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In those days. the subject of our story was known as Pauline Lennard ' and was the daughter of a McHenry 1 merchant, who will be. remembered by some of pur oldest residents. Her father was of German-French i descent and her mother was German. Her father came to America following the student uprising in Germany in 1848, responsible, also, for the "~r"" _. emigration of Carl Schurz. Until Pauline was twelve years old German was the speech in the Len- ' nafd home. c In her ancestry on her mother's ? ; side there were musicians and artists. A great-grandfather was the first German to put a color design on homespun linen and make it stick. The design was an orange with two .green leaves. He was knighted for the achievement "and the baronial sea! presented him, which, it is said, Mrs. Palmer possesses in the original brass. An uncle, several generations removed, was a monk, who was esteemed throughout Germany for his portraits and another relative was ' . a music master and also connected v with the church. / Studied Art Early With ancestry like this, Pauline Leonard's parents were delighted wheri, as a very small girl, she began to draw. They gave her the best teacher they could find in McHenry and Harvard, where they moved from this, village and later Sent her to a convent in Milwaukee 1 and to the Art Institue in Chicago. Then they sent her to Paris, where she studied with Simon, Colin and Courtois. After her marriage, her husband, who was wealthy, continued her education. Itortmits, mostly of children, many of women and a few of men, adorn a multitude of homes and she was most popular before the depression, when art was being bought, for her landscapes aa well as commissioned portraits. •fHu» is classed with Lorado Taft and Oliver Dennett Grover and bears a relationship to the old line Chicago conservaties such as Rosa Bonhsur experienced in Paris in the second empire, and she has many medals ' • / and honors. .- It was Mme. Schumann-Hieink who vh chiefly resonsible for Pauline Palmer's specializing in portrait painting. Fresh from her studies in Paris, Mrs. Palmer, interested in • drama and music, was among leaders promoting a musical festival at Appleton, Wis., with Mme. Schumann- Heink as chief star. They were focito in the same home and formed a lasting friendship. Tike great singer insisted that Mrs. Palmer paint the pictures of her son . and daughter which was done at Caldwell, N. J. She then adopted portrait painting as her life work. Mrs. Palmer, wealthy, maintains a palatial studio in the Tree building ^ in Chicago and another at Provincetown, where she spends her summers. After the death of her husband she bought a house at Cape Cod where she paints the sea and the dunes and the local people. Here she painted the "Old Stove" and "The Old Gown." "The Precious Jewel," by Psuline Pahner, was awarded the gold medal ~ in the Association of Chicago Painters and Sculptors exhibit current in tha><Mcago galleries at 220 North Michigan Ave., Chicago. "Rojerio," si painting of a little Spanish boy carrying a jug, was submitted, during her student days in Paris, to the jury of the Salon des Beaux Arts, and accepted. If v ^ y* How great would be the happiness »I,, of the residents of McHenry if Mrs. " *' .1 Palmer would pay a visit to her old hows town this summer and meet the ^^•|*\old acquaintances of h>.- parents. A* invitation will be sent to Mrs. Palmer to attend the Centennial and Hamecoming here this, surimer and it is hoped that local ropl« may hav« the opportunity of uit ;tinp- ind greet ing her an^ extending he walcom* to the scenes of h^r chile ood. 1^: Gets Letter From Artist .1 Jacob Von Stock, McHenry artist, knowing Pauline Palmer's address, aArote her recently and has received Hm following reply which explains LIFELESS BODY fOTTKD BY BROTHER Leo lleyers, son of Henry Meyers, was found dead, in the kitchen of the family home on Pearl street late Wednesday afternoon when his'brother, Arthur, returned home from work. Tired of the struggle for existence ar.d the hardships of life, the young man took his own life by asphyxiation and was found dead in the gas filled room when his brother came heme from his work at Skiuinore's about 5 o'clock. Lying on a table, which he had pulled close to the gas range, with his head over the open gas jets and covered by a quilt, Leo had prepared for his departure into eternity, timing his act so that his body would be fo.und in a short time by his brother upon his arrival home from work. Carrying the lifeless1 body of his brother out into the fresh air, Arthur summoned help, a doctor arrived and men from the gas company and Public Service company worked for two hours, using artificial respiration and. other means of resuscitation, but to no avail. An inhalator was brought from Elgin, but the oxygen mixture couTii produce no signs of