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Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk ---- VOL. VIII, NO. 16. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1919 NAME T. J. LYNCH VILLAGE FORESTER Winnetkan Who Formerly Held That Position Is Reappointed by Coun- cil Upon Return From France CARES FOR PARK TREES Has Had Wide Experience Both In Civil Life and in the Service in Tree Culture and Surgery Thomas J. Lynch has again been employed by ths Village in the capac- ity of Village Forester to give advice and assistance to the department of Public Works in all matters pertain- ing to the welfare of trees in the parkways. : Served In War Mr. Lynch has had a wide exper- ience in forestry in the east, and dur- ing his service with the 'American expeditionary forces in France, worked for four months under Cap- tain Dixon who had charge of for- estry instruction. Appropriate Fund The Village Council has made an appropriation of $200 to give as much attention as possible during the present season to trimming and spraying the trees in the Village parkways. Mr. Lynch was recently discharged from the services and has established a private trees-surgery business in Winnetka. He was Village Forester prior to enlisting in the army. TWENTY-FIVE BOYS ENJOY CAMP VACATION A happy group of twenty- five youngsters gathered at Community House, Monday afternoon, June 30, fully equipped for their two weeks outing in camp. Smiling faces told of their joy at the prospect of this playtime and they needed no second bidding from Mr. Anderson in charge, when told to climb into the automobiles gathered there to drive sthem to the boat. They will spend 'two weeks on Hamlin Lake, near So On their return 4 group of wentys Six girls is to leave for the camp for two weeks. They are very happy over the prospect. Mrs. E. W. Wort- ley will go with the girls to camp. Should there be any girl in Winnet- ka who cares for this outing she should communicate at once with Mrs. Wortley as transportation and reservation must be taken care of im- mediately. COL. SANBORN GETS BIG CIVILIAN JOB; ANOTHER CITATION Chicago dailies this week bore re- port of the appointment of Col. Jo- seph B. Sanborn, of the 131st in- fantry as a member of the new tax commission of Illinois. Simultaneous- ly with the appointment came word to Mrs. Sanborn from the War de- partment of a new citation by Gen- eral Pershing. The citation reads: "Col. Joseph B. Sanborn, 131st Infantry :(-- For distinguished and exceptional gallantry at Chitilly Ridge August 9, 1018, in the operation of the Amer- ican expeditionary forces. In testi- mony thereof, as an expression of appreciation of his valor, I award this citation." The citation came over the nature of General Pershing. Colonel and Mrs. Sanborn former- ly resided in Winnetka and are well known on the north shore. There present home is in Evanston. sig- VICTORY TROPHY AT NORTH SHORE GOLF CLUB JULY 4 The qualifying round for Director's club was played Saturday at the North Shore Golf club, and B. G. McCloud headed the list of qualifiers with a net 68, next in order came F. E. Cole, George Sunderland, O. T. Reeves, W. C. Braun,"D. W. Lester, J. F. Byrnes, R. E. Hall, F. R. Buck- man, H. H. Boice, J. F. Stone, J. B. Marshall, V. B. Scott, George Haas, C. D. Heller, F. C. Irwin, F. J. Seng. H. Thompson. W. Betteridge, S. Y. Ball, H. Gould, A. J. Taylor, R. Moody, ; Kutten, A. Page. Friday, July 4. will be celebrated by a Victory Trophy event in the morn- ing, and a mixed foursome in the afternoon, also opening date for the Frank J. Seng trophy. Page ERs = uc ington, Mighigat in the camp EIGHT PAGES PRICE. FIVE CENTS Winnetka's Bird-E ating, Night-Y owling Cats Subject of Complaints From Residents bird-eating, night-yowling cats is iminent if one may judge by the number. of 'complaints recently voic- ed by a number of citizens. Members of the Winnetka Woman's club and other civic organizations, are expect- ed to decide upon a plan of action and a special request has been made by Mrs. Carrie B. Prouty, president, that residents of the Village be in- formed conecrning the vicious and obnoxious habits of the common family pet and her cousin the alley cat. Cats, the members of the club have ascertained, killed 2,508,530 birds in one year in the state of Illinois alone, according to recent statistics or, puting it differently, a roaming, bird- eating cat catches from 50 to 100 song-birds in this state each year. Furthermore it is stated, upon good authority, they say, that cats kill