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CITY IN SORROW; MtYOR KNOX DIES TIFKXRAL SERVICES BE HELD FRIDAY TO John R. Knox, lftayor of the city of KeBenty aud prominent business man, died at his home on Riverside Jhive about 11:40 o'clock Tuesday night, October 4, 1932, after an illness of several weeks. Since -April Mr. Kn»x hud suffered from heart :*reubie which grew worse during the summer until in August he went to St. Authony's hospital in Chicago for treatment. Aibout two weeks ago, however, he returned to his home here •where he had been under the care of a nurse, but, despite the skill of doctors, the trained services of competent ^nurses and the tender care of loved ones, complications developed, whioh caused his death Tuesday night. Only fifty-two years of age, his life -was a most successful one as his unitizing efforts in the promotion of his businesB 'SBd his strict attention to the affairs of the city made his position one of importance in the community. He never failed to take part in the •various enterprises and activities for civic betterment and was ever foremost in doing his part foj?--tfit good of the community. In April, 1929, he was elected mayor of McHenry, having previously served in the capacity of alderman «of the third ward, and so satisfactory was his work in the interests of tfco municipality that he was re-elected to a second term of office which would have expired next spring. ©f the board of directors of the Mc Henry Country club, and a member of the Izaak Walton League of Mc-" Henry. He was chosen on various committees where wisdom and good judgment were required and his keen mind aways made the best out of every endeavor. On July 7, 1920, he was united in marriage to Miss Cecelia Geary of Wauconda, who survive* him, as do also two sisters, .Miss Mary Knox; and Mrs. J. J. Doherty of McHenry and a brother, Michael Knox, of Terra Cotta. He was preceded in death by. his sisters, Mrs. M. A. Conway* Miss Alice Knox and Mrs. Walter Bolger and two brothers, Edward 'and Thomas. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick's church at 10 o'clock Friday, morning, with burial in St. Patrick's, cemetery. Honorary pallbearers at the service will be Acting Mayo? Peter J. Doherty, Aldermen Overton, Kreutzer, Wattles, Barbian, and Marshal Jack Walsh. The active pallbearers will be Edward J. Buss, Ger-, aid J. Carey, .Thomas P. Bolder, Earl; Whiting, Frank J- Schreiner and' Charles J. Reihansperger. The business houses and schools will be closed Friday forenoon during the hours of the service as an act of respect to the memory of McHenry's mayor and the city hall, the home of the city council, is draped in mourning while the stars and stripes hang at half mast above its portals, telling of the passing of the city's highest official. DEMOCRATS TO SPONSOR ^DANOE WEDNESDAY -Adapce is to be given at the Bridge Ball Room, McHenry, next Wednef- „ day evening, Oct. 12, sponsored by the John R. Knox was born at Terra McHenry County Democratic Central '"Cotta on November 17, 1879, the son Committee and the McHenry County of John and Mary Knox, and one of Democratic Club, to beprin at 8:30 . .fa.m.il.y . o f .nine children. H-is ven- |J ooc'cl looCcKk.- Pr rrooTf.. Nwyyee'ss Rhythm Aces tire lifetime has been spent in this will provide the music. The admission community where he has many friends is 75 per coupie and everybody and countless acquaintances who re- js invited. gret Ivs untimely death. | Chairmen for the various Com- For the past thirty-five years hf mittees for the dance have been selived in McHenry, where he has .been lected as follows: actively interested in the welfare of. Reception--Henry Greely, chairman the community, contributing gener- and the members are james Howe,11 ously t.) charitable and other worthy nailoy> Thcs A. Bolger Connel -causes and also willingly giving of his McDermott,' Yal McCarthy and Earl time in the promotion of the best interests of the community. He interested in the younger generation of the country and never failed to encourage their sports and other activities. He was the founder of one of McHenry's oldest automobile firms, Bower. Music--Henry Miller. Refreshments---Lester Bacon*. Tickets--John A. Bolger. Finance--Matt N. Schmitt.. Parking and