Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 9, Hammond, Lake County, 27 June 1906 — Page 2

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THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES Wednesday, June 27. 1906

RNED OUT OF HOME

Old Woman Thrown Into Street by Bailiff of City Court SCENE PATHETIC Mentally Unbalanced, Aged Lady Claims She Owns Home She Has Occupied The hand of the law rested heavily on Mrs. Lizzie Norris of East State Street today and as a result her worldly effects are sitting on the sidein the rain and she, a widow alone in the world is homeless. Over a year ago an old woman apthe three room cottage on State St. and found it a ramshackle affair with the windows broken the roof leaking and the doors off their hinges. Long ago her husband died leaving three sons for her to support. She did this to the best of her ability until they were grown to manhood their mother had made for them they went out into the world and soon for got her. to whom she looked to for support in her declining years was forced to earn a living as best she could. At first she succeeded in earning enough to provide the comforts of life but constant brooding over the inthat had been done her has unbalanced her mind and consequentreduced her earning capacity unone by one she lost a chair, a table a carpet, some dishes until even the three little rooms were bare. The police had informed her from time to time since last January that a writ of restitution could be served upon her unless she vacated the But the woman was under the impression, whether founded in fact or not, that she could make the dingy cottage her home as long as she paid the taxes on it. She claims she had done this and was therefore entitled to the house for a year but Louie Roth the agent for J. L. Shefdemanded possession and of course the police could do nothing but enforce the law. Officer Shine approached the house and opened the door. The old lady was washing the few remaining strands of her reddish hair. The of ficer told her of the object of his misand in spite of her pleadings which grew louder and louder and was finally turned into the most caustic villification, the baliff beto carry out the furniture. The job was not a hard one, for with Fred Frank as helper the dark musty rooms were soon emptied of their contents. A half hour later when the crowd of curious spectators had dispersed, threatening rain clouds covered the sky and it began to rain. The old woman surrounded by her household goods was still wash ing her scattered strands of hair. As she felt the drops of rain upon her face she looked up and saw the threatening clouds. "They'll suffer for this," was all the poor old soul could say. CLAIMED TO BE UNMARRIED. Special to "Lake County Times Crown Point, June 22.-On invest igatlon here, it is found that Mrs Clay R. Lawrence who was connected with the trunk sensation at Ham mond, was registered at the hote here for over a week, leaving on June 20th. "She claimed to be un married and seemed to have plenty of money. She called up Chicago by long distance every day and severa times Chicago attorneys were out to see her. On one occasion an elderly gentleman from Chicago called to see her but refused to register. She told the proprietor of the hotel that she was having controuble and was in consulwith her attorneys every day. Mrs. Lawrence is still in Hammond and was seen at the late suburban last evening by the ever present rebidding an affectionate fareto the same elderly gentleman who was seen in Crown Point. LOST-A diamond shaped pin Tuesday evening near 328 State street. Pin was lettered M. B. S. Will finder please return the same to Miss Myrtle Frame, 328 State street.-6-27-3t. Subscribe for the Lake County Times.

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In Social Circles

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Winters and daughters have returned from a visit in Valparaiso. Mrs. Harry Cross and the Misses Lillian and Mable McCoy spent the afternoon in the city. Mrs. Susan Yant went down to Indianapolis this afternoon for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs. George Dobbins, 175 South Hohman street, entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon this afternoon. Misses Golda Donnelly and Celia Black have returned to their homes n Michigan City after a weeks' visit with Miss Edna Teich. Master Harold Hammond will have fifty of his little friends as his guests Monday afternoon in honor of his eighth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond will hold a reception this evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Rawling whose marriage took place earlier in the month. The Sisters of the West Hammond school returned to the convent in Lafayette this afternoon. Miss Martha Stachovicz went down with them for a weeks visit. The Germania Rebekah lodge was in regular session last evening and initiated new members. The newly initiated are Mesdames Augusta Hauf and Johanna Hanson. Last evening Mrs. James M. Fox gave a 6 o'clock tea for eight guests n honor of her daughter Hazel's birthday anniversary. The table and rooms were decorated with ferns and water lillies. Gentlemen friends were invited for later in the evenEAST CHICAGO NOTES. Mrs. E. Brands entertained her mother, Mrs. D. A. Denisson from Chicago, July 26. Mrs. W. A. Rein and little son Ferderick from St. Louis are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Williams. Attorney Ottenheimer is in Crown Point on legal business. Geo. W. Lewis was inr Chicago to day. William Peterson has become the junior partner of .Powers & Peter son. Sunday, July 1 the East Chicago ball team will play the Roach Hill Grays, at the East Chicago ball park. Mrs. Snyder and her cousin Mrs. McMahon from Chicago, were en tertained this afternoon by Mrs. Doherty of Indiana Harbor. ATTORNEY JOSEPH CONROY OPENS OFFICE HERE. Will Occupy Rooms in the Hammond Building With Judge W. W. McAttorney Joseph Conroy of Hobart opened his law office here to day in the Hammond building occu pying an office off the one now occu pied by Judge McMahan. Their offices are on the fourth floor of the building where they will use the same reception room. Mullberry Pie This Winter. Mrs. Lyons of South Hohman street has a remarkably prolific multree. Each year for the past four or five years the tree has in creased its yield until now eight bushels of berries have already been picked and there are still eight more on the tree. Buffalo Calves. Buffalo calves, as a rule, are born in April and May. They are active, vigorous little creatures, mild eyed as domestic calves, but possessing much greater strength and endurance. In a few seconds after birth they can get on their feet, and in twenty minutes they are fit to fight for their lives. Usually it is unnecessary for them to defend themselves at this tender age, as a buffalo cow is quite capable of atto any business which may arise in connection with the defense of her precious baby.-Washington Star. Pleasant Thoughts. "Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts," counsels Ruskin. Bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble hisfaithful sayings, treasure houses of restful and precious thoughts which care cannot disturb or pain make gloomy or poverty take away from us houses built without hands for our souls to live in-these things are not for earth alone; they are a part of the treasure that may be sent over.

