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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
CITY COT
JUMP On
BUILDING
Extensive Plans to Care fol
Standard Workers are
Practically Complete,

Hammond has at least an after
the war benefit at the hands of the
United States Housing corporation,
in the shape of ia new, modern
houses, accommodating hundred
and eighty-hve families.
Uncle Sam became interested in
Hammond when the problem OF
housing the ever increasing army
Of war workers engaged by Ham
mond concerns grew acute.
PLAN CAREFULLY DEVELOPED.
one Of these plants. the Standard
steel Car company. was engaged in
urgent government work. and was seri-
ously handicapped in production by lack
81 facilities TO care properly for"its eu'-
ploves. As no other solution OF Its
housing problem was found to be AIDE
ouate. the housing development was
iuaugurated. The lot plan for this pro-
feet was made by Mann & McNeille.
architects, for the ordnance department
Of the army. and the installation or the
street paving and utilities was under
taken and completed by the Standard
steel Car company prior 20 the taking
over of the project by the United States
Housing corporation.
The large Lyndors hotel in the center
81 the group. which IS used to house en-
ployes Of the company. was erected and
completed by the Standard Steel Car
company before the erection Of the
houses was commenced and is one of
the attractive buildings in East Ham
mond.
The designing Of the houses was as
signed to J. c. Lleweilyn. architect. Of
chicago. The need for them was urgent
and the purpose has been 70 design
them SO they would build easily. As
contracts for the houses were let At a
time az the year which might carry con-
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
HAMMOND BOY
WRITES FROM RUSSIA
Harry Drackert Now at
Archangel, One of Cold
est Spots on Earth.
est Spots on Earth.

Harry Drackert. . we'll known Ham
-Tnond boy. rs now wfr1f tins 1Insricar
Expeditionary Forces in Russia and is
believed to be one OF the very few Ham
mond boys in Russia. He is in Arch
angel which in winter, is one of the
coolest places on the map. Harry
writes:
II am on guard today and just at the
present time have a little spare time.
so I thought 1 would write and let you
know that I am feeling fine and in the
best of health. and at the same time try
and answer the letters of Aug GA and
Sept. 2-S-1s.
i sec by your letter that you were
down to Grant Hunters camp on the
Kankakee river for an outing 1t sure
is a fine place to have a good time for
have spent many days there myself.
supposed by the time 1 received this
letter Emil viii be somewhere in France.
But ! don't think there is any chance
OF meeting him over here in Russia If
lie is in France.
Nov. s. Well, l had to stop writing
this letter yesterday as the place We
were staying in while on guard caved in
II was a shack about ten feet long and
some tar paper on the roof when il cav
cd in. and the fellow on the roof fell on
top of me. It sure was some mess and
by the time we had IT repaired it was
dark. over here it gets dark about
four-thirty and last night at five O'Clock.
the stars were shining. It is not very
cold. Just about at the freezing point
most Of the time
Last night I could hear Mr.. Lighter
talking as he was switching cars on
the railroad but did not get to see him.
| have seen him quite often here lately.
You and Media must be good friends for
almost every letter I get YOU are going
to South Chicago or she is coming to
Hammond Tell her / have not forgot
ten her and Will try and write to her
one of these days.
II landed at Archangel on Labor Day.
was on board the boat all day. did not
do much Of anything. If / were 10 have
nv picture taken now with all of my
heavy clothes you would not know me,
There are no autoless Sundays over
here for I have only seen two cars and
they belong TO the English. ! received
the picture you sent and I think it IS
good but tell that other. party on that
picture not to stand pigeon-toed the
next time. Outside of that it is good
picture.
The coolies have not bothered me
vet. but many of the other boys have.
The only way you can get rid of them
is TO boil your clothes
Well I guess I had better close for
I want 10 wash and shave before dinner
and it is now eleven o'clock. So will
close with love and best wishes. I am
as ever,
HARRY Z. DRACKERT.
Co NJ, s2eth Infantry.
"Archangel, Russia"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
LONDON
i GIVES HIM
WELCOME

