Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 341, Hammond, Lake County, 17 April 1922 — Page 1
WHITING M.D.
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THE WEATHER . Showers this afternoon and probably tonight; cooler tonight Tuesday gencrally flair: cooler in south portion. VOL. XV. NO. 341 MONDAY. APRIL I7. 1922 HAMMOND. INDIANA
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Henry Ericks Drowned While Candidate's Son Is Saved . Lake County's first flood fatality occurred Saturday afternoon when an improvised raft carrying Henry Ericks and Anthony Meeter, two Highland school boys, parted on the floor water north of the C., I., &S. railroad tower, plunging both lads into the swirling whirl-pool and claiming the life of young Ericks before, aid could reach him. UNCLE NEARLY DROWNED. An. uncle of the dead boy, working in a field some half mile from the scene of the tragedy, heard the calls for help of Meeter and Gareth Ericks cousin to Henry, who stood terror-stricken upon the enbankment. At first the man thought the shouts were merely in play Realizing finally that something had happened ha dashed in the direction of the boys. Arriving at the flood side he found young Meeter gasping upon the bank. Henry Ericks came to the surface of the water fifty feet from where his uncle stood. With a last scream for aid he sank for the third time just as the uncle plunged into the water. AID FROM HAMMOND. But he could not proceed far. Over-heated by, the half-mile run his limbs striking the icy water were paralyzed with cramps. He was forced to return to the enbankment. Aid was summoned from Hammond. Chief Bunde and police officers brought a pulmotor and grappling hooks. After an hour's search the body of the lad. was found. He was dead. Young Meeter is the son of Herman Meeter, primary candidate on the republican ticket for county assessor. He is thirteen years old. Carcih Ericks is twelve. Henry, the drowned boy, was fourteen. HOW ACCIDENT HAPPENED. The three boys had constructed a raft of timbers and ties. They pushed off into the high water bordering the Erie tracks. The flood had a depth there of between six and ten feet. Henry and Anthony bordered the make-shift craft and begun sailing away, punting the scow with a long pole. Gareth on the enbankment, watched them. The couple had not long been out when suddenly the cleats binding the timbers splintered, the floor parted, and both boys were thrown into the water. Young Meeter swam to shore with the aid of one 6f the floating ties. Ericks, though is believed to have been seized with cramps. He sank within a few feet of the spot, where the raft capsized. Ericks" father, John H. Ericks. Is a farmer. The funeral of the boy will be held Tuesday at 1 p. m. from the late resident in Ridge Road and at l:30 from the Highland Hollander Church. Interment will be made at the Highland cemetery. N. .T. Emmerling of Hammond will conduct the funeral. AMERICA BREAKS FAMINE'S BACK! LONDON, April 17. "America has broken the back of the biggest famine in the history of the world declared Walter Lyman 'Brown, director of the American Relief Administration of Russia, in his Easter greetings to the American people today. He added: "We have not yet reached the end of our troubles, but at any rate we are feeding four times the number of the American Army in France during the War." DEATH OF ANSON BREAKS ANOTHER LINK WITH PAST "Pop" on as present-day 'fans knew him. The death of Adrian C. Pop" Anson, old-time White Stockings star, severs another link in the chain that corrects modern baseball and the "days of old." He played an important part in the development of the game- His feat of hitting better than .200 for twenty vears never has been equaled.
