Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 178, Hammond, Lake County, 15 January 1907 — Page 3

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1907.

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GARY NEWS

Attorney Bomberger and Engineer Melton are making up a building ordinance this week. Mr. Call, a contractor of Hartford City, Ird., la spending several days here looking up business. C. O. Holmes, town clerk, attended the funeral of Mrs. Luther Merchant at Hammond Monday morning. Fitzgerald brothers have had several attractive offers for their hotel property and are considering Its sale. II. Lelchtman of Pittsburg, completed the purchase of property in Gary today. He expects to make arrangements to remove her some time during the summer. The hop Saturday evening was an Invitation affair and was a decided success. Save for the rumpus, which was not In the ball room, everything went off nicely. A light luncheon waa served at midnight. Sunday school In the afternoon and services In the evening constiuted yesterday's program. The Sunday echool holds Its election of officers next Sunday. John E. Sears, trustee of the first ward, had charge of the services last evening.' SOUTH DEERING Steve Kerr of East Chicago spent Sunday with relatives in South Decrlng. George McCausland, who is employed In Chicago, spent Sunday with his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Monagan of South Chicago were renewing acquaintances here Sunday. Frank Henderson returned to his work at Melrose Park after spending Sunday at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Haslam of 997 109th Btreet are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien of Chicago. Martin McQuade and Johnnie Malone saw "Brown from Kokomo" at the Calumet theatre Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Phillips of Grovertown, Ind., visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barker Saturday. Mrs. N. G. Edman and Miss Gertrude Barber saw "Dora Thorne" at the Calumet Saturday afternoon. Tom Scully returned to his dutfes as engineer on the C. & S. E. railroad last night after a short vacation. Mrs. Griffen and son of Whiting attended the funeral of Mr. McManamon at South Deering Sunday. JThe Austrian are preparing to celebrate their New Year's and that means a few more days of merry-making. Mr. and Mrs. Owens and children of South Chicago visited with the latter's mother, Mrs. McGuire of Calhoun avenue, Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Xarvln of 977 109th etreet returned home Sunday from a two weeks visit with relatives in Winson, Can., and Detroit, Mich. The wreck which occurred here at midnight Sunday between a Monon limited passenger and a Wabash ex press at the clirve near 112th street crossing, was entirely cleared awav Monday afternoon and not a sign of the disaster was left. While the wreck er train and crew were here they deposited an abandoned box car at 108th street to be used as a waiting room lor the present. The funeral of Patrick McManamon Was held Sunday morning from St. Kevin's church, under the auspices of Dlvisron 30 A. O. H. of which the deceased was a life member. Mr. McManamon was one of South Deering's early settlers and a highly respected citizens who will be greatly missed from among us. Besides a host of sorrowing friends he leaves a widow and nine children, four of whom are married, to mourn her loss. One daughMrs. McCann of Port Richmond, Cal., was unable to reach here in time'to attend the funeral. The deepest sympathy Is extended to the bereaved family In their hour of sorrow. Interment was at Mt. Olivet and the floral tributes were many and beautiful. DYER NEWS Mrs. Jos. Scheldt visited at Chicago Heights yesterday. Train No. 5 on the Monon was one hour late yesterday morning. . J;iSS, Scheldt left for Hobart last night where she intends to stay several days. J Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scheldt visited with Bernard Scheldt and family It Btrasburg yesterday. Paul Gettler returned horns yesterday morning after a few days visit with relatives in Hammond. Val. Keul left for Whiting yesterday morning after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Kararaer. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Scheldt attended the funeral of Mr. Baumer of Strasburg yesterday. . This morning it looks as If the feather man got hold of the right lever for we have real winter weather. Four Inches of snow at this writing and the feathery flakes still coming down. Prospects are good for a sleigh ride or two. .

