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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
Spy YARN
D|STURBS
LOWELL
Story That Ed Berg, a U. S.
Marine Has Been Shot AS
a Spy, Found to Be Utter
ly False and Without Any
Basis.
ESPECIAL TO THE T1MEsl


LOWELL. IND. Sept. 14.-That the
false and defamatory reports circulated
throughout the southern part OF the
county about Edward C. Berg II this
city. [. S. marine. are pro-German
paganda, is the belief of the patriotic
people or this city. in which place Berg
Vas born and brought UP.
For some time reports have been cur
rent III Lowell and have extended to other
parts OF the county concerning Private
Edward NJ. Berg of the marine corps.
II was reported first that Berg had
been shot as spy and later that he
was confined in some federal prison.
Mr.. Berg was formerly manager Of the
Anderson co. store and when the war
broke out with Germany he felt that
he should 90, but kept his job until
about three months ago. when the feel
ing came on SO strong that his country
needed him that he enlisted in the ma
rines and was sent 10 Paris Island for
training About three weeks ago he
with about eighty others was trans
ferred TO Cuba. His present address is
Edw NJ. Berg. Marine Barracks. Guam
tanamo Bay. Cuba. 24th Co.
At the time Mr. Berg enlisted volun-
tarily he was out Of the draft age and
did not have TO 60 but felt he being a
single man should 30 in defense of his
country better than some man with a
family.
II is very lamentable that such a re-
port should get started about one Of our
soldiers who is Offering his all for his
country. and the people of Lowell are
very indignant that such a report should
get started
IF the person who was responsible for
the story is ever found and the Berg
family proposes to get at the bottom Of
the story there viii be some rough stuff
pulled here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
And the Poor Heinies
Are Expected to Grab
This Off AS the Truth

BERLIN (v1a London), Sept. 15.-
1--WE now are standing on our new
Lines which have been prepared" says
the ofnciaI statement reporting mill
tary operations on the western front
issued today By the German general
staff.
"Duldng the night" the statement
adds, the evacuation of the (St.
nIihiel, salient, which was liable to
encirclement, and which had been
under consideration for some years,
was completed without interference.
IN anticipation of the attack of
the French and Americans on the
St. NIihiel salient. we began evacuat-
ing this salient a few days ago"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
NEW ATTACK
THREATENS LAON

rUN1TEp PRESS CABLEoRAMl
LONDON, Sept. Il, 12:55 p. m.
The French this morning started
a new attack astride the Ailette and
between the Aisne and the Vesle,
according to information from the
front. This attack is in the direc-
ton of Laon. American troops
have been fighting between the
Aisne and the Vesle.
The French astride the Ailette
are in a position to flank the
Caemin des Danes position from
the west. This mornings French
advance threatens to turn the flank
of the Chemin des Danes and en-
dangers Laon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
ADVANCE
Z MILES
TAKE 1000
Astrlde The AiIette, FOCh'S Men
Take a New WdlIOp at
the HarTied Hun,
UNITED PRESS CABLEeRAM.1


LONDON, Sept. ii, :04 P. M
In an attempt launched at 500 a.
m. today from the Aisne and
astride the Anette the French have
advanced two miles on an eleven
mile front, taking several towns
and 1900 prisoners.
The French striking toward the
western end of the Chemin des
Danes have captured Allemant just
north of the highway leading to the
Chemin des Danes. Further south
they have taken Sancy.
on the northern bank Of the Aisne.
advancing eastward. the French have
reached the western edge Of Vailly-
Mont des Singes has also fallen.
The Frenc-- attack this morning on
the south end Of the St. Gobain-Massif
and in ,Ae direction of the Forest Of
Coucy is making satisfactory progress.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
Notice to knights Templar

will meet in Called Conclave at the Ma
sonic Temple. Monday. Sept. 18th at
1900 o'clock noon to attend and con-
duct funeral services for our late Frater
Peter Crumpacker. Services al the Pres
byterian church at 100 o'clock. Funeral
party will leave via autos for Valpa-
raiso where interment will be made at
conclusion of church service Owners of
cars will please be on hand in uniform
and ready TO make trip. Full Templar
uniform at 1900 o'clock
WILLIS r FORD. Commander
C. o. MALLETT, Rec. 9-Iz-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
UNITED Pass CABLEeRAM.1


