The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-12

been the cultivation Of higher ideals OF
civic life. 1t has espoused every cause
that must appeal to public spirited
citizens. 1t has labored untiringly in
endeavoring to bring numerous smaller
Industries to this city, realizing that
large city must have many diversified
interests. 1t will continue to work
along these lines believing that its
efforts will bring surprisingly large
returns. 1t has favored neither sec
ton nor set of men.
An Anniversary Eve.
The Gary Commercial Club is near
Ing its fourth anniversary. with assur
ed promises of a vigorous long and
useful life. 1t has accomplished more
during those four years than most or
ganizations of like character,
throughout the country, have in a
quarter of a century. In keeping with
its original purpose its record will con-
tinue to be one of active. persistent
effort for the general welfare or rne
city of Gary.
l have been exceptionally honored by
this club by having chosen its first
President and by being reelected three
consecutive times. 1t has been my
great desire to assist in making this
la strong organization and a mighty
force for good in this young city, which
we all love so we'll / have longed to
see the members gather about their
own f1reside. I have wished to demon
strate that the club is as essential to
the preservation of our lawful bust
ness life as is the payment OF taxes. or
of wages. or a place in which to do
business. and 1 believe that the time Is
city recognize this fact and have no
longer to be coaxed not only in sup
porting 1t. but will give freely of their
time. their energies and their money
in carrying on the work of the organi-
cation.
Praises His Associates.
And now, first of all, permit me to
express my hearty thanks and appre-
citation for the loyal support and as
sistance which has been freely tend
cred me by my associates. our most eff
Client Secretary, the Directors and by
many of the members of the club.
have asked for nothing which has not
been granted in that spirit OF Loyalty
and cooperation which has done sc
much to smooth the road. which in i
organization like this, is bound to have
some rough places. Harmony through
out the organization has been all tina.
| could be asked for and more than might
! be expected. This. I have used my bes'
endeavors to promote, and / can say
with pleasure tonight. 1 am content
with the result
VIII Not Serve Another Term.
] have tried to fill the Office witr
which you have honored me. faithfully
lloyally and impartially. That l havs
fallen short in many respects, no one
known better than myself. but I have
| given the club the best there is in me
and shall strive as diligently to be o
as much assistance to my successor a.
the Directors have been to me. NJ,
present term as your President will ex
pire in September. I shall not be
candidate again. 1 am trying to d.
too much. most of us in Gary are. an,
are burning the candle at both ends.
shall feel a new lease of life when
am relieved OF the cares and response
bilities of the office. for I know tina
the club has gained the confidence o
the loyal citizens of Gary in it's stabili
ty and usefulness in the field of It,
endeavors.
What They Said.
Conceived in county room an
born in a jungle" is what Mayo
Knots said about Gary His address
told of the growth of the city. Gar
of yesterday was blue print; today /
Is busting city of $4,000 souls
There is no more peaceful and lay
abiding city in the country than Gary
/ l challenge any city of similar size I
show a better record"
The mayor told of the pioneer day
) stating that the first building erecte
, in the future city was a school hous
while the second one was the jail. NJ
Knots also took occasion to denounc
5 the ideas which some people got of tn
city. He said that 1t had been painte
as wicked place by disappointed ad
lventurers and irresponsible newspapc
men," otherwise 1t is a vertable Utopi;