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I M I I I ' I I I I I I M I I I I J I mil I ' mill Ti I I J I F - I i i 1 1 li ' ".I .1 " - ITT 1^1 II 11II' 'H I -; I I riiii.i---- • .Ii'niiiihiiiriniirji n iin ,' / mini u i; i; ii'; i f r m r ; r V .. H i n iinir i i . n. PARK TAVERN IS BOMBED • 'V* > ' ° "'iri Medal* ;; ir,|| EVENT Watirttiitfs Airplane HELD TUESDAY SOCIETY STARTED 39 YR& AGO . V TOWN ELECTIONS i OUT THIS SPRING MANY SEEK DEMOCRATIC . . COMMITTEE J03S ^|here'Will be no township elections in McHenry county this year and only the annual meetings will be held on April 3 in the seventeen townships in the county, for which clerks' supplies have already- been mailed out. Since no officers will be elected, the principal business at the meetings will be the approval of 1934 tax levies. . Official election notices to be posted bf election boardia in advance of tho April 10 primaries have also been sent out from the county clerk's office at Woodstock. The absence of this one spring electian will pass unnoticed next month, however, because of the more important Republican and Democratic primary which will overshadow all events in importance and usher in the list of elections for which the month of April is noted. It would seem that membership on the central committee of the Democratic party is the political plum most sought after in the coming primary, judging from the long list of names which will' be, printed on the election ballots- With thirty-one election precincts In the seventeen townships in the county, nearly twice that number have filed petitions with the county clerk and their names will be printed on the ballots. With nothing to gain in these day3 of Democratic prestige, the Republican party F^eems entirely disinterested in this phase of the election, with only one contest appearing in the county for membership on the Republican central body. This contest will- be staged right here in McHenry where Glen Peterson will oppose Herman Kreutzer, present precin t committeeman in the second district of Mcffenry. Other Republican members of the central committee are Peter Snath in McHenry one and Ray F. Conway in McHenry three. On the Democratic ticket the present committeemen will meet with opposition in two of the McHenry districts, while Math N. Schmitt of the Mrs. <M'ii«'\ (;;irv:ut Prady, New York philanthropist, was awarded the l„aetare medal for 1934 by the University of Notre Dame, South Bend. Ind. This was the university's fiftyfirst annual award of the medal, which is designed to honor an outstanding member of the Catholic laity In this country. Mrs. Brady, the eleventh woman to receive It, is vice chairman «*f the National Women's 'Committee on Welfare and llelief Mobilization. JOE DEVALANAM VISITS CHURCH Speaking on the subject, "The* Challenge of Christianity to This Bewildered Wor^d," Joe Devalanam, a native of India, made his second visit to the McHenry Methodist church Sunday evening, where he met many friends whom he remembered from his visit of last year. The service was an inspiring one if for no other reason than the statement of the speaker tv^at all he was today he owed to the Christian missionary enterprise His hesitancy over proper choice of words vanished as he became interested in his sub- ... . iject and he spoke with an eloquence first McHenry precinct will have no and that revealed his de*p . • il«A Kn 1 ir\f In rns* ...» faith and Christian character. Well informed in world affairs, Joe, as he is commonly called, spoke of the two great problems, Communism and Nationalism, which are spreading through the world, causing .insecurity opposing name on the ballot. In the second precinct the present member, Lesrter R. Bacon, will be opposed by Gerald Newman and John F. Knox and in the third precinct^ H enry J. Miller will be • opposed by Larry J. Huck. In Nunda first precinct, Robert E. Knox will be opposed by James Hughes, Jr., and Richard O'Connor. Perhaps the greatest of all battles will- be staged at Richmond where Henry Greeley will fight to retain hi* county leadership against Earl E. Bower, a well-known Democrat, with the Democratic party throughout the county keenly interested in this contest. The few other committeemen of the TteiwocraticT party, besides Math N. Schmitt of McHenry one, who have no opposition are J. E. Cunningham, Chemung; G. W. Fitzgerald, of Alden; and a devastating attack from without. Christianity is the challenge and the only way