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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
Ohio News Notes.

] Ohio News Notes.
- C1eveland-Fifteen draft dodEcr5
were arrested yesterday.
Marion-Brok"n water mains caused
the uptown business streets to be food
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
Grip Follows the Snow

Ut TP FOI7O"S 0ITC SITOW
LAXATIVE BROMO QuININE Tab
let's taken in time will Prevent Grip.
E. w. GROVES signature on box. SOC.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14

Tick Immune Short Horn Bulls,
ready for service.
John II. Cockerham,
Castle Kirk Plantation,
Luella, La.
Miss Emma Trichel of this city
was called to Marksville yesterday
to see her nephew, Henry, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Darlington,
who had been kicked in the head
by a mule. Miss Trichel returned
yesterday and left the little fellow
getting along very nicely-Town
Talk. d
The Silver Tea given at the
home of Mrs. George Williamson
for the Y. w. G. A. benefit on
Saturday evening, was not only a
social but financial success as the
amount of silver dollars in dimes,
quarters and halves at the close of
the evening ran up to 81 or more,
which has been augmented since
and to which the committee hopes
to have more more added as con-
tributions for the worthy cause
come in
Daffodills. narcissus, violets and
pansies in silver vases and bowls
were most artistically used for
decoration, and from a silver ser.
vice, tea poured by Miss Gladys
Breazeale, was served by
Misses Caro- Williamson and June
Cooley with dainty brown anc
white bread sandwiches on silver
sandwich trays.
i Between forty and fifty guest!
called during the evening and were
cordially received by Mrs, William
j son assisted by Mrs. G. V, Porter
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14
Save Your Eyes.

If you are suffering pain over or in
back Of your eyes; headache or neural
gia, properly fitted glasses may relieve
YOU where medicine has failed to reach.
See 3. I. FRIEDMAN the well
known optometrist at DIR. Reeds office
February 23rd to March Bird and let
him test your eyes.
Should glasses be needed he will have
them made for you correctly at small
cost.
B. |. Friedman is now located in the
city of Natchitoches, he will be sure to
please you.
Yours for better sight.
B. /. FREEDMAN.
Doctor Of Optjcl
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14
PEOPLES BANK.

Mr.. C. X. Payne of the Normal
faculty was called to his home in
Michigan, Friday, by the serious
illness of his mother, who was
spending the winter with him when
summoned home by the illness of
sister who died before she reach
ed her bedside, which death was
followed within the week by that
of a second sister from the same
disease, pneumonia, which Mrs.
Payne also contracted.
Miss Charleton Locke, a Norma
graduate, who has been teaching
at L. S. L. spent last week in
Natchitoches working out a pro-
gram in public speaking and ora
tory that will be put back again
in the Normal course which she will
begin teaching the next term, that
starts the early part of March.
Do not fail to see Gail Kane in
Southern Pride', which is not
only a splendid picture, played by
one of the most beautiful women
on the screen, but it is Southern
picture with the scenes laid in New
Orleans, full of familiar places.
Note the Jefferson Highway
Garage display ad in this issue
where the best and highest class
cars, best service and best prices
can be found. Mr.. era wiley is the
curteous manager and will be glad
to meet all old and new customers.
Break your Cold or LaGrippe
with a few doses Of 666.
Jan. 10th. 3m.
Miss Ada Carver came down
from Shreveport, where she had
been spending a few days, Sunday
night and returned the next morn.
ing accompanied by her mother
where they are visiting relatives
5 while shopping.
The new enterprise started by
the Ranch Go. is now ready fol
business and all who have cows Oh
J herds for sale should get in touch
at once with Mr.. j. W. Grey
5 manager of the company, as viii
] seen by the ad in this issue.
FOR RENT
II Furnished rooms, or part. of &
r large furnished house. Apply t.
: The Enterprise. tt
The handsome and very useful
{ WHY'S Six Club roadster that wa.
f bought a week or two ago b.
; Sheriff Payne from the Overland
r Garage, of which Mr.. Thos. Bed
r sole is manager, is the kind of ma
D chine most needed by business mer
! whose duties take them all ovel
the country over all kinds of roads
and is proving most satisfactory
from the beginning as it will t.
the end.
al Save Your Ewes.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14
PERSONAL
AND
OTHERWISE

