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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
NO "WAlLFL LOWERS"
At PHI DELTA BALL
IA Man for Every Maid"
Slogan Which Attracts
to Chicago.

A delegation of local representatives
of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity is at
tending the national convention in Chi
cago. There will be no '.wall1owers" at
the Phi Delta. Theta ball in Hotel La
Sale tonight.
"A man for every maid and maid
for every man Is the entertainment
committees motto, c. T. Jordan. the
chairman, said:
IF you are unacquainted," reads the
invitation "and want some real nice
girl to bring to the ball with you Just
write to the chairman. The commit
tee has long reserve list in waiting"
Young men from out of town. DR..
Jordan explained, "of course, will want
a nice girl. The committee will furnish
them"
Unattended members may have their
pick of girls with brown eyes. blue
eyes. or black eyes. blondes or brun-
cites; girls of poetic temperament
athletic girls and sweet girl graduates.
Our assortment includes debutantes
girls who play tennis and golf, Gibson
girls and Nell Brinkley girls"
Among the local Phis are c. NJ. Nc
Daniel, Walter Sohl. Bernard Gavit. A
r. Robinson, F. D. McElroy, P. A. Par
ry, DIR III. c. Groman and George Miller
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

Albert Z. Towle. night clerk at the
Hammond postoffice and Col. LeGrand
T. Meyer divide honors of being first
to send out packages under the new
parcels post rate which went into eff
feet at midnight of the new year in
Hammond as well all over the
United States
The f. S. Betz company was the first
to receive parcels post pail. having re-
ceived a package from Indianapolis
yesterday morning.
Verne Summers, the Hammond drug
gist was the first to avail himself of
the new rates to make local deliveries
of packages. He sent out 1877 packages
this morning per parcels post.
Hard to Forecast Business.
Col Meyer, who sees in the parcels
post one of the greatest boons to the
country wanted to be among the first
to test It's efficiency. and accordingly
he lef his package with a clerk at the
postoffice to have it mailed for him as
soon as possible But Mr. Towle came
on duty somewhat earlier than the man
with whom Col. Meyer had made his
arrangements, and he purchased the
| first stamp.
There is no telling" said Assistant
Postmaster Otto Rabe this morning,
ito what extent Hammond people will
use the parcels post Yesterday was a
| holiday, and the stamp window was
open only until 10 o'clock, and 1t is too
| early. In the day to make any forecast
| for today"
| In reality the parcels post Is an ex-
| tension of the fourth class mail service
| by increasing. the weigh of packages
received in this class from four to
eleven pounds
Instead of the registration system
parcels post packages may be insured
| the fee being 10 cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
IN Tk1R
SUPERIOR nnIIQTc
ard CIRCUIT UUUAtGO

9529-Mokonas v George.
9530-McGraw McGraw.
s6S9-Gary T & Bank Magda.
s555-Hilgendorf V Herkner.
9b60-Man Lbr Co Harbor Bid Co.
9564-Bonick Goldberg.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM
Judge Lawrence Becker.
Information.
November term ends tomorrow. jan
uary term gems Monday, Jan. IS. Spe-
cial matters tomorrow.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM g.
Judge johannes Kopelke.
At Crown Point.
Information.
Settings for Friday, Jan. 8:
425-Bueter Chas ct al Gustav H. ia
cobson ct al.
426-Roop George w V Harbor Bid Co.
430-Henderlong Frank L ct al VIM.
Hoff ct al
LAKE-PORTER CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge w. G. McMasan.
At Valparaiso.
Information.
Court is adjourned and will convene
Friday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
SHOULD BE
GIVEN LESSON
Especial to THE T1MEs)

Especial to THE TIMEs)
Whiting, Ind, Jan 2-As the result
of using a dangerous means of usher
ing out the old year Mike Smorum
quite unexpectedly landed in jail.
Smorum decided to be heard from, so
as a means of making noise in the
welcoming In of 1913 he got out his re-
volver Two bullets were discharged
and shortly after the second bullet had
been shot off Smorum was informed
that the bullet had passed through the
house of a neighbor. John Zagac, on
Schrage avenue. The shot had fortu-
nately gone through a part of the
house not occupied by the family. He
was later arrested on the charge of
shooting fire arms in the city limits.
but was discharged yesterday morning
by Mayor Parks when the latter learn
ed 1T was purely accidental.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
New Cases Filed.

