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«. >s ' ^ of Mc ' ' ' V,I „V ' " ' A City o A ^ W:f*; ' < . ki •, 1 ressive WQF 21 © KC.H, City in Which to LiveI This week we continue the historical sketch of the early days of out city, showing who wer$ some of the pioneers, their activities bnilding up the community and several of the happenings way back years ago. The continued story will be carried on each week. ^ . This seriet^ made passible by the progressive business firms whose ads appear on this page. Each one studs squarely for a Bigger and com munity and as leaders in a movement for the betterment of our oity, they deserve your patronage. Sead each page carefully and learn more about the COMmunity in which you live. Save the Tickets for a set of Penn China We are giving a ticket with each 10 cents worth of family washT Let" us demonstrate what we can do on family wash and be sure to save the tickets. Phone 189 and our wagon will call. MCHENRY LAUNDRY \r Vv. , Prop. "tf'V i^'V. McHenry Artificial Stone Company MASON CONTRACTORS All Kinds of Building Material Office Phone 257 . JkfcHenry, Illinois -if (0 Centerville \ JAMES E. BEAVIS TAILOR Gleaning, Altering, Pressing McHenry, Illinois New Furnaces or Furnace Repairing We can save you money on a new furnace or repairing your old one. Estimates cheerfully given. Give us a call. * - , JOHN j; VTCltAL GENERAL HARDWARE Phone 98-M . Green Street Jantsen Swimming Suits Mallory Hats Ray McGee Home of Hart Schaffner a4d Marx Florsheim Shoes xf Wilson Bros. Shirts WHY NOT embroider her a piece for her Birthday, Wedding, or Chrqfe mas ? START NOW--Materials await you at the AGATHA SHOP Gifts For All J ( Cards for Every Event Hemstitching r\^ Visit Our New Store on RIVERSIDE DRIVE and when you need anything in^he line of PLUMBING, HEATING, OR ELECTRICAL WORK let us figure on the cost before placing the contract. We employ experienced workmen and guarantee satisfaction: H. E. Buch Phone 48 McHenry EARLY DAYS IN M'HENRY (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK) The chief industries of McHenry and its surrounding1 country are agriculture and dairying. As a farming region it ranks among the best iqf^he state. The county ppss&sses the advantages /of a good climate, a fertihrsoiL, close proximity tjb the markets of Chicago and excellent railroad facilities and its wealth and prosperity are steadily increasing. Nature did much for this region and a thrifty and progressive people have co-operated with her efforts. Farms, buildings and improvements of every kind are of unusual-excellence in this country. Numerop towns and villages scattered over the county furmsh convenient home markets, while un- „ excelled educational and religious privileges combine tb render the lot of the farmer and citizen a most fortunate one. The soil is Adapted to every variety of products usually grown fin northern latitudes. All the grains, oats, wheat arid corn, yield good returns to the agriculturist. There is little untillable land and everywhere the farmer is reasonably sure of adequate returas for his labor. The state contains no better or more productive grain growing region. The stock and dairy interests, also, have assumed a great importance in this region and many choice herds of Holsteins can be seen in all parts of the country. v Many years ago cheese making was quite important in this vicinity, but has practically been discontinued in later years. Before 1866 there was not a cheese factory in McHenry county. In 1867 there were eight in operation and for several years the number steadily increased until in 1885 the county contained fifty-three cheese factories and creameries. Today there are practically none in the county. There were also a great many farmers who made cheese at home. Today dairying is the chief interest of the farmer in this locality and milk is either taken to the Bowman factory at Ringwood or sent to Borden's bottling plant in Chicago. After McHenry was formed it was included in the Third Congressional district until 1843. Frort that date until 1852 it was a part of the Fourth district, from 1852 to 1861 it was changed to the First district and these changes were made every few years during the adjustment of the districts as the population increased. Some of the earliest senators from this district md the years they served were Ebenezer Peck, 1838; John Pearson, 1840; Ira Minard, 1842; Elijah Wilcox, 1846; Alfred Ames, 1848; Thomas Talcott, 1850; George Gage, 1854; Henry Blodgett, 1858; Cornelius Lansing, 1862; Allen Fuller, 1866; Clark Upton, 1872; Merritt Joslyn, 1876, and George Kirk, 1880. In 1882 McHenry, Lake and Boone counties were made the Eighth Senatorial district. Under the constitution of 1848 until the next appointment Boone and McHenry formed the Fiftysecond representative district, entitled to two representatives, some of whom were: 1848, John F. Gray. McHenry; Selby Leach, Boone; 1850, A. H. Nixon! McHenry; George Gage, McHenry; 1852, A. H. Nixon, McHenry; H. C. Miller, Boone; 1854, S. W. Laurence, Boone; W. Diggins, McHenry; 1856, L. S. Church, McHenry; Stephen Hurlbut, Boone. In 1872 McHenry and Lake became the Eighth district, entitled to three representatives: 1872, Richard Bishop, F. K. Granger, McHenry. and Elisha Gridley. Lake; 1874, William A. James. E. M. Haines, Lake. F. K. Granger, McHenry; 1880, Orson C. Diggins. McHenry, James Thompson, McHenry, James Pollock, Lake; 1882, Charles H. Tryon, E. M. Haines and Charles Fuller. The first board of supervisors met at the court house in Woodstock on Nov. 11, 1850, with A. JI. Nixon representing McHenry. Other supervisors from McHenry were John W. Smith, Richard Bishop. David Salisbury, F. K. Granger, J. W. Cristy and others. