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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

Mrs H. Swinson and children lett
Saturday evening to visit her brother
at West Salem. Iu..who has just re-
turned from the Army overseas
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Groves are tho
proud parents Of an eleven pound boz
arriving Sunday afternoon. John
Edward is his name.
Mr.. Vance Swinson who is principal
OF the West Salem High School. Wis
tied his brother. H. Swanson several
days last week
Lewis Harkenrider. who has been
overseas for nearly two years. reach
ed home Sunday afternoon. he is sure
looking fine and is glad to be back IN
Indiana.
One OF the largest funerals ever at
tended in Griffith was Saturday morn
ing when friends payed their last trib-
utes to Henry PIohg. A man much es-
teemed and respected for his houesty
and integrity He was born in So
Chicago in 1895. when a small boy he
moved out to the country and hae
spent most of his life around this com
munity. Mrs. PIohg. nee Celia Gov
ert with two small sons. Elmer twu
years. Herman four and half months
are left to mourn his demise. Also
large circle of friends and relatives
Ava x,o,, ra=d;rO The T~nae5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
ROBERTSDALE

Mr.. Neff. painter and decorator Of
Hobart. Ind. has the contract tc paint
several houses in Robertsdale and at
present is painting the home of Mrs.
Shade on Lake Ave
Mrs. r. Hubbard Of Roberts Ave.
is entertaining her mother. Mrs. E
Cole Of Westville. Indiana. for few
days.
The w B. A. Of the Maccabees will
hold their netting at the 1. o. o. F.
Hall on Wednesday evening. All the
members are requested 10 be present
as there viii be initiation and Mrs.
Steinke's committee viii serve
Mrs. H. Breckman. daughter Ruth.
and baby. left Saturday for Linden
wood. III. to spend their vacation.
visiting relatives.
Miss Merriam Cowden OF Indianap-
oils boulevard. is spending a few days
visiting relatives of Frankfort. Ind !.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Roaedance and
family. visited the latter's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Domke of Chicago over
Sunday
Miss Adeline Gales of Broadview.
Montana IS making her home with her
brother oscar. on Myrtle Avenue and
has accepted a position in the cleri-
cal department. of the Betz plant OF
Hammond.
Mrs. John Gerba of Indiana blvd
left the latter part of last week for
Denver. Colorado. 10 join her husband
who is there for his health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colbert Of Myrtle av-
enue. are entertaining relatives Of
Chicago for a few days
Mr. and Mrs. g. Zerwer and son.
Elmer. of Myrtle avenue. left sunday
for Wod River. Illinois. where they
will spend their vacation visiting the
formers sister, Mrs. Harr.
Miss Margaret Taggart of Central
Ave. has returned home from three
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
DISCOUNT

One lot of boys leather
belts. tan or black
plain buckle. all sizes;
35c belts. priced for
this sale 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
GRIFFITH

Mr. and Mrs worden and son. who
have been visiting her brother. L. A.
southworth. returned to their home
Al Jackson. Mich. Saturday morning
Mrs James s. Clark and sons and
Forest Watkins. brother and sister of
Robert watkins. returned to Button
Thursday morning. The first of the
month Forest. will return to Fl Ben
Harrison to serve another year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

weeks vacation which she spent at
the home of her nd-parents Of Par
Is. III.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray Of Rob-
erts avenue were visitors at the home
of the latters sister. Mrs. Sox of Chi
cago Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Green were
In Chicago on business Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

ana boulevard. are at san Antonio.
Texas. where Mrs. Kelly is hoping
to benefit her health.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
Whiting
Advertisements
Are Winners

and are accepted by The whiting News
Co., 524. 1I9th ST.. Phone 13s-W.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

Some men find courage only when
they lose their tempers, while others
won't believe in saving until adver-
sity gives them a good kick Join
the Whiting Savings and Loan Associ-
alton today. Current divident rate s
per cent S-26-I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT, -
Baby Marie Osborne in "A Sawdust
DOLL" under the auspices of the Whit
ing Chapter Of the American Red
Cross. an extremely interesting pic
ture entitled Following the Eagle in
to Italy also Pathe News. s-2S-1
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Are you reading The Trnes7
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Uncle Sam Returns Glasses.

