Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 184, Hammond, Lake County, 23 January 1907 — Page 3

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1907.

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES PAGE THRi5

GARY NEWS

Omcer Shine spent most of the forenoon here today serving papers in civil suits before Judge McMahan at Hammond. The hard freezing of the last few flays has put a stop to most of the grading and excavating but the other Work, goes on unabated. Mrs. q. J. Cooper is improving slowly at Valparaiso, but will not be able to return to Oary until spring. Mr. Coopr today negotiated the sale of their bungalow. , Castleman & Jones of Toleston expect to be ready to occupy their new office on Broadway within a few days. Most of their business is now within Gary and their location at Toleston makes it inconvenient for them to show their property here. Hodges and Nummerdor have begun the excavating for the building they expect to erect at the corner of Virginia street and Fifth avenue. They expect to have the first business building completed within the Land company's subdivision in Gary. It is to be a three Btory frame building with a store in the first floor and flats above. The local police force has again been Increased to its full capacity. Edward Klopf. who has been watchman on the North Side since early last fall, resigned his posilton with Captain Bidaman of the Steel company's force and was today sworn In as deputy marshal on the municipal force. Mr. Klopf lives in East Chicago and comes well recommended. J. A. Brennan of Philadelphia, Is expected here this afternoon. Ha and several other men familiar with plants of that kind are Interested in the projecting of the central heating plant for Gary. Mr. Brennan has large interests in several such plants in the east and comes well equipped with a knowledge of the methods and merits of the systems used. The board of education and its superintendent. Mr, "Wirt, of Bluffton, are arranging for a conference with Mr. Bufflngton at the Chicago offices the last of the week. A general outline of the plans of the school authorities will then be laid before the Land company and reservations for building and playground sites will be asked for. This Is to avoid the necessity of having to purchase at future dates, the needed tracts at practically Impossible prices. The place north of the Lake Shore railroad along Broadway known as Qulnn's boarding house was the scene of a house-cleaning at noon today. Mr. Qulnn took exceptions while drunk, to some of his boarders' attention to Mrs. Quinn and proceeded to spoil things In general. Before he was quieted he succeeded in breaking most of the dishes about the house, the lamps and started to throw out the food which was cooking on the stove. Between Watchmen Klopf and McCarthy. Quinn was restrained after Mrs. Qulnn had taken a hand and beaten him soundly. Officer Martin then appeared and took Qulnn to the police station where he is awaiting trial. He has been more or less of a nuisance since the family came here and Mrs. Quinn decided that matters had gone far enough and today preferred charges against him after the rumpus. ROBERTS DALE NEWS Harry Nelson of Maywood, 111., transacted business here Tuesday. Mrs. William Beisen of Pearl street was a Hammond visitor Tuesday. Henry Ehlert of Harrison avenue was in Hammond on business yester day. Mrs. Ben Barnes of Reese avenue Is recovering from a severe attack of grip. Robert Atchison and son, Aimer, were Chicago visitors Tuesday afternoon. Fred Luckle saw "In the Bishop's Carriage" at McVickers theater last evtning. Miss Sadie Haynes of Roberts ave nue has been confined to her home on account of sickness. The Knickerbocker Ice company is making preparations to begin the cutting of Ice at Wolf Lake today. Mrs. Charles Stross. sr., of Roberts avenue is entertaining ?rer niece. Miss Hannah Alday, of Chicago, this week. Messrs. Rhode and Davis of Ham. mond. members of the board of publlo works, were here on business yesterday. Mesdames William Bahn and Herman The'.sen spent Tuesday visiting with Mrs. William Kelley of Stony Island. Ralph, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Goon of Atchison avenue, fell and broke his arm Saturday and is under the care of Dr. T. W. Kohr. Fred Lahayn returned to his home In Crocker. Ind.. after spending a few days visiting his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atchison, of Roberts avenue. George Sladeck returned to his home In Palos Park, 111., yesterday, after spending a few days as the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ienry Hatt, of Indiana boulevard. There was quite a little excitement In Robertsdale yesterday, caused by Mr. Jacobson's team runing away. The team was caught in time to avoid any terious accident. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poppen and Mr. and Mrs. John Poppen attended the funeral of their brother-in-law. August Keuter, at South Chicago yesterday. He was killed by a train Saturday evening at the Standard Oil yards. The interment took place at Oak Hill Cemetery,

