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NE Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk VOL. IX, NO. 45. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1921 EIGHT PAGES mene PRICE FIVE CENTS MORE TRAINS GRANTED INDIAN HILL PATRONS ~~ Improvement Association's Efforts Rewarded With Revised Schedule Giving More Train Stops The Indian Hill Improvement asso- ciation's campaign for improved train service has been rewarded with a prompt recognition of the validity of 'its claim that the growing patronage of the Chicago and Northwestern railway at the Indian Hill station warrants more frequent service at certain periods of the day when the service has previously proved inade- "ii quate. In response to a letter from Sec- retary Hill of the Indian Hill Im- provement association, directed to John I. Ferguson, general passenger agent of the Northwestern road, an- nouncement was made that, effective January 20, 1921, the following addi- tional service would be given Indian =o Hill: ; Northbound (Weekdays) i No. 461--Waukegan train, leaves ~ Chicago 6:50 P. M., arrives Indian Hill 7:29 P. M. i (Sundays) ~~ No, 833--Glencoe train, leaves Chi- cago 9:35 A. M., arrives Indian Hill 10:19 A. M. No. 853--Waukegan train, leaves Chicago 3:15 P. M., arrives Indian Hill 3:56. P.M No. 867--Waukegan train, leaves ~ Chicago 6:57 P. M., arrives Indian Hill 2 41-P. M. P : Southbound | Ho (Weekdays) ~~ Uo. 404--Waukegan train, leaves Indian Hill 6:38 A. M., arrives Chica- go 7:15 A. M. No. 388--Highland Park leaves Indian Hi "Ms Chicago 11:45 A. train, ; "been b ne additional train time convenient for the shoppers, and "one northbound train is provided for those whose duties occasionally re- quire late hours and who, under the old schedule, had been greatly in- convenienced by the long lapse be- tween the 6:05 and the 8:05 trains. ~The inadequate Sunday service is also greatly improved by the additions. Consider Improvements In response to action taken at the ~ last meeting of the Indian Hill Im- provement association, Secretary Hill also received during the week a letter from the Chicago, North Shore and = Milwaukee railway, stating that the dangerous situation now prevailing at both the Indian Hill and Sunset Road stations due to the narrowness of the station platforms, would have = immediate consideration. It is the = hope of the Indian Hillers that this consideration will lead to prompt ac- tion in remedying the present situa- tion, for, as pointed out by Mr. Hill, few stations along the north shore are more generally used due to the ~ patronage of the 600 or more high school students who use them daily. The immediate response to these two requests from the Indian Hill Tmp.ovement association would seem ~ to prove conclusively the value of organized effort and emphasizes the importance to the welfare of the community of supporting an organ- ization which can produce such re- sults. ST. BERNARD WINS Scores of shop-keepers and shop- pers witnessed a thrilling embroglio at Lincoln avenue and Elm street Thursday afternoon when a huge St. Bernard dog, owned by William ~~ Bross Lloyd of Sheridan road, en- gaged in deadly combat with a large sized airedale, property of Alfred G. ~ Freeman of Lincoln avenue. The St. Bernard was given the popular de- cision when the airedale suddenly ~ turned tail, such as he possessed, and headed north on Lincoln avenue at break-neck speed, the St. Bernard in hot pursuit. CHIMNEY FIRE A chimney fire was the cause of a fire alarm, Monday, at the home of Vernon Ransome, 429 Provident ave- nue. No damage resulted. LINDEN STREET FIRE ~The fire department was called to the residence at 174 Linden street, uesday afternoon, to extinguish a blaze in the air chambers of the fur- vives is obtained at a SCOUT TROUP NO. 2 'HAS "TALK" SERIES Discuss President-Elect Harding, the Irish Question, Aviation; Judge Thompson Next Speaker. Since the meetings were resumed last fall Winnetka Boy Scout, Troop No, 2, has shown encouraging pro- gress. The troop enrollment has now increased fifty members and the meetings are arousing great inter- est. Of particular interest has been a series of talks, on subjects of current interest and importance, made by the boys themselves. Under assign- ment by E. Ashley Gerhard, scout- master, three members each week have read up on such topics and have presented their subjects to their fel- lows. The career of President-elect Harding was considered in this way; and also the Irish question--what it involves, the solutions that have been