Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 250, Hammond, Lake County, 10 April 1907 — Page 3

Wednesday, April 10,1907. PAGE THREE

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Men's $1.50 Working Pants 73c Men's $2.50 Fancy Vests 98c

Specials from our Men's Furnishing Dept. Main Floor.

Men's Hats Men's splendid new spring- hats Fedoras, Telescopes Derby and many new shapes, 1 QC black &colors, worth 2. 50 I ,v5U Underwear Men's spring: weight underwear, splendid soft merinos, camels hair and natural, regular and extra Ji sizes, at vfb made 9 to pair

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ISRimmy i wu u. Mil 11 vmaini in mi. m l'P EAST CHICAGO NEWS Abe Ottenhelmer and wife spent the day with friends in Chicago. Mrs. "VVillets of Hammond, Mrs. Cox here yesterday. visited K. V. "U'lckey, who has been confined to his bed for a few days with the grip, is improving rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. McKenna announce the arrival of a little daughter at their home last night. Andrew Fuzy and son, "William, assistant postmaster, left yesterday for an extended trip through Europe. The city council on Monday night passed an ordinance ordering a referendum vote to the citizens of East Chicago whether or not the Water and Light plant should be sold. J. Hannah, general manager of the Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Electric company, spent a few fcours In our city yesterday. The Elks of East Chicago are jubilant over their contemplated new home In Olcott avenue which will be completed about May 15. It is said the boys are preparing for a "red hot" time the night of the opening. The Lake Shore Ice and Cold Storage company were granted a franchise to lay a track from Chicago avenue to their plant in Exchange avenue. This will enable them to supply the residents of Indiana Harbor with ice. It being conveyed to the Harbor by their special car on the Electric line. Quite a large crowd of the members .of the Order of the Eastern Star of East Chicago with chapters from "Whiting and South Chicago, spent last evening with the Chapter of Hammond. Four new members were taken into the order and the visitors enjoyed very much seeing the work done by the Hammond Chapter who served their friends with lunch at the close of the meeting. Feter Setherbloom, our former cltl,zen. arrived recently from Richmond, . CaL, to join his family who cam here

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Men's, Young Men's and Boys' Spring Suits Men's New Spring Overcoats, in the short and medium lengths, tan covert, gray worsteds and the new steel modes, $15 values F "f C our special price this week P r A M BIN'S SUITS Men's New Spring Suits, in all the latest dark steel gray worsteds, blue series, and black thibets, cut single and double breasted, positively 1 A $12 and f 15 values, special price y rJ

Men's Stylish Suits, in the spring models, single and double breasted, serges, thibets, clays and silk mixtures, regular $20 values, our price

Men's Extra Fine Su-ts, of the very best domestic and foreign worsteds, velour cassimeres and Scotch cheviots. Every garment is trimmed and tailored like custom made clothes and would be sold as a special bargain at $25 our price kpW iMBIN'S TROUSERS 500 pair of Men's Fine Trousers, in worsteds, and hair line cassimeres &y QT Each pair a special bargain at Z J YOUNG MEN'S SUITS 127 Sample Suits for young men, ages 16 to 20 years, in fine worsteds, light and medium cheviots, clays, serges and thibets. Every suit a $15 value, Q CS our special closing out price )U BOYS' TWOPIECE SUITS Iiovs' Double Breasted Two-Piece Blue Serge Suits, S to 16 years, exception

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Extra Special Sale of Boys' Sample Suits. 2TO Boys' Two-Piece Double Breasted Suits, the entire sample l'ne of one of New York's famous manufacturers at 4 tiir value. They come in every fabric made and are worth from $3.00 to $5.00, our special QCZ price, while they last, at $2.95 and MJ

Boys' Hats 25 dozen Boys' Cloth Hats stitched brims flat crown, new and nobby, regular 50c value, special 35c Men's Hose

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100 doz. Men's regnilar 25c half hose, black and colored, full regular

