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It; *•. W i-' MCHENKY 19 THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER Published every Thursday at Mchenry, HI-, by Charles F. Renich. 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 H. MOSHER Editor and Manager •• • • * MRS. JOHANNA KOHL DIES AT WOODSTOCK ON MONDAY, JUNE 5 '.•-X" 'At • . -•* Mrs. Johanna Kohl, 78 years old, of Woodstock, mother of Mrs. Jerome ISchneider, passed away at her home Monday morning, June 5, at 1:30 a.m. i)eath came very suddenly. She had ppent Sunday in Kenosha with her daughter and had enjoyed the visit and drive. The deceased was born in Pomerania, Gtlmany. She leaved besides ' husband, ten children, Frank, JVil- •>' , - Jiam, (Jeorjre, Mrs. Anna Phillipp and ;Mrs. Hattie Schachnuk of Kenosha • ,-»ind Mrs. Mary Wolf, Mrs .Martha f . Peters ^nd Mrs. Clara Savan of Chi- •" - . < cago. Two children preceded their "-v, mother in death. ^ ^ / , '.*/ -.v Funeral services were held W!ed- ' ' ^iesday at 2:00 p.m. from the home to v : <>race Lutheran church at 2:30 p.m., with interment in Oakland. AL SERVICES FOR BERT H. RICHARDSON HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 2 * The death of Robert H. Richardson, at his home in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, May 31: marked the passing of a man who lived in McHenry county over fifty years, and was well and FR. A. J. NEIDERT OBSERVES SILVER t JUBILEE TUESDAY (Continued from first page) Vnaster at the banquet. The afternoon was made pleasant and enjoyable by the reminisences' of friends and the humorous anecdotes and inuendoes of favorably known in this community, i speakers. Among those who spoke FOR SALE f&SZ FOR SALE--120-acre farm. All under cultivation; good buildings. IV* He was born at Sparta,'Wisconsin, j^ere r Rt Rev Msgr Schmitt, Very} mile south U. S. 12. Joseph J. Schmitt, December 21, 1870. the oldest son ofjj^ joseph Averbeck, Rt. Rev. J. P. Spring Grove, 111. *51-4 Robert and Isabel Richardson . At the} McGuire, Very Rev. Msgr. Chas. S. age of seventeen, with his family he!Nix Rev Nicholas Schmitt, Most "Re moved to the farm home near McHen ; BishQp Hoban and Rev. A. J. Neidert. ry. He assumed care and responsi- Before the Bishop spoke. Anton M. bility at an early age, as he took overj iSchmitt gave a bVief but heartfelt the management of^the farm at the presenting The Rev. Jubilarian With a purse. A lovely three-tie* anniversary , , . ,,cake decorated in silver graced the In 1912, Mr Richardson married: center of the speaker's table. Jessie Benwell of Chicago. • Catherine Sonnenwerth, venerable Because of ill health, he retired from! housekeeper, who served Fr. Neidert active farm life and lived for a period ejghteen yeaTS( ar,d his predecessor, Fr. Bangen, for thirty-two years, was also accorded honor at the banquet. She was presented with a beautiful gold cro,ss by ladies of the parish and death of his father the following year. In 1892, he married Alice M. Jecks, who died in 1908 leaving four children of years at Ridgefield, later moving to the present home in Crystal Lake. Though physically weakened by years of illness, (Mr. Richardson was •&: RED FRONT STORE Offers Special June Values Printed Shantung:, Sanforized Sheer Prints, Poplins, Dimities, Organdies, 80-square Percales Choice, yard 1 always keenly interested in local and the at which she was guest of national affairs. He had an ynfailing surroUnded by housekeepers of sense of humor, An unusual capacity thg other priestSt was centered with for friendship, and a deep understand- - beautifui anniversary cake deeormg and sympathy that endeared him o.j . • • „i;W. u;., ateu in goiMu. .. . . Following the dinner, relatives and friends of Fr. Neidert spent the remainder of the day informally. In the evening the school children presented their commencement program and Fr. Neidert presented the graduates with their diplomas. Priests Present Among those present at the celebration, besides mentioned were: Henry M. Schmitz, Leon My^Lfift^en, Frank Miller, Jos. A. Rzeszotko, / B to family and friends alike. His unfailing cheerfulness and constant thought for others will long be remembered by those who were near and dear to him* The funeral services which were held at the home at 2 o'clock Friday, June 1, were conducted by . Rev. Gerrard of McHenry and attended by a large number of friends ajfid relatives. He was laid to rest in the family lot at Woodstock. 