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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
INDIANA CROP REPORT
COMES OUT TODAY

, age crop. The condition for the United
States is 1921.
Barley shows an increase in acreage
in Indiana over last year and condi-
ton 81 93Ge. This crop is growing in
popularity as a stock iced in the north
part 4. the state and = some extens viii
supp ant corn in that section
The rye crop is headed out in all sec
tions Of the state. but the condition is
not as good as last month. being $50
for June and 9s9e for May. The United
States figure is 1851.
The apple crop in the south part OF
the state will be nearly a total failure.
while in the central and northern parts
d much better condition is shown. espe-
cially in late varieties. The total crop
Will DC one-half the usual crop.
VAIN weather and sunshine during
the las. week Of May made a wonderful
Improvement in all hay crops and pas
lures Alfalfa is now being cut for the
first time and other clover will be ready
~ the goth of the month.
Weather conditions have prevented the
planting Of soy beans and cowpeas to
some extent. but there will be an in
crease in the acreage Of both crops over
last year.
The commercial cabbage crop is prac-
t.caliy all set with q small increase in
the acreage over last year. Onions also
show an increase in acreage over last
year with the condition about average
for this time OF the year
Peaches and pears are in a class with
apples. The CONDITION figure is very low.
Blackberries ana -aspberries seem to
be about the only FRUIT that escaped
damage from the Apri. freeze. Present
indications are for a god crop.
The melon crops had net all been set
the first Of the month ana The condition
at that time was only far
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
MILL OFFICIAL
LEAVING GARY

@. H. Brayton. for a number OF years
superintendent OF the galvanizing de-
partment OF the sheet mill American
Sheet and Tin Plate company at Gary
has resigned his position and on sat
urday OF this week will go to New
port. Ky to take a similar position
with the Newport Rolling Mills.
The Brayton family have been resi-
dents Of Gary for a number of years
and have recently built a beautiful
home in Fillmore street. which they
have sold the past week Mrs. Bray
ton and two sons viii accompany Mr.
Brayton 70 their new home.
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CROWN POINT NEWS
happenings Of A Day In Lake County's Lively Capital

Mss Elsie Koseknicke has discon-
tinued her work al the Offices Of the
o. K. Battery CO, in Gary, where
she was employed as booi1keeper.
Mrs. Fred Barr Will entertain the
Housekeepers on Thursdas afternoon.
The members or the chrysolite club
are having one Of their bi-monthly
feeds Il the Commercial club rooms
tonight.
Miss Clara vrerling a former teach
er in the Crown Point High school
- in Crown Point for a few days the
guest OF Mrs. j {. Gibbs. Miss vrer-
Iing j. enroute from souix Falls. \.
Dakota. where she has been teaching.
to her home in Princeton. Ind.
Deputy Treasurer Ralph Bradford
was on the sick list on Wednesday.
Miss Laura Pettinone will leave on
Saturday for a months vacation 70
be spent with an aunt in Denver. Colo
The trial Of Eiroy Teach. the II
wear old lad. who was arrested several
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
rlnrERNArIoNAL NEws SERVICE

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE nationwide
strike OF union telegraphers Is a sue
cess and viii gain strength as il grows
older.
The strike Il flat failure and with
in few hours will fizzle out entirely.
These are the views of the situation
held today-the first by officials and
members of the Commercial Telegra-
piers Union the second BY officials
Of the western Union Telegraph Co.
and to some extent BY Postal Tele-
graph company heads.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
The public is privileged TO accept
either view.
According to S ]. Konenkamp. presi-
dent of the union the first day Of the
strike took between $1,000 and 10000
men and women from their keys Kon-
enkamp maintained today that other
operators would GO out On strike until
the number IS increased to forty thou
sand by tonight.
Head of the telegraph companies.
particularly the Western Union. dis
pute these figures and claim that an
insignificant number Of their men have
gone on strike.
WAS NOT HAMPERED.
Analyzing the reports received from
the various sections Of the nation. il
Is evident that. except in a few local
tiles the Western Union is not affect
ed by the strike to an extent that
would seriously hamper the operation
of the system. The Postal Telegraph
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

