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• I I/ 1 1 K* i ;i I WW I ^ 1 ML: VOLUME XXXVII. MoIIKNKY, IT^INOIS. THURSDAY. APRIL 4. 1912. NUMBER 42. One of the Famous Qraham Brothers, Marksmen, Seeks Democratic Honors in the State Legislature From Lake County THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE REPUBLICAN TICKET, PRIMARIES APRIL 9TH i SSfc- S'OsfSiSfS THOPIAS GRAHAM ED. CRAHAH JAY GRAHAM AWv« to 8h»wn l*r the first time in a McHenry County Paper the Likenesses of Lake County's Famous Brothers, who Hold More Honors as Nsrksmen Than any Other Trio in the World. The Brothers are Just Now Prominent Before the Public Through the Fact That Thomas is a Candidate for the Minority Representative Nomination From This, The Eighth Senitorial District, and Seemingly Certain of the Nomination. Lake County Stands Behind Him as s Unit Because he is one of its Most Popular Men. The Grahams Have Lived at Long Lake all Their Lives and Have Brought More National Attention to the County Than any Other Family in the County Thru Their World Records at Big Gun Shoots. Each Holds Records of Vsrious Kinds. Indications are that the next session of the Illinois legislature will have as a member one of the country's crack t fc iOt-gun champions. No other than Thomas Graham, one of the famous trio of brothers of Long Lake, is Lake county's candidate for the minority representative from this, the eighth senatorial district, and, as lie is the only farmer in the race, his friends feel he is sure of the nomination and marksmen of the district are even now planning on celebrating the event in the law-makers' hall of one of their profession. The district comprises Lake, Boone and McHenrv counties and the Democrats always have one representative at Springfield. Thomas Graham is the r etiring chair­ man of the Lake county board of su­ pervisors and served as supervisor for fourteen years from the tow n of Grant. He and his brothers, Jay and Ed., are the most famous shots in the world coming from one family. Kat-h hold-, national honors in the matter of expert shooting. Their Records. Ed. Graham, aged forty four, is tla- eldest son. He works for tin- Reming­ ton Gun company. Thomas is the second son, aged for­ ty-two. Jay, the most proticient in the shooting line, is the \oungest and is forty years of age. Jay holds more records than an\ man tn the country. He has won the Southern handicap three times, ihe Pinehurst, he won the Western handi­ cap at Kansas City this year as well as being head on matter of live birds and target hits: he also was high man for the live days' shooting. He held the amateur recoi-d for years in number of hits to his credit. In 1!»11 he won the amateur championship at singles and doubles. He was one of the tirst. of nine menf chosen to represent America at the International shoot in Sweden in June. Ed. held top notch places for years, oftentimes making runs of 100 and 12.~> straight. He was always near the top in matches where he was a contestant, but never drew the honors his brothers have held. Thomas won the Wester n handicap in Denver in 190" and made a record of i»9 out of a 100 at nineteen yards. This record stood until last summer when somebody equalled it. He came within one of winning the Grand hand­ icap in Chicago in 1908 and within one of winning the Grand handicap at Columbus, Ohio, in 1911. Looks Like Graham. Accordingly, in lace of the wide ac­ quaintance and popuku ily of th^ three brothers, it is interesting at this time to know that Thomas will likely be the minority representative from this district in the next legislature. Mr. Graham i?> one of the mohl popular men of Lake county. That this is the fact is evident thru his election each two \ ears as super­ visor of Grant and he would have gum- back this spring had he desired, for some of his friends wished him to run even tho he was in the race for the legislature. However, he was too modest and retired from the board, on which he served as chairman for the past two years, making one of the best chairmen it has ever had. Impartial, kind, lirm and with good experience, he was well qualified to till the posi­ tion. That the whole board realized it was evident when they passed reso­ lutions praising his work and spread them on the records. Mr. Graham is the only farmer run­ ning for the minority position in the district. He, with his brother, Jay, run the farm at Long Lake and ship milk daily, know ing the needs of the dairy farmer. He has lived on the farm all his life and is close to the farming interests. Mr. Graham served on the poor farm committee of the board for several years and during that time helped to install