Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 30, Hammond, Lake County, 4 August 1917 — Page 6

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BY HENRY WOOD, (trailed Press Staff Correspondent.) WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES. July 10 (by mail). Captain Garandcau, who began the rresent war as a sergeant, has been awarded the Legion of Honor for recovering under most exceptional circumstances the body of a French officer killed just in front of the German trenches. While French machine-gun operators, hundreds of yards behind the French lines, executed a barrage fire of protection over the dead body, Garandeau In full daylight and under the eyes of both the French and the Germans, crept face downward to the spot, and attaching the body to his leg with a rope, successfully dragged it back into the French lines. The dead officer. Lieutenant Seve by name, together with his orderly named Olimo. had been killed during a night raid on the German trenches. Immediately afterwards another party had left the French trenches for the purpose of bringing back the two bodies, but after searching all night in vain, came tack in the morning empty handed. During the course of the forenoon, the French finally succeeded In locating with strong field glasses the bodies lying in the tall grass just In front of a German trench and where any effort to recover them would be in full view of the enemy. As it was certain that if the bodies were left there till night, the Germans would be able to ambush anyone who sought to recover them. Captain Garandeau, who barely knew the dead officer personally, volunteered to bring back

the body in full daylight. The only possible protection that could be offered him was for the French machine gun operators to keep the dead bodies

constantly covered with a barrage fire so that at least the Germans would not be able to creep out of their trenches and engage & hand-to-hand fight with the rescuer. Accompanied by a soldier named Verdier who also volunteered for the task. Garandeau left the French trenches, being obliged first to cut his way through the French barbed-wire entanglements with nippers even before reaching the open space of No Man's Land. By crawling fiat on his face and taking advantage of all natural cover, Garandeau was able to keep out of the range of the Germans who could neither fire at him or hurl hand grenades without exposing themselves to the deadly machine-run barrage with which the French were covering his worm-like progress. Within an hour, Garandeau, after reaching the body of Seve and tying it to his leg. had successfully dragjed It back into the French line. Inspired by his exploit, volunteers immediately came forward and Insisted on being allowed to go after the body of Ollmo in the same manner. Sergeant Cretet and three soldiers were finally granted permission, and before 8 o'clock in the evening they, too. returned to the French trenches dragging the other body tied to their legs. Simultaneously with the decoration of Garandeau today with the League of Honor, the sergeant and soldiers who participated in the exploit received the Croix de Guerre.

I When you ask the average man how be thinks the war is being handied, he will answer: "Oh, we're doing a lot. We're geti ting along all right." j It's an easy answer. But Is It thn truth? What is "getting along all ! right?" In war, there is no such thing a: getting along all right. There is only j I one thir.g that is all right; that Is perfection. Perfection is not human. Humanj lty has always, and will always, make mistakes. In war, mistakes cost blood and suffering and human ! lives. Consequently to say we're getting along all right is to condone J error, and to condone suffering. j I A senator, quibbling over soma I political advantage, may cause deI lays that will mean the death cf hia own son. ! A representative, too narrow mindJ ed to grasp the publio weal, may I squabble over some silly prerogative j that will mean the widowing of his own daughter. i A cabinet member, or department head, wavering in the winds of In--I decision, may postpone and put off and procrastinate until the price will ! be the orphaning of his own grand- ! children. ! It is for every man and every- j woman in the United States of ! America to set himself the highest. I standard of efficiency possible, and j ' then do his and her utmost to live j ! up to that standard. j I When mistakes must be paid for ! in the blood of those we love, the j ' best that is in us is none too good. 1

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Mrs. W. H. Foekstein and children of,

Gary, are spending the week with ner j ister, Mrs. Schmeltz. Maybel Stoltz ha3 been on'the sick list tut Is improving. Miss Maybel Hartman and Miss Barbara Clein of Dyer, were guests of Mrs. J. Keilman last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Zuvers passed through here Wednesday morning on

their vacation. The Aid society monthly tea was heid on Mrs. Ella Demmon's lawn. Mrs. Wheeler of Crown Poitn. was present and gave a fine talk on the League for Woman's Service and Red Cross work, which was appreciated by all present. Mrs Zuvers has been appointed as chairman of the League for Woman's Service at MerrillviHe. by the Lake county council of defense. Dr. A. Cornett and family of Chicago Heights, were callers at the M. Lennartz home Wednesday evening. The doctor is looking after Mrs. Lennartz's sprained arm, which is Improving nicely. Glen Coffey of Harvey, is spendinf his vacation here with relatives. Glen Is one of those that has been called to go to the front.

visited Friday here with Mrs. Jacob Schmutx. On account of the high cost of living the threshers have increased their price in threshing oats three cents, wheat, five cents, and rye seven cents per bushel. Mrs. George Stark and son Andrew, and Miss Laura Scherer were Hammond visitors Friday.

