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mm vrtmmtws <r ' ^ >-•" ^ ^ 1 •i£ ** ' 3ssr Thursday, September 19, 1940 THE ITHENRY PLAINDEALER Published every Thursday at Mc« benry, 111., by Charles P. Benich. A. H. MOS9TER Editor and Manager THRUDXAD AS RESULT OF TWO AUTO ACCIDENTS (Continued from first page) Entered as second-claw matter another two children, Paul, two, and ft. postoffice .t McHenry, ni„ ™d,r|Donn«, w - , the act of May 8, 1879. Mrs. Hielfer sustained an injured One Year ... 8ix Months ! back and bruises while her son, Louis, ...|2.00 has a slightly cut lip. FOE SALS TCT Y PLASroSAIJE RECALLS EARLY AT jFOR SALE -- Murphy's Guaranteed! Mr. Hielfer ] Fly Spray, 5 gal. for $4.00. Farmers „...gl.00was not injured. i Mill, McHenry. Phone 29. 12-tf5# -- . Local Woman in Crash COLD STORAGE LOOTERS | |>earl Stratton of McHenry ; ^ TO SERVE PUBLIC SOON (figured §} an accident Saturday night j at about 7s80 when it is alleged she ,^l| oider to aid the people of Mc- to strip at the Greenwood black- Henry in preserving fresh foods for!^ at Charjes corners, highway 20, several months at a time, Louis A. ;near Woodstock, and crashed into the Mills will offer cold storage lockers j gj^g j.{,e car jrjven by Dwane Jento the public as soon as they have |sene, 17, of Greenwood. Neither driver jwas injured, but Mrs. Kristian Jen- ; sen, 78, of North Madison street, ST. PATRICKS •aid, "I dont like to go among me enemies." "Why?" Fr. Meehan said. "Christ went amongst his enemies." • /'Yes, and they didn't do a thing to 'em either. Did they, Father?" This was the day when parishioners attended two masses. Father Lehane as pastor was acclaimed a friend to the masses of people and accomplishjed much. He was always interceding this country to banish the snakes.'the Elgin Fruit 6 Cand,y compwan y man to have him shot down like ' store on South Grove avenue EUriif -- fcl" when he was stricken. He collapsed and fell to the sidewalk. He appeared ould Garfield" was his reply. And to speak of their charity, I can't forget the two Ellens, Tom's Ellen and Peter's Ellen, sisters-in-law, always responding to the .call of those in distress--perhaps the loss of a loved one tin death and equally proficient in the birth chamber. Wherf Johanna Sutton asked her FOR SALE -- Six-room cottage on Waukegan street, McHenry. Reasonable price. Inquire1 of. Walter J. Freund, West McHenry Tire Shop. 16-tf fcy Mrs. Jack Walsh ~ . - ^ | Sunday, September 22, St. Patrick's [for the poor souls and I've heard him .'father, Uncle Michael Sutton, for a remark that he was providing for 'sewing machine he consented and they masses now so as to be "dead sure" i drove to Carpentersville to make the of them. Father Burke served faith- purchase. Returning they called fully and well, as also Father Foley, been installed in the old M. J. Walsh building on Main street in West McHenry. * ROW BOATS FOR SALE--A-l condition, complete with oars, $10.00 each. ^ Inquire at Pitzens Camp, on Pistakee j their co-operation, inspire and encour Lake. ^ 17--2 I ai*a HA IntrA nn<] AliAinnl parish of McHenry will celebrate the centennial anniversary of its existence. * Many former parishioners whose hearts thrill with emotion at this event will wend their way to St. Patrick's to share in the celebration. Summer visitors to the church, who by The refrigerator locker idea, which [Jensen, sustained several broken ribs, originated in the wes|, has rapidly |an<j y,e youth's mother, Mrs. Martin spread to the central states,^ and there Jensen, suffered slight injuries. are a number in operation in Illinois, j jfjfcj Gas Station Meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and Another minor accident occurred fruit may be kept in a fresh condition : within the city limits of McHenry Frifor months. The lockers will be ac-i(]ay shortly before noon when Mrs. ^ cessable to customers at convenient j Wm> Frisch, Rte. 1, Cary, driving hours. | west on Waukegan street, failed to i Work has been started on the build- stop at the intersection of Route 31, ing in West McHenry and completion and was struck by a truck driven by is expected in the near future. | Russell Hampton, 7350 Jose Kampan |avenue, Detroit, Mich., a driver for WONDER Ith® Jeffers Drive Away company of DESTROYED BY FIRE that city. Woodstock, riding with her grandson, (NOW IS THE TIME--to insure your fur coat through one of our "All Risk" policies. 