Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 69, Hammond, Lake County, 8 September 1906 — Page 3

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One of the carpenters on the Fltz hotel building was struck by a falling timber which cut him quite badly about the chin and bruised and skinned his breast quite badly. The carpenters began to put the roof on the lumber shed just north of the river today. Several teams are grading and filling in the blacksmith shop foundation just south of the shed. The Krug company is now filling In towards the bridge on the east side of th fill. Much of the work heretofore has been done nearer the machine hop In order to enable the numerous teams and machines to pass. Miss Eugenia Knotts leaves for Hammond this evening to spend Sunday at home. Her first week in the postoffice has been a strenuous one, but she insists that she likes It. I Mr Mi-N'amfc auditor ror me In diana Steel compan.y confesses on his last trip down here that it takes too much of his time on the road and that he will probably have to move down here also in a short while. He, too, lives in Joliet. The great lakes pile driver has been flrlvlng in piling in the edge of the luko in front of the blast furnace foundation furthest to the north. A crib has been made and the pumps are now pumping it dry so as to enable them to fill in with concrete for the extension of the foundation. ThA niomfi rorrmanv is laying the rails on its dinkey track today. The large concrete mixer was removed to the south end of Broadway this morn lng with four teams. The portable mixer will be skidded down to the same place in the morning. Their hot (r ntrinf Iipmii operations today. It ts an eight horse power engine and pumps about five hundred gallons an ),nnr rmilrinir little attention ana less fuel. A Polish laborer while working around the dinkey cars for the Krug company came into sudden contact with one of the cars in such a way that he was scalped for about four Inches on the right side of his head yesterday afternoon. He continued to do his work however, until quitting time and after supper came over to Dr. Jones and asked him if he could sew him up so that the blood wouldn't bother him. The doctor took care of the Polish stoic and also the carpenter who was Injured on the building. iTntfi Fit is nearintr completion. It has a large number of well arranged rooms and is a pleasant surprise to nnvone .who expects to find nothing but tents and shacks here. Dr. Walsh has his office and quarters on the first floor In the front end of the building. Messrs. Gormerly and Hyman occupy the two large rooms on the second floor in the front end of the building. The remainder of the rooms are al ready spoken for and the brothers de clare they could rent twice as many more very readily. Mr. Hyman, cashier for the Gary Land company is now stopping at Hotel Fltz. He expects to stay there until he makes arrangements for moving his family to some nearby point. They reside at present In Joliet where Mr. Hyman was formerly employed in the auditing department of the Elgin.. Joliet & Eastern railway. If a suitable place could be found In Hammond he thinks he would move there In order to avail his son's having the high school advantages which Hammond affords. Ultimately they will of course move here to Gary. The clam shell which has been excavating and filling for the line of concrete sewer running south from just west of the blast furnaces has now been jrnoved about six hundred feet -.t ni.msr the new channel of the river. It is digging a channel for an other line of the concrete sewer from the slants. Teams ars busily engaged In the work of grading a roadway across the old channel of the river. They take the dirt out of the cut which will eventually form the place for the sewer and haul It out into the old river. The first line of the sewer has been practically completed to the new river channel from within about fifty feet from the present lake line. Hobart News Frank Relsslg is .attending the nor nial at Valparaiso. Mrs. A. F. Nitchman was in Chicago yesterday. Mrs. Ed. Schumacher was a Chicago visitor Friday. Attorney J. A. Patterson of Indiana Harbor was in town yesterday. Several families from here are camp ing over at Lake Michigan this week Henry Ittel is building a new house on his lot near Swede avenue. Marshall Rose and Ralph Ruckman are at Crown Point today. Fiurene Butler is moving Into the Cooke house, recently vacated by Wm Lory. rhil Roper, mail carrier on route No ts enioving a two weeks vacation. His father Is now on the route. Quite a number of our citizens attii.bd the fair at Crown Point this week. Mrs. Coneland. who for some time has been making her home with niece at Chesterton, is visiting firends in Hobart. Miss Hattie La Bryn of Chicago is visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Rudy Van Loon. Rev. Father Jansen was at Gary Wednesday looking up a site for church.

