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al 0 em nn. i VY Ne WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK 7 A Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Winnetka Weekly Talk VOL. X, NO. 21. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1921 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS "COUNTY FAIR" AIDS ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL Ncrth Shore Catholic Woman's League, Various Auxiliaries and Organizations Plan Great Benefit Festival DATE IS SEPTEMBER 10 Scene of Fair to be Spacious Grounds on Frank H. Jones Estate, Sheri- dan Road, Highland Park Preparations for a "County Fair" for the benefit of St. Francis hos- pital, Evanston, and Rosary College Chapel, River Forest, scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 10 on the Frank H. Jones estate in High- land Park, are at present under way in charge of the North Shore Cath- olic Woman's league. The two acres of shady lawn at the home of Mrs. Frank H. Jones, former president of the North Shore Cath- olic Woman's league, will be crowd- ed with activity throughout the day of the "County Fair." With the 2,500 'members of the Rosary College auxiliary co-operating with the Cath- olic Woman's league there is promise of complete success of the charity venture. Special events of the day already arranged by the various organiza tions in charge include a Card party under direction of the Evanstor Catholic Woman's club, Mrs. R. C McColl, president, and general chair- man of this feature of the program. Some forty hostesses have promised to provide tables including prize cards and score cards. Plan Box Party The Young Ladies' auxiliaries of the various Catholic clubs will hold a' Box party in the evening. Each young woman is to bring a fancy lunch basket to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, who will be privi- leged to partake of the delicacies with the maker of the basket. pur= chased. There are preparations for installation of a dancing platform and provision for excellent music for those who care to dance during the evening hours. A Cafeteria luncheon and six o'clock dinner are to be arranged by the Refreshment committee of the fair, Mrs. N. P. Anderson of Evans- ton, chairman. Many donations have been pledged toward this department including the prospective gift of fifty dollars worth of roast beef. It is planned to hold a barbecue with this donation for the express enter- tainment of the men who will visit the fair. Many large firms have promised to take booths, paying liberal amounts for the concessions. The evening entertainment will be augmented by motion pictures depict- ing "The Green Bay Trail," shown by John J. Moran, of Wilmette, secre-| tary to the president of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Electric railway. In addition there is prom- ised an excellent musical program. | Games of varied description will| be provided for the children as well | as for grown-ups. Of particular in-| terest will be a "Golf Game" in| charge of J. C. Cawkwell, of Wil-| mette Host of Gypsy Girls Perhaps the outstanding feature of the "County Fair" will be the appear- ance of the celebrated Madame Ze Grate, palmist, whose fame has spread through all parts of Chicago and vicinity who is described as the "hostess of tht big charity festival." Madame Ze Grate will be accom- panied by a host of pretty "gypsies" from the various suburbs, and a band of real Jamaica gypsies in native costumes. It is interesting to note that plans are in progress for a con- test to determine the most popular girl at the festival. The prize in this instance will be donated by a prom- inent jeweler. Contestants have not yet been decided upon but will prob- ably repesent the different suburbs, thus making it a matter of pride for the residents of each village to work for its particular candidates. The patronesses of the County Fair include Mrs. Edward Hines, Evans- ton; Mrs. W. S. Hefferan, Chicago; Mrs. Delaney, Catholic Woman's league: Mrs. R. Hardy, River Forest; Mrs. B. McDeavitt, Pres. Rosary College Auxiliary; Mrs. Willian Brown, Pres. West End Catholic Woman's club; Mrs. James Shea, Forest Park; Mrs. N. Picard, Oak Park; Mrs. F. Quinn, Oak Park; Mrs. J. Trainor, Oak Park: Mrs. Charles Barton, chairman Young Ladies Auxiliary. Woman's Catholic club of Wilmette, and others whose names have not yet been announced. Girl Campers Home From Hamlin Today Outdoor Life Agrees With Group Which Went To Lake Hamlin, Ludington, Mich., 18 Days Ago Thirty Winnetka girls were due to return to the village today from an 18 day's camping expedition at Lake Hamlin, Ludington, Mich., the Win- netka Community House camp grounds for boys and girls of the vil- lage. Should you be interested in just what kind of a time these campers enjoyed across the lake scan the ac- companying