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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

Travelogue.
W. Z. Cramer of sheridan avenue left
for YounGstown. ohio. On Saturday.
where he viii spend two weeks visiting
his mother.
NJ. Z. Daniels Of Chicago was a Whit
ing business visitor on Saturday.
Does your train OF thought run 70
Suits2 Why not a Hart-Schaffner and
Marx. at Gordon'se 9-16-1
The Whiting Savings and Loan AS
ISOLATION is ready 70 give every one an
opportunity to own his own home and
become a real unit Of society in this
mighty nation. 9-I6-1t
STAR THEATRE TONIGHT.
Lois Weber and Philips Smalley in
Scandal Mongers.' also a two reel COM
edy. s-16-1t
Mrs. John Livingston OF Indiana
boulevard. who underwent an operation
st tho washington Park hospital, Chi
cago, is improving.
Mrs. Harris of Gary spent yesterday
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Saun-
ders. OF Atehison avenue.
Mary. the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Eusta-e Biesen Of Cleveland avenue, is
i'll with bronchitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur q. Heyden Of
Ohio avenue have returned from Michi-
gan. whore they were guests Of the
latter's mother. Mrs. John Hat.
Miss Nora Dineen entertained the
members OF the Beta Gamma Epsilon
Sorority al the home Of her sister. Mrs
Charles D. Gamer on Central avenue. on
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Arthur Dexter and children Of
Atchison avenue were Hammond the
are visitors on Saturday evening
The NJ. Nutini building at 18th street
and Indiana boulevard, formerly Occur
pied by O. c. Bauer. is being remodeled
into fats.
Miss Florence Clark Of washington.
%. e. IS home on a short vacation visit
ing her parents. Nj. and Mrs. John
Clark on LaPorte avenue.
Mrs. &. i. Carlson and daughter.
Ruth. OF sheridan avenue have returned
from a trip to South Harem. Mich.
The skip-stop on the II. w. & z G..
began yesterday the cars stopping at
only every other block. those designated
BY signs on the posts.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Thomas have
moved into their new home in the West
Park addition.
Miss Beth Dewey Of Chicago spent
yesterday visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Yrs. Bert Dewey OF sheridan avenue.
The marriage Of Miss Lillian Boness
Of whiting and Howard Dereney Of
Hammond took place in Chicago last
week at the parish residence of Rev.
Mangan of the Lutheran church in Chi
caeo. Uron their return from Chicag 80
a wedding supper was served at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bones. on Cleveland ave
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
Whiting
And It's
People
r3oTrcA

i
Commencing May 1st Mr.. >. l.. Clark,
ga 18th St. Whiting. VIII receive ad-
vertisements for Whiting and Roberts
dale for TINES Newspapers. Onice
Phone 13sw. Residence 1851 II
our display of Fall Hats and Cans
features the newest textures. weights
aud finishes. Derbys and Soft Hats II.
Gordon & son 9-l6-1t
Mrs. z. 7. Bumhowe and sons. Joseph
and Edward. have returned home from
Cherubusco. Ind. where they spent sew
eral weeks with relatives.
It has taken more than 4 mere name
to create the prestige 'WalS-Over'
Shoes now enjoy-Sold exclusively at
Gordon's. 9-l6-lt
Mrs. Fred AIasten. Of South Dakota.
who is spending several weeks here
VISITING her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ali
gren. spent the week end in Chicago.
PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT.
TAYLOR Holmes in Two BIT seats
a first class comedian in a first class
comedy. Also Mutt and Jeff and a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
ROBERTSDALE

There Will be no Red Cross meeting
at the Franklin auditorium tomorrow
afternoon but an al day session Will
be held Thursday.
Miss Elizabeth Matson left the latter
part Of the week fer St. Mary's Of the
Woods at Terre Haute to resume her
duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward JuIieer. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Eggers and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Grossman were among those who
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
TIMES FASHION DEPARTMENT
FASHIONS FORECAST.
BY Annabel Worthington.
LADY'S DRESS.