Checking--Robt. Knox. Publicity--Ray McGee. The beautiful Bridge Ball Room is which was known as the Knox Motor expected to be a scene of activity on lSales, where he established the Ford ( next Wednesday, when a large crowd agency in 1910, locating in a building. asgemble for a night of pleasure. Pearl street. ! Come out and enjoy-a pleasant wen- Four years later, in 1914, he purchased the large building near the old I # ______________ Tiver bridge from John J. Buch and ' ' ___ A _ Trim "his busiriess grew rapidly to greater i IIB|W MEAT MARKET Keep Him On the Job, Says Coolidge, proportions. In his first year of business in 1910 Mr. Knox sold three Ford cars but this record was Increased every year until in 1924 he established the record of 240 cars, thirty-six trucks and twenty-four tractors. In September, 1928, Mr. Knot retired from the automobile business, selling his business to Edward J. Buss and Lester J. Page. For the past four years he has operated the Super- Service gas station, which he built at the intersection of Routes 20 and ^61, and where he has conducted an «ver-increasing sale of gas and oils. Happy in his home and the improvement of his property, he was interested in the flowers at his beautiful home on Riverside Drive and in his rock -garden at his place of business. He was a fourth degree member of JMcHenry Council, Knights of Columbus* and a member of the Elks lodge of Woodstock, and was also a member TO OPEN SATURDAY Leonard Blank and Herbert Larson of Fox Lake are the proprietors of the new market to be opened^ in the M. J. Walsh building on Main street this Saturday. These meii are very capable in their line of work, having had several years of experience and they plan to give the public the best of satisfaction and service at a minimum charge. The building is being equipped with a large refrigerator, refrigerator counters and other modern furnishings for the market, which will be opened Saturday. More particulars as to their opening prices may be found in their ad elsewhere in these columns. T%e variety store has moved from the Buch building on Riverside Drive to the Walsh building on Green street. PROCLAMATION ITHEREAS; ffe honorable John R. TCtiinc, Mator of the City of McHenry, lias been taken from our midst and has been summoned by the Supr«a&e Buler of tti* traiverse to his Eternal Reward, and ^ ^ « WHEREAS, The said John R. Knox has been untiring in his labors for the City of McHenry and has faithfully performed all his duties as Mayor of said City and has given unsparingly of his time and of his strength, and WHEREAS, The arduous duties of his office and the great amount of work done by the said John R. Knox in his endeavor-to help his fellow citizens, contributed to undermine the health of the said John R. Knox, and WHEREAS, The City of McHenry and all of its citizens owe a debt of gratitude to the said J.olm R. Knox, which cannot be repaid, • | NOW, THEREFORE, f, Ptfei1 "Doherty, Acting IVTayor of the City of McHenry, do proclaim a state of mourning to exist ill the City of McHenry for a period of thirty days from the date hereof, and I do further order that during this period all flags shall be displayed at halfstaff, and I do further request that out of respect to the Honorable John R. Knox, all places of business in the City of McHenry, shall remain closed <9h Friday, October 7th, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 12 noon, Daiecf, Oet. 6,1932. ^ 7 PETER JsDOHERT^^ Acting Mayor'of the City of McHenry. * 3 "*'•£• V •.»"**• - , " fc : THE MOST STUPENDOUS PROBLEMS THAT EVER CONFRONTED PRESIDENT FORESTERS STAGE JOINT INSTALLATION *he members of St. Mary's Court, No. 594, Catholic Order of Foresters, and St. John's Court, No. 96, of Johnsburg held a joint installation of officers at their hall Tuesday evening. This meeting Was one of the big events of the year that will be recorded in the annals of the local court and long be remembered by its members.^ If for no other reason tho meeting excels in importance as being the date of the visit of the state chief ranger, Joreph Donavin, and the state secretary, George N. Steinmiller, who were accompanied by their body guard, the big' 6-foot 10 Inch William VanShack. In: addition to the state officers A. J.