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• * T" - ; - .* - ^•'»A - * *" , '* . •t '""v " *'"> " • ' ' • • > - . ? . , - - • • • • , - r ' <f .' « 1 " " . ! r IA • i£3 MCHENRY PLAIN DEALER VOLUME 53 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1928 No. 50 GOOD BOXING BOUTS AT PRIM PAVILION 8wtn Fast Scraps Stir Enthusiasm of Moderate Sized Crowd-- Blue Again Wins DEATH TAKES FORMER MAYOR OF M'HENRY John H. Miller Passed Away at Green Street Home Thursday Evening, May 10 Good boxing, Polly Prim Pavilion, Wednesday night, Mlay 16. On account of the bad weather there was Hot as large a crowd and not so many ladies present. There were seven bouts conducted under the rules and regulations of the American Athletic Union of the United States. The bouts were three rounds with one minute intervals and if at the end of the third round the decision was a draw another round had to be fought. After the fourth round a decision had to be in favor of one of the contestants. This judges were A. J. Kirchberg and H, J. Sayers. Time-keeper, Carl Bickler; attending physician, Dr. D. G. Wells; referee and boxing commissioner, Jabber Young. The first bout was short, as Rollo Hines of Belleplaine A. C., knocked out in the first round Kenneth Vanderok of Lake Forest. Vanderok was simply outclassed. The second bout was between the ever popular and fast working Jimmy Hull, formerly of Tampa, Fla., now of Lakfe Villa, 111., fighting at a weight of 123 pounds against Eddie Pitts of belleplaine A. C. Hull was given a decision at the end of the third round. The third bout was between Ray Koler, of Fort Sheridan, weight 135 pounds, against Bill Keller, Belleplaine A. C. K oler did not seem to be there and Keller easily got the decision at the end of the third round. The fourth bout was about one of the most entertaining features of the evening. George Taylor, a colored boy from Waukegan, attempted to take on Jim Murphy, Belleplaine A. C. Taylor did not seem to be feeling himself and rather hesitated about going into the ring and has a fighting form all of his own. He could jump farther and faster from where his opponent's blow was supposed to land than any one yet seen at the show and he will be well worth watching in further bouts, but Murphy, while fighting at the same weight of 140 pounds was just a little more solidly built and was very quick and easily took the decision at the end of the third round. The fifth bout--Polly Prim A. C. champion lightweight Billy Blue took the decision by a knockout route just before the bell in the third round, from Hairy Reese, Belleplaine A. C. Reese was very good and during the first two rounds seemed to have a shade the best of it, but Blue came back the third round with his fast and furious punches and in no time Reese was about done for. The sixth bout was between Dick Thibedeau of Grayslake, a very clever boxer at 135 pounds, who took on Earl Row of Fort Sheridan. Row seemed to be inexperienced but he was very gritty, taking severe punishment and coming back smiling, but Thibedeau is a fast and hard-hitting boxer with considerable experience and Well winded and easily took the decision at the end of the third round. The seventh and last bout of the evening was rather a one-sided affair between Joe Drinka of Waukegan, who is good, fighting at 160 pounds. He took on Frank Williams of Grayslake. Williams was more or less inexperienced and did not put up a very good display of boxing. Early in the second round the decision was giverti to Drinka. These bouts were all good, although some of them were not as evenly matched as the management would like to have had them, but it is almost impossible to have amateur stuff evenly matched, until the boxers have -appeared several times, although the card for next week Wednesday night, Mlay 23, at 8:45 p. m. standard time or 9:45 daylight saving time, will be one of the best and most evenly matched that has ever been pulled at the Polly Prim. The first bout will lead off with a return match of the colored boy, George Taylor against Jim Murphy. The second bout will, also be a return match of the lively little Jimmy Hull and the speedy Eddy Pitts of Belle plaine. The third bout will be between Grayslake's popular Dick Thibedeau and a highly recommended Harry Moly of Belleplaine. Billy Blue will take on Ed Glicky of Belleplaine. If Glicky can hold his end up with Blue there will sure be some fast boxing. The next bout will be between Howard Craft of Grayslake and Harry Reese of Belleplaine. Blue has taken a decision over each of these two boys recently and this bout will most likely show some of the most clever boxing of the evening. The next bout will be between George Holderman of Antioch and Joe Drinka of Waukegan at 160 pounds. This ought to be a very good bout. Don't forget the hour of starting is 8:45 standard time or 9:45 daylight saving time. John H. Miller, about 63 years old, pgu»ed away at his home on Green street, Thursday evening, May 10. Mr. Miller was the senior member in the firm of J. H. Miller & Son, monument dealers and a former .mayor of MicHenry. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's church, with burial at St. Mary's cemetery. Obituary will appiear in these columns next week. MANY IMPROVEMENTS1' ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE Riversire Drive is now the busiest street in this city with the work on the building being built for Kent & Company progressing rapidly and the construction work on the Buch building and also on the Karls restaurant about completed. Ritt To Erect "Tempus Fugit" Mort Ritt has purchased the site of the well-known "Tempus Fugit" from Ben J. Dietz, where he will erect a modern, two-story building. The old landmark has already been\razed and work will start at once on ulfT building which will be built of cement blocks with brick front and will measure 32 by 50 feet. The building will probably be ready for occupancy not later than August 1". Bowling Prize Winners Another week has rolled around at the Palace Alleys and Leo Stilling is the winner of the five dollar gold piece with a high score of 262. Mrs. Al. Krause again won the box of candy, the prize for the ladies, with a high score, of 191. ADDITION TO JOHN KARLS RESTAURANT FINISHED . "The addition that has just been •built onto the Karls restaurant on Riverside Drive is completed and affords the proprietor much more room for the accommodation of his patrons. With the installation of several booths along the side of the room in addition to the tables the restaurant will be very well equipped to tak® care of ja large attendance. Lost Something^ Look in the classified column. H. E. BUCH MOVES TO NEW BUILDING N«*r Located on Riverside Drive Willi His Plumbing and Elec- 5 trical Store . H. E. Buch has moved his place of business this week from his old location on Green street to his new building on Riverside Drive. Mir. Buch's plumbing establishment has been one of the landmarks of Green street for more than ten years until he now owns his own fine new building on Riverside Drive. The new building, which has just been completed, is a one-story, brick affair and consists of three separate store rooms, two of which measure 19 feet by 60 feet, while the one occupied by the owrter of the building is somewfcat wider, measuring 25 feet by 60 feet. The carpenter work on the building was done by J. P. Weber, while the Articicial Stone company and the Matthews- Tonyon company did the structural and cement work, etc. The heating, plumbing and ligthing was taken care of by Mr. Buch. The front part of the Buch store, including the large front plate glass window, will be used for a show room, while farther back will be the office and stock room. A large room in the rear, as well as the basement, will be used to store stock, supplies and fixtures, as well as a workroom. The large room is a light and airy one, modern in every respect, and is finished in natural oak with an attractive system of indirect lighting store units. The floor is covered with attractive linoleum. Mr. Buch plans to have all new equipment and office furnishings, including new steel bins for fittings and supplies. Mr. Buch does all kinds of plumbing, heating and electrical work and carries a full line of fixtures, oil burners, electric ice boxes, etc., as well as the Mueller furnaces. He has had many years of experience in his line of work and endeavors to give satisfaction in whatever he undertakes. With his new, up-to-date and larger quarters, his facilities will be better than ever to carry on his ever increasing business. Juveniles Hold Meeting The Juveniles of Fox River Valley Camp R. N. A. held their regular meeting Friday afternoon at the M. W. A. hall. The birthdays of Curtis and Arlette Newman and Margaret Trent were observed and a pleasant meeting was enjoyed. Eckert On the Air A Mother's Day address by Attorney Floyd Eckert of Woodstock was broadcast over station WHT, Chicago, on Sunday afternoon, Mother's Day. Many local people listened in and heard the address which was a beautiful tribute to all mothers. fSTUDEBAKER SALES ROOM OPENED HERE J. E» Doherty and W. E. Richardson Form Partnership Under Name of Fox River Motor Sales, Tlw Fox River Motor Sales announce the opening of a Studebaker salesroom and service station in the Larry Huck garage at the corner of Elm street and Riverside Drive. This new company is comprised of two hustling young men, J. E. Doher-- ty and W. E. Richardson, who haw the agency for Studebaker pleasure cars and trucks in McHenry and neighboring towns. They also have a man at the garage to do repair work, and give service in every way pout* ble. Messrs. Doherty and Richardson wul endeavor to give satisfaction at all times and they feel that in these "world champion cars" they have the very best to offer the public which, at all times, they will strive to please. 0 J. • •• • • Y T t T i Tx T f t Y t Y f Y Y Y T • f Y Y Y t Y * Carpenter's Time Good lumber and good mill work saves the carpenter's time and at the same time gives you a much better finished job. That is one of the several reasons why we give such careful attention to the quality of our products. Alexander Lw Phone 5 iber Co. West McHenry ?! From Basement to Roof <*' / - * These Merchants and Mechanics will supply the material and labor, or the lot, insurance, etc., for your new home, saving you time and money on the job.tl^ln other pages of this issue their individual ads will be found, which tell their story. Be sure to read each one of them. ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. "Building Material Merchants" Lumber, Millwork, Lime, Cement, Brick, Tile, Etc. THOMAS P. BOLGER Authorised Agent for DuPont's Paints, Varnishes and Duco »MEK=l[^=][=]r- l[=H5g» JOHN J. VYCITAL Builders' Hardware and Sheet Metal Work ' $ENT & COMPANY v JjOts and Insurance S. H. FREUND Building Contractor M'HENRY GRAVEL & EXCAVATING Washed Sand or Gravel MATTHEWS TONYAN COMPANY General Contractors CAREY ELECTRIC SHOP G. E. Wiring and Fixtures 1 •• 11 11 11 11 111 JOHN BRDA Hardware, Paints, Sheet Metal and Furnace Work H. E. BUCH Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Work JOHN P. WEBER Contractor and Builder M'HENRY LUMBER COMPANY Material to Build Your Home From Cellar to Garret WILLIAM ALTHOFF HARDWARE Hardware, Sheet Metal Work, Paints and Protane Bottled Gas <c«g1F=1E==nt=3C JOE W. ROTHERMEL Building Contractor 01 ~J"iaifc8ealer Publicity Pays. * I \t£A