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A -------- WINNETKA WEEKL Y Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The 'Talk TALK VOL. IX, NO. 22. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1920 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS DIRECTORIES READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Figures Higher Than National Cen- sus and Canvasses Are Consid- ered Practically Complete GIVE WINNETKA FIGURES Estimate Shows Increase over Na- tional Census Figures For the Village; Thcught Accurate Publication of the sixth annual directory of north shore from How- ard avenue north to the Cook county | line now completed, the books were ready for Thursday, according to an announcement made by F. K. Bum- stead, 207 Main street, Evanston, publisher. : The canvass of the north shore vil- lage, which was completed some time in March, reveals many interesting facts concerning the growth and population of these communities. Determine Population "I list in the directory the head of each home and every person over 18 years of age," he said last night. "That means in a family that the father will be listed and all children over 18. To determine the popula- tion from the number of listings ex- perience has taught us that it can be nearly approximated by multiplying the number of listings by 2 and 1-4. "In this way the number of Ev- anston listings in 1917 being 17,114, the population will be approximately twice that number or 38,506 and the listing in 1920 being 19,262, the popu- lation will be 43,339. There is a dis- crepancy between this number and the figure headquarters. I am in- clined to think given out by the na- tional census that our canvass is more nearly complete and that this estimate is nearer to the correct number. Wilmette Has 11,725 In Wilmette there were in 1917 4,127 names and an estimated popu- lation of 9,285, and in 1920 we have 5700 names and an estimated popu- lation of 11,725. In Kenilworth the listings in 1917 were 745 and the pop- ulation 1,676 and in 1920 the listings were 849 and the population 1,900. The Winnetka listings in 1917 were 3,084 and the population 6,939, and in 1920 the listings numbered 4,182 and the population 9,409. In Glencoe the listings for 1917 were 1,986 and the population 4468, and in 1920 the list- ings were 2,400 and the population 5,400. According to the directory the en- tire population for Cook county from Howard avenue north to the Cook county line for 1920 is 71,803 as against 60,874 in 1917. The new directory is 200 pages larger than the previous edition and weighs four pounds. A great deal of difficulty was attendant upon the issuance of the book. "It was almost impossible for us to get paper," said Mr. Bumstead. "We had figured on buying our stock Meet For the Legion Local Legion Post Members Pre- pared for Annual Outing at Desplaines This Afternoon At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon Win- netka's veteran of the world war, represented in the Winnetka Post of the American legion will assemble at the village commons for a joyous trip to the Desplaines river. near Wheeling, where the afternoon and evening will be spent in one "grand and glorious" jollification. Today is the date of the annual pic- nic of the Winnetka American Le- gion. Every member of the post is | expected to be on deck for the big | outing on the shady banks of the beautiful Des Plaines. Arrangements have been made for a great variety of events to punctu- ate the day's activities. There is to be boat racing, a tug- o'-war, field events, baseball and other features of interest to every man in attendance at the affair. iSome one has characterized the event as a "stupendous affair," par- ly free"--which, we'll say, is no mean consideration. Two-thirty this p. m. is the start- ing time at the Commons. Bring your machine along. If you haven't a car there will be room provided for you, is the announcement of the com- mittee in charge. Police Shatter Dream Of Boy Globe- Trotter Johnny Erickson's Mother Connives to Overtake Lad Who Starts on Long Journey A ride on a bicycle from Chicago to Winnetka was a pretty fair start for Johnny on his proposed trip around the world, but the police, at the behest of the lad's mother, Mrs. E. O. Erickson, 4816 North Sawyer avenue, shattered the dream of world travel and now Johnny is home promising never to do it again. He was found by the Winnetka police at the Winnetka beach busily camouflaging his bicycle to avoid possibility of identification. Here's how the police got on to the trail of the youthful globe-trotter. Johnny's mother received a phone call from her small son the other afternoon. He said he was leaving the comforts of a home for a jaunt around the well-known old world. Mamma traced the phone call to the Winnetka pharmacy, then no- tified