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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

House IL Young man Monroe
Fitch. IS Mtilcsv. assistant clerk. is
man MOI yet SIS middle age Robert
Acre - fud aHapoHs. chief doorheeP-
er. belongs IL the newer element Of
Republicans
Joseph cfaveus 80 Madison Pera"-
cratic floor leader In the house, IS past
so. but he does not represent the old
regime in the Democratic party
Lieutenant Governor Bush is
young man and a former Progressive.
Guy York. of Peru. secretary Of the
senate. IS young lawyer Harry
styner. ef Montmorenci, assistant sec
retary. is about 40. and he is stand
pat Republican. RAY Boruff, Of Bed
ford. senate chief doorSeeper. IS a
young man senator Arthur r. Robin
son. Republican floor leader Is a young
nan So are Senator D. Frank Gull
beetson. 81 Vjnecunes. Democratic
floor 4caGses and James r. Fleming. OF
Portland. Democratic caucus chairman
some Of t1se wise heads are insisting
that this Young set Of officials means
a progressive session.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TRANSFER OF LICENSE FROM
JOHN BONNER TO GEORGE DIMI-
TRI
To the citizens OF the city OF Gary.
Calumet Township. Lake County. Indi-
ana:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned is a citizen of the United
States and has been a resident of the
State of Indiana for more than one year
last past, and is a resident and quail
fed voter Of the city Of Gary. Lake
County. Indiana. and has been for more
than six months last past. That he
Will make application to the Board Of
County Commissioners of Lake County.
Indiana, at their meeting the FIRST Mon
day in February, 1917. to have the Ii
cense to sell spurious. vinous and malt
liquors in less quantities than tive gal
Ions at one time transferred to him
from John Bonner. said license to sell
intoxicating liquors having been granted
to said John Bonner by the Board Of
County Commissioners Of Lake County.
Indiana. at their May. 1916. session.
Said license was granted for the per-
Iod Of one year and gives permission to
sell spurious, vinous and malt liquors
in less quantities than FIVE gallons at
one time. in and at the following de-
scribed premises. to-wit;
In the room on the ground floor front
ing south on 10Th avenue, a public
highway, and in the one-story frame
building situated on the east 70 feet Of
lots "a. IS and 26. block 81. c. T. l.. s
l. Co.'S Second Addition TO the City of
Gary. Lake County. Indiana. Room IS
19x55x12 feet; glass front and door
opening on 10Th avenue
GEORGE DIMITRL
Ian Z 10 10
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
MOTIONS AND ORDERS
IN the Lake Superior court:
Entries In Room 2.

Entries In hoO"
,22s4-Kellogg-M Co. Lake
plumb. & Heat. Co; pltf. dis. cost
pd. (Dec. ~.
15,s5E1.ale co. say. TT. Co. Est
81 koch: admr. shows payment OF
claim: cause dis. Judg. tDec. 20.
151s9-J. J. Ruff V Est of Koch admr'
shows payment Of claim cause
dis. Judg. CDec. 2S).
same as above (Dec. 26).
,5Ie5-st Margaret Hospital Est
~ Koch: same as above (Dec. 29l.
151q9-Cttizens German National BIZ.
v. Est OF Koch; (same as aoove)
Dec. 500.
Est 10. l5S2-Ignac Lewczpis; died
Dec. 4. 1916, John }. sulSki adnlF.
FiIed on Dec. eSth.
r, No 15SS-Muo Milosevtc; died
Nov. e9.19I6. Lazo Ruseta- admr.
FILED on Dec. 2Sth.
rst 40. 1579-Zuriah smith. Will pre-
sented and prooated Filed Dec.
~ 1916: no executor as yet
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RENEWAL OF LICENSE.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens
of the City Of Gary, Lake County. Indi-
ana, that the undersigned. a male in
habitant Of said City. County nd state.
over the age of twentyrone years.
resident and qualified voter thereof. a
citizen of the United States of America
a person of good moral character not in
the habit Of becoming intoxicated. has
not been adjudged guilty Of a violation
or the LIQUOR laws and possessed OF all
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
BY Roscoe Hemstock,
Deputy Clerk. Dec. % Jan 5 II


