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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
STARTING FIRES
IN WHEAT FIELDS

BELofT. Kans.. July 19.-The COM
munity southeast of Beloit is thorough
~ aroused over the belief that some one
Is stsrtin ghres in the wheat fields. The
feeling is running so high that new har-
vest hands and strangers are warned TO
stay away Vigilance committees are
securing the country for evidence of
parties who started two fire in adjoining
farms in Salt Creek township.
With a strong wind from the south
east and the flames starting In the
southeast and southwest corners of the
two fields. II is believed that the fires
were set by hand. Men had not been in
the field for several hours before the
flames were discovered and they spread
"a pidly.
More than hundred mon fought tho
flames with wet sacks. plows. teams and
listers. but tehy spread to an adjoining
field an Ia total Of more than 140 acres
we're burned over with a big financial
loss. Several men were overcome with
heat and exhaustion while hghting the
flames
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
PUBLIC WELCOME
FOR TRUCK TRAIN

AS the time approaches for the ar
rival OF the Motor Transport Train in
Dyer today enroute to san Francisco
on it's transcontinental tour. local in
terest in the governments big under
taking shows a decided increase
owing to the fact that Dodge
Brothers Motor Car made such a re-
narkable record under unusually Sc
we're conditions in Europe during the
war more than $4,000 of these cars
having been used BY the army. the
Dodge Brothers dealer here is partlc-
ularly anxious to have the community
turn out enmasse to see how his car
carried out it's important role in the
war As was the case on the Mexican
border and in France. one or more
Dodge Brothers cars accompanied
truck trains as officers cars and con-
VOWS. leading the heavy freight vehi-
cles over highways that frequently
seemed impossible In many instances
a Dodge Brothers screen side business
car also accompanied such traine
carrying quartermaster's equipment.
The transcontinental train which
will pass through here is similarly
formed and Mr.. Boiling. the local
dealer, is planning a big turnout OF
Dodge Brothers owners and prospect
i've owners to see the trains and ac-
cord the enlisted mon and officers a
rousing welcome. Interest in the cars
war record he says. has been unusual
~ great and his demonstration seems
likely to take the form or a tribute
TO it's performances as we'll as a vel,
come to the travellers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
CHURCH NOTICE.

f. Side Presby terian church. corner
eth avenue and Pennsylvania street.
Edgar Puntenney Smith. pastor.
Song service and bible school at 9.46
a. M The subject for bible class study
Is The Lords supper Bernard Cog
gan leads in the interesting discus
sions In the Brotherhood Class while
Mrs Alfred clark leads in those Of
the Women's class.
Preaching services at II a. m. and
p. m. The pastor will preach at
both services
subject forenoon sermon: The Life
of Faith and Prayer.
subject evening sermon: The
Three Essentials to Christian Life"
The pastor will preach a series Of
three sermons on the theme named on
successive Sabbath evenings.
The public generally is invited to
worship with this congregation in all
its services.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
ON WAY TO N. Y.
FOR HIS DINNER

WICHITA. Kans.. July &c +. ket
tering. president OF the Dayton Electrical
Laboratories Co. left here at 7:45 o'clock
this morning in a second attempt 10
reach Mineola, l.. l.. before night flying
a DE Haviland airplane.
ketterling was forced to land yester-
day when only short distance from
this city when ignition trouble developed.
With his motor thoroughly gone over
during the night Referring expects 10
encounter no further trouble and *
planned that he was confident he would
reach his goal in plenty OF time to have
dinner in New York CEy this evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
HAMMOND
SUPERIOR
COUR rs

Roxte Bosworth Of Hammond has III
ed suit for divorce from her husband.
William Bosworth in the Hammond
superior court They were married MAY
so. 1902. and separated November 10.
1918 She alleges that the man failed
70 provide for her. squandered his
money in riotous living and frequently
came home drunk. Boone & Murray
are her attorneys.
Attorney NJ D. Metz today fled a
complaint on note for A H Cohn. inc.
against Henry Weilner.
Ragina Mida vs. Tony Zelesek is the
title of a suit on account filed by Attor-
neys Saric Brissey & Crundwen The
same attorneys also filed suit 10 fore
close mechanics lien for Nathan Kauf-
man against Valian Popescu.
wojcieeh Katarzyna ct al have filed a
claim in the matter of the estate of
John Krupa. deceased.
George W. Scott has fled a complaint
to foreclose . mechanics lien against
stanislsw Tuleja ct al through his at
torneys, Ibach. Gravens and Stinson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
ITALIAN LODGES
PARADE SUNDAY

