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4 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917 Winnetka Weekly Talk ISSUED FRIDAY or oy WEEK The Lake Shore BE shins Company 20 Prouty Annex, Winnetka, Ill Telephone Winnetka 388 Lloyd F. Hollister..... Managing Editor CG. BAwin Secour...... vcs ves Editor SUBSCRIPTION. ........ $1.00 A YEAR Strictly in advance Address all communications to the Winnetka Weekly Talk, Winnetka, Ill Anonymous communications will be passed to the waste basket. The same applies to rejected manuscript unless return postage is enclosed. Articles for publication should reach this office by Tuesday afternoon to insure appear- ance in current issue. Resolutions of condolence, card of thanks, obituary poetry, notices of en- tertainments or other affairs where an admittance charge will be made or a collection taken, will be charged for at regular advertising rates. Entered in the postoffice at Winnetka, Illinois, as mail matter of the second class, under the act of March 3, 1879. "Sn "My Country 'Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty." other preparations with the war pos- sibility in view. The little fellows look quite serious and businesslike in their neat uniforms and no doubt already feel the weight of the Nation rest- ing upon their shoulders. In England, where every adult male is supposed to be assigned to more serious work, the Scouts are filling a pretty big niche; and they could do just as well, in this country, should the need arise. Of course, if the enemy were not within thousands of miles, patrol duty would probably become a good deal of a lark, and be relieved by many di- versions, for a boy is a boy, after all, and cannot be wholly a soldier save in grave emergency. * * » * * The Value of Service. In considering the advantages of local business houses {it is easy to overlook the service they perform in being always present to cater to the instant needs of the village and vicin- ity. The Wilmette merchant who has a stock of goods on hand and clerks be- hind his counters has only begun his true function to the public, which is to be prepared at all minutes of the day to serve its interests. There are many times a week, in every person's life, when a necessity is quickly required. It is at such times that the public service of the local storekeepers is emphasized. The residents of Wilmette should not overlook this tremendous advan- tage of being able to secure, locally, goods for instant use, when needed. * * * * * ' An Appreciation. The senior classes of New Trier High school, who have been contrib- uting to a fund to be expended in re- decorating and furnishing the literary room, have earned the appreciation which the members of the faculty and school board feel for their co-opera- tion. Because of their endeavor, the entire student body will benefit and a pride that is born of possession will be the benefactors' as they view the beauty and comforts they have wrought. * * * * * Many debtors now draw a long breath, and rejoice that Pay-Up Week does not come again for another year. Painters & Decorators J. F. ECKART hoacusi FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917 Serving the People. Various departments of the United States government are conducted with the sole idea of serving the people in the best possible way, and such is the intent and purpose of the departmental heads at Washington. This laudable aim is, however, frequently defeated by the officiousness and petty acts of underlings and employees, who, by tHeir one-sided interpretations of de- partment rulings, bring down upon the Government criticism of an unfavor~ able character. These interpretations are, of course, generally within the full measure of the law; but when such interpreta- tions work a hardship upon a com- munity as a whole the intent and pur- pose of the law is not being served-- the reverse is the case. Employees of the Government in any of the several public service de- partments are supposed to accommo- date the people in every possible way; to expedite the transaction of busi- ness and to promote harmonious rela- tions between the Government and the people. Only by a liberal interpreta- tion of the law can this be dore, and amicable understanding and pleasant intercourse maintained. 