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RE-
NEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
To the citizens of the Third Ward of
the CITY of Gary. Calumet Township.
Lake County. Indiana:
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed. Twolik r. Largura, IS a citizen
Of the United States and has resided in
the state of Indiana for more than one
year last past. and is a resident and
qualified voter of the City of Gary and
has been for more than six months last
past.
That he viii make an application to
the Board of County Commissioners of
Lake County. Indiana, at the next regtI-
lar session to be held the first Monday
Of February. 1917. TO Nave his license
to sell spurious vinous and malt liquors
IN less quantities than five gallons at
ono time renewed for the period of one
year. the same to be sold upon. in and
a. the following described premises. to-
wit:
The precise location where the liquors
arc 10 he sold by the provisions Of the
said license to be renewed is as fol-
lows:
Lot 10. block p. in the Chica go
Tolleston Land and Investment Com
pany's Fifth Addition to Tolleston, now
III the city Of Gary, Lake County, State
of Indiana.
The room in which the liquor is to be
sold is the front room on the ground
floor Of the thrct-story brick building
/ The dimensions of the room are sSxa2>
4 10: glass front, front and side entrance
/ facing jefferson street. No. 1850 Jeffer
son street Side entrance on south side
of room opening on to Sixteenth ave
nue..
JOHN G. MULLEN.
Ion ~ 10
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HERBERT L. WHEATON.
Clerk Lake Superior Court.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF
ESTATE.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF
ESTATE.
In the matter of the Estate Of Margaret
Ankner no. S63. In the Lake Super
Tor Court November Term, 1917
Notice is hereby given to the Heirs
Legatees and Creditors Of Margaret
Anl1ner. deceased, to appear in the Lake
Superior Court held at Hammond. In
diana. on the goth day OF January. 1917,
and show cause, if any. why the FINAL
SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS with the
estate OF said decedent should not be
approved; and said heirs are notified to
then and there make proof Of heirship,
and receive their distributve shares.
witness. the Clerk OF the Lake SUI
perior Court. at Hammond. this 9TH day
Of January. 1917.
HERBERT L. WHEATON,,
Clerk Lake Superior Court
Jan u
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
THE STATE OF INDIANA. LAKE
COUNTY. IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR
COURT. NOVEMBER TERM. 1916.
WILLIAM JONES. ADMINISTRATOR
or TIL. ESTATE OF RICKIE DEN
KOW. DECEASED, VS.. MINNIE JO-
MAS ET AL. CAUSE NO. 1900.
ACTION PETITION TO SELL REAL
ESTATE.
Now comes the plaintiff by L. G.
sproat. attorney. and files his complaint
herein. together with an affidavit Of
competent person, showing that the de-
PENDANTS. Charlie Deakow, Freda Cha
pell. Lena Standnger, are not residents
Of the state Of Indiana
said defendants are therefore hereby
notified of the tendency of said action
and that the same Will stand for t.ial
at the next term of said Court. and that
unless they appear and answer or de-
m1r therein. ait the calling Of said cause.
On the 18th day Of March. a. .. 1917,
the same being the second day Of the
next term of said Court to be begun
and held in the Court House, Room No.
. AZ Hammond in said County and
state. on the second Monday Of March,
4. D. 1917. said action viii be heard and
determined in their absence.
In witness Whereof. I herunto set my
hand and afhx che seal of said court
at Hammond, this 9Th day Of January
A. ID. 1917.
HERBERT L. WHEATON,
Clerk L. S. c.
BY Roscoe Hemstock.
Deputy Clerk Jan i ~
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NorIcn or DISSOLUTION.