111. „ A dautrhto. Alice, .„d a son ^ „ c .Nicho,ay , death. He leaves Au*ra; Joh„ Crinkle Crepes, printed patterns and solid colors, yd. 19c Rayon Taffeta Slips JCrepe Gowns Stamped Pillow Cases, pr. 50c j fred, preceded him in in his immediate family, to mourn his loss, his widow. Mrs. Jessie Richardson; a son. Seth, of West McHenry; a daughter. Fvlvia. at home; two grandsons. Robert ami Walter Richardson of West McHenry. and two sisters, Mrs. Lavern Thompson of Chicago, 49c and Mrs. Arthur Dimon of West Mel Henry. 49c G-E REFRIGERATOR--Lower prices this year! High humidity storage for keeping fresh fish, fowl and meats longer. Ask about monthly terms. CAREY ELECTRIC SHOP,& Green Street, McHenry, Phone 251. 3 MEN! SWIM! SUN! -- Have endless fun and great comfort in the hew Jantzen swim trunks. Big complete line. McGEE'S. 3 FOR FATHER--Jockey Underwear. Contoured shirts, shorter in front to eliminate bulk. Longer Hi back to stay anchored. Modern 2-piece Underwear. 50c up. McGEE'S. 3* FOR SALE--'General Electric Table model radio. Very reasonable. Call 216-R. *3-2 FOR SALE--18-in. swing lathe; 2-ton Wright Reduction chain hoist; large oak office desk; one Kelvinator Hihorsepower compressor for butcher's box; steam and hot water radiators{Roland Felmeten, and Mrs. Dorartd all sizes in used pipe; one Chi- othy Hettermann, and one great HOLD LAST RITES FOR MRS. HENRY FELMETEN FROM HOMfc SATURDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Felmeten, who passed away at her home on River Road, Wednesday afternoon, May 31, of a stroke were held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with burial in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Meyer of Woodstock officiated. She had been ill three months prior to her death. The deceased, who was 71 years old, was b<yn Dora Keller, October 30, 1867, in Chicago, one of eight children of Charles and Mary Keller. She spent,her childhood and early womanhood there. On January 22, 1888, «he was united in marriage to Henry Felmeten, Sr., the ceremony being performed in Chicago. They made their home in that city for fourteen years, and thirtyseven years ago moved to « "farm near McHenry. / • The large funeral cortege which follpwed the body to its last resting place was proof of the honor and esteem in which she was held by her many friends. • Surviving. are her husband, ft son, Henry, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Cora Herdrich; also a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gillespie, a brother, Wm. Keller, of Chicago, five grandchildren, William and Henrietta Herdrich, Henry cago touring crane; one 36-in planer; drill press; large quantity water mairi, suitable for drain or sewage. M. Taxman. Tel. 97-R. *3 FOR SALE--Two shares of stock in the McHenry County Farmers Co-op. Association. Inquire at Farmers Mill. Phone 29. 3 Curtain Scrim Crinkle Bed Speads .. Women's Farmerettes 61x99 Saxon Sheets _____ 42x36 Saxon Cases Men s Summer Union Suits, SfATION ERY SPECIAL Here's a real bargain in boxed sta Ifctoifc'tjone^ ich- E™dwnd. ; Berthed, FElUginri, ^k TL^' D^^ D^aV ^F0R SALE--28-46 Avery Thresher, $1?5 JoJm Deere Mode] D Trac Huntley, . . Esser Virgil- tor. ^175. McCormick-Deerin^ 15-30 J.V'raly. Hartland; H. A. MeitinK- T«ct«r; »175 Earl Barron. Grayslake er, Hampshire; N. Berg, P Watgen,|Phone Grayslake 2831. 