Hammond Times, Volume 10, Number 4, Hammond, Lake County, 26 February 1921 — Page 10

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3oy Scout Column

XL SC. H. 11. Bt&niJs for Hammond Hikers. Real scOMta ar outdoor scouts. The following' reports show tho scouts of Hammond have been hiking during the last week. So far, Oamp Wicker has had fifty-two night lodgers since January 1st, with mora troops asking for reservations each week. If a Scoutmaster and his troop ore going out, other scouts may go along by obtaining permission from headquarters. Ko boys must go to camp without previous arrangements. THO OP 8 Troop S had their regular meeting on Friday night. February 18th and had 18 scouts present and three new recruits. Vfter the meeting, Mr. Scranton toM us 'ome stories. We had our third hike this year, Sunday, February 20th, and ten scouts wen: 'ut. Mr. Scranton, Scoutmaster Red Milchen. Estal Johnson, Frank HreHni. Fred Herman, Georgo Eernler, Bill ' Hurgher, Verlyn Broadley, Leslie Goi-d-nln, Bob Blair. We found out the -Teed oi the littlo Calumet River at the Pennsylvania bridge and it had a spe'd of one mile an hour. We found this out by measuring 150 feet and timing a 5-ttck floating this distanca with the -irrent. Red Melch-ir got hit with a stifle by Estal Johnson and it went through lis hip. Fritz Hmin was rlaying Tarzan of th.? Apes and to"k omc go-J spills from the tr?s wlmn the limbs broke. Red was all dressed up in hi.? new Scout suit. Vc to k some dandy pictures, oo. BOB ut. AIR, Tro)rReporir TKOOP 4 Troop 4, accompanied by their Scout Master, Mr. Brown, Friday night and Saturday at Camp Wicker. Owing to the late start, the trip was made by a truck. Upon arriving .each was given his work and preparations for the night were made. After supper, a story hour was held. Saturday forenoon. Mr. Scott and Richard Parker came out and we hauled old railroad ties for fuel for Camp Wikor until dinner time. At dinner, several cook,ing tests were passod. In the afternoon, we played games until time to go home, arriving in Hammond about six o'clock. LrX.V FITKS. Reporter. CAMP WIIEE Because of the school holiday on Washington's birthday, 7 boys from Troops 1 and 2 went to Camp Wiker on Monday night and three of them stayed over Tuesday night. Mr. LeGrsnd T. Meyer stayed with them Monday night and they had a fine time listening to Mr. Meyer's hunting stories around the corap fire. Three boys had gone ahead on wheels and had carried in firewood. Tuesday afternoon they watched a farmer blast stumps. All report a fine time. WASHINGTON'S BIKTHDVY KIKE Starting from headquarters at eleven o'clock. 14 scouts from troops 4, 7, 10 and 17, accompanied by Executive Scott, hiked through Schrum's woods over to the banks of the Jittle Calumet. Here they built their fires and cooked dinner. Because of the dry gras and leaves, they had a small prairie fire, but soon extinguished It. After dinner, they had some lively Scout games. They also saw two wild ducks and an aeroplane. When It started raining, they hiked back to town. The boys were doing Scout's pace when two eggs Jumped out of a boy's knap-sack. TEOOP 12 Troop 12 began its Patrol Contest

and every Scout was present. The i

Eagle Patrol was the winner with 2 4 points. Rattlesnake with 18 points and Wood Pigeon also with 18 points. Three Scouts had passed Tenderfoot. Troop 12 will go on a hike in the next two weeks. Eagle Tatrol had a special meeting n the school, where Patrol Leader Glla-s gave them knot tying, signalling, hstory of the flag and first aid. troop 12 is boginntng to grow very fast. Assistant Scout Master Kikelik gave knot tying, drilling and dismissed the troop at 9 o'clock with the Pledge. THO OP 17 Thursday, February 24th, Troop 17, hold their meeting. The first thing was the roll call and collection of the monthly dues. Every boy paid his dues Thursday' night; then came inspection and a few games. Mr. Scott came in about 8:30 o'clock. He told us what would be best for us to take along on the overnight hike on Saturday. We had about 33 boys in line Thursday night. The Crow stands as the Honor Patrol, Eagle next. Silver Fox next and the Beaver last. Troop 17 Is out to win and advance the largest troop In Hammond and are advancing rapidly. J06EFTI MAUCK, Reporter. TBOOP 2 February 23, Troop 2 had an attendance of 30 and three visitors. Dishes were brought In also by the members of the troop. The standing of the patrols is as follows: Beaver, 12C; Eagle, 106; Rattlesnake, 101. The Beaver Patrol Is the Honor Patrol for the month of March. Aira Rice of Ohio was taken into the troop. The

patrols were filled in where the boys do not attend regularly. Three boys of the troop did a good turn by taking some food down to the police station for Mrs. Retsig. They were G. Ogden. C. Porch, C. Howard. The officers Of tfm troon will hnlrl mflrtino-

Wednesday, March 2. so all the patrol!

lenders ana assistants please stay for e while after the meeting is it is very important. There were some patrol yells. CHARLES HOWARD, Reporter.