A large number of children gath

ered at1 the home of their friend, Miss Clara Linkhart, and gave her a very pleasant birthday party. Mat McManus of Chicago, who has been visiting at the home of Joe Austgen the past week, returned to his htme yesterday. Next Sunday evening will be the be ginning of a two weeks mission to be conducted at the Catholic church by Ilev. F. M. Gillis, a Paulist father. John Ensign, who has been studying telegraphy at Liverpool for some time, has entered the service of the Terminal division as extra operator. Ralph Ruckman, night operator at the Pennsylvania depot, was summoned to appear before the grand jury Wednesday to give testimony in the depot holdup case. Hobart firemen and their families held a picnic at the Iiijou Wednesday afternoon and evening. Busses ran from town all day and the affair was closed with a good old fashioned dance. Marshall Rose did a good job of street cleaning on Third street from Duck creek bridge toward town, having cut down the weeds and leveled up the sides of the road. The chances are very favorable that Hobart is to have a suburban train. The train is to leave Valparaiso in the morning for Chicago and return in the evening. This has been sadly needed for several years and we only hope it will come. The ball game which was to have been played at Valparaiso next Sunday between the Maroons and the Vaipo Standards has been postponed until one week from next Sunday, Sept. IS. The Maroons have arranged for a game next Sunday with the Chicago Ivys. It will be remembered that the Ivys defeated the Maroons a few weeks ago by a score of 1 to 0, so undoubtedly the fans will see a good game. Indiana Harbor. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Burdick spent yesterday In Chicago. Mrs. E. J. Albrlcht of New York City Is in Indiana Harbor on business. I C. Dunn of Sheldon, 111., Is spending a few days in the Harbor. Miss Ora Sternberg spent last even ing In Chicago. Wm. Stevenson of Brook, Ind is vis iting In the Harbor. Mrs. B. K. Chittenden, formerly manager of the South Bay hotel, was in Indiana Harbor on business yesterday. Judge Hembroff, W. B. Van Home and W. W. Moberly spent yesterday and today at the county fair at Crown Point. Miss AllceIIoughtalllng of Coldwater, Mich., has gone to Chicago after spending a week with Miss Corliss on Regent street. John Murray of Blue Island and J. C. Cunningham and son of Woodstock, 111., were registered at the Harbor hotel for dinner yesterday. V. C. Brown qualified as city engin eer at East Chicago this morning after quite a fight between -the mayor and the council over his apointment. The first real evidence that the Har bor was to have paved streets showed up today. Three carloads of curb stone arrived on the Pennsylvania rail road and is being loaded into wagons and carried to the streets to be paved. Engineer "Williams of the C. I. & S. road Is out and around again after being laid up several weeks in one of the Chicago hospitals. Mr. 'Williams is suffering with appendicitis and will have to return to the hospital to have an operation performed. West Hammond Andrew Mackowiak's two story brick house is almost ready to move in. Little Margaret Wulf and Helen Klawitter have been admitted into the sixth grade by their teacher. Yesterday morning St. Andrew's church was completely occupied by school children. The funeral of Louis Peters' daugh ter at St. Johannes church was held yesterday. Little Frank Stachowici for un known reasons did not go with the rest cf the students to college this year. Our young trumpeteers had their practice last night at the new Koscius2ko hall. The Turners held their meeting at St. Andrews school. On acount of overtime of the singer the practice with the choir had to be postponed. The assistant teacher for the rubHc school near 15$th Place has not yet arrived, but Is expected next Monday. Miss Flora Ostrowska, the young public school teacher from Hawthorne. 111., visited the public schools in West Hammond yesterday. Robertsdale Charles Bensen of Roberts avenue was a Chicago visitor Friday. Charles Eck of Chicago was a Robertsdale visitor Friday. Arthur Stross of 116th street Is on the sick listGeorge Dorsh and Joseph Vacha I took a trip to Michigan City Friday.