telegram received yester- day by the Winnetka Weekly Talk from J. W. F. Davies, Community House director who was in charge of the camp. "Ludington Mich., August 4, 1921. Winnetka Weekly Talk August fifth--thirty Winnetka girls left camp on Lake Hamlin for home this evening--enthusiastic over their eighteen day's experience--the girls completed building the bridge across the canal which the boys started-- they have set up and begun the carv- ing in a totem pole--made three trips to Lake Michigan--visited Big Sauble lighthouse--reached the first bridge in the river trip--slept away from camp over night--the war canoes 'have proved the finest single addition to camp, developing team work and discipline--people on lake are very much excited to see these canoes carrying sixteen paddles, each in ac- tion--all the girls swim, have gained weight are tanned and have great ap- petites, J. W. F. Davies." MORE TRAIN STOPS PROMISED WINNETKA Northwestern Road Officials Finally Respond to Insistent Request For Additional Trains ESN RL # % 08 i DN J Winnetka this week scored a vic- tory in its determined fight to secure improved afternoon train service on the Chicago and Northwestern rail- road and better upkeep of railroad crossings in this village. Numerous letters addressed to re- sponsible Northwestern officials by Village Manager Woolhiser acting for the Village upon insistent requests made by residents for improved ser- vices in the early afternoon hours, this week brought the reply that the railroad had made provisions to stop train No. 351 in Winnetka as soon as changes are made on the time cards. This train will leave Chicago at 1:45 P. M. At present there is no northbound stop in Winnetka between 12:30 and 2:20 o'clock. Comes In Person A stern request made by Manager Woolhiser calling upon the railroad to repair the Elm street crossing without delay, or suffer stringent en- forcement of every village ordinance Northwestern official to the Village pertaining to railroads, brought a hall this week . Promise was given that the Elm street crossing and every other North-| western crossing in the village would | be taken care of promptly and main- tained in good repair. The officials nleaded economy as the reason for the delay in this regard and difficulty in obtaining the essential planking for the crossings. The Village has agreed to improve the crossing approaches at this time at its own expenses with the under- standing that such action was not to be regarded by the railroad as a precedent for the future. REV. PAUL R. REYNOLDS PREACHES HERE SUNDAY Rev. Paul R. Reynolds, Foreign field pastor of the Winnetka Congre- gational church, will preach the ser- mon at the church at the morning services. Sunday, August 7. Rev. Reynolds, and Mrs. Reynolds were united in marriage and formally commissioned missionaries of the Congregational church at special ser- vices early this summer. They are soon to leave for mission work in China as representatives of the local church. DEATH TAKES MRS. S. J. BRICE Mrs. J. Parker Gowing, 739 Lincoln avenue, left Winnetka Monday after- noon for Philadelphia owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. S. J. Brice who, until the past year, made her home with. her daughter in this Services for Lieut. Eugene Blanch- ard Jones, World War aviator who was killed in combat September 13, 1918, are to be held at Memorial Park cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Wilmette Post of the American Legion, assisted by the Winnetka Legion Post, will conduct the services. The remains of the heroic fighter arrived in Wilmette Thursday. Members of the Wilmette Post of the American Legion have been re- quested by Commander Ewer to meet at the Village Hall promptly at 2 o'clock Sunday and it is desired the men appear in full uniform, if pos- sible. Lieut. Eugene Blanchard Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Jones, former- ly of Wilmette and now residing at 642 Cherry street, Winnetka, was shot down in flames by enemy flyers. He was attached to the 95th and later to the 103rd Aero Squadron, the famous "Lafayette Escadrille" The story of his death comes from the pen of a fellow officer an eyewitness of the fatal engagement. "l saw a sight today," it reads, "that will not leave me for some time, and the more vividly T see it the more intense is my hatred for the Germans. I saw one of my best friends shot down in flames. TI can't seem to get over it, for he certainly was my friend and I his. "We were a patrol of four squads going out to 'strafe' a road where 'erlemy troops were reported moving. Just after we crossed the lines we were attacked by eight German 'Chasse' planes, and I tell you it was an awful fight. We lost one man and he was my friend, Gene Jones. The Germans lost four." = srljeutenamt m3 hneat Ww 1 [ July 18, 1918, in a dispatch from the