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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
EAST CHICAGO

Mr.. George Standish left Tuesday
for the northwest and the west where
he will enjoy an extended trip last
ing about four weeks. At Milwaukee
he met his sister who accompanied
him as far as Winnipeg. where she
was married. she and her husband
leaving after the ceremony for Brit
ish Columbia where the latter, who is
an engineer. is handling the building
of a railroad. Mr. Standish himself
wtnt on to Vancouver and will return
VIC Seattle. Portland. Oregon. Cal
ifornia and other western points.
Mrs. Paul p. Lleyellyn of I'LL Bea-
con street is improving slowly after
an illness of over two weeks She hopes
to be well enough by the middle
the end of the present week to go to
the Berkshire mountains in company
with her husband. If they make the
trip as intended much of il will be
by auto 1t being their intention to
ship their car part way. Mrs, Law
ellyn has been suffering from rheuma-
tie fever and troublesome cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Johnson and
daughter Marjorie returned Saturday
afternoon and very delightful trip
spent in the east and in Calana Their
trip took In Buffalo, Rochester Hamll-
Islands, New York, Boston and the
Hudson. They returned from Buffalo
via the lake.
Mayor A. q. Schlieker continues to
improve at Eureka Springs. reports be-
ing all favorable. He hopes to be
sufficiently recovered by the first of
August to return to East Chicago. I'm
les he experiences another set back it
is his intention to remain here then.
Mrs. Jack Evans received word this
morning from Los Angeles, Cal, the
Mr.. Newman Charninski Is tin very
low in the hospital there.
| Mrs. Frank Hesse arrived from Ft
Madison, Ia, Saturday evening TO Wis
lit her mother and sister. Mrs. g. A.
Johnson and Mrs. Fl. X. Groves, In
about three weeks Mr.. Hesse and his
parents are expected TO arrive in Mr.,
Hesse's automobile, and after a short
visit by them she will accompany them
back to FIT. Madison. The trip by auto
is 2S7 miles.
Don't forget the lawn social given
by the Woman's Guild of the Mission
of the God Shepher tomorrow evening
on the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. VIM
Meade, Beacon street. There will be
plenty of ice cream and cake and other
refreshments the character Of the
evening demands. A supply of punk
| has been secured, so that II the mos
juitoes are out in force, those present
may defend themselves against the
Onslaught of the rapacious insects.
Danish dirt and ashes from the kitch-
en- by using a Gas Range.-No. Ind Gas
& Elecv. Co
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Assemblies

The weekly meeting of the members
of the Dorcas Lodge of Rebeckahs
tok place last Saturday evening in
the I. o. o. f. hall in East State st.
There will be class initiation at the
next meeting of the lodge Saturday
evening August End. Arrangements for
the next meeting were made
This evening the members Of Tri-
umph Council No. II d. of l.. will meet
in the ]. o. o. F. hall in East State St,
for their regular semi-monthly meet
ing.
There Will be a meeting of the Col
den Rule Council No. l d. of L. Tues
day evening. July 2sth at the X. of
p. hall in South Holman street.
A meeting of the members of the
Germania Lodge of Rebeckahs will
be held Tuesday evening In the I. o.
o. f. hall in East State street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
TOLL. nSTON

Miss Irene Powell of Charles City
spent Sunday visiting fri nds and rel
atives here today.
Mrs II. C. Goldman and daughter,
spent the day visiting Mrs. ]. Winters
Miss Dora Loman is the guest OF
Mrs. Harms for a few days
Mrs D. G.. Ward is a Chicago visitor
today.
Percy Pletsch has returned to his
home in Chicago after spending sew
eral days here.
Miss Sophie Clemnski spent Sunday
visiting relatives in Hammond
Miss Nina Lucey will return to her
home in Tolleston after spending sew
eral days in Michigan City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
DON'T Be. MISLED
Hammond Citizens should Read and
Heed this Advice.

