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Y nr 1930 f ' V . •* '„< ^ ^ *• *> *v V* ^ J, f sn ^ •* -w, <x£j9 p$. /i# ^ • ,v >• • <-•• V <#*«*' /% - / f * ,-t •*-: >*• ? THSM'HEHET ifrsn ftntt pi|«) itest at Napera local teach- •*("-^» combined ormustc festival on May ivl was cfttobllahcu Et sdteol, which will insure of the pupils on their way school ijBairs of the city and county attfcactect more or less attention year. April was the month of c^f^fons, with the town election held on April 1, with the* smallest number of votes cast ever recorded for many years. At the school election C. J. Reihansperger took the place of A. K. Nye, who did not run ftir Wtlffrtinn At the city election Watties and Overton were elected as aldacnMAB to succeed John Stoffel and Wilttlta Bonslett. The question of a Ux4Mfc« levied for fire protection ted. Boljrer ^as elected reprenentattva on tho Democratic ticket in Ko#M)Nlr And will be the first member that HcHanry ba? se»t to the atsfia Jafftslata** for many years. Wm. H, Altboff vm tit&fed prwcinct com- Bftin--man Jtipo Kay Conway. AeMnttipylMl figures presented by the county the «o*t of the primary election in April was twenty cents a vote. The taxes in the county were Considerably higher last year with the township tax bill at $125,182 and the valuation of the county placed at $83,360,53®. Ray Conway resigned as clerk of the city council and his place was fiHed by Peter Neiss. The city was ordered to pay judgments to the amount of $15,000 to the two bankB of McHenry. . The annual ap|M|jHation ordinance i was passed for $4®pl98.77 and two \ toad bonds for right-of-way on Route ; 20 were ordered paid with interest amounting to $21,075 in July. Municipally speaking,-the city of McHenry • was 58 years old on August 10. The taking of the census was com- • menced on April 2 and the population of McHenry was found to be J3264, > gain of 208 in the last ten PabHc Service Redaced Rataf ^ • On August 1 the Public Service <M>npany lowered their rates which Will effect a saving of more than a million dollars to users of the company's residential service over a per- ,iod of twelve months. j The affairs of the farmers attracted 'same attention during the past twelve ^months, during which time they have become fully organized and are united in 100 per cent membership under the l*ure Milk association. It was deeded to take three cents per hundred Punds instead of one cent to effect Increase in revenue. Good Band A most praisworthy feature rauie jgunmer months was the very fine .land concerts given in the city park •^during July and on Main street dur -*fcng -August by McHenry's municipal tend, under the direction of W. N. Bears. The band was composed of . llcHenry's most experienced musi- 4nans, assisted by competent players " from nearby towns, with Tom Brown *s soloist. The concerts were a treat for loviia «£ good moafc And 'wr»5 made poaaftle by tfea muateipal band tax. Whatever stimulates community activity reacts to the benefit of baatnass and McHenry has a band of wWch it may be proud and this is one of the good things of the year which we hope will be continued in the new year. The community has been saddened by the death of loved ones during the year and gladdened by marriages and births. Eli Chase, who was 101 years old on February 10 and who was the last member of the Civil war veterans of the McHenry Post, died a short time after his birthday. In August Mrs. Sarah Sherburne was 08 years old and in December Mrs. Samantha Button, the only living Civil war mother was 99 years old. Mrs. Esther Beers in Chicago, a former McHenry resident, was 100 years old in March, and Mrs. Carrie Buss of Fox Lake died at the age of 104 years. And last, but not least, in the line of birthdays comes that of the McHenry Plaindealer, which was 55 years old in June and for more than half a century has recorded the events of this locality. Two Golden Weddings iVo golden wedding anniversaries were, observed during the year, being those of Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison of Ringwood on January 10, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schaefer of Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Schoewer observed their forty-fifth wedding anniversary on February 2, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Flanders were • married thirty-nine years, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith were married thirty-five years, •and Mr. and Mrs. George Wirfs and Mir. and