As several correspondents have al
ready revealed by means Of appreci-
ative letters, the field glasses which
the government was forced to "bor-
row" for the use Of its sailors when 1t
went into the war are beginning to
come back to their original owners
and to come bnck almost infinitely In
creased In value by the marks of hard
handling which most of them bear.
For thus these once prosaic utensils
have been made into precious relics
and souvenirs. Every mark and mar
and stain on them is proof that they
have helped to win the great victory,
and to have one of these war-worn
treasures Is also evidence that Its pos
SCISSOR made willing sacrifice, small
but real, when need of his country
was brought to his attention.-New
York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
MAJOR GENERAL PRAISES
SERVICE OFFERED BY ~Y''

Spread upon the records of the
Third division, A. e. F., and Just
brought to the attention of the ma
tional war work council of the Y. M.
q. A., is general order issued by
command of Major General Dickman,
which "Y" officials have hailed as an
emphatic answer to charges that Red
Triangle workers had avoided the dan
ger zones in France and had wrung
exorbitant prices from the soldiers for
the comforts which the association had
sent overseas. General Dickman di-
rected that a copy of the order be sent
to every one of the thirty-four men
and six women who went with the d.
vision through the Sighting of Chateau.
Thierry and along the Marne, to st.
Mihiel, and later into action north of
Verdun and along the Meuse.
The Y. NJ. G. A. has made public
General Dickman's order along with
a communication from Col. ]. C. Rhea
Of another division which was in the
st. Mihiel fighting. Colonel Rhea gave
figures showing the large amount of
supplies which were distributed in his
division by "Y" secretaries without
charge.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
SUNLIGHT is FOE OF DEATH
The More a Man or Woman Can Get
Of It, the Healthier and Hap
pier viii They Be.

One time we were tramping the for
ests of North Carolina in search Of
game. When none came and we wished
to return to camp we discovered we
were lost-completely turned around"
Then we recalled reading one time,
Light is life, moss always grows on
the north side of the tree trunk-far-
thest removed from the rays of the
sum-" We set about looking for moss,
and sure enough it was on the same
side Of each tree. With this as guide
1t didn't take us long to find our way
back to the place whence we came.
But the point we wish to make is that
the moss would not have been on the
north side of the tree if it hadn't been
impossible for the suns rays to reach
it. Moss thrives on death. And death
is always found in the wake of the
sunless path. The more sunlight there
is in your life the more you live. The
freer you are from moss and the
things that thrive without light, the
better man or woman you are. Get all
the sunlight you can into your sleep
ing and waking hours.-Milwaukee
Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Historic Printing Press.

A printing press with remarkable
history is preserved by the University
of Oregon. On 1t was printed, 73 years
ago. the first number of the Oregon
Spectator at Oregon City. This was
the first press to be used west of the
Rocky mountains, and 1t was trans.
ported to Oregon City by George
Alternately. the first provisional Coy
ernor of Oregon. The old Washington
hand press was In use in Oregon City
until the late sixties, when it was re-
moved to Eugene. While being trans
ported up the Willamette river the
press was shipwrecked, but after a
time II was raised and continued its
journey. For nearly half century 1t
was in use at Eugene, where it was
presented to the state university. The
University of Washington at Seattle
also has famous old handpress,
which was used in 1S47 to print the
California Star, the first paper In San
Francisco, and later was used in
printing the first number of the Port
land Oregonian In 1880, and the first
paper in Seattle In 1868.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
BEAUTY HARD TO DESCRIBE
Wondrous spIendor Of the Dying Sun
In the Far North Almost
Battles Description.

The traveller in the icy northern re-
gions is filed with awe and stands all
enraptured, gazing at this beautiful
phenomenon of nature, scarcely able
to express his appreciation in words,
so overcome is he by this burst of
splendor in the otherwise cheerless
North.
1t is feeling somewhat akin to this
that comes upon one when gazing at
the western sky after the orb of day
has set in the distant horizon, writes
Ignatius Johnson. The scene is ever
old, yet ever new, and one seems never
to tire of it. The sun has just disap-
peared beneath the horizon and the
heavens are all aglow with the refiec-
tion Of its rays. The color scheme is
magnificent, yet indescribable because
of ITS wondrOus tints and hues. The
silver-lined clouds are scattered here
and there, forming part of a mass of
glowing splendor. Again, other clouds,
like long streamers on a background Of
glowing red seem to radiate from the
invisible orb. Moment after moment
the whole panorama seems to change,
bringing scene upon scene before the
gaze of the unlOOker. Gradually it
fades until night has drawn the veil of
darkness over 1t.
The wonder indeed has disappeared,
but into the heart Of the spectator
there steals the realization of the
greatness. the power and especially
the love that moved the hand Of the
master artist as he painted the master
piece.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
FEEDING the Douohboys.

