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Sy INNET! A WEEK Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk VOL. IX, NO. 43. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1921 TWELVE PAGES INDIAN HILL ASSN IN MEETING JAN. 10 First Regular Monthly Gathering Scheduled for Monday Evening at the Greeley School Audi- torium. 'EXPECT LARGE CROWD Many interesting Features Assured; Announcement to Members Boosts Community Life. _ The Indian Hill Improvement asso- ciation will begin its winter activi- ties with a meeting of the members at tht Greeley school on Monday evening, January 10, at 8 o'clock. Since the recent election of officers the association, through its commit- tees, has been actively at work and the indications are that the first meeting will be one of the largest and most enthusiastic ever held in this rapidly growing section of Win- netka. Have Well Laid Plans i Plans and purposes of the initial gathering of the association are well set forth in the announcement of the meeting sent to the members. The announcement stresses a point 'which, it is felt, cannot be brought home too often to all residents of ~ Winnetka, namely, the individual's part in the welfare of his community, and is, therefore, reproduced here for the consideration of Talk readers: "A community is just what its peo- ple make it. "Community consciousness and civic pride, of the lack of these two 'qualities, are the principal differences between a good place to live and one which is less desirable. "These qualities find their best ex- pression in organized effort. Hence, the Indian Hill Improvement associa- tion, of which you, by virtue of your location, are a member. All Must Participate "The association will accomplish its purpose only as you and all other --residents of southeast Winnetka par- ticipate in its activities. Our meet- 'ings are one of the most important of these. ; "The features of the business ses- sion for our first meeting this winter will include a brief talk by Mr. Eugene A. Rummler, chairman of the ~ Winnetka Zoning commission; a dis- cussion of better train service and other current problems; also the adoption of new by-laws for the asso- ciation. . Neighborly Gathering "It is not on a basis of community loyalty alone, however, that your at- tendance at this meeting is requested. It is going to be a neighborly get-to- gether, every minute of which you will enjoy. "After the business session, which will be short and to the point, there will be twenty minutes of entertain- ment provided by some of our excel- lent local talent; then refreshments and finally, dancing for those who enjoy it. Everything informal and without charge. "As a resident of Indian Hill, aware of the problems that confront it like any growing community, as one interested in its welfare and mindful of its future, and, finally, as 'a good neighbor and one who enjoys a good time, you will naturally be present at this meeting." ~ THIS LITTLE GIRL CLAIMS TO HAVE SEEN FIRST ROBIN Little Miss Fileen Evetts, whose home is at 1497 Scott avenue, Hub- bard Woods, is willing that the whole 'wide world should know that she, all by her lonesome, found the first 1921 robin redbreast in the village. Here's what the little Miss has to say. © "T saw a robin this morning at 15 minutes after seven Thursday. I call- ed my grandmother to see it and she went and thru crumbs out to it. Signed: Eileen Evetts, January 6, 1921, 1497 Scott avenue, Hubbard Woods, IIL. The little tot has a witness: "1 _ also verify what has written, 7 Mrs. Fowle Davis." So there you have the first robin ory for 1921. been 'W. C. T. U. MEETING The Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union will meet with Mrs. Wil- liam J. Carey, 883 Oak street, Win- 'netka, on Monday afternoon, Janu- "ary, 10, at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Eliza- beth Gordon will speak on, "The First Year of Prohibition." PROMINENT EDUCATORS VISIT LOCAL SCHOOLS Come From Various Sections of the Country to Inspect Widely Her- alded Individual System of Instruction. A number of distinguished visitors inspected the Winnetka schools this week. Miss McCrickett, of the State Normal college of Ypsilanti, stopped here on her way back from some educational meetings, which she has been addressing in Arizona. She said that she had been told of the work of the Winnetka schools by the pres- ident of the State Normal college in Ypsilanti and by the superintend- ent of the Ypsilanti Public schools. Miss Helen G. Dwyer, in charge of the demonstration School of the School of Elementary and Home Edu- cation in Chicago, spent all day Wed- nesday in the primary rooms of