I . ,. .. .. ,. ,.-:-,.. - . â- - - NEW TRI Y EDITION Ul Newly Everybody la Wilmette Reads The Lake Shore New* hore News SlVIH. NO. 41, WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1921 PRICE FIVE CENTS o to the Picnic at Playfield Grounds, Wednesday! JWNSHIP ROAD WORK IMPORTANT SERVICE township Highway Cornmiiiion.r Sher«r Give* Brief Rwunn «f 'This Year'* Progress in New Trier Road Work Patrol system effective l«w Construction Work in Southwest End of Township Promises Groat Improvement For The* Vicinity Since the automobile, pleasure and ommercial vehicles alike, has assum- d an important and permanent place American life the subject of good (Is lias been prominent in legis- the and civic discussions and en- •tments. That suggests the natural question: /hat about our roads? What is the ondition of New Trier's roads and ow arc they maintained so as to be f service to the great volume of ftk through the north shore? New Trier Township has excellent |ads, and that by reason of the fact hat township Highway Commissioner, | ||. Slierer, maintains a constant I of the__Townslfip roads to cop them in good shape for traffic tcxR--------------1---------;---------------------------------i ra Work on the Township roads is not ilone of interest to motorists, but Htallv concerns every taxpayer in Jew Trier. Therefore a brief resume the work done this season under i personal supervision of Commis- ner Sherer will command the at- ention of New Trier residents gen- |rally. New Work Progresses This settee, among other thin>« |as witnessed the new construction Fork on Ridge avenue, west of Wil- tette. from Lake avenue to Central |treet, Kvanston. This work has been indcrtaken with the understanding fhat the county will extend the con- Jretc road from Lake avenue to Cen- tral street, or beyond, and it has been (he desire of the Highway Commis- sioner that this section of road be but in shape in the meantime so that [he public in that vicinity may be ffectually served. Oiling Important foiling and tarring of practically all Ihe Township roads has also been Undertaken this season. The purpose -this >vork is, first, to provide a leans for holding together the road laterial as an economy measure and, Bcondly, to prevent the obnoxious Inst nuisance prevalent on country foads when not cared for properly. Second application of oil and tar have >een made, on nearly all of these foads this season. This appears es- sential in that it is explained that the irst coal of oil and tar usually seeps Into the road, solidifying it properly |o receive the second coat for a rid- |mr and wearing surface. Workers on Townshir* roads pre at >res:cnt engaged with thr second cnt- 'â- f weeds afonf.all the roadsides. ' cutting is a direct aid to proper par! drainage. Commissioner Sherer Explains, and also eliminates obstruc- tion to vision at rrad intersections. 'ei-mtu* the weeds down also fives mads a more trim appearance. le the law compels but one cut- ach year, the practice of cut- •r the second time later in the trowing season serves to'prevent the lat'if.r' of the weeds under the win- nows which tends to hold back Hi.- oTsture tn such a manner as to pttsq the roads to become soggy and, ponserp.iently a hindrance to traffic.â€" Improve Glenriew Road Cook County road officia's have in- jjmated to Commissioner Sherer the nt»f f>f constructing a permanent lavement on Glen view road fro"1 idg? avenue to Harmes road within ie coming year. It is also proposed to permanent pavement on ajce avenue from the present termin- s of. the Township concrete road on avenue at Locusr~ street to rtuct road;â€" If few been found necessary this tason to rebuild and reshape Willow >ad from JHibbard road to the Chi- }sro nnd Northwestern tracks at fori h frelil The road, previously , in Qd 'ondition, was practically ruin- by extra heavy truck traffic. The development of permanent haff construction. Commissioner flierer says; points to the probability AUTOMOBILE MEN SEE BETTER PAYS AHEAD Find Business on North Shore Im- proving and Predict Groat In- crease in Business With Ap- proach of Cold Weather The automobile industry is one of the first to untangle itself frotn_the web of business depTelisioTT^m^he north shore. Sales are already in- creasing and according to statements made by several north shore dealers the demands for cars this fall will be great,______. . This information coming in at