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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-21
Festive Game Of FIive Hundred.

Festive Game OF Five Hundred
We are in receipt Of letter from
one Of our rural subscribers asking
US what we mean By these 800 per-
ties" that are occasionally mentioned
in this paper. Our friend says he
has heard Of the 400, but never be-
fore Of the 5OO.p
In the first place, says Kansas
exchange. our r. S. should disabuse
his mind as to there being any con-
nection between the two There is
no caste at fve hundred party,
at least not in this town. where the
butcher. the baker the candle stick
maker the doctor, the lawyer and un-
dertaker" all unite in social Inter-
course
Five hundred is game played By
three people and an idiot The idiot
is your partner. and it Is her duty
to watch closely and when you play
right bower carefully but promptly
to cover it with joker. Hence the
name joke" If it is a no trump
hand she performs the same service
on your ace and lays Il away IN
its final resting place with an air
Of triumph. This being accom-
plished her only occupation during
the rest or the game Il to inquire,
whats the trump. please?" IN be-
tween deals It Is her business 70
start conversation with her female
neighbor about the time they had II
her house when the children had the
chicken-pox or how much coal they
have burned. or how near their
strawberry preserves are to giving
out. She is to become 50 engrossed
In this conversation that she forsets
to pick up her cards and when pa
tiently reminded that It Is her bid
she Is to pick up her cards with .
surprised look and inquire, "Oh. i
that so, how much has been bidY
After being told she is to carefully
arrange her cards, look them over Al
though she really knew the value o.
her hand. and then say, well, If
only knew what was III the widow I'd
raise It," After spending proper
amount Of time at this she says. 'sI'l
have to pass" and then proceeds Il
forget what the trump Isl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-21
ram Arranged
IN Musicale.

nam Arranged
By Musicale.
of music are looking for
the meeting OF the Friday
tomorrow afternoon, this
regular program meeting
hb, to which guests are In
e present to enjoy the mu.
! which is always in store
on the occasion Of the reg
thly meetings.
rious reasons the program
IN February was not held
brow afternoon those whf
ake part at that time vii.
in conjunction with the
5 on tomorrow's program
III make the occasion al
delightful one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-21
/ Finals.

E Finals.
flowing are the Sophomore
be delivered in the audi
the Lakeland High school.
and tomorrow evening.
and 22, at 5 o'clock. Ev-
cordially invited to at
admission fees. Program
IN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-21
Thursday.

Thursday.
Viola Powell.
ra-Annie Cargile Mayes.
Life Of Romans Bessie
Maggie Bryant.
Yer the Great Georgia
ds Of Egypt-Isa rim.
Maud Miller
POS Of Rome-PearI Lo-
Of Marathon Esther
Musical Program
solo-Georgia Fannin.
OlO-Georgia Lannin.
solo-Alma To-.
Alma rrammeII and viola
Friday Night.
rs Of Florida Lloyd
Jeherson-Harry Raule.
language, Literature an
gia Fannin.
Caesar-Lula Haynes.
AFc-oiive woods.
-Artie russell.
WIN Hetherington
civilizationBy Ll6ys
4uSioaI Program.
Dixie.
0lO-lhpfta
0l0-Pearl Iomax.
0i0-Annie C. Mayea
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
MRS. VIM ARCHER
Tells Mothers What to Do
for Delicate Children.

MY fourteen year old daughter
was very thin and delicate. She had
a bad cough so that / became very
much alarmed about her health She
was nervous and did not sleep wen.
had very little appetite and doctors did
not help her Having heard so much
about Vinol. I decided to give it trial.
It has helped her wonderfully She
can sleep all night now without cough
ing once. in fact her cough is gone Her
appetite Is greatly improved and she
has gained in weight VinoI is a won
derful medicine and I will always keep
1t in the house. I wish every mother
knew what vinol Will do for delicate
children. Mrs VIM. Archer. Long
Branch. \. J.
This delicious cod liver and iron
preparation without oil is a wonderful
body builder and strength creator for
both young and old. We promise to
give back your money in every such
case where Yinol does not benefit This
shows our faith in yinoL 1. Harry
Weis. Druggist. Hammond. md
T. S For children's Eczema, Saxo
salve is guaranteed truly wonderful
Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

