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' v ., \ • . V • • • ' . • ^ .• V. *>.-• '•; - , •' •". '/ ". • • . ..f , ,, vP.:.*" • ' "" .-•* ' - VOL. 62 MCHENRY ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, JULY 33, 1936 NO. 100 YEARS OLD; CELEBRATION T| START JULY PLANS COMPLETE FOR f e * . . HISTORICAL PAGEANT AT ^ HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS COUNTY EDITORS PLEDGE SUPPORT The celebration of a community's birthday party in honor of a century of growth and history will provide the occasion for McHenry's Centennial 1 celebration, which opens Friday, July 31, and extends through Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, and promises to be the biggest celebration that this vicinity has ever witnessed. The anniversary of that day, one hundred years ago, when a handful of pioneers settled here to build their homes, will consist of three days brimpful of sight-seeing, entertainment and picnicking, when old friends will talk over events since last they met, marvel over the changes in the olid home % town aft*3 recall interesting events of their childhood. * McHenry Day •" Friday will mark the opening of the : with the campaign were "made bj p "Centennial, with McHenry Day, when J these editors when called on for talks antiques and historical exhibits at the | bv C. Frank Daly, chairmai^af; the high school will be open as well as all! county central committee. \ of the places of interest, including thej The opening statement of'these edischools, churches and tReater. tors in regard to .the 'campaign, was . At the high school the Mothers.j'only ofie of the highlights of the meet- Club will entertain visitors"at,3 o'clock jn!B:* 'Probably next; of importance with a tea and reception, when they will have an opportunity to inspect the building and the public library^ At 7 p. m., the crowning of the Cen- * tennial queen will take place, followed •At least six newspapers in McHenry cdunty will back the Republican ticket^ from top to bottom in the November election campaign. This was dis-*1 closed Monday nigjjt at a meeting held in Woodstock which was attended by committeemen, county candidates, members of the county G. O. P. finance committee and members of the pi<ess. •Editors of the county who, openly stated that they were Republican frotx top to bottom and would use their newspaper columns to aid in electing the entire Republican ticket this fall Included M. F. Walsh, Harvard Herald-; Albert L.. Johnson. Richmond Gazette; Chas. F. Renich, Woodstock Daily Sentinel, Grant Mallory. Hebron Times, 'Ralph Boyle, Crystal Lake Herald, and A. H., Mosher, McHenry I Plaindealer. ~ j Various suggestions in connection .yVLL DRESSED UP FOR THE CENTENNIAL ' v was the outline of a plan to raise funds,to finance the campaign. Frank J, Green, president of the First National Bank of Woodstock and a delegate to the decent national Republican Left to Right-f LORRAINE ENGKLN. KATHLEEN JUSTEN. RUTH- REIH ANSPERGER, ELEANOR BOLGER. JANICE KLONTZ ARLEITE NEWMAN. > by the pageant, which will be given j convention at Cleveland, is chairman ll'.on "all three nights of the Centennial. the finance committee-and-explain-' Registration headqaarters will be at; e(J jn detail his pflan to raise funds, the city hall, where out-of-town guests I ^ campaign fund is very necessary, •will .register upon their arrival «o as was pointed out slot only by Mr. that their friends may know where to . Green but by other speakers at the find them. • I meeting. A fund will be a vital part Here, also, will be on sale souvenirs 10f t|je campaign tiris fill, as' it is ex-' f and booklets, containing history, the ! {>ected the Democratic, machine will, program and other interesting data, j not onjy pour plenty of money in£,o These will be sold at a very reasonable . the cou'nty, but will spread "jobs" price only to cover the expense so that j throughout ttye county without regard everyone may take home at least one expense to the taxpayers, as a souvenir of this memorable oc- . \ McHenry County Republican orcasion. | ganization is the plan of the commit- George Johnson, chairman of Mc- j tee to raise funds. Memberships will Henry Day, has the events well plan- j be solicited to this organization and ned and arrangements made for a ^acb contributor will be given a mem- CONTESTANTS FOR CENTENNIAL QUEEN FOR BENEFIT ST. PETER'S * ' ;•&&- BAND CONCERT NIGHT SUNDAY WM. A. SUDDENLY TUESDAY * LIVED ENTIRE LIFETIME IN VICINITY The opening