The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-15
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From the Diary of ST. Lence

Their oughter be err smoke inspector
appointed t curtail tn nuisance arisin'
frum a lot O. them cheap campaign ci-
gars tibet er bein' circulated nowadays
in this municipal campaign.
If er Teller draws a gun on yer now
adays you've got Z be brave enough
Z look down tn barrel an get n affy-
davit tibet there is bullets in IL afore
tn law will mete emmy punishment Z
tn Teller.
The Boy Scout movement, of inter
national fame, which has c~aptivated the
hearts and interests of the youth of
America and England. was given a
touch of local color last evening when
two patrols of ten members each were
organized by the lads of Crown Point.
Twenty of the towns best young men,
ranging between the age of Is and Is
years. agreed to follow out the teach
ing and rules governing the Boy Scout
movement. as laid down by the great
British general and boy admirer, Gen.
Baden-Powell, originator and organizer
of the Boy Scout movement in england
and America. Vincent Youkey was
the prime mover of the movement here
and was appointed scoutmaster of the
organization last evening. 1t is ex-
pected that at least four patrols will
be organized at the next meeting or as
soon as the organization of the young
men Is perfected. The Boy Scout idea
is not allied with the Boy City move
ment, which has met with failure in
many towns and cities, the idea of the
o%riginators being to give the youth all
the advantages of an outdoor life.
coupled with a military training and
ly.1tHK-. nj -~- " -
carefully provided for in the rules and
regulations of the Scout idea, it being
the intention of the originator OF the
movement to remove the temptations
laid in the paths of the youth at this
critical age by filing their minds with
the love of nature, the patriotism of
country and the example of the benefits
derived from a well spent life. The
Boy Scout idea is an excellent one and
should be lent the assistance of every
Crown Point citizen Interested in the
youth of the city. Welcome to the Boy
Scout idea in Crown Point.
The first dance of the season given
by the Independent Order of Foresters
at Lassen's pavilion, Cedar Lake, was
attended by a big crowd from here last
evening and proved a iii success So
cially as well as financially. The or
der viii repeat the dances at the popu-
lar resort during the summer and are
assured of a good attendance. Over
seventy-hve couples are reported to
have attended the affair last evening
In spite of the cool weather the So
cial given by the German Evangelical
church ladies yesterday afternoon and
evening was a big success, and drew q
good attendance of the church member
and friends. The proceeds will be used
In defraying expenses incident tc
church work.
Miss Alma Wilson and Mrs. Frank
j. Houk have issued invitations to theil
friends to attend a party at the latter
home IN Court street on Tuesday aft.
ernoon. The function will be given IL
honor of the approaching marriage o.
their sister, Miss Mabel Wilson, to MI
Walter Tenant. surveyor and engi
neer on the Gary and Southern inter
urban road construction. who until
recent date made Crown Point hi
home.
Editor Dawson and family are NOV
ing into their recently purchased HON,
on Main street. Everyone knows tn,
Register ed. to be a booster and a hust
Ter. but the secret is too good to keep
The first piece of furniture that tn
Register scribe moved into his domesti