Henry Atchison of "Woodville. Ind., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Agnes Iloberts, of Roberts avenue, for several days.

The butchers are complaining about the price of Ice. The Knickerbocker Ice company is still raising the price. The board of public works has or dered cement walks on Indiana boulevard, Iloberts avenue and Harrison avenue. Mr. Harmon of Pearl street bruised his foot very badly and is under the doctor's care. He began work at the East Side for the B. & O. railroad as switchman a short time ago. Robertsdale was well represented at the Lake county fair. Among those who w-re present were Mr. and Mrs. August Dreaseu. Mr. and Mrs. Edson Moore, Mr. and Mrs. F. IX. Schaaf and Dr. T. W. Kohr. Mr. Ladenslager and son, Ivan, will leave for Point Richmond, Cal., on Monday where they will join Mrs. Ladenslager, who has been there for some time on account of her health. They expect to make California their future home. It is reported that a Robertsdale man came home drunk lhursday evening and gave his wife a severe beating. It is said this is a frequent occur rence. The neighbors say the next time he does it they will try the same on hirn. The students of the Whiting high school gave Ivan Ladenslager a reception last evening at the high school class rooms. He was a member of the '08 class and his class mates are sorry to see him go daintv luncheon was served at 10 o'clock. The class presented Ivan with a beautiful watch fob. All report a most enjoyable time. Whiting News Dr. AVilliam E. Putnam was In La Porte today on business. Miss Gaynelle Eaton is very sick, suffering from tonsilitis and quinsy. Sarah McClcllan is home from Kan sas City, Mo. Miss Emma Lotz returned Horison, Wis., last night. from Miss Ivy Goldsmith spent yesterday with friends at Indiana Harbor. Miss Mildred Gillian with typhoid fever. is threatened Roy Morrison is In receipt of a letter from the president of Cuba. Dr. Wm. Greenwald is now residing in Whiting, having sold his practice in Union, 111. Miss Hattie Smith of La Porte is vis iting at the home of her brother, Mayor Smith, of Oliver street. The faculty and members both reret losing Ivan as he Is a leader in all social events and one of the best athletes of the school. Robert Stewart is on the police force during the absence of Officer John Wil liams, who was called to Kentucky by the death of his father. Peter Spars was married this week in Vermont. "We are not able to learn his wife's name, but they are expected home next Tuesday. The wedding of Mrs. Glen Wells to Felix McElroy will take place at Mrs. Wells' home in Wilcox Monday even ing at 7 o'clock. At the Sacred Heart church Wednes day morning win occur me marriage of Miss Katherine Gorman to Walter Parker. Earl Swan is at West Norfolk, Vt.. In the interest of the Illinois Steel company. Leters received from him yesterday state that he is "lonely as can be." Harry Fordiee of 119th street was painfully injured at the Standard Oil company plant about 10 o clock last night. The bones m the great toe were broKen. Dr. Dewey attended the case. Junior L .wartz went to Chicago yesterday to consult a specialist in re gara to ms nana wrucn was DroKen several month sago, but he has never been able to use it yet. Misses Florence Hall and Katie i-.urus aiien.ieu me coumy lair ai udertyville, III., yesterday. While there the young ladies called on Mr. and t v-i e a T"k y - - - M i i . urs- uimori imeriy ol mis city. Th entertainment at Mettier's hall last night was all that could be ex pected for the email price of admis sion that was charged. It consisted of picture scenes of the world by Edi son's wonderful vltascope. It was both educational and musical. Mayor Smith will appoint a chief of police at the council meeting next Tuesday evening. It is hoped by many that the present chief will be reap pointed as it win be nard to hud a man better Mtted for the place than Clay Collins. I'nreTvrll Heeeptioa. The junior and senior classes of the high school gave a reception in their club rooms last night. It was in honor of Ivan Lantenschlager who will leave sortly for California. The members of his class presented him with an elegant gold watch fob as a token of the high esteem in which he is held. St. John News. Math Wachter intends to move into his new home within a few months Miss Marie Keilman who became

suddenly ill a few days. ago Is steadily improving.

