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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
A Certain Quick Relief for
Indigestion or Upset StOmaChS

child can take it without fear Of bad
after effects. Don't wait Lutil you have
another attack of indigestion, but get
a package today. Try it after eating,
and just see for yourself how it helps
your stomach. We are so confident
that Digestit is a perfect remedy for
stomach up-sets that we guarantee il
to please you in every way-get a pack
age and il you don't like 1t we will
give your money back.-(Adverttse,
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
Bill and His Wotch.

"Bill. can you give me the correct
time?'' says one of Bill's friends.
Sure" says Bill. dragging out his
watch. my watch was just 'leven
seconds slow at twenty minutes of 4
day before yesterday afternoon. and |
don't believe it's varied more than a
quarter of a second since It's now
twenty-five minutes and seven sec
onds past s.
friend, who then drops his own watch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

By Captain GEO. L. KfZN1ER. Late U. 8 v.
"IFTY years ago the last week in
~ October the famous Confeder-
ate cruiser Alabama WIS pur-
suing her career rs commerce
destroyer within little more than a
days stcaminS from Boston or New
York. Cities on the north Atlantic
coast were in fear OF a visit from
the bold Confederate. Vague rumors
OF her dcPrcdatiOas 81 nearby waters
had reached shore. owing 10 the dep
relations OF the Alabama upon United
States merchant vessels Lloyds raised
this class OF risks and 3 per cent.
On oct - tie officers and crews OF
several United States merchant yes
sells which tho cruiser Alabama had
burned ut SEA reached Eos on hgrbor in
a captive snip which had been spared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

Why suffer the tortures Of Indiges-
ton, Sour stomach, Gas. Belching or
other stomach up-sets? There is a
certain quick relief aud permanent
remedy for these disorders-Brown'
Digestit tablets will give relief almost
Instantly one desc makes your stom.
ach feel fine. II stops fermentation.
prevents distress. digests all the food
and restores your tired WORKOUT stom-
Lch 10 a healthful condition. Digestit
is perfectly harmless little
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
into his pocket and goes on his way.

into his pocket and goes on his way.
Really he wasn't so particular about
knowing the time himself as DESTROYS
of giving pleasure TO Bill. for he knows
that Bill is one OF the few million men
I'm the world who think each that his
watch is a wonder and who feel them
selves fattered when their friends ask
them for the correct time.-New York
Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
The War Fifty Years Ago

The Confederate Cruiser Alabama Nears the New England
Coast---Takes Prizes Near New York--Captive Crews
Sent to Port---General "Jeb Stuarts Cavalry Meets
Doughty Foemen---Noted Cavalry Leaders In the
Feld---Both Armies Headed by Mounted Detach
ments---Numerous Lively Encounters the Slopes
of the Blue Ridee---Hamptons and Rossers Confed
crate Troopers Dispute the Gaps With Federals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

Sault Ste. Marie, Iich.-While lin
ing up to pass through the locks the
steamer Harvey d. Goulder OF Duluth
crashed into the canal wall and hole
10 feet square WIS torn in the boats
bow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
Pointed Advice.

There was a travelling man once who
found himself short of funds. His
first thought. Of course. WAS TO wire
mis- firm. which he did. In night let
ter he explained the situation and ask
ed:
How shall I act?''
The next morning he got day mes
sage which was nothing If not ilumi-
native:
Act as If you were broke."-san
Francisco Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

Tho Uplift.

ais she help to her mother?" ask
ed one woman.
Yes. indeed" replied the other
''She has taught her to say culinary
art instead of cooking "-Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

Now I know your secret. But Won
never told me your ancestors came
from that part of the world."-Dundee
Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
The Alabama's Maiden Cruise.