offered, and where it stands at the present time. Aviation aroused the greatest interest. After it had been presented by the boys at a recent meeting there was a general demand that the troop might hear further about it from men who had had ac- tual flying experience. Subsequently Kenneth Price, one of the masters of the North Shore Country Day school, who, during the war, was a flying in- structor at one of the southern fields, spoke on this subject, and also Eu- gene C. Marble, father of one of the boys in the troop. Jurist to Speak Next Monday evening Judge Charles M. Thompson will speak on "Law and Authority: What They Should Mean to the American Boy." A valuable addition to the troop personnel has been secured in Frank E, Plowman, who has entered upon iis duties jas assistant Tot eharch e benefit of the Scout camp, which will be in session on Herring Lake the last two weeks of next August. Find Diptheria Case; School Raom Closed Children of grade 7b were sent home. from school Wednesday when it was discovered that Augusta Ho- man of that class had come 'down with diphtheria, They were instruct- ed to stay at home and not play with other children until January 31. They were later given the option of having cultures taken of the throat. If this should prove negative, the children will be allowed to return to school. Children who do not have thoat cultures taken and any of their brothers and sisters who attend school must be confined to their homes all of next week, according to Dr. C. O. Schneider, health officer. Friends visiting the Homan family from Chicago aparently brought thé diphtheria with them, as one of the friends came down with the disease shortly after making the visit, and three members of the Homan family came down with diphtheria last Tuesday. A statement in one of the Chicago papers to the effect that Mr. Homan had been ill with diphtheria for a week while Augusta was permitted to attend school, was characterized by Miss Garretson, school nurse, as incorrect. Mrs. Homan and Augusta both became ill at about the same time. The three afflicted members of the Homan family have been taken to the Evanston hospital, They are under the care of Dr. C. A. Aldrich. MRS. ALMEDA HODGES, WELL KNOWN HERE, PASSES AWAY Mrs. Almeda Hodges died Wednes- day in Boston, aged 88, she had been a resident of Chicago since 1864. She was the widow of Leonard Hodges, one of the pioneer real estate men of Chicago, who planned and created many of the suburbs now parts of the city. Mrs. Hodges is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Frederick P, Bagley of Boston and Mrs. Stephen A. Foster of Chicago and Winnetka. WILMETTE LEGION DANCE The Wilmette Post, No, 46, of the 'American Legion will hold a dance at the Ouilmette Country club on Friday evening, February 4, 1921. Ex- cellent music is promised and every resident of Winnetka is wordially in- lvited to attend the COMMUNITY HOUSE MEN WILL CANVASS HOMES One Hundred Volunteers to Visit Every Home in Winnetka to Raise Subscriptions and Get Workers Every home in Winnetka will re- ceive a caller on Sunday, January 30, the date set for a village-wide can- vass in the interest of the Winnetka Community House. The canvass is to have a three-fold purpose, which may be briefly out- lined as follows: 1. To raise subscriptions to Com- munity House. 2. To obtain volunteers for Com- munity House work. 3. To obtain suggestions for the extension and improvement of the work at Community House. Village Betterment Work It is generally agreed in the village that the work at the Winnetka Com- munity House is quite essential for the betterment of the village. Com- munity House is non-sectarian in its scope. It is a community educational, social and recreational center for every resident of the village, young or old, of any religious faith, both church members and those who are not affiliated with any church. The present governors of Com- munity House represents a variety of beliefs. They are identified with sev- eral churches, some of them not ac- tively affiliated with any denomina- tion. Non-Sectarian Enterprise While Community House owes its existence to the initiative of leaders in the Winnetka Congregational church the atmosphere of its activi- ties is entirely non-sectarian and in no manner associated with the activ- ities of that church. The church sim- ply has Sponsored the present com- munit nt s ble to maintain Community House in its present form, non-sectarian and village-wide in its activities. To ac- complish this the assistance and