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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
MUFF BY FLACk A FATAL
MISTAKE THAT ENDS It ALL

athletes the series ended yesterday with
2 to l victory for the Red sox. with
Tyler pitching for the Cubs against
Carl Mays.
The hands and feet Of Max Flack
were a potent factor. In the third the
reliable little gardener muffed fly that
should have made the third out. Two
runs counted. Max stole third base in
the fourth and scored on Merkles single,
That tally would have won the game
had Max froze 70 Whiteman's fly in the
third
Luck was the deciding factor and to-
day the Red Sox are champions OF the
world. but not of the fullness thereof.
The kaIe this season is unusually mod
est
| Tyler is the champion hard luck iron
man. but he is bearing up under his
! trials. d. Five blows were taken off him
/ in eight rounds and none of them fgur-
ed in the tallies Passes to Mays and
| Shean put the winning runs on the bag
| and when the stage was set the mufT in
right field sent Mays and shean scamp
erlng home with the fat end OF a lear
purse.
Mays limited the Cubs to three blows
and two OF them came in the scoring
round. Flack started with single and
finished on an inHeld out. his steal OF
third and Merkle's safety.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
A Letter From England.

The following letter is from an Eng
lish woman. the mother Of three chill
drsn. Her husband is with the English
Expeditionsry Forces IN Egypt and she
is working IN a munition factory. in
Cheshire County. England. The letter
was written to Hammond relatives and
may prove OF general interes' 20 Times
readers inasmuch as 1t shows the senu-
msnt in England relative TO America
and American soldiers:
nv Dearest Cousin.
I was so very happy to receive your
dear welcome letter. II was 80 very in
terestfng. I think you are so clever and
I am very proud OF YOU. I don't half
swank about you at my work I only
wish could see YOU. am sorry
Cousin Jerome did not get 20 France.
although 7 think they are real lucky
that can keep away
We are so proud Of The American sol
diers. God bless everyone. they are fine
men and no half and half as they say
here, and they have all come with good
hearts TO help Us, I always was fond
OF the American people. now I shall al
ways love them. We are getting food
also from you. Our tins Of milk have
L S A on them and we also get sew
eral kinds Of foods and they are all good
too. Thank God that America came to
our aid. Tho people here nearly went
mad when they landed and l bet the
soldiers won't forget it. They sang and
eheersd and the Stars and Stripes were
flying everywhere.
am working about six miles from
home. The place where I was finished
the contract and they wanted me 10 &c
laboring. but I refused for as long as
I can do actiylene Welding and the
government r. advertising for welders
think that IS best. So I removed an6
am doing alright. Don't start until
o'clock in the morning and 7 used tc
start at o'clock Had to get up before
8. 7 am making air bombs and Tho
money IS good. I wonder how long +
is going TO last. Dear cousin. Their,
seems to be no end. I shall thank Coz
when IT is over. Everything is a ter
rible price John has not gone yet. but
think everyone will have to go before
It Is finished.
Hoping to md you well and happy
y viii close with fondest love and pray
exs from US all. remain
Your loving cousin.
MARY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

bad luck. cannot state all Of my
periences that night. but / learned that
tho Huns are towards when they know
the Americans are facing them and most
OF them that yelled "Kamerad" received
"Kamerad" at the point of a sharp bay
Onet or a hand grenade.
The Americans arc very curious lads.
saw many fellows that night look out
over tho trench and say. Il don't see any
Dutchmen out there" After our little
mix-up We found Germans leg in the
trench. A fellow had the nerve to cut
his toe nail off for a souvenir and he
has Il yet. The other day the Germans
sent a little white dog over in balloon
and a note saying. in English too. Don't
believe what your officers tell you; we
don't treat prisoners bad" Zone of their
treacherous tricks to get friendly; they
know we hate them). We tied a corn
willie" can to tho dogs tail and a note
and sent IL back saying. Don't worry,
you won't take any of US prisoners for
we get pretty good treatment over here
Yesterday morning two Germans
walked over to our cook shack and gave
themselves up. They said they were
hungry for they only had crackers to
eat. They also said every German in
their trenches would come over and sur
render IL they weren't afraid Of their
officers and being shot by the Americans.
There will be a different story 10 tell
about this war from now on, I am think
ing I suppose all America is over en-
Unused at the great drive the allies are
making at this time. The Americans
are doing more than jast fighting
shoulder 70 shoulder with the French,
They are giving them hope and heart
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

