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4 PAGE 4- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JUNE U. ltM Crime of the week Old books bring recollections of old days This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an ar­ son-related fire in Marengo that did almost $1,000 worth of itamay to a storage bam and its content* On Tuesday, May 1, about 7:30 p.m., Marengo Police and fire ^nits responded to a fire in a storage barn located at 801 W. Grant St. Although the blaze 459-4800 was controlled quickly, ex­ tensive damage resulted. A witness observed three male youths running from the building shortly before the fire was discovered. Police in­ vestigators believe that the youths broke into the building and set the fire. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards of up to $1,000 for in- formation leading to the arrest and filing of criminal charges against offenders. If you have any information on this arson- related fire that occurred in Marengo on May 1, or in­ formation on any other crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 815-459- 4800. All callers remain anonymous-one never needs to give a name. Crime Stoppers, which is sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, assigns secret numbers to anonymous callers who provide in­ formation. Callers are in­ structed to call back at regular intervals to find out if any suspects have been arrested as a Result of confidential in­ formation given. If there are arrests, the Crime Stoppers board of directors then meets to determine an ap­ propriate reward. A secret meeting is arranged to make the cash reward payments. Anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to appear in court. Max Cushman of Chesterfield Drive, formerly of Park Ridge, brought in a couple of old, old books that gave me a chuckle. One was a pocket automobile guide, covering every road in the State of Iowa. One ad in the book showed a rather expensive car. It was a Midland which sold for $1,685 and boasted a clear view wind­ shield, double tire irons and a full set of tools. Hie other book was titled Chicago Directory, not a Walsh, Welch or Welsh listed. v Guess the boat from Ireland hadn't landed when the book was printed in 1844. Hotels were out for business. The American Temperance House at the corner of Lake and Wabash enticed guests with the ad "Passengers and baggage carried to and from steamboats free of charge." The City Hotel at Clark and r Riv*ctide Melton ry FATHER'S DAY SALE! PRICES GOOD THRU SUNDAY, JUNE 17 * SUPER-TAME BABY MAY COCKATiaS REG.'89.99 *69" ZEBRA FINCHES REG. '9.99 SAVC *S.M s6" M,T, TH, F10 7, SAT 10-4, SUN 11-3 ON ANY PURCHASES OF *10.00 OR MORE COUPON EXPIRES 6/17/84 Not to be used in combination with any other offers FISH Silvertips Black Tetras Platys j Sword Tails K6. SALE KE6. SAIE 4* k* ir •i.it Black Arrowana 'lt.99 White Clouds 1 1 9 4 9 * T«tri tab? Rsb fod.71 0Z. 2.79. '1.99 Tetra Dora Mm 106 oz. 2.19. *1.S9 HARDWARE J& ̂ 10 Gal. 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Small cubes, pieces of ice, are a drink's downfall. They melt fast­ er. Our ice cubes are bigger-long­ er lasting. For icy cold coolers they mean cool! 1.75 LITRES |Augusf Sebastiani CountryH Wines 1.5 LITRES Monterey Vineyard 1979 Classic Red ira 499 1.5 LITRES Our own Crystal Clear Ice Cubes OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES! August Sebastiani Country & OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES! Coca Cola Diet Coke tajfar or Sapr Free Decafinated • wkkp Coke 'W 8 16 OZ. BOTTlf S 10 LB. BAG 1.5 LITRES OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRKESI PLUS DEP. Randolph had rooms "arranged to accommodate families and single men." (No mention of single women.) They also advertised "Warm, cold and shower baths always in readiness." Right here in McHenry a barber shop had a bath tub in the back room, where men could take a Saturday night bath for a quarter. If you think the price was high, remember it included soap and towel. In 1832-33 Chicago had about 100 inhabitants and five or six log houses. by Earl Walsh One Old Timer in McHenry predicted Chicago would never amount to much. It was too far from Terra Cotta. Without good friends bringing me