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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
LOWELL

Henry Worley OF Hammond. attend
ed the funeral services OF Otto Braun
here YESTERDAY.
oils last evening. to attend the semi
annua session OF the grand lodge d
Odd Fellows. He went as a delegate
from Lowell lodge.
A surprise party was given on Ches-
ter sanders last evening in honor OF his
birthday. The party was gotten up by
his parents and they invited q num-
her of his young friends in to spend
tht evening with him. A very enjoy
able time is reported by all who were
there.
Attorney Thad Fancher of Crown
Point, was In Lowell last evening. He
was on his way to Indianapolis to at
ttnd the grand lodge of Odd Fellows.
Several from here attended the trial
OF Charles Coleman at Crown Point
! breaking into Grant Brothers stori
several weeks ago. He plead guilty
and will receive his sentence IN a DAY.
or so.
Mrs. Charlotte Sanger. widow OF thu
late James H.. Sanger. died here YES
terday morning after a long illness
1 She was a most estimab1e woman ana
4 was highly respected by all who knew
! her. She leaves three children to mour
i her, viz: Mrs. II. f. Gragg of Modesto
| Cal: and Fred and Burdette Sanger o
Lowell. Her funeral will be held a
Il the Christian church here tomorrow a
9 n m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
SCHERERVILLE

John Kocling and Allie Reiplinger
of Chicago. were visiting with friends
here Sunday.
Raymond Boney and some of his
friends are visiting here for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ReipIinzer OF
Gary. spent the Sunday here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Reipling-
er.
The Hammond visitors from here
last Friday and Saturday were as fol-
lows: j. hi. Seberger and family; Harry
Rohrman, Miss Catherine Schweitzer
Mrs. J. Mayer and son Michael, ohm
Rohrman and family, Mrs. Henry Cchu-
macher and Mrs. A.. Doctor.
Clarence Schaefer who has been re-
ported sick for over three weeks, is
able to be out, although he is very
weak yet.
Five Griffith boys who belong to the
lSchererville st. MichaeIs congrega-
ton, have Joined the colors. These
boys who have been respected by every
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
GRIF FIFTH

Tit funeral OF Mrs. Gertrude Mar
cehaeck. daughter Of John seberger.
occurred at the Gary Undertaking par
lors, at Gary today at 10 a. M. Many
from here attended. The interment
took place at Oak Hin cemetery. South
Gary.
J. r, Stone OF Chicago. was a bust
ness caller hire today.
1t is reported that Lorin Clark. one
OF the seven volunteers who left here
Saturday. has been rejected in the final
examination at Fort Thomas, Ky.
The H.. D. Ellis estate on Junction
avenue was sold last Saturday to Mrs.
c I. Boesin.
ALEXANDER Jamitson and family are
moving to Hammond today.
The play. The Old Peabody Pew"
to be given Thursday evening un-
der the auspices of the Choral society
and the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church, promises TO be of unusual in
terest. Some of the best talent of the
town is taking part. This, together
with the high quality OF the play itself
%insures Everyone who attends a most
enjoyable evening. The following is
the cast or characters:
Mrs. Burbank
-..*..+.. Miss Constance Gustafson
Mrs. Baxter. the minister's WIFE.
......-....... Mrs. DIR. Maimstone
Mrs. Miller. the stxton's wife,.
,--......-.........Mrs /. HOFFMAN
Mrs. Sargent, the village historian
Mrs. Mat Kuhn
widow Biddell. rtady to take an
other chance-..-.--. Mrs. c. Prot
Miss Lobelia Brewster -...-.......
Miss Ellen Welsh
Miss Maria Sharp ..........Mrs Obey
Miss Nancy Wentworth
.-.-.......... Miss Laura Lennertz
Justin Peabody. owner of the pew.
DR.. Maimstone
Special music has been engaged, and
refreshments will be served in the
basement of the church-ice cream, cof-
fee. cake. The entertainment will be-
gin at 7:45 D. IN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16


