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-•"jmm^?;$$j??F Nearly Everybody In WOmette Reads The Lake Shore News VOL. VII, NO g WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1920 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS TO REBUII STORES mm JD BY FIRE Offices To Bo Thoroughly Re-dec- orated and Stores Rebuilt in $3S,0St Fire in Cox Building Last Week DOCTORSâ€"DENTISTS WALK Tenants of. Building Enjoy Unique Experience of Lacking Office Facilities Doctors and dentists making calls and arranging appointments without the almost indispensable use of of- fices, telephones, etc., as their pro- fessional brothers did in the days of yore; registered pharmacists prepar- ing prescriptions surrounded by the aromatic blossoms of a florist shop; and a probable old fashioned fire sale are some of the interesting results of the fire which last Friday night threatened to destroy the entire Cox building at the junction of Wilmette and Central avenues. Origin is Mystery The fire, which started of an un- known origin in the basement of the H. "K. Snider drupr store and raged for more than three hours before firemen from both Wilmette and Ev- anston departments could p(et it un- der control, resulted in Hamap-e es- timated at close to $30(100. The Snider pharmacv and the R. H. Schell & Co. dry goods store at 1128 Central ave- nue and 1154 Wilmette avenue .suffer- ed most from the flames, while the offices of six physicians and four dentists were damaged by smoke and water. : Doctors Walk Due to the fact that the water main supplying the orofessional of- fices was destroyed, the tenants were unable to resume their work in the offices until Tuesday. Most, of the doctors and dentists made their calls "on hoof." Through the efforts of Building Manaerer F. E. Test, who represents A. W. Cox. owner, who is in Texas, heat to "the building was furnished Saturday for those tenants ;who wanted to resume work in their .offices. The repairing of the water main made it possible for the office JFo.rce's to return to work by Tuesday, '^cording to Mr. Test, all the offices fill be completely re-decorated with- «.a few weeks. > Th£v. pharmacy and dry goods ^pPjgpHetors were not so fortunate. Qj* Monday morning, Mr. Snider and "his partner. E. C. Cazel established a •new line of goods in the John Wei- -land flort||s^onrns at 1161 Wlmette avenue. Tjfe^T»|Kk of goods at the corner loc*fj^.p^g a total loss, al- " though pa|^^j^fjjmed by insurance. ^B^tmuggists will be f&wil&Id site with a tg^liWchandise before k» *ftre Sale" ;%h* Schell dry goods red heavily the owner, af- ting an inventory of the ^salvaged goods, made preparations for re-opening the latter part of this week, placing the bulk of the soiled stock on sale for "Fire Bargains." The Schell loss is placed at about $5,000. The fire itself created considerable excitement breaking out shortly af- ter 8 o'clock, and attracting throngs of villagers and the attention of passengers on the railroad lines to the scene. First notice of the fire was made by Dr. R. M. Evans, whose attention was called to smoke issuing from the basement. Mr. Cazel was ill at his home and Mr. Snider had left shortly before. A. H. Bogard, registered pharmacist, turned in the alarm. S. O. S. To Eranston Although the Wilmette firemen fought valiantly to subdue the flames, an S. O. S. call was dispatched to the Evanston department and the com- bined efforts of both finally placed the fire under control. While the flames were bursting out from the sides and front of the building, the excited crowd outside heard the dull crash of timber as the floor caved in with shelves filled with hundreds of bottles. Almost simultaneous with the sounding of the first alarm, the lights in the drug1 store suddenly went out. An hour and a half later, as the building was enveloped in great clouds of smoke, they flashed on again, onlvtq go out a few moments later. Fire Fighter Injured The arrival of the Evanston men inspired renewed efforts on the part ;1tr"jti>..-exp| able! to complete the aidj To Show Labor Law* No Product of 1920 Presbyterian Men's Class to Discuss Similarity of Ancient Laws With Those of Today (Continued on Page 8) Since the formation of the Business Men's Bible class at the Wilmette Presbyterian church, many interest- ing facts on social, economical and political matters have been unearthed from the pages of history. The members of the class have enthusiastically delved into life as it was centuries ago in order to satisfy themselves that the foundations of life and industry are identical with today's. Announcement of next Sunday's meeting by Thomas E. Bradley, lead- er of the open forum discussions, shows the chief interest will center around the economic regulations of the Laws of Deuteronomy and a comparison of their provisions with those of Hammurabi a thousand years earlier, linking up both in a comparison