Peter Schaller was so unfortunate as to dislocate his right shoulder by failing from a wagon. Dr. Houk from Crown Point is in attendance. A number of our young people at tended the fair dance at Crown Point last night. Mr. and Mrs William Britton of Laf ayette, who visited with Mr and Mrs. Frank Gerlach. returned to their home vesterdav. Mrs. Britton is a sister of Mrs. Gerlach. Mrs. Barbara Scher left this morn ing for Whiting, where he son, August. is sick with typhoid fever. The patient is at the home of his brother, Joseph. Friends of Jos. Hoffman in this town were shocked to hear of his sudden death yesterday morning at his home two miles northwest of St. John. The deceased, whose wife died two years Ligo in September, leaves five children. Mr. Hoffman will be buried next Mon day morning at 10 o'clock. Hegewisch News Harry Reed has a severe attack of malaria fever. W. E. Smith will spend Sunday in the ci- with his mother. Harry Carlson has acknowledged the receipt of a severe burn on his wrist. Fay Lammering left for Tolleston this morning to spend a few days with his father in the camp. Miss Anna Jeuesh and Miss Alice Stutsman enjoyed an automobile ride last evening that "auto-go-some." Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart and daughter of Terre Haute, visited friends here today. Mrs. Edward Jacobson entertained four of the whist club this afternoon A good time was reported. Fred Buckmaster left for his home in the southern part of the state where he expects to spend his vacation with his parents. Dave Anderson, who is employed In the Western Steel Car and Foundry Co's draw bar shed, had his hand se verely hurt recently. The members of the M. E. church held a meeting last night to transact business concerning the building of their new church. Those who do not attend the social at the" new church building given by the I . .... i Dorcas society tonight, will miss a good time so come and bring your friends Mat Drennen will pay the bet he lost with Harry Reey Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. He will start a Pollick Stogie down the middle of the road from Harry's place to Pinkerton'a place. Come out boys, a good time Is expected. A band will accompany the crowd. Dyer News. Mat Schultz and son made a business trip to the county seat yesterday. Mrs. O'Brien of St. John was a Dyer visitor yesterday. Jos. Scheidt and son, Edward, were at Schererville yesterday to look after business matters. Mrs. Gerhard Austgen of St. John was here yesterday, the guest of her son, Nick G. Austgen. The Misses Alvina and Florence Stommel and May Schlachter attended the county fair yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bailey were at Crown Point yesterday to attend the fair. John Hoffman and his sister, Miss Anna, were in Hammond today to make preparations for their father's funeral. Nick Keilman will leave today for Oklahoma where he has mirrhnsed farm. He intends to make his home there. The funeral of Jos. Hoffman, who died suddenly Friday morning at his home, will take Dlace Mondav morninir at 10 o'clock. Wm. Willie of Hanover Prairie loaded his household goods into a car here yesterday to be shipped to OklaI homa where he intends to make his future home. uur postmaster, ueo. u. Baker, js ceived the sad news of the death of his brother, Edward, of Fort Wayne, yesterday. Mr. Baker left yesterday after noon to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. H man Tcutemacher and sister-in-law will leave today for a four week's trip through Idaho While there Mr. Teutemacher Intends to take in the eights at Yellowstone National Park. Tolleston The infant child of Mrs. Geo. Hacker passed away last night. J. E. Sears, trustee from the third ward of Gary, was in town today on business. A Pennsylptnia Ry. Co. interlocking switchman while doing some repairs here on the interlocking system had the end of his fore finger on the left hand taken off. Messrs. Conrad and Kunert. the new livery firm, have received their new carriages, and now the boys can turn out as good a rig as can be found in