Ius.w1sp PREss CABLEeRAMI
LONDON. Dec. 26.-Amid booming or
guns and cheers Of enormous crowds.
President Wilson was welcomed to
London this afternoon. King George
and Queen Mary left him at the train
The King quickly stepped forward
When Wilson appeared and they shook
hands with great cordiality. Both
smiled and exchanged APPARENT pleas
sntiees Then Mrs. Wilson advanced.
bearing a bouquet The queen and
princess came Up and were introduced
L heartily welcome YOU to Eng
land" s.id the King TO the President
L greatly appreciate 1t. l assure
you" replied Wilson
The two engaged in a conversation
as they walked away. The klnk In
troduced Lloyd George.
There was an impressive gathering
OF notables at the statoion, including
Field Marshal Halg. Admiral Beatty
Chancellor Bonar Law and several
others They were compelled to wait
for some time before the train arrived
The president left his train at Char
ing Cross station which was highly
decorated. Passing between ranks Of
United States troops who acted az the
guards of honor, he. entered court
yard where the royal carriages await
cd him.
On the Strand the masses OF peo-
pie behind lines OF British troops
caught their first glimpse OF the pres
ident. The route to buckingham Pal
ace was = mass OF American and allied
colors.
Mingled among the crowds OF well
corners were British and American SOL
diers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
HAMMOND GETS LA HOUSES AS RESULT OF WAF
ALEX LOOKING FOR HIS
WIFE AND STAR HOARDER
The Bqarder was the Best
Dishwasher and Kind
ling Splitter Alex Ever
Knew.

Tough luck travels in punches.
Alex Budnik. 1908 Columbia ave.
Hammond. will tell you. 1t was on
the first of December that Budnik
lost his boarder And three days
later Mrs. Budnik also mysteriously
disappeared.
Now the boarder. whose name
was John. couldn't be beat He was
the best behaved boarder Alex ever
saw. lie was accommodating and
never overlooked such things as
bringing in the kindling and coal
carrying out the ashes and helping
with the dishes. John didn't mind
il when dinner was late and when
Alex complained he only smiled.
1t was bad enough TO lose such an
ideal boarder but on top Of that to
have ones wife drop out of sight
Well, Alex is beside himself with
anxiety
He has an idea that If he could
find John he might be able to locate
Mrs. Budnik
Mrs. Budnik is 81 years OF age.
has light hair, gray eyes and is five
feet four inches in height.
IN the meantime Alex will always
suspect dishwashing boarders.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
ROLIQfHONeyR
s.asss@essaaszssae !: .ss,sssasszraasam

Three Gary, two Hammond and
one Indiana Earhor men are re-
ported in the casualty lists sent by
the War Department from Gen.
Pershing today. They are;
KILLED IN ACTION.
JAMES NEHELES, 1875 Adams at,
Gary.
DIED OF DISEASE.
LIEUT.. II. w. BURNS, s12 Tyler
st., Gary; previously reported in
The Times.
WOUNDED SEVERELY.
SERGT. SAMUEL LAzEK, SGT =.
5th ave, Gary.
cHAs. r. HoPP. 2s7 Kane ave,
Hammond.
FRANK KRAJEwSKI. 57I5 Cedar
st.,s Indiana Harbor.
ALEX GAIBo, care Of A. Hestor,
Hammond.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY.
JOHN A. GLEASON, laos Monroe
st., Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
RED CROSS WORKERS
ARE BADLY NEEDED

The Hammond chapter Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross has always maintained
a high standard in carrying on its
work.
At this time there IS a large quota
Of work to be finished, most OF which
is wanted at the Division Warehouse
by the first of February Unless the
workers respond. there is grave dan
ger Of failing to accomplish this. The
large room formerly devoted to the
making Of surgical dressings IS large
enough to accommodate all who come
Fhe Red Cross has given valuable
assistance during the war and there
is stiH much work to be done Let Us
continue our efforts as long as there
IS need and let US cndeavor t. main
tain the efficient record of the Ham
mond Chapter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
QUESTION OF CANYONS

( PARIS. Dec. 2s.--what will become
Of the thousands OF military automo-
biies and trucks now in France Is
q question frequently heard 1t is pos
sible. according TO some sources. thai
the French transportation system may
be practically revolutionized by use or
the famous camions.
The French army alone has thous=
snds or big trucks which not only car
fied supplies. but dashed from one
point to another with troops. Should
these trucks he turned to peaceful
pursuits railway traffic would be re-
duced greatly. Il is likely they will
play a big part in the work OF recon
strucfion at least
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
SCOUT ELECTION
HELD ON MONDAY
All Members Scout Coun.
Gil Are Asked to Be Pres
emit at Annual Meet.