Toul front as having brought down a German plane. A letter received from the aviator by his parents and dated July 11, 1918, relates the incident and affords an insight into the splendid patriotism of the man. "I learned the other day," he wrote, that Dusty (a dear friend) was killed. He was the gamest boy I ever knew. I haven't any of the particulars yet, | Tor faving nade 56 gooa a solid Legion To Conduct Services Sunday for Lieut. Eugune Blanchard Jones Remains of Heroic North Shore Aviator, Killed in Combat in Sept- mber 1918, to Rest in Memorial Park, Services to be Conducted by American Legion at 3 o'clock but IT bet he died hard. I am going to try and get five to pay for him. I got my first one this morning at 8:05. "T got between him and the sun and dove at him. About the fifth time I tried this T heard a ratat-tat- tat right in back of me and saw tracers galore going by me. I virrag- ed around and there were three monoplane Boche shooting at me. By that time Tobin and Wardwell had come up. Tobin engaged the biplane while Wardwell remained above for protection. I dove at the monoplanes to keep them off Tobin and the bi- plane went down in flames. Tobin and I both got official credit for a Boche as it was confirmed by half a dozen sources. "When I landed TI found a hole in my propeller, another in my lower wing and another six inches from my emergency gas tank in the upper wing, and through the main spar. The plane was condemned. TI am now waiting for a new one. I'll cable you tomorrow. 'Well and Happy', 'Happy' meaning 'one Boche', as per instruc- tions from Dad." A tribute to Lieutenant Jones is found in a letter received by his par- ents from Major W. haw, com- mander of the Squadron to which Jones was attached. The letter, written four days before the tragic death of Lieutenant Jones, is a beau- tiful tribute to a true soldier. "Since his (Lieutenant Jones') ar- rival he has more than lived up to my expectations and is now one of the most skilled and reliable pilots in this command. He has destroyed one enemy plane officially and i daily example of energy and.eou Thank you much for your Bak th your son." Lieutenant Jones was 23 years old. He was a graduate of New Trier Township High school and attended the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University School of Commerce. He was among the first 157 men in the middle west to go into the aviation branch of the service be- fore war was declared. FIND BODY OF UNIDENTIFIED MAN AT FOOT OF OAK STREET The body of an unidentified man was taken from the waters of Lake Michigan at the foot of Oak street Wednesday by the Winnetka police. The body was in an advanced stage of decomposition indicating it had been in the water for a period of many weeks. Police removed the remains to the Hebblethwaite morgue at Evanston. village. Inquest was deferred to August 11, pending further attempts at identifi- cation. The body was clothed in dark trowsers, a light colored shirt and a pair of socks. Seventy-three cents and a pocket knife were found in the trousers' pockets. Mr. and Mrs. Schiller and family of Center street are spending several days in northern Wisconsin. PERMITS ISSUED FOR WORK ON VALUABLE RESIDENCES Another big week in building in- dicates the steady progress in Win- netka home building. This week's building permits issued by the Vil- lage Department of Public Works total $64,900. Of exceptional interest is the grant- ing of a permit to John McEwen, 808 Hill road, for construction of a $35,- 000 residence. Permit for the erec- tion of a $20.000 residence 248 Linden street was given William Aitken, Winnetka home builder. Other permits issued this week in- cluded a $500 garage for Victor Hard- ing. 789 Burr avenue: $5.000 frame residence for Henrv I. Klauke, Jr., 1148 Scott avenue; $350 garage for J. W. Page, 576 Willow street; $3.000 re- modeling on residence for Miss L. Baker, 1005 Winnetka avenue; $250 garage for D. R. Kennicott, 1111 "REAL ESTATE" | Takes in many different things. The broker sells property to you, sells it for you, makes loans, sells insurance and rents houses as well. When a real estate deal is what vou are interested in, turn to the classified columns of this paper, and you will undoubtedly find it. As an example-- LIST OF several FOR SALE--SPLENDID lots in choicest section; exceptional bargains. New 7 r. colonial home in finest lo- cation; vapor heat; tile bath; ex- tra toilet and lavatory; fine wood- ed lot; reduced to $14,500. New brick colonial; near lake; h. w. heat; tile bath, glassed pch.; easy terms; reduced to $16,000. Wonder- ful buy. Splendid brick residence in very fin- est location; huge living rm.; 3 glassed pchs. 2 baths; 4 master bdr.; maid's r.; large wooded lot; garage; owner gone; must sell; $27,600. Make offer. M. E. BARKER & CO. End of "L" 405 Linden Ave. Tel. Wil- mette 