PREACHER IN ATTACK
FROM PULPIT The Rev. D. Emmet Snyder, of Crown Point, hurled a bomb last night when speaking from the pulpit of the Christian church at 'Indiana Harbor, "the - clergyman declared that the moonshine trade and houses of ill-fame flourish in the county. I call your attention to the recent expose by Judge Norton in the juvenile court in which it was shown that live Indiana Harbor girls were frequent ' visitors at "Mickey's place," "Rosie's place." and other moonshine resorts as well as notorious dance hall that are' the vestibules of' the underworld of Indiana Harbor." The Rev. Mr. Snyder announced at the opening of the "service, that his topic would be: "Do The Christian People of Indiana XIarbor-Propose to Stand For Bootlegging. Open Dives, Houses of Ill Fame, Gambling and Moonshine " "There Is enough moonshine made within a radius of five blocks of this church to furnish a barrel of the stuff every week to each person in this church," said the preacher. 'This is the center of the manfacture of moonshine." GIRLS LEI ASTRAY "I blame the church people of Lake county for permitting the flagrant violations of the law which lead girls astray and destroy our young manhood," said he preacher. The virtue of a girl of foreign born parents is as precious to society as the virtue of a girl of .American born parents and a girl of foreign born parents, induced to enter a house of ill fame, is just as great a menace to the community as a-girl of American born parents, gone wrong. "'Our boys and girls, our young men and our young women and society must be protected. "I am not a sensational evangil ist. I am a minister of the gospel pointing out to congregation hings it already knows and my chief purpose, is to awaken you to the consciousness of your responsibility. You cannot pass this by and say, 'I am clean, it does not; concern me." It is your duty, as a citizen, and as fathers and mothers to protest to the authorities against a pestilence of vice. '"What Lake county, needs is a spiritual awakenings. It needs to be cleansed of social Immorality. and to be free of the exploitation of the whiskey ring. "Out of the ruins- of the old domination of' the saloons has sprung a new whiskey ring, sinister and. powerful." JOHNNY KILLIGREW SEEKS OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK .John Killigrew, popularly know'n as "Johnny" Killigrew, is a candidate for clerk of . the circuit 'court subject to the republican primary, and it is a foregone conclusion that he will get a lot of votes in all' parts of the country. Johnny is a Hobart lad. He has always been competent at whatever he attempted to do and as probate clerk he has had experience that will be of value to him if he is elected county clerk. He has been active in republican politics for years, serving as county chairman until the recent convention of the county precinct comrnitteehen when Tom Roberts, one of his staunchest friends and admirers, was elected his successor. Johnny is a mighty 'fine boy and he has won many friends as county chairman. tlwas largely through his efforts that George Weeks of Gary and Harvey, Rhed of East Chicago were appointed prohibition officers to take the place of Gus Simons and Eddie. Berwanger. Johnny is a good friend of Mayor Johnson of Gary, Lew Barnes and other prominent republican leaders of the county. Johnny won much comment by the clever way in which he handled he prohibition appointments. Johnny needs the office of county clerk. He is a poor boy but a good one and the present position he holds a probate clerk while it is not a hard job does not pay very well. 'His friends feel that he is entitled to a big county office because of his work for the party in the past. Mr, Killligrew is an admirer of Senator New who also thinks a great deal of the Hobart boy who has done so much for the party. McCORMACK SHOWS IMPROVEMENT (INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) NEW YORK. April 17.John McC'ormack, noted Irish tenor, whose illness caused considerable anxiety throughout the music world, spent a restful night last night and felt improved this morning, it was said at his home. The singer is cheerful, which fact has aided greatly in his rapid recovery from a severe attack of septice sore throat, a Condition which for a time, threatened his life. It was said that no move had been made to cancel his next Singing engagement, which is at the Hippodrome here on April 30. and he confidently expects to appear, at that time.
ROM PULPIT
JOHNNY KILLIGREW
CONCLUDES
HIS MISSION IN RUSSIA
Indiana's Ex-Governor Working for Russian Rec-ognition By GEORGE R. HOLMES [STAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERVICE] WASHINGTON, April 17. A message that is expected to be an important factor in shaping the administration's policy toward Soviet Russia, is now-enroute from Nicolai Lenine to President Harding. It is being brought to the United States. It was learned today on good authority, by ex-Governor James P. Goodrich, of Indiana, who has been in Russia for some weeks in connection with the administration of American relief distribution. Governor Goodrich left 'Washington several months ago, after spending some weeks in Washington familiarizing himself with details of the administration's policy towards Russia, and the factors governing possible recognition. In Moscow, it' is said, Governor Goodrich saw Lenin a number of times and fully acquainted the Soviet chieftain with the views of President Harding, with the result that Lenine was glad to take the opportunity to send a' message to Washington. The nature of the Russian, communication, is, of course, not officially known here, but Governor Goodrich's arrival in Washington Is eagerly awaited. Some new and concrete developments in Russian-American relations are expected in the very near future. It is confidentially believed in many quarters that some form of American recognition for the Lenine-Trotsky regime is not far distant. TO HELP SCOUTS? Be prepared. That's the motto of the Boy Stouts of America, but its application right, now extends into all the homes of Hammond and West Hammond. The boys want all householders to get all of their old newspapers, magazines, rags, copper, brass. iron, automobile tires, etc., .together so that it can be picked up by the Scout trucks beginning Wednesday evening. Troop 8 has several trucks to collect the junk in West Hammond and the Hammond troops are ready to put a number of machines in the field. The work of collecting will ' continue throughout the week each evening after school. It is planned to send Scouts down the street in advance to hustle' up business .while the truck will follow later with several Scouts to load up the junk. "The money received from selling the junk will be divided among the troops. Be ready for the boys when they visit your home. LIQUOR CASES WHITING, IN D., April 17 -Andrew Repinec evidently doesn'ti mind be ing found guilty of violating liquor law in his place of business on 119th street and Schrage ave., for in late October, 1921, he. w as .found guilty of having intoxicating liquor on his premises and was fined $130 by Judge Green and a week ago was as again arrested for selling intoxicating liquors and operating a gambling, and was found uilty last Friday by house and was found, guilty last Friday by Judge Sullivan, who, placed a fine of $130 for violation of liquor law on Repinec-and has taken the gambling' charge under advisement. Rocco Zallac - was arrested by Bailiff Wawazyniak, while walking on 119th st., for transporting 5 bottles of wine in a grip and fined $50. This fine was withdraw however, by Attorney Ahlgren. Martin Bradaz was also fined $3) and costs, amounting to $80 on a charge of being' intoxicated and having one-half gallon of moonshino on his person when arrested. CONCERT AND . DANCE TONIGHT The concert, and dance at the Masonic Temple this evening will draw large delegations 'of Masons and their families from all 'parts of the county. The Woodlawn Commanderv band of sixty pieces, which goes to New Orleans in 'the near future to furnish the 'music for a big Masonic affair will give the concert tonight starting at eight' o'clock. Dances will be held on both - the first- and third floors, commencing at 9:30-and continuing until midnight.
ARE YOU PREPARED
NEW WHIT NG
TENOR RECOVERS AFTER LYING AT POINT OF DEATH
John McCormack. John McCormark. famous Irish tenor, will have to undergo another operation on his throat, his physicians say. McCormack has passed the crisis in his illness cause by septic sore throat and is now recoverirsr slowly. RETURN FROM TRIP TO SOUTH AMERICA D. J. Bader and Party Impressed by Opportunities for Trade Expan-sion. [SPECIAL TO THE TIMES] WHITING, IND., April 17-G. J. Bader, banker and real estate man of Whiting and Indiana Harbor; William Curtis. formerly master mechanic of the Standard Oil Cora- ' pany's Whiting plant, and C. W. Ba der, son of G, J.' Bader, have returned from a two ,months trip in South America. The tourist visited all the important countries on the continent, going by way of the west coast and crossing from San Diago to Buenos Aires over-land. Mr. Bader, Sr., was particularly impressed by Buenos Aires. It is a city of about the size of Chicago and besides the modern convenience of a subway has the architectural charm and boulevards of Paris. Buenos Aires .is wet but despite alcohol and the hot-blood of the Latin races there is far less crime than in Chicago. There is a greater respect for law in Buenos Aires. Mr. Bader, Sr., declares that there is a far more friendly feeling toward the United States in the South American republic than existed a few: years ago and attributes his to 'the 'United Press news agency which has established its service on that continent. "Heretofore, South America got its news via Europe and it was censored to suit the trade interests of the European countries," said Mr. Bader. "Now it gets its news straight from America and as a result we are in better standing." .Mr. Bader was greatly impressed i by the opportunities for American trade expansion. INJURED BY AUTOS Gary and Hammond Machines Inflict Injuries on Two Men. Two workmen of the Sinclair Refining company were seriously injured by automobiles over Saturday and Sunday while waiting for a street car in front of the plant gate on "Forsyth ave.. East Chicago. Saturday night Paul Szitl of 680 Milwaukee ave., Chicago, received a fractured arm and several bruises on the body when he stepped into the path of a fast moving truck, driven by Clifford Hamacher, of the Calumet Cleaner and Dyer company. Hammond. Fred R. Green of 27S5 Twenty-second st., Chicago, at about the same time Sunday evening was knocked unconscious by a Ford roadster, driven by E.'A. Winhald of Gary, and sustained many injuries. Fred R. Green was moved to the Gary hospital, -while Paul Szltl was taken' in a Huber ambulance to the Hammond hospital. BANDITS ENTER "GOLD COAST" [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] CHICAGO. April 17 Bandits entered the "gold coast' home of Walter Brcister shortly before noon today, stabbed and probablymortally wounded William Graham, the family butler, and escaped with diamonds and jewels valued at $6,000, according to the report to the police. The thugs fled in an automobile. "'Shotgun squads" were quickly put on the trail.''
