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t f * + K «. ^*u" h :*v ' ipr«v-j "W?®^ $\p :»;•_ '• 'H <•/-•-<?/-if« ••*>;.* \ ' • .•• • >•;* . ' 15, 1926 FIRE DESTROYS (Continued from front pap) McHENBfS HOMB OF AMUSEMENT "WE CANT PLAY THEM ALL SO WE PLAY THE BEST" THURSDAY-FRIDAY April 15-16 j - LILA LEE in j' THE MIDNIGHT GIRL Mysteries of the Witching ^our Revealed . rand the Comedy •THE UNDERSTUDY" Prices 10c and 30c SATURDAY • SUNDAY With Special Sunday Matinee at 2:30 10c and 25c Nfghi, 20c and 35c TIME "VAUDEVILLE" WITH FEATURE PICTURES AND COMEDIES SATURDAY April 17 "TRIPLE ACTION" --Starring-- PETE MORRISON AND HIS WONDER HORSE Lightning With Vaudeville and the Comedy "BUSTER BROWN" Also Aesops Fables Prices 20e and 35c SUNDAY "The Wife Who Wanted" Written by "A Woman Who Knows" With Irene Rich and Huntly Gordon Vaudeville, and Comedy "Lucky Accident" Prices 20c and 35c EXTRA Tuesday and Wednesday "California Straight Ahead" With Reginald Denny. A thrilling: hilarious comedy drama And the Comedy "BIG CITY" THURSDAY - FRIDAY April 22*23 "The Limited Mail" A thundering melodrama that roars through a storm of sizzling thrills, with Monte Blue and a real cast. And the Comedy "Crowning the Count" SATURDAY - April 24 TOM MIX in "Riders of the Pnrple Sage" As the fire gained in volume, the outbuildings across the street and the West McHenry State Bank, across I the alley on the east, were found I to be on fire at times, which necissj itated quick action to keep them from j also being consumed. All the win- | dows on the west side of the bank and in the business^ houses acros the I street were broken by the intense heat. Even after the Justen block was nearly burned to the ground, the rear porch on the Northwestern hotel almost a block away, was destroyed, but the fire did not damage the hotel building proper to any extent. The store buildings on the south side of main street, occupied by the Walter Fruend tire shop, H. C. Kamholz hardware, John Stoffel general store, W. J. Donavin plumber, and Jos. W. Freund clothing, were minus front windows and had to be boarded up. The window in the Nye Jewelry and Radio Shop was cracked. A new building to be occupied by James Morrow and Sons, of Waukegan, Dodge dealers, has been under construction for several weeks, located one door west of the Justen block. This structure was not damaged to any extent. The stocks of N. J. Justen & Son, the Althoff Hardware and the fixtures of the West McHenry Postoffice were almost completely destroyed. The interior of the West McHenry bank, after the fire, was a sad looking place, as the flames had swept through the windows, scorching the furniture and damaging the book keeping machines. The interior of the bank will have to be completely redecorated. Even the fire truck which had been driven too close to the building, was damaged considerably, be of little help, owing to the fact that their hose was of a different size or thread for the hydrants. Serious as was the fire of Sunday morning, causing heavy losses, it is fortunate that no lives were lost, although a few seconds more in one or two cases might have brought tragedy to West McHenry. Theodore Wagner and wife were sleeping in their home above the furniture store when the alarm was sounded. Mrs. Wagner had been ill for several days. Her husband carried her from the burning building being forced to go through a window across the roof of the postoffice and into the Althoff flat, before finding a way of exit. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner not only lost their household effects but all of their clothing, except the few they donned when they escaped from the blazing structure. All three of the Althoff children are ill, two of them being down with pneumonia at the time the family was driven out by the flames. The necessary exposure during the flight to the street, it is feared, may result seriously in the case of the afflicted children. Both the Althoff and the Wagner families were cared for in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen. The McHenry Post of the American Legion, of which Mr. Althoff is a past commander, on Monday engaged the services of a unrse for the children. H. C. Kamholz and family resided over the store on the opposite side of the street. Mrs. Emma Freund and daughter, Clara, occupied