INDIANA HARBOR

C. P. Arnson is suffering from a severe attack of grip. John Ford of Rensselaer was a business visitor here yesterday. TV. B. VanHorne was in Hammond on legal business yesterday. TVilllam Borner of Chicago transacted business here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Burdick visited the electrical show at the Coliseum yesterday evening. Mrs. Edward O'Grady of Guthrie street, who has been quite ill the past few days, is much Improved. Mrs. F. TV. Sauer left last night for her home in Detroit, Mich., where she will visit relatives a few weeks. Arthur Chapman of Harvey, 111., formerly shipping clerk at the American Steel foundries, was In the Harbor yesterday calling on friends. The Harbor Council of the Royal league has issued two hundred and fifty invitations for their first grand ball to be given in Cllne's hall Feb. 1. The Indiana Harbor Lumber company is making extensive preparations for a branch office in Gary. The office there will be in charge of L. II. Stout, who has been employed in the local office of the company. A charming wedding of interest to a number of Indiana Harbor peoplo is that of Miss Ellen Kelley of South Chicago and Daniel Kelley of the Harbor, which took place this morning at St. Patrick's church in South Chicago. Mr. Kelley, who is employed in the open hearth department of the Inland Steel ccmpany, is well known and quite popular here. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley will be at home to their friends after Feb. 1 in their pretty little home In Commonwealth avenue. LOWELL NEWS Mrs. John Hill is reported in very feeble health. Charley Kenney has gone to work In the Kelsey livery barn. Walter, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Becher died Monday. Amasa Edgerton Is taking In the sights of Virginia and looking after his farm interests. Miss Helen Woodcock Is reported on the sick list, being unable to attend school the last week. John Lange is the guest of his father and other relatives here. He says they are having lots of wet weather down In Virginia where he lives. John Nelson has purchased the five acre tract of land southwest of Lowell, formerly owned by Mrs. Phrlend King, at a consideration of $400. Mail Carrier Ragon's horse that has been doing faithful service the last two years on route two, Is suffering from a serious attack of lung fever. The late rains and melting snow has swollen Cedar Creek to over-flowing. In the low grounds on Mill street the overflow was about two feet deep. Merrit Kelsey had to move all his livery horses from the basement to the upper floors. A. D. Palmer's house was entirely surrounded by water, causing him to move his horses. Floating sidewalks and .quite a good deal of other damage was done. The Farmer's institute in session In the Lowell opera house Tuesday afternoon and evening was largely attended by our townspeople and farmers. The program which was an interesting one, was carried out as advertised and was very instructive. There was a large exhibit of prize corn by the different farmers of this vicinity and after a careful and impartial making of points on the exhibits the judges awarded first prize to Grant Hayden. John Llnderman and Forest Gormerly being tied, ' were awarded second and third. HOBART NEWS Ilobart is having an epidemic of the mumps. Orin Vincent of Chicago spent Sunday here with his brother, Charles, and family. John Hillman yesterday received a handsome water spaniel dog from Rochester. Ind. Mrs. John Gordon, who has been seriously ill for a few days, is somewhat improved. Messrs. Geo. Thoeman and Fred A. Ruff of Crown Point were in Hobart on business yesterday. Dick Sykes. formerly of Ilobart but who has been In Mississippi for the past two years, is here for a few days visit with old friends. Rev. Father Jansen left yesterday afternoon for Lafayette, Ind.. to attend a meeting of the board of directors of the Catholic orphans asylum at that place. Father Jansen is one of the directors. A letter from the Hon. Ed Simon yesterday states that his health is much improved and no doubt an operation will not have to be performed until after the close or the legislature. Mr. Simon expects To te home Friday for a couple of days. A Diplomatic Fault. Don't be too conventionally careful of what you say good or ill of other people; you may prove only your egotism rather than your humanity. John. A. Ilowland.