RETURN
FROM TRIP
SINCLAIR WORKMEN
CYCLONES AND FLOODS
From All Parts of Country Comes News of Fearful Damage Done (BULLETIN) [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] NEW YORK, April 17- The storm over the Great Lakes will increase in intensity and will move eastward strong southernly winds increasing to gale force tonight, the weather bureau announced today. Southwest storm Warning are displayed from Cape Henry to Kaol Port, Maine. (BULLETIN) [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] 17,--One man was killed by a near cyclone whted swept across warren county last night, leaving a trail of unrooted houses in its wake. He was John Hast, farm tenant, who was trapped when the storm tore his house from the foundation and demolished it. Charles Dick of Judyville had a narrow escape when his light coupe went through a bridge over flooded Rock Creek, near West Lebanon aud landed in five feet of water during the storm. Dick, broke a window In the car and crawled to the top where he perched two hours in a vain hope of aid reaching him. Finally he grabbed a floatlug log and drifted to shore. Only minor damage was done in Williamsport but the damage to farm buildings in the community was heavy. Kansas City. [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] KANSAS CITY.. Mo. April 17. Hall, wind and rain storms sept over Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri last night and heavy damage was ' reported from various sections. In this city the hail stones, driven before a high wind, broke hundreds of window pnnes. lola, Kans., reported nearly, every window broken by hall and heavy damage to fruit blossomsSpringfield, III. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE SPRINGFIELD, ILL.. April 17. Seven persons were killed, one family is missing, and scores injured in the cyclone which swept the territory about Centralla and Irvington, according to a report received by Adjutant General Black from Capt. Omar J. McMackln shortly befort 11 o'clock this morning. Newton, 111. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE NEWTON, ILL April 17.- One man was killed and another fatally Injured by cyclone which struck in the vicinity of Rosehlll, a village seven miles north, at 2:l5 a. in. today. Large property damage was done. Lincoln, Neb. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE LINCOLN. Neb., April 17. After observing. an Easter holiday, winter came back to Nebraska today, spreading snow and sleet blankets over several western counties. Other sections of the state were drenched by rain and pelted by hail. Benefit to growing crops from the moisture more than offsets the damage done by hall and high winds. Centralia, Ills. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE Centralia , Ill., April 17 According to reports reaching here, two daughters of Valentine Schufeler, living seven miles east of Centralla. were blown away and the dead body of one wet found a mile from the Schufeler home. The other glrl is believed to have been killed. E. Baldridge and Mrs. John Rappa of Irvington also are reported among the dead. Brazil, Ind. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE BRAZIL,. Ind- April 17. - A tornado-like storm, accompanied by torrential rains, swept across Clay county today, doing heavy property damage. No one was injured, accordlng to reports reaching here. Peoria, Ills. (BULLETIN) INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE PEORIA, Ill., April 17.-A splashing rainstorm, accompanied by a forty-mile gale, broke over the flood swept Illinois river Valley district this morning and started the swollen streams on a fresh rampage. St. Louis, Mo. (BULLETIN) St. Louis, Mo., April 17. Forty-seven persons were res-
Only Lake County Candidate for Joint-Representative on G. O. P. Ballot
393 IPEU W. A. HILL William A. Hill of Hammond, a Hammond manufacturer and formerly principal of the Hammond high school, is Lake county's only candidate for the nomination for jointrepresentative from Lake and Porter counties, subject to the Republican primary. Mr. Hill has lived In the Calumet region for thirty years and is well schooled in its needs. For nineteen years he was engaged in school work, fifteen years in Hammond, and the first twenty-three years of his life were spent on a farm. He G. 0. P. LEADERS CEMENT JIFFERENCES Majority Conference Called Tomorrow in Tariff Matter. By J, BART CAMPBELL. [STAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERV1CE] WASHINGTON, April 17. Administration leaders were today seeking to cement the differences which have split the Republican majority on the new tariff bill to be taken up Thursday. It was their purpose to thresh out these differences at the majority conference called for tomorrow and to at