the heating and water plant at the farm. He, also served on the bridge committee for years and thus is familiar with that end of the county's business. A conscientious and able man, liked by all who know him, Mr. Graham looks like a sure-winner in his light for the legislature and from reports in Mcllenry and liuune counties, lie will get splendid support there, which iidd- ed to a unity of support in Lake coun­ ty, among the Democrats, makes his position an enviable one so far as vote- getting goes. CHANGE fEOH TWO YEARS AGS RICHMOND PAPER COMES OUT FOR COPLEY --CIVE8 SUBSTANTIAL REASONS. The Richmond Gazette of last week Bays: Congressman Ira (J. Copley of Aurora is the Gazette 's choice for representa­ tive from the eleventh congressional district at the primaries to be held on Tuesday, April 9. Despite the fact that we supported George W. Conn in the race for congressional honors two yeara ago we do not expect that the above announcement will create any great disturbance in political circles, tho many of our readers who well re­ member the position we took in the former congressional fight may think it strange that we have endorsed Mr. Copley 's candidacy at this time. To us there is nothing strange about it. Our decision to support Mr. Cop­ ley in the present light is prompted by the efficient manner in which he has represented the people of this district during his tirst term in the house of representatives and we believe it no more than fair to Mr. Copley that he be returned for another term at least. It is unnecessary for us to remind our readers of the position we took two yeara ago. All know that the Ga­ zette was one of the strongest ( onn papers in the district, and our eilorts In Mr. Conn 's behalf were limited onlv to us as being illtimed, however, in view of the fact that it always has been customary to return a congressman for a second term providing his recoitl is such that he is deserving of re-election and we believe Mr. Copley's record during the year he has represented this district is one that will bear in­ vestigation his const it uents and will redound to his credit. In all walks of life efficient service is invariably recognized and rewarded. I f a p u b l i c s e r v a n t f u l f i l l s h i s p r o m i s e s to his constituents, votes and devotes his time to legislative matters that will be a benelit to them and to flu- public at large, his services are just as deserving of recognition as the clerk, the factory hand or other employee who is "making good." That Mr. Cop­ ley has "made good"' during his first term is apparent, for no question is raised as to his record. Whv then is lie not entitled to be retained in his present posifcfbnV If he has given sat­ isfactory service during his first term he is better qualified by experience, acquaintance and prestige to represent this district the coming two years. Ihe least the voters of this district can do to show their appreciation of Mr. Copley's efforts is to re-elect him. and in our opinion he is certainly de­ serving of another term. In the primary campaign of two yeais ago Mr. ( opley, over his signature, outlined his platform. I hiring his term t i c a l l v ' I ' i 'esent will find them prac- identical, indicating that his position is the s : i : u In his vot* to our capabilities. That we have I in-ii-d' toS<t c lo s t '1^ :w i seen fit to support Mr. Copley in the I l sou o f"i ' '"10 .1!"' '! and a c o m- present campaign is notdue to the fact u.at ot tin "U ' 1 , 31 °nn that we think any less of Mr. Conn's ability or that we know anything to his discredit. Neither has the matter Of his residence, which is being so gen­ erally discussed in the papers of the district, had any effect upon moulding Our opinions. There is no question in OUr mind but that Mr. Conn is perfect­ ly eligible to enter the race and if elected will be able to qualify for the jftia candidacy this year appeals up to i i is pre-elect ion made by Mr. w ay clear to to serve this in the house John «l. Brown Or VANDAUA His election will be certain. His nomination will bring harmony to the party. He is clean, capable and close to the hearts of the people. He has assailed no other candidate nor engaged in any kind of mud-sling­ ing. He has more warm personal friends in Illinois than any other candidate now running. He is pledged for but one term, hence can give the full time to the discharge of his duties as Governor. Every county reports a mildly grow­ ing sentiment that his nomination will be a happy solution of the difficulties that have arisen in the present cam­ paign. He is fortunate in not being connected with any clique or faction, and Republicans who