Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 141, Hammond, Lake County, 2 December 1920 — Page 14

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I ban' Ann 1 HARDING

-GARY-

WILLING

ISSUES MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT Tovetnber, building- operations Jo Gary totaled a sum of $164,655, according to the monthly report Issued from the office of Building- Commlasion&r XJouffan today. This sum oovers a total of 43 building- permits. Othr re-cords en file discloses the fct that elnoe the first of the year, 3S9 permits hT been taJcsn out at & total coat ot over tiree million dollars. This total U far beyond the fondest dreami ot the early season prophets.

DRY SLEUTHS IN GARY Federal prohibition a-g-onts were In Gary ystert!a.y securing the names ;nd the particulars In. the oases of a Jarge nunVbsr of liquor law violators arrested and gven suspended sentmoes during- the past year aoeordSn o reliable Information received from une of the dry sleuths yesterday It is understood that when the federal grand- Jury convenes, the evidence that has been secured will be lntroJuoed to the Jury and a. number of indictments are expected to follow. It Is also understood that a number of 3ary ofSolals are rather uneasy a 9 a result of tha lnvestlg-atlon.

RECEIVED NEWS OT MURDER That Joseph Oarsta. Gary property o-wner vii found xnurder-ed at Ardmcra, OJtla early yesttrday morn In wa liTUled In a tlegaa received by Treasurer luiph BradioM of Crown I'olut yesterday afternoon. Vhen Gareta's murdered body was found a tax reoolpt was found on his person and was the only means of identification. The property described on the receipt 1 located on Xlnth avenue In Tolleston a block and a half from Taft street. The telegTain d!d not reveal any particulars of tha murder. It occurred in the same city that Jake ILamon. republican national chairman, was murdered a week aro. The new edition of the Gary directory doea not list the name of Garsta.

ISSUES MONTHLY FIRE REPORT A 19,089 fre loss at the home of A. B. Rosen, ion Jefferson street last month was responsible for swelling Gary's fire loss to a i:,2")5 50 fig-ure daring? the month of November according to the monthly report Issued by Fire Chief Grant yesterday. The report also contains the Information, that the department made 37 runs during the month, traveled a hundred and four miles, la!d 7.000 feet of hose, used 51 gallons of chemicals and climbed 191 feet of ladders. While responding to an alarm yesterday Fire Chief Grant and his driver R.-IJrinkham, had a narrow and lucky escape- from Injury In tie chiefs car, wnea the machine skHdtd on the slippery asphalt pavement at Sixth avenue and Massachusetts street. It turned completely around the rlKht rear" wheel striking; tha curb and smashing- It Into eplinters. The accident happened as a result of Driver Brlnkham attempting to avoid hitting in.other machine.

CHIEF FORBIS INJURED m FALL tVTiHe assisting In moving h!s household effects to his new residence at S36 Connecticut street In Gary yesterday. Chief of Police W. A. Korbis had the misfortune to slip on a stairway and In falling- painfully injured his. side. As a result he is confined to hls.home today. It is understood that r.hV Injury Is not serious, however, rfa he will be able to be back at his duties at the station In a short tim;.

VAGRANTS FINED $60 EACH Arrested es the pair of sneak thieves that 'attempted to break into the newspaper etand at the Lake Shore depot yesterday afternoon, two men Harold Crw!ey and Harry Kobbins, were found guilty In the Gary city court this rr.ornini? and flned a sum of $-50.00 each by Judge Dunn. Both of the mf-n carried guns and were booked on a charge of vagrancy. CARS COLLIDE AT 7TH AND VIRGINIA Harry Er.glehart. 200 Cut R'dce read, and Frank Wagoner, 1548 Carolina avenue, both driving automobiles.

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7th avenue and irgmia street in Gary yraterday, when their cars crashed into each other. The truck driven by magoner escaped with only a slight damage.