100 doz. Men's and Boys' soft Hats, Fedoras Scoops and Telescopes, black and colors, worth

seamless, sizes 1VA 15c 1.50 and 2.00 each after the earthquake. They intend to make their future home here. At the last review of Tent No. 4 4, K. O. T. M., they elected "W. K. "Williams as delegate for the state convention, to be held in South Bend, Ind., May 21 and 22. The Lady Maccabees will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. "W. O. Harmon, corner 143rd and Magoun avenue, next Monday evening at S o'clock. Miss Esther Lundquist is attending the Chicago business college at Hammond. Miss Hulda Lagger, stenographer for Judgo Jones at Whiting, returned to her work Monday morning after a week's illness. Through the agency of Edward DeBriae and Son, the Lady Maccabees received their check for the amount they had Insured, last Monday. The Reading club held an open meeting at the home of Mrs. August Johnson in Magoun avenue yesterday afternoon. The rooms were prettily decorated with ferns and carnations. Following is the excellent musical program the ladies had prepared for their friends. It was very much enjoyed by all who heard it. Late in the afternoon a delicious two course luncheon was served. About sixty ladles were present. Following Is the program: Fianiste Miss Rhea "Waston. Soprano Miss Fern Amy Gramling. Violiniste Miss Gail Watson. Piano Ballade In E Flat Relnecke Miss Rhea Watson. Violin (a) Der Schmetterling . .Hubay (b) Knospen und Blumen.. Hubay Miss Gall Watson. Vocal (a) Love me Well Bemberg (b) Songs my Mother taught me Dvorak Miss Gramling. Piano Concert Etude McDowell Miss Rhea Watson. Violin Seventh Concerto DeBeriot Miss Gail Watson. Vocal Thou Charming Bird David Miss Gramling. If yon want to reach the intelligent readers of Lake county tUe raale.it vrny la t broach the columns of THE LAKE COUXTY TIMES.

STORE hi $15 a $4 value, $2.95

Boys' 35c Knee Pants, all sizes 19c Boys' 35c Black Sateen Waists 19c

Men's Shirts 1000 doz. Men's elegant spring shirts, including black sateens, cambrics, madras and percales, plain pleats and collar attached worth 69c to 85c 9c ESS ALBERT GIVEN FASHIONABLE TAILOR Spring: and Summer Stylei open for your inspection. 712 Chicago Ave. E. CHICAGO, IND. Branch at 101 State St . Hammond. I. SPECTER. EAST CHICAGO Agent for North German Lloyd. Hamburg-American Line Canadian Pacific Line. 4.11 Foreign . Money Transferred. 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. Pay County Taxes Now and save penalty, we have complete duplicates on East Chicago Property. THE LADD AGENCY Real Estate and Insurance Phone 343 EAST CHICAGO, IND, ROBERTSDALE NEWS Mrs. Samland of Harrison avenue and mother, Mrs. Tracy cf Cleveland, O., were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mrs. "William Kelly of Chicago was the guest of friends here yesterday. Mrs. Henry Rickerts of Hammond visited friends here yesterday. Mesdames Arthur Stross, William Eggers and Charles Stross jr., were Hammond visitors yesterday. A number of Charles Miller's friends stepped in on him yesterday to help him celebrate his fiftieth birthday an niversary. A dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Miller and Mr. Miller was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. A number of Chicago friends and relatives were present. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Loydd Is on the sick list. Little Alice Farr of Roberts avenue is sick with the measles.

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Funeral of Mrs. Henry Hatt. The funeral of Mrs. Henry Hatt was