italian re 7'dents Of Cary viii have
monster time sunday II viii be on
the occasion Of the christening Of the
American and italian flags in accord
ance with their order
The stage has been set by their
lodge. the Francesca Crispi No "a.
Unione Siciliana Of the Benevolent
society OF Gary. 4 big parade Will
be an honor 10 the citizens ~ aGry.
TIE fags will be honored hy high
persons Of the city and b. rs other
lodges from Chicago that belong 70
the order
The Gary lodge VIII gather at 18th
avenue and Adams street at u o'clock
noon. Accompanied by several bands
they Will march 70 the South shore
station where they will meet the Chi
cago delegation From the depot the
parade viii form and they will march
to the Roumanian hall where the GER
emony of the christening Of the flags
will be held \ big program has also
been arranged for sunday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
GARY LAND co.
BUSHES WORK ON
18TH SUBDIV.

Work Of the Gary Land Co.'S new
Eleventh subdivision houses and streets
Will be completed by tho end Of the
present month. according to information
received here today
Hall brothers who have the contra 81
for the erection Of nifty dwellings are
rushing the work TO completion in order
finish by he close OF the coming
week The street improvements and
sewer work is now being rushed by a
large force of Gary Land Co. workmen in
order to put the subdivision lots on the
market at an carly date
This fall viii see one OF the biggest
booms in the real estate and building
activity in the history Of that section 7f
the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
June Death Rate Low.

In a report complied by Miss Cecilia
Mirth. secretary Of the health depart
ment in Gary. June broke a record Of
nearly a year for the lowest number
OF deaths in any one month During
the month there were only ~ deaths.
OF this number seven Were non-res-
dents. The death report for the past
six months are as follows. January
IS February 49,; March s5' April a.
May Isl and June a. The total deaths
were 40s
During the month OF June there were
So cases Of contagious diseases report
ed 10 the health department Of this
number there were % cases Of meas
les not guaranteed BY the health de-
partment Total for tho FIRST half Of
the year was ass cases. Scarlet fever.
diphtheria and measles contagion were
the hishest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
NEARLY THREE
MILLION ARE
DISCHARGED
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERvICEl
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Discharges
from the army total to date 2,946.SO4 or
1877. 7S6 officers and 2.sO9.01s men, the
war department announced this after
noon. The estimated strength of the
army on July IA was 49, 600 officers and
men. OF this number there were in the
American evolutionary force only ESQ.,
600 and in Siberia $500. the remainder
being in the United States. the insular
possessions or at sea.
Since November Il there have sailed
from Europe 1.717.16S officers and men
Of the American army. the announcement
continued Enlistments in the army
since armistice end up TO July 10, total
SLIP OF the enlistments there were
1875 who signihed a desire for service
ia the \. e. r, and only 679 who desired
service in Siberia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
RHODE ISLAND
is HIT HARD
fIMrERnArIohAL hEMs sERYIcrI

ilkIENNAIlOhAL kEW9 SENNlLG3
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. July i9.-Halt
a million people here awoke today TO
find all Of the traction lines operated by
The Rhode Island Company tied up with
$500 employees of the road idle. more
than 500 cars locked in the barns and
approximately 400 miles OF track use
less as a result of the failure of the
trustees of the street railway company
and representatives Of the Providence
Street Car Mems union to agree on a
wage schedule.
The strike is virtually the whole
state of Rhode Island with the excep-
ton Of Newport. Eight hundred troll
ley men at Westerly in the southwes-
tern corner of the state. are also on
strike The cities Of Pawtucket and
Woonsocket with their scores Of mills
and big industrial plants are effected
The strikers demand 75 cents an hour.
They had been receiving maximum Of
as cents an hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
PLEADS GUILTY TO
STEALING BIKE

