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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
GARY COP
SHOOTS AND
KILLS ITALIAN

Last evening about 5 o'clock as police
officers Boly and Burke were walking
near 18th avenue and Madison street.
Gary. they heard the firing of guns in
the near distance. They went to where
the shooting was going on and found
two white men. Italian. shooting shot
guns. The officers ordered them to cease
shooting which they did. The officers
then went on and in a few minutes
heard more shots from the same men
and went back and ordered them to
cease when the men who were in a house
at 1917 Madison street opened fire on the
officers with the shot guns and Colt re-
volvers. one of the shots just missing
Officer Burke. through the presence of
mind of OFFICER Boley who thrust the
barrel of the gun aimed at Burke and
the charge went into the ceiling over
Burke's head.
The officers returned the fire and one
Of the shots fired by Burke took effect
on an italian by the name of Frederick
Grenci. killing him almost instantly.
The other man with Grenci was plac-
ed under arrest and in the excitement
that prevailed made his escape.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
Reciprocity DESCRIBED
In Hammond

Mrs Alice 6. Ferguson. Gary Civic
Service Club. in her attractive and Wig
orous rendition of her original poem.
"Yanks" compelled the audience to en-
corse her q number OF times, to which
she g~raciously responded.
Mrs. Lehman spoke very briefly for
the Franchise League Of Crown Point
placing emphasis upon the failure of
the present Congress to pass the Suf-
frage amendment was not a final defeat
when our fighting boys from over
There" return that those who enter Con-
gress will not fail to place the ballot
in the hands OF the women who are do
ing so much for them.
Mrs. Shearer spoke for the interest of
preserving the Dunes. for which Lake
county should have great pride. as it be-
longs to as.
Mrs. J. a. Patterson addressed the
ladies very pleasantly and gave her
original indiana which all were glad
to hear.
Mrs. Matte Gibbs. Crown Point dis
trict chairman. made the announcement
for the state convention and read an
original poem.
Mrs. E. D.. Crumpacker of Valparaiso
in her address was reminiscent Of the
Calumet country as II was IN cOmparl-
son with the present, She quoted one
stanza of the poem Calumet. written
by B. L. P. Bell of Hammond. who is
we'll known by Hammond people. This
was PREDATORY to her principal address
on Our Country" The dominant vote
was patriotism and appealed to the best
that is in the heart and life of woman
and with much effect gave the beautiful
poem by Joaquin Miller. The Bravest
Battle Is Tough BY the Mothers of
men," and the one equally as touchingly
patriotic by +. B. Read, The Brave at
Home"
Mrs. Hutchins spoke four minutes on
the food question urging the club to not
forget the demands for work in the Food
Clubs and in every possible way give
time and aid to the chairman.
The feeling was general that this
reciprocity meeting had not failed of
its purpose and YOU be conductive
to greater enthusiasm to make the ef-
forts a unit in the county not only in
war work but in all reforms of such
vital necessity for the betterment Of
conditions in our cities.
Singing the doxology closed the re-
ciprocity meeting for 1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Saturday. October 5, the Hammond
Woman's Gu was hostess 20 represen-
tatives from the woman's Clubs of the
adjacent cities. The program was pre-
coded by a one O'Clock luncheon. The
menu was prepared and served by Mrs.
II. Ashbaucher. chairman, and Mrs. j.
M. Stinson. vice chairman of the 1918
social committee and their efficient as
sistants, which in excellent could not
fail to satisfy the most epicurean appe-
tite, yet not o~verstepping the limits of
"Hooverism" in variety or quantity.
Commentator and appreciation was
unanimously expressed.
Promptly at $3.50 Mrs. J. o.. Thompson.
president of the Hammond Club. called
the meeting to order for a few business
matters and the presenting of the pro-
gram for the afternoon. Mrs. Thompson
never presided with more efficiency and
pleasure TO her audience than on this
occasion.
The visiting presidents were called to
the rostrum and introduced. After the
singing of America" the secretary. Mrs.
j. D. Smalley. read the minutes Of the
last regular meeting. which was follow
ed by the announcements of meetings
of the various departments and a brief
greeting by Mrs. Thompson in her usual
laconic style.
The music. both piano and vocal. was
one of the bright and CHEEKY features
of the day. Contributing 10 this vas
the piano work an etude by Miss An
t~oinette Specter. representing the East
Chicago club. a vocal solo by Mrs. Laura
Taylor of the Lowell club; an Indian
song and gypsy sol by Mrs. Ferguson,
representing Gary club. and Miss Sabler
of the Hobart club sang a pretty solo
in q very effective manner
The readings were a literary feast and
rendered most creditably as only club
women can when they appear upon the
public platform with selections from
our best authors. They were grave and
gay. Patriotic. humorous. witty and pa
thetic.
Mrs. George Summers gave the three
sweet nature poems. "Glens of Ireiands"
also a humorous number. THE Organ"
Miss Colman of Crown Point added a
coloTfuI touch with "Old Glory which
is always a welcome number.
Mrs. Hosler from the Hammond club
in her Bird limitations and dialect
readings was pleasing ar Entertaining.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
Sewing Circle Witt,
Much Whispering
No Are All Greatly Iadsbssd so The
Wko Tell Their Experiences.

