Hammond Times, Volume 13, Number 62, Hammond, Lake County, 22 August 1918 — Page 3

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Letters from Soldiers Written to the Home Folks From This Side and the Other Side of the Water.

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From Wilbur Gough. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Gough of Koherts avcnu received the fallowing letter from their son. Wilbur Gough: Somewhere in Franc, July 22. 131S. Dearest Mother ad All at Home: 'o doubt you will be pleased to hear I arrived safely and surely did enjoy the trip, except the first two days which I was seasick. Oh, boy, I never knew tl.ere was so much water :n tho world. Ail the time of our travel all I saw was water. I think I will come homo by way of airplane, it is much faster and you feel more safe. The most pleasant surpriso of all. you never In the world could guess. I came over on the same boat with Don Xaef. Inn Paegling, John Sharp. Studabaker. Bill I'aschur.d and John JlcTiguo. I never was so surprised l:i all my life

when I came aboard I met a lew sol- : diers and I asked thnn if there were, any Whiting boys on board. They said yes, a few. I couldn't imagine who they were so I started out to find who they j were and the first thing 1 knew Daegling had his arms around me. lie was j more surprised than I was for he didn't . know I had enlisted. Littlo did ary of, us know that when they cnliited w e would all go over together. Well, mother, it is only during spare; time that I can write so I will have to j 'make It short and so far I can give you j CO address, but will as soon as I get ' one, for 1 certaintly want to hear .from i home-. Give my love to all the rest and keep cut your share. Show this to Evelyn and tc'.l her I'll write as soon as . J tan. Love to all. Fa ond Key too. j From your loving- son. ; WILBUR. 1 PaBS the word to my friends and give j them my best regards, Mr. and Mrs. j Harper, etc. !

nines, but there's a Jap who thinks he's a horse, I guess and he. took us : around in a Kickshaw (there are j plenty rf these) they charge 25a per

hour and they run all the way. I don't see how they can do it. They lire all little fellows, about 110 lbs. but they sure can work and the women work harder. I saw the women

load i ni 1 on

would huve

ben ides. We left Japan Manila. On tk e Formosa I .-lands: for about three- hu we b.it the China Manila on July St

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headed for passed the d see them icF, and then

a. nncr arrived In We were put on

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r ship and sent here to the CorIslands to Fcrt Mills. This s if posed to bo tho best that :.d States has, and it is. We swell barracks; TOO feet lor. jr. siori-s high and made of con-

and the boys are sure roldiers. f od here is great and we have spT:i.Lr tel.-. This is almost like This plice is a tort and citv ::-. , We have p-ol rooms, shows, e halls and everything- that makes c i t y . e street cars run right in front of arracks and it doesn't cost a cent

to 1 id.- on like it he season sr a n d t h i n c. t h r e e n , o : starts, s . . affects : henl'hy a day to all

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From John S. Swets. The following are parts of two let- j , ters received by Mr. and Mrs. Walter! Ewets. Highland, from their brother, j

JJchn Swets. who is in Franc. Dear Brother end Sister: Kecelved your letter a week ago but ;ad no time to write so will answer tonight. I fret near the front nearly I very day with my old car, 23. I can 'go some and when those big shells come over. I let it go if I have clear block to go in. I am not oh a motorcycle any more. July 31. 191?. Received your letter last night ana fas glad to hear from you. We are ; having a fine time in France. I a:n fine as can be and hop? you are the "same at luue. We are working- every day and th'ngs are looking good to us ; lr France. 1 hope it b-oks the same to I on. We are having: rain here today. Saturday we had rain and hail. I was In France and It was like sharp Ice. It is very cold here nights and nice end warm In the day time. You mayknow that we can sleep well at night. The Huns were over to see us and we had a little war but no one was hurt. They threw us some bombs but they did us no rood as they landed

a long way irom camp. The Yankees are giving the h 1 on ground and in the air

in the papers and tu will see the same reports. Will close for this time with love and kisses. Beet regards to all my friends in Highland. JOHN' S. SWETS. Co. C. 21st Ens. E. E. Forces.

you get them? Sis. that money I need now, so don't Weil, I don't knowwill reach you, Lut so that it will g,t possible. Ma.l only here twice a month, often. Give my love keep lots for yoursel: Your I o v i n S" JOHN' 17th Co . C. A. C,

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for I won't

it.

wh.fn this letter I will close now out as soon as goes and comes Write to me to every one and '. Good luck. brother. K. SEWARD. Ft. M.iis. P. I.

