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Nearly Everybody in Wilmette Reads The News VOL. IV, NO. 52 WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1917 EIGHT PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS WILMETTE BOYS IN FRONT LINE RANKS Richmond Kenyan and Everett Wil- son Write of Experiences with Troop* Under German Fire. WAR CROSS TO KENYON Driver of New Trier Ambulance Is Awarded Military Honor. "Have had a corps army citation, and now the New Trier car wears the Croix de Guerre," reads a letter, under date of October 13, just re- ceived from Corporal Richmond W. Kenyon of the American Ambulance Field Service in France. Other letters written by him at various times since September 1 have stated that he has been with the front line French troops constantly, and much of the time under shell fire of the German guns les sthan fifteen miles away, as well as their aero- plane bombs. He has had his first ambulance demolished in collision at night with an ammunition car, and his second ambulance "nicked" by a piece of a German shell which ex- ploded less tha nfifty yards from him while taking wounded to the hos- pital. Corporal Kenyan was sent to France by the New Trier High school students as their representative in the American Field Ambulance Serv- ice. The students famished the car, equipped it for one year's service, and paid the expenses of Corporal Kenyon. New Trier High school cabled its congratulations to Corp- oral Kenyon on the service he is do- ing for his country. Everett Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson, 727 Greenwood avenue, in a letter to his uncle, de- scribes his work in the field service in France. He refers to the unfortu- nate accident to Robert Lamont of Evanston, who has been mentioned in recent pTess dispatches. His let- ter to his uncle reads as follows: "Somewhere in France. "Oct. 11, 1917. "Dear Uncle Everett: "We had a most wonderful trip over though the Chicago is only a second-class boat, and a very poor one at that. It had many interesting people aboard. I met Mr. Winston Churchill and had several very in- teresting talks with him. My com- panions were of the best and hailed from every part of the United States. While the weather was beautiful all the way, I had the misfortune to be sick for two days. I did not sleep in my bunk one night, preferring the deck for many reasons. "We landed at Bordeaux about 12 o'clock, an dat 2 o'clock we were on our way to Paris, where we arrived at noon, Sunday. We stayed at head- quarters three days. On the third day we were told to be ready to leave next morning at 4 o'clock. They issued us a rifle, steel helmet and gas mask, and we had to buy another uniform. "We arrived at the training camp the next day. Six days later we were sent to the front, where I am now, in the Princeton section. I have slept eight hours in the last thirty-six and I am very tired. At present the firing to the north of us is very heavy. I had great contempt for the shells, which we can hear for a long time. I laughed at the French for diving like rabbits into their dugouts when they would hear them coming. (Tell Dad not to tell mother this.) Night be- fore last we were ordered to go to a certain place. We were delayed many times on the way and I got very impatient, the last delay didit, we had stopped at the foot of a hill;, there was a terrible report in front;! I was in the fifth Cammion boche; I heard the boys yell. When I got to the dugout, I found Bob Lamont of Evanston with his left hand shot off; another boy with a piece of high explosive shell in his back and leg, and a French sergeant had both legs shot off; he died in the ambulance; the other boy will recover. "Our Corvei deserted, and after seeing that sight we had to unload our Cammions ourselves. The Ger- mans dropped fifty shells, three or four at a time at fifteen minute m- (Continued on. page eight) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR DR. BYRON C. STOLP Dr. Byron C. Stolp, 929 Thirteenth street, one of the older.group of suc- cessful Wilmette doctors, who had enjoyed the highest respect of the medical profession in Illinois, died Friday afternoon at the Evanston hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident, which happened in Wilmette last Tuesday morning. The accident occurred when Dr. Stolp was on his way to make a visit to one of his patients. He was driv- ing his car