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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
KISSES UNDER THE M|STLETOE
To Be SCARCE THESE HOLIDAYS
Only Is Price of Sesame of Sentiment Higher Than
Before, But the Supply Is short-Men Who Sup
piled Market With Chr istmas Trees Probably Are
Now in the Army.
Now in the Army.

Kisses under the mistletoe viii be ex-
pensive and few and far between this
Christmas. for mistletoe IS both scarce
and expensive. Not only is mistlctoe
scarce and expensive. but the same
holds true for other decorations. Local
dealers say that he supply Is only
about half OF normal
Mistletoe formerly sold for 25 and 80
cents a pound. whereas the price this
year. dealers say. viii be at least 40
cents a pound. and thus far there is little
Of It I'm sight for the local market al
that price.
The supply of Christmas trees last
year, wing to the agitation to keep our
Christmas celebration down to a mini
mum in order TO be able to give more
to the Belgians. and also owing to the
last of cutters for trees. was smaller.
Smaller Than Last Yoar.
Although there has been no agitation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
MASS MEETING
FOR TWIN CITY

A mass meeting of citizens Of East
Chicago and Indiana Harbor will be
held Friday evening, Dec. Is. at the
Civic Club rooms. Indiana Harbor. to
protest against pure water rates for i'm
pure water and to protest a%ngainst the
sudden rise in bills for gas service that
have been rendered recently by the
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co.
Tho impure water an dthe rates that
are charged therefor continue to be a
thorn in. the flesh of citizens Of that
city and the sores have been fostering
now for several months.
The gas situation. however, IS some
thing new. Residents Of Indiana Har-
Dor especially are very much exercised
over increases in their monthly bills
that are said 10 range from 100 to 1000
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
YOUR SICK CHILD
IS CONSTIPATEO!
LOOK At TONGUE
When cross, feverish and
sick give California
Syrup Of Figs"

No matter what ails your child. a
gentle. thorough laxative should always
be the first treatment given.
If your little one is out-of-sorts. half
sicS, isn't resting, eating and acting
naturally-look, Mother, see If tongue
is coated. This is a sure sign that it's
little stomach. liver and bowels are
clogged with waste. When cross. irri-
table, feyerish, stomach sour. breath bad
or has stomach-ache. diarrhoea, sore
throat. full of cold. give a t~easpoonful
of California Syrup Of figs" and in a
few hours all the constipated poison,
undigested food and sour bile gently
moves out Of it's little bowels without
gripping, and you have a well. playful
child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
it never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the stom-
ach and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for ~grown-upz
printed on each bottle
Beware of counterfeit hg syrups. Ask
your druggist for a 60-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" then see
that it is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company-"-Adv-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
WOMEN SUFFERERS MAY
NEED swamp ROOT

Thousands upon thousands Of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and
never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result OF kidney or bladder disease.
II the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition. they may cause the other or
Gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back. headache, loss OF am
hition. are aften times sym
ptoms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. a PHYSICIANS pre-
scription. obtained at any drug store.
may be just the remedy needed TO over
come such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle
Immediately from any drug store.
However. If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents TO DR..
Kiimer & Co. BinghamtOn. y. y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention the Hammond Times-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

this year to make the celebration a
small affair in order to help stricken
Europe. there has been no Improvement
in tho labor situation and the numbe OF
lack OF cutters for trees. was smaller.
than last year.
Christmas Tree Price.
The price Of Christmas trees, FORMAL
IL. from the local jobbers is petween
1925 TO $3.50 a bunch. containing one
to six trees. while this year they are
selling at s1.75 to $500.
What holds for Christmas trees and
mistIetoe is true for other Christmas
decorations. Laurel rope, which for
merIy sold at 5 cents a yard. is selling
at Z cents. Holly normally is S400 10
$500 a case. while now the least it can
be bought for is 5000 a case. Local
commission houses formerly offered
wreaths at 81 to S1.25 a dozen. and now
they are selling in the neighborhood Of
300.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
SET
FOR Is

The mayor and the secretary Of the
chamber OF m of East Chicago
are in receipt o fan official notice from
Carl H. Mote. secretary of the Public
Service Commission Of Indiana advis-
ing that the commission has set for
hearing in room 121. state house. Indi-
annapolis. beginning at 10 a. m, Deem
Der Is. 1918, the petition Of the East
Chicago and Indiana Harbor Water Co.
for authority to issue $4,000 first mort
gage gold bonds
These bonds are to be issue to pay
for extensions and improvements that
have been made within the past year
or so.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
BOYERS' DEATH
IS CONFIRMED

