Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 159, Hammond, Lake County, 23 December 1920 — Page 6

Thursday, Dec. 23, 1920.

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SAYS WAGE

REDUCTIO

IS REftflEDY

EX DAVID M. CHURCH rSTAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERVICE! TllVSHT0GTO Dec. 33 Reduction In ei Is one of the remedies for America, .hortatr. of houses. Senator Calder, of Now Tor, chairman of tha renato committee on reconstruction, declared In th aenate this afternoon. HIa r r rr fv I f t.. t .

i iti-ciuij compute an ex

j.unv ana nation wide eurrey Into

nousnnr conditions.

"JUg-h transportaUon and fuel ooeta

are aiscouratfnr building-." Senator

oalder ald. "but there can be no re

duction in these costs nnl-ss there Is

some reduction !n wtfes."

"With rerard to lbor In the bulld-

mr lnaustrles.- Senator Calder declared, -their Is erldeace that we are ap-

""win penoa wnan living- costs

will be reduced. When that time comes,

JaDor must share Its part."

Building- construction prices will nev

er eome back to the pre-war level. Sen

ator Calder said, warning that "unless the producer can make profits the shortage of houses will continue; in

fact it will become even more embarrassing; than It is today. Senator Calder suggested the following plans for encouraging building: cent of saving deposits may be loaned on mortgages. Reduction of high waes. Tax exemption for incomes from mot gages. Restrictions of the issue of tax exemption certifications. Creation of a home banking system. Reduction of wages when living costs are reduced. Cancellation of all transportation priority orders.

Establishment of a department construction.

VALPO -GARY LINE TO INCREASE STOCK The Oary Connecting Railway or the Valparaiso line, operated by the rame officers that control the Gary Street Railway, have been granted permission to Increase its capltol stock from $100,000 to 1210.000. preferred stock being placed at $$0,000. according to word from Indianapolis yesterday. The Valpo line runs east from 11th avenue and Broadway In Oary to Woodrow Junction in Porter county.

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Husband Charged With Laziness Divorce Asked The martial life of Alice Toung was not a very happy one Judging from the divoroe complaint filed by her in the ke superior court yeaterday. The plaintiff charges that her husband is lazy and shiftless, that he refused to work at all ttm.s. and most of his time was spent In entertaining wild women, that when he ever did

have any money, he would immediately spend it all by drinking and gambling it away. The case has not yet been set for trial.

SMOKED THE "WEED" WORE MEN'S CLOTHES As Mary Itoe, a demented woman, boarded a Broadway street car at the Pennsylvania depot in (Jury last night, passengers looked twice sjid rubbed their eyes to see if they were dreaming. Vttired entirely In a (nan's clothlns the wvman was a curiosity to behold. At Seventh avenue and Uroadway she was taken olT the car by an officer, who took Mary to the police station, where srhe is being held to ascertain her Identity. As soon as she was settled at the station she immediately asked one of the officers for a match and started to smoke a cigar.

GARY CITIZEN PASSES AWAY Dr. Lawrence D. (Wilson, one of Gary's earliest settlers, died at the home of his son. Purls 1 Snyder. S77 Delaware street, early yesterday morning. Death had been expected hourly and Mrs. Dewey McKlnney. formerly

Miss II Wilson, arrived here a few days ago from Baltimore, Ml., to be

with her father.

The Hllson famll yhave lived In Gary for the past 11 years. One cf Dr. Wilson's first offices In Gary was located

In the Moody building, 90 Broadway Burial will take place this after

noon at 2 o clock from the home to

Oak Hill cemetery.

Wife in Old Country Man Seeks Divorce Here Rudolph Babloh. whose wife. Maggie Babloh is In Itomct, Croatia, filed a complaint in the Lake superior court

charging that his wife refused to come to this country with him In 1913 when he sailed, lie aluo charges that his wife Is now living in adultery with one Matt Boslch In Roslca. and that on Nov. 2, 1919, a child was born to

them.