inspirations, I'd have to fold up and silently fade away. Now comes Ed Reid with more newspapers printed in Nebraska, where he spent his younger days. „ Much of the news is varied like most of the exchange papers we have read. One was different and brought me back to the early days of the Plaindealer. . -- Personals - they were called. This issue from Ed told of one couple being dinner guests in a friend's home. One woman called on a friend in a Hospital in another town. One group went shopping in a nearby city. (That was news.) A school board held a meeting. No report. Yep. This paper reminded me of days when the Plaindealer let us know if somebody visited the County Seat in Woodstock and sometimes revealed the nature of their visit. If you took the morning train to Chicago, there was sure to be a line or two telling that you spent the day in the "Windy City". . Looking back, I find they still have wild turkey shoots in Nebraska, but bad weather spoiled plans this year. I wasn't home when Bill Hecht came a-callin', but he left issues of Princess Patter, printed daily at sea. It seems to be one cruise after another for Bill. He will probably be conducting tours soon. Sounds like there is never a dull moment on those trips. They must eat a lot, too. A fancy menu is too much for a country boy like me to read. Guess I'd just have to say "gimme some meat and potatoes". The report tells me the butter on the Love Boat comes from Ireland. Dick Rabbitt gave up golf for one day last week, picked me up and wheeled over to the Woodstock Court House Inn for a meet and eat get together with Nancy Fike and Don Peasley. Nancy is promoting a McHenry County Sports Day at the Historical Society in Union. , This will be in September. Players, coaches, managers and sports fans are all urged to dig up something of interest for display. September may seem far away, but now is the time to get started. Not so long ago, we thought June was far away. Dear Sir: If there is room in your new, streamlined setup - I wish to submit a tried and found super Household Hint: "Never turn your back on Running Faucet." Helpfully, K. Brown. v , • Met an old friend the other day whose wife passed away. "I never knew the house could be so big" said my friend, then added, "I hear every little noise." Just thinking. Think back, as usual. My Uncle John was a bachelor who lived in a little home down BallyO-Gred way. ^ At the age of 86 years, he couldn't understand why ha wasn't feeling well. I took him to a doctor who gave Mm a few green pills. The next supply of pills were yellow (the same aspirin with a dif­ ferent color), but he thought they weren't as good as the green ones. One day I went to see him and got this report: "It has been two weeks since I went to that d-- doctor and I'm not well yet." OLD SAYINGS: That one would try the patience of a saint. Grow old gracefully. Who died and left you in charge? McHenry residents appear in musical McHenry residents Sandra and Reyn Smith, together with Ed Pratt, are appearing in the musical "Happy Ending" Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons MUfc^The Apple Tree ih Ingleside. The original script, written by Sandra Smith, centers on love and romance: It contains some classic songs and enough laughter to last throughout the afternoon. With the exception of the month of August, "Happy En­ ding" will play on the above- nnHliiai afte mooes, through Nov.»; For luncheon or dinner theater reservations, call Doug Sheil or Sandy MacNeal at (312) 540-8222. • DELI SANDWICHES • FRESH BAKERY • HOT COFFEE • SNACKS • GROCERY ITEMS • tf) Z w Join us for u <9 tf) tf) • w ui Urn U. 0 u 5 X > X u X < BB Z tf) u K Ui S z u tf) FREE DELI SANDWICHES tf) n on FRIDAY, JUNE 15 from •J B 0 • Ui 3 Limit Q O £ 5 • u OS U. • tf) Z p t Q 2 h| Ui tf) 3 0 z 11 AM-2 PM At the McHenry White Hen Pantry stores! No purchase necessary. one per customer, please Offer good June 15,1984 only at the stores listed below. White Hen Pantry When vouTun out... w When you 3808 West Elm McHenry • 385-0006 4802West Elm McHenry • 344-3280 BOTH STORES OPEN 24 HOURS EVERYDAY) • OPEN JULY 4th! Art A Cindt Smith, Owner/Operator* ©whpmm' FRESH BAKERY • HOT COFFEE • SNACKS • GROCERY ITEMS • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS i