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The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
GARYs NEED OF FEDERAL BUILDING

There building
the necessity exactly
far distant when
velous city there
conduct the business incident thereto In
Gary does we'll its
best the ponderous machinery Washington
through like
surely and there is little indeed
throughout the present the matter of
looks good .
use his influence toward the putting through
MS
ened to let the matter Gary trail
for Office desired end is
secured Besides
no believe that behalf of
the rising city, without podding
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
COMMUNICATIONS.
HEMENwAY NOT OUT OF POLITICS.

We refuse believe politics
good
OF vocation which he
Is
the
MS hight under bushe
round that the light
senator wants no doubt occupation
indiana hold
politics
can keep close touch with the
amfe
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MILDRED HATCH
Hammond. Ind nec * !,

Dear Santa Claus never wrcte
you a letter before. but / Thought 7
had better write so you would know
where live Last year you missed
me and may be IL was because we bad
just moved here and you didn't know
me, or did you run out of toys? I am
eight years old I have two brothers
ana one sister and papa and mama
and ny grandma lives with us van
yoz to bring thsm all some things SO
I VIII not ask for much mTBeif 7
would like big DOH If you have one
to spare but be sure you have visited
all the poor little children that have
no papa or mamma, first Come earfT
as you can and d0u't forget grandma
ana the baby I live at 734 Wilcox
street Goodby, dear Santa, with a
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

That the Question of local
kept things discordan definitely
tied be
the people in Indiana generally Without
sbe disposition is
segregated from
politics a
been such bore but local
thither
of andIe be donew with
to be political a political nuisance
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WHILE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY.

Reach
tide and make them
unkind them Think Of the thousands of little children
Is nothing
honess OF life and the
bringing cheer into dso lives
consolation To
membranes When another Chrmastide
have been called crushing
Mystery of life
naught
for love and affection happiness
and love thereis n
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
ST Hoffman street.


LdsI ChIcagO, Ind, Dec. II 1908
Dear Santa: As I am a stranger
here and you have very seldom visited
me, only want to ask a favor of you
| do not want any presents for I think
II you get around to grant all these
wishes you will have plenty to do, bu.
while you are distributing these gifts
l Will give you message to give each
mother. This will be my Christmas
wish, the only one to make me happy:
Dear Mother. Did your little girl
get new dress for Christmas. Did
you get a new waist, any house dress
or sewing of any kind? If so call and
see me at 4S44 Olcott avenue or dlop
a card with your address on and viii
come and make up all your things
beautiful and cheap. Merry Christ
mas. Box 229 East Chicago
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Crown Point, Ind, Dec. Is. 1908
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring my
brother Herbert a kodak an Indian
DOW and arrow, and some nuts and
candy. For my little sister Beatrice
please bring little stove, a doll, and
some nuts and candy. Santa Claus
please bring me rain cape, an um-
brella, q pair of slippers, and some
nuts and candy. Please don't forget
the poor children. Your friend.
AGNES JONES
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Hammond, Ind, Dec 16. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: / have read ali
the letters to you in care Of THE
TIMES, and thought 1 would write a
letter to you and tell you what 1 would
mas. I won't ask for much. would
like new pair of shoes, high tons
with buckles on; And If yoh can bring
me these I will be so thankful for
them- | am a boy IL years old and
I've at sos Michigan avenut A Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year to
you and everybody IN the land
Your little friend,
LEE CONGER
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East chicago. Ind. Dec Is. 1909.
lear santa: l am your little friend.
! am nine years old and would like =
rev things All 1 want is a pair of
iIunoers, cap with fur. ad a pair of
And dear Santa. of all the stockings
you VIII find hanging in a row mine
VIII De the longest one, you will surely
snow. And dear Santa. on the table
mere will be lunch for you. and don,f
pc Dasnful-1ust help yourself. / know
you VIII be cold and hungry. You
pie and pumpkin pie and there viii
pc some there for you. and II YOU have
not been invited for Xmas dinner inst
come over and have 1t with me- so
goodby. wishing you a Merry Christ
mas mas and Happy New Year. / am your
EDWARD ROIrROIrr,
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Hammond Ina noo 1e 1ooo

Dear Santa Claus. am ready to
have you read my letter 1 am i2
years old but not very big. NV stock
ings is small, but it viii do because
there are SO many poor children. and
am afraid If got papa's 1t would
mold too many things. Well 1 want
a steam engine and some candy. That
is all ! want. But when YOU make
your calls please slip my teacher a
nice present. Her name is Miss Dun
gon- Wishing you a Merry Christmas
ana Happy New Year, I remain
Your little friend.
-, GEORGE TIPPETT.
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p. 81 wish the poor people a Merry
-hristrnas and Q II nv NJ. Va.