the Skokie and Horace Mann schools. She expressed herself as liking the work so well that she would try to send students from her training school to Winnetka for practice in assisting Winnetka's primary teach- ers. Chicago Educator Interested Mr. Gillette, principal of the ele- mentary department of the School of F.ducation University of Chicago, spent part of Tuesday visiting Win- netka schools. He said he would come out again shortly and bring Professor Morrison of the=Univer- sity of Chicago, with him, as they were both much interested in the in- dividual system, as it is being worked out in Winnetka. Superintendent J. R. Harper, of Wilmette, and Superintendent Arthur F. Rowell, of Glencoe, also visited the Winnetka schools this week, to investigate the individual system. Letters requesting information about Winnetka schools were re- ceived during the week from the su- perintendent of the Lonsdale school, Rhode Island; from Stedman A. Johnson, of Los Angeles; from Pro- fessor Elmer E. Jones, director of the School of Education, Northwest- | ern University; from Superintendent F. J. Fisher, of Streator, Ill; from Principal Lewis D. Marriott, of the Kew-Forest school, in New York; from the county superintendent of schools of Jonesboro, Ill, and others. NED JUST CAN'T STAND THEM THERE NOW GOLOSHES He Calls in Plaintive Note Upon His Muse and Gives the Women Folks the Deuce. Hear ye, and take heed all wearers of the flopping goloshes: Mr. Editor, Winnetka Talk: Dear Sir: : I would consider it a favor if you would publish these few lines: The Goloshes Craze The funny women of today Wear Goloshes, by the way. They have buckles on the top, But are left to flop and flop. For what good reasons, I cant' tell, But for my part they look like The 'gait our women folks are tread- ing Would set their grandmamas adread- ing, To he them in their latest fad, T'll swear they've got it pretty bad. In truth, it hurts me very sore, To have to criticise them more. 1 hope they'll lis't Judge Boyer's 'plaint, And cast away this awful taint, And dress like women ought to be For, really, "m no woman hater, see. --Ned Scott. FAMILY APPRECIATES WORK OF FIRE-FIGHTERS AT HOME Excellent work in fighting a blaze recently at the home of Mrs. E. M. Kemp, 765 Sheridan road, brought the accompanying tribute and word of appreciation from the owner of the home, addressed to Fire chief Houren and the men of his department. "We are deeply appreciative of the excellent work done by you on the night of the fire at our home, and wish to extend our sincere thanks to you all. Sincerely, Mrs. E. M. Kemp and family. December 29, 1920." INFANTILE PARALYSIS The holiday visit of Mrs. Miriam at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Aspenwall in Hubbard Woods, has a sad climax. Last Tues- day her small child was taken seriously ill. Physicians at the Ev- anston hospital have diagnosed the ailment as in i Christ Church Parish Holds Annual Meeting Tuesday Evening, January 11, Occa- sion for Annual Business Session and Church Supper. The members of Christ church will hold their annual meeting in the parish house next Tuesday evening. This meeting is held each year in the early part of January, before the diocesan convention. The reports of the various parish organizations will be presented and read, the new ves- try will be elected, delegates will be chosen for the diocesan convention, and the program of parish activities for the new year will be reviewed. The meeting this year will hold a special interest in the fact that pre- ceding it will be a parish supper at 6:30 o'clock. The purpose of this supper is to provide the members an opportunity of meeting and welcom- ing the large number of new parish- ioners who have moved into the parish in recent months, and of be- coming acquainted with the new members. The parish has had its must suc- cessful year. It is looking forward to still larger activity. A large at- tendance is expected at this meeting. A distnguished guest of the evening is Bishop Charles P. Anderson, bishop of the Chicago diocese, who will make an address. : CONGREGATIONALISTS 'SERVE ANNUAL DINNER Unique Feature Promised at Annual Meeting of Church on Wednes- day, January 19. Wednesday, January 19, at 7 o'clock, the members of the church and congregation will sit down in the gymnasium of Communty House for the annual dinner, after which the reports of work done during the year will be given. Many new features are introduced which should be noted by all who are interested. First, because the physical equip- ment limits the number who can be accommodated to 350 persons, it has been decided that the fairest and most