WITH THE RICANS
Sept. 14.-Having defeated and
routed the Germans at all points in
the st. Mihiel salient, the Ameri-
cans today faced the enemy on
new line in some places twelve
miles north of the old one.
Americans driving across the heights
Of the Meuse cut through the pocket
seven miles to Nigneunes where they
met other American 6ofees smashing in
from the south. thus closing the pocket.
All the territory within the pocket is
now under American control. The num-
Der of prisoners increase rapidly as the
advance continues. All objectives were
captured according to schedule.
When Phiacourt fell numbers OF Off
GERS soldiers and Is cannon and many
machine guns were taken. Refugees are
being sent back from towns in German
hands since 1914.
Despite the muds American tanks pre-
ceded the infantry. Allied supremacy of
the air was quickly won and remained in
our hands. AS the German line gave
way explosions were heard in the rear.
Most of these were due TO the accurate
firing of our artillery.
The effects of the enemy defeat were
felt even on the eastern side of the Nc
selle where enemy troops were forced
to evacuate the bend in the stream
American patrols occupied the abandon
ed trenches.
~ al
amounts of supplies were destroyed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
FRENCH TOOK
1000 HUNS ALONE

PARIS. Sept. 1.-THE French alone
took 1000 prisoners in the st. Mihel
operations. including 5000 Austrians.
making q total OF more than 10000
prisoners taken by the Americans and
French. the Echo Paris announced
today
At tho advent Of the ST. Mihlel ad-
vanced American hospital organizations
were practically perfect Red Cross
opened three new hospitals and hun
dreds OF nurses and doctors were rush
ed to the scene. special corps OF
canteen workers from the Red Cross
was added to the relief workers Ten
million cigarettes along with numer-
GUS carsoes ot surgical supplies were
brought to the scene OF operations
The night before the Americans went
over the top every hospital was in
readiness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
Save Gas; Buy Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Sept - - Money
saved by automobile owners through not
using their cars on Sunday should be
invested in War Savings Stamps or
Liberty Bonds saws an official sermon
ette issued by the Treasury.
The moral which the Treasury De
partment points out as a result of the
gasless Sunday" the statement says,
lis that it is important in our conduct
Of the war to pay as VIC 60 so far as
possible by abstinence from current
and that abstinence in il
self contributes to the winning Of the
war only to that degree which the money
saved is made available to the govern
ment by investment in War Savings
Stamps or Liberty Bonds"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
DEATH OF
HOBART PIONEER
tscrr1A1 TO TIE TINES

TSrECIAL To TIE IIMES-
HOBART. IND. Sept. 14.-Eu Os-
borne passed away at the home of his
son. Gaylord. who lives on Lake street,
Wednesday evening after a prolonged
illness Of many months. He was s4
wears old and IS survived by six chill
dren. Messrs. Gaylord. Nathan of Wa
natah. and Jason E. OF Stoutland. Mo.
Mrs. Mary Williams of Highland, No.
Mrs. Edith Bowman of Hammond and
Mrs. Daisy Cremer Of Bradley. Ill. The
funeral services will be held at the
house at II o'clock on Saturday morn
ing and the burial Will be at Westville.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
NOTHING
DOING" ACCORDING
TO BERLIN
IUN1rED PRESS cABLEaHAM.1

BERLIN Wa London), Sept. IL
South of ornes and also on the Verdun-
Elaine road the enemy attempted 20
advance. but was repulsed." the war
Office announced today
on the battle front between the
heights of Lorraine ard Mozelle. St
Mihiel salient. the day passed with mod
crate lighting activity. The enemy did
rot continue his attacks yesterday East
of Combres and northwest of Thiacourt
the enemy felt his way toward our lines.
There were local enga sements."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
BOY FROM COMPANY
HOUSE FALLS FIGHTING
Frank Fabich, an Employe
of the Standard Steel, Sc
verely Wounded.