of St. Peter's Carnival takes place on Saturday evening, July 25. Everybody is looking forward to this event. This is an annual affair which attracts a large number of people from far and wide. Extensive preparations have been made to afford fun and amusement for young and old. Friends are still talking abbut the wonderful prizes which 'were exhibited at the bingo "stand last year. The finest selection of useful an<| wholesome prizes wiUagainbe displayed this year. A delicious roast spring chickert dinner will be served from 11 a. m. to 3 p? m., CST. What a dinner--this dinner will be served this $*»ar upstairs and downstairs. In former years the dinners were seived* downstaivs William A. Sayler, 72 years old, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday morning, July 21, 1936, at his home'on Waukegan street. Appar-' ently feeling as well as usual Mr. Sayler was eating breakfast when he' slumped to the floor in an unconscious condition. A doctor was summoned but Mr\ Sayler died as he had jived without pretense cr, ostentation, slipping quietly away into the great Unknown. quickly and alone. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sayler, pioneer residents of this vicinity, he was born Janiiary li, 1864, in McHenry and spent his entire lifetime in this vicinity. He engaged in fanning. ca'Tyirg on a part of the old homestead* McHenry, until about fourteen ago. whe'h he retired from active A^erkand came to McHenry to liver ^ -As a neighhi r he was always ready only. Now a much larger crowd can j tQ lenJ h(,lpinf? hand arid in earlier be accommodated 111 less time, v - I s was a familiar- figure at birri Sunday night a 43-piece band from j /raigj ^ wlier<r-he became proficient- Wi-lmot. will render the concert. i°u! cnrpentry. 1 : • will enjoy this music! ' I t willbesnap-K Hjs fath^ James R -Saylei^caW* py and you will hear your favorite se- , to McHonry..from* Schuyler. N. Y., in; lections. . i 1847. making the trip "from his tiative The grounds are, an ideal spot for s.state by way of the lakes-to Chicago: a picnic, surrounded by water aml^j then by land to Waukegan and coo! shady trees. Rev. John L. Daleid- fMcHenry county wherf he became en and parislvLoiievs .cordially extend , wejj throiichout this tei'vitoi^. successful Centennial opening. Home-Coming Day Saturday will be Home-coming Day and it is expected that McHenry will _ be packed with Old Timers who have j success _ of the Republican party can not met for many years. This will be contribute to the cause. a busy day, 'opening with the parade | County candidates who were present bership card. • Every precinct in the county will be canvassed by committeemen in this connection, In this manner every voter interested in the at 10 a. m., followed by an ox barbecue at'.noon in the city park and an old settlers' picnic ifi the afternoon. Gilbert Howard will be marshal of th<* day and Frank Bennett of St. Paul, founder of the Old Timers' Club, will be Master of Ceremonies. An ox barbecue will be held in the city park at noon when everyone is invited to come and bring their basket lunch. Don't stay at home if you have guests, but bring them all to the big picnic and reunion. On sale at the park will be ice included" William M. Carroll, candidate for state's attorney; Henry L. Cowlin, candidate for county judge; Will T. Conn, candidate -for circuit clerk, and Edward H. C^ok, candidate for county coroner. ' ' ~ -r Plans were discussed for holding a county wide meeting in Woodstock next month, at which time it is hoped to have Wayland Brooks, candidate for governor as the main speaker. Other points of the campaign discussed included the holding of meet- Top Row JEAN WHITING. El H EL GRANGER. Middle Row -- JANE HEIMER, \ IYIAN WHITING. h\ "s 'c - ELEANOR SUTTON. Bottom Row -- MARGUERITE JOHNSON, MIRIAM SADLER. BOYS PLAYING WITH MATCHES, START FIRE NEAR McHENRY DAM MRS. MARY K. ADAMS PASSED AWAY TUESDAY _ ings in every precinct in tne county, tream, soft "drinks, "coffee.and buns,as wellasthe canvassing ofe very prefor the barbecue. This fs not a mon- cinct by workers in the of the ey-making affair, but it is hoped that Republican ticket, f expenses can be met. Mrs. James Perkins, chairman, is making plans for the roasting of the ox, an eveht not seen in McHenry since an old settlers' picnic many years ago. The Home-comer's program in the| . T,..e 1 .. , , „ , , afternoon will include an address' of m ^ "Lml ac"'^8 "Z *^ ® day, July 28. The caravan will be