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Lake county. Their charges are reason able and within the reach of all. At last the new telephone is In running order and Tolleston is now connected with the rest of the world by way of a line of communication. Let us now have a street car line and then we will begin to move along with the rest of the universe. Oscar Burch, a carpanter from Ham let, Ind., is working in Gary. Mr. Burch informs us that it is his desire to locate here; he likes the location. He has his room with Mrs. Inez Gibson and takes his meals at Mrs. Lyda Dillon's new restaurant. Harry Gordon's new saloon is nearly completed. It being the first saloon built in Gary. The boys in Gary will not have so far to come to quench their thirst and the mounted marshal of Gary will have a long ride through the sand to answer any ript calls that he will be likely to have. Lowell News. Mrs. Alve Wood is visiting her broth er, Judd Haydcn, at Lafayette. The schools of Eagle Creek town ship will commence Monday, Sept. 10th. Trustee Black informs us that the fol lowing teachers have been engaged: Ruth Brownell, Lizzie Baird, Myrtle Clites, Marguerite Will, Raymond Wood, Edith Kenney and Geneva Kern. Mrs. Russell Merriman of Bangor, Mich., arrived in Lowell Fridey for an extended' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Thompson. Mall Carrier Ragon is now taking his fifteen days vacation allowed him by the postoffice department. Messrs. Davis and Wood commence their vaca tion next Monday and Mr. Bacon will commence his about the 17th. Dr. Gooder's horse became frightened at an automobile on the road to Cedar Lake Thursday evening and tore things up In quite bad shape. In picking up the pieces the buggy was found in one place, the horse in another and the doctor In another; the doctor being quite badly bruisad up. Charley Palmer's horse and buggy was used to take the doctor on to Cedar Lake where he was irolng on a professional call. The Lake County Farmer's Mutual Insurance comrany will hold their an nual business meeting in Lowell today. There are about 1.400 policy holders and it is expected the meeting will be largely attended. East Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Graham left this morning for St. Joe, Mich. Mrs. Watson, mother of Mrs. GalloI way, is seriously sick at tue nome oi her daughter.

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The Bachelor Girls last night had a hay rack party. They drove around the loop. Albert Given, one of East Chicago's prosperous merchants, has opened up a new tailor shop in Hammond, where he will undoubtedly have splendid success. Mrs. M. J. Hungerford spent yesterday in East Chicago looking after her property and visiting friends. Mesdames Johnson, Funkhouser, Mowry and Miss Mowry were guests of Mrs. Ogden at Grasselll yesterday. Mrs. Ogden served an elaborate dinner for her friends. Mr. Moon has been in Crown Point the past two days, attending the county fair, and also looking after business interests. Everybody is invited to attend the lawn social given by the ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church at 4830 Magoln avenue tonight. Mr. Prosser, general manager of the De La Mars Copper Refining company, paid a visit to their plant yesterday. Floyd Stevens, manager of the Trio foot ball team, together with Lester Ladd and Harry Cohn, visited the fair at Crown Point yesterday. Mik Ruland is here visiting his par ents. He has been working in Missouri for the last year. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. MacKenzie both formerly of this place, and who have been living with Mrs. MacKenzie's mother since their marriage in Febru ary, expect to go to housekeeping next week in Chicago. Mrs. Ed Williams and children returned yesterday from South Haven, Mich., where they have been visiting since July 15. Mrs. Ed DeBriae Sr., was pleasantly surprised last night by several of her friends. It being her 57th birthday. Whiel Mrs. DeBrale was being entertained by Mrs. Schlieker, the crowd was congregating at the DeBrale home, and as soon as all had arrived, Mrs. DeBriae was telephoned. -She, of course, was greatly surprised. However, as soon as she had taken in the situation, she Immediately saw that all the guests enjoyed themselves and set about finding means of entertainment. The party was gotten up by the Sunbonnet club, of which Mrs. DeBriae Is a member. The club presented Mrs. DeBriae with a handsome hand painted plate. Ice cream and cake were served. The Trio football team r busy practicing for an anticipated game In the near future. Jim Flaherty, who coached the Notre Dame foot ball team during the years 1902-3, Is coaching the Trio team and he says they are making splendid progress. East Chicago is anxious to Eee a game, and Floyd Stevens Is on the alert to get a match fixed. Anyone wishing dates, will com municate " with Mr. Stevens, East Chi cago.

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