchard Beach Improvement association, held at the Orchard Beach hotel, the treasurer reported all bills paid and a small balance left in the treasury. Greater improvements in this subdivision are planned for next year. It is believed that these residents will soon enjoy electric lights and rural mail delivery to the gate* instead of at the entrance to the tract. One of the most noticeable improvements accomplished to date is the splendid gravel road extending all the way from the Johnsburg road. Hundreds of loads of gravel have been hauled in and then oiled. The association has been very active in the last few years and now has a total paid-up membership of thirtyone out of thirty-nine residents. The sum of $175 was collected in dues during 1926 and $174.93 expended in general improvements. The following is a list of members: Mrs. Carl Strueh, William Barclay, Carl M. Madsen, Fred Beller, John J. Arado, William H. Hoefer, C. M. Jensen, S. Cran, John M. Becker. H. J. Baugh, Philip Lacey, J. A. Cope, Sam C. Klein, E. T. Nielsen, Nick Delzeinio, G. S. Bensen, R. P. Allen, Christ F. Norager, M. J. Hannefin, H. W. Rapp, J. Gordon, Archie Wengler, Mrs. S. A. Wood, John Peters, William Meyers, George A. Stilling, Dr. F. H. Scharff, Edw. C. Dambacher, Philip Weber, George Michel and Andrew Ehrback. Brides-to-be Showered Miss Rovena Marshall entertained a party of fourteen young ladies at her home on Tuesday evening, the occasion being a surprise shower on two future brides, Miss Blanche Meyers and Miss Dorothy Spencer. The Marshall home was beautifully decorated in pink and white streamers. The dining table was decorated with pink and white. At each place a favor, in the shape of a small pink and white umbrella, was set. In the center was a very large love-boat in which a happy bride and groom dressed in their wedding clothes were beginning their sail on the sea of matrimony. The boat was made in pink and white effect. The hostess arranged things so that the two future brides walked into the living room from the dining room at the same time. As they passed through the door a huge umbrella filled with rice was opened over their heads and they were well showered. The guests played bunco throughout the evening. Prizes were awarded as follows: Ethel Bell, first; Pamela Rietsel, second, and Villa Rothermel consolation. The brides-to-be were presented with a silver-service set from the girls on the local telephone staff. Also they received individual presents from the guests. The shower was very much a surprise to the girls that is was given in honor of. Each thought the shower was being given for the other and thereby did not suspect that it was for themselves. Miss Meyers is to be married on Monday, September 6, and Miss Spencer's wedding will occur shortly afterwards. Apache Dancef* "A Night in the Underworld," is being advrtised for two nights only, to take place at Nell's Columbia Park hotel, at the Johnsburg bridge, Saturday and Sunday nights, Sept, 4 and 5. Hanson's Famous Radio Jazz Kings will furnish music for the dances, which will close at 1 a. m. Vaudeville headliners will entertain the crowds that are expected to attend, the main feature being the LaVarro dancing team, doing the Apache dance. Conchita, the wolf girl, will also put on a dance. The admission charge is $1 for gentlemen, 25 cents for ladies, which includes dancing and the entertain ment. > I Kennedy-Beaky Miss Gladys Darlene Kennedy was married at 3 o'clock on last Thursday afternoon, August 26, to Dr. G. Vernon Besley. Rev. E. K. Hershey officiated, the bride being given in marriage by her only brother, Charles M. Kennedy, in whose home the cere mony took place. Both the bride and groom of this happy wedding are graduates of the Woodstock high school. The bride has acted very ably in the capacity of secretary in the high school office since her graduation, j fRhe groom graduated last June from the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. He is the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Besley of Woodstock, and is a nephew of Mrs. William Sayler of McHenry. The Besleys are well known in McHenry as they ware former residents here. THREE INJURED IN GREEN STREET CRASH Track Driven By Boy Smashes Into Car At Curb ^ Sunday afternoon a serious accident occured on Green street in front of the residence of Dr. H. Floyd Cannon, when a Ford truck driven by Frederick Mueller crashed into the Ford coupe of Dr. Cannon. Seemingly the Mueller boy lost control of the car when the wishbone broke and being highly excited he did not think to turn the engine off so as to stop the car. The Ford truck was made a total wreck, being turned over completly wrecked after striking the doctor's car with such force as to move the coupe from the pavement onto the lawn. With the Mueller boy were two other youngsters^ Alfred Thelen, aged 13, and Emil Simon, age 4. The three were thrown with great force from the car. The driver was slightly injured, but the other two were quite badly hurt. However, the Simon child wasthe most severly hurt. He suffered several bad bruises in the abdomen, as well as painful injuries to his legs and hips. The Thelen lad suffered severe cutis around the left side of his face, ear and shoulder blade. They were all given first aid by Dr; Cannon. The doctor and Mrs. Cannon heard the crash in front of the house and came to the aid of the excited and wounded boys. Dr. Cannon and special policeman, George Bohr, motored the boys to . r. johnsburg to their respective homes. 'The latest reports are that they are recuperating nicely. Frederick Mueller, the driver, is only 14 years of age. He is the adopted son of the late Dr. Mueller. Birthday Party On Friday afternoon of last wqpk, Hazel Heimer entertained a number of friends, the event being the celebration of her twelfth birthday anniversary. The afternoon was spent in playing games, after which refreshments were served. Those pres-1 ent were: Leone Freund, Laurs | Blake, Lorraine Blake, Dorothy Wormley, Mildred and Lorriane /Freund, Mary and Frances Gharrity, Jane and Elaine Heimer, Marian Lodtz, Nor- Lodtz and Richard Jus ten. • ' _ 7rd • . • . 