a time when several large industries are at a standstill, is indicative of the return of better financial conditions. Last winter local automobile dealers were pessimistic concerning the out- look for the future. Then Henry Ford started the ball rolling by reducing the prices on his cars. Other manu- facturers fell in line and as a result optimism is predominant among north shore dealers. Orders Coming In "We have ten orders for fall models and expect marked increases in the Looks Like a Real Ball Game Wednesday Husky Pioneers to Moot Porky Tri- angles of Winnetka in Feature Event of Now Trior Day volume of.business," said P. A. Hon" meyer, manager of the C, H. Briggs au- IN Continued on fo distributing company. 1549. Sherman avenue, Kvanston. "The automobile business during the summer has been quiet because people have been wait- ing for new models and further re- ductions in prices," he continued. "Re- ports from the factories indicate that prices on cars that have been reduced will remain as they are, but the car will be greatly improved. Manufactur- ers are spending from $200 to $500 more on cars and selling them at.the same prices. The thoughtful buyer will trade in his old car this fall and purchase a new one, and not wait un- til spring, for by doing so he will be purchasing a superior model at the lowest price in consistence with the value of the car." Overland Booms W. T. Wehrstedt of the Winnetka Motor Company, distributors of Over- land and Willys-Knight cars, states that he anticipates a marked increase in business this fall. At the present time, our Willys-Knights and Over- lands are selling well, and with re- duced prices, distributors are able to keep up with their competitors" sayi he PARADE, CONTESTS, BALL GAME, DANCING, ON NEW TRIER DAY Entertainment in Varied Form Provided for Big Ann- ual Picnic of Township Residents Next Wednes- day; Parade Starts From Wilmette Village _'_; Hall at 9:30, Stores Closed All Day Beautiful Skokie PlaypeTd, one of the foremost community recreation centers in the vicinity of Chicago, is being placed in readi- ness this week for the great throng of New Trier citizens, who, on Wednesday, August 24, will leave off work for the time and proceed tojhat interesting place for a day of picnicking, AIT the stores will be closed, all day, and village offices are expected to suspend business for the day. ( Hammer and saw were busy this week-end snaping, novel stands and pavillions designed for the express purpose of housing all manner of delicacies and refreshments such as one may fink at any real, old-fashioned picnic where the townshippers foregather, some to sit quietly under the shade trees to discuss the topics ok the day and just "look on," others to join in the fun-provoking pastimes of the day. __________ Grand Procession Starts Day But that isn't all. New Trier Dayâ€"that's the occasion of the fgn_3M'^^^ t» â- "â- "•' ^Htlv(;r,-ilt_lj_eiltiUi__rly i.ii the day-whim a mammoth street procession, headed by an expert nallyhoo band, will wend its way through'every'village in the .township; calling the The fast going New Trier Pioneers and the alert lads of the Triangle Ath- letic club 'baseball team of Winnetka are scheduled to mix in a real event on the afternoon of New Trier Day on the Winnetka Play field diamond. This husky Pioneer team, strongest semi-pro outfit in these parts, has a bundle of victories to its credit and is considered by -many followers of the national pastime to be well fitted to meet some of the best aggregations from the Middle West league. The team has been attracting record crowds to the home lot at Lake and Kidgc avenues, Wilmette, and has gained attention far beyond the con- fines of the north shore. Strommel, the Pioneer hurling ace, and his bat- tery mate, Wallace, are considered the most formidable pair in that de- partment on the north shore and are expected by their fellows to set down the fleet Triangles in quick order. On the other hand the Winnetka lads, after getting a slow start, are sidcrable crimp in the Pioneers' ster- ling record of achievements Hanselman, demon motor cop of the Winnetka police department, who can play hasehall as expertly as he overhauls hasty motorists, will he a hard man for the Pioneers to beat when he ascends the mound New Trier Day. Hanselman is a big fel- ,'ow, possesses a world of speed and has an excellent assortment of curves which