Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 216, Hammond, Lake County, 1 March 1907 — Page 3

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

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GARY NEWS

Mr. "Weber of the Falkenau Inn la confined to his home with a bad ccld. Bert Escher, assessor, from Hammond, spent yesterday here with his friend. Judge Huber. I Attorney Call of Knotts & Bomberger's office at Hammond spent the day here on legal business. City Engineer Melton Is busy surveying a new sub-dlvislon that some Chicago parties" expect to put oh the market In a few week3. Several of the men who have been relieved of their money by Harry, who has signs up announcing that men are wanted, are talking of prosecuting Harry for obtaining money under false pretenses It being evident that the agency is not bena fide. The Blome Construction company are making preparations to resume work hero on the street as soon as the frost leaves the ground. the? have Fifth avenue to pave and sidewalk and portions of Broadway. The Clark Construction company Is receiving In car load lots cf stone for the bank building. Yesterday One of the cars contained sections .of columns to bo used and of twenty-eight sections In a car fourteen were broken. They are shipped In from Harvey, 111. Ladislaw Clzner, who some time ago purchased a lot on Broadway south of Tenth avenue, yesterday c!09ed the sale of tho property at a hand9ome profit to Lawrence Ilcover. Lawrence's father is the contractor who recently sold his property just south of the lot Lawrence purchased yesterday. Rumor would have It that Watch man Couck of the Steel company's force Is hunting a house. This Is taken to be a good Indication of what will happen to Fred ere long. He i3 a popular fellow with a fund of ex perlence worthy regaling, having served In the regular army Philippines. in the Tho shifting of watchmen at the bridge, occasioned no little In ccnvenl ence yesterday on the part of several of the large contractors who had been going back and fcrth unmolested hitherto, but were yesterday oncere moniously refused passage, the now watchmen not being posted as fo who might go and who might not. Kcseric & Stritof, the grocers, are defendants today In a suit brought by John Kassakavolc before Judge Huber on account of the sale of gasoline to the Knssakavlc family In place of kerosene for which they called. Tho gasoline was exploded while pouring It into a lamp, burning Katy, the little daughter, very badly. Attorney Ridgeley Of Wildermuth, Hodges & Ridge ley, Is attorney for the plaintiff. The local police department has been as busy as the proverbial bee-hive all day yesterday.. John Banaszak, proprietor of a saloon on Jefferson street Just" south of the Michigan Central, was arretted this morning on a warrant sworn out by one of the boarders. The warrant charged assault and battery and when Judge Huber opened court and called the prisoner to bar the prosecution had In evidence a saaeage of ample dimensions generously etuffed with garlic and other kindred Ingredients. As the trial proceeded it developed that the boarder had askrd for something to eat and when offered food he threw it away including the sausage. This enraged Banaszak who picked up the discarded viand and proceeded to force It down tho threat of his ungrateful guest willy-nilly. Judge Huber decided that the proper method had not been used and found Banaszak guilty, the latter paying his line and vowing that he would make the other fellow suffer. This afternoon Ed. Owens and Louts Palmer were picked up on warrants Issued by the keeper of Mr. Cormely's camp. They had been discharged yesterdav and returned last evening in a drunken condition tc tear up the camp. They managed to get away last right. but hung around the saloons all day nnd were taken In by Officers Klopf nnd Catoy. Hurry Jcyce was arrested on a warrant for being unlawfully In toxicated. Judge Huber deeming it un lawful. First Sprlni; Millinery opening Sat nrdny, Monday and Tuesday at Madame McNeil's corner store, Hammond Bnllding, Hammond, Ind. A. C. HUBER Cigars, Stationery', Candies and all Chicago Papers Prospect Ave. on the hill. GARY, IND. RENSSELAER NEWS Mrs. II. V. Weaver and children are visiting her paretns, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fllnn. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Coble left for LosAngeles, Cal., this morning where Mr. Goble has a position managing the dry goods department of a large store. Mrs. E. Alters and Mrs. Rebecca Porter left last night for Louisville. Ky., where they will see the mammoth cave and will go on to Washington. D. C, for a visit. T. A. Bassie and family left yesterday for their new home in Britton, S. D. Abort forty old friends called on them in a body and surprised them, an enjoyable evening being had by all. Mrs. Sarah Long, A. F. Long's mother, died yesterday morning at her old homestead near Mt. Ayr. She had been niaklng her home with her son, Edward, and was there at the time of her death. Makeeva hotel will change hands March 14. Mr. Brenner has sold Out to John F. Brunner. Mr. Bruner is an

