The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-02
WOODMEN HAVE
AN IDEAL CAMP
Visitors Keep the Premises
Clean and Make d Good
Impression.
ROMANCE YESTERDAY
Forester Is Married and Had
Wedding Dinner In Mess
Tent.


The NJ. W. A. Foresters are delighted
ith Hammond. their new camp and
he hospitality OF the Hammond people
They are well pleased with the encamp-
ment so far except for the fact that
there are not nearly as many of the
Modern Woodmen In camp as it was
expected there would be.
At present there are not more than
100 men in camp. but this is due to the
fact that this is the busy season for
many OF the members and they are
unable to get away.
However the officers of the camp are
not displeased with the showing that
has been made so far, for they are con-
fident that If the weather remains fair
the crowds that will be here tomorrow
and on the Fourth will exceed all ex-
pectations and the encampment will
close in a blaze of glory that will leave
no doubt as to the success of the un-
dertaking
The Modern Woodmen are to be con-
graduated on the fine appearance of
their camp. The tents have been erect
ed in long rows on the ridge just south
OF the improved portion Of the park and
present neat military appearance.
The occupants of each of the tents
have taken the pains to tidy up the
premises and there is not the disorder
and the disregard for the looks of the
camp ground that might be expected
from outsiders.
Make Good Impression.
In fact the Modern Woodmen have
proved themselves most desirable Wis
itors and when they have packed their
tents and left the city they will re-
ceive a cordial welcome from the whole
population OF the city to come back
and see us again.
The usual camp routine was followed
out carefully yesterday with the excep-
tion OF the dress parade in the evening.
which was postponed on account of the
lack of numbers. Today. however. it
is expected that there will be a material
increase in the number of Woodmen in
camp and the dress parade will prob
ably be held in the evening as sched-
: uled.
4 The general passenger agent of the
3 Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville rail-
road was in the city this morning con-
fering with Colonel Stratton regarding
the crowds that will likely have to be
handled by that railroad on the Fourth.
There was a little romance in camp
last evening when Martin Milgilvery.
one of the Foresters in Camp Douglas
who brought a young lady out to the
camp with him last Sunday. took her
back to Chicago yesterday and married
her. He returned with his bride and
together they were the guests OF honor
at the dinner given in the mess tent.
The whole camp is interested in the
affair and Mr.fand Mrs. MiIgilvery are
the center of attraction.
Today a part of the program will be
trip to the plant of the Reid Muir
doch company where the Modern Wood
men viii see the canning of fresh fruit
and other things of interest in this big
plant.
Boys Arm Broken.
The first serious accident in camT
resulted from wrestling match be-
tween two boys from the Daily News
band. when one of the little fellows
fell and broke his arm. Hammond
doctors were called and the fracture
was reduced.
The dancing floor was one of the
most popular places in camp last even
ing and there were fifteen to twenty
couples on the floor for every dance 4
sood orchestra had been provided anC
everybody seemed to have a good time
The announcement was made in camI
this morning of "Woodman Day" a
Luna park. which is to be under tn,
auspices of Live Stock Camp 12.09S, ant
will be held Aug 5.
Day after tomorrow. however. is tn,
day all OF the Woodmen are lookine
forward TO and if that day comes up t
the expectations, the encampment will
be a success from very point of view
Colonel Stratton said today that tn,
camp IS a beautiful one and he did no
believe q more attractive spot soul,
be found. that IS as accessible to Chi
cago.