Heed this Advice.
Kidney trouble is dangerus and Oft
en- fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untried
Use tested kidney remedy.
Begin with Don's Kidney Pills
Used in kidney troubles so years.
Recommended here and everywhere
The following statement forms con-
vincing proof
Mrs. George Nelson, 42e Ohio street,
Whiting. Ind, says: Both I and 9TH
ers of my family have used Dams Kid
ney Pills and found them to be an eff
ficient kidney medicine. You may con-
tinue to use the public statement /
have previously given in their praise.
One of our family was troubled by
, weakness of the kidneys for years and
nothing seemed to help him. He
couldn't control the kidney secretions
and always felt weak and tired AS
soon as we began giving him Doan's
Kidney Pills. he improved and five
boxes cured him"
| For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, buffalo
New York. sale agents for the United
States.
| Remember the name-Doans-and
! take no other.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

etc He reports a fine time.
The voters of all political parties
who will support a Citizens ticket In
the city of East Chicago. have been
requested to meet at Columbia Hall,
corner OF McCook and Vernon avenues.
Friday evening. August ! at o'clock
p. m. for the purpose of electing pre-
cinct committeeman, deciding the
manner OF placing a Citizens ticket
In nomi nation and transacting such
other business may come before
the meeting for the organization of
the party
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Jones have gone
10 Muskegon. Mich, on a visit of
about ten days.
Mr.. Ed Molinski and daughter Sad
lie leave tomorrow for Plymouth Ind.
to be gone several days
Gas Range combines convenience
and econemy.--No Ind. Gas e. Elec Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
INDIANA HARBOR.

The Baptist choir will give an ice
evening on the lawn church IN Fir ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Witt and
daughter Lucille left yesterday for
Eikader, Iowa, for two weeks visit.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wits parents live
at this place and they will divide their
time between them
Max Kar1in returned Saturday from
a two weeks vacation spent in the
east While away he visited New
York. Philadelphia, Atlantic City
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
GARY BUILDING
RESUMES AGAIN

The Gary contractors aren't so blue
over the new housing law after all as
there Is a disposition on the part of
the state authorities to be fair In mat
tiers affecting buildings stared some
time ago. Goodman and Davis have re-
sumed work on their three-story build
ing at Seventh avenue and Washington
street
The Steiner and Miller three-story
hotel in Broadway near Fourth avenue
is now under course of construction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

up of some of the teams is very much
in evidence, making an elegant picture
of the semi-pro class instead of an
amateur class was intended when
the city league was organized. Fol-
lowing are the results of the games
Sunday:
Recalls, IL; Acker- Schmidts. 4.
Millers. 10; Moose, O.
K. of c., IA, Candy Kitchen, s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
LEAVE ON VACATION.

The Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Hoffman
and little son of Condit street will leave
for Winona Lake today to remain for
a few days visit after which they will
go to Monongehela. Pa, to be the
guests of Mr. Hoffman's mother dur
ing the remainder of the month of Aug
ust. During the Rev. Honman's alb
sence from Hammond the Rev. era
ham Fuller will occupy the pulpit of
the First Presbyterian church in South
Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
HARRIS LAUNCHES
HIS HYDROPLANE

Attorney ]. Glenn Harris today at
tin plate beach in Gary launched his
unnamed motorplane launch with ap
propriate ceremonies.
The boat can make so miles an hour
and will carry eight passengers. When
going fast Harris says that she can
almost stand up on her stern.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Arrested For Cruelty.

On a warrant charging him with
cruelty to animals, Frank Andrisck Of
East Chicago was arrested by the
Hammond police yesterday afternoon.
1t is said that Andrisck was driving
horse and buggy on the Ridge road
yesterday afternoon and attempted to
make the horse set a pace for autemo-
biles. A continuance was granted for
next Friday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
KRYL BAND PLAYER
SUDDENLY STRICKEN

Hans Dressed, one Of the players at
tached to the famous Kryl band, which
appeared at the Gary Chautauqua on
Saturday, lisa the Mercy hospital. He
is seriously i'll with appendicitis.
Michael Lusitjana. 2194 Broadway,
one of the well known saloonmen of
Gary Is also at Mercy hospital. where
he will be operated on for appendicitis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
JAMES 0. KOONTZ
AT WORK

Mr.. koontz. who is a candidate for
the democratic nomination for the city
Judge, is a graduate of the law depart
ment of the Ohio Northern University
and Is admitted to the State and United
States supreme courts, and he has been
practicing law in this city for tn past
five years. and his motto has been a
square deal. Mr.. Koentz. is asking the
support Of his friends at the primary
election August D., 1s13.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
COMING EVENTS

