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)BD AWAY DEAD JOHNSBURG LAST FRIDAY MORNING If. Thelen, for many years a IdfUftr iwpected rittsen of Johnsburg, gtMMd mmmy at hi* late home there at «fat o*deek last Friday morning, following an illness covering a period of several years. The deceased, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Thelen, was bom at Fuehmerburg, Germany, on February 15, 1869. He was one of eleven, children. When the deceased was but two months old, his parents left their native country and came to America, settling in Johnsburg, where Mr. Thelen has spent practically his entire life. Both his parents passed away at that place. Shortly after leaving the parochial school at Johnsburg he learned the butcher business and for two or three years was employed in shops in the village of McHenry. However, he tired of this line of trade and returned to Johnsburg, where, up until his illness, he was employed as a common laborer. For eighteen 4 years he was employed by Geo. J. Sayer at PIstakac Bay, where he proved himself faithful and painstaking. Mr. Thelen was united in marriage to Mary Oeffling at St. John's Catholic church by the late H. M. Mehring on Jan. 24, 1894. Eight children were born to the union, two of which passed away in infancy, while six, with a sorrowing wife, are left to mourn. The living children are: Joseph, Arthur, Julia, Rosina, Anna and Alford. AH of these, with the exception of Arthur, who is married and resides on a farm, make their home with their mother. The funeral took place from St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg at 2:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon and was attended by a !arge gatherinf of relatives and friends. war* vmA *>y Rev- Weber, pastor of church. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH A few years past the question of salvation was all important for religion. It has been somewhat dimmed of iate by other issues crowding for attention, but its vital truth can never be lost among the things of primary interest for religion. "Who Are the Saved" will be the sermon title for next Sunday morning at the eleven o'clock services. The record of last Sunday in the Sunday school predicts splendid success for the loyalty campaign new in progress. At the Epworth league service at 6:30 "Africa Night" will be held. A most cordial welcome is given t*> all who may wish to attend the various services. OUT FOR MAYORSHIP C. D. Schoonmaker, at one time editor aad general supervisor of this paper, but of late years a resident of Genoa, 111., where he is now successfully conducting the Genoa Republican, is out for the mayorship of his home city. Mr. Schoonmaker has many friends in and around McHenry, who will be pleased to learn of his aspirations and who will J>e glad to see him win out. MOT* ' power, Brother Schoonmaker. •I'vA, MRS. PETER SCHAID DEAD The sad news of the death of Mrs. Peter Schaid, which occurred at an Elgin hospital at 11:30 o'clock last evening, was received by McHenry relatives this (Thursday) morning. The deceased at one time made her home in this village, but for the past few years has been residing with her daughters at Elgin. At the time of her last illness she was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Shales. Altho definite word has not been received, it is quite likely that the remains will be brought to Mc- The "last rites I Henry ,or buriaL DIED IN CHICAGO HOSPITAL NELS ENGSTROM PASSED AWAY AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Nets Engstrom, who for a number of years made her home on a farm near Ringwood and therefore will be favorably remembered by many of The Plaindealer readers,* passed away at the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, on Tuesday, April 3, to woich institution she had been taken only two days prior to her demise. The deceased had been in declining health about eight weeks and as a last resort to save her life she was taken to the hospital. Maria Larson was born at Lunom, Ekby, Sweden, on April 7, 1884, and came to this country at the age of twenty-one. She • first settled at Wayne, 111., where she was united in marriage to Nels Engstrom that same year. The family came to this vicinity about fifteen years ago and for eleven years made their home on the Lawson farm one mile west of Ringwood. Four years ago the family moved to New Lisbon, Wis., and from there to St. Charles, 111., where the deceased had resided with her husband of late. Only one child was born" to the union, John L., who of late has made his home on the Geo. J. Sayer farm No. 2. but who, with his wife, expects to move to St. Charles this week, where they will take up their home with the bereaved husband. Besides the husband and son, she also leaves tv^o sisters, Mesdames A. F. Anderson and Victor Matson of Chicago. The funeral took place from the Swedish Lutheran church at St. Charles at 1:30 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Martinson, pastor of the church, officiating. She was a beneficiary- member of the Mystic Workers of