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) THE NYE JEWELRY, MUSIC AND RADIO SHOP The A. E. Nye Jewelry,.Music and Radio shop in West McHenry is one of tnk finest establishments of its kind to be found in this (locality. A complete stock of high grade jewelry an<l gifts is enlarged by a full line of Rogers Bros. 1847 and Community silverware, as well as the Parker and Schaeffer fountain pens which are so necessary for the high school student of today. Th^re is also a wonderful display of beautiful blue whiSte diamond rings, attractively Gricei from S25 and }up. The five years since Mr. ye took over the store from N. A. Huemann, have •been a history making ep$ch of improvements and progress until now the srtottk is most complete and up-to-date in every detail. About a year ago the store was enlarged so that now the music and radio shop has a department of its own where the latest models in the most perfected tvpes of radio are on display and ready for demonstration. Included in the stock of Gulbransen pianos is a beautiful colored minuet art model which attracts many admiring comments The latest sheet music may also be found here. Mr. Nye plans to carry only the best, high grade merchandise which is always sure to give satisfaction and pleasure to his customers. Visit the Nye Jewelry store first when you intend buvingr a radio, piano, or anything in the jewelry or gift line. r tfilL To Our Friends tod Cttetomers On and.after Wednesday, August 15th, 1928, the Fox River Valley State Bank will be known as the Citizens State Bank of McHenry, Illinois. ^ Check books bearing the new naiie Of itjie b&nk are / ready^for jdelivery and can be obtained by calling at the bank. 4 . -- . - • . i , . • Citizens State Bank OF M'HENRY, ILLHT0I8 Savings and checking depositors are invited to come in and exchange . * their old pass books for new ones bearing the new name of the baiik. I . TOO RARE TO R1 8 K If you want a full game bag and to make It worth while that your dog's a good retriever, you'll out fit yourself here. Good shooting days are all too few to risk with anything but the best. SPORT SPECIALS Crescent Doable Barrel, 12, 16, 20-gauge. Handles and shoot* like a more expensive gun. Nicely finished $18.00 Winchester Pump Gun in 12 and 16-gauge. A real game getter..$48.00 Stock up on Ammunition. Fresh supply, popular loads, black and smokeless. * WM. H. ALTHOFF HDWE. We* Hell«ry Before Ye^ Plaoe Year Order For TIN and COPPER WO$K OR' • . ^ Let Us Ore You Our Estimate - •,?!"• All work is personally^ supervised by John F. Brdjji,' The best in quality, service and prices. % Td m Green St. i|eBeM7 I N S U R E When or where or how fire may visit yxju and destroy in a few hours or less the results of years of effort, none can tell. The safe way to protect yourself from such loss is through the use of the various insuranoe plans we have for covering such losses. The cost of total coverage is not high. KENT & COMPANY Phone 8 McHenry THE JOY OF LIVING Full of joy of living are healthy people who eat at BICKI.ER'S McHenry House We serve nothing but the very best of food. That's the kind that keeps them healthv. "I SPECIAL I3SE DINNERS rRIDA* FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS Certo, for quick jell making, bottle^ 2 5 Egg Noodles, Savoy brand, package.... Sauerkraut, Savoy brand, large can Wet Mince Meat, Arnold brand,. 1 lb. jar_^~i Kitchen Bouquet, bottle... , „„ JOHN Here Is Yuor Chance To Secure PENN CHINA Ask Us--Save Our Cards--They Are Valuable One Card With Each 25c Purehaae PLEASANT VIEW SERVICE STATION George Troyke, Prop. SHELL PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY f-igjht. Lunches, Refreshments, Cigars, Cigarettes rTj On Route 20, West of N. W. Traclp-1^ West McHenry, Illinois ^ ^ Fall Weddings This store is prepared to supply purchasers with f ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS Beautiful Blue White Diamond Engagement Rings, $25.00 and UP*' See the wonderful display at Nye Jewelry, Music and Radio Shop Phone 123-J . • " * West McHenry, III Change of Location WILKINSON & MEIER, who have conducted the East Side Garage for the past year, will occupy the repair department of the new SERVICE WKM STATION^ on Route 61, near Mill Pond Bridge, beginning next *c*k. All klnds"of auto and truck repairing, storage, etc. Your patronage respectfully solicited. 29 \