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' s %v,e , ,4 / »* » , > 7 " o * ;«*";.>"•& ^7*V ^ ; tr» '«* i: ' *v\^v-v-: ^ «< * c.^1 ' - ' * < ; r\ \* > * . . «*V- ?-** j ^ . ^ ^ • '^1-^ --J *v-s?',»y < vo:* «% "«- *'" 'r%fs h THE MUENRY PLAINDEALER ;f Published every Thursday at Mc- Jfienry, 111., by Charles F. Renich. n Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice at McHenry, 111., under the act of May 8, 1879. One Year ... Six Months $2.00 $1.00 A. H. MOSHER Editor and Manager t 1931 DeSoto Sport Coupe 1931 Ford Coupe - v - ' ; - Read the Want Ada Residence Changes The Max Dorinjr family has moved from the upper flat in the Weber place on Charles street, east of the river, to the Peterson house on Fox street. The Martin Walsh family^ias moved from a place in Cherry Valley to the former Vasey farm on the Crystal Lake road recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, who moved to one of the J. B. Kelter farms in the same neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dillon have moved from Volo to a place near Prairie View. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Crouch and son have moved. irom tfre apartment back of their floral shop on Main street, to„"their"new home recently completed near their greenhouses on Route 31, south of this city. 45 gauge -3 thread CHIFFON HOSE (new spring shades) Dobbie RAYON SLIPS Nup's - 3 cord CROCHET COTTON (625 yards) Vfr*«4* SOCIETY • MID-WEEK CLOT Mrs. George H. Johnson entertained members of the Mid-Week club at her home Wednesday. Prises in bridge were won by Mrs. C. H. Duker, Mrs. Ben Dietz and Mrs. Frank Hughes. A lovely lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. Downs in tw6 weeks. c ">"'• *• . .i ita- -"' - i' ' •1 •' E. $• • • 1 A goodly number were in attendance at the Eastern Star meeting Monday evening with Mrs Mae Dietz in charge. A social houf was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The committee for the first meeting in April will be composed of the Misses Elsie and Frances Vycital and Sylvia Snyder. , . . SURPRISE PART*. ,r .; A group of friends surprised Wfrs. Betty Nielsen at her new home Saturday evening. A social evening, with songs and music was enjoyed, after which a lovely lunch was served. )irs. Nielsen wis presented with a gift. ' * Among thosepresent were: Mr, and Mrs. D. Strong and Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson of Wonder Lake, Mr. and (FOR Mrs. Frank Hitchens of Ringwood, Mr. and Mi*. (Jlendee of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Abel of Hubbard Woods. , - •••" J '**•*< '0.^ i 1938 TAX NLL IS $172,312,113: UP $54,348.00 ' " :,4 nf 4-% •< • tr: *" n - • FOR SALE--Seed Oats, Seed Barley, Soy Beans, Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alsike Clover and Timothy. FARMERS MILL. Phone 29. 41-tf FOR SALE--Red Clover $7.50, Alfalaf $7.95, Certified Hybrid Seed Corn $3.50, all per bushel; also other bargains. Postal cards us today for catalog and sample?. Ball Roberts' Son, Postvilie, Iowa. 41-4 FOR SALE--The Cyclone Expansion Electric Brooder. 500 chick size $29.50. 150 chick size $8.90. Phone 29 Farmers Mill. 42-tf FOR SALE--Draft horses and colts. Brandenbeurg farm. 4 miles north of Volo on U. S. 12. Phone McHenry 632-J-l. > *42-2 FOR SALE--1930 Model A Ford Coupe. Excellent condition. Heater, thermostat, rumble seat. Dr. J. C. Purvey, McHenry 203-IR. 43 --Saturday M E A T S Fresh Veal Stew, fancy white meat, per lb. 17(^ Lamb Stew, No. 1 young Lamb. per lb. 17* Pure Pork Sausage, homem a d e , p e r l b . 2 2 * Beef for Boiling^ short rib or. brisket, per lb. _ 16* Cndahy's Jack Sprat Bacon, lean and mild, sliced, per lb. 29* Large Bologna, by the piece or sliced, lb*. 