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Shore News The Timely Record of Community Events Vol. X, No. 11 WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1923 FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS GIRL BANDIT 'BOSS' Evanston Gang Rounded Up by County Police Admit Scores of Burglaries rIRL IN CONFESSION Elizabeth Sullivan Impli- cated Big Gang The round-up this week of an Ev- anston bandit gang was expected to clear up practically every hold-up anil irglary committed In Evanston and New Trier township in the past three months.-------------------------------- Arrest early this week of 21-year- old Elizabeth "Honey" Sullivan, 1952 West Railroad avenue, Evanston, and her subsequent alleged confession to participation in numerous hold-ups and burglaries In north shore towns, enabled the police to account for.prac- tically every offense of that character perpetrated during the past year. The raids of the gang included homes of some of the wealthiest families on the north shore. Credit to County Police / Splendid Work by Sergeant David- son of the Cook County police, wa$ largely responsible for the solution of the crimes that have been baffling the police of this vicinity. Assigned to this duty by Major Albert N Des- man, head of the county police, David- son a short time ago set about, through his men, to win the confi- dence of girls thought to have been intimates of the thieves. Cultivation of such acquaintances eventually pointed the trail to "Honey" Sullivan, who, upon arrest, was said to have given details of scores of hold-ups and burglaries committed by "her" gang. Make Prompt Arrests Information from the Sullivan girl led to the prompt arrest of Tommy Guest and Tommy Gash, both of Ev- anston, who later were released on bonds after being forced to face charges of implication made in the "jobs," by the girl. It was expected that by the end of this w^ek the remainder of the bandit gang, including Glen Kenley, T. J. Wohl and others, will have been placed in custody of the police. "Worked" North Shore, Besides scores of Evanston homes, a few business places, and the How- ard theater in Rogers Park, the gang is said to be responsible for;numer- ous burglaries and housebreakings in Wilmette, Keniiworth, Winnetka and Glencoe. Their hold-up activities BOYS AT ARDEN SHORE GRATEFUL FOR GIFTS The boys at the Arden Shore Camp wish to thank the good friend who sent them a radiopticon for Christ- mas. No name accompanied the gift, so it cannot be directly acknowledged, but the giver may feel sure that it is greatly appreciated and is the source of much entertainment during the long winter evenings. Many other beautiful and useful gifts weql received at Christmas time and, if lersonal thanks have in any case failed to be returned, it is not through'lack of appreciation but be- cause name and address were not clearly given or were lost in transit. The boys are most grateful for every- thing that has been done for them and more than happly over the friend- ly spirit and personal interest shown in their welfare. . There are forty boys at the camp, all rapidly gaining health and strength. As soon as one goes "over the top" and is sent home to get a job and help support his family, another little fellow takes his place and the good work goes on. Each and every boy sends thanks and a Happy New Year to the friends on the north shore. . AGREE OH SHY WEEK FOR REALTORS Ministers and Brokers Favor Sunday Closing On Tuesday of this week Wilmette ministers and real estate brokers met for an evening of feasting and busi- ness. The meeting was arranged by the Wilmette Church Council, the ob- ject of the "get-together" being to dis- cuss Sunday Closing plans. As a re- sult of the dinner and session the real estate brokers decided in favor of Sunday closing of real estate offices in Wilmette. There was a large representation of the real estate men, only three of four from the entire number being absent. Those present were: C. P. Hough of McGuire and Orr; M. L. Moody, R. M. Johnston, G. F. Johnston, A. J. Woodcock, M. E. Barker, and Print George, of M. E. Barker and Co.; Mr. Plant, of Hill and Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schroeder, W. G. Stacey and Mr. Thatcher of W. G. Stacey and,' company; Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Huey and Mr. McLean of Paul Schroeder and company; E. R. Eddington; Mrs Stone, and Miss Haslett. of Hill and Stone. Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Rev. Gil- bert Stansell, Rev. Hubert C. Carleton, Rev. George Pt Magill, Rev. and Mrs. Francis C. Stifler and Thomas H. West, secretary of the Wilmette were confineiLJargely to the ierrltoryiCJuu'ch Councilj__represented the west of the north shore, ccmmonly known as the "roadhouse district." The gang operated with the use of railroaded" cars, practically all of which were recovered by ' tie police a short time after offenses were com- mitted. Ley to Mickey to Fat Fine; Speeder Mourns Because he sped his machine at the rate of 57 miles-, an hour through the streets of Wifmette A. Leader, 3958 Ellis avenue, Chicago, is poorer by $50. Clement C. Ley, motorcycle officer, crr*ed Leader after he had trailed he hasty offender on Sheridan road and after his speedometer had regis- tered 57 "per." When Leader was taken before Magistrate . Daniel M. Mickey, a fine of ^45 and costs, was handed down.. „ A fine of $25 and costs was imposed upon C. Young by Magistrate Mickey. | Ley arrested Young for speeding 42 miles an hour on Sheridan road. Paul Fasnacht, Chicago, received a fine of $5 and costs for running without a tail light. He was arrested by police officer Charles Crenas.__________ Logan P. T. A. Holds Session at Library Hall on Monday The regular meeting of the Parent- Teacher association of the Logan school will be heldâ€"at-Library-hall Monday afternoon, January 8, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber of Wihnei Frint George, churches. After a good supper at the Lake Shore Terrace, everyone got down to business without waste of time. Mr. Stifler acted as chairman and started the discussion by stating the purpose of the council as standing for higher ideals, higher moral standards and for everything that will maintain Wil- mette as a high class community. This is good for the real,estate busi- ness, Mr. Stifler said, because to ele- vate a community increases real es- tate values. In stating the purpose of the meet- ing Rev. George P. Magill of the Pres- byterian church declared the Church Council was interested in working out with the realtors a plan for a 6-day week for real estate business. Favor Closing Considerable interesting discussion followed and after several ballots the realtors voted in favor of Sunday closing and agreed to co-operate in every way possible to maintain that desirable condition. The churches pledged themselves to secure the co-operation of property owners with dealers in discouraging the showing of property on Sundays. An Honor board was elected to take charge of problems that~mlgbt urise in the future. On this board are Rev. -Carleton, Rev. Magill, Mrs. Stone and A. J. Woodcock. The board»was glv- en power to. add a fifth member not connected with the real estate busi- ness or Church Council., The meeting also elected a Promot- ional committee of five comprising ka will talk concerning Educational Legislation in IlUnois^__________r Following the a&lress^tnerewTfl"T>6 an interesting musical program. There will be an attendant at the Eogair-scfioor to care for small chil- dren while the mothers are attending â€"Jthe. jneeting. - ..... AT THE SUNDAY CLUB Educator, Author, Traveler, Immigration Expert, to Be in Wilmette, Jan. 7 STUDENT OF WORLD "Passing of a Great Race"â€" Topic Dr. Edward A. Steiner, immigration authority, author of many volumes touching upon world problems, and one of the best known platform speak- ers in the United States, will be the speaker at the Wilmette Sunday Eve- ning club the evening of Sunday, Janu- ary 7. Dr. Steiner, who is associated with Grinell College, Grinell Iowa, will speak on the subject "The Passing of a Great Race." Sixth Appearance Here. The speaker has addressed the Sun- day Evening club on five previous occasions and his coming this Sunday is looked forward to as a real event on the season's program. He also speaks on the program of the Chicago Sunday Evening club each year and the greatest forums in the United States. He has made a special study of immigration and some of his books deal with that ever recurring public question. He has traveled across the ocean both in a state-room and in the steerage, has traveled extensively in Europe, and is especially conversant with problems relating to Russia and Austria. Club Programs Popular The Wilmette Sunday Evening club, thanks to the splendid judgment and tireless energy of its president, W. Frank McClure, in arranging excellent programs, and to the hearty support accorded him by the club executive committee and the community at large, is enjoying