Hammond Times, Volume 8, Number 52, Hammond, Lake County, 14 February 1920 — Page 8

TITE TIMES

Febmarv 14. 1.02a

PRESIDENT SEEKS NO BURIAL PLOT

Unusual News Conveyed to Wilson By Old College Classmate

INTERNATIONAL NFWS SERVICEl WA.SllINlITUN". leb. 14 PresUnt 'ViiMn owns one iji.-e jf property a hlcU siv lili-ri no joy. It Is a burial 1'iot in an M cenu tei y t wo milt's 1 irthast of Wotjsier, Ohio.

Th president vva not aware of

wners!ii;i until a few days ai;o. lie eeivej a ItMter from lr. Clinlnici? Martin, of WmiMer Collet; . w lu w as i classmate, notifying- him that be w:t . r'Kl'tl'til owner of tl.o l.urial plot vrhicli i cared for by a MfiniHime or- ; svnixai un. Tire pS.it was" originally I-eiied to Vranklin I'.oive. pre.si.ient of ha C-i-'l Stat.'-!, nr.d iiiim I'i sucees- . '-s !;i ofr.eo ;'..re.M'. for tin- us an-i inr purpo.-.- iil a ptivate imryinq;

-rouml for :i ;,..., Wrat- er. IM-fSl.l.rnt li.-. ! '1 1 ol iOW ! IIS 1 ' : ' My ,l-r y ur inter ' i T-'-M ( lie t ' ' . i ' ! Ort;v. f ; I. i -l V Oil;-! J- - ''

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books for boyg, papers and othrr entrrtaining features Tsill be piuvUed. Conferences, contests and stereoptleou entertainments are features -f the. progrm planned. "Companionship. Recreation and Clean A?soclitlons" wilt bith5 motto of the new room. INDIANAPOLIS. Itid . The xiui it. ional system in Indiana is "not alarming but critical"' declare rdm-a'ors " th tate wht- have just outlinel ways and means of bringing- the situation hrfore the pabl:c during "Kdura t ion Week' tit 1y proclamation of the governor for March T to 11. More pay for teachers will be a feature of t!oweek. A ennmitteff of i1ften selected from representative, civic. . cocial, labor, commercial and educational groups to perfect a state-wide program for better support of education will bo appointed.

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James Harris Rogers. James Harris Rogers of HyatU vi!!e, Md., inventor of underground and" imdersieaa wireless, has announi't'tl in an interview that he 1411 attune his plant to take messages of vave lengths up to 150,000 meters in the hope of catchinir a measae from Mars. This is fiO.OOO meters longer

than th; wave lengths used by thai

Marconi plant, where it nai thought some of Mars aiffiiais were faintly heard.

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INDIANA ITEMS N -BLKSVH. !.K. ):.. -,.'! P. . Mi.ad-whroOk i . I " ' nauip" n ,:' -. oW- : ii 1 rid i :ci :. n.l :- t Ii I'd :es; in t'n led ..!, tiins; 1.. latest 5-.-.--.i. Tii' ov owned Mr.. ?.! . V. fordo..-, -s I;., I, a.- it -iai'v farm -!, !i-ie. Ti e an-mal mis a r-.i-ni -f 72 . ' ;. . - . - of i i ' . : ".it ill 7 . 7 S . "J r-i-ri d-- of mi;:. n w- fo-iii.l y-a- .: ; 1 k :r s . !- i i-cord i- o ' 5 o T..l ss ii ir," fxt i'lan '!;' two---i:-o;,i r.-.-.,;,i Sop; 0 li-" X e-r.t:l. of TT-i ,1 K;m in.' Ma-.-.. w h:ch noWifs Co-- 1-o-;-i's T''C-'l'd. T'Y .T' '. - Ii e

ind of ensilase, ten pound? of o.ri hay. fourteen pounds of sra'.n .lid a sniaU quantity of commercial da i y food - . u . ;es Sweet Ho.-'-'a d a : ! -. ivu

ft:VMit'H. lu.i Sf Miiour haf solved the problem ' Wha; to do with the boy' hv givins 'be bo;. someih:nr t i-i with hinifeif. Miss Katherine l-razi'f. Seymour librarian, expects tomorrow to open the a-einliH room of th'- lit..' library as a recreation f i the fi-ithn of the fw'ns. flames. -p?cja

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Every Spot Gone jnd as fresh and dainty as ievv!" We often hear such leased exclamations from aatrons who have entrusted js with some specially delirate task of Cleaning and Pressing Our methods are so careful hat no injury results to even Jelicatc fabric and colors. Give us a trial.