ESPECIAL TO THE TIhEsl
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June l2.-Not-
withstanding the unfavorable weather
conditions during May. all growing
crops, except fruit. show condition fig
ures to be much better than the average
at this time Of the year and wheat and
rye almost as good as a month ago. ac-
cording 70 the CROP report for Indiana
issued today by Geo. C. Bryant, field
agent, Bureau Of Crop Estimates. United
States Department OF Agriculture The
report also shows an extraordinary in
crease in the acreage of spring wheat.
and a slight increase in the barley acre
age while a decrease Is shown ins the
oats and cloves acreage. Corn and
truck crop planting. as we'll as other
spring work, was considerably delayed
by the wet period from May l 10 IS. The
report follows:
Temperature for the month was con-
siderably below normal with but little
sunshine, while precipitation was fire.
quent. and at times excessive, causin &
some flooding in small streams and tho
lower Wabash and White rivers. Corn
and truck planting was considerably de-
layed as well as other farm work.
Some damage has been done 70 ths
wheat crop by the rainy weather, and
Hessian fly. chinch bugs, joint worms
and smut have been reported from sew
eral counties. Condition figures this
month show 9srs for the state and 949eo
for the United States.
The spring wheat acreage is approx
mateiy Ave times greater in Indiana this
year than last being about $4,000 acres
The weather conditions were favorable,
and a condition figure Of $40 Is shown
for the state and 912E for the United
States.
The oats acreage in Indiana IS some
what less than last year but the condi-
ton. s2cS will produce about the aver.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

at the district convention of the Won
ans Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist church Mrs. Bassett is dis
trict president.
A. l.. Becker. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
G. Becker, a graduate in agriculture
from Purdue University. is home for a
brief visit before going TO Indianapolis
where he has accepted a government
position.
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Norris of Eliza
beth street are spending the week in
Frankfort, Ind.
Dr. and Mrs. w. H. Davis Of High
land street are in Indianapolis this
week attending the Shrine convention.
Miss Wilma Kleihege. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs William Kleihege. SIG So.
Holman street. is home from North
western University at Evanston. Ill.
where she graduated from the physical
training department.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Mrs William Kelly was hostess 20
the Monroe street Ladies Aid Society
yesterday afternoon at her home and
assisting here we're Mrs. r. w Preston
and Mrs Emma NcCaslin. The mem
hers adopted a new constitution and
during the business meeting plans we're
made for an ice cream social to be held
~ the church next Wednesday evening
For the remainder Of the summer meet
inSs will be held only once a month in
stead Of every two weeks. Refresh
ments were served after the business
meeting and pleasant social hour was
passed.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

weeks ago for stealing an automobile
belonging 70 Frank Glib was tried
on Wednesday. Teach plead guilty
but judge smith withheld sentence
during good behavior
Clifford Nelnier has resigned his
position in the steel mills al Gary
and will work for the Tcothhia Con-
tracing Co. in England
Miss Carrie scheidt was a guest Of
Miss Ethel Heilmann in Chicago on
Wednesday. being a mmber or a thea
Ter party to see Angle Face" al the
Colonial theater.
Major j 4. umpleby was called
to Cleveland. Ohio. on Wednesday on
business.
The O. A. NJ club was entertained
az the home or Mrs Clarence Rud-
olph on Tuesday evening at six
thirty dinner. after which the menu
bers played 500 Mrs, Walter Allmon
and Mrs VIM Heintze won the prizes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Mr. and Mrs H r. Allison of@Eliza-
beth street will motor with a party Of
friends from Chicago TO St. Joseph.
Saugautuck and Muskegon, Mich. for q
few days visit
H C. Merrill Of Hickory street while
at work on building yesterday fell
and broke his leg.
Mrs. T. J. Bassett, % Russell street.
is in North Liberty, Ind, in attendance
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RULLET1N.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICEl
CHICAGO, June 12.-Cla1ms OF the
rival organizations, Notwithstanding the
strike of commercial telegraphers against
the western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies, today gave every indication
of settling down into q protracted and
hitter fight. The real test of strength
in the battle apparently is yet TO come.
s. J. Konenkamp, president of the
telegraphers, today said:
1--WE realized when we called this
gtrtke that il would be a long fight and
we knew that we would have TO fight
Mr.. Burleson as well as the telegraph
companies. We are prepared to fight TO
the last ditch and are absolutely conf
dent Of the final result"
Statements from officials Of the tele-
graph companies in every city affected
by the strike indicate . similar unre-
lent1ng attitude and made IL very EVIL
dent that there IS no idea a. yet of capit-
ulatton in any camp.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Co. however. is much harder hit and
IN many places completely tied UP.
The single new phase OF the situation
today S the possibility Of broker op-
orators being called out. whichs if the
move we're successful. would add sew
eral thousand men to the list Of
strikers The New York local of the
union has appealed to President Kon-
enkamp TO call out the broker oper-
ators
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

