Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 213, Hammond, Lake County, 26 February 1907 — Page 3

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

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GARY NEWS

T. E. Knotts and today In Chicago. son, Frank, spent Morris Kahan camo down from Indiana Harbor this morning to inspect the work on his building. The regular services were hold yesterday at the school house. The Sunday school is making preparations for the program to be rendered at Easter. C. P. Collins, agent for the acetyline plants that aro being installed in the hotel and other buildings, spent today here Inspecting the work. James Rogers, proprietor of the Broadway buffet, south of the Wabash, erected yesterday a large wire sign that can be read for nearly a mil up and down Broadway. The Moe Bros., contractors, have begun the erection of the Kahan building between Sixth and Seventh avenues and expect to begin tho latter part of the week tho erection of their Own building a block further south. Joe Ciznor. who bought out Frank Zurawski's business on Jefferson street soma timo ago was arrested Saturday evening for running after hours. It was nearly midnight when the police arrived with him at tho station and he was locked up until yesterday morning when his trial was held and he was found guilty and fined, Judge Fitzgerald officiating. B. Waldor of Chicago, lias opened up an employment bureau and foreign exchange office at the Fltz hotel. lie has engaged Cornelius Schanzer, who has been official interpreter here for some time, as manager. They will do a general employment bureau business in the way of supplying labor to different contractors and will also handle foreign exchange for tho large number of foreigners here. The Pratt hotel is now In the hands of its now manager, Mr. and Mrs. Rawlin, leaving yesterday. The new manager started in with a small houseCleaning, by separating the head waiter from the pay roll. The waiter had be come slightly exuberant after his pay day. In fact several of the steel boys were in the same condition last even ing having gone away over Sunday after receiving their pay Saturday and when they returned last evening they were inclined to be argumentative. The Increasingly good weather has brought cn a large increase in the amount of work being done. All of the contractors who have been dragging their work along have put on additional forces and those who have contracts fcr new work and buildings are preparing to push their erection work. The II. F. McLennan company who have the contract for the gas plant, expects to have two hundred men at work on their work within a week. The Great Lakes Dredge & Pock company, Is building additional quarters for the thousamfTittra merTTfiey expect Fc "have l. v- within the next month, and on every hand is an air of preparation and planning that forebodes a large work. Considerable oxcit tatnt was created In "Tho Patch", ns it Is known, yesterday morning by a robbery of the Huros saloon on Washington street. A colored man had sauntered into the building and when Mrs. l.urcs stepped into the back part of the room for u moment he grabbed several bottles of whiskey and some loose change and made a break for cover with Mrs. P.uros in full pursuit. She managed to attract the attention of several passersby whe took part in the chase. Tho negro was finally rounded up near the Falkenau camp and a policeman dent for. He was taken to jail and bound over by Judge Fitzgerald to the superior court at Hammond on a charge of petit larceny. Several of the negroes as well as some of the pale-face loafers who have been Infesting tho neighborhood south of the Wabash, are being picked up gradually by the police department and tho summary action taken when they are landed is having n good effect. WHITING NEWS Miss Emma Wcdman was in Hammond yesterday. Mrs. Roy Emerson entertained several relatives Sunday. Mrs. K. Chllds of Fischrupp avenue Is under tho weather. ' Tho youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaubien has the measles. Miss Annette Buchanan has recovered from a severe seige of typhoid lever. Callus J. lUder of the Smith & Bader real estate Arm is ill with tho typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hatch have moved into the Mattcrn ilais in John street. Ruth Gavlt is recovering from the measles, but Albert lias r.ow taken the disease. Mrs. William Stonhouse and Miss Gertrude O'Neil were Chicago visitors yesterday. Mosdames M.Helman and D. II. Waltzer transacted business In South Chicago yesterday. Mrs. Mike Mellale and her daughter, Mrs. Archie L. Du Fon were South Chicago shoppers yesterday. Mrs. John Langmeyer of Ohio avenue lias returned from Miller station where she spent three days with friends. The little con of the shoe-maker who resides at the corner of Now York avenue and Fischrupp ft venues has tho diphtheria. The Van Camp family of Ohio avenue ere all recovering from their Illness nd the quarantine will soon be raised from tlielr home.

