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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 21 Nov 1925, p. 41

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November 21, 1925 WINNETKA TALK J. B. Wayman Dies Suddenly at Home; Pioneer of Chicago James Biddle Wayman died suddenly last Sunday evening at his home at 1243 Scott avenue. He was a member of one of Chicago's oldest families, and was born on Randolph street, on the present site of the Albert Pick store, September 14, 1847. Mr. Wayman attended the Chicago public schools and went to the Uni- versity of Chicago for a short time. He was secretary and treasurer of the National Elevator and Dock company and the Keith Elevator company for many years. On August 9, 1876, he married Miss Ella C. Gage, of Chicago. They made their home in Chicago until 1916 when they moved to Hubbard Woods. Mr. Wayman was a member of the Glencoe Union church. He is survived by his widow and three children, Olive Gage, Will M., and James W. Wayman, of Detroit: a sister, Mrs. Charles R. Coulman, of Winnetka; and two brothers, John S. Wayman of Los Angeles, and Charles A. G. Wayman of Chicago. Give Opera Selections in Series of Lectures Elizabeth McCrystal Heath is giving a most interesting series of lectures on Opera, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in her studio in Highland Park. Wed- niesday of this week Mrs. Heath gave Herodiade, playing much of the lovely music by way of illustration. The "Air de Solome" was sung by Hazel Belle Risk, soprano. A conference of club presidents and program chairmen took place Thurs- day morning at Fullerton hall, Art institute. Mrs. Archibald Freer, Mrs. Alfred Cogswell, Mrs. George Plum- mer, and Mrs. D. Pirie Beyea, Mrs. Steven A. Haboush, and Martha Wylie were the speakers. Nearly all the im- portant clubs of the north shore sent representatives. --y-- Miss H. N. Anderson, proprietor of the Marinello shop, has returned from her vacation in Florida. Winnetka Masons Are Guests in Milwaukee Winnetka Masons journeyed to Mil- waukee Thursday afternoon of this week to put on a third degree for the Wawautosa lodge of that city. They made the trip in special car on the North Shore electric line, leaving Win- netka at 3:30 o'clock and returning late in the evening. At Milwaukee the Winnetkans were met by members of the Wawautosa lodge who furnish- ed them with motor cars for the ride to the lodge where the dinner was served, with a program of entertain- ment following. This is the second time that Winnetka Masons have been the guests of the Wawautosa lodge. GARDEN CLUB MEETS The Winnetka Garden club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rush Clark Butler on Locust road. Members invited guests on that occasion to hear the talk by Prof. Henry Cowles of the University of Chicago on "Reflections Suggested by a Burning Log." Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Off formerly of Chicago, have moved into their new home at 150 Linden avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Off who have been in the East the past week attending the Princeton-Yale game have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Armstrong accompanied them East for the game. Walter Spry Distinguished Pianist and Teacher, accepts pupils and engagements for Concerts, Lecture-Recitals and Mu- sicals. He may be seen at the branch studios of the Columbia School of Music, 545 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Wednesdays. Studio Phone Winn. 974 or Residence, University 4520 K 4 + ~ 804 ELM STREET ary. Ada . (omfort Shoe NO BREAKING IN HINK what that means. When you buy a pair of Mary Adams Shoes you don't have to take them home and wear them off and on for a few days until they are broken in. They are instantly comfortable. Buy 'these stylish comfort shoes at the WINNETKA SHOE STORE H. LUENSMAN, Proprietor All Repairing Guaranteed PHONE 694 39 For About One Dollar you can insert a CLASSIFIED AD in our three papers Wilmette Life Winnetka Talk and Glencoe News One Dollar is almost nothing when you take into account the fact that it will probably get you a home worth thousands

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