out for this condition, said Joe, and given the chance it will "be victorious as it has proved out in India. The ssue todav is "Chrstianity or Communism, Christ or Chaos," said this native of India, who came to this country a stranger and without money, to work his way through college to gain knowledge with which to return to his native land and help his people. Wearing the elaborate fornial dress j w'th added Twenty-eight years ago, in March, 1906, Fox River Camp, No. 3251, R. N. A., was organized and the observance of this date .has been an annual event in the history of the camp. So it was that on Tuesday evenirijf members of the caijnp met to celebrate the twenty-eighth anniversary of the camp and in so (loing also observed the thirty-ninth anniversary of the beneficial department of the adult society and the sixteenth anniversary of the Juvenile department.. Four guests, members of Riyerview Camp, wvre presents, Including the oracles, Mrs. James Perkins, and Mrs., Agnes Wentworth, Mrs. *J. J. Marshall and Mrs. Agnes Schaefer. Three Charter Members Present Three charter members of the camp were present, Mrs. Leah Brown, Mrs. F. If. Wattles and Mrs. James Perkins. Following the regular meeting a program, in charge of Mrs. C. W. Goodell, was given and included a solo by Mrs. J. J. Marshall, composed in honor' of the camp's birthday, a piano solo by Warren Jones, vocal solos by Bob Peterson, a violin solo by Marguerite Johnson, accompanied by Hazel Howard, vocal solos by Mrs. J. J. Marshall, and the history of the camp given in a latter written to the oracle by Mrs. George Johnson, and read by her. Talks were given by the charter members and the guests. The Juveniles, who were invited for the evening, played bunco while a social hour was ^ enjoyed by the members. ? A pot-luck supper was served hy Mrs. Gertie Thurlwell and her committee of Mrs. Eva Wegener and Mrs. Henry Kinsala. It is impossible to record even a brief summary of the important facts and events which have made the history of the society during the past years. It is peculiarly significant that the charter was granted fn March, since the bloodstone signifying courage is recognized as the birth stone of March. Faith has characterized the events of passing years and has studded the Royal Neighbor chain of fraternity with many gems of courage, modesty and enduring unselfishness. The white rose, symbol of love, purity and service, was chosen to symbolize the society founded on patriotism and love for American homes. The insurance provisions which were available at the beginning only for adults have been extended to protect men, women and children and different plans of insurance for adults advantages have been Because everyone who lias seen It fly gasps "What is it?", Waldo I>. Waterman, former air mail pilot. Inventor •fid aeronautical veteran of Santa Monica, Calit., calls this new tlyinjt wing plane just that, "Whatsit" TUe novel twopassenger tailless craft, which travels at better than 100 miles per hour, Is powered with a suinll radial air-cooled engine. The pusher-tyiv monoplane is guided by Its forward stabilizer, and is "fool-proof" as It cannot nose dive, spin or otherwise set out of control. ONLY ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL EASTER Only one more week until Easter, which occurs ttfis year on April first. With winter practically over, we welcome the announcement that only a few days remain until this great spring festival. This day on which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ always occurs on the first Sunday of the full moon, which comes on or after March 21, the first day of spring. JAMES C. HDD. 86. DIES AT RIVERSIDE DAIRY ADOPTS NEW IDEA James C- Ladd, 68 years old, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity and a highly respected citizen in the county, died at his home at Ringwood at. 10:30 p. m., Thursday, March 15, 1934, after being in failing health for the past three years. During this time M$reh 22 | he was tenderly cared for by his ^vife is the earliest date on which Easter l and companion of more than half a can fall and April 23 is the latest date., century, who has Been assisted this Easter closes the forty days of Lent j winter by Mr. and Mi's. Houston of and its solemnities usher in a season I Osceola, Iowa. of India, Joe brought a worthwhile message to his listeners who greeted Di H- Desmond, of Hartland: Jame him at the close of the service. To