the flat above the Vogt Drug Store and A. E. Nye and family live over the Jewelry Store. Walter J. Freund and family occupied quafers over the tire shop: These families were all forced to flee from their homes, not knowing at the time whether they might return, as the heat was so intense and the blaze so strong that it looked doubtful if the buildings would survive. However, the structures did not suffer much damage except the exterior. Among the serious losses sustained was the entire library of the late Father McEvoy, which was in the Justen store for crating, consisting of 677 books, valued at from $2,000 to $3,000. N. J. Justen has already arranged to rebuild on the same ground, a new and modem structure, just as fast as a large crew of workmen can complete the job. In the meantime the furniture and undertaking firrh will be in a position to carry on its business. The Plaindealer has been asked to announce that they are ready to take orders for anything in their line, and expect in the near future to have temporary show, rooms. The loss of the buildings as well as the large stock of furniture has been a heavy blow to Messrs. Justen, but they are taking an optimistic view of the situation and are undaunted in their purpose to re-establish the splendid business they have enjoyed for a long term of years. William H. Althoff has moved whatstock could be saved before the bad flames reached it, to the room across the street, occupied by W. J. Donavin, plumber, where they will share quarters until the new Justen building is ready for occupancy. Mr. Althoff is desirotis of seeing his customers in the new place and will take car<8 of their needs in his line. E. E. Bassett, West McHenry postmaster, on Monday had established himself in the Schiessle building and was taking care of Uncle Sam's business in the best way possible. Al-! though handicapped for room and fix- { tures, all the patrons of the office were permitted to deliver and to receive their mail as usual. Mr. Justen had planned and contracted for a new modern front for his building and work was to have been started on Wednesday of this week. It is believed that some of the other buildings on the south side of the main street will be improved REAR AXLE GEAR IS IMPORTANT Transforming a couple of mile of steel bars into ring gears for Ford cars is all in the day's work at the Highland Park plant of the Ford Motor company. Here, ingenious machinery, which obviates all possibility of human error, furnishes an interesting study in efficiency methods characteristic of Ford manufacture. A mighty important feature in the line of power is this rear axle gear, although not much larger in size than a china saucer. As the principal driving agent between the drive shaft and rear axle, it must not only be tough enough to stand strains, but must also be hard enough to resist wear, for a worn ring gear is a sure source of axle noises. Quality is closely guarded in manufacturing these gears and the steel that goes into them is constantly held to the most rigid specifications. Arriving at the Highland Park plant in long bars, it is cut to exactly the length required for the finished ring. The steel is heated white hot and in powerful machines, capable of hair's breadth accuracy, is formed into a perfect circle. Then, by means of an electric current of tremendous amperage the butts of the ring are fused into each other. In subsequent operations, the rings are trimmed, hardened and gear teeth cut into them and it is interesting to note that at no stage of the development or even in the finished CUSSHH1 KrARTMENT FOR SALE--DeLaval cream separators, 500, 760 and 1,000 pounds per hour capacity. Electrical and universal power drive. J. W. Shaffer, McHenry. Phone 33. 45. FOR SALE--One 1925 Ford coupe, balloon equipment, like new, many extras, $400. One 1925 Ford coupe, $350. One 1923 Hupmobile touring, $300. One 1923 Durant touring, like new, run 4,600 miles, $275. One 1920 Buick touring, $100. Overton & Cowan, Buick dealers, McHenry and Harvard. 45. FOR SALE--Choice^ lots on Center street in West McHenry, 2 blocks from depot. Sidewalks, gas, water, electric lights. $500 per lot. F. H. Wattles, West McHenry. 45-tf. FOR SALE--Modern 8-room house. Inquire Raymond Powers, McHenry. 