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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
AT TEMPLE BETH Ell. 3. A. DAsKAL


Temple Bethel, 3. \. Daskal. Rabbi.
Cantor Korniyol OF New York. who
has opened the heatrs Of many to
prayer by means Of his wonderful voice,
and who has won the admiration Of all
his audiences everywhere. viii chant
the services at Temple Bethel. Eighth
avenue and Connecticut street. Gary.
Ind. on Friday evening. Oct. -. 81 ESQ,
and Saturday morning beginning a.
$50. Cantor Karniyol comes here from
Chicago. where he inspired his audience
az the Cong. Bnet Noshei
The rabbi VIII preach at the services.
Jews Of Gary and surrounding towns
are urged to be present. There viii be
no lecture this Friday on account OF
the services. The first English lecture
OF the season will be delivered by the
rabbit. Friday evening, Oct IS at s
O'Clock on Israel IN America"
At the last regular melting OF The
Sisters Bethel. final arrangements
were made fer the annual Thanks giving
ball TO be held at the Commercial club.
OF which Mrs. KoIIus IS chairman.
On Sunday. Dec. 9 (Hsnneca) Young
Judea VIII present a very elaborate pro-
gram under the supervision of Rabbi
DaskaL Arrangements are now being
completed
On Sunday. Oct. Is. Mr.. shankin of
Palestine, viii address the Jews Of Gary
at the Temple.
Final registration for classes conduct
ed by the rabbi will take place Monday
evening, Oct. 81 at the Temple at Z
O'clock Class I is for post confirm
ants; class II for young Judeans. and
Sunday school pupils; class III Is for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
BREAKS A RECORD

The Maxwell nonstop champion, &"
says Harry Newman. president Of the
Harry NeWnan-Stratton Co. has out
done itself IN performance at the Peoria
Fair last week. II made 31z miles on q
gallon Of gasoline Two weeks previous
this time. on the fair ground race track
at Springfield. Ill, this worlds nonstop
champion. with $4,000 miles to it's cred
IT. $4,000 miles Of which was the non
stop test made 27.3 miles on a gallon of
gasoline. At the time OF this record
people marvelled at its performance
and the mileage OF s1.2 was certainly
unexpected.
This is conclusive proof that the Max
we'll automobile is economical. efficient
and everlasting"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Judge Weigel was the host az a very
unique and interesting party which was
given last night at the home of his son,
Fred c. 7veigel. 31I West Sixth avenue
The guests. ten in number. members Of
the G.. A r and the evenings enter
tainment was all in keeping with army
life and replete with memories and
stories Of camp life Mrs. Arthur B.
Oren. accompanied by 3frs- Weigel, sang
a number Of war time songs. including
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground "
John Browns Body" ard God BE
with You Till We Meet Again" The
veterans joined in the choruses with the
greatest enthusiasm. Guests included
Messrs. Johns. Handley. Wilson. Reese.
Ebley. Molyneaux. lIaxon. Cook and
Harrigon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

tr1ne." paper by Miss Ora Cox. Logsns-
port, Ind.
3. The Old and The New SPAIN" pa
Per by DR.. Grover Mcdonald. Indiana
university.
4. England. Our Ally address ny
Hon. Lucius B. Swift. OF The Indianap-
oils Bar.
Afternoon program. beginning At =
o'clock.
1. Round table discussion in three
sections: The Grades Section: The High
School Section. and The College or Uni
versity Section, all meeting at the same
time. though in different rooms. Time
allowed for these discussions. one hour.
a, Grade Section, supt. J. Il scnoii
Of Rushvil1e, presiding. Subject: Com
munity Civics." Leader, Miss Laura
Walden. Franklin. IND.
B. High School Section. Subject:
Supervised Study IN History" Leader.
Byron Legg, Mishawaka, Ind.
c. College or University Section. Prof.
Bogardus OF the Indiana State Normal
school. presiding, Subject: The Organi-
zation Of Courses IN History and PoIiti-
cal Science. In the Secondary Colleges. -
Leader Prof. Linldsy. EarIharn college.
?. Combined meeting Of all sections
to follow the sectional meetings. inmed-
lately. Prof. Thomas 2. Moran, Purdue
university. presiding.
America and The War" ADDRESS by
DR.. James a. WOODBURY.. Indiana uni
versity.
Big history luncheon. Thursday at 1.
o'clock. German house. Make reserva-
tons before Oct, %. Plates 81. Write the
secretary. Charles r. Money Indianap-
oils Ind, 1858 Ashland avenue.
J. V. MASTERS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
BIC TRUCK BITES
INTO A BRIDGE

