Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1918 — GENERAL AND STATE NEWS [ARTICLE]

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Muy Parts al ths CountrySHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Place*. IN WEST HAMMOND, ILLINOIS The Hammond, Indiana, Denizens Slake Their Thirst. West (Hiammond’s skloons were beseiged yesterday afternoon,. following the <parade, by thousands of thirsty Hoosiers. All streets leading to West Hammond from Hammond were black with men. The saloons were so crowded it was impossible for patrons to get in many of them. The tipplers are not very well satisfied with the average West Hammond saloon. They are dirty, dingy, poorly lighted places and the service is a shame and disgrace, say the drinkers. Many a man who craves toxic stimulant is being cured of his appetite by the lack of accommodations in W. Hammond. “If you, don’t like it get out and go somewhere else,” and “Come on, don't stand there all day; either buy or give someone else a chance,” are some of the slams handed out by the proprietors, stated the injured Indiana camels. —Saturday's Hammond Times.