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•>i* ' • * •V: & wr»w ft ' - </ *. ». » »,' .* • s i * t •-•••- r<Tt -V7,7t'« 'V- ,/> * * - - •* v*4H«;*'W'<*t**' %» • ' .; ;.' ••• ,,. '• - ."-. ' <• ' ": -•'• ' - * .*' .•• Vf;--.1 -\ i' - ':-k:-#-"-x '<-•"•• •• • '*•' ' Kvv;- ; .si&sssir's 5 vf r VOLUME SO MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBHUARY 26. 1935 NO. 38 WEEKLY EXCHANGES •IS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS S OF OUR EXCHANGES ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED I'ORM FOB BUSY PEOPLE . All of the right of way over route between Harvard and Marengo, has • Jbus now been secured by the McHenry ."--County board of supervisors. ,V One hundred and ninety owners of Automobiles, trucks and horse drawn vehicles have thqpcfar paid up their , ;<dlty licenses at Harvard. The total •thus far collected amounts to $716. - 1; M. Cohn & Sons, who have successfully conducted a general merchandise establishment at Crystal Lake for many years, have incorporated, final pupers having been received by them from Springfield last week. The First National bank of Lake Ge- H£va, Wis., is this month celebrating ftB forty-first year of service. The bank was formed in February, 1884. Since then the business has grown from practically nothing to over one million. Lake county residents have just learned that the eleven mile stretch oo route 22, lying between Lake Zurich and the Waukegan road, which was up for letting last fall, had been rejected. New bids on this particular stretch will be opened at Springfield on March 1«. Episcopalians of Crystal Lake will soon have a new church edifice of their «fm. A site has already been purchased and it id expected that construction work will start just as soon as weather conditions will permit. The anticipated cost of the structure is $10,000. At the last regular meeting of the Crystal Lake Community club it became evident that that body will not oppose the 20 per Cent increase in railroad fares as applied for by the Chicago & Northwestern railroad. The citizens down there appear greatly more interested in better train service. I ^Ctty. Morris Slater of Chicago, who riceritly purchased the old Sherman livery site on Broad street, Lake Geneva, Wis., has awarded the contract for the construction oi a $90,000 business block there. The structure will oonsist of three store units and a theatre. The three store units are expected to be ready for occupancy by June 1. The voters of the city of Woodstock will be called upon to express themselves at the coming spring election as to whether or not they favor a new bond issue in the sum of $28,000 which money is proposed for the building of a much needed annex to the city hall building in that city. An ordinance approving the bond issue was passed by the city council at their meeting held last Friday night. While poking around in an abandoned dump at Antioch one day last week sotne kids unearthed eight corrugated cases of real liquor and it may be easily imagined what happened when the news of the find reached the ears of those who do not object to a "nip" now and then. At any rate, • it is said that much of the "find" was missing when Waukegan officials, who had been notified, arrived on the scene, It is the supposition that some "boot^ legger" hid the cases there at a time when capture appeared enaminent. Announcement was made a short time ago by the Soo line that a double track is to be constructed from Wheeling to Area, («ke county, which will give the latter named place suburban service. Since the announcement, citisens of Grayslake, Lake Villa and Antioch, have busied themselves by setting forth that they also would like to have the double track extended to their municipalities and also to be given suburban service. These towns believe that such a service would serve to build up their respective communities. Miss Hattie Dake, McHenry county Miperintendent of schools, passed away laet Friday noon, Feb. 20. Miss Dake was the first woman ever to be elected $0 this important office and at the time of her death had served two years and three months of her term. It will be remembered that Miss Dake defeated Oswell G. Treadway, former superintendent of the McHenry Community high school, in one of the closest contests for that office ever witnessed in the county. Miss Dake has been suffering from heart trouble for some time past. A new dub house, three stories and fassement, is to be built by the Crystal Lake Country club this spring. The new structure will adjoin the present dub known