Mrs. Ed Thompson observed their silver anniversaries. The fifth annual home-coming was observed at Ringwood in August. • The social season was a merry one during 1930, with many good times to brighten the lives of our residents. Parker S. Webster of Chicago, president of' McHenry's two banks, died on March 28. Deaths by accidents occurred during the year with several drownings in the lakes and river. Frank Page died of monoxide gas on April 13 whilQ at work on his car. Lewis C. Whitney, a summer resident, committed suicide by shooting himself, Otto Pfeister drowned in Slocum's ,lake while smimming, Bruno Kutz, 36 years old of Chicago and Margaret Jugel, 13 years old, drowned in Mc Collum's lake, Foster Knull, 19 years old, drowned in Wonder lake and Mc- Clinton Wallace, 28, was drowned in Tox River while swimming. ' Many terrible accidents throughout the county during the year strike terror to the hearts of witnesses and cause us to realize upon what a slender thread our lives depend when it takes but one small second tor work death and destruction. ness and many places in this vicinity wort »obbad,iad*4tat Welder's. h^sW-'j Nabel's Berries *aiie&; jM!!iag's Tfe»f shop, the Agatha shop, ths Orient Filling station, the Billcrest Barbecue and Brown's drug store at Ringwood. ' Fire Takes Its Toll Tlwre was much loss of property by fire during the year, probably * the ^oinAaf loss being s.t th? Hunter Roflt factory, where the construction shop was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of $50,000. Marshall's bakery was destroyed by fire with a loss of $15,000, while a fire at~ Bulger's drug store caused a loss of $5,000. In addition to this several summer homes were completely destroyed by fire of unknown origin as well as a barn on the Detrick farm filled" with grain and machinery. The lotus beds at Grass lake bloomed again this year and the summer season brought many vacationists to this region and opened the season with a rush. In May, a storm of cyclonic proportions swept over this part of the country, destroying many barns for miles around. Th$ weather of 1980 is no dbubt entitled to some space in our story for some very queer freaks indeed happened during the year. With the first week of spring came our greatest snowstorm. For two days, March 25 and 26, the sky w*s solid white. The fall averaged several inches and piled into man-high drifts over all the country. Then as quickly came the thaw and the country wallowed about in tons of slush. - • April, May and June were unseasonably hot and dry months and the nation first awoke to the seriousness of -the drought with the heat wave of July 18 and 19. For three weeks the air boiled and crop and property losses mounted higher. During the year the motor coach route from Waukegan to Woodstock was abandoned. : Earl and Glen Peterson, two local young men, made a business trip to Springfield in the former's airplane in February. honed to nira a will be taken care Miss street, Mr. an GWPB Bngett^Prk© Ike of 419 Villa and Bflvin Price, son of Harrey Price of 542 Elgin, were united in marriage on day »t 4 o'clock. News'of the wedding, which was to have taken place two days later, came as # surprise to their relatives and friends. ' - j iftev W. J. KoweA, pastor of St. John's Lutheran chureh, read the single ring ceremony at his home, the couple being attended by Mrs. Louis Graening, sister of the bride, and William Dierking. Both the bride and bridesmaid were attired in gowns of light green crepe and wore shoulder bouquets of roses and sweet peas. A wedding dinner was served to the bridal party at the Countrec Tea room following the ceremony. Immediately afterward Mr. and Mrs. Price left on a short trip. Upon returning they will reside, at 419 Villa street. Mrs. Price is employed at the? Elgin National Watch factory. Mr. Price is with the Western Casket Hardware Company. ' Surprisa Party , OndFitesday evening of last week a party of about forty neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Will Harris at their home west of this city. Mr. and Mr. Harris, having sold their farm, are moving this week to Crystal Lake and it is with regret that their many friends see them leave this vicinity. They were presented with a gift from their guests with the presentation speech being made by F. P. Howe. Bunco was played during the evening and high honors were won by Mrs. Peter Freund and Mat Glosson, while the consolations went to Mrs. Fred Eppel and Tony Freund. Luneh was served at the