to fight this thing to a finish. They
can't imagine where we get all the cheer
and pep" OF course they don't under
stand the Spirit of rs" and what we
lads have back in good old America to
fight for. 1t isn't a fairy tale. they go
into the battles with a song. and work
in perfect harmony as one. If an officer
calls for a volunteer for a dangerous
little trip into No Mans Land every
hand is raised. We're raring to go"
is our by-word.
We are doing all kinds of work up
here along the engineer line. of course.
cannot tell just what. One fellow said
the engineers would be good lizards If
we only had tails a. we have TO work
lying down and crawling under German
fire and do all kinds Of acrobatic stunts.
At night We come back in a little aLcove
in the side Of the mountain to sleep.
It's pretty safe, only gas could reach
US very easily I told you before. 1
guess. that we are away up IN the noun
| taius. Sometimes the clouds are below
US. There is wonderful scenery around
here. We are seeing without cost what
tourists in civil life would spend much
time and money to see.
Our recreation up here Is limited to
movies and our y. II. c. A. hut, which
is q blessing 10 the men. 1t is the thing
we always look for first when we strike
a new place. Y" hut or a Red Cross.
for they mean comfort to us and. be-
Iieve me, a fellow needs Il at times.
People at home should be proud TO be
a subscriber TO these organizations. They
are sure doing wonders for US on the
/ line.
Mother. am in the best of health
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
Why Women
Dread Old Age

Don't worry about old age. Don't
worry about being in other peoples way
when you are getting on in years. Keep
your body in good condition and you can
be as hale and hearty in your old day@
az you were when kid. ana every one
will be glad to see YOU
TIE kidneys and bladder are the
eauses OF Benile Affections. Keep them
clean and IN proper working condition.
Drive the poisonous wastes from the
system and avoid uric acid eccunuIa-
lions. Take GOLD MEDAL Eearlonn OIL
Capsules periodically snd you will ind
ths the system will always be in per
feet working order. Your spirits will
% onlivered your muscles made strong
and your face have once more the lock
81 youth and health
There Is only one guaranteed brand Of
HARLEM OIL Capsules GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market.
Be sure you get the Original GOLD
MEDAL Imported Harlem Oh Capsules.
They arc tire only reliable. For sale by
Ill Arpt-clsss eru gg1sts.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
FOOTBALL COACH
O'DONNELL WON'T
Be BACK At PURDUE

LAFAYETTE. IND. Sept 12.-CIeo F.
ODonnell. head football coach, probably
will not return to Purdue university
this fall. according TO an announcement
made yesterday by o. F. Cults. director
Of athletics. but Purdue will continue
to play football ODopneu now Is al
his home in Boston. Assistant Coach
Arthur Scanlon OF Chicago Will be on
hand to take charge OF the squad when
practice starts next week. Captain
Elect Huffine Is here.
Athletics at Purdue this year will be
under control Of the military authorities.
II is possible that the freshmen rule
may be abolished and first year men
permitted to participate in all branches
Of sports.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
From Mat Hensel.

The following letter was received by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Hencel. parents OF
Matt Hencel:
France. Aug. 20. 1918.
Dear Dad and Mother:
Hello, Hows business? It's rushing
here. We went over the top, took a
town and a strongly fortified position.
also a few prisoners; our losses were
slight. Some fight" 1t sure was ex-
citing, three days and nights Of conttnu-
Gus bombardment. before they got me.
Now I don't want you TO worry about
me. because I'm in the hospital now and
getting the best Of care. I'm only slight
ly wounded and will leave the hospital
within day or so. I'm not in a posi-
ton TO say much about the battle. I
only say that Sherman was right,
There isn't much 1 can say now. III
write you another letter when I get
back TO my company. which will be
within a day or so. 1 Will close now
hoping this letter will find everybody
at home well. Love to all at home. and
all my pretty girls.
Your loving son.
MATT.
sth U s Inf. Med Detach A E. F
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

try al x. OF c. secretary in France:
Field. Aug 20. 1918.
Dear Friend:
Your most welcome letter received
August Is. FOR which accept my sincere
thanks. The CHEEKY news contained acts
as a spring tonic or French wine. ha
ha-
Having had to stay IN Paris for two
weeks for movement orders. worked
al the hospitals and spent some time
looking around Paris. I was there as
signed to a division Of troops IN the
field. so 7 took my Henry Ford. a part
ner. a trunk. etc, and started. We
travelled about 400 miles. then we rest
ed a week-I mean we stopped. but
never did the Fritz bombs at night and
the shells by day. We then moved on
again to the great battlefield. For miles
in the rear we saw devastation and pass
ed through the towns which the Boche
had occupied. His signs are still up and
his soldiers. now prisoners. are cleaning
UP the places and people moving in
again
There are French and American graves
along the road and the Boche is buried
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
Boston Never Beaten
in Worlds Series