In Company House 121. East Ham
mond. an anxious woman is praying
for her brother who lies wounded in a
base hospital back OF the fighting lines
OF France
Word was received today by Mrs.
Mary Radzimiski that Frank Fab.ch.
her brother, who enlisted year ago
IN July was severely wounded in ac-
ton July IS. Frank Fabich was %
wears Of age and before enlisting work
I'd at the Standard steel Car plant
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
BRITISH
GET RESPITE
TILL OCT. IL
LBr UNITED PREss ]

WASHINGTON Sept. 14-Subjects Of
Great Britain, including Canadians be-
tween the ages Of 20 and As, who reg
istered September u. will be given un-
til October y, 1918 to join the military
forces Of Great Britain under terms Of
draft treaty. the war department an
nuonced today. Questionaires will be
withheld from registrants until that
date
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
GOLF MATCH
AT HAMMOND

The Michigan City golf team arrived
in Hammond this afternoon over the
South Shore to play the second Of a
series Of match games. Nassau. with
the golf team of the Hammond Country
Club. E. p Deming is in charge Of the
arrangements. The visitors will he en-
tertained at a dinner and dance this
evening. At the first meeting between
the teams at Michigan City this sum
-mer Hammond was beaten and with
thirty Of its members in service the
strength of the Hammond golf cracks
has been somewhat impaired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
MASONIC NOTICE.

Members of Garfield Lodge No. 500.
F. & A NJ, are hereby notified that the
funeral of our laIe Bro. Peter Crum-
packer will be held under the auspices
of Hammond Commandery NO. Al * II.
SO that no lodge meeting will be called
as previously announced Service viii
he at the Presbyterian Church at 800
o'clock. Monday. SEPT 10th. and inter
ment viii be via autos TO Valparaiso.
9-14 WILLIS r. FORD. Wor. Mas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
WANT TRUTH ABOUT
THE OIL SITUATION

WASHINGTON. Sept. 14.-Stirred by
vague reports OF the serious situation
regarding the country's oil supply. con-
gress is seeking all the facts in an
effort to provide remedy. A number
Of efforts are now underway to get
before congress and the country the
truth regarding oil. Upon an adequate
supply great deal OF war activity de-
pends.
Members OF congress from oil produo-
ing states declare production and blame
the governmental policy for this condi-
tion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
UNABLE TO
PREVENT RETREAT"
II-N1rEn PREsg CARLEaRAM.l ]

AMSTERDAM. Sept 1.-THE semi
official statement at Berlin regard the
St Mihiel battle declares;
Enemy attacks which gained ground
in the direction OF Phiacourt until our
counter attacks checked them were un-
able to prevent the carrying out of our
movement accordingeto plan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HAMMOND
CAMPAIGN
ALL READY
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
Starts Officially on Mon
day Enthusiastic Meet
ing of Entire Working Or
ganization at Temple.

Hammond's Fourth Liberty Loan
organization the most beautiful ma
chine ever seen in town, in fact the
very latest and most approved
model, inspected and 0. KID by
Secretary McAdoo and with its in
ventor DR.. H. E. Sharrer at the
wheel is all ready for use.
Chairman Sharrer put it on ex-
hibition last night before the
Fourth Loan executive committee
and his assistants at the Masonic
Temple and it purred like cat full
Of cream.
1t is the acme Of efficiency and war
workers are confident that it viii 80
over the top in "A hours when the start
ing signal is given.
a GREAT MEETING EELp.
The meeting. presided over by Gen.
Chairman Sharrer. last night. was of
tremendous significance The entire
executive committee Of fifteen. With Sec
retary Howard Gescheidler. the 70 wom-
en- precinct heads under General Wom-
ans Chairman Mrs Q. c. z. Matthies
and her special assistant Mrs. W. D
Patton and the 10 men precinct chair
men were there. Il was a group selected
by the executive counsel headed by Gen.
Chairman Sharrer and @. K.'d by the
Seventh District Loan organization.
I was 4 hummer OF meeting. Chair
man ShaIrer keynoted the campai gn and
was listened to with beenest attention.
WORK IS FULLY MAPPED OUT.
The work Of the campaign was COM
pletelv outlined and gone over in minut-
est detail and the actual work begins
tonight when Woman's Chairman Mrs.
Matthies viii begin the precinct meet
ings and complete them nv Monday. $50
women solicitors will then begin the
actual work of solicitation. House to
house canvass will be thoroughly done
and every dwelling in Hammond no mat
ter how humble VIII be expected to
pledge purchase on bonds. There VIII be
headquarters in every precinct
SOLICITORS ONLY AUTHORIZED.
One dominant fact was brought out
last night and that is that no one is
permitted to buy from a solicitor unless
button-the credentials given by the
government. They viii have the cards
for pledges and the questions thereon
must be answered. All persons solicited
! BY the Liberty Loan workers are notihed
that the drive is a government propo-
sition The solicitors are authorized TO
act. They must be given the informa-
tion desired and their patriotic work
y,,ust ret reSu1+s
CAMPAIGN STARTS MONDAY.
The fourth drive will be formally
/ launched in many ways beginning Mon
day In every industry. factory and
railroad in Hammond captains have been
chosen and await the general order to
get busy The advertising and publicity
features viii begin to show next week.
Banners are to be strung across the
streets and the posters are expected on
Monday.
The speakers bureau has received no
tice Of the speakers who are coming.
Senator Watson is to speak at Liberty
hall and the Jackies Band is coming.
other publicity stunts Will he an
nounced later. Some of them are hot
ones. The great drive is ON.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
CROWN POINT
MAKES GOOD
SHOWING