VALPARAISO NEWS

Joseph Decker was in Chclago on business. J. B. Woods of Hebron, attended court yesterday. C. E. Saunders of Flora, Miss., is visiting friends here. Roy Bartholmen was at Toleston on business Monday. D. W. Baum was in Hammond on business Saturday. A. R. Gustofson of Chesterton attended court yesterday. Roscoe Hemstock of Hammond vis. ited over Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Otto LePell was called to Beaverton, Mich, on account of the serious illness of her father. The funeral of Mrs. Clarence Bundy was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. P. Clausen. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Marks. Paul Marks and Gretchen Dickover visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mark at Glenn Ellyn, 111. STONY ISLAND NEWS Ed Gershener is on the sick list. Miss Kate Ryan of Burnside visited Mary Deegan Sunday. Mrs. Schaulcuff, who recently kept a boarding house here moved away today. Mrs. M. E. Judge and son, Bye, attended the theatre in South Chicago Sunday evening. John J. Labelle purchased a new graphophone and has presented Mrs. M. E. Judge with it. George Whltehouse and Miss Edna Erne spent Sunday evening with the Misses Hannah and Eva Johnson. The stork visited the home of Mrs. Love and left a baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. CROWN POINT NEWS It is said that the Miller building will be for sale when completed. John Schlieper and family of Chicago, visited relatives here the fore part of the week. W. D. Jones and wife of Chicago are spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Susan Warner. f MARRIAGE LICENCES. Issued at Crown Point Jan. 14: Herman L. Hass, Chicago 81 Emma L. Spany, Chicago 23 Calvin Vinnedge, Creston 32 Alta A. Edgerton, Creston 17 Patrick H. C'Connor, Chicago 20 Bertha L. Vail 16 Melville C. Strom, Chicago 24 Mabel Martini, Chicago 22 Scrafin Kubascha. Indiana Harbor.. 22 Mari Cervin, Indiana Harbor 24 Chas. W. Bodine, Chicago 37 Gratia Pummill, Chicago 27 Chas. Leroy Stevens, Chicago 21 Lena Sigmund, Chicago... 22 Herman J. Nyhoff, Hammond 20 Catherine M. Kelley, Kankakee, 111.18 Henry A. Kroenmetler, Hammond.. 25 Minnie Pistner, Hammond 23 John W. Johnson, El Paso, Tex 24 Minnie M. Hilbrich, Hammond 24 John Stauck, East Chicago 23 Carrie Obeck, East Chicago ..16 WHITING NEWS Rev. and Mrs. Knuth have returned to Milwaukee. M. N. Castleman of Gary was in town yesterday. Mrs. Morrissey visited in Indiana Harbor yesterday. Miss Nelle E. Wycoffe. the notary public, is on the sick list. Miss Helen Mattern is confined to ner nome with the mumps. The public library bonrri i mommy meeting last night. Miss Mae Eaton of ShAri,, nue is very 111 with tonsilitis John Backus is on the nnii. t again, after a spell of sickness. Mrs. Ph. Wille of Clark street is in a precarious condition at her home. Mrs. George Hornecker Is in a critical condition at a Chicago hospital. The Enoch family have moved from 6S Short street to 47 New York avenue. E. Curtis Brown is a guest at the home of his nephew. John Roberts of Indiana boulevard. tATl. ha" gne to Cleveland to Jom his family, who went there durIng the hnlMovo lewor;rd MrS- Fred FlschPP of Engfriei"? VlSit!n Natives and mends in Whiting. Claire, the little srm nr r. George Henthorne of u9th street has contracted the scarlet fever JfZ' ,a LeSCh of Indiana Harbor entertained several Whiting and East Side ladies at a dinner yesterday.

