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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
MAKING IRON CROSSES IS ONE OF
GERMANY,S FLOURISHLNG INDUSTRIES

Peace time industries in Germany
may lanETish. but the iron cross in
dustry never was in a more -four.
ishing condition. While other gov
ernneIIts decorate their soldiers for
acts Of heroism alone. the kaiser
confers the iron cross upon eoidiers
who have distinguished themselves
among their fellows f0r Rets Of m
1S1aI bartSrifv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
PA STINE


ana a RoIllcklng Comedy
WEDNESDAY-WI RUSSELL
in "A MANLY MAN.
Sundav-Jack Gardner in Men OF til
Desert" A Five Act Western Feature
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

~ IDEA of the vastness Of the great
smeiter plant in course of erection by
Henry Ford & SON company caa be
gained when it Is said an automobile
speedometer shows it TO be exactly
one mile from one end eff the WORKS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
FORSYTHE AVE.
WORK DONE

The cement work is all done on FIR
sythe avenue. East Chicago. and the
surface is being finally prepared for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
CARY STEEL PLANT To HAVE
MAMMOTH RIVAL IN DETROIT

10 the other, says Detroit special in
the Wall Street Journal
Ready in Two Years.
The present program IFS to have the
monster building. calculated to pro-
duce 10000 600 tons of steel year ana
give employment to 10000 men. in oper-
alton on New Years day. 1920.
None Of this steel is to be marketed.
as Ford Will be obliged to work the
smelters 70 their utmost capacity TO
produce q sufficient output 10 supply
its own needs for automobiles and
tractors. During the fiscal year end
ing Julv Fl. 1919, Ford win have pro
| dueed 5000 cars ia which VIII be used
100000 tons Of steel for frames. motors.
aNles. etc The steel used for mas
netos' metal for tanks sheet metal for
tenders and guards. should hit the L.
/ 100000 ton mark i'm 1929.
| Tractor production IS planned for
/ 100000 yearly. Farm implements take
more steel and iron than automobiles.
! So that Ford tractors viii probably
call for something like 5000 600 per
year-leaving nothing for other con-
| sumers.
| Rival of Gary.
! This viii mean that al least 400 boat
loads Of the I0,O00-ton type Of lake
| freighters VIII unload their iron car
goes at the shelters each season.
3 Pittsbufg Will have the advantage OF
/ being nearer to the base Of fuel. hut
/ petfo'f wall be nearer the orc mines OF
+ the superior region. 50 It balances
i The smelter is a big unit. of course
bus the whole Rouge tract viii not be
given over to it A mammoth tire
plant is probability. and somewhere
else a body plant
The completion Of these big Ford
plants means another 10000 popula-
/ ton added TO Detroit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED

NpeIIaT " Dc IIT0es
CROWN POINT. Ind. Nov. 12-The
following new marriage licenses were
issued here Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

sure some DADDY"
Two other former Cary high school
lads are stationed al Del Rio Cly5c
Fishel and Laurie Spiker
Lester Holderman formerly Of Fte-
bel high is home on furIough.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

Misses Brown and shankiin, who
are teachers in the high school at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

The members Of the 0rpheus clua
are requested 10 meet in the Library
auditorium this evening at o,cloes
for practise
The sisters Of Beth FL We're en-er-
tanned last night in honor Of te
seventh anniversary Of their organiza
ton the home - Mrs. AF Kal.ae g.
7o1 Delaware street THE ladies de-
cidcd that in the future. one-half the
proceeds from social and other func-
tons would be given to the war suf-
fererz the remainder--as before-to
go to the Temple fund. Eighteen new
members were voted in. Refresh
ments were served and the guests
were entertained with a musical pro-
gram.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

