Hammond Times, Volume 9, Number 47, Hammond, Lake County, 5 February 1921 — Page 20

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THE TIMES Februarv 5. 1021. CASE OF MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF RICH MISER IS OPENED FOR FOURTH TIME! i yi-1 SPECIAL T SJk UU1V J These February Economy Days sound a new note of thrift. They bring the happy news that the day of denying oneself is past It is any wonder we are so enthusiastic about them when the abound in extraordinary values, typical examples of which we are describing on this page? They are by no means all. Come and get a glimpse of the magnitude of this selling Monday. You will be surprised how much money you can save. IPi r- I

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I?rs. Richard S. La wrrrrcr, left, nd the 1st Loots VaU, br cUof?hte bj her first hu&band. For tire fonrth time the body of Richard S. Lawrence, a eotnnoiseevn! ef jewels of Madison. Wis-, is to be exhraned in an effort to so1t hia mysterious dath, which took placs nearly three years ago. At the tima of his cteath a famous "Orange" diamond, valued at $100,000, disappear-j ed. A fe-w minutes before his death, Louisa Vale, his step-daaghter, a nwtion picture actress, was made one of his chief heirs m a will which ha had drawn that afternoon. Miss Vale later died of inflaenea. The :body of a man found manjried on the railway tracks at Madison was buried as that of Lawrence, bat later when the gTae was opened it wasj ,'found that another body had been substituted. This latter body was' lidentiSed as Lawrence and it was declared that his death was caused) ifcy a blow on the head. One of the strinjre anjfles to -he mystery is; .that the unknown man was killed by the train was struck at 6:45 p. m. nnd witnesses hava ben found who claim to bav talked with Lawrcnca las late as 6 p. za.

SEE GARY AS PACKING CENTER SHE "With the rls't r T. K?nniet A. Cava.!iau?h, JI. McGinn!?, t. J. SiicCIeld. V,'a!t?r Gillie and C. M. Ilanly all conr."..'ted with the packing industry of ("liicago, sentiment was voWd by t!'-" v'.oitors that Gary !i the not far dis!ant future would unquestionably r?fom h?aJinartr5 for t'c great packing: industry now centered in Chicago. They further stated tv,at the Chicago paclilns industry in Ch5caso has run - p ag:a.ins th impossibility of makingfurther expansion in the present locality and with Gary offrring ideal f-ites and ether ed vantages, th .teel ' ;ty wcuM sorao day not only claim 'he largest steel mills In trie world but vie for the honors in, the packing: inftus'try. Tlie first step towards this g-oal has iiccn the lorition of th Indiana Pure I'oods Products Co. of which Mr, CaviiRaugh is presi lent. A. C. Dua, pen'ral .eales manager who Tx-aa in charge "f the party remarked following an lnf'Pctlon f the plant that he would leave no stone unturned to make. thi3 one of Gary's premier industries. The party were the RuestJi at a d!nucr held at the Gary Commercial CI u b .c-terday noon uxl in a short talk Mr. i.'avauaug-li said in part. NEDJL OPPOSES AUTOMOBILE BILL Attacks Provision 'Which Would Aggravate Constable Annoyance INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Feb. 6. The Tague senate bill regulating the weight of trucks according to tire sizes and otherwise seeking to protect highways against heavy traffic was passed in the senate by a vote of 34 to 8. The bill provides that in wet or thawing eatlier a vehicle of less than 3-inch tires may not use the highways if loaded In excess of 2,"no pounds; if tires are threo inches or more and less than four tnehes the inaxirnuni weight is 3,500 pounds: four inches or more and le;- thin live inch'-s. 4.1 '.m pounds; al lover five inehes, ?,.r,'i0 pounds. The bill provides that if rhains, cleats or Canprs injure the highway they may n't be used. Senator Nejdl attacked the hill hecause it provides a ?2 fee for the person who makes the arrest for violation of the law. He said it would lead to an aggravation of the constable traffic annoy uire. Violations of the net would be punishablo by fines of trom $5 to $50, PARK HOARD OPPOSR IT. A resolution opposing a bill introduced in thi senate by Senator Nejdl, of Lake county, providing pay for members of boards of park commisfciuners, was unanimously adopted by the Indianapolis board of park commissioners Thursday afternoon. The local board ordered its resolution transmitted to the legislature. The bill would give park board members talaries of 1,200 a year. BOARD MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION CHICAGO, Feb. 4. Members of the United States railway wage iahor board met In executive session here today for the discussion of official matters pertaining to the work of the (board. Closed sessions will be held until Monday when :. M. Jewvil. head f the railway department of the American Federation of Labor, will present the answer of the employes to the plea of the railways for permission to abrogate the national agreement and reduce wages of employes. After Jewell has completed is statement the railways will be