Ringwood. DEATH OF M OCCURRED A AT VOLO A LATE HOME Mrs.' Alma Lucretia \Waltcn, nee Converse, was born in Grant township, Lake county, 111., August \30, 1853. She was reared in this community and lived here all her life, which was 69 years, 7 months and 4 days. On Jan. 5, 1875, she was married to John Henry Walton, who survives and mourns the temporary separation, but rejoices ov&r her victorious Christian life. They were a devoted couple and his tender ministry during her illness was beautiful to see. To this union were born five children, all of whom are living and were present. Jason, who resides at home; George of Libertyville, Mrs. Jennie Dillon of Volo, Mrs. Maud Kautenberg of Waukegan, Mrs. Elsie Krueger of Wauconda. There were fourteen grandchildren, of whom thirteen are living. There remains of the deceased's family one brother, Elam Converse of Nashville, Tenn., and one sister, Cynthia Conway of Three Quick, Idaho. • - , •" r Sister Walton JOUNKI the eharch when she was young, thus dedicating her. life to God, to her family and to the community. She was the president of the Ladies' Aid society of Volo and always a very active worker for the church while she had the health and strength. She belonged to Relief Corps, No. 38, of Wauconda and rendered valuable assistance there. ? For nineteen years she managed the cemetery, collecting the money, employing the mowers and cleaners and took pride in keeping the resting place beautiful. On Memorial days she was the one who collected the flowers and decorated the graves, thus keeping fresh the memory of loved ones who had passed before. As a mother everyone knows how ed. bor **fri«B4. **>y can sytopathy aiid help in their fco*r of need.. About two years ago she was taken sick and went to Chicago for treatment, then to Lake County hospital for an operation and from that time up to her d&th she suffered with cancer, which suffering increased as she reached the end of her earthly life, when she was translated on April 3, 1923. Servant of God, well done, Thy glorious warfare's pastjp^ The battle's fought, the race is Won, And thou art crowned at least. Let faith exalt her joyful voice, And now in triumph sing, . O grave, where is thy victory? ' And where O death thy stiagt Life's labor done, as sinks the day, Light from its load the spirit flies, While heaven and earth combine to say, v jlow blest the righteous when.they r . Card of Than^,. v We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness during QUARTER OF A CENTURY ITEMS CLIPPED FROM PLAIN* DEALERS OF 25 YEARS AGO April 6, 1898 Ff»e barns, together witll'other property, burned near Genoa Junction on Tuesday. W. E. Whiting and wife are rejoicing over the arrival at their home of a ten pound girl. ^ % Orton Gilbert, Newell Colby and George Slimpin went to Nunda on their wheels last Sunday. At the meeting of the board of town auditors last week James Green was appointed thistle commissioner. Henry Mueller, who has been dangerously ill for some weeks, was taken to a hospital in Chicago on Monday. Mrs. Lamphere is moving up from Elgin this we4k and will occupy her house lately purchased of Wm. D. Wentworth. Wm. Stoffel of this village has "invented a protection for pneumatic tires of bicycles that is one of the most practical we ever saw. town of which he collected '$12,389.63, thus returning 5, ^ uncollected $1,528.80. Lyf* l' A new order has been introduced by % the Chicago & Northwestern railway I* 'jf* v whereby all baggagemen at stations and a number of other employes of »V the road will be compelled to use stan- T ' ' dard watches. The company will * have a watch inspector, whose bupi- \ ness it will be to test each man's watch 1 '. * ? * every week. * ADDITIONAL PERSONAL V f Miss Mayme Ibsh is spending todays in Chicago. « Wm. Pries was a business visitor in Chicago yesterday. Vy Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Covalt were X-w Chicago visitors last Saturday. Miss Dorothy Spencer passed a day , J.\ ; iast week in the metropolitan city. ^ Jos. W. Freund attended to business;^-;,'*" $ ' matters in the metropolitan city Wed-/-"} ^ neday. . „ Mrs. T. P. Walsh of Grayslake spent':;^;'^ last Thursday as the guest of Mc- ' ^V \\ Henry relatives. % Mrs. John W. Smith passed a % A musical was given by Miss Stodiv# v • dard and pupils at StofTel's hall on the! metropolitan city. ^ the sickness and death of our mother; jevening of March 25. There were; Silas Schoel of Chicago passed Sun " for the beautiful flowers, .also the|.about on« hundred and fifty present, j day, in the home of his parents, Mr. singers and pastor. f^Wj&Jolin Walton, Husband. I Jason Walton. Mr. and Mrs. G. WaltoA " #;" Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dillon, c • ;> - Mr. and Mrs. A. Kautenberg. • '• Mr. and Mrs. H. Krueger. -At the home of the bride's I and Mrs. G. E. Schoel. m L. P. Kane of Tuscaloosa, Ala, If? , spending a couple of weeks as the* \ guest of relatives in and around Mc-| Henry. ' Misses Mathilda and Agnes Young|tf... of Elgin spent Sunday in the Ikmie of^ their mother, Mrs. John B. YoungjSif south of-^town. §; A Miss Dorothy Walsh returned totf#? Elgin the first of the week after spend-jf ^ •'>$?