152S-State VS.. John Williams Grand
larceny.
9956-Room 2. Standard Brewery VS..
John Bundschuh. Fred Barnett for
plaintiff. Civil.
9957-Room 2. Robert Therman VS..
Frank Tatarik. Barnett for plain
tiff. Suit on note.
995S-Room 3. A c. Torbett Co. VS..
Interstate Construction Co. Bonn
berger, Sawyer & Curtis for plain
tiffs. Replevin.
Bedroom 1. Leon J. Michael - Jo-
sephine Hayward. L. Berezniak, at
torney for plaintiff.
9959-Harry Schumann VS.. Lawrence
Cox. Berezniak for plaintiff. Suit
on account.
9961-Room 2. John Piekarczyk VS.. w.
E. Russell ct al. Reilly & Hardy,
attorneys for plaintiff. Mechanics
lien.
e962-Attina Markle VS.. John NJ Mar
kle Divorce. Charles GreenwaId
attorney for plaintiff
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
CARTER GETS EARLY
START FOR CAPITAL
Wants in on the Preliminary
Skirmishes.

Representativ Barney Carter, who
shares with Auditor elect Edward ST.
mon the distinction of being one of
the successful democrats in the late
campaign. left for Indianapolis on the
Hoosier Limited yesterday afternoon.
Although the legislature does not
convene until next Tuesday, Mr.. Carter
like many of the other lawmakers went
to the state capital in advance to be on
the ground for the preliminary Skin
mishes. He will make his headquar-
ters at the Dennison hotel Mr.. Car
ter has number of bills affecting the
cities and towns law which he will in
troduce
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
WILL ASK AID FOR
CALUMET HARBOR

Washington. D. c., JAN 2.-Repre-
sentative James r. Mann of Chicago
will introduce a bill in the house au-
thorizing the construction of turning
basin in the Calumet river at 116th
street and the abandonment of the old
channel of the stream as far Hath
street. The plan Is to have the old
river bed turned over to the abutting
property owners in exchange for land
that will be used for the turning ba-
sin. He will ask also for a survey of
the Little Calumet river as far as Blue
Island with a view to improving the
channel to a width of 200 feet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
Who Lost Lock of Hair?

Jake Kaspar, superintendent Of the
pumping station on the lake front,
found lock OF hair today as he was
passing the corner OF Holman and
State streets
Mr.. Kaspar does not claim to have
the faintest idea as to whether there
is any sentimental value attached to the
lock of hair, but in case there is, or for
any other reason the owner of the lock
cares to claim 1T, he may do so by call
ing up Mr.. Kaspar at the pumping sta
ton.
The lock is of a deep chestnut color.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
141st Street Again.

Judge Reiter in court room No l to-
day heard arguments on the motion for
new trial in the cas- of the Inter
state Iron and Steel company against
the city of East Chicago in the matter
of the widening of 141st street from
forty to eighty feet Judge Reiter has
taken the case under advisement.
Attorney w. ]. WINERY appeared for
the company and Abe Ottenheimer, city
attorney for East Chicago, appeared
for the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

season of musical play, as the initial
accoutrement of a play is always eX-
pected to serve it's purpose for at least
three seasons and otten longer. Mr..
Askin however, believes that this big
outlay OF money Is more than justified
by the huge popularity which The
Sweetest Girl in Paris enjoyed during
its tour last year at the conclusion of
its record making run of more than
three hundred performances al the La
Sale Opera House, Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
PARCELS POST EFFICIENCY
IS TESTED IN HAMMOND
Colonel LeGrand Meyer Tries to Win First Place in the
Race to Initiate Service, But Is Beaten by Al
bert Towe by Nose.