old hotel man and will no doubt give the traveling public good satisfaction.

Mr. Brenner'a wife's health Is poor and j he will look for some other location for her benefit. HOBART NEWS Attorney Bullock Is moving his office Into the Strattan building today. Mrs. Milton Brown and Mrs. Howell Stevens were Chicago visitors yester day. Joseph Vague and wife left for Chi cago yesterday where they will visit friend3 for a few days. Miss Annie Cruel, who lives south of Hobart, began clerking at the Spot Cash store this morning. John Rowo Jr., and Miss Clara Sauter were quietly married Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Crown Point. Ind. They b gan h"usekeeping immediately In the Barnes1 residence fn Main street. While In Hobart last Monday Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Owen disposed of their property In Devonshire street to Mr. and Mrs. J061 E. Coates df Chicago, who will move to nobart aoon. The place sold for $2,S00. Rev. George B. Jones left. Wednes day for a month's sojourn through Tennessee and Alabama. During his absence Rev. C. A. Brook3 of Valparalso and Rev. William Collins Of In diana Harbor will occupy his pulpit. An oyster supper will be given in the Odd Fellow's hall Saturday evenlng by the Young People's society of the Swedish Lutheran church. FOllowlng the supper a musical and literary probram will be rendered. LOWELL NEWS Mrs. Aaron Crawford Is reported on the indisposed list. Judging by the number of boys you or nlrtvinfi- "nibs" soring is nearly here. Amosa Edgerton has returned from an extended business and pleasure trip down In Virginia. A case of scarlet fever Is reported at the home of George Christie, three mfles southwest of LOwell. Emll Woodke had the misfortune to an Th,iriv rMitrlnsr an ugly and i 1 1 I Ail"v.j - painful wound Over his eye. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanger attended the funeral of Mrs. Sanger's grand mother, dt Crown Point, Thursday. Dr. P. L. Rlg9. our dentist, has opened dental parlors in Hammond and will visit Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of eacfh week. Ora Loyd, barber ih the Nate Slusser shop the past year, has accepted a position with the International Har vester company and will commence his duties today. Palmer Brothers, carpenters, are re pairing the farm residence Of P. A. Mels'ay, southwest of Lowell. When completed It will be occupied by his son-in-law, E. F. Chapman. A farewell party was given by the pupils of the second year high school to Miss Ruth Frazier In Hack's hall "Wed nesday night. All responded to invi tations and a fine time is reported. ST. JOHNS NEWS Frank Klassen made a business trip to Chicago Thursday. Frank Stark transacted business at the county seat yesterday. Charles Stomrnel of Dyer was In St. John Thursday on business. Peter Welngart and his sister, Mary, returned from Chicago Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scheldt of Black Oak visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Miller yesterday. The Rev. II. M. mond visited with Buchelt Thursday. Plaster of Hamthe Rev. A. M. Mrs. Peter Stark tS conflned to the house on account of sore eyes and is under medical treatment. A telephone was Installed by the Bell Telephone company in the house occupied by the Rev. A. M. Buchelt. Charley Callahan, foreman on the Monon section, handed in his resigna tion and Bert Steele has taken his plade. The stockholders of the Northwest ern Telephone company win noiu tneir annual meeting In Kammer's hall next Saturday at 10 a. m. First Spring: Millinery opening Sat. urday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame Mcctl's corner store, Hammond Build ing;, Hammond, Ind. BLACK OAK NEWS J. S. Seaberger transacted business In Hammond yesterday. Elmer Larson of Hobart transacted business here yesterday. William Ewen has postponed his trip to Panama until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Scheldt transacted business in St. John yesterday. Mat Miller of Crown Point was business visitor here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ewing transacted business In Hammond Wednesday.

DYER NEWS

John Kellman transacted business In Chicago yesterday. Jacob Schmal of St. John was here on business Thursday. Joseph Kellman made a business trip to St. John yesterday. Charles Stommel went to St. John yesterday on business. John Hilbrich of Scherervllle was a Dyer visitor yesterday. Mat Hilbrich of Scherervllle was a Dyer visitor yesterday. George Schulte of Scherervllle , was here on business yesterday. First Spring Millinery opening Sat urday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame McNeil's corner store, Hammond Build ing, Hammond, Ind. IEAST CHICAGO NEWS L John Keep spent last evening in Chi cago. Miss Anna Falk spent Thursday In Chicago. Miss Agnes Reed is sick at her home wjth the grip D. Davie, vice president of the Inter state, visited the plant here yesterdav John Mulcahy leaves next Monday for Mexico, where he is going on account of ill health. Mrs. Fisher's mother, Mrs. Mendenhall of Muncle," Is spending a few weeks with her daughter. First Spring Millinery opening Sat urday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame McNeil's corner store, Hammond Build ing, nammond, Ind. Having purchased the entire team ing, livery and express business of Smith ic 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. S. Rettlg, proprietors. 2-25-lOt. W. R. DIAMOND FOR PURE FOODS 709 Chicago Ave. Phone 21 EAST CHICAGO, IND. ALBERT GIVEN FASHIONABLE TAILOR Spring and Summer Styles open for your inspection. 712 Chicago Ave. E. CHICAGO, IND. Branch at 101 State St. Hammond. I. SPECTER, EAST CHICAGO General Agent for North German Lloyd-Hamburg American Line Canadian Pacific Line. All Foreign Money Transferred, Pay County Taxes Now and save penalty, we have complete duplicated on East Chicago Property, THE LADD AGENCY Real Estate and Insurance Phone 343 EAST CHICAGO, IND INDIANA HARBOR II. E. McCrum made a business trip to Chicago today. J. C. Brown made a business trip to LaPorte today. C. P. Burdick was in Hammond yes terday on business. Aleck Deale will enter the service of Walker and Barrett as grocery clerk Edna Gllmore of the Fowler rea estate force, is shopping ih Chicago to day. Dan Buttes, agent of the Pennsyl vania comcany Was in cmeago toaay on business. Mrs. James Daugherty Is visiting with Mrs. William Wilkinson of .Englewood today. Officer Tuttle, who has been on tho . . . . . i nracV 4 tn sick list ior me yum. - be around again. I TC Flint of the Indiana narbor local freight office is able to resume .u ,iQ offer a severe mness 01 several weeks. Mri James Monroe, who has been - . . Hl.i T d the guest or ner ai&iei. -Start, for the past week, left today fo her home In Pittsburg. Tohn Cantwell. who for some tlm hns been manager ui .n nuwi leaves today for Chicago where he win enter the service of a down town firm, The Ladies Aid society of the Church of Christ will give a supper Saturday evening from 5 to s o ciock at Kime s hall. They vcill also sell home-baked goods. Edward Hanna, superintendent of construction of the cnicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Street Railway company, who ha9 been hero on business with Superintendent J. H. Lemon, left this morning for South Bend. Mr. Hanna Is a cousin of tho lata Mark Hanna. First Sprlns Millinery opening urday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame IcIl'9 corner store, Hammond BntldInst, Hammond, Ind. Nothing succeeds like an honest effort. The ranking of THE LAKE COUXTV TIMES la an honest effort.

