Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 234, Hammond, Lake County, 22 March 1907 — Page 2

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Arthur Buree of Merrillville visited

friends in Hammond yesterday.

The members of the Martha society of tha Christian church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Pritch In Sibley street for an important business Bession. Preparations were made by the society for the Easter bazaar which they, together

with the Deborah and Men's auxiliary of the church will hold Tuesday and Wednesday of next week in Wels halL On Tuesday from 5 until S o'clock the ladies will serve a chicken dinner and Wednesday evening the Men's auxiliary have arranged a splendid program. A very pleasant meeting of the Columbia club was held yesterday after

noon at the home of Mrs. Frances Kingsley in Webb street. Cards were the entertainment for the afternoon, after which a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. S. F. Manchee of Hyde Park was the only out of town guest. The next party will be in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Virgil S. Reiter in Webb street.

Miss Eunice Meikle is the guest of friends in Chicago this afternoon. " Miss Anna Rubin went to Chicago this morning to visit her sister, Mrs.

Suett, over Sunday. Mrs. S. Richards of East Chicago is spending the afternoon in Hammond.

E. M. Stratton of Milwaukee Is in

Hammond visiting friends tnis wee.

C. C. Smith of the Ladd agency

East Chicago, transacted business

Hammond today.

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Street Car Company Desires Condemnation of Morton and CoDkey Avenue Corner.

The Question corners of two Conkey avenues

cussion before the

works this morning.

of condemning the lots on Morton and was a matter of dis-

board of public Th action is re-

Frank Davidson, who has been here

visiting his sister. Miss Uessie uavia-

son the past few days, returnea to his home in Rochester this forenoon.

One of the pleasantest meetings of the Fleur de Lis club was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Charles Luthman, 31 Sibley street. Several games of pedro were played and at the close of the games Mrs;

Kaiser had the highest number of

points and Mrs. Murray the seconq highest. The hostess served a luncheon during the afternoon. There were, twelve guests. The next party will be

in two weeks when Mrs. Murray entertains the club at her home in State street.

' Mrs. S. F. Manchee of Hyde Park visited friends in Hammond yesterday. Mrs. Eugene Turner left today for a tew weeks with relatives and friends friends In Mt. Carroll.

The uniform rank of the K. of P.'s gave a dancel ast evening in Long's

hall which proved a great social suc

cess and was enjoyed by all who were

Dresent. The affair wag very well at

tended and good music was furnished

for the dancing.

Mr. and Mrs. William Scott of Chi

cago were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

A. F. Vedder yesterday at their home

in Fayette street. Mrs. Earl Miller of Clark Station is

visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bostwick, in Sibley street for

a few days.

Mrs. W. G. Paxton 13 a guest at an afternon party in Hyde Park today.

The regular monthly meeting of the Parents club of the Washington school

was held yesterday afternoon In the

school building. The subject discuss

ed was, "Absence, Tardiness and Punc

tuality," and many interesting papers were read on the subject. Those on the Drogram were: Misses Elene Reit

er. Ethel Ebright, Alice Holm, Superintendent McDanlel and Mesdame3 Nicholas Emmerling and Charles Wilson.

Following our usual custom we will

make Confirmation and Communion Photos at a reduction of f 1.00 per do-

en, at 144-146 South Hohnian street. FUANCK's STUDIO. 3-10-lw.

Mr. Fox, clai magent & L. transacted legal night

for the C. C. business last

Charles Kuhn has taken the agency in Hammond for the Seymour Nursery company of Rochester.

H. M. Davis of Lowell was mond today.

in Ham-

S. Randolph of Valparaiso was here on business last night.

R. W. Johnson of Crown Point was in Hammond on business today.

William Peters of Toronto, Can., was

in Hammond on business mis mum-

I lng on his way to Lafayette.

Paul Nappnau was here from Valpa

raiso on business this morning.

J. Floyd Irish transacted business in

Crown Point today.