At the close OF July, 1862, the steamer
Alabama. which later became the IA
nous Confederate cruiser sailed out OF
the McrSey river. England. 20 the open
sea. ostensihly on trial trip. The
British government Ind ordered her de
tcntion on the ground that she intend
ed 10 make war on friendly power"
but the local authorities Of Liverpool
failed TO act In time.
The United States fricatc TuscaToTa
was watching for the departure Of the
Alabama. which was then known Only
as the 900" hut the Alabama avoided
interference 10y slipping ont OF n little
used channel. About the same time q
bark loaded with arms FOR the Ala
bama sailed from London. n British
vessel having ON board Captain Rafael
ScmmeS, future commander OF the
cruiser, and complement Of officers
and sailors was already on the sea. and
all three Ships met ~ the Western
islands. or Portugal. Here took place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

tunity to get theatrical fame are out
lined in a statement given out by the
National Federation Of Theatre clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
Noted Cavalry Scouts.

This was the first campaign In vir-
ginia in which both armies had been
supplied with competent cavalry scouts.
Stuart and Plcasonton were able lead
ers. With Stuart We're General T. S.
Rosser and General Wade Hampton.
who afterward became famous ut the
head of mounted brigades. In Averell
and Bayard. Pleasonton had the match
Of Stuart's best brigadiers. Both Fed
erals became noted as cavalry fighters
in the campaigns which followed these
scouting exploits in Virginia.
Although Stuart was able to compel
caution IN the advance of McClellan's
cavalry vanguard and keep his chief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

New York-Plang whereby obscure
American playwrights will have oppor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS TUESDAY. NOVEMBER

Pennsylvania in October, 1902, Gen
eral "Jeb' Stewart, the commander of
General R. E. Lees cavalry corps. how
cred on the Virginia shore OF the Po
tomac. Lee had marched away from
the Potomac in the direction Of Rich
mond, leaving 1t to the cavalry TO
watch and harass the Federal troops
should they venture across that river.
By the Cd of November the entire Fed
eral army which had fought Lee at
South mountain and Antietam was on
Virginia soil again. Mcclellan. its
leader. would surely strike ont for
Richmond. but by what route was
mystery for, Stuart and his troopers.
the eyes Of Lee. TO solve.
With 100000 men confronting his
1000 il was useless for Stuart to take
great risks in battle. but there were
outlying detachments Of FedcralS ex
posed to capture before help could
come to them from the main camp.
The first swOop of the kind routed
three companies Of the First Rhode
Island cavalry Mt the outpost near
Mountsville on Oct. 81. Some of the
Rhode Island men escaped and were
chased by the Ninth Virginia cavalry
to Aldie. the bivouac of General George
| d. Bayard's Federal cavalry brigade.
The VirgininnS waited for supports TO
| get to the front. Meanwhile Bayard
I sent out q column to reconnoiter and
/ the two parties met in Il narrow lane.
/ The southernerS fought well and fore
ed their enemy back to the hills. where
they had artillery. Stuart brought up
| artillery and looked for a fight next
day. but Bayard retired without ac-
cepting combat.
The Cavalry to the Front.
The chance. encounter between
Stuart's advance and Bayard drew the
cavalry of both armies toward one
4 point General Alfred PleaSonton
commanded the troopers in blue and
had with him two brigades. Bayard's
and General J. NJ. GregG's. In support
Of his cavalry Pleasonton had an in
fantry brigade and field battery be
sides his own horse battery.
q, Stuart's horse artillery was hi:
! strong arm at this time. 1t was han
! died by Captain John Pelham. already
noted as boy artillerist. On Nov.
the forces came together near the little
village OF Union. and Stuart would
have been roughly used but for the &C
tivity of Pelham. When Stuart's van
guard was almost surrounded and TIT
main body engaged watching the road
in the rear. Pelham took single how
itZer upon hill and opened n masked
, fire upon column of PlensontOn'
men. The Fcderals were taken b.
! surprise and left their flag. equipments
horses and number of prisoners II
the hands Of the enemy. Stuart wa
: driven back Mt Union and next da.
PleaSontOn was reinforced by anOthe
cavalry brigade under General w. W
y Avcreil.
The troopers in the field under Stuar
and Pleasanton in 1862 had seen littl,
OF war except cavalry scouting. will
an occasional skirmish involving n
most one ar two regiments. but usual!
only single troop or squadron. In
dlvidually the men were brave anC
took great risks. When carrying dis
patches and bringing information from
the front TO headquarters. they risket
their lives under circumstances NOR
trying to the soldiers nerve than
, pattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19
A Sharp Cavalry Encounter.