ONE DAY'S GRIST IN SOUTH CHICAGO

PROPERTY OWNERS OPPOSE PARKS Amusement Resorts Meet Antagonism in Calume if Heights and East Side. Residents of Calumet Heights are up arms in eppoeritlon to the proposed establishment of an amusement park on the lines of White Citv Heights, and Fast Slders are working to prevent the building of a similar park In the neighborhood of One Hundred and Eighth street and Avenue J.. The promoters of the places are sup posed to be the same parties in each case, and It is beleived by local cltlens mat a determined efrcrt will be made to build ah amusement resort In one or the other during the coming eason. Very little knowledge of the ldentltv of the parties back of the scheme seems to be in the possession of any one. President E. B. Macv of the Cut Side Improvement association was ap proached several days ago by two men who did not give their names, who broached the plan to build a park oh the East Side and solicited his in fluence with property owners In the neighborhood in favor of the enter prise. Mr. M&cy premised to bring the matter before the improvement association, but so much opposition to the proposed resort has developed that it s doubtful if the association will take any other actlcn than that of pro nounced antagonism. in calumet Heights the plan has aroused a proposition to make the district, Which is a strictly residence neighborhood, on a prohibition basis and a. petition asking for the establishment of a nellcense territory is be ing circulate! In Calumet Heights and the East Side property Owners believe that the presence of amusement parks will be de trimental to the value of read estate and that they will bring an Influx of idesirable characters whose presence will be a menace to peace and order. EXPRESSMAN STARTS A ROW AND WIFE BESTS HIM. Oia Offender Get Drank and Tries to lleat Woman Gets he Stove Poker and Lands in Police Station. James Howard, aft expressman, got howling drunk last night and created such a disturbance at his homfe, 8843 Buffalo avenue, that Detective McGrath was called by his wife. Howard had split aft Outside door In two and broken a pane of glass in a hall door, and was engaged In trying to beat his wife when the officer arrived. Mrs. Ilbward had armed herself with a butdher knife and a stove poker, and had landed on her spouse several times with the latter weapon. When arraigned in the municipal court this morning Howard had a big cut on his hose and a wound on the back of his head alleged to have been made by his wife, but which ho chivalrously attributed to a fail from the bunk he occupied in the police station last night. The testimony of several police officer was given to the effect that Howard was an old offender, and that every time he got drunk he started something interesting, but on the plea of his wife that he be given another chance he was released on his own recognizance and ordered by the court to appear next Saturday with a pledge to abstain from liquor for one year. Howard promised to take the pledge before Rev. George II. Bird of the South Chicago Congregational church. OLD FRIENDS STEAL CASH. August Ojjnlfs Hospitality Poorly Repaid by Ills (.nests. "When August Ogait, a saloonkeeper at 8920 Commercial avenue, saw his last in Australia eight years ago, blow last in Australia eight years ago, blew in Monday with Mike Slavish, another Australian, nothing was too good for them. The three men started in to celebrate the reunion and kept it up until so late that the two Mikes had to put up with Ogait over night. Early in the morning the saloonkeeper got sober enough to be rusplclocs, and entered the room where the two men had gone to bed only to discover that his guests had flown and that a small sum of money in the room was missing. Ogait was en deshabille, and It was several minutes before he could alarm the police station. Officers who responded to Ogalt's call made a hurried search for the men and captured them about 6 o'clock. They were arraigned in the South Chicago municiHESSVILLE NEWS E. Wilson transacted Hammond Thursday. business In Mrs. Otto Sahlln and son, Raymond, visited ih Chicago today. Mrs. Elizabeth Hess, who has been very sick. Is Improving slowly. Albert Towle. one of the teachers of the Hessvllle school. Is quite sick at his home- In Hammond. Rev. Claus, paster of the German Lutheran church at Hammond, called on his parlshoners here Wednesday. First Spring Millinery opening Saturday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame McXetrs corner store, Hammond Bulldinc, Hammond. Ind.