y.
III a letter. he writes: Il have no desire
for tobacco any more ! feel like new
man. Others report similarly. Wonder
full for easily overcoming cigarette and
pipe habit and chewing.
Anyone desiring a copy of this book
can get it free. postpaid. by writing to
Edward j Woods. TC-723. Station F..
New York City. You will he surprised
ana pleased Look for quieter nerves,
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PROV "a eyesi ght. increased Nigor, Ion ger
life and other adNanta ges IT YOU quit
poisoning yourself with nicotine In
three DAYS YOU can be rid of the addic-
tion--then become robust, add solid flesh,
become a man among men.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

The fnal meeting for the year of the
womans Auxiliary Of St Pauls Episco-
pal church was held yesterday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. J.. p. Brusei
in Indiana avenue After the business
meeting there was ENJOYABLE social hour
during which the hostess served deliei-
Gus refreshments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
L. L. VIOLATOR
FINED $50

For Walton OF the state liquor law
William L. Johnson. Of Gary, in Judge
Dunn's court was fined $50 and given
a 50 DAYS Jail sentence yesterday
He was arrested at Nineteenth and
Broadway Tuesday night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
NOTICE.

B. r c. A.. East Chicago Local No
1888. there will be a special meeting
Thursday night. June H. at $50 p. m.
in the Moose Hall. state ST. Hammond.
s-12-1 j. B. BELLAMY. Fin. Sec.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
VISITING PRESIDENT
NATIONAL LIFE

j w wynant. Of Larwel1, Ind. who
is the father OF Wilbur wynant. presi-
dent Of the Gary National Life Insur-
ance company, Is the guest at Gary Of
his son.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
MAY START
FLIGHT TODAY

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI
LONDON. June 12-Weather con-
ditions prevailing over the Atlantic
are the best and a start may be made
on a trans ocean airplane flight to-
day. the air ministry announced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
TELEGRAPH
STRIKE NOT
A SUCCESS
Both Parties In Conflict
Claim To Be Satisfied;
Views Conflicting.
(BULLETTN.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERvIcEl
The strike, according 70 all reports,
has made Little progress in Indianapolis
or other Indiana cities, only few scat
tered men are out. Tt is reported from
Indianapolis thar the president OF the
local union there has ordered his men
back 20 work, saying the odds are too
great TO fght the companies when so
few men went out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Olive Chapter No ss6 O E. s. of Gary
invited Hammond Chapter No $40 to
meet with them June 18th. the occasion
being the annual visit OF the Grand
Matron The meeting Will be preceded
BY dinner at the Y NJ c. A. for which
reservations must be made this week
The Hammond members who attend are
asked to notify the secretary. Mrs. J. o.
Thompson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
LUNCHEON ron MRS. HERrDor

most delightful luncheon was given
yesterday in honor of Mrs. Herndon by
the teachers Of Irving school The table
was prettily decorated and a. delicious
three course luncheon was served. TO
the regret Of all her teachers, Mrs.
Herndon is leaving for the south where
she has accepted a good position which
she had filled most creditably before
coming to Hammond. At the close Of
the lunch hour she was presented with
a handsome brooch as a farewell gift.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
| PERSONAL =.
SOCIAL NEWS|
NOTICE, 3. ?. o. E.. 485.