democratic plan will be to print 350 tickets and sell the mfor cash, strictly in the order of application. No tickets will be sent out in ad- vance; no reservations will be made, and no tickets sold. Tickets will be on sale in the office in Community House beginning Monday morning, January 10 at 9 o'clock, and will be withdrawn Monday, January 17, at noon, Reports a Feature A second feature will be the new method of presenting the work, al- though some oral reports will be given, others will be presented in graphic or dramatic form. A third feature will be the arrange- ments to be made for those who, for any reason, cannot attend the dinner, but would enjoy coming in at 8 o'clock for the evening program. Room will be made on the floor and in the gallery for all who can come and all inter- ested are asked to keep this date carefully in mind and spend the even- ing of January 19 in listening to and seeing the work of the church through its varied organizations. Tickets at normal cost on sale one week, January 10 to January 17. If the 350 tickets are sold a waiting list will be prepared and tickets which may be returned will be as- signed in the order of that list. OF SPECIAL INTEREST Readers of the "Talk" will be interested in two distinct feat- ures in this issue. 1. The Municipal edited by Village Manager Woolhiser and of interest to every person concerned about the conduct and affairs of the Village government, This feat- ure appears in virtually every issue of the Winnetka Weekly Talk. ! 2. In connection with the forthcoming Cabaret Ball, to be given by the Winnetka Post of the American Legion, there ap- pears in this issue an article re- produced from a recent issue of The American Legion Weekly, describing, in detail, the situa- tion in the United States with reference to the care of dis- abled ex-service men of the Werld War. Do not fail to read these spe- Column, {owner claimed the car at VILLAGE TREASURER SUMMONED BY DEATH Harry Campbell Seymour Fails to Re- cover from Severe Operation; Burial at Graceland Tuesday Morning Harry Campbell Seymour, treasurer of the Village of Winnetka, who pass- ed away on New Year's Day at St Francis hospital, was laid to rest Tuesday, morning, January 4, at Graceland. Representatives of the village and close friends of the fam- ily attended the last rites at Grace- land chapel, at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. Seymour died at 1 o'clock Sat- urday morning failing to recover from an operation performed on Fri- day. He had been in- failing health for a number of years. Mr. Seymour had been a resident of Winnetka for 20 years. He was a native of Chicago and a member of the Chicago Board of Trade since 1885. He was an active member of the City club, Interested In Winnetka Mr. Seymour was deeply interested in Winnetka civic affairs. He served as a member of the Village Council from 1909 to 1911. In 1917 he .was elected village treasurer at a special election necessitated by the death of Treasurer Fred Deily. He was treasurer of the village continuously up to the time of his death. Mr. Seymour 'was held in high re- gard by associated in the business life, Winnetka official circles and in the civic and social spheres of the village. His devotion to the interests of the village, despite almost constant ill health, won the admiration and affection of all with whom he came into contact. His passing is a deep sloss to Winnetka. Mr. Seymour is survived by his wife and two chil- dren Harold and Helen, and his mother, Mrs. Mathew Seymour, who has passed her 86th birthday. Council Resolutions ~The accompanying expression of sympathy was directed to Mrs. Seymour this week by village Pres- ident John S. Miller, Jr. in pursu- ance of a resolution unanimously adopted by the Village Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. "Mrs. H. C. Seymour, 4732 Winthrop Avenue, Chicago. My Dear Mrs. Seymour :-- "On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnetka, and in pursuance of a resolution unanim- ously adopted by it; I want to ex- press to you the deep sense of sorrow and.sympathy felt by all hte mem- bers of the Board over the recent tragc death of Mr. Seymour. "I wish, also, to add expression of grief and that of Mr. Woolhiser and the other officers of the Village. Mr. Seymour's personality won the affecton of us all and his loyal work for the Village interests was a great contribution to the welfare of the Community. Very sincerely yours, John S. Miller, Jr." PLAN BENEFIT DANCE FOR WHITE PLAGUE SUFFERER Preparedness Club to 'Raise Funds to Keep "Billy" Haines in Fresh Air Hospital Thirty members of the Winnetka Preparedness club met