as the "Old Mansion." The main floor will be club purposes while the second and third will contain fifty large and airy sleeping rooms, most of which will be provided with bath. The dining room and its equipment will be modern in every detail and will accommodate three hundred people at one setting. The club now has a membership of more than 200 with new ones coming in each week. It is predicted that the membership will have reached 400 by the time the golf playing season opens. EMERALD PARK RESIDENT DIES LAWRENCE HUCK WAS PIONEER SUMMER RESIDENT Lawrence Huck passed away at his late home at Emerald Park, on Fox river, south of this city, about mid-, night last Friday, Feb. 20. Altho he bears the distinction of having been the first resident along that shore of the river, he did not make it his permanent home until about fifteen years ago when he gave up his business interests in Chicago. About thirty-one years ago Mr. Huck purchased a lot and built a cottage thereon and from that time until he and his family took up their permanent abode there, the family passed only the summer months at this point. Mr. Huck was engaged in the teaming business in Chicago over a period of more than thirty years. His first entry into the team business dates back to the early seventies when he started in with a single wagon and team. As time went'on his business grew and at the time of his retirement he owned and operated more than twenty-five wagons while his barn sheltered fifty-five head of horses. Lawrence Huck was born at Buffalo, N. Y., on May 15th, 1847, and came to Chicago in 1864. In 1865 he was united in marriage to Julia Hugulett of Chicago. To this union two children were born: Mrs. Lillian Scrivner, who resides in Chicago, and John Huck of McHenry. Besides the widow and two children, there are also left to survive eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two -brothers, John of Wilmette, 111., and Anthony of Buffalo, as also a large circle of friends, both here and in Chicago where he spent the greater part o| his life. The funeral took place fr(om his late home at two o'clock on Monday afternoon of this week. Rev. B. F. Wentworth, pnstor of the First Methodist church of this city, had charge of the services. Interment was made in Woodland cemetery here. Friends of the family extend to them their deepest sympathy in this, their sad hour of bereavement, WILL DRIVE NATIONAL TRANSIT COMPANY TRUCK INCOME TAX LOWER VERY AGREEABLE SURPRISE TO THOSE WHO PAY Ernest H. Kamholz gave up his position as foreman at the local plant of the Borden milk bottling plant last Sunday and expects soon to enter the employ of the National Transit Company of Chicago as a truck driver. His headquarters will be at Kenosha, Wis., to which city he and his wife will move just as soon as they are able to obtain a hbuse. Mr. Kamholz was at Kenosha Wednesday in search of a home and also looking up a building which is to be used as a depot or storage room. This company has been in existence for some time past, their big trucks being in general use thruout the Chicago territory. The truck to be driven by Mr. Kamholz will operate between Chicago and Milwaukee. Mr. Kamholz has heen employed with the Borden company here during the past nine years and during the past four years he has held the foremanship. He has given the company excellent service and needless to say that the company, as also the employes •wete sorry to see him leave. John Miller is now temporarily acting as foreman at the local plant. PJJSASANTLY ENTERTAINED * EPICUREAN CLUB MEMBERS INSTRUCTIONS AS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO WILL FILE RETURNS THIS SPRING The changes made during 1924 in the Income Tax Law were so radical in some instances that tax-payers who now are figuring their returns ought to be appraised of the fact that they are facing a different condition than a year ago. In connection with this ^fetement, we are explaining some of the intricate changes in the Law as made by the 1924 Revenue Act, and elucidations which doubtless will be of great aid to the tax-payers in making their returbs. Who Must File Every couple married during the entire year 1924 who has a net income of $2500.00 or more must file a return. • ' . If yon -Were married during the whole year 1924 and your net income was less than $2500.00, you will not have to file a return. If you were married part of the year and single part of the year, inquiry should be made of an accountant or an Internal Revenue Officer to determine your liability to file a return. Single