Official confirmation OF the death OF
Sergeant Ross Boyer on the battlefield
of France was received yesterday by
his wife. living at 1919 West 18th ave
nue.. Gary-Tolleston. Adjutant General
Harris, Washington. announced the fact
that Ross had been killed on August 5.
Everybody in Gary knew Ross Boyer
when he was a police sergeant. which
position he ably filled during the Knotts
and Johnson administration He had
many friends in Gary. He counted
them by the thousands and he was one
OF the most fearless officers on the Gary
police force.
He enlisted in the 47th Infantry leav-
ing Gary February 18th and before leav-
ing bid the Gary Evening Times office
force farewell. In training camp at
Camp Green. n. c.. his ability was ac-
knowledged and he was made a ser
geant before sailing for France May Il
Ross was in the thick of the fight at
almost from the time he arrived in
France and he had associated with him
in the same company three other well
known boys in Gary and Indiana Har-
Dor: Policeman Charles Ernest of Gary,
Policeman Walter Petke Of Indiana
Harbo and Gary. and George Sleezer of
Toleston. Sleezer Is reported in Two
different ways as Killed in action and
as wounded in action" and the other
boys have not been heard from in
months and ii is feared that they have
met a similar unfortunate fate.
Boyer was reported missing several
weeks ago and then dead but no official
report was received until yesterday by
his wife.
Sergeant Boyer was SO years old and
he leaves a wife. mother and one brother
who will always remember The heroic
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
LOWELL

Arr. aud Mrs. s. c. Dwyer returned
yesterday from Whiting where. they
had been to see their daughter. Mrs.
Lemar Grub. who is very seriously
sick.
Mortimer castle was in Chicago on
business yesterday.
John a. Kiminet went to Shelby on
business yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Davis. librarian at the
public library. IS able to resume her
duties after a few days sickness.
The Parent-Teachers Ciub have
elected the following officers for the
coming year: President. DR.. p. L.
Rigg; vice president, Prof Hugh
clark: Secretary. Mrs Harriet Weav-
or, Treasurer. Harry Godon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
DEATHS AT GARY.

Anthony Kolitrirh, 1858 jefferson St.
and a craneman at the Illinois Steel
Mills, died of inhuenza-pneumonia at
the home this morning. Funeral serv-
ices in charge of the Williams Under
taking company will be held Friday
at 2 O'Clock.
FLOYD BELL.
Twenty-elght years old. 737 Tyler
street. died last night OF influenza
pneumonia. The body will be shipped
10 Aurora, Ill. for burial. The wife.
two children. father and mother and
two brothers survive The deceased
was a prominent member of the Au-
rora Masonic lodge who viii have
charge of the remains on it's arrival
at aurora. While in Gary the de
ceased was a motor inspector at tho
steel mills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

of water. The oil stimulates the kidney
action and enables the organs TO throw
off the poisons which cause premature
old age. New life and strength increase
asSvou continue the treatment. When
completely restored continue taking a
capsule or two each day. GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules will keep you in
health and vigor and prevent a return
Of the disease.
DC not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good, Go TO your
druggist and get a box of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM OH Capsules. Money refunded
III they do not help YOU. Three sizes.
Iut remember to ask for the original
imported GOLD MEDAL brand. In seal
ed ckaEeS.-AdV
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy 70 believe
that by keeping the kidneys and diges-
tive organs cleansed and in proper work
ing order old age can be deferred and
life prolonged far beyond that enjoyed
by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL.
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to adj
vancing years. 1t is a standard old-time
home remedy and needs no Introduction
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM oil is irclosed
in odorless, tasteIess capsules contain-
ing about ) drops each. Take them as
you would q pin with a small swallow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
GARY MAN SUES
FOR DIVORCE

In Gary superior court this morning
hrough his attorney. George Fl. Man
love. David Skingley filed a petition
asking a divorce from his wife. Hat
tie Skingley, the complaint alleging
cruel and inhuman treatment, that his
wife despises him and was not mealy-
mouthed in telling him so. and that
she refuses to keep house for him as
a dutiful wife hould and that she
does love to run around with other
men. all of which was very distaste-
full to the husband.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

CONTINUED from page one)
can do q far better Job Of nominating
good tickets than car a primary cleo
tion. And the system is far less costly
IT is apparently to be the consensus or
opinion among the leaders here. that II
the primary law is to be repealed. there
must be the most stringest safeguards
thrown about whatever new convention
system of nominating candidates IS in
stalled.
1t also seems apparent that many
leaders are particularly anxious that
little. If any. %tampering be done with
the present registration law. While
that law was extremely costly in opera
ton at first. its amendments have
brought it to a point where the mini
mum Of cost apparently is combined
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
AUTOS COLLIDE;
ONE IS INJURED