-Gaul, chief ranger of DeSoto Court, Chicago, the largest court in Illinois, was also present. The presence of these high officers of the order and the honor of their presence was much enjoyed and appreciated by all the members who had the privilege of meeting them. The installation ceremonies were in charge of A<folph Fisher, state organizer, of Elgin, who was Assisted by Theo Real and Charles Wiederman of Elgin, who acted as Ushers. Other guests from Elgin were James A. Howell and A. T. Keinlan. The attendance was a large one with over 130 members present. At the close of the meeting very interesting talks were given by the visitors and also by Father Nix, after which refreshments were served. The same officers were installed for another year, WEEKLY EXCHANGE HEMS OMNTERESI TAKEN FROM ^LUMftS OF OUR EXCHANGES Louis Cemocky's place at Fes; River Grove was broken into Sunday night of last week, the robbers getting away with the stock of tobacco and candy. But a few rates were in tin cash register. • :v, .iiuC George' LtfckwootT of Crystal Lake contends that peanut growing might be a practical form of agriculture in Lake and McHenry counties. This Spring he planted some peanuts in his garden and was rewarded with a large crop. Despite the fact that the peanuts dont taste quite salty enough, Mr. Lock wood and his neighbors believe this defect cau be remedied with a salt shaker and point out that farmers raising peanuts could sell them to Sunday motorists^ Investigation is being launched the theft of seviiiJ small articles from five cottages in the Zellinger subdivision, on Cross Lake. Report was made to Deputy Sheriff Dick All. _ i ner, of Antioch, last week Saturday. & i : ^ - I The cottages, all of which are own' x . ed and occupied by Chicago people. were temporarily vacant at the time of the theft, which took place some- • "... time during the week.' Entrance was- (gained by breaking the glass in the (inapt -1^--T| ^ clrrtH,, atok» fo» vtat he h«» prertated Wr bwv he u nfe and mad." ST. JOHN'S CHURCH ATTRACTS VISITORS LARGE EDIFICE LOCATED AT JOHNSBURG " V:' v; ,• --s As many tourists have hurried over the smooth roads, through the cities and past the villages during the summer months just past they see many interesting sights in every locality for nearly every community has something of interest to give to its visitors. Many such interesting scenes are to be found in this vicinity about which interesting stories might be told, but perhaps the one building which has received the most visitor* who were all welcome to its portals during the past season has been the church of St. John the Baptist at Johnsburg. Civilization is marked by man's devotion to his Deity and far down the corridors of time we observe the human race at work erecting temples to their ideals of God. One of the oldest and at the same time one of the most beautiful churches in northern Illinois, St. John's church is filled with worshippers at every mass during the summer months when tourists 'and vacationists relinquish pleasure to spend a few minutes in reverent worship. The history of the church is most interesting as it is traced down through the many years as the parish grew from only three members to nearly as many hundred at the .present time. Johnsburg is pne of the oldest Catholic communities in the state of Illinois and it was in 1841 that the first German settlers came to this region. The Indians were still numerous here when the first settlers arrived, moving by ox team and bringing with them household goods and farming implements. Chicago, Waukegan ana Kenosha were the nearest markets until 1856 when the railroad tiirojjjh McHenry was built. Church Built Ik 1844 The first Johnsburg church was built of logs and was built about 1844 by the early settlers. The first frame chnrch was built a few years later in 1850. The building of the second church was undertaken in 1868 and was finished by Father Mehring, who was pastor at Johnsburg for twentyfour years. In 1900 the big church was destroyed by fire after which the present beautiful church was erected. In 1926 this church was refinished at a cost of nearly $30,000 by artists who were busy for about eight months jtnd it is now the most beautiful church in northern Illinois. t The building is planned in north German Gothic style , with the floor plan in