persons or persons married but not living With husband or wife, with a net income of $1,000.00 or more, must file returns, even though entitled to exemptions as heads of families. Returns must be filed for all gross incomes of $5,000.00 or more, regardless of the amount of the net income. Personal Exemptions Under the new Revenue Law, the personal exemption of married persons is based upon an allowance of $2500.00 in every case, and does not vary with the amount of income as under the 1924 Law. It is, however, pro rated in the case of persons married during the year, and likewise in the case of those who cease to be married persons or heads of families during the year. , Under th« Revenue Act of 1924, the status of a tax-payer was determined by an apportionment in accordance with the number of months the taxpayer was single, married, or the head of a family. For example, the taxpayer who marries on July 1st, 1924, will be entitled to an exemption of $1750.00. For the first six months of the taxable year, he is classed as single, entitling him to an exemption of LEGION SHOW WELL PATRONIZED LARGE AUDIENCE GREETED THE PLAYERS ON BOTH NIGHTO "That's One On Bill," a three-act comedy dran»a, was very capably presented by a cast of home players at the Empire theatre on Monday and Tuesday evenings of this week. The performances were given under the direction of Romo Bobb and for the benefit of the McHenry Post, American Legion. Each and every one of the characters was well taken and those who witnessed the show declare it to have been one of the best home-talent offerings .everto be presented i& McHenry. ; In perfect harmony with the play and cast was a most appropriate stage setting and property, all of which assisted very materially in the success of the show. Then, too, the McHenry high school orchestra comes in for much credit as their numbers preceding the show and during the intermission, also merited the liberal applause accorded this very excellent musical organization. On this occasion the orchestra was under the direction of Mr. Tallmadge of the McHenry high school faculty. Another very pleasing feature was the appearance of John Wilson in several popular songs which also were well received. ' The director, Romo Bobb, appeared in a curtain talk during which he thanked the members of the cast, the REVERSE ROAD CASE SUPREME COURT FAILS TO APPROVE CIRCUIT FINDING MRS. W. E. SMITH DIED SUDDENLY AT HER HOME IN RINGWOOD LAST SATURDAY HIGHER COURT FINDINGS SHOW THAT WRONG PROCEDURE WAS TAKEN LAST JUNE It was with keen disappointment to many of the citizens of McHenry to learn this week that the supreme court had reversed the decision of the McHenry county circuit court in the condemnation case of the state of Illinois vs. Otto F. Sohm which was tried at Woodstock last June. The case, as everyone in McHenry knows, has to do with a small strip of land, lying on the east shore of Fox river, directly across the river from the foot of Elm street and makes up a part of the proposed route 20 as it will pass over Fox river and enter the city of McHenry. » The small strip in question has been occupied by Otto ,F. Sohm of Chicago for a number of years who lays claim to same. The case was tried in the McHenry county,circuit court before Judge Ed-, ward D. Shurtleff last June at which! faith an(i Iived and loved its principles, time the c9urt held that the tract of She is survived by her husband and land in question is a public highway, j ^wo daughters, Mrs. H. C. Hughes of The case then went to a jury to have McHenry, Mrs. John Ratcliff of Bevit decide to what extent the Sohm ! erly» Mass., and a little granddaughter, This community was shocked and grieved on last Saturday, Feb. 21, to learn of the sudden passing of one of the best loved women of this community, Mrs. W. E. Smith, early that morning. Altho in poor health all winter she was about the house and only a week before her death called on her near neighbors and talked of her plans for spring and summer. She passed peacefully away while sleeping. Caroline Colburn Ladd, daughter of Wesley Ladd and Phoebe Ladd, was born on Oct. 10, 1858, at the home on Ringwood Prairie. She received her education in the Ringwood school and grew to young womanhood here. On Jan. 4, 1893, she was united in marriage to Willard E. Smith. To them were born two daughters, Lora A. and Elsie L. They resided on the farm at Smith's Corners until March of 1916, when they moved to Ringwood and where they have since resided. Mrs. Smith was a member of the W. C. T. U. and active in the work