want the party to succeed in November are turning to him as the LOGICAL CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. VOTE FOR HIM. IDS NAME IS FIFTH ON THE BALLOT. as two years ago. n tho-><- questions which involved the principles of his platform he has kept his pledge to his constitu­ ents and on other queMjuns he has con­ sulted his constituency and been gov­ erned to a large degree by the senti­ ment of the majority of the voters. He has in reality represented the people, thereby fulfilling bis duties as a public servant and 1 ivin pledges. I n v i e w of t he record Copley we cannot see urn oppose him in hi> desire d i s t r i c t f o r a n o t h e r t e r m of representatives, while in our opinion there are various reasons why he should be returned and for these reasons we w i l l s u p p o r t h i m i n h i s p r e s e n t , l i g h t for re-nominal ion. QUARTER Or A CENTURY. ITEMS CLIPPED FROM PLAINDEALER OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. D u c k h u n t i n g i s n o w o p e n i n g u p a n d w i t h a f e w d a y s o f w a r m w e a t h e r w i l l l i e i n " f u l l b l o o m . " O u r p u b l i c s c h o o l o p e n e d o n M o n d a y with F. R. Jackman, principal: Miss Clara Wight man, intermediate, and Miss Elsie Gage, primary department. T h e M . E. c h u r c h , o n t h e West Side, presents a much improved appearance since its new coat of paint on the out­ side, and we learn that i t is also to be painted, papered and thoroly renovated on the inside at once. John R. Brents, while hunting near the Black Ditch, down the river, on Saturday last, killed a large rattle­ snake. It measured three and a half feet long, was as thick thru as a man's wrist and had seven rattles. James 1'hehan died at his residence northeast of this village on Monday last. He has been sick for a long time and death came as a relief. He was about eighty years of age. The steamer "Mary Griswold," ( apt. Walter Hill, made her lirst trip to the lakes on Tuesday evening, returning this (Wednesday) morning. She will make tri-weekly trips for the present on "Wednesdays, Fridays and Satur­ days. Bank of McHenry ESTABLISHED 1888 This Bank receives deposits, pays H per cent interest on time depos­ its, extends all courtesies consist­ ent with good business principles and does a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS renpeotfully solicting pnblic pat­ ronage. Honey to Loan on real estate and other first clasp security. REAL ESTATE Farm lands, residences and vil­ lage property for sale. If you want to buy or sell, call on ns Abstracts ordered. INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at thr lowest rates Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. | PROBATE NEWS { ••••MM »M ••••••--MM • ••• MMMM MMMM >MU<J I Furnished by McHenry t 'ounty Abstract Company, Woodstock, I l l inois . Off ice lu Ar­ nold HlocU. east s ide publ ic square. Ab­ s t racts of l i t le and con veyai iolne. Money to loan on real es ta te in sums of Ave hundred to ten thousand dol lars . Time and payment* to sui t borrower. Phones «34. 903 and t*l l . l HEAL, ESTATE TRANSFERS. . fames Green & w to Edward C. Bel l , pc In s«es 10 &. 1f t . Mi-Henry . . . . .$0500.00 Edward Bel l «. t w to Charles hrohu, 210 a sees ;t : i & 2H, Richmond _ . . lXiOO.OO 11. O. Peterson & w to (J . M. Stauf- facher . I t f t . h lk ft , or i* vl l West Mc­ l lenry. ex w 30 feet 1.00 I ' l iOHATE PROCEEDINGS. Estate of Amos O. Yasey. Final report filed. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Julius I 'rokopowch, '23.Genoa Jet, Wis liosina G. Thomas, 25 .Richmond Chester Irvin Nelson, U1. Woodstock B e t h e l S h e l t , 2 0 . . . 4 1 Wm. Simes, representing the Victor Oil company of Cleveland, O., can save you money on lubricating oils, greases and prepared paints, bte htm. 31 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. Those knowing themselves to be in­ debted to me w ill kindly call at the West McHenry State bank and have their accounts adjusted. I have author­ ized C. W. Stenger to collect and give receipts for all outstanding accounts. 