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ie March 6, 1926 WINNETKA TALK STATE AND COUNTY TAXATION BOOSTS RATES IN NEW TRIER County Clerk's Figures Show But Slight Variation of Taxes for Corporate Purposes; Schools Get 55 Percent of Total Taxation New Trier township will dig down and pay a tax bill of $2,071,- 341.11 for the year 1925, county clerk's figures made public this week indicate. This is an increase of $179,693.38 over the total tax for 1924. It is significant, in a survey of the figures in the accom- panying tabulations, that the increase in taxes all along the line, are mostly in the instance of state and county, rates in which have increased materially, while rates for local taxing bodies, quite gen- erally, have not been changed materially and in some instances have actually been lessened. Wilmette, the figures show, has the largest increase in as- sessed valuation, the figure being $320,073, with Clencoe second with an increase of $251,283, and Winnetka, third with an increase of $86,478. Kenilworth's assessed valuation was decreased by $16,743. The large increase in assessed valuation for Wilmette is due in large measure to the annexation of the former Village of Gross Point, plus a natural, though rapid development in building activity. Glencoe's increase is also largely attributed to annexation of ter- ritory. Kenilworth gets the largest percentage of increase in tax rate, or 8.73. Winnetka's rate of increase is the lowest for the four towns, with 3.87. The totals of taxes for 1925 as compared with 1924 are as follows : 1925 1924 Increase Wilmette: '.......... 0... $689,349.81 $608,702.95 $80,646.86 Kenilworth «......c.oaaes 168,891.26 157,163.48 11,727.78 Winnetka ..... cove ins 770,193.01 731,444.65 38,748.36 IONBORE "vv. «scot nied 442,907.03 394,336.65 48,570.38 $2,071,341.11 $1,891,647.73 $179,693.28 Totals of A d Valuation, and comparative Figures for 1924 follows: 1925 1924 Increase Wilmette ... .$5,673,661 $5,353,588 $320,073 Kenilworth . 1,413,316 1,430,059 *16,743 Winnetka .. 6,375,770 6,289,292 86,478 Glencoe . 3,631,954 3,280,671 251,283 ] $16,994,701 $16,353,610 $641,091 *decrease Comparative rates for the four villages, including the percentages of in- crease over 1924, are as follows : Tax Rates : A 1925 1924 Incréase Wilmette 112.15 11.37 6.86 Kenilworth ..11.95 10.99 73 Winnetka ..12,08 11.63 3.87 Ta 112.54 12.02 1.32 Glencoe § ¥ . The Assessed Valuation and Tax Rates with ¥ gomparative are given as follows: Comparison of Rates Showing Division of Tax rates for 1924 ' ! . Winnetka Wilmette Glencoe Kenilworth Levy Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate i 1925 1924 1925 1924 1925 1924 1925 1924 State. ........08500% .85 65 .85 .65 .85 .65 .85 .65 County ...... 00 8000 80 58 .80 58 .80 58 80 58 Road and Bridge... .50 50 50 .50 50 50 50 50 Township ...... -- -- --_-- -- oi -- -- | Forest Preserve ... .14 13 14 13 14 13 14 13 High School ......2. 15 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.76 Sanitary District... .55 46 66 46 56 46 55 46 ¥Yillage -....: ... 98 2.00 2.10 2.07 2.19 2.27 2.00 1.57 Park District ......: 51 58 56 58 .76 .68 .36 .35 Scheels: ............. 4.00 4.00 3.90 3.65 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Total Rate ...12.08 11.63 12.15 11.37 1254 12.02 11.95 10.99 From the above tabulation it will be noted that rates for state and county are materially increased while those for corporate purposes show very slight variation, while those for schools are constant. It is significant, also that the schools receive 55 percent of total taxation. (Continued on page 43) On Voters' Program | Francis didate for President of the Board of Cook County Commissioners, has been invited to speak before the Citizen- ship School to be conducted by the Winnetka League of Women Voters Monday, March 8. Boutell, Republican can- ASSESSMENT UNFAIR? Victor Elting Protests Against Over burdening Southwest Section With Cost of New Road Victor Elting, representing residents in the southwest portion of the village, addressed the Village council at its meeting Tuesday evening concerning the assessment for the proposed new through highway. Mr. Elting asserted that the cost of the new road, $300,000, falls mostly on the residents of the southwest portion of the village, as the assessment is now spread, and urged that the village assume part of the cost of this highway as a public benefit. He also suggested that some of the assessment be spread east of the rail- road, as property all over the village will benefit when it is completed. He further stated