Two kinds Of voile. or taffeta and or
candle may be combined to make this
delightful afternoon dress. No. $500 feat
ures the well liked s~uspender style. The
overbiouse is cut in shallow pointed out
une' and straight suspenders Of the ma
terial are attached at the points. The
three gored skirt closes at centre front
and is softly gathered all around the
slightly rais4d waistline. A wide draped
girdle finishes he wsistline. The waist
which is worn with the dress is very
sheer and forms an attractive contrast
The pretty sleeves are caught below the
elbows with straps.
The lady's dress pattern No. $500 is
cut in five sizes-36 to ~ inches bust
measure. Width at lower edge is 234
yards The SO inch size requires 3N
yards Sc inch and rs yards 5 inch ribbon
for girdle. Price 10 cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
Give Heed 10 thc warming.
BEGINNING

Pimples on the face and other
parts Of the body are warnings from
Nature that your blood is sluggish
and impoverished. Sometimes they
foretell eczema, boils, blisters, scaly
eruptions and other skin disorders
that burn like flames Of fire.
They mean that your blood needs
S. S. S. to purify it ard cleanse it Of
these impure accommodations that can
cause unlimited trouble. This remedy
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

at ST Mary's Catholic church. a class
Of % receiving this blessing Of the
church. The new school house com
pleted last year was dedicated, y SINH
lar service was held at Schererville in
the afternoon. conducted by the bishop.
who celebrated so years of ministry on
Sunday.
Mrs. NJ ]. Brown and daughter. Mary,
have returned from a few days spent
in Chicago.
Miss Margaret Kretz has accepted a
position as cashier in the kramer mar
ket-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16

nuo. The Isroom IS employed as a
driver for tile Whiting Laundry and he
and his bride viii reside with the lat
ter's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson Of Chicago Wis
tied the l~attcr's brother and wife. MI.
and Mrs. job Northrupp, of Myrtle
avenue yesterday.
Mrs. Allie Payne and brother. Isaac
Burns. and LaVerne Payne and Ran
dolph Coon attended the War Exposition
at Grant Park on Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-16
Ugly, Unsightly PimpIes
Are Signals of Bad Blood

fer known, ard contains no minerals
or chemicals to injure the most deli
cate skin.
Go to your drugstore, and get q
bottle of S. S. S. today, and get rid
of those unsightly and disfguriag
pimples, and other skin irritations.
And it will cleanse your blood thor
oughly. If you wish special medical
advice, you can obtain it withou-
charge by writing to Medical Di-ec-
tor, % Swift Laboratory. Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
COMMERCIAL MEN
 ELECT OFFICERS
Members in Service of United States Are Relieved of Payment
 of Dues

The Birmingham Commercial Mems association held it's regular meeting and annual election Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce. The fol- lowing officers were elected.
 President Charles A. Jones' first vice president B. F. Evans; second vice president. o. T. Earl: secretary treasurer. Walter Ackerman: core spending secretary, F, F. Blumely. Trustees. Max Karples, chairman; o D. Varfiada and B. E Mattison.
 A list of the members of the associa- tion now in the service of the United States was read and resolution passed by exclamation relieving them of the payment of dues until their return home. It was decided to have a ceie- bration on or about Labor Day, and all commercial salAsmen will be extended an invitation to join in the celebra. tion whether they are members or not.
 \ resolution commenting the United Commercial Travellers and the Travel CTS Protective association for their ac- ton in playing a game of baseball for the benefit of the Red Cross. was adopted. and the association voted to attend the game in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
LEGAL NOTICES
--1~9--.-~1--9---g9-2~~ Notice to Road Contractor.

Sealed bids will be received by the court of county commissioners of Col bert county. Alabama, at the court house, Tuscumbia, Ala. until II a. m., August ,. 1918, and at that time pub llicly opened, for the surfacing with gravel a part of the Jackson high way. the same being a part of State Trunk Road No, s. between Tuscumbfa and Russellville. The length of road to be constructed or improved is TIT miles. and the principal items of work are approximately as follows; Eight hundred cubic yards earth excavation. F 440 cubic yards clay gravel. I'll miles machine dressing. 72 cubic yards concrete, Class A, AS right of way markers
 Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the state highway de- partment at Montgomery and in the of- fee of the judge of probate In tho Icourthouse, Tuscumbia, Ala. Any addi- tional information may be secured from the state highway engineer Montgom- cry, Ala. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
 Cash or certified check for $400, made payable to the chairman of the court of county commissioners, must accom- pany each bid as evidence of good faith and as a guarantee that if awarded contract. the bidder will execute the contract and give bond as required
 w. s. KELLER,
 State Highway Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

