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V »'" . ' » « • • ' IV 111 w- I I I u • v.- .' . !• "•';••« ' • "'" " • ' •: *' '.' " - ••"'• 'SWW'WSPW^IBPPE :. ...:. .. - ' * , 1 % r* *X*~: *'- THE , . - v - . • • ' • • ' • ' . ; : / -• • ' v '• . ' 'I . :-}:•} • .'-"• '. - ' ' • • " - ". ••; • . *' 4, / . . ; ••* •• *#•*». r%> * '*>-**», *?*- « VOLUME 51 THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1926 NO. 46 UNDUE FOR AIM CARRIES 21 PRECINCTS: BARNES WINS IN 8 . Foui* precincts in Dorr township, •We in Chemung, Greenwood, Hebron and Richmond gave Judge Charles P. Hames a majority, while all of the other twenty-one precincts in Mc- Henry county pluralities to Charles T. Allen of Cary over Barnes. Judge Barnes received a majority ot 610 in Dbrr township over Allen, but* Allen's home town precinct, Cary and Fox River Grove gave Allen 785 votes and only 18 votes to I'arnes. This remarkable testimonial by the citizens of Cary to its townsman is the outstanding feature of the campaign. Algonquin township, consisting of Algonquin, Crystal Lake and Gary, gave Allen 172, votes, 335 to Barnes, 75 to Smiley and only 22 to Casey. Nunda township, which includes North Crystal Lake and Bareville, gave Allen 732 votes and Barnes 294. Barnes carried Greenwood by 21 votes, Hebron by 47 and Richmond by 22, while Ringwood precinct in McHenry township which includes the villages of Ringwood and Johnsburg, gave Allen 215 votes and Barnes only 98. In the two Harvard precincts the expected Smiley majority failed in the big contest between Barnes and Allen. Barnes carried the first precinct and Allen the second. Elsewhere throughout the county it was a sucession of Allen victories. Marengo followed Judge Shurtleff's recommendation by giving Allen an almost two to one victory over Barnes, while Smiley's vote was small. It was a great day for the Allen supporters. Even in Woodstock, where they expected a big Barnes vote, and the only hope was to reduce his majority" as much as possible, the atmosphere clearly showed an Allen victory in sight, although the Barnes workers nearly reached their claim of-1500 votes for their leader. The Allen supporters had only hoped to secure about 700 to 800 votes for their candidate, which they exceeded. , The vote for Smiley and Casey was less than had been expected, the former receiving 119 and the latter 259. Our readers will find a complete table of the vote on IPnited States senator, county judge, treasurer and sheriff on this page, which will tell them how each precinct voted. Doc and Don Lose Sheriff Lester Edlnger and Deputy Sheriff Pon Hibbard lost in the race for treasurer and sheriff. Edinger lost to Frank J. Hendricks by the narrow margin of fortyfour votes, while Hibbard was topped with over 400 votes by "Cy" Sanford of Woodstock. Loyal friends of Doc and Don are keenly disappointed over their defeat, as they feel that these two officers have made a most exceptional record during thft past three years and deserved commendation and an endorsement of that record by the voters, instead of defeat. But they were the victims of unfortunate circumstances over which they had no control. The successful candidates have the good will of the pub- He and while the Plaindealer supported Doc and Don this newspaper has now and always has had only the kindliest sentiments toward both Hendricks and Sanford, and no unkind comment appeared at any time in this newspaper in regard to their candidacy. It is the fortunes of politics and the defeated candidates, have the satisfaction of knowing that they have served well the public while in office. They aife both young men, and the world is wide and full of opportunities, better opportunities than politics cap afford. Another defeated candidate, Charles H. Francis, who has served three terms in the legislature, has many friends who are dissatisfied over hi4! defeat. Mr. Francis was the victim of a situation over which he had no control. Opposed by a popular candidate in his home town, he was the victim of a reaction which every office seeker goes up against from time to time. Election in McHenry' The election on Tuesday in McHenry township was a lively affair, although there were no local candidates except for precinct committeemen. The votes cast in the three precincts was heavy, 343 being cast in' the First or Ringwood precinct, 35 i in the Second and 439 in the Third. Fourteen Democratic ballots were cast in the three McHenry precincts, none in the First, three in the Second and eleven