18th, heavy snow storm; 18th to
18th, cold wave; 2Oth to 21st,
moderating.
Judge G. V. Porter is holding
court in Shreveport.
Big assortment of mems shirt
ings at
SEMMELMAN'S
Mr.. j. G. Copellar Of Grappe's
Bluff was a visitor on Thursday.
Sport shirts and shirts to suit
the simplest taste for men and
boys at
LEIBER BROS
Mr.. d. G. Scarborough Jr. of
Shreveport spent the week end
with his parents.
Light weight mercerized ging-
hams, special Zoe. at
-SEMMELMAN'S
DIR. and Mrs. j. E. Kealor of
Bermuda were among the visitors
on Sunday.
Tailor made suits to lit and suit
men young and old, at all prices
and styles at
LEIBER BROS.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. w. Scarbor-
ough of Spanish Lake spent Thurs
day in town.
Solid lavendar or white crepe at
-SEMMELMAN'S
DR.. Fl. Bryant of Texas is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. 9.
Sutton.
Have you seen the hobby new
dresses for Spring, leaders in
style, fit and price at
LEIBER BROS,
Mr.. Eugene Kelly of Boylene
was among the out-of-town visi-
tors, Tuesday.--ee.s
Mrs. Carrie and Miss Ruth
Prudhomme of Campti spent We'd
nesday in town.
The latest in Skirts for every
day. street and dress wear at
LEIBEK BROS.
MIR. and Mrs. T. E. POLICEMAN
and children reached home last
Thursday night, after couple OF
weeks visit to New Orleans.
New showing of CSC. waists at
-SEMMELMAN'S .
MIR. Bernard Rosenthal of Alex
andria spent Sunday in Natchito.
ches.
White satin petticoats at
-SEMMELMAN'S
Mrs. j. e. Cannon and daughter
Of Chopin spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Turpin.
foulards and fancy silks at
--SEMMELMAN'S
Messrs. E. G. Cloutier aad )
w. Breazeale of Starlight wer
among the business visitors dur
ing the week.
Silk dresses at
--sEMMELMAN'S
Miss Gussie Nelken wentto Alex
andria Friday night to form To
ACQUAINTANCE of her new nephew
returning Sunday night.
Mems khaki pants at ,,,s
- -SEMMELMAN'S
MIR. y. T. Iglehart reached hom
SATURDAY. morning. his health YER
mnch benefited after his visit t
New Orleans.
Mems and boys army shoes 9
-SEMMELMAN'S
In the Srinpg, every body
fancy turns to new hats, SO ca
ON Mrs. Rogers, whose ad show
she is ready for the season.
New showing of silk skirts
$5.s5 and up at
Miss Marie Noise OF Ne
Orleans arrived last week to ser'
As stenographer and bookkeep'
at the Overland Garage, OF whit
Mr.. Thomas Bedside is the hea'
The celebrated Linweaye viii
goods, new spring line now at
-SEMMELMAN'S
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14

