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22 THE LAKE SHORE NEWS, FRIDAY, NQVEMBER 11, 1921 BETTER GOVERNMENT AIDED BY LOCAL MEN Prominent North Shore Citizens Co- Operate fat Splendid Work of the Citizens' Association of Chicago Several of the north shore's most prominent citizens have been instru- mental in aiding the citizens of Illi- nois, Cook County and the City of Chicago in securing better administra- tion of municipal, county and state affairs, as leaders in the Citizens' Association of .Chicago, the oldest civic reform organization in America, which, since jts inception in 1874, has been a great force for good govern- ment in the state of Illinois. Among those men who are promin- ently identified with the association are George E. Cole, of Wilmette, hon- orary president and member of Board of Directors; Shelby M. Singleton, Wilmette, secretary and treasurer; and Leslie F. Gates, Wilmette; Roy C Osgood, Wilmette; and Wilford C. Shurtleff, Wilmette, directors. In- cluded among these men is Augustus S. Peabody, president, who is a sum- mer resident of Winnetka. The officers of the association were re-elected at a meeting this month when President Peabody presented the forty-seventh annual report, later' published in pamphlet form, setting forth the activities of the association in the past year. Aids State Funds' Probe This report shows that the associa- tion, which has a membership of more than 1000 taxpayers, was responsible, directly or indirectly for the investi- gation of the alleged mishandling of state funds by former state treasur- ers and the subsequent indictment of Governor Len Small, formerly state treasurer. The report, in this connec- tion, commends the efforts of State Treasurer Edward E. Miller, in re- vealing appearerit irregularities in the state treasurers' office, discovered at his entrance. upon those duties, At- torney General Brundage and State's Attorney Mortimer of Sangamon county. The report shows, also, that as a result of the new law, regulating deposit of state treasurers' funds, and Washing Machines WILMETTE FRUIT It is a most satisfying feeling to wake up on wash day morning know- ing that you have a good washing machine in your lai Let us estimate on your wiring. FRED DETTMAN WE SPECIALIZE IN CHILDREN'S Hair Cutting Bobing and Curling 1120 Central Ave., Wilmette Phone 723 '=T. WE RECEIVE TWO SHIPMENTS OF FRESH VEGETABLES DAILY OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE TRY US, AND BE CON- VINCED! 1150 WILMETTE AVE. PHONE 436 IRONING MACHINES You can make washday a most pleasant one, by add- ing an Electric Ironing Machine to your laundry equipment. We will be glad to co-operate with you in the selection of any electrical convenience you may be considering. We handle a complete line of electrical appliances. Wilmette, Illinois Phone Wilmette 81 - 1122 Central Avenue You will find it a pleas- ure to ride in any one of our six well-kept, closed Taxies. Just Phone Wilmette 21 or 29. HERB0N BROS. TAXI CO. 728 Twelfth St., Wilmette Illinois Taste is a matter of tobacco quality m When the First Cold Breezes Blow s/. "Y^E will be deluged with orders for coal that must be filled rapidly in order that none of our cus- tomers suffers. Our equipment will be worked to the utmost in an effort to protect all of you. You will be certain of a warm, comfortable home if you place your order immediately, for at present we can guarantee prompt delivery. Let us deliver a load todayâ€"then we can com- plete your requirements-later'----- ,â- .".':â€" Kutten Brothers COAL We state it as our honest belief that the tobaccos used in Chester- field are of finer quality (and hence of better taste) than in any other cigarette at the price. Liggett # Myers Tobacco Co. esterfiel CIGARETTES of Turkish and Domestic tobaccosâ€"blended *~r â- H Tel. Wilmette No. 1 711-W Railroad Ave.