Harry Fordice is now in charge of

the Adams Express company and P. D. Bumhour Is working at Bufflngton. Gust Krebs has resigned his position at Girard's buffet la Schrage avenue, and Guy Fleming has filled the vacancy. Mrs. Arthur Moore is entertaining her mother, Mrs. p. j. Reamer of Emilington, Peru, who will spend the winter in Whiting. The Mission class of the Methodist church held its weekly meeting last night at the home of II. c. Ferguson, in Sheridan avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Emmel of the East Side spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Charles Pickering, and brother, William Payne. Mr. LaBounty and a party of men from East Chicago and Hammond started today for a trip to Texas, where they intend to work. Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison attended tho funeral of their .. uncle. Thomas Morrison, at Hammond Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Etherklge of Ohio avenue is at the Hahnemann hospital In Englewood for treatment. Mrs. Etheridge was injured by being thrown off a street car over a year ago and has never recovered from the effects. Mr. and Mrs. James Parker have moved into the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paskweitz, of Sheridan avenue, so as to enable Mrs. Parker to care for her mother, who is ill. The many Waiting friends of Mrs. Luther Merchant were grieved to hear of her untimely death. Mrs. Merchant was one of our residents before her removal to Hammond and was loved by all with whom she came in contact. Several paid their last respects by attending the funeral, which was held from her home yesterday morning. Eastern Star Installation. The Whiting chapter No. S12 Eastern Star, installed their new officers at their hall last evening. Mrs. Enola B. Payne of Hammond acted as Installing officer. After the ceremonies refreshments were served by the old officers to then ew ones, and a genera good time was enjoyed by those pro ent. Uhe following are tha officers i the coming year. Worthy Matron Mrs. Blanche Laws. Worthy Patron Dan St. John. Secretary Mrs. Addie C. Mattern. Treasurer Mrs. Bessie Twitt. Conductress Mrs. Harriet Tipton. Associate Conductress Mrs. Kate Brett. Marshall Mrs. Alex Vincent. Martha Mrs. Ella M. Deland. Organist Mrs. Nettle Morgan. HOBART NEWS Bert Guyer spent Sunday with his parents. Dr. R. C. Mackey was in Chicago yesterday. Jesse Frame was home over Sunday from Chicago. William Simmers of Chicago spent Sunday in Hobart. Mrs. Seward Lightner visited Chicago friends yesterday. Harrison Shearer transacted business in the city Monday. Peter Jacobson went to Chicago Saturday to visit his mother over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kitchen of Valparaiso, visited Hobart friends Saturday and Sunday. Charles Klassen of Chicago came home yesterday. He is thinking of starting in business here. Herman Rossow, who has been working in South Chicago tne past few weeks, was home over Sunday. Ed. Sauter, who has been working In Valparaiso for some time, is homo, confined to the house with the grip. Mrs. William Scholler and son Harrison, left Saturday for Seneca, 111., to see Mrs. Scholler's son, Daniel, who Is still seriously ill. Oscar Myers, who has been working for John Stocker at Toleston for several weeks, quit there Saturday and has returned to Hobart. Miss Tillie Scheldt of Dyer came to Hobart yesterday to care for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed. Scheldt, who has been quite sick for several weeks. Mrs. J. B. Johnson and daughter, Emily, returned yesterday from Ottawa, 111., where they have been visitin the past few days with Hart Rowe and wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Owen, who had intended to leave Saturday for the Pacific coast for a few weeks, were compelled to postpone their trip owing to the illness of Mrs. Owen. George Sauter, who received a bad cut on his leg by a piece of glass while helping to clean a refrigerator in the Robbins & Longshore meat market last Thursday, is still compelled to remain indoors. William McCormick, aged aboutTO years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Andrews, in Joryville, Friday, Jan. 11. Funeral services were conducted yesterday from the house by Rev. George B. Jones and the Interment took place at Crown Hill cemetery. Audience Declde's Actor's Fate. At the theater at Namuh, France, the performers making their debut are accepted or rejected for .further performances by the votes of the audience, the artists usually appearing in three different works before their fate is sealed

