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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
GOvERNOR'S
PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION.

To the Women Of Indiana;
I'm order that the United States gov
eminent may know upon whom IT may
depend and the extent OF its resources
should the demands of the war neces-
state the further participation OF the
women OF America in the great strug-
gle for human rights and civilization
II has asked each state to register its
women population. with a statement of
their qualifications and Willingness for
patriotic service.
In Indiana this task win be under
taken. beginning on the anniversary
of the historically significant battle Of
Tsexington-AprN 18Th. 1t is hoped
TO have the work completed in ten DAYS.
We are trusting that the time Will
never come when the women Will be
called upon 70 bear more than vol
untary burden in their accustomed
lines Of service. but the Government
regards It as the part OF prudence t.
he prepared for any emergency and
for this reason it is taking a census
Of its woman power. as II has taken a
census Of its man power
Il. therefore. suggest in the name OF
Tndiana's proud record in the prepare
ton for and the participation in this
world war. that the mothers. wives,
and sisters Of our patriots, who have
offered their lives to their country.
show a measure Of the appreciation
Of the duties devolving upon them by
assisting cheerfully in making this reg
istration : success. ANYTHING short OF
success would he foreign 10 the Hoos-
Ter spirit and viii detract from the
sense Of security and support froN
home TO which our boys are entitled
and which they are going to secure
The patriotic service Of the women OF
America IS important to the cause of
America in this present war and I
know that the women Of Indiana viii
not shirk their duty"
JAMES p. GOODRICH. Governor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
JUSTICE GROSS OF CARY
SPRINGS INTO LIMELIGHT

The East Chicago police department
through its chief. Thomas y. Williams.
now holds a assignment Of liquor des-
tined for Z. A. Gross. Justice Of the
peace of Gary. having caught Mathe
DENIES. an expressman of 1892 Wash
ington street. Gary. as he was slipping
through East Chicago in the wee sma'
hours of the morning with eight 5-gal-
Ion kegs OF whiskey
Receipted bills in the possession Of
the expressman showed that the whis-
key was obtained from the American
Distilling Co, 1905 South State street.
Chicago. and sold to z. y Gross Of
Gary, Ind. for the sum Of S179.S3.
The expressman claims he was fore
ed to go after the whiskey by Gary s
famous" Justice OF the peace. and he
disclaims any personal interest. The
matter has now been taken up by L. Ert
Slack. United States attorney at In
dianapolis. and in all probability war
rants will be issued by the federal au-
thoritfes based on a violation Of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

a prominent business man. interested
in a musical house in Chicago. was
picked up on the streets Of East Chi
cago yesterday afternoon for driving
a car without 1917 license in his car.
All right" said the officer, back
your car up TO the curb and put on
your new license number"
When the new license numbers were
displayed that were found to be Ohio
1918 numbers and because Of the sus-
picion attached to the Incident the Of
hcer took the man to the police sta
ton. 1t was found that he was es-
Gaping into Ohio with his three children
whom he had practically kidnapped
from the mother who was a that time
III in q Chicago hospital He was TAX
ing the children 10 relatives in Ohio
The automobile was one borrowed
from his brother in Chicago and the
Ohio license plates had been borrowed
from n friend in Ohio. He expected to
use these plates when ne came into that
state. The Chicago brother came to
the police station last night and upon
promising that they would return to
Chicago and make a satisfactory adj
justnent Of their family affairs the
prisoner was released.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
THANKS TIMES FOR
AIDING SANITARIUN

TIE TIMES has the subjoined com
munication:
The Indiana Conference of Secretaries.
affiliated with the Indiana Society for
the Prevention of Tuberculosis
indianapolis, Ind, April Is. 1918.
Editor TINES
We have just noted with pleasure
the first page story in the issue Of April
18th. Of THE TIMES which gives splendid
publicity to the movement in your coun-
ty for the establishing of your county
Tuberculosis Hospital. we want you
to know that your interest in this work
is deeply appreciated.
1T seems like the county Tubercu-
losis Hospital has gained great head
way IN your community and we trust
you Will continue your good efforts TO
put the campaign across. No doubt you
are aware that the publicity you are
giving this movement is in line with re-
quests Of the National and state Coun-
ellis of Defense. and IS in line with the
best efforts Of patriotic citizens every
where who are doing their best 10 put
our country on war basis.
Thanking you sincerely for your CO.
operation. we are.
Very truly yours.
INDIANA SOCIETY FOR THE PRE-
VENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS
'MYRON r. GREEN.
Field Secretary"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
NEW COMMERCE SIGNS

