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"sr* *r ~ sS?*-..' tS s."- :**,,•* • •^jW'S®: - -n.,!'/,,. »,V. I i*I 11^ \ A*#f ': 5 * ... 4 -•< ^ '• >*, > v • - . • *3TMv%. •' Volume 63 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1937 OLD BULOWG •:; WORK FOLLOWS LANDMARK BUILT IN w&Ar< •••? YEAR 1859 Tlme<%0ntinues to work changes in McHenry and old timers and former residents will be interested to leam that "the old school," used for many years as St. Mary's Parochial school, has been torn down during the past week to make way for a new and modern school building for Sti Mary's parish. Thus ' McHenry's oldest landmark has become a thing of the past, but the memories that have centered abound it, bringing back to many of us scenes of our childhood days, will ever remain fresh in our minds, treasured among-the keepsakeb of bygone days. The faces of teachers and schoolmatls of half a century ago And more will remain vivid, thoughts of escapades and good times at the old school will bring a smile of enjoyment as old HARRY GRANTHAM DIBS AT WACCONDA Mrs. Harry Grantham died at her home in Wauconda Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral service* were held Tuesday afternoon at the Wauconda church with burial at Crystal Lake. She was the sinter of William Va<*NaUa,a»Ef of Crystal Lak& v//." MEN DISPLAYING REAL INTEREST IN FLOWER GROWING PEONIES, TULIPS IRIS LEAD AND June sun i bioonifcar mSft1 prcnia of Gardens and lawns in McHenry are at their best this week as the, warm brings out the colorful peony nd other early summer flowlocal residents may well be the fine appearance of their homes and surroundings which give proof of much interest and work expended in making them attractive. It has seemed to be#a general opinfriends reminisce together, even though Jon for many years that the care of the familiar old building is gone for-, flowers was a woman's work, but not ever. Useful, indeed, it has been, nev- so jn McHenry and vicinity, for here er abandoned it has housed and ac-1 we find several men who enjoy raising commodated more children of school, beautiful flowers and take pride in age than any other structure in North-(beautifying their homes. em Illinois, not because of its size, J For instance, there is Thomas Slavbut because of its many years of use in, who lives with his sister, Mrs. as a school. o _ j Anna Knox, on Center street, where Seventy-eight years ago, in 1859, ^ he is kept busily engaged working the only twenty-three years after the first. gjx acres of land and growing the settlers built their homes here, the (many beautiful peonies which were brick building was built for a pqblic (brought out to the home by Thomas school at a cost of $6,000. This was a Knox of Downers Grove. district school with the addition, somej Probably 1,000 peony bushes on the years later, of algebra, arithmetic and place hare been bursting into bloom bookkeeping upstairs as the highest of Bj,nce Decoration Day with the later the three rooms was designated. The first room was primary and the second room held the intermediate grades. The rooms were heated by a big round stove, using wood as fuel, the pupils drank from a pail of water, all using the same tin dipper, and the seats and desks were scarred by initials of former pupils, who desired to leave their "mark" behind them. On Friday afternoons programs were given at the school, with the children singing songs and speaking pieces. "Spell downs" were popular in those days, also, and the former pupils of the school recall the times when they "spelled down" both Richmond and Ringwood schools, when they came to visit here. Old Teachers Among the'principals of the school were J. B. Perry, William Nickle,' ones now coming on to supply blossoms for a week or two longer^ - the Knox home as the many shades of pink, white and red peonies blend into a riot of color and beauty, with as .many as forty blossoms on pne plant. Over 100 dozen peonies have already been sold and there are still thousands more of the large flcwers ready to be picked. The collection includes many valuable plants, ranging from $2 to $5, with some, for which as high as $15, and one for $25 have been paid. OLD SCHOOL BUILDING RAZED: BUILT IN 1859 NEWOWHEROF RIVERSIDE HOTEL HOST TO GUESTS * CHARLES HIPP GREETS NSW NEIGHBORS Invited guests, totaling approximately 100 in number, gathered on . , {^Tuesday evening at the New River- The "frbt is reaNjrwnrth rfHTTttSP side Hotel in McHenry, where they enjoyed the opportunity of inspecting the building, partaking of a bountiful dinner and listening to a program, which was put on by professional talent, all through the courtesy of the new owner, Charles (Harry) Hepp, who a few months ago purchased the Riverside and transformed the well known building into an up-to-the-min ute hostelry. , Invitations were sent to county of- ANNUAL LEGION CARNIVAL HERE JULY M AND S POST PROMISES FINE ENTERTAINMENT A?