ST. JOHNS NEWS The grand opening of Miller's new hotel will take place tonight. Herman Rosenthal and Miss Laura Stark spent Monday in Chicago. The C. C. L. will hold their regular monthly meeting Saturday evening Jan. 19. Christ Boecker visited his daughter, Mrs. Henry Overhage, who is ill at Dyer. The marriage of Herman Rosenthal and Miss Laura Stark will take place Wednesday. Mrs. S. Einsele and daughter. Miss Tina, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Spainer, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Scher, who were the guests of Postmaster and Mrs. Andrew Kamraer, returned to their home in Whiting yesterday. Alois Herman has moved with his children to his mother, and in return his two younger brothers, Fred and Albert, have moved into his house and will work the farm. James Murphy, a foreman who had charge of an extra gang of men on the C. I. & S. R. R., since the first part of September, has been missing since a week ago last Sunday. When last seen he had quite a sum of money on his person. Mr. Murphy is a temperate man, never using intoxicating drinks. He is a member of the C. O. F. and belongs to St. Agnes court of Chicago Heights. His books and clothes were left as usual In his room at Miller's hotel 'where he has stayed since his arrival in St. John. LOWELL NEWS Ora Loyd is visiting relatives at Converse, Ind., until the week's end. Mrs. John Shurte is visiting her son Louie and other relatives at Logansoort, Ind. Mrs. Walter Latta has returned from a two months' visit with Buffalo, N. Y., relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gordon are rejoiced over the advent of a baby boy at their home. Mrs. John Love is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Smith and husband at Blue Island, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McKay are rejoicing over the birth of a baby boy at their home, dating from Sunday, Jan. i C. O. Hill has sold his large stock of merchandise goods in the opera house block, to La Rue brothers of Rensselaer. Mrs. Paul Mahler and Miss Lottie McCann are seriously afflicted with throat trouble at their respective homes east of town. . The Lowell Gun club was reorganized last Saturday night. The following ofncers were elected: President, E. N, Gragg; secretary and treasurer. II. O Burnham, trustees, Henry Cartens, A. J. Maxell and John Jones. Many new members were taken in and the chart er will be open until Feb. 1 for all others who may desire to join. C. T. Kallenberger and John Gil more, representing the William Hen ning company of Chicago, were in Lowell last evening looking after the possibility of establishing a pickle salting factory. They want a guaran tee that 150 acres will be planted among the farmers and a bonus of one acre of ground to put their building on and fire and water for one year and promise that If the business is a success after the first that a large factory will be built and a permanent thing made of it. Off of the one hundred and fifty acres of ground enough pickles can be raised to bring an income to the farmers of 515.000 or $20,000, or an average of $150 or $200 per acre. Fiften or twenty laborers will be employ ed during the picking season. A meet ing of our farmers and business men will be called In the near future to consider the matter. This looks to us like a good thing for Lowell and we hope all will "put their shoulders' to gether and do something to land it. INDIANA HARBOR Mrs. E. P. Walton spent yesterday shopping in Chicago. AT1q0 Vallfa allir " -5 t r - " vjoij auu ai.u.y JO.CGra of South Chicago, were the guests r v TJavKM 4 A a. i vi xxo-ifcui iiicnua y csieruay. P. W. McCoy of Pittsburg, Pa., was a business visitor here today. Miss May Lightbody was the guest of Whiting friends last evening. Miss Cassle Baker left this morning for Florida where she will spend a month. John Spellsey was the guest of friends in South Chicago yesterdav eevning. William Wagoner of Chirac number of business calls at the Harbor this morning. Kay Wells returned last nicrhf Elkhart. Ind.. where he has hfin -Mo lting his mother the past few days. Mrs. F. B. Olwin and son. Harold, of Hammond were the guests of Mrs. T. M. C Hembroff of Fir street today. W. C. Finney, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company here, is able to attend his duties again after an attack of lagrippe. Contractors Bowers and Stewart have commenced work on the new $2 500 two story brick building that S.' P.

Ballard Is putting up In Pennsylvania avenue.