DYER NEWS

Louis Erb of St. business Monday. John was here on John Hilbrich of Schererville was a Dyer visitor Monday. Henry Greiving made a business trip to Hammond Monday. Nick Schaefer of Schererville here on business Monday. was Section No. 2 of the early train on the Monon was about four hours late Monday morning. Court No. 2 C. C. L. held Its regular meeting in their Han Monday night. Eleven new members were initiated. According to a report several children here in town are afflicted with the mumps. It seems as if Dyer gets its share of everything. Rural Mail Carrier Peter Klein finds considerable difficulty in making his daily route on account of the water completely covering the roads in some places. One of our carpenters, jonn Belrlger, suffered considerable loss through the high wind Saturday. He erected a house for Mr. Maas at Schererville. The building was Just under roof when the storm moved It some eight to ten feet from its foundation. How much can be saved or whether it is a total loss has not been learned. ST. JOHNS NEWS William Koehle returned from Hammond Monday. Peter Welngart and his sister, Mary, made a trip to Chicago Monday. Frank Brening of Chicago is the guest of his nephew, Frank Schultz. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Boecker returned from Chicago Monday evening, where they visited relatives since Saturday. Peter Koch of Whiting was the guest of Postmaster and Mrs. Andrew Kammer Sunday. Preparations are being made for the lecture on "India," to be given by the Rev. B. Soengen, next Sunday evening. The subject will not be only treated from a religious standpoint but he will tell of his personal experiences while a missionary In India. Father Soengen has lectured in the principal European cities and many places in this country, and his lectures have always been heartily received by the public. EAST CHICAGO NEWS Mrs. Albert Lewis mumps. Is sick with the The Ladles Auxiliary of the O. E. S, will be entertained tomorrow after noon. H. M. Johnson has been transferred to Robert street, where ha will work for a few days. Miss Helen Harris is completing her stenographic course at a business col lege in Chicago. Quite a number of East Chicagoans heard Dr. Hurty, who spoke in Towle's opera house in Hammond last night. F. O'Jseil, secretary of the Davison Foundry company, visited the Electri cal show, Tuesday night at the Coll sieum. Moses Spector Is still confined to his home by his Injured foot. He ex pects, however, to be able to be out in about a week. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eastern Star will give a pedro party tonight at Moss' hall, the proceeds of which will be used for charity. The Reading club, entertained yes terday afternoon by Mrs. Howell, drew an unusually large crowd. A very interesting program had been arranged Mrs. Sybel Clapper read a paper on the history of the Red Cross movement. Mrs. Ed. Williams had prepared a most interesting article on the life of Walt Whitman, this was followed by Mrs. Newell's paper on Philanthropic T omen of America, read by Mrs. Canine. Mrs. A. Lewis being unable to attend, Mrs. Clinton read her paper on the Life of Florence Nightingale. The different subjects were well discussed, and showed that much 6tudy and energy had been expended in the prepara tion of same. The afternon was great ly enjoyed by all. WHITING NEWS Mrs. K. Arney of East Chicago visited in Whiting last night. Mrs. C. W. Johnson was taken to Chicago to a hospital yesterday. Miss Florence Moyland entertained several of her young friends at a party in honor of her fifteenth birthday. The evening was spent In playing games and music was also indulged in, after which a luncheon was served. Undertaker Hellwig was called to Gary yesterday to take care of the remains of Bacon, a real estate man, who died very suddenly. The body will be shipped to Chicago where the deceased has a brother. Many from Whiting went to Hammond last night to hear Dr. Hurty, an eminent ' authority on the subject of tubercolosls lecture on the "white plague." After the lecture a banquet was given at which Editor Farr of the Whiting Call gave a toast on the "Press and Physicians."' The funeral of August Kneeter. the man wno was Kiuea dv me train i Saturday; night, was held yesterday