on Wilmette avenue, when a car. driven by Charles Pearson. chauffeur for E. A. Englar of Glen View, collided with his machine. Both cars were badly damaged and Dr. Stolp, suffering from internal injuries, was hurried to the EvanstoiV hospital. The funeral services for Dr. Stolp were held at the First M. E. church of Wilmette on Monday afternoon. Rev. J. M. Schneider, assisted by Rev. Thomas Keene Gale, former pastor of the local church, and Dr. S. C. Bronson of Garrett Biblical Institute, officiated. The pallbearers were S. A .Wheelock, H. J. Snyder, B. F. Lewis, S. H. Drury, Dr. G. W. Sas- kins and George Fernald. The burial was at the Rosehill cemeter3r. Dr. Stolp was born in Empire, Whiteside county, Illinois. He begun his study of medicine at the Bennett Medical college in Chicago. Gradu- ating from the Chicago school, Dr. Stolp went to Indiana where he prac- ticed for fifteen months. On leaving Indiana he came to Wilmette, where he has served and cared for the peo- ple of the village for 43 years. Dr. Stolp was very active in the work of the civic organizations in Wilmette. He was a member of the Chicago Medical society, Wilmette Men's club and on the honorary staff of the Evanston hospital. Dr. Stolp is survived by his wife and two sons, Dr. Rufus B. Stolp of Kenilworth and Dr. Harold E. Stolp uf Bowie, Tex. CHARITY BOARD ISSUES REPORT ON ACTIVITIES William H. Ellis, chairman of the Local Board of Charities, has issued the annual report of the board, which includes its activities from Novem- ber 1, 1916, to November 1, 1917. Mr. Ellis' report reads as follows: From November 1, 1916 to Novem- ber 1, 1917, the Local Board of Chari- ties ,through its welfare visitor, has made 627 welfare calls. Fourteen children have been taken to the Evanston hospital for opera- tions for tonsils and adenoids. Glasses have been fitted in one case, and one woman was taken to the Evanston hospital for an emer- gency operation. Food and fuel were given to six families several times djuring the win- ter months. Warm clothing was given to six families. New bed clothes were given to seven families. Thanksgiving baskets were given to fifteen families. • Christmas baskets, toys and cloth- ing were given to twenty-two fam- ilies. Wilmette doctors and dentists have given their services when needed. Our second-hand clothing bureau, which is located over Van Deusen's store, solicits old clothing, shoes and other useful articles. Mrs. Ethel Bo- sannon is in charge of this bureau. W. A. C. Loses. The Wilmette A. C. lost to the Drake A. C. of Chicago, 19 td%, in a hard fought football .game at the Terminal athletic field, Sunday. The local eleven has booked the Edge- water Grays of Chicago for next Sunday for 3 o'clock. Community Dance. The regular Wednesday evening community dance was held at the Central school last night. These dances will be held each week during the winter season. Mr. H. M. Bach- man, 1249 Hill street, is in charge of the dances this year. Guild Luncheon. The regular monthly luncheon of the Woman's Guild of the Congrega- tional church will be held on Friday, November 9. There will be a fancy goods and bakery sale in the after- noon. North Shore Man to Govern Food jftffi I WILMETTE WOMEN HELP , U. S. BY REGISTERING W^tsetf* A. A. Beebe o^'," t^fc^^fStppointed Food AdrLmstrator for All North Shore Towns. Wilmette and the north shore is to have a food administrator of its own. Harry A. Wheeler, food administra- tor for Illinois, has selected A. A. Beebe of Winnetka for this work. He will organize the retailers from the Indiana state line to Lake Forest. It is said that many of the subur- ban grocers have not been living up to the price list issued by the food administration. Under the new ar- rangements they will be notified that the new system applies to them as well as to the grocers of Chicago, A. A. Beebe/ and according th Horsc<eftG. Gardner, chairman of the price committee, they will be allowed to add freight charges from Chicago. It is stated that consumers are to be given representation on the na- tional committee that is to be es- tional committee that is to establish the margin of profit on meat prod- ucts. Labor organizations are to be represented and there will be some- one who will look out for the inter- est of poor buyers. This committee also will deal with distribution of meats. FUSION TICKET VOTED THROUGH IN WILMETTE Wilmette voters gave the kaiser a