Theodore Szemta OF West Hammond
was arrested Yesterday by the Ham
mond police charged with having stol-
en- the bicycle Of Louis Bielfuss Mon
day. He entered plea Of guilty and
was fined 81 and costs and given
sentence Of sixty DAYS on the penal
farm by Judge klotz. Szemta stole
the wheel from in front of the Cit
izen's Bank building. took il home
and the next day Hammond man
bought il for his son. The boy with
another lad was riding it when Harry
Bielfuss. a cousin OF Louis spotted
them. He knew of the reward offered
and started after H. It ended by him
getting the bike but he had 10 take
an awful licking along with It. The
arrest Of Szemta followed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19

carry them direct from Hammond 10
the lake.
II. w. Marzenau. who has the
world beat when II comes to handling
such events prepared the program for
the day and will direct the athletic
events The program calls for the fol-
lowing races:
Sitv ward dssh-bovs under siteen K
teen
Sitv yard dash-giris under sixteen
Fat mems race-over 200 pounds.
Fat ladies' race-over 80 rounds.
c;t,r ,a~d 5ssb ,-r.t,r1 Ia6fae
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
APPOINTED FOR.
SECOND TERM

Washington dispatches announce the
confirmation by the senate Of the APP
pointment for the second term as post
master at Gary OF II & snyder. edi-
tor of the Gary Evening Post. Nh. shy
ders first term as postmaster expired
Marach s. this year. and the delay
in the appointment was due TO the
presidents absence in Europe. All de-
layed appointments are now going to
the senate several hundred having
heen acted upon the last few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Senator boies Gov Mn c. SPoUl Clinton Rogers Nodl

Philadelphia is emerging from the
clutches Of contractor and boss rule
under a new form of government
provided by q new charter and bills
passed by the Pennsylvania legis-
lature and signed by Gov. VIM. c..
Sproul- The new legislation. which
was approved by all the commercial
and civic associations of Philadel-
ohia. and was supported by all the
newspapers of the city. was backed
by Senator Boies Penrose, to whom
is given credit of putting it through
the legislature The Senator spent
a considerable part Of his time in
Harrisburg organizing sentiment for
the reform measures.
In a public review OF the legisls-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Build Large Warehouse.

Lakin Brothers. wholesale commits
sion merchants. today awarded the
contract 10 the Magic City Construc-
ton Company. for the erection OF a
warehouse at Adams street and the
Wabash tracks at cost OF approx
mately $4,000
The building will be built of brick
one story and 39xso feet Lakin Broth
ers are one Of the biggest commission
merchants. dealing in fresh fruits and
vegetables in Gary
They located in Gary in the early
days and business epanded to such
proportions. necessitating the erection
OF the new spacious warehoue The
ground for the new building will be
started at once
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
SOUTHERNERS
INHERIT MILLIONS
EINTEsNATIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWs sERvicEl
DALLAS. Tex. July 19.-Felix Noor-
hics. a Dallas mechanic. said to be a
distant relative OF Pope Benedict, was
notihcd today that he has inherited a
sl.5OO.000 share in an Italian estate that
was left in trust with the Italian gov
eminent in 1892
Joseph Mcdonald. a hod carrier Of
Lake Charles. La. also is said TO be heir
TO S5.o00,000 of the same property
The estate is declared to be worth
SO. 100000 and other heirs are being
sought.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19

ton, Clinton Rogers Woodruff, for
rs years secretary of the National
Municipal League, declares the new
charter is long step forward in city
administration.
Instead of a double body Of lac
men. elected from easily controlled
pocket boroughs. the new council has
81 members. each of whom is to re-
ceive a salary of $4,000 a year. New
registration laws prevent padding OF
voting lists.
December 18th. each year. the
mayor must present a financial
budget for the ensuing year. within
which the council must keep tie
financial program.
Dual Office holding Is abolished and
police and fremen are placed under
civil service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
ORGANIZER
SCORES The
JUDICIARY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

- tINIkNNAfloNAL NEWS SERVlCEI
COLUMBUS. o. July 19.-Criticizing
Gov Cox for not using the medium OF
the industrial commission in the over
land strike in Toledo and scoring United
manner in which he is handling the
strike. James Henderson. organizer Of
tue International Association OF Me-
chanies during speech before the Penn
sylvania shop system Federation, in scs-
sion here. shouted.
To hell with the American judiciary
SYSTEM"
He referred 10 the federal judiciary
system as a menace" and as ..un-Amer-
ioan,' and urged the delegates to insist
that strikes be settled by state rather
than by federal courts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Violate Garbage Ordinance

In violation Of the city garbage or
dinance four more Gary citizens we're
arrested yesterday. They were L. Pit
eel. 1928 Broadway; Mrs Julia Opnc-
neSak 1925 Adams street, Tony kash-
ponovas. l4fS Broadway and ;. Bondy,
1896 Adams street They viii be tried
in the city court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Two Justice Cases.