25-tf ALBERT ETTEN. Bead The Plaindealer. Congressman IRA C. COPLEY AURORA. II.LINOIS "A* , % Candidate lor Re pub ican He-Nominat on £-<venth Congressional District: Primaries April 9th My Platform tod*y? I bel. »ve in public regulation and control, by properly constituted a -thonti »s, of all public service coiporations--railway, traction, telegraph, telephone, electric ii^ht. gas *nd all others. I believe that the public is entitled to know that it gct3 a lair standard of service, and at a fair price, and that the corporation makes a fair bu^ine^s profit. I feel that the PUBLIC IS ALSO E fTITLED TO ASSURANCE THAT li'S LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERITY ARE SAFEGUARDED IN THE UTMOST DE GrREE. I believe that the public and employes of the company are entitled to know that every possible safeguard is thrown about the life and health of the employes. I believe in a fair working out of Employer's Liability. I believe in putting the burden of TAXATION ON THE SHOULDERS OF i?HE PEOPLE WHO CAH BEST AFFORD TO BEAR IT, and who get the most benefit from the stability which this government offers to income and capital. I believe In an Income Tax exempting moderate incomes, and one in which the ratio of taxation --when the income is enjoyed by a private individual--increases aa the income itself increases in size. I believe in an Inheritance Tax exempting moderate iniisritaxiceB, but one in which the ratio of taxation increases as the size of the inherited itself increases. Z believe in the conservation of all the national and state resvuvofl £&? the benefit of all the people. I BELIEVE IN PROTECTION, BUT I BELIEVE IN PROMOTION MAT LEDUCES, AS FAR AS POSSIBLE, THE COST OF THE 0HEAP2& Aft'HOLES that are necessarily consumed by the poorer people and, if additional revenue must be raised from this source, that the tax on the LUXURIES THAT ARE ENJOYED BY THE RICHER PEOPLE BE MADE TO STAND SUCH INCREASES, as far as possible. I believe in the principle advocated by President Taft when he caused the present Tariff Commission to be established. After this body has had an opportunity to gather its facts, this country, for the first time, will be able to approach tariff legislation from a fair and scientific standpoint and, for the first time, the schedules will be framed in the interest of the ultimate consumer, as well as in the interest of the producers. Hereto­ fore no one has ever been heard on a tariff schedule excepting the producer. To sum up my platform in one sentence, I AM A "PROGRESSIVE" REPUB­ LICAN AND BELIEVE IN THE POLICIES OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT, NAMELY, "A SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERYBODY." 4 ... IRA C. COPLEY SHURTLEFTS ANNOUNCEMENT. TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF THE EIGHTH SENATORIAL DIS­ TRICT: I hereby announce myself as a Can­ didate for Representative in the Lower House of the General Assembly, sub­ ject to the Republican Primaries to be held April 9, 1912. For twelve years I have supported and helped pass thru the House an Ap­ propriation for $2500 for the benetit of the Dairymen's association in compil­ ing, publishing and distributing its reports and other necessary expenses. This is a regular appropriation always passed. A few years ago I instituted an Ap- propriation of $1000 for the Illinois State Milk Producers' institute, which has been appropriated at every session since and had my support in the House. This is now a regular appropriation. I am opposed to the State Highway CpmmiwiOD at Springfield, appointed by the Governor or otheiwise, having the right to lay out and route the first- class roads in any county, upon which work shall be done first, which, in effect, merely provides and is proposed for an Automobile Highway and not for the common public which uses the roads. I am opposed to the State Highway Commission, or any Board at Spring­ field, having the Control, Direction or Management or doing anything further than systematic advice and along edu­ cational lines. It is destructive of Local Self Government. I favor the Automobile License Money being distributed over the State equally to Townships, according to their physical measurements outside of cities, and not according to their as­ sessed valuation. An automobile in­ jures the roads in a poor Township the same as in a good one. I jim opposed to Tax Assessments be­ ing tried by Appeal by a Board at Springfield, appointed by the Governor or otherwise. I am opposed to a Law authorising Reassessment of Property in any Tax­ ing District by any Clerk sent from Springfield. It is destructive of Local Self Government. I am opposed to the Control and Management of the Public Schools be­ ing taken out of the hands of the Coun­ ty Superintendent and the Local Authorities and placed in the hands of a "Council of Education" at Spring­ field. I favor the Best Legislation for the Actual Dairymen of the Eighth Sen­ atorial District, and I protest against the Milk Producers' Association being used for Political Purposes. Very respectfully, EDWARD D. SHUBTLJEPP. I am agent for the Staver buggies and would like to explain the merits of this buggy to you. Math. Freund, McHenry, 111. 37