Thursday evening to make arrangements for a Benefit Dance scheduled for the evening of February 5 for William "Billy" Haines, white plague sufferer, who is being maintained at the Ev- anston Fresh Air hospital through funds provided by Triangle club. "Billy" Haines, contracted tuber- culosis a year ago. He is a graduate of the Winnetka public schools and was one of the most active of the younger members at Community House. Proceeds from the proposed dance will be used to defray cost of main- taining the youth at the hospital dur- ing the coming year. the Winnetka GEORGE BALKOW RECOVERS STOLEN CHICAGO MACHINE Patrolman George Balkow of the local police force Wednesday added another laurel to his record when he recovered a stolen automobile at the corner of Oak and Linden streets. The machine was stolen in Chica- go on Tuesday and abandoned here and later found by Balkow. The car was the property of I. M. Fletcher, 3633 S. Racine avenue, Chicago. The esterday. hat Whanaths Lo EVERY LEGION MAN WORKS ON BIG FETE Not An Idle Man in the Ranks of the Winnetka Post With the Grand Cabaret Ball Very Near at Hand. IT'S FOR THE WOUNDED Every Winnetka Resident Will Want 3 to Be "On the Inside" on Even- ing of January 28. Every members of the Winnetka Post of the Amerfcan Legion is di- recting special attention at every available moment to his specific duties in connection with the elab- orate preparations for the forthcom- ing Cabaret Ball to be staged at the Winnetka Woman's club, on the evening of Friday, January 28, now heralded as the most important so- cial event of the season, at least in so far as general interest is con- cerned. % You have heard much concerning the Grand Cabaret Ball. * No doubt you have talked it over with your family and friends and, most cer- tainly, you have already reached the decision to "take in," in its every de- tail, this most extraordinary depart- ure in the way of entertainment. Benefit for Wounded The Grand Cabaret Ball is given under auspices of the Winnetka Post of the American Legion for the bene- fit of disabled ex-service men of the great war, who, as evidenced by investigators, have been woefully, one ventures cruelly neglected by the government agencies entrusted with the proper care of wounded men. Proceeds from the Cabaret Ball will be applied directly to the assistance of men who are ac- tually on the verge of destitution be- cause of the obvious inefficiency in these departments of ment. : With this praiseworthy purpose in mind surely no resident of Winnetka will want to be "on the outside," _ when, on January 28, the lifted cur- tain reveals some unusual and fur- provoking scenes. ; Entertainment Features The committees are planning and scheming and the stage is being set in order for the Big Time affair. There is to be entertainment in va- riety ,refreshments of the best, danc- ing superinduced by the most tal- ented orchestra available, games of varied character, cards for those who have an irresistable bent in that di- rection, bowling contestsh for bot men and women, prizes of varied de- =~ scriptions and a grand prize to be awarded at the conclusion of festiv- ities. uA et, There will be special boxes for in- dividual parties and reserved tables for twosomes and foursomes. MORE FUNDS RECEIVED FOR EUROPEAN RELIEF Rev. James A. Richards reports that money continues to come in for the starving children of Europe in the care of the European Relief Council. Following the lead of Winnetka the Council has now prepared its own card for window display--'"This house is a Hoover Life Saving Station." These cards are in the office at Community House and all who are entitled to have them are asked to call for them. That means that have given or will give imum of ten dollars. It is sug that these cards now be subs for those displayed at Christ order that this good and happy may be given proper publicity. 110 FIVE BUILDING PERMITS | ISSUED BY PUBLIC WC The following building were issued by the Departme Public Works during the pas days: ; Ben. P. Kiefer, residence at Asbury avenue, valued at $I frame garage, valued at $625 at the home of J. F. Damman, Jr., 853 Pros- pect avenue; G. C. Erickson, frame residence at 807 Walden road, value $8,500; Louis Pantle, frame garage at 886 Pine street, valuel at $250; North Shore Construction company, brick veneer residence at 651 Garland ave- nue, value $10,000. 86TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Daniel Wilkie, mother of Mrs. Philemon B. Kohlsaat, celebrated her 86th birthday on December 12, by at- Sh tending church service, as is her custom, and in receiving congratula- many friends and relat- these the govern-