>Qt,„Try ) thre! ye*£ the ,plant8ificial8, members of the board of sup- areA dAtiv«ni/d<eAid4 a**n%d<! r«eus>eat,i mMMaUk.inMgM a A l1a rge--r * collection annually from which the owners expect to sell roots as well as blossoms after the stock is cofnpleted. " Two years ago Mr. Slavin set out 2,000 new peony plants in his field near the highway, but practically j every one was killed by frost He James Graves, Oscar Graves, Mrs. Mc-j^g not discouraged, however, and is Intyre, Lucy Wake, Mrs. Walker, Geo. enlarging his Arid considerably this Beers, J. J. Vasey, Walter Prickett,' year Sibre D. Baldwin, Frank Jackman, and W. H. Strayer. During Mr. Vasey's time, the school became popular for its music and it was Mr. Jackman who revived the art of spelling. * Some of the other teachers at the In addition to the peonies, Mr. Slavin has so many iris that he cannot estimate their number and has planted over two bushels of gladioli which will supply many blossoms later in the season. . , . A fijie garden and well kept lawn, school were ^ Etta, ^Torrance,^ ^Flora, with rows of grape vines, give evidence of continual work and a great interest in nature and beauty. Harris, Lola Bishop Walsh, Del Brown Knight, Ada Granger Smith and Addie McOmber. W. H. Strayer was principal of the _ McHenry school for two years 1893 to in"°^denhi"7ince ervisors and the McHenry city council, county editors and others. The response was very gratifying to the genial host, who was pleased to greet his guests and form acquaintances with his new neighbors. For many weeks workmen have been busy remodeling the newly-acquired hotel, and changing it completely from basement to roof. Many of the visitors were heard to remark that they could hardly realize that they were in the same building, so great had been the transformation. The New Riverside can now lay claim to being one of the finest in the Fox River Valley. The large dining rom wa« the scene of a crowd of jovial men as they took their places at the beautifully decorat- 1895, the last year in the old school building and the first year in the new public school building, completed in 1894.. Mr. Slavin came here eight years ed tables about 8 o'clock in the evenago from Pittsburg, Pa., and has been'ing. Eddie Dinella and his orchestra that! Provided splendid music as the first course was served. Then followed a I wonderful dinner, after which , the enoMits! tertainers really entertained. time. ffsiaee Peonies From Seed Quality, rather than quantity, I to interest Robert Thompson who In 1891 the first board of education j raises peonies from seed, thus deriving mi organised, with members as fol- J enjoyment in waiting for new varilowt: Isaac Wentworth, president:: eties to develop. Much patience is re- George W. Besley, clerk; F. K. Grang-j quired in this work, for it is five years er, E. S. Wheeler, John I. Story, Simon hefore a seedling peony will blossom. S toff el, and C. H. Fegers. It requires two years after the seeds From this school in 1892 came the are planted before the plants even apfirst graduating class and hence the pear out of the ground and three years first alumni. Members of the class j more before they will blossom. Mr. were Walter Besley, Harry Eldredge, Thompson, however, has quite a col- Joanna Frisby, Lyle Howe, Fannie Os- J lection of plants he has raised from borne, Mary Sutton, Joel Wheeler, seed in a variety of colors from single Loretto Walsh, Thomas Walsh. j to double varieties, some blooming for Graduation exercises were held o^ (Continued on last page.) June 3, 1892, and, as recalled by »' * member of the class, were held in the, then appointed "school land commisold city hall. The graduates assembled j sioner" and boards of school trustees in the basement of the old town hall were appointed for each township in and marched upstairs to the strains of j the county. The first