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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

ly. while the First National will dis
tribute its supply through the school
children. who will be supplied with the
free seeds upon presenting a coupon.
The coupons are part OF a circular let
ter copies OF which will be distributed
in each school.
With the thousands OF free seed
packages going out over the entire
city the promise Is that every yard and
lot in the city will be a beautiful uow-
err garden
Children receiving seeds from the
First National bank are also entered
for the prize flower raising contest as
this institution will award two prizes
next fall for the choicest flowers raised
by Hammond school children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
FIRE MODERN
JASON'S HOOOOO

Jason Heibein of Hammond. will
watch no more fires
Jason. in search OF the Golden
Fleece. like his namesake VINO led the
arsonauts OF old. left for Omaha yes.
terday with $3.50 In his pocket He in
tended to go through the city, but a
nre changed his plans. He stayed TO
watch IT. At the blaze he became ac-
quainted with an affable stranger
They became confidential. then con-
vival, and Jason soon found himself
matching dollars. A third man enter
ed the game. Jason found the fleece.
put II was not golden. He Is waiting
In Omaha for money from home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

Little Love Bees" were the hit of the
show. There were many other beau
tiful songs and choruses, however The
show was worth the money many times
over.
At the Orpheum high class vaudeville
still holds the boards. There are a
couple of awaiting monologfsts who
soar SINE before they finish their lit
tie spiel Other features are OF inter-
est Beginning next Thursday Miss
Nobody from Starland" will be shown
in tabloid.
The burlesque show Saturday was
we'll attended. 1t was very mild.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Thieves Take Dinners.

Two families in Hammond were
compelled to go without Sunday din
ners yesterday, the result OF the
work of sneak thieves some time Sat
urday night. Ice boxes on the rear
porches at the residences Of r. c.
Pierce, 46 Condit street, and II. l..
Burk. 80 Carroll street. were pilfered.
the thieves making their getaway with
chickens, meats. butter. milk and 9TH
er delicacies which had been purchased
for the Sunday repast
Who composed the foraging party is
not known, but today the police are
investigating the robberies and are
making a city wide search for the
sneak thieves. There are also two an
gered residents and should they en-
counter the sneak thieves that would
not be very pleasant meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

Born this morning a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. James Boyer of East Carroll
street. Mrs. Boyer was formerly Miss
Nellie Lynch. This is the third child
that has come to gladden. the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer.
Mrs. John +. Beckman's condition
is reported as somewhat improved to-
day. Mrs. Beckman was removed to
St Margarets Hospital last Friday.
kilograms have been received by
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ames of
Charlottesville announcing the birth
of daughter on Saturday. Mrs.
Ames was formerly Miss Edith
stephens.
Miss Bess Andrus of Michigan City
lis visiting Mrs. F. e. Rinehart at her
home in Russell street.
Miss Lucie Brockenbrough of La
fayette, Ind. is the house guest of Mrs
F. r. Mott of South Holman street
The Rev. Hassold of KendallviIle
Ind, is visiting DR.. and Mrs. II. G.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Thieves in Homewood.

Residents of Homewood were given
a scare last night when sneak thieves
made a bold attempt to break into the
homes of Victor Dyer. 1865 South Hoh-
man street, and William wilkes, on
Detroit street. The police at the CEN
trail station were notified and although
a detail of men made close search
of the surrounding territory no trace
of any suspicious characters could be
found.
Upon arriving home last night Mr.
Dyer found that thieves had been in
the house, but nothing was stolen. All
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
INTERESTING
SERVICES

