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Pag* Fourteen^ THE • • • -M' •;• 'M"M' <"» • » !• REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS IN McHENRY and VICINAGE Plalndealer Files Furnish Memories of Yesteryears Compiled by A. H. Mosher FORTY YEARS AGO Issue of February 18, 1915 Open Ice Cream Parlor-- C. ' Unti, the Centerville ice cream manufacturer, and who is conducting a retail store in the Barbian Bros, building, teas rented the store room of Jos. Engeln on Water street and will conduct an ice cream parlor therein the coming summer. During the past two summers the place was conducted by H. E. Buch, but the former has decided not to operate same the coming summer. Young Ladies Sodality-- The young ladies of St. Mary's Catholic church organized a society to be known as the St. Mary's Young Ladies sodality at a meeting held at St. Mary's parochial school last Sunday afternoon. The officers elected were as follows: Prefect, Miss Kathryn Weber; first assistant, Miss Emma Thelen; second assistant, Miss Kathryn Buch; third assistant, Miss Margaret Weber; secretary and treasurer, Miss Annabel Heimer. pastor of the church, tying the knot. The ceremony was a most simptl" one and was witnessed by relatives and friends of the happy couple. They had as their attendants Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoffel of Milwaukee, Wis., the former being a . brotber to the bride. Loses Hand-k Frank Grasses, who resides on a farm a few miles west of this village, had his hand so badly mangled in a corn shredder last Thursday afternoon that Dr. N. J. Nye found it necessary to amputate same. The accident occurred while the unfortunate man was operating the machine. his mother, Mary Chase, lived to be 87 years old and his father, Joshua Chase, died at the age of 85 years. On Oct. 19, 1868, Mr. Chase married Mrs. Louis Tabor, whose son, Oscar Tabor, lives near him in Ringwood. Mr. and Mrs. Chase had one daughter, Florence, who died April 16, 1863, at the age of three years. About thirty-five years ago Mr. Oliase retired from active farming and moved to his present home at Ringwood. Sixteen years ago his wife died and for about ten years he lived alone. Crowd at Masque Ball-- A large crowd of masqued dancers attended the second annual masquerade given by the Riverview Camp, R.N.A., at the Central opera house on Monday evening of this week. The event was of the same type as are all R.N. A. affairs and a most delightful evening was spent by those present. The prize winners were as follows: Royal Neighbor, Mrs. A1 Krause; Woodman, L. S. Giddings; shepherd, Joftin Kennebeck; shepherdess, Mrs. F. E. Cobb; Dutch woman, Mrs. Helen Leickem; Dutchman, Fred Adams; fool, Mr. Olson; folly, Miss Mary Steinsdoerfer. Wins His First Suit- Attorney Alford H. Pouse, acting as prosecuting attorney, won his first suit in McHenry in Justice Kimball's court at the village hall last Saturday morning. Martin Wallace was hauled into court on a charge of breadh of the peace and using obscene language. Justice Kimball found him guilty and imposed a fine of $10 and costs, the total amounting to $19.80. Piers Cut Down-- The cement piers in the basement of the John R. Knox building on Water street, which at one time supported the machinery of the McHenry Electric Light & Power Co., has been cut down, which gives the local Ford agent tlhe desired amount of store room. A Pretty Event-- One of the most exclusive as well as prettiest social functions of the season took place at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening, the occasion being the annual Masonic ball. About seventy responded to the invitations that had previously been extended them. The hall was tastefully decorated with red hearts and ivy, in keeping with the Valentine spirit, while the music by Wynkoop's Woodstock orchestra Was par excellence. Social Cinch Club-- The members of the Social Cinch club passed a couple of very pleasant hours as guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Laures at her home on Main street, on the West Side, last Friday evening. Progressive cinch was the game played and the prize winners were as follows: First, Mrs. James Revor; second, Mrs. John J. Miller; consolation, Mrs. Henry Heimer. Happy February Bride-- The wedding ceremony of Miss Eva Frances Stoffel and Mr. William J. Aebischer was solemnized at St. Mary's church here on Tuesday morning of this week, Rev. Edward Berthold, Mrs. Rose McNeil Dead-- Following close on the death and funeral of Mrs. Robert Dalziel last week, death came to Mrs. Rose McNeil, 67 years old, a daughter, who succumber to a severe attack of rheumatism at her home at Ingleside Tuesday night. The deceased, who came to this country from Scotland many years ago and who has lived in this