life and all hope that the victim could be revived was at last abandoned. Had Weak Heart" It was said that Meyers had been treated for d weak heart which made him more susceptible to the gas fumes. Neighbors had seen him in the yard around his home about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and • it was probably soon after this that plans for ending his life were completed. Henry Meyers, father of Leo, was taken to Hartland hospital last fall and remained there during the winter, leaving Leo and his brother, Arthur, at home alone. Cripple Since Birth Leo, who had been crippled from birth, did the housework and prepared tl.c- meals and neighbors said that he had been housecleaning, and had proudly exhibited some new curtains that he intended to put up. He di& odd jobs whenever possible ana for many years was employed at the bowling alley where he spotted pins. No one was aiware that he had been despondent or discouraged aud hit act came as a shock to his family and friends. Big-hearted and generous, Leo was liked by everyone and if local residents had only realized the straightened circumstances of the family or been aware of his state of mind, which m)ust have existed, the tragedy might have been averted. Forty Years OM Born in McHenry about forty year* ago, Leo had alwa'ys made his horns here where he was well known. He is survived by his father, four brothers, Arthur, Joe, Ed and Gottlieb, and two sisters, Mrs. Ben Herbes, Grayslake, and Mrs. Frank Rush of Summerset, Ky. His mother died about three years ago. Coroner E. H. Cook conducted an inquest at Jacob Justen and Sons' undertaking establishment at 11 o'clock this Thursday morning. Funeral arrangements had'-not been completed this morning. Beautiful black and navy hats for matrons, large head sizes, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Pich, Green St. 48 itself. We are, indeed, happy to publish this letter: "4 East Ohio St., "Chicago, April 20, 1986.^ "Mr. Jacob Von (Stock, "McHenry, 111. "My dear Mr. Von Stock: "Many thanks for your interesting letter and the clipping, 'Information Wanted.' "I should enjoy having the reprint story cf my life, promifni by The Plaindealcr to its readers. Sorry I can tell you nothing about our family life in McHenry as I was an.infant in arms when we left there. "My fathei lived fn McHenry before he married my mother and an elder brother was born and died there, so I should say that the Lennard residence might date back 65 or 70 years, even mor». "Is not the Plaindealer a very old paper? As I remember it, my father used to read a paper by that name when I vas a child. 'M *y sincere thanks to the residents V J^cHenry and to you, their emissary, for the invitation' to the celebration in July* If I am at home at that t" ne I shall be glad to accept. Usually I leave in June for my vacation in the east. "Laall be happy to welcome you in my studio when you are in Chicago. ••yatjr jJscarsly yours, ^DUNE PALMER." and Persons in the Current News CUSS F S LAST BET" BE PRESENTED TO 1--Statue of Dr. Cratvford'Wi Long, discoverer of the anesthetic qualities of ether, being unveiled at his birthplace, Danielsville, Ga., by hjs daughter and great-grandson. -2--Wreckage left In Cordele, (Ja„ by a recent spring storm. 3^--Workmen at Fair Haven, Mass., fixing up the scliootifr Hcwannn which has been chartered hy President KoosereK foi- the summer. - Friday, April 24, will be a big day for the Seniors of the Community high school, for it is the date of their annual class play and will be the last event of their four years in high school before commencement exercises,, which will take place the last of May. "Betty's Last Bet," is the title of the comedy to be put on by the Seniorb aftd iuciiuicis ot me c&zt liave been working "hard in rehearsals and are now prepared to entertain the public. The setting of the play is the Darling: home in a Connecticut village. Mrs. Darling is a widow with four marriageable daughters and the ; play has to do. with the romances of I the family. The evening's program will be opened with selections by the high school orchestra and other musical features of the evening will include songs by the boys' glee club, under the direction of Miss O'Gara, and a marimba solo by Louise Stilling. Girls of the physical education classes, under the direction of Miss Tiylor, will present folk dances. CELEBRATION TO BE HELD JULY 31 AND AUG. 1-2 LEGION CARNIVAL DATE IS UNCHANGED ,, t ' * t"k -« GEORGE W. COLBY, 06, DIES AT FARM HOME ON APRIL 17 REGNER - MILLER WEDDING. CHICAGO, WEDNESDAY, APR. 15 Miss Louise Elizabeth Regner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Regner of Pistakee Bay, and Mr. Harry Miller, formerly of Woodstock, 111., were united in marriage in St. Thom- _ ! as tl*e Apostle Church, 55th and Kim- FATHER SETTLED HERE bark Avenues, Chicago, on Wednes M'HENRY SCOUTS WIN IN MERIT BADGE EXHIBIT After careful consideration by tits executive committee of the Centennial and Home-coming association, it . was decided to change the date tbt this l^al affair to Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 31* Aug. 1 and 2. The celebration will then be separate from the Legion carnival, which will be held as planned on July 3. 