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NOTICE Owing to my being unable tn dispose of all my stock by Dec. 1st I will offer again for sale Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3rd and 4th in Huehn Block, corner Log-an and H-.hman etreet a llnUted amount of t lie following at give away prices: Early June Pens, No. 2 can, per dozen 1.10 Green Gauge Plums In heavy syrup, No. 2 can 15 Finest Sugar Corn, a 20c value,

No. 2 can ITawlian Sliced Pineapple, a 4Sc value. No. 2 can

Calif. Fancy Blackberries In Syrup No; 10 can, each 1.15 The finest Red Pitted Cherries, excellent for pies or sauce, No. 1 can 1.40 Hawllan Grated Pineapple, 1 can 00 Fapcy Cut Green Beans, a 20c valaej No. 2 can 12 Tinast California apricots, heavy syrup, No, 84 cans .22 Jam In 8 assorted fruits, the cWapeft spread for bread, a 7 lb. can at the extreme low price of - AS soon as winter sets in prices arc foutid to advance mvitp to poor transportation. Now is the time to buy. I3.I.3 DANIEL. BI'.OWN.

CONFER WITH WILSON

President-Elect in Washington Next Week. Wilson May Receive Him BY DAVID M. CHURCH 'STAFF cni?nvncNj H srpvtCEl ON BOARD STEAMER PASTORES.

Dec. 2 (by wireless President-elect Harding has signified his willingness to ' confer with President Wilson upon the league of nations, but will not sock & conference at the White House unless the president expresses a deslra for it. ; Better weather prevails avnd the r Pastores Is making good tinfe. If the steamship arrives at Norfolk in time tho preaident-eleot will speak at t chamber of commerce luncheon at Newport News on Saturday afternoon. Ho will attend a reception later and speak at a banquet in Norfolk on Saturday

night. In his speech at the Elks, memorial at Bedford. Va, the presidentelect is expected to pay tribute to the-, American soldier dead. President-elect Hardlsg? expects to be In Washington on Monday when congress convenes. He will Immediately confer with Senator Lodge and others to arrange preliminary plans for the forthcoming league of nations conference. Mr. Harding will visit the senate and probably will be guests of the Maclean family. Mrs. Harding appeared oa deck to-

Amaizo Com Oil Best for Salads and" - Cookisg Buy in five gallon cans and save money. American Maize Products Co.

! day after being confined to her cabin j by bad weather. She watched the preslI dent-elect playing deck games, i WH.SOIC MAT OUST HAJLCUTO J WASHINGTON, Dec . 2 President Wilson will very glad to receive Preei- . dent-elect Harding during the latter's 1 stay In Washington on his return from Panama, it was announced at the j White House today. No Indication was given, however, that the president-elect

had signified his desire to call upon the man he will succeed.

Vfet.r Over Misfortune. Hippy Is the nan who can, endnr the highest and the lowest fortune. He who Uas endured such vicissitudes with equanimity has deprived mlsforfane of Its power. Seneca. NOTICE J. E. HOWELL & CO. Storm Sashes. Weather Strips. Window Shades, Curtain Rods, Awnings. 156 Highland St. Phone Ham'd 2586 17 E. Fifth Ave. Phone Gary 3515

Glass Washbard Ln Frietien. A fJis washbwd, although It breaks more easily, Is to be preferred to a metal ona because tha friction on the clothes Is less. However, If a

metal washboard Is used It should ba

thoroughly dry before being- put away, so that It will not warp or attract waterbugs.

Karotene Lamp Hint.

If your lamps do not burn brightly drop a small pleca of camphor ln to the oil and It will help gTeatly.

BEAM OIL For Your Hair

Twin City

News Notes

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The K. I. U. Club that meets to spend their afternoons in needlework and other various entertaining diversions attended the matinee of Jane Cowl "In Smiling: Thru" at the Cort Theatre yesterday. They later dined at the Mandarin Inn. Have your car overhauled while winter takes the Joy out of motoring-. Radiators repaired. Work guaranteed. Famous Garage & Radiator Repair Shop, It. R. Ave., i Blk. south of Chl-

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This Is an offer no reader of this paper -who Veps chlrkens can afford to ignore. "Wo will tell you why. Henry Trafford, Famous Toultry Ex

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laying- during entire winter season. Most, any hen will lay in spring when eggs ; are cheap. Mr. Trafford tolls how hfus lay four to seven eggs a week duniB , coldest winter days when gg sell at a i

dollar a dosen -or more, his syuiem shows how any breeder, with ordinary care, may get 1.000 eggs or more from nearly every hen in five years" time at

a net profit of JC5.00. There is big money to be made w chickens this winter by the man or w man w-ho pets the cges. The time gt the hen reaiy for heavv wtnt laying is now. Mr. Trafford's "1,0 Egg Hen" eyst-m tells how and n rangotuents have been mad where! any reader of this pBper may recei' onti copy absolutely free by using tl Ompon below. Send jio money, but c out the Coupon and mail it with yc