sup- port of every resident of the village is essential, One hundred men canvassers, who will visit the homes on January 30, will seek not only the support of the resident but will be interested as well in obtaining suggestion for im- proving and extending the work of che center. DEATH CALLS W, J. WHELAN SPECIAL POLICEMAN HERE Funeral services for William J. Whelan, Winnetka special policenian, were held from the late residence Tuesday. Mr. Whelan had been con- nected with the local department for two years. He came to Winnetka from Evanston where he had been for many years a journeyman printer on the former Evanston Press. e assumed police work two years ago because of failing health brought on by the confinement of the printer's trade, He suffered a nervous break- down a few months ago and died Suddenly on Sunday in a Chicago hos- pital. + He is survived by the widow and three children. : A HEALTHY GROWTH You will notice that the Want sec- tion of this newspaper is enjoying a healthy growth along with the other departments. There is a great deal of satisfac- tion in this, for the Want Ads are the barometer of a newspaper. As they go up or down so the medium is increasing or decreasing in value. We are not looking for a mushroom growth, but prefer a steady, sound, persistent advancement. Our readers are mvited to accept this as an expression of appreciation for their good-will and interest. Your friends are communicating with you on page seven of this issue. WANTED--GIRL FOR GEN'L. HOUSE- work; good home and pleasant sur- roundings. Address 121 Bertling lane, Winnetka or call Win. 1613. LTG11-1tc FOR SALE--STANLEY STEAM CARS, from $1,600 and up. William N. Schneider, Stanley Steam Car station, Hubbard Woods, LTG11-tfc FOR SALE--AIREDALE PUPPY; 7 months old; female. Phone Wil. 1665 LTG11-1tp FOR SALE--CANARY BIRDS. PHONE Wilmette 1797. a LTG11-2tp 'Winnetka Trust and alread DR. SAMUEL N. WATSON MEN'S CLUB SPEAKER Noted Divine and Distinguished World War Worker to Appear at January Meeting Interest is widespread among the men and women of Winnetka in the announcement this week of the ap- pearance next Tuesday evening, Jan- uary 25, of Dr. Samuel N. Watson, noted divine and war worker, at the regular January meeting of the Win- netka Men's club, at Community House. Dr. Watson, who lived in France from 1909 to 1919, holding through most of that period the important pastorate of the American church in Paris, will give an illustrated lecture on "France and Why She Is France." Dr. Watson, who is now a resident of Glencoe and one of the leaders of the north shore and in the nation, held distinguished positions during the World War and was signally hon- ored by various of the governments associated with the United States in the great war. Held Important War Posts He was president of the Council of the American Church in Europe from 1912 to 1919, was chairman of the ex- ecutive committee of fatherless chil- dren in France; chairman of the com- mittee of the American Ambulance hospital in France, and chairman of the Relief and Distribution commit- tee of the American Clearing House in France. In recognition of exceptional ser- vices rendered the Allied cause in the World War, Dr, Watson rceived the decoration of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, by the French government; Chevalier of the Order of Leopold, by King Albert of Belgium; Com- mander of the Order of St. Savo, by Prince Alexander of Serbia. All Men Invited 'man in Winnetka - will be d in this unusual Men's ram. Every man in the vil- omptl! pleasant and assured. want to For Billy Haines Dear Reader: : William Haines, one of our splendid Winnetka boys, was taken ill with tuberculosis about ten months ago. His father being an invalid and his mother dead, he had been earning his own living; his sickness, therefore, left him with no means of support. His boy chums in the Triangle club, realizing the situation, arranged to have him cared for in the Chicago Fresh Air hospital, and the mother of one the boys, Mrs. Deily, gave her guarantee to the hospital that all bills would be paid. Month after month these boys have shown their loyalty to their friend "Billy," by raising the necessary funds, a good share coming out of their own pock- ets. . The receipts and expenditures thus far have been as follows: Donations from the public. ....$559.00 Relief and Aid society . 150.00 Triangle club... ......... te i Congregational church 70.00 Collection at football game.... 2.50 2 $930.50 Paid Chicago Fresh Air hos io o pital EC i Is.. 62.50 Paid laundry Balance in treasury .........