The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-24
AIDES BOOK
WRITES Up
LAKE co.
Hoosier Philosopher Wit
Helps Out Indiana Socie-
tvs Train Trip by Dealing
Literally With Guide
Through Lake County.

The Hoosier Hand Book" edited by
George AIDE containing a compilation Of
facts and ar-facts concerning objects
of interest along the Monon line be-
tween Chicago and Indianapolis. garn-
cred for the use of the members of the
guests fthe Indiana Society of Chi
cage. containins some we'll known facts
about Lake county cities and towns
stated in a novel and original way.
The Friendly notes to guide the
exodus of the pilgrims" beginning in
Chicago read In part as follows:
The train departs from Dearborn
Station which is Polk Street. The first
few miles of the journey are devoid OF
special interest but a genuine thrill is
guaranteed when the train energies
from the smoke banks of Chicago
hurdles the state barrier and begins TO
amble through the sun kissed plains of
INDIANA.
In the region Of 22nd street we sec
on either side the prolific fruits of the
14th amendment
state Line and whiting.
Near the STATE LINE observe the
intricate system of interlockins
switches. This is said to be the most
amazing display of switches to be
found anywhere in the world, outside
Of Burnham's Hair Store.
The train crosses the STATE LINE
and eagerly enters Indiana.
Note the smiling faces, the added
tinge OF green in the Iuxurfant vegeta-
ton. the simple majesty of the build
ings that decorate the broad sweeps o.
the Hoosier Campana, and the peculiar
turquoise blue of the sky-somethins
like italy, only more so.
Northeast from the point at which
we enter our native state lies the i'm
portant town of WHITING, a distribut
ing point for the late Standard OF
Company. Crude oil is piped to Whit
ing from many far-distant points Il
other states. and 1t is a significant fac
that no matter how crude the oily ma,
be when it arrives. after remaining fl
Indiana for a short time. he become
refined.
Hammond.
HAMMOND. 7o.7 MILES For
long time the largest and busiest tow
in Lake County, Indiana. and not a
all disposed to yield the supremac
over to Gary. which lies miles direct
ly. east. The present population o
Hammond is about $1,000.
when the town was regarded a
an unimportant suburb of Chicago. hal
lost in the marshes and sand-hilis
was. said to. have two seasons ever
year. viz: the season in which buckle
berries were ripe and the season I
which huckleberries were not ripe Fla
he IT from any native Hoosier to jee
at the huckleberry, the ne plus ultr
pie-nller of the civilized world. but
is pleasure to record the fact tina
the huckleberry is no longer the prir
cipal export of Hammond.
After we have crossed the Gran
Calumet river and as we approach III
arch of triumph marking the entranc
to Hammond. we will observe a gres
building set in attractive par
This is the publishing plant of w.
Conkcy. a valued member of the Ind
ana Society. He gives employment
1000 persons mostly literary expert
and is responsible for the fact that t.
day the chief article of export is or a
books.
Notice the piano factory. 1t is owl
ed by L.. r. Jacobson, another memb
in good standing. He makes ten plan
every day, but it is only fair to So
that he is assisted
The large plant of the Hammer
Distilling Company to be seen from Il