pal court this morning and on admitt

ing the theft of the money were fined fio and cost3 each. Ogalfs recital of! his troubles aroused much laughter in court. BRASS THIEF PAROLED. Dauchter's Plea for Leniency. Peter Finn, who was arrested Wed r - m. vu . nesday in the act of stealing brass valves ana nine-fltt nsr fr, South Chicago City Railway company's barns at Ninety-second street and Ewg avenue, and who was sentenced to thirty days in Jail by Judge GoodnOw, nua nis sentence suspended bv the juage at this morning's session of the municipal court In response to the nlea of his daughter, a sweet little girl of! sixteen. oireec railway conmanv. through Its attorney, admitted that rmn was not a member of the sranir that has been stealing brass articles rrom its barns and cars, and as the man had admitted his fault at the trial. the court was disposed to be lenient. Finn was paroled to his daughter, who is believed to have more influence with him than anyone else. Jennie Lamb Was Not Lamb-Like. Jennie Lamb was arrested by Officer Reilley of the sixteenth precinct station yesterday on a charge of drunk una disorderly. When placed In the blue wagon the woman threw the ofr . ncers nat m the mud and used bad language. She was given a fine of $20 and cost3 in the city court today and probation Officer J. J. O'Keefe was in structed by the court to take steps to piace her eleven-year-old daughter under proper control. Hlwaco Held to Grand Jury. Pete Hlwaco, accused by Steve Kon : of fai of Mayhem, was yesterday he . V. l J . I .... trmunai court in bonds o uy juage uooanow. Tho men fought when Konfal attempted to interefer with Hlwaco's relations with Mrs. Suzanna Rapko, Konfal's sister, and Hlwoco Is said to have Injured Konral severely with a knife. Follow lng Hlwaco's arrest. Konfal was ar rested on a Charge of assault with in tern to muraer Joseph Rapko, his brother-in-law, who died on Oct. 1, and he. is now in the county Jail in bonds Of ?10,66o. The South Chicago police will eeelc to have ifcOhfal indicted On the assault oharge. Boat Club to Organize. a power boat club composed of owners of gasoline launches and other I pleasure craft propelled by power, will be Organized in Penleke's garage, 9122 x-rie avenue, lonignt. A call for a meeting has been sent out by a com mittee of five gentleman who are own ers of power boats, asking other owners and prospective owners to join In the organization of a club having for Its object the establishment of a boat nouse on a suitable location and the prompting of races, pleasure tours, etc. Much Interest is manifested in the proposed club. GRIEFS Rev. O. N. Verenius of 9S20 avenue J, who recently connected himself with the Swedish Lutheran church, Is con sidering a call to Racine, Wis. The prohibition aldermanic conven tion for the Eighth ward will be held tonight in the basement of the Evan gelical cnurcn, Kinety-eighth street and avenue J. Clyde A. Elliott of the St. Elmo hotel is In Kansas City, Mo., on business. The special meeting of the East Side Improvement association set for tonignt in uiomberg's hall, has been postponed until next Monday night. Assessor u alter E. Schmidt will ad' dress the meeting. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. t ttintu vjruna.guer, who dead in bed at 10022 E was found! Ewing avenue yesterday morning, is declared by the coroner's physician to have died of convulsions. No Inquest was held. a email noi 01 utnuanlans at the employment office of the Illinois Steel A . II 1.x M .. company yesterday noon got out wagon load of cops- from the South Chicago police station. Several Tj,. uanians had their heads broken and the rumpus was quieted in a few mlnutes. The trouble arose over the suspicion of several of the men that they were Deing discriminated against. iu uemucraui; aiuermanic conven tion for the Eighth ward was held last night in Sarnges hall, 9233 Houston avenue. John H. Mack, member of the Beer Wagon Drivers" union and coun ty central committeeman was nomi nated unanimously. LANSING NEWS C. Int Hout will visit friends at Ken sington today. Jake Schenuser made a business trip to Hammond yesterday. J. C. Ton made a Chicago yesterday. business trip to Mrs. P. LaSalle of Oak pects to make her future Lansing. oien exhome in The Joya cf a Bridegroom. Mr. T roomer "Where on earth I3 my new silk hat? I've looked everywhere for it." His Bride (sweetly) "Tou said you wanted it Ironed, dear, sd I sent it out to the laundry."