ARRANGED

Union Thanksgiving services at Indi-
ana Harbor viii be held this year at
the Christian church, the United Pres-
byterian. Baptist. Methodist and Epis-
copal churches joining hands on
Thanksgiving day in elaborate services
which VIII give a distfnctiveness to
this particular holiday The music will
be a specia Feature this year H. A.
Carpenter the pastor Of the Christian
church who viii be in charge Of the
esrvices, having arranged for anthems
by a number of the local church choirs
There will also be two or three selec-
lions vel known to church goers of all
denominations in which the eongrega-
thion may join.
All of the pastors of the various
churches interested will have a part
in the services. Rev. r. H Johnston
of the Methodist Episcopal church will
be asked go conduct the scripture read
ing, Rev. smith Of the Baptist church
viii lead in prayer Rev. Crooks of the
United Presbyterian church Will preach
teh Thanksgiving service and Father
NJ. N. Day will pronounce the benedic-
ton.
Father Day Of St. Adams church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
POLICE CHIEF
is SURPRISED

Neighbors TO the number OF nifty sur
prised Chief Of Police Leo Mccormack
night before last in honor OF his birth
day. Although not easily disconnected,
Mr.. Mccormack was taken off his feet
for a moment when upon going 10 the
erar of the house to see what was the
matter with the electric lights which
had been suddenly and mysteriously
switched on to be confronted by a
motley crowd. each carrying a lighted
candle VINO were gathered in the
kitchen.
Mrs Mccormack was responsible for
pIunging the house in darkness. she
having made use of this means of get
ting Mr.. Mccormack into the kitchen.
The term motley has been used ad-
visedly. All present had decked them-
selves out in the oldest old clothes they
could dig UP from the garrett and had
made themselves Just as disreputable
a 5 possible. Those present seemed In
clined to giev Mr.. ". j. Funkey credit
for having the best disguise He ar
rayed as a police officer and carried a
big club TO complete the outnt-
Those present were All residents OF
Beacon street and the immediate vi
entity, Mr. Mccormack had been in
the basement earlier In the evening
engaged in the domestic and prosaic.
but highly lauda BILE occupation of max
ing sauer kraut. He had come up
stairs to rest for a moment. just before
the company arrived. from ". J. Fun
keys next door where they had quiet
~ gathered. and entered the house
from the rear The guests had all
tchipped in" to buy a handsome library
lamp as birthday gift and this had
come packed in a large wooden box.
Somebody who wanted to play joke
on Mr.. Mccormack had conceived the
idea Of making him work while the
lamp was being set up in the parIor.
SO the empty box was nailed shut after
various boxes had been placed inside.
also securely nailed, when. after much
labor, the chief reached the last box
and removed the wrapper. he drew
forth a corn-cob pipe.
Later however he discovered the re-
splendent library lamp set upon a
handsome leather table throw which
was the gift of the guests to Mrs. Nc
Cormack and which became her library
table well.
Mrs. Mccormack served a most sub
stantial lunch late in the evening in
which hot baked beans and wiener
wurst were some of the ingredients
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
RESTORE GRAY HAIR
TO NATUR AL COLOR
BY Garden Sage, Remedy
for Dandruff, Falling,
Faded, Gray Hair.

The old idea of using Sage for
darkening the hair is again coming
In vogue. Our grandmothers had
dark. glossy hair at seventy-five,
while our mothers are gray before
they are fifty Our grandmothers
kept their hair soft and glossy with
a Sage Tea. which also restored
the natural color.
one objection to using such
preparation was the trouble of max
ing it. This objection has been over
come BY the Wyeth Chemical Com
panv of New York, who has placed
on the market superior preparation
Of Sage, combined with Sulphur and
other valuable remedies for dandruff,
itching scalp, and thin, weak, falling
hair
The beauty Of the hair depends
more on its rich, even shading than
anything else. Don't have dry, harsh
faded hair, when a simple, harmless
remedy will bring back the color in
a few days: and don't be tormenled
with dandruff, itching scalp and
loose. falling hairs. Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Hair Remedy will quick
~ correct these troubles, and give
color, strength and beauty to your
hair
Get a fifty cent bottle from your
druggist today, and prove this to
your own satisfaction. All druggists
sell it, under guarantee that the
money Will be refunded If the remedy
is not exactly as represented Agent
L. Harry Weis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
RUNAWAY LAD
IN HOSPITAL