The Misses Emily and Bertha Ebcrts
of south Holman street will be hos
tesses at n thimbie party Tuesday ev-
ening of this week. Their guests will
be the members of the n. n. Embroid-
cry CLUB.
The members of the T.. =. Il. Club
will go automobile trip TO the
Lake Front tomorrow and have pie
mic dinner there. The regular met
Ing of the club will occur Tuesday af-
fegnoon. August 5th-
a Trip Around the wOrid' ut which
the Eaembers of the Epworth League
of the First Methodtsf church Will en-
terrain Tu0sdny evening, July 29th
will be one of the most delightful en-
terfnfnnents of tho week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Mon
roe street Methodist Chapel will give
an Ice cream social mt Co1i<ey Park
Tuesday, July 10Th both afternoon and
evening. The pabiic IN cordially invft-
ed to attend.
Mrs. III. &. Gro man of Rsmbaeh ave-
nue. Will entertain the members of the
"Wednesday Afternoon Club nt a bridge
party "wednesday of this week. The
card games viii Ne played progress
siveiy mt three tables
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Miss Map1estone OF 754 S. Holman
street has returned from Kansas City
where she attended the National Con-
vention of the Photographers Asso-
citation of America The convention
was in session all week. Many of Am
ericas leading artists were in atten-
dance at the meetings. Mr.. Goldensky
and Daddy" Licely of the Southern
School of Photography were two of the
principal demonstrators.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
AUTOIST INJURED;
FALLS FROM CAR

James George.4o years old. 44e Madi-
son street Gary. is at the Gary General
hospital for repairs on the top of his
head.
George was injured yesterday while
riding In an auto in Tolleston. He
tumbled out of the machine, landing on
his dome of thought
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
A WEsTERN TRIP.


Mrs Lawrence Becker of Simbach
avenue left Saturday afternoon for an
extended western trip. She will visit
friends in Minnesota for a week and
then be joined by her husband, Judge
Becker and son. Eaton a visit in
Seattle. Tacoma, Backer City, Ore,
Salt Lake city Denver. Colorado
Springs and st. Louis.
The Misses Elsie and Grace Stolley
of Morton Court returned home last
evening after a weeks visit with rel
atives at ST. Joseph. Mich.
Mrs. Wesley Hale and little sons,
Philip and stephen of Pittsburgh are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Boer. 1875 Conkey avenue. Mrs.
Hale is returning home after an ex-
tended visit in Los Angeles. Cal
Miss Jessie Rhode of $40 East state
street returned home last evening af-
ter a visit with relatives in Dwight
and Streator H.. for a week Mrs.
Charles Rhode will remain with rela-
tives in Streator and ottawa, IL. for
another week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Deweese of Rim
bach avenue have returned nome after
visiting relatives in Lima. Ohio dur
ing the past week end.
Miss Edith Denison of Hanna, Ind,
will arrive in Hammond this evening
and visit Miss Beatrice Hansen at her
home in Rmbach avenue for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. O'Connall of SO.
Holman street spent Sunday May
wod. Il, the guests of Mrs. O'ConnelI s
brother, Ben Wells and Mrs. Wells.
Miss Alice Holm of Glendale park
left Saturday evening for Greenville.
Pa, to be the guests of Mrs. Latta and
Miss Latta for a few weeks. Little
Jim and Jack Turner accompanied her
and will remain in the east for an
extended visit.
Miss Lima Lindner of Lincoln ave-
nue.. West Hammond, returned home
Saturday eveninlx after a shor- visit
with relatives in Newcastle, Ia. Little
Miss Helen Lindner accompanied her
but remained for a more extended
visit
! Gordon Shillinglaw. formerly OF
Hammond but now of Milwaukee, Ii
spending a few days with friends here
| Edwin Drackert OF State Line st.
spent Sunday with relatives in Crown
Point.
] Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Jones and daugh-
ter Elizabeth of Rimbach avenue spent
the past weekend in Oak Park, Ill.
the guests of relatives.
| Miss Ethel Ebright and Miss julia
Wall will leave Wednesday evening
for Springfield. Ill. TO be the guest.
of Mrs. Fred Porter for the remainder
| of the week. Mrs. Porter was formerly
Miss Edith Wall of Hammond.
Edgar Humpfer of Rimbach avenu,
returned home Saturday evening afte
a few days vacation spent at Saug
autuck, Mich.
Mrs. Allan P. owen of Logansport
Ind, is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Mathies for a few
days at their home in Williams st.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reinlein am
children have returned home after Wis
lifting at the home of Mrs Reinlein'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Yaeger IN Stat
Line street. Mrs. Reinlefn has beel
here for two weeks but Mr.. ReinIeil
came for only an over Sunday visit.
C. E. Carson of Oakley avenue ha
returned from trip through Kansas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
RUN DOWN BY
A WAGON IN GARY

Michael Bouzousker, 45 years old,
S34 Kentucky street is at the Mercy
hospital suffering from a broken arm
and several broken ribs.
Bouzousker says that he was run
over by a wagon at Fourteenth avenue
and Washington street last night The
hospital people are inclined TO believe
that he wasi injured by an auto.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Is Injured.

