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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
PIIGH CORNER

J. c. Bicknell of Portland arrived
last Friday night for few days visit
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bicknell.
Herman Smith was called to Boston
Wednesday of last week owing to the
serious illness of his sister who lives
in that city
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
CONCORD

Mrs. Simeon Howes and friend
from Bingham were in Skowhegan
and Madison recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Owens have
been entertaining friends from New
Brunswick.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
AN OPERATION
AvERTED

Philadelphia, Pa.-"One year ago I
was very sick and ! suffered with pain.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
ARMY OF WOMEN To
Be SENT To FRANCE
England Recruits 5000 to TO-.
900 Workers Every
Month.

England will soon have an army of
women in France comparing favorably
in numbers with the cOntemptibles'
who constituted the first male contin-
gent sent to France. This same epithet.
which the kaiser applied to EnglandsS
first army. has been frequently used in
referring to the first female contingent,
but that has been changed now to the
highest words of praise from the army
commanders.
The first steps were taken to recruit
women of all classes for service over
seas. the war office asking for between
5000 and 10000 monthly. A giant
scheme Of substitution Is progressing
behind the lines, women being placed
in mems positions in freight stations
warehouses; clerical offices, even in
the Royal Flying corps.
Minister of Labor Roberts declared
in an address to women that he mar
veled at women's adaptability, which
not only exceeded all expectations but
had reached a point where they were
invaluable.
AS many as possible would be util-
lied near their homes, but the greater
proportion would be sent into districts
where the man power was being large
ly diluted. For the last six months
women had been cooking for the Off
GERS and mems messes In France. Ev-
cry report shows that where they have
taken up this work the food has been
better prepared, the cook houses are in
better sanitary condition and the men
are better satisfied. Furthermore, it
has been discovered that three women
occupy less space in the hat than two
men. Despite all forecasts and eXpec-
tations, the use of women with the ar
my has proved a big economy as well
as increasing military efficiency.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
MESOPOTAMIES HOT SPELL
Mercury Last July Touehsd 1925 at
Baqdad

$GS@ WY a~~~F~$ -
Bagdad.
This has been the hottest season in
Mesopotamia of which record exists.
The highest temperature at Bagdad
was 1928 in July, and at Basrah 122,
while in the tents Of the soldiers the
thermometer rose to 10 degrees high
er. This was 10 to II degrees higher
than in 1915. August was also Sc
verely hot, and September opened with
q heat wave which drove the ther-
uometer to an average of 8 degrees
above normal. The mercury at Basrah
on August % was 118 and on Septem-
Der was 116 in a damp atmosphere,
In spite of the abnormal conditions
the spirit of the troops has been eX-
cellent, and in the hottest weather
sports have been enjoyed as usual.
Early in June a football cup series was
played at Samarah. The first week of
September was marked by a regatta
and race meeting at Bagdad and a
large number of men are now in train
ing for a big boxing tournament.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
rPARLEZ FRANCAIS MODIFIED
English May Now Be Spoken Into
Paris Telephones.

Wartime regulations in France pro-
hibiting conversation over the tele-
phones in any language but French
have been modified. English can now
be spoken over the wires within the
limits Of the city of Paris, but not in
communicating with other cities or
towns or in the war zone.
The unsuspecting American will now
be saved the annoyance Of having his
talk over the phone broken into almost
rs soon as begun by the shrill com
mand o+ the demoiselle du telephone
"ParleZ Francois, S. V. p, monsieur y
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
WOOL FROM OWN SHEEP
Women Had to Sheer Flock Before
They Could Knit.