in the Third. Roy J. Stewart for representative, Charles T. Allen for judge, Lester Edinger for treasurer and Don Hibbard for sheriff were winnes in the balloting in this township. One of the surprises was the heavy vote cast for Allen in the First precinct, wher^ Judge Barnes had expected to be the winner. E. H. Hawley in the First, W. H. Althoff in the Second arid John A. Engeln in the Third were declared elected as precinct committeemen. In the First there were several candidates and stickers were used which the judges of election there held were not legal. They threw out those ballots on committeemen where sticker* had been used and declared Mr. Hawley elected, his name having been written in. Vote in County A total vote of 12,601 Republican and 98 Democratic was cast in McHenry county. In the race for state treasurer Stratton received 5,314 votes in McHenry county, and Kinney 3,007, giving Stratton a majority of 2,307. Mr. Stratton was winner in the downstate counties, but lost in Cook county, where he was opposed by the successful Crowe-Barrett-Thompson faction. Senator McKinley lost in his race for re-election. -McHenry county gave Frank L. Smith a majority of 2,700. Royal Neighbors To Sponsor^Card Party On Thursday evening the Fox River Valley camp, No. 3251, Royal Neighbors of America, will sponsor a "500" and Bunco party at Stoffel hall, West McHenry. The proceeds will go for the benefit of those who lost household goods and clothing in the fire on Saturday night. The hall has been donated for the evening.by ' he McHenry Fire department. Everyone should turn out and make this affair a real successful one. . If your sewing maclHne, victrola or washing machine is bothering you, tell the trouble to B. Popp, West McHenry, 111. Phone 162. 39-tf-fp If your building needs paint, don't wait another season. Use Pa ton's Sun-proof Paint. Sold at J. J. Vycital's. * 45-fp. If you are in the market for gas or combination ranges, call on John Brda. We have the biggest and best stock on the market. At reasonable prices. John F. Brda, McHenry. 42-fp.-tf. BELL RINGERS AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Fourth Lyceum Number Is Presented On Tuesday evening of this week, the last number of the annual Lyceum course was presented at the High School auditorium. A good crowd was present and very much enjoyed the clever entertainment put on by the Jack Wood male quartet and Bell ringers. This very populaK company presented a unique program consisting for the most part of vocal and instrumental selections. All the numbers were given with a refreshing breeziness and an infectious enthusiasm. With: the bells, the entertainers played various selections, sacred, classical and the most lively of popular melodies. The descriptive number, "Sunday Morning in Londan," was especially well liked. Among the others were, "Onward, Christian Soldiers, ' 'Yearning," "To a Wild Rose" and Sweet and Low." All four of the entertainers in addition to being noted as exceptionally fine bell ringers, also proved themselves to be fine singers, singing rrr.iarWably well together and individually. Their interpretation of the old favorite, "Coming Through the Rye," drew much applause from the audience. The vocal solos included "Little Mother of Mine," "If From Your Hearts, You Truly Seek Me," and 'Captain Mack. "When the Bell of the Lighthouse Rings" was given with bell accompaniment. Another feature of the program were several instrumental ensemble numbers employing violin, cello and banjo. Readings, both humorous and of a more serious nature, added zest to the entertainment. The program closed with the well known number, "Nearer My God to Thee," with special arrangement of bells and voices. With the ending of the entertainment, and consequently with the Lyceum course itself, the audience could not help but feel regret. For the last four or five years the course has been a special attraction for McHenry people. The Lyceum companies sent out by the Redpath bureau furnish the very best type of entertainment; they are companies that delight both young and old. The course was originally brought here through the efforts of the late Father McEvoy. The numbers who attend the four yearly presentations have yearly increased, until it has become, so to speak, a part of our town. Following Father McEvoy's death, it was taken ^over by the- McHenry business men, who deserve much credit for carrying it through and thus enabling the people of this city to enjoy what they have enjoyed in the past in the Lyceum numbers, the very highest ttyyppee//OCf entertainment. TAXES, TAXES We will appreciate your paying your taxes at this bank. Authorized by the county treasurer to receive same. West McHenry State Bank. 43-fp Place your order for Early Ohio eating and seed potatoes with me now for delivery April 1. Located at John Brda's hardware store in Centerville. Telephone 52-R. M. M. Niesen. 