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Of County, 1832-1968 Is Recorded How Can I? • With the seventeen townships established, the next big order Of county business was a real courthouse building that would adequately serve the county for years to come. The first entry by the new board of supervisors, in this regard, came on Msy 21, 1853, when, by resolution, a committee consisting of C.M. Willard, A. Judd, H.T. Rice, Ira Slocumb, and Daniel Stewart was named "to inquire into the propriety of procuring a suitable lot and the cost of same on which to erect a courthouse and fireproof clerk's office." This committee was apparently dormant until Sept. 14, 1854, when it was instructed t$ determine whether a state law could be passed allowing McHenry county to make a special levy for a new courthouse. Two months later a resolution instructed State Senator George Gage and Rep. Wesley Diggins to secure passage of a two mill tax on the county's real and personal property. All this created unrest by the anti- Woodstock faction which wanted the new courthouse in the eastern part of the county. On Feb. 14, 1855, this faction quietly had a state law passed calling for an election to move the county seat to Algonquin township. The election was held the following April and the vote was, for removal, 1,048; against removal, 2,095. This decisive outcome squelched any further clandestine effort and on May 30,1855, a special committee consisting of Neill Donnelly, C.M. Goodsell, and A.B. Coon was named to procure plans and specifications for a courthouse and jail, to be built together. The very next day, June 1, 1855, another resolution was adopted setting forth the following: "That the ground then owned by Mary McMahon and occupied by Hill's tavern was the most desirable location for the new building, provided that the citizens of Woodstock would donate the same to the county; that when such conveyance was made the board would then proceed to levy the special tax of two mills authorized by the Legislature; that when the public buildings had been erected that board would donate the old courthouse (xi the public square to the citizens of the town." All of which was duly performed. The citizens of Woodstock bought the McMahon property for $3,000. (The old courthouse building in the square, however, was destroyed by an incendiary fire in 1858). Messrs. Coon and Donnelly conferred with a Judge Wilson by Paul Powell Secretary of State KEEP YOUR DI8TANCE The reason for that mysterious force, hidden inside a person that causes him to perform a foolish and dangerous act while driving, still puzzles the psychologists and safety experts. A perfect example of this perilous type action is following the car ahead, too closely. This safety violation is one of the leading causes of traffic collisions and consequential death. There is more to the mystery than just being impatient to pass. If you have ever had one M.P.H. J * L 2 as to plans and then visited Chicago and obtained drawings and specifications from Van Osdel and Baumann, architects. At a special session of the board Nov. 20, 1855, their plans were approved by a 12-2 vote. The plans called for "a building of brick and stone, two stories above the basement, the whole to be 44 feet square with four end projections and the structure surmounted by a cupola and dome," Messrs. Donnelly, Kasson, and Goodsell were named to the building committee. Sealed proposals for the construction were received until Jan 21, 1856. The work was to commence on or before July .1, 1856, and was to be completed by Oct. 1, 1857. George Hebard & Son of Marengo was awarded the brick, stone, and plastering contract on their bid of $18,000. For a like amount Russell C. Mix and James A. Hinds of Aurora agreed to do the carpentry, joiners, glaziers, and iron work. The building was completed on time, the entire cost being approximately $47,000. Today, in 1967, the building of a new courthouse is one of the main topics of County Board meetings. See Chapter VI for details. And now, to conclude this first chapter, we review some of the other facts of life in McHenry County during those earlier days before the present courthouse was built. CIRCUIT COURT MEETING, 1838 The first term of a Circuit Court in this county was May 10, 1838, at McHenry, the honorable Judge John Pearson presiding in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Judge Pearson heard nineteen cases that first day, of which three were for trespass and one was for slander. On the second day the grand jury returned three indictments for larceny and one for assaulting an officer in the discharge of his duty. The court adjourned Saturday, May 12. FIRST LAWYER IN 1839 In this connection, the first lawyer to practice in the county was Amory E. Thomas. He Settled in McHenry in 1839 and remained there in practice until 1844. He then returned to New York, his native state. Among the earliest lawyers was Merritt L. Joslyn, grandfather of Atty, David R. Joslyn, of 535 W. Jackson, Woodstock. Merritt was admitted to the bar in 1851 and had lived in Illinois since 1839. He was assistant secretary of the Interior Department at Washington, being appointed by President Arthur in July, 1882. (His grandson, David, was admitted to the bar in 1914 and was still a practicing lawyer in Woodstock at this writing in 1967.) Other early lawyers of McHenry county are admirably detailed in the 1885 History. EARLY DOCTORS Healthy McHenry county has never been a mecca for the medical profession. Fever and ague, especially along the Fox river, were the only complaints in those early days. So it was Cook's Corner that when a Dr. Christy G. Wheeler' came with his wife and two children in 1836 to be the first white family to locate in McHenry township, this first McHenry county doctor soon changed to storekeeping and also the first postmaster in the county. Other early medics were Dr. A.B. Cornish, in Algonquin; Dr. Luke Hale; and Dr. Almon W. King, Woodstock. LAYMAN'S COLLOQUY Recognizing the need for intensive theological education and re-education in the modern world view, an Ecumenical Layman's Colloquy will be sponsored by the Barrington Methodist church. The school, starting Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. and continuing through six Wednesdays follow* ing, will feature the basic course of the religious studies curriculum developed by the Ecumenical institute, Chicago, ft will be taught by members of the Chicago regional faculty and staff of the Ecumenical institute. SUMPTUOUS BROILED FILLETS 2 pounds Spanish mackerel £*3 fillets or other fish fillets, fresh or frozen H cup melted fat or oil 1 teaspoon salt, Dash pepper 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems andpieces, drained 1 cup grated process Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Thaw frozen fillets. Skin fillets and cut into serving-size portions. Combine fat, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly, Chop mushrooms. Combine mushrooms, cheese, and parsley. 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You can preserve your paint and prevent any thick film from forming on its surface if you'll just pour a little water over it. When you're ready to use your paint again, all you have to do is pour off the water. Q. How can I make a good thickening for soup? A. One way is with tapioca. Boil the tapioca until clear, then strain the liquid into your soup. Q. How can I set colors in' fabrics? A. Common table salt is good for setting most colors. But epsom salts are better for washing and rinsing delicately colored fabrics. Dissolve one teaspoonful of the salts in each gallon of water used. The most SEPT. 21, 1967 - PLAINDEAUR - SEC. 1, PG. 7: Iii addition to dramatic new styling both front and overall brake effectiveness and balance. Powering rear, the 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 -- together the Dclmont is., a standard 350-cu.-in. 2-bftrrel V-8 with all the new Oldsmobiles -- features a long list engine providing better mid-range performance, of important mechanical improvements. Among fuel economy, quietness of operation and durathese are larger front wheel cylinders for better bility. A 455-cu.-in. V-8 engine*is also available. delicate shades will not run or fade. Q. How can I repair a rug whose edges are fraying? A. With a fine twine, use a buttonhole stitch. When you have finished, color the twine with crayons in matching tones, and press with a hot iron. This usually makes a neat finish, and the rug will be serviceable for a long time. Q. How can I make my own copper polish? A. A jar of paste made by blending flour, salt, and vinegar can be kept near your soap and cleanser. Rub this on your capper pans after washing,then rinse, and dry with a soft towel or paper toweling. ^ Q. What can I do abotk mildew, on upholstered fabrics or luggage? A. Try sponging lightly with a clean cloth that has been dampened with an equal-parts mixture of denatured alcohol and water. Allow to dry in fresh air if possible. 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