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" ' V " * V • * ' » • < \ . . . . . . . . . v "* • -y-i& cjr '-r' « VOLUME 51 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1926 NO. 46 STREET CARNIVAL TO BE GIVEN HERE PROCEEDS FOR STREET LIGHTING FUND WHEELER IS NOW A FEDERAL TESTER Sponsored by Centerville Imp. Association -The 'C entervLit le Improvement association is to sponsor a street carnival on Green street in this city OiSf the evening of Saturday, May 29. This conclusion was rc&ched at the fast regular meeting of the organization as held at Forester hall on last Tuesday evening, and if the enthusiasm as displayed at ^he meeting counts for anything at all, the publicmay rest assured that the cominir out-door festival will be put over With a bang. Thus far only a minor part of th? preliminary work has been started, but from now until the night of th*1 big doings, the committee in charge will be kept quite comfortably busy in looking after and arranging the various details. A hope has been expressed by the members of the association to make the carnival one big social and financial success and with this as their aim, the workers are now on the job. ,Just what will be arranged in the wiy of entertainment is yet to be worked out, but the public may rest assured that something highly entertaining and pleasing will make up the program. There will be the various booths and other attractions that' usually go to make up an event of this nature and with favorable weather conditions the association expects to entertain a big crowd on that night. Assuming that the general public may not be thoroly acquainted with the program for financing McHenry's proposed ornamental street lighting system, a word or two along this line may not be out of order at this time. First of all, as many of you are lliready aware, two picnics were held under the auspices of the McHenry Post, American Legion and the business men of this city and while the net returns on these two events were most satisfactory, the fund is considerably short of the amount necessary to complete the proposed improvement for our city. With this condition confronting them, the members of the Centerville organization, thru its committees, set out to collect enough money to defray the expense of the underground wiring for the proposed nevy lighting system. This work was done last fall. The money was raised by popular subscription, thru the generosity of the property owners and business men residing in that business district. Again at last week's meeting of the organization, it was voted to assess each member an additional $ 10.00 for the purpose of starting a new light fund. Even this contribution will be considerably short of the amount needed to complete the improvement, thus the decision to hold the big street show. This week, there are being distri buted among the business men of Centerville contribution blanks. A contribution of fifty cents entitles the donor to a chance on $50.00 in gold, to be given away on the even ing of the carnival. This feature, the committer feels, will serve to stimulate interest and at the same time return a nice revenue. As stated above, the ball has just been started rolling, and as the work . of the committee progresses, their . endeavors will be broadcast via the columns of The Plaindealer. Watch these columns for further carnival news. Aftointed Thursday fcy Dr. J. J. Lintner Appointment of twenty additional federal veterinarians to rush tuberculin testing work among dairy herds "in the Chicago district was announced last /Thursday by Dr. J. Jf. Lintner, federal director "of bovine tuberculosis eradication work, with offices n Chicago. Of the twenty nov Veter'narians, McHenry county is axiotted three, including Dr. J. E. Wheeler, local vetrinarian. Other McHenry county federal appointees are M. D. Brooks, Hebron, and J. C. Wingert, Marengo. Other veterinarian appointments n the Chicago district are as follows: Cook--A.) !'G! CJlieske, Barrington; E. E. Gieske, Wheeling; C. Vanderwarf, Chicago Heights; and J. L. Beer, U. S. yards. DeKalb--A. Quinn, Sycamore. Lake--J. J. McClure, Gurnee; L. W. Jensen, Antioch. DuPage--Harry Caldwell, Wheaton; G. H. wheaton, Naperville. Kane--W. W. Welch, Elgin; William B. Lane and C. M. Wese, Aurora; William A. McEwan, Hampshire. Good Crowd Attends Royal Neighbor Party, Tll« public card party sponsored by the Fox River Valley camp, Royal Neighbors of America, and given at Stoffel's hall in West McHenry last Saturday night, drew a very largo rowd. Following the announcement earlier in the week that the proceeds were to go to help those who lost personal belongings in the West McHenry fire, everyone did their best to make the affair a real success. The hall being donated by the McHenry Fire Department, the ladies thereby savejd a good sum of money. Practically everyone who was ask- 3d, bought a ticket for the card party and the result was that a handsome amount of money was taken in. The /Royal Neighbors lodge deserves much credit for the speed with which they hastened to relieve their neighbors and friends. Home Traffic Signals (CmyrMit. W. N. U.) ^Safety First" Postponed Due to the illness of one of the players in the cast of "Safety First" a home talent play being put on by the Johnsburg Dramatic Club for