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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
E. CHICAGO
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

A start was made in East Chicago
hospital.
The epidemic that has been raging
for the past few weeks has brought
home more forcihly than ever the need
Of a hospital. Thinking that Id might
still be Of some service during the pres
ent crisis, n few business men and ply
sicians met at the court room az the
city hall about eight O'Clock p. m. and
considered ways and means of starting
an emergency hospital
The meeting was called to order by
Judge il. N. Cohen who was made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
Attention Scouts.

Arrangements ave been made for
the instruction of i Drum and Bugle
Corps for our Boy Scouts and meet
ings viii be held as soon as h pres
ent closing order is recalled.
All Scouts who own drums or bugles
should register their names at once
at Headquarters. Those who would
like to join but who have no instru-
-ment should see the executive soon.
only boys who can civ one eyentng
q week for regular practice and VINO
are really in earnest should apply.
Good drummers are scarce, This is q
splendid chance to learn and may g
to money later on.
Scouts who play any orchestral in
strument are also asked to cali at the
Headquarters office.
LAWRENCE HARRIS, Executive.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
A MONSTER
DEFICIENCY BILL
a TNrrEp PREss.1

WASHINGTON. oct. 1.-THE largest
deficiency bill of the American congress
carrying s6.345.755.666.o4 was submitted
70 the House today BY Chairman Shirley
Of the appropriation committee.
Carrying into effect the new army
rogram to place three complete Ameri-
can armies in France by next July,
s6.l52.0 62. 704.52 goes to the war depart
ment. The navy receives i07,217.77S.2G.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

70 gouge. pick, Jerk or cut our your
corns. II you want the pleasure Of get
ting ria of a corn. be SURF 10 get Gets
II. IL is its wonderful. formula thai
mas made "Gets-ItF tho corn marvel that
u IS, used by more millions than any
other corn treatment on earth. a few
drops on any corn or caltuS, that's all.
II can't stick. 1t IS painless. cases pain.
You can kick Your 'corny' feet aro4nd.
even in light shoes. and your corns went
cruelty YOU. You can 70 ahead and
work. dance, live. love and laugh as
though without corns.
"Gets-It," the guaranteed. ~Eloney-hack
corn-remover. the only sure way. costs
but A trihe at any drug store. Mahufac-
tured by Z. Lawrence < Co. Chicago. III
the worlds best corn remedy BY HarrN's
Drug Store. ADJ.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
Watch Your Blood Supply,
Don't Let Impurities Creep In

medicine, that is purely vegetable.
Many druggists have seen wonderful
results accomplished among their
customers by this great old medicine,
and they know that S. S. S. Is one Of
the most reliable blood purifiers ever
made. Keep your blood free of i'm
purities by the use of this honest old
medicine, and if you want medical
advice, you ian obtain same without
cost by writing to Medical Director,
Swift Specific Co., % Swift Labors-
tory. Atlanta, Ga.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
SUES TO
AUDITOR IN FIGHT
AGAINST HESSVILLE

Suit has been filed in the superior
court by City Attorney W. w. McMahon
TO mandat George N. Poland. the coun-
ty auditor. to place upon the tax dupli-
cate for the city Of Hammond all terri
tory south OF Standard avenue to the
Little Calumet river. The territory de-
scribed in the complaint is that incor-
porated In the town Of Hessville when
the village decided to spread itself a
year ago. The complaint declares the
Incorporation was irregular and not
legal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
METCALF,
GARY DOCTOR,
Is HONORED

Captain Metcalf. one of the first
Gary physicians TO enlist. has been
signaIly honored in the service. his
wife. Mrs. Metcalf. who is visiting rel
atives here, receiving word yesterday.
The captain. who has been stationed
at Fort Macarthur, California. will be
attending surgeon to the western d.
vision with headquarters in the Sante
Fe building at san Francisco and he
has already taken up his duties.
Mrs. Metealf viii join her husband
and son, stephen. who is attending
school in Los Angeles. in a short time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

GOES TO N. G.