of that organization. She was a Universalist by LOCAL FLORIST DIES property would be damaged. The jury! ^ad'ne also three sisters, allowed Mr. Sohm $200. In reversing the decision Df the low Mrs. E. H. Carter of Jefferson, Iowa. Mrs. Nellie Prickett of Denver, Colo., v,. w,^ v«ov, >"-jer court the supreme body goes on Mrs. O. P. Southwick of Williams Bay, ore es , 0 n l son an severa s^ow that condemnation proceedings Wis., on<? brother, Jas. C. Ladd, of others who m..a. de ,t he pr,e sentat,i on of , in this case were not the proper pro-! Ringwood and many near relatives the^play possible; those who used^Paf« | cedUre. The proper steps, according! and dear to those who kppear better posted on' The funeral services were held at the matter, should have been eject- jthe home on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Dr. Lewis B. Fischer of Chicago officiating. Mrs. Greely sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and in the advertising program folder and the patrons. He also explained briefly, the object of the entertainment, the things for which the American Legion stands, some of the things that have been accomplished by the McHenry Post and concluded by announcing the McHenry Post's intention of starting an auxiliary in this city The McHenry Post has been untisually active during the past several weeks and it is the intention of the officers to make it one of the best and most active units of ex-service men to be found anywhere At the time of going to press the exact net result! of the show had not been determined ENTERTAINED ALTAR ; AND ROSARY SOCIETY ment proceedings. - The Plaindealer is authoritively informed that immediate action is to be taken in an endeavor to get this mat-! "Abide With Me," both of which were favorite songs of the deceased. The burial was in Ringwood cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Overton very pleasantly entertained the members of the Epicurean club at their home on Waukegan street last Sunday evening. Five hundred was played with high honors going to Mrs. A. E. Nye and Henry J. Schaffer. A very fine luncheon was served in the dining room while the radio accompanied with patriotic strains. The crowd arose to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" as it was being broadcast, a fitting number for the close of a perfect day. MOTHERS' CLUB MEMBERS" TO MEET WEDNESDAY The members of the Mothers' club, a new organization in this city, will meet with Mrs. C. H. Duker on Elm street on Wednesday afternoon of next week, March 4, from two to four o'clock. An invitation is extended to all mothers and all others interested to attend this meeting, as it is the hope of the organizers to get as many as possible interested in the club. Come and help make this meeting a success. Those having children and who cannot leave because of them are welcome to bring them along. NOTICE TO ST. CLARA COURT The members of, St. Clara court, W. C. O. F., will hold their annual election of officers at St. Mary's hall on Thursday evening, March 5, at eight o'clock." During Lent the regular meetings will be held on Thursday nights instead of Wednesday. All members are requested to be present at this important meeting. • ,v Some exceptional bargains will be offered the public during the 9 cent sale which starts at Vyrftal's next Saturday, Feb. 28. Six tables enjoyed "600" at the home of Mrs. Geo. Schreiner, Court street, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. N. N. Freurtd, Mrs. Geo. B. Frisby, Mrs. $500.00, half of the original $1000.00 j Mollie Givens and Miss Ellen Doherty exemption allowed a single person, i merited prizes. Refreshments were and for the last six months he is classed as married, entitling him to an exemption of $1250.00, half of the exemption allowed a married person. In such computations, a fractional part of a month is regarded, unless it amounts to more than a month, in which case it is considered a full month. These figures are based on the assumption that the Return is made on the calendar year .basis, as most are. ,The credit of $400.00 for dependents is unchanged, and is granted only if the status of the tax-payer on December 31, 1924, entitles him to this credit. It cannot be pro rated as in the case of personal exemption. The New Rates The Revenue Act of 1924 contains a special provision for reduced taxes on "Earned Income," which did not appear in the previous laws. All net inserved in the spacious living room. It was a most enjoyable meeting of the Altar and Rosary Sodality, preceding the Lenten season. The