John Rasmussen, 1885 Adams street
Gary. driving a five-ton Federal truck
loaded with fruit, the truck belonging 10
Christ Skozcua of the International
Fruit Co. Gary. won't through Canal
street bridge, East Chicago, at about II
o'clock last night. The supporting
wooden beams gave way under the rear
wheels but were caught by the iron
work so that the truck was not pre-
cipitated below
Mr. Rasmussen claims that his load
was valued at $4,000. He Is holding the
city responsible for what loss may be
occasioned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Mrs. w. FL Boger left last night for
New York city to join her husband who
has accepted a splendid position there.
Mrs. Boyer will be greatly missed in
Gary for she has done much toward
having Gary become recognized artis-
tically Beside composing music she
has written quite lovely verses. and is
considered extremely talented by must
clans of note. Mrs. Bogers large class
Of students. who were all her devoted
admirers-wiu feel her loss most deep
~. as VIII the Gary Musical Club. for
which she worked untiringly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
LADIES' GUILD.

A most delightful meeting OF the
Ladies Guild was held al the home Of
Mrs. Emmett White Thursday after
noon. the business of the afternoon was
disposed Of two very handsome sets Of
sheets and pillow slips with lace inserts,
made and donated by Mrs. A. D. Schaef-
fer. were drawn for The lucky winners
we're drawn by Mrs. c. II. Greenlee and
Miss NJ. Boutwell, of Crown Point. The
next meeting will be held on Thursday
next at the home of Mrs. Sanford on
Adams street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

have been working in the campaign.
Miss Wayne C. snipes OF the Plain
Held Public Library, president Of the
state association. in her address point
ed out that the real value OF tho
library IS being shown now in the great
war work THE influence OF the
library now as an educational force
among the soldiers and civilians OF
the country cannot be estimated at
this time. but the campaign for books
for soldiers fs showing the great worth
OF the library IN American life" she
said
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
HOLSTERS ARE
LIBERAL DONORS

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Oct 1e.-Louis
J. Bailey OF Gary. director Of the
library war fund campaign IN this
state. announced to the convention OF
the Indiana Library association. which
convened yesterday. that s4s.6o1.13
had been subscribed to date This il
almost double the states quota on the
81. o00. 600. 900 fund. which II is hoped
to raise throughout the United states
for the soldiers libraries. This amount
Includes the reports from eighty-fve
,ut OF 1Be towns in Indiana, which
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
GARY HAS FALL STORM

Gary was visited by one Of the
heaviest rainfalls in its history shortly
after o'clock yesterday afternoon
For a period OF twenty minutes the
rain came down in torrents. It was
accompanied by a little thunder and
lightning One building was struck.
but little damage was done The
sewers were unable to care for the
water and Easements IN the down
town business district were flooded.
Quite a damage was done to some Of
the stock stored IN Easements. After
the rain Broadway and other streets
were flooded from sidewalk TO side
walk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
woAqAN's AxrLrARY.

The Woman's Auxiliary Of Temple
Israel held its regular meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs. j.
Morris. 1925 Adams street. It was de-
cided 70 hold a rummage sale on Tues
day ana Wednesday Of next week The
exact Place has not vet been decided but
several rooms are being considered. Mrs
William s. Feaer. who IS chairman or
the committee viii be grateful If any
one with any old clothing they wish 10
dispose Of. VIII call her at phone 1854.
50 that an early collection OF anything
available may be made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
FINERTY COOK
FOR THE LADIES

Patrick c. Finerty. Democratic
county chairman. this noon was the
royal chef at X. OF P. hall. Gary. Tho
ladies' OF the Curtis club. knowing
Mr. Flnerty's ability at fish cooking,
Communicated him TO bake three
stuffed fish for them. Mt Finerty has
been experimenting the famous Fri
day noon fish dinners ct the Moose
club
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
FEDERATION COUNCIL MEETING.