Lawrence. Harris, Scout Executive,
and L T. Meyer, PRESIDENT Of the
Hammond Boy Scout Council have
sent out notices that the annual meet
ing for the election Of officers of the
Hammond Local Council Boy Scouts
of America. Will be held in Court Room
No. 2 Lake Couny Court House, Mon
day evening. December 80, at 7:45 p. m.
1t is earnestly requested that all
members OF the Council make a spe-
clal effort TO be present to take part
in the election and receiEe the reports
of the Executive and other officials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
IBuLLETIN.l

IN
DOVER. Eng. Dec. 26.-"The war
was worth while because II gave the
world security against unjust aggres-
sion and established an understanding
between great nations for maintenance
Of justice and right" President VIII
son said here today.
Responding TO an address by the
mayor shortly after setting foot on
English soil the president also said he
was grateful to match his mind with
minds OF others who proposed to do
their best in their great settlement.
I'VE have gone through many fur
ious times together and therefore can
regard each other IN a new light as
comrades and associates" said Wilson.
because nothing brings men together
like common understanding and pur-
pose"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
HAMMOND LOSES
TWO ACTIVE WORKERS
II. L. Miller to go to South
America While w. G.
Crawford Goes to Phil.

Hammond has lost two of its most
enterprising young men who have been
active for a number Of years in every
thing that obtained for the upbuiding
Of the city. Howard J.. Miller has join
ed the Swift company in Chicago and
his work will probably take him to
South America where the packers are
intending TO wage an aggressive bust
ness campaign.
W. c. Crawford has gone to Philadel-
phia to take up the commercial end of
electric lighting and gas and will reside
there with his family. Mrs Crawford
viii be missed in Red Cross circles
where she has been an active worker
Hosts Of friends Will wish both Mr.
Miller and NJ Crawford the best there
is in life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
DROPS DEAD OF FLU;
OTHER VIOLENT DEATHS
Unusual Trio of Fatalities
Due to Aftermath of the
Dread Epidemic.

The Grim Reaper was abroad st the
hour Santa Claus distributed Christ
mas cheer in Hammond
Charles Lunbers. aged 45 years and
unmarried. dropped dead Of influenza
pneumonia. in the hall or the Labor
Temple on Holman street Christmas
eve. He was a painter rooming at
1913 Indiana avenue, but his home is
at 1902 Davis street. Evanston
Frank McClaron, age 80. was found
dead on the floor of his room in 40
state street. as the result of heart
disease.
John scarncciu, Roumanian. aged
2G and = railroad switchman, dropped
dead at his work while In the In
land S:eei Company's plant The cause
OF death was heart trouble The re-
mains or the three deceased men are
at nc Turns Undertaking PalIors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
THERE'S BIG WORK
TO BE DONE
rRr UNITED PREss.1

LONDON, Dec. 26-Railraod tunnels
under the straits of Dover and Gibra1-
tar are projected as part OF English
and European construction. Plans al
ready have been prepared.
It also IS proposed to construct a
railroad from Gibraltar along the
northwestern coast of Africa to Da-
kar, Cape Verde, or Bathurst.
This, II is planned. would make pos
sibIe steamboat connection with Bra
zii by which a traveller could make
the journey from the Mediterranean
to South America IN five days. Con-
nections from England and France
would be almost as quick.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26

HAULER'S
NEW PLAN
Booieggers Devise New Way
OF EradIng Law But Federal
Officials Say II Wont Avail,
TMEs BUREAU.

TAEs BUREAU.
AT STATE CAPITAL
4NDIANAPOLIS. IND, Dec ze.-Tne
plan SAID to have been adopted by some
INDIANA pootlegseTs of attempting so
evade the federal liquor lsw by hav
hduor brought across the state line and
delivered TO them in Indiana, will avail
the bootleggers nothing If they ars
caught at any point in the state with
the liquor in their possession. saws
Floyd ]. Mattice. assistant r4rt,sa
States district attorney.
The Reed amendment making /. :
misdemeanor TO cause intoxicants tn he
brought into dry" territory, is one Of
the oroadest laws on the federal statute
BOOKS, Mr.. Mattice said ANY person
VINO has any part In causing the trans
portation OF liquor to be made or al
tempted ts as guilty of law violation
as the man who drives his auto to Gin
einnai or Dayton and returns with the
machine laden with booze.
Florida Case Cited.
The United States supreme court has
nelo that 1t Is not even necessary for
liquor to have been taken actually
across the state line that a conviction
may be recorded under the Reed amend
ment. In one Florida case a partv or
men started from Jacksonville with
quantity of liquor in an auto bound for
nearby dry" state. They were ar-
rested before they were two miles out
Of Jacksonville and were indicted on the
charge OF causing intoxicants TO be
transported into dry territory. Fol
lowing their conviction they appealed 70
the higher court, but their conviction
was affirmed
During the session OF federal court
fo'r-the- last few weeks in which Judge
A b. Anderson heard and disposed OF
more than 100 cases involving violations
Of the liquor transportation law. only one
defendant presented the plea that the
liquor found in his POSSESSION had been
carried over the state line by some one
else and delivered to him a short dis
lance inside the boundry line of Indiana.
from which point he said he brough.
the liquor TO Indianapolis
Received Jail Sentence
This man. John Barton. of Indiana
polls. received Jail sentence Of four
months following his conviction by
jury. It is reported that some persons
who continue TO bring liquor into the
state are saying they Will play safe
by receiving the contraband stuff az a
point inside the state line, after having
arranged with the dealers outside the
state to bring or send the liquor to that
point These persons. II caught by the
federal authorities. will find a plea has
cd on such scheme fruitless.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
PNEUMONIA TAKES
AN OLD SETTLER
VIM. Nichols, Well Known
in Southern Lake and
Porter Is Dead.