was the SueSSU VI HIS uduS HteI !.
Mrs B. F. Dranguet.
Messrs. Marco Barlow. Hubert
Greneaux and H. F. Adams were
among the visitors to Shreveport,
last week.
Roseglen bingham, 15c. per
yard at
-SEMMELMAN'S
Messrs. z. T. Gallon of Hyams,
L. E. Plaisance of Clarence, and
B. F. Hendricks of Spanish Lake,
were among the business visitors,
Monday.
White kid boots, medium heel,
$4.95 at
-SEMMELMAN'S
Miss Marguerite Stewart came
down from her school on the De-
Soto-Natchltoches line to spend the
week end at home.
New spring pumps and oxfords
-SEMMELMAN'S
After long absence from the
store on account of illness Mrs. S.
Dipaola is again at the helm and
asks that her patrons and friends
call, or phone for any thing in
groceries, fruits, vegetables, can
ned goods, sauces, fish, or oysters
and orders will be filled correctly
and delivered promptly.
Substitutes for all the less"
days can be found at
S. DlPAOLA'S
After spending the month of
January with her aunt, Mrs. Mills
paw, Miss Marie Taylor has re-
turned to her home in Shreveport.
Mr.. r. S. Harmanson came up
from Bunkie to spend Sunday with
his wife and son. who have been
with Mrs. Edward Phillips since
before the death of her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Cloutier
have bought the Lestage cottage
ia East Natchitoches that they will
remodel and take possession of a
little later.
DR.. and Mrs. Anderson who
bought the Seabough house have
already taken possession of their
new property.
Mrs. Harry Stephens left for
Little Rock on Monday with her
little son, where they will remain
for some time to be near Captain
Stephens. who is stationed at
Camp Pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Sheppard have
bought the Nelson home on JEFF
ferson Street, that they will re-
model into modern BUNGALOW in
the near future.
After a stay of many months
with her parents in Chicago, Mr.,
M. Leiber brought back his wife
on Monday night, entirely re-
stored to health.
A dear little girl of about two
months returned with her parent
and big brother.
Mrs jeff Deblieux spent few
days in Shreveport last week will
her daughter, Miss Lucille, who i
teaching in the High School.
Il Mr.. J. B. Tucker went up t
shreveport on Saturday, return
ling Monday night on one of hi
periodical visits to relatives ant
friends.
Mr.. j. Lee Brooks of Dalls
Texas spent Monday in Match
: toches in the interest of the FEEDER.
Loan Bank and to start the can
palgn for the third Liberty Loa
bond.
The Sheriff and his deputie
3 have been kept pretty busy q
week with tax payers from out {
town who have been waiting fe
their notices that the books ha
been received before paying the
regular visit for the special pu
9 pose.
Mines Turpin and Harper
Waterproof, mother and sister
Mr.. H. H. Turpin, are visitin
I HIM and family. Mrs. Harpt
will go to Alexandria to join ht
s husband, Captain Harper, as SOC
Il as the quarantine at Camp Beaur
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14
FOR SALE

Tick Immune Short Horn Bulls,
ready for service.
John II. Cockerham,
Castle Kirk Plantation,
Luella, La.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-02-14
CUSTOMERS AND
FRIENDS

FRIENDS
Your Income Tax
returns are due to be
sent in to the Internal
Revenue Collector by
March 1st., failure to
make returns imposes
a heavy penalty.
The Government
will have a representa-
tive at the courthouse
from Feb. 10th to the
18th to show you how
to make this returna
If you have not done
so, make Up your data
and call on him while
he is here, and he will
show you how to
make this return, and
you can file same with
him.
We impress on you
the importance OF do
ing this. The Gov
eminent excerpts no ex-
A-~ ~r IN A NTr/
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
FRENCH NOBLEMAN To
SUE EAST CHICAGO
Edward Petitpierre Who
Stopped Off at Twin Cit
les and Fell in Chute Gives
Notice.