the benefit of those who lost all of their personal possessions in th_> kfire, its presentation is changed from Monday, April 19, to Monday, April 26. The play is being presented at the Empire Theatre. Mrs. Ensign Howe Mrs. Ellen Ensgn returned home on Wednesday, after spending a month visiting friends in Barrington, Midlothian, Elgin and Hampshire. "Aunt Ellen" reports that she had a very en joyable time, some of the various families she visited having been her neighbors fifty years ago. TAXES, TAXES t We "will appreciate your paying your taxes at this bank. Authorized by the county treasurer to receive same. West McHenry State Bank. 43-fp Fo Mrs. Michels Mrs. Simon Michels was pleasantly surprised by a number of friends who met at the home of Mrs. Nick Freund last Thusday afternoon, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. Cards were indulged in during the afternoon and prizes given Mrs. John R. Smith of Johnsburg, Mrs. Julius Keg and Mrs. A1 Purvey. A most delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Freund. Mrs. Michels received a beautiful and most appropriate gift from the ladies present, all of whom joined in wishing her many happy returns of the day. Two Lots Sold Kent ft Co. report the sale of two more residence lots in West McHenry which indicates from information obtained that more buildings will soon be erected here. The hustling McHenry realtors state that the summer business is already very good and the number of Chicago visitors at their offices is steadily increasing. They expect to have even better success in the real estate work this year than in the past which is saying a good deal. Public Card Party A public card party, sponsored by the Lady Foresters of St. Mary's church, will be held in St. Mary's hall on Sunday evening, April 25. The proceeds will go to help those who suffered in the West McHenry fire. Numerous prizes will be given and good time is assured those who attend. Come to St. Mary's hall on Sunday night and while spending an enjoyable evening there, do your bit to help a worthy cause. . Everyone invited. 4fl-fp Births Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester T. Sherman at the Woodstock hospital on Tuesday, April 20, a nine-pound baby daughter. For two days only, Saturday and Monday, April 24 and 26, stamped and hemstitched pillow cases at $1 a pair at the Agatha Gift Shop, McHenry. • . 46-fp If you need tin work, call John F. Brda. 161 *P The latest sheet music, records and fiMM» rolls a| life's, Wast MsHenry . ~ '.V • • 46-fp. Juvenile Royal Neighbors The Juvenile Royal Neighbors of Riverview camp, No. 6818, will hold their next regular meeting at the K. C. hall on Saturday afternoon, April 24, 'beginning at 2 o'clock. All the Juveniles are requested to be present. Jolly Sixteen Meet Mrs. N. E. Barbian was hostess to the members of the Jolly Sixteen club on Wednesday afternoon of last week. "500" was played, the prizes going to Mrs. A1 Krause, Mrs. Jake Schaefer j Henry. and Mrs. Simon Michels. Delicious refreshments were enjoyed after the game. TEN MEN WORKING AT SASH AND DOOR NEW FACTORY'S PROS PECTS BRIGHT Orders In Hand Now to Keep Plant at Capacity For Weeks McHenry's new industry, the McHenry Sash and Door factory, located temporarily in the old creamery, on the Crystal Lake road, in West McHenry, shows promise of developing into a large institution. A visit to the plant thfs week by a Plaindealer representative disclosed the fact that the company is at the present time employing ten men. The factory and warehouse contains much raw stock as well as finished product and orders are on the books now for work which will keep the plant going at capacity for some time. Edward Holpuch, who also conducts a screen factory at Forest Park, is president of the cojnpany, while J. Scott Matthews is treasurer. The factory is under the management of F. C. Eckstein, of Berwyn, plant superintendent. The building which houses the machinery and office has been completely remodeled and put in shape suitable for the needs of the company. New machinery, consisting of a triple drum sander, mortising machine, tenoning machine, cabinet trim saw and boring machine is soon to be installed, which added to the present equipment will place the plant on a par with Other factories doing this class of work. The machines will all be individual motor driven. The old pickle factory located north of Waukegan road, along the C. & N. tracks is being remodeled and will be used for storing both the rough lumber and finished work. The company plans to specialize in stock window frames, but will also make door frames, trim and cabinet work. It will handle doors also but these will not be manufactured here. The sash will come to the plant knocked down and they will be put together and glazed here, The Plaindealer is pleased to welcome to our .city this new industrial plant which, although operating on a small scale at the present time, 's bound to grow find provide employment for a number of our people, many of whom now are forced to look elsewhere for work, but who would welcome an opportunity to labor in their home town. McHenry needs more factories. We have plenty of ground suitable for them, good transportation facilities, and no doubt several concerns now operating under difficulties in Chicago