Miss Margaret Aherne. who has
been an instructor at the Froebel
school for five years, caves tomorrow
for Ashville. n. c.. 10 assume the du-
ties as supervisor in the instruction
of garden and nature study. While IN
Gary. Miss Aherne made her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. J.. 3. Berry, $50
buchanan street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
W. LIQUOR
~VIOLATORS

WASH Ruzlot. 10th and Madison st.
and jack Ribo, 800 Washington street.
Gary. were arrested last night by the
Gary police on charge Of being state
liquor law violators.
Five other drunk are having their
hearing in Judge Dunn's city court
this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
MAC HAS A GRIEVANCE

Mac Draft. chimney sweep, VINO II
on his annual tour in Hammond. has 2
grievance against a competitor, ana
woe be unto him.
Mac hasn't been getting the volume
OF business that came 20 him on for
mer trips.
A certain gentleman, he says. has
preceded him and represented himself
as Macs successor. the latter having
gone to the battle front But Mac
is still on his side. ad hopes TO stage
q little battle here, in case he meets
the enemy"
Incidentally. Mac is in a deferred
classification on account Of the loss Of
an eye.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
G. & o. RY OVER TOP.

Through a clerical lapse in the over
The Top" statement issued by Chair
man II. Z. Sharrer h g.. & O. Ry. was
omitted. There were IS subscribers and
B.. L. Davis. general foreman of the G.
& o. r. r. yards as captain helped the
committee to go 100 per cent and they
raised an additional $4,000 among the
men at the yards.
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20 u
BROUGHT DOWN
IUNIrED PREss cABLEaRAM.l

LONDON. oct. i6.-Thirty hostile
aeroplanes were destroyed. six driven
out of control. two downed from the
ground and one balloon shot down in
names. Field Marshal Haig announced
today.
British flyers also bombed enemy OBJ
iectives. Considerable damage was
done. Thirty-three tons OF bombs were
dropped during the day and thirteen in
night attacks. Eleven British planes
were missing al the end of the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

Digestive troubles ruin the complexion.
The sour, fermented, gasSy contents
poison the blood, draw the corners of the
mouth. rob you of sleep. give the face
that hungry. haggard. mournful express
sion in the morning and YOU are tired all
day. 1t is not what YOU eat but the
fault Of digestion that hurts. Eat any
thing you like and let Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets digest your food. tone your
stomach. supply your blood with nour-
ishment. then good looks. a healthy APP
p~earance and bright eyes will soon re-
turn. Get a so cent box of Stuart's DyS-
pepsia Tablets at any drug store. They
are real health makers. adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
CHANCE TO
SPEND WINTER
DOWN SOUTH
The line forms TO the right.

The line forms TO the right.
Here is a chance to go south for the
winter that registrants will fight for.
The Hammond exemption board this
morning announced it had an opening
for thirty registered men. Is to %. who
can volunteer their services and be sent
TO Camp Wadsworth October %. Those
desiring to apply will be served at room
;. court house. not later than Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
SMITH IN IN
AUTO ACCIDENT

Capt. Jim Smith. a we'll known figure
around town. who is night man at the
Calumet yards. is slowly recovering
from the effects of an auto accident sew
eral days ago in which he was knocked
down as he was crossing the street and
injured severely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
STEPHEN RIPLEY
IS

stephen NJ. Ripley. son OF Mrs. B. E.
Ripley. 304 Henry street. Hammond. ~
showing signs of Improvement. Mr.
Ripley was very seriously injured in
an automobile accident in October when
he was pinned beneath q machine and
was unconscious for fifteen hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
R WIN VICTORY

TUNITED PRESS CABLEGRAMl
LONDON. Oct. 15.-Serbian troops
have occupied on a broad front all
heights dominating the terrain south
OF the Moravia river.
-Four big guns fell into our hands,
the report said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
VOTING
BEING INSTALLED

Voting machines are now being dis
tributed in the city of Gary for the
instruction of voters.
The machines are to be used in
every precinct but four, the first. hf-
teenth. twenty-eighth and twenty
ninth.
Machines have been put up at the
city hail. Fifth avenue and Ambridge
and at the Harrison club.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
THIS
A GRIM AFFAIR

Marie Grimm has fled suit at Ham
for divorce from stephen Grimm.
that he failed to support her
and ordered her from their home. n
asks return Of her maiden name. Marie
Her attorney is IT,. +. Granger.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
COORDINATION
OF AIRCRAFT