William Stenhouse will be sent by the Standard to one of their new plants and Joseph Waywood. the barber, will purchase their new home in Central avenue.

Miss Claire Lewi3 has gone to her homo in in Dowagiac, Mich., to spend a few days with her parents. Edward, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. II. N. Nichols, accompanied her. Mrs. Edna Seitz Mack of Pt. Richmond. Cal., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Charles Ecklen and her sister. Mrs. Lewis Waltze-r. She will viit her husband's parcnt3 at Chesterton for a few days, and then will return to remain for two months. The mission club of the Methodist church held its meeting last night at the home of Miss Florence Lee in Ohio avenue. India Is at present receiving the attention of the members, and a thorough study of conditions existing there will be made. When Jacobson, the Pretzelman. who has the barn In the rear of tho Recht market In 119th street went to

feed his horses yesterday morning, hejLlzzk" Rombold, Chicago 33

was surprised to find one horse dead and the other badly injured. The animals had been kicking during the night and broke through the floor. When the floor gave away, the one horse fell into the sewer which runs under the barn and died and the other was on top of it. The fire department was called and they had great difficulty in raising them. HEGEWISCH NEWS Lawrence Cox of Hammond was Hegewlsch on business Monday. in Mrs. John Martindale spent Monday with her parents In South Chicago. Misses Alvina Tangerman and Minnie Blake of Hammond spent Sunday with Miss Lillie Llndberg. The Rebecca lodge will hold its regular meeting and Initiation of new members Wednesday evening. Wo hears some more street corner talk of a Hegewlsch bank, but so far nothing definite has materialized. Aaron Miller has returned to his work with the Western Steel Car and Foundry company, after a weeks' lay off, caused by being hurt by falling plaster. Hegewlsch is glad to learn of the election of Joseph Welnland as mayor of Burnham and expect soon to see those electric lights, street cars and the location of new industries there which Is the new mayor's one ambition. Will Rose the grocer at 133rd and Ontario avenue, is having a special sale of liquid veneer, put up by the Buffalo Specialty comivany. Sold in 25c and 50c bottles. Try a bottle and see what an excellent new finish your furniture and woodwork will have. 2-20-1 w. Mesdames P. Reilley and Susan Carroll of Hammond were guests of the St. Mary's court at Hegewlsch, Saturday, when Mrs. Reilley installed the following officers: Chief Ranger Susan Cormandy. Vice Chief Ranger Mary Smalley. Recording Secretary Regina Spainer Treasurer Maggie Jordan. Trustees Annlo McKerman, Mary Klucher. Lieutenant Commander Johanna Moran. Inside Guard Rose Sullivan. Outside Sentinel Bridget Munnegan Following the installation of officers a luncheon was served and a social hour enjoyed. RENSSELAER NEWS Abe Hallick left apolis. today for IndianJoe Thomas is home with the grip and will be hero for a few days. Ralph Fendig is convalescent but ow ing to his age, his recovery Is slow. Miss Nora E. Waymlre and Ralph Mooro were married Sunday evening. J. W. Childors was called to Delphi today on account of his mother's Ill ness. G. E. Murray Is spending his spare time at tho postofflce getting ready for his work. The change Is due about April 1. Jack O'Brien, tho tailor employed here for a long time by B. K. Zimmer man, has quit his Job and returned to Chicago. CROWN POINT NEWS Treasurer Bailey has returned from his Minneapolis trip. J. G. Ibach of Hammond was here on business yesterday. Clarence Rudolph and wift .mday here with his parents. spent A new daughter arrived at the home of George Lamphler yesterday. J. W. Belshaw. attorney of Lowell, was a Crown Point visitor yesterday. Mrs. C. E. Maillett has nearly re covered from her recent attack of ap pendicltis. -Texas Sweethearts" is booked to np pear In Central music hall on Fridav evening. March S. George Norton of Palmer, was here yesterday and at ended the seed corn lecture last night. George W. Davis, of Lowell, who has recently returned from a trip to Texas, was a Crown Point visitor yesterday. Harvey Sauerman and bride arrived here Sunday afternoon from Sheridan,