Edward Cooper. es7 Adams street.
was injured at the Lake Shore depot
In Gary last night, when he attempted
to board a train. He was assisted to
police headquarters where he received
surgical attention.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Auto Strikes Man.

Police reports say that Alderman w.
s. Gallagher OF sixth ward of Gary
while driving an auto in broadway
near the Pennsylvania tracks on Sat-
urday night bumped into a stranger.
The man was able to go his way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
BURGLAR Taken.

William Porter, colored, was arrested
at Eleventh avenues and Broadway,
Gary, this morning on a charge of
burglary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Mrs. T. w. Slick and Mrs. Wilbur
Myers entertained Friday evening with
O'Clock picnic dinner on the lawn
of the formers home, 123 North Shore
drive. complimenting the guests of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
ATTENDS CONVENTION.

Miss Gladys Younger of East Sibley
street has gone to Battle Ground, Ind,
to attend the Epworth League Insti-
tute. Miss Younger will represent the
Epworth League OF the First NJ. e,
church of Hammond at the meeting.
She will be absent from Hammond for
the remainder Of the week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
TO MICHIGAN CITY.

Mrs. Catherine Mclaughlin returned
to her home at Michigan City Satur-
day evening after a weeks visit here
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. Thomas. Eighth
and Harrison streets.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
w1LL TAkE VACATION.

Mrs j. w McClenahan and children
Of Seventh avenue and Pennsylvania
street, will lea.ye in a few days for an
out of town vacation trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

the tables being decorated with Shasta
daisies Following dinner the guests
were entertained with dancing at the
Commercia l-Athletic club Among the
out-of-town guests we're Miss Marion
DUNCAN of Hammond. Ind. Dick
Hammond of Louisville, KY, and Mr..
and Mrs A. Larri1ner 90 Indiana polls.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
PICNIC AT HARRISON PARK.

The Little Light Bearers held a very
enjoyable picnic at Harrison Park last
Saturday afternoon. 1t was their an
nual picnic and a number of the little
people attended. Mrs. r. r. Pfeifer,
the superintendent of the department
met with the children. They played a
number of delightful games and were
served with ice cream and cake dur
ing the afternoon. The hours of the
picnic were from $3.50 until 5 o'clock
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
BACK FROM MrNNEsor..

r. E. Sills Fillmore street returned
Saturday from a two weeks fishing and
hunting trip in Minnesota
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Gary Citv League.

The team in the Sunday division of
the city league still remains in their
same positions in the percentage
column. AS the series begin to draw
to a close. the plugging up in the line
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
REV. AyANN LEAVES.

Rev. Avann. pastor of the First
Methodist church. has left for Toledo
and Bay City, Mich. where he will
spend a months vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Slick Harry McMann, William McMann.
James Bowling, Kenneth Roberts
George Tight and James Wright boy
scout from Milwaukee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
Rescued From Drowning.

A number Of Gary people witnessed
the rescue from drowning of Joseph
Barber, a Valparaiso college student.
who was bathing at Flint Lake Sun
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
NO MEETING TOMORROW.

There will be no melting of tho Lad
les Auxiliary to the University Club
this week on account of the absence
of the number of members who are
spending the.T summer vacations out
of the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Your fuel bill will be less II you cook
with Gas.-No. Ind Gas z Flee. Co
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
KINGS DAUGHTERs S.

Mrs Wakes class. Kings Daughters,
First Methodist church, will meet to-
morrow evening at the home of Miss
Marguerite witwer SGT Jefferson street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
4 QUIET wEnDING.

very quiet but pretty wedding
ceremony was performed at the Meth
odist parsonage in Russell street Sat
urday afternoo- when Miss Lizzie
Gushing of Cresco. Ia. and Robt. De-
bolt OF Hammond were united in mar
rage, The Rev. Frank O. Frsley. pas
tor OF the First III. E. church in
Hammond pronounced the cere-
mony at two o'clock in the pres
ence of the Immediate relatives and a
few of the most intimate friends of
the bride and groom The bridal cou-
pie was attended by Mr. and Mrs
Tucker of Hammond Mr.. and Mrs.
Debolt will reside on Plummer avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
DANCING

At Sharpshooters Park, Hammond,
Ind. every Wednesday evening from
to H. Good music. 1914
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
BOY SCOUTS AND CAMP FIRE GIRLS