3^ Freeporft; J. iRojermann, Stockton; F. A Kilderry, Cary; E. M. McCormick, Crystal Lake; F. S. Porcella, Maple Park; Jos. Averbeck, M. S. C., Geneva; D. P. Drennan, Belvidere; RyC. Friend, 79c velopes, all printed with your name Thomas O Brien, Rochelle, 'and a d d r e s s , for $ 1 . 0 0 . Fine for a'^Rourke, McHenry, and Nic S^mitt, 89c gift. 79c ?lu,e 19c erve Two Birthdays „ .u ijA. Most Swedish people celebrate ^ GOTt sleeve, ankle length 79c ^ birthdays each year, their real Aqklets, white, colors, pr. 10c one anc* another that has been set ' | aside in honor of their given names. For example, says Collier's Weekly, the boy and men whose first name is William observe their second or "national" birthday in April. Choice of Line White, Lucerne Mangenn, Oklahoma. vory Laid. McHenry P£^FATHER 0F MRS. SUSAN OLSON DIES AT HOME IN RICHMOND TUESDAY John St off el WANTED grandchild, Robert Hettermann. Pallbearers were neighbors of the deceased: Wm. (Sutton, Edward Sutton. Martin Weber, George Witt, Royal Raven and William Burg/ "Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation for the kindnesses extended us in our recent bereavement; for expressions of sympathy, floral offerings and the use of cars. Henry Felmeten, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Felmeten, Jr. Mrs. Cora Herdrich. 3 Four-Leaf Clover Superstition AS early as 1620 Sir John Melton wrote: "If a man walking in the fields find any foure-leaved grass, he shall in a small while iftfr some good thins." 1 . i t Dutch East Indus' Highest faountaln The highest mountain in the Dutch East Indies is Goenoeng Rinjani, 12,550 feet above sea level. The people are similar to the Ballnese. Thursday, June 8, lit 'To Sit Afcinre the Salt' ^ - Many centuries ago, it was the custom to place on a table on which food was served an ornamental container filled with salt. The master and mistress of the hoipe and their important guests sat above the salt. The less important members of the household were seated below the salt. To have a position of honor at table is spoken of as being "tr# ed above the salt." ' , ' FOR RENT--Three furnished rooms. Inquire Mrs. B. Joos, North Park St. 3 WANTED--Girl for general Mouse-J work at Pistakee Bay. Phone Pistakee 642-R-l. Mrs. R. T. Waters. *3 FIRST ANNIVERSARY DR. LOUIS INN ; Ringwood, Illinois ""r Saturday, June 10 MUSIC DANCING Management LeRcty J. Welter SALESMAN WANTED--Large distributor of High Grade Confections] has a wonderful opportunity for a responsible man, with pleasing pev sonality and plenty ambition, to call on retail trade in entire McHem«y county. Must know this section thoi? oughly; Car or light panel truck necessary. Write giving full particulars/ age, experience and reference to H. H. Kietzer, 5322 Belleplaine ave., Chi-i cago, 111. "3 Dove Tree From China ffhe dove tree was/discovered in China in 1869 and introduced into England in 1902. It was brought to the United States in 1904 to the Arnold Arboretum. It is hardy as far north as Massachusetts. The flowers are in dense heads surrounded by very large cream white bracts arranged in such a way as to resemble a white dove. Here's an Idea! Home for t h e A v e r a g e F a m i l y . v . . r UR5ERY IO'OVI'O" KlTCMtN ft'iil't' &LD1 R<>0M UvrttftooM 150*250 Dining room ll'flT alft'O tASTON STOOP LET US TELL YOU HOW EASILY YOU CAN BECOME THE PROUD OWNER OF TlllS ATTRACTIVE HOME! Alexander Lumber Co. Phone 5 West McHenry T. H. Speaker, 80 years old, father of Mrs. Susan Olson of this city, died" at his home in Richmond, Tuesday, ,June 6. He was born in the town of Vernon, Waukesha county, Wis., on December 16, 1858, the son of Wion and Margaret Speaker. In the year 1885 he was united in marriage to Susan Ledger at Lake Geneva, Wis. At this time he was employed in the Burton Mill located in th« same city. He moved to Richmond, 111., in 18§5 and purchased the Richmond Mills, where he resided continually until his recent