Wyo., for a few days' relatives.

visit with his The Foresters are figuring on adding the third story to the Wilson & Houk building, which is to be built this spring. When thi3 Is done they will have one of the largest meeting places of any lodge society In Lake county. Sheriff Carter received word to look out for a yellow touring car bearing five passengers that caused an accident this side of Hammond Sunday afternoon, but the machine did not pass through Crown Point. A telegram received Sunday from Waverly, la., announcing the death at that place on Saturday of Mrs. Ann Sheehan, a sister of Mary Kain, and a sister-in-law of Mrs. John Loague and Mrs. C. E. Maillett. Deceased was about 63 years of age and was the widow of Michael Sheehan, a former resident of Crown Point. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Wesley P. Curran, Chicago 35 Ralph E. Utley, Oak Park. 111. Cella Jenkins, Oak Park, 111 William S. Doane, Chicago 24 Elizabeth M. Duffy, Chicago 22 Wm. M. Grahan, Chicago 50 Lillie N. Hathorn, Chicago 36 Richard Lspeland, Chicago 23 Emma M. Vohs, Chicago 22 John Setler, Carbondale, 111. Effie Braeh, Evanston, 111... .39 .25 .23 .IS Edward J. Oakley, Chicago.. Julia Schrieker, Chicago.... LANSING NEWS Miss Winanda Int Hout, who was operated on for abscess, is now recov ering rapidly. Miss Annie VanErden of South Hol land and Miss Gladys Melville of Evanston visited the Int Hout family last Sunday. Rev. C. E. Ketcham, pastor of the First M. E. church who now resides at Evanston where he Is taking a post graduate course at Garrett institute, has decided to move his family to Lansing in order to be In closer touch with his parishioners. VALPARAISO NEWS P. Lyon of Kouts, visited here today on business. Miss Grace Marcey left for Marlon this morning. Herman Sievers was in Chicago on business yesterday. Roy Freehelte was in South Bend on business yesterday. W. C. Alexander was at Michigan City on business Saturday. W. C. Lelherman was a business vis itor In Chicago Monday. Attorney Zollars of Fort Wayne at tended court here Mondas-. C. J. Hand left for Benson, Minn, today where he will reside. Alex Franco returned to work this morning at Munele, Ind., after visiting here for a few days. ST. JOHNS NEWS Vincent Thielen was yesterday, cn business. in Hammond Mrs. Emil Knobloch arrived Deep River, yesterday. from Gerlach Bros, shipped a car load of hogs yesterday, valued at $050. Michael Stark left for Lafayette yes terday, where he transacts business. Edward Berg, who was very ill from blood noisonlng in his arm, is out of danger now. Mrs. John Keilman and daughters Misses Veronica and Cecelia, are visiting relatives in Hammond. Edward, tho son of Mr. and Mrs Joseph P. Klassen, who was very low with pneumonia, Is better now and able to attend school. Charles Keilman, who was quite sick, was out for the first time In two weeks. Monday. but Is still in the physician's caro. Thomas Connors, operator at the C. I. & S. R. R. i3 suffering from sore eyes, which makes it difficult fOr him to do his work. Althcught under med ical treatment, Mr. Connors has at tended to his usual work. John Miller, jr., was called to Indiana Harbor to appear for the C. I. & q P r as a witness in a case where a foreigner, employed by the company tried to sue fcr wages that he had re 1.1st November. Miller having cashed the check at the time, remem bered the plaintiff and identified him in tho court. The case was dismissed. DYER NEWS John L. Keilman made a trip to Chicago, yesterday. business Trtcpnh Reiplinger of Sehererville, was here on business yesterday. Mqt Hoffman was at Hammond Monday looking after business matters The remains of 3 -year-old Paul Scheldt, whe died of pneumonia Sun dav aftrnoon were laid to rest In St, Joseph's cemetery this forenoon. Corn shredding and husking is still going on near Dyer. It is rather late for this work, but on account of the bad weather late in the fall some farmera were unable to finish that work.