well-filled basket was given to Mrs. Peter Neiss. Social meetings of the Sodality will be discontinued until after the holy season of Lent. During this period each member has pledged to earn two dollars to be contributed toward the equipment fund. The kitchen in cpnnection with St. Patrick's church hall will be opened with an "Experience social" given by the Sodality on Easter Monday. The receipts of the meeting held at Mrs. Schrciner's were $40.80. KATtaRYN FAY 8URPRLSED BY TEN SCHOOLMATES Ten of her schoolmates tendered Kathryn Fay a very pleasant surprise * j J * U at the home of her parents, Mr. and come up to $5,00040 is deemed to be; Mnj R H Fay Qn Maple avenue ^ earned income. On this accoun e prj(jay eVening, the occasion having tax-payer is entitled to a credit of 25 percent of the amount of the tax. Illustration: Taxable Income .. -.... Personal Exemption .. Net Amount $4000.00 Amount of Tax ..... $ 80.00 Less Earned IncoAe Credit 20.00 Net Amount of Tax . .$ 60.00 In no case is "the earned net income considered to be in excess of $10,000.00 A tax-payer who receives a salary of $20,000.00, for example, can claim oitly $10,000 as "net earned income." In the cas$ of a married man who has no'dependents, whose net income is $7000.00 and who has other income of $1 £>00.00, a total of 8500.00, the tax, without the benefitt of the 25 percent reduction, would amount to $160.00, but with the benefit of the reduction, it amounts to $135.00. Illustration: Taxable Income $8500.00 Personal Exemption 2500.00 been planned and executed as a sort of a farewell surprise as the victim extrnA_ n, pects to leave soon with her parents 1000 00' for where> the family will take j up their abode. The evening was most delightfully passed at games, music and dancing, followed by the serving of most delicious refreshments. The guests were all members of the eighthgrade class of the McHenry grade school in which Miss Kathryn is also enrolled. ter adjusted at an early date. It is believed that the proper procedure in securing this right of way may yet be completed to insure the completion of route 20 thru this city. The citizens of McHenry, as a rule, are thoroly disgusted with the manner that this matter has dragged along and to some it appears like there has been too much political play involved What the citizens of McHenry want is a road and they want it this summer. The supreme court, in reversing the decision of the lower court, says in part: "The petition, so far as the appel- CELEBRATEI) HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY JOHN F. MILLER PASSED AWAY IERE SUNDAY NOON f HAD CONDUCTED THE ROSEDALE GREENHOUSES FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS John F. Miller, since 1902 a prominent and highly respected citizen of this community, passed away at his late home on Fox River a short disance north of this city about one o'clock last Sunday afternoon, following an illness of several months. He had been confined to his bed the first of August of last year. The deceased was born in the city of Viberg, Denmark, in 1876. In that beautiful country of the old world he grew to young manhood. His progressiveness and eagerness to get along in this world dates back many, many years. When still a lad in school, he could not content himself like other boys by spending his idle time at play. He secured a position in a cigar factory, where, be worked before and after school an<# during the vacation period. Then came his love for flowers. Leaving the employment of the cigar factory he entered a green house where he worked until 1897 when, seeing the wonderful opportunities that were being offered in this country; he bid his family good bye and sailed far the United States. He first located in Chicago where he took up his work as florist and where he continued to follow his vocation until 1902, when he came to McHenry. Upon his arrival here he entered the employ of E. C. Eskilson, who at the time owned and conducted the Poet dale green houses located on Fox river. After about a year and a half employment with Mr. Eskilson, Mr. Miller became owner of the property and ever since that time, until, about a year ago, when he rented the green houses, he not only conducted the business most successfully, but also enlarged it from time to time to enable him to , m i";^I A company of relatives and friends from Chicago and Kenosha, Wis.,1 take care of the ever-growing busi gathered at St. Mary's parsonage in (During the first years of his o this city last Sunday afternoon to assist Jacob Ni» in celebrating his 