'When an employee or appointee of the Government fails to exert effort to maintain the good will and esteem of the people in the community served, such an one should be removed. This is a government of the people, by the people, for the people; and what the people build the people can destroy. * * Ed * * The Germans in Our Midst. " Naturalized citizens who claim Ger- many as the mother country are and always have been loyal Americans in every crisis. They like the United States. and its institutions, as is evi- denced by the fact that they stay here. Unlike some other foreigners we could mention, they do not remain long enough to accumulate sufficient money to return to the old world and be considered "rich." Our German citizens came to the United States to stay, and here they remain, a credit to the Nation. Their honesty, integ- rity and industry are frequently mod- els for the home-born. Throughout the European war--un- til their adopted country became en- tangled in its: meshes--they have naturally sympathized with Germany. 'Why should they not? Have you ever heard of an Irishman not sympathiz- ing with Ireland, English born with England, a Frenchman with France or an Italian with Italy? We have not. Though our German friends in New Trier may think the United States has been more or less partial to the allies --and as American citizens they are fully entitled to their opinions--when it comes to the point where their adopted country is involved, they are as loyal as any of us. Trouble with Germany is a bitter pill, but they are with Uncle Sam every inch of the way. Unqualified praise is due the restraint and patriot- ism of the German-born in New Trier township. They are indispensable citizens of this great and glorious re- public and as truly a part of it as are the descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers or the Scotch Covenanters. * * * * * Boy Scouts in War Time. A program recently issued covers the work of the Boy Scouts in case of war. They are to render first aid, send messages by wireless or semaphore, help protect property, give alarm in case of danger, ete. Of the 200,000 Scouts enrolled in the United States a large number are now practicing signal work and making Reason No. 6 for the QUALITY CAKE Order early, assuring freshness SHOP BIRTH-DAY CAKE Made from purest ingredients Phone Winnetka 1348 IREDALE ESTABLISHED 1871 FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE TEL. EVANSTON 955 LONG DISTANCE REMOVALS Special Piano and Rug Room 1723 BENSON AVENUE STORAGE Household Goods Moved, Packed and Shipped EVANSTON, ILL. AUTO VAN SERVICE Private Locked Rooms re Real Estate. RR \ MONEY TO LOAN at 6% on Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Hubbard Woods Improved Established 1894 BANK OF M. K. MEYER | Telephone 97-98 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS Rt The Local Chicago Telephone Directory Goes to Press Soon Subscribers are requested to notify us at once of any change or proposed change which may affect their pres- ent listings in the telephone directory New subscribers who want their names in the next book should sign contracts at onc~ Chicago Telephone Company H. B. Gates, District Manager Telephone 9903 Qnty 7, Nliillzziizizizz AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS Feb. 28, 1917 I Z MONTHLY BALANCE SHEET OF THE VILLAGE OF WINNETKA rr ------------------. A ] ASSETS. Cash-- Current Year Last Year General i, SNS ST *$ 2,868.05 *$ 1,696.53 1 ET a DRS Se CS Se Sr Ree 1) 52,502.43 36,677.85 ALE RR © BOI RES TN SN RT a BE 845.18 37.75 Electric Depreciation i... aad hanes 3,249.16 5,849.99 SPECIAL ASSESSHIONL +... rus nnise re uriinintss 61,374.58 4977281 | | x Petty CashiPund. oc... 2 Loin LL ss aon 1,200.00 1,000.00 N POL CASI se is si vise ara hy ape eR ia on Ai $116,303.30 $ 91,641. 2% SA Accounts Receivable-- THREE ioe ee RE Rs $ 5.67894 *$ 23,860.60 YN Special Assessment Rolls.............cvv vivian 292,408.72 312,296.82 . } S( Special Tax Certificates... . ii... os inci ib 5,115.23 5,012.98 raturc Special Tax Deeds... ... i. ines driivoinnes Cail, Soin Coat SE | Invi Due from Electricity Consumers................ 7,630.10 6,038.51 lixty Due from Water COnSUmMers............00vun... 150.23 *64.04 Due from Sundry PersSons...... cv. civeivnni 1,554.48 1,509.58 Ar. ar Juests Total Accounts Receivable.................. $312,437.70 $300,933.24 Inventory of Coal at Plant... .neeusis vy ons Sins 2,401.79 493.93 { The Bond Investment--Elec. Depr'n Fund. ............ 20,208.00 11,871.29 he au iation Total Current Assets....... RR Te ES $451,350.79 $404,940.39 iiss I LIABILITIES. re dit Special Assessment Time Warrants.............. $ 17,398.53 $ 18,566. $5 Special Assessment Bonds... ......ov eis. 351,500.00 352,000.00 nstru Accrued Int. on Water Time Warrants... ......... 