trustees for Mean organ. . j Henry township were Amory Thomas, M"""* for the evening was furnished Gideon Colby and Benjamin Tuttle. by Mary and Hettie Wentworth. Es- j The first school of record in McHenry says on various topics were read by was in the north end of B. B. Brown's members of the class and F. K. Gran- log cabin tavern in 1840, just nine- avenue and is also owned and operated Artists Entertain BBB was master of ceremonies, cleverly introducing the artists, the first number being a song by Tommy Jones, better known as the "Millionaire Cowboy." This young baritone responded with two encores, demonstrating that he has a voice of unusual quality. Next on the program was a number by Melba, one of Chicago's well known dancers. Costumed in a beautiful gown, she gave a fine demonstration of grace and was , the recipient of j much- applause. A1 Wagner and Billy Meyers, the, two comedians of song, kept their | audience in an uproar during three numbers. This team can sure bring down the house. j All of the above-mentioned have j recently been entertaining guests at rfarry's New York Cabaret in Chicago,- which is located at 400 No. Wabash It will soon be carnival time in McHenry, which means much the same to load* folks as circus day does in other, communities. There is the same air of excitement and anticipation, the same influx of visitors into the old town and the same greeting of old friends and acquaintances. Carnivals are again becoming an annual event in McHenry and the one this year will be held July 3, 4 and 5, under the auspices of McHenry Post of the American Legion. Legionnaires are already busily engaged in plans and preparations for the big event, which promises to be more elaborate than ever before. Fireworks Twjr Nights Not content with a mammoth fireworks display on the night of the Fourth, the Legionnaires promise the people of McHenry a fine display of fireworks on both Sunday and Monday nights, this year and this, alone, will attract people from far and m%r. On Saturday night another novel feature will take place in the nature of a parade and music during the three days of fun will be furnished by the McHenry band, the St. Charles School for Boys band and the Rockford Boy Scout band. Amusement will be provided for both old and young. "Hie children will have the rides, merry-go-round and Ferris Wheel, and the older ones will find their favorite games and prizes. The carnival grounds will be-located right in the center of McHenry with entrance on Green street, across from the Empire theater and on U. S. 12; and plenty of parking space will be provided. Net receipts of the carnival will be ] used by McHenry Post for a good cause. The Legion must have funds to carry on the work of assisting for disabled veterans and their families and also to contribute to any worthy local project. The public is already familiar with the generosity of the American Legion and the fine record of McHenry Post NEW PRECINCT IS CREATED M'HENRY TWP, YOUNG FISHERMEN WRECK CAR BUT ESCAPE INJURY Ft* young men enroute from Melrose Park to the dam, where they intended to fish, miraculously escaped death Saturday when they blew a tire near the Emerald Park schoolhousfe and they crashed into a telephone pole. The automobile was demolished, but the boys escaped without a scratch. ^ M'HENRY COUNTY ATTRACTS CHICAGO MEN TO FARMING AUDITOR NORTH TO CUT STREETS ANT) ALLEYS GREATEST EXPENSE NEW VOX FARM RIDOXEJELD NEAR The 92-acre farm of Floyd S. Morse, located a half mile north of Ridgefield, has been sold to the Associated Silver Fox Farms of Chicago, it has been announced by the McHenry County Land Company. More than $10,000 will he spent immediately on repairs, with all of the old buildings razed and new ones erected. Work will be started immediately upon the construction of 100 pens, with plans to bnild 400 more pens in the future. The Associated Silver Fox Farms have farms at Muncie, Ind., Hobart, Wis., and Mellon, Wis., with general Showing a balance of $10,914.71 in the treasury of the city of McHenry for the fiscal year ended April 26. 