Word was received by the East Chi
cago police yesterday from the Juvenile
detention hospital in Chicago that Cor
don Lovin. the little s-year-old Indi-
ana Harbor runaway who has been
missing since Nov. IS. was detained at
the hospital. The boys father went
into the city yesterday afternoon and
brought him home.
The youngster had. it appeared
boarded a passenger train in Indiana
Harbor in company with companion
who had a little money, the train land
ing them in the La Sale street depot
down town After the companton's
money gave out Gordon shook" his
companion and was found by the police,
who took him to the detention hospi-
tai. At first the boy refused to tell the
authorities a he HOSPITAL who he was
or where was his home. but finally yes
terday they wormed the secret out of
him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

come and put your musical talent to
use for God and for humanity
Miss Elsie Messbauer mas returned
from a weeks visit with relatives in
Chicago.
Mrs. Creahan and daughter Edna are
Chicago shoppers today
Mrs. c Billiards of Parr. Ind. is here
on business
captain o,Brien was in town yester-
day
Mrs B. A Anderson and Mrs. Reed
visited friends in Roseland yesterday.
Quite q number from here attended
the concert given by the Swedish Luth-
eran church of Roseland last evening.
Mrs Andrew Berg and Mrs Ruth
PAU were shopping in Hammond yes
terday
Mrs J. G Hammond Of woodlawn
spent yesterday at the home Of Ray
stevenson and family.
Charles Anderson of Park Manor
charmingly entertained the Pedro club
Thursday afternoon, 4 dainty lunch
con was served after the awarding Of
thc prizes, which was as follows: First.
Mrs Miles and second prize, Mrs Wei
land
Mrs. Albert sowa Of Erie avenue was
taken to St Margarets hospital yes
terday
Government surveyors are surveying
along the course Of the Calumet river
preparatory to widening, deepening and
strengthening its course to make it a
navigable stream.
Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Grundman at
tended reception at Mr.. Reisver's,
south Chicago. last evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
DEMOCRAT
REFUSES A
FAT JOB
Alarming Rumor Stirs In
dianapolis; Other Office
Seekers Are Not SO Mod
est, However; Marshall
Gets Many Applications.
TIMES BUREAU
At TIE STATE CAPITAL.

Indiana polls. Ind. Nov %. - An
alarming rumor has rea ched the city to
the effect that democrat actually has
refused an appointment to Office. The
report has caused real CONSERVATION
among the democrats. The report came
from Fort Wayne, and it is said that
Edward G. Hoffman. democratic district
chairman for the Twelfth district had
refused the appointment as postmaster
at Fort Wayne. The position was Of
fered to Hoffman by Congressman Cline
It is understood here that the Fort
Wayne postoffce pays something ike
$4,000 year
IF Congressman Cline cannot find a
democrat in his district to take the Fort
Wayne postoffice lie can come to Indi-
annapolis any day and fine a thousand
patriotic souled who will be willing to
take the job, or any other political job
that he or anyone else has to offer any
where The democratic crowd of office
seekers is growing every day. and they
are apparently willing 10 consider any
proposition that might be made.
one Of the state officials. the day aft
er the election. received a telephone
call from a dmocratic friend of his
who wanted to know the salary of the
United states ambassador to the court
| OF st. James he said he wanted to know
what the salary was, how much it
would cost to live in London and how
/ long the job would last.
! Another weu-known democrat in the
southern part of the state was in town
a few days ago and was making in
I quiries as to which state job will pay
best He said he was not a all particu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
Crown Point News
Happenings of Day in Lake County's Lively Capital

for several weeks and unless specialists
can give her relief 1t is thought that
she may become totally blind.
The boy scout orchestra, the latest
musical organization in Crown Point.
is becoming quite proficient and will
make their first public appearance at
the Methodist church during the serv-
ice next Sunday night. The scouts
should be encouraged in this commend
able undertaking, as Crown Point is
badly in need of a musical organiza-
ton Of this kind.
Barnie Young and his Hammond or
chestra Will furnish the music for the
dance at Central Music hall on Thanks
giving night
The second entertainment given I'M
der the citizens lecture course will be
given on next Tuesday evening at Cen
trail Music hall. when Mr. Gideon Carl
assisted by Viola Gail in character i'm
presentations. The two are said to be
especially good and Will draw a good
sized audience.
The funeral OF Mrs HipsIey mother
of Rueben Hipsley. who died al her
home at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, will be held
tomorrow the fnterment being at Sa-
lem cemetery. Mrs. Hipsley was nearly
80 years of age
August Writ transacted business in
( Chicago yesterday.
The Lyric theater management will
show the great three-ree1 attraction
The Count of Monte Cristo," at the
popular picture show house this even
ing. a matinee for the children vii
be given this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
HEGEWISCE