James Bayden, kade & Williams cago today.

contractor for Kin-

was here from Chi

Owen Peterson was here from South

Chicago visiting friends today.

H. R. Cook was here from Point on business this morning.

Crown

Mrs. J. C. Clark of Chicago is spending the day with friends in Hammond. The Deborah society of the Christian church held its last meeting before the

Easter bazaar yesterday afternoon at the home of its president, Mrs. Hartlerode, In Michigan avenue. The ladies devoted the afternoon to preparations for the bazaar, which they will give

March 26 and 27 in Wels hall in State street. o Mrs. Barmore of Ravenswood returned home this morning after spending a few days in Hammond, the guest of Mrs. Ward at her home in Clinton street. '

R. A. Whittenberger of Frankfort, Ind., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Howell at their home in Russell street. Miss Nina ettit went to Englewood

this afternoon to visit with relatives for a few days. Miss Sadie Marpoe of Hegewisch is spending the day with friends in Hammond. o

L. Ernest of Chicago spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kunert at their home In Russell street. Misses Emily Lassan and Carrie Gruszka were tho guests of friends in Chicago last evening.

The Star class of the First Baptist church gave one of the best entertainments given this year last evening In the church. Although it was not as well attended as It should have been

ajl who were present report it good in every detail. The class was fortunate in having Mrs. E. W. Agar of Valparasio on the program for several readings. Mrs. Agar is a graduate of the

Valparaiso school of elocution and has made a reputation as a reader. The following is the program: Piona duet ...Misses Hazel Cotton, Hazel LaRue

Reading ....Mrs. Agar Vocal Solo Miss Dollie Geib Cornet Solo ...Otto Dietrich Reading Mrs. Agar Vocal Duet Misses Gabler Cornet Solo Otto Dietrich

Reading ....Mrs. Agar Piano Sol Misses Cotton and LaRue Reading . .Mrs. Agar

Mr.' Shearer of "ilobart is here, the

guest of his s6n; W. s. snearer unu

family at their home in sibiey street.

Misses Anna and Mary Ibach are

spending this afternoon with friends in Chicago.

Miss Marv Haines went to her home

in Ravenswood this afternoon to be the

guest of her parents over Sunday.

Mrs. C. O. Baughn returned to her home in St. Clair, 111., this morning after a weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. C.

Miller.

Dickorer & Talmage have opened up

an office in suite 25 Rtmbach build

ino- for carnenterins and .general all

around contracting work.

IT. Hissong. who has been visiting

relatives in South Chicago, spent

few hours in Hammond this morning on his way to his home in Ilibbard.

quested in behalf of tho street car company. " At this time the board is not very much inclined to condemn the property, preferring that the company deal directly with the property holders. The

franchise that Avas granted the street car company allows tho laying of tracks over Conkey, Calumet and Morton avenues and the board desires that the company follow its franchise right

of way along the streets where It was

nt first intendf-il. tho tracks should be

laid. I

The company finds, however, that it

cannot round the curve on Morton ave

nue on account of the presence of the

Chicago and Erie tracks.

A.-Burk. representing the Standard

Oil company and' manager of the storage house on the north side, appeared

before the board to ask its aid m se

curing a better driveway from the Standard's place of business. He

agreed to deliver four car loads of

cinders -to be put on the streets by the

city.

The petition of the' Lake Construction

company for a sidetrack trom tne terminal tracks to its plant site, was

taken under advisement.

Mrs. Hotcbkiss of Indiana Avenue Swears Out Warrant for Arrest of Vandal Who Caused Her to Wash Her Clothes a Second Time. Mrs. Hotchkiss of Indiana avenue whose clothesline was cut in two yesterday by some person whom she be

lieves did so with a malicious purpose, helieves she knows who the vandal is, and has sworn out a warrant for his arrest. The line was cut in two in the mid

dle while the clothes were yet wet and when they were trailed in the mud the result was that they were badly soiled and had to be washed over again. The case has aroused considerable interest in the neighborhood.