Jan. 5 u 10
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THE POLITICAL
w cd IF L. -
I'M " ~ OLA ~ q
(FR0M THE TINES 0lWN INDAKkplI Is RlIREkl

Eanize the senate without any opposl-
ton and the Democrats we're snowec
10 name ten employees Of the senate
and 10 make their own appointments
81 Democrats on the various camnft-
ices. the dark cloud rolled away. anl
peace prevailed.
1t is quite apparent now. thli tie
two parties Viii work harmonious To-
gethef Ia the passage Of bihs that az.
good for the state and which are uet
political in character Neither side
can pass any political bills Each
party is so veil fortified by reason 81
the tie vote in the senate that fl can
prevent anything of this kind. Both
sides realize this. and it Is not belieV-
ed that any effort will be made TO put
any political measures across. Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike are talk
ing favorably about the legislative
programs of both sides. and every
thing appears to have started off y
good shape for a successful session.
| one remarkable feature OF the ses-
/ sion is the youth of the onleers Of the
I TWO houses The old crown and the
4 old faction in both parties has appar-
emily been laid on the shelf. Speaker
4 Esehbach is 40 and he belongs to the
T vounr~er clement uof RepTfblfcans Don
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
Hammond. Ind. Jan. 9Th. 1911

NOTICE
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Home Building Loan and
Savings Association of Lake County,
will be held in the Home office of the
Northern States Life Insurance Compa-
ny Thursday evening. January 18th,
1917, at seven o'clock p. m. for the cleo
ton Of three directors and the transac-
tion of such other business as may reg
ularlS come before the meeting.
ANTON H TAPER. Pres.
Attest. JNO. d. SMALLEY, Sec.
Ian 3 10
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

This famous Palmist reads your en-
tire life from cradle 10 old age. Just
as the hand indicates. Gives you
dates and facts: tells you what has
passed IN life and what IS happening
without asking a single question. She
does not tell things to please. But
reads things just as the hands ind-
cate. tells you the planets you Vera
born under. the lucky and unlucs1T
planets, when and where you viii
marry, settles and explains love, fan
lily troubles. marriage. divorce. health.
business, law suits. speculatons. IN
vestments. transactions Of all kinds.
IN fact. no matter what your hope.
fear or ambition. come to this noted
Pianist and find help. There IS a.
need for anyone to be unspccessfGi
her advice removes all trouble 81
guarantees satisfaction or no chargc-
!ger readings are strictly conHdeatial
+ Gil All consult he f.ee
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For Miscellaneous.
Forced Sale on Piano

A beautiful high-grade piano held 70
satisfy debt Will be sold to highest plo-
der to effect quick sale.
This is a handsome new S5OO.0o piano
made bv one of the oldest piano manu-
Owner wishes to leave city and is
compelled to realize cash on this piano
10 Justify a claim at once
4 grand bargain and an investment
for YOU If YOU can buy Immediately.
Call at 40 Plummer ave; Hammond
to get particulars and see this piano.
~ 1872
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MADAM LEONE

MADAM LEONE
572 Holman street.
Clairvoyant-Spirit Medium.
When you are in trouble, doubt or
suspense consult
MADAME LEONE.
I was born with a strange and re-
markable power-power not meant to
crafty the idle curious but to direct.
advise and help men and women who
are in trouble and suspense conce IN ing
the every dav affairs Of life.
Hours 10 a. m. to .. m. 1918
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

Hammond, IND, Jan. 0, ASAa-
Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing by and
between the undersigned, Joseph
Fuchs and Ralph Brown. known as
Hammond Taxi Company" 50 State
street. Hammond Indiana. was on the
4th day OF January. 1917. by the I'M
dersigned declared dissolved and SAID
co-partnership IS by the undersigned
declared dissolved. and the undersign-
ed gives notice that he VIII not be re
sponsible for any partnership debts
created by said named Ralph Brown
and all claims due the sald hammond
Taxi Company are payable to the I'm
derslgned and the Hammond ran
Company has moved to 81 State street.
Hammond. Indiana.
TAI 5-1a JOE FUCHS.
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NoT1cE no NoN-REsIDENT.