43. EARL R. WALSH, Phone 17-3 GRAPES FOR SALE--Arthur ing, Route 1, McHenry. Still- •18 GRAPES FOR. SALE--Phone McHenry 607-R-2. 19 FOR SALE--Bh»e grapes. William Justen. Phone McHenry 6S6-W-1. 18 FOR SALE--Dry block wood for furnace or fireplace. Call John R. Smith, 49-M, Court Street, McHenry. 18 ' &V*-; The summer home of Ernest Schu- j<rf the truck and as the truck driver bert, of 5048 West Twenty-ninth place, stopped as quickly as possible in front Cicero, was burned to the ground at |0f the Maurice Schreiner gas station Wonder Lake Saturday evening at lon route 31, West McHenry, Mrs. about six o'clock when he left some 'Frisch lost control of her car when it water boiling on a kerosene stove and became unhooked and crashed into the went out into the yard for a few min- west side of the station. With Mrs. otes. The flames spread rapidly, and j Frisch were her daughter and mother as the water facilities are inadequate |both of Cary. No one was injured in at the lake, the fire had gained too j the mishap. The Frisch hooked on to the trailer FOR SALE -Cole's Hot Blast stove; * „ * j __ j. .... con{jjtior|> $10. Mrs. J. Deitz, much headway by the time that the McHenry Fire department arrived on the scene. Three Car Smash-up 'No one is reported seriously injured as a result of a three car smash up The cottage was valued around.on route 31, south of McHenry, Sun- 11.500, with only $1,000 covered by | day evening. Paul Peterson, 41 of insurance. Schubert was in the habit j 545 Oak street, Aurora, were riding of spending his weekends at the lake, in the car which collided with McColIum Lake. *18 age parishioners to love and cherish dear old St. Patrick's are also expected to attend. May the road be pleasant in reaching the church where many received the sacraments/ . A hearty welcome awaits you. Here in "Airly Day" were found many of the^faithful walking miles to "get" mass and I've heard said that no matter how far the route the rosary was recited aloud to and from the church. Later, when a priest could be procured, word was conveyed to Uncle Michael Sutton, the trail blazer of the section, and mounting a horse he proceeded to notify the faithful of l^cH^ry! my soul to God." the glorious news and mass was read j p01, J alternately at Jim Gibbs' or Auntie 1 Both met with early demise. It was during Fr. McEvoy's pastorate^ that the new edifice was erected. He was a pious pastor, able and eloquent in instructing those in his charge, and always ready to sponsor entertainment for Christian culture. No church social program was complete without his music and singing. He contributed many fine lectures on occasions aside from his church sermons and was always in demand during the World war "tfhen his patriotism was obvious. His parents who made their home here are since deceased. His sister, May McHugh, a ery talented artist in music, has many close friendships here. His death occurred here and his funeral was conducted according to his wishes, "My heart to my parishioners, my body to FOR SALE--Concord grapes, 76 cents per bushel. Bring your own containers. Call McHenry 647-W-l. *18-2 FOR SALE--Full equipment for market and grocery. Bargain. J. B. Kelter, Main and 4th Street, Phone 188-M. 18-tf FOR SALE--Quaker Oil Heater, pot burner, $10. Phone 87-J. High Blood Pressure High blood pressure has become the nation's No. 1 killer, reports Drs. E. V. Allen and A. W. Adson of Mayo clinic. Its yearly toll is now 375,000 persons, against 350,000 for heart disease. High blood pressure sometimes appears to be hereditary, they say, with each succeeding generation of sufferers dying earlier. NEW £MPIRf McHENRY, ILLINOIS FRIDAY -- SATURDAY Charles Coburn - Reulah Bendl "THE CAPTAIN IS A LADY" Al&o ---- t Foar Selected Short Subjects SUNDAY --MONDAY September 22 - 23 William Powell - Myn* Lay "I LOVE YOU AGAIN" New* Cartoon and Novelty Reds TUESDAY JOB Hall • Nancy Kelly (1) "Sailor's Lady" C Laaiis - H. Wilcoxaa (2) "Mystery Sea Raiders" Also -- Hie usual Tuesday Night Attraction! WEDNESDAY -- THURSDAY Charles Boyer • Rette Dqpfe "ALL THIS AMD HEAVEN TOO" Week Days -- Program Starts at 7 & 9:30 p. m. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday & Holidays 2:45 Continuous a car containing Mr. -and Mrs. Alex Fisher, 1500 Harrison str^t, Chicago. Both parties were taken to St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, where it is said that Peterson received the most serious injuries, buti^e Extent pf these was not given. The names of the riders in the third car which plowed into the two cars after the first crash, were not known, but they were uninjured, and their car was but slightly damaged. Turns Into Auto's Path Wfcen Frank Stupurs of Round jLake, driving west on route 20, attempted to make a left turn at Paddock's corners, east of Volo, he turned into the path of Robert Molidor of Round Lake, an employe at the local A. & P. store. The tatter's car struck a culvert as a result, rolled over a few times, and was completely demolished. Neither party was injured. Stupurs was to appear in justice court in Grayslake Monday to produce his driver's license which . fajjed to show ! at the time of the jc^Sent. * j Farm Hand Killed j Mike Dixon, a farm hand Bear Union, died Ofc, Monday night from injuries reoeiW.Sunday night when his car rantopjP t tree- in the dense ,fo« south o£$feigi. It is said the injured man laid at the scene of the j accident until ihfee o^oclc the fol- ' lowing morning and when he attempted to walk to his home at Huntley, collapsed on the way. Another person riding with Dixon was treated hy ^ Huntley doctor and tto an Elgin hospitaL iked to the McHenry '•»! ilartland until WANTED--Butcher to work in new meat locker plant. Leave name and address at The Plaindealer. *18 HELP WANTED--On the A. J. Krecker farm, one mile south of McHenry on Route 31. *18 WANTED--Young man on poultry farm; year 'round job; experience desirable, but not necessary. A. C. Parfrey, Spring Grove, 111. *18 WANTED TO BUY--Inboard motor boat to carry four or five people. Address "A," care of' The Plaindealer. *18-2 then turni Dixon was county hi Monday afi Little which occurred o'clock on abouts of A post death was der accom [was the Henry cou: At about 5. Ellis of Riverside AMDHtSOMY WOODSTOCK MILLER Air-Conditioned Woodstock FRIDAY -- September IS 4«FRENCH WITHOUT TEAKS" -- w i t h -- Ray Milland - Ellen Drew SATURDAY -- September 21 -- Continuous from 2:30 -- 2 -- GREAT PICTURES -- 2 "YOU'RE NOT SO --- TOUGH" with the Dead End KM. • - P L r s - "SAGA OF DEATH VALLEY" with Roy Rogers SUNDAY -- MONDAY S e p t e m b e r 2 2 - 2 3 Continuous Sunday from 2:36 Bargain Matinee 'till 6:M. In Technicolor " M A R Y L A N D " -- with -- John Payne - Brenda Joyet Added --' > Short Subjects News TUESDAY -- September 24 t5c - Bargain Night - 15c 'WE WHO ARE YOUNG' -- with -- Lana Turner - John Shelton WEDNESDAT -- THURSDAY? September 25 - 26 • "SUSAN AND GOD" -- with -- Fredric March - Joan Crawford Also -- 1'opular Science e accident after ten The wheredisclosed, that the a l^ptured bladritonitis. Dixon victim in Mcsix days. telephone Pole m. Monday, Charles driving one of the rucks, was unable to see the roa? in the dense fog and the truck left rime 20 just west of Nell's White Hou se, abput a mile east of McHenry, and sheared a telephone pole in two, without mrorinc^ the driver or damaging the truck. ~ Driving east, the truck hit the pole on the left hand side of the road. Qiarles Trainor Hurt Charles Trainor was seriously Injured Sunday night when his car fafled to make Peacock's corner and struck a tree. Trainor was unconscious for a brief period and later received first aid treatment at Woodstock. The Woodstock physician referred him to his family doctor in McHenry. He sustained head injuries and an injury to one of his arms. Although his condition is reported as "fairly good," he is to. remain at his home for ar period of ten days to two weeks before he will be allowed to leave his bed. Gars Slijtaawipe The second acci3«irt to occur on the Green street bridge in one week happened last night at about ten o'clock when the convertible coupe of Roland Justen and a truck driven by Dick Miller, both of McHenry, sideswiped fenders. Although no one was injured, the Justen car received the most damage and hail to be towed garage. *= BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES --Go to the well-dressed man. Don't let squirming spoil your appearance. Get Jockey Underwear, Gives masculine comfort and peace of mind. Coopers see to that. 50c up. McGee's, Green street, McHenry. 