4 and 5. The final decision to this effect w|p made at a public meeting in the citf hall Friday evening, when the general public, as well as representatives of the various clubs and lodges, were united to be present. The three-day celebration Will be M»ld in the city park. A finance committee compcsed of R. I. Overton, Robert Weber, A. H. Pouse and Wm. Pries, was announced at the meeting and plans were made for this committee to put on a canvass of business men and others test donations to a fund to cover expenses; of the celebration. Other committees and further plans Ainll tickets are o25t cents andj sea*ts > w. ill b,e announce.d. f.o llowing a meet* mg of the executive committee to bu s • held soon. Send Out Invitations Plans are being kiade to send out invitations to old settlers, former residents and their descendants, asking them to attend the Home-coming celebration and the committee asks that everyone having addresses and MISS IN YEAR 1842 Boy Scouts of Troop No. 182, McHenry, were awarded first prize for maid"" ^nd"The"'gro7m"^"attended their zoology exhibit and first prize day, April 15, at 10 a. m., with the, Reverend George Kearney reading the Nuptial High Mass. I George Wallace Colby, 86 years old, The bride was attended by her sisdied at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at j ter Miss Caroline Regner, as brides his farm home near McHenry, following a year's illness of a heart ailment. One of the oldest settlers of this vicinity, Mr. Colby was born March 1, 1850, at MdHenry, and was the son of Page and Mehitabel Smith Colby. GRAND PRIZE ONE POINT BY by Mr. Clarence Conway of Woodstock, as best man. The bride was dressed in a gray , ensemble with white accessories to T^ey received 93 points match and wore a beautiful corsage of' orchids. The bridesmaid was for their wood carving exhibit at the Merit Badge exhibit held in St. Mary's gym, Woodstock, Saturday. and only missed the grand prize by one point, this going to Htuitlejl with a rank of are being reserved today at the" local drug stores. Cast of Characters , The cast of characters is as follows : Mrs. Darling--Adele Froehlich. Kathrine Darling--Kathleen Justen. Margaret Darling--Ruth Reihansperger. Dorothy Darling--Ethel Freund. Elizabeth Darling--LaVergne En- Rein. Haunch--Betty Thennes. Richard Wentworth--Robert Beckenbaugh. Percy Wentworth--Clarence Anderson. Jack Van Leon--Vernon Kramer. Hamilton Moriarity--Marshall Bacon, Edgar Darling--Walter Colby. dressed in a choral afterno--o n dre"ss Q4 The boys were delighted over the award for they had worked hard in His father, Page Colby, came from wjt^ naVy blue accessories and wore Danville. Vt.. to the vicinity of Mc-; gardenjas. Henry in 1842, buying 80 acres of 1 church wag beautifully dec-' *nd preparations to make their land from the government for $130. ] orate<i for the solemn occasion and Part of the exhibit a success. It was He later became a large landowner,' t^e a]tars were a profusion of East- their initiative, enthusiasm and work er lilies and cut flowsrs. This, with. that carried arrangements to a sucthe gold vestments worn by the cele- cessful completion with very little brant, tended to make the ceremony' help given by their elders, we were a beautiful one, long to be remem- j told by the Scout leader, M. L. bered by all who attended. At the Schoenholtz, who evinced great pride ^atest in Summer Felts in pastel shades at f 1.50. Mrs. Pich, Street. • • names, to which invitations should be sent, kindly send them to the secretary, Miss Ethel Jones, McHenry, or the hcairman, R. I. Overton, West ^cHenry. Your assistance will be appreciated. DAYLIGHT TIME STARTS SUNDilt holding about 800 acres of land near McCollum's lake. It was on a part of this homestead that Mr. Colby was born and where the greater part of his life was spent. To this home he brought his bride and four of his children were born here and here his long and useful life n June 12, 1876. he was united in ._ rriage to Emily 81 after of McHenry, who preceded him in death on March 7. 