When members of the Akra branch
of the Pembina county, n. D., Red
Cross chapter ran out of knitting yarn
they did not stop their knitting, but
they sheared the wool from their own
sheep, carded and spun it and now are
busy as before, knitting socks and
wristlets for the soldiers from the gray
wool which they made by carding white
and black wool together and later dye
ing it blue to conform with the Red
Cross regulations.
This announcement was made by
Mrs. B. s. Thorwaldsan. Who IS choir
man of the branch, which iS cor"po-"
mostly OF Ic"'2udarS, - M ar ,nCH
TIE wor'E cv-r E.r -.s.- ---ir--.---.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
OLD Liner NOW
HOUSES SEAPLANES
Is Mother of Eyes of the British
Grand Fleet.
VISIT TO SHIPS BY AIR

Newspaper Correspondent Goes Out to
Meet Returning Battle Cruisers
Views Greatest Concentration of
Fighting Vessels in the History OF
the WorId-Is an Inspiring Sight.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15

Our soldiers in France will have
cold drinks and properly preserved
food, as the government has ordered
number of portable ice machines.
The largest one is capable of making
500 tons a day. The picture shows a
soldier holding a cake of manufac-
tured ice.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-12-15
Anthrax Germs in Bandages.

Quantities Of anthrax germs have
been discovered in bandages made by
Red Cross workers In North Carolina.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
FINE LECTURE
FOR HARBOR

Next Sunday evening at the Audi
torium. Indiana Harbor. citizens of the
Twin Cities are 10 enjoy the inestima-
BILE privilege Of listening to one Of the
most famous war orators that the press
ent crisis has produced. II is none
ether than Captain Hugh Knyyett. In
telligence officer and Scout OF the Fif-
teenth Australian Infantry. whose dra-
matte word pictures Of the most thrill
ing phases OF the world struggle have
electrified and fred some Of the largest
audiences ever assembled to listen to
tales on this subject.
lie has been bssore exacting audi
ences in many large cities and has Civ
on his story with realism that pro-
voked both wonder and admiration
His presence in this locality has been
obtained by the Indiana Harbor chapter
OF the Red Cross 20 whom the public
owes i debt of gratitude for It's initiat-
i've in bringing 20 this city 3 man and
a message filled to the brin with such
patriotic fervor and enthusiasm Re-
serve the date-next Sunday evening
and remember the place-the Audi
torium.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
COMING HvENTs.


The Ladies Aid Society Of the First
Presbyterian church VIII be entertain
ed by Mrs. W. a. Stout ard Mrs. George
Rawling Wednesday afternoon at Mrs.
Stout's home. 90 Detroit street
Instead of meeting IN the parish
room as previously announced the
members of the womans Auxiliary of
st. Paui's Episcopal church will be en-
tertained at the home OF Mrs Hugh
Norris in State Line street Wednesday
afternoon.
4 display Of original hand decorated
china and water colored work at the
home Of Mrs. J. ]. Anderson. 625 Ann
street. 12-1O-2t
An exceedingly interesting program
was given before the members Of the
history department of the Hammond
Woman's Club at their meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ray
mond Lyons. 2l6 Highland street Mrs.
+. II. Harrington had the program in
charge and her subject was ''Hoover's
Silent Partner" and she later read an
article on Red Cross Christmas. 'Wom-
en- Ambulance Drivers in France" was
the subject or a paper by Mrs. o. G.
Routsong and Mrs. J. Arthur Davis had
q paper on Russian Women Soldiers" "
a reading Deacon Brown" was given
by Mrs. Henry Ashbaucher and the pro-
gram was concluded with a delightful
vocal selection when The Boys Come
Home" by Lydia Wolter VanGilder.
Mrs. w. H. Mikesch was her accomap-
list After the program coffee and cakes
we're served and the members enjoyed
q social hour.
The following program will be given
at the meeting of the Parent-Teachers
Association Of the West Hammond
schools wednesday afternoon at three
O'Clock in the auditorium of the Went
worth building:
Chorus ------Douglas School Pupils
Recitation Minnie Seidler
Song Skellinger
Recitation ---------Kenneth Cleveland
Motion Second Grade Pupils
Story ---------------Ma Margaret Plain
Wentworth School Pupils
AddreSsn---The Rev. Floyd II. Adams
On account OF the severe weather and
the lateness of the trains 1t was i'm
possible for the representatives from
Crown Point TO attend the meeting Of
the Equal Franchise League of Ham
nond last evening called for the pur-
pose Of discussing county organization
SO the program for the evening was
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
TO OPEN NEW GARY
FIRE STATION