conclusion of a plearant evening and Mr. and Mrs. Harris received the best wishes of MeHewjr Chfc»*«iv 0x<ler the SMwNW IWplf • IHM* tion from Bethal filtigtor, 4li,: ;flp!, at Elgin, to attend their pemfe taetallation of officers on Mopdajr Jan. 5, at 8 o'clock at th# Masonic tamn1«: They VinvA also wweived an invitation from Libertyville Chapter to attend their public installation of officers on Wednesday evtfbiljjgi Jan. 7, at 8 o'clock. Another iarfftation has been received from Day Star Chapter, Dundee, to attend their installation cf officers at 7:30 o'clock Thursday eveaing-, Jan. 8. • j Daughter* * <*• * The members of. James B. Perry Fortress, Daughters of the G. A. R^, are invited to attend an open installation and muster service of the Perry L. Austin Fortress at Waukegan on Jan. 9, 1931. Th«s commander-in-chief and a staff of officers from Wisconsin | will be present to install the new ofj ficers. A 6:30 banquet at the Karcher | hotel is open to all Daughters and friends. Reservations for the ban- ' quet must be made before Jan. 7. Price, $1.00 per plate. Installation aerviees are at 8 o'clock. Dtfrmg ftvh,en summer +thve0 ffli.svh, m the iUthjfc,^ir friendhso mfoer. a haP-P y^ fu ture in lakes and river were tagged and theW * \ . .. . work was J~ ' 7 Miraculous, Escapes' * Two young men, who had miraculous escapes from death during the year, were Ben May of Spring Grove, who escaped unhurt when his car was struck and demolished by a fast train at Woodstock. Ted Miller w^is another lucky young man, who escaped with slight injuries when his car was struck by the fast milk train at the crossing near the depot.' The year was a record-breaker in the county for robberies and lawlesswas most interesting as described by the state men. Among the many things of which this city may boast is the fact that it is the home of a composer and song writer. During the year Miss Maud Curr published her new song, "Fleeting Shadows," and many of her friends are singing it. Varied and interesting have been the passing events of the year of 1930 and it is with expectation that we await the New Year to unfold and bring to us its allottment of success an3 prosperity, good and bad luck, sun and shadows, If it is a little quiet at the outset of 1981, yet before the year ends it is certain to average* up well so let's give the new year a chance for, after all, it's going to be just what w« make it. ^ --Get-Togeth«r CMr -- The Get-Together club met at the home of Mrs. Martin ;Freund in Johnsburg on Monday evening of last week. Bunco was played and prizes were won by Mrs. Annie Linkenheimer, Mrs. Joe Schaefer and Mrs. William Tonyan. After twenty-four games were played everyone was served a delicious lunch and Jthe Christmas spirit prevailed. There was a tree adorned with many beautiful lights and the old familiar church hymns were sung. Before leaving, Mrs. Freund presented her guests with a gift irom the grabbag and everyone assured her of hav- , Entertained Card (J# , '"Mr. and Mrs. John Mblido# eritsirtained the members of their card club recently at their home. Four tables of five hundred were in play and prizes were awarded in .ladies and gents as follows: First, Mrs. John Kilday, Frank St. George; second, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Justen; third, Mrs. Joseph Freund, Russell Gibbs; fourth, Mrs. Jack McCarroll, Edward Cook; and low prize, Mrs. Joseph Wagner and Jack McCarroll. After the gaj&es refreshments were served. • ;v:v Bon Bon Club The members of the Bon Bon club motored te the home of Mrs. Roy Cook in Dundee last week Thursday where places were set for twenty and a two-course luncheon was served at one o'clock, after which the afternoon! was spent in cards. Three tables of j five hundred were in play. First prize was won by Mrs. Peter Freund, second, ^frs. Russell Gibbs; third, Mrs. Si. Cook; low, Mrs. John KiMajr. party wood _ of brii|cp'iM;:;llied ' and were awavda# t^klrs. H. a and Mrs. Ray Fwtatm. Gueats feare: Mrs. Ray Page» IGnf. |b)fcert Thompson, Mrs. Mrs. H. C. Hughes, Mm, Aad«e«rBMy, Mrs. H. Stephenson, Mrs. t Butler and Mrs. Ray Peters. Mid-Week Card Chd> The Mid-Week Card dub will meat next Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 7, at the home uf Mrs. C. W. Goodell. Social Wheel The Social Wheel will meet at the home of Mrs. Micnis ^ Thursday/ January 8. •< METHODIST CHURCH"* You are invited to attend services at the M. E. church every Sunday. Morning worship, 11 o'clock. Sunday school, 10 