Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 21, Hammond, Lake County, 2 June 1917 — Page 4

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TiLE TIMES June 2, 1917

THE TIMES NEWSPAPERS BT TEE LAKE COUNTY PEINTING (fc-PTOLISHDia C0MPA2TT.

SCENES LIKE THESE ARE FAMILIAR NOW IN CENTRAL WEST

The Tlmei East Chlcso.IndIan Harbor, dally except Sunday. Xatared t the postofTlce In East Chicago. November 18. 191S. The Lake County Times Dally except Saturday and Snday. Xnter4 at Cle poatoflico in Himmond, June 23, 1906. The Lake County Times Saturday and weekly edition, ftntered at tba poatofffce in Hammond. February 4, 1911. The Gary Evening- Times Dally except Sunday. Enured at ta poitfflc la Gary. April IS. 1912. 11 under the act of March 3. 1ST, as second-class matter.

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POOJa things. NEW YORK. May 31 Justice Herrman today held as illegal the display of United State? flags on neckties. News dispatch. When we see youths wearing dim- collars in -which are woven the flag:, and girls with the flag on their shoes and in their stockings, and see men using it as a kerchief, it is just as well that the government puts a stop to a practice which people do not seem to have the individual good taste to stop.

WAR PRICES AND PIFFLE. All you have to do is to substitute East Chicago of Hammond or Gary or any other place for Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne News' editorial is likewise as applicable in thai particular place as it is in the Allen county capital. The News says it believes it was Artemus Ward who remarked at the outbreak of the great rebellion that he was so stirred by the fires of patriotism that he was perfectly willing to send all his wife's relation? to the bloody front, and his brand of patriotism has its counterpart today. In this connection, however, it may be said that the inclination of these offcolor patriots is not to drive their neighbors to the trenches but rather to sacrifice them in a commercial way and not for our sweet country's sake but for their own enrichment. This inclination to become the beneficiaries of vicarious sacrifice is especially noted in the attitude of certain classes engaged in the selling of commodities, and by this reference is not made to reputable merchants, for they, by reason of the greatly increased cost of their wares, are really taking smaller profits than ever before. But there are a host of others who have seized upon the war as an excuse to levy prices that are at once absurd and extortionate- For example, a citizen of Fort Wayne called at greenhouse a few days ago to buy some geraniums and when he came to settle for them found that the price had been increased fifty per cent over that of last year- When in amazement he asked the reason he was very soberly assured that it was "on account of the war." "And what has the war to do with geraniums?" he queried. "Are they sending them to the soldiers?" "Oh, no, I guess not," was the cool response, "but you see the war makes the price of everything go up." And that's all there was to it- The war had not increased the cost of producing these 'geraniums but it had increased their price fifty per cent. Down oa the market the other day a stolid old woman was charging twice as much for little glasses of horseradish as she charged last year ?nd serenely parroting to those who protested, "Mem Gottl It is das war. Ach in Yermany you cannot horseradish get. No, not at no price yet." Yet it is not clear that the production of grated horseradish is more costly this year than last, not evert, when we entertain' the base suspicion that the glasses contain more turnip than, horseradishThe i'riee of maple syrup has been advanced by our honest farmers something like forty cents a gallon because the gallon tins cost five cents more than they-, did a year ago, and a bale of rhubarb has the war price tag hooked onto it. hard and fast. The man who cleans the cistern wants more than last year because of the war and so does the mildewed gent who hauls off the ashes. In brief, if there is a single thing one buys that has not been advanced in price "because of the war," the News would dearly love to know it. Now, it is unquestionably true that in many instances, in most instances, perhaps, the" advances are legitimate, yet some of them are so inexcusable as to arouse bitter resentment. To be sure, the total loss one puffers from the exactions of the geranium man and the horseradish woman are not great but they are bitterly annoying. They are like mosquito bi?es, trifling but exasperating. And yet when too many mosquitoes bite one. the result is sometimes fatal.