ESPECIAL To THE TINES.
GROWN POINT IND Sept. IA
Chief Clerk Donnaha of the local board
announces that the registration has been
very heavy. Several precincts have not
been heard from at this time. but the
estimated number Of registrants. 2.475.
will be increased one-third. in Mr.. Don
nahas opinion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
CREEL SPEAKS
IN CHICAGO
- IN1rrp PREss.l

BY UNITED PRESS
CHICAGO. sept 4-Over-conhdence
and what's the use spirit We're char
acterized as the essence of defeat by
George CreeI chairman Of the commit
tee or public information. in an ad-
dress here today.
Organized disloyalty he said. has
been broken up
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
YANKS AHEAD
OF SCHEDULE
BY FRED FERGUSON

UNITED Press staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
METZ FRONT Sept. IA. a. m.-The
Hindenburg line is under continuous
sheIling from heavy and light American
guns. Numbers Of Germans have been
caught behind the American lines and
the work of hopping up the salient is in
progress.
1t is now permissible to say the
American feat was accomplished in 27
hours the Americans advancing far
ahead Of their schedule
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
Fast Side Voters.

Register tonight a the following
places
Lafayette School.
John Smiths. corner Charlotte-Sibley-
Wm. Troiki. corner Summer-Columbia-
Harry Hasselbring's cornGE Charlotte
and Michigan
Unless you register now YOU cannot
vote in November.
o-14 DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COM.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
EXPLOSION
KILLS MANY IN
CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI Sept. IA dozen Per-
sons were believed TO have been buried
in the ruins Of a three-story brick build
ing here today. wrecked by an explosion.
The explosion is believed to have been
due to gas. The building was occupied
by saloon and rooming house.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HUNS ATTACK WITH
LIQUID FIRE
rI-N1rFn PREss CABLEGRAM.l

IUN1rED PRESS CABLEGRAM1
WITH THE BRITISH IN FRANCE.
Sept. Il. 10:45 p. m.-Northwest Of
Gouzeaucourt in an attack with hquid
nre at 1.45 a m. today the Germans
compelled the British to withdraw to
support lines
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HUN READJUSTS
HIS LINES
rUwrrEp Press CAB1 EeRAM.l

UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAM1
LONDON, Sept. II. 1:45 p. m.-North
Of the obliterated St. Mihiel salient the
enemy is readjusting his lines. said ad-
vices from France this afternoon. Near
Chatillon the Germans retreated a cou-
pie Of miles. French and American
patrols are keeping IN close touch. The
maximum depth of the penetration is
reported as thirteen miles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HOME GUARDS
PATROL STREETS
TRY I-NTTFD PRrss.l

bI INIItU f-7Eso.I
CINCINNATI. O.. Sept. 14-Home
guards are patrolling the streets and
Boy Scouts are acting as traffic officers
here today while more than a hundred Of
the city's $50 policemen strike for high
or wages.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
EVERYBODY IS DOING 1T.

rUNITED PRESS CABLEGRASf
LONDON. Sept. I4.-6ierman prisoners
taken by the British fghting before
Camhrai on Sept. 2 exceed 1900. Field
Marshal Haig reported today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
5 KILLED
IN CHICAGO
ACCIDENT
IBr EN1rEp PRESS ]

CHICAGO. sept. 14.-Five mon We're
killed and more than tweAy injured
this afternoon when Chicago and
Western Indiana freight train backed
into street car near the southern
Chicago city limits Some Of the IN
jured We're feared to be fatally hurt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
GERMANS
BOMRARD
RHEIMS

UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAMI
PARIS. Sept. 1.-THE Germans are
continuing to lombard Rheims cathe-
dral The north walls threaten to fall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
BOLSHEVIKI
LOSE KAZAN