East Chicago chamber of commerce
is to have some nifty membership
signs. All members In good standing
will be furnished gratis with these
signs and will be entitled to posses
to date
The signs will be circular. 7 IA
inches in diameter and beautifully
colored. They viii be in such form
that they can be hung in windows or in
any conspicuous place. or such that
they can be transferred by a simple
process direct onto show cases. win
dows Of any glass surface
In design the signs viii be pattern
ed on the emblem that IS now being
used on letter heads envelopes and
other stationery. In the outer circle.
however, in place Of the words. East
Chicago there will he Member Chamber
of Commerce. The words East Chi
cago" will not appear at all on the
sign so that It viii be just as appli-
cable to members in Indiana Harbor as
in the west end.
The inside Of the circle will be just
the same. identically, as the inside of
the emblem circle.
Five hundred of these signs Will be
purchased but only those who are in
good standing will be provided with
them. The final sketch will be sub
mitted to the board of directors at
their next meeting Wednesday noon
April "a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
A. 6. DEAVER GOES
TO SOUTH CHICAGO

Concluding his eleventh year as sup
erintendent Of the public schools of
West Hammond. Arthur c. Beaver has
resigned to accept position with the
faculty Of the Bowen high school at
South Chicago. beginning next Septem-
Der
Patrons of the West Hammond
schools and the many friends of Mr..
and Mrs Doaver in West Hammond and
Hammond are truly sorry to learn that
family.
Mr.. Dcaver became superintendent Of
the West Hammond schools eleven
years ago coming from Ohio At that
time there was only one public school
building in West Hammond. the Doug
las. and six teachers were. employed.
Since then the $4,000 Wentworth
school has been built and there tire
seventeen teachers. For the first time
there Will be a high school graduating
class in West Hammond this year
Mr. Deaver will teach bookkeeping
and mathematics in the Bowen school
As organizer Of the West. Hammond
club. Mr.. Beaver became a power for
the civic welfare Of the city He was
president of the club until recently
when he resigned. The West Ham
mond club has been one of the most
active and progressive civic bodies in
the Calumet region.
Not only as a school man but rs a
live and patriotic citizen Mr. Beaver
has accomplished great deal of good
in West Hammond and viii be greatly
missed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
HERE'S A CASE FOR
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE

The Gary police have Cornell Wan
duka. 10th avenue and Marshall street
employed by the American Bridge com
pany. They charge that Wanduka. a
Russian, has been here Ave years hasn't
taken out citizens papers. refuses to
buy a Liberty Bond although he has
5000 in the bank ana has spoken against
this country. Wanduka is held for the
department Of justice, although 1t is
said that Niglantes Of Gary's Patriotic
committee want TO handle his case
Arrested at Miller by Justice Wester-
gren and turned over to Detective Lynn
and officer BardowslSi. Frank Damko is
also held for Chief Bragdon of the
secret service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
GET NEW KIDNEYS!

The kidneys are the most overworked
they fail in their work of altering out
and throwing OF the poisons developed
In the system, things begin to happen
One of the first warnings is pain or
stiffness in the lower part of the back;
highly colored urine; loss of appetite;
indigestion: irritation. or even stone in
the bladder These symptoms indicate
condition that may lead TO that dread
ed and fatal malady. Brights disease,
for which there is said to be no cure
You can almost certainly find immed-
late relief in GOLD MEDAL Harlem
OIL Capsules. For more than 200 years
this famous preparation has been an un-
failing remedy for all kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. Get it at any drug
store, and If IL does not give you az
most INN Mediate relief. your money VIII
be refunded Be sure YOU get the GOLD
MEDAL brand. None other genuine.
In boxes. three sizes-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

Webb-Kenyon act forbidding shipments
OF liquors into dry territory. II the fed
cral authorities act it is predicted
there will be some fireworks" when the
Gary justice appears before Judge And
erson.
Gross was a member OF the commit
tee in Gary to raise the fund to attack
the constitutionality of the state dry
law and it Is said all the saloonkeep-
ers who were in on that fund entered
into an agreement that they would not
violate the law while 1t was being test
ed. Gross will probably hear from his
own lawyers regarding the alleged vio-
lation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
CROWN POINT