country for some time, is survived by a husband and one son, William. Coffee Prices In 1915-- An ad of John Stoffel's, which appears in this issue, reads as follows: "Top Notch" coffee, the fanciest of old crop Central American coffees, 3 lbs. for $1.00; "Sweet Girl" brand, a combination of old and well matured South American Coffees, and is a sweet drinking coffee, per pound 25 cents; "Competition" brand, a blend of good coffees, far better than the prices would indicate, per pound, 20 cents. (Don't crowd, please!) Democrats Make Slate-- A meeting of Democrats was held at the Forester hall, McHenry, Monday evening of this week. A slate was made up for candidates for the offices to be chosen at the primaries on Tuesday, April 8, as follows: For county clerk, Alex M. Adams, McHenry; for sheriff, Frank Lazansky, Cary; for treasurer, Mark T. Sullivan, Harvard; for representative, Thomas A. Bolger, McHenry. Sleighride Party--- The girls of the Freshman sewing class of the McHenry Community high school enjoyed a sleighride party on Wednesday evening, Feb. 5. The trip was made to Crystal Lake, where all had lunch, afterwards returning to their homes in this city. Those who were included in the party were: Marie Freund, Gladys Warrington, Ha£el Kramer, Anita Bacon, Florence Trent, Lucille Steffes, Olga Brefeld, Elsie Steinsdoerfer, Evelyn Freund, Rita Freund, Margaret Larkin, Louise Regner, Eleanor Sutton, Evelyn Smith, Eunice Marshall, Evelyn Anderson, Marie Miller, Marguerite Johnson, Rita Martin, Ethel Grange? and Mary Althoff. in toe Chicago & North Western depot at Crystal Lake. Mr.. the father of Mrs. Bohart, • con* ducts * jewelry store in McHenr y . ' " ; • " • TEN YEARS AGO ! Issue of February 8, IMS Golden Wedding-- A goiden wedding of unusual interest to this and surrounding communities was that of ;Mr. and Mrs. Michael Knox, which was celebrated this week. Michael Knox, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Knox of Terra Cotta, and Mary Ann Doherty, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doherty of McHenry, were married in St. Patrick's church, Feb. 6, 1895, by the Rev. P. M. O'Neill. They were attended by Mrs. M. J. Walsh, the bride's sister, and the late peter J. Doherty. They moved to their present home, which was the old Knox (homestead, in March, 1898, and have continued to make their home there ever since. The occasion was complete as few such are, since all of the eight children and most of the fifteen grandchildren of the celebrants were able to be present to enjoy the day with tihem. Jacob Diedrlch Dies-- On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, 1945, a lifelong resident of this village, Jacob M. Diedrich, 71, passed away. He died at his home on Court street, after a lingering illness. On Feb. 16, 1904s he was united in marriage to Anna Regner. Hughes-Eppel-- Mr. Irving Eppel and Miss Mary Hughes were married at Woodstock at noon Saturday. They will occupy the H. T. Eppel farm on Route 20 after their return from a honeymoon trip through Florida. The groom is a nephew of Fred Eppel of this vicinity. Ritt-Bohart-- 4 Miss Vivyan Ritt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Ritt of Crystal Lake, was married on Friday, Feb. 7, to Mr. John Bohart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bohart of Genoa City, Wis. The bride is a graduate of the Crystal Lake high school and for several years (has been working in Chicago. Mr. Bohart is an operator Helen Adams Dies Miss Helen Adams, who had made her home with her brother, Arthur, in Johnsburg, #or the past few years, died Sunday evening, Feb. 4, 1945, in Victory Memorial hospital, Waukegan, wihere- she had undergone surgery a week previous. She was 59 years old. Thought For the Week-- . "The man who has not anything to boast of but his illiistrious ancestors is like a potato --the only good belonging to him is underground." -- Sir Thomas Overbury. CHURCH FUND DRIVE The $00,000 expansion fund campaign for the new addition to the Wauconda Federated church got under way with a kick-off dinner at the WauCtpda high school on Friday, Febi 11, at 6:30. Prosperity will not abound, in this country if the farmer loses his profits. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of February IS, 1930 101 Years of Age On Monday, Feb. 10, Eli T. Chase, pioneer trail-blazer and the last of McHenry's Civil War veterans, celebrated his 101st birthday at his home in Ringwood. Mr. Chase descends from Puritan English stock, his remote ancestors coming from England in early colonial days and because of his advanced age it is also interesting to note that m CA^'IMCS REPAIRS Auto <M > ^ THIS IS AU THAT WAS LEFT... Generally, we like to have a little more car to start with! However, it is amazing what we CAN do to restore banged-up cars to like-new looks and performance. In fact, "CAN do" is our watch-word. When your car's in trouble ... remember to call us for fast efficient service! MeHENRY AUTO BODY CO. Pfron* McHenry 444 611 Front St. McHenry, in *PPP ' ' TAKE COMMAND... GF«ifr sfth He aTnhdri ll Bi| tit Tit TfcriT Cutest Gong Oi Kfht Nov At Yosr Mn Mrs! DODGE! 