THE INDIANA STATE DEBT

Official Figures Showing How Two Parties Have Handled Financial Affairs of a Great State. The following are official figures on the Indiana state debt. The dark figures show result of period of Democratic control; the light figures of Republican control: In 1861 it was $10,179,267.00 In 1870 it was 4,167,507.02 In 1880 it was 4,998,178.34 In 1882 it was 4,876,608.02 In 1895 it was 7,520,615.12 Aug. 1, 1902 it was 2.887.615.12 August, 1904 it was 2,162,615.12 May, 1906 it was 805,615.12 All the state debt has now been wiped out except a series of bonds which are not payable until 1910. What These Figures Show. These official figures show that durthree periods of Republican ad ministration in Indiana since 1860, the state debt has been reduced in the aggregate over $12,000,000, a sum suf ficient to extinguish it but for corre sponding increases under periods of Democratic control. That during every period of Demo cratic administration the state debt and interest were increased. That never before in Indiana's hishas the state debt been reduced more rapidly than during the present era of Republican administration be ginning with 1895; and, it may be ad ded, that never in the history of Indiana was the state's debt increased so rapidly as during the era of Demotratic control between 1885 and 1891. That no era of Democratic state administration, taken as a whole, during the past half century, has resulted in a decrease of the state's indebtedness; on the contrary, that the debt itself is a monument to Democratic fiscal and legislative mismanagement. These figures are cold facts-rec-of the way the two parties have managed the state's affairs. A careconsideration and examination of their records should satisfy every voter which party is worthy the conof the people In looking after the business affairs of Indiana. WHY NOT PROHIBITION? Conservative Reasons Why Many Bein Temperance Are Not Third Party Voters. In a thoughtful editorial the always sober, sensible and conservative MadCourier says in answer to the question, "Why not prohibition?" "Chiefly because the people are not prepared for it, and hence it could not be enforced. It might be said, also, if they, the people, were truly in faof it it would not be needed. This, however, is only measurably true. There will always be some people who will drink to excess, as there are othwho will go to excess in other diInasmuch as the people govin this country, laws to be effecmust meet their approbation, and ultimately be enforced or not accordto their will. Moreover, it is not the gospel method to rely upon force but upon conviction and moral suasion. Jesus did not go to Rome and secure legislation establishing his kingdom. He appealed to the hearts and consciences of individual men." The Courier thinks, too, that both Democrats and Republicans would faprohibition if they were convinced that it would put an end to intemper"Opposition to prohibition or refusal to leave the Republican or Democratic party in order to secure prohibition, does not mean that Republicans or Democrats are favorable to intemperit simply means that they are convinced that prohibition is not the right way or the best way to deal with the proposition." Hits the Binder Twine Trust. Indiana farmers are jnst beginning to learn that they can secure as good binder twine at the Michigan City prison as is made, and at a cost lower than the trust prices. Two kinds are made at the prison, Standard and Sisal binder twine, which are sold at the same price. there being no difference in the cost of production. Following is the scale: 50 to 1,000 lbs 9 cts. per lb, 1,000 to 10,000 lbs 89 3/4 cts. per lb. 10,000 lbs. and over 8 1/2 cts. per lb. Nothing less than 50 pounds is sold. Orders are filled in rotation as received. Good notes due September 1 following the sale and without interest if paid at maturity are accepted in sales of 500 pounds or more. As a matter of economy and convenience many farmers have found it satisfacto unite their orders in clubs, and a great many shipments will be made this season on that system. The inguarantees the quality of the twine and treats all customers everywith equal courtesy and imOrders are received at th prison. Businesslike State Administration. In the past ten years under Repub - lican administration in Indiana, the state debt has "been reduced from seven and one-half millions to less than one million dollars, and during that time through the same businesslike and economical methods the per capita cost of maintaining the penal and benevolent institutions of the state has also been greatly reduced. Ten years ago the per capita cost of maintaining these institutions under Democratic government when prices were low, was more than $18 more than now under Republican direction with prices much higher. This economical manner of conducting th state's affairs is appreciated by th people.