An members Of the Catholic Won
ans league are asked To be present
at the regular meeting at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon in the Library au-
ditorium As very interesting after
noon has been planned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs J Prjtchard 659 Della
ware street. entertained ar q s O'Clock
dinner al their home last evening In
honor Of Mrs Media SkHIer of Chi
caEo. who is their house guest The
table was conferred with beautiful
basket arrangement of American
Beauties and the red and white cofor
scheme was carried ont through the
dinner
The invitation list Included Misses
Dean Ray Catherine Stedman. Char
iotte Steiner. Messrs. Harry Carlton
Charles Harris. DR.. Ramsey and
George Rumsn.
The womans Gaud Of christ
church will meet Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Harvey Curtis. 7Qs
jackson street. for a social meetine
Mesdames Williams and Sanford win
be the assisting hostesses. and all
members and friends Of the guild are
most cordially invited
Mrs. C. Harrington, $50 Connecticut
street is III at tho Gary General hos
pital
A number of friends Of Fred $.
High surprised him at his home. 1926
Harrison street. last evening by
descending GA him in a body--with all
preparations complete for panty The
party Included Messrs. and Mesdames
John Macdonald. f. Beck. w Mac
Donald Fred WeigeL w ~ Geiselt.
DIR. and Mrs Oren Misses Blanche
Dougan Ada Iverson. Edith Mac
Donald Messrs. Con and Kennedy and
Mrs r. Macdonald
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
IN AND AROUND
q a z Y

The three sections IF the Ladies'
Aid or the Central Christian church
will meet at the homes of different
members on Thursday afternoon TO
discuss plans for the bazaar to be
given the 22nd. 23rd and 18th of
November in the grocery store--vhjoh
was formerly the old postofhce room
Each woman is requested To bring
any finished articles to the meeting
Thursday. so that an estimate may
oe made OF the amount of goods to
he sold The different meetings VIII
be held with Mesdames a F Weeks
4s7 Broadway. Mrs A. SEEKER and
Mrs. C. swisher. 627 jefferson street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

The Ecnad club. whose members
consist Or Young men of The steel
company VIII give am Informal dance
for members ANA their friends st the
Commercial clh Wednesf3v evening.
NoveWbe 14th. Music viii be- fur
nished by Pierces Imperial slx-pieee
orchestra OF Chicago
The executive committee is COM
posed o. Ralph ForbIs and Fred
Grassie
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

Indiana Harbor spent the Weekend
as the guests Of Mrs J. Patterson. IT'S
Fillmore street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
Our Road Affairs.

The committee appointed to recon-
mend TO the county court road super
visor for Shepherdstown district at a
meeting held here few days ago named
Nelson T. Snyder for the office. The
recommendation was approved by Coun-
ty Commissioner c. ID. Wysong, and The
appointment was made. Mr.. Snyder ac-
copied the place, and has named w. S.
Myers as assistant supervisor for the
northern section of this district. He will
select man for the eastern end and will
look after the other parts OF the district
himself.
The appointment OF Mr.. Snyder will
be satisfactory TO the people. He has
served before in our road work, and was
associated with Supervisor J. NJ. Hen
bricks IN matchmaking the public roads
OF this district. He is interested in good
roads, and promises TO give his best ser
vice to road improvement He asks US
to say that he desires the cooperation OF
the people of the district, and their help
will be appreciated Although funds are
limited for this season, if farmers and
others will give him assistance he hopes
TO be able to improve conditions very
materially. He asks that all who can do
so will haul stone 10 the roads. and he
will see that if is crushed and distributed.
II will be paid for at fair price.
Mr.. Myers is veteran road builder.
He served with Mr.. Hendricks for num-
Der Of years, and it was through his good
work that the mud roads of his section
were converted into pixies. During his
administration practically all OF the roads
in his part OF the district were macadam-
lied and his work was highly commend
ed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
The Death Record.