THINGS THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. While the bigness of the European war surpasses expectations it may be remembered that a few years ago we were worrying about a few things that were to happen about 1917One of them was the hatching of the Yellow Teril- One or more Asiatic races were to gobble us up. Then the whole Christian world stood in awe of a great Mohammedan uprising after the said Mohammedans had uprisen, there wouldn't be a Christian left from the Gold Coast to Suez, from Manila to Singapore and from Constantinople to Aden. Instead of a Yellow I'eril we have a far deadlier one; the White Peril the Germans and instead of Islam at our throats we have Christians trying to exterminate Christians.

THE way of our large corporations that sell goods to the allies have begun a new drive of price raising, indicates that the patriotic gentlemen directing thfH' have decided to annex as much as possible of the Liberty loan

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Temporary shelterused by women and children in devastated town (above) and scene in tornado's wake.

Scenes like these are becoming all too familiar in states borderinjr on the Mississippi. During the last - AT.... . ,i i : 1 1 i rtrt , , . i . . ... .

in jitiji wiMduucs jii seven aiaies Kineu over uu people, mjurea more man i,uuu ana aia damage estimated at above 55,000,000. The latest town to be visited by a tornado, Mineral Point, Mo., was practically wiped out. These photos have iust been received from an Illinois town, and show hnw the npnnl. in itBvaatoto.i

districts must live until their homes can be rebuilt.

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STATEMENT OF CONDITION, CLOSE OF BUSINESS, MARCH 5, 1917 RESOURCES. Loans $1,443,803:17 Bonds and Stocks . . 612,189. 18 Peal Estate .'. . . . 7J303.65

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Cash and Due from Banks ....

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$2,640,893.18 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock -...$. 150,000.00 Surplus 175,000.00 Undivided Profits 6,413.74 Reserved for Taxes and Interest 6,825.58 Circulation , 149,997.50 Deposits ...... 2,152,656.36

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proceeds spent here in behalf of the allies, thereby retaining in America said monej" and incidentally piling up huge earnings, more or'less at. the expense of we lesser patriots who yield our savings to the said Liberty loan.

AH, June! The month of bridal presents-

NOT tricks of the trade now lad, but tricks of the trenches.

THE butter and egg magnates show their concern of the government's indictment of onion speculators by again boosting prices by the mere matter of a lew cents.

GOOD evening, Signor Tony! A bottle of Chianti, please? Italy's commission is here and while it's here let's remember that Italy is the only one of the allies that has conquered enemy territory in Europe and held onto it-

' OUTSIDE of instructing the grand jury at Gary to look for evidence of vice, graft, bribery, officials interested in city contracts, corruption, collusion and felonies, Judge Greenwald found nothing else that might need investigating.

SOME fastidious soles object to a Chicago newspaper referring to Decoration day instead of Memorial day. They are probably related to those who object if yen don't call supper dinner and who demand that the sideboard be termed the buffet.

BLESS the dear ladies! The treasure of the household of our brother in the Lord's vineyard who writes the Passing Show in the adjoining column, lokes the beans back into the ground, he says; while the princess fair of our castle goes into the garden daily and digs v.p ti;e cucumber seeds to see if they have begun to sprout.

Crown Point News

I Happenings of a Day In Lake County's Lively Capital j

Judge McMahnn. hoad of the lied Cross society of this plac has found a iipw place for his organization of workers and helpers that will be of practical value and at the same time earn the everlasting Kratitude of those assisted. Duringr the recent cyclone, and hurricane that swept the southern and eastern part of this county hundreds of acres were devastated, homes ruined and countless items of damage done tjiat need the immediate assistance of outside workers to clear the path. Judge McMahnn has called for volunteers in the Red Cross society to assist in this work and so far has met with a hearty response, and a willingness that will do much toward an effective relief to the stricken and distressed sufferers of the storm. The following chairmen for the various 4th of July committees were appointed at board of directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening: Marshal of the day. I-. E. Bailey: publicity. Fred Y. Wheeler, A. A. .BVbler. II. V. Parry. Judge W. C. McMahon. Mrs. Harold Wheeler: decorat ing. Mrs. C. V. Allman; premiums. Geo. W. Frederick: dance. H. V. Tarry; canerack. A. J. Meyer, prize events. J. H. Claussen: motorcycle races, A. J. H-n-derlone. Frajik Barman: evening ideo