19* G R O C E R I E S Charm Paper Napkins, 80 in dispenser pkg., white embossed, each Ohio Matches, 0 5c boxes at only J... 22# Beier's Special White Bread, 2 loaves for 15# Bartlett Pears, 2 No. 1 tall cans at 27# Texas Grapefruit Juice, Valley Rose brand, 2 12-oz. bottles at 11# California Sardines, in tomato sauce.large 15-oz. flat tin at only 11# Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Fresh Fish Smoked, Salted and Pickled Herring Royal Dlue procery Market eal Dargains\lpod If ierchandisi West McHenry, Kt -r Phone 166 erchandise We Deliver! Used Car Week Specials -March 18 to 25- fi W 1933 Pontiac 2-door Touring, heater * 95. -t 85. -* 95. 1934 DeLote 44nt Atd, h»at«r<150. 1936 Nash" 400," 4-door Touring, heater, low mileage „ * ' 1937 Nash LaFayette, 2-door Tourin^v. ^ .> many extra# :!•!; ,^$475. 1937 Nash LaFayette 4-door Touring, heater, etc. *405. I. H. FBElim MOTOR SUES Riverside Drive and Pearl Street® ---- Phone 76-W v BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mirs. Anna Meyer was surprised at « party honoring her birthday at her home Monday evening. Cards furnished entertainment for the evening, and prizes in pinochle were won by Mrs. Meyer and Mrs. Thomas Thonneson. She was presented with lovely gifts. Lunch was served at the" close of a happy evening. ° Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thonnenson, Elmer, Leo and Fred Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Weber and family and Mr. and Mrs. George P. Freund and family. • • • HOUSE-WARMING Mrs. Betty Nielsen was pleasantly surprised by a group of friends at her jnew home on Riverside Drive last Monday evening. Prizes in bridge were jwon by Mrs. Albert Barbian and Mrs. Floyd Cooley. The honored guest was | presented with a beautiful gift and i lunch was enjoyell. ! Those present were: Mrs. George 1 StHling, Mrs. Gerald Carey, Mrs. A! Barbian, Mrs. Harry Durland, Mrs. | Allen Noonan, Mrs. F. J. Aicher, Mrs. Floyd Cooly, Mrs. A. J. Rulien, Mrs. Henry Miller, Mrs. Ray McGee, Miss Ellen Baker and Miss Clara Miller. I vr * * . - : " j s HOME BUREAU | Twelve members and two visitors were present at the Home Bureau ' meeting held at the hohie of Mrs. Edjward Nordin Wednesday afternoon. ! The minor project chairman, Mrs. III Collins of Ringwood, reviewed th? first part of the book, "Lincoln the Unknown," by Dale Carnegie. It will | be continued for the April meeting and .will be up for discussion by the j members in May. j The local leader lesson, "Reading Food Advertisements," major project i for the month, was given by Mrs. C. jL. Harrison and Mrs. Robert Howe. J Plans were made for a party to be i held at the Ostend school on March 24 The committee appointed is composed of the following: Mrs. A. H. Freund, Mrs. Fred Eppel, Mrs .E. A. Thomas and Mrs. Lloyd Benwell The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Collins on April 4. Mrs. Clara Sweeney will speak on "How to Know Old Furniture." SALE CHEAP--1-ton Federal Truck; good running order. John R. Smith, Court Street, McHenry. * *43 FOR SALE--McCormick-Deering; 10- 20 tractor, A-l mechanical order, $250; set two-bottom 14-in. P. & O. (Little Wonder), $50; McCormick- Deeriqg corn binder, $30; blue roan gelding, 7 yrs., wt. 1550, $150; sorrel gelding, 7 years, wt. 1300, $100; 2- section iron drag, $10. Russell Cashmore, Volo, Fairfield Road, % mile from Fairfield, 2% miles north of Lake Zurich. Phone Lake .Zurich 2148 •43 McHenry county taxpayers will pay a total 1938 tax bill of $1,312,183.79 it was announced Saturday by County Clerk Raymond D. Woods. This is an increase of $54,348.39 over the bill for 1937. The total bill for 1937 $1,257,835.40. The final work on the extension of taxes in the office of County Clerk Rayrhond D. Woods was made Friday and all of the books were placed in the hands of County Treasurer C. Frank Daly the following day. The increase of $54,389.39 is due jpostly to an increase in the levy for poor relief, school and for the county to take care of the "bridge bond issue made necessary for the construction of twelve new bridges in the county. The various amounts