THE CITY

William Kleihege made a business trip to Chicago this morning, Attorney McAleer went to Chicago this morning on legal business. Frank Shine is putting a new foundation under his residence on Doty street. Officer Oscar Borchert w s unable to walk his beat last night on count of sickness. Elmo Mann one of Crown Points leading horse traders was in Ham mond today on business. According to their new regulations the city fathers did not meet in council meeting last night. The Times office has installed a new self winding clock, regulated hourly by Western Union Telegraph. Agent A. M. DeWecse and fami have returned from a few days visit. with Mr. DeWeese's parents at Spencerville, Ohio. W. F. Yergens master mechanic of the Erie was up from Huntington yesterday looking after business at the local round house Operator Tullis who had been tathe place of operator Allen at Erie is spending a few days with his parents at Mercer, Ohio. Messrs. LeGrand T. Meyer and J. Floyd Irish are in Valparaiso today, to appear in the case of the City of Hammond against the Nickel Plate R. R. Co. The Rev. P. A. Kahellek of the Polish Catholic church of this city left for Otis, Ind. yesterday to make a few days visit. He will return toevening. Murray Turner and Billy Gostlin went to Valpo this morning to join Fred Mot, G. H. Jacobson and Chas. Fredricks as witnesses in the conbetween the city and the real estate owners on Fayette street who are objecting to the high paving assessment. One of the events of the coming week will be the ice cream social which will be given by the Heborah society of the ladies aid of the Christchurch at Central park Thursday evening. Refreshments and a good program will be in abundance and all who have partaken of the ladies hospiin the past will not lose the opportunity of meeting with them again. The ladies of the Christian church are adepts at entertaing and no one will be allowed to leave without havhad a good time. Should the weather be inclement the social will be given at the church. 6-25-3t. BUY your fire-works at the 5 and 10 cent store. 6-26-lw. Boost for W. C. Harrison A note by Louis Ludlow of Washin today's Indianapolis Star says that Attorney J. E. Iglehart of Evansville is in Washington urging the appointment of Judge Humphrey a former Indianian as one of the two federal judges for the new state of Oklahoma. Judge Humphrey is now a territorial Judge in Indian TerW. C. Harrison left here to become his private secretary and court stenographer and in case the judge receives the new appointment, Mr. Harrison will have a very lucraposition. The dispatch states that attorney Iglehart had a very satisfactor interview with the pres ident. The name of the Erlebach Plan--Mill is changed to the Invalid Appliance and Cabinet Mfg. Co. 406Indiana Avenue. Te1871. 6-21-tf How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F. J. CHENEY & CO , Toledo. O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and finanable to carry out any obligamade by his firm. WALDING, KINNNAN & MARVIN Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free. Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. 6-2-lmo.