Mrs. Bruce n. Nichol Will entertain
the Tri Kappa sorority at her home in
Cleveland avenue. on Friday night.
D.. J.. Heyden has purchased ne
Humphrey building on New York ave1
nue., where he viii move the HeyoeI
Johnson grocery store.
The board OF health. consisting OF
Drs. Gillespie. ~sternberg and Newton
held their regular meeting AT which
they ruled emphaticary that no per
son shall be allowed 10 lump refuse In
the alleys. This also applies to ashes
which many people are in the habit
OF putting there. Prosecutions vii fol-
low violation.
Jessman Enoch OF 444 Fred street,
was caught In an elevator at the ss3nd-
ard OIL Company and his foot smasAS
ed so badly thai IL was necessary 10
amputate four toes. Enoch was taken
to the office of DR.. I4auer in the com
pany's ambulance. afeer which he vas
removed to his lone !
Charles West has moved TO Cas-
] per. Wvo. where he Is employed by
1 the Standard Oil Company
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H~ennephin OF
the East Side, were Whiting visitors
last night y
Andrew T~rojovitch had his shouldef
~disiocated while at work at the 5. @
Company yesterday.
Beaumont Parks is east on a ousi
ness trip.
Miss Alta Farmer who has been III
is able to resume her duties at the 10
cal telephone exchange,
Mrs r. L Humphreys will entertain
the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority at :
party at her home in Laporte avenue
tonight in honor OF her daughter-in
law. Mrs. Claude V. Humphreys, nee
Miss Elsie Trowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred bingham OF Myr'
tie avenue, are moving to Coiems
Mich. where they intend to reside. Miss
Elsie Lingham is now visiting in Ohio
and win be transferred from the 10
cal telephone exchange to the one ir
Coloma-
Frank A. Gillmurray left for Clewe
land, Ohio, yesterday. where he wa.
called by the death Of an uncle
Mr.. and Mrs. Hemminway OF Chi
cago, have moved to Whiting. the for
mer having taken n position az tbs
Standard oil Company.
News from Writings soldier boys II
always acceptable. and job Julie'
wrote his sister yesterday to the effect
that he had been appointed clerk AT
Fort Jefferson Barracks. where accord
Ing to present plans he will remain I'M
til after the war ia over The other
whiting boys from this fort, according
TO Julier. have all been sent east A
letter from James LaPerth who en-
listed a week ago, was from NEW here
In Kentucky" and was as follows:
tom O'Hara ard l both passed sue
cessfully, and have been assigned to
! Company b. Section e. Have met
Dewey Templeton, Pat Lynch, Mike
Credlow. Art Sass and Pat Harrison
All the boys like their new venture. F.
A. Gullstrom is also at this camp.
Harry OHara of sheridan avenue, Is
one OF the latest to enlist Up TO the
present time Whiting has sent sixty
six recruits as far as recorded.
Mrs. Edward Wonnacott and son OF
Atchison avenue. are visiting her par
! ents in Linwood. III.
Misses Lillian Monberg and Alvina
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
THE ENGLISH MORE DEMOCRATIC THAN U.s.

Seeking to brush way som ideas Americans "a Of a ruling class in
England. Lord Nothcfre writes in the Metropolitan for May on "A Friendly
Talk About Your OutofDate Government"
Nothcire believes the British government today represens and in
cudes II classes Of community better than II American government does
TrEe. there are members OF the nobility in the government at London
Earl Curzon. for instance Yet this former viceroy of India would have
stood nj as a statesman regardless of arstocracy Of birth Miner OF the
House Of Lords served previously in many important posts, notably as
Lord High Commissioner for South Africa; his father as a doctor Admiral
Jenieoe first sea lord. IS OF common stock; Lord Devonport, directing food
division work, cam up from the common people; the air minister Lord
Cowdrav. "a 8 contractor, and Lord Rhondda is a selfmade caIc capitalist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

And Its
People
nank Of waiting. senr.<~ building.

Bank OF Waiting, Schra$~ building.
open from 8 a. m. f0sS I'D. ~ 2-&-
Princess theatre Tonight. Carlyle
Blackwell and JUNE Eldridge in "A
Square Deal" A powerful drama in
five acts. Also a Metro comedy. 5-16-1
Mrs. Arthur Mallo of Gary. who was
Miss Nora OfNein and married a weak
ago. was severely bitten by a dog while
here visiting with her mother on Mon
day. Mrs. Mallo was walking in Rob
ertsdale when the dog ran up and bit
her in two places just above her shoe
top. She went to the office OF DR..
Hoskins where the wound was cauter-
lied. The dog was owned by Anton
Hit OF Robertsdale who has agreed
to pay all expenses and II needs be
nave the dog shot.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

troubled with cramps and feel Ike q
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound too highly and I am recommend.
ing it to my friends who suffer az I did"
Mrs. GEORGE R. .NAyLoR, Box ",
Marysville, Pa
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion should
take Lydia <. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.
Write for free and helpful advice to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (con-
fdenta0, Lynn. Mass. Only women
open and read spch l~t.ers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
MOTHER SUPERIOR
Saws vinol Creates Strength

Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne. y, Y.
IT have used yinoi for many run
down, weak or emaciated patients with
beneft. One young woman was SO weak
and Ill she could hardly creep 10 my
door for aid. I supplied Vinoi 70 her
literally and in a month I hardly
recognized her. She was strong, her
color charming and her cheeks rounded
out" - MOTHER NJ. ALPHONsA
LATHROP. O. s. D.
We guarantee vinol to sharpen the
appetite, aid digestion. enrich the blood
and create strength Joseph w. Weis,
Druggist: L. Harry Weis. and Norris
Phcy.. Hammond. Also at the leading
Drug Store in all Indiana towns-Aev.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
LIFE IS CHEAP AROUND HERE.

A mn and his daughter were killed outright a niue sol
fatally injured. and he severely huFto on Al heuaFoea M0"e"
Central railway crossing at Gibson ri ron ne lmeS-
-On an unguarded crossing"
That means a whole lot
On March 20 two Gary fremen were killed ~he ne motor "e
vs wrecked or an nguaTded Michigan ehraa al" cno7s"s ="
ToDeston, nt far from the latest fatality.
II Hammond ne Michigan Central crossing las been M scene oil ue
destbs or i've motorists within a brief space o inc.
But the Michigan Central isn't the only railroad mantaiane ahs
IL crossings. Nearly all OF the local lines have fine facilities or man
saughtef 49,.
=, isn't ALWAYS tn railroads fault, nut as long as death traps are per
nitted there are going to be motor deaths her are scores o. sch al
DAD crosdngsi in the county and they exist nmoested
The omen air season is still young, but already many fatalities have
occurred ii is awful 70 contemplate what the summer NIL of"s WV"
and most of III deaths will be needless.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

OGF1 AkAING ~ stay
in bed several days
every month |
tried all kinds of
remedies and was
treated by doctors,
but my trouble con-
tinued until one day
! read about Lydia
e. Pinkhazn's Vege-
table Compound and
what it bad done for
others. I tried It
I'D r1r-- Z er,, y, avn~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

Put 2 or 4 drops OF "Gets-It' on the
corn right away. Pain and irfamma-
t.on viii disappear. the corn will be-
gin TO ehirvei from that instant-then
It loosers and falls right off.
There's no other cc-rn-rsTnorer in the
world that acts like "Gets-Tt-" No new
discovery has been made In corn-remov-
ers since 'Gets-It' was born. Don't
forget that fact. "Gets-It" does away
forever with the use OF salves that ir-
ritate. b~andages that make a bundle
Of your toe. piasters that half do the
work. knives and SCISSORS that draw
blood. Use "aets-It"-no more digging
or cutting.
'E3sts-Tts IL sold everywhere. 25c a
bottle, or sent on reotfpt Of price by
e. Lawrence d Co, Chicago. III.
sold In Hammond and recommended
as che worlds best corn remedy by
Norris q Co. V Summers. Harry L.
weis. J. w. weis and A r. Kepert
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

body. came to bid their pastor. Rev.
VIM. Berg. a farewell. To their honor
Rev. VIM. Berg had his school decor
ated in flags and red, white and blue
bunting and 100 chIidrep sang patri-
otto songs. among which were 'atar
~Spangled Banner, Marching Through
Georgia." and a few others. The pro
gram was closed by a speech by Rev.
VIM. Berg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

Hilbriek and Wilfred Cryer OF Ham
mond. were the guests of Whiting
friends on Monday evening.
Mrs. John Northrupp OF Lowell. spent
IA few days here visiting her mother,
Mrs. Allie Payne Of Myrtle avenue.
Dan Quinn OF I20th street, was able
to go 10 Chicago on Monday for treat
ment, and will soon be able to walk
without the aid OF his crutches.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

A. c. H-That line in editorial column the other night should
read when the docs 6 o marching of to war" no the dogs" But
are you going TO do in writing an editorial about doctors when the p
reader is 2 believer in chfropractic?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