42-tf-fp FIRE DESTROYS MEN BLOCK BLAZE WIPES OUT THREE BUSINESS HOUSES West McHenry Business District Is Threatened . Early Sunday Our Invitation The McHenry Plaindealer invites as its guests, Mr. and Mrs. James Saylor, to be present at the Empire theatre on Thursday of Friday evening, April 22 or 23, at which time the feature picture, "The Limited Mail," with Monte Blue, will be shown. Present this clipping at the theatre for admission. West McHenry's business section was again visited by fire early Sunday morning, at which, time the Justen block was completely destroyed by the flames. The blaze occurred just about twenty years after the disastrous fire which swept a portion of that section. Workmen began the task of clearing away the debris on Monday morning, preparatory to the rebuilding of the structure. N. J. J us ten has now employed contractors to erect a new modern building on the same ground The total loss of Sunday night'.- blaze is estimated to be in the neigh borhood of $75,000.00. Many of the newspapers were unaware of the conflagration until after it was all over, although scores ot visitors from neighboring cities journeyed to McHenry, attracted by tht light which could be plainly seen foi miles. The blaze was" discovered by Math Laures, who wais passing the N. J. Justen & Son furniture store, about 2:30 o'clock in the morning. He noticed the fire through the store window and immediately spread the alarm. As soon as he could summon help, word was passed to the tele phone operator, who called the Borden lactory to blo.v i.i. , hi.;t!e. t"hi: signal aroused nuin r yus M siden. who arose from th?:r bed> sr.id s->< . the streets of West McHeniy \vn* filled with people and cars. In a few moments, the fire truck was on the scene, but by that time the conflagration had gained such headway that the Justen block could not be saved. Several narrow escapes resulted from the fire, being William II. Althoff and family and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wagner. The latter couple occupied quarters over the Justen furniture store, while Mr. and Mrs. Althoff and three clAdren lived in the flat over the Arenoff hardware store. However, all escaped unhurt but there was but little time to spare. . The Justen block was occupied by N. J. Justen and Son, furniture, William H. Althoff, hardware, and the West McHenry postoffice, the latter being in between the two aforementioned. Cause of the conflagration is unknown, but it started in some way in the rear room of the furniture store. The room occupied by Mr. Althoff was constructed of cement blocks, while the rest of the burned structures were of wood, so that the flames gained rapid headway after the start. It was soon discovered that the McHenry fire department would have a hard fight to get the flames under control, so aid was asked from the cities of Woodstock and Crystal Lake The fire whistle was sounded at our neighboring city of Woodstock to call out the members of the department, arousing the residents of that city. The blaze could be seen so plainly that many of them thought the fire was in the county-seat city. The Woodstock truck and firemen started for McHenry, but had a breakdown when within a short distance from this place, and they were unable to be of any assistance. The Crystal Lake truck did reach the scene, but could (Continued on last page) CITY ELECTION TUESDAY. APRIL Owttiti For Ald«HB#n In Two Wards r: In another part of this issue of The Plaindealer will be found specimen ballots Yor the city election to be held in McHenry on Tuesday, April 20, 1926. One alderman in each of the three wards is to be elected on that day, and one police magistrate. A special ballot will also be voted on the question of whether boxing, sparring or wrestling matches and exhibitions are to be held within the municipality. The name of Peter J. Heimer appears on the ballot in each ward as a candidate for police magistrate. He has no opposition. In the first ward R. I. Overton is a candidate for re-election without opposition. Mr. Overton has served on the council and asks the support of