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you can make for having- the j 3, sent to me. This letter will be I ZI! d. but I hope the censor will ;"j go til rough. I si

L. James. Mrs. F. J. Cash

Huns 1 taken Look front.

From J. K. Seward. From John K. Seward. 17th Co. C. A. C. Fort Fort Mills, P. I., to his sister, Mrs. Ervin Miller of 241 Douglas avenue. Hammond.

Ft. Mills. Philippines. Aug 1

Mrs, Ervin Miller. : Dear Sister: Well Sis. I am here at ilast and I am certainly glad of It. Thirty-two day3 on the water is no fun. ;We sure went thiough the mill on that trip and talk about hot. I think the 'further you go this way. the closer to t-Hades you get. lt'3 not so bad here now ts w-e are having the raiy season, 'but cn that ship it sure was hot; we 'couldn't sleep in our bunks, it was so hot and we couldn't sleep very well cn deck because they had no soft boards. It was sure tough, b-.it I don't reg-et it as I have seen some of the world and will now try and give you a. line on my trip, though I can't tell you all or I would never get it finished. On the 2nd of Jun- we were given notice that thirty cf the boys were to

From Or Letter received 1

from her brother. A. E. F., July 20. 1315. Dear Sister and All: This is the first time I have written for ten days, tut have a good reason for r.ut writ iris.. I imagine you hear all the reports of the A. E. F. and maybe you hear of the divistcn I am in. If so. you will be satisfied to get a letter this often. I am not trying- to boost up our doings, but you will find out in time the 12th and their infantry have done the fight ins that was necessary for the allies' welfare. I am rending a German bill which was

jit a prisoner we captured on our I gave him two cigarettes for it.

I have aiso many other things I will send you later on. but our position at tre present time will not allow me to send them from hero. I will have to wait awhile. Well. I must stop as the g-uy I stole this pen from la going out for supplies. Good-by with love, GEO. L. JAMES.

P. S. Was called out before I

finish this morning, so am finishing now

could

From E. Putnam.

Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Putnam. Whiting.

131$. i have rcc-.ivod the following letter from

their ton. Eugene, who is with the. U. S. Mci'ic.'il Detachment in France. My Dear Folks: Weil, how is everything back home In Indiana? I am now right up in the trenches. Everything is O. . with me. I hope you are ail well and happy, and, above ail. not worrying, because I am well taken care of by the good old V. S. A. We will be up in the trenches for a few days and then we. come down for a rest. It has been raining here, but not very hard. I wish you would send me some papers from home. Just send the news that would be of interest to me, not advi rtisemcnts.

getting- messages ail the time and if anything happens to our boys at any

go to the Philippines. I thought lt.pla-e in the line we ar notified and up was only a rumor, but the next day ! we co to help them. mv name was on the list and on the' Now dent think that we boys are

4h of June they told us to pack up I doing all

end be ready to ha'e leave the nex

morning We left

Tla t-vv .tune .r.th

.at 0:30 a. m. e. went across the la j e.r.d were put on the transport Sheri- j

dan. We vjre assigned to quarters and at 12 p. m.. we pulled out; there ; were lots of people at the dck bid- ' ding us farewell and all the boys were , singing and we were sure happy that day. Everything went fine the first ' three days, but on the fourth day out ' we hit some rough sea and the beys began to feed the fish. We had to do ruard duty and I was on guard at the time and had post which was on deck and at the front of the ship. The waves were splashing over the deck and the fccat was ging in ail directions. I got dizzy and made for a tub and up came three days' rations: I sure was si-k. but better the next day. June 14th we landed in Honolulu. I never

saw such a beautiful place. I didn't

get to see much of it. but sure will s-me day. That night we headed for Guam but after a couple of days we didn't know where we were going. They had previously put on the bulletin board how many miles we made each day how far we were from Honolulu and how far from Guam, but all we eouid find out was how many miles we made each day. It finally leaked out that there were submarines and we had to change our course. In the evening of the 3Hh we spied land and discovered we were in Japan. On the morning of July 1 we landed in Najusk!, Japan. We were anchored In the harbor and were allowed to go ashore, fifty per rent of us at a time, for six hours. I got off from 10 a. m. until t p. m. The Japs had little ships that would hold about five persons, they came alongside of the ship and took the boys ashore for ten cents a person. American money was good but they didn't know how to make the change and wouldn't talk English. W had a time with them, but we fi.nailv made them give us the right change. We fcur.-i the scenery in Japan great. The streets there are about Vn feet .wide. They have no horaes or ma-

the lighting, because we are

! are all doing- our share of The French, and Am ricans fight gether because th y lose each

course, be 1 t

otner. I have not received a letter from you for a long time. Understand, I am not comp'aining. Xow, dear folks. It won't be jong before we go marching through Tleriin. and then we will all come marching home to the ernes we love and try to get a fresh start and make life pleasant for one another. I am learning fast whfat it means to be a good soldier and when I come back you will bo proud of your son. GENE FUTXAM.