44-tf. FOR SALE--New Butterfly cream separator. Inquire of George Wirfs, McHenry. Phone 68-J. 43-2t FOR SALE--Goose eggs, duck eggs, also Plymouth Rock and White Leghorns from penned stock. A. Vales, river road at Emerald Park. Phone 605-M-2. 42-3t product is it possible to detect the with new fronts and larger windows j poiH*.where the weld was made. > as replacements must be made in Th,s. ot producing ring scorched lumber and broken windows, ^ears >s doubly s.gn.ficant in Ford Mr. Justen's loss of course will be i car manufacture. In point of econthe heaviest, partly covered by insur-! o"1?' * represents a material savings ance. The others carried coverage™? stamping the ring cut of steel for their losses to a fair extent. I plates-a method by which the disc A number of persons who helped ! ^ut out of the ce j nte^i of the rm% an? to fight the flames, both in and out tr'm too, steel, of the fire repartment, deserve much not unlike wood, has 'grain' and it is Some i obvious that a stamped-cut ring ' must contain a certain amount of cross-grain. The Ford process, on the other hand, produces a ring entirely of long grain, a quality which contributes to the Ford car's freedom from rear axle troubles. Knox Motor Sales are the McHenry Ford dealers. FOR SALE--DeLaval cream separators, 500 and 750 pounds per hour capacity. Electric and universal power drive. J. W. Schaffer, McHenry. Phone 33. 41-4t FOR SALE--Incubator Chicks. Leave your order with Mrs. Peter A .Freund. Phone 614-R-l. 39-tf credit for the work performed, of them received minor injuries from burns but none serious enough to disable them. SCHOOL ELECTION SATURDAY, APRIL 17 An election for two members of the School Board in District 156, the McHenry Community High School, will be held Saturday, April 17. The names which appear on the ballot for members to serve three Order your groceries from ^rickson's Dept. Store. Announcement I desire to announce my candidacy years are Edward R. Sutton and John for the office of alderman in the sec A. Miller. The two retiring members are Thomas A. Bolger and John M. Schmitt. (Continued from Page One) The evening's program proved to the entire satisfaction of everyone that the school contained some wond^p ful musical talent and that under the very able direction of Mr. Koerner it had been grouped together fjor the best proof of it. The program was the largest musical program ever attempted as yet in the school and by the splendid attendance it is presumed that the school will feel like giving another one some time in the nfear future. Shoes that fit and wear at Erickson's" Dept. Store. s Miss Christine Maynard of Chicago was a Sunday visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ensign. An Appreciation We desire in this way to express our thanks and appreciation to those who helped to fight the fire Sunday morning, which took such a heavy toll in property loss. The fire companies of McHenry, Crystal Lake and Woodstock and the many volunteers we desire to especially thank. The many acts of kindness and expressions of ympathy we have received are greatly appreciated. N. J. JUSTEN. PETER M. JUSTEN. WM. H. ALTHOFF. THEO. WAGNER. ond ward, at the city election in McHenry on Tuesday, April 20. Your support is respectfully solicited. 44-2 MATH. LAURES. Your taxes are now due and can be paid at the Fox River Valley State bank. 43-4 F. O. Gans, Auctioneer. Henry 87-M. Phone Mc- 88-tf NOTICE The Women's Improvement Association is sponsoring a basket ball game at the high school gym tomorrow (Friday) evening. Admission 35c. Attend and help a worthy couse. fp. ANNOUNCEMENT I desire to announce that I am a candidate for re-eleetion for alderman of the First Ward>at the election in the City of McHenry, Tuesday, April 20. I have endeavored to serve the public to the best off my ability and ask your support 'at the polls next Tuesday. R. I. OVERTON. ¥•, ^ v K- ' b Here is Freshman's Greatest Accomplishment-- THIS BEAUTIFUL CONSOLE This Wonder Set which is spreading entertainment, education and contentment in hundreds 1 of thousands of homes in all parts of the world now has many additional points of superiority. <New and Improved EASYERPIBC! A handsome piece of furniture made of carefully selected genuine five-ply mahogany. A radio receiver with the If'inefct built-in loud speakers, in a console model, which provides ample room for