ONE DAY'S GRIST I IN SOUTH CHICAGO

DRINKS ALCOHOL ID HEMES 1 PUG Restaurant Guest Pours Liquid in Coffee and Alarms Waiters. Fred Johnson, a resident of 11 4 th street, nea'r the river, created a panic among the waiter girls In George Meyer's restaurant at 9218 Commercial ave nue last night by pouring a colorless liquid from a bottle into his coffee while- lie was eating supper in the place. The waiters thought it was an at tempt at suicide and called loudly for assistance to prevent the man from drinking the coffee. Mr. Meyer came in from the kitchen and questioned Johnson, who declared the substance he poured In the cup was alcohol. He further stated that he was regularly In the habit of drinking alcohol when he couldn't get anything stronger, and as the salooh9 were closed on account of the republican primary election, he ell back on the alcohol. Furthermore, he declared, he reserved the right to drink anything he pleased and he defled Mr. Meyer or anybody else to keep him from drinking aqua fortis if he wanted to. Meyer ordered Johnson to get out of his restaurant and on the man's re fusal to go called an officer. In the municipal court this morning Johnson was greatly amused at tho sensation he had created, but the smiles left his face when Judge Qoodnow handed him a fine 6f $1 and costs. AUSTRIAN LABOR KILLED. Falls Under Wheels of Electric Crane at Ilearewisch Car Works. Andy Julag, an Austrian aged 4 was killed at the Western Steel Car and Foundry company's plant in Hegewlsch. He got in tho way of an electric crane that was unloading heavy steel beams from a train of cars at the car works and was run over and killed. Julag's death was not discovered until several minutes after It occurred, His mangled remains were found on the track on which the crane travels and taken to the undertaking rooms of Gustav Korthaus, 13309 Erie avenue. An inquest will be held Saturday by Deputy Coroner Reynolds. Julag had lived lh America thirteen years and had been employed a num ber of years at the car works. Ho leaves a wife and family In Austria. Ho had no relatives in this country. TOO EAGER TO MAKE SALES; LANDS IN THE BOOBY HATCH. Umbrella Peddler Persists In MnklnK Sales on Pennsylvania Train In Spite f Warnings and Pays a Fine. Nathan Kahn, a peddler of patent self-opening umbrellas, let his buisness enterprise lead him into a conflict with EAST CHICAGO NEWS Mrs. E. T. Davis Is very low at he'r home with grip. Silas J. Llewellyn Visited the works of the Interstate yesterday. Gee. McLoland spent Sunday and Monday In Chicago with friends. Miss Frances Lundt of Hammond, has taken a position at the Metals Refining company. Miss Maxey will entertain the Whist club a week from Friday night instead of this Friday, as planned. Victor Hzortsberg, employed at Grasselll, made a short trip to Cedar Rapids over Sunday, returning Monday morn ing. The Ladles' Aid society cf tho Swed ish Lutheran church will meet with Mrs. gauden In Olcott avenue, Thursday afternoon. Edgar Noble has given up his posi tion with the Terminal Tranfer railroaL, and will assist Louis Greenfield In his billiard hall from now cn. About 8 o'clcck last night the fire department was called to 14Sth street, Pepin's hotel. The men responded promptly, but found the fire amounted to nothing and so returned, having been out but a few minutes. Mrs. Louis Cook, formerly of East Chicago, has Invited the members of the East Chicago Chapter of the Eastern Star to her home in South Chicago for tomorrow afternoon at which time she will entertain them at luncheon. The members will leave on the 1 o'clock car for South Chicago. Professor R. C. Schellenbergsr, superintendent of schools in Tuklon, S. D., who Is attending the Natlcnal Convention' of Superintendents of School In Chicago this week, spent yesterday In Eaet Chicago with Mr. Grancieco going through the Republic mills, and also calling on Miss Gertrude Culp, teacher In the McKinley school, whe waa & former schoolmate of his. Having purchased the entire team lng, livery and express business of Smith & Claffer company, we wish to announce to our patrons and public In general that after March 1 the firm will be known as the East Chicago Transfer and Express company. J. P. Lewis and B. J. Rettlgr. proprietors. i2-26-10t.

