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?• *'I •• " V*' '-VX4 v^;-. ' ., '>-^w"'^fefiSf,^u<Kf.sr\'r«'. "trww.i#r-^W>95>>,'#' *•"%?/£ i;i,!«S • , ? . , "• •**«,",• >!i T < ' .* ' . "*•-"• ' .' •r* •„••"; »•* "5? > •-" : ' < ' '" '4, s* ' S •• 75 * / • - i t at ' ir*kw • _. r liiSlf '§'-lli VOLUME XL MoHEJNRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15. 1914. ?4^i ->-T %»j NO. 18 WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS SAD DEATH AT JOBNSBURGB COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK ffl OUR BUSY LITTLE VHJJUX M SEEN BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AND HANDED INTO OUK OFFICE BY OUR FRIENJS Geo. Jones was a Crystal Lake vis itor Sunday. ' Clinton Martin spent a clay last week at Beloit, Wis. Mrs. James Revor was a Woodstock visitor Monday. Dr. F. J. Aicher was a Chicago vis­ itor last Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Dermont was a Crystal Lake visitor Monday. Mrs. John Miller was a Chicago vis­ itor last week Friday. Fred Zimmerman was a Chicago vis­ itor Sunday and Monday. Charles Newman spent Friday of last week in the windy city. N. H. Petesch attended to business matters in Chicago Monday. Mrs. J. W. Smith boarded the Chi cago train Monday morning. Paul Doherty witnessed the ball game in Chicago last Friday. John W. Fay was among the Chica­ go passengers Monday morning. John D. Lodtz was a business visitor in the metropolitan city Monday. Mrs. C. W. Goodell boarded the Chi­ cago train last Friday morning. A. M. Schiller was among the Chi­ cago passengers Tuesday morning. Mrs. Wm. Bonslett spent Friday of * last week in the metropolitan city. Mrs. Rollin Babcock spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Mr; and Mrs. John W. Fay were Chi­ cago visitors on Friday of last w^ek. Mathias Weber was among the Chi­ cago passengers last"Saturday morning. Mrs. R. A. Neumann of Richmond was a visitor in town one day last week. Mrs. Peter B. Freund spent Monday as the guest of friends at the county seat. ~ Miss Maude Granger of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of home folks. Thos. Bolger boarded the Chicagp train on Saturday morning of last week. Simon Stoffel transacted business matters in the windy city last week Friday. • M. L. Wortfc attended to business matters in the windy city last week Friday. Mrs. Ray Thomas spent several days last week as the guest of relatives in Chicago. Mis. Louisa A. Lawless has gone to Chicago for ah extended visit with relatives. C. E. Smalley spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of relatives at Gary, Ind. Robert Knox wfttfest^M ttro Cnbe- Sox ball game in Chicago on Friday of last week. Andrew Kearns of Chicago passed a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Karl Bradley of RingwOdd boarded the Chicago train at this station last Friday morning. Mrs. Tom Ward of Chicago passed a few days last week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Mrs. J. E. Wheeler attended the W. C. T. U. state convention at Charles­ ton, 111., several days last week. Mrs. Wm. Nogle of Woodstock is passing the week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gaylord. George Heimer of Chicago spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Heimer. Mr. and Mrs.G. A. Barker and daugh­ ter, Glenye, of Crystal Lake spent Sun­ day as the guests of McHenry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mansfield of Woodstock were Sunday guests fn the home of Postmaster and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Frank Schumacher of Chicaaro spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Schu­ macher. Mrs. Jacob Justen'and sons, George and Albert, spent the latter pail of last week as the guests of relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Thomas Knox returned to Chi­ cago last Saturday evening after spend­ ing three months in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Dr. D. G. Wells, Jacob Justen, G. E.. Schoel, E. S. Brink and the writer took in the Cube-Sox game in Chicago last Sunday afternoon. Mf. and Mrs. Michael Justin re­ turned home last week from a few weeks1 visit with relatives at Adams, Minn., Stacyville and Mitchell, la. Miss Elizabeth K. Miller is enjoying a week's vacation from her duties at the McHenry postoffice and is passing the time with relatives in Ctioago and Kenosha, Wis. v ^Ir. and Mrs. Geo. Steilen and son,- Charles, of Chicago passed the latter part of last and fore part of this week as guests in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Heimer. Mrs. If. M. Nieeen anci daughter, Mrs. P. M. Justen, arrived here from Denver, Colo., on Friday of last week. The latter recently underwent quite a serious operation in a Denver hospital and her mother went out to assist in her care. Mrs. Justen will remain in­ definitely. • MM. JOHN HUFF PASSES AWAY SUDDEN­ LY MONDAY AFTERNOON A very <^ad death occurred near Johnsburgh on Monday afternoon of this week, when the angel of death called from life Mrs. John Huff. A child had been born to her on that day and at four o'clock the mother passed away. The shock to the grief stricken