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Great Slaughter in Prices. II Phone 2503 Fresh Veal Stew, lbFancy Roast Veal, lb Fancy Veal Chops, lb.... Lamb Stew, lb Lamb Chops, lb Shoulder Roast Lamb, lb Pot Roast, lb Rib Roast, lb Boiling Beef, lb Pork Loins, lb Sirloin Steak, lb Calves Liver, lb Sugar Corn, per can Large Pail Jelly, per pail Tomatoes, per can Noodles, per lb Black Tea, per lb 21 lbs. Sugar 2 lbs. Santos Coffee We have the largest and best in the citv. Come m and Oil Sardines or one large iJ.1 -. ... . Ol Art vttimhnsa Wit" tJVCiy pi.w puiwiaoo ROBERTS DALE NEWS a Miss Alice Dunn of Roberts avenue, Is n the slck listMrs. Edward Flck of Harrison ave nue. 'aS a Chicago visiter today Mrs. Henry Ilaynes of 204 Roberts avenue, is seriously 111 wun lagrippe. Mrs. Millerd Setty of Indiana boule vard, is entertaining her mother from Kentland. Ind., for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Oakley of In diana boulevard, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Acker and Miss Anna Exton and Harry Dunning at a 6 o'clock din ner last evening. A large number of Robertsdale busi ness men attended the banquet given by tho Whiting Improvement associa tion, Wednesday evening at O'Keeie s cafe at Whiting. Margaret Samancik, the 17 month old daughter 01 3ir. ana .airs, josepn Semaulck of Indiana boulevard, who died Wednesday morning, was burled at Greenwood cemetery yesterday aft j ernoon. The Robertsdale fire department elected Chief C. F. Elliott and F. Richnrri rhflflf. delegates to the annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Vol unteer Firemen's association to be held at East Chicago. March 7. The members of the Robertsdale Pedro club met at the home of Mrs John Wlchcrst on Roberts avenue yes'.terday afternoon. A dellvlous luncheon

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HAMMOND, IND. ill m Sell in Our .29 LOO 69c Meats and Groceries Going Down 95 Slate Street , 4y2c 7c 9c .-.AY2c 9c 7c 8c -.By2c 4c -....lOc - 10c 10c -5c 15c dy2o 6c 15c $1.00 25c stock of groceries and meats look for yourself. 2 boxes of box of Mustard Sardines free nnt 1 1- it nnnn ougai. was served and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent by all. One of the pleasantest parties of the winter was given Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sellnger of 100th street, mother of Mrs. Henry Eggers, Jr., In honor of her 48th birthday. A larg number of Robertsdale people wre present and a very pleasant afterneon was spent in cards, after which the hostess served a very dainty and appetizing luncheon. The honors were awarded to the following, Mrs. Hansen first, Mrs. Ellen Eggers second, and Mrs. Edson Moore consolation. First Spring; Millinery opening Sat urday, Monday and Tuesday at Madame McNeil's corner store, Hammond Build ing, Hammond, Ind. HEGEWISCH NEWS Will Rose, the grocer at 133rd and Ontario avenue. Is having a special sale of liquid veneer, put up by the Buffalo Specialty company. Sold in 2Sc and 50c bottles. Try a bottle and see what an excellent new finish your furniture and woodwork will have. 2-20-lwk. WILLIAM ROSE GROCERIES, FEED AXD GAS FIXTURES. 13260 ONTARIO ST. HEGEWISCH The World's Habit of Ill-Uslng. Though my complaint of the world is new, its habit of ill-using i3 very ancient. Columbus While in Chains.

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