with the statutes of Illi- nois. The discussion will aim to show that, while the laws of Hammurabi, the first labor legislation known to history, fixed the wages of different classes of laborers, the Mosaoc law was the first to recognize the rights of manual laborers. That the econom- ic laws of today are founded upon the latter is the chief fact the class hopes to bring out. Another division of tropics will cover the right of the citizen to the ownership of property and a com- parison of those laws with our own and with modern socialistic theories. Still another part of the laws deals with measures enacted for the pre- vention of poverty, the rules against mortgages and the taking of inter- est, and requiring the release of loans after seven years. It is a sig- nificant fact that one measure ad- vised the Hebrews to avoid all loans which would place them under the power of foreigners: "Thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow,' 'a rule which the race, generally, has faithfully followed. The measures for the alleviation of poverty will be compared with sim- ilar modern laws, such as the Mothers' Pension law, the Workmen's Compensation act, the occupational diseases law, and similar acts. The basis for all these are found in the old Hebrew laws of Deuteronomy. believe members of the class. Full opportunity for discussion on all these points is afforded to the busi- ness men who attend. BAPTISTS LAUNCH $80,000 CAMPAIGN New Church Adopts Resolution Pro- viding for Funds for Beautiful Building at Corner of Wil- mette and Forest Avenues MASS FOR A BIG DRIVE Societies of Church Organise to Aid in Subscription of Fundsâ€"Drive Will Last » Month PAIR OF BRIDES AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH George. T. Steiner Wed To Helen Blanshine; John Steffens and Mildred Halsted Married Some people are born lucky and others have houses given to them. Take John Steffens for instance. After being united in holy matrimony to Miss Mildred Halsted of Racine, Wis., John and his bride returned home to discuss the housing problem, high rents, etc. Mr. Peter Steffens, the father, greeted the couple with: "Well, my boy, seeing that you are married you must have some place to live. I have decided to let you have my little cottage over at 315 15th street." John is one of Wilmette's popular young mail carriers. During the war he was brigaded with both Australian and British troops and was gassed in the great offensive at Argonne Woods. But Cupid's darts have landed in more places than one. Shortly after John and Miss Hal- sted had entered the St. Joseph's church at Gross Point last Sunday. George T. Steiner, of 1451 Wilmette avenue, escorting Miss Helen Blan*- shine. of La Porte. Ind., appeared in the chapel. Then both couples were married by Father William Ned- straetor. CIRCLE PLANS FOOD SALE These are busy days for the mem- bers of the Central Avenue Circle of the Congregational church. Today they will hold their regular meeting at the church and on March 12, they will gather at the same place under direction of President Mrs. W. H. Wyckoff, to hold a "delicatessen sale." Every variety of prepared food stuffs will be sold at reasonable pric- es. 'SJfce proceeds are to be used in church work. With the unanimous adoption of a resolution authorizing the launching of a campaign to ring the dollar mark on the cash register 80,000 times, the main auditorium of the oft discussed Wilmette Baptist church has already begun to take form. The resoultion, adopted last Sunday, and authorizing the building committee to secure this sum in addition to $20,000 recently subscribed, has creat- ed considerable favorable comment in religious circles. It is expected to raise the necessary amount in a nominally short time, as the com- mittee hopes to begin building this spring. The resolution follows: "Whereas, in June. 1919, the Church instructed your Building committee to secure $60,000 for the construction of the main auditorium of the church building, and at a general meeting, held June 17. 1919, at which $20,000 was subscribed, toward the above amount, "And, whereas, in view of the ab- solute necessity of proceeding with the erection of the building at the earliest possible moment, and in view of the increased cost of material and labor, "Resolved, that the Building com- mittee of the Wilmette Baptist church is hereby authorized to secure $80,000 in addition to the amount al- ready subscribed in order that the work of construction may be started promptly." Outline Campaign Members of the Building commit;: tee asserabje.d Monday night and adoped final plans for the conduct- ing of the financial drive. Teams, composed of the parish will be or- ganized to canvass the village ac- quainting the parishoners with the details pertaining to the new church. An other committee was instructed to draft campaign letters to be sent to more than 100 families. Unique plans for the aid of the Sunday school department are also being ar- ranged. At the annual dinner of the church, held June 17, 1919. the popular sub- scriptions for $20,000 were enthus- iastically given with the hope that work might be commenced on the new building last summer. On ac- count, however, of industrial disturb- ances it was found necessary to post- pone the building program to this spring. The campaign was revived by official announcement made be- fore the church at the morning ffer-v.