Martin Rudolph has returned from
/ Florida where he spent the past VIM
! ter.
c. W Atkinson has purchased the
/ home Of Charles Kroft in the east of
! town. The Kroft family are leaving
1 Crown Point in the near future for
/ Valparaiso. Mr.. Kroft is employed as
/ repair man on the long distance lines.
1 Mrs. Joseph Finnell Of Chicago Is
\ spending a few days with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs O. G Wheeler.
Watch for Claim Allowed" coming
at the Crown soon A typical present
dav war story fun Of sparkling wit
/ and romance.
The many friends OF Mrs William
Handley VIII regret TO learn that her
/ condition is not improving. Mrs Hand
ley is in Wesley Hospital in Chicago
The Junior class O + the Crown Point
high school are rehearsing a play en-
/ titled Claim Allowed which they
will give in the near future The
principal parts are taken by the jun
iors who display decided talent for
amateurs.
Mrs. Blanche Scull has been substi-
/ tuting at the north word school for
Miss Margaret Wilson whose mother
is very low
Don't forget to see 'Neb" the black
bird IN Claim Allowed" at the Crown
theatre.
Mrs Rudolph Cummings Of the
/ Neighborhood house Of Gary VIII oc-
/ cupy the pulpit at the morning and
evening services on Sunday
Mesdames c. J. Tiukham, II. c. Gro
man. c. T. Black and ". E Dinwiddie
vii attend the annual meeting OF the
I.ogansport Presbytery at Hrookston
Ind. on April ~ and %. They viii rep
raxer+ The " M or Crown Point
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
AN EXCURSION TO
HEAR SUNDAY

Rev. Bassett pastor Of the First NJ
Il. church. has reserved four hundred
seats at the Billy sunday tabernacle
for Thursday evening and a special
train leaving on the South Shore will
leave Hammond at AS in the after
noon leaving Chicago on the return
at 1890 p. m. The tickets for the
trip at So cents for the round trip must
be paid for at ten o'clock Monday and
all members of the church and others
who desire to go on the excursion to
the Sunday tabernacle are urged to
make reservations before ten o'clock
Monday morning Tickets can be Sc
cured from NJ NJ Towle. 4. R Abbott.
Fred Middleton or Theo Moor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
April &c, 1918. 500 p. m.
CARNIVAL OF DAYS.
star spangled Banner. ....... Orchestra
Minstrels. .............. Group of Boys
NEW YEAR
Mrs. r. B. Powley NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
49,. ..........G Grace Ardelle Tweedle
LINCOLN's BIRTHDAY. FEB. IL.
Gettysburg Address. Wesley Powley
VALENTINES DAY.
Mr.. Mail Man Mr.. Chester spafford
wASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. FEB 70.
George and Martha Orchestra Ac-
companiment). Mr.. James ". Reed
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Wearing of the Green. ..........
..............Girl in Irish Costume
EASTER.
MAY DAY.
Growing the Queen" Children
DECORATION DAY.
Reading. ....---.-..M Miss Mabel Powley
MOVING DAY.
:.-.-. Mr.. Daniel Brown and FANNY
9cIected NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Orchestra
RAINY DAY.
500 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mrs. Chapman
MOTHERS DAY
Selected --------...-.... Orchestra
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
Sweet Girl Graduate" .....
....-.........M Miss Frances Bennett
FOURTH OF JULY
Columbia the Gem Of the Ocean (Or-
chestra Accompaniment. .........
.............. Columbia and Children
CLEANING DAY.
MIS-. baniel Brown and Mrs. John
Layton.
HALLOWEEN
Jack O'Lanterus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Boys
BAKING DAY
Quotation. MIS- n. Franklin Fix
THANK SEWING.
Recitation ........-....L Louise Johnsey
CHRISTMAS.
Christmas Eve Scene .............
...... Mr.. Roy Tweedle and Children
SUNDAY
= nthem NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Male Quartet
Sc tected OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Orchestra
ADMISSION
Adults, 25c; Children, 1oc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

few months would furnish humid
reds Of patrons for such street car
line.
1t is believed that the South shore
company " IL consider very favorably
the possibility of asking for a fran
chise to cover this street II they
should conclude to do so, the city OF
East Chicago would care more about
the collection Of the ten thousand dol
lars than they would about making
the H. ". Z. c. Company conform to
the conditions of their franchise.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
w. HAMMOND
SCHOOL ELECTION
his EVENING

The yearly election Of the ". Ham
mond board OF education is to be held
between the hours OF seven and nine
this evening ut the Wentworth school
The president and two members are to
be elected
George Knott. president for several
years. has declined to seek reelection.
Walter Patterson and Martin Finneran
aspire for that office. Thomas Corner
and JOS Miller seek reelection as mem
bers and Fred Shilling IS candidate
also
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
PRISONERS PICKED UP.