room, liberary filled with specially chosen books and periodicals, the in formation desk and the supply depart ment, A kitchen and pantry just be- yond it ready to handle the mess for the Red Cross staff if necessary or to serve as a special diet kitchen, in pre-
 pairing unusual dishes for convales- cents, The lower floor of one of the two wings the Red Cross will give over to the Y. M. c. A. for use as d billiard and pool room and as headquarters for Triangle activities which apply to the sick.
 The Furnishings of the Red Cross rooms
 are provided by the local Red Cross chapters. Many individuals and organi- zatlcns contributed and several of the guestrooms were furnished as memorials.
 The divisional equipment provided by the Red Cross was assembled under the di-
 rection of Miss Jane A. Delano, head of the department of nursing. This special equipment tried out previously at an- other hospital. it is believed, will prove
 attractive and helpful to convaleseent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
PAGEANT AT FAYETTE

The pageant, .srhe True Vision Vic torv" was given on the courthouse souare at Fayette, Ala, the night of inc Fourth of July, before large and enthusiastic audience, for the benefit of the Fayette chapter of the Red Cross and was an artistic and finan- cial success. Miss Milnel Young pre- s,dad at the piano, playing all accom- paniments for the evenin,
 The entrance chorus. ed by Miss Dixie Richards as Joan of Arc. the Snirit of France" on hors ebaciS. with two tiny pages, Masters Basil kenney and lack Rudy on ponies was very beautiful.
 The allies were all represented by the young ladies of Fayatte Miss EIoise Caine as the Spirit oi England.'' Mise Clancy Enis as the spirit of It. aly.,' Miss Lois Dodds as cuba. and Miss Brownie Mcconnell as Greece" The T., D. c. chorus of young ladies was effective, led by Miss Aline Rob- erlsoh 4 Chorus of tiny Thrift Stamps led hv Miss Mildred Graham as the "Spirit of Thrift" sang My Country, Tis of Thee" while the tiny tots as junior Ped Cross nurses aroused the en- thusiasm of the crowd with Miss Dor othv osborne as the Spirit of Mercy
 Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Peters led the Red Cross chorus, which was preceded by the Boy Scouts, entered the grounds singing. "Onward, Christian Soldiers and made lasting impression of their mission of mercy in their white robes and head dress of the Red Cross.
 Mrs. Hinson was the Spirit of Fra ternity." or the Spirit of the Colum- | and carried her m sage of brotherly love and peace on earth, good will to men, holding aloft a dove, which flew fro mher hand and lighted on the American flag. making a beautiful and impressive picture
 Mrs Monroe, as the Spirit of Moth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
CANTEEN OPENS MONDAY

The canteen hut at the Terminal sta- tion. which has been closed for several days on account of the repainting, will be open to visiting soldiers and select
  men who may be passing through or stopping over in Birmingham tonor- row morning.
 The hut has been made very hone like and each afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock the canteen music committee, which has been formed by the Music Study club will give a concert at the hut. Mrs E. T. Rice was appointed chairman by the Music study club 10 arrange the programmes for each day, and only members of the music com mittee will be. allowed to assist in these programmes.
 With several musicians the visiting soldiers are taught the "Marsellaise, ' "Star-S -Spangled Banner and various other patriotic-and popular airs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
BOARD OF REVENUE
 MAY BUILD! ROAD TO Z CAHABA COAL FIELDS

The county board of revenue yester- day, after conference with deleGa- tion from the Civic associa ton, headed by Judge W s. Fort, president of the association. and the Jefferson county fuel administration. ordered the county engineer to investigate and report on the feasibility and cost of building about three miles of road to connect Birmingham with several coal mines in the upper Cahaba coal fields.
 The Civic associati ton has agreed to guarantee the cost of this road, which is estimated at about $S000, if tbe county will build it.
 After the conference the impression pr evailed that the road will be built. and thereby open up to Birmingham coisumsrs of domestic coal about 200 or 300 tons daily that is now in ac- >essible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
CIININI1T1so IT.. NI17J o'S-V T1I V Company B, 154th infantry
Langley Field, Hampton. Va,