Tonight and all week WINNINGER

BROS.

Own Company Repertoire

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WORK ON NEW HOTEL BEGUN

Active work on Judge Jordon's new

hotel in Fayette and Russell streets

was begun this morning. The building

will iio nn-to-date in all respects and

fitted with all modern conveniences.

Tiia now structure will probably be

finished by the last of April.

MACHINERY ARRIVES. Now that the roof has been put on

portions of the enormous building

where steel cars are to be manufac

tured at the Standard Steel Car company's plant, the machinery which

was timed to arrive when the plant had

reached this stage of building is be

ginning to come in.

Tons of it are arriving everv day and

the parts are being rapidly installed in

the proper places. The buildings are rising rapidly arid the plant looks more

like a birth place' for steel cars than ever before.

Following our usual custom we will

make Continuation and Communion

Photos at a reduction of $1.00 per dose-

en. at 144-140 South Ilohman street.

rnvxcii's stidio. 3-i-i.

Mrs. Claude Campbell and son, Cyrus, went to Crown Point this afternoon where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. Campbell's cousin, Eddie Kaiser, which will take place tomorrow morning.

II. L. Hostetter went to Knox this morning on business for the Singer Sewing Machine company.

MEN FELL FIFTY FEET; THEN WALK TWO MILES. Three Laborers For Standard Steel Car Sustain Seriou Injury By Fallin From Scaffold Come to Hammond for Surgical Aid. Three laborers, from the Standard

Steel Car company, came into Hammond this afternoon and were inquiring for a doctor. Upon inquiring it was learned that the men had fallen from a scafford and one had suffered

a broken rib, another a fractured

shoulder, and the third fellow, whose name is Chas Connor, was injured

about the shoulders. It seems that the men were working on one of the

scaffolds about fifty feet In the air, when it slipped, causing them to fall.

IIANES In loving remembrance of our dearly beloved wife and mother,

Mrs. Nancy A. Hanes. who died one

year ago yesterday, March 21, 190G:

Dearest mother, how we've missed you,

In the year that just rolled by,

Since you left us, sad and lonely

For your home up in the sky. Though you're gone, you are not for gotten, And your place can ne'er be filled, We will keep your memory sacred Till our hearts in death are stilled

From her husband, children and grand-children.

Mon. - - 'Cloverdale' Tues. - 'Along the Mohawk

Wed. - 'Darkest Hour'

Thurs. - Missinsr Vitnecc

Fri. - 'Taken from Life

Sat. - - Diamond Kinv

Matinee Saturday

New Specialties

PRICES, 10c, 20c and 30c V Ladies Free Monday with 30c Ticket

Reserved before 6 P. M.

Sunday March 24 LINCOLN J. CARTER Presents the Picturesque Western Play THE FLAMING ARROW Qpn The Exciting Horse Race, rEC The Attack on Ft. Reno, The Wonderful Morses, Arrow and

Buckskin. Tho Council Fire and

Ghost Dance.

40 Bia 40

Genuine Indian Brass Band Prices, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c

ILLINQi:

TON IQHT AT 8 SHARP

CHARLES FROHMAN. Present

Maude Adams

In Her Famous a .

Performance of fLtl L iXYX By J. M. Barrie. Author of "The Little Minister" Wednesday . and Saturday Matinees Seats Two Weeks In Advance Prices 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.00

POWERS'

Mat. Wed. Prices $1.50 to 50c

LAST A NIHHTS

CHARLES FROHMAN Present JOHN DREW In A. W. Ptnero's Mot Successful Play 'HIS HOUSE IN ORDER NEXT WEEK. Mail Orders Now. FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT MR. E. S. W1LLARD

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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Mrs. Nick Kaiser will go to Crown

Point this evening to attend the funeral of her nephew, Eddie Kaiser.

E. B. Becker of Indianapolis, was a

Hammond visitor today.

Theodore Lucus of Greeley, Colo., a business visitor in Hammond.

is

O. T.

visitor

Lewis of St. Joseph, 111., was a

n Hammond yesterday.

