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+ •$>£: •/-(•? p ' % * ^ *.J5? : :> '&*. W"*fc ^•tf, • * • Page Four THS JlcHHTR* PLAIHDIAIJEB ***** ^ V\ ^ \V~ # ; -vprii - ' * * \ f t - f * *"'C IT'-^f ~^>%-*?"Ji ; Thursday, April, d, 1&34 • h: ' ,' 'V >*'~,.-kX,: : i •*?.V'."* Toia Tale* Items of Interest Taken From the 70ei of ttv Plalndealse ef Tttrr Age * \ f £ "i ' , *** SIXTY YEARS AGO Among the improvements which are laid out for this spring in this village, notice the following: Blake and Bros., Furniture dealers, have purchased the corner lot, opposite the Baptist church, and will jrtlt up a handsome brick store, to be used by themselves. Parker and Son, proprietors of the Parker House, have the lumber on the ground for a new barn which is to be SO x 60 and 16 feet high. Isaae Wentworth has purchased a Jtot on the corner west of E. Bresee's and will immediately put up a dwell- Tnmtmm- which to b«Wf« unasitac reUef. Sold oa IroooM whjimj pari PMCOESS MFOMMTMM --for thoae suffering from l STOMACH OR DUODENAL ) ULCERS. DUE TO HYF**- ACIDITY--POOR DIGESTION, ACID DYSPEPSIA, SOUR STOMACH, GASSINESS, HEARTBURN. CONSTI- -r PATION, BAD BREATH, SLEEP- , LESSNESS OR HEADACHES. DUB ,**> EXCESS ACID. Ask for a frat copy at Wtttar^d't J WATTLES DRUG STORE Ptmne 37 Main Street (Political Advertisement) Not a Politician But Well Qualified *gSfc- JESSE C. PIERCE Candidate For CORONER McHenry Count? Y Many years of valuable experience with former Coroner, Dr. Wernham of Marengo, the elder Dr. Maxon and Dir. Peck of Harvard, Dr. Windmueller 4t Woodstock, and present Coroner E. It. Cook of Huntley. ; Long record of valuable public service in n riny capacities, mostly withcompensation. IiJ elected promises efficient service I* every emergency, . - VO^E FOR -- JESSE C. PIERCE For Coroner ing, the upright of which will be 22 by 30 with a wing 16 by 20. E. M. Owen will immediately build an agricultural warehouse, opposite the mill, 30 x 50 and two stories hijrh . FIFTY YEARS AGO The trustees of Wopdland cemetery have, we understand, closed a bar gain with Williard Colby ior three acres on the west side of the»cemetery, for which they pay $400. The steamer "Maimie" is now, making trips to Fox I*atfe. almost daily for the accomodation of, hunters and others. Hunters are now in "their glory and firing can be heard "all along * the line" from early morn until late at night. ° Geo. W. Besley and Isaac Wentworth had a narrow escape from I drowning rne flay last week, while I fishing on. McCollum's lake. They went up in the morning when the ice was safe but in the middle of the day it thawed and when they started for home they found it dangerous. J . Henry Miller of Johnsburg, had his shoulder put cut of joint on Monday aftfernoon, while going home from this, village. He had left his team j standing in * the road while he was assisting another party who had broke down, when they started to run away. He caught hold of the back i end of the wagon and was throWn down dislocating his shoulder. FORTY YEARS AGO ; Chris Reeh, of Elgin, who was with j a hunting and fishing party at Pis- | tarfua Bay, dropped dead in his boat about 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning last. His death was caused by heart trouble. Mrs. M. A. Searles has returned to her home at McHenry and will open her store, Friday, with a new stock of spring millinery. Among the changes in residences this week are the following: O. W. Owen is moving into the Geo. W. Owen house on the corner of Elm street and Maple "avenue, Cris Smith has moved into the Joe Buss house on John street, and John Kimball, has moved into the Geo. Beckwith house, on Waukegan street. At the village caucus, held on Monday last the following ticket was | nominated: President. .John Evan(* ;son; Trustees, John H. Miller, John Heimer and Rollih Waite; Village Clerk, H. C. Mead. ' ® , THIRTY YEARS AGO : | j D. F. Hanly is nursing a very sore leg as a result of being bitten by a dog, "Wednesday of last week. Al- | though the wound is causing the vic- | tim much pain and worry it is not considered dangerous. Dr. R. G. Chamberlain will re-open his dental office in rooms over Ml J. Walsh's stored Monday. Robert, the eleven-yetir-old son of Mrs. Wm. Phalin, died last Friday night about 11:30 o'clock after an illness of about one week. Ben Herbes, who, during the past two years, has been employed