- ice on February 8, at which time the Building committee stated that it was their best judgment that the church should at once proceed to the securing of funds and the erection of the building. Gothic Style Church The beautiful wooded lot at the Northwest corner of Wilmette and Forest avenues is fully paid for and offers the most attractive setting for the type of building that is proposed. The new church will be of English Gothic style throughout, finished in native ledge stone and trimmed with Bedford granite. It is estimated that fully fifteen of the forest trees now standing on the lot will not have to be removed, thus giving the general appearance of the improvement one of the softness and age. The main entrance of the church will be on the Forest avenue side, with an auditorium 60 feet long and about 40 feet wide, laid on north and south lines. At the rear of the audi- torium and connected by suitable entrances will be the church school in which will be accommodations of the modern type for the various de- partments of the church and religious and educational activities. A wing stretching toward the east and con- forming to the irregular contour of the lot will provide accommodations for the primary and beginners de- partments. Seating Capacity 400 The ground floor of the church will be equipped with every modern con- venience for the social life and com- munity activities of the church. The estimated seating capacity of the autditorium is 400 and provision will be made for the installation of a moving picture machine. Pre-Easter Sermon* Given by Rev. Lloyd Program of Smrricmu at Congregation- al Church to Cover Period be- tween Now and Easter '(Continued on Page Eight) Local Congregationalists have been amply prepared for in the matter of appropriate sermons between, and including the Easter period, as shown in the program of sermons to be given by the Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, pastor. The fact that Easter is near at hand and the local Congregational church members are realizing it, was evidenced by the overflow attendance last Sunday morning. The program including mid-week and Holy servic- es, is given below: Sunday Morning Sermons March 7â€""The Triumph of Life." March 14â€""The Triumph of Right- eousness." March 21â€""The Triumph of Christ." March 28â€""Our Loved Ones and the Many Mansions." April 4 (Easter)â€""The Glad Tid- ings." Wednesday Night Services March 10â€""The Significance of Im- mortality." March 17â€""The Possibility of Im- mortality." March 24â€""The Assurance of Im- mortality." Holy Week Services March 28â€"-Concesration service at 4 o'clock. March 30â€""Nearing the End." March 31â€""Traitor and Master." April 1â€"Union Communion Serv- ice. April 2â€"Good Friday service for young people. Mr. Paul Reynolds speaker. R.W.BODDINGHOUSEIS DEAD-WAS LOCAL MAN SPECIAL BALLOT TO RAISE TEACHERS'PAY Wilmette School Board Orders Spe- cial Election March 27 to Secure Increased Tax Rate for School Maintenance PROVIDES FUND OF $25,000 Increase in Tax from 1 and 1 3 Per Cent Means Immediate Raise of Salaries Secretary of Chicago Title eV Trust Company Die* Suddenlyâ€"Found- ed Wilmette Public Library "'^ R. W. Boddinghouse, secretary of the Chicago Title & Trust company, and former resident of Wilmette. died Wednesday night following a recurrence of high blood pressure, at his home 1333 Rosedale avenue, Chi- cago. Funeral services will be held from Graceland chapel Monday after- noon at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow at Graceland cemetery. Mr. Boddinghouse, who began his career as a clerk at the Trust com- pany more than 30 years ago, lived for 20 years in the village, where he was a powerful factor in all com- munity activities. Until a year ago the family lived at 1429 Gregory ave- nue. He was instrumental in the found- ing of the local library and was form- erly president of the Board of Edu- cation of New Trier high school. As professor of real estate law at Kent college in Chicago. Mr. Bodding- house was regarded as the foremost authority on real estate in Illinois. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Sidney, 30, and Emmons, 27. For more than a year Mr. Bodding- house has suffered from high blood pressure and has been under the care of a physician. The end came sud- denly with the bursting of a blood vessel shortly after Mr. Bodding- house had retired to his room. THALMAN FUNERAL Funeral services ior Mrs. Mary Thalman, widow of the late Bernard Thalman, pioneer resident of Gross Point, were held from St. Joseph's church Wednesday morning. Mrs. Thalman died Saturday night follow- ing a stroke of paralysis. She was 70 vears old. Mrs. Thalman lived at the* home of her son John Thalman. at Bloom and Church roads. Eight other children who survive are: Jo- seph, Bernard, Frank, Anton, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Mrs. Kathenne Schils, Mrs. Mary Maas and Mrs. An- na Boudard. > SURPRISES FOLKS Recently Peter Zeutschel has been making a number of trips to Chicago but he declined to tell much of the purpose of the visits to his folks. Re- cently he returned and surprised the members of his family and his friends by bringing with him a bride, Miss Josephine Schmitz of Chicago. OPENS WOLFF BUILDING Max Wyman, Chicago ;tmk shop owner, has recently re-opened the old Wolff building on Ridge avenue near Wilmette avenue. A substantial increase in the sal- aries of Wilmette teachers is now a possibility of the small ballot. It is up to the village to demon- strate at the polls whether or not it is interested enough in civic enter- prise to provide adequate means of support for the staff of 40 teachers. At a special meeting of the Board of Education Wednesday night, the board authorized an election, March 27, to increase the school tax rate of the village from 1 and 1/3 to 2 per cent for school maintenance. The ballot actually provides for an in- crease in the tax rate from 2 to 2 2/3 per cent, r#s the school provision at present includes a building tax of 2/3 per cent. In the program submitted by a creased tax rate calls for a fund of approximately $25,000, the greater part of which will be directly aoplied to the teacher's salaries. As a favor- able vote by the community is anti- cipated, the board has prepared for the immediate increase in salaries, following the election. The polls at the village hall will be open from 7 o'clock in the morning until 4 p. m. in order to facilitate a representative vote. Efforts to pre- sent the facts before the local voters will be made immediately, although the board feels most of the residents have a fair insight into the school conditions, especially with reference to teacher's salaries. In commenting upon the urgency 1 of a successful election Superinten- 5 dent of schools J. R. Harper pointed out that both Winnetka and Highland ] Park, which are in the midst of cam- paigns to raise funds for the main- tenance of their schools, have taken advantage of the legislative act pass- ' ed at the last session of the General Assembly providing for the increase i of school funds by taxation, Be^ cause Wilmette has not taken ad- vantage of the law, Mr. Harper eje- nlained that the special election wAs the only means of securing funds 50 necessary if Wilmette schools are.-to retain their present efficiency. Sug- gestions of popular subscription jto ' raise the funds have not met with the approval of the board, although their attention was called to a letter rec- ommending that plan to Edward Zipf, village president. Mr. R. Tencher, 507 Washington avenue, the writer, of- fered to begin the subscription cam- paign with a $200 donation. _^ vv That the decision of th"e board will be re-assuring to scores of Wilmette residents to whom the question of increased pay for the teachers has been a vital one, is indicated by the many comments of civic leaders be- fore the board made its plans known. Scores of methods for se- curing a fair remuneration for the persons who work incessantly to- help mould Wilmette's youngsters in- to respectable citizens pf the next generation, have been suggested in the past few weeks. The letter of Mr. R. Tencher to Edward Ziof, president of the village, providing for the launching of a subscription cam- paign, is one of the latest expressions of public sentiment. The bulk of the letter follows: - â- .•â-  *J^';'r-y; "It has been my pleasure fo meet and know a few of the teaching force of th" Wi1"iette schools. Mani-* , testation of ability which I have seen, exhibited by this force through re- sults in the case of our children,, warrants me in urging that some- thing should be done immediately in- the matter of increasing the pay of ♦he teachers of the Wilmette schools. . To handle such matters by vote of* inhabitants of the village frequently y takes considerable time. Unfortun-j/ ately I am out of the village so much* that I have not been able to know* much of the available funds for this- purpose, nor how additional funds may frequently be provided. _ I do know, however, that a reduction in the effiiency of the teaching force •of our schools is perhaps the worst thing that could happen to the village. "I have learned that there are about 40 teachers and perhaps 1500 > 7~. /* (Continued on Page 8) (