Before tbs arrival of the stork there Is
much to talk about TIE comfort OF tn
expeCtant mother Is the chief topic, and the-e
10 sure 60 be someone who has used or
knows Of that splendid external help-Aoth-
efs Friend.
Nausea, nervousness. beadng-down srd
stretching pains ard other symptoms 30 IL
milinr to many women are among the
dreaded experiences thousands Of mothers say
they entirely escape by the use OF this f.
nous remedy.
It's influence on the fns network Of nerves
and hgaments just beneath the skin Is won
derfui.
By the regular usa OF Mothers Friend
during the period The muscles are ms6s
and Kept SOFT and elastic; they expand easii-,
without strain, when baby L born and tire
pain and danger at the crisis IL naturally
lass.
Mothers Friend Is for external use only.
Is sold by all druggists, and should be used
With tbs utmost regularity. Write TO the
Bradncid Regulator Co, Lamar BlcE.
Atianta, Ga. for . valuable and Interest
Ing "Aotherhood Book" There Is . wealth
Of Instruction and comfort to be derived
in reading this little book. II Is plainly
written and viii be . splendid little text
book for guidance. not only for yourself but
will make you helpful u others. And in
the meantime do not fail 30 get a sottle OF
Mothers Friend from tha drug seors and thus
GRITTY yourself against pain and discomfort
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
THREE GARY DOCTORS
CALLED To SERVICE

Dr. T. J. Toner. who has been COM
missioned captain in the medical corps.
Camp Riley. Kansas Mrs Toner will
accompany her husband and go on to
ST. Louis. her FORMER nome to remain
during her husbands absence.
DR.. Carl Z. B~oardman, who has been
commissioned lieutenant, has been call
ed to Camp Grant and viii report there
on October nth. Mrs. Boardman Will
remain in Gary.
DR. Leo X. Ryan. who has been com
missioned as lieutenant in the ava
hospital service. left Saturday for Phila-
deiphia where he has been detailed for
service. DR.. Ryan has been a practi-
tioner in Gary for a year and a half. He
was the youngest practitioner in Gary
and was very popular.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
MOTOR u
TRAINING TO
TAKE 5 MEN

h local board of East Chicago has
received a call for five men to entrain
on the 18th for the Interlaken School
at Rolling Prairie to take training for
motor truck driving and for seven
men to entrain on the same date for
Warsaw, Ind. to take training for po-
sition of convoy to truck driver.
These men must be qualified for
general military service and must have
had at least a grammar school edu-
cation or its equivalent and must be
able TO read and write the English
language or to have an equivalent Of
four grades in the public schools Of
his country. Applicants must have
some aptitude for mechanical work
81 some experience that will help them
IN taking hold Of the raining readily.
This means that twelve men can be
indicted by the East Chicago board.
Boys. here's your chance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
WEST HAMMOND
CALLED FOR JUBILEE
Columbia Hall Will Be the
Scene of Great Patriotic
Gathering