DR.. 4. A Ross. East Chicago. and c..
H. Alexanderson. 457 Ash street. Ham
mond, had - automobile collision yes
terday morning at the corne of 145th
street and Barring avenue. East Chicago.
Both cars were badly wrecked Alex
anderson received a bad cut on his right
hand and a smaller one on the left side
OF his head. His injuries were dressed
by DR.. Urkov. DR.. Ross was uninjured.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
Dogs Tail Caught
in Corn Shredder,
Holds Up Work

GREENsBURe, IND, Dec. 12.-Corn
~shreddtng on the Arthur Sprtngmier
farm was held up for some time Mon
day afternoon when the tail Of q Collie
dog was caught in the machinery. The
fact that a belt slipped probably saved
the animal from death. The shredder
was not damaged. The dog became
caught In the shredder during a fight
with several other dogs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

sacrifice in a glorious way Of their
loved one.
While on the police force in Gary
Sergeant Boyer was the recipient OF
many favors from his associates and
those higher in authority at one time a
birthday party being given in his honor
at which he was presented with a dia-
ufond studded star.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

just been discharged from the service
and they are planning for the future
nuptials. The Sergeant's home is at Al
lance. Ohio, anad he intends to leave
next week for his home. to take care
Of his real estate interests.
Mr.. Jack Lazerwitz. the hance OF
Kate Bernstein, is a resident OF chi
ago and is well and favorably known
by a legion or Gary friends. After
their marriage they VIII make their
home IN Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
MICHIGAN CITY
MEN GRABBED
WITH GOODS

Albert and Walter Richman OF
Michigan City were last night arrest
ed at the south shore depot. Gary.
with a quantity OF liquors in their
possession and carted to the police
station where they furnished bonds for
their appearance in court.
Other violators are: katherine KEEL
ner. 1866 Adams street, and Paul Lu-
cas-. 1888 Adams street. both of whom
were arrested with a large quantity
OF LIQUORS in their possession.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
Mr.. AND MRS
ROBERT MARSHALL


Mr.. and Mrs. Robert W. Marshall.
sss Washington street. Gary. last
evening entertained twelve guests at
a six o'clock dinner. and as Bob" re-
ported 1t to us after dinner which was
highly enjoyed by the guests. 500
was the joyful diversion Of the eve
ming and all present are profuse and
not a bit backward in announcing that
a general all around enjoyable good
time was had by all present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
TWIN CITY MEN
GET

Especial To THE T1MEs.l
WASHINGTON. Dec 12-Peter Ger
nev az East Chicago. has been granted a
natent for combined table and chair
construction and Charles Z. Slikee Of
indiana Harbor has been granted a pa
font for a nut-making machine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
HAYES E-ELECTED.
fRv rNrrED PREss. !

INDIANAPOLIs. IND. Dec. "a
Frank J. Hayes has been reelected
president of the United Mine Workers
of America by $4,000 majority. accord
ing to FIRST returns from Tuesdays cleo
ton. These same figures indicate re-
election of John Lewis as vice-president
ana William Green, secretary-treasurer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
JOHN BOBECK
is HELD UP

John Bobeck. living at 2409 Adams
street. Gary, was last night when com
ing home from his work at Twenty
third and Washington street, held UP
by three hurley negroes with intent
to rob him. Bobeck gave his assail-
ants a tussle and made good his es-
cape through an alley.
Bobeck is a brother of George Boz
beck. the Gary Evening Times copy
boy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

per cent. The gas company attributes
the increased use Of its products to the
hour earlier IN time which started Oct.
9th.
Everybody is invited to this gather
ing which will be held in the club
rooms on Guthrie street. Indiana Har-
bor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
FOR
B-ERNSTEINS At GARY

Mr.. and Mrs. a. Blumenthal. S32
M~onroestreet, Gary. last evening en-
tertained at a six O'Clock dinner in
honor of Loretta and Kate Bernstein.
Sergeant Cyrus Wechsler and Jack
Lazerwitz.
Covers were laid for twelve. the dec
orations were in pink and the house
was one mass Of roses and carna-
lions.
sergt. wechsler. Loretta's hance. has
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

Corns. Bunions ana lugrown Nails
removed. Flat feet sreated. 412 Ham
mond Bldg. Honors Z to . p. m. ]. T..
Stamm. phone 1888. 1I-I2-Ima.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-12
MEN, WHEN IN CHICAGO
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Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-09