more birds than all other animals combined. They quote an authority: "Cats destroy millions of native birds in this country every year. Well known authorities agree that cats kill more birds than are killed by all other animals combined. Native birds are absolutely necessary to us as destroyers of insect life. A yellow throated warbler will consume 10,- 000 tree lice in one day; a scarlet tanager has been watched closely and seen to devour gypsy moths at the rate of 35 a minute for 18 minutes at a time. I found 2,000 mosquitoes and many houseflies, beetles and other insects in the stomach of one purple A campaign to rid Winnetka of | martin which was killed on my place. Men who have given their lives to the study of this subject claim that we could not live if it were not for the birds--the insects would destroy vegetation. Insects now cost this country--by their destruction of fruit and grains-- between $400,000,- 000 and $800,000,000 a year." Again: ol Agri- The U. S. Department of culture advocates the merciful de- struction of stray cats. Mr. A. K. Fisher, of this department, writes: "Field naturalists and others who have studied conditions surrounding our native birds agree that the house cat is as destructive to birds as all other natural enemies combined. "The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City kills annually about 75,000 sick, injured and homeless cats. If we hope to increase the number of our song and insectivorous birds the stray cats should be suppressed. This can be accomplished by the license system, which will give protection only to valuable household pets." A Chicago Health Commissioner says that 90 per cent of the cats have tuberculosis. Hundreds of thousands of cats are killed by order of the Health department in many American cities every year. ficials report no formal complaints bearing upon the cat nuisance it is believed a movement will soon be underway having as its object a formal request for the licensing of cats by a system similar to that em- ployed in the case of dogs. Lake New Trier Popular Swimmin' Hole; Parents and Children Invitedto Take Lessons The natatorium at the New Trier High school is experieneing one of the largest summer a in swimmers. "Yet og are Frm persons in the community, mostly parents, who do not realize what a splendid oppertunity they have to learn this most enjoyable art of swimming and diving and to have their children learn while the teach- ing and learning is, in most cases, a simple matter. The New Trier High school natatorium has 68,000 gallons of water '| being filtered continually. The bot- tom of Lake New Trier gently slopes from 3 to 8 feet deep with no rocks or treacherous holes and currents. Expert supervision is maintained at all times with thresz instructors avail- able. Group classes have been ar- ranged for any person from six to sixty years of age, and special in- struction may be had if desired. The residents of the tewnship ars wel- come to visit the classes and examine the equipment at any time when the natatorium is in use. The 1919 summer swimming season is just starting and will continue un- til August 15. The schedule of group classes is arranged below. A haa dd os rhe hy te ephoning Ir. Jac ka 588 or Evanston 6448. Schedule of Classes 8:30 each day--Boy swimmers who pass test. 9:00 each day--Girl swimmers who pass test. 9:30 each day except. Wednesday-- Women. 9:30 each Wednesday--Mothers and children. (Children under 10 years of age). 10:30 Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day--Girl non-swimmers, 9 to 12 years. 10:30 Tuesday and Thursday--Girl non-swimmers, under 9 years. 11:30 Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day-- Boy non-swimmers, 9 to 12 years. 11:00 Tuesday and Thursday eBoy non-swimmers, under 9 years. 2:00 each day--Boys' il swim. 2:30 each day--Girls' general swim. 8:00 Wednesday night--Family night for adults. Captain Walter H. Schulze of Kenilworth, was killed Friday even- ing, June 27, at Montabaur, near Cob- lenz, Germany, when a plane he was piloting sideslipped while at a low altitude and crashed into the main street of the German city. Captain Schulze was believed to have bean instantly killed. Captain Schulze, a graduate of West Point Military Academy, went to France with the 3rd Cavalry, 18 months ago but was soon after trans- ferred to the air service. Hz: was at- tached to the 138th pursuit squadron. He had been on active duty with the Army of Occupation in Germany since the signing of the armistice. He was one of