the most noteworthy year of its service on the north shore. The recent holiday season brought splendid audiences to the Sunday Eve- ning club Christmas and New Year programs, notwithstanding the many 'other important claims upon the time of the north shore citizenry. A crowd- ed auitorium is expected to greet Dr. Steiner at the first club program of the new year. PRESBYTERIAN MEN TO HEAR DR. WM. SADLER B. M. Colvin, chairman of the Pro- gram and Social committee of the Men's Club of the First Presbyterian church, Wilmette, has announced that he has been successful in securing Dr. William Sadler, one of Chicago's most noted physicians, psychologists and lectures to address the club at its reg- ular monthly meeting to be held in the church parlors, Friday evening January 12. Dr. Sadler is well known to Wil- mette audiences, having appeared be- fore the Wilmette Sunday Evening club In past years. His war-time ad- dress, Long Heads and Round Heads, which involved a vast amount of his- torical research, will long be remem- bered as one of the oratorical master- pieces of the war period. The subject of the address which Dr. Sadler has chosen for the meeting of the men's club is "The Tragedy of Civilization." Every man interested, whether a member of the club or not, is invited to this meeting. Dinner will be served prior to the address and business meeting. Congregationalists Plan Birthday Dinner, Jan. 10 Members of the First Congregation- al church are to enjoy a Birthday din- ner, in the church parlors Wednesday evening, January 10, given by the Washington avenue Circle of the par- ish, of whieh Mrs. H. K*-Snider-4s chairman. The dinner, which promises to be one of the most enjdyabTe~of the regu- lar Church Night Dinners, will be fea- tured by a program of songs and "stunts" under the direction of Lem- uel Owen. The tables, twelve in number, will represent the months of the year. Diners will occupy tables correspond- ing with their natal month. It's About a 50th Wedding Anniversary \J English Lutherans â-  Plan Week of Festivities Begin- ning Sunday, January 7 PROMINENT SPEAKERS New Parish Enjoys Remark- able Growth From a source of news far beyond the confines of Wilmette, the United States mails bring word of the cele- bration on Christmas Day of the fif- tieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hoffman of 1404 Elmwood avenue. There was a banquet, with decora- tions in yellow and white, interspersed with the Christmas colors of red and green. -There was dancing, including an ex- hibition of the famous old Virginia reel, with Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman lead- ing the procession. Guests were sons and daughters, children-in-law and grandchildren to the number of thirty, as follows: Miss Nellie Hoffman, Wilmette; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hoffman, Jr., Wilmette; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hoffman,-Genoa Junction, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dougherty, Evanston, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Flanders, Des Plaines, 111. Mr. Hoffman was born in Pough- keepsie, N. Y., in 1849 and at the time of his marriage was a city fireman in that eastern town. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1850 and was married in the same house in which she was born. The couple moved to Chicago in the autumn of 1876 and came to Wilmette in 1904. Members^and friends of the Wil- mette ^English Lutheran church are anticipating a season of genuine fes- tivity beginning Sunday, January 7 and continuing through next week, the occasion being the formal dedication of the new Bungalow-Chapel of the parish, located at Seventh street and Greenleaf avenue. ns for the hap- py event completed this week under supervision of Rev. William Guise, recently appointed pastor of the church, include several dedicatory, services which begin on Sunday and conclude on Thursday evening, Jan- uary 11. * " Services Begin Sunday The first dedicatory service is sched- uled for 11 o'clock Sunday morning when the Rev. J. E. Witteker, presi- dent of the Chicago Luthern seminary wilLpreach_the. sermon. Broadcast YourWrob -gr-cbairman; A. Johnston, Rev. S. Huey, R. M Lloyd and Rev. Gilbert Stansell. P. A. SOCIAL Mrs. J. Stolton, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Cheese-1 man, 326 Oxford road, left Tuesday J for her home in Pasadena, CaK D ON*T~~Keep~ *fem a secret! The . more people know about what you wantâ€"or have to offer, the better your chancer