50 Custom Royal Lancars given away fraal It's fun! It's easy! A contest avaiy day I SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER YOU CAN COUNT ON PROMPT and DEPENDABLE FARM TIRE SERVICE a t TIRE and TUBE REPAIR HYDR0FIATI0N LIQUID WEIGHT EMERGENCY L0ANER SERVICE FACTORY-METHOD RETREADING WHEEL and RIM SERVICE 'We're as Close as Your Phone and Almost as Fast" GOOD USED FARM WAGON TIRES WE ' USTTPPTrC FOR ALL MAKES HAVE DAiiLIliLD CARS A TRUCKS Up To $5.00 Trade-In For Your Old Battery Thtiriday, February 17/1955 McHenry County Through The Grafton Township Grafton township is joined by Algonquin on tlhe east. Before drainage was accomplished, this township was one of the few in the opunty that bordered the swamps. It was successfully converted, by drainage, into very good farm land. It later housed some of the finest farms and homes in the county. Part of this township is covered by Crystal Lake and the Kishwaukee river passes through some sections. The Galena division of tlhe <Chicago and North. Western railroad established a station at Huntley. v The first white man to settle in the township was a Mr. Grinnell, who remained here only a very short time then sold his farm to Lewis Holdridge, Prescott Whittemore was next to settle in Grafton township in 1838. It was noted by our historians that Mrs. Washington Whittemore was in possession of some, relics of national interest. One of these was a chair used by Col. Perry, tlhe hero of the battle of Lake Erie. Perry was the grandfather of Mrs. Whittemore, who inherited some other precious relics. Among these were a pair of saddle pockets and some copper warming pans. Huntley village was named for the man who owned the land and laid out. the village in 1851. He waa Thoma^ fi. Huntley. Sanford Haight built the first hotel in Huntley in 1851. Lewis Holdridge built the second hotel in the village. l&e village of Huntley wials incorporated in 1872. The first officers of the village were John- S .Cummings, president; Jdhn P. Skeels, clerk; H. B. Brown, treasurer; F. J. Glazier, city marshal. D. E. Wood, Charles Bruckman and S. S. Sprague constituted the rest of the board. Among the most successful and lively Institutions ever established In Huntley was the brass band corps in 1859. They played through the campaign of Lincoln and Hamlin, going at far as Chicago with their band. The band broke up wheia J4he|War came along. . ' £• Huntley raised funds*? through a Library and Literarjjf association formed in 1880. $beir purpose was to "disseminate among the people choice literature and elevate mankind.' they started a library. To Ma - end SURPRISE PARTY Saturday, Fell. 19,1955 ' i' AT THE ROYAL INK - McCULLOM LAKE •o: Given by 7. LADIES OF THE LAKE YOU might be the surprised one. : McHenry Tire Mart WALT FREUND and BOB THURLWELL. Props. 526 Main Street Phone 294 or 295-J MoIIenrj UG 6 BIG SAVtNGS/JV BIG s,z£s • Good things come in BIG packages, too ... especially when you get those moneysaving large sizes I An average family can save upwards of $25.00 per year simply by buying the large economy size packages of daily drug needs. Be sure to stop in at BOLGER'S during our Large Size Sale. -r- r 100 ?Qii SAVB tl.oo ANAClk ' !"eWns 98c i 1 i 1 ••k' UPJ0HNS UNICAPS, 250,. ..$6.96 1 0NE-A-DAY, 120 CAPS... .. 343 1 MHWrn HPMICEBRIN, 16OZ..... .. 3.96 i GIRITOL, 24 oz . . 4 . 9 5 >X; :#4|h|!pi ABD0L WITH C, 100 .. 3.10 vtv \ooo<« v "VoisWH cv TtSSOtS Afvlft/E K Sqpibb WINER,it . °'L 3uur SAVE 64, |09 uoz. SAVE 86c PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA 67c Hf9M o BACTINE ANTISEPTIC, 16 0Z $1.47 JOHNSON'S BABY OIL, 12 0Z...... 98c EMPIRIN COMPOUND, IOC*.. 149 MILES NERVINE, 8 0Z. 98c CARTERS LIVER PIUS, 100 98c VITAUS.HAIKT0NIC, 12 0Z. U3 SWE •°w. */«8 G<ANr 6 OZ. HtltMWai rrv save*'-** MEE HAND* piSPENSER HfVEN^ WASTE l»S89*, simVe BfOOTUTfLEEZ f 0 **** 33c *{39 BIS'ODOL ANTACID *o\VDEP SAVE 36c 89c O e. UlTRA-VlOl* SttH IMJJ pRESBNESHtAWH^ SUMMER tan sy tlAl* CrftL y^r---- CASUAL P0UDENT DENTURE CUANSER.59c GlEEM TOOTHPASTE 63c COLGATE DENTAL CREAM... ,63c FASTEETH DENTURE HOLDER. .9Bc AMIDENT TOOTHPASTE 49c LARGE SIZE DENTAL Heeds & BOLGER'S 108 6. Green fit. ffioro m DRUG STORE McHenry, I1L MOUTHWASH r 20 °*' Aft* m Economy ftttA gJ BoH\® jjj i SAVE 56c *4 aT *J67 VICK'S VAPO-RUB Relief from Cold* SHe*. I49 -assr THANTIS SORE-THROAT 04. LOZENGES UC Perioral licit* T«« •* T«iUtri«« i 4 r: ? StJfe* • ii1