$ 19.00 The boys in the Preparedness club and the girls in the Thimble club (all of them "Billy's" friends) now feel that they should have a share with the Triangle clug in the respon- sibility for his welfare. To this end, they are giving a benefit dance and card party at the Women's club, on Thursday, February 3. We believe that you will be glad to give these young people a substantial welcome when they call upon you, by buying a number of tickets whether or not you can attend. In case you are not at home when they call, please send your check to Mr. M, kK Meyer, care Winnetka Trust and Savings Bank. We can assure you that the pro- ceeds will be carefully handled for this one purpose. John S. Miller, Jr., M. K. Meyer, J. W. F. Davis, Lloyd Steere, Prepared- ness Club, Donald Duncan, Jr, Ulysses Able, Fred Eckart. Donations already sent in to the Savings Bank total $1150. © REMEMBER FRIDAY, THE CABARET BALL Legion Men On "Home Stretch" in Elaborate Preparations For the Season's Most Brilliant Social Event The regular meeting of the Win- netka Post of the American Legion next Tuesday evening at the head- quarters in the Winnetka Woman's club building will mark the arrival at the " home stretch" in the elabor- ate preparations for Winnetka's most brilliant and most democratic social event of the current season, the grand Cabaret Ball, to be held at the Winnetka Woman's club on the evening of Friday, January 28. Some time ago a leader in Win- netka's legion ranks conceived a unique plan by which destitute and helpless disabled ex-service f the World War, who had bee inally neglected by the red bound, procrastinating policies Government War Risk Bure trusted with their care, could immediate and material aid for selves and their families. Thi was to enlist the support of man and woman in Winnetka; every resident of the village portunity to contribute so more than shallow sympathy, t tribute bread : and buttef that will buy food and clothin to provide adequate medical ment and hospital care for A disabled veterans, many of whon facing certain death or per disability because of the b policies of the governmental responsible for their care. How You May Help Next Fridays' Cabaret Ball co mates this plan. The Cabare affords every Winnetkan the s id opportunity of contributing cause the character of which ay r collecti innetka, but you, individually, must be there to insure the success of the great plan, Do not fail to miss this unprecedented opportunity to express in a very material way your appreciation of the unparalleled service rendered by these unfortunate sufferers in the wake of war. Come out and, ming- ling with your friends and townsmen in a gay, old-fashioned party, help put Winnetka on the map as the real friend of the disabled ex-service men. They will never forget it, Big Features The Cabaret Ball is to be replete with entertainment features. There is to be a vaudeville pro- : gram of unexcelled worth. Miss Margaret Fitch, Broadway star, who has been prominently iden- tified with the famous Coburns and inother importantroles, has promised to appear in a variety of select pop- ular songs. Miss Fitch is a former Winnetka girl and now lives next door in Kenilworth. You cannot af- ford to miss this feature. 3 Lieut. James L. Breeze, Jr., member of the crew that crossed the Atlantic in the famous NC-4 aerial venture, an eccentric dancer by avocation, who has been regarded by leading - footlighters as the leading amateur in his line. His act is a hit from the first clog. There are to be numerous other features on the vaudeville program that merit close attention. There is to be dancing throughout the evening in the spacious ball- room of the club. Music will be of the most irresistible quality. : Refreshments will be served, care- fully prepared by expert caterers. There will be cards in rooms set apart for that particular type of entertainment. i There are to be beautifully decorat- ed flower and novelty booths presided over by carefully selected fairest of the fair. There is provided as a special fea- ture a bowling contest between a picked Legion team and a Lake For- est aggregation. A group of disabled ex-service men from the Chicago Army hospitals will be brought to the ball as guests of honor. : Waitresses will comprise a score of real beauties. There is room for everyone, boxes for parties, reserved tables for two- somes and four-somes and lots of el- bow room. The entire club building will be utilized for the Cabaret 'Ball