A. Madison, Dorr. andi£rnest Knilans I illustrate the native woman's attire al£o of Dorr; Joseph Bonner, Greenwood; F. W. Maas, Hebrpn. The color of the ballots for the primary on April 10 will be white for tha Republican party and pink for the Democratic party. In the list of seven names* on the Democratic ballot for representative from this district will be found two Misf* Janice Klontz was seated on the platform wearing the beautiful dress with pink mantel as worn by the gy;ls of India. Although dark of skin, this native of a country far across the sea, has. a heart filled with Christian kindness j»nd because of bis love for his fellowmen he will remain in this counlocal candidates, Thomas A. Bolger, j *rv a year and a half longer present representative,'and Connel M. ! wbere he is studying to acquire MicDermott, local attorney. According knowledge that he may return to Into rules 'of the Democratic committee only the name of one o^hes-e candidates, out of the list of seven, will appear on the ballot at the election in - November. SUMMER RESIDENT DIES IN CHICAGO John Meurer, 56 years old, of 3270 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, died at his recently a* piired home in Diedrick's subdivision on Fox river, McHenry, Friday night, after a week's illness of pneumonia. More than ten years ago, Mh and Mrs. Meurer had a summerp home at Rosedale, where they made many friends in this locality: Upon selling this home about ten years ago they lived in Chicago and only recently purchased a "place on the river where they intended ;td make their permanent home. . - He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lily Meurer; his mother, Mrs. Joseph Metier; h;s bref\.,' Mathew Meuer and three si?^ ^-Mrs. Eugene, Mrs. Jorgen^e-n andjWrs. Andersen. Masonic services were held Monday at 2. o'clock at the Mortuary at 1460 Sherman avenue, Evanston, under •the a»rpices of Perserverance lodge, A. F.. and A. M. Thor-e from McHenry who attended the funeral were Nick Freund, son, Peter IT. Freund, and Mr, and Mrs. Louis Wolfe. Ptyundea^r Want Ada lu im raw ill • dia, and teach the people of his country, helping them to learn truths about Christianity as well as to learn better methods of living and agricultum He is earning his way through School and is now attending Northwestern University and Oarrett at Evanston, having also attended Indiana college and Purdue. His mother died when he was five years old and, with his sister, he w«<i put in a mission school, where he learned about Christianity and received his education. In India 353 million people are crowded into an area only two-thirds the size of this country, and . are divided into five main castes, this caste sy«tem killing the life of the country. Seventy-five per cent of the population depend on agriculture for a living and here poverty is prevalent as the' average farm consists, of from two to five acres on the produce from which large families must depend for their living. Following the service there was a social hour and a program consisting of a violin solo by Rosa Fopp. accompanied by Janice Klon'tz; vocal sol<\ Mrs. Gerald Newman; trombone solo, Guy Duker, and a vocal solo by Boh Peterson. , adopted since the charter was granted. On March 21, 1918, a charter was granted, authorizing the society to insure the lives of children. On October 17. 1928, the modern, supreme office building was dedicated to house valuable records and to carry on the business affairs of the society. On July 18, 1931, the national Royal Neighbor home was dedicated at Davenport, la., to provide a home for aer^d, dependent members of the society. SPRING MILLINERY OPENING Yesterday was the first day of Spring, and Easter is but a little more than a week away. .Naturally, the young lady's thoughts, and her elder's too, turn to new millinery. In this line, Mrs. C. F. Pich on Riverside Drivte at pearl Street, is showing a f i ne selection of up-to-the-minute styles which she has just received from D. B. Fisk & Co. The House of Fisk enjoys an enviable reputation, not only in this country, but abroad as well, for the quality and style of its product. Mrs. Pich's long experience in the millinery business here and in Chicago assure her patrons of tne best in that line at prices as low as quality permits. She hopes to see her old friends and new ones, too, at her Spring Opening on Saturday, March 24th. 43-fp of gaiety, in contrast to the restrictions which many churches place