the form of a cross and has ft seating capacity of about 1,200. In the cemetery adjoining the church is a beautiful grotto erected in 1920 in memory of Rev. H. Mehring, who was pastor at Johnsburg for nearly twenty-five years. The grotto is an exact reproduction of the original grotto at Loud res, France, and is built of petrified stone which was/shipped here from Erte county^/ Ohio. A passageway leads from /the grave of the late pastor to the grotto, the markers of which are constructed of imported stone.. fa 1927 a three-day jubUee was held LOCAL COUPLE MARRIED At ST P*TOTf!B--s CHURCH A pretty autumn wedding was solemized at St. Patrick's church Wednesday morning, October 5, at 7:30 o'clock when Miss Calla Vasey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Vasey, and Harold Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freund, Jr., were united in marriage by Rev. William O'Rourke. They were attended by Miss Marie Miller of McHenry, a friend of the bride, and' Joe Freund, of Johnsburg, a brother of the groom. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrins wedding march played by Mrs. Albert Barbian who also rendered soft organ music during the marriage ceremony making the service beautiful and impressive. During communion Misses Martha Hettermann and Marie Miller of Johnsburg sang "The Heart of Jesus." The bride was chaming in a gown of . violet transparent velvet, floor length, with a beige velvet hat, slippers and other corresponding accessories and carried a bouquet of pale yellow roses. The bridesmaid wore a gown of wine color crepe combined with satin and hat and - other accessories in matching shades. She carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom's parents, where a weddng dinner was served to members of the immediate families. Decorations were carried out in the prevailing bridal colors- Both Mr. and Mrs. Freund have many friends in this vicinity where they have always lived, who wish them happiness and success. The bride is a graduate of the McHenry high school with the class of *26 and for the past two years has been employed at the Cadillac Cafe on Riverside^ Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Freund have taken over the management of the Cadillac Cafe, which they will operate during the winter. The members a*e active in the work,™"1* d001"3' .tfce same method being of increasing their Juvenile member- juse(* 'n eac^ instance. ship, which has already been organ-! William Kerrigan, who lives about lzed. The juniors hold meetings on' three miles north of Barrington on the second Tuesday of every month j the Northwest highway was injured and have their own officers and con- j Monday forenoon of last week while duct their own meetings. After a painting guard fences near the Hobein short meeting they usually play bunco, store. A passing automobile driven and enjoy a good time. ^ REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING MONDAY 8.000 ATTEND BIG REPUBLICAN PICNIC PROMINENT SPEAKERS ARE HEARD The Illinois State Republican candidates. including Senator Otis F,J to his home. by James Barry of Cary skidded cn the pavement, left the highway and went through the fenctf. lit struck Mr. Kerrigan breaking hifc right collar bone and bruising him severely. The injured man received treatment from a local physician and was later taken Donald Thompson, whn was working next to Kerrigan, barely escaped being run down when he jumped across the ditch next to the road and out of the path of the machine. Mrs. Arthur Root «f Ingieside atfffered a broken collar bene, Sunday night of last week when a car in which she was riding with her husband was wrecked in a collision which occurred DEMOCRA^ MEETING THIS FRIDAY EVENING A meeting, under the auspices of the McHenry County Democratic club, will be held at the K. C- hall in McHenry, Friday evening o^ this week. Prominent speakers, inqjpding James Howell, Leo Dailey and the county candidates. The public is invited. K. C. ATTENTION members will meet at the K. C. hall Thursday evening, at 7:30 and march to the home of our deceased member, Mayor John R. Knox, and will meet Friday morning at the home at 9:30 for the funeral. Children's Thorogood Black Elk Blucher Oxfords, with genuine Uskide non-marking soles, sizes 8% to 2, $1 per pair. This is a quality shoe at a very low price. Get them at Erickson's. Main St., McHenry. 