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THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1,1928 \ \Sk ive People! City jji Which to Live! This week we continue the historical sketch of the early days of our city, showing who were some of the pioneers, their activities in building up the community seven! of the happenings way back years ago. The oontinued story will be 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 JBigger and Better munity and as leaders In a movement for the betterment of our city, they deserve your patronage. Read each page carefully and learn more about the community in which you live. Save the Tickets for a sOt of Penn China We are giving a ticket wit#each 10 cents worth of family wash. Let us demonstrate what we can do on family wash and be sure to save the ' tickets. Phone 189 and our wagon will call.' MCHENRY LA L. V. Adams, Prop. RT McHenry Artificial Stone Company MASON CONTRACTORS All Kinds of Building Material Office Phone 25? - - • • McHenry, Illinois JAMES E. BEAVIS TAILOR 300 All Wool Suits and Overcoats made to your order. Regular $30.00 to $35.00 values at Phone 271 t&eaning, Altering, Pressing New Furnaces or Furnace Repairing . Phone 98-M JOHN J. VYCITAL GENERAL HARDWARE . Green Street AUen-A Underwear Mallory Hats Ray McGee Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx Florsheim Shoes Wilson Bros. Shirts Lovely new patterns in stamped Pillow Cases, Quilted Pillows, Underarm Bags, Aprons-- 9 at th« ,, AGATHA SHOP CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS Visit Our New Store on RIVERSIDE DRIVE I I 9 and when you need anything in the tfne of WJMBING, HEATING, OR ELECTRICAL WORK let us figure on the'cost before placing the contract. We employ experienced .workmen and ' guarantee satisfaction. < H. E. Buch 6 48 McHenry «np> EARLY DAYS IN M'HENRf (CONTINUED FJBOM LAST WEES) * T|e moat desperate single handed combat with Indians ever fought on the soil of Illinois was that of Tom Higgins on August 21, 1814. Higgins was 25 years old, of a muscular and compact build, not tall, but strong and active. In danger he possessed a quick and discerning judgment and was without feaf. He was a member of Journey's rangers, consisting of eleven men, stationed at Hill's Fort. Indians were discovered near the fbrt and the company, early the following morning, started on the trail. They had not gone far before they were in an ambuscade of a larger party. At the first fire their commander, Journey, and three men fell, and six retreated to the fort, but Higgins stopped to "have another pull" at t ehredskins, and taking deliberate aim at a straggling savage, shot him down. Higgins' horse had been wounded at the first fire, as he supposed, mortally. Coming to, he was about to make his escape, when the familiar voice of Surges? hailed him from the long grass, "Tom, don't leave me." Higgins told him to come along, but Burgess replied that his leg was smashed. Higgins attempted to raise him on his horse, but the animal took fright and ran away." Higgin then directed Burgess to limp off as well as he could, and by crawling through the grass he reached the fort, while the former loaded his gun and remained behind to protect him against the pursuing enemy. When Burgess was well out of the way, Higgins took another route, which led by a small thicket, to throw any wandering enemy off the trail. Here he was confronted by three savages approaching. He ran to a little ravine for shelter, but in the effort discovered for the first time that he was badly wounded in the leg. He was closely pressed by the largest, a powerful Indian, who lodged a ball in his thigh. He fell but instantly arose again, only, however, to draw the fire of the other two, and again fell wounded. The Indians now advanced upon him with their tomahawks and scalping knives, but as he presented his gun first at one, then at another, from his place in the ravine, each wavered in his purpose. Neither party had time to load and the large Indian supposing finally that Higgins' gun was empty, rushed forward with uplifted tomahawk and a yell, bi^^as he came near enough, was shot down. At this the others raised the war whoop and rushed nnoi the wounded Higgins and now a hand to hand 'conflict ensued. They darted at him with their Knives time ana again, inflicting many ghastly flesh voundF. which bled profusely. One of the assailants threw his tomahawk at him with such precision as to sever his ear and lay bare his skull, knocking him down. They now rushed in on him, but he kicked them off, and grasping one of their spears