the local police. He was found at the bathing beach. All he had for the trip was the bike and one day's rations. Another youngster, who started out with Johnny, "got cold feet" before they even left Chicago, Johnny says. JUBILEE SINGERS The Jubilee Singers of Utica In- stitute, Utica, Mississippi, will appear at 9 cents a pound, which was the prevailing price six months ago. We | bought all that we thought was! necessary, but when we came to get | out the book we found that we were | 15 reams short. Paper Price Increases "It has been this behind. We had a difficult time get- | ting hold of this paper at all, but we | finally secured it from a Minneapolis | firm for 22 cents a pound. They are | now putting the finishing touches to | the books. HOLD-UP SCARES EM' BUT IT ALL CAME OUT NICELY It was just like in the movies and sure was exciting while it lasted. Clarence Happ, 826 Spruce street, took a group of friends for a drive over the Chicago boulevards the other evening. On the way back while passing in Sheridan road in Rogers Park, a big car drew up alongside. "Stop and stick 'em up," chorused five voices from the machine. A mo- ment later five stalwart Chicago cop- pers surrounded the Happ car and demanded to know a lot of personal things about the driver. The police thought they had ap- prehended a carload of auto bandits. Happ and his friends were premitted to continue on the homeward jour- ney following due explanation. The girls were terribly frightened. That's all. 2 NO FIRES that has kept us | in an entertainment at Winnetka Community House Friday evening, August 20. The program will in- clude plantation melodies, Negro folk songs and dialect readings. ENJOY AUTO TOUR Mr. and Mrs. William Wehrstedt and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winter- botham, who are enjoying an auto- mobile tour in the east, pleasant visit at Washington D. C. The party left Washington Thursday for a week's visit in New York. They left Winnetka on August 1. POLICE RECOVER AUTO Local police recovered and re- turned to the owners 'a Chevrolet touring car which was found in Win- netka Wednesday evening. It was reclaimed Thursday by the Chevrolet Motor Car company of Chicago. It 'had been stolen in Chicago and ab- andoned in Winnetka. Picnic at 2:30 Today SHOWS STANDING OF Assets and Liabilities in Operation of Village Shown as of July 31, 1920 The current balance sheet of the Vellage of Winnetka "as of July 31, 1920," published in full in another | section of the Weekly Talk contains some interesting facts. Under assets the total cash is $109,- 859.76 as against $124,134.56 for the same period in 1919. Under accounts receivable the total for the current year reads $524,72583 as against $630,541.77 for the same period last year. Total current assets for cur- rent year are given as $734,283.97 as against $842210.08 for last year. Under liabilities the total current surplus is $129,120.58; for last year, $312,387.46. Total current liabilities are $73428397; for last year, $842, - 210.08. The total under the General Fund bathing ! (monthly operation) for this year, is $21,581.44; for last year, $18,442.32. Total expenditures in the Electric fund (monthly" operation) read $9- 274.61; last year, $5999.57. Balance in the fund at the close of the month $54,409.95; last year, $58,022.36. To- tal consumption in Electric produc- tion and cost gives $112,513 as against $106,069 for last year. Total genera- tion gives $129,408 as against $125,- 562 for last year. In this fund the K. W. H. furnished consumers for lighting is 53,350 as against 32,899 for 1919. Total expenditures in the Water Fund (monthly operation) were $3,- 968.72 as against 564825 for last year. Total balance in the fund at the close of the month was $13,800.02 as against $7,640.32 for 1919. Under Water Pumped and cost, total water pumped gives the follow- ing figures: Current year, $58,070; last year, $68833. Total cost (per thousand gallons pumped), current year, .0720; last year, .0775. Fuel consumed in 1920. 84 tons of coal at $7.29 per ton, $3,528.36. In 1919, 464 tons of coal at $5.32 per ton, $2,468.48. FINED FOR SPEEDING Roy Auer of Chicago was fined $3 and costs by Justice C. TI. Northrop at the village hall Wednesday after- report a | noon on a charge of speeding. | They Bring Results If anyone on the north shore has a doubt as to the acute shortage of homes they should get in touch with Mrs. C. J. Brown of 1725 Washington avenue, Wilmette. Mrs. Brown in- serted a four-line classified adver- tisement in this paper last week of- fering a living room, kitchenette and sun parlor for rent. "I have had nearly thirty calls from my advertisement", said Mrs. Brown. "I rented it to the first person who applied so all the rest of the in- quirers were disappointed. I had no |1dea that there was such a demand