A patriotic jubilee and entertainment
viii be held at Columbia Hall. 4Is Went
worth avenue, West Hammond. next
Wednesday evening. October 8. al 1880
O'Clock under the auspices Of the West
Hammond Fourth Liberty Loan Com
mittee.
This committee is Spending every
energy to make this jubilee a huge sue
cess. A rousing patriotic program will
be given, which will include patriotic
talks. music and singing. Among the
prominent speakers will be the Hon.
Frederick r. DeToung. state senator. OF
Harvey. Ill. who viii give one Of his
characteristic eloquent speeches. while
the Rev. Father Walter Kozlowski of
West Hammond will address the audi
ence in Polish. The Hammond Liberty
Quartet will render patriotic selections
while the star S~pangled amer and
America" will be sung by the audience.
In addition the committee intends to
have vocal and Instruments selection $
of talent to insure the success of the
entertainment and to make the Fourth
Liberty Loan drive a memorable affair
in the history of West Hammond.
Every patriotic resident Of West Ham.
mond is urgently requested to attend
and show by their presence "over here
that they are hacking up the boys "over
there"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
Heal Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer with
eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes and
similar skin troubles. A little zemo.
obtained at any drug store for 35c, or
500 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. IL cieanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zeno is a wonderful, penetrating. dis.
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. It is not greasy, is
easily applied and costs little. Get IL
TODAY and save all further distress
The e. w. Rose Co. Cleveland. @.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Important business will be transacted
at the meeting of Golden Rule Council
No. / D. Of L. Tuesday evening at the
L. o. o. Z. hall.
Dorcas Rebekah lodge held it's regular
session Saturday evening at the I. o. o.
f. hall. Arrangements for the meeting
for next Saturday evening were made
when the Faithful Workers club will
have charge of the social hour.
On account of the influenza epidemic
the Masonic Temple is closed and Past
Matrons and Patrons Night which was
to have been observed by Hammond
Chapter Eastern Star Tuesday has been
postponed.
Mrs. r. c. Slater of Truman avenue is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Miles in
Wstervliet. N. Y.
MIR. and Mrs. Martin White Of Carroll
street will move to Chicago tomorrow.
Mrs. A. L. Murray and daughter Eliza
beth left today for Eu Clair, Wis, their
future home. Mr.. Murray who is in
structor of English at the Normal there
motored from Hammond early in Sep
TENDER.
Mary Grace Sherry. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Sherry of Bauer street.
is quite i'll.
Mrs. Thomas Smith OF Chicago was in
Hammond today to attend the funeral of
Clayton Sheffield.
Mr.. mi Mrs. Paul Reed of Laporte
spent the weekend visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Lauerman of Doty street. Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Keller of Plummer ave-
nue. and Mrs. Reeds sister. Miss Eliza
beth Webb of Mason street
Mrs. L. J.. Thomson returned to her
home in Joliet. Ill. Saturday after an
extended visit at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. A. c. Wells and family
of 345 Johnson street. Mrs. Wells who
underwent an operation three weeks ago
is able to be up.
Roy Fudge, S64 South Holman street.
will return today from the Illinois Cen
trail hospital, Chicago. Mr.. Fudg has
been suffering from influenza and pneu-
monia.
Mrs. w. P. Robinson and son Billy are
visiting Mrs. w. r. Walker in New
castle. Pa. for a few weeks.
Miss Wilma Kleihege returned to
Evanston. Ill, Saturday evening where
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

she is a student at Northwestern Uni
versity after several days visit with
her parents. Mr., and Mrs. william
Kleihege of South Holman street.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. p. Bell and daugh-
ter Miss Gladys Bell Of Webb street
returned TO Hammond after spend
ing the summer at Lake Winnebago.
Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Surprise will
visit relatives in Lowell until Wednes-
day of this week.
Miss Gertrude Ruff IS Fl to her
home in Carroll street with influenza.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Mrs. Foster Fisher of Gary came on
Friday for a short visit with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Laws.
Miss Lille Reeder. deputy county re-
corder. is confined to her home with a
very severe cold.
Misses Norma Bartholomae and
Louise Dietel left on Saturday for a few
days visit with Chicago friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fisher cave on
Tuesday for Lake Worth, Florida. where
they will spend the winter, Mr.. Fisher
having secured a fine position in that
city. During their absence their home
will b. occupied by Mrs. Charles Ben
jamin and family of Leroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
PERSONAL "
NEWS


