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Abandoned Customs In Illinois Recalled PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER F.ri- i*i ^MEANWHILF, BACK AT THE COURTHOUSE" In January a hundred years ago, Illinoisans had some customs that hatfe been abandoned but also some complaints that are still around. ±, A selective check of the more than 100 newspaper files for the period in the- Illinois State Historical Library in Springfield shows that the tradition of making New Year's day calls was state-wide and well observed. The Chicago Inter-Ocean explained: "It is reception day with the ladies, and calling day with the boys." The Rock Island Union suggested that "The table need not be lavish but it should be tasteful . . . The average table; however, still shows a goodly array of sandwiches, pickled oysters, sardines, cake, jellies, fruit and confectionery.". Under the heading of "Come and See Us" the Inter-Ocean published a "list of ladies who will receive caNs to-day." The paper also advised th^t, "It in order for gentlemen to begin their rounds as early as 9 a.m. and allowable to continue as late as 10 inHhe evening." The list ran for nearly three columns of small type and contained more than a thousand names. The Rock Island Daily Union did not publish such a list and received a complaint signed "Inquirer." The paper ad­ mitted that it had tried "to obtain a list of ladies receiving" but had "met with so many evidences of disfavor" that the idea was dropped. Anyway, it said, a list "would lead only to invidious comment, unless complete." Statistics on the results of these preparations were seldom mentioned but the Rock Island Union did say that "many of the ladies received between 200 and 300 visitors." And the Peoria Daily Tran­ script said that ^.Charles D. Clark and B.C. Morse reported that they had made seventy- four calls during the day. The paper thought "they stood at the head of the list." People who were not at home or were not Receiving visitors hung baskets at their front doors for the deposit of calling cards. The Inter-Ocean noted, however, that "A large clothes- basket tied to a door on the West Side attracted con­ siderable attention. The general inquiry was whether foundlings or cards were desired." ARpther January tradition >- or business -- that has been outdated in the past century was the ice harvest.- The Springfield State Register' reported that Quincy "has put up 12^,000 tons of ice averaging 15 inches thick," and 75,000 tons of this total was ' for ' /the southern market. The Galenp Gazette said that 200 men and 40 teams were engaged in the ice harvest at Kankakee. The Rock Island Union reported on Jan. 3 that "The ice in Rock river is of beautiful clearness and gets thicker daily?" And "several ice men will begin operations in a few days." Complaints that appeared in Illinois papers of January, 1875, and are stijl being heard concern the slowness of the postal service and the cost of higher education. The Peoria Transcript printed half a column of suggestions for improving the railroads' delivery of its papers, but concluded, "Whether any action will be taken is a question we cannot answer. All that we can say is that our present mail accommodations are not what they ought to be." The opening of an art gallery at the state's "Industrial University at Champaign" (now the University of Illinois) prompted the State Register to say, "The Industrial University is an institution supported at the expense of the state, for the purpose of educating practical farmers . . . The agricultural interest of the state is of suf­ ficient importance to occupy the attentipn of all the salaried officers of the university, and if they attend to their duties, they will have no time to inspect plaster casts and wall paper copies of pictures." The last line of the editorial is a familiar one today. It reads: "Give us a little reform which will save money to the overburdened tax­ payers." New Year's Fire New Year's celebrations vary throughout the world. Some North African Muslims light fires to leap over and thereby purify them­ selves from evil. Other Africans extinguish all their fires in order to ignite fresh ones on New Year's Day. Castor Oil , Castor Oil is produced *by ex­ tracting from castor beans. The beans grow mainly in Brazil, In­ dia, China, and Thailand. The oil is mainly used in paints, lacquers and varnishes. CIRCUIT COURT Associate Circuit , Judge Leonard Brody . James D. Horton, 7605 Deep Springs, Wonder Lake, guilty of criminal damage to property less than $150, fined' $250 and costs. Kevin J. Sheahan, 7710 Oak- wood, McHenry, guilty of unlawful possession of can­ nabis, fined $50 and costs. Bradley McClellan, 5117. Westwood, McHenry, guilty of theft Under $150, fined $150 and costs. Keith F. Weidemiller, 5113 Westwood, McHenry, guilty of theft under $150, fined $150 and costs. COMPLAINTS Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk charges that on Dec. 12, Clarence Augustine Ellis, III, 3308 W. Elm, McHenry, committed the offense of theft over $150 in that he took unauthorized control over an auto owned by James Zednik of McHenry. Bond was set at $1,000, court (fate Jan. 9. Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk charges that 'on Dec. 12, Clarence A. Ellis, III, 3308 W. Elm, * McHenry, committed the of­ fense of theft over $150 in that he took unauthorized control over an auto owned by Shirley Dulberg in McHenry. Bond set at $5,000, court date Jan. 9. Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk charges that on Nov. 29, Kathryn L. Brittian, 1906 Oakleaf drive, McHenry, committed the of­ fense of forgery in that she did attempt to cash a check in the amount of $50 purported to have been made by Gail Elkins. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan. 2. Deputy Sheriff James Connelly charges that on Dec. 17, Josephine Roble of 3009 Mourine lane, McHenry, committed the offense of disorderly conduct in that she did use obscene language in a loud voice, pushed and shoved several deputies at the McHenry police department and did act in an unreasonable manner. Bond set at $25, court date Jan. 27. Deputy Sheriff James Connelly charges that on Dec. 17, Josephine Roble of 3009 Mourine lane, McHenry,, committed the offense of resisting a peace officer in that while serving a warrant and complaint for criminal trespass to land, she struck said officer in the face causing his glasses to break. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan. 13. Dolores Maxson charges that on Dec. 10, Josephine Roble of 3009 Mourine lane, McHenry, committed the offense of criminal trespass to land in that she remained on the land of the complainant after receiving notice to depart. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan. 13. Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Terrell charges that on Dec. 20, Steven E. Pesz of Roberts road, McHenry, committed the of­ fenses of violation of curfew and unlawful possession of cannabis. Bond set at $1,025, court date Jan. 2.. Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Terrell charges that on Dec. 23, Dennis W. Carpenter of 8904 Vine, Wonder Lake, committed the offense of violation of curfew. Notice given to appear in court Jan. 9. Paul Prather charges +haf on Dec. 23, Jerry F, Werneske pi 4415 Hickory, McHenry, committed the offense of* battery in that he did in­ tentionally and without l§gal justification, cause bodily harm to the complainant by- striking him in the face and head with his fist. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan| 13. Officer John D. Langdon charges that on Dec. 27, Elmer M. Fritz of 4109 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, com­ mitted the offenseof disorderly conduct in that he did use ob­ scene language and refused to leave the main lobby of the police department when requested to do so. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan."9. "• Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 728-0267 VISCOUNT NEWS By Bob Wiles & Sandra Betancourt The Viscounts held their annual awards banquet in December. The women of the Legion auxiliary once again prepared an outstanding dinner. Some good friends from The Kankakee Blackhawks, the Fox Valley Raiders and Ken Kobold from Ottawa were there. The invocation was given by Father Kulak from St. Mary's, and when Father left the banquet, he was a few pounds heavier! Alex Haddad from Rockford was the guest speaker and directed his talk to the mem­ bers of the corps on spirit and pride. This year's awards winners were as follows: Most im­ proved bugler, Kathy Kost; most improved drummer, Angie Kimberling; most im­ proved color guard, Sue Chernack; rookie of the year, Bill Vernola a baritone player; squad of the year, Dave Messer, Steve Strudeman and Kathy Kost; Viscount girl of the year, Angelique Betancourt; Viscount boy of the year, Jim True. The managers' award for service to the corps was presented to Hal and Kathy Harris. Glen Blank, the Booster club president, gave service awardsvarious couples for th(Mj>fSariicipation during the year. John Schultz, the past manager, * was presented a watch from the corps mem­ bers.. Our honored guests were Ty Berens, the Legion com- mm ON EVERYTHING IN THE STQQE I STOW'-liMIED 1220 N. GEfE N ST M - H E N fcf, i t.6°o50 Oj arxt. ̂ £ X*>&£SS . mander' Lauretta Homo, the Legion auxiliary president and her husband, Roy Gary Goulf and his wife representing Mayor Stanek , and' all the Viscount members. •The Color Guard marched its first show the Saturday after Annual Christmas Party Enjoyed By Woman's Auxiliary The Wonder Woods Woman's Auxiliary- held , i ts annual Christmas p£rty at the home of Margaret Evans on Thursday evening, Dec. 12. A delicious turkey dinner was served at 7 p.m. with .each member donating a portion of the din­ ner. Margaret was assisted by Thanksgiving and placed GTH with a score of 43.6. This week's Viseount-of-the- Week is Jeff Hart. Jeff was the tall, thin bass drum player last year. His mother worried all year about the weight of the drum on Jeff, but now Jeff transferred to a big contra-bass horn this winter which is the biggest and heaviest horn we have. Mothers never can win! Margaret Wheeler and Ruth Groot in preparing for" the evening. ---- - / Later in the evening each lady received a gift from her secret pal, which made each woman wonder more than ever who the secret pal could be. The auxiliary wishes to take this opportunity to wish one and all a,Happy and Prosperous New Year. Ruby Kadlec, Publicity. GREETINGS Happy forty-first wedding anniversary to David and Evelyn Liehr on Dec. 31. Happy birthday to Evelyn Liehr on Dec. 31. Happy birthday to Jerry Draffkorn on Jan. 2. Happy twenty-eighth wedding • FRIDAY, JANUARY 3.1975 " % anniversary to Dr. Santo ar Mary Ruggero on Jan, 4. COMMUNITY ( CALENDAR Sponsored by Woman's Club of Wonder Lake, Ann Sowers, Chairman, 653-954ftr ' JANUARY 1 . HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY 2 Woman's Club Board Meeting 8 p.m. JANUARY 16 Woman's Club Meeting, 8 p.m. Nativity Lutheran Church JANUARY 21 Harrison School P.T.A. Meeting C6! 1 Fireman's Auxiliary Meeting, 8 p.m. JANUARY 23 Wonder Woods- Woman's Auxiliary Meeting, 8 p.m. east side firehouse Quiet Please Ever notice how quiet it is on New Year's Day? That's because everybody's too sick to talk' r i i i i i i i i i i i i American Legion Post 491 -RINGW00D ROAD, McHENRY- FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00-9:00 P.M.) • PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT • OTHER MENU AVAILABLE » OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LOUNGE Fri. 2 Beers & A Coke Sat. Bob and The Blue Tones 1 I I I I I I I I I I D0RKIES RESTAURANT 4213 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-6981 LOOK KIDS SAVE "D0RKIE DOLLARS" FOR FREE GIFTS Free Dollars Given To Children 2 to 12 Years Of Age When Accompanied With An Adult. McHeniy's Favorite Sport Center 1210 N. GREEN ST. McHENRY, ILL. PH. 385-1000 0m ALL ASPEN AND MIDWEST SKI JACKETS - SNOWMOBILE SUITS, 9fl07 0™ PANTS, ETC. 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