Grandpa Hassafras - Founder of Shady Lane Farm

1839 GRANDPA HASSAFRAS (Founder of Shady Lane Farm) 1939 Grandpa Hassafras immigrated from Inkswat, Penn., 1845, just two hours ahead of the mob. He settled in McHenry County in 1854. It's a matter of record this is the only settlement Grandpa ever made. Acquired the present site of Shady Lane Farm from the Indians by trading home-made hooch, made under the covered wagon on moonlight nights. Thereby hangs the traditional tale of why good liquor is always served at the Shady Lane Bar. Lived to the ripe old age of one hundred and died by catching his whiskers in a whiffle tree. Originate many quaint sayings of his time which can be heard on any radio program today. SHADY LANE FARM U. S. HIGHWAY 20, 3 MILES WEST OF MARENGO, ILL. COUNTRY STYLE DINNERS AND CORN LIQUOR Pub. by Color-View, Inc. 208 N. Main St., Rockford, III. 66544 Dextone Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N. Y. 20 HERE