Important meeting Thursday June
18th. Members are urged to attend.
6-12-1 W. l.. YOUNG. z. r.
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There will be a meeting OF Justice
Lodge No 419 L. A 70 the B. of R T
Friday evening at seven-thirty o'clocn
at the B. Of r. T. hall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
GERMANS
ARE TAKING
ADVANTAGE

tcontlnued from page one
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He Quit Tobacco

This veteran. S. B Lam
phere. was addicted TO the
excessive use of tobacco
for many years. He want
cd to quit. but needed
something to help him.
He learned of a free
hook that tells about to-
haeco habit and how to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

The members Of the Third division Of
the NJ E. Ladies Aid Society were en-
tertained at a one O'Clock luncheon yes
terday by Mrs. Richard Terrell at her
home. 20 Condit street. A delightful
luncheon was served following which
the members spent the afternoon quilt
ing and accomplished a great deal Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained by Mrs. John r Beck
man, Of Detroit street. yesterday; high
score in the games being made by Mrs.
r. NJ Chapman. The guests played at
three tables and at the conclusion of the
games a two-course luncheon was served.
In two weeks the club will b. enter
tanned by Mrs. F. c. Crumpacker at her
home in Glendale Park.
At her home in Detroit street Mrs.
Pearson was hostess yesterday afternoon
to the members Of the r. A. z. Club.
The members brought their needle work
and during the afternoon they were
served with dainty refreshments. There
VIII be no more meetings of the club this
summer.
Mrs. Rhodes. Of French Lick, Ind, will
speak at the West Hammond Baptist
Mission this evening at seven-thirty
o'clock.
The Mems Auxiliary of the Fifth divi-
sion OF the NJ z. Ladies Aid Society will
meet with B. f. Hathaway 424 Bauer
street. Friday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Good Shoe Repairing Work called
for and delivered "a hour service
Phone ss72 Jacobs shoe shop. 10I State
st.. near Holman. Good quality Shoes
for everybody s-4-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

ty-one years has been connected with
the w B. Conkey company has resigned
her position as chief forelady Of the
bindery 70 return TO Chicago where she
has accepted a fiery fine position Her
many friends in the company regret
very much her departure hut wish her
every succesS in her new work. They
presented her with several valuable
gifts.
Al noon yesterday Miss -reva A
Bussert was married to Mr.. Edward l.
Dahlkamp. The ceremony was perform
ed in the presence OF the members Of
the family and few intimate friends
at the home Of the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. H Bussert, SIT Douglas ave-
West Hammond. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. T. J. Bassett Of the
Methodist church the double ring serv-
ice being used. The bride and groom
are well and favorably known in this
city and have the best wishes Of
great host OF friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Mrs. w E. Schroeder. of Pine street.
received telegram last evening telling
of the death Of her sister-in-law in
Wausau. Wis. Mrs. Schroeder will leave
TO attend the funeral which occurs Sat
urday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
HAMMOND
SUPERIOR
COURTS

A complaint on account has been fill
ed by Attorneys Ibach, Gavit. Cravens
stinson for the Chicago Grocery Co
against Belskl &. Budinski
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
COMING EVENTS.