the voters for re-election on his record as a progressive alderman. He has been active in securing for McHenry the large amount of paving, which has done so much to pull this city out of the mud. In the second ward, the voters will h asked to choose between two candidates for alderman to succeed Chas. W. Goodell. They are Peter Wm. Frett and Math B. Laures. In this ward, there will be two Peoples' tickets, first and second, caused by the two candidates both filing under the Peoples' petition. Votes in the third ward will have two candidates to choose from for alderman to succeed James Perkins. They are Fred Ferwerda and John A. Thennes. On the special ballot, which refers to the boxing and wrestling exhibition question, the voters will simply be asked to vote for or against the proposition: The new state law regarding boxr., permits i<-quires the question to .c sulinitt (! to the voters before permits can be issued for exhibitions of this nature. It is believed that this proposition will carry iji McHenry. The Kiwanis flub first took up the matter and voted to recommend that the question be placed on the ballot. The required number of signatures were secured to the petition to be presented to the city council to place it upon the ballot. Boxing and wrestling are good and clean sports if conducted under the proper supervision and the Plaindealer's stand on the question is for the proposition. We believe that such exhibitions will attract large crowds to the city which means more business. Vote "For" on the special ballot. STEWART CLOSE TO WEISS IN LEGISLATIVE TOTALS; FRANCIS LOSES William F. Weiss of Lakje^County, Roy J. Stewart of McHenry county and N. L. Jackson of Boone county are winners of the legislative race defeating Charles H. Francis of Woodstock, present member, and Charles F. Hayes of Harvard. The unofficial returns with several precincts still missing indicate that Weiss received his usual large vote amounting to over 25,000 in Lake county, but the hot contests in McHenry and Boone counties reduced the Weiss vote in the west two counties from almost 5,000 votes to about one half that number. Roy Stewart's election and the defeat of Charles H. Francis are the outstanding feature of the legislative contest. Early in the campaign it was cj^ittfeded that Stewart would prove an aggressive candidate and reports from Lake county were that his candidacy .was being welt received there. In McHenry county Stewart led Francis by over 4500 votes, while III' Lake county the difference in Stewart's favor was about 1500 giving Stewart a lead of about 6000 onr Francis in the totals. \" Jackson made a remarkable showing in Boone county, where Ida friends rolled up over * 10,000 votfM for him, while none of the otU|ir candidates reached one thousand.7 In Lake county Jackson received nearly 5000 and in McHenry nearly giving him a total of over 19.000. while Francis' total vote only afcove 18.500. ; In Woodstock Stewart led Pranlli by a large majority, while the volte for the other candidates was insignificant. Charles F. Hayes of Harvard (ttd not make a sufficient showing in tbe totals to change any results. It Is generally conceded that Hayes owt ot' the race would have Stewart's vote. ':3 •t li ' INOFFICIAL RETURNS FOR LEGISLATURE Weiss McHenry 1530 Boone 871 Lake :. ...25,65$ 28,058 Francis 9161 955 8048 18,564 Stewart 1U8S <89 10,633 25,805 Hayes 3749 624 S630 8005 Jackson 4717 10,lit 4m M.7f£ FRED HIGH TALKS v TO KIWANIS CLUB "Safety First" To Be Presented Here On Monday evening, April 19, the Johnsburg Dramatic Club will present their latest home-talent play, entitled "Safety First," at the Empire Theatre for the benefit of all those who lost household furniture and personal belongings in Saturday night's fire. The play, which is a very interesting one, was presented in Johnsburg last Sunday night and made a great hit with the audience. There are three scenes and plenty of action and punch in each one. The actors and actresses have by past plays made for themselves the name of being real and capable entertainers. At the Empire Theatre on April 19th. If looking for a Gas Stove or Combination Range, youll find a fine display at J. J. Vycital's. 45-fp. Your taxes are now due and can be paid at the Fox River Valley State bank. 43-fp-4 UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS U. 8. Senator * 9 fe & ff r -jF f Representative m I Judge Treasurer Riley ... -- V.....: 56 75 12 81 49 Marengo 1 ..... 224" ' 166 53 315 182 Marengo 2 218. 