Miss Lydia WIKI of Aurora. Ill, is
in town spending a couple of weeks
with Mr. and Mrs. William Drinnan of
1854 Buffalo avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swan olson spent We'd
nesday evening in East Side with Mr..
and Mrs. 6. Swanson.
Mrs. c. Lager of Buffalo avenue was
shopping in Hammond yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson and family
have moved into Mrs Anderson's cot
tage on Ontario avenue
Mrs. Summers of Ontario avenue is
quite i'll
The choir Of the First NJ f. church
of Hegewisch Will meet at the church
this evening at 7:45 for practice. Please
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
ERNIE WHEALE DEAD

Word was received yesterday in In
diana Harbor of the death of Ernie
Wheale, formerly of the Harbor. who
since last July had been in California
for his health.
The young man had been reported to
his family from time to time as doing
nicely, and the news of his death came
a chock to his father, Mr.. Samuel
Wheale, and his sisters, who live in Fir
street
Mr.. Wheale was well known in IN
diana Harbor, having been in the team
ing business here When his health
broke down and he was ordered west
he sold his business TO Mr. Maxwell
The remains will be brought to Indi-
ana Harbor for burial In the mean
time. untl they arrive, the funeral ar
engagements are in allegiance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

viii hold services Thanksgiving day,
but viii conclude them at an earlier
hour than usual in order TO be able to
attend tho union services.
1t is expected that a larger attend
ance than is usual at these services.
viii be on hand. owing to the elabor-
ate character of the program, which
however VIII not be too long drawn
out as Mr. Carpenter and the other
clergymen have taken into considera-
ton the fact that members of their
congregations especially women who
are preparing Thanksgiving dinners
viii be anxious to get home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
LOWELL

Frank Martin and a friend from Gary
were in Lowell yesterday pleasure rid
ing in their automobile.
Henry Lambert made a business trip
TO Hammond yesterday.
Elias Bryant of Lafayette was in
Lowell today oil business.
Mrs Wheeler Wood and her daugh-
ter Ella and Mrs. Libbie Harrison and
her daughter Cora were Hammond Wis
itors yesterday.
Mrs. DIR. j. A. Davis OF Chicago at
tended the social functions of the Blue
lodge last evening.
DR.. John Iddings was called to the
state line yesterday afternoon on &C
count of a farmer getting his foot
crushed in a hay bailer
Harry Holmes is confined to his home
in West Creek with an attack Of scar
let fever.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
GRANTED INSURANCE
AFTER LUNG TROUBLE

There are so many cases Of Consump-
ton reported where the details show
the disease started with a cold or
cough, that il Is really surprising that
people are not more anxious TO imme-
diately stop these apparently minor
troubles our advice is stop the cough
or cold. if possible, without delay
Otherwise more serious troubles are
likely to follow. If the medicines you
are now taking do not bring relief. try
Eckman's Alternative. as this man did:
237 Dean ST.. Brooklyn. y.
Gentlemen: ! am giving you below
a brief history Of my case which l trust
fering from any similar troubles.
About a year and half ago / no.
ticed that my health was rapidly fall
ing, until at the end Of six months my
weight had fallen to 129 pounds. I was
troubled with night sweats, severe
cough and was very weak having in
fact absolutely no ambition whatever.
About this time ] consulted a physician,
who told me my lungs Were affected.
NOT satlsneo, Went 70 ahother aoctott
who after examining me said that l was
In the first stages OF consumption. AT
this point / started to take Eckman's
Alternative. The night sweats stopped
almost imme diately, my cough became
looser and gradually disappeared MY
weight IS now 142 pounds and my ply
stefan has pronounced me perfectly
sound-Which, together with the fact
that l have been accepted by two diff
ferent insurance companies for insur-
ance, makes me sure of my entire re-
1
should be very glad to communicate
with any one who would be interested
n my case.
(Sworn Affdavit) " E GEE
Eckmau's Alte -ative is effective in
Bronchitis Asthma. Hay Fever. Throat
and Lung Troble and in upbuNding the
system. Does not contain poisons. opI-
ates habft-fo ming drugs For sale
by Otto Negele and other leading drug
gists. Ask for booklet telling Of re-
coveries. and Write TO Eckman Labor
atory. Philadelphia, Pa, for additional
evidence.-Ady
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
GRIFFITH.