least work out a program of speedy action on the bill which will prevent it from being dragged through the summer. Despite he uncertainty of the situation, and a growing feeling on the Republican side that the plan of Senator -Lodge of Massachusetts to drive the measure through the Senate by June or July, may encounter unforeseen obstacles. Administration spokesmen declared that the bill must be passed at this session. PAY BY MONDAY INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS. JXD., April 17 Judge Anderson in Ted era 1 court today gave Dimitre Economoff, Gary attorney, until next Monday to pay back $730 fees he collected from Mike Zoarn on representation that it would be turned over to the court and district attorney so as to obtain Zoran's freedom in a counterfeiting charge. If the money is not forthcoming, the court warned Economoff he will face criminal contempt proceedings. April 28. cued from their homes in the southern part of the city by policemen early today when the river Des Peres overflowed its banks. A hundred families were forced to move to higher ground. The water stood ten feet deep in some streets. Nashville, Ind. (Bulletin) [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] NASHVILLE, Ill., April 17This town is without its electrical supply today as a result of the cyclone which struck here last night, demolishing the power plant and one residence. No one was hurt. Greencastle, Ind. (BULLETIN) [INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] GREENCASTLE, Ind., April 17. Heavy storms early today swept Putna mcounty, wrecking several barns, unroofing a house and uprooting orchards and forest trees. Many windows were broken in Greencastle. More than an inch of rail fell daring the night and nearly on inch today, making nearly six inches of. rainfall in one week. All streams in the county are again on a rampage
ECONOMOFF MUST
HILL is familiar with the problems of the farmer, the needs of the schools and of industrial communities. Mr. Hill stands high in his community and in the county. "My ambition In seeking the hon or of representing Lake and Porter counties in the state legislature is to have a chance to serve the community and. the region in which I have lived for thirty years," said Mr. Hill. "I have watched It growth and I know Its needs. I believe in economy and efficiency in the ad ministration of public affairs."" NEW WORKER TALKS TO BIG CROWD Miss Elinor Barker Talks For Sen. New at Hammond Hall. A big crowd of New organization workers, candidates for county offices and their relatives was present Saturday evening at a rousing meeting at the K.of P. hall In Hammond which w as addressed by Miss Elinor Barker. Senator New's state manager for women. Miss Barker attacked Albert J. Beveridge's pro-German writings, especially "What's Back of the War.'" She said that Beveridge in this book described the Kaiser as being of a very religious nature and tender-hearted. She said that Bevridge's book was so pro-German it was barred off the shelves of public libraries. "Senator New has not taken his political wares Into the house of the Lord." said Miss Barker. "Senator New's father Is a newspaper publisher,' said Miss Barker, "and his grandfather was a clergyman of the Christian church, of which Senator New is a member. I hope the people' of Indiana, will reward a faithful servant and not only do honor to the state but to the nation as well." All county candidates were Introduced to the meeting by Mrs. Lew Barnes, the chairman. LAFAYETTE HARD LAFATETTE. IND., April , 17 Thousands of dollars property damj age was done by wind storm , which j struck here today. One and twoI tenths inches of rain accompanied the wind storm, sending the Wabash river again towards serious flood stage. Telephone and telegraph service is crippled, street car traffic is partly suspended because of fallen wires, and interurban service to Fort Wayne is at a stand-still Wind damaged the Monon shops here and in the country some orchards were almost entirely uprooted, outbuildings were destroy-ed. MYSTERY IN CRY FOR HELP Cries for help, evidently from a woman In distress, arouses rtsidents of the south part of Hammond last night and brought an investigation which bore little fruit. The matter is still a mystery. A number of young folks on their way to a party on South Madison street, heard the appeal. Eeveral young men in the party made a search of the fields which extend on both sides of the street. They found indications of a, struggle but assailant and victim had fled. One of the boys who happened to be armed fired several shots in the air and it is believed this caused the hasty retreat. People who had pased the spot only a short time before say they saw two boys and two girls loitering In the vicinity.