oy Scout Column TP.OOP 12. Troop 13 met at the St. Cassimir School Friday evening, Feb. 4. There were twenty-three boys present with Father Seroazynskl as Scout Master with Assistant Scout Master Klkalek of Troop 17 assisting him. Mr. Levi Golden was also there and gave some very complete Instructions In knot tywig vaj-led by knot tying and relays. He also gave some instructions In regard to compass work and Inter-Patrol Contests. He reports the troop as a live bur.ch of boys with lota of pep and the making of a tine bar.rh of Scour. TROOP 1. Troop 1 journeyed to the Northwest District of Chiago las-t Friday evening, February 4, and defeated the crack basket bail team of Troop IS to the tune of 10 to 7. The game was played in Koscliiosko gymnasium.' Executive Doctor Soursby cf the Northwest District kwce; the game from one of the visitors" seats. The following is a list of the players that were there from Troop 1: VanSlyke, Wooden, Gordon, Van Gilder, Harris and "Woodward. This game had been scheduled for Troop 5, but they could not go on account of the High School game which was plajed at Elkhart. TROOP 2 Trooir 2 had an attendance I of thirty-two bos "Wednesday evening. February 2. There were games at the beginning of the meeting. The inspec tion was passed by Mr. Meyers and Mr. j Golden. The Keaver Patrol in ahead in the first meeting. The score Is as follows: Beavr 28. Crow 23. Reserve 10 and Rattlesnake 20. It looks good for the Hewer Patrol If they only keep It up. The scribe, who Is Dick Parker one of the make believe cooks, was on duty 5.0 Mr. Scott took his place. TrrWo were four visitors, Mr. L. T. Meyers, Mr. Gorden. of Troop 1, Mr. Scott, the Scout Executive, and Mr. Geo. j VanSiykc of Trop 1. Mr. Pierce, thej President cf the Local Council, was al- ; so there and gave a talk. Each of the ; officers gave a talk. But oh the eats; Chicken, epuds. salad, Ice cream and pie; .I1 we could eat, too. "We had it served by the . honor patrol and a. good time was had by all. Mr. Meyers presented tender j foot pins to Newla.u and Porch. He sli so told an Interesting story of his . hunting trip to Newfoundland. Rev.' Smithson also gave a talk. As a clos- ' er, about twenty scouts wre initiated ; Into the Ancient Order of Siam. i j The tronp wishes to thank Mrs. Her- 1 man for the goc-d supper she cooked for us, and tell her that it was enjoyed by j everybody present. tTfAHI.KS HOWARD. Ktporter. NO CASES ON TRIAL MONDAY N. cases are set for trial in thej criminal court at Crown Point next j Monday, according to a list of the set-i from Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas this morning. The criminal cases set for trial next week are: Tt'KHD VY, FEB. 8 1I-152 State vsfl Robert Woriey. 1531 State vn. Wojewicki Kotula. 1240 State vs. Mike PelipLsick. 1201 State vs. Henry E-irke. kdm;m)M, ki:ii. j. 123S State vs. Windsor C. Olson. TIURSDVY, Fi n, in 131 State vs. Percy Black. 14 10 .State vs. John It. Manning. I"l!Ii)VY, FlvH. 11 1051 State vs. Martin Stasko. 1099 State vs. Mike Loter (?. 1CS6 State vs. Ben Jackson. SUITS FILED ON TWO NOTES Lefnard W. Ha.igh and San.uc as J. . J.au g a company nave! rijed suit in th Gary I,ak superior c-.-irt agnin.-t Mrs. H. W. Terry on a . promissory note in the amount of ; Jl'ie.00. I William N. HeUzel. owner of the Lor.oy hotel, 6t Broadway, js suing David A. Englehart for $119.00 ai-i leged to be due on a promissory note.

Mina Taylor Housedresses at 32.95 Mina Taylor dresses, with fitted waist line and styles with novelty cuffs, collars and belts. Dainty checked and plaid ginghams, beautiful printed percales, sometimes combined with white. ' Choice at $2.95 f following 70x70 inch Mercerized, plain, regular $3.48 quality. 2.29 Monday at 60x68 inch Mercerized, plain hemtitched, regular $3.59, 9 49 quality, Monday 50x10 inch Mercerized, hemstitched blue border, regular O CQ 3.98 quality, Monday. . JZf 70x72 inch Mercerized, patten cloth regular $5.50 quality. 3.69 Monday at 70x70 inch Mercerized patten cloth regular $5.98 quality, 3.75 Monday at 22 inch Mercerized Napkins, regular $8 dozen. (1 Cfl MoTiday per dozen" How to Judge an Electric Cleaner You want to buy the most satisfactory electric cleaner? You want the one that will remove all the dirt? Then take the trouble to investigate thoroughly. There is a big difference in electric cleaners. Learn how they differ and why. Take time and come in and see the Hoover demonstrated or let us send and expert demonstrator to show you why. and thereby insure getting the right cleaner first. (Basement.) HOOVER Two Basement Specials SAUCE PAN Grey enameled, large size, very Zf.Qr special at V. DISH PAN Grey enameled 10 quart size, special 7Q r at only . . C O'CEDAR 01 LMOP La rge size, triangle shape. 1 1 Q Special at P 1 1 O'CEDAR POLISH Large 12 oz. bottle. JO Special at

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Girls' Shoes Special for Thrift Monday

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Here's a wonderful bargain way less than the cost of making. Genuine Gun Metal Shoes, stout soles, in lace, nature and English toes, sizes 8j2 to 1 1 and 1 1 Vi to 2. These shoes were made to retail for $4. Monday's special at $1.98

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Flexible leather soles in black, brown and white kid, patent with white tops, grey tops, brown tops, etc. Sizes 1 to 5. Choice of 175 our entire line at .