that it had been laid out as a local improvement so that the costs are assessed to a limited area, whereas in reality it is a part of a chain which extends through several communities and constitutes a public benefite« "« 'Calls Assessment Unfair The case is now pending in court and Mr. Elting warned the council that, in his opinion, there is an excellent chance of defeating the case in court and delaying or preventing the com- pletion of the highway. He referred to the spreading of the assessment on the southwest portion of the village, ex- clusively as unfair, and asked that the council voluntarily assume a portion of the cost of the improvement as a pub- lic benefit, and endeavor to have the assessment spread over more territory. It was explained by members of the Village council that that body h~d nothing to do with spreading the as- sessment and could not even offer a suggestion in that regard, under the law. It was admitted that the Village could voluntarily assume a portion of the cost -of the improvement, and the matter was referred to the committee on streets and alleys for further con- 7 | sideration. BACK FROM WASHINGTON Carleton W. Washburne, suverinten- dent of Winnetka public schools and Willard W. Beatty. principal of Sko= kie school have returned from Wash- ineton, D. C.. where they attended a meeting of the National Fducational association. Mr. Reattv returnine Sat- urday morning and Mr. Washburne, the following dav. the latter returning bv the wav of Richmond, Va, where he had a speaking engagement. EDWARD JOHNSON NEXT WINNETKA CLUB ARTIST Celebrated Tenor to be Heard Be- fore Music Club at New Trier March 18 On Thursday evening, March 18, wal occur the next concert in the Artists' Recitals series, conducted under the auspices of the Winnetka Music club. Edward Johnson, the celebrated tenor, will be the recitalist. Mr. Johnson, it will be remembered, was to have opened the 1925-26 series on October 12, but he being unable to appear, his place was taken by Mme. Margaret Matzenauer. Edward Johnson was born in Guelph, Canada, but began his musical career in this country. He was engaged for the principal tenor role of Oscar Strauss' "The Waltz Dream" by a group of American theatrical managers in 1907. He was thought to be the only singer on the stage at that time capable of mastering the technical dif- ficulties of this part. His success in this field turned his ambitions toward opera, so he went to Italy and studied under the famous Lombardi of Florence. He attained great popularity in that country, be- coming the principal tenor-robusto of the opera houses of Rome, Florence, Genoa, Milan and other cities. Never before had a male singer of foreign birth won such popularity with the Italian music lovers. Johnson's voice possesses the true Italian timbre in both its ardor and sonorous qualities. He sings with power, but is capable of reserves and is subject always to the discipline of musical understanding. His perform- ance will be a delight to those who love a song and the artistry behind it. "Gospel of Fair GC ! Sunday Evening In the announcements of the many interesting features of the various Sun- day services at Winnetka Congrega- tional church, March 7, is the outline of the sermon im the evening at 3 o'clock, by the Rev. Thomas A. Good- win, who will speak from the text, Luke, 4:18-19, the sermon subject be- ing, "The Gospel of a Fair Chance." Among some of the most important points to be considered in this sermon and which promises much of interest, are these: Are poverty, oppression, physical handicaps and other inequalities among men in accordance with the will of God? How much of human misery is to be endured and how much at- tacked? What should the Church do about it? Is it the Church's place to engage as an organization in the work of remedying social ills? Or should it leave that to individuals and social welfare organizations? Has the church a message for today regarding the social, economic, industrial and pol- itical maladjustments which we all recognize exist? In short, what are the social ideals of Christianity, and what are we going to do about their achievement? Wirnetkan to Broadcast Organ Program March 10 Mrs. Harper E. gram of 715 Linden avenue, Winnetka, will broadcast Wed- nesday evening, March 10, at 7 o'clock, the following organ recital from WPCC, the North Shore Congrega- tional church: I Military Polonaise ... .... . Chopin IT Kamennoi-Ostrow .. Rubenstein IIT Air from Louis XIIT .. hys IV A Southern Rhapsody adie Hawke V Faith es Batiste VI Toccata in F. major ... Crawford ne