held yesterday at 1 o'clock. The services were preached at the German Evangelical church, the Rev. Hattendorf of the Emanuel Evans-el ira 1 church of Chicago, who has known Mrs. Hatt all her life, having- christened, confirmed and married her, officiated. he was assisted by Rev. Haller of Whiting. The services were very im pressive and were largely attended by relatives and the many friends of the deceased. Mrs. Hatt was 27 years of age and has lived in this vicinitv the greater part of her life. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The floral offerings were exceptionally beautiful and were lavished with great profusion by loving friends. The interment took place at Oak Hill ceme tery. The Hammond Lodge I. O. O. F. attended the funeral in a body. Among those out of town attending were: Mayor Lawrence Becker of Hammond, Charles Seipp, president of the Seipp Baking company of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. C. Saliger of Chicago Heights, 111., Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Chicago, Fred Fishrupp sr., of Bass Lake, Ind., and Auditor Charles Johnson of Crown Point. INDIANA HARBOR Mrs. Herman Weisskopf of lS4-19th street is visiting Mrs. Van Fell of South Chicago. E. V. Walton was called to his home in Dowagiac, Mich., today on urgent business. C. P. Burdick is in afternoon on business. Hammond this James Dannahan of Muncie is visiting friends here for a few days. The contractors have commenced work on the foundation of the new flats to be built in the rear of the bank block. Mrs. James O'Conners of Drummond street went to Grand Rapids, Mich., today to visit friends for a few weeks. The "Wednesday Afternoon club met this afternoon with Mrs. Frank Ort in Regent street. Rev. Father Edward Mungoven of Fort Wayne is the guest of his brother. Rev. Thomas Mungoven, of St. Patrick's parish. Miss Lucile Kauffman is visiting friends in Chicago Heights for a few days. The volunteer fire department was called out last night at 9:30 by a fire which destroyed the store house of the L. S. & E. railroad, which is located next to the local freight house. Through the efficient work of the company they saved the main office. Mrs. Daniel Kelly is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Kelly, at South Chi cago today. $3.50 Commutation Ticket $3.00 When in Indiana Harbor Remember THE NEW STAR RESTAURANT Wm. Pappaa. Prop. Block Avenue Near Michigan Av First-class Meals served at all hours. KAUFMAN'S New Empire Hotel & Buffet Now Open for Business With a Full Line of Imported and Domestic Uquor and Cigrara. WILLIAM KAIFMAK. Proa. When in Indiana Harbor CALL AXD SEE. GEORGE HAOK WE KEEP A FIXE LIXE OF LIQUORS AXD CIGARS. 1703-137tk Street. STEWART & BOWERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Will he pleased to give you estimates on your building. Post Office Building, East Chicago, Bank Bldg., INDIANA HARBOR. IND. DYER NEWS W. Bailey made a business trip to Schererville yesterday. Assessor Frank Scheidt transacted business at the county seat yesterday. Mrs. Arnold Overhage spent Tuesday at Crown Point. Mrs. Frank Scheidt made a shoppin; tour to Hammond yesterday. Very likely Dyer is to have a dentist again in the near future as a gentleman of that profession was here late ly looking for a suitable place to lo cate. John Miller, jr., of St. John, was here on business yesterday. Chas Stommel made a business trip to Chicago today. Miss Emma Seidler of Chicago, Is spending the week with her parents of this place. Miss Dora Grothaus left for Chicago last night to spend a few days visiting with relatives. FOR RE XT A few spacious, well lighted, well ventilated office zooms and suites on the second and fifth floors of the Hammond building as soon as the work of remodeling, which Is now going on, can be completed. Plans are now on exhibition at the offices of the Hammond Realty company. Adv. Natural Advantages and Sheer Merit have Made it the Best and Most "Widely Read Newspaper In Northern Indiana.