1937. Auditor J. W. North, Certified Public Accountant, submitted his annual audit report to the members of the city council at the June meeting and will further explain the report afcf a later meeting. The balance on May 1 of last year was 11,745.70 and shows a decrease this year of $830.99, due to expenditures termed in the report as extra- ! ordinary expenditures. These totalled $1,018.19 and included an additional payment to the West McHenry State Bank in final settlement of the judgments ! of that bank against the city and additional sewer construction items borne by the city, amounting to $209.69 for construction and $196 for insurance. The appropriation for the year was a total of $21,986.00 and of this amount, $1,992.72 remains unused. Income during the year totalled $20,243.48 and was derived from general corporate taxes, $7,626.33; general road and bridge taxes, $1,148.05; prior year's taxes collected, $168.81; POLLING PLACE TO AT JOHNSBURG BE McHenry township will have another voting precinct in the future, making a total of four for the township, the new voting place being at Johnsburg. The request for the extra precinct was given to the county board at its meeting Tuesday and the election committee, consisting of Frank May, John Harrison, John Filip, Paul Ros enthal and Henry C. Meier, made a favorable report on the request. The polling place for the new precinct will be at Johnsburg at the Bildner Barber Shop, which will be much more convenient for voters in that vicinity who previously have gone to Ringwood to vote. People of Johnsburg have been interested in the possibility of a precinct of their own for some time ahd are well pleased over the action of the committee. The vote cast in the last three elections gives evidence that this township is entitled to another precinct. Under the law, precincts should have not less than 500 votes and not more than 800. In 1932 a total of 1,827 votes was cast in the three precincts. In 1934 a total of 1,490 was cast and in 1936 a total of 1,970 votes was polled. With four precincts the vote will be divided equally between them. With the forming of the new precinct the total in the county will be brought to thirty-four. Recently a new precinct was added in DOIT township and prior to this another precinct was formed in Grafton township and one in Algonquin, making four new ones in the last few years. For a number of years there were twenty-nine precincts in the county. McHenry township covers considerable territory and includes Johnsburg, Aingwood, Lily Lake, and the Pistakee Bay region, in addition to McHenry. Clerks and Judges Clerks and judges were appointed for the precincts in the county at the supervisors' meeting Tuesday. At least two of the McHenry prefor its community service. Among' cints will have a majority of Republiother things the local post is respons-1 can judges in the future as they went ible for the ornamental lighting system in McHenry and has helped to purchase fite trucks for the city. It's going to be a real celebration in ger gave the address of the evening. 1 teen years previous to the erection of Since the days of the old school,!the brick building. It was taught by education in McHenry has advanced with rapid strides until today the local schools of McHenry and their advantages equal or exceed those in other cities of corresponding size in the state. ' The election organizing the present Community High School district was held December 20, 1919, and the present Community High School was completed, ready for use, in September 1924, just thirty years after the public grade school was finished. The dedieatssn took place on Dec. IS, 1924. The first official mention of the subject of public Arminda McOmber and later by Re*, liance Brown. - To Eked New Boilding For many years the old brick school has been known as Si. Mary's Parochial School, where four Sisters have taught about 160 pupils from the first to the eighth grade. The need of a new building has become almost a necessity in St Mary's parish as the old building was condemned several years ago and plans have.been made to have a new building ready for school in September. The new building will be constructed on the same site .as the old school and excavation has already been com- : Vprogram, the s New the Rivthe evenr program to Harry's , floor of th an<fe of the by Mr. Hepp. After the dinner guests were invited York Bar on the first erside, where the bala: ing was spent, with more entertainment by the singers and orchestra. City Atmosphere Mr. Hepp has succeeded in bringing a city atmosphere into his place out in the country, on the bank of the Fox River at McHenry. Very few towns of its size can lay claim to having such a hotel