T. W. Hallick, telegraph operator for the Lake Shore and Indiana Harbor railroads, has resigned to take a position with the C. L & S. In the yard master's office at Michigan avenue. WEST PULLMAN Dr. McLean of Windsor Park, called on friends here this week. Jake Kundson, who entered St. Luke's hospital for an operation, is reported much better. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newton gave a reception to the Entre Nous club Friday evening. Cards were the entertainment. Carl Carlson of Eggleston, and who lately started in the undertaking business at South Chicago, was taken suddenly ill and brought to his home Saturday evening, afflicted with rheumatism of the heart. A crowded house greeted Rev. Brown the evangelist from South Dakota, who gave an eloquent sermon at the Congregational church Sunday evening. An excellent musical program was also given by a chorus of thirty voices and the church orchestra. Prof. Martinson was the leader. ROBERTS DALE NEWS Little Vernon Atchison Is on the sick list. G. W. FarquhorBon of Chicago transacted business here yesterday. Mrs. Henry Haynes of Roberts avenue, was a South Chicago visitor this morning. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Setty of Indiana boulevard, a daughter, on Monday morning. Mesdames James Hayes. C. Shinn and M. Helman went to South Chicago on business Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. B. Andrus and son of Indiana Boulevard, spent Sunday with their relatives In Chicago. Messrs. Will Market and Chester Eckert attended the play at Towle's opera house Sunday evening. Albert Flaugher of Valparaiso, Ind. is visiting his son Charles Flaugher. of Harrison avenue for a few days. Mrs. G. W. Grisdale left for Woodville, Ind., yesterday, to spend a week as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Atchison. Mesdames Leroy Thomas and Geo. Golding of Park Manor spent Monday with their sister, Mrs. Henry Golding of Harrison avenue. Messrs. John Leverence, Grover Eckert and Fred Leverence saw "Brown From Kokomo" at the Calumet theatre Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haynes and daughter, Sadie, spent Sunday with Mrs. E. M. McCrea, who is seriously ill at her home in Beverly Hill, 111. The Royal Neighbors will give a public pedro party at the K. of P. hall at Whiting Friday evening, Jan. 25. All are cordially invited to attend. Dr. T. W. Kohr attended the meeting of the public library board, of which he is a member, Monday afternoon. They have changed their meeting to the second and fourth Monday afternoon of each month, In place of the second and fourth Monday evening. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following Lettrrn Remain Uncalled For Week Ending Jan. 14. W. Bleondry Co. F. W. Cooper. P. Comerford. James Crashaw. J. Cohn. Axel Carlson. George Dobson. Alice I. Davis. Mr. Ford. Miss Kathleen Fullenlove. Richard Gum. Mrs. Esther M. HIser. Frank Humphrey. Mrs. Christina Hoos. Miller & Hart. E. Kowalk. Miss Lobitz. Mrs. Cora B. Miller. Alonzo Martz. Mrs. Meyers. Claude E. Moore. James Monagan. J. S. Poorman. L. Schwab. Wilhelm Vogel. Miss Anna Weaver. A. S. Wilklns. James Ward. Jack Williams. Mrs. Mary Wilson. WM. H. GOSTLIN, Postmaster. THINGS COME THEIR WAY. Smith and Ahlborn. Land Several Good Contracts In and About Hammond. William Ahlborn, of the contracting firm cf Smith and Ahlborn, has just closed several deals by which the firm has secured several big contracts. Mr. Ahlborn has finished a teaming contract for the grading of Columbia avenue. Fred Brinken, manager of the Lion store, has given Mr. Ahlborn the contract to build a $3,000 flat bulldinfi in Sibley street on the old Drachert property. Mike Kosagick of Whiting will build a $4,500 saloon In Gary on a lot he re cently purchased on Broadway and Mr. Ahlborn got the contract. Another of Mr. Ahlborn's contracts is a $3,000 residence that is to bo built by Mr. Ehr-awrn.

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