Food stores for the army on hand
in the United States, its possessions.
France, and In transit to France on
Jan. 1, 1919, were valued at $780,
100000. At the time of the signing
Of the armistlce approximately 10000
600 pounds of food were being con-
sumed by our troops In France each
day, and there were on hand in France
at that time 1.000O00,O00 pounds of
food In reserve. All this food has been
transported on an average Of 5000
miles. II is estimated by the subsisi-
ence division that 5000, 100000 meals
were served to the army during the
nineteen months Of warfare with Ger.
many.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
LAUNDRY MOVED WITH THEM
, Washing Apparatus on Wheels a Com
fort to the Doughboys at the
Front In France.

"A correspondent with the American
army In France, while motoring nea
Verdun, met sergeant who asked 4
he might ride with him to pile of ru
ins that had once been a town. The
chance meeting threw light on how
a "doughboy" laundry operates. After
the sergeant had entered the car hi
asked the occupants:
"You chaps amt seen my laundry
anywhere, have your"
Laundry? We didn't know there
was laundry in this part of France
''Well, there is, and it belongs to us
At least 1t did yesterday. We've been
transferred from the division to the
corps. When / got back from head
quarters the division had moved and
the laundry was gone. think they
hospital; when they moved we
hitched our laundry to truck and
went along"
"Your laundry is on wheels, then?'
"Yes sir. 1t needs wheels, the way
this division is moving. Our laundry
is a couple of big tanks on wagon
with steam-heating apparatus. First
we soak the duds in suds; then we
steam them; next we bake them. In
an hour everything is washed, rinsed
and dried. When bunch comes out
Of the trenches we give 'em new clothes
and run the old ones through the
washing machine; then we bake 'em
and issue 'em out to the next gang, and
keep things going. Fifteen hundred
outfits day-that's our average.
Three weeks to launder the whole di-
vision"
As they neared the ruined village
he caught sight of the portable laun-
dry, and with "Thank you" he hur-
ried Off to take possession.-Youths
Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Liaht From the Moon.

The light of the moon is due entire
ly to reflection of the light of the sun,
and the different phases of the moon
to its position in relation to the pO-
sition of the earth and the sun. When
there is n new moon. half of the sur
face of the moon is illuminated. but
the greater portion is turned from the
earth and only n delicate crescent ap-
pears to us. At the first quarter. half
of the Illuminated surface Is turned
toward us. and at the fifteenth day
the moon reaches point In the heav-
ems directly opposite to that which the
sun occupies. She is then in opposi-
tion, and the whole Of the Illuminated
surface is turned toward us, and we
have full moon. From opposition
the moon passes on in her orbit, grad
ually decreasing in size, or rather less
and less of the Illuminated part being
turned toward the earth.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
GREAT EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM PLANNED

Paris.-General Pershing has signed
an order establishing an American
Army university in France to accom-
modate $4,000 to 10000 soldier stu
dents. The school will be opened at
Beaune. At the same time the main
Office Of the Y. NJ. G. A. army educa-
tional commission will be moved from
Paris to Beaune.
Courses in engineering, liberal and
fine arts, science, music and the like
will be offered. 1t is expected thar
one of the four agricultural exhibits
which have been prepared by the de-
partment Of agriculture in cooperation
with the Y. NJ. G. A. will be "a perma-
nent feature Mt Beaune.
The Y. NJ. G. A. war work council
announced that the cost of the educa.
tional program in the A. e. f. had
now reached S7OO,OGO month. Books
and supplies costing S1,3OO,OOO have
been sent overseas. The army pays for
the books and distributes them to tho
soldier students.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
TRUE TO TRADITIONS OF SEA
BTueJackets Would Accept No Reward
for Their Part In Aiding Injured
in Wreck.