and cabaret as is to be found here. The lighting effect of the spot is one which is very attractive, with a Neon strip around the roof of the four-story building, and colored bulbs (Continued on Pkge Fiv§| McHenry over the Fourth of July weekend and many will plan to spend their vscations here. Old Settlers' Reaaio* The old setjtlers have, also, planned their reunion for the same dates and many old timers are expected to be in town at that time. The Legion assured you some real entertainment, so celebrate the national holiday, also the day before and the day after, in McHenry. FREE TALKING PICTURES Free Talking Pictures at Lily Lake every Sunday evening for twelve weeks* beginning June 20. Sponsored by Louis Schroeder, operating a res-1 Freund taurant and refreshment stand at the lake on Route 20. Bodkin Bros., pioneers in outdoor attractions, provide the talking picture shows. Don't miss this rare treat. #4-fp ( Republican at the last general elec tion. In precincts that went Democratic there were appointed two Democrats and one Republican judge. Judges and clerks appointed are for the 1938 primary. In McHenry precinct 1, with its polling place in the Royal Blue store, Ringwood, judges appointed are C. C. Harrison, George J. Young and Harry Collins; clerks, Viola Low, Julia Justen, Martha Hall. McHenry 2, polling place, city hall. Judges, Lisle Bassett, E. H. Nickels, Arnold Anderson; clerks, Rachel Spur Arnold Anderson; clerks, Vera Kane, Rachel Spurling, Glen Peterson. McHenry 3, polling place, Buch building. Judges, S. H. Freund, M. A. Conway, A1 Krause;- clerks, M. J. Walsh, Dan O'Shea and George P. Miss Rosina Gloson, who has been employed at Kenosha, Wis., for several years is spending a short time at her home here, prior to her marriage on June 22, McHenry 4, polling place, Bildner Barber shop, Johnsburg. Judges, Peter Freund, Jr., W. J. Meyers, Jo-, seph King; clerks, Mamie Jackson, Alfred Schmitt, Katie Freund. Mrs. Will Buchert and sister^ Mrs. Carl Anderson of Chicago attended the offices at 160 North La Salle street, (water rents, $6,544; fines, $10; vehicle Chicago. These offices may be moved, tax, $775.50; beverage licenses, $3,380; to Woodstock. I sundry licenses, $311; dog tax, $128.25; McHenry county already has several fire fund, $95; miscellaneous, $56. fox farms, including the one in Bulll Actual expenditures during the year Valley and the one near Woodstock, i were streets and alleys, $6,006.49; Picturesque country, with much un-J water works $4,740.88; salaries, $2,- touched woodland around McHenry, in 276.48; fire protection, $639.46; public Bull Valky »nd around Woodstock and benefits, $2.50; contingent, $446.84; state highways m*kihfr tlose contact bonds, $1,000; interest, $1,375; public with Chicago possible, are credited property, $771.84; band $790; sewer with the sale of over 200 farms in the j maintenance, $439.37; printing, county during the last three years. ) $361.44; election, $105; loss and cost Incomes acquired in a variety of t of collecting taxes, $1,036.03, making fields in the city are being used to a total of $19,993.28. Special items purchase and improve farms through- affecting the fund were: additional out this region, bringing new, well-to-1 cost of liquidating judgments, net, do owners to this vicinity. $675.50; additicnal cost of sewer dis* Among the buyers are many prom-1 posal plant, construction, $209.69 and inent and well known men, such as | insurance, $196; making a total of. Chester Gould, creator of the Dick j $1,061.19. Tracy pictures, who now owns a 75-1 Only four appropriations were short acre farm in Bull Valley and Earl for the year, being those for streets Phinney, oil bond broker, who is car-, and alleys, which was only $8.49 rying out a Ave-year landscaping de-jshort; public benefits, $2.50, for which velopment plan on his place near the no appropriation was made; bonds for Woodstock Country Club. | which no appropriation was made, William R Mooney of Crystal Lake!$1,000; and interest was $175 short, has purchased the Montgomery farm The excess from other appropriations south of Woodstock on Route U. S. 14 however, was more than enough to and is remodeling the 25-acre place,' make up this deficiency. 