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PROMPT AUTO SERVICE. 677 Hohman Street. Tel. Hammond 141.

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Porter County Body Opposes Early Closing During Summer Months. VAT-PATtAlSO. l.NK., Feb. 14 ThPorter township branch of the Porter Countv Farmers' Association hot) noti

fied the merchants of Valparaiso that' unless they keep their stores open each! Wednesday evening- anil abandon Thurs. day half-day closing during the sum-! mer months, they will trade in other j towns and by mail. The clerks in the, stores say that they w ill quit if asked j to work more hours a week. The movement on the part of the' farmers began when a, eo-opeiative buying- association was formed in Porter township.' The farmers plan to. buy fertilizer, lime and oc;t! direct.! Other goods will be bought the same( way unless local stores open "VVedne.-. day nig-Ms. they say. Thet farmers' say that they can not find time to shop during summer days. Stores here are open sixty-four hours a week in winter and fifty-right hours a week in summer. j

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' 4 To Rent a Wife ' ' Sign Results in Libel Suitj f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE 1 j CHICAGO. Feb. H Recently persons in a South ' Side neighborhood were mystified by reading- placards tacked; up on telephone poles on which was; inscribed: TO RFAT-.V.WIFK. !

Apply to Julius Fdackney. The mystery was dispelled with the nUns by Ulackney of libel suit asrainst Henry V.'. Rowe. a former boarder in the. Backney home. Rlackney charges tbst while he was away to war his wife became "hard tip" for money, and that, unable to collect it. P.owe began a slander campaign attajtm Mrs. P.lackney, with the placards as the climax.

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FaUure to Stop Will Cause Motorman's Arrest

flNTERNATIONAL NES SERVICE! CHICAGO. Feb. 14LonS sufferint: strapbaneers are to have revenge for being: forced to stand on frigid street corners while unheeding mitornKn run their cars by. Commissioner of Public Service "William H. Reed announced that hereafter the offending motormen will be arrested.

Hie Successful Men In Any Community are those who, as a matter of course, seek-the advice and assistance of others qualified to give it.

This Bank the oldest and largest bank in Hammond for 34 years now, has been acting as advisor on financial matters to citizens who have succeeded. Our smallest depositor will find our Officers have the same interest in their success.

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First1 National Bank "The Bank of Personal Service " Hammond ;-; Indiana

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the 16th House Furnishing Needs

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Miscellaneous Dry Goods Specials

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Oil Mop; extra heavy rade of wool, with 50c

bottle of oil. Wry

special at ...

98c

Aluminum Round Roaster; extra good quality. V ery special lj 1 7 C

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Johnson's Floor Wax, liquid form. Special at . .

Prepared paste or 65c

Linoleum Varnish; Berry Brothers'; also

used for woodwork;

quart can at

$1.45

House Brooms; union made; extra good qualiWash Board; large rubbing surface; well made. ACk f Special at.. "7i Wash Tub, galvanized, with wringer attachment; medium siz'e. Spef $1.49 ot Corn Poppers; 1 1

wire, extra wel

made. Special at.

O-Cedar Liquid Veneer Polish; 2 1 r special at. . . . A Floor Oil; best for oiling new floors and woodwork; quart size 75c Gas Mantles; Welsbach inverted or upright, pe- 1

Sheeting U n b leached; nearly 9 4" wide; heavy closely woven fabric, full 76 inches in width. fi7r Monday only .yard Bath Towels 22x38 ins.; plain white. These are mill rejects and are sold in the regular goods for 69c each. A limited quanutity OQ. at, each OVC

Sheets $1x90 - quality; bleached;

wide hem; no dressing. Selling regular $2.98. Mon-

- Ironclad torn size.

Plain Voiles 27 inches wide, tape selvage; wanted spring shades of pink, sky, tan, copen and taupe. Monday only. 2c yard Ofcai Black Sateen 36 inches wide, for bloomers, aprons.

etc.; mercerized standard cloth, only, yard

finish ; Monday 69c

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$2.19

Shelf Oilcloth 12 inches wide, with fancy border; good quality; scalloped edge. Monday only, , 1 O vard AC

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Ouija Boards, will tell your future; small and Urge sizes Qg bpecial at

SPECIALS Munsingwear Union Suits at $1.75 - Heavy cream garments; sell for $2.50 and $2.75; high neck, long sleeves. Below present wholesale price.

