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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-14

dSO.
Thursday was the big day at
Bourbon and Friday the big day
at South Bend. The weather of
the entire week being perfect the
managers of both South Bend and
Bourbon, are we'll satisfied. Over
200 Plymouth people were at
South Bend Friday, 1S1 going UP
on the early morning train.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Sherwood, who has
been visiting here and at Bour-
bon, was called to her home at
/ South Bend Saturday morning,
on account of the death of her
nephew, Charles Award, an in
! terurban conductor. who was ia
tally hurt in an accident at Elk
hart Thursday night, dying Fri
day.
Hicks, the fake weather prophet
makes the remarkable prediction
that frosty nights may be expect
ed almost any time now. He
might also have gone on and Civ
en- humanity an insight into the
future by predicting that the win
ter solstice would occur about
the 22nd OF December. Wise man
this man Hicks.
Augustus Carabin of billiard,
Wash, a suburb of Spokane, ar
rived in Plymouth Thursday
night for visit of three or four
weeks. He says his family and
ali Plymouth people in that vicin-
ity are well and doing we'll. He
likes the Pacific coast country but
acknowledges that there is no
prettier town than Plymouth any
where.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
NO CREDIT FOR CHICAGO.

Now that the of subsidiary com
pauies OF the United
Chicago protecting
around Gary the
caption the the follow
Ing editorial Saturday
TT that the company
dar corporation of the United corporation
work on s5OOoOO plant large
which
there OF the large mills corporation
iron and steel products those mills the
manufactures
generation
Chicago
forest material carried bv
water into the Chicago and steel
those products steel
manufacturing region
Gary close to Chicago enjoys must
benefit
or 1t viii be readily
naturally
derived from the locating of factories in Chicago
slipping the
greatest
O
location Of industries Gary the Calumet region
do very
without her, Chicago and Gary
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
CARRY IT TOO FAR.

Some
right point out the dangers
ing stuff
the
The ST Paul accompaniment
education directed
been the development
humiliation pancky
possible
much enough The
households
bly, he o
use OF mental eehc The world has found that
doX hell
its morning, o t keep clean.
tuberculosis hereditary
practically
the barriers the afflicted
fever and the plague
This white
depressing
restricted
the district
public
to intelligence rather than the hyserical
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
CLEAN OUT REPUBLICANS.
s'THTs DATE IN HISTORY"
December 20.

1654-Madame de Champlain, widow OF
the great explorer, died in a con-
vent in France
17S9-Bank of the United States be-
gan to discount
1S32-Governor Hayne of South Caro-
lima issued a proclamation in an
swer to that of the president OF
the United States
1S42-Rt. Rev. John Du Bots. third Ro-
man Catholic bishop OF New York
died. Born in Paris. Aug. "a, 1854
|1S47-First telegraph lines reached St
Louis.
'1s5O-south Carolina seeded from the
Union.
'1s62-Holly Springs. Miss. was cap
tured by the Confederates.
1s64-General Hardee destroyed his
iron-clads and navy yard and es-
capped from Savannah with $4,000
troops
1sS3-The cantalever railroad bridge
across the Niagara river was
opened.
1S94-James I. Alcorn, United States
senator from Mississippi died at
Eagle Nest. Miss Born in I1li-
nois, Nov. 4. 1915.
1S9s-New buildings Of McGin uni
versity opened by Lord Mimic
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
THOSE SANTA CLAUS LETTERs.

reading the little
these
read
all Of them The evidences childish particularly
Ing
that
that the another
will
the to
childish language And the ynic parents
ceved at this Office and the surprisingly
Christmas
has been before that spirit
degree t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
"THIS is MY GOTH BIRTHDAY"
Hurry PRATT Tudson

Harry Pratt Judson. president of the
University Of Chicago, was born in
jamestown. n. Y, Dec. 20. 1S49. Aft
er graduating from Williams college in
1870, he became teacher in the high
school in Troy. N Y. where he re-
manned fifteen years. From 1885 until
1892 he was professor of history at
the University of Minnesota, which no.
sition he resigned to accept the chair
of political economy at the University
of Chicago to succeed the late Presi-
dent Harper. DR.. Judson is the author
Of numerous works on SUBJECTS re-
lating to educator, literature and
the science of government. Honorary
degrees have been conferred upon him
by Williams college. the state Univers-
ity of Iowa. Queens university and
several other leading colleges and uni
wersities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
COMMUNICATIONS.
SIMON FOR DISTRICT CHAIRMAN.