gram, Fred Y. Wheeler: baty rack. Vic Itobhins: cashiers. J. K. Fraas; genl. stockman. Chas. Westpal; novelty stand. A. F. Heide; grape juice stand, Mrs. Xclie Stephens; track stand. Wm. Kindberg: eating stand, Mrs. Aug. Johnson; supt eatinfr stand. Melvin Koss; supt. of all stands. C. P. Knot; official starter. Fen K. Hayes; speakers. Geo. Hershman. ii. J. Smith. Admission to the grounis, grandstand, competing for prizes and in fact everything is free excepting what is purchased at the refreshment and other stands. This year's program will eclipse any of our previous 4th of July picnics. One-half of the profits will go to the local Red Cross. Watch papers and posters and hand bills for program of events and prizes. Frogram of Chamber of Commerce P.oys I'.and concert Thursday evening, June 7. 1917; March The Fremiti n Huff Overture The Troubadour Myers Waitz Rosida Barnard Two-Step For Me and My Gal Snyder frfrture Iron Count King Mfrrch For Chester Huff Waltz Jeorgina .-Fillmore American Patrol Mecheam Star Spangled Banner. Rev. C. Herton, former pastor of the Free Methodist churcs-h. commenced

the quarterly meetings of the district at the church on North Main street last evening, the services to continue until Jnue third. Ministers of the various church in the district will assist th present pastor. IX W. Finch, in presiding. Dave Fleming, one of the best known horso traders in this section of the county and for many years a fixture at the county race track and training quarters at the fair grounds, died at the county farm on Wednesday afternoon aJter an illness lasting for some time, tuberculosis claiming him as a victim. The deceased has no relatives in this part of the country but it is thought that a sister survives him in Pennsylvania, his native state. The remains were taken to Linton & Merrill's morgue. Will Thompson, Fred Schmidt and Harold Vincent who recently Joined the navy and who have been stationed at the Great Iwikes training station, are expected home on Saturday night to sprnl Sunday with relatives. The boys expect this to be their last trip as they are told they are to be sent "somewhere in the east" in the very near future. Mrs. Catherine Engbert Is spending a few days with her brother, Nicholas Schroeder and amily in Delphi, Ind. The Eastern Star held a meeting at the hall Friday evening, June 1. Lake chapter was instituted by the grand patron. A social hour followed and refreshments were served by the members. The first concert given by the Chamber of Commerce band will be held in the court house square Thursday evening, June 7. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hayden and George Hayden attended the funeral of Burdette Lee. held on Thursday at Lowell. Mrs. Fred Heide of Chicago, Is spending this week at the home of G. Bartholomae and family. An operatta. "The Syreolion Queen,"

is be ing rehearsed at the public li-i brary to be given for the benefit of the J Crown Point Red Cross society. Mrs. j Chester Beach is in charge, being as- J sisted by the best of Crown Point's '

vocal talent. It is expected the opperatta will be ready for production the latter part of June. The marriage of Miss Adah Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Cole

man, to Clarence Endress. will occur at the home of the bride southeast of town on Saturday night at i o'clock. J Miss Ooldie D' camp Is assisting at t le public library during the absence of Miss linen Parry, who is taking a' month's -vacation. The Crown theatre has billed the fa-'1 mous Garden of Allah" picture for Sunday night. Juno 3. It is one of the most gorgeous spectacles .ever produced Is presented in twelve acts. Crown ' Point people are certainly having a, chance to see some of the most fa- : mous pictures ever filmed and Manager Bartholomae is to be congratulated on his fine choice of pictures. '

M. TCRXER - - - - President P. W. METX President. Lake County Savings Trust Co. . JOHN E. FITZGERALD Hammond Distillm Company. FRANK S. BETZ President, F. S. Bete Company. JOHN X. BECKMAN Gostlin. Meyn A Company. CARL KACFMANX Kaufmann & Wolf. OTTO KNOERZER President. Champion Potato Machinery Co. FRANK C. DEM ING Lumber Dealer. W. C. BELM AN Cashier.

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A. M. TURNER J. E. FITZGERALD W. C. BELM AN V. F. MASHINO M. M. TOWLE

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