The ones you want to get in Try one immediatelyâ€"it will get results. The Lake Shore News Cosmas Brothers Will Give Community Tree in Future Each year at Christmas time Wil- mette is ta have its Gommunky Tree on the Village Green, and each year the tree will be a gift to the village from Cosmas Brothers and company, fruit dealers in the new Dannemark building on Wilmette avenue. When several men, gathered at a Village board meeting three weeks ago, decided it was "up to public spirited citizens to subscribe to a Community Tree*" strengthening that decision by starting a subscription list, Cosmaa-Brotherssteppedinto the situation With the information that the firm had a perfectly fine tree all ready for the villageâ€"just a modest gift, you know. "We intend to provide the Com- munity tree each year," says Peter Demopulos, manager of Cosmos Brothers and company. "We derived so much pleasure from our gift this season that we want to enjoy the opportunity to help each year," he added. New Evanston Theatre Joins "Photodrama" Page Feature The -New Evanston Theatre, located in the Davis street-business district of the neighboring suburb, has taken a position with three other leading ymotion pictureâ€"playhousesâ€"onâ€"the "Photodrama" Page of The Lake Shore News.___________J~______-------- touch with read the Want Ads, Showing only "first run" pictures, and will find you through them> Jthe-new^theater,^opened but a few weeks^ngorralready has~w©n~ favor with north shore movie fans. An- nouncements of pictures to be shown at the New Evanston will be found in the Photodrama section each week. week-for the announcements of com- ing atractions at the leading neigh borhood theaters. At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon will be the second service, at which the Rev. J. A. Davy, pastor of Unity^Luth- eran church, Chicago, will be the principal speaker. Reception to Pastor Dedication festivities will resume on Tuesday evening, January 9 which has been termed Community Night by the Dedication committee. Upon this occasion there is to be ah Interesting program of music, several addresses apporpriate to the event arid a re- ception to the hew pastor and his family. This service begins at" U o'clock. Festivities Will terminate on Thurs day evening when the Rev. S. P. Long, pastor of the Wicker Park Luthern church, Chicago, will preach the ser- mon. -â€"i^- The^e Tirto oe special muslcnsT alt dedicatory services provided by the choir of the church, augmented by special soloists. Every resident of the north shore is invited to participate in all of these dedication events. The dedication recalls to Wilmette churchgoers the almost phenomenal growth of the Wilmette English Luth- eran church. Organized in the spring of 1921 the congregation has prospered steadily and has achieved what is con- sidered a remarkable feat in estab- lishing itself in its own church home within a period of but scarcely more than 18 months after the church chart- er roll was closed. Organized In (March 1921 ^ '__ The congregation came into being in March 1921 when the Rev. A. O. Solholm was called to the local field from a prosperous parish at Superior, Wis., to conduct a survey of the vil- lage for the purpose of determining whether there was need here for- a unit of the United Lutheran church. Mr. Soholm reported favorably to a small group of leaders who had been responsible for his coming. Without delay, the small congre'ga- tion, built around a nucleus of half a (Continued on page 12) Home Is Robbed While Family Is Out of Town A burglary committed some, time between December 18 and January 1, was discovered Tuesday when Henry F. Schurmann and family, 402 Maple avenue, returned home after an ab- sence of three weeks. Upon entering their residence the Schurmanns found everything in gen» - era! confusion. A hasty survey dis- closed that quantities of clothing, jewelry and furs had been taken from the houseT -The loss-was immediately reported to the police.â€" A shattered basement window indi- cated that the thieves had forced an entrance^ intoâ€"the-iiouse through the basement. The floors and carpets in (V the house were -covered- withmud tracks. No other clues were left to the police. NO RED LIGHTâ€"FINED W. Keller, 1620 Highland avenue, Wilmette, was fined $5 and. costs on the charge of leaving building roa- WatclLgthe- Photodram_a_page _eachJjtexiaU4n the street without taking the precaution of putting a danger signal on the obstruction. Patrolman Joe May reported the violation.