husband and children was in­ describable and the sincere sympathy of the entire community goes to the members of the family. ' . Anna Schaefer was born in the home where she passed away on the Johns- burgh-McHeury road, a short distance northwest of Johnsburgh, the date pi her birth being December 30, 1875. Being of good Catholic parentage, she Was brought up according to the teach­ ings of that faith. She attended St. John's parochial schbol and made her first holy communion as well as re­ ceived the sacrament of confirmation at St. John's Catholic church at Johns­ burgh. She grew to womanhood at the place of her birth and on Novem­ ber 22, 1897, she was united in mar­ riage to John Huff, the ceremony hav­ ing been performed at St. John's church by the late Rev. H. M. Mehr- ing, who was pastor at Jonnsburgh at the time. After her marriage her husband took up farming on the Schaefer homestead and thus it will be seen that the deceased passed prac- tioally her entire life there. Mrs. Huff was the mother of eleven children, four of whom died in infancy, while seven are left with the husband and father to mourn the mother's un­ timely as well as unexpected death. Besides the immediate family, she also leaves a heartbroken mother, one sister, Mrs. J. H. Miiler, and two brothers, John W. and Joseph P. Schaefer, all of whom reside in Mc­ Henry and the immediate vicinity. The deceased was a true Christian mother, a kind and loving wife and a woman whose everyday life was marked with kindness and purity. Sft© was a member of the Ladies' Sodality of St. John's church and was ever ready to help along the noble cause of the Cath­ olic faith. To her husband she proved a helpful companion and to her chil­ dren a kind and faithful mother, whose constant thought was for their good and welfare. ' The funeral was held from St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburgh this morning at ten o'clock, Rev. Edward Berthold officiating. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of rela­ tives and friends, who had come to pay their last respects and follow her body to its last resting place in the ceme­ tery adjoining the church. * CARD OF THANKS. We, the undersigned, wish in this public manner to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind people of Johnsburgh and vicinity for the acts of kindness and sympathy extended us in the loss of our beloved one. May the Almighty repay all for the kindness thus shown. THE FAMILY. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM TIE COLUIWS OF OUR MANY EXCHANGES Get your hog remedies at McAllister's and swell your bank account. ROYAL NEIGHBORS AT WAUCONDA In response to the invitations that had previously been extended them twenty-five members1 of the Riverview camp, R. N. A., of this village went to W a uc on da on Wednesday of last week to assist hi the work of class adoption. The trip to Wauconda was made over­ land and, with perfect weather condi­ tions, was highly enjoyed by all. The local degree team, under the direction of their captain, Mrs. W. D. Went- worth, performed the class adoption Work in a highly satisfactory manner. At four o'clock the members of Alice camp, No. 219, of Wauconda served a sumptuous feast and it is needless to say that all did ample justice to same. Among the guests present were Mrs. Crabtree of Cary and Mr. and Mr$. Hunter of Crystal Lake. The McHen­ ry camp, ever since its organization, has proven one of the liveliest in these parts. The entertainment committee is now planning a winter series of card parties, which will begin in the very near future. Other special events are also in store for the coming winter months. Watch for further announce­ ments. UNIVERSAL1ST CHURCH Services at the Universalist church next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. John Ratcliff. Subject, "The call of those who have lost their way." It is hoped that the present interest and attendance will continue and a cordial welcome is extended to every­ one. M. E. CHURCH NOTES The Dorcas society will meet wfth Mrs. C. L. Page on Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. Sunday school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; Junior leagu^, 2:30 p. m.; Ep- worth league, 8:00 p. m. W. E. ELLISON, Pastor. BPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES Come to Epworth league Sunday. A good talk. Choir practice will be held at the church Friday evening. Come and help vis sing. THE SECRETARY. A new and complete line of hats, caps, shirts, collars, ties, sweaters and nnderwearno w ready atl£. J. Walsh's. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR SUSY PEOPLE j A $7,000 addition is to be built to the Harvard Methodist church. The Lake County Fair association cleared about $1,000 on this year's fair. The Wauconda postoffice is open for business from 11 to 12 and from 6 to 6:30 o'clock on Sundays. Dundee is to have another moving picture theatre. Work on the new building has already been started. Gladys Porter, a 17-year-old Harvard girl, has been sent to the Girls' Indus­ trial school at St. Charles. Dr. W. C. Eicksteadt, Harvard vet­ erinarian, has been appointed inspect­ or of the bureau of animal industry. Logan & Giertz of Elgin have been awarded the contract for the building of the state road in McHenry county. The October term of court reveals the fact that Lake county has more cases than McHenry and Boone county combined. Seven hundred bushels of South Da­ kota potatoes were disposed of in Har­ vard last week. They sold at 65 cents per bushel. It is rumored that the Public Service company is about to close all of its offices in the small towns covered by that concern. Clyde Wilson of Richmond has been placed under peace bonds for twelve months. He had threatened to shoot his wife, Edith Wilson. Hebron is experiencing a building boom. At the present time there are in progress of construction a large coal elevator, parage and store building. R. H. Aldrich and R. G. Scott of Richmond have rented Memorial hall in that village and will open up a picture show house therein iu the near future. G. B. Dake of ^Aldeh was awarded sweepstake premiums for dairy butter for the northern section of twenty- three counties of Illinois at the recent state fair held at Springfield. The Hebron board of education has raised the school <tuition from $20 to $30 per year. They intend raising it still higher in another year. The school now has thirty-one tuition pupils. The City of Harvard has collected $20 in fines during the past month, same having been collected from per­ sons who had visited the wet village of Sharon and returned to Harvard in- unfit-conditions. Harrington is experiencing an epi­ demic of light diphtheria and as a re­ sult the schools, Sunday schools and moving picture shows have been or­ dered closed and parents have been re­ quested to keep their children at home. Thirteen received their naturaliza­ tion or citizenship papers in the cir­ cuit court at Woodstock before Judge Donnelly the second day that court convened during the present term. In the list was Rev. Seth Baker of Green­ wood. Woodstock Sentinel: State's Attor­ ney David R. Joslyn last week turned over the sura of $4,550.55 to the county treasurer, making the total amount of earnings of his office for the year $5987.- 55. This is one of the largest, if not the largest, amounts ever turned over from the office of the state's attorney of McHenry county. Mr Joslyn also turned over to the county treasurer at this time the sum of $82,000 from the Barber estate. Algonquin correspondent to Crystal Lake Herald: Frank Falladay took a load of his friends out for*a sight see­ ing tour last Sunday with a wagon and team. Among the interesting places they viewed were the gravel pits. The party was skirting the edge of the pit on the high points above the Reinert washer when the gravel gave away be­ neath the team and the horses, wagon and occupants slid down the bank, a distance of 35 to 40 feet, and into the pond, where the water was several feet in depth. Mr. Falladay cannot ex plain just how they all got out of the mixup, but they did, and no serious in­ jury resulted to any of the party. Marengo Republican-News: Sudden deaths have become very prevalent in this vicinity and last Sunday after­ noon Aaron Carlson was fatally shot, which caused his death, in the Love- ridge grove, about one mile north of Garden Prairie. He was aged about nineteen years. In company with his dog he was looking for squirrels. How ard Bechus and Leonard Anderson, with other younger boys, were also, hunting at the same time. The boys discovered a squirrel's nest and at the request of Mr. Carlson Howard Bechus shot it, but in his haste discharged his gun, and was horrified to realize that he had shot Mr. Carlson, which proved fatal and the victim soon passed to the Silent Shores The young men who saw the accident could hai'dly realize what had happened, but attempted to place the body in such a manner as to make others think the accident was a suicide, but finally confessed the cause of death. The funeral was held in the Belvidere Swedish Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He is survived by his parents, who re­ side in Sweden, he having been in America about four years. He is also survived by one brother, whp resides In Boone oounty. I DEATH OF REV. ANTHONY ROYER Passed Away at St. Mary's Church Parsonage Sun­ day Night--Served as Pastor Here During Past Seven Years The deepest grief overtook the parishioners of St. Mary's church here as well as the community at large last Monday morning when the sad toll of St. Mary.'s church bell annpunced the death of Rev. Anthony Royer, who during the past seven years has been pastor of the German Catholic church in this village. The news, altho not unexpected, brought a distinct shock to his flock, who had learned to love the man who had been their spiritual advisor during tending from the parsonage to the chursh. Headed by the American flag Bishop Muldoon and the forty priests slowly marched thru the line of human­ ity to the church, where the impressive funeral services took place. The services were opened with the singing of the litanty for the dead, Revs. Lonergan of Crystal Lake and Quinn of McHenry doing the chanting, while the others responded. Requiem high mass was then cele­ brated. Right , Rev. Bishop Peter you on Monday morning, every heart was certainly filled with grief. We priests mourn with you today, for we have lost a worthy co-laborer, a sin­ cere friend. It is indeed a sad task for me to speak of him who has been the com­ panion of my youthful days. Father Royer was born fifty-six years ago at Ruehle, near Meppen. His parr ents were poor, but pious and deeply religious people, who gave their son a good, thoroughly Catholic education. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST j AS PICKED Of BY fLAOIDEALER K- f fOOTERS DOSING WEEK WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY-- OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS Butter Marfcat Butter on the Elgin board of trsBe Monday sold at 30 cents per pound. Special sale on Saturday at Vyeital'»£ 5 and 10 cent store. » •lir; iJ Ask for McHenry made ice ct-eattk. ' ̂ Fresh daily. C. Unti. ' Monday was Columbus day. Both-of ; the McHenry banks were closed. 1 hams for Saturday only, 14. \ Callie cents per pound. West Side meat market. " " ' 1 1 1 • • • ' " y,>. Geo. Rothermel is confined to hi& --' .%$• home thru sickness since the first of, the week. KU* : t*- &•••:% REV. ANTHONY ROYER Born, 1858 Died Oct. II, 1914 Come early and get some of Cbe big bargains at Vycital's 5 and 10 cent store w next Saturday. ^ Comfort and economy make happy ? ; homes. You get both by using Cole's s%'^| Hot Blast Heaters. T,i'- -V? Miss Agnes Risley has reeenty qijr •-"•til tered the employ of the J. D. Lodls ^ tailoring establishment. , ^ A new steam heatingsyst&ttf fi being:;. :'4| installed in the Bank of McHenry- building. S. H. Freund is putting it in. The Willing Workers will meet In the church parlors on Thursday of next week, ent. Let all who can be pres- The Peter B. Freund lot in Center- ville, now occupied by the Hippodrome theatre, has been purchased by Henry Buchert. There has been some talk of organ-v ^ Izing a town football team in McHen-^ 4, ry, but thus far the talk has not t»a> ; ̂ terialized into a reality. Fay's 5 and 10 cent variety store will1 open Saturday, Oct. 17, in West Mc- £" "|j Henry. Come and inspect the variety Vim'. of gooas to be had for 10 cents. i , . * -- v* J. W. Aebischer has disposed of htt~ . It Ford touring car and has invested in a Marathon touring car. The machine arrived in McHenry week. ' " f A number of the summer resorters. yf still occupy their cottages at Pistakee Bay and along Fox river, while others- continue to make week end trips to,s> their homes. ' ̂ Whether or not the annual St. Mary's " I. "f| church fair will take place this year is C ^ a matter of conjecture. A report be- M came current some time ago that the fair would not be held this year. -cjp ;i these years. The deceased father has been in de­ clining health for some time past, but not until July of this year did he give up his work. In spite of his weakened condition, he insisted upon performing his spiritual duties until his system had become so weak that he could stand it no longer. lie first showed signs of declining health early last spring. Upon the advice of his physician he asked to be relieved of his pastoral duties, which request was granted him by Bishop Muldoon the fore part of July. He read his last mass at St. Mary's church during the first week of July and since then and up to the time of his death he has been confined to a Chicago hospital and St. Mary's par­ sonage in this village, where he passed away. At 7:30 o'clock on Monday evening of this week his body was removed from the parsonage to the church, where he lay in state all day Tuesday and up to the time of the funeral ser­ vices on ^Wednesday morning. A guard kept watch over his remains during Monday and Tuesday nights. Parish­ ioners of the church as well as Catho­ lics from surrounding parishes visited the church during that time to>view for the last time the face of Father Royer. Special prayer services were con­ ducted at the church on Monday and Tuesday evenings, a large congrega­ tion turning out on both evenings. 'The funeral services were conducted from St. Mary's Catholic church at eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week. The members of the McHenry Council Knights of Colum­ bus, the Catholic Order of Foresters of McHenry, Volo, Johnsburgh and Buffa­ lo Grove, the W. C. O. F. and Ladies' Sodalities of St. Mary's church all turned out in & body. The different societies lined up along the walk es- Muldoon of Rockford acted as cele­ brant, Rev. J. M. Kirsch of Chicago, presbyter assistens; Rev. John F. Schmitt of Aurora, 111., deacon; Rev. Edward Berthold of Johnsburgh, sub- deacon; Rev. J. J. F'.annagan of Rock- ford, master of ceremonies; Revb. Al­ bert Evere of Chicago and D. Lehane of Batavia, 111., deacons of honor. At the conclusion of the mass Bishop Muldoon gave a short, but impressive, address, in which he asked those pres­ ent, and especially the parishioners, to pray for their pastor and friend who has now passed to the shores beyond. He impressed upon the minds of those gathered that the deceased