(By Carroll Slick Gary Evening
Times office boy and special corre-
spondent with the Gary Boy Scouts.)
Rev. Lindh of the Congregational
church and Mr.. Ward of the Presbyte-
rian church were chosen this morning
for scout masters of the Gary Boy
Scouts. Rev. Lindh will have charge
of one troop and Mr.. Ward of the 9TH
err.
Some OF the scouts are as follows:
Bernard Szold. leader, Vernon Smith,
Eugene James. Alvin Wood Edwin
Smith Lawrence Finerty. Ralph Taylor.
walker Myers Adelbert Verplank
Frank Quinlan Henry Hay George
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Practical frock excellent for COM
bining plain blue or crepe de chine
with plaid silk. The collar, belt and
sleeve and skirt revers are faced
with bright green silk. The plaid
forms the front panel and outlines
the armholeS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28
VOTE FOR
FRED BARNETT
Candidate for City Judge or
the Democratic Ticket.
Primary, August End, 1913,
loo to 900 p. M,

l am willing to be judged
by my record during my
term of Office. My aim has
been to discharge the duties
Of the office with fairness
and imparialitv. With my
experience thus obtained
and my pledge for the same
conduct in the future, I So
licit the support of the vot-
ers at the primary.-Adver-
tiSamant /
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-07-28

Mrs. Lawrence becker of Rimbach
avenue left Saturday afternoon for an
extended western trip. She will visit
friends in Minnesota for a week and
then be joined by her husband, Judge
Becker and son, Eaton on a visit In
Seattle. Tacoma Backer City, Ore,
Salt Lake city. Denver, Colorado
Springs and St. Louis.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-02-07

reached by road from the us~z- ,saE
walQering only when the tide t-- s@sV-s-
how.
There lis CURIOUS pOstoG3aae sKS'
Canada. 1t Is situated in Lahss WssFsS-
goon, Ontario. 1t consists Of ss,iW0mAxzEz~
box or trough fastened to ~ ,Sssss.r
standing upright in a shallow Gfssss--
ton Of the lake. A stespnar dESnse NxC.
Il lts box such Letters as may DE cssss--
ried for THAT region, on her r,scRsssT.
voyage. and canoe is seut c<n cas<sss.
the shore to collect ufssm. at atfss isacsgs'
tune leaving the out-gotng imsi' E1szspser
to be taken up by the newt sxsssesE
that passes outward.,
The fisherman of the GEsno, Enasarssss'
have often employed "a peculs,g. ssssS-
postoffice. This is in the form ~ 1ssa0
open banrel dashed on IA raised. psSca-
form of enossed spars attachsed - 81
tationary buoy, Letters wraassi 'Nas
oilskin ane dropped into the narz1zsn
by passing trawleais, and coALeotess vssx
others Netuming and re-postsd ssaa
landing.
There have basn many postotfEoass 49,
tablished on mountains, but tIns frsSss-~
est of all pos,offices Is thouSfss Or xss-
THAT at the top Of Eiffel power -,zsrG-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-02-07
Post Offices in Strange Pla ces.

Until the adoption in this country
and in asrta&n foreign states of Ahs
mural .fnae delivery systems, post Of
fices for the coheation and delivery
81 letters we're. and, in some instances
soin are, set up in strange and IN
likely places.
1t used to be a taVurite dayice In
ont -Jf-tfse-way rural districts, esoe-
cialy In the UnUed States. henare THE
hrtanah offices became SO common. 10
deposit Letters in a mail bag suspend
ia ait a slgn-post, Or In tive hnlIpw Of
a tine, or else dropped into some ne
caltarle fixed at the top of a tur1l-
pike gate.
Up To wftlAn a short time ago Il
was the custom IN oae yG;feo n,
soI1swestfrn state of the Union TO
place cigar box on the top of
fence outside of ne dwelling Of the
postras'rr for the deposit of LETTERS:
and for long tune It was found ahat
! q unaaRpal eAya,oHas and TIE coins
a>calaanyeng them exactly talbilr N
all inaalnrcs.
qtI maans of collection of mail In
various mag.ons are still In HoglAe. AZ
n mss, "a little 's'1nI off the coast
Of England. ulera 81 up Mat The
British nali "a pLlia.. bJA,' irrn which
ollle,tions of mall can be made only
wS a the tide siall pXnSlt n'itoe to
which efMnt Is posted aAoHe tAe box.
Tlls res@lt of TIE necessity of tn-
vsntgon" olms about by reason of the
fast that the place In question Is