The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-27
CITIES To
JOIN IN BIC
CELEBRAT
Indiana Harbor and East
Chicago Will Jointly Gel
citrate independence Day
at a Monster Gathering
Next Thursday.

Indiana Harbor has promptly re-
sponded to national call 10 observe
Independence day in a most BETTING
way Enthusiasm is at its very height.
a. WAS manifested at n meeting held
last evening at the Eagles hall in
Guthrie street and where representa-
tives OF the East Chicago celebration Of
the same day We're present TO offer
whatever concession which might be
advisable aud adopted to maintain the
utmost harmony between the Twin
cities in the glorious keeping Of the
patriotic trend of the Gay
Attorney Joe Meade presented the
East Chicago side ana was introduced
by c. Z. Fowler who prefaced the in
PRODUCTION with a Few we'll chosen re
marks of the harmony that should pre-
vail between the two cities Acting
Chairman J. ". Brissey presided and
called upon L. W. Saric one of the
foremost business men Of the town and
leader in the promotion of general ar
rangements for that day, 20 present his
views as 10 what Indiana Harbor could
offer at this late date now that prepa-
rations are so heavily under way. Mr..
Saric is fair in his belief and voiced the
sentiments Of the Harbor people that
Indiana Harbor with its beautiful Lake
Front is an ideal place for a huge oele
bration Of this kind. A proffer of ma
chimes 10 carry the women and children
from, East Chicago TO the Harbor on
that day was made generously. Attor-
ney Brissey expressed himself personal
ly in favor Of harmony terms for sake
of the Red Cross cause which is TO
benefit from the receipts Of the day.
Mayor Mccormack Wa warmly ap-
plauded as he took the floor and ex-
pressed his faith in the Twin Cities and
their attitude toward each other on the
common ground Of patriotism. He lik-
ened a picture of that day to
panoramic view one worthy Of movie
him attraction he offered his hearty
support in making the day a memorable
one.
The schedule to date will sive East
Chicago her celebration al ten O'Clock
a m and the afternoon and evening to
the Harbor. commencing at o clock.
The new America element. formerly
spoken of as the foreign born. win turn
out enmasse with the flags Of America
and the allied countries proudly waving
in the breeze. The eo}ored people VII
lend valuable assistance and the color
ed Glee Club viii render music through
out the entire day a carnival. the best
that can be obtained. viii be a great
drawing card. This has stood inspec-
ton by a censor committee made up of
Harbor men A Red Cross scene is to
be enacted which will visibly move ali
those who view it to a greater inspira-
ton in the fufllment of their patriotic
duty.
Judge Homer Ansley was present a.
the meeting last evening. as was J. W
Lees. the honorary chairman. Judge
Ansley spoke promisingly of the sup
port We might expect from Michigan
city as a whole. and the trip made by
boats provided for the purpose. J. w.
Lees. the man of Indiana Harbor. who
is beloved by every man. woman and
child spoke with words OF the greatest
confidence in the fairness with which
the great celebration would be conduct
ed and as he is an early pioneer citizen
OF the Harbor he knows the angle from
which he speaks.
Mrs. A A. Clark pledged the support
Of the women. Frank L. Evans. secre-
tary OF the Chamber Of Commerce. Of
fered his willingness 70 take rack 10
East Chicago the brotherly spirit ex-
tended them by their Harbor brothers
and asked that he be permitted aside
from his other ardous duties to present
an invitation personally 70 the Michi-
gan city people through their Chamber
OF Commerce to attend this patriotic
demonstration. The meeting adjourned
and who can but say that a better feel
ing and better understanding is not