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A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Baacke. Sunday. Hildigarde K'.eln is spending a week with relatives at Hammond. Mrs. Peter Keilman visited wiith relatives in Hammond. Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mitch and son Frank, left Thursday evening for Missauri, where they will visit with relatives several weeks. Mrs. Williams and son of Hammond.

The members of the Ideal Book club entertained their friends to a beach party at Waverly beach, near Chesterton. Wednesday evening. Miss Huldah Neef went to Chicago today to visit with relatives for a few weeks. Miss Myrtle Stevens of DesMoines. Ia., is here visiting a couple of weeks at the home of her brother, Williard Stevens. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith have moved into the Owen flat building. The Modern Priscilla club will meet this afternoon with Miss Sena Boyer. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jory of Chicago, are here visiting with relatives and friends this week. A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Day.

driven by Byron Mathal of Chicago, went into the ditch, upsetting and striking and breaking a telephone pole. As it was, the driver suffered a compound fracture of the left leg above the knee and otherwise bruised and cut. He was brought to the office of , Dr. Rafacz where his sufferings were somewhat allayed. From here he was taken to St. Margaret's hospital at Hammond by ambulance. The other occupants, two men. were more lucky as they came out with a good scare and torn clothes. Mr. and Mrs. John Fagen and children of Sioux Rapids, la., are spending several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Fagen out here at present. They made tNt trip out here with their automobile and will make the return trip via the same route.

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Wednesday evening a number went from here to to Chicago to attend a musical given by Mrs. Brown. Miss Veronica Keilman from here, one of Mrs. Brown's students, was one of the players. Preparations are being made for the covering of the streets here with tarvia. Worn places are being repaired and the streets otherwise put into shape for the coating. Thursday afternoon the renowned death valley south of Dyer, came near claimfng another, victim when the Ford

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The Hirst National Bank: of Hammond STATEMENT OF CONDITION, CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE 20, 1917.

Resources. Loans . . ; Bonds and Stocks . Real Estate Cash and Due from Banks .

Liabilities. Capital Stock Surplus . . .; . Undivided Profits Reserved for Taxes and Interest Circulation Deposits .; :. DIRECTORS.

$1,388,959.66 . 747,638.72 . 3,159.48 551,272.32 $2,691,030.18 $ 150,000.00 . 175,000.00 . 11,464.85 . 7,934.78 . 149,997.50 2.196,633.05 $2,691,030.18

Mrs. John Viscontl of Hoberts avenue, was the guest of Mrs. Alfred Ehlers of Hammond. Saturday. Mrs. Herman Theissen spent Friday In East Side visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Bahn. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Smith of Amy avenue, were guests of friends In Chicago. Saturday. Mrs. Ernest Ehrat of Lake avenue, entertained her sister, Mrs. Ulerlca and children of Chicago, Saturday. Mrs. Carl Boness of Roberts avenue, entertained her mother. Mrs. Rhode of Chicago, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pleis and family motored to Crown Point, yesterday. Fred Radloff of Mvrtl

returned home last week from the St. Bernard hospital, where he underwent a very serious operation. Is doing as -.ell as can be expected. Mrs. William Seliger of East Side visited her daughter. Ms. Henry Eggers of Lake avenue, yesterday. Mrs. Henry Ehlers is spending a few weeks at Dwight, 111., the guest of Mr and Mrs. Kiug. Warren Eggers spent the week-end in Chicago visions his aunt. Miss Rose Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jewett of Hammond, visited at the Jewett home in Indiana boulevard, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buehler and children left Saturday for a motor trip to Green Island. Ia., where they will spend a week visiting relatives. Prof. Neilson of South Chicago, visited at the Pleis home in Indiana boulevard, Saturday. Mrs. Edward Freese of Myrtle ave visited her brother Ervin Flck and wife of East Side, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schaefer and daughter of Sugar Creek. Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schaefer of Cleveland avenue. Friday.

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M. TURNER - - President P. W. METK President, Lake County Savin r Truat Co, JOHN E. FITZGERALD Hammond Distllhnx Company. FRANK S. BETZ President. F. S. Bet Company, JOHN N. BECKMAN OostMn. Keyn A Company. CARL KAUFMANS Kufmnn A Wolf. OTTO KNOERZER President, Champion Potato Machinery Co. FRANK C. DF.MINO Lumber Dealer. W. C BELMAN Cashier.

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Miss Margaret Simpson visitej In Hammond yesterday. Oscar Dinwiddle was a Chicago business visitor yesterday. G. W. Lawrence cf TTrbnL til li

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last evening for a visit here with her

sister, Mrs. Fred Vlant and family. C, E. Nichols transacted business In Chicago, yesterday.