Crown Point News Happenings Of A Day In Lake County's Lively Capital.

ST. JOHN

Mrs. Geo. Gerlach and son, John, were Monon visitors Thursday. Mrs. Floyd Birch from Chicago visited with her mother Thursday. Mrs. Conery returned to Toledo, O., this morning after a weeks visit with her brother, Anthony Howard. Arthur Gilbe is moving his family to the Niles farm near Leroy. Mr. Huseman will move to his farm here vacated by Mr. Gilbe. Walter Wolf from Hammond stopped off for a short visit with friends enroute to Crown Point. Peter Thielen was a Crown Point business visitor Friday. Adolph Scherer is moving to the farm known as the old Joe Bohling farm east from St. John. Mrs. Mary Klassen Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Math Herman, who ,1s quite ill. iU. Boecker was a Gary visitor Friday. Nick Ludwlg passed through here yesterday enroute to Hammond after a winter's vacation spent in the fjouth. Mrs. Hazel .St. Peter, former wife of the late Jacob Austgen, died and the funeral is to take place here where her first husband was buried.

LOST At the basketball game on Wednesday night, a gold chain with a fraternity pendant. Return to Ilia !&ell Ainsworth, Crown Point. Center Township League of Women Voters Attention J. E. Brown will speak next Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p. m., at the library assembly room on "Our City IT.ection' (which it-omes this fall) also other matters of local interest. A fine musical program. Don't forget the date and change in meeting place. The Lets Basketball team are playing the Chicago Heights team at Central Music hall tonight and a good game is looked for as the teamg are evenly matched. Word was received here this week of the death of Ben Drubick, a former resident of our city before moving to Chicago several years ago. His death was unexpected though he had been ailing for several months. While in Crown Point the family resided on West street. County Tvecorder W. C. Rose will not become a resident of Crown Point at present, but instead will make his home at Cedar Lake, where he has purchased a house and several lots from Charles Fronek, the deal being rios(1 this week.

Charles Chaffee left on Thursday for!

Ocean City, Fla., to spend aeverai months with his grand mother, Mr-. Fehlman and other relatives. Quite a number from here are attending the Aagard sale which is being held on the Donnaha farm east of town. Mrs. Aagard is disposing of aii er farm property and intends going to Chicago to make her home. The Bert Worsley children, who have been very ick with pneumonia, are said to be slightly improved, though not as yet out of danger. Mrn Jos. Helnrich was .called to Hammond on Friday on account of the sickness of one of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hacker, who has the pneumonia. Miss Nellie Meyer is entertaining the D.W. G. clu'o at he rhome on Fettihone avenue tonight. Hughes Graham, a former resident of Crown Point but now living In Chicago, was calling: on old friends here on Friday. Mrs. Walter Allman Is convened to her home on East strcet-with a very severe case of erysipelas, which has affected the -ld3 of her face and Is causing her very much pain. Prosecutor W. J. Thomas was in Valparaiso on Friday assisting In the prosecution of an East Chicago murder case which had been venued to Porter county.

GRIFFITH

Te Griffith foundry resumed operations last week after several weeks shut down for repairs and enlarging buildings. John Malmstone and daughter, Tina, are visiting this week with Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Malniftone. The diphtheria epidemic on the Ridge road has subsided. However,

the danger is not past, as many cases may still be in the dormant state. Keep up the gargles. . What will be your souvenir. "Griffith State Bank" opening March 12. 1921. Mrs. Ed Miller returned from Mercy hospital, Gary, Wednesday. She was operated upon for ovarian syst. Dance town hall, Feb. 26. Happy Trio. Starks orchestra. The many friends of Miss Anna Lyle Newell will be pleased to hear of her marriage to Harry R. Gard, senior member of one of the oil firms at Livingston, Tenn.. Feb. 12, 1921. Our enterprising Lincoln Life Insurance county manager is taking up offices across from the bank. He is installing a beautiful new double desk to take care of the Increasing business".