o'clock. Those who were not present at the services last Sunday morning misse<J a very fine New Year's sermon by the pastor, Rev. W. Bonhant, who left immediately following the church service for Chicago, where his grandfather was dying* in an Elmhurst hospital. w*&- FRED B. Attorney ADMINISrfJMiTO»8 NOTICE » Estate of Thpoddft Meyer, Dece&Seu. •-- The understated, having been ap-i^ pointed Adwilftlsltator with i nexed of fits Sftate of Mayer deceased, |ate of the Cousty McHenry and 8t0t« of Illinois* Iwitf gives notice &*t he will »• fore the County Court County, at the Court House in stock, at the March Term, first Maaday JferelMMHct, time al( jW(*0118 )ia»ing dbi^a said Estate are' notified anii the same det$edjfe Blake tauqpHate payment Undersigned./ Dated this 22nd day of December, A. D. 1980. . - •" WILLIAM J. MEYER, M SI* , \^Ad®^tra^_ *n»h^wif^| our classified irii Iftiy bring results. St. Clara's Court St. Clara's Court, Lady Forester's will hold a meeting on Friday* 2V instead of Thursday. - ~ No Camouflage Tombstones are a monumental piece of folly, v An epitaph cannot Change-a closed record.--Country Home. 1 m 4s.-" J* ifeGfcVED to begin the year and keep on saving -This is one New Year's resolution that shall not be ..broken. Resolve to deposit a certain amount of your weekly income, every week in either of these McHenry banks for the total of fifty-two consecutive weeks; after that it will be a habit and a good one*, ^ ) pi 1931 January x oe Whe Curtain Is U p The curtain is up on the neftr year. Start 1931 out by making a resolution to eat and drink at Karls, on Riverside Drive. Best Of food and fountain drinki. Eaitertam at Cards Mr. and Mrs. Mat Blake entertained the members of their card club at their home Saturday evening. Three tables of five hundred were played. Prizes were won by Mrs. Peter A Freund, Ford Jackson, Mrs. George Young and Thomas Kane, The home was prettily decorated in the Christmas coloxp and the Yuletide spirit pre vailed. JOHN Come in please--Go out pleased" fWr k-wt ' Paa ppmes |n al useful cedar box J •mm m ^ftnd together they're only *> it.PG*! •apwm i**0* ' T. i ' v.- 12 • M-: Irs NotToo Late--Start a Christmas Savings Account NOW! It is never too late to save, and Christ* mas club members are always welcome. Just pay up to date and the r^st once a week. Then next Christmas you will be glad you. started NOW,; * • Ite'-A • &f e$i•j: -j} -fW . ' m A X* 4 ; West McHenry " State Bank QERALD J. CAJR£ Y, Cashier Peoples State Bank of McHenry FtQYD M. FOSS, Cashier * mm Jb easily the Bargain of die Month at your Public Service Store. And you •fan buy them for only 95c down and $1 a monili with no carrying charge. •r . The fleecy Hotpoint Heating Pad comes quickly to die fescue when therffln ' toothache, headache> earache or almost any kind of ache or pain in the Jamily. It also makes a good bedfellow on wintry nights. The pad is soft §|nd pliable'and can'be set to keep three different temperatures. Doctors fecommend it for its therapeutic qualities. With it comes a handy Cashable slip oovit •••?' - > •*' J;' . ' - . - *.,.4 • *4* •-•*?&? • - you're bound to find a number of uses for the cedar box--a treasure chat ,^|jfor your jewelry ... a handkerchief container ... a box for cigars . . . '•^' Ja vanity case for cosmetics ... to mendon only a few. It is handily sized (12 x 10 x 2 yi inches) and carefully made of highly polished, aromatic cedar, trimmed in brass. And th^s a key to lode it PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ? - • . . . -y •• k: fut' Z' " • ^ • \; z&Q&r* OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS "1.1 *. I LAKKIN, Dist Mgr. ?; ,v , y . Telephone 280 jrailanii St, Oryrt»l Uk» J V* V» ' ' Jl wfeU rt- 'M Keep in Condition at bomd You eta give yourself a vigocoot wxk^at every morning with a Master Health Mocot, itiiinlatiag sluggish circulation and exercising lazy muscles It's so easy fou can't possibly find an excuse fat MghMfc. ingit--and it's so effective you won't want to. As pictured, $135 cash or $14.10 down the "Little by Little" way. The Thor Juvenator, a wall-type cserciscr, is only I59.5C caafet -- or |4.07 down. ; Tobepaaa^kM#f> looking all winter, all you have to do is spend a few minutes a /day with a sua lamp, treating yourself to the ultraviolet and infra-red rays you can't get any other way during the winter. Ask for a demonsuatkMt at your Public Service £ ... . tW Y*ttt >W other hsk, -ymr Public Service Stortk " Stop in today, MtaMi % v . t * *