L. E. England of Gilmore, Ind., a business visitor in Hammond

terday.

was

yes-

TRACTION IMPROVEMENTS. The statement was made yesterday

on behalf of the Murdock traction syndicate that it will construct an interurban line between . LaPorte and. Lo-

gansport, there conec'fing with the Union Traction atid ;Vabasli Valley Traction lines. - The Murdock syndicate al

ready have a line working between South Bend and are planing to build on through from LaPorte to Chicago.

If this is done the; line wljl probably run through Hammond and Gary with

Indianapolis connections, and connec

tions betwen there and Michigan City

and ultimately on to Chicago.

Rev. Edward F. Barrett and Rev.

Thnmas Mungoven of Indiana Harbor

went to Lafayette today.

iti-- T PnhMn. I) n rl FMsfl Mase- I t i rf "Whitinsr will be

lUtSBCa LlUkia tuwi" i aM 1 D jeMSMO V. Ul w . ...... u pohl were the guests of friends in Chi- the Kuest of friends in Hammond to-

cago luuii. . nignt ior me """"

Frank O'Rourke of the C. I. & S

n.ia rotnmpii this morning: from a

trip to Clevland.

Miss Rae Wheeler Is spending the

day with relatives and friends In I2nglewood. Mrs. Ward pleasantly entertained a few of her friends yesterday afternoon at her home In Clinton street.

Mrs. Ward entertained in celebration of her birthday anniversary and the guests spent a most enjoyable time. Cards were the afternoon's entertainment, several games of pedro being played. The hostess served a luncheon In the late afternoon. The guests were: Mesdames Stevens, Lutz. Kellar, Herrington, Klnale, Meyers, Barmore of Ravenswood and Miss Webber. t o

Miss Ella Noureau has gone to Basg Lake, Ind., to be the guest of relatives over Sunday.

Mrs. B. F. Newton of West Pullman came to Hammond this morning to vlsiUwlth her sister over Sunday.

Miss Lucile Stebbins, teacher of room three in the Washington building. Is etill quite ill at her home In Waltham street-

Mrs. William Gilbert Paxton has Issued cards for a reception to be given

Friday afternoon, April 5, at her home In Rimbach avenue. Miss Lillian Thompson is spending the day In Englewood, the guest of Miss Anna Morbeck.

Miss Tina Hoffman of Hegewisch is

here to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Miss Jennie Platz of Whiting, was guest of friends here Wednesday.

Mrs. Henry Kellman ana aaugnter, Miss Emma of Dyer spent Wednesday In Hammond the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Kellman. Mrs. Henry Eeiker has gone to St. Johns to be the guest of relatives for a few days.

Miss Nellie O'Brien of Toledo, O.. who Is attending the dressmaker's convention in Chicago, is the guest of her oousln, Mrs. William Delaney, 218 West RtatA street. Willie Delaney and Mrs.

D. J. Hastings accompanied Miss O'Brien to Chicago today on a shopping expedition.

Mrs. Frank Lyons and Miss Gene

tiastine-s were amons: tne ni-

cago shoppers this morning.

Miss Mary and Margaret Flynn spent

this afternoon In Chicago.

f- nnrt Atrs Everett Rieman were

visitors in Chicago this afternoon.

There will be a meeting of the Tribe of Ben Hur Monday evening in Heintz

i hall. All members are requested to be

Dresent as Important business will be

brought before the lodge.

Misses Anna Ibach, Eunice Meikle

I and Mae eNlson were among the Chi

cago visitors this afternoon.

THE CITY

Mrs. N. IL Kerger spent today with friends in Chicago.

WANTED Two strong presses, $12 per week, company. 3-21 -It.

men to wash W. B. Conkey

STEWART & BOWERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

AND BUILDERS Will be pleased to give you estimates on your building. Post Office Building, East Chicago,

Bank Bldg., INDIANA HARBOR, IND.