"what in the world have you bee. doing with your facef' demanded D. ane. As an afterthought she added :
 Ar. Macdonald is all cut up too"
 We've been taking massage treat ment" Gordon passed to a subject of more immediate interest. ~Do I get my congratulations. Di?"
 She kissed him. too, for old sake's sake. "I do believe you'll suit Sheba better than Colby Macdonald would. He's a great man and you are not. But 1t isn't everybody that Is fit to be the wife of a great man."
 That's a double. left t-handed compli. ment." laughed Gordon. "But you can't say anything that will hurt my feelings today. D. Isn't that your baby I hear cryingf What . heartless mother you are!"
 Diane gave him the few minutes alone with Sheba that his gay smile had asked for. "Get out with you" she said. laughing. GO to the top of the hill and look at the lovers moon I've ordered there expressly for you;
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-09

halfilng boys. maybe. but . man goes his ain gait even when he gets . bit facer."
 "Yes." she agreed. And in . flash she saw what would happen. that in the reaction from his depression he would turn to Genevieve Mallory and marry her.
 You're too young for me. anyhow too soft and innocent. Once you told me that you couldn't keep step with me. It's true. You can't. It was . daft dream"
 He took a deep breath. seemed to shake himself out of 1t, and smiled cheerfully upon her.
 "we1l put our treasure-trove on the sled and go back to your friends" he continued briskly. Tomorrow I'll send men up to SCOUT the hills for North rup's body"
 Sheba drew the canvas back over the face of the dead man. As she followed Macdonald back to the trail. tears filled her eyes. She was remembering that the white. stinging death that had crept upon these men SO swiftly had missed her by a hairs breadth. The strong. lusty life had been stricken out of the big Cornishman and prob ably of his partner in crime. Perhaps they had left mothers or wives or sweethearts to mourn them.
 Macdonald relieved Elliot at break ing trail and the young man went back to the gee-pole. They had discarded mukluks and wore moccasins and snowshoes. It was hard. slow work. for the trail-breaker had to fight his way through snow along the best route he could find. The moon was high when at last they reached the road house.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-06-09
LLAM MCLEOD RAINE
~ wzE ~EIlYZZY
William NacLeod Rain,

so hurriedlyf He would not let him self believe it.
 You ought to work up . better stor, than that" he said contemptuously You can throw . husky through tn, holes in it. How could Elliot know for instance. that Miss O'Neill was no safer'
 ''The same way you could q knowr It." snapped old Gideon. He phone{ to Smiths Crossin' and found the stage hadn't got In and that there va, whale of storm up in the hills.~
 Macdonald set his face. ~You'r< lying to me. You stumbled over the stage while you were making your get away: Now you're playing 1t for ar alibi."
 Elliot had risen. Sheba stood beside him. her hand in his. She spoke quietly
 ~Its the truth. Believe 1t or not as you please. We cars nothing about that"
 The stab of her eyes, the earriase Of the slim. pliant ngure with its sueres- ton of nne sallantry, challenged her former lover to do his worst.
 On the battered face of Gordon was . smile. So long as his Irish sweet. heart stood by him he did not care if he were charged with high treason. It was worth all 1t cost to feel the warmth of her brave. impulsive trust.
 The deepset eyes of Macdonald clinched with those of his rival. sYou cached the rest of the gold. I suppose, = he said doggedly.
 With . Tilt of his shoulders the younger man answered lightly: There are none SO blind as those who will not see. Mir. Macdonald" He turned to Sheba. Come. We must make break. fast"
 You're going to Kusiak with me" his enemy said bluntiy.
 "After we have eaten, Mr. Macdou- ala" returned Elliot with an ironie bow. Perhaps. if you have not had breakfast yet. you will join us.
 We start in half an hour." an- nounced the mine-owner curtiy, and he turned on his heel.
 The rife lay where Sheba had dropped 1t when she ran to gather her stricken lover into her arms. Macdon- ald picked 1t up and strode over the brow of the hill without . backward look. He was too proud to stay and watch them. It was impossible to es- cape him in the deep snow that filled the hill trails. and he was convinced they would attempt nothing of the kind.
 The Scotsman felt for the first time In his life old and spent. Under Ire mendous dificulty he had mushed for two days and had at last run his men down. The lust of vengeance had sat on his shoulders every mile of the way and had driven him feverishly for ward. But the salt that he'd lent . savor to his passion was gone. Even though he won. he lost. For Sheba had gone over to the enemy.
 With the fierce wilifulness of his he tried to tread under foot his doubts about the guilt of Holt and Elliot. Success had made him arrogant and he was not . good loser.