The Gary safety board last night
directed Fire Chief Wnfred Grant to
at once acquire equipment and furni-
ture and to open up Fire station No. 6,
said TO be the most modern in Ind,-
ana. 1t Is located at 5th avenue and
Buchanan street. Ed. z. WILSON. NioI
Wenpie and Michael King. experience
firemen. have been hired for tho new
company. which will consist OF eight
men. II will have motor apparatus.
Russell Post was reinstated as g
Fireman. John GreeneIetch. reported
missing. was dropped from the rolls.
Back salary OF si6s.s4 was ordered
paid to Patrolman James Pappas. not
lawfully suspended. and Lampas Glor-
ious was appointed second-class pa
trolnnan. The board viii also asi- the
council for $3.50 for new police cells
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
GARY Y.|N.C.A.
CHIEF GOES
TORRANCE
A. B. Dickson Released for
Six Months Work in
War Zone.

A. b. Dickson, general secretary Of
the Gary Young Mems Christian asso-
ciation. is to sail from New York har-
Dor very soon for Y. NJ c. A. war work
in France. This announcement was
given out today following receipt Of
telegram from Mr.. Dickson. who left
Friday for New York. where he has
been ia conference with members Of
the international committee OF the as
ISOLATION. lie Is to return to Gary for
a short conference.
SIr Dickson goes to France on a
six months leave OF absence from the
Gary Association and expects TO re-
turn 20 the steel City at the end OF
that time Tho board Of directors Of
the Gary r. NJ c. A. mot In special
session Friday morning and granted
Mr.. Dickson six months leave, releas-
ing him for the important war work
in Europe.
An IMPORTANT WORK.
The Importance Of the work to be
undertaken in France by Mr.. Dickson
* indicated in the following word re-
ceived by President 4. r. Keller OF the
Gary y. III. q. A. from r. T. Kaighn Of
New York. who is director of the bu-
reau OF personnel OF the National War
Work Council OF the J. NJ. c. a:
The National War Work Council
deeply appreciates the action of the
board Of directors OF the Gary ASso-
citation in granting the release of Sec
retary A d Dickson for six months
service overseas.
"Our movement faces tremendous
problem right now In meeting the op-
portunity granted BY the military au-
thorities 70 serve the young men OF
the American army now within the
war zone. Our boys over there are
facing moral danger fully as terrific
as the physical danger in the trenches.
The y NJ c. \. has made its case as
an effective agency for this difficult
work. but We are working frightfully
short-handed Mr. Bickson's long ex-
,eriencs as an Association secretary
Will be A tremendous asset to cur over
worked group Of men now IN France
I'VE understand that the Gary AS
sociation will provide for the differ
ence between the amount paid mar
ried men by the War Work Council
and his present regular salary.
Trusting that. in spite Of his abb
sence. the work III your splendid or
ganization viii be carried on success
fdlly. and with deep appreciation OF
tho generous contribution to the work
shat you are making. am. in behalf
or tho National War Work Council.
Very sincerely yours.
r P. KAIGHN.
Director Bureau of Personnel :"
A RECOGNIZED LEADER.
iG AN
Continued on page ski
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
OLD-TIME AFTER
PIECE AT ORPHEUM