£ >V*/- -v , T . , . . r - ' ' , • -"•J • - i" A* *» • -- ^ -• •' Interest Of Married father, Robt. McKee, Algonquin, at high noon today, Wednesday, April 6, 1898, A. G. Eldredge and Miss Anna McKee. T. J. Walsh, who. has'for many years acted with credit as agent for the celebrated "Pillsbury Best" floim ATT invitation is extended to every- hfes, oh account of other business, reone to attend the Ladies' Aid supper tired from the flour business. at the M. E. parsonage on April 19. Friday last being the birthday of The State Line baseball team ex- j Martin Howell, the young folks of the j ing a week in the home of her parentsj pects to open the season at the State, village and vicinity planned a surprise1 Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh. iP"? Line park on Sunday, April 29. Most s antj jn the evening carried it out in the Mrs. Pearl Bieneman of South Bentlilw of the members of last year's team m0st pleasing manner. About fifty i Ind., passed a few days last week with^ ~ will again perform for the Richmond-: were in attendance. i her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Nellis|fvfi)? Genoa Junction outfit this year. 'On Friday evening last Mr. and Mrs. j on the Herendeen farm at Barreville^f G. W. Besley gave a reception atj Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers andPly iStoffel's hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. [children of Elgin, spent the week end|t' Elmer E. Gorton, who have lately come!in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.H;' ^ to reside in our village. Abotat sev- Meyers and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kramer^f ' en ty-five were present. . j Mrs. John Engeln and daughter/j ! Died--At the residence of Henry j Virginia, and Mrs. Frank Zuelsdorf^' ; ' * ^ jDegen, who lives about four miles (were guests of relatives at Palatinejv: ;'->'X-s from this village, on the Greenwood | from Friday until Monday of this; road, on Sunday morning, April 3,! week. - C 1898, Miss Maggie Degen, aged eighty J years. She was an aunt to Mr. Degen. j A young men's society was organized at St. Mary's church in this vil The Plaindealer for news. '4 1 v • • • '"'WM •V . i'--. X. , , y?. g ilv; "I Will build a car for the multitude" Said Henry Ford in 1903--Read how the fulfillment of that prophecy is now made possible through -fr IS? ; g.- For many years it has been Henry Ford's personal ambition to make the Ford the universal family car--to put it within the reach.. of the millions of people who have never been privileged to enjoy; the benefits of motor car ownership. During the past fifteen years over 7,500,000 Ford oars have been; placed in the hands of retail customers--more than a million and-; a half of them within the past twelve months--and yet there are still millions of families who are hopefully looking forward to the. day when they can own a Ford. And now the -fray is open. ; ^ ® TJnder the terms of this plan you can select your Ford Car, set aside a small amount each week and you will be surprised how soon you will own it. In the meantime your money will be safely deposited to your credit in the Fox River Valley State Bank where" ^ J it will draw interest. _ _ , "' • ; - ; ;y, ^ Think it over. Five dollars will start an account. The 'Mrs, J. F.Weiss and two daughters,^ Rosemary and June, of Chicago spentf last week with the former's mother, Mrs. J. J. Vasey. Mr. Weiss and Mr* lage last Sunday following officers elected: President, Martin Wegener; viee president, Frank J. Barbian; secretary, N. A. Huemann. Thirty-one names were enrolled. - . The annual township election for the town of McHenry, held on Tuesday last, was the most spirited held in years. There were two tickets in the field, the straight Republican and straight Democratic. There wer§ five hundred and seventy-four votes polled, which resulted in the election of the straight Republican ticket. The following are the names of the officers elected: Town clerk, M. J. Walsh; I assessor, John Huemann; collector, M. jj. Freund; commissioner of highways, James Green. The corporation caucus on Saturday was well attended and a good deal of interest manifested. The caucus was organized by the appointment of John Evanson, chairman, and S. S. Chapell, secretary, and the following ticket put in nomination: President, W. A. afternoon and the > Vasey were out over the week end. ; Visit the variety goods departments at Erickson's store. ••••$ *; . . " • My<-t .s I4;' >' v , ; ' . • ^ ' # ' 5 , ' "l1i ••'h, V'* •" •' JK ? :1 • '.t i' %': iI. . family cai* participate in it-fath^. mot^er, brothers a»d sisters? «ach doing a little. ^ • I if *V ( v Why not itart today. Stop in and talk it over with your local Ford dealer. He will be glad to fully explain the details of thef plan an^lp yow «et starfeji |he Motor Company ;. . . . . OHN R. KKOX, jr /t + yk STATEMENT of the oWhership, management, circa-*- : J lation, etc., required by the act of con-K; • * gress of August 24, 1912, of the Mc-^p . Henry Plaindealer published weekly at£, McHenry, Illinois, for Apr^l, State of Illinois, ) ^ County of McHenry.)sB< • " v ^ Before me, a notary public, in anil1* for the state and county aforesaid^*. *,i ' personally appeared F. G. Schreinerj"" / . who, having been duly sworn according " to law, deposes^ and says that he is th^ . ' r \ ' j publisher of the McHenry Plaindealei^< 'r and that the following is, to the besfel f • of his knowledge and belief, a tru&V statement of the ownership, manage* /' <r^/ ment, etc., of the aforesaid publicatioi^| ; for the date shown in the above cap*----1~ tion, required by the act of August 24^M.'