Parcels post rates are based on the
zone system. Packages of one pound
may be sent for 5 cents pound for the
first zone and increasing 1 cent for
each of the eight zones. A parcel
Weighing eleven pounds will require Is
cents worth of stamps for local deliv-
cry, 35 cents for the first zone. 46 cents
for the second zone. 81 cents for the
third zone 6S cents for the fourth zone
and increasing to S1.32 for delivery in
the eighth zone.
Ordinary Stamps Not Acceptable.
Parcels Weighing four ounces or less
are mai1able at the rate of i cent for
each ounce or fraction of a ounce, re-
gardless of distance. Parcels weighing
more tlan four ounces are mailable at
pound rates a fraction of a pound be-
ing considered full pound.
Parcels contai ling two or more
classes of mail matter will be charged
for at the rate applicable to the high
| est class matter inclosed. Parcels bear
ing ordinary postage stamps will not
be accepted for the parcels post.
The law requires parcels post stamps
on all fourth class matter.
! Parcels exceeding eleven pounds in
weight and OF size greater than sew
| enty-tWO lnCneS In length ana Efrtn
| combined will be refused.
| Fragile articles. such as millinery
| toys. musical instruments and glass
| ware, must be packed securely and
marked Fragile"
Packages containing perishable ar
ticles such as dairy products, fish
| fresh meats. dressed fowls, vegetables
fruits and similar articles of food must
be marked "perishable" Eggs will be
accepted for local delivery when pack
| ed as to prevent damage to other
mail matter. Such packages or con-
| tanners must be marked eggs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
Blanche Walsh.

Tolstoy's immortal drama, 'Resurrec-
tion." with Blanche Walsh in the star
role, is the feature attraction at the
Hammond theater Friday and Saturday.
Jan 3 and 4. The production is in four
reels of moving pictures. said by press
and public to be a masterpiece as to
acting, photography and scenery.
This picture has created unusual
comment wherever shown and should
be seen by every picture lover when
presented in this city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
GARY BOARD AIDS
CAR LINE MOVE

Building of the Gary-Indiana Har-
Dor extension of the Gary & Interurban
will be hurried as a result of the action
of the Gary board of public works yes
terday in granting a four block fran
chise to the company. 1t already has
the necessary franchises and construc-
ton is under way and yesterdays grant
is merely part of loop scheme.
The route is in Dearborn avenue, on
the western limits, and extends from
Fifth to Ninth avenue. Ratification Of
the grant must be made by the coun-
ell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
Hammond Theater.

High class stock will hold the
boards at the Hammond theatre mex.
week, when Jack Bessey makes his re-
appearance with his ever popular COM
pany. Jack will have several new
plays, together with a new vaudeville
team, Lane and Adell, to offer to his
friends here
The opening play will be "A Fathers
Sim" Monday night. upon which occa-
ton ladies will be admitted free under
the usual conditions. The seats VIII be
on sale at the Orpheum.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
STREET CAR MAN
GRANTED DIVORCE

Henry Twait, street car conductor on
the Green line. residing at $50 Shelf
field avenue was granted q divorce Ia
the superior court before Judge Becker
this morning, his wife having failed to
put in appearance. They have no
children. They were married about a
year. Attorney E. G. Sproat appeared
in behalf of the petitioner.
Statutory grounds were set forth in
the petition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

There Is more Catarrh. in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t local disease and prescrib-
ed local remedies. and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment
pronounced 1t incurable. Science has
proven Catarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. ]. Cheney &
Co., Toledo Ohio, is the only Constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case 1T fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address f. J. CHENEY & CO.. To-
1edo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take. Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

ton and was released by the order of
Chief Austgen on his promise at he
would appear before City Judge Iar-
nett. With the exception of two other
DRINKS who were released there was
nothing doing at Central station. Ham
mond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
L. STEINERT HURTS
OFFICERS FEELINGS

Louis Steinert of Hammond was ar
rested at Indiana avenue and Holman
street by Officer Carlson Tuesday
night, where he was found in an in
toxicated condition He was not only
disorderly but was abusive to Officer
Carlson. Steinert was held at the sta
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
Sweetest Girl in Paris. !"

Harry Ask1n has furnished THE
Sweetest Girl in Paris the original
company of which comes to the Ham
mono theatre, Jan. 5th, with an entirely
new scenic and wardrobe equipment. an
unheard of generosity for the second
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
LAKE COUNTY
COURTS AT
A GLANCE
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT. ROOM 4
Judge Virgil ;. Reitcr.