Easter day services at the First
Methodist Episcopal church were both
impressive and very successful. The
Sunday school. under the direction of
DIR. w. Mayes Martin. had been plan
ming for two or three weeks for an
Easter Offering. In spite of rainy
morning, there was a fair attendance,
and the Offering Melted little more
than $3.50. In the morning service DR..
A. T. Briggs delivered splendid ser
mon on the theme, Easter, the Day of
Joy and Gladness." Following this the
pastor presented some OF the present
needs OF the church, and the offering
that followed together with that of
the evening. reached total OF fifteen
HuHUrec dcTTzFE It is expected that
part OF this sum will be used IN re-
decorating the church interior.
The choir under the leadership of
Mr.. r. q. Moon, director. and Mr.. Theo-
dore Moor, organist, sang effectively
several choice selections. The music
of the day was rendered especially at
tracsive by the solos of Mrs. Mary Ell
nott- Henness. who never fails to
charm a Hammond audience by her
rare ability. Mrs. Henness ang both
morning and evening to the delight of
all.
The evening program was under the
direction of the Sunday school DIR.
Martin presiding. There was large
audience, many being seated irs the
gallery. Miss Adello Dunbar sang
beautifully The Holy City" which was
illustrated with many beautiful scenes
blythe stereopticon- A large number
of Ttssots painting swere- then pro-
jected upon the screen by Mcclellan nd
Anderson, and the story of Christ's
life, especial v of his last week, was
told. thus giving very fitting close
TO a delightful Easter Day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Back From Springs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Travis. $50 South
Holman street who have been spend
ing several weeks at Hot Springs, are
expected to return home today, their
plan having been to leave the winter
resort on Easter Sunday.
They spent a very pleasant time and
met quite number of acquaintance at
the watering place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter L. Davis, who
spent the greater part of the winter in
San Antonio. Tex. are also preparing
to return from their southern So
journ.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Advertising Story No. s.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
TO MEET FRIDAY.

Farmers Of Highlands and vicinity
and Hammond city officials will hold a
school house meeting at Highlands
next Friday evening to discuss the
prospects of the public market in Ham
mond.
Marketmaster O'Rourke is looking
forward to good attendance, hoping
that the farmers around Highlands will
show much interest as those at Sax
ony did last week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Dies at Home.

William linn, sal Michigan avenue,
Hammond, died at the family residence
Saturday evening at 9 o'clock fgollow-
ing a lingering illness. Funeral serv-
ices will be held from Stewards chapel
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Inter-
ment will be made at Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Mr.. linn was SIS years old and has
been resident of this city for a num-
Der of years. He was formally EN-
ployed as janitor at the Hammond
Chamber of Commerce Club rooms
One daughter survives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Death of Pioneer.

Winfield S. Shearer of Hammond re-
ceived the sad news of the death of
his father. Samuel Shearer. OF Hobart.
Ind. where the much respected man
passed away at the family residence
Saturday morning. Mr.. Shearer has
been In Ill health for nearly six months
and has been confined to his bed during
the past month. His death was not
unexpected as his condition was con-
sidered critical
The funeral will be held from the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Live Wire Only.

Theatre patrons returning home
from the Hammond theatre late last
night anticipated much excitement
when fire departments Nos. / and 4
dashed into the businss district in re-
Spouse to an alarm
1t was found that a live wire had
set fire to some material in the base
ment under the Northern Indiana Gas
& Electric company's office. The fire.
however. was distinguished before
much damage could be done
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

after spending the winter in Florida.
They spent a very delightful few
months in the south.
Mrs. Ray Cannon who has been very
| i'll at a Chicago hospital will be
brought to her home in West Ham,
mond tomorrow.
Miss Georgia Deweese OF Rimbach
avenue spent the past weekend with
her sister. Mrs. Raymond KnOr at her
home in Geneva. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

Merz at their home, 80 Warren street.
The Rev. Hassold is a brother of Mrs.
Merz-
Mrs. Charles Germany and daughter.
Lois returned to Milwaukee this morn
ing after a short visit with Mrs. Cor
manys sisters, Mrs. o. A. krinbill of
Rimbach avenue and Mrs. Carrie Par
sons of Warren street.
DIR. and Mrs. T. f. Bell of Webb
street returned to Hammond yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
A New Addition.