Indiana Harbor. Ind. Dec Is. 1909.
To Dear Santa Claus: How are Won
feeling dear Santa Claus? am well
and I hone you are the same. Merry
to have something for Christmas Dear
Santa Claus send me a watch and
coat for 12-year-oId girl Ny brother
wants suit and a pair of shoes for
Christmas. Christmas is near and I
would like to have something. as we
Will have lots Of fun on Christmas
morning. Goodbye dear Santa Claus
ANNIE FUNCIK.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec. IA

Dear Santa Claus: AS l am a boy
OF six years I would like TO have a few
Christmas presents: I want a small
automobile, punching bag a Christ
mas tree. and nuts and candy I viii
be satisfied with that as there are
many other children who wish pres
ents ! will close wishing you a Mer-
ry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
l remain yours truly
SYLVESTER LUKMANN-
651 SibleY street
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CLARA sCHREIBER.


Fdammond. Ind, Dec Is, 1909
Dear Santa Claus I am awful sorry
that 1t is raining so there won't be
any snow for YOU so you can use your
sled and reindeers, but someone said
you had a auto. Now dear Santa I
don't want II ask too much for nv
self but Santa I think you have heard
about little bows and girls that lost
their papa in the mine at Cherry III
Please bring them soTne toys TO gIadeu
their hearts For myself dear Santa
bring ne q doll with black hair for
am white headed H.r self. I am years
olo and ] go 70 the Lincoln school I
wish you a Merry Christmas and =
Happy New Year
ETHEL LARSON
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Hammond. Ind Dec 10 I,

Hammond, Ind Dec. 10. 1908
Dear Santa Claus l am FIVE years
old ] want nice pretty dolly and
buggy, and some candy and nuts, and
a set of dishes. and a little broom
and a table for my dishes and a plano.
and a little stove to cook on, and san
ty. don't be afraid because we only
have hve kitties. Don't forget my sis
ter's dog TWeenev. Goodby SANITY
CECILIA PASSAGE
S02 Truman axen11e
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DO your Christmas shopping now.
Then you won't have to annoy the
folks who like to do theirs later.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Dear Santa. nave read in THr
TINES all the letters you receive and
think you have quite many to satfs-
~ so ] viii be pleased with what you
Will give me Anything will do. do
not want any toys. ] would rather
have something useful because think
l am too big to play with toys I will
save some Of my candy and put II in
my stocking. so when you bring my
things you can help yourself to candy
Well Santa hoping you will not for
get me 7 wish YOU Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year. Your loving
friend
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

years old and l want TO tell you what
want for Christmas l want a toy
street car. pair of skates, Sunday suit
a tool chest. and a drum. Do not for
get to bring a Christmas tree a
stocking full Of nuts and candy Do
not forget my sister 1 will not ask
too much for fear you will not bring
suppose you are kind Of cranky and
don't like to bring very much / wish
you Merry Christmas and a Happy
New 7 ear. From your friend
VINCENT SMITH
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Merry Christmas to you.
CECIL BOONE.


Hammond. Ind, Dec. 16 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: have sssn 90
many letters in THE TINES that !
onought II was time I should write
one TO you, too. l am a little boy six
Years oid and have little sister three
years old. hope you won't forget us
THIS year, but / know you won't. Please
oSn oSi1 forget the poor little orphan
GAiIuLea. - 7 IS VIII you Santa Claus, because
II didn nave my papa and mamma
/ wouidn't want to be forgotten either.
l.; q, Gon want much this year. so YOU
VIII nave enough to go around l lust
want a pair OF skates, rubbers and
sshoes. and my little sister wants dol
ne ana buggy. I'm afraid YOU won't
ma Us SO far out, but you'll try. won't
you all Merry Christmas From
ssn NJ, JOSEPH LONG.
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Hammond. Ind. Dec Is. 1903.
Dear aSnta Claus: I am a boy eight
years old. For Christmas want a
pair OF pants, pair of nittens a
story book. triangle, and some nuts
ana candy. Christmas tree, and please
let me see your reindeer.
Your friend
WILLIE SCHNEIDER
742 Pine street
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Hammond Ind d. IA 1ana

Hammond. Ind, Dec. IA. 1903.
Dear SANITY: Please bring me a
cowboy suit, a belt, a gun, a pair OF
leggings. and a pair of Ice skates I
am seven years old and go to the Rfv-
erside school and am In the fourth
grade. Please bring my little sister
cowboy girl suit, a belt and a cradle.
and doll Please bring Cousin I5uella
pair of skates
Your little friends.
GEORGIA BROOKOVER
VIRGIL BROOKOVER
sos Wilcox avan1A
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East Chicago. IND. Dec * 1aoo

