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THS H'HtDlT PUONDKALMU-SXtTIETH ANNIVEBSAET 1 • t o You Remember Way Back When REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN-- :-'v John Stroner made boots and shoes in, McHenry? i-- • ^ 5 ' ---- This is not the Oldest Store in McHenry-- but wo believe it is one of the best. For the past 15 years wo have endeavored 'supply the" people; of. Molienry'; rind spr- 1 ro\^ndiiipr territory"with the best brands oi' Mon^Woar, ajt'-reasoriable prices', < , / v , T h e i n c r e a s e d p a t r o n a g e w e h a w e n j o y e d . "• iedihi us to,, believe that we have,' at least .in & , tneA«ujrf4', succeeded in'our efforts. • 1^°;*-1" ^, i \\>/hope tp„bh .able tt> gi oet yotf the same, , ^ asthe Plawdwrler does--thre^ score years from lW)WY HAPPY DAYS IN M'HENRY, SAYS SCHOONMAKER WRITER-OF DAYS SPENT WITlbPLAINDEALER The Plaindealer was happy to re* Iceive- the following communication from C. D. „ Schoonmaker, a former editor, who will be remembered by many old friendis here. During his approximately • Seven years of residence here, Mr. Schoonmaker became actively interested in" REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN-- John p. Smith was the jeweler, in the "Tempus Fugit" shop on Elm Street? ; -y Back in the days when the little "Tempus Fugit' Jewelry shop on Elm street attracted the boys; Mat Freund, schoolteacher and jeweler, had dreams of some day becoming proficient h} this, line of work also." Today his ambition is realized and he has established^ his stock jewelry and repair shop ,in the Peter II. Freund plumbing shop located on the exact spot wlier<• the Tempus Fugit shop of John Smith stood. • ' ^ ' . Even before the days of the Tempus ."Fugit stiop, The Plaindealer was established in McHenry and i n honor of its sixtieth anniversary, MLat Freund extendrf congratulations, ... ... C. D. SCHOONMAKER the'welfare of our city and among other positions^ of responsibility he served on the l&cal school bo$rd. After serving nearly fourteen years in the bureau of Internal revenue, .Mr. Schoonmaker now has an office in Rockford where he is , tax counselor and accountattC It is to former editors and managers suchr as he that the Plaindealer owes its existence today and we are indeed proud te print the letter which follows:-- . MAT FREUND "Elm Stfwi r McHenry REMEMBER WAY BACK WHBN-- , ' TKfe? ftftst automobile Was seen on our streets? Bide-A-Wee Coffee Shop Mrs. N. E. Taylor, owner of the Bide-A-Wee Coffee Shop, extends congratulations to the Plaindealer on its sixtieth anniversary. -- lib has been twenty-one years since. Mrs, Taylor came to this vicinity from Chicago. Now she has become a permanent resident of McHenry, where she has built her home, an attractive English cottage, overlooking Fox jriver, and her coffee shop on Route U. S. 12. . In March, 1914, Mrs. Taylor came out from Chicago and conducted the Ttosedale Hotel for two years, then going to Howell's vffta, where she ran. a hotel for a year. V.; Seventeen years ago She bought -a-f>lac(f at Riverdale, where, she conducted a hotel for twelve, years, then came to McHenry where she opened her coffee shop on June 23, 11)29. Her home in McHenry was built three ..years ago. REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN--. a vise to keep them'from moving while daguerreotype? €. ^. SCHOONMAKER Fronft around the earner of the old mill (at that time being run by a Mr. Reynolds) came a young man walking witty determined stride and in step with the tune which he was so lustily whistling. That young warbler was Will Schreiner, whom I soon learned,"was the office devil (sure 'nuf), typesetter and general handy m§|i about the office. It was a pleasure to find later that the young devil put just as much energy and pep into his work as he did into his music.* How^that boy could whistle! ' "The first day was deroted to getting acquainted with the neighboring business men, among them being Ja- (Job Justen, Tom Walsh, Cyrus Waite, the ppstmaster;, Perry and Owen, the bankers; Sherman Chappel, Jacob Bonslett, John Heimer, Charlie Frett, the Barbian Brothers, John Lutz, Johr. Miller and others and renewing acquaintance with my advisor of the night before, Peter B. Freund. "My first job with the Plaindealer waa foreman of the mechanical department j having been engaged for the work by 'my old friend, M. F. | Walsh of HarvarcJ. At that time the paper was owned by Mr. Walsh, Senator Granger, Judge Donnelly of Woodstock, Will Cristy and others who were politically inclined, the or^ ganization being known as the McH e n r y P l a i n d e a l e r G O J J a m e s Walsh, a brother of M. P., was the editor for a few months and was followed by Mr. Hazel. I have forgotten the diate of my appointment as editor and manager. The Plaindealer Co. purchased the plant from Mr. Van Slyke, the mechanical department at that time being under the management of his son, Jesse. "The equipment in the plant, even at that time, was antiquated and some of the type worn down to the first nick (as formerly expressed in print* ing office parlance). Practically all the equipment was junked and nett materials installed. In a few weeks, McHenry had a, newspaper which bristled with newness, clean cut type, new advertising and real news. "Associations while editor and manager of the Plaindealer were always enjoyable and as I look back now no name comes to mind that does not recall friendship." Of eourse, there were times when some disgruntled citizcn wanted to 'lick' the editor, but time healed all fancied wounds. Perhaps the most trying