make a lot of trouble for the opposition if his teammates give him the right kind of support. ylrOoHHke a r elf f'thriller nt Winnel* ka Playfield next Wednesday after- noon. Better plan to be there. Game time is 4 o'clock on the dot. MEMORIAL TREES Every post of-the American Legion in Illinois will donate a five-year-old tree to be planted on the grounds of the new Speedway hospital at Chica- go which will he dedicated by the Am- erican Legion Armistice day. "I have noticed a great increase tn future of the automobile business on the north shore," said A. H. Peck, manager of the north shore branch of the Hudson Motor company of Illi- nois, I have noticed a great increase mi the number of *ales for July over those of preceding months, and I 4bJnk that the worst is over/ he added. Other dealers made similar state- ments. According to reports eman- ating from Detroit, the Ford and other large companies have called hundreds of men back to work. Village Officials Endorse Big Picnic Every Village in the Township to be Officially Represented at New Trier Day Activities Official endorsement of New. Trier Day, the annual outing of New Trier Township residents, sponsored by the New Trier Commercial association, was received this week from Edward Ziof, president. Village of Wilmette. John & Miller, Jr.. president.-Vtftagc of Winnetka. and Frederick VV. Pen- field, president, Village of Glencce. ind by the ViMages of Kenilworth ind Gross Point. In giving official approval of the an- nual event these township leaders also oromised to lend every effort to in- sure the success of the picnic. The village presidents are ^P«*Jf£_ to grace the reviewing stand m Winnet- ka and serve as judges in the prize ititomobile contest, passmtr upon the most effectively decorated car and automobile truck in the procession. The Village ot Winnetka has v*"'»^ ised to erect the refreshment stands and to make other similar arrange- ments at the picnic grounds. In each village the motorcycle po- licemen, will be called upon to serve in full uniform as escort to the grand procession. PARADE ROUTE Procession starts at Wil- mette Village Hall: passes through all New Trier vil- lages. Review at Winnetka Village Green. villagers out into the open at the big playgrounds at West Elm street, Winnetka." This parade feature is really one of the most in- teresting events of the big day that will be crammed full of excite- ment and diversion. There are to be beautifully decorated auto- mobiles and trucks. Scores of business houses in the township will be represented in the line of march in keen rivalry for high honors- in the prize contests. Every automobile owner in New Trier Town- ship is invited to place his car in the procession and try for the, grand priae for the best decorated pleasure car or commercial truck. v .The, mammoth .Boostee*' parade will start at the Wilmette Village Hall promptly at 9:30 o'clock and there is to be plenty of space for all entrants, according to the committee in* charge. Motorcycle squads from all the vil- lages in the township will serve as an escort in the township-wide pro- cession. The procession will disperse at Winnetka Playfield on West Rim street, the signal for the beginning of the round of merrymaking in "Beautiful Skokie." For the information of entries end spectators in the various villages in the township the New Trier Day committee has announced the follow- ing route to be followed by the Bally- hoo parade on New Trier Day. Starting Point Village Hall, Wilmette end Centrel avenues, Wilmette, at 9:30 o'clock, A. M. Rout*_______________ On Central avenue east to Eighth street, Eighth street south to Linden avenue, Linden avenue east to Fourth street. Fourth street north to Cen- tral avenue, Central avenue west to Seventh street, Seventh street north ♦o Elm wood avenue, Elmwood ave- nue west to Twelfth street, Twelfth street north to Chestnut avenue. Chestnut avenue west to Cumnor road (Kenilworth). Cumnor road north to Kenilworth avenue, Kenilworth ave- nue east to Ahbottsford road. Ah- bottsford rood north to Winnetka avenue, Winnetka avenue weet so Wilson street (Winnetka), Wilson street north to Willow street. Willow •trees weet to Linden street, Linden and Center streets north to North avenue. North avenue weet fo Lhs* f *»cnf -*°. don avenue, Linden and Railroad are- north to South avenue (Glen- ), South avenue west to Vernon Park to