The Death Record.
DR.. Charles Locke Skinner, practicing
physician of Charles Town, died last
Saturday, aged AZ years. He was a
graduate OF the University of Virginia,
and practiced at Rectortown, Va, prior
to locating in Charles Town about fen
years ago. He is survived by his wife,
three sons and daughter.
Mrs. Sarah E. Grim, widow OF Jacob
Grim, died last Monday afternoon at her
home near Swan Pond, Berkeley county,
aged69 years. Mrs. Grim, whose maiden
name was Stewart, is survived by four
sons and two daughters.
John H. Snyder, aged II years. a life
long resident of Berkeley county. died
last Thursday at his home in the Jones's
Spring neighborhood. He is survived by
his wife and four sons.
Mrs. Kinsey B. Creque, Jr., died at her
home in Martinsburg last Sunday, after
an illness of five weeks. aged "A years.
She is survived by her husband and one
son.
]. Porter Mcdonald, a Confederate
veteran and lifelong resident OF Berke-
ley county, died at his home near Mar
tlnsburg yesterday, aged IS years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Rev. |. D. Woman is holding service
each night this week in the Lutheran
Church OF Uvilla, and Sunday morning at
II O'Clock will conduct the communion
service. There will be no service in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown Sum-
day morning, but there will be in the
eveni1gat7 O'Clock. Service in the Shop
herdstown church every evening next
week at 100 o'clock, and communion
Easter Sunday morning at II O'Clock.
Special service by the Sunday school
Easter Sunday evening.
Communion services will be held in
the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Sunday at II a. m, ifProvidence permits.
with preparatory services Saturday at II
a. m. Services in the Kearneysvile
Presbyterian Church Sunday at p. m.
There will be services in the Elk Branch
Church Sunday at II a. M, in the Union
Church at Middleway 3 p. m, and in the
Presbyterian Church at Shenandoah Juno
ton at 100 p. m.
Ground was broken in Washington
City Monday afternoon for a great new
Southern Methodist Church to cost
$500, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
New Electric Light Rates.


Effective the LIST OF March and shown
by the bills due the Ist OF April, The Shep-
herdstown Light and Water Company
has made new rates in accordance with
permission OF the West Virginia Public
Service Commission. There is but little
change to the average user OF lights or
power. The old rate OF 10 cents per
kilowat hour has been increased TO II
cents, but as discount Of 10 per cent is
allowed when payment is made within
ten days OF the date OF the bill, it brings
the price back TO the old rate. The per-
son who fails to settle promptly will have
10 pay more.
A minimum charge OF so cents month
is provided for. Some customers have
been using as low as 10 cents worth Of
current month, as shown by the meter,
and this was not sufficient to pay for the
reading of the meter, the bookkeeping
and interest charge on the equipment
used. II is only fair TO the company that
minimum charge should be made.
There is no discount allowed on the
minimum charge.
Thestreet lighting charges are the same.
except that there is reduction in the
rate if over 900 kilowat hours ere used
in month. The rates for motors less
than h. p. are the same; over 8 h. p.
there is reduction if certain quantity
OF current is used.
Despite the attempt TO make it appear
that there is a considerable increase in
rates, the fact is that the public is taken
care OF in all fairness, and only those
who use less than 80 cents worth OF cur
rent in a month and those who fail TO pay
their bills promptly are affected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
PERSONAL NOTES.

Postmaster VIM. L. Remnant. who SUBJ
mitted TO surgical operation in the hos
pital at Charles Town recently, is up and
about again. He returned home the first
of the week, and though he is still bli
shaky on his pins, he is able to be out.
We hope that the genial postmaster may
soon be his same old cheerful self again.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hout, OF
Warrensburg, Mo-, who have been in
Shepherdstown for some time past visit
ing at Mr.. Hout's old home with his Sis
ter, Miss Lottie Hout, left the first of the
week for Mississippi, where they will
spend some time with Mrs. Hout's rela-
tives.
Mr.. Walter Stouffer, a prominent young
business man OF Sharpsburg district, was
taken TO a hospital in Hagerstown last
week, where he was operated upon for
appendicitis. He was very sick for a
time, but the operation was successfully
performed and he is now improving.
Rev. Absalom Knox is in Roanoke, Va,
this week, attending the Baltimore Annual
Conference OF the M. E. Church South,
which began its sessions yesterday. Mrs.
Bette Rentch and Miss Annie Licklider
are also spending Conference week in
Roanoke.
Walter Herr, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
L. Herr, of this place, has been in the
hospital in Charles Town the past week,
having been operated upon for some minor
troubles. He is getting along very nicely
and hopes to get back home within few
days.
Mr.. David Lemen, who was in Balti-
more for several weeks under treatment
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, has re-
turned to his home in this place. He is
greatly improved in health.
We were pleased to have call a few
days ago from Messrs. VIM. A. Fulk and
M. K. Bowers, two OF the progressive
farmers and stock raisers ofthe Kearneys-
vile neighborhood.
Mr.. E. E. Harwood, of Berkeley coun-
ty, was among our callers the past week.
He has quit farming, and expects to 60
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland TO spend
some time.
Rev. William Rogers is in Baltimore
this week attending the sessions of the
Baltimore Conference of the M. E.
Church, which convened yesterday.
Miss Corinne Rogers has gone to Hin
ton, w. Va, TO spend couple OF weeks
with Mrs. Walter Fredeking, formerly OF
Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Geo. w. Freeman was called to
her old home at Mont Alto, Pa, the first
of the week, by the serious illness OF her
mother.
We were pleased to have call on
Monday from Mr.. William VIckers, one
OF our venerable friends from north OF
town.
Mrs. George F. Turner has returned
from visit OF several weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Dora Hout. in Wanenton,
Va.
Mrs. Silas Shipley has been sick with
pneumonia this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