Day's Grist in South Chicago

HANGS HIMSELF WHILE ALONE William Forsberg Found Suspended in House When Detectives Break In. William Forsberg, aged 5S years, was found hanging by a rope to a hook in the ceiling of the front room of his home, 10G49 Avenue J, at 9:30 this morning, by Detective McXuIty of the sixteenth precinct police, who was obliged to force the door of the house to make an entrance. Forsberg. who is said to have been drinking heavily for several days past. was last seen about li is home Monday night, when he is alleged to have driven his wife from the house in a fit of violence. Mrs. Forsberg was staying with some neighbors and be coming alarmed at the absence of signs of her husband's presence in the home. notified the East Side police. Detective McXulty was sent to investigate, and found Forsberg hanging in the front room. Indications are that he had hanged himself Monday nigiit shortly after driving his wife out. The body was cut down and re moved to the undertaking rooms of Charles Leseberg, 10104 Avenue M, where an inquest is in progess this afternoon. rorsoerg was the lather or three grown children, two daughters and a son, who had married and left the parential roof. Mr. and .Mrs. Forsberg lived together amicably so fa ras the neighbors know, and no reason is as signed for the suicide, but the drinking habits of the dead man. BUSINESS MEN BANQUET. 3Iueh Enthusiasm Aroused ly Speeches of Messrs. Willis aud McCahe. The banquet of the South Chicago Business Mens' association at 92nd street and Erie avenue last night was a success in every way, and mucli in terest in the work of tho" association was aroused by the speeches of Walter Willis and John McCabe. Mr. Willis who is a real estate dealer, made a scholarly address on 'Civic Pride." Mr, McCabe, who is president of the Union bank, spoke entertainingly on "The Needs of South Chicago." Other speak ers scheduled, who were unable to at tend, were John J. Hanberg, who was called suddenly to Springfield, Inspec tor George M. Shippy, who was ill, and Superintendent Sloan of the Calumet Electric Street Railway company. Neil Lykke acted as toastmaster and a short preliminary address was made by A. F. Kestermeier, of the. New York store, president of the association. Altogether the banquet was a very en joyable affair. NEW TEIALS GRANTED. Edward Malier and Maggie Farris, Sentenced by Judge (ioodnow, Jet ew Ilearlniss. Edward Maher, arrested some weeks ago on a charge of attempting to rob Maud Beam, secured a vacation of the sentence of $50 and costs assessed against him at the time of his arraignment on the robbery charge for resistlng Detectives Skiba and Barchard, and the case was continued thirty days in bonds of $1,000. Maher is under bonds of $2,500 on the robbery charge. Miss Beam, the complainant in the case, announced her intention of leaving for South Bend as soon as it became apparent that Maher would secure his release on bonds, be lieving that her safety is menaced while Maher is at liberty. The detectives who made the arrest are ap prehensive of a clash with Maher, who is looked upon as a dangerous citizen. Maggie Farris, sentenced ten days ago by Judge Goodnow to sixty days in the county jail on a larceny charge, was granted a new trial by Judge Girten on the recommendation of Judge Goodnow, who had ascertained that the girl Is the sole support of a small brother and sister. Judge Girten ac cepted the girl's plea of guilty and imposed a fine of $2 and costs, whicli was paid by a friend. KILLED BY STEEL K0LLS. Erail Bernhardt Drawn Into Machinery at Steel Company's Structural Mill. Emil Bernhardt, an oiler employed in the structural mill at the Illinois Steel company's plant, met death while at work yesterday afternoon. He was engaged in oiling the bearings on one of the big rolls in the structural mill when his clothing caught in the machinery and he was drawn between the rolls. Before the machinery could be stopped Bernhardt was crushed so that he died five hours later at the steel company's hospital. The accident occurred about 6 p. m. and Bernhardt's death took place at 11. The unfortunate man's body was removed to the undertaking rooms of J. F. Adams, S300 Mackinaw avenue, where an inquest today, conducted by Deputy Coroner Andrews, found that death was accidental and no blame attached to anyone. Bernhardt was 31 years old and married. He lived at 7948 Jefferson avenue, in Grand Crossing and leaves two young children. Spiegel's Spring Opening. Manager A. W. Bimrose of the Spiegel House Furnishing company, 9133 and 9135 Commercial avenue, has completed arrangements for the spring opening of the Spiegel company, which will be inaugurated Saturday, April 13. Formal announcement of the opening will be made In the columns of The Lake County Times next Friday. The