'Oak Hill," into a home for his three sons, experienced caterers, wh<9 will serve dinners to the public. Skidtnore Has 1,160 Acre! Streets and Alleys The greatest expense fin* (k was that relating to streets and alleys and totalled $6,008.49. This incluifed Probably one of the largest, If not lighting, which reached a total of the largest, landowners in the county $3,324.83; salaries of $1,532; material is William Skidmore, who now owns and supplies, $707.83; labor and re- 1,160 acres of land in the vicinity of pairs, $288.83, and collection fees of Pistakee Bay, of which we have pre- $155. viously had accounts. j The water works bill for the year Mr. Skidmore is the owner of a was the next in size and totalled $4,- large herd of pure bred dairy cows 740.88. The big item in this was saland has a membership in the Pure ariee, amounting to $2,199 and other Milk Association, showing that the items were collecting fees. $407.34; ownership of these herds is being put meters, $99.68; power, $582.82; mato practical use. ! terial and supplies, $869.74; labor and The recently purchased estate in repairs, $344.59; state sales tax. Bull Valley by A. M. Maxwell, wall |158.17; auditing $50., and miscellanpaper magnate, is among the largest eous, $29.54. in the list, also, where elaborate build- j Salaries for the year totalled $§?• ings and improvements have been 276.43, the largest item being salariMl made and thousands of dollars spent, paid the police, which amounted to Wondermere farm, between Green- $1,028.43; the city attorney received wood and Wonder Lake, consisting of $200; the city clerk, $300; the citjF 760 acres, is one of the finest in the treasurer, $120; the city collector, $*2S* district and is owned by Mrs. Jane the mayor aand aldermen, $603. Henning, widow of Charles Henning, A total of $699.46 was paid for fire vice-president of the United States protection during the year and in- Gypsum Company. She has a herd of ^ eluded $350 paid to the ftre chief and' pure bred cows which are famous for drivers; $239.01 for supplies afli. their pedigrees, including Carnation Peerless Calantha and Carnation Josephine J oh ana. Mr. Henning was killed in an automobile accident buying the farm. sundry and insuranee, $50.45. Sewer Fond The balance in the sewer fund on after August 1, 1936, was $3,123.43, and on April 26, 19S7, it was $3,410.10. William Stewart is owner of the income from sewer rents for the above Nippersink Woods farm, just west of period was $2,787.48, while expendi- Ostend, where he has made extensive cures for maintenance and operation improvements and raises fine horses, were: Salaries, $68tt; clerical. $99.60: < some of-his Percherons having been j power, $584.41; repairs and mainteeexhibited at the Live Stock Show in | ance, $226.58; legal arW professional, Chicago two years ago. $87.50; making a total)of $1,628.00. Large Poultry Farm iThis with $800 interest peid and die- • The Leeds Mitehell chicken farm, preciation of $72.72 made total recently given notoriety in the maga- penditures of $2,500.81. Excess of inzine, "Life," is a 320-acre farm, where!come over expenditures was $286.67. chickens are raised in a modern, pro-! Fixed assets of the city total fitable business. The place, known as 1732.95 and include the city hall, lani( the "Citadella Farm," has up-to-date | and buildings valued at $8,000; clay equipment, which includes a $45,000. hole, CenteK street, $200; safe and' air-conditioned chicken house complete; fixtures, $1,000; heating plant with incubators for 18,000 eggs, automatic trays, which turn hatching eggs from side to side every four hours; cells, $1,500; fire truck, $6,000; ho«i and ladders, $1,000; fire siren an I tower, $760; water department pumpts - "«£»• 3,200 cages, where broilers grow $2,000; sundry tools, $500; road Sraniplump and laying batteries, where'er, $300; road oiler, $100; public benthens stand on a wire screen so slanted fits, $42,055.73 and roadway, $9,317.&2. that the egg, when laid, rolls into a trough handy to reach. Eighty acres of the farm are set aside for the project. Then too, there is Uncle Ezra of radio fame, whose name is really Patgraduation exercises of their niece,' "ck J. Barrett, who bought the Raivd-; 1938. . Caroline at Barrington, Tues- |«ll f*ra near Hebron about a year ago J Auditor North advises a revaluatlW day evening. - • ^ «a l~ m h** »aj*t The only transaction in the bond and interest fund during the year was tfcs payment of street bond number ten. The date of the next bond maturity, fvst of the funding bonds, is Dec. \ . _ V . < ; " •v-:1 it l:'i.