NOW you know $ well as we do that it is useless o tell the
2 republic is a success until our own government demonstrates it i
enough to protect its citizens from food spectators.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
THOSE awful
CRAMPS
Suggestions that may save
Much Suffering

MarysviIIe, Pa-"For twelve years
I suffered with terrible cramps /
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

JUST as the Michigan Central Railroad people sy they really art TO
"safety First Measure and evidence OF their sincerity is shown that thf
trains have only killed ~ autoists o n more o ess unguarded crossing
W miles apart during the pas six weeks. -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

FARMERS complaining because cut worms are travein
worms. Keep still. Everything is on a military basis this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

ANY chap who tries 10 hide behind pettcoats when
viii find that petticoats aren't very wide this season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

TRUST that when the government gets the U-boat pirates eased up
viii go after the coal trust pirates who needIessiy rased prices . high la
winter that a whole lot o u ordinary folks are still paying Of last wi
tePs coal bill
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

IF wheat, pork. clothing, iron, steel and bricks were increased in Or
he high cost Of living.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16
Corns Peel Right
OFF With ''Gets-It''

. Drops, and the Corn is a"Goner~
When you've got to walk on the
sides of your shoe TO get away from
those awful corn-psins. there's only
one common-sense thing to do.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

THIS is a great country. II a man CANDLES at a car
IN jail n ne CANDLES with food, that is all right.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

OUGHT to save a few 10 and 15cent loaves 70 be put
before they disappear altogether
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

SINCE the United states won't make !. R a general maybe Ia Belle
France viii do il.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-05-16

MAY blossoms late-so is May wine
WE'VE been at war with Germany Al days.
SINCE the United States won't make T. R a general. maybe La Belle
France Will do il.
OUGHT to save a few 10 and lucent loaves "a be put in a museum
before they disappear altogether
THIS is a great country. II a man CANDLES at a card game he ia put
in jail II ne CANDLES with food, that is Ill right
ANY chap who tries to hide behind petdcoats when conscripuon begins
viii find that peticoats arent very wide this season
FARMERS complaining because ut worms are travelling like army
worms Keep still. Everything is o. a military basis this year
IF wheat, pork. clothing, iron, stel n bricks were increased in price
he high cost of living.
NOW you know al well as W e 10 that it is uselesst to tell the Russians
= republic is a success until our " government demonstrates it is strong
enough to protect its citizens from food spectators.
A c. H-That line in u editorial column he other night should have
read when the docs 6 o marching of to war lot the dogs" But what
are OF gong TO do in writing al editorial about doctors when the proof
-eader is 2 believer in chiropacic?
TRUST that when the government gets the U-boat pirates eased ID ii
viii o afer the coal trust pirates who needessiy raised prices % high last
winter that a whole lot of us ordinary folks are still paying of last win
teTs coal bill
JUST az the Michigan Central Railroad people say they really are for
Safety First measures and evidence or their sincerity is shown that their
trains have only killed four audsts on more or less nguarded crossings
two miles apart during the past six weeks. ;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

BEING SPENT FOR SOLDIERS
More than three million dollars is
being spent in these communities to
provide conveniences for the soldiers
And every cent Of that money has been
raised in the towns themselves The
soldier wants good eating places. good
moving picture theaters with nttrac-
tive programs, we'll managed pool
rooms and places where he can rest
and write and read. Some of the
community work done by little towns
would put big town to shame. Get
tysburg, Pa. is n town of only 1000
people. and 1t will have this popula-
ton increased by 1900 soldiers 1t
has fitted up two big, centrally located
recreation rooms with pool tables.
reading and writing materials and
music. The college there has turned
over its athletic field to the soldiers
with tennis courts, baseball diamonds,
running track, gymnasium and a hall
for dances. entertainments and movies.
There was no swimming pool for the
soldiers The citizens raised $500 and
built dam in n nearby stream. juno
tion City and Manhattan, Kas.. are
even smaller. They raised $4,000 for
a soldiers club in Manhattan and S.
The school Fairgrounds and college
athletic field were turned over to the
oldiers. When sanitary survey of the
city was made, classes In French pro-
vided and finally these typical small
American towns did typical Ameri-
can thing; families invited individual
soldiers to dine with them in their
homes. Training camp experts have
found that when the soldier first comes
to n community the people OF that
community can be classified In three
groups-known as the sentimental,
avaricious and the resentful. Many of
the sentimental are women. naturally.
They flock around the youth in uni
form. persuade him that he Is hero,
and thrust upon him attentions which
quickly spoil him. They break down
his self-respect. pauperizing and giving
him false ideas of his own family
There are sentimental men who do him
as much harm; men Of greater means
then his own. who entertain him in
ways that give him false ideas of life
with which to so back home.
Tho avaricious group Is made up Of
practical citizens. who exploit the SOL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

