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- !6 ).{a rch 12, 1926 WILME.TTE · LIFE 35 CHILDREN PAY TRIBUTE TO THEIR BELOVED POET Little Tots Strew Flowers on Eugene Field Tomb at Kenilworth Church Candidates Give Views at Schmidt Booster Session The Oscar \V. Schmidt Boo ter cln1> held a n·ry succe sful meeting Tue sday evening at Fore~ter hall. Ridge avenue. \\ ' il n~et tc, it i-. announced. Thcr " "'-rv more than 200 people pre se nt to ' · .. .. ... 1 h" ca ndidates upholding the "Home Rule" ticket in the coming Primary election. April 13. 1 Talks were g-iven hy the fo llowing 1 c· ndidatcs: John H. Passmore for criminal co urt clerk; Gene Oliver, f0r the board of assessors: Arthur A. Hueb sc h, for state se nator; · 1Ir. Pop pe r. for state representative; Frank J. Kriz and O sca r W. Schmidt of \Vilmette, for county commtsstoners. Robert James of Evanston represented Erne:-.t Guyton of E\·anston and John Jaranowski, of Calumet City, also running for county commis ioner. Other meetings are being arranged for the near future. it was announced. em going to be a " print season." Flowered georgettes, figured crepe de chines with interesting borders and, in fact, prints in an almost endless variety of designs have captured the world of Fashion. They're even more popular than they were last spring. You'll be delighted with our array of new patterns. Many of them are exclusive with Adler's. · Ill Ir . ed cc.· 1 :,_ ~ le \Vhile a large crowd stood hy with head s bared to the blast of a cold March wind, the remains of Eugene Field. the children's poet, were placed in their final resting place in "God's Acre," at the Church of the Holv Comforter. in Kenilworth, last Sund~y . The s imple hut impre ssive rite s which marked the re - internment of the poet, wh ose remains have re sted for tht· pa -., t .30 year:-. in Graceland ce metery. Chicago. were conducted by the Rev. Leland Hobart Danforth. pastor of the church. The sen·icec; began with the solemn cde bration of the Holy Euchari . t. aft~r which Judge Jesse Holdom, a per:- on a! friend of Field. read "Little Boy Blue." In a touching tribute to his friend Judge Holdom said, "If he had ~I r . and ~1 rs . . Thomas E. Thompso n written only 'Little Bov Blue.' his returned to their home at 1311 Ashland memory and reputation ·would have an·nue last week after a sojourn 111 la:;ted as long a:-. little ones are born ." ~arasota, Fla. Follo\\1'itlg J ttclge Holdom. Mrs. Ed- win Hedrick. of Kenilworth. read an other of the poet's famous poems, "The .~ inging of God's Acre." The proceo.;. ion then marched out to the open ~ra\'e and the casket was lowered to ib final resting place, showered with flowers hy the children who took part in the ceremonies Over the tomh '\Vas erected a granite heact. tone. with the simple inscription: E'CGE~E FIELD Casket Strewn With Flowers JT 'S Phone Wilmette 2814 Genthner's Market for ll th · Floor- Stevens Bldg. 1850-1895 THE CHILDREN'S POET In the throng which packed the ch urch and crowded about the grave were many of Field's personal friends, a:' well as many who knew him only through hi writings. Included in the ac;"emblag~ were Mayor William E. Dever of Chicago. Presidents Earl E. Orner. of \Vilmette, James C. Murray, of Kenilworth. and John S. Miller, of \\'innetka. Quality M~ats Courteous Service Free Delivery · 1145 Wilmette Ave. Opposite Post Office CHICAGO Not connected with any other store of similar name Bot x x Buns Phones \Vilmette 721 CROSS Our Hot Cross Buns are baked fresh every day during Lent .... Patty shells a specialty .... Our own Mayonnaise dressing .... Pies with exceptionally rich crust . 2600-2601 \\'ilmette. Ill. Main Street Motors Service, Inc. Everything for the Automobile "" . Valve Grinding We have just purchased a Master valve refacing grinder and a Flemming valve seat grinder. These insure perfect work and lower the cost. We will grind the valves on any car but Fords at the same price the service stations charge. Work guaranteed. J. C. Slown The ·Wilson Bakery Home of Everything Good that's Baked · Phone Wilmette 414 1162 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette A.· B. Van Deuaen