The Central Council of the Federation
Of Gary churches held an an important
meeting last evening az the Y. NJ. c. A.
Ct which the following reports were
read Progress in Boys Work by r G.
Clarke. and social service reports by
G R Kuss; publicity by " Il VIII
Hams different phases Of the various
branches Of work now being done was
discussed and many suggestion were
made and accepted. After the conclu-
SIGN Of this meeting the Bible study
section met, with Mr.. a. y. Hirons. pre-
siding. Several business questions were
taken up and disposed Of.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
Football Player Dies.

Max Kramer. II. 77s Delaware street.
Gary. died last night after a weeks
illness Of spinal meningitis The boy
was a Sophomore at Froebel high
school and played with the football
team week ago. The funeral serv-
ices will be held Sunday morning at
Temple Bethel and interment will be
made in Chicago. Tho Gary Under
taking company Is in charge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
Too Old to Fight;
Young Enough to Buy

Abraham Leopold. aged IS. one OF
Rensselaer's oldest citizens. and for a
great many years Rensselaer's fore
most businessman. handed the Kaiser
Jolt Wednesday whom he subscribed
for $4,000 worth OF Liberty Bonds. He
expects 10 raise his total OF bond pur-
chases to $4,000 before the close of
the second sale.
Though Mr. Leopold was born in
Germany, he has no love for Kaiser
ism.
Mr. Leopold is the father Of Mrs.
Leo Wolf OF Hammond. one OF the
city's well-known ladies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
PROGAM
OUT FOR
MEETING

especial 10 IaE 1lMEs'J
SOUTH BEND. Oct. 19.-The program
for the annual meeting Of the Indiana
state Teachers association which is to
be held Nov. in Indianapolis. was an
nounced here by President Martens as
follows.
Morning program beginning at 0
O'Clock
/. The Teaching of History and the
Teaching Of Patriotism in The Grades"
paper by Miss wanda BAIL, Whiting,
Ind.
2 The Evolution of the Monroe Doc
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
GARY UNDER
MAYOR JOHNSON

AeLH' january lS47, tu Janu-
airy, 1918.
City's population increased
from 10000 to $4,000.
Legislature advances city
from fourth to second class.
Gary's workmen increase
from 10000 to $4,000.
Park system extended to all
parts of the city.
Work started on south side
branch library.
Two thousand workmen 60 to
war; 100000 given to Red
Cross, $12,5O0 to Army Y. M.
c. A.; million to first Liberty
loan.
Park system extended to all
parts of the city.
Movement fox a lake front
bathing beach in Gary started.
Complete motorization of the
fire department and its eff
cheney reduces fire insurance
premiums one-half, the saving
being equal to the total taxes
paid annually by the people of
Gary.
Last years total fire loss, due
to an efficient FIRE department,
was only $4,000.
First Indiana mayor to recog-
nize suffrage. Named a woman
as commissioner of Gary park
system.
Mayor Johnson first chief
executive of any American
municipality to have a city
treasury acquire Liberty Loan
bonds.
United States department of
Justices secret service compli-
ments Gary police for patriotic
assistance rendered during the
war.
Reduces expenses of engi-
neering and health departments
One-third, although steel trust
compels city to pay 200 per cent
more for water bills and so per
cent moro for light bills. Mayor
has started fight to get people
lower light and water rates.
With a police force of prac-
tically the same size as four
years ago the department is now
policing a city twice as big.
Tolleston and south side
schOOl-playground sites acquired
to house buildings costing $780,
900 each.
Efficient bureau of street re-
pairs established to save tax
payers need of repaving.
Gary school idea adopted in
New York City, Troy, Passaic,
Pittsburgh, Sewickley, partly in
Pittsburgh, Pomona, San An
tonic and Kansas City.
Forced water extension to
many outlying portions of the
city.
Efficient police department
keeps order among people of 50
separate nationalities, working
under tremendous difficulties in
foreign quarter, especially at
outbreak of great war in
Europe.
Reduces cost of city govern
ment, gets two wage increases
for city employees, moves for
civil jurisdiction for city court,
and aids in getting Gary super
ior court facilities.
Worldwide attention attract
ed to development of religious
teaching outside of school hours,
Jews, Catholics and Protestants
cooperating. Children whose
parents desire 1t attend these
classes at their respective
churches. Believed to have
solved the problem of bible
study in the schools.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
Britain Reports
Slight Decrease
In Shipping Loss