While Hon Ed Simon chairman
miee craftsmanship
friends
at least have support
following
he will make of the
of
matter This is the
like him prospects
be
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
4s21 Baring avenue.

st. John. Ind. Dec 49, 1909.
Ny Dear Santa Claus: AS see
that all the rest Of the children are
sending you letters / think 1t is about
time for me TO write and let YOU know
what I want for Christmas I am
eight years old and go to the ST. John
Evangelist's school, and study nv les
sons every night I am trying to be
real good until Christmas / wouis
like for you to bring me an automo-
bile. baseball glove. an air rife.
and No. rs football. because the ono
you brought me last year is torn on
several places. ] also want a tree
candy. nuts and some oranges. Ruf
Santa if you cannot afford 10 bring me
all these things. or if you think IL ia
too much. bring whatever YOU please
and give the rest to the poor chiIdren
that have lost their papa and mamma
Hoping you viii not forget my NAM
ma and papa. and my two sisters. also
hoping you viii not pass our house
without visiting US. Wishing Won a
Merry Christmas. Your little friend
FRANK J. MILLER
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EVELYN NEWMAN
Hammond. Ind. Dec. BIZ. 1soa

IIdnIInOuu, Inu., Dec. II, IyUy.
Dear Santa Claus: 1 thought 1
would write you a letter, to. [ only
want nice game for Christmas. OF
course, you can stick in some nuts and
candy IL you want to. IF you have
any extra knives you might leave me
good because 1 can get mad at the
baby when she tears up my playthings
But I hope you will forget all about
that at Christmas time and put my
Santa Claus, please remember ali the
rest OF the family. but whatever you
do don't forget me- I go to Lincoln
school in room four. and I guess thew
all know me on the north side
FRANK BACHELOR.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec. II. 10

Hammond, Ind, Dec. II, 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: am going to
write you a long letter telling you
what 1, would like to have for Christ
mas. VIII You be so kind and bring
me a nice long sled, and nice mox Of
games to play. and don't forget my
sister Tillie. She wants a nice red doll
dress for her big doll, and a big cup
like to have a nice Christmas tree
with a whole lot of ornaments on it.
and we would like to have some nuts.
every night before we 90 to bed and
will be just as good as ever Don't
forget, dear Santa Claus. I will tell
you where we live. We live on the
corner of Ash and Hoffman streets
You cannot miss tit is our saloon. so
We must say goodby
From your loving friends
721 Hoffman street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
Griffith. Ind, Dec. IS, 1908.

Dear Santa: A'V'
Please do come here
For l want
To see your deer.
When you come
Bring me "a drum,
A pair of skates,
candy and gun.
Bring me a dolly
With long hair,
handkerchief,
And Teddy Bear.
The people say
You have a sleigh;
But what will you do
II the snow melts away.
So let US pray
For the snow to stay,
For a Merry, Merry
Christmas day.
If you don't know
Where / live
My address to you
1 shall give.
Nine blocks west
OF the Great White Way.
6I7 Tyler street,
There's where / stay.
Other presents
You may bring,
II you please:
Most anything.
Well. think
I will have to close
Hoping in a few weeks
To see your cherry nose
Goodby. Santa,
For another year;
Goodby, Santa,
Goodby dear.
1 am your little friend.
MARIE KEII.MAN
SIT Tyler street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
Indiana Harbor. Dec. ia.