times were during the campaign to create sentiment in favor of p. dam across Fox River at or near McHenry. The writer, in company with the late William Lor- 'Whether to thank you for the in- 'imer and others, canvassed the counvitation to participate in celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the Mc» Henry Pla'indeirtj^or indignantly ignore the letter, is a queftt'oft. Here I hate been trying to Jpush back the years and make it seem that life is just beginning! Now you so cruelly remind me that thirty-seven years have elapsed since I climbed into the bus at the depot in McHenry one bleak night in March 1898, and was jolted over to the Riverside House where the genial John I. Story and his wife greeted me. My companion in the bus that night Was Peter B. Freund. That ride Was a satisfying experience for in fifteen minutes Peter recited more McHenry history than I could have otherwise learned in weeks of investigation. uMy first impression of McHenry was jiot flattering to the little city which I later learned to love. Landlord Story gave me room on the east side of the hotel. The scene that met my eyes in the morning was that and nothing else, just scenery; the river with floating ice and in the distance snow, ice, a few trees, with not a sign of man, beast nor human habitation. This impression was soon dissipatea, however, after a breakfast of hot flap-jacks with country sausage and a look out the front door of the hotel. "Then to the Plaindealer office in Centerville in a building now occupied by a drug store. On approaching the business district of Centerville, from a distance in the direction of the mill pond, came the inspiring strains of j Whistling Rufus,"being whistled | with gusto and precision of tone. fct-y ftnrleavoring "to make propjerty owners along the river visualize the future. The idea could not be put over daring my time in McHenry. The dam eventually fftaterialized with results as predicted by its advocates. I know now that the farmers who were at one time ready and willing to hang the editor on the most convenient tree are now friends, if they have not passed on. "Shortly after taking charge as manager of the Plaindealer a young German boy, a cousin of the whistler who first greeted me, applied for a job. He got the job, and after seeing Frank Schreiner in action, I had no reason to regret the decision. The writer has hired and fired many printers and turned out many apprentices to seek further advancement in the trade, but Frank was one of the best that ever happened. Always on time, studious and ever finishing the job regardless of the overtime. It was, therefore, not only my duty but a decided pleasure to recommend Frank Schreiner as my successor when I resigned as editor and manager. It was my prophecy to the Plaindealer Company that he would make good, although Frank himself was some what reticent at the time. His successful administration (and later sole ownership) has always been a source of satisfaction to me. . "While in McHenry I was member of the school board and wits a member at the time of leaving the city. It was my pleasure to be instrumental in • securing the services of Mr. Fisher as superintendent. My judgment has not always been right, but in this instance no error was made. When I last heard of Prof. Fisher he was one of the country's leading educators. "Before leaving McHenry in the fall of 1905, I had purchased the Republican and Journal at Genoa, 111., taking possession on the first of September. The two papers were consolidated and published for several years as the Genoa Republican-Journal^/ In later years the name was changed to Genoa Republican. "My little boy, who quite frequently would try to dig up those old McHenry tar sidewalks with his face and knees, and my little girl who was born just 1 year prior to leaving McHenry, have been married several years and each have a daughter >f their own. Both graduated from Genoa High School. The son attended the University of Illinois for a time and then volunteered at the out-break of the war, serving over-seas in the 149th Field Artillery. The daughter attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College at. DeKalb, 111., and for a time taught school. She now resides in Rockford and ha£py wltn her husband and daughter, Mary Jo. "After returning from France my son, Charles, came into dad's office and dug in. The love bug finally got him and marriage to one of the local schoolmarms was the result. In 1921, the writer became tired of the newspaper game and decided to make a change. Charles was placed in complete charge of the business and crad entered the service of Uncle Sam, serving nearly fourteen years in the Treasury Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue. Oi^, March 16 of this year the Democratic donkey gave one lusty kick and boosted me out of the service, but "I 'had the honor of being one of the very last of the Republican incumbents to meet the business end of said donkey. "Shortly after leaving tW Government service I opened an office in Rockford as tax counselor and accountant. And right here we are. "The mother of my children, the lady who was loved by all who knew her in McHenry, passed away about eighteen years ago. Yes, I married again and to a lady who is "likewise loved by her acquaintances. "With kindest personal regards and best wished for continued prosperity for the old Plaindealer, I am "iSincerely yours, "C. D. SCHOONMAKER" JUDGE C. T. ALLEN CONSTANT READER OF PLAINDEALER The McHenry Plaindealer McHenry, Illinois. *" Dear Friends: I want to joirt with your many friends in