Several indianapolis men were pas
sengers on the New York Central train
wrecked near Batavia, N. Y. One oe
them, in describing the wreck, told
the following story:
'When / got into some clothes and
got out to see what the trouble was
was surprised to see dozens of sailors
as busy as bees helping care for the
wounded and making people as COM
Portable as possible. 1t developed that
our train was carrying two day coaches
filed with bluejackets, and few sec
Onds after the crash came they
were out Of the cars and making them
selves generally useful.
"Some time later representatives o.
the railroad company came through the
crowd settling with the passengers for
slight damages. Some asked $50, 9th
ers 500, and checks for the amour.
asked were Forthcoming. One big man
said that 500 would about square
things with him, but added that the
check should be made out to 'thOse
sailors out there" Accordingly the
check was drawn in favor Of the men
who had been working like Trojans
ever since the crash, But
'The sailors refused to accept the
money.
The check was then turned over to
the Red Cross to be used in naval re-
Lief work."
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
VOICES CONTEMPT
FOR FOE FIGHTERS
REPORTS OF FRATERNlzINo BY
AMERICAN AND FOE TROOPS
DENIED BY RED TRIANGLE
WORKER.

Chicago.-Reports of fraternizing OF
allied and foe troops following the
signing of the armistice on the western
front are denied in letter from n. B
Stecher, Racine. Wis. received at the
offices Of the national war work coun-
Gil, Y. M. G. A., here.
Stecher was Y. M. G. A. worker
attached to the Ninety-f1rst division.
He served for more than six months on
three fighting fronts-at st. Mihiel,
in Flanders and the Argonne.. Twice
he was cited for bravery and awarded
the d. S. G.
Before going to France to serve as
a "Y" worker Stecher was associated
with the Hamilton Beach Manufacture
ing company at Racine. Formerly he
was a member of the California Ma
tional Guard when he was living in
Los Angeles, Cal. His parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. D. Stecher. live in Chi
cago.
Referring to reports Of fraternizing
of the troops Stecher says: "Certain-
ly there was no attempt or desire on
the part of the men of our division to
fraternize with our much-despised op-
ponents, and had there been, the Off
GERS would not have permitted it. AS
matter of fact the guns were going
right up to the time the armistice went
into effect. You see, our boys have
had mighty good chance to size up
the caliber of the other side, and had
the Germans shown any Indications of
good sportsmanship in the fighting no
doubt we would feel some little re-
spect for them. Having been a dough-
boy myself in the past, and now hav-
ing gone through all the fighting with
my division, believe my viewpoint is
the same as that of the majority of
our division, and, personally, 1 have
the utmost contempt for the German
soldier, his methods and his IDEALS"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
HOW PLANTS ARE "MATED"
Breeders Today Able to Control With
Much Definltsness the Char
aeter Of the Offspring.

Plants very commonly depend for
their cross-fertilization upon Insects,
which carry pollen from flower to
flower. But, Of course, the matings
thus accomplished are purely haphaz-
ard.
The plant breeder to get worth while
results must select the destined par
ents and control the character of the
offspring by making sure that par
ticular flower receives only certain
pollen, the latter being the male ele-
ment.
He accomplishes this by artificial
impregnation-a matter easy enough,
especially In a greenhouse. The pollen
may be carried In watchglass and
applied with the tip of a little brush.
There are however. other methods.
To make the flower safe against
other and accidental pollens. 1t is in
closed in a tiny bag of cheeseclOth.
Then the breeder is sure of his par
ents, and 1t remains only to be seen
how the offspring will turn out. 1t
may prove valuable new variety.
Suppose that fruit is concerned.
The latter, to prevent injury by in
sects or birds, may be further pro-
tected by cheesecloth bag big enough
to allow for its full development.
Thus II grows to ripe perfection and,
when 1t is ready to be picked, judg-
ment can be given as to its value.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Average Life Nearly Doubled.

From 134s to 1850. 25,O0O,OOO deaths
from the plague or black DEATH" oc-
Cured, which was one-fourth of the
entire population OF the world at that
time. In 1891, 90 per cent of the Eng.
lish nation died before reaching the
age of 20 years.
The average length Of life In the
sixteenth century was only II years.
rhile In this, the twentieth century
the average life is 45 years. In India,
however. the average life today is only
"a yenrs.
We are enabled to see what the SCI
eDce Of medicine IL accomplishing In
our more civilized countries. where
Ignornnce and superstition do not pru.
gall TO any very great extent.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Governing "D. c."

