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y ' -. •" • "3" • *" " : "." • *« *? JT?, £: »r^v^* A' T&rfrVZ * J** X fSj* ,Tr MC*^ HENRYPLAIMDEAUt, THURSDAY, ATOP8T 1«, 192t .^V^-V. ^ ,-U; , ** '„:'.UVI.u£i - . 7' .", -H H'Vi:' ;ii|i © KC.H, of McHENRY, ILL. A City of progressive People! • ' • ' • > • , ' * U -.•:;': . ••• • - • • ' A Qood City in Which to LiveI This week we continue the historical sketch of the early days of etir wgi% kSMfe activities in building up the community and several of the happenings way back years ago. The continued story will fee carried on each week. This series is made possible by the progressive business firms whose ads appear on this page. Each one stands squarely for a Bigger and Better community and as leaders in a movement for the betterment of our city, they deserve your patronage. Read each page carefully and learn more about thfi pommunity in which you live* " ' \ : ' , N • ' • • . " " ' : • ' " McHENRY LAUNDRY L. V. Adams, Prop. An up-to-date laundry righthereathomewhich can and will giW you qiialltv work and prompt service. - 36-Hour Service on Wet Wash 3-Day Service on Finished Work Give us a trial and we know we will get a repeat order* PHONE 189 and our truck will call. v McHenry Artificial Stone Company - IUSON CONTRACTORS All Kinds of Building Material Office Phone 257 McHenry, Illinois JAMES E. BEAVIS TAILOR Cleaning, Altering, Pressing Centerville McHenry, Illinois JOHN J . V Y C I T A t GENERAL HARDWARE Stoves, Paints, 03s. Sporting Goods, Glassware and Crockery Sheet Metal Work and Furnaces Orders Filled Promptly Phone 98-M McHenry Jantsen Swimming Suiftl Mallory Hats Ray McGee Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx J Florsheim Shoes Wilson Bros. Shirts AGATHA SHOP Attractive iBedspreads, Felt Bags, Pillows, Scarfs and all Embroidery Materials Summer Time Candles of Wood, Italian Pottery, Iced Tea Sets, Bridge Prizes Gifts, Greeting Cards, Hemstitching. Visit Our New Store on RIVERSIDE DRIVE and when yon need anything in the line of PLUMBING, HEATING, OR ELECTRICAL WORK let us figure on the cost before placing the contract. We employ experienced workmen and . £. . . . . . . guarantee satxfaction. H. E. Buch Phone 49 McHenry • EARLY DATS IN M'HENRY (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK) f. The earliest settlers, upon their arival, constructed hastily what tbey called "three-faced camps," which were buildings with three walls, and the front open. These camps were about seven^feet high, without floors, and roofed with poles, upon which bark or shingles lay, held in place by weightpoles. No windows, doors or chimneys were needed in these dwellings, which were only used for shelter •while the cabin was being constructed. The cabin of round logs was a material advance upon the camp. The interstices between the logs were filled with chips or sticks and then daubed with clay mortar. A log house, in distinction from a log cabin, was constructed of hewed logs and was the prevailing style of residence for rich and poor. "Die building was often without a floor. All of the cooking had to be done at the fire-place and in the fire. Corn meal was cooked in various ways, venison or ham was fried over the fire, hominy or hulled corn often added to a frugal meal, while wild honey and game were plentiful. The first record of a marriage in this township was one which occurred on November 10, 1839. The first birth was a daughter of Christy Wheeler. The first death occurred in 1836 when William Herrick accidentally shot himself while crossing the ice on Fox River. His horse broke through the ice and. in some way caused the discharge of his rifle and killed him instantly. The first house built in the place was situated near the present site of the Riverside Hotel. It was a log building 12 x 16 and served as • preaching house and a house of public entertainment several months after it was built. The first school was taught in 1840 by a Miss McOmber in a small log house erected on the bank of Fox River. This was the first schoolhouse built in the township and after it had served its purpose many years it was converted into a store. The first religious services were held by Elder Wheeler in a log house built by H. W. McLean. The first postcffice was established in the township in 1837. In those days the office scarcely paid expenses and was held more as a matter of accommodation by the postmasters than for any pecuniary rewards. The first store was opened by Dr. Christy Wheeler. The first wagonmaker was Richard Bishop, who opened a shop in 1840. Nathan Haight was the first blacksmith. He came from New York in 1837 and lived in McHenry, engaged at his trade untfl his death in 1842. The first hotel was built by B. B. Brown in 1837. It was a log building and served its purpose about twenty years. The second hotel was the Mansion House, built by Horace Long, who ran it