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INNET KA WEE Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk KLY TAL VOL. IX, NO. 46. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1921 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS REAL ESTATE FIRMS ASK SUNDAY CLOSING ~ Seek Endorsement by Residents of _. Village and Ask For Expressions of Opinion on Important Issue NOT "BLUE LAW" VENTURE Members of North Shore Real Estate Board Would Have Sun- days Away From Business Real estate firms of the north shore represented in the North Shore Real Estate board this week made public a general appeal to the residents of the north shore in which they seek endorsement of the Sunday closing of real estate offices and discontinuance of Sunday transactions. The appeal is made to the "public" through every representative organization on. the north shore and the newspapers of the various communities in this territory. No "Blue Law Appeal." "The answer rests with the public," the appeal states. "The North Shore Real Estate board members do not wish to operate on Sundays, they feel they are entitled to one day of rest each week. Many would like to at- tend church. The members signed an agreement last fall to cease Sunday operations over a period from Nov. 1, 1920, to Feb. 1, 1921, and have fulfilled this agreement. A few dealers, not members of the Real Estate board, - have continued to 'operate on Sundays. This is not a "blue law" appeal. Now comes the question: "Shall we be able to continue ob- serving one day of rest or shall we go back to the antiquated system of oper- ating and asking householders to, on Sunday, show property to prospective buyers? "The answer rests with the public," confinues the statement. "It is impos- sible to obtain an expression of opin- jon from each individual resident of the north shore within the prescribed ime limit, and we are appealing to atio ©o ressions of opinion as' het! ot the public will back up the members of the North Shore al - Estate board by declining to how or permit to be shown on Sun- y property to prospective buyers or Wilmette and Evanston dealers, it is said, have agreements not to oper- ate or show property on Sundays and dealers in the other towns and villages of the north shore are anxious to en ter into a similar agreement for per- manent Sunday closing. The Sunday closing experiment of the past three months, it is said, has demonstrated the fact that Sunday closing would not in any manner in- ~ terfere with the volume of real estate business on the north shore if all real estate - interests closed on Sunday. Prospective renters or home buyers, 'the dealers declare, who are really in- terested in obtaining future homes and are not "Sunday sight-seers," are de- sirous of making thorough investiga- tions into ' properties they consider renting or purchasing. They are will- ing and desirous to transact this busi- "ness on regular business days. Once the prospective buyer is advised he cannot see property on Sunday he will readily attend to that matter during the week just as he attends to other business matters. Best for Villages. Then, also, it is to the best interests of the villages that the Sunday clos- ing become effective, the appeal ar- gues. Property owners of the north "shore and other residents, it is pointed out, do not care to have their Sun- day holiday disturbed by the intru- sion into their family circles of real ate operators and prospective buy- 'ers and renters. S cry Many of the North Shore Real Es- soard members. are of the opinion lo d 5 ] 1 ng effective it must be ob- by: every realty dealer. losed, they feel, would work a hard- n those who close. ys 'he time for action on the question rmanent Sunday closing has been nced to Feb. 15, and, meanwhile, alty dealers desire that residents 'S opinion individually or representative organizations a sn time threatened to destroy a house on adjoining property. g Hav- og 'some offices open and others Distilled Water Ice company. So Long, Hans, Here's Hoping You Stay Awhile Hans Christensen, paroled convict with half a dozen aliases and a police record literally several feet in length, is again right alongside Finnigan, the notorious. Hans dared engage in his sneak- thieving antics on Tuesday of this week at the summer house on the William Bross Lloyd estate at 830 Sheridan road. One could scarcely expect Hans to be aware of the fact that said house was equipped with a burglar alarm system, incidentally' in good working