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DAY N. ~~~scA:ST ts CONTRACI'S LET TEN DAYS AWAY Attendanceat~ewTrierTown- FOR DAWES DAY of Buaioeaa Men An"'lllln: Detaila of Community Holiday Mr. Manclahaa·en Would Do Well to Loolt to Hi· Leareh OF ATTRACTIONS Reaident Uraed to Enter Festivity T en days remain before Wilmette te s its annual community holiknown as Wilmette Day. There verish activity in the business diswith the members of the ChamCommerce working like beavers plete the arrangements for the and at every hand one may small groups of .rkers dising details of the tasks assigned by General Chairman William ~m;sbeq~ e r and his general committee. Among the busiest of the workers Miss Ruth Forberg, secretary of Chamber of Commerce, whose k it is to keep. the various itenis the contemplated program in mind to answer the numerous telephone iries concerning one detail or anrelating to the festivity. Store· to he Clo..d Wednesday, August 20, has been nitely fixed as the date of Witte Day. Business places and ofwill be closed throughout the day all the residents invited to reto the picnic grove at Lake and avenues. day's proceedings will be by a hu~e and decorative ssion w1th the capable A. as grand marshal. AU civic school chilch'in, the various _ ""·,·-··~· orgtnization and in·-~v.ited ........ ~d into the line of march. There be awards for the best decorated s and pleasure cars. Races, Coataats, Daaee ship High School summer session has been more regular and larger than in any other previous year, with a total registration of 530, according to reports from the school offices. The girls and boys are realizing more than ever the benefits derived from the work in the summer school. They are given the opportunity to make up deficiencies or to take extra work, it was stated. The summer school session closes Friday, August 15. George A. Harper, dean of boys, has been .principal, with 24 teachers in charge of classes. At the end of the term the following students will probably complete their high school work and receive their diplomas: Lila Anderson, Jac·k Corlett. Eu~ene Cheeseman, William Fisher, V1rginia Graham, Helen Hayes, John Heuer, John Mahan, Marcillite Melind, Larry Perkins, Elwood Russey, Claude Sanders, Richard Steele, Harry Turner, Gladys White, Mary Worthington, Archer Kennedy, William Holden and Kenneth Dorose. Examinations will be held the coming week for all the students :n the school. There will be no special graduating exercises, at the end of this term as most of those finishing took part in the spring exercises. PLAN BIG YEAR IN FREE MOVIES W1QJAM H. MACWN SUIMONED BY DEATH tivities at the grove wilt include and contests for all ages, with ards for the winners in each event; baseball game with the Wilmette C's pitted against some strong innine; numerous novelty attracto test the skill of the picnickers a dance in the evening to the ing strains of one of the best ras available. in all, the day will be crowded interest for young and old. It be an occasion for a great romp the kiddies and a time for the of acquaintances among the folks. The young people will the forefront of affairs in the ing when the dancing is in progs. Workin· Penoaael e Wilmette Day working pere) includes: illiam Rossberg, general chair; George Baldwin, John J. Moran, E. Sterner and George White, bers of the general committee. ctions and concessions-George and George White, chairmen; Cazel, J. Kneip and A. K. ian. ade-A. C. Wolff and Carl E. Klehm, John H. rrotl Ridgway. en Meyer, H. Dornbas, J. Nelson. s-William Taylor, E. G: iffis, J. Vance F. E. A Dan- · Orcler B nne· Violaton into Court Wilmette automobile owners acing the police court for violaof the traffic regulations set forth week in President Zipf's order to police department with stw t s to enforce the law. past week has brought a large of the violators to court, it is The enforcement of the ations will be continued with no ing procedure such as has been in the past, according to the ntendent of police. It has been stated with eome degree of authority that of all classes of Children'· Picturea at St. humans, those to be least r~lied upon Aupatiae'a Pariah HOUle when engaged in story-telling are the golfers and amateur fishermen. Widely Acclaimed However that may be, we submit the accompanying fish story as told by a golfer, be the consequences of such EXPECT 50,000 PEOPLE wanton publication what