BY the Constitution of the United
States, congress has the sole right to
govern the District Of Columbia. But
congress, for convenience, delegates Its
powers to three commissioners. Two
nre appointed from civil life by the
president, with the consent Of the
senate. One must be an engineer off,
Ger of the army, Of the rank OF captain.
at least. He Is detailed by the presi-
dent for service as a commissioners. at
the presidents pleasure. The other
commissioners serve three years. The
commissioners have practically su-
preme power to govern. subject to the
laws as interpreted by the court Of
appeals of the District.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

ministered a few words of comfort.
"Never mind, my man." he remarked,
in cheering tones, you'll soon be your
self again. Keep on smiling; that's
the way in this world!'
I'll never smile again." replied the
youth, sadly.
Rubbish !" exclaimed the vicar.
There amt no rubbish about it," re-
torted the other. ''Tll never smile
again, 1 say-not at another fellers
girl, any'ow ?-London Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Giant Telescope Doe. Useful Work.

The huge rejecting telescope of the
Dominion As--oShysical observatory
at Victoria, b. -, has proved a valu-
able factc- In research work.
In tIe short period in which 1t has
been In comD;asion It has already dis.
covered &c s'Actroscopic binaries.
These are starr which appear as sim
giles even when Viewed by the most
powerful telescope, and the fact that
they are really doubles is revealed only
when they are examined by means
Of the spectrum. II the star is al
ways moving at the same speed either
to or from the earth, then 1t is single.
but If 1t changes speed or direction.
then 1t Is double. A visual binary
Is one which may be discerned as a
double when viewed through a tel
esc0pe.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
"Y" Operates Hotels.

London.-Half dozen London
hotels, including the Palace, Cosmo
and Grafton, have been taken over by
the American Y. NJ. c. A. and are now
In full operation. This addition to the
war plant of the "Y" is required by
the even more comprehensive period
Of occupation program which has been
set up in the United Kingdom by the
Y. N. g. A.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
To Improve Idle Time.

Wherever there are as many rs 500
reasonably stationary soldiers. sailors
and marines at the base camps or the
ports Of shipment or with the army of
occupation, there will be educational
courses supervised by the Y. NJ. C. A.
For those who are to be moved in q
few weeks there will be short courses,
but there will be something to interest
every one.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Dropped q Match.

Podklns was on his hands and
knees on the station platform, search
Ing diligently, and striking match aft.
er match In the process.
what on earth are you looking for,
wasting all those matches" asked a
scandalized acquaintance.
i've just dropped one," said Pod
kins, breathing hard and resumlng the
search.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Want American Tables.

An American pool table is a grateful
oasis to the American soldiers impa-
tiently awaiting orders to leave for
home. for somehow or other they do not
take kindly to the model Of pool or bill.
Hard table which is extant In Merrie
England. Hence there never is any
rest to the billiard tables in the Y. n,
Q. A. hut in the Britlst Isles.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

thC poSACAtS ~
the local hospital,
In one of the
W ard 8 h e o b.
served a pale
young man lying
on a bed, heavily
swathed in band
ages, and looking
very, very miser-
able. So the vicar
stopped and ad-
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Hardly Elattarlna.

He-"I wonder why Edith never
asked me to CALL" She-"Perhape
ahs thought you might take her at
her word."-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Very hoIey.

Cacon-Did you ever notice how the
Swiss cheese looks down upon the
American variety7
Egbert-Why, no, have not.
Haven't you happened to notice on
the part Of the Swiss cheese that "ho-
lier than thou" lOok7
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Sinking Fund
April l, 1918-Balance
in Fund ............ 5323.55
April 1, 1919-Received
of Jacob Krell. -. 4OO.O6
Transferred to City Fund 1856. "a
Error (prior to April l,
1873 9............. s.1s
April l, 1919-Balance
in Fund ............. 248. "a
s5722 Al s7oa a
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
o~~.---- The ~-o
Scrap Book
HE'D LEARNED HIS LESSON
Young Man Realized That Injunction
to "keep Smiling" Should Not :
BE Taken Too Literally.

Taking with him his best "bedside'
mnnner, the new vicar set out to visit
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Hard Stunt,

Flatbush-Did you ever try to get
your wife to try to count ten before
she spoke7
Bensonhurst-Oh. yes. But I think
It Is an impossibility.