would be glad to move to Mc- A city cannot grow unless FATHER FREUND TO GO TO ELGIN PARISH Will Begin nefr Dvt'33 0 Sunda>, April 25 Rev. Father Robert C. Freund of this place has been recently appointed by the Right ReverenU lVter J. Muldoon Bishop of Roykford to aci as assistant pastor of St. Mary's church in Elgin, 111. Father Freund was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on June 24, 1925. During the time that the late Father McEvoy was making a visit to Ronu last fall and also following Father McEvoy's death in February this year Father Freund was Je#. in charge of St. Patrick's church in McHenry. For the past several weeks, he has been acting as chaplain of the Mercy hospital in DeKalb, 111. In the new parish, Father Freund will succeed Father Thomas L. Walsh, who has been made pastor of a church in Hanover, Illinois. He will begin his new duties on Sunday, April 25. FORMER McHENRY , RESIDENT DIES Mr. Hinton Wheeler died Wednesday, March 31st, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. C. Drummond, at Spirit Lake, Iowa, where he has resided for the last few years. The burial was at Elburn, 111., the former home of the deceased, where he and his wife lived until, because of ill health, they went to live with their daughter. Hinton Wheeler was horn at Warrenville, 111., July l'i, 1841. A very patriotic and useful life marked the career of this citizen and soldier. H«' was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of Co. D of the 95th regiment, served href years under Gen. Thomas and withstood some of the most severe conflicts of that war. On March 1, 1877, Mr. Wheeler was united in marriajre to Orrissa E. Reed, of Elburn, and after spending some years upon the western frontier they took up farming in the vicinity of Elburn, where hi* li-fe was a standard of honesty, loyalty and sincerity. There are left to mourn the deceased; the widow, Orrissa E. Wheel- MORROWS GARAGE TO OPEN ABOUT MAY 1 Glenn Gunderson of Waukegan New Manager < Glenn A. Gunderson of Watokegan' has been appointed to act as manager of the James Morrow & Sons garage in West McHenry following its opening which will take place about May 1. The new garage is one of the most modem in this part of the country. The dimensions of the building are 55x120 feet. In the front of the garage facing the Main street is a large show room, 36x60 feet. There is a rear entrance with a large doorway for large commercial ckrs to enter. A good supply of cars including trucks and many lines of passenger cars will be kept on sale. James Morrow ft Sons who are managing a garage at Waukegan are well and favorably known in this vicinity, and as Mr. Gunderson has been employed by them for the past three years, visitors and patrons of the garage may rest assured of receiving courtesy and the best of service. Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson are making their home in the Clay Hughes bungalow on Center street in West McHenry. In the name of the people of this city, The Plaindealer extends to the new manager a welcome to McHenry the "Gateway City." SUMMER RESIDENT DIES IN CHICAGO GEORGE J. SAYER SUDDENLY DIES WILLIS THOMSON IS SPEAKER AT KIWANIS JURY SEEECTED TO TRY BARNES RETRIAL OF THE COUNTY , JUDGE BEGINS V. 8. Lumley Is Granted Separate Trial by Judge Reynolds Afte* dismissing 108 prospective jurors for various reasons Jn the Judge C. P. Barijes' trial now going on in the circuit court of McHenry county, a jury of 12 Wn were selected at 11:30 Wednesday ^morning. The work of picking a jury started at 10 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. 1 Superintendent Willis Thomson, of the Woodstock schools, was the prinspeaker at the regular dinner of tfto McHenry Kiwanis club last Saturday evening, choosing as his subject,VThe Age of Specialists." Mr. Thomson, who was no stranger to most of Ihis listeners, delivered a very interesting talk, showing by examples, hffw the times are changing and how' the various professions ar< made up of specialists in certain lines, instead of endeavoring to perfect themselves in all the differen divisions. Presidents). Scott Matthews wa present for the first time in three weeks and presided at the meeting. Mr. Matthews acquainted the mem bers with some of the plans and accomplishments in the Pistaqua Heights Country Club, which he said would, when finished, be one of, if not the, largest club in the Chicago Life memberships are being sold and many of Chicago's The work of selecting a jury was most prominent men are joining the finished much sooner than both sides expected. On account of the prominence of the recent trial of Judge Barnes and his eurididacy for county judge it was thought that it would be a hard matter to pick a jury. The examining of jurors for the defense was handled by both Attorney North and Welsh ot the Barnes staff. Attorney Maynard did the questioning for the state and was ably assisted State's Attorney A. H. Pouse and his assistant, J. J. Mc- Cauley. A new ruie in the case now being club. On Wednesday, April 14th, the All- Chicago Kiwanis Clubs, in number, supported by the Kiwanis Clubs of DeKalb, Park Ridge, Waukeean and East Chicago, gave GOOO underprivileged children--cripples and orphans--an afternoon at the Sells Floto Circus. Six thousand under privileged little