ac- j help. Mrs. Albert Vales summoned Fire started by boys encamped near the Fox Rivef dam', south of town, (Kvho were playing with matches, destroyed a stack of hay, Antaining about fifteen tons on the Henry Felv* I meten farm Tuesday. The fire Fas A/caravan of new Nash and LaFay- j discovered by Eugene Hughe3, who NASH CARAVAN TO BE HERE TUESDAY welcome by Mayor Doherty, a short address by C. H. Duker, superintendent of the McHenry schools, music, singing, a toast to McHenry of "Today and Yesterday," by the Centennial queen and stories of pioneer life, written by the historical committee, ' and read by descendants of the first settlers, George Johnson, Jr., Eleanor companied by a sound truck, which will extend an invitation to all of the residents of McHenry to visit Kenosha on Wednesday, July 29, in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Nash Motors Co., on that day. The cars in the caravan will represent most of the models that are Bolger? MiHam " Sayier" and "Elmer being produced by the Nash Motors ~ B iCo., and will have special equipment. Freund. After the program there will be an old timers'" ball game, followed by a band concert in the city park at 7 p. m., and then the pageant at thehigh school. Memorial Exercises . Sunday will be the day of Memorial |«xtrcises at the park at 1:30 with boat (races and water stunts on the river at 13 p. m. In charge of memorial exer One car will be made up as a convertible ambulance and , one will be made up as a camping car. The B. H. Freund Sales, located at corner of Elm street and Riverside Drive, is the local represe«^&ve-for Nash .and LaFayette cars. . NOTICE ^ The next regular meeting of the National Union for Social Justice will ci.sos will be Mrs- Oriy 'WTieeler and j be held on Thursday. July 30, "at 8 p of the river events,. Attorney W. G Fi t nch. Mrs. Ted Schiessle, Miss Mabelle j bership •Saj'd^ . - f Wheeler, Mrs. Ethel Holly and others 1 9_fp , SRCJlE'jARY will be in charge of registration at the the neighbors by telephone and their prompt work prevented the fire froln doing further damage. Mr. Felmeten and his, son were away from home at the time. No insurance was carried. The McHenry fire department was called to the summer home of Philip Lacey at Orchard Beach, last Friday, •"hen a fire was discovered nndor porch. The prompt work of the de* partnuent saved the rest of the buildin£. -••..'" .' ' Mrs. Mary K. Adams passed away at hep home on John street, Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering illness. She was 80 years of age and is survived by seven children, Bernard, Mrs. Josephine Harris and Christine of McHenry; Jacob of DesPlaines; Mrs. Rose Scjiaefer, Johnsburg; Stephen of Silver Lake and Frank of Ringwood. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock Friday morning, With burial in St. Mary's cemetery. Obituary will appear next week. . CARD WRITING KING TO GIVE EXHIBITION DURING CENTENNIAL their invitation to the public Raised Blooded Stockwonderful d inier, visit with friends'!' -William Sayler,for many nml pniiiv t.hp mimprmis."amusements continued: in the work of h Here's ah opportunity to secure a f and enjoy the numerous "amusements which will-be'pri' vitled and at the same time assist- in 'a 'good cause. . "I'EP" MEETING A "pep"-meeting, under the auspices of the Young Republican Club of Me- Henry Township, will be held in the H. E. Birch building on Riversidv Drive; Metfe»iy» Friday ;*vening of this week. July 24. at 8 o'clock. Henry L. Cowlin. candidate for county judge. for whic.h he won many.blue R e f r e s h m e n t s w i l l b e ' , yeaiPS, ork of his father' and father-in^aw, N. S. Colby, of raising fine stock and breeding Vermont Morgan horses," introducing t hem irtp 'northern Illinois, the pedigree • of many famous horses being traced t > their stocli. > • He was prominent in activities .a® the McHenry County fair, being a member of the executiver_ board for many years and always having exten-1 sive exhibits. • of livestock and farm • will be present, served. ribbons. , Following the death of tils first : '•••:'• . ;• *• iwife. Belle Colby Sayler, h^ married ANTIQUES WANTED , ^t.s Fiorence Hanly, . who surviVftS Mrs. Albert Krause, chairman of him. the antique cortimittee for the Cen-{ Besides his widow, he is survived by tennial, requests that everyone hav- two sons. James N. (fMcHenry arid ing antiques to exhibit, please leave them at the high school next Thursday afternoon or from 10 a. m., on during the .day. Assistance and response of the public in this work will be appreciated. ^ / Frank W. of Woodstock: four grandchildren. Viola and Joyce Sayler Woodstock and .Tames Eugene "of and Miriam Sayler of McHenry. ard two . sisters. Mrs. Alma Thomas. McHenry..