Hammond Times, Volume 8, Number 38, Hammond, Lake County, 1 August 1913 — Page 4

THE TIMES.

SECOND BOLT BURNS CHURCH TCoatlaaed Irom Pajr Lt of lightning. It aet fire to the roof of the building and soon began to eat

lta way Into the aid wall of the frame buildings. On account of 119th atreet being torn up by the atreet car company and paving work being done on Clark atreet, the "Whiting fire department and company No. 2 at Robertsdale experienced considerable difficulty In

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reaching the conflagration. Six rolnutea after the coicpanlea arrived the blase had gained a big headway and they were then confronted with lack of water and low pressure, due to realdents sprinkling their lawna.. Mayor Parks sent out a call for

volunteers and notified the pumping station at the Standard Oil company for more pressure and to cut oft all the water supply in the plant. With this done the pressure was found much stronger and it being almost impossible to aave the church, work was started to protect adjoining buildings. Luckily the wind was not strong and the firemen were able' to keep the blaze from' spreading. The blaze was under control at 1 o'clock. The church was valued at $6,000 and

caused a loss of nearly $5,000. It is said that $2,500 insurance was carried on the church and the building was

practically destroyed. The conflagra

tlon lighted the sky for miles and

attracted the attention of thousands of

people.

Indianapolis, the deaconeaa who Aas

been working here. The need of a

setlement home waa presented. and

they announcd the gift by the Methodist Church of Gary of three lots, valued at about SS.000. to the society, pro

vided It would put up a settlement house within eighteen months. This offered was referred to the executive board, to report today.

WOMEN GATHER

FOR CONVENTION

(Continued from page one.)

Wwml 601 Mm st- Hammond, BIdg. mmm

ette and Mrs. George Ireland of Monti

cello were appointed on the finance

committee. Other Appointment Made.

Airs. C. T. Jewett was named press

correspondent; Mrs. Monroe Bush of

Lebanon, Mrs. G. It. Streeter of Ham

mond. Mrs. C. G. Miller of Lafayette

Mrs. E. W. Teague of Plymouth and

Mrs. Henry Ostrom of Greencastle, the

nominating committee. On courtesy

and resolution Mrs. Grant Teeters of

Lafayette was named and on the year

book Mrs. Myron Campbell of South

Bend. Mrs. H. L. Rank of West La-

feyette had charge of the musio and

the soloist for the afternoon was Mr.

1'ianK oi west laiayete. who sang "Jesus Is Calling," a composition of

Miss May Thomas of the West Lafay

ette auxiliary.

Mra. D. M. Wood of Hollywood, Cal.

brought greetings from that state, and Miss Carrie Barge of Delaware brought

greetings from the young people. Mra. C. E. Kendrlck of Gary present

ed the setlement work at Gary that

waa begun by the society Iaat year.

She had with her Miss Almo Bhults of

.Friday, August 1, 1913.

encampment of gypsies hi Hessville road, half way between Gary and Hammond.

LLQWED BY GYPSIES

ANGRY SWAIN

FORCES MAN TO EAT CONFETTTI

The street carnival at Kensington was in progress Wednesday night

when Maurice O'Connor, twenty years old, 11812 South Michigan avenue, took his best girl. Josephine Mellllo, eighteen years old, of 225 East On Hundred and Fifteenth street, for a walk. Confetti was thrown at them. Maurice did not mind thle, but when Chris Catrewsis threw some confetti down Josephine's back and caused her to scream, he objected. Catrewsis was thrown to the ground

Robert Umpleby. ten years old. son ! and was be,n made to eat the re-

of J. A. Umpleby, Eight avenue and ! malnJer or " confetti when a policeMadison street Gary, while returninr ! man arrived. Both young men were

home from a nickle show last night was followed by two men who went as

far as his house. Bobby said that the

men resembled gypsies.

Two nights ago efforts were made to break into the Umpleby home by un

known men.

At the present time there Is a large

SOME DONT'S

For Stomach and Sufferers.

Don't take medicine for your Stomach

ailments morning, noon and night, as

locked up.