The East Chicago police department
during the last two weeks has picked
up and transported TO various encamp-
ments seven prisoners. Two more are
IN the station today and will be taken
within twenty-four hours to their re-
spective camps.
The department deserves credit for
being constantly on the Job IN this mat
ter and the officers have been unusual
Iy alert in detecting those who have
deserted the army.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

SO they viii learn just what wage in
crease they have received. As was
done before the men do not expect to
learn definitely until they get their
pay checks. The increase became eff
fective on Tuesday OF this week and
about May 10 the latter half Of April
payroll VIII be made. 1t is known
that the Increase is Is per cent for
common labor with equabIe adjust
ments for other lines.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
STEALS SWEATER
FROM RED CROSS

During patriotic meeting of the
Parent Teachers Association on
second floor Of the Wentworth school
in West Hammond Thursday night.
someone entered the first floor and stole
from the Red Cross rooms a sweater
that had been knitted by Mrs Harry
Powell OF Ingraham avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
Red Cross War Fund Notice

The second Red Cross War Fund drive
will begun May Goth 1t is important
that all those knowing themselves in ar
rears in the First Red Cross Campaign
to make their payments without further
notice or delay before the 1st day OF
May. 1918.
This money is urgently needed and
should be paid freely and promptly.
a NJ TURNER.
40 Chairman of Red Cross War Fund.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
WET w. HAMMOND
IS PARTICULAR

West Hammond saloonkeepers with
n landoffice business have become par
ucular. They will not serve negroes
and have cut out mixed drinks because
they take too long to make. They en-
courage the trade in straight whiskey
and beer and In pints and half pints
OF whiakey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

one Of the best known professional bill
Hard players in the west will give an
exhibition, after which Roscoe T. Woods
and DR. H. c. Groman will play match
game. A buffet luncheon will be served.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. stein
kraus entertained at party in cele-
bration of the birthday anniversary Of
her son, Frank. who is serving with the
American forces in France a two
course luncheon was served during the
afternoon following several games. COW
ers being laid for the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Seehausen and daughter. Mrs.
Joe Wiening and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
A Eggebrecht. Mrs. Papke, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Wasserman and son. Mr.. and
Mrs. A Dubbert and daughter. the
Misses Louise and Minnie Wiening. Emil
and Paul Seehausen. Mrs. a. Steinkraus
and sons William and August
Mrs. Seinkraus on Monday received
the following letter from her son;
Thursday. March 81. 1918.
Dear Mother and Brothers:
With pleasure 1 will drop you few
lines letting you know I am well and
hoping all of you the same. I received
a letter from you which was the first
one since have been here and was sure
glad to hear from you. You wrote in
your letter that you were all we'll and
am glad to hear it. I received your
letter Monday, March IS. which was
dated Feb. 18th. You also wrote about
writing letter February Is. but I have
not received it yet. I also received both
of your packages and thank you very
much. The can of jam I got was sour,
so I could not eat IT. You need not
worry about sending jam because I get
enough to eat. but you can send some
Hershey's chocolates once in awhile and
7 Will thank you very much I got a
letter from Lille and Albert and also
got a letter from Charles Miller, March
y. and letter from Louis Wiening.
the 18th. They sent their best regards
would sure like to see them but I sup
pose I will have to wait till I get back
I think I will colse. hoping to get an
other letter from your folks soon.
i remain with lose and kisses.
From your loving son.
FTP A w
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

Mrs. George Roberts. $40 South Hob
man street, will be hostess Monday aft
ernoon to the art committee Of the Ham
mond Womans Club. This will he the
last study meeting for the year and the
social day Of the committee will be ar
ranged for sometime in May. The pro-
gram for Monday will include a review
of the chapter from the text book by
Mrs. William Huehn supplementary
reading and current art topics by Mrs.
George +. Streeter and the questionnaire
by Mrs. Guy Sample.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
NOTICE OF
COMMITTEE
MEETING