the special agents of the Pennsylvania road yesterday. He was warned against trying to sell his wares on tho trains of the Pennsylvania company several times, but business is business, and Kahn, who belongs to a race

whose business acuteness is proverbial, could not see good chances for sales going to waste. He continued to peddle the umbrellas on the trains, and yesterday Special Officer Hayes ar rested him on a train at Hegewlsch and took him to South Chicago. This morning Kahn paid a line of $1 and costs In the South Chicago municipal court, and the profit of a large number of umbrella sales went to swell the city's exchecquer. Couldn't Wait For His Pav. Matt Dobrolowki, a Po'Ish laborer at the steel mills, got so eager for his pay check yesterday that he couldn't wait, and created a disturbance in the paymaster's office. Officer Mike King of the Steel company's force arrested the man and placed him in the South Chicago station. This morning he was given a fine of $1 and costs by Judge Goodnow. Hurt at Harvester Plant. Charles Smith, a laborer at the International Harvester works in South Deering, was hurt while at work in the plant yesterday. A heavy bar of stone fell on his left ankle, crushing it. The accident was reported to the police of the Sixteenth precinct. Smith lives at S525 Mackinaw avenue. Briefs. Gottleib Kohnke, the old fisherman who was fined $25 and costs three weeks ago on a charge of illegal liquor selling at his shack on the Calumet lake, was In court again today on a similar charge, but was released for lack of prosecution. Officer Naughton of the Sixteenth precinct had gathered the evidence by sending a youth named John Asho to buy somo whisky of the old man. The whisky was In court but Ashe was not, and as the sale could not be proven Kohnke was discharged. The Young People's society of the Swedish Mission church at 100th street and Avenue L held an annual business meeting and entertainment at tho church Sunday night. Margaret Szczpanlrk, who was complained of by her neighbor, Mary Smoliski, of 8739 Superior avenue, was discharged in the municipal court this morning on the payment of the costs. The two women kissed and made up. Officer Sklba acted as peacemaker. The case against the five Servians who attempted to get possession of the chalice and sacraments of the South Chicago Greek Catholic church Sunday, and who were repulsed by the priest's housekeeper, was continued until tomorrow morning by Judge Goodnow. Patrick Keegan, the South Deering man who was ordered the other day by Judge Goodnow to sign the pledge or go to jail, was Irr court today with Father Quinn's certificate that he had straightened out. Keegan is the father of fifteen children. The Domestic Science club meets at the home of Mrs. E. A. Williams in Magoun avenue tonight, and will take up the scientific cooking of the fol lowing dishes: Cream cf corn soup, bread sticks, veal cutlets, parkerhouse rolls, butter balls, lettuce salad, French dressing, chocolate bread pudding. The club is progressing nicely and all seem well pleased with the work. The Bob O'Bingo club was enter talned Saturday night by Mrs. Ida Williams at the Williams hotel. It was in honor of her birthday. The Club presented Mrs. Williams with a beautiful chair. The evening was spent (n sinarlng and playing games, after which the griests partook of a very elaborate lunch. Mrs. Williams entertained the club royally. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames Jones Linton, W. K. Williams, Will Williams Cowley, South Chicago, Beunadon, Thcs. Williams, Frank William; Mea dames Abble Thomas, Morgan, and J. D. WIckey. The rjrosrressive pedro party and raffle at the home of Mrs. Katie Arney, 490S Forsythe avenue Saturday night was well attended and a good time reported. Wesley Curtis of East Chicago wns the lucky holder of 204 which won the handsome hand painted plate Refreshments consisting of Ice cream and cake were served. The prizes awarded were as follows: Ladles first Mrs. Catherine Chllds, Whiting; second Mrs. Eva Swint. Hammond; third, Mrs rnrrie Thomas, Whiting. Gents first, E. Rhodes. East Chicgago; second John Green. Hammond; third, Howard Flenigan, Hammond. HESSVILLE NEWS Dr. Sahrln of Chicago visited mother yesterday. his John Grennach of Chicago was Hessville on busine3S3 Monday. in Henry Wats has returned to his home in P.oss after a few days visit here. Hammond visitors here today were Mrs. John Hess, Nellie Wats. Mrs. John Smalley, Mrs. Dedlow, Miss Tillie Bulkhaldt, Mrs. Jacob Hovengar, Jacob Evans and Ben Lohse. We Collect County Taxe3 on Hammond property. Lake County Saving & Trust Co., 92 State St. Onen evening untU 8 o'clock. 1