condition. He gathered up a generous consignment of cut-glass- ware, silverware, table linen and clothing and, crossing through the front of the house in making his exit, unceremoniously stepped on a rug. Followed a resounding noise, not unlike the disturbing tones of the early Big Ben. Hans stood glu- ed to the spot. A moment later Mr. Lloyd and his chauffeur, James Bess, were in the house and nabbed their victim. Later at the station house Hans exchanged formal greetings with an old acquaintance in the person of Chief Peterson. Only, when the chief last met Hans the name was some- thing else. Let's see, it might have been Nels Jensen, M. Anderson or Anton Thompson; at any rate those are some of his convenient names, otherwise characterized as aliases. Now Nels is probably back in Joliet or headed in that general di- rection in the company of parol offi- cer Henry J. Rouch. Back To Old Trade He was paroled from the state penal institution some months ago and farmed out to an agriculturist. The seed coaxer soon went out of business and Nels, for want of some- thing more ethical to do, returned to his old burgling pursuits. But, more of Mr. Jolieteer's ac- quaintance with our chief. Back in ho, the way, seems to be rather an unsuccessful burglar, though tained by the Highland Park police for a small matter of house-breaking. He was a dapper person and carried in his upper coat pocket a real silk handkerchief bearing the unmistak- able identification marks of Ayres Boal, Winnetka citizen. Hans was taxied to the local bastile where questioning divulged he had obtain- ed the kerchief in a previous raid on the Boal household. He went to Joliet. * Hans has spentmostof the pasteight years in reformitories, houses of cor- rection, jails and penetentiaries. He has seasoned among other less im- portant resorts in the Wisconsin State Reformatory, Wiconsin State's prison and Joliet. All in favor of many more of 'em say aye! That makes it unanimous.! Many Endorse Adams For Postmastership First Installment of the Appointment Petition Forwarded to Washing- ton This Week The first installment of the peti- tion asking the appointment of El- mer E. Adams as Winnetka's new postmaster, was forwarded to Wash- ington this week. It contained 951 signatures. Two more petitions are in circu- lation and the entire village will have been canvassed by the end of the month. Mr. Adams also has the endorsement of the Republican Cen- tral committeeman for the district in 'which Winnetka is located, as well as that of the precinct committee- men of Winnetka Village. He should, and doubtless does, feel flattered at the reception which Win- netka has given his candidacy. JOHN J. WILLIAMS DIES WEDNESDAY AT RESIDENCE John J. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams of 850 Cherry street, died at his home, Wednesday' January 26, 1921, after an illness of ten days. Funeral services were held Friday from Sacred Heart church. Burial was at Calvary. < 3 Williams was well known the younger peopie of the vil- was for some time identi- he Winnetka State Bank, with the North Shore 3 His passing is mourned by scores of residents who met him both in busi- police records show, Hans, | ness and social circles, ; WILL YOU BE AT 'HOME ON SUNDAY? One Hundred Community House Workers Will Canvass the Village Tomorrow For the Village Center WANT YOUR SUGGESTIONS Solicit Subscriptions, Enlist Volun- teer Workers, and Ask Criticism and Opinions What and why is the Community House? If there is any doubt or confusion in the mind of any Winnetka house- holder relative to that query the matter will certainly be cleared up to a nicety on Sunday afternoon. As previously announced in the columns of the Weekly Talk, one hundred public spirited men of Win- netka will conduct a village-wide canvass Sunday afternoon, visiting every home in Winnetka on an ex- pedition of threefold significance. Three-fold Purpose In the first place these men are in- terested in raising subscriptions for Community House. Secondly, they are in quest of volunteer workers for and at Com- munity House. The more the better. Finally, they will seek suggestions, invite critidisms, and give ear to opinions concerning Community House and its activities. Community House is strictly a Winnetka institution. It is positively non-sectarian, though made possible some years ago through the initiative and community interest of members of the Winnetka Congregational church. The personnel of the Board of Governors includes members of various { "is absolutely non-sectarian; it is as democratic as a street car; its object is universal service to every man, woman, and child in the village. You as a dweller in Winnetka, are a part owner of Community House." "But Community House cannot live unless we support it," continues the statement, "we must pay its running expenses. It needs about $18,000 for the year of 1921. We must pay that money, just as we pay taxes to sup- port our police and fire departments, our water supply. etc. Will you team-work with us for the good of Winnetka?" : The statement is signed by these leaders: Myron E. Adams, L. Sher- man Aldrich, Frank J. Bersbach, B. W. Blow, Charles IL. Byron, Claude Edmonds, Edward W. Ellis, Henry A. Gardner, George Gordon, Laurence A. Janney, Merritt B. Lum, John S. Miller, Jr., William S. Miller, Philip W. Moore, John M, Olmsted, Frank- lin Rudolph, Lawrence Stein, James A. White, Allen I. Withers, H. L. Woolhiser. Extensive Activities A glance at the following list of regular and special Community House activities, published in the state- ment, give a splendid insight into the extensive Community service render- ed through this most democratic of all village institutions. Regular activities: Men's club, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Scandinav- ian club, Horticultural society, Pre- paredness club, Kippy Dancing club, Indoor Baseball teams Boxing and wrestling, North Shore Sewing guild, Four Corners Dancing club, North Shore British-American society, Boys' club, Girls' club, Royal Neigh- bors, Summer camps, English classes, Men's, Women's, Boys' and Girls' gymnasium- classes, Dancing classes, Dramatic clubs, Motion pictures, Tri- angel club Friendship circle. Specialq activities: Teachers' dances, Bureau of Information, Gift Shop, Firemen's ball, Hallowe'en party, Assembly for school children, Art ex- hibits, School meetings, Concerts and Plays. Be prepared to talk Community House Sunday afternoon! ALL-DAY MEETING The Woman's society of the Con- gregational church will hold an all- day meeting: at Community house next Wednesday. SOCIETY MEETING There will be a meeting this eve- ning of the North Shore British- American society at Community house. : E Will You Help In the Cause of ""Billy" Haines "Billy" Haines, Winnetka lad, who is fighting valiantly against the ravages of the terrible white plague at the Evanston Fresh Air hospital, where he has been maintained for a year by the Triangle Athletic club of this village, will be enabled to con- tinue the battle, for Winnetka is "coming through" gallantly with the necessary funds. On Thursday evening, February 3, the boys of the Winnetka Prepared- ness club and the girls of the Thimble club (Billy's chums and former school-mates) are going to help the Triangle club assume this responsi- bility by giving a Benefit dance the Winnetka Woman's club. They are selling tickets every day and it is hoped that every resident of the village will be glad to welcome this opportunity to help. Such men of the village as Pres- ident John S. Miller, Jr., M. K. Meyer, J. W. F. Davies, Lloyd Steere, Donald Duncan, Jr., Ulysses Able and Fred FEckart, stand responsible in assuring the villagers that the proceeds from this dance will be carefully handled for this one purpose. Popular subscriptions to the "Billy" Haines fund to date totals $163.60. Money for this purpose is to be di- rected to M. K. Meyer, Winnetka Trust and Savings Bank, not later than Thursday night, February 3. One third of the proceeds from the Community House Motion picture program on next Friday evening will be directed to the "Billy" Haines fund. Will You Help? MUZZLE THAT CANINE SAYS VILLAGE ORDER ently tame ai 3 be, are to be muzzled ted to run at large on the i and byways of Winnetka. This by order of village president John S. Miller, Jr., who this week issued a proclamation requiring the muzzling of all dogs running at large from Monday, January 23, the date of is- suance of the order, until Tuesday, February 15. The order is prompted by the capture of a vicious dog last week by chief of police W. M. Peter- son after the"animal had bitten a small boy and chewed a glove off one of the police chief's hands. ; The dog, a small black, innocent appearing! mongrel, was examined in veterinary laboratories in Chicago and found to have suffered from rabies. Prosecute Violators The order, says Chief of Police Peterson, not only stipulates that every dog running at large in the village be muzzled, but, failure to comply