BY Carl ID. Groat.
IBr UNITED PRrss.l

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1s.-Aircraft
production is the latest important pro-
gram to come under coordinate con-
troll in the American-Allied war work.
according to statements today of Asst.
Secretary of Wa Ryan, air director
and other officials.
Each nation viii so ahead with air
craft work in the way which Il is best
This may mean that the L.. S.
will devote the greater part OF its
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
COUNTY
HIGHWAY
IMPORTANT
Continued from page one)

Council Of National Defense. which Co
operated last winter with various state
highways departments in the remova
Of snow from motor convoy routes over
the same roads extending over north and
middle western states to seaboard. is
now preparing to undertake this i'm
portant work during the coming winter
The aid of the highways transport com
mittee has been asked by Col. Charles
r. Drake. chief motor transport corps,
L. S. army.
Defense Council Heard.
The Council of National Defense yes
terday issued the following statement
on the subject:
The moving of motor trucks under
their own power from factory to sea
board is daily taking on more activity,
and by the time the SHOWS. which often
prove serious ~bloekades to highway
traffic. begin to fall the number OF
trucks being transported will have in
creased enormously. Therefore, the
problem Of providing a clear right OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

SATISFIED
WITH Max

UNITED Press CABLEGRAM1
COPENHAGEN. Oct. 15.-SOcialist
members of the Reichstag will not OBJ
ject to the continuance OF Prince Max
as German chancellor. according 10 dis
patches sent from Berlin by the official
Wolff bureau.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
CARD OF

We wish to thank our friends. rela-
lives and neighbors for their kind aid
and sympathy during the illness and
death Of our wife and mother. May Won
derhere. We greatly appreciate the beau
tiful floral offerings.
Herman Vonderhere and Family.
1O-I6-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
BRITISH
GOES
TO BOTTOM
rBY UNITED Press.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. oct. 1s.-The
British steamer Port Phillip. formerly
% the Commonwealth and Dominion
line. Of London. now in transport SER
Vice. was sunk today of this port
She was hit by a collier. No lives
were lost.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
HIS
F LOVE
WAS PIRATED

Norman H. Barnes Of Hammond. has
fled suit against William O. North
charging alienation of affections OF
Mrs. Barnes. and asking for $4,000. The
attorneys for Barnes are MeAleer.
Dorsey and Gillett.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
Pure Blood Means Perfect
Health.

The average druggist has handled
hundreds of medicines in his day
some of which have long since been
forgotten.
But there is one that has been sold
by the druggists throughout this
country, for more than fifty years,
and that is S. S. s., the reliable blood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
PERSONAL N
SOCIAL NEWS


The meeting of the Amicitia Club
which was for Thursday af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. Nelson. $40
Sheffield avenue, has been postponed in
definitely on account Of the influenza.
On account Of the Influenza epidemic
the meeting of the domestic science de-
partment of the Hammond Woman's
Club has been postponed. The meeting
had been arranged fer Thursday after
noon Of this week,
There viii he no meeting Of the Mon
roe Street Ladies Aid Society on Thurs
day afternoon on account of the in
huenza epidemic.
XMAS GIFTS FOR MEN IN FRANCE.
It Is requested that all those desiring
cartons in which TO send a Christmas
gift to a man in France telephone the
Red Cross Al once. Each man may re
cetve only one parcel. Saturday. DC
tober 10. is the last day on which an
order can be taken.
Interesting in Hammond and Indiana
Harbor social circles is the announce
ment made BY Mrs. T.. c. Hembron of
Valparaiso Of the marriage Of her
daughter, Jewell to Francis James
Rumney Of Chicago. The ceremony was
-solemnized August Sth by the Rev. II.
Fleming at the Methodist parsonage on
the west side. Chicago. The bride has
been in the nurses training school at
the West Side hospital, Chicago. for
some time. She is the niece of Mrs. w.
J. McAleer of Hammond and formerly
lived in Indiana Harbor where she has
a large circle of friends.
-
Mrs. \. \. Hutson of Drackert street
postponed the meeting of the Past
Chiefs Association of Hammond Temple
No. IS Pythian Sisters yesterday on ac-
count of the influenza epidemic.
The Soldiers and Sailors Aid Assoc
citation meeting has been postponed from
Thursday Of this week until the evening
Of the twenty-fourth at Liberty Hall.
A very attractive program is being pre-
pared and a large attendance is hoped
for.
Progressive Court No. 16s Tribe Of
Ben Hur has postponed its meeting for
tonight on account of the influenza cpl
demic.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mettler has gone to ST.
Louis TO visit her daughter. Mrs. Fred
erick Becker and children who are i'll
with the influenza.
Mrs. Peter Bauwens of South Hob
man street is able to be out again after
an attack of The influenza.
Miss Muriel Smith of Ruth street is
i'll with the influenza.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