on their members during Lent. Christmas and Easter are the two great days in the Christian church calendar, and more and more Easter is being observed outside the church as well as within. ' Although not celebrated iaf the same manner as Christmas, through the exchange of gifts among friends, it is a da"^» for personal adornment. Men and women alike, on this day, give thought to a new season, lay as-ide the drab garments of winter and adopt the brighter and lighter selections appropriate to the joys of returning spring and summer. It is the unofficial day for the display of new garments, and the Easter parade in large cities is an evejjt which in Its brilliancy depends only on the condition of the weather. This year fiaster comes early, on April 1, but not too early to give hope that the day will be bright and full of sunshine. Only a few days more. than one week and this great festival of the risen Christ will be here. In the churches it will be celebrated as a day for special observance- On next Sunday. Palm Sunday, the churches will also conduct special services, with special music and all of the beayty and grandeur which are appropriate to the occasion. The winter is nearly • over. It l» only one more week until Easter. James Ladd, the son of Wesley and Caroline Colbum Ladd, was born at Kingwood on August 12, 1847, spending his entire lifetime in this vicinity with the exception of about twelve years when he lived at Osceola, Iowa. His father, Wesley L*add, was one of the early settlers in this region, poming here in 1)837 from Hebron, N. H. He crossed the lakes on a steamer, COUNTY DRUGGISTS FORM ASSOCIATION An organisation meeting of county druggists was held at Juan's Hotel, McHenry, Wednesday evening of this week, at a 6 o'clock dinner. There were about thirty druggists in attendance, including fifteen from Will county. The McHenry County Druggists Association was formed with the fola hamlet- There being no bridges then, the river was crossed by flat boats. Coming to McHenry county he became one of the most extensive farmer* in this region, owning more than 500 ocres of lantW^ear Ringwood. James Ladd grew up on the farm and wps an active farmer and stock dealer until he retired and went to Ringwood to live. He "attended Todd's seminary at rather j Woodstdck and the University of Illinois, later teaching school for a few years. On February 7, 1877, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Harrison and only, a month ago they observed their fifty-seventh wedding anniver- !sary. | He was active in the affairs of tow.l and county and served two terms as supervisor of McHenry township. He east his first presidential vote whili be was attending the university at Urbana, 111. In 1883 he joined the MicHenry Lodge, No. 158, A. F. & A. M., of which he was a faithful member. Besides his wife, he is survived oy one sister, Mrs. Edgar II. Carter, < f Jefferson, Iowa, and seven nieces and "nephews: Mrs. George J. Johnson, Minneapolis; Miss Bemice Prickett and Roland Prickett of Denver, Colo.; Ralph Prickett, Pasco, Wash.; Mrs- John M. Ratcliffe, Medford Hillside, Mass.; Mrs. Harold Pierce, Williams Bay, Wis.; and Mrs. H. C. Hughes, McHenry. . Funeral services were in charge of the McHenry Masonic Lodge and were held at the Ringwood Methodist AT BAY RESORT EXPLOSION OCCURRED AT 2 A M. TODAY ; The taverh and dining room at the Oak Park hotel, Pistakee Bay, waa bombed about 2:15 o'clock this (Thursday) morning, almost completely wrecking the building and causing considerable Carnage to the hotel. . • The big hotel, which i& one of Hie oldest and best Iqrown' summer Tiesorts in this section of the country, is oWned by Joe Miertes, who ran the place for thirty-five years, T)ut tor the past eight years it. has been under the management of William Mertes, a son of the owner. The lives of those sleeping in the hotel were endangered by the heavy explosion which she ok the building and rocked the beds as the adjoining building was wrecke* and splinteredt in a blast which was heard for miles around and across the Bay. The bomb was evidently placed in the front corner of the building, which was torn away, blowing a hole through the floor and tearing away the front porch. Every window in the place was shattered, including the front plate glass windows and the front doors were«blown through to the rear, while sid,ing and door frames were splintered in thousands of pieces. The interior of the place was strewn