406. LTG39-1te Use the classified advertisements, it pays. Spruce street; an $800 garage for E. W. Hauley, 736 Foxdale avenue. DEATH TAKES MRS. LIND, PIONEER RESIDENT HERE Mrs. Alfred W. Lind, 1049 North avenue, Hubbard Woods, passed away Sunday, July 31, .a victim of paralysis. Mrs. Lind suffered a fatal stroke of paralysis three weeks ago. Mrs. Lind is survived by her hus- band, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Westergren, of Chicago. and Mrs. William Oberringer, of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mrs. Lind had been a resident of Hubbard Woods more than thirty years. FORD CAR BUYERS Listed among recent Ford car buyers in the village are H. A. Honeywell and Herman Beinlich. R. D. Cunningham of Evanston, north shore agent for the Ford Motor Company made the sales. VACATIONERS Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Ferry, 391 Sheridan road, left the village Friday POLICE NAB BURGLAR TRIO WITH BIG LOOT Four Winnetka Homes Visited Early "Wednesday Morning by Energetic Band of Thieves; Use Truck To Carry Haul ONE IS GROSS POINT MAN Return of Fishing Tackle Assures Successful Vacation Trip For Justice Dickinson Chief W. M. Peterson's efficient night force of the Winnetka police early Wednesday effected a triple capture of burglars operating in the north end of the village. Within a hour's time William L. Lawson Gross Point, Patrick Curran, 1618 Cleveland avenue, Chicago, and Albert F. Blum, 335 Starr street, Chicago, had made complete confessions and were languishing in . the village station house pending a prompt hearing be- fore the local police magistrate. Patrolman Arthur Salveson started the police burglar-apprehending ma- chinery operating at 5 o'clock Wed- nesday morning when he encountered Lawson nonchalanting, leaving the J. M. Dickinson, Jr., home at 859 Burr of fishing tackle and hunting pera- phernalia just removed from the Dick- inson basement. Salveson quietly waltzed the culprit to the station house and sounded the general.alarm. Within a short time patrolmen Sal- panions, firmly convinced that he v not working the "lone wolf" game Their suspicions were confirmed with in a few moments when they met Pat- rick Curran wandering near the Nor! avenue station of the Chicago, Nc Shore and Milwaukee Electric rail- oking for a piece of wire. The resent' kn with a bal - lected from a wide variety of the commodity.. Pacifies Bull Dog Meanwhile patrolmen Hanselman and Barton came upon a covered auto- mobile truck at Chatfield road and Gordon terrace upon the seat of which was perched one Albert F. Blum, custodian of the stolen goods. Blum was engrossed in pacifying a feroci- ous bull dog which had been forcibly taken from the basement of the Dick- inson home. Blum drove the police- men to headquarters and was invited to share cellspace with his marauding companions. Lawson confessed to Chief Peter- son the burglary of the J. M. Dickin- son.Jr., home, the S. B. Rogers home at 467 Linden street and the Charles Sincere residence at 921 Pine street. He is suspected also of perpetrating the burglary of the Marcus D. Rich- ards home at 1192 Scott avenue and the Hubhard Woods Pharmacy where a quantity of prescription material was filched earlier in the week. | for several weeks' vacationing. Stolen Auto Truck The burglar trio had taken the au- tomobile truck from a north Clark street. Chicago, garage, the property os S. Curran, a brother of one of the group of thieves. The capture of the burglar gang and the return of all the stolen goods was particularly pleasing to Dickin- son, justice of the peace and com- mander of the Winnetka Post of the American Legion, who had laid out the fishing and hunting peraphernalia preparatory to an extensive vacation in the north woods. "I never could have considered that trip with all that wonderful fishing tackle gone, and no new camping set could possibly replace my seasoned outfit," was Dickinson's comment. Clothing belonging to the Richards family was identified in a novel way. Mrs. Richards was lunching with Mrs. Dickinson Wednesday noon when she heard, in detail, a thrilling account of the burglary at that place. "Why we never think of burglars at our home," she is reported to have told Mrs. Dickinson. We don't even lock our doors and we have never been disturbed." Later in the afternoon Mrs. Dickin- son stepped to the telephone. "Mrs. Richards?", she inquired. Yes", came the reply. "Say there are a lot of shirts at the police station among that stolen goods that bears your laundry marks." The next hour was a busy one for Mrs. Richards who has definitely de- 'cided upon the expidient of locking every point of access to the Richard's home. (Continued on Page Four) avenue, loaded down with a quantity veson and Gorman were back in the vicinity scouting for Lawson's com- th INoh way. Questioned, Curran said he was