'JL$.. /P' Methodist Church "Going the Second Mfle** will be the subject of the sermon at the morning worship hour on Sunday morning. The Sunday school boat trip last Friday afternoon was a huge success. The weather was ideal and all were pleased that the trip had been postponed from the Week before. About ninety parsons went on tfce trip. Announcement Don't throw your old Brussls or Ingrain carpets away. Have new fluff rugs niade out of them at Mrs. B. Popp's, West McHenry. Phone 162. tt-eow Auditors' Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Board of Auditors of the Town of McHenry, County of McHenry, Illinois, will meet in the Town Clerk's office, West McHenry, 111., Sept. 7, 1926, at 7:30 p. m., to audit any and all bills against the town. Bills may be left with the Supervisor or the undersigned. Dated this 24th day of August* A. D. 1926. CHAS. B. HARMSEN, 111 Town Clark. EVERETT HUNTER BOAT CO. Daily Boat Excursions 9 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. Special boats at any hour. 35 miles of Beautiful Scenery up the Fox River Valley and Chain of Lakes. Far*, $1.00; Children, M SOflM SIGNS Off; ROAD WORK STARTS LONG BATTLE OVER LOC* TION ENDS Contractor Begins Operate** On Route 20 Monday Mnining * At last McHenry Is going to get tke connecting link on Route M torn through the city, which has been haM up for one reason or another over • period of at least two years. The battle in its last stages caaM !e a close Saturday afternoon, whea * public hearing was held at the stta of the proposed new bridge and at which time Otto F. Sohm signed a quit claim to the state for the right of way east of the river which has been la dispute for BO long. The deed was placed on record at once and the town of MoHenry nh cated a small strip of land south of (he proposed new bridge to Mr. Sohm. The McHenry trouble has been apparently settled from time to time far more than a year past. In 18SS Sohm was arrested at various timee under state warrants issued through the forts of Attorney David R. Joalyn. 8t* representing McHenry township. Sohm was charged with obstnMtMli the highway. He was brought tt Woodstock each time and after gtflag bonds was released. Previous to this action by AttonMQT Joslyn the prospects for a settlaMMt of the right of way question eeemai very dim, but after the arreata thay brightened rapidly and an agreeaMftA was reached late last summer, too lata for work to start. Other troubles intervened to delay matters, one of these being the qaeation of the clearance of the new bridge. This was finally settled and the contract let to build the roai, when another problem aroae cauainc more delay. This problem was a narrow strip at land, four feet wide at one end and nine feet wide at the other, which lay between Bohm's property and the approach to the bride. This narrow strip would belong H neither the highway or to Sohm. tat instead to the township, and SohM complained that it would grow up In wee<1s. would be used as a commoad and otherwise be neglected, m*vi,|' it an eyesore and damage to hia ow» adjacent property. / Sohm asked that t^e town give hIM the strip of land to add to Ms owll property, and refused to go through with the final signing of the quit claim deed previously agreed on anleaa Mb request was granted. Public notices were posted for a tea day period for a hearing on this question by John Boyle, highway commissioner of McHenry township. The hearing took place at the site of the proposed new bridge, on the east side of the river on Saturday afternoon. About seventy-five people interested in the final settlement of the problem were present Mr. Sohm was repressntsd by Nfattorneys, D. T. Smiley of Harvard and Mr. Ott of Chicago. McHenry^ township was represented by David R. Joslyn, Sr.. as attornrey for John Boyle, highway commissioner. Til state was represented by District Engineer George M. Lamb of Elgin aafcother state men from Springfield. At first it appeared that there was no objection to granting to Mr. Sohm what he asked, after which he proposed to permit the state to go ahead with building the road and bridge, but Attorney Joslyn announced that on his advice Mr. Boyle would refuse to grant the Sohm petition until after Sohm had signed, sealed and de? livered to the state the quit claim deed to all of the property Included In the original agreement. Sohm's attorneys refused to P•nm this to be done on their client's pagfc and for a while it looked as if all negotiations were off. After awhile a ltd a little more parley the opposing parties got together, the deed was signed and completed, following which the highway commissioner took the necessary action to vacate the strip of lanA. The settlement of the problem has been followed by immediate action an the part of the contractor, and Monday morning the wheels were aet la motion which it is hoped will reeuM in the final completion of Monte 91 through McHenry. Oharrity was on the Job Mondar morning and work will proceed rapiA* ly. It is not expected that the bridge over the mill pond can be finished this year, as there is much *'""g to 4* „ on the approaches before that put tf the road can be built. The grading work for the contrast has been sublet to Tow Gharrity of Belolt. who haa Been assayed for several weeks on account of the refuaal of the state to let the work go on until everything was ironed out Neither is it expected that the bridge over Fox river will be " this year, but it ia hoped that the new bridge will be built next year. What the people want moat. ever, is the building of the half eaat of the the river and the miles wsal of the cky this year. Continued on page 5 m ;W