II. j. Berieger. local agent for the
Erie. is away attending a meeting Of
agents.
Roy southworth. who has been in
New Mexico for the past year, arrived
home Yesterday lie is suffering from
a carbuncle on his arm.
The dance in the town hall Wednes-
day evening was very pleasant social
affair. There was a large crowd in at
tendance
Mrs. f Biodgett was a Chicago shop
per yesterday.
The Clark lecture. the second num-
ber on the entertainment course here,
was most enjoyabl well as instruc-
tive The subject. play Ball" was one
from which he drew much laughter as
wei as numerous lessons for the game
OF life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

There were games and contests dur
ing the evening. Mrs. Allan Twynam
and Mr. Funkey winning prizes. the
ladies prize being an embroidered
dresser scarf and the gentleman's prize
a necktie.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

For the principal role in The Spy"
Charles Frohman has engaged Cyril
keightly, recently seen IN The New
Sex His part will be that now acted
in London by George Alexander in the
version known as The Turning Point"
T. II. Sothern and Julia Marlowe win
hereafter spend their vacation in Amer
lea 1t is their intention to build a
home Long Island. Plans for the
house are under way. Nj and Mrs
Sothern expect to occupy their new
home the coming summer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
HOBART GETS
ANOTHER PAPER

The official organ of the Independent
Order Foresters of America which is
published monthly under the direction
of its High Secretary who now is
Joseph E. Mellon of this place is hence
forth TO be issued from the Gazette
office in Hobart. AS the official organ
it goes into the homes OF the nearly
three thousand members and gives
them volumes Of information relative
to the workings of the order. The pa
per is in its 18th year and has always
been published from the Register office
a Crown Point.
Mr.. Mellon, the new editor. has had
considerable experience IN the news
paper business-Hobart Gazette.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Kruger,
living south OF this city, died yester-
day morning from diphtheria, only hav-
ing been III short time The child
recently met with an accident where
By she broke her limb. falling from
porch. She was a visiting a sister here
at the time. The funeral arrange
ments have not been completed as yet.
The contest for the office of county
auditor between Brennan and Simon
viii soon be started, the court to com
mence at once. Floyd E. Farley has
been appointed as election commits
sioner IN the place Of Harold H. Wheel
er, who is unable to serve on account
Of i'll health.
Gust wirtz and family have moved
into the Crawford house on North Main
street. Mr. Writes married daughter.
Julia, and her husband Will reside with
them. Her eyesight has been failing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22
$ g. K .
From the Diary of ST. Lence

Eta Kat SEE her beau hez such
ohawmin' manners an gets $3.50 per
week.
Love in er cottages all rite. ef tn
landlord didn't peek in occasionlly,
Symp'thy hez lots o. admirers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-22

ARE you A TIMES READER,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-12-05

heless, over $135. 900 for anti-tuberculo
sis work in various parts of the
United States. In 1909, with more
thorough organization the sale was in
creased to $29O,0OO and in 1910 to
nearly $4,000. Last year the sale in
creased over $4,000, or 81, 00O,,
seals.
While our own Red Cross Seal dates
back only four years. charity stamps. .
from which this idea originally sprung.
go back to 1852, when Sanitary fair
stamps" were first used in Boston to
secure money for the care of soldiers
wounded during the Civil War. Nearly
100000 was raised in this way dur
ing the years 1852 to 1865. After the
war this method of raising money was
discontinued in this country for a gen
Grafton. although it found vogue in
Portugal, Switzerland, Austria. France.
Spain, Denmark, Norway. Russia,
Sweden and other European countries.
There are now hundreds of different
types of charity stamps used in ali
parts Of the world. as many as forty
being used in Austria for children's
hospitals alone
Stamps or seals were first used In
get money for the anti-tuberculosis
crusade in Norway and Sweden in
1904. It was from one of these STAMPS
that Jacob Riis and Miss BisseIl re-
ce1ved their IDEAS for our own Red
Cross Christmas Seal.