Rudolph also alleges that one child. Mary Babloh. now 10 years old. was born to this plaintiff and defendant. The child is now living in Roslca, Croatia, with the defendant. Plaintiff charges that the defendant is not a proper and fit person to take care of said child and seeks the custody of his daughter.

MANY GERMANS SETTLE AT DOORN Ty-.vXl?NA.Tl0NAL NEWS SERVICE! ixj.vdon According to a report received here from Amsterdam the residents of Doom, where the ex-Kaiser Is living, are in a state of uneasiness owing to the constantly increasing crowd of Germans who are settling down there. It is declared that a gTeat number of members of the German aristocracy are buying up old Dutch manors, and Doom is called in the satirical papers "a branch office of Potsdarm"

FOUR DIE IN

MINE CAVE-IN SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 23 Four men are dead today as a result of a cave-in In the Black Diamond coal mine of the Paclflo Coast Coal company, southeast of this city. All night crews of men worked In an effort to unearth the bodies, but it Is expected It will be late today before they can be recovered. Hundreds of tons of rock and earth fell when the roof of the pit in whlcft the men were working, crashed down upon them. It Is believed they were killed Instantly.

has lnaug-urated a new work scale, ! cutting the working days of the week :

down to five, four and three. Four thousand operatives are employed. Single men, until further notice, will work three days a week; mar rled men without children four days, and married men with children five days. Lack of orders is given as the reason for the reduction.

CUT WORKING HOURS ... INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! WORCESTER The Norton Company, manufacturers of abrasives, maintaining the largest factory here.

Hub Basket Tossers

After County Title

Crown Foist, Lake county's hustling little county seat, has stepped ont of

the ranks of the staid and oulet vil

lares of the region and through its

chief manufacturing concern, boosts of

one of the strongest girl's basket ball qutntetta In northern Indiana. After a few weeks of practloe under the coasting- f Miss Kate Blum, former high school star, the Lets Ave stepped out last week and copped off their first game, defeating; Hammond by a good sized margin. Now the Crown Point maidens wish new fields to conquer. They have written The Times sporting- editor, asking him to assist them in securing- gamei with some of the girl's basket ball aggregations representing: Gary. For games address F. N. Seberger of the Lets Manufacturing- company. Crown Point. Ind.

FIGHTS OFF BANDIT

WITH A BROOM When the owner of a store at 119 W.

41st street in Gary, was confronted by

an armed negro bandit early last eve

rung ne employed a method that was unusual in the category of lighting oft

highwaymen.

Instead of submitting to the demand

of the negro bandit, who shoved a gun into the gTcrvman's ribs, while

he was sweeping off the porch of the

store, he whirled around and took the

bandit off his guard with the broom. The highwayman fled in fear. Several holdups have occurred In thissame deserted neighborhood In the past few weeks.

HAMMOND WILL BE SURPRISED BY THIS People aro surprised at the QUICK results from simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc.. as mixed in Adler-i-ka. One man reports his long standing stomach trouble was relieved with ONE dose. Adler-1-ka removes foul

matter from BOTH upper and lower bowel which may have been poison-; ing stomach for months. EXCELLENT ' for eras on the stomach or sour stomach. Guards against appendicitis, i Brings out matter you never thought

was in your system. Summers Pharmacy, Hohman. near State St. Adv.

Would Like Secret for Looking Well "Two weeks airo I weighed 99 lbs. Now I weigh 105 lbs. and feel perfectly well. Anyone I see suffering 1 tell them of what Mayr's Wonderful Remedy has dona for me. They all want to know what makes me look S' well. Tour medicine has also been a real life-saver for my mother. I cannot recommend it too highly for stomach trouble." It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including- appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. Summers Pharmacy and druggists everywhere. Adv.