ESPECIAL To TIE TTMEs.1
CROWN POINT. IND, Dec. 25.--wm.
Nichols. widely-known Hebron resi-
dent. about so years OF age. well known
over the southern part Of the county,
died at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
following an illness with pneumonia and
Influenza He was born and raised near
Hebron. and Is survived by two chill
dren: Elvin. OF Hebron. and Mrs. Allie
Pratt Of Kensinstou, Ill.
The funeral services over the re
mains of the late Emery I.owman OF
Hebron were held from the home Sun
day. He died from infiuenza-pneumonia
and his brother, viii. is critically III
with the disease.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
SAD CHRISTMAS
NEWS FOR COUPLE
James j. Price, Lake Coun-
ty Boy, Dies of Disease,
Says War Department.
ESPECIAL TO THE TIMES. ]

TSFENIAI 10 TIE IMEs,I
GROWN POINT, IND, Dec. 26.-Nr.
and Mrs. F. B. Price. who live east Of
Merrillville. were informed by the War
that their son Private James ]. Price.
who enlisted from Montana where he
had been farming large wheat ranch
for several years, had died of nephritis
in France, Nov, 10 He was 20 years of
age. The War Departments telegram
was as follows:
II. b. Price.
Grown Point. Ind
Deeply regret to inform YOU that
It IS officially reported that ySSir
son Private James J. Price, infSn-
try, died Of nephritis. November 16.
HARRIS, Adj Gen"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26

HARVEY POST ILL
OF INFLUENZA

Harvey Post. owner Of the Post Gro
Gerry. is i'll at his home at -, Williams
street Of influenza. Three of the chill
dren have had the influenza. Ardth.
aged 8. passing away Monday. The
ehild's funeral was held Tuesday. The
two other children who have had the
disease are stiIl very III but are slow
II Improving
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
Notice to Times Readers.

Effective january LIST, 1919, subscrip-
ttou rates for THE LAKE COUNTY
TIMES viii be as fellows;
Delivered by carrier, in hammond and
west Hammond, soc per month.
On newsstands and streets, Sc Per
copy.
subscriptions by carrier must be paid
every month at IKE TI5SEs office, or TO
carrier delivering pape-.
8- G. FIERCE,
Circulation Egr. Times Newspapers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
PIPER BURIED
IN STORM NEAR GIRL
VICTIMS GRAVE

NUsKEGON. Mich. Dec. 2e.-Milo H.
Piper. who killed himself in the coun-
ty Jail Saturday night. was buried at
dark last night in lakewood cemetery
while a blizzard ragged. A. short dis
tanace away in the potter's field of
the same cemetery lies the boy OF Miss
Freda weichman. Chicago tennis star,
the girl whom Piper was charged with
staying after honeymoon through
several states.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
THIS SPURNED
LOVER ATTACKS
GIRLS FATHER

Instead of Santa Claus came one Joe
kraz 70 the home Of Frank Chartakax In
sos Fields avenue. East Hammond
Christmas Eve. Joe. the spurned sutton
for the hand Of Mary. the daughter or
the house. sought to kill her with a
knife, it Is charged. and when her father
interferred stabbed him in the jaw and
above the right eye. kraz is held under
$4,000 bond on a charge of assault and
battery with intent to kill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
NEGROES ON
A RAMPAGE
TRr TNrrrn PRESS. I