Contractor j. II. McClay will break
ground tomorrow for an addition to
Fred Carriers building now occupied by
the Hammond Brass works. The ad-
dition will be one-story in heighth and
fiftyx1o0 feet in its other dinensionss.
1t will cost in the neighborhood of s3.-
500
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

Hammond. s179.25. or 1855 points.
Valparaiso. s27736 or 5.547 points.
Hammond was ahead in the offering
until yesterday having 2,2s5 points
against Alb.
The contest has done a great good
In many ways. 1t has shown the
Hammond school it's strength and what
Ii can do and has aroused all its MEM
bers to work. They have gained self
confidence and now propose to chal-
lenge the Jackson boulevard Christian
Sunday school, which is the largest
Sunday school among the Christian
churches Of Chicago S 80
There were 81 men in the mems
class yesterday. There were IS young
people in Prof. McDaniers class. Five
hundred and nineteen out in day
like yesterday shows the interest and
enthusiasm generated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Foreigners Celebrate.

The factory part of the Standard
Steel Car company and also the Ham
mond Glue works were practically shut
down today. because the foreigners
with whom Easter Monday is a big
day for celebration. demanded a day
off. Many of the workingmen who
went out ready to work. knowing moth
ing of the order for the day. returned
home unable to work
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Continues from Page one,
overturned stoves In ruined buildings ).
Lighting Sets Fire to Homes.
The maze of broken wires and me- !,
of wreckage proved a heavy handle p
to the rescuers. Lighting set fire to
many houses.
At midnight the firemen were unable
to cope with the situation. heavy
downpour of rain. which kept up. was
all that prevented many of the injured
from being burned in the ruins OF their
homes.
Taken to Hospital.
AS fast as the injured could be re-
moved they were hurried to hospitals,
where every available space had been
cleared for their reception.
Whole structures were blown away.
frame. brick and stone alike.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

Lecture Tonight.

Judge III. II. Hildreth of Alaska will
give an illustrated lecture this evening
at the First Baptist church. to which
the general public Is invited. His sub
ject will be Alaska" The lecture is
given particularly for the benefit of the
Hammond stewards who will take part
in the Missionary World Congress and
Exposition in Chicago in May.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
HAMMOND CHURCH
LOSES CONTEST

The ond-Valparaiso Christia n
church Bible school contest closed yes
terday in a downpour of rain. yet
Hammond had out a splendid Bible
school. There were 519 present in the
Bible school of which s were visitors.
Valparaiso claims the victory on to-
tai points. Hammond having 10,e735
and Valpa raise 11.667ih points VAL
paraiso won the contest by til esize of
the offering put up on the closing
Sunday.
The final report stands follows,
which shows Hammond as winning on
attendance and Bibles. and valpo So
points ahead on enrolment and 1000
points on attendance:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Sells Out Interest.

deal was closed Saturday morning
In which C. r. Meyers. formerly Of
Gary. became proprietor of the Amer
lean restaurant at 100 Sibley street. D.
Brown. it's former owner. will take up
his work with the Gary Brick. Granite
and Stone company of Highlands, in
which he is financially interested.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Pleaded Guilty.

George W. Shroyer of Huntington.
Ind. employed on the Erie railroad
as a conductor. plead guilty before
City Judge Barnett this morning to a
charge of blocking a public highway.
He paid fine. amounting to s15.
Shroyer was arrested last week by
Captain George Hanlon. who in the po-
lice patrol was held up over 5 min
utes at the Ridge road crossing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Fire on State Street.

Fire departments Nos. L and were
called to 36s State street yesterday
morning about 11:45 o'clock, where a
small blaze had started in the roof of
a cottage. The origin was not learned
and the damage was slight The build
ing was owned by Mrs. William
Schnedt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
In the matter of the Estate of John
w. Smith, Deceased. No. 965
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed admin
istrater of said Estate, by the Judge
of the Lake Superior Court
Said Estate is supposed to be solvent
WILLIAM T. SMITH
Administrator.
Dated Jan Z 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