MORE TILE, LESS TOIL Schmidt Bros. Tile and Marble Work a We have a large stock of Tile and Ceramic on hand and can install . work on short notice. 548 WASHINGTON ST, GARY Office Phone 91 Residence Phone 3630

Special Christmas Morn

Sunrise 6 o'clock Service THE GREATEST GIFT

a, R,,U t Christrna, Cod gift was the Ud in the manger

thrill YJtrC u .kfore. periiapi you even remember the thrill of Silent Night. Holy night." of your childhood days. hat spirit can be renewed at the Christmas Morn sunrise (si w 'IT-! , rmity Conregatin at K. of P. Hall. VVe shall be glad to welcome you there and can assure you that you will feel better for having come. Come if you can "like unto a child." with open heart and open mind come, whatever your mood, surely you'll a solace find. Christ was born On Christmas Morn. Hallelujah! Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (English.) K. of P. Hall corner Hohman and Ogden Streets. Christmas Eve 7:30 P. M.. December 24th. Children's Service. Sunday Morning. 1 0 : 30 A. M. Services with Holy Communion. Sunday Evenine. 7:45 P. M. Chroma. ral. ,J r- l

lrinity Chior. This service will be rkvntr?

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i-nu in auug ana music

Quarantine on Fruit Imposed by Japan 'tN,TER?AT,0N1- NEWS SERVICE TOKIO A regulation published recently by the Amperial Plant Quarantine Station prohibits the Importation Into Japan from America. Canada, New Zealand. Arrica and Peru of apples, peara, quinces, neachea nluma ar.nl

eotea and walnuts. This Is to prerent !

introauction or the coddling- moth

Into Japan. This moth Is said to cause $20,000,000 worth ot damage to the United States apple crop alone.

NOTICE J. E. HOWELL & CO. Storm Sashes. Weather Strips. Window Shades, Curtain Rods. Awnings. 156 Highland St Phone Ham'd 2588

TASTE GEIGER'S HERB TEA For constipation, kidney or stomacn trouble, torpid liver. Indigestion nervousness. uleeplessnesB. Impure ' blood. rheumejtl3m, etc. Purely vegetable tastes Rood, does ood. Send 25 cents and this ad for 60 cervt ptickaffe now. Money back If not benefited. Addrens

jv. ueiper, ins a. Troy St.. Chicago. Ill-

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FXTRA SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE A few Christmas dinner suggestions which are to meet with your approval. All our poultry is fresh dressed bought at Brook, Ind. And our prices are lower thin elsewhere. Our quality better than ever. GEESE Fresh dressed, all weights 35c DUCKS Fresh dressed, spring ducks 35c CHICKENS Fresh dressed springs !!.!!!!35c TURKEYS Fancy birds ,59c HAMS Kellner's sugar cured, hickory smoked, 12-15 IbVaVer! !25c PORK SAUSAGE Home made 20c UVER SAUSAGE Fresh or smoked ..'.'.'.. "18c PORK LOINS Small and lean . 20c PORK SHOULDER For roast ,: l"'"lSc LEG OF SPRING LAMB '....!." !28c Buy Your Christmas Dinner at Kellner's WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS A MERRY CHRISTMAS

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MRS. E. LEE 1 Phone 3346 j Lectures daily, from 9 a. m. to 9 1 p. m., The Right Wav to Live" 696

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DR. HESKETT Specialist Tnrato W3- c&rcnfc, nervoaa. blood and special cBseates of men and women. Horn 4 A. EI. to S P. EL Sundays, 5 to 12 M. 155 STATE STREET Pi one Hammond 228 Hammond, Indiana

MONEY ANY AMOUNT UP TO $300 AT LOW LEGAL RATES On Furniture. Pianos, Victrolas and office Fixtures without removal. Licensed and Bonded. njt:i.fi jlMk-j&'iii IrlUmnmTiil notru no. 333. Soon a, Fuunt Bid.. 148-150 X. State St., Xemmoad.

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GENUINE BARGAINS FOR THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS I READ CAREFULLY OUR OFFERS AND PRICES!

Sensible Gifts FOR MEN! Her Present!