IHuIdIa f1dTUOI, DEC. 10, IsUY.
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little girl
FIVE years old Mamma took me to
see six little children whose mother
is sick and they are all very poor
The baby IS two months old She had
no stockings and her tiny feet were
cold. They all need shoes and stock
ings and warm sweaters. Please
make them a visit and bring them
something. Their address is 1901 But
ternut street. Indiana Harbor 1 want
a Billiken doll, but papa said he would
see you about it himself He said he
will stay up and watch for you.
Your friend,
RAY JERNBERG
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East Chicago. Ind. Dec. Is. 1909.
Hello, Dear Old Santa Claus how
are you getting along with your rein
deer in the snow. When you come
bring me sled and a piar OF skates,
and a little nuts. candy and don't for
get my sisters and brothers. 1 am a
boy IL years old and don't forget nv
mother and bring her a silk handker-
chief and next Christmas I will ask
you for more. Bring a little doll for
my sister. Goodby good old Santa
Claus. From your true friend
WILLIAM JUMCHIE
1921 Barring avenue
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Indiana Harbor, Ind, Dec 10. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: Please don't for
get to send me pair of skates. and a
hockey stick, and a story book, and
a nice collar for my dog Bruno. Please
don't forget my parents. I am eleven
years old and my name is
REDMOND MYLOTT.
1929 Penn avenue
p. S. 1 wish you a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Reynolds. ILL.,. Dec. 10, 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: As we have al
ways lived in Hammond until this
Christmas | thought I would have to
write to you and tell you where we
near Reynolds. We like the countryy
pretty well now. Dear Santa, will YOU
please bring US a real pony just like
my cousin Ethel has, and a sled and
some candy and nuts, and don't forget
Hazel. She said she hoped you would
goodby, from
GEORGE STOCKBERGER
PAUL STOCKBERGER.
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cas- New York avenue. - :


dammonds Ind, Dec. TO, 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: AS 1 see that you
would like to know what we would
like for Christmas, l will tell you that
health is the best Christmas present
there is. Ny sister and / were sick all
summer with typhoid, but are well
and are satisfied. A lot of girls and
boys ask for dolls and many toys. but
health is the best. If there is any
body that Is poor and sick please call
at our house.
Respectfully yours.
CORA AND ROSE BEILBY.
81 Condft street
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Hammond Ind. Dac. 18. 1ana

Hammond. Ind. Dec. Is, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little boy
five years old. l want for Christina as
Jocko, a pair of mittens, a toy watch
horse and wagon, nuts and candy, a
drum and a Christmas tree and / will
clean the chimney out so you won't
get your red coat dirty and your nice
white moustache dirty, too. Please
don't forget my mamma and papa
CLARENCE SCHNEIDER
742 Pine street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

ACCORDING to the TIMES report
Gov. Marshall is no lover of Gary
claiming the city is making more
trouble than it is doing good. It is
probable that the governor has not
forgotten yet the vote that Jim wat
son received over in that neck o
woods.-Lake County Star. Well 1t
will take him long time to forget
that, John?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
Jul IIEtNug
RAYMOND BECKMAN.


Dear Santa Claus: wish vov -
bring s6s happy and lucky DAYS next
year Tor every lady In the world. and
wish you would bring me for Christi
mas anything you would think tha hest
Tor me- Don't forget my three brothers
ana one sister. Your sincere friend
SOPHIA SAEGE7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

W hltfng. md. Dec 10, 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy ten
years old. thought I would write you
q few lines to tell you what I want for
Christmas. I would like to have a sled
and a pair OF rubbers. and some nuts
and candy. I don't want to ask for
too much as / have other brothers and
sisters that want something too
forget the poor children and orphans.
50 they may be happy, too. With a
Merry Christmas to you. From one of
our little boys,
WILLIE CONNER.
cas- New York avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

mo man should make valet of
his wife" Ell? Well a man who ex-
poets his wife to shave the back of his
neck, give him bawth or lay out his
clothes, except with a rolling pin when
he is inside is non compus mentis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