death. Surviving are his wife and seven children, Wion, Edna and Myra of | Grm^ Route 31 Td. 636_ji_2. Richmond, Helen Lawrence of Delavan, Wis., David of Kenosha, Wis-, WANTED--Maid for general house- Frances Steele of Grand Rapids, Mich., WOrk. Mrs. John Armstrong, Emerald WANTED--Housework by day or hour. Sue Rankin. West end of John street, West McHenry. *3 YOUNG MAN--18 years old would like any kind of work, experience^!. Call 51-W. WANTED--Boy or girl, 15 or 16, to assist with 'work on Sundays, Oak 3 DON'T BUY A MOWER UNTIL YOU SEE THE 9 No more sore necks--when you use | this new Case mower. The gears are placed behind the axle, balancing the Sturdy one-piece frame and taking weight off the neckyoke. The floating cutter bar Corrects sidedraft. The enclosed gears : With oil-bath and pressure lubrication <*pn lighter and last longer. Drop in-- •»ee these features--also the easy operation of the Hi-lift--and look over other . light draft Case hay tools. UGHT-DRAFT HI-LIFT* OIL-BATH M O WE R W H Y W O R R Y YOUR HORSES WITH N E C K - W E I G H T AND SIDE-DRAFT? and Susan Olson of West McHenry. Four sisters, one brother and sixteen grandchildren also remain to mourn his loss. • • Mr. Speaker was a devout Christian and continued active in his church work until ill health confined him to his home. - On May 6 of this year Mr. and Mrs. Speaker celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary. The deceased was widely known in Richmond and vicinity and loved and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon at the Ehorn Funeral home, with burial in Richmond cemetery. KNOX PEONY' GARDENS NOW IN FULL BLOOM GEORGE P. FREUND ifuone 111-W vOn Illinois 31, West McHenry Parkr Phone McHenry 661-R-l. MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS--Wg pay $3.00 to $15 pet head for old or down horses and cows. Must be alive. Prompt day and night service, Sundays and holidays included. No help needed to lead. Your pets will be shot on place if desired. Phone Wheeling 102, reverse charges. 44-10 WHITEWASHING and DISINFECTING BARNS and other farm buildings. Herman Rossdeutcher, Volo. P. O. Address, Route 1, Round Lake, 111.. Phone 628-W-2. *1-4 SALE of SALES THE FAMOUS GUM-DIPPED TIRES Compare these prices with any other standard tire: a^d ^our old tire $5-84 6»4 : 7.02 7.70 • 8 39 Remembe, this is Firestone, the best obtainable! 4.50x21 4.75x19 5.25x18 5.50x17 6.00x16 Walter J. Freund Phone 294 Tire and Tube Vulcanizing, Battery Charging and Repairing West McHenry A riotous mass of color, brilliant red, snowy white and delicate pink, dots acres of land on the property surrounding the home of Mrs. Anna Knox, located at the end of Center street in West McHenry. It is a sight well worth seeing.- Over 3,000 bushes are in bloom at present. They are raised and cared for by her brothers, Tom and John Slavin. i The two brothers began raising these bushes twelve years ago, when they started with five bushes. The bushes are dug up every four years and the roots divided into ten or twelve sections, which are again planted and in the spring there will be twelve bushes in place of one. When f u l l y matured some of flie bushes have as many as fifty or Sixty blossoms. The men also raise lovely ires and WHAT DO YOUR TREES MEAN TO YOU? -- Do you enjoy them for their beauty and protection ? Do you cpnsider they add to the value of your home ? If so, why not have them pruned and checked over for structural weaknesses. Phone McHenry 64-R. L. D. ANDERSON, Elm and Park Sts., Satisfaction guaranteed! *3 BLASTING CONTRACTOR--Stumps, .ditches, stones, concrete -- Anything you want removed.^ 317 Grant Street, Libertyville, 111. *3 Residence Changes MOBILGREASE--We're auto lubrication specialists. No guess work. Ncj points missed. Drive in for complete Mobilgrease service and washing. ANDERSON'S SESVICE, Phone 280. 