4
THE STATE or INDIANA. LAKE
COUNTY IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR
COURT. NOVEMBER TERM. 1916.
GLEN ELLIS EFT AL VS.. LYMAN II.
OLIVER, EFT Al. Cause NO. 1869
ACTION IN PARTITION.
Now comes the plaintiffs by C. b.
Sheerer attorney. and file their COM
plant herein. together with an afhda-
Wit of a competent person. showing that
the defendant Henry Oliver. is not a
resident Of the State Of Indiana.
Said defendant is therefore hereby
notified Of the tendency of said action
and that the same viii stand FOR trial at
the next term of said. Court. and that
unless he appear and answer or demur
therein. at the calling Of said cause, on
the 26th day Of February. A. u. 1917.
the same being the 43rd day Of the next
term of said Court. to be begun and held
in the Court House. Room No. ], at Ham
mond i'm said County and State on the
second Monday Of January. A. d. 1917.
said action Will be heard and determined
in his absence.
In Witness Whereof, I hsreunto set
my hand and affx the seal Of said
Court, at Hammond. this 2Sth day Of
December. A. y. 1916.
HERBERT l.. WHEATON.
Clerk L. S. C.
BY Roscoe Hemstock,
Dartf+y Der %
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Classified Advertisements
Clairvoyant.

MADAM LEE. phone 1887. palmist and
spiritual adviser Do you believe in
God2 Ny work is my religion. 1913
to p m. 1919
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NOTICE

1KsxsmRae1 no c8asw4aSd e6R wzn
30 aoo@Ueed ovwr t@1@pholaG uxAa@as@
that person has q *e1ephon@ @n.0
Der Of same at time % placing tris
al.
All persons placing 8dveRSass-
ments with as oveS phone uzxi6s caA
at tho oT6ce and pay for Same wash
charge OF TEN CEETG viii - En@si@
for COLLECTING.
The best service oa1 pe gxvS1 by
bringing your advertisements 20 El1s
cffce and pay fox same as Sna %
placing the afsve<Ga1sEne0S-
LAKE COUNTY, P&INTTT3 A@9
FUHEsxEEHTG co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

Hendershot No. 1897. In the Lake
Superior Court, November Term, 1917.
Notice is hereby given to the Heirs.
Legatees and Creditors or Hugh Hend-
ershot deceased. TO appear in the Lake
Superior Court held at Hammond. Indi-
ana. on the 29th day of January. 1871.
and show cause. If any. why the FINAL
SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS with the
estate OF said decedent should rot be
approved: and said heirs are notified to
then and there make proof of heirship.
and receive their distributive shares.
Witness the Clerk of the Lake Su-
perior Court. at Hammond. this 9Th day
Of January. 1917.
HERBERT l.. WHEATON.
Clerk Lake Superior Court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
Real Estate Bargains
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE
BUY A HOME ON THE PAY MENI
PLAN AND SAVE YOUR RENT
6-room bungalow, Detroit St, 3f4 IT. lot'
nice lawn. modern In every way. Price
$4,000.
6-room bungalow. Garfield st.. 37A II.
lot. will take lot in part payment
Price $3.50.
6-room bungalow, Lewis St. S7i It. LOT,
modern in every respect, Will take lot
in part payment. Price S2900
7,room house on Detroit ST, q II. lot'
good lawn. yard fenced, TIT, paSe-
ment, cement floor. furnace, lauhdEN
tubs electric lights, gas coal DIN
porch and windows screened. good gar
age; a good home at the rignt prlce
6room bungalow. Park place, hreplSce'
oak floor and trim. modern, 371 II. lot'
Price $3.50. -,
l have bungalow on Highland St, u 4
IT. lot, modern and Will take soVu
lot in part payment. If you are IN tle
market for a home see TINS;
These homes are located on the Soulh
side, handy to park and st. car lines.
ROY c. FOWLER.
Straube Bldg, Hammond
office phone 324. Res phone To- /.
Open evenings. Auto will call for you;
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
Money to Loan

WE LOAN ANYONE-s5 to 800
on their own note If they arc house
holders or have steady work.
LEGAL RATES. GUARANTEED
BY OUR BOND TO THE STATE.
Confidential consideration always.
LAKE COUNTY LOAN CO.. IS RIM
BACH BLOCK Cover Lion Store)
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For Cottages.