Eduard Petitpierre. the French noble
man and special ambassador to this
country, who still lies in Washington
Park hospital as a result of falling
through a coal chute in the sidewalk
in front of the DolIas hotel East Chi
caEo. has served notice on the Board
OF works cf that city that he holds the
city responsible f.: damages.
The notice specifies that Mr.. Petit
pierre sustained severe injuries as a
result of the fall through that open
chute; that he sustained a probable
fracture Of the clavicle. a fracture Of
the right wrist. several specified lacera-
tIons on the face and body. a renewal
of dfabetis. loss of weight. bed sores.
insomnia. &C
Tho notice was referred to the city
attorney.
1t will Re remembered that this dis
tingujshed visitor was in East Chicago
for just 4 few minutes en- route to Gary.
where he was to make certain inspec-
tfons and Investigations. This chute is
where Nassau and Thompson take their
supplies into the basement and it was
open temporarily FOR this purpose. Mr..
Petitpierre did not see the opening and
tell into ii. He was taken direct to the
Washington Park hospital and is just
convaIescing from the shock and the
injuries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
MAD DOC BITES
I YEAR OLD LAD

When MI and Mrs. ". B. Johnson.
S2S haywood avenue return to their
home this evening after an afternoon
spent house-hunting. they VIII be told
that the dog which bit their seven-year-
old son. Eugene, last week at Fort
Worth Texas. has developed rabies and
The little fellow should be given the
Pasteur treatment without delay.
THE TINES received a dispatch this
morning from Fort Worth stating that a
dog on a rampage had bitten ten people
and examination Of the animals brain
showed it was victim Of rabies. Among
those attacked by the dog was Eugene
Johnson. few hours after the incident
Mrs. Johnson left with her child for
Hammond. where her husband had pre-
ceded her to take a position with the
American Car Company. She did not
know that the dog had been mad As
every hour OF delay in taking the treat
ment might prove fatal. efforts are be-
ing made TO reach the couple this after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
BOY BROWNS
OFF SHERIDAN
AVENUE PIER
ESPECIAL To THE TtMEs.1

ESPECIAL 10 1HE TINES.
WHITING. IND. Aug 13.-The sea
sons first drowning at a Lake county
beach occurred yesterday afternoon.
Andrew Scherer 12-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Seherer Of Sheri-
dan avenue. was drowned off the pier
at the end of that street In five feet Of
water when he rolled off a log on which
he was padding with James Tully. aged
nine.
The boys were in bathing suits and
wandered away from the Whiting Park
beach a half mile distant. When An
drew. who could swim. appeared TO he
in trouble and called for help. little
James did what he could but was un-
able to save his playmate. The smaller
boy then ran 10 the Whiting beach for
help. The body OF the drowned boy was
found an hour later.
A few years ago n four-year-old child
of the Scherer's was drowned in a duck
pond at St. John. Ind
The funeral of Andrew Scherer will
be held from the home Of the parents
TO Sacred Heart church at o'clock
Wednesday morning with burial at St
John cemetery. St. John
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
BUD ROBINSON To TELL
STORY OF HIS LIFE
Reformed Cow Puncher and
Six Gun Man Speaks To
morrow Night.

The Williams-Robinson Evangelistic
Company. which has been holding forth
in a tent al Calumet avenue and 15Oth
street. will pack up its outfit and de-
part after services tomorrow evening.
L. Milton Williams. D. d. an evan
gehst who has conducted campaigns in
Scotland, ireland and Canada. will be
heard for the last time tonight. and
Bud" Robinson. the reformed cowboy.
who is as accurate with scriptural quo
tations as he was with a six-shooter.
tells the story of his life tomorrow
night He is announced as "a witty
unique. sanctihed Irishnlan."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
24.5OO ELIGIBLE FOR
NEW DRAFT LISTS

Representatives Of each of the draft
boards Of Lake county met in the
mayors office. East Chicago. Saturday
afternoon to arrange for the coming
registration for the new draft expected
Sept 1. Oliver Holmes, president of the
South Side bank. Gary. was named chair
man: NJ H Osborn of Hammond. chair
man of Lake county board No. .. sec
retary.
The estimation for registration for
East Chicago and Indiana Harbor to-
sether is $500; for Gary. 13.5r0; for
Grown Point. oo0o and for Whiting.
2500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
CAN HINDEnRURG HOPE
TO ASSUME OFFENSIVE?
rUx5rrD PRESS cABLEoRAAI