Green avenue, VI avenue, Park avenue oast Boy road. Green Bay road sooth to North avenue, North avenue east to Foadnlo avenue, Fendalo and Lincoln •oath to Elm street. Elm to village limits and pic- Review At Winnetka At Winnetka the parade will be re- viewed by civic and township officials of New Trier who will act as judges in the big automobile prize contest. Once at the Skokie Playfield "all hands" must be prepared for the big session of fun. There will be no op- portunity to feel badly nor to be con- cerned about that* business deal and the'*sundry worries of the work-a-day world. Not a moment will be wasted, not one entertaityncnt feature miss- ing that is essential to provide the fullest measure of happiness and good cheer. New Trier will play on Wed- nesday. August 24. and there'll be no lime tor anything else but play. The General committee. A. S. Van DeuseiT, ~ciiairtnan;" Dan 6. Stiles and F/loyd V. I lollistcr, is working day and night wit If- the assistance of a corps (tf assistants from among the mem- bers of the New Trier Commercial association in placing every detail in readiness for the gala day. The Vil- lage of Winnetka has; promised to at- tend to the matter of erecting re- freshment stands, a dancing pavillion, etc., and the workers arc on the job preparing the holiday necessities. Leaders Support Outing Men .who are lending the:r activv support to insure complete success of New Trier "Day are Homer Cazel, I7. H. Gathercoal, lohn C, Gapen, A. C, Wolff, George White, Otto Falfc Bert Blow, Arthur Lips, Robb Webber, Henry B. Gates, Louis Abrahams, Earlc Weinstock, Alva vl.ee Adams. William Xrouse" Perry/Kade. }. R. Sweet. C V. Brandt. J. H. Dethloff, Emil Nord. William C Kurz. Carl B. Reiner. William T. Wehrstedt, H. K. McNeal. Wilmette E*p*css Company, the Star Line Express Company and Her- hon Brothers~~Express Company will the transportation needs, ushering into service a large fleet -of auto trucks that will ply between Winnetka Elm street railway stations and the Playfield. ~~" Races at 2 O'clock At 2 o'clock space will be cleared for the annual prize races and con- tests with B. W. Blow of Winnetka in charge and Frank Whitney, oflFi- cial starter. The program of races will he in the following order. Girls' race, 25 yardsâ€"6 to 8 years. Boys' race, 25 yardsâ€"6 to 8 years. Girls' race, 40 yardsâ€"8 to 10 years. Boys' race, 40 yardsâ€"8 to 10 years. Girls' race, 50 yardsâ€"10 to 12 years. Boys' race, 50 yardsâ€"10 to 12 years. Girls open raceâ€"100 yards. Boys' open raceâ€"100 race. Married women's raceâ€"80 yards. Married men's raceâ€"100 yards. Boys' three-legged race â€" 12 years and tinder. Men's three-legged race â€" 12 years and over. fat men's raceâ€"Over 200 pounds. Fat ladies' raceâ€"Over 17|_ponnds. Ballgame Feature At 4 o'clock attention will be de- rectcd to the national pastime when the crack New Trier Pioneers will meet the strong Winnetka Triangle Club nine on the Playfield diamond. Baseball enthusiasts will not fail to witness this game between these two* strong township baseball organiza- tions who have to their credit an en- vious record of victories. Strommel, star hurler for the Pion- eers, will lie pitted against Hansel- man. poliVeniaii-pitchcr who does the bulk of the flinging for the Tri- angle outfit. A,real mound duel may be expected with these men opera-* ting from the turret. Another feature of the afternoon events will be a band .concert and the evening will be replete with diversion with dancing in the Playfield pavil- ion to the strains of the celebrated Kippy orchestra. Features there arc. far XoO numer- ous to mention. Suffice* it to say, one cannot afford to miss New Trier Day and the annual outinsr. The day spon- sored by the New Trier Commercial association is designed to be your day for a wholesome session of unadul- terated joy. NOT RESPONSIBLE While providing transporta- tion free of charge to residents of New <Trier township who plan to attend the New Trier Day outing at. Winnetka Play- field, the committee of the New J^rier Commercial association fn charge of the affair and the owners of conveyances to be used in transporting ihe resi- dents in the various villages, announce thev cannot he re. sponsible in esse of accident. The committee chairman has selected Arthur Lips of Winnet- ka to supervise the transporta- tion so that every precaution might be taken to avoid acci- . dents.