Mrs. Wilfred Kruger has returned
from indianapolis to accept a position
at the Northern Indiana Gas and Elec-
trio Company office.
Miss blanchard Kenney has been
quite i'll for several days with the in
huenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Richter and two
children of Jackson street are ill with
the influenza.
Mrs. L. H. Kelly and Miss Katherine
Walters heard John Mccormack at the
Auditorium in Chicago Sunday after
unoon.
MIR. and Mrs. II. H. Rothfuchs OF
Hammond. who are visiting Mrs. Roth
fuchs parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Komnatzke. and with Mr.. Rothfuchs
mother, Mrs. Caroline Rothfuchs. spent
the day in Three Oaks. They will re-
turn to Hammond next Tuesday.-Mieh-
igan City Dispatch.
Mrs. Edwin Gavit is visiting her
mother in South Bend.
Mrs. John Mehan of Thornton avenue
is critically i'll with pneumonia follow
ing the influenza.
Corns. Bunions and fngrown Nails
removed. Fla feet treated 412 Ham
mond Bldg. Honors Z to 9 p. m. ]. T.
Stamm, Phone 1888. 1914
If you have any freight at houses or
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

effort to liberty motor construction
and that assembling Will be done
abroad. A joint war in the air on an
unprecedented scale is seen as a result
of this unity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
''GetS- IT." a Liberty
Bottle for Corns!
There's Only One Genuine Corr
Peeler"-That's "Gets-It."

Ever peel a banana That,s the 1sv
'Gets-It" Deels off corns us the onfr
corn treatment that viii. .Gets-It s.
a guarantee that Won won't anallx have
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

Romance in the oEtskirts of Rethel was
reported today by the French war office.
Further progress toward Laon was
noted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
Why Worry About
Heating Problems?

Let us demon
strate to YOU
the great pos
sibilities of
our pipeless
furnace. Burns
any kind Of
fuel, gives a
clean, nj oIst
heat. Wonder
full coal saver.
Buy now and
be assured of
comfort when [
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
Ask state officials to Help.

The state highways officials Of Illi-
nois, Pennsylvania. New York. Ohio.
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Massa-
chusetts. Connecticut. Delaware. and
Maryland. which co-operated with the
highways transport committee and the
war department most effectively last
winter. will be called upon again to aid
in planning the snow removal program
now being arranged.
IAN organization which will extend
down TO the state, district, and com
munity organizations of the highways
transport committee is being formed TO
cooperate with the war department and
the state highways commissions in
bringing about the results TO be desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

way for them during the winter viii be
more a vital one than ever. and can
only be met by taking time b. the fore
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

If you have any freight at houses or
at Chicago and want prompt delivery.
call the Reliable Transfer Co. Ham
mond 1862. 10-11-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16
ROY c. WITTER
SUES FOR DIVORCE

She put acid on his clothes
She threw his hat in a pail OF paint.
She assaulted him with a hammer.
She threatened to burn the place
down.
So alleges Roy c. witter in a com
plant for divorce. Suit was filed in the
superior court at Hammond today.
Sheerer and GilIett are the attorneys.
OUTSKIRTS OF
RETHEL REACHED
HUNTED PRESS C~ABLEGRAMl
PARIS. Oct. 16.-Capture Of Acy-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

Mrs. y. \. Hutson of Drackert street
postponed the meeting Of the Past
Chiefs Association of Hammond Temple
No. IS Pythian Sisters yesterday on &C
count of the influenza epidemic.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-16

The Soldiers and Sailors Aid Assoc
citation meeting has been postponed from
Thursday Of this week until the evening
Of the twenty-fourth at Liberty Hall.
A very attractive program is being pre-
pared and q large attendance is hoped
for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-04
DURING
THE
EPIDEMIC
Take CHAsCo-vIN the Tasteless
Cod Liver and Iron Tonic.
The Right Medicine for all Run
Down Conditions.