80th birthday anniversary. Mr. Nix is the father of Rev. Chas. S. Nix, pastor of St. Mary's church here. He and his wife have been making their home with their son for three years. Mr. Nix was born in Germany but has been a resident of this country for a period lant was concerned, did not seek to|of more than a half century. A concondemn any property. It is alleged | gratulatory telegram was received by Net Amount $6000.00 Tax-- 2 percent of $4000 • $ 80.00 4 percent of 92000 80 00 THREE - ACT PLAY JOE WINS 91,000 To be given under the auspices of Alexander Lumber company at Woodman hall, West McHenry, on Wednesday evening, Mar. 4, and at Woodman hall, Ringwood, on Thursday evening j It showed on its face that the peti- March 5. Play will be of interest tojtioner was not seeking to condemn every farmer milking cows for profit, private property bilt was seeking an that tract "B" was a public highway in which the appellant had no interest except a reversionary right, which it does not seek to condemn. Under the averments of the petition the tract was a highway which was under the jurisdiction of the petitioner and which it had the right to use for the purpose of the hard road system which it was engaged in constructing. "The cross-petition of the appellant claims the ownership of the south half of tract "B" in fee 'and alleges his possession as such owner. The court entered a judgment finding that the appellant had no interest in the land except a possibility of reversion, and an order requiring him to surrender possession without compensation. The court had no jurisdiction to make such an order. The petition furnished no basis for it. Condemnation WTrong Procedure "The statute provides for the condemnation of private property, only. The petition expressly says this was not private property but was public property which petitioner had a right to take possession of. Such a state of facts might furnish a basis for an ejectment suit but not for the condemnation of a right which did not exist. The petitioner did not ask for a condemnation but for an adjudication of its right of possession. It is true that the court heard evidence on the one hand as to the existence of the highway and on the other as to its abandonment, as the appellant claimed causing a reversion of the title to the adjacent land owner, but the court had no jurisdiction to hear any such question. The fact that the parties entered into a trial of the issue could not confer on the court jurisdiction to determine such a cause. "The petition itself was demurrable. him from Father Nix, who at the present time is at Pensacola, Fla. His many friends thruout this community also wish to extend their congratulations to Mr. Nix and also wish to entend an added hope that he may live to enjoy many more such anniversaries. The parishioners and friends of Father Nix also hope that the popular pastor is enjoying his stay in the South and that he will soon return to resume his post of duty. ROYAL NEIGHBORS ENTERTAIN ^AT OLD TIME DANCE Members and friends of the Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A., to the number of 250 enjoyed an old time dance at the M. W. A. Hall in this city last Saturday evening. All of the old dances were played and very much enjoyed by the happy crowd in attendance. The music was furnished by Miss Dorothy Knox and Messrs. M. A. Conway and William Quinn. At a late hour "refreshments were served. The occasion was pronounced one of the most enjoyable of the kind ever sponsored by the Fox River Valley camp. HOSTESS TO MEMBERS OF THE SIXTEEN CARD CLUB Contains wit and humor. Bring your wives and enjoy a laugh. Noifadmission charge. Everybody welcome. MICHAEL Less Earned Income Credit-- Earned Income ...$7000.00 Exemption.. 2500.00 $4500.00 Taxable-- 2 percent of |4000.$ 80.00 4 percent of 500 . 20.00 (Continued on last page) FREUND DIED LAST NIGHT Michael Freund, a highly esteemed resident of this city for a number of years, passed away at his late home on Pairk avenue at 9:45 o'clock last night, following an illness of more $160.001 than a year. The funeral will take place from St. Mary's Catholic church in this city at 9:30 o'clock on Saturday morning. Obituary next week. An invitation is extended to the ladies of McHenry and vicinity to attend the opening of my millinery store in the Fred Miller building on Riverside Drive, Saturday, March 7. Mrs. John E. order ejecting the appellant from a part of the premises which he was occupying under claim of ownership. There was no petition for the condemnation of block 9 or for