by his brother, F. J., the plumber has purchased a half interest in the business and the firm -will hereafter be known as Herbes Bros., plumbers. Otty Council Proceedings Council Room, March 23, 1936. A-special meeting of the City Coun- .ii >v «»o ueid Monday evening, March J3, t,t b o'clock for the purpose of act- ' ng tn a Kcsolution pertaining to the ccwage Treatment Plant. Mayor Doherty presided. Aldermen present: Buss, Ferwerda, Justen, Kreutzer, Overton. Absent: none. The following Resolution was offered WHEREAS, Gjellefald Construction Company, contractors on the Sewage Treatment Plant Project, P.W.A. No. 8156, should under the terms of their contract complete same by February 1, 1936, and > WHEREAS, weather conditions prohibit the completion of the work within the time specified in the contract, and WHEREAS, said contract does, not contain any provision far liquidated damages or for a bohus and ..penalty, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor be authorized/ to submit a request to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for an approval for the extension of time of ccmpletipn of the contract of Gjellefald" Construction Company on the con struction of the Sewage Treat- " ment Pllfet Project, P.W.A, Dock- , et No. 8156 to May 15, 1936, and " That as the said contract contains no provision for a bonus and penalty or liquidated danvages, the City waives any right to liquidated damages because of the proposed extension of time. Alderman Ferwerda moved and it was seconded by Alderman Overton, that the foregoing Resolution be passed as read and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Resolution. Upon roll call the Aldermen voted as follows: Buss, aye; Ferwerda, aye; Freund, aye; Justen, aye; Kreutzer, aye; Overton, aye. Nays: none. The motion was thereupon declared duly carried and the Resolution passed as read. Motion by Ferwerda, seconded by Kreutzer, to adjourn. Motion darned. • - PETER J. DOHERTY, Mayor. PETER A. NEISS, City Clerk. gHE CAME, WITH A ROLLING-PIN A party of spirited pals was returning lo the small hours of the morning from a highly successful banquet. They came tb a standstill opposite a certain house, and a lively discussion ensued. One of the revellers thumped on the door, until a window above was opened and a forbidding-looking woman looked out "Pardon, are you Mrs. Smith?" he asked. "Yes, I am." "Good !** exclaimed the leader of the party. "Will you be so kind as to come down and pick out Mr. Smith? The rest of us want to go home." FAIR ENOUGH Maid--Mr. Grouch an* Mir. Gram are Vlckln' again. They both want their Sheets changed at least once a month. Mrs. Lodger--Very well Give Mr., Grouch those from Mr, Grum's bed and give Mr. Grum hit. My Neighbor Says :=s Popularity Plm Alan, arriving home from school beamed with such happiness that he almost forgot he was hungry. "I didn't know my second grade teacher liked me so well, mummy," he confided. "I heard her talking to some of the other teachers, and. she must be awfully fond of me! I>o you know what she said?" "What did she say, Alan?" queried mother, the" faithful stooge. "She said that the happiest day of her life was the day iittle Alan WI1-- liams was promoted into the third grade."--New York Sun. VOLO The Volo cemetery society met at the home of Mrs. William Dillion on Thursday afternoon. Five hundred and airplane bunco were played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank Hironimus, Mrs. Joseph Wagner and Mrs. William Wirtz. Mrs. Clarence Hironimus, Mrs. Georeg Dowell and Mrs. Ida Fisher in airplane bunco. A very dainty flinch was served. Mrs. Frank King and Mrs. Ida Fisher will entertain at the home of Mrs. Frank King Tuesday, May 5, 1:30 p. m., daylight saving time. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martini/ and family visited Mr. and Mrs?"7oseph Passfield in Chicago Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Wagner and children called on Mrs. Freund in Barrington Saturday. Karl Magnussen attended a county planning meeting at the Farm Bureau hall in Grays]ake Thursday evening to discuss Rural Education. Miss Hensley from the University of Illinois was present. Mrs. Paul O'Leary and Mrs. John Rossduetscher were Chicago shoppers Wednesday. A stork shower was given Tuesday "afternoon'at the.home of^Mrs. Frank King in honor of Mrs. Frank HeaJfcef, Jr. Four tables of five hundred and one table of bunco were played. Prizes were honored to Mrs. Frank Hironpimus, Mrs. Joseph Wiser and Mrs. Alex Martinm in five hundred; Mrs. Ida Fisher and Mrs. A. Wegener and Mrs, Littlefield in banco. Lunch was TWENTY YEARS AGO Butter on the Elgin board of trade sold at 36 cents per pound last Saturday. . The water in the mill pond has been let down to its summer level.' Nearly twenty-five people residing in and around McHenry are now employed at the Oliver Typewriter factory at Woodstock, The low bn<!s lying between Fox river and the Boone creek bridge in Centerville again present a miniature lake, the result of the recent heavy rains and the surplus water from the mill pond. A number of the Borden employes here were sent to the West Chicago and Enelewoind plants of the com-1 pany this weelq The boys are living in hopes that the present milk war will soon come to an end and thus assure thenv employment. I Subscribe-' for The Plaindealer. All ingredients used In making pastry should be cold. The colder pastry is when put Into the oven the flakier it will be when baked. • • Wash silk underwear In lukewarm water but never in hot. Do not rub hard or twist fabric. Remove the water by patting the silk between towels. • • • Beeswax dissolved in turpentine until the mixture is the consistency of molasses, when applied to furniture with a woolen cloth wlll remove all scratches. .. • • • •• > It is well when papering a room to remember that large patterns and dark colors will make^ it appear smaller, while a plain or striped papar. If a light hue, will give an impression of increased size. Never tliro\ water on blazing oil. It will only- spread fhe flames. Earth, flour or sand will extinguish the fire, but if these are not at hand a thick rug or curtain should be thrown en the burning oil. Q Associated Newspapers.--WN"L" Servia#. NEW SUPERINTENDENT Duane Elbery is the new superintendent of the Terra Cotta factory taking the place of Scott Goodwin, who has returned to the plant at Indianapolis. The Elbery family will live in Crvstal Lake. •'.-'Try Again Ole-^Dld you hear about Wombat? Moley--No. Let's have It. „ Ole--Four years ago his wjfe sent him to the city to match a sample of drtts goocjs. And now he just vreturned and says .be couldn't "get It m a t c h e d . , ; v v ' • Moley--Did his wire accept his Recuse? - ;; Ole--No. She said he ought hot to have given It up so quick.--Pathfinder Magazine. . Atkftd for It Most of the Jones' Sunday motor trip had been marred by a violent quarrel. On their homeward journey they passed a pasture field Just as a • donkey brayed long and loud. "Is that a relative of yours?* h* asked spitefully. "Only by marriage,, dear," she replied sweetly. ','v Proof Enough. Sqltor--Pardon me, doctor, but lsst night your daughter accepted my proposal of marriage. I have called this morning to ask if there is any Insanity in your family. T Doctor--There must be, GOOD EYE D«mi in Ireland Limerick, Ireland, was founded by Danes in the Ninth century. "I34d Tom marry Clarice for her money?" ^ **No; It was for her fathePs money." Earning HU Thank* Jimmy, visiting a neighbor, was -pftgan a piece of bread and said. "Thank you." "You're welcome, Jimmy," was the reply, "I like to hear little boys say, 'Thank you'." "Well," said Jimmy, Til say It again U you'll put some on the bread I" who do not believe in Great GUM First Veteran--They've Just Invented a new type machine gun for the next war. Second Veteran-r-How many rounds in a belt? First Veteran--They load this gun on Sunday and shoot It for the rest of the week!--Foreign Service. We do not wish to be misunderstood. We have the highest regard and the utmost respect for the current cars of lower prices. They are all exceptional values and worthy of commendation* However, while t/ley have been progressing, La Salle has been progressing. You would have to believe in miracles to expect La Salle to be duplicated in the priee range below lt« To get La Salle eMe, quality gr l performance, you must buy a Lai Salle. There is no substitute. OVKETON MOTOR SALES Front Street Wert McHenry, DL r /yw M/cillc $ 1175 MM UST AT Mnoff. Memo** Plans "Are we staying at this hotel on the American or the European plan?" asked Miss Cumrox. "It must be the European plan,* said her mother. •The first thing the clerk did was to start an argument with your father about money." VHo