FINANCE AND COMMERCE

Chicago, Ill., June 27th.-WHEAT The market opened dull and without any particular for the first half hour but gradually developed strength on the uneasiness of the crop situation in the nothwest and too much rain over the northwest causing reports of red rust to the spring wheat, this is of course abas the plant has no stalk to attack as yet. the crop only being about six weeks old. The market held firm all during the latter part of the session and closed at very near the top prices for the day. CORN.-Ruled higher in sympa thy with wheat and bad crop reports from Kansas and Oklahoma. There was considerable covering of short contracts in both September and July and prices ruled firm all day, closing at the best figures of the session. OATS.-Market ranged higher unbuying by cash houses and the northwest. The pit crowd have been inclined to take the bear side of Oats for the past few days and their efforts to depress prices have had some influence, but all in all, the market held well and closed strong. PROVISIONS.-Market opened rather firm in sympathy with higher prices for hogs at the yards, but without any particular feature and grasimmered down to a scalping affair within a very narrow range. GRAIN AND PROVISION MARKET Opening High Low Closing Wheat. J'n 27 J'ne 26 July Dec. May Corn. July Sept. 83 7/8 83 1/8 83 3/8a 83 3/8b 86 3/4 87 1/8 86 1/2 87b 86 3/4 52 to 52 52 1/2a 51 7/8a 52 3/8 1/2 52 3/4b 52 3/8a 50 1/4 3/8 50 3/8a 50 3/4 50 3/8 1/2 50 3/4b 50 3/8 52 1/2 to 52 1/8 50 5 Dec. May 50 3/8-1/2 to 5/8 50 3/8 Oats. July 38 1/4-3/8 Sept. 35 5/8 to 3/4 Dec. 36 1/2 May 38 38 1/4 35 1/2 36 1/2 38 39 1/8a 38 1/8 5/8 36 1/8b 35 1/2a 38 1/2b 37 7/8 Pork. July Sept. Oct 1725 1725 1687 1720 1675 1717a 1677a 1675 Lard. July Sept. Oct. Ribs. July Sept. Oct. 882 900 882 877 877 880 892 95 895a 897 895 895b 897 937 to 40a 907 937 930 907 932 932 925 725 902-05 905 932 925 27 905 NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. Closing Description. Open High. Low. June27 June26 Atch 89 5/8 89 3/4 88 1/2 88 5/8 Amer. Sugar 131 1/8 131 1/8 129 129 Amer. Car 37 7/8 37 7/8 36 1/2 36 3/4 Amal. Copper 100-1/2 100 1/2 96 5/8 96 3/4 89 130 37 99 1/2 146 1/2 117 77 5/8 16 58 48 1/8 33 7/8 160 1/2 37 58 1/2 42 176 1/4 143 21 32 90 130 95 72 136 1/4 Amer. Smelter 147 147 143 143 1/4 B. & O. B. R. T. C. G. W. C. & O. C. F. I. Col. So Can. Pac. Cent. Lea. Dis Erie Ill. Cen L. & N Mex. Cent. M K. & T Peo. Gas Penn Mo. Pac. Lead. 118 1/8 118 1/2 116 1/2 117 78 1/8 78 1/4 74 5/8 74 16 3/4 16 3/4 16 1/2 16 1/2 58 1/8 58 3/8 56 5/8 56 5/8 49 49 1/4 45 5/8 45 3/4 34 34 1/8 34 34 1/8 160 1/2 160 1/2 159 3/8 159 37 1/2 37 1/2 37 37 58 58 57 57 1/8 42 1/4 40 3/4 41 178 175 1/2 175 1/2 143 3/4 141 1/4 142 21 3/4 21 1/4 21 3/8 32 7/8 32 32 90 1/8 89 89 130 5/8 128 3/4 128 93 1/4 91 3/8 91 1/2 73 1/2 71 1/2 71 1/2 42 177 1/4 143 3/4 21 32 90 130 5/8 93 73 1/4 N. Y. Cent. 136 3/4 136 3/4 134 134 1/2 N. Y. C. & St. L. Reading 129 1/2 129 3/4 124 3/4 125 Rep. I. & S. 27 1/4 27 3/8 26 5/8 26 5/8 Do Pfd 95 3/4 96 95 95 Rock Isld. 24 3/8 24 3/8 23 3/4 23 Ry. Springs So. Pac. 68 5/8 69 66 7/8 67 1/8 St. Paul 176 3/4 176 7/8 170 7/8 171 1/2 Tenn. Coal 128 27 5/8 95 24 68 3/4 176 153 146 36 U. Pacific U. S. Steel Do Pfd Wabash Do Pfd 146 1/2 146 3/4 142 5/8 142 36 7/8 36 7/8 35 1/4 35 3/8 103 1/4 47 103 3/8 101 3/8 101 103 19 1/2 19 46 46 45 1/8 45 1/8 MURRAY AND BILLY A Story In Which Real Estate And An Automobile Mix Hello Murray! I've been wanting to talk with you about that piece o land over the Say Gostlin shes the greatest ma chine I ever saw. Why I was going along at "second speed" when w came to a Now Turner you know the town is sure to grow in that direction an we can get an option on You know Billy the "sparker worked fine until we struck that big We can cut the thing up into lots and do you know they ought to sell like Well the "jar absorber" broke right off, but we didn't even slow up until something happened to the "carburator" and then Now you know Murray that what the town needs is houses. There ought to be 5 hundred built before Do you know Billy I could tell by the sound of the "muffler" that there was something the matter with my "Engines" for I couldn't bring out the "horse power" she ought to we can put in cement walks and plant trees Say Billy just get in here in front and i ll show you the way. Yes, just drive me down to that land and, well you can tell better about the flat when you see it. FOR SALE.-Saloon for sale cheap 229 East State St. M. Lukawski. 6-26-5t.

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