the assessment of damages to it and no authority to determine that question. "The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded to the circuit court, with directions to dismiss the petition." UNDERWENT OPERATION Miss Helen Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Weber of this city, underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Anthony's hospital, Chicago, on Tuesday of last week. The operation Mrs. Anton Schneider acted as hostess to the members of the Sixteen Card club at her home on Riverside Drive last Friday afternoon, the occasion being held in the form of a surprise on Mrs. Jacob Schaefer. Five Hundred was played with honors being awarded as follows: First high, Mrs. Jos. W. Rothermel; second, Mrs. Simon Michels; third, Mrs. Geo. J. Schreiner. Refreshments ended a very happy afternoon.. JOHNSBURG INFANT DIES Gerald, the two-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Freund, passed away at the family home at Johnsburg on Monday of last week. The funeral took place from St. John's Catholic church there on Wednesday morning with Rev. Wm. Weber officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.' The parents have the sympathy of their many friends thruout this entire community. SPECIAL NOTICE TO K. OF C. Members of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, are kindly asked to meet at the hall at 7:15 o'clock on Friday evening of this week, from whence the Knights will March in a body to the home of their deceased brother, Michael Freund, for the customary services. They are also asked to meet at the hall at nine o'clock on ship of the Rosedale property he also conducted a summer resort in connection. This venture proved equally successful. D A year after becoming a resident of this community Mr. Miller returned to his native country, where he was united in marriage to Minnie Stephenson who returned home with him. To thi« union two children were born, Theodore and Alice, both of whom, with the grief-stricken widow, are left to survive. The deceased also leaves four sisters and one brother back in Denmark and also two sisters in this country, Mrs. Nels Swenson of Decator, 111., and Miss Minnie Miller of Chicago. During the twenftyt-two years of John Miller's stay in McHenry the beauties of the roses and chrysanthemums in his hot houses have been so imbedded in his life that he passed them out to others in the form of friendship. He has been a true friend of man and in return could justly lay claim to countless friendships thruont this entire community as also in various parts of the county and state where he was well and favorably known. Always a strong, cheerful, peace loving man, he easily won his way into the hearts of his fellow men. His was a life of the outdoors and his love for his flowers and nature in general was probably next to his love for his God, and his family. John Miller was a loyal member of the McHenry Masonic lodge, the Eastern Star of this city and the Woodstock chapter. He was also an ardent worker in the First Universalist church of this city. The members of these various organizations, together with his friends and relatives, met at his late home on Wednesday afternoon to pay their last respect and to revere and honor his life. We, are grieved to think that his body has passed from our midst, but even as his memory lingers in our hearts so does his soul linger to comfort us in our sorrow. The only serious illness that ever overtook our friend took him from out of our midst to that higher plane where ills and pains are at an Those who suffered with him in his distress are thankful that he can now rest in peace. His labors have been pndwf ?; « and he now claims his reward. ; Mr. Miller in civil life wsta coMBid- ' ered one of th6 community's most progressive men. For a number of years he served as a member of the board of directors of the Fox River Valley State Bank and, while he never held nor sought public office, he was ever ready to assist both morally and financially anything that would prove of civic betterment to the city and community. He was a firm believer in education. and was considered one of the truest friends to our schools and education that the communiy has ever, known. We will always remember him as a true citizen, a fond father, a demoted I was entirely successful and the patient will again be able to return to her I Saturday morning for the funeral, home shortly. " 1 John A. Bolger, G. K. husbandman ideal type of man, a lover of flowers, •ad friend of God. (CoBtxnosd oa pmgm f Amerkpt a friend oi