with glass and splinters and it wouhi seem that the place was wrecked almost beyond repair. Windows in the Oak Park hotel were broken, as were the front windows of the tavern, which is operated in the basement of the hotel during the dull winter season. Mr. and Mrs. Mertes were awakened by the explosion, as wenj " is parents in their nearby home, and upon investigation found the wreckage. Twelve Sticks Fail to Explode Twelve sticks of dynamite, wfeielt had been lighted but the fuse failed to burn, were found in a plant box at the side of the hotel, giving evidence that it had been .planned to wreck the hotel huildiner, also. Sheriff Edinger was called, but could find no clues to work upon and Mr. Mertes can offer no explanation of the bombing and' having no enemies and knowing of no reason for any one planning to do such a deed. , Windows in the orphans' summer* home, which adioins the Mertes pwq>- ertv. were also broken. Work was underway to remodel and decorate the place in readiness for the spring opening at Easter time. ' s. •> %?>• The Riverside Dairy is inaugurating the use of new and modern milk bottles this week and representatives of the company will make personal demonstration to every customer. This new bottle Is known as the "cream top" bottle and with the spoon separator will be furnished by Fred Ferwerda, proprietor of the Riverside dairy, to his customers at no extra charge. The bottle is popular with all housewives in localities where they are used and are both convenient . and economical, being the latest thing in this line. The cream top bottle has a fourounce bulb at the top which fills with cream heavy enough to whip, at the fame tim!e allowing enough cream to remain in the milk to supply the proper amount of butter fat to make the milk good to drink. The niilk in cream top bottles is a daily guarantee that quality does not vary and is the same rich milk every day in the year. The separator, which is used with the bottle, is a spoon-like ladle which is inserted into the bulging upper chamber of the bottle, completely sealing the opening between^the bulb and the bottle and allowing the cream to be poured out without getting ahy of the milk. This cream, if cold, will whip and will be sufficient for a cake or dessert and is economical because it saves ther"purchase of a larg- , er bottle of whipping cream. It '.s also very convenient and cleans eas- ' ily, while rich cream that will whip stiff is always available. This new bottle combines economy that will be appreciated, with the added luxury of real cream. 1 T w e n t y - f i v e • -xn the bottle#1 have been ordered and will be in use in a short time^ the franchise for their use being purchased by Mr. Ferwerda. The writer has the honor of l»eing the first woman in McHenry to whom the new cream top bottle and separator >yas demonstrated, and was at once "sold" with the idea. Mr. Ferwerda is one of this cityfs most progressive -and up-to-date business men and believes. In keeping abreast of the times and giving his customers the benefit of new and | MT?g JOHN J SCHMITT modern equipment and appliances. 1 "McHENRY LAGER*'- IS ON SALE TODAY ! Hundreds of invited guests.attended' the party given by the McHenry Brewing Co.. at the brewery on Wed nes-iay of this week, where they all had an opportunity to sample the new "McHenry Lager," the beer which is due to. establish a wonderful reputation throughout Its territory for bo.h quality and taste. McHenry's Little German band provided appro-, ;.,rr mi1sjc for the event. Green aw Puarl Streets wer£ lined with cars during the day and the brewery was crowded by interested visitors* from all sections of northern Illinois. Everywhere the guests were heard to remark about the new brew and without any exception. the comments were highly favorable. "McHenry Lager" is being delivered for i<ale today. Those who visit the places handling beer will not be disappointed if they call for 2$e£tenry beer. •j I r lowing officers chosen for the first year: President, Oscar Althafer, Crys- j church";t ^OO o'clock'sunday^aftpr ta1 Lake; vice-president Walter j non> ^ ^ ^ f of th„ Meyers, Cary; secretary and treasurer, Jame®. Davidson, Harvard. < A1 Billup, salesman for the Fuller- Morrison Drug Co., and Ray Miller, president of the Will County rFharmacentical Association addressed the banqueters on subjects pertaining to the drug business. Ma HAS GOOD PUBLIC RECORD Bernard J. Juror, Republican canjH- j demies in the schools of McHenry durdate for the general assembly at the j ing the last few years/it is said, than M. E. church, officiating. A duet composed of Bob Peterson and Mildred Gans, sang appropriate hymns. Dr. R. G. Chamber! in gave the sonic service. --- Pallbearers were brother Ma and close neighbors, J. V. Buchlar5\ William Brown, Frank Hitchens. Neal, Louis Hawley and Jtmes Rainey. Burial wns in Rii CITY PAVING FOXTlHOLDERS ATTENTION! Holders of McHenry city parin? bonds, whether due or not, will find it to their interest to confer at once with Jos, W, Fraund, McHenry. 