ONE DAY'S

His Name Is Jolui Kinney. The man who was found with a fractured skull at Ninety-fifth street and the Pennsylvania tracks Sunday night by Officers McAvoy and O'Malley, and removed to the South Chicago hospital, where he has since remained in an unconscious condition, wad identified last night as John Kinney, aged 34 years, who disappeared Sunday and was reported to the police of the Sixteenth precinct yesterday missing. Kinney was employed at the chemical works. One Hundred and Nineteenth street and the Calumet river, and was last seen by his friends when he quit work Sunday night. He lives at 1157 One Hundred and Sixth street. South Deering. Comparison of the records in the police station led to the identification. Be Careful! ,He's Loaded. The Byrne Construction company. contractors for tne big water tunnel being built in Seventy-third Btreet. have reported the theft of 200 pounds of dynamite from their tool house at Eighty-second street and Escanaba avenue. Captain Storen of the South Chicago police has detailed Officers McNamara, Allman, Quinn and O'Connor on the case, with careful instruc tion to treat the thieves gently If they are caught with the goods on them. Grasshoppers Will Dine. Central Swarm No. 1, Modern Order of Grasshoppers, one of the most popu lar social organizations in South Chicago, will have a banquet and entertainment at Saenger hall, 9233 Houston avenue, on Tuesday, Feb. 12. On the list of speakers are Judge Charles N. Goodnow of the South Chicago branch of the municipal court and County Assessor Walter E. Schmidt. Talent has been secured for a vaudeville bill, and altogether the event promises to be very enjoyable. K. of P.'s Install Officers. The newly elected officers of Good Hope lodge No. 5S0, Knights of Pythias, Installed last night by Deputy Grand Chancellor A. B. Schulz at Odd Fellow's hall, 10411 Ewlng avenue, are as follows: Chancellor Commander Charles Bollman. Vice Chancellor Raymond Burch. Prelate Henry Behrens. Keeper of Records and Seals Fred Stines. Master of Finance Charles A. Smith Master of Exchequer John M. Spahn Master of Work Charles Teager. Master-at-Arms John Lundqulst. Inside Guard Robert McComb. Trustees .John Lundqulst, George Smith, and O. L. Knight. morning from the German Evangelical church. The funeral was In charge of the Stationary Firemen of whioh he was a member. Mr. Kneeter was 64 years of age and leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. The burial occurred at Oakhill cemetery. John Melvin entertained a number of his gentlemen friends last night at an informal supper at O'Keefe's in honor of his birthday. About ten of the younger element of the Owl club were present and all voted a hearty greeting to "mein host" who proved himself agreeable in every respenct. Basket Ball. Two basket ball games will be the attraction at Mettiers hall, Friday night, when the Sheridan Park Athletic club team will meet the representatives of the Hammond Baptist league and the Whiting high school girl's team will meet the Hammond high school team. Both of these teams are in excellent form and a very good tinle may be quaranteed. Lineup of the teams are as follows: S. P. A. C. Center, Connors; right guard, Morrison; left guard, Floyd; right forward, Green; left forward, Trowe. Whiting high school. Girls team Center, J. Jewett; second center, E. Swartz; right forward, G. Eaton; left forward, H. O'Hara; right guard, M. Schaaf; left guard, A. Moore. The games are scheduled to begin at 7:45 o'clock. The people were given a rare treat last night In the form of a first class entertainment given by the Choral society at the Congregational church. The society is composed of the best msuical talent in Whiting and also Mrs. C. F. Watkins who is well known in Chicago as a vocalist of no little ability. All who attended were much pleased at the success of their first appearance. The proceeds of the evening will be given to the Methodist and Congregational churches to be used for the good of both. The following is the program: PART I. Chorus Miller's Wooing Piano Solo Valse MoszkowskI Miss Margaret Langmyer. Trio Mesdames Humphreys, Gibson and Miss Klose. Chorus Daughters of Error. .. .Bishop Soprano Obligato, Mrs. C. F. Watkins. Vocal Solo The Promise of Llfe.Cowen Miss Jennie L. Trout. Chorus Gypsy's Life Schumann PART II. Chorus Bridal Chorus Cowen Violin Duet Non Giovi, Sasperar Don izeth..A Dream of Paradise Wugland Dr. R. E. and Claud Humphreys Vocal Solo Jewel Song (From Faust) Gounod Mrs. C. F. Watkins. Quartette Mesdaces Gibson, Humphreys. Misses Klose and Trout. Vocal Duet I Feel Thy Angel Spirit.. Hoffman Mrs. C. F. Watkins and D. Humphreys, Chorus Good Ni&kt Balavi. .PeasiiU