dler by oVcrcharglng and cheating hin,
ana appealing to his bnsor desires. Tb.
resentfui group is mado up OF peonla
VINO hate tho Idea OF war. To them tba
soldier pcrsonifles war. and thew t,l.
IL out malfciously on tho innocent I,Id
brother who Is doing his bit the hot
no knows how. ana who is ten time.
the man and the citizen. that tbo.a
busybodies imagine themselves To ho
But whom the soldier comes he mako,
his own way. lilo is clean, moraI
strong and enthusiastic He has h,,
work and his play In camp. and loo,,.
to tho town only for "a reason,h,o
amount OF amusement of soma o,ha.
Kind The experts who organize ,ho
soldiers play also organize the town
They show the people that this how -
UNIFORM is Sui Il h imam being entitled
10 human tics--friends, church, frator
nal groups, the companlonship of rood
women. lie is neither to be patronizoa
nor sighted. pauperizcd or cxploi,cd
re was civilian yesterday, and In
VIII be tomorrow n better civilian ro,
MS military training and the soryico
nc has rendered his country. Evcr H.
rescntful group changes. They sea mo-
opposition to the soldier must suro,
react upon their community If ,bo'.
evade their responsibility to him ~.
result VIII be broken homes vice. d,,-
ease. EQUALIZATION, and lower CON-
munity standards. If they meet ~.
responsibility by constructive con,
n'unitv effort they protect themseIve,
ana the soldier and benefit their co,,
munity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
The American Cave Man.

The cave man has long been sup
posed to have lived only in the Old
World, and. il the term il used to
mean the very primitive species OF
homo sapiens. this is true. EXplora-
tons made in Kentucky this year by
scientists of tho American museum,
however. show that primitive men did
live in caves in America. In the Nam
moth Cave and others they found ur'
miS;akahlc evidence that the mouths
of the Kentucky cavcrns were used as
dwelling places, and t:at the Indians
explored the caves ard mined quartz
in them. This is cSI ccialiy interest
ing, because 1t is known that Indians
did not live in this region after it's
discovery by white men. The American
cave jewellers, therefore, must have be-
longcd TO an earlier period
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Mail by Air.

The airplanc may yet lie used 10
carry Uncle Sans mail. if a bill now
before the Senate is considered favor
ably The bin vii. allow the Post
master General the use of airplanc8 not
scrviccablc for military purposes and
those that, after the war, nrc not need
cd by the War Department. The pro-
Jcct has the approval OF President Syu-
son. Secretary of War liaker. and Post
mastcr-Gcncral liurlcson. The Italinn
governments aero mail route between
turin and Rome has been In service
I'VE months. and Is = success The tr,p
OF 300 miles has been covered In three
hours, ffteen minutes. record rimc
Bad weather Is the chief anxiety o,
the aero poStman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
Men Preparing
For Thursday Dance

The dances w be given wv the enlisted
men at Fort Brown. including the Fourth
Texas Infantry. I'll, Sixteenth Cavalry.
Battery u. Fourth Artillery. thc Signal
'Corn~, and other branches, viii take place
every Thursday hereafter. instead 81
twice monthly An heretofore. il WAS an
'nounccd today.
The next dancc viii no Thursday NIGHT,
june 4. and invitations are being sent ont
II was announced that invitation
are extended al the Young ladies IN tho
city. none being sent to them personally
because the committee wu- unable tp o.
tain u h-t WI their names.
The committee in charge i~: Chaplain
Joseph =. Loughran, president; Sergeant
NJ ior Drake, Sixteenth Cavalry. treas
.urer; Corporal X. II. Allcgar. signal corps.
secretary: Private Dugan. Sixteenth Cav
.alry; Sorcc,nt Amnott, Sixteenth Cavalry:
Sergeant Donaily. Sixteenth Cavalry; Cor
.poral GAY. Sixteenth Cavalry; and Ser
.geant- Nelson. EartharlN and Worthy of
the Fourth Texas Infantry Corporal Arm
strong, Fourth artillery; Corporal Noigt,
signal corps.