BOSTON, MASS, Sept. 12--Bos-
ton appears to have . charmed life
as far az worlds baseball series go,
inasmuch as no Hub team has ever
been defeated in the big classic. The
Red Sox OF the American League,
v1ctors yesterday, have come home
first with FIVE worlds championships.
In 1914 the Braves OF the National
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
CHILLY WEATHER,
HOT HEATS, IN so.
BEND RACES

SOUTH BEND. IND. Sept. 12.-Cold
weather cut down the crowd and the
fields al Tuesdays races. but the four
events. although lacking in numbers,
were closely contested. especially the
2:19 pace. which went six heats. Billy X.
winnig. Summary:
2:19 PACE; PURSE $500.
Billy K. b. g. (Hedrick) "a ? 3 1 1
Country Queen. oh. m. (Top-
Early May. b. m. (Queen)---1 3 2 Sro
Time-2:23; 2:16A; 2:161h; 2:16A;
PIG; 2:16A
2:1s TR0T; PURSE $500.
Ruby Pearl. b. m. (YounE) 2 1
Nellie the Great. b. m. CLine)---3 3
Guy Walker. b. m. (Brown) - 3 ?
Time-2:1Sk; 2:17A; 2:18N; 2:164
ais PACE: PURSE 5000.
Victor Blue. b. =. (Overly) ------2 1 !
f. Hal. b. g. (NewelD ----------1 ?
J. Pointer. br. g. (Smith) -------3 3 2 ?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

The War Savings Pledge Card is
a little note written to Uncle Sam
10 assure him that you are with
him in the war and that you intend
10 stay to the finish.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
BOARD UPHOLDS
HOPES CLAIM
Ralk- Line Billiard Champ
Put Back in Glass "A,
Because of Dependents.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE appeal of
Willie Hoppe. balk-line billiard cham
pion against being placed in Class IA
of the draft under the work or fight
rule upheld by the district board Of
New York It was announced yesterday
Hopes local board had placed him in
Class "A because Of dependents, but re-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

Gently placed him in the top class. de-
claring that billiard playing as an oc-
cupation was nonessential. The district
board, however, gave him his original
classification. Hoppe will soon start on
an exhibition tour for the benefit Of the
Red Cross.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
Fly Dropped in Third In
ming Scores Two and De
cides Hurting Duel.
WORLDS SERIES FACTS.
YESTERDAYS GAVE.

YESTERDAYS GAME.
Attendance, 1898
Receipts, Sle,7e5.
Each clubs share, $S,9o7.75.
Commissions share, S1,e7e.5o.
SIX GAMES.
Total attendance, 12S,443.
Total receipts, S179,619.
Players share only IN first four
games, Se9,527.7o.
Each clubs share, S46,o64.7o.
Con1Iniss ton's share, S5,o9e.4o.
PINAL STANDING.
w. L. Pct
BOSTON .es7
chicago 4 .a37
-. - Mi. a.. roLo,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

and cheer. at this writing Hope the
folks at home are too. Give my love
to little brother and all the rest.
With love.
KERNIE.
Kernie ". Denton.
Co. a. 7th Engineers.
American L. F., via New York.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12
From Edward G. Grady.

The following interesting letter has
just been received from Z. c Grady
Whiting who Is now serving his coun-
try as X. OF c. secretary in France:
Field. Aug 20. 1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

BOSTON. Sept. 12.-Despite the labo,
roubles which agitated the totl-worn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

9Th U. s. Inf. Med Detach.. A. E. F.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-12

To Mrs. T. 4. Denton. 1851 Monro
street
August u. 1915.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
Watch Chains Disappear.