201 47 341 251 Dunham ..... ..... 99 94 38 291 95 Chemung 1 362 304 86 740 394 Chemung 2 22| i 317 84 518 306 Chemung & -- 27 < 49 17 117 43 Alden ..... 57 129 63 168 119 Hart land/ 428 23 J35 221 Seneca 89 127 54 222 137 Cor£ V 10$ 189 40 168 253 Grafton 1<* 285 73 221. 463 JCr 1 - '*7 231 562 78 739 1326 Dorr 2 398 464 71 1035 1213 o "" 280 455 70 871 1131 Dorr 4 "" "" 66 49 14 187 119 toeenwoia"7;:;::::: 112 147 21 343 328 Hebron 208 70 573 321 Richmond 'H. 18*_J_197 . 39 ,323 645 Burton * 25 85 10 12 318 mMccHheSnI?ry Y2 "; :zrr 8941 122801 543? 1m88 , 540293 McHenry 3 -- 105 189 40 168 253 Nunda i ... ....-- 50 138 19 58 240 Nunda 2 122 255 79 159 525 Nunda 3 ----~ , 192 226 72' 308 476 AUronautn 1 85 370 58 167 887 Allium 2267 479 139 363 999 Algonquin 3 -- -- 1 1 7 6 3 8 5 5 1 9 9 1 6 5 2 TOTAL 4240 >6927 1530 9161 13883 32 64 65 70 627 537 10 143 180 78 33 122 231 183 116 32 55 61 55 24 56 101 33 58 171 132 92 824 159 197 559 437 121 332 168 33 97 82 105 295 185 13* 139 109, 38 56 158 116 19 m 49 295 164 160 239 77 304 76 40 154 109 61 260 211 28 77 89 78 88 117 433 508 454 79 . 149 202 187 31 98 111 110 37 87 170 101 216 18 6 21 22 4 7 11 0 2 23 28 21 15 99 67 88 10 31 7 12 0 4 13 6 5 8 5t 4 14 4 6 37 55 70 235 134 13 34 24 18 15 20 22 45 49 3 18 47 50 13 10 13 10 5 19 41 7 35 33 3749 4767 4303 531 1081 75 52 55 44 49 9 207 232 119 183 140 35 222 262 129 219 132 28 68 76 107, 84 80 21 239 327 331 334 179 115 234 234 253 144 62 38 38 38 39 2 96 85 103 68 79 32 110 64 136 28 72 106 100 77 12d 54 110 23 107 160 94 113 25 10 258- 202 15# 90 62 19 307 311 511 ^ 181 547 51 306 346 539 282 571 16 228 270r 488 158 568 13 46 43 86 21 81 , I 128 102 -208 66 193 13 155 270 119 224 150 11 165 209 169 153 138 61 90 34 83* 39 21 33 215 97 165 74 96 46 213 168 85 126 89 41 304 210 121 157 38 110 161 88 8* 35 it ^ 56 314 175 155 10 ? 23 21 257 21 389 204 192 177 218 29 102 /23 ( 99 540 333 316 41 36 34 786 428 182 275 75 75 6363 5289 5333 3373 3840 1088 7 88 29 5 10 12 26 125 217 74 42 49 35 19 12 35 25 59 79 87 112 383 401 259 689 306 3187 Well Known Chicagoan Here Saturday Night. Last Saturday night at the weekly' dinner of the local^ Kiwanis Club, Fred High, chairmail of th,e<„LQQP dis trict Kiwanis Club, gajre an into>e§ting talk to the asseip/uled Kiwanians> Mr. High, who is an official Kiwanis speaker, was indeed a man who knew his material from more than books, by his personal references to himself and spontaneous speech, he made his talk very interesting, enjoyable and educational. He spoke upon the "Intolerance, of the Age." Mr. High, himself a Kiwanian, since the very start of that club, advocated many things of an upbuilding quality for the betterment of the local club and the townspeople in a general way. In his talk, he men tioned that the great men of today and he himself believed that some of the greatest forces keeping people in general free from furthering themselves were intolerance, personal selfishness, localism and opinionated citizens. Of all things that will hinder the man or woman of today is the intolerant attitude they take, as a rule, towards the ideas of anyone else besides themselves, said M*"- High. He continued with the following remarks "An opinionated person is so wrapped up in a narrow channel of thot that he will not listen to the advice of anyone but will plunge " into a thing blindly with no idea of where he is going to end up or what good he will reap from the undertaking he is going to try to put through. He never thinks for a moment of the effect it may have on the society around himself. If only people could or would learn to be broadminded and listen to others' ideas and believe them or not, just as they choose but exchange ideas." At this point, he illustrated with that grand old man, Socrates, "Socrates, as nearly everyone knows, was in his day the smartest and best educated man of the country of Greeece, and perhaps the smartest man that ever lived. He gained his knowledge from going into the market places to listen to others and being partly silent himself. Of course, he didn't believe all he heard but picked out the best in his own estimation and as he traveled a great deal, he gained a lot of knowledge." So, Mr. High says, that today, with many more facilities for travel and education, why can't we become as smart as Socrates, or at least broaden ourselves for we do not actually need to leave our own community to exchange our ideas even if some folks do so think. He advocated that the local Kiwanians talk over their