all batteries, chargers, eliminators and everything else that could possibly be used in connection with a radio set. Not d single wire visible to mar the appearance of the room. V t: • CARD OF THANKS I desire to express in this way my thanks to the many people who so kindly assisted ih preventing the fire from destroying the building Sunday morning, in which I have my tire shop and home. If it had not been for the voluntary help, the result might have been disastrous and it certainly was appreciated. WALTER J. FREUND. NEW DELIVERY TRUCK L. A. Erickson has purchased a new Ford delivery truck for his department store in West McHenry. FOR SALE--140 acres, all new buildings. Every foot can be plowed if wanted. Will sell reasonable and on easy terms. Mrs. Joe H. Justen, McHenry, 111. 27-tf F0»R SALE--A work horse. Also seed potatoes. Robert Vogt, Ingleside, 111. Phone 632-W-l, McHenry. 45-2t. FOR RENT APRIL 1--House on Main street. Bath, furnace, garage. Inquire of E. E. Bassett. 40-tf LOST--32x4 tire and rim between Spring Grove and cement road leading to Volo. Reward. Frank J. Wagner, Spring Grove, 111. Phone 533, Richmond, P. O. box 101. 45. FOR RENT--34-acre form, two miles east of Fox river bridge. Address "Z" in care of The Plaindealer. 45-3t HELP WANTED--Girl to work in ice cream parlor and lunch room. Good salary to right party. Apply at Karl's, or phone 26, McHenry. 45. WANTED -- Light rooms. Man and wife want two, or three roams, or small furnished house. Employed here. See or call Robert Manship at the office. TB Tested Cattle For Sale Fifty head new milkers and springers. TB tested and 60-day retest guaranteed. Frank Ehrebt and Frank Henkel, 1% miles east of Volo. Tel. Round Lake 14-J-l. Ladies, look over our line of dry goods before buying. Erickson's Detartment Store. One It Never J Enough One Ice Cream Cone made with McHenry # Ice Cream is never enough for a boy. He ^ wants two or more. And why not let him have them! No better or purer .food could bo eaten. , , When you say Ice Cream, don't forget to also say "McHenry." McHenry Ice Cream Company McHENRY USED CAR BARGAINS--One Lexington touring, one Ford Fordor sedan, two Chevrolet sedans. All in good condition. G. A. Stilling Garage, McHenry. 44-2 Green and Elm Streets FARROW CHIX--April delivery 100 lots Leghorns, $11; Barred Rocks, Single Reds, Anconas, $13; White Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Rose Reds, $14; Wyandottes, Minorcas, $15; heavy assorted, $10; light assorted, $9. Other matings slightly higher. D. T. Farrow Chickeries, Peoria, IH. *39-20 FOR RENT--Four-room flat. Inquire of Jos. J. Miller. Phone 114-R. 38-tf COOPER'S SAPONIFIED CRESOL-- For disinfecting barns after TB testing. Sold by Dr. J. E. Wheeler, West McHenry. tf Surveys and Subdivisions GEO. E. THORNE Land Surveyor ALGONQUIN, ILL Phone 83-J Sun Proof paint and varnish sold at Vycital's hardware store. "44-1 Your, taxes are now due and can be paid at the Fox River Valley State bank. 43.4 Have Flowers ill Your Home Sunday It doesn't cost much, to brighten u!p the home with t ' flowers. We will deliver one dozen carnations to your home or a mixed bouquet to your home in McHenry on Saturday for*--. 60C We are ready to supply you with vegetabble and bedding plants for the garden. LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER Rosedale $ Greenhouses Phone 653-W-l McHenry, 111. Books on Convenient Terms NYE JEWELRY, MUSIC and RADIO SHqP {I Phone 123-J West McHenry, III. T 11111 ttttl MM Itt M»M ^kJOmbuy Margaret Pedler THE BARBARIAN IX)VER A pampered 4augkHf tf taught to fact K/». THE VISION OF DESIRE Low's flowtvimg disillusion. THE MOON OUT OF REACH One girl's desperate THE HOUSE OF DRKAMS> COME-TRUE How a man and • 0 Bypiy't strong* prafkatf, THE HERMIT OF FAR, END Love makes itt tvay inta f house and a xvalltd-*n THE LAMP OF FATE The story of • take sit and giv* THE SPLENDID FOLLY A woman'e secret a*d #1 Taxes! This bank is authorized by the County Treasurer to receive the payment of taxes. Save time and inconvenience by making tax payments here. We are ready to supply this service. Thomas P. Bolger The McHenry Druggist 3% Interest on Savings West McHenry State Bank ff "The Bank That Service Built . r , > IlMMIIMM M M Ml > I t t t t t f t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t HttHMMMIIIMIMIIMM>