There was something OF stir in Shop
herdstown the first OF the week, when it
became known that Hodges warehouse
had been broken into and the keys TO the
wder-house, in which is kept con-
siderable quantity oiexplosives, had been
stolen. II was taken as evidence that
German spies were getting ready TO blow
up-or down-the big railroad bridge of
the Norfolk & Western Railway across
the Potomac river at this place. Timid
folks were good deal alarmed, and
there was general relief when if was
found that couple OF bad little boys had
been guilty OF the theft. These same
boys have broken into several places in
that end Of town the past few weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
Scared Of the Germans.


Since il has seemed almost inevitable
that the United States will become EN-
broiled in war with Germany, and in
view OF the fact that German spies in
almost every section Of the country are
liable to commit depredations that will
interfere with public business, railroads
and other corporations are taking every
precaution to protect their property.
The big bridge OF the Norfolk & Western
Railway across the Potomac river at
Shepherdstown is now guarded night and
day by detectives, and no one is allowed
to approach the bridge unless he can give
an accounted himself. Yesterday Richard
Spohn, for tile Bell Telephone Company,
was required TO make some tests OF the
wires crossing the bridge. He was not
aware that it was guarded, but as he
stepped out on the ties a determined
voice spoke, "Well, brother, what do
you want?" AT the same time sturdy
individual with a busness-like Winchester
rifle popped up from below. Richard
stopped suddenly, for the man with the
gun eyed his repair kit as if he thought
it might be an internal machine. Richard
explained his errand with great earnest
ness, and the detective finally concluded
that he might proceed. But all the time
the detective kept an eye on Richard
and it may be added that Richard also
kept an eye on the man and the gun. The
detectives are from the famous Baldwin
agency of Roanokes, and one OF the
guards carries Winchester rifle which
was used in the famous Allen fued in
Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

and the line that was run through Shep-
herdstown and up the Potomac river is
abandoned. Thenew road comes around
the shoulder of the Loudoun Heights
mountain opposite Harper's Ferry, goes
up the Shenandoah river and turns west
ward, crossing the Shenandoah just south
of Millville. II goes through the lands OF
Frank Moler, Thomas NARROW, Geo. linn
and others. crossing the Valley Branch
OF the B. 6 o. at Flowing Spring and
running just north OF John c. Burns
house. II crosses the Norfolk & Western
Railway at the Wyatt farm, owned by c.
w. Conrad and c. P. Miller. and goes
from there westward into Berkeley coun-
tY in an almost straight line
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
NOTICE..

If you are moving this spring,
don't fail to notify us, so that your
fire insurance may be transferred
to cover your personal property in
your new location.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke,
F. w. Myers, Sub-Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
Spring Weddings.

Spring Weddings.
Miss Grace Butler Hill. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. E. R. Hill, OF this place, and
Mr.. William g. Rothe, OF Baltimore, were
married last Friday afternoon at the Luth-
eran parsonage in Shepherdstown by
Rev. |. D. Woman. The bride looked
very sweet and attractive in a dress Of
blue crepe de chine, with hat to match.
She carried white and pink carnations.
The ring ceremony was used. Only near
relatives were present at the wedding.
Afterward a dinner was served at the
home OF the brides parents, and later Mr..
and Mrs. Rothe left for Baltimore, where
they will make their home. We join
with their friends in the hope that they
may be very happy.
Mr.. Grover Cleveland Stuckey and Miss
Texana Bishop, of the Gerardstown sec
ton of Berkeley county, were married
last Friday in Winchester by Rev. DR.. ].
H. Lacy.
Mr.. Joseph E. Wilt and Miss Annie E.
Dillow, both OF Jefferson county, were
married last Sunday at the Baptist par
sonage in Charles Town by Rev. S. w.
Cole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

The little town OF erosion. IN Win
county, this State, was devastated by a
fire last Monday, in which FIVE persons
were burned TO death in hotel. A num-
Der of buildings were destroyed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
NOTICE.