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Leo MIHer and Joseph Miller left this morning for Washington. D. C where they will visit their brothers' Charles and William. Misses Julia Miller and Anna Boeen returned home last night after spending ten days at the home of Mrs. Charles Speaker at Kokomo, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler a nd family went to Laketon to spend their vacation. Mrs. B. J. Miller was a Hammond visitor yesterday.

If You Think THE TIMES Is Doing Its Bit Your Support Is Always Welcome.

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Now upon its second triumphant year with a record of perfect score 3 and highest economy honors in every contest it has entered, including some of the most &ruellin& reliability and endurance runs of the past season. The most recent championship performance of the Elfcin Six was the establishing of a new record of 67 hours between Chicago and Miami, Florida, over some of the roughest, steepest mountain roads find through the heaviest sand and mud in the country. The El&in improved volvetactin& clutch enables the El&in She to be started on hi&h ear, under ordinary conditions, eliminating almost entirely the necessity of &ear shifting and removing the last barrier to, the safe and easy driving of a motor car by women. The Elgin improved cantilever rear spring suspension, found only in El&ia cars, has set a new standard of motoring ease and comfort at high speed. You can safely drive an Elgin Six in comfort at 35 to 50 miles an hour over roads so rough that the. average car is limited to half that speed. That this big roomy, impressive quality car has been designed to sell at less than $1,000 is the most notable achievement of the year in motordozr. $1,500 quality at $985 Can you afford to buy a small "cheap Six," when for a slight additions! cost you can drive this Capable Six this big, roomy, impressive quality cax, of supreme beauty and comfort? Can you afford to pay more than the Elgin Six price when this "Beauty of the Road" embodies in such full measure all the quality, style and com fort desired by the discriminating motorist? ELGIN MOTOR CAR CORPORATION, CHICAGO, U. S. A.

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Word was received from Edward Kaske. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kaske of this place, who Joined the coast artillery, that at present he is located at Fort , R. I., expecting to go to France in the course of a few days. O.to Kunze of this rlace, who is a member of Company F, of Gary, will be among those mobilized on August 5. Damon Schmitzer and Wm. Schmidt of this place, left yesterday in the former's new Dodge machine for a tour through eastern Indiana and Ohio. They will also spend a week with relatives at Edg-;rton, O. August Kehl of, South Chicago, was a Clark lousiness visitor yesterday. Mrs. Oscar Salzman of Clark, was a Gary business visitor yesterday. .

Otto Krueger of Chicago, is spending a few days at Clark Station. Mrs. O. Benner and Mrs. A. Luck were Gary visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. George B. SchmUzer and son George, are spending a few days with Chicago relatives. NEW CASES FILED. Lake Superior Court, Hammond. Ind. 16357 Em. 1 Note; Bank of Whiting G. H.. & Smith) vs. Andrew Volcsko, e tal. 1635S Rm. 2 Note; Bank of Whiting G. H. & Smith) vs. Fred Gastel. Jr., and Bruno Schreiber. 16359 Rm. 1 Personal lnj.: Andrew Marko, Sr. (D. Moran) vs. Edward L. Dewey. 16360 Rm. 2 Loss of Services: Andrew Marko (D. Moran) vs. Edward L. Dewey. 16351 Rm. 1 Divorce; Mary Ellen Hayden (Mcllahan & Conroy) vs.

Nelson Hayden. 1636'"'Rm. 2--Proc. Supplementary: "Illinois Felt Company (Reilly & Murray) vs. Otta A. Franzen. 16363 Rm. 1 Divorce; Linnie A. Rosenberg (McMahon & Conroy) vs. Frank P. Rosenberg. 1636 Rm. 2 Divorce: Emma O'Keefe (Granger & Fletcher) vs. Daniel O'Keefe. 16365 Rm. 1 Divorce; Mary Charven (G. H. & Smith) vs. Steve Charven. 16366 Rm. 2 For Wages: Fred Conrad (W. Price) vs. C. L. Frilts.

NEW CASES FILED. Lake Superior Court, Gary. Ind. 2328 Divorce; Esther Franks (H. Sharavsky) vs. C. Herman Franks. 2329 Forecl. Auto Lien; National Garage (A. H. Sambor) vs. George German.

2330 Divorce; Julia Lech vs. WoJciech Lech. 2331 Acct.; John F. Hartwell C Bretsch) vs. John Tepa.

The Australian "Buiti." What Is known as the Australian "bush" Is the country beyond the communities. The life followed In these regions Is similar to ranch life In New Mexico.

TeL East Chicags 2S DR. J. GOLDMAN DENTIST Ftrrt National Bank Bids. Cor. Chicago 4k Forsythe Ares. EAST CTlICAfSO. 13. Consultation in English. Gerinaa Polish. Slavish and Ruaslaa.