Everything in the show business is
on the bin at tho Hammond Orpheg.
today. The show which opened yestel
day for two days contains nut come
dians dancers, q singing comedienne
and hand-to- hand gymnssts together
with a revival OF tho oid-time after
piece with q Jew and Irlshman, a
tenor plump leading woman SOU
brette and chorus girls who change
clothes often and kick high After
each song and dence the soubrstte
yells "whee1 and the comedians come
out and pull some old one you thought
was dead and buried. Whoever pro-
duced the act had an excellent mem
ory 1t is really worth seeing-this
old-time afterpiece The audiences
yesterday literally howled their de-
light
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

about tobacco habit and how to conquer
il quickly. easily and safely. In re-
cent letter he writes; i have no desire
man.
Any one desiring a copy of this book
on tobacco habit, smoking and chewing.
can get il free, postpaid. by writing to
Edward J. Woods. 133 +. Station z,
New York City. You will be surprised
and pleased. Look for quieter nerves.
stronger heart, better digestion. improv-
ed eyesi ght. increased vigor, longer life
and other advantages if you quit poison
ing yourSelf-Adv.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
MAYBE THIS IS THE
HOOGf: THEY VOTED FOR

In connection with the discovery of
printing and proofreadinG errors in
Gary city election ballots. now waiting
the contest count it was found that
many of them bore the name of Viii
liam T. Hodge" instead Of William F.
Hodges"
1t has been learned that there is a
William Hodge in Gary. living al 57s
Connecticut street. Ills friends arc as
serting that as far as hundreds OF the
ballots are concerned he was voted for
instead of the republican mayoralty cam
doSate
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

HOGS - Receipts. $4,000. market
slow and steady; mixed. $500 q 1855:
good, $3.50 n 1855; rough. S1695 q Ia
Is; light. 1850 1855; pigs. s13.0o q
1855; heavy. $685. g 1875: bulk OF
sales. s17250 1850.
CATTLE-Reccipts. $4,000. market.
slow and weak; beeves $500 1900;
cows-heifers. S5.10@I1.35 stockers
feeders. $500 q 1890; calves. sS.OOa15;
western steers. S6.30gI3.5O
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
MAYOR Of GARY
ON BORDER
VISIT

Mayor r. o. Johnson Of Cary tc-
night leaves for short visit to Texas
and Arizona. 20 be gone until the first
part or next week.
Mr. johnson makes the trip on bust.
ness and viii be accompanied by a Chi.
cago capitalist.
In the mayors absence City Comptrol-
Ter James a. Patterson will do all ths
mayoring that is necessary.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

BUTTER-Creamery extras. 47i.c
creamery frsts. 4s846Isc; frsts. 40 O
45isc; seconds. 81 a SSi5c.
EGGS-ordinaries 429 46c; frsts, 4s
q soc
LIVE POULTRY-FoE-ls. 17G Ice
ducks. 7s0 &c: geese, $50 2oc; springs
19c: turkeys. 24c.
vEAL-50 TO 60 lbs. Is Q 16c; 20 &c
so lbs, 16GfIs; 90 % 10 lbs, Ia 19ci
overweight kidney. 40 to Is lbs, u q
1;e: coarse. . q 10c.
poTAToEs-Cars. :; wis.-Min.. s1s5
q 800.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
ASK STEEL CD.
ABOUT CARY
LAKE BEACH

Gary park commissioners last night
passed a resolution. which viii be for
warded to steel corporation officials and
directors asking what their attitude is
on the question of q lake front park in
Gary.
Yesterday when the park board met
to condemn land west Of Clarke road
Attorney J. r. Cochoranc of general
counsel Tor the corporation entered the
meeting with flag Of truce and sug-
gested that perhaps the management
might be willing TO listen 80 the plea
of the people for lake front park
Now Liberty Park
Commissioners Ferguson. Pay anl
Grove at the instance Of Mayor John.
son decided TO name the new park II
18th avenue as Liberty Park"
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

Mayersi1i. indicted for murder in con-
nection with the death of a Russian.
The officers quelled trouble ct q Toll
lesion dance and fred upon a prisoner.
who had broken away from them
City Attorney Widholm was instruct
cd 10 appear in circuit court tomorrow
and ask for a continuance OF the case
until funds are available for the police
mems defense
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
keeping The Quality Ur