East Chicago, Ind, Dec. 1s. 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: I will write Won
letter and let you know what I want
ana buggy, a lamp, a story book. ana
a coat and bonnet and a pair of shoes
ana gauntlet gloves. That is ali but
0on forget the nuts, candy and fruit
Goodby. From your loving friend.
RUTH ZIMMERMAN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Hammond. Ind, Dec. IS, 1908.
Dear santa Claus: My name is Char
ley Heimbach and I would like to have
you bring me a new overcoat, new Euff
new hat, pair of gloves. new shoes
ana piease santa. FIX my rocking horse,
forget the Christmas tree This Is All
l would ike. so you, better put them
on your sleigh before I think OF some
thing else Hoping YOU wifi at4arS
to this at once, 50 wishing YOU q
Merry Christmas, am your lfttle
CHARLIE HEIMRACH.
Douglas street. 80
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
Whiting. Ind.. Dc. Is. 1aos.

Whiting. Ind. Dec. Is. 1908
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little orir1
eight years old. I thought I woI,Id
write you few lines to tell Won vyf1sf
want for Christmas want two
story books. the names are PrtIdv's
Dottfe Dimple and a long story haok
about Santa Claus. I also want a
dainty ribbon. and a pair of Buster
Brown slippers for my doll
GEORGIA PECENY.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec. 1s. teo9

Hammond, Ind. Dec. IS, 1903
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy
three years old 1 will tell you what
| want for Christmas. I want a pair
wagon, a pair of mittens. nuts and
candy. a Christmas tree. That is all
this time. | will sleep good IL you
will bring me these things
Your little friend
FRED SCHRADER.
TAP Pine street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

NOTHING like hopefulness after
all. Connecticut man Of splendid
physique, just cured of pneumonia by
Christian Science, died three hours
after eating his Thanksgiving dinner.
but his mother declares he would have
died sooner had he received ordinary
medical treatment. Can't beat this
system
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20
TAP Pine street.
Tolleston. Ind. Dec. IS. 1909

Tolleston, Ind, Dec. IS, 1909.
Dear Santa / have just moved to
qotle ese and don want r YOU to for
a fire engine and a sled Don't for
get other poor babies. You just come
to see me and don't forget. Bring THE
TIMES man something for printing this
With love JACKIE ADAMS
Second street, Tolleston.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec IS 1909

Hammond. Ind, Dec IS. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: I am ten years
old. / would like a pair of boots. a
pair of ice skates, cowboy gloves and
q cap. some candy Don't forget papa
and mama and my brother
Yours truly,
ARTHUR ENGLER
227 Indiana boulevard
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Indiana Harbor. Ind. Dec. 90. 1903
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little girl
nine years old and go to school every
day. l am in the fourth grade and
like my teacher very much SO please
don't forget her. / would like a doll
cab for my doll doll bed and a pair
Of skates. Please don't forget my par
ents. Wishing you Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year, l remain your
little friend.
CATHERINE, NV c,rr.1r
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| to burn down. Bring me nuts and
candy and have very good Christ
mas tree. Remember my little brother
and three sisters. Goodby, dear Santa.
14s Todd avenue. : II
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East Chicago. Ind, Dec. 10. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: / will write you
3 letter and let YOU know what / want
am four years old and want q doll
and buggy, wagon, lamp and story
BOOK, stove, ccat and a bonnet. and
tnat Is all | want. I don't want to be
greedy and get all the things. Goodby.
From your loving friend.
ESTHER ZIMMERMAN
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East Chicago, Ind. Dec II, 1909.
Dear Santa: l would like for YOU To
bring me a bracelet. ring, a story booI<
called Helen's Babies. Don't forget
my set OF furs. Don't forget my SIS
gocert. Well that will be all From
CHLOE AND AUDREY CARNEss
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stiegIitz park 7