The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist church will
meet at the home of Mrs. M. NJ. TowIe
in Ogden street Tuesday afternoon at
two-thirty O'Clock for the election of of
hcers and delegates to the district meet
ing.
The Rooster Club auxiliary will hold
its quarterly election of officers this
evening at the club rooms in the Citi-
zens National Bank building. The meet
Ing is called for eight o'clock.
-
Miss Myrtle Ripley OF Sheffield ave
nue who left Hammond on the twenty
NTH of September is now stationed as
= nurse at the base hospital at Camp
Sewer. G~reenville. South Carolina. Miss
Ripley graduated from the Hammond
high chool and later took the nurses
training course at the Streeter hospital,
Chicago.
In accordance with the Mayors order
the members Of the Lake County HUI
name Society have postponed indefinitely
the meeting which was %announced for
this evening at the Central schoo on
account of the influenza epidemic. The
meeting which was announced as the an
nual business meeting was to have been
featured by the election Of three direc-
tore. The reports Of the inspectors
were also to have been heard.
On account of the Spanish influenza IL
has been decided TO postpone the meet
ing OF the Equal Franchise League in
definitely. The meeting was announced
for this evening at the home of Mrs.
Glen L. Ebright in Fsyette street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
CALL FOR % MEN.

The Hammond exemption board has
a call for twenty-eight men to be sent
October Is to the school at Indlanap-
oils for machinists. Voluntary induc-
will be accepted and the balance
from the twenty-one-year Odds who
this summer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
CARD OF THANKS
CARD OF

We wish to thanh our friends and
r-i-leobrs. the Woodmen of America.
Royal Neighbors. Ladies of viking, Men
of Viking. ODD Fellows, for their kind
ness and sympathy shown during our
late bereavement in the loss of our deei
wife and mother, also for the beautiful
floral pieces.
CHAS. CARLSON AND FAMILY.
L0-7-j
Even the Boys Who Are Fight
ing Are Buying Liberty Bonds.
What About You?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAM.I

HUNTED PRESS CABLEGRAM.J
PARIS. Oct. French and American
troops across the Suippe river on a
ten mile front are advancing north
ward toward La Melville and Semide.
Despite desperate resistance the Ger
mans are reported to be Withdrawing
their material and destroying tina
which is too bulky to move quickly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
FIVE CORPORATIONS
INDICTED TODAY
Thy UNITED PREss.l

NEW YORK. Octt- Five corpo-
rations and fourteen individuals were
indicted here today by the federal
grand jury on charges Of violating the
Sherman Law through forming a cor
poration to restrain trade and with
violation of the United States internal
revenue laws.
The corporations are.
The Central Cigar Co. the American
Cigar Co. the Sumatra Tobacco Import
ing Co. and II. Duys Purchasing Cor
poration.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
E WORK FOR
THE GREAT LAKE

WASHINGTON. oct. THE Gee
Lakes shipyards up to and including
September IA. built 13f vessels, max
ing a total output since the yard
were opened Of 4l5.o 600 tons. accord
ing TO information compiled by the
United States shipping board.
Other great %shipyards. the Pacific.
Atlantic and Gulf ports. report encour-
aging outputs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
FOR
PRISONERS

All those who wish to send Christ
mas parcels for prisoners of war are
informed that full information regard
ing shipments viii be given them at
Red Cross headquarters. All parcels
must be in New York by Nov. Is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
BLAZICK ARRESTED.

Milan Blazik OF 100 Columbia ave,
Hammond. was arrested Saturday by
Cautain Strong and Officers Bunde and
Einsele charged with having liquor in,
his possession.
Blazick was fined $50 in the Ham
uIond city court by Judge KIotz.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
z. PAXTON ARRESTED

Ernest Payton, Of 525 Ames avenue.
Hammond. was arrested BY Captain
Strong charged with q serious ofense
at So Plummer avenue last night.
Payton was fined s25 by Judge Klotz
in the Hammond city court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
FRENCH
RI SUCCESSFUL

PARIS. Oct. TN spite Of unfevor-
able weather. French aviators operated
with success. the French official com
munique today said.
Several tons Of bombs were dropped
on detectives behind the enemy lines
and twenty-one enemy machines were
either hot down or forced to land
out of control. Thirty and a half IONS
Of bombs were dropped during the day
on enemy concentrations. Fires were
observed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
WILL YATES
is ARRESTED

VIII Yates Of 56 PIummer venue
Hammond, was arrested yesterday by
Captain Strong charged with a statu-
tory offense and fined SIS in the Ham
nond city court by Judge Klotz.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
ROB HOME.