they may. THRONG OF "PATRONS,. So here goes : "Dear Editor : On the afternoon of Saturday, Entire North Shore to Join August 2nd, about 5 P. M. after Many Contributon ~ Antopping my ball of the 16th tee at nounced for 1124·25 ., in Feativity th~ Skol(ie Play Field, I <trove a long brassie into the bunker to the left of the 16th hole. The bunker was about half full of water. To The boys and girls of Wilmette have Flags, bunting, street and house my amazement the ball ricocheted had provided for their enjoyment for decorations and illumination by night from the water into the bunker and the past three years an institution will give Evanston a festive appeareven at a considerable distance, I which is unparalelled in any other ance on the occasion of the official could see a terrific commotion gocommunity in the United States so notification of General Charles G. When I far as is known, and probably in the; ing on in the water. Dawes, Republican candidate for vice the bunker with my playreached world. During the fall, winter and president, August 19, the Evanston ing partner and caddy, we found spring months for three years eve1'7 Citizens' committee in honor of Genlarge bull-head about 8 inches a boy and girl in Wilmette has bten eral Dawes' notification announced long floundering around in a death welcomed free of charge to a first class this week. struggle. The caddy walked in and showing of moving pictures, which Contracts have been closed with the brought the fish out. have come to be known throughout Home Decorating company of Chicago, "This seems to be a very remark- the village as the Children's Movies. one of the largest decoration contracable combination of fish and golf Many articles have appeared in mag·tors in the country, for decorations story but, nevertheless, can be zines throughout the country describfor the main business districts and the vouched for by my partner Dr. ing this unique enterprise and praisgreater part of the east side near and Herman Schlessinger, Professor of ing it. leading up to the Dawes home, where Chemistry, University of Chicago. There have been three show· the exercises will take place. Yours very truly weekly during all this time of the best According to present plans Main, Taliaferro Milton, pictures procurable, specially selected, Dempster and Davis streets will be 530 Willow street, for the very large attendance of boys hung with flags and bunting from the Winnetk, Illinois. and girls which has been .p resent at elevated line to Forest avenue. The Masonic funeral services for Wilwell nigh every showing. The total liam H. MacLean, who died Tuesday decoration scheme will also be conattendance up to the closing of the night at the North Shore hotel, Evan- tinued on Forest avenue from Main to current season has been in round numston, will be held this afternoon at 4 Davis, Sherman avenue from Grove to bers 100,000 boya and girls, not orie of Church and Orrington avenue from o'clock at the Rosehill chapel. whom has ever paid a cent of admisMr. MacLean, who was serving his Davis to Church. sion. JIIWDia... Pre·i··· second term as county commissioner, At the corner of Greenwood bouleAmerica's overland motor routes are St. Augustine's Episcopal church was ine of Wilmette's pioneers. He came to Wilmette in the early '90s and vard and Forest avenue a special crowded with tourists, according to provides its Parish House for ~he. electrical and decorative display is beHarry S. Stark, furniture dealer of showings and the rector of the par1sh. built a home at 1411 Gregory avenue. In 1899 he was elected to the board ing plannedf details of which will be Scott's Bluff, Neb., who is visiting in Dr. Hubert Carleton, is entirely reof trustees. At the end of his term announced ater. Thence on Green- Wilmette and this week spoke in- sponsible for raisiJl,& the money for to the Dawes home on Lake formally at the Rotary club luncheon. th' l)icturea an4 showina them. ije he was elected assessor, which position wood "We left Scott's Bluff last week," is present at every showing a· reail he ,hclcl fo" eiaht yean. ln \908 he Shore cbivo to the atl' ct wi\\ be \1\uMr. Stark said, "and drove through all captions to the hundreds of ho.Ys wasnominated an detected to the state minated. Business houses on the main streets to Wilmette in our Ford which had and g1rls present, and is assisted by legislature, and after serving two will be encouraged