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES, Aus-
1S-Von Hindenburg today is face 20
face with a poser. Can he maintain
himself or his present line or val he
be forced to retreat2 Can he ever hope
to assume the offensive again:
Foch and Hais by the recent counter
offensive. according to prisoners taken
have resulted in demoralizing effect
on the whole army and Haig's new
blow was gradually aided to the de-
preston. The feeling has spread that
germany has finished her course. Ger
MANY however. Is expected to fight
stubornly for some time to come
At the start OF Haig's drive about
forty German divisions (4So.0oo) men
were in the line. Owing TO heavy
losses they are dwindling.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
FOUR FOOT Of SNOW
8 MONTHS AGO TO-DAY
The Temperature Just ITO
Degrees Higher Than
it Was Then.

Mr.. Man rose up in the stiffness Of
the hot. sultry. unbearable night and
smote at a buzz-buzzing mosquito.
Then he double dinged the climate and
pounded the bhstering pillow. It was
one of Hammonds hottest nights Of all
time.
The mercury stood at 1919 yester-
day. This morning a breeze cooled the
melting brow. but it was soon absorbed
in the rays Of the sun. Thousands
rushed to the lake or soug ght the coun-
try in their automobiles.
Just eight months ago today, the city
was mantled with one Of the heaviest
snowfalls in it's history On January
II the great blizzard and snowfall halt
ed. The morning Of the 18th not a wheel
moved on the streets. Traffic on the
street car line was abandoned for days.
Plants were closed because employees
were marooned in their homes. The
people responded to general telephone
summons from the mayor TO shovel
paths in the streets for coalmen and
milknen.
The city faced a coal famine. The
mercury was at the zero mark and
stinging wind swept down from the ice
clad north. Everyone wore strange
wrappings over their ears and face and
as many suits Of clothes and .overcoats
as they could get on
And folks wondered then if the snow
would be gone by now.
1t is safe to say that not a fake is
left.
People would be happy if they could
reach out the back door and grab off
sor7e Of the ice that hung from the roof
of the porch then
The two greatest extremes of weather
have been experienced within year.
Despite the prevalent torrid wave the
public health is reported to be good.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13

HARASS HUN
ALONG RIVER


WITH AMERICANS IN FRANCE.
Aug. II (night).-The Americans con-
tinued to harass the Germans north of
the Vesle. There was some infantry
fighting on the right wing last night.
In attempt to storm the German po-
sitions on the heights north of the river
last night. Americans were forced to re-
tire. due to heavy machine gun fire.
Advancing north of Fismette they
drove the enemy out Of wood. captur-
ing machine guns. They were later
driven back BY counter attacks. Yester-
day thirty machine guns were taken
from German strongholds at Chateau
Diable. These were used against the
enemy.
The German positions are still held
by Prussian troops, mostly machine gun
companies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
WILL CITY
DADS PASS
FRANCHISE?
Public Sentiment Bringing
Great Pressure on Matter
of Great Importance the
Council Will Reconsider
at Special Meeting To
morrow Evening.