117.80 898.46 ocial SPECIAL DEDOSIES cies tain nies sin vies Te a iiss ties aan 1,256.28 1,356 28 Current Surplus or Deficit-- . The Ceneral Bundi, «oi Rue rest seinaibiinsioia slo tothe te 3,109.09 26,597.62 i shiey Electric BURG ic, ve iiss ass vis aioe i invite 63,634.32 40,909.29 irthd. Waller BUDE... oars smiests vas oobi a si ove 4,939.95 *11,414.82 hvemb Electric Depreciation Fund......cc......... 0... 23,457.16 17,721. 28 hh tert: Sinking Fund--Water Department... . .. ..... *4,062.34 1,501.07 'rougl Total Current Surplus... . . ec... 0 Sidi $ 90,878.18 $ 32,119.20 Th Potal Current Liabilities. ................... $451,350.79 $404,940.39 1°" °° GENERAL FUND--MONTHLY OPERATION. rch Bal. in Fund at Beginning of Month. ............. 12,173.71 *25,118 aarine } ADD Income fOr MOR. . .«.» cosh vess svanssnncsns 1,141.67 1,219.708 COX Sewing Te re al $ 1331538 *$ 23,898.995" M2 DEDUCT Expenditures-- Ee a PUDMHC AfSAIYS oo vrais och cian ibm dies ss arias 2,846.30 1,073.31 tend General OMCe i JEXPONSC... . «visi vress smi vids 209.50 202. § end Health Department .... ec evens snin. couse iive 526.90 487. 2ajeted PUBHC- WOKS vo... vens sss vnis@niinins sei aia in 455.79 688.17 °° a Police Department .... oc . cuss isnt ones iy 855.77 675.45 h Fire Department ................ RT eS 239.81 132. 90 ® i Total Expenditures... «ccs id, sisi $ 5,127.07 $ 3,260.04 Th Balance in Fund at Close of Month Ae Bd EEE, $ 8,188.31 *$ 97, 159. 03 ® I ELECTRIC FUND--MONTHLY OPERATION. Jon Bal. in Fund at Beginning of Month... -- «+ co... $ 60,843.51 $ 42,049 990 Str ADD Income for MON. . ... oi iuinis din sais sais 7,183.77 6,030.310 ror Lh Re Se Sh gh Se SS $ 68,02 3 45,080 00b0et d DEDUCT EXPENDITURES-- 8 that Steam Generation uv... idee ies sw vinsesiviiie 1,953.04 + 1,394.31 le will Electricity Generation... aii. Joie save serie 315.57 272.60 ha" at Distribution Lal La Co SE 127.64 147.40 the 0 CORSUMPHION £0 hii, a ban Cia sve ves 167.24 176.31 TAATIC Commercial A, 3. J idl. i sa ER ROR in 57.66 69.11 Ceneral FOXPENBeR oy. i vc tii in vr rr nitasnns varie 542.69 468.70, p Se harles Potal ODOratiNg. ...\ csc: vrais innannin isons $ 3,163.84 $ 2,628.50 gt, Construction and Betterments.................. . 911.74 1,095.58 1, S] Fransfers to Other PUNAS. . cov. ois vats Fan 5 BOSS pin ne for Total EXDeRAILUIes. ovis cor aideniasvnsivn $ 4,075.58 $ 3,624.03 elfare Balance in Fand at Close of Month... ........... $ 63,951.70 $ 44,456.27 in was ELECTRIC PRODUCTION AND COST. } ernoo K. W. H. Furnished Consumers for i Lighting, To a Te or a 52,914 43,635 rho 1 K. W. H. Furnished Consumers for Con POW rid ee rns tah a 5,404 5, 137 Haine K. W. H. Furnished Water Depart- 'denhe HENLE LOT POWRY ov «vi sidiniorekieis ini scrininiaie acs ote 30,877 217,753 Sday K. W. H. Furnished Village for Street 3 bs We IF 13 1 SR Ce A CL i 9,828 8,526 ¢1) pl: K.W. H Used at Station... ute erse crs cin ns 2,310 Scr wh : mth Total Consumption. wav. 0., ao deine ous 101,333 87,134 \untais K.-W. H Lost In DIStrIDULION. «co eiics os anrnsoe 11,067 12,021 I'he c Total Generation. .......v. eee. J, 112,400 99,155 ka Ww Operating Bxpenditures per K. W. H.............. .0281 0252. Mon Depreciation per: W. HI... .......... LL .0047 0048 I cloct Loss in Distribution per KX. W. H...o.............. .002 k: on Total' Cost. per BB. W. Ho... cooing .0348 0320 I a WATER FUND--MONTHLY OPERATION. ¥ Bal. in Fund at Beginning of Month.............. $ 6,286.91 *$ 29,087.86 Hs ADD Income for Month.......... ceive sii in. 132.91 76.55 "he E ahr: fon RR TI ei rae a Me $ 6,419.82 *$ 29,011.31 u ne: DEDUCT Expenditures-- Pumping IBXpenSe: .... 0 ease ns ernie at $ 705.65 $ 695. 33 ® DISET BULIONS cc )y oe i Cosy tlie isin sini ve 192.59 129.66 the a BT a Se re ann CR I 1.03 1.19 pn. General Iixpenges ........... cl ein wien 247.20 191.89 Total Operating... . oui anes drains ous 1,146.47 1,018.07 :haels Transferred to Sinking Fund.............su..n 199.66 199.66 © ang Interest on Time Warrants. ................... 25.00 99.83 ounce ce sor Total Operating and Fixed Charges............ $ 1371.13 1,317.56 Construction and Betterments................. 93.39 115.22 he E Transfers to Other Funds. ...... i id cada i a tain 1 and Total Expenditures... .. i. cui vidi Gives $ 1,464.52 $ 1,432.78 he of Balance in Fund at Close of Month............... $ 4,955.30 $ 30,444.09 :sday, WATER PUMPED AND COST. : Winnetka Consumption (in1000gal.)............ 9,128 8,756 [iss I Glencoe Consumption (in1000gal.)« csv vvun . ATI + kford Operating Expenditures (per 1000gal.)........... . . «® on Depreciation (per1000gal.)............ unchi lic sc Total Water Pumped... i... ee cin an saints 24,718 23,127 FUEL CONSUMED. fiss L 498 Fons of Coal at $3.28 per ton... ....inviiin on $ 1,633.44 $ 38% Tons of Coal at $2.40 per LON... . vce is snipe one le Ems 0 *These figures are "in the red."