blow right on the end of his nose Tuesda}'. Eight hundred and forty- eight men took a crack indirectly at him by voting at the judicial election and casting their ballots for the fusion ticket,, consisting of seven democratic and seven republican candidates. The entire vote of Cook county favored the fusion ticket, de- feating the Socialists by a vote of 2 to 1. The total vote cast for the Social- ists 'candidate in Wilmette was 137. The thirteenth district is credited with 64 of Wilmette's votes for the Socialists. The woman's vote was a disap- pointment. But 122 women voted, but this low total probably is ac- counted for by the fact that they could vote only on the bond issue. The ninth district had the largest number of the women's votes, total- ing 48. The women favored the good roads bonds, voting for them 113 to 9. The election returns of Tuesday showed the following vote in the five districts of Wilmette: Eighth District. Men voting, 254; women voting. 41. Eleven men voted the Socialist ticket. Ninth District. Men voting. 282; women voting, 48. Eighteen men voted the Socialist ticket. Tenth District. Men voting, 103; no figures on the women's vote. Thirty-three men voted the Socialist ticket. Eleventh District. Men voting. 128; women voting, 22. Ten men voted the Socialist ticket. Thirteenth District. Men voting, 168; women voting. 11. Sixty-four men voted for the Social- ist ticket. Over one thousand women of Wil- mette registered for war work this week. The registration for women in the village will continue until De- cember 1. Women, who were unable to report at the registration places in the various precincts, will have an opportunity of registering by com- municating with the registrars of their precincts during the month of November. In cases where the wo- men are unable to leave their homes, the registrar will call at the home. Another means to insure a com- plete canvass of the village in this national war work will be the pub- lic meetings which are scheduled for November. At each meeting there will be a registrar present to assist any woman who has not had the op- portunity to register. The registrars will also be in attendance at the Wo- man's Committee's headquarters, 1105 Central avenue, every Wednesday and Thursday to register the women. The hours for registration will be from 10 to 4 o'clock. "The registrars are very pleased at the splendid response that the women of Wilmette have given to the call of our national leaders for the registration of every woman in the village," said Mrs. C. R. Smith. "This spirit of co-operation, which has been shown during this week of registration, is one that surely will be of great assistance in winning the war. "I regard my work as chairman of the committee as the greatest privi- lege of my life to lead and work with the splendid women who have as- sisted in the registration here." The registration of women in the various precincts was announced as follows this morning: First precinct, 324 women; second precinct, 293 women; third precinct, 134 women; fourth precinct, 101 wo- men; fifth precinct, 175 women. The women in'charge of the various precincts are Mrs. D. M. Gallie, first precinct; Mrs. Emil Butz, second pre- cinct ; Mrs. W. D. Matthews, third precinct; Mrs. Graham Smith, fourth precinct; Mrs. G. E. Fouts, fifth pre- cinct. LOCAL WOMEN FURNISH GARMENTS TO SAILORS The Woman's Committee of the Wilmette Home Guard was requested to furnish the men in training on the "U. S. S. Wilmette" with warm clothes to help them fight the cold winds of Lake Michigan. Following is a let- ter of appreciation received by the chairman of the local committee in charge of this work: "U. S. S. Wilmette, "Oct. 29, 1917. "Woman's Committee of Wilmette: "I have this day received from our offices one gray woolen sweater and wristlets for which I thank you, as it was a 'God-Send.' Our boat is not completed and our quarters are pretty cold. Woolens are scarce articles on board. "There are sixty of us boys on board, and you have to be particu- larly lucky to be able to get one of your sweaters, as this was the first donation to this point of any kind. "We surely are going to have a fine, fast boat and one that will give a good account of itself. We are very proud of it and we are expect- ing a call almost any time. "But I must say, no matter where I go. my heart will be with the Wo- man's Committee of Wilmette, which so kindly