1931. To this union were born five children, Miles A., and Mrs. Dora Wal conclusion of the Nuptial High Mass a prayer was offered, at the request of the couple, for the repose of the soul of their departed friend, Mr. Arthur Gustafson of Woodstock. After the ceremony, congratulations, and usual rice throwing, a wedding breakfast was served at the in the achievement of his boys, who are a credit to the U*oop and to McHenry. Bruce Klontt was at the head of the wood carving booth and Jack Hess, an Eagle Scout, was in charge of thq zoology booth. They were asreakfast sisted by fellow Scout workers, how- Webster Hotel. In the afternoon, a 'enrer, who all did their part in the reception was held at the home of work. dorf, both deceased, Guy of Tulsa., ^ bride's sister and huaband, Dr. in the special patrol headed by Olda., Mrs. Nina Judy of Yakima,: Mrs. J. P. FVey, where the Bruce Klontz were Joe Gausden, Rich- Wash. and Raymond L. of McHenry, C0Upje were the recipients of many ard Freund, Herbert Reihansperger who survive him. He is also survived by fourteen grand ifldrtn, one brother, Willard. of Waukegan, anu a number of nieces and nephews. beautiful and useful gifts. Iand Harry Conway, and Bruce Bays In the evening a buffet supper was be never worked with a finer group served, after which the happy mar-! Gf boys everyone of whom worked ried couple left on a short honeymoon, bard, but happy and agreeably, and He became a Christian in early life; Upon their* return, Mr. and Mrs. Mil- pUt « great deal of interest in the and was an active member of the Mc Henry Methodist church. Home-loving and industrious, Mr. tbeir friends. ler will reside in- Rockford, 111., where they will be happy to welcome all The people of this community join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Miller many Colby loved his farm home and was happiest! "when at work about the house or in the fielas. Remembering years 0f happiness, his early teachings, he was economi-1 cal and did not believe in living be- { yond his means, planning always for j work. In the zoology patrol with Jack Hess were Richard Williams, Angelo Unti, James Hess and Gerald Miller. Exhibit At Woodstock "The Scouts were taken to Wooastock Saturday morning by Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Klontz. "where they im FARMERS, A1TENTION! Steam-Cloud Electric Water Heater heats water in a jiffy. Attach to any light socket Price flJft. Carey Electric Shop.- 48-fp boys demonstrated by dissecting and explained their work. The ten points upon which the judges graded the exhibits were booth ready on time, explanation of exhibit and activity; originality, attractiveness of exhibit, dramatization, Scout activity, neatness and courtesy, requirement placard, proper development of requirements and efficiency. Judges began observation at 3:30 and continued through the entire performance. A Merit Badge exhibit gives Scouting in the county the opportunity to emphasize to the public the educstional training , a boy receives in Scouting. It reaches a large number of people in a spectacular and impressive manner. McHenry will go on daylight saving time next Sunday, April 26, and remain on the new time until the last Sunday in September. Local' Green j time will then conform to the Chics- 48 go time, which was set an hour ahead earlier in the season. Many McHenry county cities witi make the change and set their clocks ahead an hour Sunday, among them being, Woodstock, Crystal Lake. Algonquin, Cary, and Fox River Grove. The measurement of time's flight has btecome increasingly copn^ira|rd with the passing of the centauries from the days when man's actims were governed by the sun to the present time when poor Old 80) is pushed back and forth by da ruling of a city council. Chicago, not satisfied with the extra hour of daylight during the summer months, has made the ruling effective the year around and the city council has passed the measure. the welfare of his family. In 1889 he moved to CHrcmont, Va., whero he remained for five years, then moved to Hoopeston, Ill.> where he lived for three years, but in 1897 he :eturned to the. old farm v. here he ! p-mt the remainder cf his life. He was k id to everyone and a good ueighber, always willing to share vith thote t,-ound him, and counted ev -ryone <*s his friend. Funeral . ervic^ were held Monday ifte! .*>on at t..' home with Rev. R. W. Pinnyll, pastor of t\ M. E. church, official* *. Robert Fairchiiii, a r^iative. accorv-nied at the piano by his wife, sang at the service and five nephews and a grandson acted as pallbearers. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery beside his wif*. BOARD CONSIDERS LOCAL PROBLEMS mediately got busy in arranging their respective booths ~ : Nels Pearson, McHenry, and K. E. Cristy of Ringwood are the local members of the sub-committee on National Agriculture planning' which met at Woodstock recently. A preliminary report of the committee disclosed the 1936 trend towards an increased acreage with some reduction in oats and barley acreage. Indications also point to a reduction in soybean acreage. Facts collected by this committee will be sent to Washington for use in formulating a national program for agriculture and also will be useful in indicating the type of educational program best adapted to this county. Be sure to visit the Wm. H. Althoff Among those from out if town who 1 