several aviators who volunteered to garry copies of the first extra edition of the Ameroc News, an American newspaper in Star nf Goin Germany, to the men of the 1st divis- ion who for morz than a week had been concentrated preparatory to an advance into Germany in the event the Germans should refuse to sign the peace treaty. Captain Schulze had completad his mission and was returning to headquarters at the time of the fatal accident. Captain Schulze was 26 years old! and the son of Paul Schulze of 158] Melrose avenue, Kenilworth. He was graduated from West Point in 1917. Hs: went overseas as a lieutenant with the 3rd Cavalry soon after the United States entered the war. Early in 1918 he was transferred to the air service in which he was com- missioned a captain and assigned later to the 138th pursuit squadron. A brother, Paul Schulze, Jr. is an officer in the regular army. MEDICAL CORPS OFFICER OPENS WINNETKA OFFICE Dr. A. H. Wales, physician and surgeon, who rzcently returned from France, where he served as a captain in the Medical Corps, is about to open offices in the Prouty Block. At present Dr. and Mrs. Wales are mak- = BE ing their home with Mrs. Wales' sis- ter, Mrs. C. E. Butler in Hubbard Woods. In Toronto Mrs. Henry R. Hale and daughter, are in Toronto, Canada. = | Ethel, Though police and other Village of- or the department. | Here's Opportunity to Help' Wheel- Chair' Men When one hundred woundzd sold- iers from the Fort Sheridan hos- pital were entertained at a picnic held on the lawn at the home of Mrs. L. M. Johnenn, Sheridan road. Win- netka, fo'lowing a motor ride on| Friday, 'une 20, the committze in| charger oi the dz outing, together with "he authori at the hnapital, | ha. tried an experiment. The ex- prriment was a compiete success. This was the first time '"wheel- chair" patients zt the hospital had been included in an excursion away from the hospital. It was snc- cessful that another outing has been SO | planned by the committee for Friday, July 25. For the picnic on June 30 the wheel-chairs were transported in a large motor truck so that when the | men arrived at the Winnetka home | in their "first" automobile ride their chairs were ready for them. There were fifteen "wheel-chair" patients. They were wheeled out on the lawn and were able to enjoy fully the en- tertainment along with their more fortunate comrades. The plan was considzred so entire- ly sufcessful that the committee ex- presses satisfaction that, with the financial assistance of residents of the north shore, one hundred "wheel- chair" patients from the hospital may ba afforded an outing each month. The committee appeals for funds to insure the success of this splendid venture. Contributions will be grate- fully received by the chairman, Mrs. F. G. Thomas, 680 Walden road, Win- netka. Three Cent Stamps Are Not Redeemable Three-cent stamps are not redeem- able since being replaced by the old- time two-cent postage for letters. This report contradicts earlier re- ports emanating from Washington. The official order to all postmasters with reference to the changes on postage rates reads in part as fol- lows: "Postmasters shall not ib hresscent. adhesive postage sf n 'the public, 'nor return their stocks redeem These stamps will continue to be good for all pur- poses of mail requiring stamps to the amount of three cents or over. During the month of July, how- ever, the postmaster is instructed to redeem at their original cost two cent postal cards and three cent stamped envelopes, whether printed or unprinted. After July theses are to be redeemed at their postal value only. In order to be redeemed the two cent and three cent envelopes must be presented by the original purchaser. No cash will be paid, but other stamped paper may be had in exchange. On and after July 1 the two-cent | postage rate per ounce or fraction will be applicable to letters address- ed for delivery in the Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Barbadoes, British Guiana, British Honduras, Dominican Republic, Dutch West Indies, Eng- land, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Lee- ward Islands, Mexico, Newfound- { land, New Zealand, Panama, Trinidad | | (including Tobago), and Wnidward | Islands (including Grenada, St. Vin- i cent, The Grenadines, and St. Lucia). Postal cards and post cards (priv- late mailing cards) addressed for de- livery in Canada, Cuba, Mexico, and Panama, will be 1 cent each. NEXT COMMUNITY DANCE IS JULY 12; NO DANCE JULY 5 The next Young People's Communi- ty dance is