ST. PauIs Junior League will hold its
monthly social meeting this evening in
the church parlors Miss Alma Kreis
Miss Gertrude Zarndt and Henry
Schmueser are the committee on enter
tainment.
The Kings Daughters will meet Fri
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Thomas Payne. 2ss Michigan avenue.
A matinee recital will be given Satur-
day BY pupils Of the piano. expression
and violin departments Of the Hammond
Musical College at Recital Hall in the
o, X. building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

BY the request of many Safety
FIRST" the three act farce comedy given
by the Christian Endeavor Society, will
be repeated Thursday evening. June y,
in the lecture room of Christian church.
Admission 10 and csc SIP
Forget all your troubles for two and
a half hours and see Safety First"
The best laugh you've had in a year is
guaranteed. Lecture room. Christian
church Thursday evening, June L. 6-12
Come and meet all your friends
Thursday evening, June 18th. at the
Christian church and see Safety First"
good three act farce comedy iiven by
the Christian Endeavor Society, Ad-
mission 10 and use. SIP
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Drucilla McMains has applied for a
divorce from her husband. William
McMains. through her attorney. H z.
Granger. They were married August
80. 1909, and separated April %. 1918.
She says McMains is "a habitual Grim
!nal" had beaten her and failed 70
provide for her. She asks for the
custody OF their child. $4,000 alimony
and $40 per week for the support OF
the child
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Louis Geyler Co. v. Thomas ]. Will
son ct al is the title OF a suit filed
10 replevin two motor trucks. NJ D
Metz Is attorney for the plaintiff
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Mrs P. L. Davis OF Rimbach avenue
who was elected TO a department Office
in Indiana al the state convention was
rendered a delightful surprise party
yesterday afternoon BY the members Of
William H Calkins ". r. G. No. 24S in
celebration OF the honor conferred upon
her. The party also celebrated the
twenty-ninth anniversary of her mar
riage A basket Of flowers was present.
ed her by the Corps, Mrs. Jennie Hub
bard. the president. making the presenta-
ton The guests were entertained with
music on the Victrola during the after
noon and in conclusion a dainty COLA
ton was served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12

Miss Hannah Mccarty who for twen-
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very pretty social function OF last
evening was the informal dancing party
at which the Kappa Delta Gamma girls
entertained at the X. Of r. Temple.
corner Of Holman and Ogden streets.
The club colors. gold and black we're
carried out in all the decorations and
the favcrs for the girls were corsage
bouquets of daisies. Sterling's orches-
ira played an attractive dance program.
The party was chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Raycraft. Mr.. and Mrs Lacey, MIR.
and Mrs. Clio, Mrs Glover, Mrs. Fox,
Mrs. Pendergast and Mrs. wilcox Of
Chicago. The dancing parties are very
popular with the friends Of the club
and there was a large attendance to en-
10Y the one of last evening.
A missionary tea Will be given by the
Woman's Missionary Society Of the
First Presbyterian church. Friday after
noon at 245 O'Clock at the church par
lors and a cordial invitation IS extended
the women Of all church. No collection
will be taken and after the program re-
freshments will be served. Mrs Beehe
Of Oak Park will address the meeting
and the musical program viii be given
by Mrs l.. L. Bomberger. Mrs. g.
Parrett and Mrs Max Allaben. Mrs.
W. II. Mikesch and Mrs. z. S. Cooper
will be the accompanies.
=
Miss Hannah McCarty who for twen-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-09-26

en- pasados dias con motive de haoer
hecho algunos escandalos en- Ia clu-
dad. durante los cuales !isparo su
pistola hiriendo a una n!ujcr.
Por este delito Guzm&n su5 conslg-
nado acknowledgements al Juez de
10 penal, quien 10 puso en- htertad al
dia siguiente, sin haber hecho las
averiguaciones relatives a la respon-
sabilidad que lie resultaba.
Guzman, envalentonado por esta
impunidad, Y ~disgustado porque sc lc
habia arrestado, Sc dirigi6 al Pala-
clio de Gobierno Y con pistola en- ma
no. trato de atropellar a la guardia,
lanzando mueras al gobierno y a los
p~rincipales f~uncionarios publicos.
Ell gobernador orden6 que fuera a
prehendido y tambien por orden de
este funcionario Sc lie consign6 al Juz
gado de Distrito de la ciudad, a cuya
disposition Sc halla o" 10 nenitencia-
ria del Estado-