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H A M M O LOWELL NEWS Miss Cella Gershman Is visiting rel atives in Chicago. Two cases of scarlet fever is re ported in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wosley, on the east side. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tateman of Englewood, are the guests here of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. George Hill. Walter White has sold his meat market on Commercial avenue to Frank Robinson and Clarence Surprise. The new proprietors will take possession March 1. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, who have been spending the winter at Chanute, Kan., with their son, Ernest, have returned homo here, reporting an enjoyable time. Mrs. Green received a message Mon dav announcing the death of her daughter, Mrs. Young. Mrs. Young's husband is an employee of the Chica go postofflce for over thirty years and was knewn by many Lowell people. Mrs. Green went to Chicago, Tuesday. BURN HAM NEWS J. W. Welnland 13 on the sick list with a severe cold. Miss Julia Peterson was a Hammond church goer Sunday morning. Mrs. W. O. Trlmblo was a visitor In Hamomnd yesterday afternoon. Miss Martha McKnlght ha3 resigned her position at the Avenue and is now staying at her home in Burnham. Mrs. E. K. Hunter and daughter, Madeline, went to Chicago yesterday where Madeline will visit friends for several days. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Morexoo and Miss Sadie Morexoe saw "Way Down East" at the Towlo opera house Sunday evening. Several Burnham people were In at tendance at tne iowia opera uouss Sunday night to see "Way Down East". A party composed of Messrs. and Mesdamee C. F. Eldred and George Bliss were among those who witnessed this popular play. All report a very delightful evening. v Is news COUNTY TI3IES. la

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Come Early to Avoid the Rush. Telephone 2022 405 SIBLEY STREET N D, I N D. INDIANA HARBOR F. J. Teal Is a Hammond visitor to day. C P. Burdick Is in Chicago on busi ness today. Mrs. Charles Johnson Is visiting rela tives in Chicago today. Charles E. Gowler made a business trip to Chicago this morning. John Bevans was called to LaPorte this morning on urgent business. Rev. Joseph Bolka of East Chicago was the guest of Rev. Thomas McGoven today. Mrs. Joseph George and daughterf, Martha, of Chicago, are the guests of Miss Ethel McGoven. Michael James of North Judsoa made a few business calls at the Harbor this morning. The Wednesday afternoon club will meet with Mrs. J. F. Frysinger of First street, tomorrow afternoon. Miss Dlecta Bradley of Chicago 13 tho guest of Miss Cassle Baker of Commonwealth avenue for a few days. Miss Aanna Hoffman of Chicago is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Norton in Pensylvanla avenue, for a few days. About forty friends of Miss Mary LIghtbody surprised her at her home last evening in honor of her birthday, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Miss Lightbody received many pretty gifts. Those present from out of town were Misses Helen and Mae Davis and Carl Phllipps of East Chicago. J. II. Schneck and Miss Bradley of Chicago. E. Coma of 2517 Cedar street, who was taken to St. Margaret's hospital with pneumonia last week, died yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will be held from the Polish Catholic church tomorn v morning. Interment at Holy Cro'ss cemetery. Ha leaves a widow and twin children la Austria, Mr. Coma was employed in the American Steel Foundry as a laborer. Queer, Indeed! "The face of tho returns," said the cbairm.au of the meeting, "Ehowg 67 ayes and no noe3." "What a queerlooking face that must be!" remarked n old IsLdv in the back row.

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