Dollars and Determination spell doom for kaiser. Buy War Savings Stamps.

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RAUFMANN 61 WOLF - Hammond. Ind.

Double S. & H. Stamps Given with all purchases . Friday '

For Friday and Saturday We are Featuring an

Advance Showing of VVomens Fall Suits and

Dresses. Also a bvecml bale of Children s bchool Jvvarel

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$13-98 Voile Frocks at $9-J?JL A final clearance of smart summer frocks, mostly voiles in plaids, tripes and figures, very becomingly made; some are trimmed in white organdie, the colorings arc beautiful; all sizes. Regulnr $13.98 dresses O O priced at 'O

1 Wash Frocks $4.98

Pretty frocks of Ktriped gingham, several models to choose from, some trimmed In white

pique; colors are pink, blue,

gie'.n, tin. etc.: I" OS dresse.t at

$4.98

An Early Showing of New Fall Dresses A showing: brimful of Interest sparkling, pretty garments that show very decisively the leading style features. Beautiful wool Jersey, serges, taffetas, eatins and georgette combinations; panel effects, pleats, drapes, gathers and sashes are shown in delightful variety. Fringes, beads, embroidery, braid and buttons arj the most favored trimmings. New blue leads In colors with tan, grays, tanpes. Copenhagen blues and black, closely following.

MEN'S Pinch Back SUITS To Co At a Special Cut Price $9-ZI Summer Suits worth to 1S, all-around Lr. and punch back models, fancy light and dark fabrics. Carefully ta.iored garment; most eve;y size is to be found in tho lot ; lh.t-S and J1S suits,

now-

.75

lAfouldnt You Like to See the New Fall Suits

A number of smart models are on display now an advance, showing offered that you may actually see the new fashions in suits for Fall. You'll see the new slender silhouette featuring semi-fitted lines, the new three-quarter length coats with long rather tight sleeves, the new fur trimmings, the new suede finished and other fabrics such as oxford cloth, mixtures, broadcloth and poplin and the new shades of brown, gray, tatipe, along with blues and black.

a very smart suit Is shown in poplin, trimmed in soutach braid. Another model at this

price oni ci tne yam material nas a larf

collar of black seal. Both are

very stylish. Priced at...

$39.75

a special group cf Tall suits 1s shewn fit $33.75. The styles are most charming he materials will Immediately appeal to vom,

they're all wool, fnest auali Women's and misses' s.zts.

$33,715

A 'Number of Other Beautiful Suits are Shown at from $26.75 to $53.75.

Smart Serge Frocks with pleated

overskirts, sash gir- ry q

cues, satin trimmea jr

A large variety of pretty models

made of serge are ry 7?.50

snown at ana . . . -

Clever new wool jersey dresses in new blue, grav and navy.

Excellent v a 1 u e s, 01.5

at Jijj-

Just Arrived and Put on Display New Fall Hats Women and Misses of all tastes will find it a very easy matter to locate, among these splendid new assortments, numbers of styles to please their individual whims and fancies. Charming effects are shown in georgette ad satin, stitched and plain velvets; many have the new pleated overbrims of taffeta. These come in the new fall colors and are priced at $6.50 and $8.50

Special Values are Offered in Girls School Dresses for Early Fall Wear

Your little daughter will be as xrell dressed as her school companions, if you'll set her fr,ock here. "

Frocks at 98c 2 to 6 Years

This lot represents a special purchase of S5 dozen dresses. All are carefully made of good quality striped percales, plain blue, pink or white collars and cuffs; sizes 2

to 6 years. Splendid little dresses, St

98c

Dresses at $1.25 x 6 to 14 Years Attractive dresses made of heavy quality percale, suitable for early Fall school wear. Several styles to choose from; e'.zea 6 to 14 years, excellent values. Priced

for the week-end

sale at .........