Hdwe., McHenry, Saturday, May attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Colby, Mr. an'*. Mrs. Harold Colby and son, Ari.hu*. Mrs. Free,- Ur. and Mrs. Willsra Colby and son,r Frank, of Waukegan; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mereneso Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nickels, Mr. and Mir. Robert Fairchild, of W id worth, Wis. All day and eveninsr a cooking demonstration a ill be r.»ld. Watch for further announcement next week. 48-fp Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vrles attended the funeral 6f a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Vales, at Fox River Grove, Wednesday. IT COSTS LESS TQ OWN A G-E. The new General Eltctric Rfcfrig eru.or .u"s '^ubk 1...3 co producing capacity u 1 U"es 40 per ce *t less curraftt. I arey *21ectric Shop. 48-fp Rubber Stamps at Plaindealer. Gradually out of the chaotic hubbub of early preparations evolved an organized display of talent and ability, remarkable and almost unbelievable to those not familiar with the skill and craftsmanship of the Scouts. During the afternoon and evening when many visitors paid tribute to the work of the boys assembled from various points in the county, the local Scouts demonstrated their craft and explained to the visitors the high lights of their art, showing the different processes of their work from the beginning to the finished product. In the wood carving booth the various woods and tools were explained, the boys stating that the cypress and white pine, because of very little grain, are the best for carving. On display were pieces of gum wood, cypress and diamond willow from Minnesota with also some fungus from that state. Completed articles on display were a bead loom, numerous knives, placques, wooden chain, chicken, wooden shoes, spc jp and "ork of cypress and other articles carved by the boys. In the zoology booUi, sponsored by the McHenry high school, were frogs, ififl* worms and fish eggs aid the and Indian head dress and bows and arrows added to the attractiveness of the display. The grand prize was awarded to time> is gw nwd by the sun. Troop 164, Huntley, for a wood-turning exhibit. First prizes were presented to Crystal Lake, McHenry, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Marengo. Second prizes went to Fox River Grove, He-* bron, Richmond, Crystal Lake and NOTICE activities committee, was in charge assisted by the Scoi. executive, R. L. Warren of kockford. Judges were: E. Cook, Elmhurst, Clifford Merwir, V/oo^stock and N. K. Harness, /tlgo. iuin. Among those ; <en kt. the Men. Badge exhibit S*Uurda> Woods'ock were Mrs. Aaia HV>\ jrd and >on, Dr. ar.d Mrs. G. W. Hess, Mrs Nick Freund, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Klonts, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Schoenholtz, Mr. and Mrs. Goa Stilling and Mr. and Kia. Bay MeGae. Many cities in Lake county have followed the Chicago ruling because of the close business connections, bat those nearer to McHenry plan to make the change only for the summer season rather than for eastern standard time. It was during the Wcrld War that the advance in time was put through. To the troops it gives stimulation tbe excuse being of a wartime need to the morale, a motivation for ad-jfor an extra hour of daylight. It vancement, and an opportunity to(Was jater discovered, however, that build up the troofe treasury. tbe move was only an excuse for • Other Exhibits those desiring extra time for sports Among other exhibits that prbvid- anj recreation. ed entertainment as well as informa-, Opposition became so strong till tion to the many county residents in 1 many states, however, that laws attendance were stamp Collecting,! were p^ged forbidding governing cooking, taxidermy, aviation and rad-: af?encies from changing standard io, presented in booths that lined the J time gig^ls and this law now exists walls of the gymnasium. Two! in Wisconsin. brightly painted tepees and Scout Farmers are not in favor of the tents formed a camping scene for the I jn time and in rural comcenter of the floor while merit badges j nflmjties considerable inconvenience is caused by it. - . / Man, whose life was first regulafesd by the sun, now attempts to control thinking that in the rapid advancement of the modern age he can eaf»- trol a. things, even the wordings at the universe. .th..ir d, prizes were recei..v. ed. .b„y Wood,- 1 AnyV person found dumpiug gar- 0 pt rubbigh on the M BonJw» stock Hebron and Marengo. | • . . .. nf kirHrnrr A. M. Oehmke, chairman of district j ^ or ^ Chevrolet srarage will be pros«ea4sdk. to the fall e -toat 4*f the law. .. 4»-ff C. W. KLONT*. Trustee. DOUGHNUT 8*L1 , * ^ The Ladies' Aid sockrty »U1 apsgb* tor a doughnut sale •Saturday. Qlfr . ders will ti taken in advaaca aad atiyone wishing to order may pheae Mrs. D. I. Granger, Phone No> ff-ls Doughnuts will he 26 cM , 11 • " J*" %• JUL uajyLllj