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Just arrived Black and brown Suede Instep Strap Pump very smart ,$10.50

A Matchless Shoe Value Black or brown Kid Boots, styled to the minute with high or low heels and hand stitched flexible soles. They fit like a glove with wonderful comfort, priced very

special at

$8.95 for Boys and Girls

Girls High Grade Shoes, in serviceable black or brown leather reduced 1 5 per cent Also Brown Calfskin, High Lace Shoe, Special at $3.65 to 3.95

CHILDREN'S SHOES Pretty lace and button models, . comfortable, nature shaped last prices range from $2.65 10 3.95

SNAPPY SHOES FOR BOYS Button and lace models, in black and browii Calf leathers. Made to stand hard

wear-

$2.50 to 6.50

Slippers for Christmas Comfort

COMFY SLIPPERS For Women Of Soft Beaver Felt, beautifully trimmed, colors red, wine, blue, gray and brown. Extraordinary values, at $1.85 to 2.95

SUPPfcRS For the Kiddies Just the thing for a Sensible Practical Gift. Colors, red, blue and gray. Special, at $1.25 2.00

SLIPPERS For Men Slippers are one of the little things that add much to a Man's comfort. We are showing gift slippers of every kind, prices range from $2.00 ' 6.95

MEE HOTEL RESTAURANT James Cong.cs. Try Our Half Spring Chicken Dinner. You Will Like It.

DO YOU KNOW THAT the knack of properly dressing your feet is, in reality merely buying ORTT SHOES? The moment you slip your feet into a pair of ORTT SHOES you are conscious of their beauty and comfort, and you're conscious of INTELLIGENT shoe fitting, too ! And when it comes to value, yoc can look the whole world over and you will find that ORTT SHOES are extraordinarily low priced in consideration of their all-Satisfying High Quality.

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"THE SHOP AHEAD" 169 East State Street, Hammond

Prices ,Wi

'V Never So Low on Women's Apparel As They Are Now And this special Christmas Sale which starts To-' morrow, gives you every opportunity to accomplish a savings on new Coats, Suits and Dresses, at a very much lower price basis than a few weeks ago. These Lower Prices for Christmas is going to cause women to buy with the thought that they again can buy better clothes far much lower prices.. . You have probably waited for this opportunity, so why not shop NOW. " COATS at $45 These Coats are so nice and warm with their handsome linings and generous collars of self fabrics or fur. In fact, they represent about everything you could want in the way of practical, good-looking materials, lower in price of course, for Christmas presents. Bolivia, Crystal Cord, Fine Velours or Broadcloth. Fur Collars of Raccoon, Opposum, Nutria or French Seal. Others are embroidered. As low as $45.00.

SUITS at $50

Perhaps in no other season have women been so emphatic in their demand for quality in Suits. And many women are turning to our special collection of Winter Suits, confident that here they will find garments not only of superior quality, but show a certain correct knowledge of fashion tendencies of carrying types of figures. Therefore, our present variety is such that every woman is assured of satisfactory choice. Tricotine, Duvet de Laine, Velour Checks and Silvertones. Some richly embroidered and fur trimmed, $50.00. DRESSES

at $25

We are not going to describe them for that will spoil you the pleasure you are sure to experience when you see them for the first time. True, the materials are the same as have been shown in earlier modes. Serge, Tricotine, Wool Velour and Velvet but in styles you will find just dozens of surprises. As one would naturally expect the majority of these Dresses are Navy and Black, but quite a few are developed in various shades of brown, taupe and copen."

Special Offering of Skirts

Alluring New Skirts in a Special Pre-Holiday Offer. The arrival in this store of more new separate skirts that are desirable in every way fabric, pattern, style and price is welcome news to Holiday shoppers. There is no sameness about them even though most of them are pleated. Plaid Models predominate. Box pleated models, plain models. Also Serge Skirts in navy and black. Sizes 25 to30.

Extra Size Skirts For the full developed women, there are good quality, all wool serge in navy or black, in very becoming models.

$4.95

$7.95

Sizes up to 38.