congratulating you upon the observance of the Sixtieth anniversary of. your paper. I have been a subscriber now for many years and read it each week with not only a great deal of interest, but enjoyment as well. It is always attractive looking, and not onlj thoroughly covers the news in your local community, but also embraces things of particular interest to' the people throughout the county. I want to Compliment the management for the high standards maintained by them in the publication of The Plaindealer, which makes it a credit not only to the city in which it is published, but to the whole county as well. Please accept my. best wishes for the continued success of the paper and its management. Yours very truly, CHARLES T. ALLEN Animal* Must Lik* Trainar* Just, as with the dog and other animals if the elephant takes a sincere liking for the trainer it makes the task of training twice as easy. There are Instantaneous affinities there just as in any other relationship. In the big circus each elephant has a man responsl ble for its health and well-being. Divorces and second marriages were not so nuni- . erous then--very few folks wanted to "sitM for another bedding picture. This issue of the- Plaindealer contains ipaa&y pictures of people '^way back when. " .. This studio specializes m a modern tvpe of photography with most, -modern, lighting effects. Due to the improvement m the speed of lenses','film-and the lightmg equi]>nient, you ho long* hav* to sit with the head • clamped in a. Vise, for half an hour. Photographs of a 1 >ortriiit type today are made in a fraction of a second. Many of the photographs <in this issue are the product of this studio. , - , When you are in line for a portrait of yourself your family or-a wedding group, remember the--name! This studio also specializes in all types of commercial photography." PUone 113-1 A. WORWICK McHenry ,~r' ' '•* '• '• -• '• .. WAY BACK WHENOn Jan. 28, 1917, snow was from 6 to 8 feet deep said the temperature 28 degrees below zero? ' • . ' ' Well, we <lo! On that < old ilay we ihoved with our two children from Wauconda to McHenry to take over th^ grocery and market business, then owned by Charles (i. Frett. I was very sorry for a while that I ever came to McHenry, especially in the spring of that year, after the frost left the ground, when I saw a heavily laden truck get stalled in the mud right in front of Peter B. Freund's saloon on one of our main streets and it had to remain there for several days. Two years later I purchased Frdtt's two buildings, the one on the corner and the other where* My-Place Tavern is 'locat^9r"-vTThe'"?ntir#'! sebond floor of the corner building was occupied by John Smith, who _ showed a few films. Therefore, he called it the Central •( )pera'House. That is why we call our market the "CENTRAL MARKER." After Mr> Hmith built his own showhouse, the building underwent a complete remodeling and is jaow housing the most up-to-^date stoi&f to be found anywhere. ^ On May 1, ten years ago, X leased the corner grocery store to the National Tea Co., and soon after also dispo^et^ of the market to go to Waukegan, where 1 was engaged in business for. the past nine years. • We always had love for McHenry in our hearts because we have made many friends and enjoyed good business here. Th^efore, "we returned to McHenry, which shall always be home.to ua. William Pries REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN-- . John Evanson wag one the merchants on the -l.-1'" West Side? C:- , Glasewate* Pottery,, Copper, O^oiiiW for giftd' and prizes, Greeting Cards, Tallin, Hosiery," Lingerie;.1" Wash Dresses, Purses, Handkerchiefs, Gifts for Babies E-mln-eidery Materials, Yai-as. .and Cottons, foY knitting ahd Crocheting, Rree Instructions^ iti Knitting. Green Street ^ McHenry afelagMBER WAY BAA* WTTRW_ . The names of the "race horses of McHenry were Centerville," "Ranger H," "George S," "Lady Smith" and "Kitty G."? Thi^ was 45 years ago. Freund's Clothing Store Smtsjmd Top Coai£?.?r • • •• Shoes Washable Straw Hats Dress Shirts . to $3<MK> to $5.00 .v.... ^ $2.50 . „ iLOO - $1.50 : $2.00 Neck Ties * tJnderwear Hosiery. JOS. W. FREUND REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN-- • 1: Barbian Bros, moved their cigar factory from the McHenry House to the Kelter Building? 21 YEARS IN BUSINESS ^ IN M'HENRY We are very gjad to celebrate its 60th birthday anniversary. We feel that it has been a very successful pa^er and one that most every one enjoys reading. ' ! . SMITH.3ROTHERS Merchandise Green Street -Vy-.-'iy McHenry REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN-- The Northwestern Hotel was Stephen " - Heimer? r GREETINGS FROM Wattles Drug Store: "Tor more than sixty years, drug stores have been a necessity in the country. The first drug store in. McHenry was run by A. B. (Gilbert sixty years ago in the brick building on Main ^ street, now known as the Carey flat building. G W. Besley bought out Gilbert, moving to the west - side business section on the north side of the street. . After the fire in the spring, about'thirty years ago, the drug store moved to the J. W. Freund building on the . south side of the street, where McAllister bought out Besley and later sold to Walter F. Vogt in March 1917. On May 1, 1924, the drug stofe moved to its present location where Glen Wattles took it over on Dec. 8, 1920. Glen Wattles, present proprietor, who graduated from the Illinois school of pharmacy in 1926, is a de scendant from one of McHenry's pioneers and extends to the Plaindealer congratulations upon its sixtieth birthday. ' / Y' •r-.- .