tots ranging in age from five to twelve years, 80 per cent of whom had never seen a circus. Admission for the children was free through the courtesy of the Sells tried which was not enforced during j Floto Circus, and 1,500 Kiwanins. ihe last trial is that the jury be kepi either directly or indirectly took part intact from the time they entered the in transporting them in automobiles jury box until they have rendered a verdict in the case. The twelve men who were selected to hear the case and return a verdict are made up mostly of farmers. The complete list of jurors and where they live is as follows; Frank Suchy, Algonquin. William Eickhoff, Crystal Lake Henry Dickman, Crystal Lake. W. C. Rodd, Harvard. Frank Wheelwright, Harvard. J. P. Miller, Woodstock. George Bulesty, Algonquin. Thomas J. White, Harvard. Charles Sinding, Woodstock. Charles Frisch Jr., Cary. Edward Kruse, Crystal Lake. R. B. Morris, Dunham. At 3:30 o'clock Wednesday after - „ w, , noon Joseph Holly, former cashier of er; one son, Sergt. Harry . ee • the McHenry bank, took the stand as and two daughters. • • the first witness. The first part of Drummond, of Spirit are, a*» the afternoon session which started Mrs. Duker Entertains On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mrs. C. H. Duker entertained several ladies at Bridge. Two tables were played, the high score going to Mrs. James Sayer. Refreshments were served and a pleasafct aftemoonN^vas enjoyed by Editor's Father Dies Mr. and Mrs., Mosher were called to Danville, 111., this (Thursday) morning by the death of the former's father, L. D. Mosher, who had been seriously ill for some time. j For paint and varnish, call John F. Brda, phone 161. We carry Devoe ptoducts only. fp. it has a means of providing employment to its citizens. The McHenry sash and door company haa ma4e a start. Who will be next ? * Park Improvement Association The McHenry Park Improvement Association met on Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. GeoVge Bohr. There were twelve members present. Officers chosen for the coming year were: President--Mrs. George Bohr. Treasurer-- Mrs. Williarft Prie. Secretary--Mrs. Mary Green. The next meeting will be held on May 20 at the home of Mrs. William Pries. A good attendance is desired. If your sewing machine, victrola or washing machine is bothering you, tell the trouble to B. Popp, West McHenry, III. Phone 162. 88-tf-fp Mrs. E. R. Youmans, of South Pekin, 111. Many years of his early life, Mr. Wheeler spent in McHenry, where he was wetl known and he will be favorably remembered by many old friends here who regret to hear of his death. Mrs. Joos Entertahtt Mrs. B. Joos pleasantly entertained at a card party son Friday evening, April 16. ' Pizes at "500" were awarded Mrs. Ben Hiller, Mrs. B. Joos and Mrs. H. Ritter. . All present report a most enjoyable time. Your taxes are now due and can be paid at the Fox River Valley State bank. 43-fp-4 Ray-o-Vac, Ever-Ready and Burgess radio "B" batteries at Nye's, West McHenry.- - 46-fp. Our Invitation The McHenry Plaindealer invites as its guests, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Purvey, to be present at the Empire theatre on Thursday or Friday evening, April 29 or SP, at which time the feature picture, "Virtue's Revolt," with Edith Thornton, -will be shown. Present this flipping at the theatre for admission, . at 1:30 was taken up by State's Attorney A. H. Pouse in his opening statement to the jury. He was followed by Harry B. North, attorney for Judge Barnes. The two lawyers took up two hours in their statements to the jury in which they promised to prove many things before the trial ended. That the case will be keenly fought was evident by the fiery remarks of both counsels in their opening statements. Judge Harry Edwards continued to rule the case with an iron hand as the fiery Dixon jurist has the court room as quiet as a kitten during the progress of the trial. Everybobdy in the court room seems to respect and admire the Dixon jurist for the way he is handling the case. V. S. Lumley, who was a co-defendant with Judge Barnes in the former case, has been granted a separate trial. Conrad Property Sold The old JPerry homestead located on Richmond road and recently purchased by John A. Conrad has been sold to John R. Knox. The deal was consumated on Tuesday of last week. Improvement Association The Woman's Improvement Association will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Cobb Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All invited. Plaindealers at Bolgers busses and special street cars to the Coliseum, and back to their respective institutions. Those big-hearted Kiwanians saw to it that these children had everything that goes with a circus-- ice cream cones, pop, peanuts, cracker jack, balloons, etc. EIGHTEEN VOTES CAST AT SCHOOL ELECTION The school election, District 156, held last Saturday afternoon, proved to be a very quiet affair/ there being no contests for the office of board members for a three-year term. Only eighteen votes were cast in the entire district, both Edward R. Sutton and John A. Miller receiving that many each. The new members will succeed Thomas A. Bolger and John M Schmitt as members of th* higVi school board. Regular Green Open On Saturday, May Members of the McHenry