3 FURNITURE WORK--We can double life of your furniture. Upholstering, re-styling, general repair work. Come in for estimates. CARL RIETESEL, Phone 109-W. 3 The Clarence Carp family has moved from the J. B. Kelter place on Richmond Road to the Miss Rose Huemann house at Orchard Beach. Mrs. Elmer Huemann has moved from an apartment in the Kelly house, on Waukegan street, to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferwerda. The place she has vacated is being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young and son, who recently moved from a place near Johnsburfj. Mr. Yoiing is employed at the Riverside Dairy.* The Anderson family has moved from the C. F. Pich house on Park street to the upper flat in the Mrs. Frank Freund house on Elm street. Mr. Anderson is a tree surgeon. Miss Mary Durland returned home from Clarke College, at DubuqUe, la., last Friday to spend the summer months at her fiome here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Durland left Wednesday for a several days' visit at Indianapolis, Ind. They will return home Saturday. ALLIS - CHALMERS TRACTOR -- Your choice of engines at no difference in priccj. New Model <"WC" is a marvel. Now on display at R. M. FLEMING®. Phone 33. 3 DRI-GAS CONVENIENCE--No fire building, no tanks to fill, no wicks, no generating, no smoke, no soot. Make DRI-GAS your cooking fuel NOW! ALTHOFF HARDWARE. 3 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 My Dodge is the greatest money-saving car I have ever owned! It's not only a money-saver on gas and oil, bqt when you figure out all the extra features Dodge gives you at no extra cost, is it any wonder I say 'Dodge Saves Me Plenty'!"--E. E. Wilson, Maumee, Ohio. I AM NOW PREPARED--To take care of all kinds of blacksmithing and horse-shoeing. Also woodwork and repair work. J. B. Hettermann, Johrisburg. Tel. 640-W-2. 42-tf Subscribe for The Plaindeal«r DEAD ANIMALS--We want them -- i*ay Cash! $1.00 pei) head for cows and horses, if called at once! ! Also pick up hogs and pigs. Day and {light service, Sundays and holidays. No help needed in loading with our sani_ tary loading devices. Post mortems will be given if requested. Phone Wheeling 102, reverse charges. 44-10 SAVE on price... because this bigger* finer Dodge costs even less than last year 1 SAVE on gas and oil... because the "Scotch Dynamite" Engine gives you mil the famous Dodge economy features! SAVE on new ideas... because Dodge gives you plenty of thefn for no extra cost 1 SAVE on repair bills... because you get Dodge Dependability... a ruggedness that can endure hard i^age mile after mile! SAVE on future trade-in... because you will find Dodge Dependability count* plenty when you get ready to trade ioi FREE PROOF THAT DODGE SAVES GAS! Prove Dodge economy for yourself with this free ^Gasometer" test which shows you exactly how many miles Dodge travels on an accurately measured quantity of gas I TAKE A LOOK AT THESE LOW PRICES! ALL FEDERAL TAXES INCLUDED These are Detroit delivered prlcei and include alt •tandard equipment: bumper*, bumper guard*, •pare tire and wheel, safety glass, fenders and •liert metal painted to match standard body color. Transportation, at ate. and local taxes (if any .1, extra. VISIT YOUR DODGE DEALER FOR DEUVEKB PRICES IN YOUR LOCALITY THERE are the money-saving facts in a nutshell! But Dodge wants you to see the evidence with your own eyes. And so we say: ' Take a look at the new Lux> ury Liner from every standpoint!" And last but not least, take a look at the price! You'll be amazed such a big car can sell for even Jess than last year's Dodge! Tmm la ea Man Tharstfays, 9 te MP. M.. E. D.S.T. NOW 1939 DOME iuxv&bim BLAKE MOTOR SALES Phone 156 - DODGE and PLYMOUTH Pearl Street "GET IN AND GO!" Don't Miss Our Big Displar^ of "WORLD'S FA IK SPECIAL"' USID G RS! READY FOR COAST-TOCOAST TRAVEL! J ALSO ON DISPLAY: A COMPLETE SELECTION OF AU MAKES. AU. MOOELS AT All PRICES! WHATEVER YOU WANT UlA DEPENDABLE IIStBCAR, WENAVE(H ;N