Don't take any chances. Ii you
detect the first stages Of a cold or
cough, or feel creepy and chilly or
have a soreness throughout the
body and a congested headache,
either consult a doctor, or get q
full size bottle of CHASCO-VlN-
a Tasteless Cod Liver and Iron
Tonic and take it regularly after
each meal and at bed time. II
you do this you will almost surely
escape a case of'Spanish Influenza.
But do act quickly for your own
sake.
CHASCO-VIN is just the medi-
cine for all run down conditions
and a splendid reconstructive
tonic for those who are recovering
from any serious illness.
CHASCO-V1N Is sold in Perth
Amboy by the Raritan Drug Co..
Board Of Trade Building, Maple
and Smith Streets. Perth Amboy,
N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-04
Soldiers to Enjoy
Weekly Bouts In Paris

Even though there nay be some
curtailment of hostilities on the Vari-
Gus fronts during the coming winter,
due to Indictment weather there Will
be plenty of fighting in Paris. Pugf-
listic bouts between the leading A. II.
f. boxers of the various ve'ght divi-
sions will be staged weekly Tor the
benefit of the American and AIleo
soldiers quartered or on furiouen IN
the French capital. The athietic oe,
partment of the Y. NJ. C. A. has leaseo
the famous Palais de Glace for =
winter. and every "Wednesday nisn'
will be Boxing Night until SPRING
time brings a return OF outoOor
sports.
grammes will be furnished py meln-
beers Of the American Expeditionary
Force. II. is planned to ens
shows in the form of a
tournament. so that in time the Paris
division championships in the various
classes may be established.
F, w. Stone, of the Y. M. Z. A., Is
matchmaker. He was for years prom
inent in promoting amateur boxing
for the Chicago A. A. and Is relleo
upon to bring together h right men
The aim of the committee Is TO ne
velop boxing among a large numpef
of men rather than to exploit q rev
professionals. At the same time men
who have had ring experience VIII
not be barred.
Eight bouts each "wednesday night
Is the limit, with four rounds as the
usual distance, but in some cases with
wind-ups over longer routes. Eight
n gloves will be used.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-04
Canine Bites Truck Driver
as Company Starts for Fire

While responding to an alarm of
fire yesterday afternoon shortly after
3 o'clock. Thomas Quincy, of Market
street, a member of Protection Hook
and Ladder Company, of State street.
and q letter carrier of this city, was
badly bitten on the leg by a dog at
the house of the truck company, and
although he attempted to continue
to the fire he was overcome by q
fainting spell and had to be taken to
his home, where he is confined today.
Chimney, who was at the house OF
the Protection company when the
alarm came in. He rushed down
stairs and was about to jump into the
drivers seat OF the truck when the
dog, which is q refugee from South
Amboy and has been at the house
since the explosion, grabbed him by
the leg, tore his trousers n gave
him a nasty nip.
Quincy paid very little attention to
the bite and jumped on the truck and
started for the fire as driver. When
the truck reached Smith and High
streets il was found that he was n a
bad condition and that he was about
to faint. The truck was stopped n
he was taken to his home in an auto
mobile. A new driver was secured
and the truck continued to the fire.
The fire was in a oom on the third
floor of the old Hartman hotel. 1t is
believed some one threw a lighted
match or cigar in some paper. The
damage was slight and the fire was
soon out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-04
All. Tennis TITLES Have
New Owners This Season

The season Just passed has resulted
in a new title holder for every tennis
championship event held, with the
one exception of the women's singles
event. Last year. no titles were
awarded, so the title holders of the
previous season were considered to
have held them for two years. But
with the redistribution Of the cham
pionships new ame appear.
In the singles r.. l.. Murray, who
won the event last season when there
was no title, now takes the premier
place. succeeding r. N. Williams,
now on active service abroad. VIII
liam T. Tilden and Vincent Richards
succeed William Johnston and C. T.
Griffin who are also in the service.
The Veterans. the Fathers and Sons
events had their inception his year. so
their titles were won for the first
time.
Miss Molla Bjurstedt succeeded her.
self as singles champion, but the wom-
ems doubles produced a new pair in
Miss Goss and Miss Zinderstein, while
the mixed doubles title went to Mrs.
Wightman and Irving Wright.
AS the 1916 mixed double cham
pions were Miss Ethel Sears and VIII
lis Davis. 1t may be seer hat all the
men title holders of 1916 were re-
placed by new names, because all the
original holders are in active service
and away from home.