There will he an important meeting of
the Republican city Central Committee
Al the Superior Court Mouse. Hammond.
Ind. Tuesday evening, April card at s
O'Clock sharp. All committeeman and
inspectors are urgently requested to be
present.
T. EDWIN BELL.
ago city Chairman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griswold. 22o
Forsyth avenue. announce the birth OF
q daughter on April 18th. Mrs. Girls
void was Miss Dollie Dixon Of East
Chicago before her marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs +. d. A1cIroy of Detroit
street are in Biloxi. Miss. on visit
Mr.. McIlroy. who has been quite I'll. IS
reported to be benehtting by his stay in
the south
Samuel Helfer left today for Long Is
land after spending brief furlough
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Helfer
of Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
GARY MILL
MEN WAIT FOR
INCREASE

Twenty-seven thousand employees Of
the steel corporation at Gary are anx-
iously awaiting the first May pay day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
PERSONAL 419
SOCIAL NEWS
COMING EVENTS

The Embroidery Club will be enter
tained by Mrs. August Schneider at her
home in Ruth street Monday afternoon.
Next Wednesday evening the members
Of the Deborah Society will hold a par
eel post party at the home of Mrs Tuley.
III Waltham street
Try a Sulphur Vapor bath for that
tired feeling. Room SOS Hammond Bldg
Phone 1885. 400
Several young people gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Heller last
evening for a party in honor of Samuel
Helfer who returned today to Long Is
land after spending his furlough with
his parents in Hammond. The house was
decorated in the national colors and
small silk flags We're given the guests
as favors. Music and games were fea-
lures OF the evening and after a four
course luncheon dancing was enjoyed.
The guests at the party included Mr..
and Mrs. LAWN and SON Mr.. and Mrs.
F1en. the Misses Dorothy Kistler Mar
garet Klensman. EImerta Howard. Mar
garet Raver. Isiphine Moore. Elizabeth
Miller. Nell Jones. Frieda Greb. Mildred
Burns. Hattie Cook. Gyda Bryant Ruth
Mcleod. Ruth Kistler. Mabel HartIerode.
Messrs. James oDonnell. Charles Davis.
Herman Bach. John Peters Edwin Scott
Vincent Nowlan. Joe DeRoIf. John Foil
mar. Edward Labas. Jack LAWN. Will
liam O'Donneil. Samuel and Ben Heller.
Quite an interesting event is schedul-
ed to take place at the Hammond Coun-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20
LODGES.

Golden Rod Camp no 1857 Royal
Neighbors will entertain representatives
from the lodges of five counties at a
meeting at the I. o. O. r hall in Ham
mond next Wednesday. April 24th. The
Supreme Oracle Mrs. Eva Childs OF
Janesville. Wis and the state officers
Of Indiana. will be among the guests Of
honor The afternoon session will he
given to an address by Mrs. cniiGs ana
a school Of instruction. In the evening
there will be a large class for adoption.
Both sessions will be made very inter-
esting and are expected to be largely
attended Mrs. Hayden, the district
deputy is in Hammond supervising the
work.
The regular meeting Of the True KIN
bred lodge was held last evening at the
1. o. o. F. Only routine business was
transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

The meeting OF the Wah Wah Taysee
Camp Fire Girls last evening was held
at the home of the guardian. Mrs. Will
liam Boutwell, in Hoffman street Tho
members having reported collecting
S56.1O toward the heating of Liberty
Temple Next Friday evening there viii
be a meeting at the home of Sarah
Turner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

The evening hour committee of the
Hammond Womau's Club Will be enter
tanned at the home Of Miss Dollie Knots
in Muenich court Monday evening. The
hostesses at the meeting will be the
Misses LYDIA Muenich and Alys Hess.
The Misses Blanche Apple. Fern Hamil-
ton and Anna Richards will have the
program In charge. A feature OF the
meeting will be the annual election Of
Officers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

Mrs. Milton r. Grannon entertained a
few friends last evening in honor of her
bother. Joseph Thonert. who is here
from Houston. Tex. on n ten day fur
Tough He will also visit his mother at
Kempton. his sister. Mrs. Oscar Danford
at Joliet. Ill. and his grandmother at
North Judson, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-20

Quite an interesting event is schedul-
ed to take place at the Hammond Coun-
try Club this evening when Lew Shaw.