StlegIltz Park, Ind. Dec II.
Dear Santa: Please bring me a pair
of Ice skates, and a new suit and a
pair of cowboy gloves This will be ali
for this time. I wish you a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
HENRY MOLDRAUSKI.
12qth street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Hammond. Ind, Dec. IS, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: am a girl nine
years old. / want for Christmas q toy
piano. a pair of ribbons. and a pair Of
and l will be good till Christmas. and
nuts and candy. Yours truly
CARRIE SCHRADER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Hammond, Ind, Dec. II. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus. ! do not wish you
20 think that | am selfish. So after
you have satisfied all the chfidren
you'd be pleased If you stop at No.
state street and leave the balance with
me. l am nine years old and always
tried to be good boy
Your friend,
RAYMOND BECKMAN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

HORTICULTURE is booming. An.
other big concern proposes to have a
plant in the garden of Gary.-Indian-
apolis News. Yes, and it seems to
thrive in spite of the keen and nip
ing air, too.
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hammond. Ind, Dec. 10, 1909.
Dear santa Claus: l am a little boy
three years old and cannot write.
nave asked mamma to write to YOU for
me and tell you what / want for
christmas. I want a watch with . dooy-
that opens and shuts, a drum. A doodle
200, bank and a Christmas tree.
Your friend
EDWARD BRENNAN
14S Holman street
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Chesterton. Ind, Dec Is, 1909.
Dear Santa Claus I will write to
you and let you know what 1 want.
l would like to have a pair of high cut
shoes, sweater coat, candy and nuts.
This is all for this Christmas. Good
by, Santa Claus.
From your friend,
% JOHN WOLTERS.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec. 10. 1sos

Hammond. Ind, Dec. 70, 1908.
Dear Santa; I am little girl seven
years old and my name is Alice ana
this is what I want for Christmas:
set of dishes and a little stove so
can cook for my doll. 1 will wait till
be asleep and then I can't see you be-
cause have never seen you yet Last
year / was asleep when you came.
Don't forget candy and nuts. Goodbv.
dear Santa. From
ALICE POWERS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

HOLSTERS carried away all the
prizes at the corn show in Omaha.
Hoosiers are great on corns. All you
have to do to demonstrate it, is to
step on Hoosier's pedal extremenity.
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CATHERINE MYLOTT.
1929 Penn avenue.
IA T11A ouau~

East Chicago, Ind. Dec. 10, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: had TO sit dcwn
and write few lines to you, dear old
man Don't forget me and bring me a
fire wagon, hook and ladder. ak and =
fireman hat. 1 likt to play fireman. !
viii protect your house IL II happens
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East Chicago, Ind, Dec. 10. 1909.
Dear Santa: want doll and a doll
pea. and pair of gloves. 1 would like
10 see you. / am eight years old
UE1I1IAA BII4IETER
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Hammond. Ind. Dec 1e, 1909.
Dear Santa Claus I. am little girl
of six years old My name Is Agnes
Lucille Ahlendorf go to the All
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

Dear Santa: I am a girl six years
oIo. For Christmas l want a Jocko
cap. pair of ribbons, a pair of init
tens, pair of shoes, candy and nuts
ana set of dishes, a Christmas tree
will cry.
HULDA SCHRADER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-20

MILWAUKEE, man suicided because
he had lost his night key and had to
awaken his wife to get into the house.
Well it is discouraging to arouse some
people from their slumbers.
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III Clinton street. -"


Hammond. Ind, Dec. 10. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: l am a little bow
four years old. I want for Christmas
q pair of shoes. a pair OF mittens a
gon, nuts and candy, and a Christmas
tree, and will keep my eyes open to
see If you really come down the
chimney.
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MARTHA LARSON.


East Chicago. Ind, Dec. is, 1909
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
horse, set of blocks, a train,
horn. and an automobile. I am a lit
tie boy six years old. I go to school.
Now please don't forget to stop at our
house, No. 4301 Magoun avenue. Good
by again. WILLIE JOHNSON.