19-fp at Johnsburg to celebrate the eightyfifth anniversary of "the parish and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the church. With the new cemept highway through Johnsburg now completed, more visitors than ever will be numbered among the worshippers at the beautiful St John's duirch., ' - . " V Joat how many people attendance at the Republican county picnic at Fox River Grove Sunday will never be known. The best information which the Flaindealer has leceived is the statement of men who were stationed at the entrance who report that more than 2,000 cars passed into the grounds (luring the day- The picnic was held at Opatrriy's grove, the extent of which is over 800 acres. It was a family basket picnic and the various committees in charge had laid their plans well for a successful and happy event. * * The weather was Idfeal for an outing and families from all parts of the county took advantage of the opportunity to pass a! pleasant day in the ?reat outdoors. There was dancing in the pavilion which was much enjoyed by the young people, while at a nearby stand a hardworking committee distributed soft drinks and ice cream cones free to the children. In another part of the grounds a committee had charge of the games for the children for which prizes were distributed. Indoor ball games were another activity which gave entertainment to hundreds of onlookers. Barnyard golf was.also one of the active sports. While these activities were on in various parts of the grounds a program of political addresses held the attention of the older people. Judge C. T. Allen acted as chairman of the speaking program, which included Major Emery, a splendid orator sent out by the national committee. C. Wayland Brooks, prominent exservice man and candidate for state treasurer, John E. Northup, the ,Jfighting prosecutor" of Chicago, candidate for attorney general, Representative William M. Carroll, and State's Attorney V. S. Lumley of McHenry county. The speaking program was well received and enjoyed. The entire event was a success and speaks well as an auguary of Republican interest and enthusiasm in the coming election. McHenry^ indoor ball team won the championship at the picnic, a full account of the games appearing on the sports page of this issue. The old fiddlers' contest wa by Wm. Quinn of McHenry. Glenn. foririCr Governor Len Small, Lieut. Gov. Fred E. Sterling, Secretary William J. Stratton and the other candidates on the Republican ticket will be in Woodstock on Monday afternoon, October 10, for a McHenry county mass meeting, which will be held at the Miller Theatre. This ^ will probably be the banner Republican mass meeting for the C°Tht e y steakLthw^lTrrfvenin auto-1°f fa™ gat® °" mmon hoinloe caravan at ab. ou*t. one o ,c ,l oc,k Li ni o-rv t•h Milw_aukee avenue. Root was LV I . ^ and a reception wi!l be heldt£t a h« a ~ r all can meet and Sre,t the canLale,|^ ',ue; h Ch>caKa. and personally. "^ according to witnesses, both cars were i_ ... . * : over the center line of the highway, to a clnsB n!5 fv, 5*Pld,y The cars came together with sufeeda imn tthh»e iis,s.u,.e.s6 n_o°w ^u nder discus- ificien- - t force to spin them around and T1 , , .. ,. m, sion. Both Senator Glenn and Gov-^^ Practlcally both mac] q™ „n . "" , Root was thrown against the front ^ Irpvnt #nH rt 0r^n messages Qf the striking on hef shoulder Hrfl pr^ and the people of thei en-, and < fracturing her coIlar ^ She The Stat*.8 MLndHAtP ° them- was given first aid and then taken to f Cant'dat,eS arC n°? ?n hef home in Ingieside. their second week of a tour of the _ , . * . • entire state. This tour began last' ^aPPed fhe" flames swept week at Rockford and will end next s^°,es L the *«<*• week, after which ^ast three valuable race horses •.to mo- •- axvci which cney wiu enter , , . , 4, , , , Chicago, for the campaign in Cook to death last Wednesday i night. It was feared that others oi they will campaign county. From Woodstock th« caravan will move to Waukegan for i mass meeting in.that city in the evening. Remember the date and place. Monday, October 10, at 2:00 p. m., at the Miller Theatre in Woodstock. REPUBLICAN WOMEN FORM POLITICAL CLUB MARRIED AT ST. PATRICKS . Mi&s Evelyn