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mn NEW TRIER DAY EDITION Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Winnetka Weekly Talk INNETKA WEEKLY TAL VOL. X, NO. 23. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921 PRICE FIVE CENTS Go to the icnic at Playfield G TOWNSHIP ROAD WORK IMPORTANT SERVICE Commissioner Township Highway Sherer Gives Brief Resume of This Year's Progress in New Trier Road Work PATROL SYSTEM EFFECTIVE New Construction Work in Southwest ' End of Township Promises Great Improvement For That Vicinity Since the automobile, pleasure and commercial vehicles alike, has assum- ed an important and permanent place in American life the subject of good roads has been prominent in legis- lative and civic discussions and en- actments. That suggests the natural question: What about our roads? What is the condition of New Trier's roads and how are they maintained so as to be of service to the great volume of traffic through the north shore? New Trier Township has excellent roads, and that by reason of the fact that township Highway Commissioner, H. H. Sherer, maintains a constant patrol of the Township roads to keep them in good shape for traffic needs. Work on the Township roads is not alone of interest to motorists, but vitally concerns every taxpayer in New Trier. Therefore a brief resume of the work done this season under the personal supervision of Commis- sioner Sherer will command the at- tention of New Trier residents gen- erally. New Work Progresses This seasen, among other thing: has witnessed the new construction work on Ridge avenue, west of Wil- mette, from Lake avenue to Central street, Evanston. This work has been undertaken with the understanding that the county will extend the con- crete road from Lake avenue to Cen- tral street, or beyond, and it has been the desire of the Highway Commis- sioner that this section of road be put in shape in the meantime so that the public in that vicinity may be effectually served. Qiling Impcrtant Oiling and tarring of practically all the Township roads has also been undertaken this season. The purpose of this work is, first, to provide a means for holding together the road material as an economy measure and, secondly, to prevent the obnoxious dust nuisance prevalent on country roads when not cared for properly. Second application of oil and tar have been made on nearly all of these roads this season. This appears es- sential in that it is explained that the first coat of oil and tar usually seeps into the road, solidifying it properly to receive the second coat for a rid- ing and wedring surface. Workers on Township roads are at present engaged with the second cut- tine of weeds along all the roadsides. Weed cutting is a direct aid to proper road drainage. Commissioner Sherer explains, and 'also eliminates obstruc- tion to vision at rcad intersections. Keepine the weeds down also gives the roads a more trim appearance. While the law compels but one cut- ting each year, the practice of cut- ting for the second time later in the growing season serves to prevent the matting of the weeds under the win- ter snows which tends to hold back. the moisture in such a manner as to cause the roads to become soggy and, consequently a hindrance to traffic. Improve Glenview Road Cook County road officials have in- timated to Commissioner Sherer the hope of constructing a permanent pavement on Glenview road from Ridge avenue to Harmes road within the coming year. It is also proposed to provide permanent pavement on Lake avenue from the present termin- us of the Township concrete road on Take avenue at Locust street to Harmes road. Tt has been found necessary this season to rebuild and reshape Willow road from Hibbard road to the Chi- cago and Northwestern tracks = at Northfield The road, previously in good condition, was practically ruin- ed by extra heavy truck traffic. The development - of permanent road construction, Commissioner Sherer says, points to the probability (Continued on page 3) AUTOMOBILE MEN SEE BETTER DAYS AHEAD Find Business on North Shore Im- proving and Predict Great In- crease in Business With Ap- proach of Cold Weather The automobile industry is one of the first to untangle itself from the web of business depression on the north shore. Sales are already in- creasing and according to statements made by several north shore dealers the demands for cars this fall will be great. This information coming in at a time when several large industries are at a standstill, is indicative of the return of better financial conditions. Last winter local automobile dealers were pessimistic concerning the out- look for the future. Then Henry Ford started the ball rolling by reducing the prices on his cars. Other manu- facturers fell in line and as a result optimism is predominant among north shore dealers. Orders Coming In "We have ten orders for fall models and expect marked increases in the volume of business." said P. A. Hoff- meyer, manager of the C. H. Briggs au- to distributing company, 1549. Sherman avenue, Evanston. "The automobile business during the summer has been quiet because people have been wait- ing for new models and further re- ductions in prices," he continued. "Re- ports from the factories indicate that prices on cars that have been reduced will remain as they are, but the car will be greatly improved. Manufactur- ers are spending from $200 to $500 more on cars and selling them at the same prices. The thoughtful buyer will trade in his old car this fall and purchase a new one, and not wait un- til spring, for by doing so he will be purchasing a superior model at the lowest price in consistence with the value of the car." Overland Booms W. T. Wehrstedt of the Winnetka Motor Company, distributors of Over- land and Willys-Knight cars, states that he anticipates a marked increase in business this fall. At the present time, our Willys-Knights