The march OF the Army OF the Pc
tomac southwark from the Potomac
was rapid. considering that a powerful
foe was near at hand Mcclellan sent
Pleasonton and his cavalry ahead of
the main column in order 70 keep Stu
art from closing the passes Of the Blue
Ridge. for he intended to pass the
mountain with his whole force In case
he discovered that Lee. with his army
or any large part OF it. remained in
the Shenandoah valley. II Lee halted
in the valley with all his troops. Nc
Clellan would pass through the noun
tains south OF him and cut him of
from Richmond
General I. l. Rosser rode out with
his Virginia brigade on the morning Of
Nov. and met Averell at the village
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

the general fate for this purpose.
On the same date the United States
war steamer Hearsarge was near the
Azores searching for the cruiser.
search which ended fatally for the
Alabama eighteen months later or the
harbor Of Chcrhourg. France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

CAPTAIN RAPHAEL sKldMEs. c. g. n, COM
AANDRR OF THE CRUISER ALABAMA.
Informed about the enemy's route of
march he did not solve the mystery of
the campaign. Mcclellan marched
close to the eastern slope of the Blue
Ridge in order TO be ready for battle
should Lee offer it. but the Federal
commander did not purpose to leave
the issue entirely in the control of his
antagonist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

Indiana for more than one year and in
the City of Hammond, North Township
and State of Indiana for more than six
months prior to the date of this notice
and is qualified voter thereof; that
he Is citizen of the United States
and man of good moral character;
That he VIII apply to the Board of
County Commissioners at Crown Point
Lake County, Indiana, on the first Mon
day in July. 1912, the same being the
LIST day of July, 1912, for permission to
purchase the license of II. T. McFadden
to sell intoxicating, spurious, vinous
and malt liquors in less quantities than
five gallons at time and permit the
same to be drank upon the premises
where sold, said license being hereto
fore granted by the Board of commits
sioners on the 4th day of September,
1911, and issued by Charles Johnson,
auditor of Lake County. said Township
and state. for a period of one year from
said date.
The precise location where liquors
are to be sold and the provisions of the
license to be purchased is as follows:
The ground floor front room of the
two-story frame building situated on
the south 20 feet of the south forty
feet of Lot 1. Block 1. Original Town.
now City of Hammond. Said place is
known as 500 South Holman street. at
the northeast corner of Holman street
and Indiana avenue, in said CITY, and
facing Holman street, a public high
way. There are living rooms above
Said bar room is 10 by SO by IL feet
in dimensions. has front, rear and side
entrances and glass front. Bar is on
north side of room facing south.
CHARLES W. SNOWMAN
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NOTICE FOR RENEWAL OF A LIo-
TOR LICENSE


Notice is hereby given to the citizens
of Hammond. North Township. Lake
County. and state of Indiana. that the
undersigned. J. C. Collins. is a male in
habitant and resident of the said City
Township. County and State, and over
the age of twenty~one years.
That he has resided In the state of
Indiana for more than one year and in
the City of Hammond, North Township
and State of Indiana for more than
notice. and is a qualified voter thereof;
that he is a citizen of the United states
of America, and a man of good moral
character; that he will apply to the
Board of County Commissioners at
Crown Point, Lake County. Indiana, on
the first Monday in July, 1912, the
same being the LIST day of July, 1912
for renewal of a license to sell in
toxicating, spurious, vinous and malt
liquors in less quantities than five gal
Ions at time and permit the same TO
be drank upon the premises where sold
said license being here sofore granted
by the Board of Commissioners on the
3rd day of July, 1911, and issued by
Charles Johnson, auditor of Lake
County, said Township and State, for a
period of one year from said date.
The precise location where liquors
are to be sold by the provisions of the
license to be renewed is as follows:
The front room on the ground floor
of the one-story frame building located
on the west half of lot 27, block l. in
Townsend & Godfrey's addition to the
City of Hammond Lake County Indi-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
NOTICE.