LAXATIVE BROMo QTININE. the
World-Famous Cure for Colds and Grip.
is now soc per box. On account Of the
advance IN price Of the six different
Medical. Concentrated Extracts and
Chemicals contained in LsAXATIN
BROAIO QUININE. II was necessary 10
increase the price to the Druggist 1T
has stood the test for a Quarter ar a
Century. II is used By every Civilized
NatiOn-Ady
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
WILL DEFEND
ACCUSED OFFICERS

Holding that the defendants acted in
the line or their duty the Gary safety
board last night voted TO ask the coun-
ell 70 pav al leeal exnenses Incurred bv
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
HOW He QUIT TOBACCO

This veteran, s.
3. Lamphere. was
addicted to the
excessive use Of
toba eco for many
years. He want
ed to quit but
needed something
TO help him.
He learned of q
L. Ill H. LII
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

The Hammond Country clubs social
calendar for December is announced BY
the entertainment COMMITTEES which is
composed Of Henry +. Conkey. chair
man; Fred 0. Page. Jr.. julius Meyn.
X. NJ. Burr. Henry DeHall Mrs. W. 6.
Paxton and Miss Marian Deming The
first Of the parties is a bridge luncheon
today at l o'clock, and other events are
an evening card party on Wednesday.
Dec. 10, the annual Christmas party for
the children of tho members on the af-
ternoon OF Dec. IS at $3.50 o'clock and
the New Years eve dinner and dance.
For this occasion table de'hote dinner
Will be served at II o'clock and reser-
vations must be in by Friday, Dec IS.
Pierce's orchestra viii play for dancing
between 10 and 3.
Harry Eastwood who has been in
Pennsylvania on a visit with his daugh-
ter is back at his duties
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
CHICAGO GRAIN FurUREs
December II.

CoRN-May. $i1a14 Jan. SI2114;
Dec. St.245k.
oATs-May. 7ll4e: March, 72c; Dec,
737sc.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
Co.. cnlds in rranoa

LAXATIVE BROMD QUININE tablets
remove the cause. j.. w GROVE :
siEnatur on box. 30c.-Adv.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
NATURAL GAS
SUPPLY SHORT

Whether this lack OF supply IS due
to frozen pipes or whether the source
is practically exhausted seems 10 be
an uncertain question. Every avail
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
Days News In Gary

A number of new members appeared
on the program OF the Gary Musical
club at their meeting yesterday IN the
Y. ". c. \. Tor the first number.
Miss Watkins substituted for Miss
Powers. Mrs. Hemingway gave song
group-foilowed py the Chapel quar-
tette in "Wynkyn. Blynlzyn and Nod.
which was most charming and re-
ceived very enthusiastically. Mrs
Hemingway substituted for Mrs Earle
and Miss Myrtle Elser gave a piano
rumber N her usual finished aud
splendid manner. Miss Bessie Banks
read Jane El.zsbetl" Miss BarEs has
persona iits ru4cG c1r-l sna is O.
cidedly clever. Il was her nrst ap-
pearancs before the club. which is for
tunate in having secured her as
member. Miss Sadler, a member o6
the quartette. sang several songs. She
has clear, beautiful tones and found
great favor with the audience. Miss
Ternine Ashbacker closed tho pre-
gram.
The next meeting will Je the arst
evening program OF the year and viii
take place next Monday evening, De
cember 18th in the Y. N. c. A The
hostessessfor the evening viii be Mes-
Games ". =. Gleason. Homer J. Car.
/ T. &. Tenlplin. c. W Chase and W. =
/ Lane
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
WILLIAM GEESMAN
GETS BIG JOB

Word has come to Gary that William
Geesman. who left the superintend-
ency OF the Cars blast furnaces to be-
come an official OF the Brier Hill Steel
company. Youngstown. @. has been
made general superintendent 81 the
I.ackawanne steel plant at Buffalo.
~ Y.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
CARD OF THANKS