City Attorney W. W. Mcmahon
says the city council tomorrow
evening will ratify the street car
franchise which the United States
government wants passed.
Councilmen claim that it will be
given a majority vote if not unani-
nous.
But there have been slips between
the cup and the lip several times before
in connection with the franchise which
provides for Joint operation of the
Hammond. Whiting & East Chicago
street railway and the Gary and Inter
urban. ten new cars and a line on
Columbia avenue.
WHAT THEY SAY.
Anything that the government asks
for should be granted without hesita-
ton" stated L. L. Bomberger. one of
the Citizen Party boosters to reporter
today
If the franchise didn't do any more
tnan connect up the two lines it would
be a splendid thing. As it is a war
measure it should be hurried through.
stated Attorney John Gavit.
4 believe the council Will see this
matter in the right light" declared z. c.
Mlnas. head Of the department store of
That name I don't believe the council
can afford TO stand in the way Of this
franchise 7 am heartily in favor of
C'alllnet avenue and we all look with
great deal of pride upon Calumet avenue,
aad wish TO say TO our good friends
Cl. Calumet avenue that when there IS an
opportunity to get a street car line for
that thoroughfare viii 90 all in my
power to aid them. In normal condi-
tlons !. IS a question Of what is best
fer the city. Now It is a question of
what IS best for the country"
The franchise ought to have been
passed Ions ago." stated Attorney J. X.
Stinson. and 1t is growing more Of
necessity every day. We can help the
government and ourselves and there is
no more important matter before the
city"
There should be no further hesita-
ton upon the part Of the council in
passing this franchise" stated D. e.
Boone former councilman from the
East Side we are at war and I trust
7 am a big enough American to let my
personal interests be secondary to a war
measure"
1T strikes me that Il the government
is furnishing the money they ought to
he permitted to do what they want"
stated Frank Hammond OF the Ham
mond Savings & Trust Bank
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13

TUNITED Press CABLEGRAM
LONDON. Aug. IS, 1926 p. m-The
French are driving forward in an effort
to flank Roye. Lassigny and Ribecourt.
it was learned this afternoon.
Roye is being pressed closely from
the west and south and the communica-
ton lines from the town are under
French fire.
Les Loges wood. an important de-
fensive point, is now in French hands.
French troops have captured
L'Ecouvilon and have gained strong
ground north Of St Claude farm
Additional German troops are being
withdrawn from the battle line and
there are now thirty-three enemy divi-
sions (396, 900 men) on the front. Ex-
tension of the fanks has greatly aided
in exhausting enemy reserves.
o nthe VesIe front French and Arneri-
can troops have regained positions they
had lost temporarily near Fismette.
The French have now almost reached
the crest Of the Lassigny height few
Germans remain on the highest point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
". f. BRUNT RESIGNS
AS STREET COMMISSIONER

W F Brunt. street commissioner for
Hammond. today presented his resigna-
ton to the Board of Works.
Mr.. Brunt complains OF the parsimony
Of the board in that he was unable to
get the things he needed to work with.
The board, on the other hand. complains
Of poverty.
Mayor Brown stated this afternoon
that he did not know who Brunt's sue
cessor would be and that the appoint
ment is up to the Board of Works.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
TENTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
MEET IN HAMMOND FRIDAY
Several Hundred Plates Be Laid Dinner All State
Candidates Coming to Attend Political
Lovefeast.

Lake county democrats are to enter
tain the state candidates. county chair
men of Northern Indiana. congress
man or two and the leaders Of the state
woman's auxiliary of the party at
Hooverized fish dinner at Phil Smidts
Friday evening at $50. Republican
near-beer will be the strongest beverage
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
BRITISH TAKE
MORE PRISONERS
cBy william Phillip simms)
rUNITED PRESS CABLEoRAM.l

wrrH THE BRITISH ARMIES AT
THE FRONT. Aug. 13.-With local
fighting preceding TT many points the
general situation on the British front
has changed little in twenty-four
hours.
At Bitenhan British parties captured
some enemy defenses and took some
prisoners. German casualties have
been rather heavy as the result OF
lighting in the region of Roye.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-13
THIRTY ENEMY PLANES
ARE BROUGHT DOWN
rUN1TED PRESS CABLEGRAM.

IONDON, Aug 13.-Destruction q
thirty battle planes over the area OF
the Picardy drive and in Flanders was
reported to day in the British air min
fstr,,'s communique. Ten others were
reported destroyed. four by bombs
dropped on them and they rested on
the ground and twenty-five driven
down out of control
Four hostile observation balloons
were shot down. Seven British planes
are missing. Numerous enemy targets
were bonn barded-