The home of Daniel Jones. sos Indi-
M avenue. was visited by burglars
Saturday night who gained entrance
through a Kitchen window While the
family slept and escaped with sf2.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Tie man who helps his city and
his country by buying a 9Th Liberty
Loan Bond is for them, the mar
who doesn't isn't.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
DOCTOR ROBBED.

DR.. E. A. ellison of 20 Carroll St,
Hammond. had three bags OF surgical
instruments valued at over 500 and
q raincoat stolen out of his automobile
which he had left standing in front
of his house yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
RECIPES ARE GIVEN

The demonstrations planned to be
given in the schools by the Home DEM
o~nstration agent this week are post
poned in accordance with the ruling
from the Board Of Health. Miss Cor
nell has arranged some timely recipes
that conform with conservation meas
ures in the use of both cornmeal and
sugar substitutes.
Other recipes viii follow while audi
ences cannot meet the home demon
stration agent let us remember that
one of the keys TO health is simple
diet. The body cannot resist attacks
Of disease when it is already over
worked with phases Of digestion from
rich foods or ovcrbalanced kind Of
food.
ButtcrniIk
2 cups water.
3 cups cornmeai.
. cups wheat -four
2 tablespoons fat.
2 teaspoons salt.
IL teaspoon soda.
1 cup sweet milk. buttermilk. or
sour milk TO make a thin batter.
eggs
Cook the meal. water. salt and fat
together in a double boiler for ten
minutes. When cool, add eggs beaten
separately until light Sift -four and
soda together. Add -four and sweet
milk alternately to the corn mixture.
Add buttermilk. Mixture is improved
BY standing short time.
Apple C~ornbread.
lia cup cornmeal.
2 tablespoons syrup.
4 teaspoon salt.
teaspoon soda
l teaspoon cream OF tartar.
l and two-thirds cup milk.
3 small tart apples.
Mix the dry ingredients. add milk
and beat thoroughly. Add the apples.
Pour into well creased shallow pan.
Bake 80 minutes in moderate oven.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
ARRESTED ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

William J. Reffett of 4742 Todd ave.
East Chicago. was arrested by OFFICER
Fandrie charged with assault and bat
terry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Corns. Bunions and Ingrown Nails
removed. Flat feet treated. 412 Ham
mond Bldg. Honors : to 9 p. m. J. T.
Stamm, Phone 1888. 1911
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
TO LATE TOO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-sleeping rooms: $3.50 per
week; also room and board by the
week. 81 y. Holman ST. Phone 1884
Hammond. 1913
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Just another American hero is Lieut..
Maurice H.Knowles, commander OF a
tank at the capture of Pannes by the
Allies. His tank took seventeen heavy
German guns. i've light machine guns
and twenty-five prisoners He didn't
lose a man. He is a graduate OF the
University of California.
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NOTICE.

@~N~O@F~0 81
In accordance with the ruling of the
Health Department no further meetings
will be held at the Masonic Temple un-
til all LANCER is past and the Depart
ment rescinds its present precautionary
orders.
GEORGE O. MALLETT.
l0-7-1 Temple Secretary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

Put a larger Service Star on your
Pocketbook.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07
CLEAN HOMES WITH SOFT
COAL PIPELESS FURNACE

Burns any kind
Of fuel. Abso-
iutely guaran-
teed to heat
your , o m e.
Large water
pans clean and
moisten I h g
air. Wonder
full coal saver.
| n Y Q g tigate
n o ". Early
buyers I'LL
save money.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-07

On account of the influenza epidemic
the Masonic Temple is closed and Past
Matrons ms Patrons Night which was
to have been observed by Hammond
Chapter Eastern Sta Tuesday has been
postponed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-23
THOUSANDS of Wonderful Bargains a
Il Do denartnenfs included In this n, iol

'HUUoANDo OF " onderfu Bargains all over the Store
25 departments included in this mighty mill sale
join the crowds the opening day. Odd lots single pieces
discontinued lines, broken also thousands
dollars worth OF new goods closed endoseason
losses Prices only lower than they have been but
they far below what prices for the coming
likely to be- Included the mill end sale surplus stocks
and sample lines OF Womens Coats Dresses. Skirts and
Waists factory lots of Muslin and Knit Underwear and
Hosiery; thousands of yards of Silk, Wool and Cotton
Goods desirable lengths, Mems and Boys Clothing and
Furnishings; Surplus Shoe Stocks; Granite Ware Crock
etc.