We wish TO thank our friends and rel
atives for their kindness and sympathy
shown during the Illness and death OF
our dear son and brother: the Rev. VIM
Rraucr for words OF consolation; and
for the beautiful floral offerings
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN HUCK. SR- AND
FAMILY.
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN HUcK. JR., AND
FAMILY. Hill
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

Cures Colds In Australia
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets
remove rhe cause. E. w GROVES
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
Now Stop Piles
Send Today for Free Trial Of Pyramid
Pile Treatment and Find Zeal
Happiness.

II you suffer so bad you can't wait for
the free trial get 60 cent box of Fyra-
mid Pile Treatment at the nearest drug
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

The Marriage OF Miss Alma. dauEi,-
Ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Much Of rs
jefferson street, TO Charles Much OF
Pine Station. was solemnized Monday
evening IN the German Lutheran
church. Rev. Komprad officiating The
bride. who was gowned in a handsome
costume OF white satin trimmed with
silver lace, was attended by Misses
Erma Otto and Minnie Much. The
srooms attendants were Richard Much
end samuel Wierseche. As the couple
entered the church the bridal march
was played by Mr. stenfon. and ial-
mediately after the ceremony th-
church choir. OF which the bride was
member. sang Where the Loved
Ones Wander
A reception end banquet was held
in the evening in the Munich home IN
Pine station about IS guests beiue
present Among the out-of-towu
guests were Messrs. and AIesdames Ed
kohler. G. II. Prul. X. Pafe Wonder
heidt Miss Pauline Pafe and George
and Paul Konike Of South Chicago
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

The Independent Western star held
a district me citing yesterday in the
X. Of P hall With the Gary, East Chi
cago. Hammond and South Bend chap
ters represented. The Grand Master,
M. Levy OF Cincinnati grand secrc-
tary. II. shapiro, and chairman Of tho
advance bureau were present The
Grand Lodge presented Joe Morris.
president Of the Gary chapter and DIS
trict deputy. with a gold jewel, in ap-
probation Of his work fer the order.
After the address. which was given by
AR. Levy. the seventy-five members ad-
journed 10 Moiiner's, where they had
a banquet prepared In honor OF the
~ New Years party for mebmers
and their friends IS being planned and
will be given Monday evening. Deem
ber 81 in the X. Of c. hall The COM
mittee in charge consists OF Mesdames
II Stein. Joe Norris. y Goldberg and
h hraus. Fl Tuberman. sam Molinar.
IT, Finkelstein and Joe Morris.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11
Il Frozen to Death

r.
~ 49, "a a
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

Master Vaughn Parry. ~ Warren
street, who has been at St. Margaret s
hospital is convalescent.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

store Take no substitute. The quick relief
has been wonderful blessing TO host
of people who got rid of itching. bleeding
and protruding piles, hemorrhotds and
sucu rectal troubles. Don't delay.
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

The vomens society OF the First
Congres sstional church VIII hold an
apron social at the home OF Mrs. Rob-
ert Johnson. 52S Van Buren street.
FRIDAY afternoon. December 14th. Ths
invitations are in the form Of ninla-
ture apron, and the acceptances arc -
como in the form of the numbers of
pennies which VIII amount to the waist
measure OF the recipient.
The regular meeting Of the societv.
which was announced for THURSDAY.
December the 18Th. has been postponed
until next week On account of the sale.
The ladies Of St. Luke's guild VIII
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
with Mrs. Harry Hardeubrook. 62S
connecti4it street. The afternoon VII
be spent Sewing for -he bazaar
The Lake County times., 1917-12-11

The Detroit street Monday Night
Club was entertained very pleasantly
by Mrs. Walter T. Hardy last evening.
The members knitted for the Red Cross
and during the evening the hostess
served dainty collation.. On account
of the holidays it was decided not 70
hold any meetings during the coming
few weeks.