LANE 8GPEAIOA GoGnls kxOOM H
Judge Virgil ). Reiter.
November term ends tomorrow.
January term will be preceded by a
weeks vacation. Beginning tomorrow
afternoon Special Judge Walter Lotz
will sit in the O'Connell divorce trial.
Settings for Friday, Jan. 8:
94sS-Mander Smith
s442-Meyer Wisniewski.
944s-Johnson Vance.
e454-Humes Nanderhoff.
e4e4-Man Lbr Co. Seefasz.
946e-Lundt Meyn.
9470-Sokolwski Spudicz.
e4s5-Martin? III Co Sohl
94e4-Sed gwick Sedgwick
$3.50 & Nj Coal Co Sohl.
sSoo-R r Com G. T w Ry Co.
s5o4-Rosian Pekownik.
s515-DeLoy Chester.
es22-Hunter Hunter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
kAMRADT BROS. NEW
STATE Street FIRM
Take Over Henry Huber's
Business; Old Proprie-
tor Goes South.

Kamradt Bros, John and August, to-
day took possession of Henry Huber's
furniture business on State street, me-
Eotiations for the transfer having been
announced and completed some time
ago.
Henry Huber, one of Hammond's vet
eran business men, retired from active
business life. having been in the fur
niture business for twenty-four years.
In his early career he also combined
undertaking with his business. 4gSouI
the LIST OF February Mr. and Mrs. Hub
er intend to take an extended trip
through the south to spend the balance
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
FIRST GARY
ARREST IN 1913

Thomas Bassada, % years old,
achieved the unenviable distinction Of
being the first Gary man arrested IN
the new year.
Bassada was taken at Ninth avenue
and Jefferson street by officer Sander.
He was arrested for discharging a pis-
toll at midnight. Bassada was books ed
at 1910 a. m. yesterday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
M,HIE-s. ToB. co.

FOREx (xxxx Kentucky Plug Cut
smoking tobacco has made the smoker
WISE. He knows quality. 2 or. foil
package for 5cs-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02
DAILY PARIS FASHION NOTE.

bottom are fastened to a 6at cu6.
However. if shorter sleeve is desired
the pattern provides for turn-back Gun.
while the pocket may be omitted.
The striped percales are among the most
popular materials for these simple waists,
since the color of the stripes may match
the skirt.
White linen and madras make very
handsome waists. while there are all the
shirtwais silks and the different pongees
to choose from The silks are especially
smart when the soft collar Is used. In
this case the collar and cuffs are interlined
with coarse linen or heavy muslin to give
! them body"
in ss.es 81. "a, SO. IS. 30. ~ and - bust.
- Department upon receipt of ten cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

ADVERTISE AND Advertise
AGAIN IN THE TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

One cannot have too many of the trim
little mannish waists for they are useful
to the housewife as well as the business
woman.
The design illustrated is a simple one
with the plain straight front and the bach
with a pointed yoke. The sleeves are
slightly gathered at both ends and at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-01-02

be in
Re to state numb and sia
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Fold Briefly
fcv Busy Readers

Nathan Satter left for Hartford
Conn, Monday to visit his parents
d few days.
VIM Bowles and Frank Evans
have been down from their lumbe.'
job in Mendon for a day or two.
Judge and Mrs. e. II. Holden have
returned from a visit in different
places in western New York state.
Miss Eunice Camp entertained
thirty of her friends at her home on
Grove street, Friday evening. Games
were played and refreshments serv-
ed. A good time was enjoyed by all.
The Tigerins wish to challenge
the football team managed by Al
fred Pellerln, known as the Cubs, at
any place and date at an average of
one hundred and twenty-five pounds.
regular meeting of Bennington
Grange will be held in the n. +. O..
p. hall Wednesday evening, Oct. / at
s p. m. The literary program will
consist of music and essays and the
surprise committee will have some
thing ready for this part OF program.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30
POMONA GRANGE
Interesting Meeting With a Large
Attendance at Pownal Center