A London EngIanD West end Jew
eler says that. two things seem to De
passing out of fashion owing TO the
war-watch chains and cuf INKS.
Both these articles were on uhe
wane before the war, but WrlS'
watches, being essential for officers
brought them quickly TO the fore, anu
civilians have been rushing 70 pu!
them. in many instances selling theil
watches and chains TO buy the handler
time piece.
So with links. The soft double Gun
which was such nuisance 10 gel tileni
into. began their downfall ana '''eii
khaki shirts made to button III 'ii'
wrist completed it. Now one sees even
the best dressed men with shirt cum
huttoned Mt the wrist, and the mus
are put away in the drawer with thf
has beens'
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01

DO you feel tired and "worn-outf"
Are you nervous and irTitablef Don't
sleep well Mt nightf Have dragged
out" nnrested feeling when you get
up In the morningi Dizzy spells7 BIZ
ious7 Bad taste In the mouth, back
ache. pain or soreness In the loins,
and abdomen Severe distress when
urinating. bloody. cloudy urine or sed-
iment2 All these Indicate gravel or
stone In the bladder. or that the poi
sonous microbes, which are always I'm
your system. have attacked your kid
neys.
You should use GOLD MEDAL
Unarlem OIL Capsules Immediately
the oil soaks gently into the walls
md lining OF the kidneys. and the lit
10 poisonous animal germs. which are
,nusing the Inflammation. are imme-
dlnteiy attacked and chased out Of
your system without inconvenience or
pain.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01

Beauty may 20 beautifully in any
Thing made of silk or anything made
OF fur. with clear conscience and
without criticism-for these are things
the soldiers don't need. SO there are
magnificent fur wraps and less SPLEEN
uld hut quite rs beautiful ones made
OF satins and silks for those who
choose to wear them. There Is plenty
CT latitude In this matter of wartime
dressing 10 allow those who can af-
ford it, to 90 as brilliantly clad, when
occasion makes opportunity, as IN the
past, or to dress as simply as for n
promenade. There are several minds
as to what BELTS the times.
Since fur and silk are ut hand moth
Ing more Is asked by the creators of
styles, except customers to buy the
beautiful things that can he made of
them. AT one of the New York style
shows the lovely evening coat which
Is pictured above shows how we'll an
American designer succeeded. This
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
GENERALLY PAYS TO "STlCK"
Man Who Is Constantly Changing Jobs
Is Not Usually an Employee Of
Special Value.

A Kansas editor complains that mo.
body sticks in these times of plenty Of
jobs for all The statement Is too sweep
Ing, says the Portland Oregonian, but
there is truth in it. A good many do not
"stick" who ought to do so. They
ought, In the first place, to cultivate
the habit of sticking. Some day jobs
may not be so common. and it will sur
prise some of the wandering ones to
find that they have not learned enough
about any one trade to make them val
liable to any employer. The young man
who Is doing one thing today and an
other the day after tomorrow Is over
looking the chance to establish himself
i'm q career, and he is breeding in him.
self the spirit of dissatisfaction which
will make it hard for him to be happy
in all the years to come. Nothing can
be said against quitting one job for a
better one ambition ought TO be en-
couraged; but the worker ought to he
sure himself that the change is for the
better and not merely for the sake OF
change Employers nowadays know
how great is the loss to industry re
sulting from mere aimlesSnesS.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01

wrap Is not too gorgeous to be youth
ful. * clever and original enough 10
be Interesting and there are not two
opinions as To its beauty.
Even Paris, after four years of war,
with air raids always imminent and
amid a thousand difficulties. has had
the courage Ia carry ON it's business
of creating beautiful apparel. The
French feel that this is II necessity
Their genius for clothes has been sucl
an asset that place for IL must bt
maintained, They have been much
given to black and white for evening
gowns and wraps and cape very full
of black satin lined with white satin
is so quiet and elegant that 1t compel,
everyone's admiration. II has an i'm
inense collar OF monkey fur. There
are other satin capes In dark shade,
of brown, made up with moleskin col
! lars and banded trimmings. and blacl
satin long loose and ample coats will
deep cape collars and banded trim
mings of beaver or other furs.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
Z.A. Xz,z.As
~ I
Samplers

There j. no doubt that. n II rule. the
long and narrow samplers are older
han those more nearly square These
ancient samplers. especially the few
bearing dates of the seventeenth cen
fury. are much finer In design. more
ton thar those Of later date. The lin
IN background IL much more closely
covered. They have more curious and
varied stitches. Occasionally they are
IF minute size. hut -four or FIVE inches
long, with eyQuisitplv ans s,i,cb4s
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
If YOUR BACK ACHES