FOR CHICAGO-TO-GULF SHIPS

St. Louis. Aug. 1. A barge line will

be running between Chicago and Gary and New Orleans in less than three months, accodrlng to Edward White of Chicago, who came to St. Louis today to talk over details of his plan

with government officials. He Is presi

T.IVT fient and mangaer of the Chicago and

.icw iraiia iraiiBpuriaiiun company and Lakes-to-the-Gulf Steamboat Com

pany, with offices in that city. His

plan la to have a fleet of 160-ton

Darges run unaer ineir own power

Snr?5!! mdi?,ne,s ,nly Blv,? m- I from Chicago to La Salle. 111., where porary relief and simply digest the food 1 K. ,. ,,,, v. . , , . that hnn. h th. .tr,rr,h the cargoes will be transferred to a

Don't permit a surgical operation There Is always serious danger in op-

Prices Suffer, Big: Cut gr Everything j

IX "TT Y E ARE now being crowded for more room. The contractors demand it. Everything now in their way will be sacrificed below original factory cost for quick sale. Pay cash or credit just the way that suits you best. Here are a few of the specials now being offered this month.

Complete set of Leather Chairs and Oak Table

19.75

Here's the greatest yalue ever offered in Dining Room Furniture. The chairs are upholstered with genuine leather over strong box construction. High panel backs and comfortable; the table has heavy pedestal support and extends to six feet. All hand finished and polished to a mirror-like brilliancy.

OAK DRESSER. Ma.de of the finest selected Northern Oak and polished by hand throughout. The mirror is massive and beveled. Nerer sell less than $15.00 to $20.00

Alteration sals price

BED DAVENPORT. This is a wonder at the price. Upholstered in Imperial Leather over oil tempered steel springs,

folds easily by one motion.

Specially priced

for this sale.

18.95

11 wazrw

S95

SANITARY MATTRESS.

Has several layers of selected cotton felt, all hyglenically prepared, and comfortable in every way. Come in and see this wonderful value at this low A cn price HsOU

Open Monday, Thursday and Saturday Nights.

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erations,tand in many cases of Stomach, Liver and Inteatinal Ailments the knife can be avoided if the right remedy is taken in time. Don't go around with a foul smelling breath caused by a disordered Stomach and Liver, to the discomfort of those you come In contact with. If you are a Stomach Sufferer don't think you cannot be helped, probably worse cases than yours have been restored by Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. . Most stomach ailments are mainly caused by & catarrhal condition. Mayr'i "Wonderful Stomach Remedy not only removes the catarrhal mucous, but allays the chronic inflammation and assists in rendering the entire

'alimentary and intestinal tract antiseptic, and this is the secret of its marvelous success. I Don't suffer constant pain and aa-onv

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1 56 Whiting St., Chicago. 111. For sale

in Hammond by Harry s Drug Stora, Citizens Bank building, L. Harry Weis. Ad v.

steamer hauilng larger barges. It is estimated the trip from Chicago to

New Orleans can be made in a week

and freight profitably handled at 75

per cent of the current railroad rates.

CHIEF MARTIN WILL

ARREST EVIL DOERS

Chief of Police J. D. Martin of Gary.

who yesterday ordered a raid In the

old Jefferson street dive district, said today that the arrests of IS scarlet

women is an indication of what will happen if any further attempts are

made to open the dive district.

The chief is determined to keep the district cleaned up. It is said that some of the south end hotels have been harboring women and arrests are

promised as a result.

HILL SAYS 1913 CROPS

BE UP TO AVERAGE

New York, Aug. 1. James J. Hill

the veteran builder of the Northweat, told the Examiner correspondent yesterday that he saw no red lights on the business highway of the Northwest. He added that trade was good in

that section of the country.

"We will have a good avernge- crop

In tha Northwest," said Mr. Hill. "Corn ia ' doing well and for the first time

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Hammond

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Hammond's Greatest Dept. Store Pre-Inventtory Sale Friday Evening and Saturday Grocery Specials Before inventory we must reduce stocks. To enable us to do so we are offering exceptional grocery prices for this week end. Special Offer

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We offered this last week. It was so much appreciated that we are giving it again. 25f ojvti "RiiTnfnnl's "Rnlrirxr Pnw.