Mrs. Clarence Wray entertained at a birthday party at her home on Friday to a number of her friends.

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WO O' THE MONTH SALES FOR THRIFT MONDAY

Timely Yard Goods Specials

AMERICAN PRINTS The best indigo calico. Standard weaves, fast colors. 1 C Per yard IOC LONG CLOTH 36 inches' wide,' soft finish, for fine needle work, "1 per yard at A O C CHECKED DIMITIES27 inches wide, pure white, nice quality, 29c value, OI per yard at fci JL

FINE BATISTE 36 inches wide, in white for dainty under things, 5Qr per yard at TURKISH TOWELS Good large size, fancy checks in pink, lavender and Q Q blue, per yard SHEETING 2 -4 yards wide, A( pepperell, quality no dressing, yd.. . ,

A Remarkable Sale, Monday of Mina Taylor House Dresses at S I .95 values to $3.45

Light and dark colored percale house dresses, made with round neck short sleeve with turn back cuff and 2 patch pockets, trimmed with pipings of contrasting colors, and pearl buttons. They are exceptional values and one of the many splendid features of these dresses is that they are so well made and fit so perfectly. The percales of which they are made are exceptional too, no seconds or inferior qualities. On sale Monday at $1.95.

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Colorful and stylish, are a new shipment of Spring Sweaters. Beautifully made in coat styles, all wool, in navy, brown, peacock and tan with collars and cuffs of contrasting colors. Price is about one-half less

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Mens' and Boys' Specials Men's Work Shirts, heavy blue, 7 r collar attached, special M JK Men's Overalls, 240 weight, blue 1 OC demin, all sizes ' Men's Work Trousers, prices re- 1 QC duced about one-half at JJ Men's Khaki Coveralls, heavy O QQ weight, full cut, now fc Boy's Corduroy Knickers, sizes 6 1 QO to 18 years, dark colors Boy's Dress Shirts, neat stripes, 1 1 1 C fancy percales, at Men's Work Sweaters, shawl col- O EyCl lars, V-necks, now at Boy's Blue Serge Suits, also O Cri fancies, values to $15 now KJnJJ Boy's Lined Knickers, heavy dark 1 fZO mixtures, 6 to 3 7, now at . . T Boy's "Signal" Overalls, the best QQ made, sizes to 13 years, at J J Men's Cotton Sox, fine combed 1 yarn, (seconds) pair Boy's Blue Serge Knickers, fine weave, all sizes, full lined, 6 to 16, special 1 QO for Thrift Monday at 1 iO

Laces and Ribbons Take an important part in the new things of dress for spring. You'll want a good assortment and they're here in special sales Monday. FILET LACE. 10c YARD Fine filet lace and insertion 2 to 4 inches wide, special for Thrift 1 A Monday, per yard X V C HAIR BOW RIBBON, 35c YD. An assortment of beautiful patterns and plain shades, 4 to 5 inch widths. ' Hosiery Sp6cials for Monday Children's Hose, 39c Mercerized lisle of extra fine gauge cotton. Reinforced soles and heel. Ladie Lisle Hose, '. 9c Seam back, hignly mercerized with elastic garter top, double sole. Juvenile Apparel Specials Boys' Pants, $1.69 Very serviceable and durable fabrics are used in the making of these pants, in dark stripes and mixtures, are linned throughout, sizes 3 to 8, at $1.69. Boys' Blouses, 69c Good school blouses in dark and light colors of chambray and percale, sizes 6 to 9, at 69c. Special Sale of Girls' Gingham Dresses at $1.39 Made of desirable plaids and plain colors, with color combination trim, sashes, belts and button trim, sizes 7 to 14. at $1.39.

THREE HOUSEWARE SPECIALS Basement

WASH BOILER Copper bottorn, drop handle, medium size. Thrift (1 7Q Monday at . . . . V 1 U

HOUSE BROOM 4-sewed. well made. Thrift CQ -Monday special at.

OIL MOP Large size, triangle shape. Thrift CQ Monday at JUK,

SIX BIG GROCERY SAVINGS Monday in our Great Close-Out Sale

Steel Wideles celebrated Bonita Coffee, steel cut, 3 lb. can. $1.04; 35 f per pound Thomson Taylor's Vanila or Lemon Extracts, sells regularly for 39c; OO

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Curtis Brothers Chocolotta, needs no sugar or milk, prepared instantly, EQr 75c can at J s V Monarch Brand Orange Pekoe or Ceylon and India Tea, one pound A.r box for

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