problems with each other and exchange ideas, t h e r e b y making t h e m s e l v e s more f i t for any action that might be necessary for them to make. It is a well 'founded fact and a well known fact that individually we accomplish but little, that co-operation is the thing that counts after all, and counts the most. ' Mr. High also stated where and how some philanthropic work was accomplished by the united Kiwanians of the Loop district. Last year, he said, they took up a collection for the purpose of giving a little enjoyment to underprivileged children of the great metropolis. The Kiwanians got enough money to transport and buy tickets for five thousand children to the Sells-Floto circus. This year the same circus company, in appreciation of the good work done last year, is going to give free tickets to all the children the Kiwanians are able to transport to the big show. Mr. High finished his speech with a sincere desire that McHenry would try to get together on more community affairs and thereby help each fitted for fine action. SCHOOL PROGRAM A BIG SUCCESS Musical and Athletic Numbei| Bfyich Enjoyed t "¥* & A full line of Paints and Varnishes at Vycital's. 45-fp . Last Friday, under the direction E. A. Koerner, the following mi cal program was given at the munity high school: Orchestra, three numbers. Boys Glee Club, selections. Girls Glee Club, selections. High school Quartet, selections. Flying Baldwins, acrobatic stunt Cohen and Mulligan, Jew and cops. ? . Kid Hit and Battling Willie, ing match. Evolution of Romance, (Poor Papa, Burgandy, Thanks for the Buggy Ride.) v • Band, selections. » * The school auditorium was fifllB to its capacity with townspeople vltUt were interested in that department ot school work and all enjoyed an exceptionally good program. ^ The orchestra under the able direction of Mr. Koerner rendered thife selections which were played by tfce the students of the organization. The Boys and the Girls Glee Clubs sang three numbers apiece, all of which were full of pep and vim whieh carried t-hem over big. Even if melancholy was mixed with optimism, the songs were all rendered with fqual precision and ability. > The high school quartet, alreajjf known for its high grade entertainment and musical talent, entertained the folks present, especially those wfca could talk German, for one of the nuaa bers was in that language. The clab was also quite considerate in having silent song, dramatized by their actions only, for those who could nflft hear. Upop the opening of the fifth sceae all were greatly surprised and very much pleased to be entertained by some imported acrobats, Flying Baldwins was the name attached to them. One big bruiser, entirely unknown to all, did some flying that would han gladdened the heart of such men as Dempsey or Firpo. » However, the audience was called ' to its feet upon the entry of an Irish traffic cop, Mulligan (alias Bob Co|k> way) chasing a he-man Jew, Coh^ (alias Herman Steffes.) I ^ The Jew was quite perturbed by being requested to appear in couti for speeding and began his honorable trade of trying to jew down the cop. Finally, he persuaded Mulligan to even buy the car he was running and then came the consideration for it and then some more jewing. But as it usually turns out, the Jew went off triumphant, with victory oh his sup? of the pocketbook. Next on the program came Kid H|l and Battling Willie, alias, respective* ly, Albert Vales and Anthony Schne|> der. The pugs played a fast and fu^> _ ious game, and, at the end of tlm seventh round, were nearly exhaust* ed, but, spurred on by their fans, they once more opened up fire until, i|| the ninth round, they both were giveji the Kayo simultaneously. r • At the next pulling of the curtaia|j| the spectators wtre awarded wit)| the sight of two beautiful maidenji and two very hamisome sheiks. Thp couples consisted of Frank Pain (alias the Charleston Queen) and E|p mer Zulesdorf, Eddie Frett (alias R I demure maiden) The couples shoW* ed how love should be made in tfc|| eyes of a modern flapper, to tli| music and words of Burgundy. Poet Papa and Thanks for the Buggy RidC It was noted that some of the pupp^ love stricken pairs around schoiii were endeavoring to make the plaft work early in the week, but by tip middle of the week were entirely co# vinced that they were not competed to do so. ^ The final number, selections by tM high school band, was very enjoyabll and brought a great deal of applaafi from the audience. % I?' S (GlUtUMMd OB lMt pep»