LONDON. Oct. 1s.-TweIve British
merchant vessels or over 800 tons were
sunk by mines or submarines IN the last
week. according to the statement OF tbs
British admiralty tonight
Six vessels under 1900 tons. and SnS
fishing vessel were sunk.
The weeks figures make grand totxs
OF 9s1 vessels sunk since the adoption
by the British admiralty OF the weekly
report system, as follows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
MEMS MEETING
AT GARY THEATER

The mems mass meeting at the
Gary rheater Sunday afternoon is ex
pected to draw a full house, as the
spaaker Is Fred B, Smith OF New
York. Mr.. Smith VIII speak on "A
Strong Man"
President A. 3. Keller Of the ~"
VIII call the meeting to order at 2:45
o'clock
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
m1ss WOOD 70 ENrEarAxr.

Miss Prudence Wood Will entertain
al an informal dinner party this evening
in honor of her sister. Mrs. John c.
Phelps Of Oak Park, who IS spending
the weekend at the Wood home on
Pierce street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
ASTHMA SUFFERER.
WHIT TO-DAY and I III fel

and bronchitis which has cured many af-
ter physicians and change Of climate
failed. I want YOU to try - at my ex-
pense. Drop me q card and I'll mail you
at csc sample bottle FREE. Geo J.
Thomassen. Box AL, Des BIoines, Iowa
ADV
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
VI e r II. IEcruzEs.

Fifteen ladies. members Of the W. g.
T u braved the storm last night and
went to the home of Mrs. a Lewis, S916
Adams street Plans were made for a
series of illustrated temperance lectures
for the children to be held at the Froebel
and Emerson schools,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

capture yesterday when they swocped
down on a nat At 18th avenue and
broadway and arrested Edward Robin
son. a negro wanted in Chicago When
the police invaded the fiat Robinson
tried to hide under the bed. He was
Mound. however. and IS held pending
tho arrival OF the Chicago authorities
He IS thought to be O nuch-wanted
A-rlanr,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
BOY MISSING.

The Gary police have been re-
'quested to aid in the search OF Is
year-old Joseph Mcclure. son OF Lieut.
Mcclure OF Company No. /. Central
fire station. who is missing from his
home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
LITTLE AUCTION c1un.

Mrs. William Bray will entertain the
Little Auctioa Club al her home this
afternoon. The club. which IS newly or
gsnized. includes eight members. who
will meet quite Informally every other
Friday at the members homes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
CARD OF THANKS
GARD or THANKS.

and relatives in the sympathy shown US
in our sad sorrow Of bereavement Of
our dau ghter and sister. Geraldine, and
also TO thank our friends for the beau
tiful floral offerings; and also the do
nation of autos and kindness. Yours,
MR.. AND MRS. II. W. STEWARD AND
FAMILY. 10-1e-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Mrs. Tucker Boaz OF Kalamazoo,
Mich, is spending several days with
her aunt Mrs. H. H. Highland Of Wash
ington street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
The Welsh Lanuuana

The Welsh language is not closely
related to the Irish and Highland Gaze
lie but is of the same branch az the
ancient Cornish and Breton languages.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Mr.. and Crs. r. Ernley and daughter
Anne Bowen will spend the weekend
with Mrs. Emleys parents in LaPorts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
TREArRE PARTY.

Range will attend a theatre party at
The Playhouse in Chicago tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
At AcKER HOME.

1fr. and Mrs. Walter Acker are enter
tanning Mr.. and Mrs. R. SIiltimore and
two children Of Chicago over the week
end.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
WITH GARY POLICE.

Lottie Meyers. 10 years old, was
taken in custody by the Gary police
last night charged with malicious
trespass. She resides at the Roster
hotel and was arrested by Officer
Amends at 18th and Washington
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
III AND AROUND
S. GARY x
wEEK-rup VISIT.