to make special been arranged with Pullman accommo- Rev. F. J. Tromp, his assistant, and a terms he became a state senator. displays to harmonize with the gendations. All along the route we en- capable band of helpers. F. Z. Fa'vor Mr. MacLean served on the Wilmette school board. He was instru- eral scheme of decoration for their countered countless ·tourist parties. is in charge of the mechanical part of mental in establishing some of the street. All decorations, according to I'm sure the railroad companies must the showings and has under his superfinancial administrative reforms and the contract, must be in place by Sat- be suffering a serious decrease in re- vision a group of high school boys savin~r plans for the school system. urday noon, August 16, and must re- ceipts this season. who operate the machines, amon~r "Crops?" reflected Mr. Stark, re- whom are the following: Raymond Aside from his political and civic un- main until Wednesday noon, August dertakings he was a lawyer and a well 20, so that tourists .passing through peating a query. "Well, my observ- Irving, John Laing, Arthur Pyfer, Harknown real estate dealer. · the city will be advised of the nature ation was that the crops through Iowa low Pyfer, Tom Hardwick, Blake Robwere very good. Of course the corn, erts, Ed Wachs, Max Humphryes and According to some of his acquaint- of the celebration. The citizens' committee in a state- because of the excessive rainfall, is Edwin Comfort. Among those who ances in Wilmette; Mr. MacLean was a warm friend of the laboring class. ment this week emphasized the fact growing into stalks rather than yield, have aided in looking after tl)e crO,.d He frequently gave legal advice and that the entire demonstration as far but the wheat and oats looked very of children are Mr .Thomas, Robert legal protection to laborers who came as the north shore is concerned is a good. Kenyon, Andrew Willard, Mrs. Favor, purely civic enterprize and will have "Taken all in all, the going was pretty Mrs. H. A. Storms and Mrs. W. E. to him, without charging fees. fair," Mr. Stark declared, "though the Dunn. Mr. MacLean was a charter mem- no political aspect. North shore plans by this demon- Lincoln highways is rough in spots and ber of the A. T. Sherman lodge numMaa,. C..trib·t.n ber 892 of I.O.O.F. of Wilmette, and 'stration to show its respect to its dis- there was some real mud to encounter. Mrs. F. Z. Favor is in charge of a tinguished fellow citizen and act the We got along very nicely for 'couna member of Wilmette lodge 931 A.F. corps of assistants who Jook after the hospitable host to the thousands who try jakes,' spending the nights in de- girls and boys present. The ViUa·e and A.M. will assemble in Evanston on August lightful tourist camps along the way. provides a police officer who lines t.he "Rambl" ' T WO" Start on 19 to witness the ceremonies. We had no trouble with the car and and girls up outside preparatory In Plans are under way to accommodate were stopped only once by a police- boys to the opening of the doors. This is Another Notable Joumey .and entertain the crowd which it is man, and that was in Chicago. I necessary on account of the large atEvert Nelson, 221 Greenleaf avenue, esti,mated will be well over 50,000 the must say, however, that the copper was tendance always waiting. The money very lenient and agreeable." and Lester Dauber, 334 Central ave- entire day. for the pictures has been provided by Mr. and Mrs. Stark are stopping at families in Wilmette deeply interested nue, known through the middle' west ;:.:;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;::;;;:::; the Stanley Gage home. Mrs. Gage and thorough believers in the project. as "The Ramblin' Two," left last and Mrs. Stark and sisters. They will In addition to the families, several of Monday in company of Robert Flint, remain in the village for a few · weeks. the community institutions have 'p ro1708 Wilmette avenue, and William Mr. Stark is a member of the Scott's vided showings each year, greatly asGauger, 231 Linden avenue, for Sioux (Thi. laaue) Bluff Rotary club. He was accorded sisting in this valuable community efLookout, Ontario, Canada, where they hearty welcome at Wednesday's fort. The following contributed for a will embark on a six weeks' canoe It's never too late to join the luncheon. the showings of 1923-1924 recently cruise and fishing trip in the wilds of Girl Scouts. If your a wee closed: northern Canada. "Bogie," all-round here's a chance to buy girl, . Mr .and Mrs. E. A. Kaumeyer, $15; champion airedale mascot of the Truateea Will Consider some nice Scuut togs. Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Stover, $15; Mr. "Ramblin' Two," is as usual, accomNew Widenina Ordinancea and Mrs. George W. Springer, $15; panying the boys. Pin money is the thing most "The Ramblin' Two" achieved conA special meeting of the board of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Phillips, $15; of us talk about but seldom local improvements has been called Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stoddard, $15; siderable notice last January, when acquire. Kenneth Hackley sug(Continued on page 2) they made a cross-country automobile for Tuesday evening, August 12, at gests a little extra use of the trip, with the thermometer playing 7 :30 o'clock in the offices of Village home sewing machine and exaround 25 degrees below zero, the Manager C. C. Schultz. The meeting Dr. W. E. Shields Will plains his plan. has been called for the purpose of whole trip I.Jeing made in an open completing ordinances for the widencar. Preach at M. E. Church Enjoying country life within ing of Wilmette and Central avenues, Dr. W. E. Shields will occupy the easy reach of the city holds from Elmwood to Park avenues. H·vy Rainfall Brine· of the Wih nette Parish Methforth its attractive features to The village trustees will convene pulpit church .Sunday morning, August every home-seeker. It can be Many Flooded Buementa later than same evening and it is ex- odist 10, in the absence of the pastor, Dr. realized without moving away pected that at this session both widen- Gilbert The heavy rains on Tuesday and Stansell. The sermon last from the north shore. ing ordinances will be introduced and Wednesday flooded a number of baseSunday was given by Dr. Willis F. voted upon. ments in Wilmette, bringing calls to Rowe. Wet weather is bad for the An ordinance to widen both arteries the fire and police stations. Sun<by school sessions and W ednapiano notes. Mr. Foster just from Main street to Park avenue was The fire department was kept busy dotes on sweetening the sour defeated at the last meetinJ of the day evening services are being . c.. pumping out water in the homes in ones. trustees, although several civ1c organ- tinued through the summer and newthe order that complaints were reization had joined in the appeal for comers in the village are being acceived. There was no great amount of corded a special invitation to particAnd if it's a trip you're conthe improvement. damage, it was stated. ipate in the activities of the parish. templating, it's possible the · -.- - - - four-cylinder Henderson motorTbia Man Claima to Have cycle bargain will suit you Milk 11aievea Are Lateat CAR STOLEN AT THEATEll to a "T." Concern of Local Police Located Fiahina Paracliae A new Wills Sainte Claire, 4-puMilk thieves have invaded the homes ]. C. Crossley, 407 Wa hington ave- enger car, with green body, light top A soprano soloist would like of Wilmette residents on Main street. nue, claims to have found the fishing and balloon tires was tol n from in to add her talents to the music according to the police. Complaints spots in Sister Bay, Wis., and all that front of the village theater last Wedprogram in some north shore have come to the police department section of the Lake Michigan area, nesday night, where it had been parked church. She's a Glencoe resiaccording to reports from Wilmette by the owner, a man named Bylielcf, that some of the families had to go dent, too. campers in the region. , of Glencoe. The police were notifial without their milk until the .rocery Mr. Cro sley i permitted to "get immediately after the theft was disstores opened because their milk had And those are just bits gleaned across" his fish stories, they say, in covered, and all the night force been stolen from their porches early from the stories in the Classiview of his generosity in the matter put on the alert to c pture car a in the morning, between the time of fied Ad section. Read it I of supplying motor boat transporta- the thief. Up to pres time, autQ aad of the milk delivery and abput 5 tion to his less fortunate fellows. culprit are till mi sing. o'clock. Evanaton Streeta to Pre.ent Gala Siaht for Notification Ceremony NEBRASIA TOURISTS VISIT IN wumE In the Want Ads