18 WANTED WANTED--Girl or woman for gen eral housework. Phone McHenry 236-R. MISCELLANEOUS MOTH PROOF--Your home for as little as $1.00. Fumigant approved by Good Housekeeping and U. S. Dept of Agr. Simple to use. Phone 301 or 67-W. »i8 NEW MODELS ARE COMING OUT -- Don't forget that this office can finance your new car for 5 per cent per year--and handle your insurance with a substantial savings to you. EARL R. WALSH, Phone 43. 17-3 FARMERS ATTENTION -- Exchange your wheat for Quaker Floor at the Farmers Mill. Phone 29. McHenry. 12-tf DEAD OE ALIVE ANIMALS 11.00 to $15.00 Cash Cows - Horses - Hogs No help needed for loading! Prompt and Sanitary Service Day and Night, Sundays and Holidays Phone Wheeling 102--Reverse Charges FLOOR SANDING--Old floors like new; refinish with Dura Seal; a lifetime floor finish; free estimate. Henning Newman, 932 Marvel Avenue, Woodstock. Phone 451-M *45-26 GARBAGE COLLECTING--Let us dispose of your garbage each week, or oftener if desired. Reasonable rates. Regular ^rear round route, formerly George Meyers'. Ben J. Smith. Phone 365 or 631-M-l. 2-tf to a Mr. and Mr?. Elmer Koerner and sons, Roland «%d Harold, of Naperville, called on friends here Sunday. Mr. Koerner was formerly a teacher jin the local high school; he now has charge of the music department in the iNaperville schools. v j Mr. and Mrs. William Lenzen of ! San Francisco, Mrs. Simon Stoffel and j daughter, Clara, were visitors in the Charles Frett home at Aurora Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J)iedrich called on the latex's brothe/, Henry Stadtneld, Monday evening, at hiB home near Wauconda where lie is seriously ill. A. E. Nye was -a Uwltiess caller in ^Chicago Wednesday. OOMING EVEN3&. September 19 * ' Women's Society--Community Methodist Church Hall. C. D. of A.--Mrs. Margaret Simon, chairman. September 21 Women Volunteers for W11flH« ing--Woodstock--2:30 p.m." September 22 St. Patrick's church--Centennial Cd#* bration. r September 23 . O. E. S.--Initiation Ceremony. September 25 Mid-Week Club--Lillian Coac. Public Card Party--American Legion Hall--Sponsored by Mothers' Club. Pinochle Club --Mrs Helen McCarroll. f September 2S Thursday Afternoon Bridgo--Mm. In.' J. Miller. October 1 Fo* Rivar Valley Camp--Social Meeting. -- Octobers , Dance--Fox Pavilion--Property Owners Association of McColIum Lake. October 10 McHenry County R. N. A. Convention -- Odd Fellow Hall--Crystal Lake. - -- Wore Cortet Sir Walter Kaleigh always wore a corset, even when he slept. He also wore diamond shoe buttons and pearl earrings. Thirteen Unlucky Rossini, the composer, wrote the "Barber of Seville" in 13 days and regarded that number as »ninr>yy thereafter. Kitty's homes on the Irish Prairie. One small boat without oars but equipped with a hickory pole to guide it conveyed the pious minded from the east side of the river. Neighbors responded to tiie call of "Bring over the boat," the quiet waters of Fox river carrying the sound eighty rods distant. One Sunday an accident was pending when they had congregated in number. The floor near the trap door gave way and worshippers went down into the cellar depths. It was said that they feasted on bread and fried cakes, that went down with them, until rescued from their plight. It may have been the awakening for the need of a church. At any rate, sacrifices were made to supply funds to erect the first church in honor of St. Patrick. They gave willing service early and late. Tradesmen that the countryside could muster offered their services all for the honor and glory of God, though