for rooms." Think it over. If you have a room or two that you could spare you would be doing a worth-while act to offer it for rent. School will be open- ing soon. The teachers who come from out-of-town must have homes. The following advertisements are a few of the many you will find on page seven of this issue: FOR SALE--FLEMISH OAK DINING table, chairs and china cabinetone golden oak dining table, one iron bed and springs, four pair of new cretonne window curtains. Phone Glencoe 818, 262 Maple Hill Road, Glencoe. LTG40-2te WANTED--Young women married or single desiring good, steady posi- tions; liberal salaries; pleasant work and chance for rapid advance- ment. Apply at once, 3rd floor, Ros- enberg's, Evanston. LTG40-2te FOR RENT--A 6-ROOM COMPLETE- ly furnished bungalow in Glencoe; GET IN THE PARADE Business houses and individu- al residents of New Trier town- ship are invited to join in the the great Boosters' parade to be staged in the township on the morning of New Trier day, Wednesday, August 25. The parade starts promptly at 9:30 o'clock - at the Wil- mette Village Hall, Wilmette and Central avenues, Wilmette. It is probable a prize will be awarded the most artistically and appropriately decorated No fires were reported to the fire department this week up to Thurs- day evening. car or float in the parade. ERNE po ion October 1st; steam heat; west of tracks; no garage; $75. Ad- dress H. 8. M, Park, Il. LTG40-1tc WANT TO BUY SEVEN OR EIGHT room house on North Shore. Com- municate with Dr. George Thompson, 821 Marshal Field Annex, Chicago. LTG40-1tc FOR SALE--BOHN SYPHON 150-LB. porcelain lined refrigerator; price $40; good condition. Phone Glencoe 52, LTG40-1tc FOR SALE--A HEATING BOILER steam; 1300 sq. ft. radiation. Apply 677 Valley- Rd., Glencoe. LTG40-1te WANTED TO RENT--OCT. 1, SMALL modern. house; 3 adults; no chil- dren. Phone Wil.- 1462. LTG40-1te FOUND--CANOE; OWNER MAY HAVE same by identifying. Phone Wil. 510. LTG40-1tp VILLAGE FINANCES Box 218, Highland | Automobile Thieves Caught In Winnetka Nabs Driving Through Village in Car at Kenosha Patrolman Hanselman an auto thief. Keller and Fisher are lodged in the jail at Kenosha this week charged with the theft of an automobile in that city, the proper- ty of Dr. Toney. Early Monday morning the Win- netka police received word from the Wisconsin city announcing the theft of an automobile. They were told the drivers of the stolen machine had fared forth in the general di- rection of Chicago. John M. Hanselman, of the Win- netka department, set out to catch the thieves should they pass through Winnetka in their journeying. On Sheridan road he 'recognized the car from the description provided by the Kenosha police. He halted the driver and invited the two occupants of the machine to the local head- quarters under the ostensible charge of speeding. Once at the station the real purpose of the arrest was re- vealed and the men were locked up for safe keeping. On Monday after- noon a brace of sturdy Kenosha cop- pers and Hanselman escorted Keller and Fisher back to the Wisconsin town. Chief Peterson's men appear to be on the job. Beautiful Phonograph Heads List of Prizes Lake Shore Electric Company Offers $275 Cleola Phonograph As Prize At Picnic One of the pleasant surprises in this week's activity in arranging for the New Trier Day outing to be held at Gross Point grove, on Wednesday, August 25, is the announcement by the New Trier Commercial associa- tion of the offer as a prize of a $275 Cleola, console model, phonograph by Vance F. Foster, proprietor of the Lake Shore Electric company at 1135 Greenleaf avenue, Wilmette. One of these beautiful phonographs has been placed in the lobby of the Winnetkt Trust and Savings Bank where . it may be viewd by the residents of the village. The Console model of the Cleola is of the cabinet type, the style of the Adam Period of 1792 and finish- ed in Adam brown mahogany. The Cleola phonograph is manufactured by the Barker-Whitelaw Phonograph company, located on East Railroad avenue, one block south of the Wil- mette station. The phonograph is being distributed throughout the United States and Canada. More than thirty other prizes have been offered by business men of the township to be awarded to winners of events at the New Trier Day pic- nic. The complete list of prizes and donors will be published in a suc- ceeding issue of The Lake Shore News. Many cash donations have reen received to help in defraying the expenses of New Trier Day which Township Commercial association. CHAUFFEUR FINED Landis Clements, chauffeur, 2335 Prairie avenue, Evanston, was fined $5 and costs by Justice C. T. North- rop at the wvillage hall Thursday afternoon. PARK BOARD PLAY Play in the Park Board Cup at the Playfield Golf course continues today and Sunday. The finals are schedul- ed for