The Southern Vermont Pomona
Grange held most profitable and
largely attended meeting at Powna'
Center last week. G. NJ. Gardner,
maste OF Massachusetts state
grange. was present at both morn
ing and afternoon sessions. In the
morning by request Worthy
Master Knapp spoke most in
terestingly along grange lines, adj
vising that i'll our meetings we
strike at least one high note what
ever diversions we may choose.
In the afte noon more than two
hundred people listened attentiyeiy
10 program of musical merit
Mrs. Niles paper The Place OF
the Wild Flower in the Busy LiIe
was worthy the praise it received
and by request of Mr. Gardner, viii
appea in The National Grange
Monthly" OF which magazine Mr.
Gardner is managing editor.
Miss Stone OF East Dorset render
ed the vocal selection "The Broken
pitcher" with such skill that she
was obliged TO respond 10 an en-
core.
Ms Perkins of Bennington gave
rema tsoiy clever monologues IN
dialec. which we're much enjoyed.
Through he courtesy of Griswold
of Bennington. victrola furnished
several musical selections, Mr.. Girls
void responding TO one encore with
the record: How Uncle Josh was
Initiated AZ the Grange This selec
lion brought down the house.
The feature of the afternoon,
however. was Mr.. Gardeners address
from the topic, THE Rural P'ogress
that is Real" Mr. Gardner has
power OF expression which combin-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30

say that he has it in him to develop
into a gridiron star.
Young Cleveland is living in Web
ster Hall. Lawrence Williams of
Chicago, Captain of the track team,
is his roommate. Last year he room
ed with Fred Leonard of Lexington,
Ky, and these two agree that he is
Il grand good fellow.
Just keep in mind" said one of
them, that boy will bear watching.
He's as smart as whip and be-
lieves that he's going to make his
mark
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30

ed with most pleasing personality
held the close attention OF his hear
ers from start TO finish. His excel
lent address received much fave
able comment from all present.
The next meeting OF s. \. Pomona
Grange will be held Bennington
en- Dec. 18th when it is expected
that the subject OF domestic econo-
my will be treated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30
Facts Worth Knowing

There are features about tailor
made La Grecque under garments for
women that are worth knowing. They
are attractive in design. dainty. prac.
teal and perfect fitting. extremely
desirable because of excellent mater.
ial. and most reasonable in cost. Mrs
Klock carries a complete line OF
these goods and furnishes special or
ders 10 measure ON short notice. 54i
Main St
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30
Heard Of Them :?

OF course you know about Dag
gets candies. They melt in your
mouth. 90 cents to one dollar a
pound. There is Lowneys, world
wide reputation so cents to one dol
lar and Bells Forkdipped Choco-
lates az the same price and there is
something wrong with you if in this
assortment you can't be pleased.
They are always here and always
fresh and always make appropriate
gifts c. l.. Hudson. Opera House
Block.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-30
Makes 1t Possible

We have a business arrangement
with one OF the largest growers Of
American Beauty Roses and other
choise varities of cut flowers which
makes il possible for us to supply
you on ve-y short notice with an ex-
ceptionally high quality at modest
prices Artistic floral designs for all
occasions l.. c. Holton, Florist, 32l
School St.. Phone. connections.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1913-12-05
A edding

on Tuesday morning. December ,
at the rectory, the Rev. O NJ. Yergel
united in tie holy estate OF jmatrimo
ny, Miss Anna A. Cooke. OF Oklaho
ma City to Mr.. Jesse ". Sims, of the
same place. The young couple was &C
companied by he brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. + Cooke
Miss Cock was most attractive
young woman, sweet and modest in
manner, and with an evident capac.
lty for fulfilling the duties Of her
ne" position. Mi. Sims was bronzed
SoIid-looking young Westerner. Mr..
and Mrs, Sims will make their home
iii Oklahoma City. We wish them
and prosperity.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1913-12-05
Cosmos Club Health Notes.

In this intelligent age there is no
reason why mothers and children
should always be sick.
Get wise, read TokoIogy, by y lice
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cago, Illinois. 1t is the greatest book
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tells every thing they wish to know
Mothers keep scrap book of these
health notes. II may be obtained
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