and Over- lands are selling well, and with re- duced prices, distributors are able to keep up with their competitors," he says. "T have noticed a great increase in future of the automobile business on the north shore," said A. H. Peck. manager of the north shore branch of the Hudson Motor company of Illi- nois. I have noticed a great increase in the number of sales for July over Looks Like a Real Ball Game Wednesday Husky Pioneers to Meet Perky Tri- angles of Winnetka in Feature Event of New Trier Day The fast going New Trier Pioneers and the alert lads of the Triangle Ath- letic club baseball team of Winnetka are scheduled to mix in a real event on the afternoon of New Trier Day on the Winnetka Playfield diamond. This husky Pioneer team, strongest semi-pro outfit in these parts, has a bundle of victories to its credit and is considered by many followers of the national pastime to be well fitted to meet some of the best aggregations from the Middle West league. The team has been attracting record crowds to the home lot at Lake and Ridge avenues, Wilmette, and has gained attention far beyond the con- fines of the north shore. Strommel, the Pioneer hurling ace, and his bat- tery mate, Wallace, are considered the most formidable pair in that de- partment on the north shore and are expected by their fellows to set down the fleet Triangles in quick order. On the other hand the Winnetka lads, after getting a slow start, are doing great guns at the present time and confidently expect to put a con- siderable crimp in the Pioneers' ster- ling record of achievement. Hanselman, demon motor cop of the Winnetka police department, who can play baseball as expertly as he overhauls hasty motorists, will be a hard man for the Pioneers to beat when he ascends the mound New Trier Day. Hanselman is a big fel- Tow, possesses a world of speed and has an excellent assortment of curves which make a lot of trouble for the opposition if his teammates give him the right kind of support. I.ooks like a real thriller at Winnet- ka Playfield trext Wednesday after- noon. Better plan to be there. Game time is 4 o'clock on the dot. MEMORIAL TREES Every post of the American Legion in Illinois will donate a five-year-old tree to be planted on the grounds of the new Speedway hospital at Chica- go which will be dedicated by the Am- erican Legion Armistice day. PARADE ROUTE Procession starts at Wil- mette Village Hall; passes through all New Trier vil- lages. Review at Winnetka Village Green. those of preceding months, and I thi 2 FOr is over," he : i 5 oa that the worst 1s over, For the information of entries and Other dealers made similar state- $peciatofs an the various villages in ments. According to reports eman- the township the New Trier Day ating from Detroit, the Ford and |committee has announced the follow- other large companies have called |ing route to be followed by the Bally- hundreds of men back to work. Village Officials Endorse Big Picnic Every Village in the Township tc be Officially Represented at New Trier Day Activities Official endorsement of New Trier Day, the annual outing of New Trier Township residents, sponsored by the New Trier Commercial association, was received this week from Edward Zipi, president, Village of Wilmette, John S. Miller, Jr.. president, Village of Winnetka, and Frederick W. Pen- field, president, Village of Glencoe, and by the Villages of Kenilworth and Gross Point. Tn giving official approval of the an- nual event these township leaders also promised to lend every effort to in- sure the success of the picnic. The village presidents are expected to orace the reviewing stand in Winnet- ka and serve as judges in the prize automobile contest. passing upon the most effectively decorated car and automobile truck in the procession. The Village of Winnetka has prom- ised to erect the refreshment stands and to make other similar arrange- ments at the picnic grounds. In each village the motorcycle po- licemen will be called upon to serve in full uniform as escort to the grand procession. on New Trier Day. Starting Point Village Hall, Wilmette and Central Wilmette, at 9:30 o'clock, | hco parade | avenues, A. M. Route On Central avenue east to Eighth street, Eighth street south to Linden avenue, Linden avenue east to Fourth street, Fourth street north to Cen- tral avenue, Central avenue west to Seventh street, Seventh street north to Elmwood avenue, Elmwood ave- nue west to Twelfth street, Twelfth north to Chestnut avenue, Chestnut avenue west to Cumnor road (Kenilworth). Cumnor road north to Kenilworth avenue, Kenilworth ave- street nue east to Abbottsford road, Ab- bottsford road north to Winnetka 'avenue, Winnetka avenue west to | Wilscn street (Winnetka), Wilson street north to Willow street, Willow street west to Linden street, Linden and Center streets north to North avenue, North avenue west to Lin- den avenue, Linden and Railroad ave- nues north to South avenue (Glen- coe), South avenue west to Vernon avenue, Vernon avenue north tec. Park avenue, Park avenue east to Green Bay road, Green Bay road south to North avenue, North avenue cast to Foxdale avenue, Foxdale and Lincoln avenues south to Elm street, Elm street west to village limits and pic- nic grounds. for the day. "» just "look on, day. But that isn't all. New Trier frollicking--is to start with great street, Winnetka. ment and diversion. mobiles and trucks. The mammoth Boosters' parade will start at the Wilmette Village Hall promptly at 9:30 o'clock and there is to be plenty of space for all entrants, according to the committee inf charge. Motorcycle squads from all the vil- lages in the township will serve as an escort in the township-wide pro- cession. The procession will disperse at Winnetka Playfield on West Elm street, the signal for the beginning of the round of merrymaking in "Beautiful Skokie." Review At Winnetka At Winnetka the parade will be re- viewed by