The Board of Education at the regu-
lar meeting June IL, 1912. o'clock. at
the office of Superintendent of Schools.
Elder building, will receive bids for the
following:
40 pieces 10 TT. in. 3-inch galvanized
iron pipe. Thread one end
pieces IS TT 3-inch galvanized iron
pipe. Thread one end
pieces Is IT. 10A in. S-inch galvan-
lied iron pipe. Thread one end.
is pieces 10 fit. 10 In. 3-inch galvaniz-
ed iron pipe. Thread one end.
s pieces TT. 3-inch galvanized iron
pipe. Thread one end.
three-inch galvanized iron coup
lings.
S pieces 16 TT. 4 II Inch galvanized
iron pipe. No threads.
Each bidder must present his bid in
person. The Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
A. S. STANTON.
Secretary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

Hammond, Ind, May 90, 1912
The Board of School Trustees of the
School City of Hammond will receive
bids at the office of Superintendent OF
Schools. June 25th. 1912, at o'clock.
for gravel roof on the Riverside
School Building. Each bidder must pre-
sent his bid in person. The Board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids. A. S. STANTON,
Secretary
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Hammond. Ind. MAY %. 1912.

hammond, lnn, MAY 80 1917
The Board of School Trustees of the
School City of Hammond will receive
bids at the office of Superintendent OF
Schools. June 25, 1912, at o'clock. for
two coats of paint on the fire escapes
Of Riverside, Lincoln and Central
Schools. The latter includes painting
inside. Each fire escape must be clean
ed with a wire brush before painting
The best mineral point is to be used.
The bids must be on each building sepa-
rately. Each bidder must present his
bid in person. The Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
A S. STANTON,
Secretary.
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ana. The room in which liquors are to
be sold is 24x6S feet, has glass front,
front and rear entrance and faces south
on State street, a public highway in
said City. and further known now as
ISL State street. All of the inside OF
said room be seen from said high
way. Bar occupies the west side of
said room j. C. COLLINS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY LOANED SALARIED EN-
ployes and others at lowest rates on
their own plain note Borrow SIS. pay
back $3.50. See US about any sum. Lake
County Loan Co, room % Rimbnch
block. over Lion Store. Hammond. Ind.
Phone f18.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR SALEs-BARGAINS--
Ash St, 5-room cottage. gas and
electric lights. full basement; price
$1,000.
Wilcox ave, 4-room cottage. price
$500.
Pine ST., 1o-room house, price $1,000.
Cedar ST., 2-fiat brick, 6 rooms each;
price $4,000.
Hoffman St, 5-room cottage; price
$1,000.
15oth St, Groom cottage. corner, full
basement; price $3.50.
All modern. On easy terms
j. L. RAE. 1853 E. STATE ST.
Phone 145.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
NOTICE.

About June II will open my new
store at 1S3 Gostiin st. and sell plumb
ing and heating supplies OF every de-
scriptfon at wholesale prices to every
body. w r. DENNISTON
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR sALE-One of the best-located.
best-built houses in Hammond, IS
Highland St; small cash payment ball
ance on time If desired. See Hawley
Turkish Bath House. First National
Bank Bldg. Hammond. 5tf
FOR SALE-Five lots on Sheffield ave.
near Huehn st. This property is a
bargain. Otto Haehnel. Phone SS3W.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR SALE@A 2o-foot motor boat
equipped with 1911 model seven co
horsepower motor, double cylinder. in
first class condition. speed miles per
hour; will demonstrates; cheap If taken
at once. Alfred C. Hill, 5207 Kennedy
ave, East Chicago. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

GOVERNMENT WANTS POSTOFFICE
clerks. carriers: Hammond examina-
tions coming; coaching free Franklin
Institute. Dept. 95, Rochester. n Y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
NOTICE FOR PURCHASE OF LIQUOR
LICENSE.