Horse clipping. sheep shearing and
grinding OF horse and clipper knives
promptly attended To- Inquire OF
q. X. MCKEE, Shepherdstown.
March q. l9i7-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

Governor ComweIl has appointed Gen.
B. H. Oxley to be State Librarian. He
succeeds L. o. Wilson, colored man
who was appointed by former Governor
Hatfield.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
FOR RENT.

The dwelling house and the old stone
paper mill Of X. Lucien Reinhzn At the
loot Of the river bill In Shepherdstpwn
are offered for rent VIII be rented
separately. Apply 10 The undersigned.
z. n. RElNHART.
March 1. 1917.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

Yes, she loves me. Why2 Because !
always bring her Norris exquisite choc-
olates. Sold only by Owens & Miller
SOC to 500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

There is no better tooth powder than
Owens & Miller's antiseptic tooth powder.
Price Is ceuts-worth double. Try
package. Money back il not satisfied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

The Register has heretofore predicted
that this proposed new line was meant
for a connection that would enable the
Western Maryland Railroad to get into
Washington by the Washington and Old
Dominion road, with tdewater facilities
at Alexandria. The news that the line
is to be extended 10 the great deep-water
harbors oil the Newport News and Nor
folk region makes the proposition vastly
more important. These harbors are
practically on the seashore itself, though
protected by sufficient distance from
the open sea to make them entirely sale,
and ships loading and unloading there
save the $50 miles required TO reach Bal
timore at the head OF the Chesapeake
Bay. The great coal fields of Western
Maryland and of the Fairmont coal region
oil West Virginia have never had an out
let 10 Newport News OIL Norfolk, though
il is the terminal for the coal regions Of
southern West Virginia, served by the
Chesapeake & Ohio, the Virginian and
the Norfolk & Western roads.
While President Carl Gray makes no
admissions for publication, there can be
no doubt that the Rockefeller interests,
which have financed the Western Mary
land Railroad and are making of great
railroad system, are in the present colos-
sal plans. The importance OF railroad
that exten from the busy industrial
centres OF the Pittsburg section, with their
vast iron and steel manufactures, and
the inexhaustible coal fields OF the three
States OF Pennsylvania, West Virginia
and Maryland, straight through to the I'M
equaled shipping advantages OF deep
water on the Virginia coast, cannot be
r-estimated. II is magnificent rail-
road proposition, conceived by some
master mind. and such a road would be
assured OF an enormous business from
the day its train should begin to move.
The officers and directors are all Wash
ingtonians. William b. Emmert is pres
ident, Paul Dulaney ce-president, Ben
iamin F. Mays secretaV-treasurer.
The principal offices OF the company
will be located at Alexandra. The road,
the charter states, will run from Harper's
Ferry to Newport News, and will also
run from Harper's Ferry TO point at or
near Morgantown, w. Va. The road
will pass through the following counties
in Virginia Loudoun, Fairfax. Fauquier,
Prince William, Stafford Spottsylvania,
Caroline, Essex, King and Queen, King
William, New Kent, James City, York,
| Warwick and Elizabeth City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
Uniform Examination For Tcscbers'
Certificate.

The first examination will ne held April
9Th and 9Th in the Graded School build
ing al Charles Town, commencing each
day at 7Oa.m foffunher information
JAMES GRANTHAM.
County Superintendent.
p. o. Kearneysyiile, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
FOR SALE.

Three thoroughbred Shropshire Rams.
Apply 10 c L. Crane, Tyiertar Apple
Orchard, Charles Town. w. Va.
March IS, i9f7-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29
FOR RENT.

For rent. comfortable dweIIise-house
In the stone row on New street. PoS-
session April lst. Apply % ...~vc
Al. X. HENDRICKS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-03-29

The certificate of incorporation for the
new road, which is to be known as the
Atlantic and Northwestern Railway, was
filed Tuesday with the county clerk
of Jefferson county. The route selected
is that known as the Leetown survey,