Mnt Slik Mufflers

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Bankruptcy

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Of Twin City Auto Supply Co. Pursuant to an order of the U. S. District Court for the District of Indiana, in Bankruptcy, the assets of the estate of Burton Clapper (Twin City Auto Supply Co.), Bankrupt, will be offered Jor sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, free and clear from all liens. t 10 o'clock A. M. on Tuesday, December 2t bidder for cash, free and clear from all liens Indiana, as follows:. 8. 1920, at 620 Chicago Ave.. East Chicago! Stock f Automobile Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Tires and Machinery, also Store Fixtures and Equlpunent used ie the Sale of Said Property and Tools and Machinery used in the repair f Autombiles, Inventorlng over $6,000.00. Store will be open for inspection on Monday, December 27th, from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M., and before then by appointment. Complete inventory may be seen in the office of Trustee or fiis attorneys. Roe & Petersen of East Chicag. Ind. Bidders at sale must deposit certified checks for $500.00 or satisfy Trustee of responsibility before bids will be accepted.

Ciiarles Lo Simrpri Trustee In Bankruptcy ROOM 234 FEDERAL BLDG, HAMMOND, INDIANA

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SHIRTS Wilson Bros.1 Guaranteed Color Shirts in strioed mad-

, ras or fine percales, all our $2.50 and

11.75 and $3.00 shirts placed on sale

it one price. (1JO (f 5i7M 131, t 18 Ar VtUU

- i - Men's Silk Shirts

Jersey Silk, Broadcloth Silk and striped

Tub Silk; $8.00. $10.00 to $12.00

values placed on sale for

$6.50

Men's Fibre Silk Shirts

In beautiful stripes and colors. A wonderful selection. Our $5.50 and $6

values on sale, now at

$4.50

Men's Bath Robes A comfortable gift! In many shades. Special at $8.50 T0 $10 Men's Gloves Kid or wool Gloves, lined or unlined. $1.25 T0 $2.75 Men's Caps Large selection, all models. Special at $1.50 T0 $2.50

A useful gift. We have a wonderful

selection, in all shades. Very special

$2.00 T0 $7.50 Slik Hose

"Wilson Bros." pure silk thread Hose,

in plain colors or striped. A large selection. Highest grade. Special at $1.00 Ml$1.25

Men's Fibre Silk Hose, "Wilson Bros."

make, all colors. f . Ptrpair '.WC FOR BOYS! Boys' Wool Jerseys, 2 49

Boys Blouses, guaranteed QQ

colors, at Boys' All-Silk Neckwear, 50 C Boys"BeIts. at 50c and

Boys Caps, I Otf

at SI.50 and - v

FOR GIRLS! Wool Serge Dresses

Wool Serge Dresses, for CJO A Q girls of 2 to 6 years. : ... . VJ .IJ

Sizes 8 to 14. $5.49 Girls' Sweaters

Girls' Slip-Over Sweaters, d Q AO

all wool, all shades VU

For the Little Tots

All-Wool Whtie Sweaters, l QO

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All-Wool Crochet Helmets, QQ

at Shoes for little tots, soft soles, QQ

at w w SPECIAL Knitted sets, all-wool Sweat

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DRESSES v A gift she will appreciate. We have a wonderful collection of Ladies" Dresses in tricotine, all-wool serge, broadcloth or silks. All wanted shades. The latest creations. Very special at $12-50 T0 $30 Silk Hose She will be delighted with good Silk Hose. We have the best all silk hose, silk top to toe, with lavender silk finish on top. Full fashioned. O 1 C The $4 Hose, cut to &

Fibre Silk Hosei

Ladies Fibre Silk Hose, seamed back.

black only (slightly seconds), CQ -

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Christmas Handkercheifs

The most popular gift, in beautiful boxes of 2, 3 or 6; white or colored,

embroidery or initial. Per box

29c T0 $1.50 Boudoir Caps

The most beautiful selection. Special at

49c T0 $2.98 Silk Camisoles

A desirable gift! AH shades, washable

satin, with elastic top and f OC

hortnm. or lar .Srwial fcrf

Felt Slippers

A sensible gift. Leather soles, in all

shades. Very special at

$1.49 T0$2.69

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