On a warrant sworn out in Justice
Lauoe's court Catarina Shapika. 2456
Washington street. Gary. was arrested
yesterday charged with larceny. She
was brought 10 trial this Afternoon
John Parosch 1916 Adams street. is
also awaiting trial on charge OF fe-
lonious assault.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
HELD BY POLICE.

Pending an investigation Frank COL
man. 1909 Monroe street. Gary. is be-
ing held at the police station follow
ing his arrest Sereeants Helm and
Knott and Officers Bucklin and Mar
quardt caused his arrest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19

Contractors who have dominated
Philadelphia politics are thwarted by
provisions requiring the city to do all
street repairing, street cleaning and
collection of ashes and waste. rub
tish and garbage.
The bureau Of health is made a de-
partment and a Department of Pub
tic Wclfure established.
The purpose Of the new reform
bills is to overcome the barriers of
political organization and 10 compel
party leadership to respond to t1e
popular will.
The legislation was regarded OF
such Importance that the signing of
the bills was made a spectacular oc-
casion, at which many Of the fore
most men Of Pennsylvania were
present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
PLAY FOR
TENNIS TITLE

when Olson and Orborne face each
other at the net al the Jackson Park
court this afternoon to Vie for the tennis
championship of the city Of Gary. fans
are expected to sec one II the hardest
fought matches IN Years.
Both Olson and Orsberne have been
playing true 70 form ali through the
tournament and it would be difficult 10
pick the winner Last year Olson an
nexed the 1918 city tit1e and 0rsborne
is pitting himself gainst the title hold
er.
II A Butterfeld. a former champion
will referee The ladies viii also play
off for the city championship honors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Arrest Two Hammond Men

Two Hammond men. John Johnson
and william Stewart were taken into
custody OF the police by plain clothes
officers Bucklin and Marquardt yes
terday charged with peddling without
license
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
HOME BREWS
NOT EXEMPTED
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON, July 19-Hone made
wines and beer. even though intended
purely for home consumption. will not
he exempted under the prohibition en-
forcement law.
Representative Fitzgerald Of Massa-
chusetts this afternoon offered an
amendment to the bill seeking eNcep-
tion for home brew" hut Repv Good.
who was in the chair. sustained the
conten<-on Of Repv. Benton. that the
amendment was not in order
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
POSTOFFICE
FLYER KILLED
TINrERNaTIoNAL NEWS sEevIcEl

IINfERNATIohAL NEWS sERVIcE1
BELLEFONTE, Pa, July 19.-AviAtor
Charles Lamborn. one of the postofficc
mail Ayers was killed when his machine
fell from a distance of 5000 feet at
point about ten miles west Of here to-
day. Lamborn was on his way to Cleve-
land. The aviators home was in Los
Angeles. California.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
RIOTIN GIN
NEW YORK STRIKE
fINrERNArloNAL NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK. July 19.-Rioting broke
out in the marine strike here today. Two
men were seriously injured and nunler-
Gus others suffered minor hurts. The
disturbance started with a clash be-
tween striking seamen and strike-break-
ers
Five hundred ships. both privately
and government operated. We're tied IN
today by the strike and officials esti-
mated that the monetary loss alreay in
CURED totals approximately $4,000, ooo-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Boy Scout
Column
EAST CHICAGO.