FOR RENT-We have several houses
for rent, north side. Paxton Lumber
Co, Hammond. LAD
FOR RENT=7-room cottage: modern
except heat: close in. Phone 81 or
1251R Hammond. I'4.l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
Lost and Found.

TOST-Gold watch on y. Holman ST.
Hanamond: name and date in back Of
case, FINDER please return to Times Of
flee for reward. 1858
,OST-Double breasted dark grey coat
between Russell and Highland. wit
,,aIueable papers in pockets: rewa I'd.
phone 1854 Hammond 10 Il
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Wanted to Buy.
1918

WANTED TO BUY-Second hand furn-
fture: must be in good condition and
reasonable. A *. Times. Hammond.
1:4:2
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For Sale-Automobiles.

FOR sALE-1913 .studebaker automo-
bile. cheap; good condition. Ask for
auto painter. Nerplank's garage, Gary.
w I Dounon 1890: 4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
white SEWING Machines.

NV new stock of White Sewing Ma
chimes has Just been received. Come in
and see the 1917 Style II and Sc, beau
tiful White Rotary Machines. Sold on
easy payments with lifetime guaran-
r c. MILLER. THE WHITE MAN. "
1S9 State St. Hammond. Tel II go,
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Wanted Female Help.

WANTED-A bookkeeper;
good salary with prospects
Of advancement for a thor
oughly competent woman.
Reply by letter giving eX-
perience, age and salary eX-
pected. Z. G. Minas Co,
1:4.2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

ron SAI.E-Cement block factory;
fully equipped with tools and ma
chinery. including dweiling' aiso one
Morse and wagon: good growing BUSH
ness, Address VIM. Retty 1905 Beal St.
Indiana Harbor 4.@
E,OP sAI.E,-1O0 shares Oklahoma Star
OIL 100 American Telegraphone. 100
Hump Auto Common. 500 Afterthought
Copper 5000 Uncle Sam OIL. and other
stocks cheap for cash. A. L. Deibel, Lit
~ T2ocly Ark 1881
KITssMAUL FEED & ROOFING CO.
11s Clinton st. Phone 2727- East Chi
cago. phone 465R- s-1l-lm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
For Rent Flats.

FOR RENT=Modern Groom fiat. SIS.
145th and Carey St. near Calumet.
East Chicago. Phone 14l. LOU
FOR RENT-7-room upper fiat in Home
wood furnace heat. bath. gas ana
electric light Theo. Moor, O. T. bldg,
Hammond Phone 1872. l;4i
FO RRENT-7-room upper fiat in Home
wood furnace heat, bath, gas ana
electric light Theo. Moor. .. X. bldg.
Hammond Phone 2372. 1871
FOR RENT-6-room fiat. gas stove and
electric light Phone 2043 Hammond.
III Logan st. 1:5-S
FOR RENT-7-room fat. ais Olcott
ave Apply Friedman. 1905 Forsythe
ave East Chicago 12:29:6
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
Miscellaneous.

IvANTED-The highest prices paid for
cents cast-off clothing and shoes.
write to A. Markoyitz. 1899 So. jefferson
st Chicago, III. 1926
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

FOR SALE-Eight room
house in very good condi-
ton on so #. III Homework;
weather strips and screens
throughout, including porch,
hardwood finish up and
down, electric light fixtures,
lavatory, good attic, hot wa
ter heat; terms, part cash.
Call phone 1899 Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
Horses and Cattle.