TI-N1TED PRESS CABLEGRAM
AMSTERDAM. Sept 14.--Anti- Bolshe-
vik troops have occupied Kazan, accord
ing to dispatches from Petrograd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HEAVY BRITISH
CASUALTIES
UNITED PRESS c

UNITED PRESS CAsLEGRAM.l
LONDON, Sept 14-This weeks cas-
uaity list included 21,T56 divided as fol-
lows:
Officers. 2265.
Men 19491.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-14
HUN
PRISONERS
ARE TAKEN
Refugees Sent Back from Towns
In German Hands Since
Start Of War, 1914

CUSITED PRESS CABLEcRAM1
LONDON, Sept. IA, 1 :o6 p. na.-Aner-
leans in the 81. E1ihiel battle have taken
$4,000 prisoners, advtces said today.
More prisoners are expected as the terri
tory won by the Yankees is not cleared
Of all Germans caught IN the pocket.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-24
Flock Of Toulouse Geese.

may be raised In small numbers sue
cessfully and at a profit or farms
where there is low, rough pasture land
with a natural supply Of water. Geese
are generally quite free from disease
and insect pests, but occasionally are
affected by ailments common to poul-
try. Grass makes up the bulk of their
food, and for this reason pasturage Is
essential. A body Of water, while not
absolutely essential, Is valuable where
geese are raised, and some breeders
consider it important during the breed
ing season. Geese are good foragers,
and for this reason many farmers in
the South keep them to kill the weeds
In the cotton fields.
Geese need little protection in the
way of a house, except in winter and
during stormy weather. Some kind Of
a shelter should be provided for the
young goslings, and the same precau-
tons taken in raising chickens as to
keep the coops and houses clean and
provided with plenty of straw scat
tered about the floor, should be taken.
Geese like other kinds of poultry,
should be selected for size, prolificacy
and vitality. They should be mated
several months prior to the breeding
season to obtain the best results. Good
matings are not changed from year to
year unless the results are unsatisfac-
tory. A gander may be mated with
from one to four geese, but pair or
trio matings usually give the best re-
suits. When mated, geese are allowed
to run In flocks. From four to twenty
five geese may be kept on an acre Of
land, and under most conditions ten
Is a fair average.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-05-24

sickness or trouble or sorrer, friend.
ship counts for considerable. How are
the young folks-Caroline and Stephen
pretty smart, heyY"
Smart? Why, they are intelligent,
naturally. u
mo, no. I mean are they pretty
well?"
Very we'll, indeed, considering the
shock of their recent bereavement"
"Yes, yes. OF course. And they've
moved, too. Movin's an awful job.
They say three movin's are as bad as
a fire, but l cal'late I'd rather burn
up a set of carpets than pull 'em up,
specially II they was insured. 'Tain't
half so much strain on your religion.
l remember the last time we took up
our carpets at home, Abbie-she's my
second cousin, keepin' house for me
said If gettin' down on my knees has
that effect IN me she'd never ask me
to go to prayer meetin' again. Ho,
ho.'
He chuckled. Mrs. Dunn elevated
her nose and looked out of the win
dow. Then she led another small
trump.
"You say that Miss Caroline and her
brother expect you," she said. you
surprise me. Are you sureT"
"Oh, yes, ma'am; I'm sure. When
Mr.. Graves came down to see me, last
week twas, I told him to say I'd be
up pretty soon to look the ground over.
This is a pretty fine place the young
folks have got here" he added, gazing
admiringly at the paintings and book
cases.
Yes" assented the lady condescend.
ingly. "For an apartment it is really
quite livable."
"Mr. Graves came to see you at your
home, did he?"
Eyes, ma'am; at South Denboro.
And he certainly did have a rough
passage. Ho, no! Probably you heard
about 1t, bein' SO friendly with the
family"
"Ahem! Doubtless he would have
mentioned 1t, but he has been Ill. I
hope MI, Graves errand was success
full"
"Well, sort Of so So"
"Yes. He came to see you in con-
nection with your brothers estate
some legacy p%erhaps"
She did not look at the captain when
she asked this question. Therefore
she did not notice the glance which he
gave her.
"Um-hm. Somethin' of that kind,
Mrs Dunn. I can't help thlnkin'," he
went on, chow nice 1t is that Caroline
and Steve have such a good friend as
you to help 'em. Your husband and
Bile was chums, I s'poseT
mo, not exactly. The friendship
was on my side of the family"