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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 10 Dec 1927, p. 9

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--_-- BEI Hi aah AT on. utenti A (HEHE LL Lf NR J December 10, 1927 WINNETKA TALK ---- Fall From Tree Kills Workman on Winnetka Job August F. Lindquist, of 911 Roscoe street, Chicago, was killed Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock when he fell from a limb of a tree which he and Nels Anderson, of 1108 Ash street, Win- netka, were cutting down at 659 Locust road. Dr. Frank W. Blatchford was sum- moned, but Lindquist, whose skull was fractured, was dead before he arrived. The remains were removed to the Lewis Funeral parlors at 1124 Central avenue, Wilmette, where a coroner's inquest was held Wednesday morning. Mr. Lindquist was 47 years of age. He was born in Sweden, where his mother now resides. He came to this country 15 years ago. The only other surviving member of the family is a sister, Mrs. Anna Nelson, residing in Ridgedale, Saskatchewan, Canada, word from whom is being awaited be- fore completing arrangements for the funeral. LOSES FATHER BY DEATH Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hilton Scrib- ner, Jr., 812 Ash street, left for Rye, N. Y. Saturday, December 3, to attend the funeral of Mr. Scribner's father who passed away Sunday, December 4, at the age of 66 years. Services were held in Rye Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Scribner returned yesterday. Mrs. J. Barney, who is president of this province of the Kappa Kappa Gamma, visited the Upsilon chapter of Northwestern over the week-end. She was the guest of honor at its Christ- mas formal, December 2, and also at a bridge and tea given in her honor at the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority house. A Sunday dinner also was given in her honor. John S. Millers Lose Daughter, Joan, by Death Miss Joan Miller, nine-year-old daughter of former Village President and Mrs. John S. Miller of 700 Rose- wood avenue, died Monday at the Chil- dren's hospital in Boston. She had been ill since May with heart trouble. Her parents and her older sister, Ju- dith, were with her at her death. The funeral services and burial were Wed- nesday in Boston, with the parents and sister and an aunt, Mrs. Allen' Dickson of Chicago, present. Memorial services are being held this afternoon at o'clock, at the home. Besides her parents and older sister, Joan leaves a younger sister, Portia, and a brother, John. Kate Crandall Raclin Is Taken by Death Wednesday Kate Crandall Raclin, well known impressario, passed away at the Grant hospital, Chicago, Wednesday morn- ing from gangrene poisoning resulting from injuries she received November 28, when she was struck by a motor bus at Granville avenue and Sheridan road, Chicago. Services were held yes- terday afternoon and burial was at Rosehill. Miss Raclin is the sister of Hymen L. Raclin of 528 Elder lane, and had many friends in Winnetka. She was well known and well loved in operatic circles and was the Chicago manager for Chaliapin and Muratore. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hooker of 600 Berkey avenue announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Ensley Hooker, on Thursday, December 8, at the Evans- ton hospital. --O0-- Miss Nancy Wilder will return Fri- day from Wellesley to spend Christ- mas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Wilder of 1011 Hubbard lane. ya J - what you want to give. you might shop. I Just because Baby is so young, is no reason why . ii he or she should be forgotten at Christmas. I In our shop you will find the assortment of Tiny Tots Wear so great that there's really no need of going into the city to find what baby needs, or oh our prices far more reasonable than any other place . Infants' Wear Gifts -- Prizes -- Greeting Cards Tue LEONARD SHOPPE # 795 ELM STREET at me This Store --Save Money And too--you will find - on . " PHOENIX HOSIERY makes a pleasing and last- ing gift--and one that will be appreciated by the recipient. Women's Hose In All the New Shades $1.00 - $1.50 - $1.65 - $1.95 Packed Especially for Christmas Per box, $3.50 Men's Hose In plain and novelty weaves, 5Q0c and up In gold box--2 pairs of Men's Silk Socks, Per box, $2.00 Sport Hose Boys' and Girls' Sport Hose, in stunning patterns, $1.00 pair The Store of Quality and Service TELEPHONE WINNETKA 930 In a gold box--2 pairs of Ladies' Chiffon Hose-- \{i | | I

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