GRIST

IN SOUTH CHICAGO

Police Praised for Good Work. The police of the sixteenth precinct, who have been criticised recently for inactivity in the matter of suppressing slot machines and other forms of gamb ling on the East Side, point with pride to a record of 646 arrests made since the police station was brought from Hegewisch to One Hundred and Sixth street and Avenue M. Officers detailed at the station declare that a number of tough localities have been effectually cleaned up, and that from the standpoint of peace and order generally the territory under the jurisdiction of the sixteenth precinct is cleaner and more satisfactory than it has been for years. It Is declared that the record of arrests made and the percentage of convictions obtained exceeds that of almost any other precinct in the city. Lieutenant J. J. Ryan, the commanding officer, is praised by his men as a "policeman from his toes up," and as a man of skill and Judgment in his business. Officers Carlson and Ryan, who recently fell under the displeasure of Olaf Nelson of 10604 Forrence avenue, whom they prosecuted for maintaining a slot machine, have recently been pro moted to plain clothes officers for good work. During their connection with the sixteenth precinct, they have successfully handled four cases of attempted murder. Briefs. Nicholas Rockwicz. 9016 Green Bay avenue, and Mike Wikniclcetce, 8924 Green Bay avenue, were taken to the County hospital yesterday In the police ambulance. The regular meeting of the South Chicago Masonic association was held last evening In the Masonic building at Ninety-first street and Exchange avenue. R. E. L. Brooks Is president of the association. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Sullivan, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow from her late home, 8841 Commercial avenue, to St. Patrick's church, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet cemetery. Joseph Welniok was assessed $1 and costs In the South Chicago branch of the municipal court this morning on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested while raising a disturbance In a house at Eighty-fourth street and Superior avenue at 12:30 a. m. today. Stanley Potter, 8808 Commercial avenue, for four years a city trial investigator, has been appointed deputy municipal court clerk at the South Chicago branch. Mr. Potter Is of Polish nativity, and his knowledge of that language will enable the court to dispense with extra Interpreters. MRS. DAISY BARE ACCEPTS CALL TO FAIRMONT CHURCH. One of Many Women Who Have Made Their Mark In Quaker Pulpit IIa Preached tor Ten Years. (Special to Lake County- Times.) LaPorte, Ind., Jan. 22. Since George Fox, in obedience to the precedents of Holy Writ, opened the Quaker pulpit to women there have been many female preachers of great note In that denomination and at this time the Society of Friends contains a large number of successful feminine pulpiteers. One of the latest of these to make a mark Is Mrs. Daisy Barr, who has Just been called to the pastorate of the Friends church at Falrmount, Ind., after a com menaaDie service 01 two years as evangelist in the district of the In diana yearly meeting. Mrs. Barr, who is a little past thirty years or age, was. made a recognized preacher In the sect at the age of twenty at which time she was already a persuasively eloquent speaker and a young woman of rare educational attainments. Her ministerial duties during the past ten years have been performed in Canada, Oklahoma, Kan aas, Indian territory and Indiana, chiefly as an evangelist. She has mar rled more than a hundred couples, and last spring her services were required at the wedding of two ministers, whom she made man and wife. Her husband is a successful teacher and was re cently appointed deputy clerk of Grant Count, Ind. Besides being an acceptable minister, Mrs. Barr is an accomplished cook and housekeeper ot the old fashioned sort. Her sweet and gentle disposition has made her a favorite In the social circles wherein she moves. She denies being a "woman's rights" advocate or ad herent and holds the opinion that if a woman is a good wife, mother and housekeeper and does her duty In her church she will have about all the rights she can find time to utilize. Mr and Mrs. Barr have one child. URGE LEGISLATIVE ACTION. The Indiana state board of education at its closing session Friday in the of fice of State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton adopted a resolution express lng the sentiments of the members with regard to the proposed legislation In creasing teachers' salaries. The reso lutlon states that it Is most important that this session of the legislature en act a law whereby more money can be raised for an increase In teachers sal aries. The resolution was drafted only after an all-day consideration of the question and a conference with Senato T. T. Moore, chairman ot the senate committee on education, and Repre sentative Slimp, chairman of the house committee on education. Why She Went Home. -Will you have one lump She two? H -Do you refor to the sugar Uxe biscuits? New York Sun.

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