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- pay EEK Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk LY TALK VOL. VII, NO. 26. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1918 SIX PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS WINNETKA HERO TELLS STORY OF BIG FIGHT Sergeant William Bishop, 149th Field Artillery, Gets Great Welcome at Community House Meeting PRAISES U. S. INFANTRY Will Remain In This Country As An Instructor In Artillery At Train- ing Camps Top Sergeant William Bishop, just returned from the front in France. was welcomed most heartily by an interested and enthusiastic audience Tuesday evening, September 10, in the Assembly room of Community House. Friends and parents of boys over- seas gathered there to extend their greetings to Sergeant Bishop who is the first Winnetka boy of the 149th Field Artillery to return. He had the honor to be selected as the man from Battery C to be sent to Amer- ica to give instruction in the Artillery branch of the service, and is on a brief furlough before taking up his duties as an instructor in some Ar- tillery training camp. In a most interesting talk he gave a vivid picture of the life of the boys "over there" and of their in- dominatable spirit in the face of danger. He spoke especially of the splendid work of the infantry who have to bear the real brunt of the fighting. He told of the dangers of the German gas and exhibited his gas mask, which he said was the soldier's best friend. Mr. Horace Kent Tenney, chair- man of the War Emergency Union, introduced Sergeant Bishop. Delightful music was given by Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Dean, and the audience joined in singing patriotic songs. After the meeting Sergeant Bishop was greeted by parents and: friends of the boys overseas. ama ci I ma En x LOYALIST TICKET IS WINNER ALONG THE NORTH SHORE | With light voting because of the inclement weather, Wilmette and the north shore helped put over the Loyalist ticket Wednesday, at the re- gular primary election. Though elec- tion officials were unable to give the complete figures it was reported that the Loyalist candidates had been en- tirely successful over the Foss and Thompson men. Election workers were busy until early today tabulating the results and were unable to give out definite figures. The entire township carried the McCormick forces to victory by a comfortable majority with Foss and Thompson contending for second place. The loyalist county ticket carried easily here. .Though Henry R. Rath- bone of Kenilworth was defeated for Congressman, he was given a com- fortable majority on the north shore, according to officials at the polls. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y ANKER'S SON ENTERS U. S. FLYING SCHOOL Albert K. Scheidenhelm, son of F. J. Scheidenhelm, 804 Forest avenue, cashier of the State Bank of Evans- ton, left this week for Champaign where he enters the ground school of aviation. He will remain there about three months, and will then be trans- ferred to a school for pilots. Like numbers of other young men, he was obliged to sacrifice his pro- fessional education when he entered the service, as he had just completed the first two years' work at the state university of Wisconsin. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y NORTH END RED CROSS COMMITEE IN REPORTS The North End Winnetka navy committee of the Red Cross report the following work completed during the month of August: 198 garments, including Hospital shirts, pajamas. and undershirts; besides 36 pairs of knitted socks 14 sweaters, and 30 comfort kits. Maud R. Winne, \ chairman. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y Sleep, Life Belts, and "Abandon Ship" Drills Pass Time on Transport Ship) Traveling aboard a transport ship on the high seas has its decidedly interesting features as may be de- termined by the following extracts from letters written by Endicott Bradstreet to his family here in Winnetka. As the letters indicate, Bradstreet started for overseas duty, early in August, and is now probably preparing for the big battle, some- where in France. The extracts read: Wednesday, August 7, 1918. Dearest family? After boarding the old Pacific {Liner S. S. ---- at about 11:15 a. m. on Monday, some thirty hours were spent at the dock in a thoroughly sweltering fashion. Finally at a little before 6 p. m. Tuesday, we cast off and passed out though the glorious Hudson river--some 4,000 troops and 400 army, naval and aviator officers aboard, a corking band playing in- spiring songs and the great feeling possessing all. Oh, those New York buildings! The Statue of Liberty! And the assortment of vessels and aircraft about us--to say nothing of the busy ferries with their crowds waving their goodbyes--to maybe strangers, maybe friends! Never again can I, for one, ever feel that scalp of mine so odd in such a won- derful way, as when that band struck up "Over There" and we steamed down the incomparable Hudson. Never again moreso anyway. I leave opening upon such thought, for that time when American troops march triumphantly into Berlin (God grant me the wonderful privilege of being one of such a body as may win this satisfaction.) Last night--from 10 to 2 o'clock this morning-- I was reminded of my trip from dear old San Francicsco to Panama, by being in charge of two compartments in the lower regions of the ship, where I had 500 men to leap in toneh-awith-in-eaddwsfupt tuck by subs--or even just "Abandon ship drill"--which latter we go through with at frequent and indefinite hours. I believe, by the way, that this job sticks to me during the entire voy- age. Ship Submarine Target You may recall that this was the ship that sunk the first submarine. Furthermore it has been three times attacked and would be a prize for the enemy--made particularly so by the fact that a