we know they had a meager existence. Here again they showed strength and piety inasmuch as they rolled ^g«up in blankets and slept on the grass near the site to be up bright and early and at work. With God's help and the support of pious and devoted laity the church was completed and the dome of happiness was reached when the first mass was said. Aunt "Ellen Frisby heard the first mass read and lived to hear the first mass in the present edifice. Not knowing Father O'Neill's predecessors I must now revert to childhood days which were during his pastorate. He Was a rugged priest, faithful in his "ministration to the four missions assigned him, namely, Richmond, Wauconda, Fox Lake and McHenry, the latter place his abode. His memory will remain forever sacred in the hearts of his parishioners. The Altar and Rosary society of St. Patrick's placed a window over the high altar in ^he new church in honor of his memory. 1 Many of the old timers will remember having catechism taught, by our teachers, in the Prairie and Woods schools. I can hear the sleigh bells now as I did then when His Reverence came to visit school and feel that fear and love for him. On entering he shook hands with the teacher and inquired for the "lamps of his flock." He then proceeded to hear recitations. He established the first choir in the parish with Katie Doherty as organ- Mary Grace Doherty succeeded Iher and though miles distant to the church it was gratifying to her fof years to serve as organist. At the same time her sister, Bridget,, was none the less devoted in the care of the altars. May God lengthen their days as exemplary parishioners. Masses for two Sundays was at 9:30 o'clock and the third Sunday at twelve. In summer we waited in the cemetery adjoining the church. Sitting on a mound where some loved one rested and in the shade of trees, since destroyed, we visited until the altar boy came to thfe church door and with a hand bell summoned us inside for mass. After mass we visited outside the church. If the-sun was hot young ladies raised their pretty parasols and while the younger element planned a social evening the housewives inquired of each other how the hens were laying and if the cabbages were whitening. Those were the days when the horse and buggy was a symbol of transportation. That reminds me of Harry and Larry O'Neill who may have contributed their share in the erection of the fast §t. Patrick's church. They were forever cursing the country. "Little buggies goin'," they'd say, "a' man couldn't get a ride to mass." They walked miles to mass, Harry far in advance of his brother, Larry. Many of the "green horns" didnt know their ages. Father wrote home for them but' word came back that the parish books were burned. The faith that he taught us has gone down for generations and his Catholic practices personified. He passed away at his home here and our regret is that his burial was not here but at Detroit and I have heard that the cemetery in which he was buried has since been condemned. Anna Welch Long wrote his obituary and Nellie Knox Bolger wrote a touching poem in his honor Both were published in The Plaindealer. Ed Cobb, one of Fr. O'Neill's parishioners, was ordained a priest shortly before his death and celebrated his first mass here. He has since become famous for his oratory in sermons delivered in honor of God. It was while Father Meehan was acting pastor, during Father O'Neill's sojourn, that he wished to keep the church goers intact and proceeded to bring one of the flock back to the fold "Father," the fallen away Catholic a short time Father Freund, one of McHenry's sons and newly ordained, served until our present pastor, The Rev. Wm. A. O'Rourke, formerly of Rockford, was assigned as pastor to this parish. His duties were many but he triumphed through all difficulties in his cheerful way. Conscientious in all that he undertakes the result is success. May he beacontent to remain with us Always. Father Walter Knox Conway is a newly ordained priegt of whom this parish is justly proud. His childhood was spent here and with pride *fe welcome him on the occasion of his visits to the home