to be collected by townships in 1938 taxes as compared, to,the amounts charged in 1937 folloiri ' * -•••"'ife • 1938 Riley 27,703.24 MR. AND MRS. HOWARD ENSIGN Ftooto tv Wbr#ieit Miss Elsie Mae Japp, of Omaha, Nebr., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Japp of Kennard, Nebr., became the bride of Howard Ensign, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ensign of this city, at a wedding ceremony perform- %\:£ ed in the Ensign home last Wednea- " day afternoon, March 8. The young;"' couple is making their home here. An. account of the wedding appeared ilt last greek's issue of The Plaindealejv [Marengo 83,580.89 Dunham 31,483.21 Chemung 143,254,47 FOR RENT FOR REKT--Pasture. Near Griswold Lake. Running water. JlAltVEY BROWN on Mrs. Herbert Weber farm. 42-2 Alden Hartland ... Seneca Coral ......... Grafton .... Dorr ,.H Greenwood Hebron Richmond , Burton McHenry .. Nunda Algonquin 36,673.08 33,468.91 31,550.86 48,518.9? 61,287.28 212,285.42 33,191.45- 60,861.8ft* 42,393.51 12,549.71. 116,031.00 133,941.15 208,408.95 : 1937 |26 ,457.32 78,933.09 30,434.87 * 141,565.12 J36,034.31 32,298.62 29,379.55 42,279.87 58,529.48 • 195,285.14 32,650.36 ' 58,142.22 42,263.94 L412,056.23 108,457.87 128,814.29 206,253.12 MISCELLANEOUS GARBAGE COLLECTING--Let us dispose of your garbage each week, or oftener if desired. Reasonable rates. Regular year round route, formerly George Meyers'. Ben J. Smith. Phone 365 or 631-M-l. 2-tf TREE SURGERY--For a careful and scientific service in the care of your trees, call McHenry 129-J. Spraying, Pruning, Feeding, Cavity Treatment.! Riley .... LEO P. THORNHILL. 41-tf Marengo Dunham Total $1,312,183.79 $1,257,835.40 McHenry Twp., $12,376.48 The taxpayers in the ^county will pay a personal property tax of $172,- 967.93. Md^nry township taxpayers' share of this amount will be $12,- 376.48. Dorr township leads the list, with Chemung second and Algonqdin third. Following are the amounts charged to the various townships in the county: BUILD ,NOW! -- WHY PAY RENT? |Cheinung'ZZI^ZZI Choice lot, 50x140 ft. City water, Alden electric and gas. One block to St. !geneca Mary's church and school. Price $295. jooral •, ****** $10 down - $5 per month. Kent and Grafton c°- 43-fp ^ „ CERTAINLY, We can weld it! Crack-1 greenwood ed motor blocks; farm machinery, j Hebron ..... broken frames. We have modern equip- ?,lc nd . ment. Adams Repair Shop. Phone !?.u^on 195. Pearl Street. Residence phone 34-M. ^ 43 ' CARD OF THANKS We desire in this manner to extend our sincere thanks for assistance and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement to the donors of flowers and for the use of cars. James Perkins. . and Mrs. Edward Matson. l^ne and Lloyd Lockwood. 48 Adrian Loomis. BEG PARDON! The Plaindealer test, week erroneously stated that, tickets for the Spring Style Show to be held at the Miller theater in Woodstock this (Thursday) evening could be securca at the Agatha Shop in this city. This was a mistake, as there were no tickets sold there. We beg your pardon! You Want the Best THEN ASK FOR THE FAMOUS GUM-DIPPED 1 COME IN AND SEE THE New Firestone Champion Tire t©ok over the list and prices quoted below on the CONVOY FIRESTONB 4.50x21 4.75x19 „ 5.25x17 5.25x1$...... 5.50x16 „ . 5.50x17 $ 8.35 8.60 9.65 10.00 10.60 11.00 $.00x16 --11.95 j 13.45 - 14.50 • Truck and BUB --- *0x5~8-p*y S2x6--8-ply _ 32x6--ID-ply 522.20 28.20 37.95 Firestone Batteries - Winter Oils - Alcohol Walter J. Freund Tire and Tube Vulcanizing, Battery Charging, Oils r Good Used Tires, nearly all sizes Phone 294 West McHenry McHenry Nunda. ... Algonquin fci' IMIMOONIIIIINMIMM Among the Siek STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF McHENRY, 88. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF McHENRY COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR INCORPORATION' OF A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN AS "McHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT." Gen. No. 4461. Notice of Election NOTICE IS HEREBY fitfE** to the legal voters resident within the territory described as follow*: McHenry Township, McHenry County, Illinois that an election will be held on the 8th day of April, A. D. 1939, between the hours of six o'clock in the forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon; that the purpose of said election shall be to determine whether a Fire Protection District composed of the above described territory shall be organized end incorporated, said Fire Protection District to be known as the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, as proposed in the Petition filed*in the County Court of McHenry County on the 14th day of February, A. D. 1939, at which time and place all legal voters resident within said proposed Fire Protection District may cast a ballot for or against the organization and incorporation of sair' McHenry ^Township Fire Protection District. Dated at Woodstock, Illinois, thi* 13th day of March, A. D. 1939. HENRY L. COWLIN, County Judge. » ^---fPub. March 18) -- Buy your baby chicks at the Farmers Mill. Phone 29. 42-tf Geno Poultry Remedies at Wattles Drug Store. ^ 89-fp •»•••«»>»•»»•••»•|MI>>•»« Ben Smith recently returned to his home in Johnsburg from 8t Luke's hospital in Chicago, where , he underwent treatment for his eye. Mrs. George King is a patient at the Illinois Research hospital in Chicago. Mrs. Peter Gels underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Therese hospital in Waukegan Tuesday. Robert Weber has been absent from his work at the bank the past week, suffering from a relapse of the flu. Robert Martin is absent from his work at McGee's Clothing store with in attack of the flu. Mrs. Jennie Gorman, who has been very ill with heart trouble at the home of her son, Earl, on Court street, is on the gain. Linus Newman, who has been under the doctor's care most of the winter, |s on the gain and now able to be out $ little. . Mrs. Peter Diedrich, who has been ill at her farm home' near this city, is Improving but still confined to her bed. Mrs. Henry Felmeten, Sr., who has been ill with bronchial pneumonia at her home near Emerald Park, is slowly improving, but will be confined to her bed for some time. _ Mrs. James Hughes, Jr., is a patient at the Women's and Children's Memorial hospital in Chicago, where she underwent an operation last Friday. Mrs. Lester Sherman, who has been ill at her home west of town the past few weeks, is again able to be up. Joseph Dietz, a tenant on the old Vasey farm near Volo, has been a patient at St. Therese hospital at Waukegan, recovering from injuries sustained when the team he was driving while at work on the-farm started tip suddenly throwing him to the ground, the wagon passinjg over his head and shoulders. Mrs. Sarah Fisher has been confined to her bed with bronchial pneumonia at her home near Volo. Nick P. Justen has been confined to bed at his home since Friday because of illness. His condition is reported improved. / John Karls returned/home from the Presbyterian hospital l»t Chicago-Friday, where he underwent treatment, and is recovering nicely. Miss Berniece Peterson, who has been ill with pneumonia, has recovered but is still confined to her home 3,785.18 9,938.88 4,476.40 24,331.87 ....... 4,507.69 4,384.64 ....... 6,824. ID 10,518.98 ....... 33,740.61 .....w 5,022.37 13,259.94 ....... 6,158.88 j..... 1,433.37 ....... 12,376.48 • 11,179.33 *U... 15,154.81 $172,967.93 SPRING OROVX A pleasant evening of cards and visiting was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer on Wednesday evening \>y Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Freund, Fox Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freund, son, Tommy, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. May and children. A lovely lunch was served with a birthday cake for little Donna May, who was one year old. Paul Weber transacted business in Chicago on Thursday. Betty Sullivan, six-year-old daughter of Mrs. Beryl Sullivan, is ill with the mumps at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Ina Gracey. Dolly Feltes spent Saturday with her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Feltes. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. George Wagnqp and children, Miss Mildred Freund of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. George Hiller and family, Johnsburg. Harvey Freund, who spent the past six months in California, returned home on Suncfay. George A. May is confined to his bed with the flu. Mi-, and Mrs. Leonard Franzen and sons of Ringwood were Tuesday evening visitors in the homes of relatives here. > Misses Berniece Nimsgern, Lucille Freund and Marie Lay, who are em ployed in Chicago, spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Evelyn Hay of Ringwood and MrB. Margaret Bower, daughters, Carol and "Ellen, of Waukegan were visitors in the Arthur Hergott home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer visited relatives in Sycamore, 111., on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Huff motored to Chicago on Sunday to attend the christening of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Huff born February 21. The babies were christened Joan Catherine and Dianne Marie at St. iFerdinand church on Belmont avenue. Births Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Huff of Chicago are .parents of twin daughters born at St. Ann's hospital in that city Feruary 21. They have been named Joan Catherine and Diane Marie. €yclone Electric Brooders for Sale at the Farmers Mill. Phone 29 42-tf Cyclone Electric Brooders for Sale at the Farmer; Mill. Phone 29 42-tf Have you tried the products of the McJEFeif-y Bakery? If not, place your order now for bread, cakes, pies, cookies, etd. The phone number is 287. TTie location is Green street. 43-p4 Dr. Roberts' Veterinary Remedies at .Waittte* J>rpg Storte. , 89-tf Cyclone Electric Brooders for Sale at the Farmers Mill. Phone 29 42-tf Used Car Week Specials -March 18 to 25 inclusivo- 1938 CHEVROLET 1%-TON TRUCK 1937 LaFAYETTE COACH WITH HEATER 1935 PLYMOUTH COACH -- RADIO and 1934 MASTER CHEVROLET COACH -- 1934 STANDARD CHEVROLET COACH 1934 FORD SEDAN DELIVERY 1933 PLYMOUTH COACH ^ HEATER 1933 PLYMOUTH SEDAN -- HEATER 1931 CHEVROLET 157-INCH. TRUCK 1931 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK - Many Others To Choose From- HEATER SCHWERMAN Comer 111. 31 and Illinois 20 SALES Telephone 277 SPECIALS COFFEE--Silver Cup, 2-lb. can 49* PORK and BEANS--Libby's, large tall cans, ^ 3 cans for CHEESE--Aged Herkimer, lb. 35* SALAD DRESSING--Silver Cup, qt 25* TUNA FISH--Silver Cup brand, 2 cans - 29* BUTTER--Wilson's Clear Brook, fresh creamery, lb 25* CARROTS--Fancy California, bunch .... 5* GRAPEFRUIT--Texas Seediest, large sise; 5 -- -- 19* VEAL STEW--Choice, lb. - 18* BARBIAN BROS* Riverside Drive : :--: Phone 180 Used Car Week Specials --March 18 to 25 inclusive------ 1939 PLYMOUTH ROAD-KINO 4-DOOR SEDAN with Trunk - Heater; Demonstrator - Discount 1937 DODGE DeLUXE 4-DOOR SEDAN Trunk - Radio - Heater 1937 DODGE DeLUXE 2-DOOR SEDAN Trunk - Radio - Heater . ^ V. 1936 DODGE 4-DOOR SEDAN Trunk - Heater - Dual Equipment 1936 NASH AMBASSADOR 6 4-DOOR SEDAIT Trunk - Heater - Dual Equipment ^ ~ 1936 PLYMOUTH DeLUXE 2-DOOR SEDAN Trunk - Heater 19^5 DODGE 4-DOOR 8SDAN Heater - New Paint Job 1985 PLYMOUTH DeLUXE 2-DOOR S£JDAN Trunk - Heater 1935 PLYMOUTH DeLUXE COUPE Heater • Radio -- 1935 PLYMOUTH DeLUXE CONVERTIBLE COUPE Heater , 1934 FORD BUSINESS COUPE 1933 CHRYSLER 6 4-DOOR SEDAN Heater - Side Mounts 1933 CHEVROLET l^-TON DUMP , • Dual Wheels - Overload Springs Oars and Trucks listed above have been reconditioned and will carry a guarantee. * Blake Motor Salea^J Phone 156 : Pearl Street : McHenry, it£