 July l, 1918. Mrs. c. c. Lowell:
 Dear Friend: Your letter of recent date was gladly received today at noon. Just want to tell you that I am not quite as bony as 1 was in Birmi n ham, and that the stew is agreeing fine with me
 Our camp is located on arm of the Chesapeak bay, in pine grove, with Norfolk, Newport News, old Point Comfort Washington. Baltimore and other points of interest within a very small distance from camp. We alse en- Joy swimming here at camp. crab hanging to you is frequent ocsur- renee: but I should worry.
 It is an impossibility to tell you the nature of our duties while here, so know why I am not telling you al though l would like to do so. Tell the ladies that if they find me somewhat slow in writing. to excuse me. for if I don't write l am bNsy man.
 Give MT. Lowell and yourself my very best regards. Please don't forget that | get ma il hungry" and the blues once in while, so just drop me line now and then,
 So waiting to receive an answer soon, I am, yours respectfully. IRWIN R. FAHRLAENDER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
LAsT-MOMENT ENTRIES

Montgomery. July 13-(SpeciaL) )-ln the closing of entries for the primary an announcement by James $. Parrish of Montgomery for lieutenant governor was the biggest surprise of the day. Mi Parrish is young attorney of this city who has played an important part in city and county politics for several years but this Is his first venture into the broad field in which he is asking for state position.
 Tn the legislative race there were two entries for the senate, while Ed- tor F. J. Pierce of Madison withdrew The new entrants are: Second district w H. Skeegs of Decatur: Seventh dis trict A. Dishman of Anniston; Thir- teenth district, John T. Glover of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
BATHRoBEs FULL DRESS

To the men who are convalescent the
 American Red Cross says Drop over
 home Don't bother to dress. Only the home folks Come as you are"
 Come as you are" to man just all
 lowed to get out of bed and wild to
 get away from the smell of iodoform
 and scenes of sickness, means bathrobe
 and slippers And these are full dress, day or evening. in these clubs which seeks to restore strength through com fort, rest, sunlight, air and plenty or wholesome recreation.
 A few steps from the wards or few pushes on the wheel of a rolling chair from all the big hospitals bring con- valescents into this lively place where no one has time or opportunity to talk about his troubles. If the surgeon has suggested a sun bath, a big soiarium or sun porch invites him to lounge in com mfortable chairs or on mattress swings The broad screened-in porch provides the fresh air cure in pleasant company and with all sorts of games
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

This convalescent house at the great Walter Reed army hospital in Wash
 ington is one of Al such homes which the Greatest Mother in the World" has built or is building to help her sick soldier and sailor sons back to health and happy usefulness In con- nection with every hospital at all the great camps in America the American Red Cross is providing one of these stations on the road back to strength" Whether, as at this home the men are back from France with glorious scars CT newly drafted privates recovering from disease or accident, in each of
 these homes all find recreation and rest in an atmosphere free from any suggestion of illness. And the great est mother has a place also in her homes for other mothers. She has pro- vided on upper floors 12 comfortable b bedrooms, which are for the accom- modations of mothers or relatives Summoned to the hospital by news that their men in uniform may not be able to carry on' much longer. They thus are enabled to spend their entire time within call of the bedside and do not have to conceal their grief or anxienty among strangers in a hotel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
NOTICE TO CAPTAINS

The following captains of the een- traI workroom companies will please make arrangements with Mrs. Heflin. Main 1886, to receive instructions in the making of pads Mrs. Carl Fox, Mrs. J. M. Din. Mrs. J. Goslin Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr.. Mrs. Key Milner. Mrs. c. C. Harris, Mrs. s. A. Smith, Mrs J. O. Carmichael, Mrs. r. B. Clements, Mrs. D. B. Cronhein, Mrs. L. R. Rice, Mrs. Glenn Gazzam, Mrs. T. s. Neville, Mrs. J. T. Graham, Miss Hettie Sibley and Miss Agnes Terrell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

erhood,n voiced the loving thoughts of the world. and carried through the whole pageant the idea of victory through truth and right; she led the choruses, assisted by Mrs W. T. Rudy and Mrs. B. F. Kenney. The pageant closed with a grand finale of all sing ing "The Star-Spangled Banner" The pageant was written and produced by Mrs. Ruth F Arnold of Atlanta. Ms. w H. Terry assisted with all arrange ments and costumes. Mrs. Arnold is contributing this as her part of war work for the Columbian Woodmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
ATTENTION, GAUZE WORK FRS

It is your patriotic duty to come early and stay late at central work room.
 Come every day and as many days as you can spare to help finish our government allotment for June. There are still 25.oo0 wipes to be made. Come, clear the way for our July work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
INDEPENDENT CHURCH UNIT