Miller of 705 East Whipple street, Chicago, and Mr. Herbert Wolff of Woodstock were married at St. Patrick's chapel at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning with Father O'Rourke officiating. the 125 horses quartered in the stables may have perished, as many stampeded and ran back into the fire after being led out. The known loss was estimated at $50,000, of which $20,000 was suffered by Emil Denemark. owner of the horses known to have burned to death. About twenty-five horses, six of them owned by Mr Denemark, was missing at a late hour, but it was known that » number The Woman's Auxiliary of the Mc-! had escaped from th* ?roumls- riom" Henry County Republican association!^. ***" feen dashing through^the of the Small For Governor club, Unit! bufinff i^PC\ of ^5°^^ No. 2, held a meeting at the city hall valua^le of th® ,horses that barned Wednesday evening, with a good it- was Supreme Tokentendance present- A profitable meet- Dr. F. W. Lindberg, Barrington ing was conducted and the organiza- dentist, was painfully and severely, tion promises to be a permanent and injured in an unusual accident on long standing one if the present inter- E. Main street recently, when a ring est evinced in it continues. | on his right hand caught on a passing Guests at the meeting were Mrs. j automobile, nearly cutting off the M. D. Brooks and Mrs. Carrie C.: finger and causing him to be thrown Hollenbeck * of Hebron and Frank to the pavement. Dr. Lindberg had . Hendricks an<jl Dr. W. W. Lichty of! started to cross the street but waited Woodstock. Peter W. Frett and Wm. |for a car driven by Warren Meyer te H. Althoff of McHenry were also; pass. He waved a greeting to Mr. present. j Meyer, but as he did so, the ring on The officers of the club are: Pres- i the third finger of his hand caught on ident, Mrs. Carrie Justen; vice-presi- the hinge of the automobile door- l)r. dent, Mrs. Eva Guinto; secretary, j Lindberg was thrown against the ear Mrs. F. C. Schoewer; treasurer, Mrs.; and dropped to the pavement when Eleanor Althoff; directors, Mrs. Ella I the ring slipped from the hinge. Mr Gans, Mrs. James Perkins and Mrs.!Meyer immediately st> pped the auto- George Lindsay. mobile. The finger was cut through The next meeting will be held at; the bone. Dr. Lindberg's chin was 'm i Niesen's Cafe next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. All women interested are welcome and invited to attend. bruised on the pavement and he received other bruises. Jim Doyle, Fox River Grove, and Arthur Shields, are being held in the county jail in connection with the serious injury of Carl Blaubadc. Crystal Lake, a patient in St. Joseph's C. D. OF A. NOTICE The C. D. of A. will hold their next business meeting at the usual time in the K. C. hall, Monday night, Oct. 10.' hospital, at Elgin, his throat slit The main business of this meeting) to ear. The pair is held without charge will be the election of officers and the by Sheriff Lester Kdinger pending ihembers are urged to be present. * . •FIRST REGISTRATION DAT Tuesday, Oct. 18, will be the first day for registration in McHenry township. The . second registration day will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1. All new voters or those who are not already registered must register on one of these two dates, in order to be assured of voting at the election N0T.-8. V ' Our Invitation To Visit the Empire Theatre, McHenry the outcome of Blauback's condition. The victim, unconscious from loss of blood, was taken to the, hospital by Joseph Bowen, police marshal of Fox River Grove. The brawl culminated a drinking spree, witnesses to the struggle told authorities. In Doyle ? pocket was found a bloodstained knife ^ , but both he and Shields insisted they ^ . * | have no knowledge of how the Crystal The Flaindealer invites as its guests j Lake man's throat was cut. Peter Neiss, McHenry, and one guest j three were found in a car parked to witness the presentation of "Red! rvear the Fox River Grove lumber y*r>' Headed Woman," at the Empire The-1 last Wednesday night. Sheriff Rdater in McHenry, Sunday or Monday finger was notified by J. H. Freemaa on I evening. Present this clipping for ad. j Cary deputy, who reported he foditi l8-fp-2[missiMu , j Doyle a*dShiek* *» stupe* " ' • ' • " . . . '