announced for Saturday, July 12, not July 5 as it has been rumored. It is requested that mem- i bers spread this news so that no person will be inconvenienced. The | young people of the Village are hap- py to state that these dances are be- coming more and more popular, even though the. weather man is persis- tently making it hot for the affairs. The attractive features of these danc- es are good music, good, big floor, good chaperone and pretty girls who ar» good dancers. The next dance is Saturay evening, July 12, at Com- munity House. Pave Ridge Avenue Work on the State Aid road on Ridge avenue from Winnetka avenue on the north to Lake avenue on the south, is progressing rapidly. The road, it is said, will be constructed of concrete-macadam and is expected 'to be completed within a few months. EE EE stamps | a POLICE BAFFLED BY MYSTERY ACCIDENT Northwestern Elevated Motorman Reports Three Boys Struck by Train at Cana! Bridge FIND FISHING POLE END Chicago Man Reports Sons and Com- panion Missing After Fishing Trip to Canal Region Wilmette and Evanston police and officials of the Chicago Sanitary District were mystified this week over the report of an accident at the Canal bridge of the Northwestern Elevated road north of the Central | street transfer station, where, a motorman of the road reports, two or three boys were struck by a southbound train early Sunday morn- ing and hurled into the canal. Police, assisted by coast guard men from the Cook street life saving sta- tion, dragged the canal in the vicinity of the bridge almost immediately af- ter the accident was reported but found only the broken end of a fish- pole as evidence. The report that three boys ware struck by the train was materially strengthened later this week when A. Zeigler, 1510 North Rockwell ave- nue, reported his two sons, Rzuben and Maurice, 19 and 15 years old respectively, accompanied by Walter Birr, 14 years old, left home late Sa- turday night on a fishing expedition at the mouth of the canal and had not been seen or heard of since. It was explained the boys would have been in Wilmette at about the time of the reported accident. The theory of the police is that the boys went through to the Linden avenue term- inal and walked back to the canal. The boys, who, the father explained, were unacquainted in this vicinity, it was thought had mistaken the bridge for the fishing place, and were trapped while walking across the structure. There is a drop of 12 feet from the bridge to the canal where the water is practically 25 Test mn depth. vv Shp ayumi to she [¢} unday morning b: Malm, 262 South botilevard, Ev ng motorman, who said that he saw the boys on the structure as he was crossing the bridge, that he applied the emergency brakes im- mediately, but the youths were either struck by the train or from fright fell into the canal. Malm said that he stopped the elevated train im- mediately, refusing to continue to the loop, while the conductor and train- men started a search along the canal banks. Malm also called the police ambulance and the policemen assisted in the search for the bodies. After a search of more than half an hour the men were only able to recover a fishing pole, which they be- lieve was in the possession of the youths at the time of the accident. Throughout the day the canal was under close observation, especially at Lawrence avenue, where nets are spread. PLANS COMPLETED FOR ARDEN SHORE BENEFIT The production of "The Housz that Jack Built," the operetta to be given by the children and young people of Winnetka on the lawn of the John W. Scott estate in Hubbard Woods, on the evening of Friday, July 11, and the afternoon of Saturday, July 12, for the benefit of the Arden Shore Rest Camp at Lake Bluff, has been well rehearsed and all plans complet- ed for the unusual performance. Setting of the stage in the nature background on what is generally considered among the most beautiful estates on the north shore, will be completed next week. Elaborate preparations indicate a really beautiful affair. Beautiful lighting effects, amusing and realist- ic properties, add to the exquisite rhythm of the Mother Goose verses, and the splendid music composed by Mrs. Gaynor. Graduate Jane Webb, daughter of A. Webb, formerly a resident of Wilmette, was among the graduates of the Libertyville Grammar school last nth. Graduation exercises were held on June 13. Move to Wilmette Mrs. Alma Peterson and daughters of Hubbard Woods have moved into the residence at 1501 Washington avenue. mE EE INNETKA WEEKLY TALK