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decoration of the large store has been completed and the event promises to mark an epoch in the furniture sales in South Chicago. Novel and beautiful souvenirs will be given to all callers on the opening day. Cars Eaised in Quick Time. Quick work was done by the wreck lng crew of the Belt railway in raising the three freight cars that were dumped into the 91st street car ferry slip after an apron connecting the Pere Marquette car ferry No. 16 with the Belt line tracks broke at 9 a. m. yes terday and precipitated the cars into the water. A new one hundred ton derrick that had Just been put into commission was used, and the super lntendent and yard master of the Belt line were present to observe the work. which was completed in three hours time, to the utmost satisfaction of the officials. Thought to Have Caused Explosion. Frank Lynch, a foreman for the Aetna Powder company and living at Miller's Station, Ind., was picked up by Patrol Sergeant Allman of the South Chicago police last night on the Lake Shore tracks in an unconscious condition from drink. This morning fie was given a fine of $1 and costs in City Judge Girten's court. Lieutenant Smith believed the man might have some connection with the explosion at Dearborn Park referred to in dispatches to the city papers yesterday and closely questioned Lynch after he had .paid his fine, but Lynch satisfied the lieutenant that he had been in South Chicago since before the explosion is alleged to have occurred. Briefs. Professor Al Kraus, one of the oldest and best known dancing teachers in South Chicago, will Inaugurate a series of dancing assemblies in Lincoln hall Wednesday, April 24. An orchestra of fifty-six pieces will be present on the opening night. The case of Joseph Imgruet, a 12-year-old boy living In Burnslde, who was charged with shooting a hunting dog valued at $100 belonging to James Riordan, 8556 Jackson avenue, was continued until Saturday In the South Chicago municipal court when the lad was arraigned today. Miss Nellie Van Pell will leave with her parents today for Globevllle, Mich, Mrs. Maud Tyrman and Mrs. McQueen of S3S West Madison street is visiting Miss Van Pell before her departure for Michigan. Mrs. W. A. Statanich of 6401 Star avenue will leave today for Benton Harbor, Mich. Phone South Chlcazo 1023 MRS. IDA HUGHES Hair Dressing and Massaging: Parlors Wigs, Switches and Hair Goods to Order Room 10. Columbia Block 9215 Commercial Ave. So. Chicago L.cderer's His Store and Spiegel's Household Furnishing company of South Chicago, are making daily de liveries in Hammond, Whiting, Cast Chicago and Indiana Harbor. Advj

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HAMMOND, IND. Best Quality BLUE ST. JOHNS NEWS Jacob Keilman from Chicago Heights Is visiting relatives In St. John. Miss Margaret Klassen left for Chicago Heights this morning, where she Is employed. Mrs. John Stolz, who visited relatives In St. John for a short while, returned to her homo Tuesday. Jos. Thiel left for Hammond Tuesday morning. Edward Thielen returned yesterday morning, very much improved In health, from an extended trip to the gulf coast, where he went In search of better health. Trustees J. A. Weis has appointed Charles Greb as road supervisor for the present term. Adam Gard resigned his position as road supervisor last January before his term had expired. The marriage of William Backe of Schererville and Miss Dorothy Gerlactv occurred In tho St. John's church, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The bride was dressed In cream colored henrletta and carried a bouquet of roses. Miss Rose Schumacher was maid of honor and Miss B. Backe was bride's maid. The groom was attend ed by F. Backe and W. Neudorf. A the ceremony the Immediate relatives of the couple gathered at the hornof the bride, where the couple wer-' the recipients of many beautiful presents and good wishes, and the weddlnjf was quietly celebrated. Folk Wants Betting Stopped. Jefferson City, Mo., April 10. Missouri's legislature has convened in special session. In his message Gorernor Fo'.k said: "I recommend to you tha enactment of a statute making It a felony to register a bet on a horsa race either on a blackboard or other substance, or to telephone or telegraph a bet on a horse race to any other state to be registered there." Stead Is Goinr It Alone. London,, April 10. Foreign Secretary Grey, replying to a question in the house of commons, repudiated any governmental connection with William T. Steal's recent tour of the European courts in support of the discussion of the limitation of armaments at tha coming peace conference at The Hague. State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas county, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that h is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in th city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that paid firm will pay th sum of OXB HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 18S6. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, a Fold by all druggists, 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. tSealJ A. W. GLEAPON.

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