43fp HEALTH CONDITIONS GOOD _ There has been less illness and epi-.cemetery „ Card of Thanks primari.e s on A. pri.l, ,!A0 , who resi-dje s a_ti. ,j . . I wish to thank mv friends and in any other schools of the county | nei>hborp for thpjr manv acts of kil,d. All of the handling of the milk at the Riverside Dairy and the filling of bottles is done automatically and the best glass-lined pasteurizers are used. The milk is weighed and samples are taken each day to determine its quality, while a sediment test is taken frequently to check up on the care given the milk by the farmer. Mr. Ferwerda has supplied McHenry and vicinity with milk for any years, getting his supply from local dairies and employs local help, at the present time having four men employed. 63. DIES SUDDENLY Mi's. John J. Schmitt. 63 years old, died suddenly at 6:30> o'clock Wednesday .morning. March 21, 1934, htr death coming as a great shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Schmitt was injured in a fall about three weeks ago when she received two cracked ribs, but she had recovered from this accident which did not contribute in any way to her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Schmitt and was 't born and raised at Johnsburg. She is survived l>v her husband; fiv? AMONG THE SICK ^ j children, Stephen. Theresa, Ben and Virginia, daughter of Mjr. and Mrs. Florence of this victmty. and Mrs- Round Lake, has been a practicing at- [and present health conditions are torney for over sixteen years, and is [praiseworthy. r.ow justice of the peace in his-township. He ,is also the village attorney for Round Lake, 111. He has been active in various campaigns, acting on the lawyers' coipn ittee in the last Judicial election, when Judges Dady, Shurtleff and Fisher were re-elected- He is a member of-Jnany civic and fraternal organ' izations and clubs and promises to make a vigorous race. - Plaindealers for sale at BoIgerV In a recent letter received by the grade school board from the office of the state superintendent and printed in last week's issue, the health program of the school receives special commendation. , The people of McHenry, and the parent* in particular, appreciate thi3 fact, are proud of local conditions and are grateful to the members of the boards of education for their good judgment in maintaining this high standard of health in our schools. ' / I ' K, ness Murine Mr. Ladd's illness and at the time of his death- MRS. ELIZABETH LADD STORES CLOSE FOR THREE ( ' HOURS ON GOOD FRIDAY MIcHenry's business houses will close on Go^d Friday, March 30, between the honrs of 12 m. and 3 p. m. K. OF C. ATTENTION Th» next regular meeting of the c>'inpil takes place at the Hall this Thijjpday, March 22, at 8:00 p. ra. All orged to ba present. e Williams, has been ill ^frith pneumonia. David Page, little son of Mr. an 1 Mrs. Lester Page, is recovering from an illness in which he was taken to St. Anthony's hospital, Chii^ago for examination, " Bernard Baur.-who has been at the Hines hospital, Maywood, for the past two weeks, was expected to he-operated on today- There are 1.700 patients at the hospital and Mr. Baur has had to wait his turn for the operation. Certified Montana Alfalfa Shed- Purity 99.60. $ 19 per 100 lbs., at Mo- Henry Co. Farmer* Co-op Assn. Phttae 29- , 43-fp Florence Sehutz of Chicago; two brothers, Anton M and John M. Schmitt, and one sister, Mrs. John P* Schaefer and one little granddaughter. - V Funeral service^ will be held at St. John's church, Johnsburg, Sfttwpijijt • 4i!. morning, with burial at Johnsburgr, TAXPAYERS ATTENTION The officer*; of McHenry towttsVw request t^»at taxpayers attend the annual meeting of tho town at the city hall-on Tuesday. Ap- il 3. .it wh time a discus-ion of tax levied w • be made. The meeting* starts at o'clock. This meeting is of jrre«t interest to every taxpayer ia ifcllrtury township.