parish. His example of piety and his eloquence have recommended him to many parishes as a missionary. May God strengthen him to extend the work for which he was ordained. Rev. Father Hackett was assistant pastor to Father McEvoy and endeared himself to all. He taught us respect for God and his holy temple. Nothing displeased him more than to see two people conversing in the church, before the Blessed Sacrament. Meeting him on return visits here is always a pleasure. On the occasion of Johanna Knox's funeral he preached a very religious sermon. He knew her worth as a pious and dutiful Christian, mother. My first introduction to Father Hackett was at Grandma Frisby's. She extolled him for leaving home (Ireland) and mother to come to this country to make his way as a priest and admonished those present to be kind to him and remember him in our daily prayers. Though she was a shut-in for years, friends gathered about her for comfort and cheer. Nothing can compare with the faith brought from the ould sod. To illustrate, 111 tell you of an instance. Pat neglected to bank the shanty and the winter supply of potatoes froze. Offering sympathy (and tubers too) a friend remarked, "That's too bad--I'm sorry." It is," says Pat, "but sure we must be submissive to the will o' God." In "airly days" the latitude was wide for imbibing so when Harry came to town to expound the tenets of the 'through religion," once he was stumped by a resident who remarked that if St. Patrick was such a great personage, why wasn't he brought to from house to house to display it fnd many an apron was run up by Joe for neighbors who had learned to share life's joys and tears. To conclude I want to leaveia message to the youth of our parish. You are blessed with a wise and gracious pastor, ever willing to present greater opportunities for grace*in moral and religious problems. Be unflinching in co-operating with his wishes and God will bles« you. Hold high the torch so that others may see and copy the example pioneered by your ancestors. All honor to you! May you always be happy in the grace of our Blessed Mother. FRANK GILLES DIES . AFTER COLLAPSING IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN Frank N. Gilles, 70 years old, of 386 Ann street, Elgin, a pensioner of the Elgin National Wetch company, died unexpectedly last Friday afternoon of a heart attack in the Elgin business district. He was well known in and around McHenry where he has many friends and relatives. , Mr. Gilles was standing in front of to revive, within a few minutes and refused to go to the hospital in an ambulance but finally consented to let some officers tdke him in their sqmd car. Death occurred fifteen minutes after he was admitted to St. Joseph's hospital. He had been under a doctor's care for some time and a coroner's investigation of his death was not necessary. Born in Johnsburg on March 26, 1870, Mr. Gilles went to Elgin when a young man and obtained employment in the machine room at the watch factory. He was retired on pension ten years ago. Mr. Gilles was a member of the liv-* erside Club and the United Spanish War Veterans. Survivors are a daughter, Lucille, and a son, Stuart, both of Elgin; four sisters, Mrs. William Loechner, with whom he made his home, Mrs. A. R. Richmann, Mrs. Lena Billig and Mrs. Kate Althoff, all of Freeport, and A brother, William Gilles of Elgin. Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Wait-Ross-Allanson funeral chapel to St. Mary's Catholic church, Elgin, at 9:30, with interment Jn Mount Hope cemetery. •.> James Harrison, formerly of wood, who has been employed at Treasury department in Washington, D. C., has been transferred to the Agricultural department in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. John Maher, Mrs. Mary Wall and John Knox of Chicago were guests of Miss Kate McLaughlin on Saturday. , Sept. 22nd 2 p. m. sharp at JERRY'S PLACE • ' , ' - \ . . . Wonder Lake A CLASS -- C CLASS -- FREE FOR ALL - f 7TV handicaps. See entirelrices from our beautiful slop. 4nf shore or dining room. Everybody weloome ... gentiles only! 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