Don't ignore the little pains and
aches" especially baekaches. They
may be little now but there In no tell
ing how soon n dangerous or fatal dis
ease OF which they are the forerun-
ners may show itself. Go after tho
cause OF that backache ut once. or you
may find yourself In the grip Of an In.
durable disease.
DO not delay minute. Go TO yong
druggist and insist on his supplying
you with a box Of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM on Capsules In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vlgor.
After you have cured yourself con.
tinue TO take one or two Capsules
each day no AZ 10 keep In hrst-class
condition. and ward on the danger Of
future attacks. Money refunded II
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand. and thus be sure OF getting the
genuine ADV.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
Poor Doc Under Shell Fire

In a letter describing IN" pehaN'''
of domestic animals under hTt s,n
der says: A biz black monsFel cam
into our improyi>ed trench late one
afternoon. He had survived te e,
ron hours bomhardment If smell anu
GAS and sank down by my side g'terll
exhausted His body became ihef,
and nothing. not even the tendereS'
HRS Of bully beef, would make mn
move His brown eyes looked mourn.
civ into mine rs if longing 70 zen
mo something. Inst then tine Boone
nn,,,monced strafing. and at every tA-
plosion shiver ran through M ,be
I do not know what oteah'e -,
poor beast. There was an en ns hjsct
soon afterwurd and this pis D'''s
mongrel disappeared
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01

which. al II little distance from the
wearer, there Is no very good reason
~ preferrng fur 10 the more durable
plush.
OF course \ coat that embodies the
spirit of youth may be- worn by youth.
and this, like many other Of the sea-
sons offerings, will grace both youth
and maturity. Goats rs n rule nre
in quiet colors-what are called the
"Cnr shades" But recently the tread
If style IL toward brighter colors In
frocks and hats. rejecting the mood Of
the public which grows In cheerful.
uess
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01

Keen and practical observers OF NJ
st,Ips say that they embody the spirit
o. youth and that this Is one eheet OF
the war. The great armies ars mace
M of youths-it i the daf of me
young man. and il Is reflected IN M
onnarel one might think that FOR
,natrons this flavor would be absent,
lint no, Matrons are as busy as t'a'os
and soldiers, as alert and active ana
their apparel expresses this whi'h y
the spirit Of youth.
n the handsome sllver-fone coat pc
.,roa something Of this idea is appar-
ont II seems Ia be simple Nnt !
realrv designed with wonderful ana
.orhisticafed cleverness. therefore II
,,av be selected rs representative
a,,onp garments Tor women 10 longer
vInthful II IS beautiful model SUIT
81 70 all.rouHd Wear. with IME'a"
si.ay.s that give # an ample t'9iiis
,aol aud rIeverly shaped nnder-arih
,.is,ss that keep If from being euiNs.
oil. an expert could think ont ann
execute n thing 80 ne" N .h' N"'' -
OF coats. -..-.,..r,.
Tberr is cape collar e"H'era'8'
- ,.uf,I.r FOR very cold weather
~ +. mad. Of seal plush ana defp
" - match. or one may choose 10
rova those accessories repiac'd WI"
uras,n seal. Bur when fur buyer
,eu YOU II Is difficult 10 tel "'''s"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
~ Verdun Like Modern City.

Of Verdun Like Modern CITY.
brtress of Nerdun, which was
Napoleon, but was modernlzed
ullt during 1SS2-1S9O, now has
eonveniences of a modern city,
bmilton Holt in an article on
the Greatest Battlefield in
dent. 1t is electrically lighted
here is enough electricity
nd in addition to what the cit
(sds to supply the whole city
bun II necessary. 1t has nearly
les of gallery. 1t boasts of a
Il makes the bread, and store
sufficient to hold the food re-
tor 10000 people six months. 1t
bpters under the solid rock and
ically shell proof. Verdun itself
slt During the bOmba rdment
lSl916 the heaviest shells
the roof in places and the
leaked through here and there,
He Is no danger of its being
(hed by any guns now In use.
|ayated city is down about the
the Meuse river, which runs
the town, and there Is in con-
e an elaborate pumping sys-
stalled in case of any flooding.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-11-01
Remembrance.

II understand those Boches are pro-
testing against the way Americans use
chemicals In the war" said the girl
at the news stand.
That's just the way that Kind OF
people always was" replied the vet
eran hotel clerk. Il remember 'em
well. They wouldn't be satisfied until
they'd turned on the gas an then they
insisted on trying TO blow II out"