$1.25 If

GirTs Pretty Gingham Frocks School Dresses of checked grlngham trimmed In plain blue or piped In white; most of them have two pockets. They vrll! wash rlcely and Rive good service; size y Ci S3 g to 14, priced at. J. C5 '

Several Special Values in W omens' High Shoes for Fall Wear

$5 High Boots $4

Fine Kid Boots

Eelz fine quality patent leather button ehoes, plain toe, champagne tops. McKay

sewed soles, Louis heels; regular 55 boots, pair

Women's smart 7-lnch Kid Boots, style, plain toe. Louis leather heels,

ibis leather soles; regular price $5 50. On sale, pair....

lace fex-

A ' leather soles; regular e J r t,UU price $5 50. On sale, pair $.0(

W omens' $3.50 Shoes, per pair $2.50 A special lot of women's fine quality Tatent Leather Shoes, button style with cloth tops, flexible leather soles, Cuban heels; regular price per pair, 13.50. On C f sale Friday and Saturday at ) JL

Children's Shoes Little folks high top shoes, lace and button, made of tan calf ani Tlcl kid with cloth tops. Also gun metal calf, wedge heels, solid leather

soles: sizes 4 to 9.

pair

$2.00

Codman Shoes A brand of children's (hoes of high quality; they are made cf run metal calf and are fitted with durable leather soles; sizes H '.a to 2, pa.r

t2 5" ; s'zes S H to 1 pair . . . .

$2.00

TAcElwain Shoes High grade outing or school shoes, splendid for Fall wear, are made of taa llc, solid leather sole, sewed and tacked. Boys' J2.50;

youths' sizes 2. IS; little gents' sizes

lifer

Suits for that School Boy .-: Son of Yours l

This we believe to bo-the -very" -! best assortment in the city; best .7 j from every viewpoint style, va-r ;i

riety, price, etc.

The Suits at $10

ars made from the kind of materialsiyou know from experience will give your Iroy Rood wear; they display styles that will never fail to show him off at his best. Pinch back models with plain and Knickerbocker trousers, two pairs of them, good, range of

patterns; sizes 6 to IS. Frlced at

V j

$2.00

Boys" Knee Pants at $1.00 Itegular srhocl knickers, built to stand rough wear made of -dependable corduroy, strongly sewed, mostly dark patterns; sizes 6 to 16. Priced for Friday and Sat- jA, "i ' urday. per pair J) j JJ'

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Fine Hosiery at Lowest Prices .Our prices have not advanced as in most stores, due to our tremendous buying power. We stocked up on hosiery last fall when prices first began to advance. They're brands we've carried for years the best looking and finest wearing makes that are being woven.

Boy's Shoes That will withstand the Racket of School Wear! Little Boys" Shoes

A comfortable shoe, strongly built for growing feet, of heavy calf, toes are reinforced with copper plates, durable soles, . lace and button

style; sizes 9 to 134. Pair

$1.95

Boys' Shoes $2.00

Here's a special lot of boys' school shoes In slates 3 to only. They are well built of heavl calf and have solid leather soles, blucher lace and

button; $2.59 values, per

$2.00

Fairfield Shoes

The well known Fairfield shoes for boys are made cf selected calf and have wearproof leather soles, broad toe and English last, lace and but

ton; sizes I'.i to EH. Pair

Seep Seated Trio Acid Deposits Are Dissolved and the Rheumatic Poison Starts to Leave the System Within Twenty-four Hours. Every druggist In this county Is authorized to say to every rheumatic sufferer in this vicinity that If two hottles of Allenrhu. the sure conejucre-r of rheumatism, does not stop all agony, reduce swolb-n joints and do away with even the slightest twinge of rheumatic pain, he will gladly return your money without comment. Allenrhu has been tried and tested for vears. and really marvelous results have been sccomplished in the most severe cases where the suffering and agony was intense and piteous and where the patient was helpless. Allenrhu relieves at once. Immediate

I !y after you start to take jt the good

work bcfiir.s. It searches out the uric acid deposits, dissolves the secretions and drives rheumatic, poise.n out of the body through tho kidneys nr.d bowels. It's marvelous how quickly it arts. Blessed reli-f often con.es in two days, and even in cases where the suffering is

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$3.00

Goodbye to all Spring and Summer Suits for Men!

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Better Get

Buy JSfow and You, 11 the Best Values of the Year 1918

The styles won't change much for next seasonthe prices will. Buy now and save.

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Double S. H. Green Stamps With all Purchases Friday.

Here's a sample of the Reductions You Can Expect to Find $27.50 Suits Go At $23.50 They're a smart lot, too, and include Hart Schaffner & Marx, Society Brand and Michael Stem garments; tailored to perfection of dependable woolens, m the latest patterns. Formerly 27.50 sellers, regu- n y Jar and extra sizes dJ 5 J $25.00 Suits are Marked $18.50 This is a dandy lot also and comprises suits from our

regular $25 lines Hart fechatfner & Marx and Michael

tern garments; smart styles, pleasing

patterns; all sizes

18.50