NEW YORK, Dec. 26-seventy-five
negro soldiers. members of the quar-
terrnaster's corps and the fifteenth in
fantry are under heavy guard at the
army building in Brooklyn today. after
having looted several saloons and
starting n new riot last night The sa-
loon proprietors refused to serve the
men in uniform whereupon they
helped themselves Police were unable
to cope with the situation, and mill
tsry police were dispatched to quell
the negroes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
NO NATIONAL GUARDS
TBr UNITED PREss.J

WASHINGTON. Dee. 2s-That the
general stan recommendation for the
country's future military preparedness
viii not include use OF national guards
is the belief of some war departing nj
groups today. Practical killing OF the
national guards through the decision
Of Acting Judge Advocate AnselI will
necessitate substitution of another
method OF organization In practically
eli states.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
DIES ON WAY To
VISIT IN WHITING
So. Chicago Girl Hit by a
Hammond Street Car on
Indianapolis Avenue.

Helen Peterson. IS years old. Io259
Indianapolis avenue, started for the
home of her parents in Whiting to ceIe-
brate Christmas, but failed to see a
Hammond car approaching through the
storm at East 103d street and Indian
apoIis avenue and was knocked down and
probably fatally hurt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
SNOW AND
COLD WILL HELP
FLU FIGHT

The snow and colder weather are
greeted with Joy by the health Off
GERS. They say improvement in the
influenza pneumonia situation would
following the freezing over OF streets.
There is still the greatest need for
everybody keeping their feet warm
and dry" a member Of the health de-
partment said
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
GOVERNOR CALLS
CONFERENCE
TIsfEs BUREAU


At STATE CAPITAL
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. Dec. 26.-The
governor today called a conference OF
federal food administrator. federal
railroad representatives and farmers
and hog raisers for Saturday to discuss
the crisis with regard to marketing
Of hogs in Indiana before ready. due
TO the high prices.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26

Carlos Bee Of San Antonio. Tex,
wa selected to the next congress to
succeed Representative Slayden. one
of the men against whom President
Wilson threw his influence in the
campaign. Bee is a brother-in-law
Of Postmaster General Burleson. and
has been a prominent figure In
Texas politics for twenty years. His
great-grandfather was member Of
the continental congress from South
Carolina, and his uncle, Gen. Bernard
Bee, was the first general on either
side to be killed in the Civil war.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
ARRANGE FOR
RECEPTION
TINES BUREAU.


AT STATE CAPITAL.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec 25.-Ad
jutant General Smith notified mayors
at twenty-five Hoosier cities today TO
prepare their committees and recep-
tions for boys Of 137th ard 1s9tn reg
iments to be demobilized immediately
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
PEOPLE KILLED IN
STREET FIGHTING

UNITED Press CABLEGRAM.l
COPTNHAGEN. Dec. rs. Street
hrhtfnS took place Monday and Tues
day in Berlin. dispatches reaching here
today declared. Several persons were
killed Further disturbances are also
feared.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26
JACK McALEER ILL
OF PNEUMONIA

Jack. the FIVE year old son cf Mrs.
Margaret A. McAleer s77 Holman St.
IS very i'll Of pneumonia following in
suenza
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26

The time is getting very short to
buy w. S. s. The Lake Co. quota
is $50 per capita.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-26

(Continue~ on page fveD
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-19
TO START BUILDING
FOR NEW AFTERNOON
PAPER IN THE CITY

Negotiations are said to have been
closed for lots at 209-211 South
Fourth street for a site upon which 1t
Is planned to erect what. will be
known as the Grand Forks. American
building, which will be the home OF
an afternoon paper to be published
here. Frs "
A contract has been let to Tom
Berge for the erection OF a brick
building, and operations will begin al
once. The plans and specifications
story. structure with SO feet, frontage,
r. s. Phillips. formerly business
manager Of the State Center at New
Rockford. has arrived in the city and
will be employed here in a similar
capacity. An editor for the contemp.
lated newspaper has not been def
nitely selected.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-19
MINUTE MEN
\ SPOKE LAST NIGHT

Danger to America, and the War
Thrift and War Savings Stamps are
the topics covered by the -Four Min
ute men last evening in the first OF
are given up to doing -Four Minute
service. -
The speakers last night were r. b.
Elton. Grand; H. w. Bishop, Metro
politan; H. j. Moore, Royal, and
Henry O'Keefe, Foto Play. On Sat-
urday night the speakers will appear
at the following named theatcrs: II.
J. Moore. Grand:l Henry O'Keefe,
Metropolitan; T. B. Elton. Royal and
H. w. Bishop, Foto Play.