Knew B«*t Freshman--What is the date, pleasel Teacher--Never mind the date. Tht examination Is more important. Preshaan--Well, sir, I wanted t* have something right Situation Wanted City Editor--Who ruined the photo of this girl? News Reporter--She held a book in front of her face when we took the pictsre, and I tried to erase It SPRING HOUSBCLEANINO The West McHenry postoffice is undergoing a spring housecleaning and after the walls are washed they will be re-decorated and the wood work' will be va- nisfced. served. Mrs. Henkel received many beautiful gifts. /Mrs. E. Rossduetscher and Mrs. Jacob Wagner called oa friends m McHenry Monday. v A number of friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. Jay Vasey Saturday evening in honor of her "birthday. The evening was spent in playing five hundred and airplane ^hunco. Prizes were won by Mrs. Roy Passfield, Miss Ada Dowell and Mrs. Richard Dowell in five hundred; Joseph Passfield, Jay Vasey in five hundred and Mrs. Walter Vasey in bunco. Lunch was served. Mrs. Vasey received many pretty and useful gifts from her guests. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Waldmann and family of Chicago spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. William Waldmann. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner and family of McHenry visited the latter^ pareftts, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wagner, Sunday. Mrs. Lloyd Eddy, (Jrayalake, spent Wednesday here with her mother, Mrs. Harry Passfield. V Mrs. George Scheid, Jr., and Mrs; Charles Dalvin and daughters of Wauconda visited Mrs. Joseph Pass-, field Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank St George and Mrs. Charles Jones were McHenry callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher motored to Wccdocgan on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Vertiee Schuette of Carpentersville spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dunker. Lewis Brockmann of Park Ridge called at the Bacon home Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crook and (Political Advertisement) daughter of Barrington moved fate' their new home here Wednesday. Rev. and Mrs. Rapeje and friend of Chicago were Sunday sapper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Herbert Michalson and Mi Anna Lask called on friends in Henry Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Scheid, Jr., and daughter, Lillian, and- Uoyd Dowell of Wauconda were Monday evening callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher. Jerome 4 Red) Haines of Libertyville called on friends here Saturday.. Lloyd Flemms of DesPtaines called at the Bacon home Friday. Mrs. Jacob Wagner and Mrs. E.' Rossduetscher were Wednesday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bussian in Chicago. Frank Rossduetscher, Round Lake, spent) a few days the past week here with his parents, Mrr and Mrs. Cfcas. Rossduetscher. Mr. and Mrs." Roy Passfield were Crystal Lake callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Russell and daughter, Eileen, and Miss Genevieve i Wright attended the Band eoafesst at Harvard Friday.. Mxh. Charles Miller underwent a, minor operation at the 3L Ifeeressr hospital m Waukegan Friday. >*r! GEYER TO NEW JOB Don N. Geyer, former secretary and general manager of the PMA, will start working for the Hood and Sons company, dairy experts, of Bos-j tonj Mass., soon. The Hood eomj ,is a large dfstribntor of milk and .cream in the New England states. - ;V * '• VOTE FOR CHARLES P. BARNES (Former County Judge) Republican Candidate for COUNTY JUDGE Primaries Tuesday, April 14 In the closing days of this contest, I wish to sincerely thank all my supporters throughout-the county for the generous support and encouragement they have so cheerfully given me in my campaign for the Republican nomination for County Judge, and I urge that they all go to the polls and give me their vote on Primary day. , In every town in the county, that supported my opponent two years ago, scores of voters are uow giving me their loyal support. I earnestly urge every voter to go to the polls on Tuesday next and vote, and also make an extra effort to get every other qualified voter to do the same. Be sure to call for a Republican ballot. You will find my name third in the list of candidates for County Judge. 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