August 29. COOPERATION In accordance with the «de- cision of the New Trier Com- mercial association committee to hold the New Trier Day pic- nic on Wednesday, August 25, the business houses of Win- netka are expected to close at noon of that day and to remain open throughout Thursday, im- mediately following. The regular half-holiday for employes in Winnetka business places is Thursday afternoon, but merchants here have kindly ~ consented to advance the pe- riod of rest one day so that both employes and proprietors may attend the township out- ing at Gross Point Grove. Pair James Keller and Charles Fisher, Chicagoans, are availed of ample time for reflection over sharp reverses attendant upon the life of HIGHEST CLASS MUSIC FOR NEW TRIER PICNIC Frint Gecrge Promises First-Class talent for Parade and Dancing; Singers Voluntecr Services Gratis PARADE IS BIG FEATURE Business Houses Display Signs An- ouncing the Closing on Wednes- day, August 25 Music--the very best available-- will be one of the outstanding feat- ures of the great New Trier Day Outing scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, afternoon and evening, at the Gross Point Grove. Dancers and spectators, alike, will be gratified to hear that none other than the celebrated Alberti Palmer House Jazz band will furnish the music for the big all-evening dance to. be held on the open air dancing floor. The Alberti orchestra has es. tablished a nation-wide reputation through its public performances and records for the Edison Phonograph Company. Alberti, the leader, is credited with originating the laugh- ing cornet and trombone, a depar- ture in Jazz music which has been copied by musical organizations the country over. There you have one of the big at- tractions. Next on the list comes the big bally-hoo parade band (name || still a secret) which is to lead the. great Boosters' Bally-hoo parade scheduled for the morning of New Trier Day. Promise is given the band secured will be of the first class type and a thrilling feature of the day's activities. The band will give a concert in the afternoon at the grove. Singers Donate Services Third in the list of special feature attractions: There will "positively appear" (as they say in the theaters) three exponents of popular songs. The names are Monte Howard, Sid- ney Lochman and Asher Samuels. This trio has donated its services for the day. They will sing to the ac- companiment of the band in the Bally-hoo parade. Then they will be heard again during the afternoon and evening at picnic grounds. The music for New Trier day has been secured through the initiative and extreme courtesy of Frint George, manager of the Western Vaudeville association and a resi- dent of Wilmette. As previously an- nounced in these columns Mr. George planned and supervised the three-day carnival of 'the Lake County Posts of the American Legion, held at Foss Park, North Chicago, over Fourth of July last. He has repeatedly given of his time and furnished the benefit of his wide experience to affairs of a similar nature on the north shore. He has evidenced keen interest in New Trier Day and is working dili- gently with the program committee in the endeavor to make this the big- gest event in the history of New Trier township. Parade Big Feature The committee in charge of New Trier Day is on the job day and is under direction of the New Trier | events of the day. ric [tion is directed at this time to the i held during the night, formulating the program and Particular atten- Boosters' automobile parade to be morning of New | Trier Day. The parade will start at [9:30 o'clock at the Wilmette Village Hall and proceed through all the vil- lages in the township. Headed by a large band, special singers, and including in the "line of march" scores of beautifully decorated cars, this opening event of the day prom- ises to be of unusual interest to all the residents of the township. It is expected a prize will be offered for the most artistically and appropri- ately decorated machine in the pa- rade. No child or parent, in fact, no per- son in New Trier township blessed with the senses of sight and hearing, will possibly fail to be aware that something very unusual--one might even venture the term, epochal--is in store for New Trier on Wednes- day, August 25. Every business house in the township--there are rare exceptions--is displaying, promi- nently, the information that "This (place will be closed at 12 o'clock on | Wednesday, August 25, New Trier Day." On the day of the big outing | one will be greeted at the entrance of | these establishments with the legend, | "Closed--Gone to the Picnic." The . north shore will be as quiet on that | afternoon and evening as a New | England Sunday. Gross Point 'Grove, - | however, will be the scene of great. So : i activity. You'll want to be there J, aa,