Unusually Lower Prices on

iaoie iiotns in a Sale Monday

The unusual variety and beauty of our new lunch cloths have attracted the admiration of PVi- tKrif Mnnrlav nnlv the-.

cloth will be priced special. 35x35 Mercerized, plain hem. regular 89c quality. 69c Monday at 54 inch Mercerized, round scallop, regular $2.10 quality, 1 OQ Monday at I 56 inch Mercerized, round scallop, regular $2.49 quality, 1 CQ Monday at ... . 58x70 Mercerized, plain hem, regu lar $2.69 quality. 1.79 Mc'-iday at 54x68 inch Mercerized, hemstitched, i --v rk I m. regular $2.18 quality. 1.98 Monday at MERCERIZED DAMASK 58 inches 89c wide, soft texture, pretty patterns. Per yard ,

The New Gingham Dresses for Girls' 7 to 14 Years at $1.50

1 V3'1'5 indeed refreshing for mothers to see the new dresses here for little daugh7 I flu lrs and of course, prices are vry much lowr.

There are so many smart attractive styles in bright plaids and in plain colors; pretty collars, cuffs, belts and sashes of organdy

in contrasting colors. Some are braid trimmed. Their workmanship and quaity gingham are commendable at this slicing. Monday sizes for girl 7 f 11 S?ecial price

In a Special Sale for Monday MEN'S UNION SUITS

$2.69 Cooper's wool mixed union suits. The famous Bennington Spring Needle Union Suits. Regular $3.98 values, sizes 34 to O 48. Special .. "VV

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Now in Progress, February Sale of MEN'S TROUSERS

Prices at About One-Half the Regular

Purchased by us at exactly one-half former wholesale prices. We pass this savings along to our customers.

Vaues to $3.95 1.95 Values to $7.50 3.98 Values to $5.95 2.98 Values to $8.50 4.95

Day Sale of

Step Shoes

Embroideries and

Laces

A sale Monday at prices very much lower than usual.

These late winter days find women skilful with the needle preparing for all kinds of eary sewing work. Laces and embroideries wil be wanted by all and so the collections here at new low prices will surprise you if you come Monday.

Come and see these specials. ORIENTAL LACE 29c YARD An assortment of fine net oriental lace in beautiful new patterns for many dress purposes. EMBROIDERIES, 122c YARD Consisting of edgings, insertions and leadings. Also fnany fine patterns for infant dress trimming. Values to 25c at per yard-.. AlVzC

A Sale of APRONS at $1.39 Fine Amoskeag gingham and percale coverall aprons. Slip-over styles, V necks, ruffle trimmed, with belts of same material. ' Many are finished with braid and pearl buttons, your choice at 1.39 New BLOUSES for Spring A new shipment of tub silk waists, in beautifully colored striped patterns, very special, ' 4 95

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SOFT CUFF SHIRTS AT $1.15 Values to $2 and $2.50 Percales, striped madras and novelty weaves included. Broken lot from better ranges. DRESS SHIRTS Choice of $3.50 and $4 Shirts. High grade makes. Madras and ether woven shirtings. Sizes 14 to 17. Monday at special price j)2

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SPECIALS BLEACHED MUSLIN 36 inch wide standard quaity, neatly finished, full 1 fi f bleached, per yd .... PERCALE SHIRTINGS In 36 inch wide in light shades only, a pretty variety of 1 Q stripes, special yd. . . DRESS GINGHAMS 32 inches wide in plain shades only, including pink, light blue, laven der, Nie green and Copenhagen, very special, 1 O - per yard LONG CLOTH 36 inches wide no dressing, soft finish and very desirable for lingerie and night gowns, 1 0 yard 1 "T G. bolt at ,M ..A

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VALENCENNES LACES, 4c YARD Dainty edgings and .insertions in a profusion of patterns to choose from. at per yard 4 c BABY FLOUNCING 98c YD. In wonderful dainty edgings on fine Swiss cloth. Values to $1.98 at 98c GROCERIES Very Special Monday FLOUR Gold Medal or Ceresota Vz-BBL. SACK $4.97 V4-BBL. SACK $2.49 V8-BBL. SACK $1.25 Baked Beans PER CAN, 11c Dozen No. 2 Cans, $1.30 SALMON Fancy Pink, 1 -lb. tall cans; 3 cans for 50c. 1 y Per can Special Luncheon in the Cafeteria Monday 45c , Including Roast Veal, Mashed Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Home Made Pie, Coffee or Tea. SARDINES Domestic, in, oil or mustard sauce. C g Per can . OU SPAGHETTI-Skinner's, Onp cut; 3 10c pkgs BACON- Extra fine quality, slabs weigh from 6 to 8 lbs. each. We will sell half a slab. 25 C Per pound COFFEE-Our Fancy Pea- OO berry; 4 lbs. S5c, per lb. . special $1.50

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