Miss Genevieve Norton of Gary. She is
a sister CT Mrs. Roy G. Parry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19
CARY CAMPAIGN SHRAPNEL
YES. We have bought Liberty You buy yours

YES We have bought Liberty Bonds You'll buy
IF Mr. Hodges
Low IN the
promised Jobs TO the other
GlDDAPf
un And they Go the the candidates
HAVING elected officers F. Cham
SKI % Gary South Side Business Mems association depended to be
labor smaller industries fake
MAYOR
WHEN cities in the
Fairgrounds
with
branches and reading stations boulevard sidewalk lights sanitary
milk the schosye political fake
: a
MAYOR tonight will address
hall 4h street
no a o If de-
the whole
out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

no fa de
outa sell
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

MAYOR Johnson plans his administration
harbor lake bathing eec
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

Blanch Brown. q nesress, IS stiu
being held pending charges OF larceny
Mike Goldman. residing at 1928 JEFF
ferson street Gary. was arrested by
Officers Gust and Stathes at 18th and
Madison street last night He will be
given a hearing in Judge Dunn's court
today on a charge Of assault and bat
terry.
Unable to furnish n 100000 bail
Leona Smith. who was arrested Sun
day by the Gary police at $50 Wash
ington street. is still being held at
the police station. Charges OF grand
larceny have been placed against her
Captain Aydeiotte Of the Gary police
and e half dozen officers made q clever
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

IL Hodges and
nenber a a
IN deuce he
promised jobs the evening?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

GIDDAPi As
out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-19

HAVING elected Officers and I've banker
A. me Gary South Side Business Mems association be depend
eard FROM What Gary commercial organization friendly
smaller industries that Will play politics and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-10
Brady Dept. Store
700 Twelfth Street.
2O%0 Discount


saving to sou sem anon" &.
spring goods that win arrive a.ae. necessary ...
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-07
BAPTISTS TO MEET
IN CALDWELL NEXT

At the meeting of the Baptist con-
vention of Idaho held in Pocatello last
week, Judge F. S. Dietrich was re-
elected president. 1t was decided to
hold the next meeting in Caldwell.
More than so south Idaho churches
were represented at the meeting. Most
of the discussions pertained to the re-
lation of the church to the war. The
convention voted to raise it's share of
the S15O,000 fund the Baptist church
is to use in soldiers welfare work in
communities close to the environments.
taking for his subject The Duties and
Opportunities of the Church Arising
out of the Existence of the War" He
pointed out that the result should be
better citizenship and greater con i
seriousness of personal responsibility of
our inter dependence of one upon the
other.
In honor of the 25 years of contlnu-
Gus service of Rev. w. II. Bowler, as
superintendent, il was decided to start
an endowment fund to carry on the
work he has been doing so successfully
for the past quarter of a century.
Reports received at the convention
showed that the past year has been
an exceptionally prosperous and sue
cessful one for the church. The con
vention was voted one of the best
! ever held,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-07
KILLED BABY, THEN
CUT HIS OWN THROAT

Los Angeles. Oct. 6.-With his breath
coming In kissing gasps through
small rubber tube fixed in his throat,
Milton Wheeler "a, murderer of his
own child. lies at the Los Angeles
county hospital tonight awaiting death
which doctors say is sure to come soon.
Wheeler. who recently was sued for
divorce. went to his young wife's home
this afternoon. As he entered her
apartments he attempted to embrace
her. She repulsed him and fled to the
street, screaming. A male nurse from
nearby hospital ran to her aid. She
led him to the door of her apartment,
and forcing the door, which had been
locked by Wheeler. he found Wheeler
sitting in chair, his throat cut open,
slashing his wrists with a razor.
On the bed beside him, his 10 months
old baby boy was bleeding to death, it's
head almost severed from it's body.
Wheeler is a switchman, and for the
last few months has been drinkin 6
heavily. 1t is said.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-07
BOY LOSES LIFE AT
FLAY WITH FRIEND

Tacoma, Wash, Oct, 6.-Alexis
Dandilion of Seattle, IA years old Is
dead tonight and his companion on a
hunting trip to Gig Harbor, Milton
Jensen, 16. is being held for investi-
cation by Coroner Stewart, following
the accidental discharge of revolver
in young Jensen's hands.
The two boys were alone in the
ranch house of the Jensen boys faith
err when the shooting occurred.
Throw up your hands," command
ed Milton of Alexis, who sat on bed,
at the same time playfully swapping a
revolver which ne believed to be
empty.
There was loud report and DAN
dillon fell over, blood streaming from
wound in the head. Young Jensen
summoned a physician who dressed
his playmate's wound and then left
After a vigil Of many hours at the