civic and township officials of New Trier who will act as judges Once at the Skokie Playfield "all hands" must be prepared for the big session of fun. There will be no op- portunity to feel badly nor to be con- cerned about that business deal and the sundry worries of the work-a-day world. Not a moment will be wasted, not one entertainment feature miss- ing that is essential to provide the fullest measure of happiness and good cheer. New Trier will play on Wed- nesday, August 24, and there'll be no time for anything else but play. The General committee, A. S. Van Deusen, chairman, Dan G. Stiles and Lloyd FE. Hollister, is working day and night with the assistance of a corps of assistants from among the mem- hers of the New Trier Commercial association in placing every detail in readiness for the gala day. The Vil- lage of Winnetka has promised to at- tend to the matter of erecting re- freshment stands, a dancing pavillion, etc., and the workers are on the job preparing the holiday necessities. Leaders Support Outing Men who are lending their active support to insure complete success of New Trier Day are Homer Cazel, T. H. Gathercoal, Tohn C. Gapen, A. C. Wolff, George White, Otto Falk. Bert Blow, Arthur Lips, Robb Webbef, Henry B. Gates, Louis Abrahams, Farle Weinstock, Alva Lee Adams, William Crouse Perry Eade. J. R. Sweet. C. F. Brandt, J. H. Dethloff, Emil Nord, William C. Kurz, Carl E. Qteiner. William T. Wehrstedt, H. E. McNeal. Wilmette Express Company, the Star Line Express Company and Her- bon Brothers Express Company will attend to the transportation needs, ushering into service a large fleet of auto trucks that will ply between Winnetka Elm street railway stations and the Playfield. Races at 2 O'Clock At 2 o'clock space will be cleared tests with B. W. Blow of Winnetka in charge and Frank Whitney, offi- in the big automobile prize contest. for the annual prize races and con- | rounds, Wednesday! PARADE, CONTESTS, BALL GAME, DANCING, ON NEW TRIER DAY Entertainment in Varied Form Provided for Big Ann- ual Picnic of Township Residents Next Wednes- day; Parade Starts From Wilmette Village Hall at 9:30, Stores Closed All Day Beautiful Skokie Playfield, one of the foremost community recreation centers in the vicinity of Chicago, is being placed in readi- ness this week for the great throng of New Trier citizens, who, on Wednesday, August 24, will leave off work for the time and proceed to that interesting place for a day of picnicking. All the stores will be closed, all day, and village offices are expected to suspend business Hammer and saw were busy this week-end shaping novel stands and pavillions designed for the express purpose of housing all manner of delicacies and refreshments such as one may find at any real, old-fashioned picnic where the townshippers foregather, some to sit quietly under the shade trees to discuss the topics of the day and others to join in the fun-provoking pastimes of the Grand Procession Starts Day Day--that's the occasion of the ostentation early in the day when a mammoth street procession, headed by an expert Ballyhoo band, will wend its way through every village in the township, calling the villagers out into the open at the big playgrounds at West Elm This parade feature is really one of the most in- teresting events of the big day that will be crammed full of excite- There are to be beautifully decorated auto- Scores of bu be represented in the line of march in keen rivalry for high honors in the prize contests. Every automobile owner in New Trier Town- ship is invited to place his car in the procession and try for the grand prize for the best decorated pleasure car or commercial truck. siness houses in the township will cial starter, will be Girls' Boys' The progrant of races in the following order. race, 25 yards--6 to 8 years. « race, 25 yards--6 to 8 years. Girls' race, 40 yards--S8 to 10 years. Boys' race, 40 yards--8 to 10 years. Girls' race, 50 yards--10 to 12 years. Boys' race, 50 yards--10 to 12 years. Girls open race--100 yards. Boys' open race--100 race. Married women's race--80 yards. Married men's race--100 yards. Boys' three-legged race -- 12 years and under. Men's three-legged race -- 12 years and over. Fat men's race--Over 200 pounds. Fat ladies' race--Over 175 pounds. Ballgame Feature At 4 o'clock attention will be de- rected to the national pastime when the crack New Trier Pioneers will meet the strong Winnetka Triangle Club nine on the Playfield diamond. Baseball enthusiasts will not fail to witness this game between these two strong township baseball organiza- tions who have to their credit an en- vious record of victories. Strommel, star hurler for the Pion- eers, will be pitted against Hansel- man, policeman-pitcher who does the bulk of the flinging for the Tri- angle outfit. A real mound duel may be expected with these men opera- ting from the turret. Another feature of the afternoon events will be a band concert and the evening will be replete with diversion with dancing in the Playfield pavil- ion to the strains of the celebrated Kippy orchestra. Features there are, far too numer- ous to mention. Suffice it to say, one cannot afford to miss New Trier Day and the annual outing. The day spon- sored by the New Trier Commercial association is designed to be your day for a wholesome session of unadul- terated joy. NOT RESPONSIBLE ~ While providing transporta- tion free of charge to residents of New {Trier township who plan to attend the New Trier Day outing at Winnetka Play- field, the committee of the New Trier Commercial associhtion in charge of the affair and the owners of conveyances to be used in transporting the resi- dents in the various villages, announce they cannot be re- sponsible in case of accident. The committee chairman has selected Arthur Lips of Winnet- ka to supervise the transporta- tion so that every. precaution might be taken to avoid acci- dents.