- and Mrs. Ella Smith. Portland. Ore~ besides many friends who were ^hocked to hear of his sudden death. A kind husband and father, a true friend and neighbor, his^death will be, felt keenly by many ift*this vicinityv ST. JOHN THE B APTIST PICNIC. AUGAND 9 LeXrt of Oklahoma City, Okla., national card-writer and speed champion and holder of all records of the brushes, will come to McHenry during the Centennial to give his unusual and popular speed-^writing exhibition in the display windows of Jacob Justen & Sons here, starting Friday, July 31, at 2 p. m. until 9:30 p. m. and from Saturday morning at 9 a. m. until 9:30 p. m. LeArt is known throughout the country by all card-writers as one of the fastest show-card artists with the brushes and pens, and is the only man that makes it his hobby to write his many cards up-side-down and writing MANY THANKS! -The members of the soliciting committee from St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, desire in this man-1 __ Mr to express their hearty th.nk* wlw.. h. 1>~« hjo»» « and appreciation to the business people of McHenry for their splendid respouse in helpinE to promote the pic-; ^ of ,he r| *** J°h"sb»rK **. 8Se member,hrn prohibitive. and st^----; --•' - ' --" ' an outstanding virtue. For many years he was a member of the Modern Woodmen of Arrerica ates Although he did not care for social : __ .activities he enioyed visiting with -his DR. ROSSDUETCHER, ! friends and daily greeted many of 71, DIES AT VOLO them in his trips to the postoffice and j. ' |store. " ^ Funeral services for Dr. Carl RosV-J He was a man of gGodjudgment, al deutcher were held from St. Peter's [ ways charitable and attended strictly church in Volo at 10 o'clock, Tuesday j to his own affairs, making no enemies morning, with burial in St. Joseph's!and claiming everyone as his friend, cemetery, Fort Hill. Dr. Rossdeutcher died at his home in Volo, Saturday, July 18- Funeral services were, held thi? (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, with Rev. R. W. Pinnel!. He was born in Breslon. Oerm.ny | Pa^or of the ^E. church omeMnl. Nov. 4, 1864, and had practiced niedi- »'th burial in W oodland cemetery cine in this vicinity for the past thirty- eight 'years. His niece, Mrs. Gerald Newman, and her daughter. Arlette. accomoart- He was united in marriage to Miss j ^ The picnic, which St. John tKe Bap- the words backwards the same time CONCERT BY CHOIR Members of the Highland evenu? church choir of Chicago will give a tist Church of Johnsburg, III., is offering Aug. 8 and 9, will present opportunities, not only for games, refreshments and a hearty dinner, but also for a visit with parishioners, friends and acquaintances. ^ Under the Rev. A. J. Vollmari, past at a high rate of speed. This new and unusual card-writing \ survive novelty has been accepted and approved in seventeen different states>. LeArt featured this entertainment on the Orpheum Circuit three years ago before placing it in large display winor, and the various. committees, pre- dows and has written more than 17,000 concert.at the local M.-E. church on j parations are on the way to make this 1 speed and trick, cards on exhibition. at 8 o'clock. There norscinn nlpftsant and homelike. At this time"he i m.. ~at the K. of C. Hall. All members ! «hould attend and get then new memlci »y hall and Boy Scouts will assist las guides and greeters. The key to the city will be thrown laway, the latch-will be drawn wide |open and the city will be yours. Old Imers, duripg the three days of the Vntennial. ness houses will be beautifully decorated. Rehearsals for the pageant are being held dailf, directed by Miss Marie Foley, who has written it during the past few week's. The cast comprises The queen contest ends today and j 150 local people, who will enact the h<^ winner of the contest will be an-i history of events during the century, thinced this week by the committee. It will take place on the high School Irs. C. W. Goodell and Mrs. P. M. Justen. Other contestants will comprise the Queen's court. Peter M. Justen is making preparations for an elaborate decorating campaign,. in which the streets and busicampus and there w*ill be plenty of seating room for everyone. Young and old Will join in the celebration and there will be doings such as this old town has not seeij in many a year. ., Sunday evening will be afree-will offering. Everyone is invited and it is hoped that local people will avail themselves of /this opportunity to enjoy an evening of musical entertainment; Members of the choir, are being entertained at the summer home of Albp- t G- Carlson in this vicinity. 