donated, as it' seems, when we most rieeded it. Hoping and trust- ing that I may some day meet you and thank you personally, "Your appreciating friend, "Harry J. Kafka." GROCERS TO BOOST NEW SELLING PLAN *F. O. B. Counter" Plan Is Endorsed By Grocers' Conservation Com- mittee for Adoption Here. PLEDGE CARDS ARE ISSUED Wilmette Women Are Requested to Sign Patriotic Pledge Card*. Attention 111 Capt. G. R. Harbatigh, commander of Company K. wishes to announce that the sweaters and scarfs issued to the members of Company K of the 11th Illinois Infantry were not given by any person in Wilmette. They were issued from the Regimental Supply company and would have been issued at Springfield. 111., but on ac- count of the warm weather the issue was delayed until the company re- turned to Wilmette. Capt. Harbaugh also announces that Company K has not been the beneficiary, knowingly, of any work done by the women of Wilmette or in this vicinity. By Leo M. Dean. "F. O. B. the Counter" is the selling plan that was recommended for adoption in Wilmette by the grocers' conservation committee, which met at the village hall on Tuesday eve- ning. The action of the committee has been endorsed by the following grocer;/ firms: Aspegren & Co., Galitz & Schultz, William Brinkman & Co., Terminal Grocery and Klinge & White. Lender this new plan of selling gro- ceries in Wilmette, the grocers will ask their customers to pay for the luxuries of the grocery business, the delivery system and the privilege of credit. The charges to be made for these conveniences will be decided upon by the grocers at a meeting to be held next week. "•Persons buying their goods at the stores endorsing this plan will re- ceive the advantages of a substantial reduction in the price of the articles purchased. The reduction will be made possible in curtailing the over- head expenses connected with the delivery and credit systems main- tained by the grocers. This new plan of selling groceries was decided upon following a meet- ing called under the auspices of the New Trier Commercial association at the regucst of a number of rbe'wo- men's organizations of the village, last week. A committee of grocers was appointed to consider a number of plans submitted to them at this meeting. The grocers endorsing this plan are announcing their decision this week with a request to the women to sign pledge cards supporting their plan. The following grocers have ex- pressed themselves concerning the new plan recommended for adoption: O. R. Aspegren, of Aspegren 4c Co. Present conditions in the distribu- tion of food products demand that retailers create opportunity for con- sumers to purchase quality goods in the most economical way. (1) By selling for cash (no delivery service). (2) By selling for cash (delivery service for a small charge). (3) By giving bookkeeping service and de- livery service, each at a small charge. Such an opportunity is provided, placing the cost when the service is given. All cost in handling food products prior to the purchase by the cash customer belongs to over- head expense. Additional cost should be distributed to those desiring the service. We believe in the public. Our experience emphasizes the will- ingness of the community to join in endeavors for "The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number." C. C. Schultz, of Galitz A Schultz-- Our firm heartily endorses the plan recommended for adoption by the grocers' conservation committee, We also believe that every woman in Wilmette will show her loyalty by co-operating with the local merchants in their endeavors to reduce the prices of food in Wilmette. Each woman can signify her devotion to the national conservation program by signing the pledge cards issued by the grocers' committee, Every woman should realize that this means of saving will be just "another way to win." F. J. Ver Halen, of the Terminal Grocery--I have tried the "F. O. B. Counter Plan" and it has worked very successfully in Wilmette. My cus- tomers have been more satisfied since I began making a charge for the de- livery of their groceries. When I made one delivery free I had to charge this cost of delivery to the price of goods. The merchants should feel a personal responsibility in urg- ing their customers to conform to this new plan of selling. William Brinkman, of William Brinkman St Co.--I believe that by placing our endorsement on the (Continued on page eight)