The Red Cross unit of the Independ- ent Presbyterian church, which was or ganzed just one month ago. is doing splendid work under the chairmanship of Mrs. H, l.. Badham, ahd up to the present time has made TOT bed shirts. II bath robes, 10 pairs of pajamas and 6 dresses for Belgian refugees.
 This unit sews every Monday in the sewing rooms of the Southside Baptist church and has average attend- anca of 20 members, although the unit has membership of 40 The work of this unit has been complimented at the central wolkrooms on account of the beautiful way in which it Is done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
FAIRyIEW UNIT

The Fairview Red Cross unit was or ganized January 22. 1918. Up to this time the following garments have been made: Drawers 90 pairs; bed shirts. 47; pajamas, 21 suits; undershirts, 29: bed jackets, IA; handkerchiefs, dozen; bed socks, pairs Many knitted articles Mrs. J. c. Williams. chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
TIME LIMIT FOR THE QUALIF ICATION OF
 CANDIDATES EXPIRES
Special Delivery Mail, Tele- graph and Telephone Used at the Last Moment
 5y Many
By FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, July 1S-(Spectal.) )-The most interesting week of the 1918 cam paign came to a close Saturday night when the time limit for the qualification of candidates was reached During the past IS hours announcements have reached the secretary of state and chair man of the state democratic executive committee by ordinary mail. special de- livery, telegraph and telephone Chief interest has centered in the contests for membership of the state democratic executive committee, due to the efforts of the anti-amendment organization to elect anti-amendsts in order that they may control the destiny of the party during the next four years.
 The Birmingham office of the antis amendment organization sent out blank qualification certificate to each person it desired to enter the race for member shipson the committee and this certificate was delivered to the secretary of state in compliance with the corrupt practice act.
 In so far as returns have reached Montgomery, only two candidates for state offices qualified at the last mo- ment. Judge c. c. Nesmith of Birming- ham became the anti ti-amendment candi- date for lieutenant governor, while Wal lace P. Fruit of Chatom entered the race for associate justice of the supreme court. It is possible that other persons have announced at the last moment. They have five days after their announce ment in which to file declarations with the secretary of state. However,s their certificates must have reached the chair man of the state executive committee !. K. Dixon, at Talladega by midnight Saturday.
 OFFICIAL LIST
 The official list of candidates when the office of secretary of state closed Saturday follows:
 Governor: w. w. Brandon, Thomas F.. Kilby, John Purifoy, Charles B. Teas ley, John H. Wallace, Jr.
 United States senator: ]. H. Bankhead, Frank S. White, w Peyton Pinckard. Lieutenant governor: Thomas L. Bull ger Nathan l.. Miller, C. c. Nesmlth. James s. Parrish.
 Associate justice of supreme court: Thomas c. Mcclellan, A. D. Sayre, Wal lace P Pruitt.
 Secretary of state: William F. Cobb, W. P Fonville, John Moffat, H. C. West. Attorney general: J. Q. Smith, F. Lloyd Tate
 State auditor: H. Fitzhugh Lee, M. E. Morris.
 State treasurer. R. l.. Bradley, George W. Ellis.
 Superintendent of education; Spright Dowell. q
 Commissioner of agriculture; M. c. All good, Emmet A. Jones, J. A. Wilkinson. Associate members public service com missions: B. H. Cooper, s. F. Gaillard' John Gamble, A. Coke Smith.
 Associate judge court of appeals Will liam H. Sanford. Richard V Evlns Congressman. First distfictf Oscar l.. Gray. Harry T. Hartwell, John MeDuf- he, R. F. Roach.
 Second district; s. H. Dent.
 Third district: J. J. Speight. Henry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

Report of woman's work, week end ing July G. Boxes shipped, 10, hospital garments. 1465; knitted articles, 226 surgical dressngsfi 2s,S75. total 25,o66 On hand: Surgical dressings, 12,529 army, 6450; hospital supplies, l42Si knitted articles. ,; in progress, 1264 Mrs. John London, chairman woman's work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
co TO TEACHING CENTER

Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick requests. all
 members of her company to go tosthe teaching center at the Title Guarantee
 building on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, promptly, to receive in- struction in making pads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such pro1of- tions in it's efforts to relieve suf- fering humanity that The Age-i1er- aid will publish Red Cross bulle- tin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14

ger; students Mrs Houston, Earl Hol- land, Fred Holland ]. c. Jones, Mrs Hardy, Mrs. Idaholt, Mrs. Watts. Miss Lizzie Adams, Miss Edna Holland.
 The Birmingham chapter sincerely thanks these patriotic men and women for their generous donations.