Easy Time Paymentson Big Three Thor FederalWashing Machines

Embroidery 59c 27-inch Baby Flouncing; sheer soft material with exquisite edgings. Filet Lace IIV2C 3 to 5 inches wide; edging and insertions; suitable for dresser scarfs, curtains, underwear and many purposes.

Ladies' Union Suits 65c Summer Weight Buy now and save; well made, tailored top; tight knee; all sizes.

GOVERNMENT BACON One more chance to t O QC? buy a 12 lb. can for 'PfVD

Monarch Brand Coffee; 3 lb.

Pet Milk, small cans; 85c; per dozen. . .

7c

can $1.45; I lb. yf f

can

T nJ 0ur test grade; 3 lbs., 80c; Liara per

Grandma's Washing Powder, per pkg..

17c ( (uaker RoIIed 0dts I 2 packages

27c 25c

Qurrov est Granulated, with grocery order QQ wJUgdr of $1 .50 or more ; 5 lbs WC

GOVERNMENT CORNED BEEF Packed by Wilson Cd &Co., Pzlb. can....; ODC

Aunt Jemima's Pancake or Buckwheat Flour, "X Ag per pkg :.. AC

Sweet Juicy Florida Oranges; good size; 3 dozen OQ-

AVlb

85c; per doz

m Kirk's American Family, OOcip 0 bars

Douglas Gloss Starch, 20 f I ar8e Ju'c Seedless 3 packages V J Grape Fruit. 3 for.

Washburn Crosby's Gold Medal; Yi bbl sack.

F lOUr $7-53; V4 bbl sack. $3.77;

76c

20c

Jg bbl. sack.

$1.89

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$3.00 Lace CURTAINS $1.98 .An extraordinary offering of beautiful net curtains in attractive allover and filet effects; also a good lot of Marquisette and Voile Curtains with lace edges. Priced very special for Monday only, $1 .98 pair.

Zion City Curtain Nets in a variety of patterns suitable for any room, in white, ivory 4QyC and Egyptian shades; yard Linoleum Remnants Jland JlperYd. At $1.00 and $1.50 per yard. Included in this special lot is all shorts lengths and discont;iued patterns from our regular line, both printed and inlaid qualities.

$1.00

isftw net

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Printed Linoleums; values to $1.85

Inlaid Linoleums; values to $3.50

$1.00

Moire Silk Hand Bags $3.50 In black, brown and navy, with heavy chasted silver frames; silk lined and fitted with mirror and purse. Camisoles Washable Silk Camisoles; filet lace trimmed; $1.50 GLOVES Ladies' Chamoisette, 98 c Dull suede finish ; well made ; tailored top, tight knee; all sizes.

MEN'S FAMOUS ( "Fairmount" Shirts

$2.50 value

$1.85

An excellent assortment of patterns in plain and fancy weaves and at-

tractive colorings, cut))

and made properly and j to give good service, j All are guaranteed fast colors ; sizes 1 4 to 1 7. i

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Men's Trouser Sale Made of Durable Fabrics. There are suitings, mixtures, cassimeres and worsteds to choose from. SIZES TO FIT EVERY MAN There are sizes from 27 to 50 waist band; all lengths; some with cuffs and some without; 500 pairs at

$3-95

$4.95 $5.95

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Very Exceptional Savings in Our FEBRUARY SHOE SALES

WOMEN'S SHOES $6.98 Shoes that sell regular $8.50 to $12.50; Brown Calf. Black Kid, Grey Kid; every pair Goodyear welts; excellent quality throughout.

WOMEN'S C0MFYS $1.59 Fine quality felts; ribbon trim, soft elk soles with cushion inner soles; in brown and maroon; sizes 3 to 8; regular price $2.25.

WOMEN'S SHOES $1.98, $2.48, $2.98 At these extremely low prices you can buy a good pair of shoes, button and lace. In this lot sizes ahe 2J2 to AYz only.

Monday. Drug Specials Colorite Hat Dye, all shades, bottle at 25c ick's Vapo Rob, 30c jar special at (Tax 1c) 25c Mentholatum, 30c jar special at (Tax Ic) 21c Emulsified Cocoanut Oil, a splendid shampoo, 50c bottle at . 29c (Tax 2c.)

Art Section Specials

DRESSER SCARF Dresser Scarf made of extra quality of linen finish, embroidered in colors, all ready for use; size (J 1 CQ 16x54. Special V 1

HUCK TOWELS Huck Towels, stamped and lace edged, with filet set in;

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