thrust at him, was raised up by it. He quickly seized his gun and by a powerful blow crushed in the skull of one, but broke his rifle. His remaining, antagonist still kept up the contest, making thrust* with his knife at the exhausted Higgins, which he parried with his broken gun as best he could. Most of this desperate fight was in plain view of the fort, but the rangers, having been in one ambuscade, saw in this fight only a ruse to draw out the balance of the garrison. But a Mrs. Pursley, living at the fort, no longer able to see so brave a man contend for his life unaid?d, seized a gun, mounted a horse and started to his rescue. At this the men took courage and hastened along and the Indian seeing aid coming fled. Higgins being nearly hacked to pieces, fainted frpm loss of blood and was carried to the fort. For days his life was despaired of, but by tender nursing he ultimately regained his health, although badly crippled. The first white man who ever set foot on the .soil embraced within the boundary of the present state of Illinois was Nicholas Perrot, a Frenchman. He was sent here in 1671 for the purpose of inviting the Western Indians to a great peace convention to be held at Green Bay. (TO BE CONTINUED. NEXT WEEK) llMES E. BEAVIS, TAILOR In Ike "onward march of progress and prosperity of the people in this community as well as the people of the nation, we find many new trades and business enterprises taking shape to make this nation one of the most diversified in the world. With the advancement of civilization came the need for more modern and up-to-date clothes to improve upon the home-made and home-spun clothine of frontier days. The greater demand for modem clothing, especially for men, occasioned the new trade of tailoring and today McHenry has one of the most competent and experienced tailors in the state, namely, James E. Beavis. Mr. Beavis came to this city less than a year ago from Lake Forest, where he had many years of experience in his chosen line of work. He carries a full line of samples from which to choose a suit for any occasion and his tailor-made suits for $25.00 are the talk of the town, as well as his overcoats, made to order. In addition to the making of suite he does cleaning, altering and pressing and is always ready to give service and satisfaction and the prompt fulfillment of orders. His place of business is conveniently situated on Green street, where he is usually found busily engaged in pleasing his customers. • Wading between the lines "is : ' ~~~ ~ "Organized Dollars" THE DYNAMIC POWER THAT OPENS THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY "ORGANIZE YOURS" with an account at this bank CITIZENS STATE BANK OF M'HENRY "WE'LL CO-OPERATE'*--in the fullest F A L L L E A D E R S Cannonlmll Coaster Wagons, roller bearings, rubber tires, disc wheels. Sturdy enough to endure Juvenile use. Coaster Wag«n Specials, regular $6.50 value $4.50 Regular $5.25 value, $3.25 Others at $5.50 and $7.50 Roller Skates, ball bearing, hardened School Aids rollers, special $1.90 ° Thermos Lunch Kit with Vacuum Footballs $1.00 and <2.00 Bottle, special at. „.$2.00 West McHenry, 111. WM H ALTHOFF HARDWARE Hardware, 1'aints, Oils, Sporting Goods -- Protane Bottled Gas Phone 65-J Before You Place Your Order Tor TIN and COPPER WORK OR FURNACES Let Us Give You Our .^Estimate A All work is personally supervised by JohnF. Brda. The best in quality, service and prices BRDA'S HARDWARE Tel 161 Green St. McHenry LET THE INSURANCE COMPANY TAKE THE CHANCB Be protected against fire, tornado and burglars. We pan write yon a policy in the best companies in the world. Do not neglect your insurance-- tomorrow may be too late. KENT & COMPANY Phone.8 Riverside Drive, McHenry ' ' /• ' X " f ^^Seasons may change but the wonderful meals BICKLER serves never change; CJTry our Sunday Chicken and Steak Dinners and convince y our selfjmm froth fish Fridays. * QUALITY FOODS--FAIR PRICES Savoy Egg Noodles, pkg.......-- *... Heinz Chili Sauce 32£ Selox 3 Pk£s- 25 c Spaghetti, can: - 10^ Pure Preserves.......^ 25 & Savoy Catsup, 14l/2 oz. 22^ Goodkind Pumpkin, No. 3 can... Mince Meat, jar Savoy Baked Beans, 2 can* 25* Sweet Corn, 2 cans 25< Early June Peas 2 cans 25* JOHN STOFFEL This is Radio Headquarters We hold the franchise for the following radios and aim to have .at least one model of each on our floor at all times for your inspection. Here Is Your Chance To Secure PENN CHINA Ask Us--Save Our Cards--They Are Valuable 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. 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