Country Club and others interested therein will undoubtedly be very pleased to learn that the green will be open ed on Saturday, May 1. The McHenry golf course is fast becoming one of the leading courses in the Chicago district. Its proximity to the Metropolitan city and the splendid condition in which it is kept is bringing more and more Chicago golfers here each season. And judging from past records, the officer® of the club can rest assured that the 1926 season will be even more successful than former years. Announcement We desire to announce thatj we are ready to take orders for anything in furniture and in another week will have temporary showrooms We are also ready to answer day or night calls as funeral directors. Courtesy and prompt service. N. J. Justen A Son. Tel. 83-J or 58-W. 46-fp Owned Five banjos and mer Home in This Vicinity . f George J. Sayer of Chicago, well arid widely known in McHenry and neighboring territory, particularly in the Pistakee Bay region and the town of Johnsburg, passed away at his apartment in the Belden-Stratford hotel, Chicago, on Sunday morning of this week. Death came suddenly, following a severe cold, which he contracted two >veeks before and which was not thot at the time to be of a serious nature. Two days before his demise, on Friday, April 16, he was feeling much better and had improved to such an xtent that any fears that had been entertained as to continued illness . were put Aside. Death's angel came early Sunday morning and while the wife and other relatives bowed to the Divine Will, he Chicago newspapers carried to ivery home in the great city and other owns as well, the sad account of the ieath of the prominent Chicago clubman and leader in the business life of he city. Funet%l services were held on Tueslay of this week at the Belden-Strat • :*ord hotel and later at St. Ita's Cath* die church at Broadway and Catalpa ivenue. The deceased was 61 years of age it the time of his death. For the last fifteen years, he had spent the sumner months at Pistakee Bay, where !ie owned a most beautiful and well- •ared-for summer home. In addition, five farms, which he jurchased in and near McHenry, no'v >ear his name. Four of these farms ire located near the Bay region and ;he other in Lake county. a They are all large and well kept farms and are an attraction to many Chicago people during the summer months, as they represent in every letail an example of what real beauty in a farm consists. The houses as veil as the grounds are modern in ill respects. The owner took a deep interest in ill these farms and the men whom he procured to care for them were men whom he knew had had plenty if experience in such matters and who would do their best to keep them as i good farm should be kept. That is the main reason why the Sayer farms have come to be known as perhaps the very best in this territory. Although always occupied in keep- :ng his own property at its best, Mr. . Sayer yet found time and means to ndorse and back every proposed improvement which he knew would be )f benefit to the community in which he chose to spend his summers. His former neighbors at Pistakee all agree in declaring that many of the late improvements were made possible only through his activity. A good Catholic all his life, Mr. Sayer was also interested in any plan for the improvement and building of buildings to serve for Catholic hurches and schools. During the time he occupied his summer home he ittended St. Patrick's church in McHenry and contributed liberally toward its upkeep. Through contact with him in this -ity, many people here can give very strong proof of the generosity of the deceased during his life. No one ever lsked his aid nd ws refused. And as he was the possessor of that virtue, he gave help where it was not asked and gave it in such a way as to mak? the receiver feel that he was being given assistance not for charity's sake but because he was entitled to it. * . He was a ihember of the Pistakee Yacht and Golf Clubs, and put his whole spirit into sports as he did in financial affairs.. His name will long be spoken in this vicinity with a sort of reverence and respect for all he has dona ^in helping our city itself and many tadividuals in this city. While making hrrAself well known and liked in McHenry county, Mr. Sayer was not content to do nothing whatever in the big city which was his home. His love of sports, together with his store of good nature, kept him ever in demand on all occasions He was prominent in many Chicago rlubs, being a member of the Chicago Athletic Club, the South Shore Country Club and the Saddle and Sirloin Club. In business, he was head of the Enterprise Chemical Company, and one of the founders of the firm of Wolf Sayer and Hiller, 800 Fulton street, dealers in butcher's supples. It was only of late that he bought out his two partners in the latter firm and assumed the responsibility of managing it without assistance. And thru this company, he became known not only in the metropolitan city but other big cities in the United States as well. He is survived by his wid0vt five sisters and four brothers, ' City Council Meeting Members of the City Council will hold their next meeting on Friday evening, April 30. ; ,|fft»ndeal«n at Hole«• 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.