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yr December 22, 1928 WINNETKA TALK a Horace Reynolds Hobart Dies at Evanston Hotel Horace Reynolds Hobart, 89, for many years a figure in the newspaper life of Chicago, died Sunday of pneu- monia at the North Shore hotel in Ev- anston, where he had lived with his daughter, Miss Helen Hobart. A son, Ralph Hastings Hobart, who is con- nected with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company, resides at 660 Prospect avenue, Winnetka. Mr. Hobart was born in Beloit, Wis., in 1839. He received his early educa- tion there and was also an alumnus of Beloit college. He served in the Civil war with the first Wisconsin cavalry until he was wounded and mustered out of service. In 1872 he married Miss Emma Hastings in Chicago. Starting out as a reporter on the Chicago Tribune in 1866, Mr. Hobart later was city editor of the Chicago Eevening Post, managing editor of the Chicago Eevening Mail, western man- ager of the American Press association, editor of the Chicago Morning Courier, editor and joint owner of the Jackson- ville, Tll., Daily Journal, and editor of Railway Age. Funeral servcies were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the First Congregational church, Ev- anston, with the Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown officiating. Mr. Hobart was a member of this church for more than thirty years, served as a deacon for a number of years, and in 1926 was made deacon emeritus. Burial was at Grace- land. Mrs. Jessie Forgan Ott Called by Death Dec. 15 Mrs. Jessie Wilhelmina Forgan Ott, 17 Indian Hill road, Winnetka, died Saturday at the Evanston hospital. Mrs. Ott was the wife of John Nash Ott, attorney for the First National Bank of Commerce. She had been ill in the Presbyterian hospital last sum- mer, but was later able to go to her summer home in northern Wisconsin. Eight weeks ago she was taken to the hospital in Evanston. Mrs. Ott, who was 48 years old, was the daughter of the late James B. For- gan, Chicago banker. She is survived by her husband, a son, John Nash Ott, Jr., and two daughters, Mary Katherine and Dorothy Wilhelmina Ott. For some years Mrs. Ott had been active in settlement work carried on under the auspices of Northwestern university. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Winnetka Congregational church, with Dr. J. W. F. Davies officiating. Burial was at Graceland cemetery. BASEMENT BLAZE Fire in the basement of the W. A. McKinney residence, 1200 Chatfield road, Monday night at 11:30 was re- sponsible for damages estimated at about $200. The fire was confined to the basement, and was thought to have been caused by a defective elec- trical drop cord. No other fires were reported in Winnetka this week up to Thursday night. An Extraordinary Clearance Begins Wednesday, December 26 An event of the utmost importance will begin at this shop the day after Christmas. Space must be cleared for Palm Beach modes. To accomplish an immediate disposal, drastic re- ductions will prevail on all winter coats, frocks and ensembles and on silks, lingerie and junior apparel. We do not carry garments over from one season to another. are varied and interesting at all times. is no shop-worn merchandise. As a result, assortments There This is a remarkable opportunity for saving. 1624 Crrtoglon, Avenue Charge Purchases Billed February First Christmas Eve and DUTCH MILL CANDY NL : oF A box of Dutch Mill Candy is as im- portant to the holiday season as either the Christmas tree or the presents, not "only as an offering to holiday guests, but also as an added feature to the festivities. A box of Dutch Mill Candy is as appropriate and appreciated a gift as one may find. Don't forget this suggestion when shopping for your last-minute gifts. ( NUTS for the Holidays--selected Salted Almonds, Salted Pecans, | Salted Pistachios and Cashew Nuts. DUIC 75¢ AND ONE DOLLAR THF LB. Lake Forest Shop 284 E. Deerpath Ave. Lake Forest Wilmette Shop 1187 Wilmette Ave. Opposite Village Hall OTHER SHOPS ALL OVER CHICAGO.