Notice is hereby q rem to the citizens
of Hammond. North Township, Lake
County, Indiana, that the undersigned,
Charles W. Snowman. is a male inhabi-
tant and resident of the said City,
Township. County and State. and over
the age of twenty -one years.
That he has resided in the State of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY LOANED ON DIAMONDS,
and watches. 65 State ST.. Hammond.
Ind
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FOR SALE-Corner 5O-foot

lot; improved with a Groom house;
gas. bath and electric light, and one g.
room house without bath or light, rent
ing for SAT per month; both houses In
good repair and centrally located part
cash. balance on time. II d B. Times.
Hammond. So
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR SALE-New 5-room modern bum
galow; east part of town. Inquire at
Times office, Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

WANTED-Men to learn the barber
trade, few weeks completes; another
rush for BARRIERS this season; best trade
in existence today; good money; light,
clean, inside work; write for free cata-
logue. Moler Barber College. Chicago,
Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
MALE HELP.

FARM HAND WANTED Either single
or married. One-half mile south of
Standard Steel Car works, near Column
bla ave Phone 1272Y3. Phil Nc
Laughlin. 4-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

WANTED Wood car build
ers; steady work, good
wages. Apply Western Steel
Car & Foundry Co., Hege-
wisch, Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR SALE
Michigan ave-, Groom cottage. % TT
lot. price s1,i0o, half cash.
Murray St, rooms and bath, so fit.
lot. price $4,000; 5000 down, balance
easy payments.
Detroit st. near Holman. rooms
and bath, 50 TT. lot. hot water heat,
price $500.
Condit St, near Holman, rooms and
bath. 30 fl. lot; all street improve
ments paid in full, price $4,000. one
half cash.
Clinton st, near Holman, rooms
and bath. ar IT. lot. price $4,000;
$1,000 down, balance easy payments.
Erie ST., rooms and bath bungalow.
IS IT. lot, just built; price $4,000. one
half cash.
Bauer ST., rooms and bath. furnace;
price $4,000; $1,000 down.
W. J. HASTINGS. 5sT Holman ST.
Hammond. Phone 81.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
NOTICE TO TIMES
READERS.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Readers of the following advertise
ments who wish TO communicate with
advertisers whose identity Is not re-
vealed. should follow the instructions
to address them by the key letter given.
Requests at this office to reveal the
identity of anonymous advertisers can
not. in justice to the advertisers, be an
swered. Simply follow Instructions.
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FOR, SALE.

FOR SALE-Five-room cottage, $50
cash. balance $40 monthly. 5s1 Roose-
Welt ave- Hammond. Tel. 1130L3. So
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

wANTED-Cook. Lake Shore hotel. In
diana Harbor. 1tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. Also small sleeping
room. 1SS Pluminer ave-. Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05

LOST-Pair OF gold framed glasses in
black case. between Wood ave. and
Michigan ave. and Charlotte st. Return
to F. Nicholas, 443 Michigan ave, Ham
mond. Liberal reward. 3-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
a Cabinet Gas Ranqe

you things First thoroughly good materials
second rscass workmanship; third careful inspection It
built for practical and is clean cut simple plain nh which
indicates durability, strength and service
prevented from visiting office send for
to show you 1912 catalogue and explain the
different styles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-05
The Cabinet Gas Ranqe

esents the most modern advanced ideas In Gas Range
:tion Look at the picture of the Cabinet Gas Range Note
arrangement of the Baking and Broing Ovens, which
high and deep And the position of the set of burners
b both well Warming Closet Then the
burner cooking surface right left adaptable to kitchen
consists of giant burner three small burners SIM
burner Then below shelf for pots and pans
h is sufficiently high from the floor allow for cleaning
it. After long experience and careful experimenting this
ngement has demonstrated that for the
who cooks well the economical in operation When
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WANTED TO BUY.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS BOUGHT. SOLD
and exchanged; get our prices. Ham
mond Furniture Co. 242 E. state St.
Hammond. Phone 54s.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Pocketbook. Thursday, Holman
ST between cemetery and X. p. hall.
containing papers only valuable to
owner. Return to w L. Times. and re-
ceive- reward. Az
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FOR SALE-Old papers. cents . bun
die. 1T Times office. Hammond