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BUTTER Elgin Creamery, the best butter at i)Qrt the lowest price in town, per lb ZiJC SOAP Kirk's American Family, Fels Naphtha or U. S. Mail Soap, with grocery order, ft 10 bars ' jHC

Oriole Corn Flakes, good Red Astrachan Apples,

quality, dozen large packages, 82c; 1i per package C Virginia Cobbler Potatoes good cookers, per bu, 1.15; per peck.tCuC Pet or Carnation Milk,

dozen large cans 99c; 3 cans

25c

good eating or cooking.

direct from Crown ACPoint, per peck. . . .Z3w Yacht Club Salmon, fancy red, dozen 1-lb tall 4 "J cans 2.00; per can. . I 1 Best Quality Cider Vinegar (jug included), Oft per gallon 0l Fancy Seeded Raisins, doz

en 1-lb packages 95c; 3 packages. .

Monarch Brand Early

June Peas, dozen

1.75; per

J VS,WJ 25c

cans

Pork and Beans in Tomato Sauce, dozen No. 2 i cans 88c; 2 cans. . . I 3b Fancy Messina Lemon3,

large and juicy, QO 1.75; per 1 Kn per dozen OLXm can 3U SUGAR Best Eastern Granulated, with grocery order of 1.00 or more (flour, butter, soap or butterinc not included), 20 pounds limit to customer, A 1 per lb T2C

a? armnouse sugar uorn. Arcro Gloss Starch.

w r j 7

26c

Queen 23c fresh 11c Sliced 25c

six 5c packages. . . .JU Country Gentleman Corn, Kidney Beans cr Hominy, dozen cans 98c; nC 3 cans...... ZtlC A fine assortment of Sawyer's Cookies, at a Q t special price, per lb JSC

Dill, Sour or Sweet

dozen 10c cans 80c; Ylm 4 cans C

Early June Peas or No. 3 Solid Pack Tomatoes, doz

en cans 1.05; . per can. .....

Minas Blend Coffee, .al

ways pleases, 4 lbs 1.03; per lb Bismarck Brand Olives, 20 ounce jar Crispo Crackers, from the ovens, 3 packages Monsoon Brand Peaches,. 3 cans

Fancy Cream, Brick

American Cheese, per lb , Salada Tea, Vi lb package

FLOUR Ceresota or Gold brands at a very low price.

Vi bbl. sack 2.73 Ya bbl. sack .1.37 bbl. sack 72c

BUTTERINE Jelke's Good-Luck, substitute, 5 pound package 87c; per lb

19c 27c

Pickles, per dozen. Ulf

Mason Jar Rubbers QQn very heavy, 3 dozeniJ JC Kitchen Klenzer Scouring Powder, 1 Rn 4 cans Fancy Hand Picked Michigan Navy Beans, C-i per lb OC Shredded Wheat Biscuit, r. 11c

Medal, the two best

the best butter 18 c

Candy Specials

Excelsior Marshmallows, 20c value, 1 1 A per lb Ill Imported Walnut Meats, all halves, A f per lb T Ilaf Walker's Celebrated Choc

olates, regular 40c OC

Best Quality Jelly Beans, per lb QC Cra cker Jack or yj Chums, per pkg f b

value, per lb.

Molasses or Peanut Kisses, give them a trial, riper lb

Minnesota has gona In for that grain. J The banking aituatlcn In tha North- '

west is fairly comroriaDie. Money rates are high, as they are everywhere. Mr. Hill bellavaa farm labor will ba hard to obtain this year In tha Northweat but aaye stnee farmera have diversified their cropa It ia possible to stretch tha harvesting over several months and not do it all at once, aa la the caae whan all the attention la glveu to wheat. HOUSING LAW DOESN'T AFFECT SINGLE HOUSES An official at tha Oary dty hall, who evidently hasn't read the new housing law. Is said to have been telling prospective builders that the new law

effecta dwellings intended to be oocupied by a single family. It doean't.

OLD CONFEDERATE STRANDED IN GARY Robert B. Hamilton, late of tha Fourth Louisiana cavalry In the civil war. who went to Oettyeburgh with many confederate veterans, became atrandad In Oary today, g He came up from Loulavlllo to locate two sons believed to ba working In the steel works but oouldn't find him. At the city hall Comptroller White took up a collection and bought a ticket that will send tha eld warrior to Indianapolis where he haa friends.

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