EAST CHICAGO.
Mr. W p. Kilpourne superintend-
ent Of the T. S Metals Refining Co.
and Nj A n Kelly. cashier Of the
First National Bank were recently
elected to membership on the execu-
tive committee 10 MI the vacancies
caused by the death of Mr. William
Thum and the removal from the city
of Nj William Miller
SAFETY DEVICES on DISPLAY.
In the windows of the First Nation
al Bank may be seen some of the
safety devices for use in the summer
Training Camps at Pine Lake These
include a solid cork life preserver.
such al are found on ocean vessels
and first aid pouche and cases. \ fav-
orite sport of the Scouts will be "heav-
ing the life preserver." both for dis
lance and accuracy
MR. EVANS As INSTRUCTOR.
The camp management announces
that Sir Frank Il Evans will b. n
camp a part ot each period TO act as
Instructor IN nature study. Mr.. Evans
has an extensive knowledge OF plant.
bird and animal life Of this region.
hich coupled with his ability in
speaking. promises an exceptional OPP
portunity 70 study nature
FATHERS INVITED.
special effort is being made TO
have every father visit camp while his
son is there Some OF the fathers are
forming week end parties TO enjoy the
camp life with the Scouts The ex-
oellenl fishing OF the two lakes is
drawing a number Any father by get
ting n I. UGH with Scout Headquarters
can arrange for automobile transpor-
lion durina the week end while his son
is in camp.
LAPORTE SCOUTS IN CAMP.
st he request of Deputy National
Field scout Comr1if sioner Greene Of
thi~ disNict The LaPor.- Council has
been inyited to sfnd some Of its
scouts 10 the East Chicago summer
trs ring camp LaPorte has Just So
eau.krc q ~-ccnd elias. council. ~
n.y. hoops Representatives, OF each
troop will sllend camp l. learn rrac-
al Scouting from thu moe advanced
-. az Of Ees Chicas
CAM REGISTH XTf0N.
T;s-istrat r. for th@ hrst period be-
ginning July 2Sth is about com 7lete
The limit has been reached in regis
tratlon for the second period begin
ming August IL Several who applied
for that period have been transferred
10 the FIST period.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Jitney Demolished;
Gets Judgment

John Dian. jitney bus operator in
Laubes justice court given a
judgement Of sIe7 against the Gary
street Railways Company. dams jit-
ney on June nth was hit by a Broad
way street car and was demolished
The car had stopped to allow passcn-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
In an Around
GAR
ATTY. SHEEHAN
JOINS WIFE

Attorney Frank Sheehan OF Gary.
yesterday left for Dowagiac. Mich.
TO join Mrs. Sheehsn. who has been
visiting relatives there for several
weeks Mr.. and Mrs Sheehan will
return to Gary next week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
Near Drowning at Miller

Taking cramps. v F Parson 2ls
7th avenue. Gary. had a narrow es-
cape from drowning at Muller Beach
yesterday Donald McGlennon. the
newly appointed life guard and Others
On the bench. rushed 10 the young
man rescue and saved him as he
vas going down FOR the third time
il i said. Parson swallowed consid-
cradle water. but s able TO be around
today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
City Market Popular.

4 big crowd Of BUYERS were present
at the Gary city market this morning
and il was in evidence that under the
direction of the new market master
Carol Slick. IL is going to be more
popular than ever
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
GUESS HE MUST
HAVE GOT IT
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

WORCESTER. Mass, July 19-John
d. Rockefeller, multi-milionaire ''oil
king" has overcome his nemesis-in-
digestion. II became known today that
while en- route ny automobile from Seal
Harhor. Maine, TO Tarrytown. n y, he
stopped here for luncheon and ate thv
following:
Frogs legs, CLANS. potatoes. peas. bcets.
salad, pic. blueberries ard coffee
John d. once said that he would read
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
H. G.. HAY, SR.,
CONVALESCING

H G. Hay. sr.. treasurer Of the L.
s steel Corporation. who has been
very i'll at the home Of his son. II G.
Hay. Jr. 1870 Jackson street Gary. is
reported slightly improved today This
viii be welcome news TO the many
friends Who wish HIM speedy recov-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
FL. III. BROWN AT
PALESTINE, ILL

H H. Brown Of the Gary Land Co.
is spending two weeks vacation at
Palestine. III. Mr. Brown Is the owner
Of , fine blooded racing horses and is
now planning 10 test them out on an
Illinois circuit this fall Vernon Parry
another employe is spending part Of
a two weeks vacation in Crown Point
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19

gers TO get off The sigma was CIV
en- for traffic 70 cross and the jitney
accordingly passed n front when the
street car. without warning started
up and hit the Jitney broadsde,
breaking both tenders. damaging the
tires and breaking the wind shield.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-19
BELIEVED TO BE KETTERING
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

liNTERkAIioht NEWS SERVICE
KANSAS CITY. No. July ia larg
airplane. flying AT a tremendous heizht.
headed east passed over Kansas city
shortly after 10 O'Clock this morniaS
Although il was Impossible 10 identify
the plane. it is thought to be the one
driven by c. r Ketterins Of Dayton. O.
on his way from Wichita. Kans., to New
York