FOR SALE-Bay horse. years old.
weighine $50. So So. Holman st.
Hammond Phone 927J. l.9:-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

rOT2 SATE-4O acre farm in Wisconsin.
new house large barn. clear land IN
black soil ready for farming reason
able as party is leaving city, KeIer 10
Con Hanson. Stieglitz Park. Tel Nhlt-
ing 1901. 30
FOR SALE-Tmproved 200-acre farm. z
miles south of Dyer. Address or call
on Wm. SEVERN Dyer. Ind. LOO
FOR SALE OR RENT-Twenty acre
farm. mile and half west kosS- an M
ouire q Ooms. route 3, Gary. 12:29;o
FOR .SAIF-Four lots on Oak St, cheap
for cash. Address b w, Ilmes' ran
mond. I-'.O
TO LEASE-Have 5000 square feet or
space on Guthrie st. and Michigan ave.
suitable for various purposes; VIII make
sItera lions to suit tenants. Communicate
VII" = !" $50 6
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Wanted to Rent.

or 7-room unfurn. house,
cottage or fat; modern. Drawer II.
East Chicago. 1856
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@AmY.

FOR aAI4B-Hesidenres IL good locA-
tionn. now ready TO occupy. Apply 10
Frost A. 60. Phone Gary 2s1. e'lA~sf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-14
COUNTY NEWS
BRooKsvILLE.

Roy Babson and wife. Of DARK lfsrhor,
have retained home.
Mn. Linnis Blake, Of Blsshiil, visited
ct Fred Orcuts's last week.
Albion CIosson and family have returned
home from North ssdgwick.
Mn. james staplss and infant daughter
ars guests Of Mr.. Staples psrsnts, J. 4.
Staples and wiis.
The furniture Of eugene Black, who haa
bought the Floyd Black farm, hes arrived.
The family will ss@s later. u b reported
their infant daughter n III Of diphthsria
in Boston.
Sympathy 10 extended to Ne family OF
Mrs. Charles Babson, who dtea Rsb. -.
Her son, g. 3. Babson, and ismilys slso hsr
broth .. II. Herrick, and wtfs, q this
place, attended the funeral q her homs In
sargrntville, March 2
March 10. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-14
CLOTHES OF The FRENCH
SOLDIER INSURE WARMTH
His Dimensions Considerably In
creased When He Wears
Everything Provided.

Although France 10 undergoing one
Of the severest winters that has occur
red for years. yet her armies from the
snow buried nrst line trenches to the
repose environments In the rear are suf.
fering leas from the cold than In either
Of the two preceding winters Of the
war. says Henry Wood in q MESA &c
TO the Exchange Telegraph company.
according to the Pail Mall Gazette.
Warmth. both internally and exter-
nally. IL the keynote Of Frances care
OF her troops. A French soldier. CLOTH
ed In all the garments which the gov
eminent provides and requires to be
worn in winter. has bis general dimen-
sions increased by several inches In
nearly all directions
The first article Of clothing which .
French soldier must now put on, and
which u absolutely obligatory. Il his
wooden cholera belt He next teas a
suit Of wooden underwear and y re-
quired to have at ali times with him
three pairs OF wooden socks. % that
his feet may be kept not only warm.
but dry. The war has demonstrated
that It IL more dampness than cold
that produces frosen feet After the
wooden underwear comns tn shirt,
then a knitted sweater. followed. Of
course. by the uniform and overcast
Then on top of all this comes the
sheepskin Jacket, which every soldier
now has. and a wooden neckscarf, steel
helmet 1.-THE latter Q sweat producer
when worm. two pairs Of shoes, two
blankets and q waterproof slicker CON-
plete the clothing phase Of keeping the
poflu warm.
Hot tea has now been added By the
French army to the means Of warming
up the soldiers internally. Tea drink
ing is more or less OF an imported Gus
tom In France. Al France. however.
wished TO be perfectly impartial In bor-
rowing customs from her allies. she
took the English tea and added to It
the Russian custom Of q dash Of rum.
An a rule the soldiers are not any too
fond Of tea. but they argue that 1t Is
well worth the while TO drink just to
get the flavor Of rum that goes with it.
All are unanimous. however. in declar-
ing that the conbinati certainly does
keep them warm.