Phone 2631 Goods Called for Delivered Promptly

CLEANER AND DYER

i 243 EAST STATE STREET, HAfllMON D Next Door to 5c and 10c Store

mmam mmm

WANTED Boarders at &

near Reid Murdock Co.

r Towle -3-22-3t.

St.,

WILL PARTY who advertised five room

house for sale on Truman avenue please call at this office for replies. 3-22-lt.

FOR SALE Barred Plymouth Rock" eggs for hatching, 626 Michigan avenue. Phone 8156. 3-22-lw.

Howard Stevens

Open for Contracts

The only way to appeal to persons who want to buy In this territory Is THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES.

PAINTING s Paper Hanging; Decorating

H. B. Dickey, superintendent of the Lowell schools, was in Hammond today.

Paul Morgan of Valparaiso visited in

Hammond last night.

Harry Burge transacted business in

Crown Point today.

Mrs. J. E. Wolf and sister, Mrs.

Charles Schaut, were Chicago shoppers

today.

Mrs. George Robbins and daughter, Miss Lotta spent today in Chicago.

A. F. Knotts was a business visitor in Gary this morning.

Thomas Swanton, Fred Sommers,

Mathew Bull, W. F. Brunt and W. H.

Gostlin were business visitors in Chicago this morning.

Mrs. Edwin Dickey returned to her

home in Shelby this morning after

spending a few days with her mother.

Mrs. M. E. Bates, who Is quite 111.

Attorney Joseph Conroy transacted legal business in Crown Point this

afternoon.

Mrs. Joe Mangold and daughter, Miss

Kate of Dyer were In Hammond yes

terday the guest of friends.

Master Max Sutton of Windsor Park was hero yesterday the guest of friends.

Mr and Mrs. B. J. Rice of Decatur,

tnrt . arlve In Hammond today to spend

the week end with William Rice and!

family.

Little Allen Quigley is reported much better today and his recovery has been assured.

Mesdames Thomas Hammond and George Lindsey Smith were Chicago visitors this morning.

CASE FOR THE W. C. T. U.

This afternoon as Giles Warner s au

tomobile was going south on Hohman street John Bergen's horse, which was

hitchen in front of Schumacher's buf

fet, became frightened and, breaking loose from the post It was tied to, pro

ceeded to walk into the buffet and only

for the present of Officer Franck, who was passing by, might have accom

plished this. The officer caught tne

animal and led it back to the nucning post just as Mr. Berger came up. With the exception of a broken bridle

no damage was done.

MRS. SCHNEIDER DIES.

Victim of Asphyxiation l'asse.

After She Had Apparently KecoTcred.

tt uh.rt shnoider. aeed 6S, died

iuia. -v iui . at niErht at the home of her daughter,

Mrs. Bernard Koch, 526 State street, n th result of a coal gas asphyxia-

. ir, i,r home. 723 Logan street, a

h . She had been taken from

the hospital about a week ago and her

cnuaren v" ,.vprv. when on Sunday after

noon after being out in the air for some time, she suddenly collapsed. -.,-v. oWn r the hospital at first.

however, her life had been despaired of and not until several weeks later was any hope held out for her. Mrs. Schneider was a widow. She is survived by six children. Henry. Hugh Albert. Otto, Mrs. Aug. Schafer and Mrs. Bernard Koch. One son. Ernest,

Her funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs. Bernard Koch. Services will thA house, after which the

.ii v. (oVon to the church

remains w t - T.-rinHpnseremeln3e. Interment

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will take placep lace at uas i .u tery.

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Former Governor Garvin of Rhode Island, who is in his 66th year, is soon to be married to his blind ward, Miss Sarah Emma Tomlinson. The bride-to be, who is 33 years old, has been blind since childhood. Mr. Garvin has known her since she was a little girl. He had her educated in the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston, where, after six years of general study, she took a three year course In music.

Mesdames James D. McAnally and Ed Rathbun.and Miss Edith Bradt were Chicago shoppers this morning.

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