WINDSTORM HITS
Well Known Physician Dies After Facing the End for Two Weeks
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Whiting, IN., April 17. Deadly bichloride of mercury taken by mistake nearly two weeks ago by Dr. Edward K. Newton of Whiting, finally resulted in his death yesterday morning at the South Shore hospital in Chicago. Interrupted by a telephone call as he was drawing water for a drink. Dr. Newton returned a few moments later and made the fatal error. That was April 4th. HOW IT HAPPENED He was expecting a patient and was dissolving two bichloride of mercury tablets in a glassful of water. This he sat down near the faucet in his office. Then he drew a second glass o water and was about to drink when the telephone bell rang. He lowered the glass and answered the phone. Returning later with his mind still on the telephone conversation he picked up the wrong glass and drank it contents. He explained later that he thought the water tasted odd, but attributed it to the chlorine treatment. The patient he was expecting came and departed. Dr. Newton noticed a strange feeling creeping over him and as it was still early in the morning he decided to take a walk. FALLS IN FAINT He started west on. Indianapolis boulevard. For a time he felt better but soon the -trouble returned worse than "before. He walked some distance further and then fell in a faint. Recovering control of himself, he realized something was seriously wrong. Then It suddenly dawned upon him that he had made a terrible mistake. He realized he had taken -the mercury solution. It was only a short distance to the Sheffield Inn. He managed to walk to the place and hurriedly asked Phil Smidt to rush him to the Chicago hospital. Mr. Smldt readily agreed to do so. A short time later the Whiting physician walked into the South Shore hoipltal and asked to see his brother, Dr. Lowell Newton, who is an interne there. CALMLY DIRECTS BATTLE Then retaining his composure in a remarkable manner he informed the hospital attendants of his case "I've taken bicblorids of mercury," hs said. "I just took it. Perhaps we can save my life," Then he calmly directed the desperate battle which was made to ward off death. For three days science struggled against the poison but it was a los ing fight. On April ,7. Dr. .Newton and his attendants decided that there was no hope and that death was only a matter of days. He called In Dr. E. L. Timm of South Chicago who has a large practice in Whiting and turned over his own practice to him. Then he summoned his attorney. J. H. Fetterhoff of Whiting and arranged his will. A week later, Sunday morning. at 10:29 o'clock, the struggle was over. PARENT IN CROW N POINTDr. Newton was thirty-four years old, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Newton of Crown Point, where the family had resided since 1905. He was born at Calumet, Mlch.. December 30, 1887. In 1913 he graduated from the medical department of Colorado College and at once entered the practice of medicine at Whiting. He remained at Whiting until he entered the service during the war He served twelve months overseas with the Rainbow division and was later sanitary officer in a casual camp. Following the war he practiced at Crown Point and then returned to Whiting just a year ago. He is a Knight Templar and a member of the Whiting Post of the American Legion. Dr. Ntwton Is survived by his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Newton, four brothers, Harry of Crown Point, William Jr. of Detroit, Dr. Lowell of Chicago and "Samuel of Warsaw, Ind., and two sisters, Henrietta and Helen of Crown Point. PLAN MILITARY FUNERAL Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the services will probably be held from the home In Crown Point on Wednesday. A military funeral is being planned. Whiting Post having turned the arrangements over to the Crown Point Legion in accordance with a request made by the physician before he died. REPORT TWO FEET OF SPECIAL TO THE TIMES WATER. VALLEY. Ind., April 17. Farms along the flooded Kankakee basin are under two feet of water. Farmers in all sections of the county were blue and Indigo today at the prospect of continued rains. They are now three weeks behind in their planting and another two weeks of rain will throw the season so far back that crop prospects will be poor. The Little Calumet river continues on its rampage and while It has receded in the Fifteenth ave. district near Hessville the flood has shifted westward until it threatens to sweep over the Calumet ave. bridge. Kennedy ave. has been inundated between the Saxony road and the bridge. The water is over Calumet ave. at the approach to the bridge. It has passed the high mark,' however, unless there Is more rain.
WATER ON LOWLANDS
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