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a v WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1922 9 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO AID LOCAL HOSPITAL Staff of Physicians at St. Fran- cis Call For Contributions More beds for St. Francis hospital, is the challenge call of a fund cam- paign set in motion this week by the staff of physiciang at the Evans- ton institution. The urgent need of greater hospital facilities along the entire North Shore from Rogers Park to Highland Park and the districts west, has long been realized but never been brought to the attention of the population living in this area, the workers de- clare. There are only two class "A" hospitals within a territory of 200 square miles with a total of 250 beds, instead of the 1,000 needed. A short- age of 750 beds is a serious matter in ordinary times, but doubly and trebly so in periods of epidemics. St. Francis Hospital, in 12 years, grew from a twelve-bed hospital to a 100-bed hospital. An average of 2 pa- tients are turned away every day for lack of space. Private rooms are tem- porarily changed into wards and hall beds pressed into service, but only a new wing, accommodating an- other hundred beds, can remedy this deplorable condition. In the hope of convincing others of this necessity and enlisting their active co-operation, the staff doctors of St. Francis Hospital have started a movement to help the Sisters erect this much-needed wing. The Sisters went in debt to purchase the original property and put up the present building. With the money saved on salaries (no Sister receives any pay whatsoever) they managed to pay off the great part of these debts. They are willing to burden themselves again with a large mortgage, but the doctors feel that they should be given a fair start by the collection of a goodly portion of the cost of the new wing. Never before has an appeal for funds been made by this institution, which to all intents and purposes is non-sectarian (although managed by a (Catholic Sisterhood), since more than half of the staff is non-Catholic and at least 50 per cent of its patients are non-Catholics. The long list of total and partial charity patients also includes an equal percentage of non Catholics. The growth of the hospital is evi- denced by the following figures: In 1911, there were 596 patients In 1919, there were 1640 patients In 1920, there were 2665 patients In 1921, there were 3235 patients a growth of 600 per cent in 10 years, and there is every indication that the growth in the future will be even more rapid The maternity department on the fourth floor of the hospital is deserved- ly popular with the mothers, In 1920, 335 babies were born there. In 1921 the number was 510. Three times the present space would only give fair accommodation. Two babies every 24 hours is the present average, but 3 and 4 within the same space of time is not a rare occurrence. L. B. SPRINGER SEEKS SEAT IN LEGISLATURE Wilmette became the centér of in- terest in New Trier political affairs this week with the announcement that Lewis B. Springer, 430 Maple avenue, has entered the race as a candidate for. nomination on the Republican ticket as a representative of the Sev- enth district in the Illinois General Assembly. Mr. Springer will be a candidate at the April 11 primaries, having entered the political arena, it is explained, with the endorsement of the regular Cook County Republican organization. Springer's decision to become a can- didate for the State Legislature is con- sidered particularly fortunate by his friends since he is said to be keenly interested in and thoroughly conver- sant with the present tax situation. It is emphasized that Mr. Springer has forseen that the next General Assem- bly will have much important work to do and that the tax question--said to have become a burden upon the people --will be of the greatest importance. Mr. Springer is a pioneer of New Trier township having been a resident of Wilmette since 1873, when he lo- cated there with his parents. He is well known as an energetic business man and a leader in the Real Estate and Investment field. He has always been active in Wilmette and New Trier civic affairs and is recognized as a formidable candidate in the ap- proaching primaries. He has traveled extensively in Illinois and knows per- sonally many of the men who will be members of the next legislature. He is well known in political and busi- ness circles throughout the state. FIRST AID TALK Essentials of First Aid were brought to the attention of Winnetka Boy Scouts, Troop No. 2. Monday evening of this week by Dr. Frank W. Blatch- ford. The talk was both instructive and entertaining. Next Monday eve- ning the Scouts will enjoy a talk on aviation given by Instructor Price. of the North Shore Country Day school. W. J. MOIR IS ILL William J. Moir, 848 Ash street, who recently established a real estate business with offices at 556 Center street, has been away from his desk for two weeks because of illness. BUYS HUDSON SEDAN E. B. Taylor, of the E. B. Taylor Hardware company, Center street, this week purchased a new Hudson Sedan, The car was delivered Mon- day. FRANKLIN Sales and Service The car everyone would like to own Gage Motor Sales Co. Phone 5700 1629 Orrington Ave., Evanston Dr. Charles E. Geisse Osteonathic Physician Phene Wil. 2052 1150 Wilmette Ave. RESIDENCE PHONE 537 wanted. to Station' calls. ator answers say : anyone." additional information. 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Specimen rates for "Station to Station' and other classes of long-distance service may be found in the telephone directory. The manager will be glad to give ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY long-distance Will talk to anyone." " JOURNALISTS ON TOUR George W. Oldfather Speaks The recently will make a tour of inspection at the . organized class . in [Chicago Tribune offices and plant at Wednesday Lent Service Journalism in the Winnetka Public | Tuesday evening of next week. The "The Place of Faith in the Christian | schools, under direction of Charles | lass edits the public school paper Life," is to be the subject of a talk|S. Kinney and Miss Florence Brett, Printed in the school shops. by George W. Oldfather, Wednesday evening, March 8 at the Winnetka Congregational church, representing the second talk by a layman in the series of six Wednesday evening ser- vices to be held during the Lenten season. Wednesday of this week John Ven- nema spoke concerning "The Place of the Bible in the Christian Life." Every resident of Winnetka is in- vited to these services. cHfcloote hn Undertaker I am now in business for myself, conducting the ONLY undertaking estab- ishment in Wilmette. EXTENDS BUSINESS Peter Demopulis, of the South Water Fruit market, is opening a similar market in Glencoe. The new place is expected to be open for business within another week. Conscientious service is my motto. A new assortment of Ladies' and Misses' Spring Dress Prices Right. UNIQUE STYLE SHOP B. Coplan, Proprietor 1126 Central Avenue Wilmette Phone Wil. 1124 Central Avenue WILMETTE No longer with the Western Phone Wilmette 654 2403 | Taste is a matter of tobacco quality We state it as our honest belief that the tobaccos used in Chesterfield are of finer quality (and hence of better taste) than in any other cigarette at the price. Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. 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