needed the prayers of his followers and friends just the same as any other person. He further added that many Catholics were under the impression that when a priest died his soul would find a di­ rect passage into heaven, and followed by saying that this was not the case, as priests were subject to sin. Adding to this he stated that a priest is under greater responsibilities than the ordi­ nary person and that when he ap­ peared before his Maker he must give an account of his accomplishments while j on earth. The bishop told of the many ways that his parishioners could be of help to. him even in death, and many were the tear stained eyes when Bishop Muldoon announced that Rev. Albers, a life-long companion of the deceased pastor, would render, in German, a sermon relating to the life of Rev. Royer. Rev. Albers had come all the way from Cascade, la., to pay his last respects to a brother clergy* man, and also to deliver the farewell sermon, which we herewith publish in full: ROT. Alktn' Smm "Blessed are the'dead who die in the Lord." When the sad news of the death of yourlbelovQd .Father Royer reached As a <}hild he already showed signs of an inclination towards the priesthood Often did I hear his parents remark the words, ,lOur little Anthony wishes to become a priest and we are not able to let him study." He very often spoke to me of his desire, and how his countenance would beam when I held out some hope to him of his realizing the ardent longing of his youthful heart! He could often be seen kneel­ ing before the altar of the little chapel or before an image of the Blessed Vir­ gin, whom he tenderly venerated all throughout his life, asking her to as­ sist him. And his prayers were heard. The parish priest of Ruehle, whose picture still adorns the wall of the par­ sonage, gave him his first instructions, and induced an uncle to pay his way through college. For seven years he walked a distance of four to five miles daily, to and back from school. He was loved by his teachers in Meppen on account of his diligence at^d good conduct. In the year 1882 he decided to leave his native country for America. Hav­ ing done sof he entered St. Francis seminary at Milwaukee and was or­ dained priest on the 24th of June, 1&86. During the vacation periods, which he spent with me, he always exhibited deeply religious sentiments. I was oftentimes a witness of how he defend­ ed his faith before unbelievers and silenced them. Father Royer celebrated bis first holy mass on June 28, 1886, at Guten­ berg, in the archdiocese of Dubuque. How happy he was on that day! About thirty priests from the sur­ rounding places had come to share the joys of that day with him. After having spen* a few days with me he was appointed assistant priest to Rev. Kalvelage at St. Francis church. Chicago. Bis second field of (Contiaaed ea IfBfc f«£e) £••• ' :• ... Tuesday was registration day. registration was very small in McHen­ ry. The next and last registration day ^ comes on Tuesday, Oct. 27. If you -i have not already registered you should ; do so on that day. Two pick-up teams, representing this village and the Irish prairie, crossed . bats at the local ball yard last Sunday ^ afternoon, the Home Rule boys win­ ning the contest by the score of 7 to 6. A number of bugs turned out to watoh , the sport. i The members of McHenry chap­ ter O. E. S. and invited friends will en­ joy a cafeteria supper at the close of the regular meeting on next Monday night. All members are earnestly re- quested to be present, work to begin at 8 o'clock sharp, friends at 9 o'clock. 7 F. Risley, superintendent at the local ' plant of the Gail Borden Condensed - Milk company, has moved his family from the J. M. Preston house on Court street to the N. J. Justen house on ? Waukegan street, until recently oc­ cupied by I. A. Hungerford and family. * The West Side postoffice has reoent- ly undergone a thoro cleaning, which, together with a new sash curtain across the front window, gives the plaee a more inviting appearance. Postmaster Bassett is also contemplating other changes for the betterment of the ser­ vice and postoffice employes. Johnny, the Crystal Lake ice ereeioa . manufacturer, has removed his port­ able ice cream parlor, which has OO- cupied a site on Water street near the Riverside House ever since the begin- | ning of the summer season. Thfrqae - on Main street on the West Side is still open and doing business. State's Attorney Ralph J. Dady of Lake county has filed criminal informa­ tion against ten saloonkeepers of Fox Lake, charging that they violated an agreement made with him recently to keep their places of business closed Sundays. Mr. Dady says that the re­ maining thirty-one saloonkeepers kept their promises. A number of our residents are hav­ ing the gas lights installed in their homes and places of business. Among the business houses that have had the gas installed are C. Unti, the C. G. Frett meat market and gruoery, N. H. Petesch's drug store and the McHenry postoffice. Quite a number of gaa heaters have also been installed thro* out the villftggi* < . v •, . - Pr,,.. ,s •f Al'V;: -i' J( m >'K " ^ " '* • Jf a