• 1912. F W That the names and addresses of the** publisher, editor, managing editor andf business managers are: v' , * Publisher, F. G. Illinois. ' Schreiner, McHenry, Cristy; trustees, John H. Miller, John Heimer, B. Nordquist; village clerk, John Stoffel. After the caucus a pe-; . . „ TT T,.„ another Edltor« F- G- Schreiner, McHenry, IllZ.ii> Managing editor, F. G. Schreiner, Mc*««^' tition was circulated and ticket for trustees put in the field as follows: Peter J. Freund, Fred Block, Anton Engeln. March 30, 1898 The steamer "Myrtle" from Algonquin, with ten or twelve passengers, came up the river as far as this village on Sunday last. The public school closed on Wednesday last for a two days' vacation, which was improved by the teachers in visiting outside schools. "Sixty boy babies were born in Chicago last week; does this mean war?" asks a Philadelphia paper. It does; they already are up in arms. Miss Deborah Cooper of the grammar department of our public school, attended the wedding of her sister at Barrington on Wednesday last. The milk maids' convention, which was held at Stoffel's hall on Tuesday evening, drew out a large crowd and was a success in every particular. H. C. Mead, Richard Thompson, C. T. Eldredge and John R. Brents at- Henry, Illinois. Business managership G. Schreiner^ McHenry, Illinois*/'. " • / ;>• That the owner to P. G. Schreinerfc McHenry, Illinois. That the known bondholders, nwrtj. gagees and other security hakkerj^ ' owning or holding 1 per cent or mor^'>> of total amount of bonds, mortgaged^ or other securities are: ' None. '" v F. G. Schreiner^ Owner. Sworn to and subscribed before mi'" this 9th day of April, 1923. Verona J. Niesen, Notary Public. ;/•- My commission expires Jan. . 19> : 1926. . v' '•*" * Market your eggs at Erickson's^ store. ">*' DELINQUENT LIST NOW & BEING PREPARED* According to Atty. A. H. Poose, wh» • phoned us this morning, a delinquent; Hst is being prepared of those whqjf|. have failed to pay their seweqage in^lji tended thp kettle drum .entertainment atallment and in an probability wUl at Ringwood on Thursday evening last. filed ^ the cmmty clerk a5out April\ Wm. Walsh of Hartland, an old resi- ;20 The payinp of ^ first install#^ Phone 2 H McHENRY, ILL •ike; 'vi:: dent of this place, died last week. The funeral was held on Monday. He was more familiarly known as "Billy Welsh." The ( entertainment by the Soott family, namely, R. D. Scott and wife a tut Mrs. Mabel Scott Surrick, at Stoffel's hall on Friday evening last, was well attended. Peter Goetter, a game warden, made several arrests at Fox Lake on Monday for alleged violation, one of which was tried before a jury in Esquire Cristy's court. R. Waite is making some quite extensive repairs in and around his residence. He is building a new cistern, putting a new foundation under the kitchen part and making other needed improvements. S. S. Chapell and L. H. Owen will occupy the H. C. Smith residence on the West Side and Mr. Smith and family will move into the C. H. Granger residence across Wentworth house, vacated by L. - -Vi ment of the sewer assessment wilt keep your name from this list. Thereof fore those who have not as yet paid their first installment are respectfully - asked to do so at their very earliest ., convenience. The assessment may be " . paid to Miss Mame Buss at her homo '• on Waukegan street, near the railroad- ' tracks. _ -r M«fiJE|WT COUNTY ASSES- \ lORS RECEIVE BOOKSTS^ McHenry county assessors have re+,. ^ eeived their books and are now at work*-1, * ' taking up the annual assessments. \ Wm. H. Althoff, the McHenry town-', ship assessor, started his annual taslf^f *;•-$ last week and on account of the ba<f condition of the roads is devoting, ,. % , most of his time within the villager rfe An additional task has been broughtjfeks., upon the shoulders of the assessor thi spring on account of the fact that thek the street. The reKU,ar four year assessment of reefy - jj estate will be made. • r ^ '£ Just received, new combination gas 4% and coal range. Something very newf^i a handsome as well as useful addition^ r *V V' i' r P.: * > i r,. , S: ' . A i' V"'-L CHven, has been purchased by Mrs. i a/nphere of Elgin. M. J. Freund, tax collector for this township, has just returned his books' to any home. when, ,w,«e ta-ke in- to consid'* era4ti,o- nv .rzr • -v ; ^ - " ti. : Now on display at J. J§ • "fe;