In the matter of the Estate of So
phronia Mason. Deceased. No. $50.
Notice is hereby given tina. the an
dersigned has been appointed admin
istrator of said Estate. by the Judge
Of the Lake Superior Court.
Said Estate is supposed to be solvent
EDWARD MFADDEN
Administrator.
Dated Ian 40 1e1a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

family residence Tuesday morning at
IL o'clock. Interment will be made
at the Hobart cemetery. Mr.. Shearer
was So years old and is survived by
wife and eight children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
BANKS I'm
BEAUTIFYING
CITY STUNT

Both the First National and the Citi-
zens' German National banks of Ham,
mond begin their free flower seed dis
tribution this week The latter institu-
ton is mailing it's Easter gifts direct
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Bowling League Standings

High team series, c. Longs, 2,s3g.
High team game. f. b. AS. 9s2.
High individual series. Snyder, 6s7.
High individual game. Litzan, 245.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

the doors were found open and en-
trance was gained by breaking a win
dow. Nothing was missed in the
Wilkes home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
Dated Jan. IS. 1913.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
In the matter of the Estate of Theo-
dore Rakits, Deceased. No. 9s3
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed admin
istrator of said Estate, by the Judge
of the Lake Superior Court.
Said Estatei supposed to be solvent
LINCOLN " CRAvENS,
Administrators.
Dated Feb g. 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRAT
In the matter of the Estate of Edward
Wa1demar Kohler. Deceased. No. 971.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed admin
istratcr of said Estate. by the Judge
of the Lake Superior Court.
Said Estate is supposed to be solvent.
JOHN W. MORTHLAND,
Administrator.
Dated Ian "a 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-24
CITIES CUT OFF
FROM EACH OTHER

Continues from Page one,
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Dated Feb. 3. 1918
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-28
Steam Heat and Colds


Here DOCTOR" said a man as he hur-
ried into drug store, sgive me some-
thing for a cold quick. Give me the best
remedy you have In stock and I prom
Use you that in future steam radiators
and I will keep far apart. The radiator
was the cause of my present trouble"
The druggist gave him the remedy and
the man hurried off.
That's strange" remarked the drug
gist to another customer who was wait
ing for a prescription. Would you bo
lieve 1t II told you he was the fourth
person who came in here today buy
ing medicine for a cold in the head ?
The peculiar part Of the matter Is that
all Of them complained that steam heat
was the cause of their colds.
ION reflection, however that shouldn't
strike me as strange. for We have the
same thing happen every year Our busy
season for cold medicines begins at tho
time when the steam heat is turned on.
Persons susceptible to colds-a great
many are-are affected by the heat ard
before they realize 1t they are sneezing
and coughing. The steam heated atmos-
phere Is too much for them. They sit in
rooms altogether too warm, although
sometimes persons are unaware of this
condition because the radiators do the
heating slowly, and when they come out
In the open sudden change causes them
to take cold"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-28
General Satisfaction Given
by Provisions of New
Currency Law
BETTER FEELING
TOWARD WILSON
Threatened Disasters Are Turning Out
10 Be of Much Less Consequence
That Had Been Predicted
in Certain Circles
by w. G. NICHOLAS

New York, December 27.-(SpeciaI. }
Well, the currency bill became a law
and the bankers would have the pub
lie think that they are satisfied with
the result. The stock market hardly
moved.
Inasmuch as the Vanderlip single
bank programme was the favorite of
the financiers who had been in control
for years and dictated the mony move
ments, the Wilson measure may be
classed as their second choice" The
personnel of the governing board will
be the deciding move. If it can be COM
posed of seasoned material whose stand
against financial frivolity is estab-
lished, the continued favor of the bling
bankers can be depended upon.
AS the business of managing the
money affairs of the country has been
run for many years the side profits
have been fabulous. Under the new
deal, as President Wilson will strive to
shape it, banking profits will be harsh
1y scaled and the public will be the
gamer to a corresponding degree. As
matters now stand the situation is
about as unsettled as 1t has been at
any former period so the experts agree,
in the main. The old veterans in the
business lean to the theory that under
its provisions and under the manage
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