with this order means every unmuzzled dog will be impounded and the owner prosecuted in strict accordance with the village or- dinance in that regard. This order, the chief explained, is for the protection of the residents and not designed to inconvenience or victimize owners of pet dogs. Every precaution is to be taken to prevent a reaccurrence of the incident of last week when a 2145 year old boy was painfully bitten by a stray animal at the Elm street station of the Chi- cago, North Shore and Milwaukee electric railway. . Every dog owner in the village will be considered as rendering a great service to the community by co-oper- ating in effecting this precautionary measure. - . ; IN CINCINNATI The Rev. and Mrs. E. Ashley Ger- hard left on Friday of this week to spend a few days with friends in 1, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lectures, |' THE BEGINNING Cinders were hauled to the new school site on Elm street this week. It is the first material delivered on the site of the new Skokie school. FOUR CORNER DANCE The Four Corner Dancing club will hold their regular dance at Com- munity house next Saturday evening. KIPPY ORCHESTRA DANCE A dance will be given this evening at Community house by the Kippy orchestra. ~ ~~ Revised Plans for New Public School in Skokie Completed and Bids Are to be Taken in The Near Future. A VILLAGE ACHIEVEMENT Generosity of Kuppenheimer and: Hibbard Families and General Subscription Responsible. By Laird Bell (President Board of Education) The $300,000 mark in the New School drive has been reached. Re- vised plans for the new building have been completed, and bids will be taken shortly. The Board of Edu- cation believes that building costs have come down sufficiently so that it will not be necessary to raise the full $350,000 originally contemplated. If, when the bids are received, the total appears satisfactory, building will be begun at once. Ss Seven hundred and six subscribers contributed to this remarkable achievement. All but about $2,500 of the full amount is covered by ac tual subscriptions. A few additional subscriptions have been promise but the amounts have not yet been determined, and some of the men most interested in the drive have therefore underwritten the balance necessary to make up $300,000 and insure compliance with the terms of the' two principal gifts. May Issue Call in April No formal calls for subscriptions have yet been made. Over $40,000 has, however been paid in in cash, and is invested in Government se- curities. If building is started as contemplated, the subscriptions pay- able in three installments will be d for April 15, 1921, October 15, other communitie presented buildin tion ¢ The fund woul been possible but for the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. IL: B. Kuppénheimer and the Hibbard family. But neither would it have been possible except for the loyal support of the com- - munity at large. The fund raised amounts to almost $50 for every man, woman, and child in Winnetka. It is an accomplishment of which Winnetka may well be proud, and it is to the hard work and devotion of 'the solicitors and to the cordial and self sacrificing spirit of the man contributors that credit is due. DIOCESAN LEADER PREACHES AT CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY Rev. Erle H. Merriman, Executive Secretary of Diocese of. Chicago To Tell of New Plans. Rev. Erle H. Merriman, executive secretary of the Diocese of Chicago of the Episcopal church, will preach at Christ Church, Sheridan Road and Humboldt avenue, Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock services. The sermon topic will be "The Diocesan Pro- gram for 1921." Mr. Merriman, who is well known in Winnetka, will have a message of interest to every member and friend of Christ Church parish. From previous visits in the parish he is known as a man with an important : message, which is always ably pre- sented. Every member of Christ Church parish is expected to take advantage = of this opportunity to hear of the extensive plans of the church in the Chicago Diocese, of which the local parish is a component part. CHAUFFEUR DIES AT WHEEL, STRICKEN BY HEART DISEASE R. T. Schaffer, chauffeur for Arthur G. Ellis, 564 Maple avenue, Winnetka, died suddenly Thursday night while driving the Ellis Ii i 1 anston, Schaffer to call for the Ellis maid, Nora Hos- kins, who was 'visiting friends, and was returning with her when he felt : ouble coming on. the side of the ~- 'he girl stopped i When the