East Chicago, Ind. Dec. Is, 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: / hope you will
have good time getting ready for
Christmas got a dress last Christ
mas, I wish I would get a doll this
Christmas and some candy and nuts
| hope all the children have good
time Christmas
Your loving friend.
IRENE ENOE
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Hammond, Ind, Dec Is 1909.
Dear Santa: I am a boy ii wears
old I want for Christmas pair of
pants, pair Of mittens, a story book.
Please don't forget my rabbits BRING
them bushel of corn
Your friend
FRED SCHNEIDER
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ETHEL LARSON.


East Chicago. Ind Dee Is. 1909
Dear Sants--CEaus. I will write ana
tell you whzl I want for Christmas
want blue hat q pair Of rubbers. a
dark red sweater coat an eIsva1
years old and go 70 school please
don't forget my aunt and uncle. and
please don't forget to stoT, af o7Ir
house Our number IS 1851 Maxn,Jn
avenuA Goodby. dear san taiTm
aTenue- GoOdby- dear Santa I aru
FLORENCE GEREEN
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
East Chicago. Ind.. De-. "a. 1aoe.

2
Dear Santa Claus. / am going to
write letter to you and as II is near
Christmas ] am going TO tell you what
want Please bring me a big doll
a go-cart, dresser. and a story book
I suppose this Is your busy time. but
hope you viii bring me what I ask
for. 1 wish you would bring the poor
children some nice toys for Christmas
Your loving friends
KATHALEEN HATGH
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Hammond, Ind. Dec. IS 1903
Dear Santa Claus: / am a little girl.
8 years old. and l would like to have
something for Christmas. like to have
a pair of skates. a story book a pair
of mittens and a lotto game. Ny lit
tie brother Walter, who is years old
would like to have a yelocipede a gun
and a pair mittens. Now. my other
brother, who is II years old and feels
ashamed to write to you. would like to
have a pair Of mittens. a sleigh and a
story book. Hoping you won't forget
us, / remain your friend
LILLE SCHULTZ
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

" n1I1nB, md Dec l6 1903
Dear Santa I am six years old and
l want pair Of skates, a pair of
rubber dolly Hoping I will get the
prize for the letter, wishing you a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year Goodby- From Harrigan. thzt's
me W n
534 F1achrurn avarna " . -
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Hanmond. Ind, Dec. II, 1908.
Dear santa Claus: I am a little boy
SIX years old. I go to kindergarten
every day and I like to go very much.
esterday we made Santa Claus out
OF paper For Christmas 1 want a
story book, drum, a sled a train of
cars, some little iron horses. and a
wagon, a box of crayons, and some
nuts and candy. Please don't forget
and a rattle. That's all. From yonr
little friends
WILLIAM FRAZIER.
HAROLD FRAZIER
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

,Dear santa Claus: Hurrah for
christmas! / hope we will have snow
on the ground Christmas eve so you
and your reindeer can travel with
your heavy load of gifts Please bring
me white silk dress to wear on
christmas. as ! take part in the song
driH In the Robertsdafe church. Please
Merry Christmas to you
From your Hoosier friend,
HELEN NJ DRESSEN
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
1924 Northcote avenue nue. 14f'D AlS1


East Chicago, Ind, Dec is, 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: AS Christmas fs
near l think you will get dirty COM
ing down the chimney for it is yery
dirty, but papa said that he would
clean 1t and put out the fire. Please
bring me sled, some games. and a
nre engine, hook and ladder. and nuts
candy and oranges. But do not for
get the poor children
Your loving friend
ELMER NELSON
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
I F1schrupp avenue


aammond. Ind, Dec II. 1903.
Dear santa Claus- had papa clean
the chimney Please give me A sled
and pair Of mittens Ny stocking
VIII be By the stove I am four years
OF age and live al S41 Michigan ave-
nue. wish y0u Merry Christmas
and HAPPY New Year I remain as
ever. your little fr1end,
AEEA CONGER
Do. not forget me or an the others
Goodby-
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Hammond. Ind. Dec. Is. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus ! am little girl
SIX SIX years old and I thought I would
want dolly. and a doll carriage and
some candy and some nuts and oranges
and don't forget mama and papa,
Your friend
FRIEDA MILLER
102 State Line street
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HAMMOND. Ind. Dec. - 1eoq

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a gocart for my doll. sled. some nuts
and candy. Please. Santa, do not for
get my sisters. They want a doll and
some nuts and candy. Wishing you a
friend.
FRANCES MARIE SCHULTZ.
IS Reese avenue
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na1- asnta- - Is: ASos-
Ing near 1 would like to have a doll
and buggy. and pair OF shoes, a SET
of furs. and If It is not too much.
please bring me a pair of gloves /
live at 535 John street
MILDRED HATCH.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
LILLE SCHULTZ.

Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy
years old and am writing to you to
tell you what ! want. I wish you
would bring to the poor and sick be-
fore me, but want a pair of hocky
skates, three -bladed knife and pair
of warm gloves. Yours truly
HAROLD KROUPA
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
KATHALEEN HATGH


Dear Santa Claus thought I
would write you few lines to tel vou
what I want for Christmas / want
a girls sled. a doll and a pair Of skates
Now don't forget to bring me a leather
go-cart. Don't forget mamma and papa
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
whiting Ind

Whiting. Ind, Dec. 16. 1909.
Dear santa Claus: am waiting for
christmas to come. so thought that
would tell you what 1 want for
christmas. I would like a new suit
pair OF skates a tool chest and a
magic lantern. and some candy and
nuts That Is all for this time Don't
Iorget my aunt and uncle and nv
couslh. Yours truly,
KENNETH ALLEN.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

East Chicago, Ind, Dec 16. 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: I am lust six
years old. Please send me a sweater
handcar, a story book, and play TOYS
and candy. My little brother Martin
Is three years old. He wants candy
and play toys Please, Santa Claus
don't forget me.
EDWARD KING.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
l remain your chun
nOnnTUV N


East Chicago. Ind, Dec. Is, 1909
Dear Santa Claus: 1 hope you will
remember all the poor little girls and
Doys with Christmas presents. If you
can, please bring me doll and a dress
ana a coat. I am eight years old
live at 1905 Magoun avenue.
Your loving little girl
RUTH DIXON
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Whiting, Ind, Dec IS. 1903.
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me head
for my donie, and arms, and a pair Of
shoes, and an A B C book Dear Santa
l can sing all my A Cs. want one
or these round things you put your
little girl four years old.
Your friend
HELEN GRIFFITH
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
Hammond. Ind.YDeo tx. lana

Dear Santa: I am a boy about eight
years old and live at LAT Moron court
and wish you would please bring me q
drum, and a small cash register, a nice
game, pair of night slippers. and
some candy and nuts. Please do not
forget my brother and that will be all
for this time.
I remain your friend.
WARREN NEWMAN
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18
MILDRED LAMIsoN


Indiana Harbor, Dec. Is. 1909
Dear Santa Claus: Christmas is
craving near and I would like you to
orlng me some presents want a
story book. a box of blocks. game
and some red hair ribbons Please
santa. don't forget your little girl
From your friend
49, HELEN SEEHASE.
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Hegewisch. III. Dec 16 1903
Dear Santa Claus: I hope you won't
forget us. We are little twin girls
eight years old and we would like to
get two blue-eyed dolls, two pair Leg
gings and two buggies, and a set Of
dishes. Well. goodby, dear Santa. and
don't forget us.
EVA AND EDITH CINDRUS
1888 SuperfOr avAuiIe
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Hammond, Ind, Dec. Is 1870

$40 Indiana avenue.
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Hammond. Ind. d

hammond Ind, Dec. II. 1908.
Dear Santa Claus: How are YOU I
hope you will not forget my brother
and !. We want a wagon, harness and
goat, each an Indian play suit, and
brother wants a train of cars, lots of
candy, oranges, nuts and a Christmas
tree. I am eight years old and go
to the Irving school. guess that is all
for this time. Goodby, dear Santa.
Your boy,
ARTHUR SHERRY
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East Chicago, Ind, Dec. Is 1903,
Dear Santa Claus: AS / have heard
you wanted us to send you a letter to
tell you what want / will tell you
L want hat sled and a pair of
shoes. / think this will be all I want
this Christmas 1 shall be very happy
Your loving friend
PAUL STASEH.
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

hammond Ind, Dec 15 1909
Dear Santa Claus: Please do not
forget me as / am waiting for YOU to
come | want a doll blackboard, ring
saIlers. and some candy. And do NOT
IorSet papa. mamma. sister or Dufch
From your little friend.
10 Condit street ~ = ID
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

MAYOR Knots OF Gary, has locked
horns with Governor Marshall, which
makes purely democratic fight. The
fact of the whole business is the
governor VIII not be bull-dozed By
Gary, which is asking for the earth
with the Jefries-JohnsCn prize fight
included-Crown Point Star No. no.
brother, we don't want either the
earth or the Jeffries-J johnson prize
fight and we are perfectly willing to
let Messrs- Knots and Marshall have
it out between them.
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East CHI

