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lllii; Joseph G. Huemann 1902-1974 For 59 years, Joseph G. Huemann dedicated himself to serving the local people with the finest in water well systems. The new Huemann rig, Cylcone, was dedicated to him in August of 1974. Years Of Servicing The McHenry Area With The Finest Quality Water Systems Available AUGUST 6, 1975 PL AIN DEALE R CENTENNIAL EDITION-PAGE f ^ PUMPS The Huemann Story K The Huemann story began as a partnership in 1902 when Joseph H. Huemann and Jim Conway bought two Austin - Western rigs from a retiring driller in the area. Shop was set up in Johnsburg. Conway, though, disolved the partnership 10 years later and Huemann became the sole owner. The company still operates from the same corner on which the senior Huemann started. Joseph H. Huemann retired in 1937 leaving the books and rigs with his two oldest sons. Family tradition has played an important role in the Huemann drilling story, ^our Huemanns are now connected with the business and two employees are close relatives of Bill and John. Joseph G. Huemann retired in 1972, leaving the business with William and John Huemann. The firm serves an area within a 50 mile radius of Johnsburg drilling between 200 - 225 wells a year. Better than 75% of the wells are for residential purposes. In addition to the new rotary rig,Huemann's now operate 4 cable rod rigs drilling wells from 5" to 12" in diameter. They also install 250 pirmps per year ranging from 1/8 h .p. to 150 h .p. Every Huemann Water System Is Guaranteed For Life! O PUMPS DAVENPORT. IOWA • Cable Tool & Rotary Well Drilling Sales & Service. • All Kinds Of Well Repair WorlT Done. • 24 Hour Emergency Service. n 2020 W. JOHNSBURG RD. . PH. 385-0414 McHENRY Pictured Above Is One Of The First Huemann Drilling Rigs. Pictured Below Is One Of The First Wells Drilled For "The City Of McHenry In 1937 Jos. H. Huemann & Sons , I