3§CLAIM AMO'SlG LOWEST1 Stephen HrEreund, McHenry supervisor, received $28.80 for " special committee work and per diem during June. His claim was among the lowest turned in by supervisors of the county, the total of which was $875.05. Expenses of operating the county farm for the month of June amounted to $2,116.30. Of this amount $337.39 was for permanent improvements. occasion most pleasant homelike . time writes cards for eight for all. '-'I different • national-concerns,-featuring The famed annual chicken dinner of | his products through the local deal- Louise Drach of Efein./an. 31,188S.fell. rendered To this union thirten. children h'! ",™ born, twelve of whom with the widow. Iplace by the hands of old ne.ehb.>r, follows: Mildred Hain o an° 'r'en ^. Anna Oakes. Martha Cappelar. Clara ?w.'°cne be his belov. Lenzen( Adeline O'Leary, Frank. W,l- hisfam.l.arfaee.and ch^r^greeUnc. liam. Math, Joseph, John, Herman and but long will linger with < d ojef Eddie. One son Charles, preceeded 1 »d friends memories ot him in death. He is also survived by character and traits of hone>t> . v. m ; ' iuprightness which will remain $•>. eighteen grandchddien. 'example in character building to>~- . terity. HISTORY CHECKED The historical committee.is responsible for all of the historical data used the parish will be held, on Sunday, i ers and while he is at work ..his popu- j the Centennial and Miss M^rie Fol- . ., Aug. 9, in a beautifully decorated and j lar products are displayed in.this win- • ey js j esponsible for that used in \5gje S a^ ' JacA^ Ji»ste.oVv^"l ^ BAKE SALE ;. • The' Altar and Rosarv so la-litv church ;will'. cool diner of one of the parish build- j dow. . -| pageant. Chicago-libraries Hav« beey .p . - rf ^atUnlav ings. The chickens to be served will I During this exhibition he will give j vjsjted and all available histories Mree^i sweet. . bemilk-fed rock broilers, .iwith all the ,"away prizes to each and every indiv necessary trimming " ' J Julv 2" All possible care .will be taken to providie a comfortable place for the many who will journey to Johnsburg for the picnic and dinner. Servings will be from 12 to 4 p. m.. DST. Music'will- be* furnished during the day and at dinner by the Great Germania Band... - ' , CHORUS TO PRACTIOB i The chorus for the • Old Settlers' program on Saturday afternoon will Bids for blacktopping the Ridgefield practice Friday at 7 p. m. at the High and Greenwood roads are being, asked | School. Everyone invited. 014, fan1- by the board of supervisors. * * I iliar songs will be sung. ' idual "that' lccates -mispelled words through his many cards that a're on display and the cards that are rapidly made. The people and visitors of McHenry are invited by the sponsors to attend this unusual exhibition of speed and trick writing any time during the day or night whjle LeArt is 'at work at the easels. , HISTORICAL COMMITTEE The members of the historical committee will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Thompson,. Friday evening to make final plans for the Centennial. studied in an eiideavcr to obtain au-, , thentic information concerning- Mc-j BRIDGE Lt\tHfct»> Henry's early history and settlers.» Miss Marion MeOmber <>nteritu^ • All information received by the com-'^t a bridge luncheon at--:h?r mittee has been checked with reliable ^Chicago Tiiesday. Follfwlh'r a 1 sources before being used. o'clock, luncheon bridge was 'eo'oy*-.. If, the history, of events does not with prizes merited^ by Mrs. F: J. meet with your approval don't blame Aicher. Mrs. A. 'P.-Moritz and »U!>- the committee but realize that the Edna Hemwr. - • „ * • history must be wrong or the man . Invited guests were Mrs. y . who wrote it misinformed. - and M,rs. Chris Burkhartsmeier. Des« -- j Plaines: Mrs. F. J. Aicher. Mrs. Henry NEW STATION OPENED I Miller. Mrs. Floyd Cooley and Clara The D-X gas station, which was 'Miller. McHenry; Mr§. Edna Heiqier, biiilron Route U. S. 12 by C. T. White Mrs, A. P MoriU Mrs. J. Hills. and W. M McKain, ia WW <>pen: ««d J. Dwyer,. Mrs, J4. doing-1 business.'- •-i-. ' ^ •....• j Flynn, Chicago. j