East Chicago. Ind. Dec Is. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a doll gocart, and a doll hood. and a,
aoiI mead that has wig on it, Please
Drlng bag Of candy and nuts. Be
sure 70 Drfng some Christmas books.
nope, dear Santa. that this isn't foo
much. From a true friend.
LIILIE C PIEE SON-
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Crown Point. Ind, Dec. 15. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy
seven years old and go 10 school. I
Wlsh you would please bring me a pair
OF rubber boots. and a bank, a story
book and song book Please bring a
Chrlstmas tree also, and remember my
eWo ilttie brothers, and papa and NAM
ma wish you Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Your little friend,
WILLIAM STUHHMAC CHER
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With best wishes to Santa Claus. and
also with love to you, I wish you a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year I am 10 years old
LORETTA LAMBERT
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RANDOM
THINGS AND FILINGS

whether you want to do SO or not.
| THERE are a great many people
! who are cutting some ice" these
days
NOT very Merry Christmas is
promised for either Mr.. Zelaya or
DR.. Cook
THE Little Brother of the Rich" is
row in Chicago Probably buying
Christmas presents.
| So
| IF some one would invent an asbes-
tos Christmas tree it would save quite
little burned cuticle.
SOME of the newspapers have be-
gun their winter task Of heckling the
U. S. Steel corporation.
-&A-
BOSTON Herald speaks of the
N. Y. N. H. and H Ry. as the New
York, New Haven and Hating.
DO your Christmas shopping now.
Then you won't have to annoy the
folks who like to do theirs later.
-&G@
THE political pot is fairly seeth-
ing. Somebody ought to turn down the
fire or there won't be any pot left.
THERE are nearly four hundred
thousand people on Uncle Sans paw
roll, counting the postofice at Hess
vile.
DON'T forget the empty stockings
especially those that have holes in
them and have been frequently
darned.
LAKE county people are buying
Christmas presents at home. If You
don't believe it, visit the stores and
see for yourself
THE man who blankets his animal
in winter time, is the man who gets
credit mark on the big book that
is kept Over Yonder.
THE more you consider the Loose
Cook story, the more Dunkle it seems
and you may have to go to the Woer-
terbuch to dig this out.
CONGRESS is marking time by the
hay foot, straw foot method, until
after the holidays and simply draw
ing its little old per diem.
THE display advertising In the
columns of the TIMES indicate that
the poor consumer is some pumpkins,
especially at this time of the year.
THE weather man seems deter
mined to make it a happy holiday
time for the small boys and 1t is to
be hoped that his energy will hold out
THE Gary & Interurban now sees
its way clear into Chicago and doesn't |
care who knows it though Mr.. Castle |
man guarded well his secret for a
time
THOSE ruh1
way is out of politics just because he
is going into the life insurance husi-
ness. have rude shock coming to |
them
ST LOUIS man wants TO have the
months shortened Probably dead
tired Of hearing that there are only
so many more shopping days until
Christmas
ROLLER skates have been barred
from the sidewalks In Washington
The other kind will be permitted
however, l. e., the skates supplied at
the wet goods houses.
a.
IF somebody could hand Hammond
stocking full of pure water for a
Christmas present, we would feel i'm
PEELED to get out an extra at three
o'clock in the morning.
81
EVEN before hanging up its NUM-
cipal stocking Gary gets a Christmas
gift OF another big mil.-Chicago Tri-
bune. All of which goes to show how
different our little pet Gary is from
other cities
YOU don't notice any good jobs go
ing to republicans from the ONCE of
Gov Marshall That 'nonpartisan-
ship plea doesn't carry further than
the statehouse Indianapolis
Politician No, you can't even see
them with a pair Of binoculars.
MAYOR -
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EDWARD BoURQUE.

Tolleston. Ind. Dec 16. 1909
years old, Please bring me an auto
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Charlotte L@er0i Baroness Vaughan
last year in Italy has two children
the throne under the Belgian
q civil ceremony
dren are expected to figure prominently awlL
The Lake County times., 1909-12-18

Whiting, Ind. Dec. 1s. 1909.
Dear Santa Claus: | am a little boy
ten years old. l would like a pony
Last Christmas 1 got motorcycles and
try and had a breakdown and we had
10 walk ten miles back, so 1 think I
would rather have a pony. Don't for
get my. chum, Joe Waywood. He wants
collie puppy and some nuts and
candy. Goodby.
ED DILS
P. S. l will leave the back gate open
to put the poney in
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Hammond. IND. Dec. Is, 1903
Dear Santa: L am a. little boy eight