about ten years. The building was afterwards used as the court house which came into disuse upon the removal of the county seat. It was built in 1838 and was a frame structure 40 by 60 feet and two stories high. About the year 1851 Mr. Baldwin built a fine frame hotel, the Fremont House, on the present site of the Riverside Hotel. The Fremont House was burned about eight years later. The Riverside house was built in 1864 by John W. and David Smith. It was ore of the most substantial buildings in the place. Here at the village cf McHenry the Indians used a forc| constructed of broad, flat, square-cut sandstone regularly laid and secured by other stones in such a manner that the swift current of the stream could not dislodge them. The pioneers, having use for these stones, soon brougnt them from the rivers bed and made of them principally hearth stones. It is a mystery to the oldest inhabitant from whence came these stones and by whom were they so mechanically quarried. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) MCHENRY LAUNDRY • Perhaps the youngest business enterprise in this city as well as the one which shows the greatest progress in the shortest time is the McHenry Laundry, with L. V. Adams, proprietor. This laundry is situated at the vantage point of the intersection of Routes 20 and 61 on Waukegan street and is up to date :n every respect. In the ten months in which Mr. Adams has been in business here he has worked up a fine trade of 103 family Washes besides many individual ones. He has installed over $2,200 worth of machinery and equipment, including a water softener, two presses, rough dry tumbler, new boiler and reservoir supplies for water. Clothes washed here are bound to be clean as they are put through eight waters; first comes the break, then three suds and four rinsings. There are two wagons kept busy on the road as well as one agent and not only McHenry but neighboring towns are on the regular route and receive^ 36-hour service for wet wash and 3-day service on finished work. A new system of prizes has been inauguarated by the laundry and checks are given with every 10 cents in trade which are good towards a set of Penn Chins, the best dishes made. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Adams are hustling, progressive and accommodating people and guarantee service and satisfaction, at all times. They invite you to give them a trial and try their quality work and prompt service. To Our Friends and Customers On and after Wednesday, August 15th, 1928, the Fox Raver Valley State Bank will be known as the Citizens State Bank of McHenry, Illinois. Check books bearing the new name of the bank are ready for delivery and can be obtained by calling at the bank. Citizens State Bank OF M'HEkRY, ILLINOIS SEASONABLE SPECIALS FV«H Jar Funnels M......l0c Stainless Steel, Aluminum Handled Paring Knives 40c Griswold Dutch Ovens, No. 9 ,$&M 3-Braid Parkside Moulded Hose, extra heavy, with coupling, per foot ISc i Potato Ricer WM. H. ALTHOFF HDWE. Weat McHenry Before You Place Your Order For TIN and COPPER WORK OR FURNACES Let Ua Give You Our Estimate All work is personally supervised by John F. Brda. - - The best in quality, service and prices. BRDA'S HARDWARE N 1(1 Green St. BURGLARY INSURANCE A recent holdup which occurred inxour city shows that it pays to be fully protected. Your business place or residence may be the .next Who knows? We can supply you with burglary insurance or any other kind of insurance. Let's talk it over. KENT & COMPANY NEXT SUNDAY p Being- a day of rest forthe entire family, take yOur dinner at Stickler's McHenry House The food is the best obtainable and the service is prompt and efficient. We specialize in ^ FISH DINNERS FOR FRIDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS Crystal White Soap Chips 19c Soap, Flake White, ..10 bars 39c Corn, Savoy brand, can 18o Matches, 6 large boxes . I9c JOHN STOFFEL Peas, Savoy brand, sweet and , tender, can Certo, the Jell maker, bottle _ , -j--"-- Preserves, 16-oz.*jar . ^ „_18c ..29c ..25c McHenry Souvenirs New Designs in Costume Neckwear Ladies' Handbags -- New Stock latest in Records, Sheet Music and Piano Rolls Nye Jewelry, Music and Radio Shop West McHenry, III Here Is Yuor Chance To Secure PENN CHINA Ask Us--Save Our Cards--They Are Valuable S One Card With Each 25c Purchase PLEASANT VIEW SERVICE STATION George Troyke, Prop. SHELL PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY Light Lunches, Refreshments, Cigars, Cigarettes On Route 20, West of N. W. Tracks West McHrnrv Illinois RADIATOR REPAIRING <• vv?'; •[,?/-ji •••Xj'tr- 'i VST 'n is Tee, we have it in McHenry nbwt. What? An up-to-date Radiator Repair Shop. We install new cores and repair the old ones. Prices reasonable and work guaranteed, so get ready for winter and have it now*.- .. •• Phone 4| % AST SIDE GARAGE Wilkinson & Meier McHenry 2k r - • "'VV '• -Vw •J' .1