considerable prize has been repeatedly offered for its de- struction. All on board have been adorned-- in spite of the heat--with life pre- servers since a few hours out of New York. Sleep with all clothes and the former on. I had to awaken a "non- com" last night, about midnight, and have him awaken and re-instruct about 60 per cent of the men to put on their belts--and believe me I hated to do so, for it was hot, hotter, hottest. You all may know that the transportation of 1,000,000 troops, as we have done it, is a marvelous feat and that in spite of the fact that the trip is no bed of roses for any (the men in particular, of course). R. A. Holden, my particular friend, and a fine chap, just called me to see the rest of the convoy that we are just meeting. Great sight! I'm afraid that is all T can say regarding it. Reverting to Holden, he was at Jef- | fersonville and also roomed with me at the Biltmore. He's one of the best tennis player in U. S., an all around athlete, Yale man and been married a year. "Abandon Ship" Drills That 10 p. m. to 2 a. m. job below decks, of mine, usually prevents sleep until about 3 a. m- and then "abandon ship" drill comes along at about 5 a. m. and I have to beat it for the lower regions to eject stragglers of my assignment of 500 and run them into their place in the general formation on the main deck. Then more sleep until 7:30 and through the day an occasional hour spent--most anywhere--in a good doze. At that, as we are expected to wear clothes and life belt at all times, and it is usually warm, it is preferable to grab a chair on deck and sleep there. In fact we sleep all over the boat--sometimes state- room, sometimes deck, and again dining room or salon. I'm guessing B-E--R-E-A-D-Y Pre "ehivpin™ at the piano distracts about one more week on the water (interruptions from sub not con- sidered, of course) but no one can do more than guess. I have a good hunch where we are headed for,! but I would not bet that we finally land there. Sunday afternoon: Boat is pitching too much to permit writing--first rough sea began last evening with a corking storm, and has cooled things | off a great deal. The electric storm last night was well worth seeing. As you know the Convoy travels with all lights extinguished, so that it takes lightning to show up our neighbors an dthe result is something to remember. As the Chaplain is opposite me. censuring a few hundred letters, I'll close this now and aid to his work a bit and at the same time obtain a sort of pre-censor on my first letter. The boat is still pitching, all fine since the storm, brought relief from | the heat, and all on board looking | forward to whatever fate holds in | hand for each in war-driven France. | August 13, 1918. Yesterday the speculations where -- a port in France; today England is talked or and even Italy. I think I'll introduce the rumor that we are bound for Siberia- As a matter of fact, don't believe a soul on board actually knows. just where we will | land. Am finding myself more and | more able to pass the time agreeably aboard--now that the sea is not so uninterestingly calm and the air is really full of pep. I am fortunate as to the "bunkies" having two very good chaps in with me. In the same passage nearby rooms are occupied by the few boys that caught this ship-- J. Holden and Kemp are almost opposite me. my attention and my fountain pen works miserably, so will call it off for today. Endicott Bradstreet THREE THOUSAND MEN | | Figures Show 3,023 Male Residents of {| New Trier and Niles Townships Registered on Thursday | BIGGEST REGISTRATION | Work Is Completed Without Diffi- culty Due to Splendid Organiza- tion of Registrars Men of New Trier and Niles Townships marched 3,023 strong to ithe registration places Thursday and {enrolled for military service. The registration of every man be- tween the ages of 18 and 45 years, inclusive, who had not already re- gistered for military service was 130 per cent of the first registration in the district in June 1917 when 2919 men signed up for duty Heavy Registration The registration was heavy throughout the day and registrars worked far into the might in all the registration places to complete the heavy work. Hundreds of men appeared at | most of the registration places early in the morning before the registrars were in their places and an almost continual stream of men kept the workers busy up until the last hour of registration. The registration work went along smoothly due to the excellent organ- ization brought together by the local Exemption Board. Registrars and assistant registrars had met with the Exemption Board officials in Wil- mette early in the week to perfect plans for the registration. There were more than 60 of these workers at the meeting when the entire rou- tine matter of the registration was thoroughly discussed so that each worker in the registration places knew exactly what would be his part in the work of the day. Splendid Organization Though the registration was the biggest in the history of the country B-E--R-E-A-D-Y Noble Hale who has been a Pay | that of June 5, 1917, when 10,000.000 | were enrolled into the service of the i country. | A complete list of the registrants in Draft District No. 3 will be pub- WAR PERSONALS (lished in the next issue of this paper. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y Clerk at Great Lakes has just passed | CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH his examination successfully and re- | ceived his commission as Ensign. Otis A. Skinner has been Chief Petty Officer, Public Works Department at Great Lakes. Sidney F. Greeley has received the commission of Captain. James W. Harris, Jr., has been home for a few days before leaving for the officers' school at Pelham Bay, N. Y. Ensign Joseph Husband is in De- stroyer Service overseas. The following men have entered service since September 1: Adolph M. Rosenthal, William E. Corvinus, Clarence Edward Schafehen. Word has been received by the family of George Wissman of the Marine Corps, overseas, that he has been severely wounded in action. Adolph A. Kieson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kieson, 839 Ash street, has arrived safely in France. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y HOSPITALITY FOR SAILORS The War Recreation committee of the War Emergency Union desires the names of those who are willing to give the hospitality of their homes to sailors Saturday nights and Sun- days. It desires to have a list of those on whom the War Emergency | Union may call for this service. Those willing to co-operate in this matter will please send their names as soon as possible to the office of the. War Emergency Union, Com- munity House, phone Winnetka 1000. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y | made | gan, north of Waukegan. SCHOOL STARTS SUNDAY The Congregational church school [begins its work Sunday morning, Sep- tember 15. jments will meet in their usual rooms after the opening worship. The new requirements in connection with the Order of the Gold Star require pu- pils to be present that they may hear what changes have been made cation. The hour is 9:30 o'clock. i B-E--R-E-A.D-Y MILITIA MEN ORDERED The Eleventh Regiment Illinois In- fantry has been ordered to camp at the old State Rifle Range, Camp Lo- They will go in heavy marching order with shelter halves, blankets, ponchos and haversacks. The time of depart- ure is fixed for Friday morning, Sep- tember 13, and the return will be made Monday, September 16, at 6 o'clock, p. m. It is expected that the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh will be outfitted with O. D. woolen uniforms this fall. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y METHODIST DIVINES IN CONFERENCE HERE The Fourth Quarterly conference of the Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held at the Wilmette Methodist church Wednesday evening, Septem- ber 18, at 8:30 o'clock. Reverend Dr. F. A. Clark, District Superintendent, will preside. He will also speak at 8 o'clock, immediately preceding the conference. The public is invited to attend the services. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y REGISTER IN DRAFT it was conducted more smoothly than | The classes and depart- | | by the Committee on Religious Edu- | BONDS; LOAN SLOGAN |H. A. deWindt, District Chairman, | Selects Executive Comittee For | Local Fourth Loan Drive | "BE READY" TO BUY BLOCK CAPTAINS NAMED Women Of The Village To Solicit Bond Sales; Plans Well Organ- ized In order to "Be Ready" ,organiza- tion is necessary. Especially is this true in the Fourth Liberty loan drive when the government calls for double the amount raised for the Third Lib- erty loan, which was $388,000, sub- scribed by 1290 different persons. Mr. H. A. deWindt, district chair- man has selected his executive com- mittee as follows: Otto C .Butz, Rev- erend F. J. Haarth, Henry R. Hale, |W. D. McKenzie, (President of the | village council), Max K. Meyer, G. | Nelson, Horace K. Tenney, (Chair- | man War Emergency Union), to- | gether with two members of the | Winnetka Woman's club, Mrs. Mor- [ris L. Greeley, (Chairman Civic com- | mittee), and Mrs Allan IL Wolff, (Chairman Fourth Liberty loan). McGuire & Orr have very generous- ly donated their office at 451 Lincoln avenue, to the committee and near |the postoffice, for headquarters for the drive which will start September 28. n Block Captains to Solicit Boy Scouts and children of the pub- lic schools will NOT solicit subscrip- tions for the Fourth Liberty loan, but BLOCK captains (all women) have been appointed to do this work and they are the only persons al- lowed to take subscriptions to the bonds. This arrangement has been decided "Chicagd to avoid the annoyance and waste of time and energy of the Third loan drive, and in order to do the work more quickly and efficient- ly. Must All Be Ready But to make this possible we must all "Be Ready" when the block cap- [tain calls. Every man and woman in Winnet- |ka must be ready. In other words, | must begin to think about this loan lat once so that when the solicitor |calls she may not be unnecessarily | detained. Do your part so that each block captain may do her part. France subscribed for her eighth war-loan in a single day. Follow That Example! Shall Winnetka need more than a week? In making up your mind as to the amount of your subscription never forget that to win this war {money is absolutely necessary and see that you "dig deep" for it's little enough we at home can do unless we can go to the limit, and now {is the time to go when the tide of [battle has turned in our favor and [the enemy has been forced back be- yond his line of battle of March 21 of this year. What you subscribe is not a gift, but a loan at a fair rate of interest on the best security ever offered an investor since the world began. Spread The Burden The government issues these Lib- erty bonds in order that part of the expense of this war may be spread over a series of years so that the burden will be divided among future generations and not all piled on to our backs. Therefore, "Be Ready" when your block captain knocks at your door. Now is the time to show your ap- preciation in a practical way of the magnificant work our boys are do- ing o'r there. Mrs. Jacob Bauer and Mr. C. V. Turner addressed the district and block captains of the Fourth Liberty: enthusiastic audience showed that the "Be Ready" spirit had got hold of the Liberty loan workers insuring success in the strenuous drive that starts September 28. B-E--R-E-A-D-Y {upon by the Campaign committee in loan campaign at the Winnetka Woman's club on Wednesday evening. Y Mr. deWindt presided, and an