Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 21, Hammond, Lake County, 12 July 1907 — Page 6

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

Friday, July 12, 1907.

AROUND R V Dr. Templln of Walsh & Templln, looked after firm business at Crown Point yesterday. George Adams, who recently completed his work as nurse and watchman at the smallpox camp, has been appointed constable by Justice of the Peace Hubf.r. The local police department has more than enough work on hand, which often makes it inconvenient for the justices to tret their papers served. Attorney and Mrs. Harry Call spent this afternoon here Retting in touch with local matters with a view to moving over here s:nie time soon. Mr. Call, who looks after the Gary business for Knotts & linml.' tr't, feeis that ho should be on the ground all of the time and they will move as soon as suitable quarters can be found. Contractors Miller and rapidly completing their Prascsak building in Hansen are work on the Washington street, north of Tenth avenue. un the concrete bast-rnent and foundation and the second story addition the m one story bull. ling makes a splendid showing in keeping with several other new buildings in the same street. Several new operators in local real estate circles are having tracts subnnrl will nrcsent plats to the board of trustees for approval at an early meeting. Most of the subdividing la being done in the south part of town, practically ail of the smaller individual holdings in other parts bavins been subdivided, especially where they were at all suitable. The local board of underwriters held its regular meeting yesterday forenoon and adopted several new rules conducive to harmonious work. Among them was a rule requiring the payment of a small fee for each additional endorsement required after the writing of the original policy. This feature is particularly needful here, where the constantly changing conditions make constant changes necessary in the different policies. The fee to new members, after charter membership is secured, was placed at live dollars. The quarantine has been raised on the last of the several cases of smallnnv ntid outsiders are again breathing morn easily. Local people never paid nnv nttenthm to the stir c; a used oxcept to submit to vaccination, and the panic that was threatened to ensue was easily averted. A rumor several days by a ago that was persistently spread new doctor looking for vaccina tion victims, to the eftect that there were twelve new cases of the disease was a monumental fabrication. Contractor Stoll is putting up an elegant little cottage on Washington Btreet near Twenty-second avenue, for ,George Baker. This is the first one of " three buildings that are to be built in that vicinity within a few months. L. A. Van Dusen. a metal worker, has purchased property in there and a contract has been let to Stoll for the erection of a dwelling house, and Stoll expects to put up a twelve room house himself just a short distance from the other two. Castleman & Jones have donated three lots, seventy-five feet, in Washing street, north, of Twenty-third avenue, for church and mission work. Trustee John E. Sear3 and Rev. George Deuel made the selection of the property a few days ago. The location is n very central one fur church work in South Gary and the men interested are to be commended for their forethought. The religious needs are so large that it will be but a question of a short time until the different ill hnve to establish smaller centers in outlaying sections to take care of the different community centers. With the street car service that Is promised these centers will be somewhat scattered and it will be necessary to provide separate quarters for each center. GRIFFITH NEWS Trustee Kunort of Calumet township was in town a lew uays ago ana nus agree J to run our school amuner j ear. so as to give the town time to maive their school levy. An engine on the II. J. & E. railroad Avas derailed here this morning. The accident occurred just east of the tower j and delayed traffic for about three B0RA1AN DRUG CO. A. HOWARD BELL. R. Mjr. Washington Street between 9th lOtlt Avenues. and Have you seen those souvenirs oi Ciarv ? 7hen in Gary, stop, eat and drink at The Wabash Inn "Washington St., near Wabash Tracks. Firet-class m eft Is. Fine Beers. Wine nd Cigars. Eat, drink and be merry STEWART & BOWERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Will be pleased to give you estimates on your building post Otr.ce Building. East Chicago. Bank Bldg.. INDIANA HARBOR. IND. WINES. LlQUUKb. a.w v.v4. Only High Grade Goods THE G ARY Buffet and Restaurant . rrv nTn TJ Charles Della-Chlesa, frop. Broadway. Gary, Ind. For Fair Treatment, Richt Prices and Best BUILDING SUPPLIES go to Toleston Lumber and Coal Co. A. M. Fischer. Manager Jainber, Coal, Brick, Cement and S&JiSteriai TOLESTON, IND.

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hours. The engine belonged to the "oil run" and had Just set a car on the C. C. & L. siding. As they were returning at rather high speed to couple onto their train again, It jumped the track. Luckily no one was hurt. With the aid of another engina it was finally put back on the rails.

A conductor on a K. J. & K. came very near getting into the clutches of the law today. The absence of Judge Liable was the only thing that separated him from trouble. People in town and out have been very much troubled for a long time by trains on that and other roads holding the crossings in different parts of town for even an hour sometimes. Today tht town marshal asked this particular conduc tor to accompany him to the office, but found the judge was was released with a warning future. J'id out. for re s He the WHEELER NEWS The ing Roy I. O. F. of A. lodge met last evenWhceler of Valparaiso transbusiness in Wheeler yesterday. acted Carl P. Petrini, of Dallas, Tex., an agent for the Monarch company, visited the iirrn Tuesday. The members of Hypatia Rebekah lodge entertained Mrs. Louise Langjahar, president of the Rebekeh assembly last evening. ViUNSTER NEWS Miss Young new organ. is the possessor of a II. F. Daugherty and Hammond yesterday. wife were in The weather the farmers in is very discoura: this vicinity. ring to Keilman's sale at Dyer attracted good many of our residents. Miss was a Emily visitor Vandenberg of Lansing here last evening. C. V . Ilutchms of Highlands was lure on business yesterday evening. Miss Emma Kaske is spending days with Marguerite Knotts of mond. a few HaniCLARK STATION Mrs. Spencer of East Side visited relatives here Wednesday. H. Peterson and W. Behn of Clark Toleston took their violin lessons at Wednesday. Mrs. C. Scheurer and Miss Helen Scheurer returned home after a two day's visit at Whiting. Mrs. Wright and daughter home Tuesday and her son to East Side Wednesday. returned returned LANSING NEWS Mrs. A. Vansteenberg day in Chicago. spent WednesMiss Martha Swart of Roseland visiting at home. Is The Misses Cora ana Lulu ward are spending a few weeks with relatives in Chicago. INDIANA HARBOR Miss C. Martin transacted in Chicago yesterday. business Miss Ella Ordner was today on a shopping tiMp. in Chicago Prof. weekly Knoth of visit here Chicago made yesterday. his William Galvin of Commonwealth avenue spent yesterday afternoon in Gary. The children of the St. Patrick's church received their first communion at high mass Sunday, there were a! large number of children participating in the most important event in their young lives. The sight was most in spiring, the children all being dressed in white and kneeling at the altar must have brought joy to the hearts of a number of parents present at the event. v, hen in InJUna Harbor, bon't hall to btop at The New Star Restaurant iilnck and Michigan Avenues We sere Best Coffee In City Commutation Tickets $3.50 for $3.00 Mf.-.h.t-'lHnuM. WM. PAPP S KAUFMAN'S New Empire Hotel & Buffet Now Open for Business With a Full Lino ot Imported and Domestic l.lqnors and Clgrarm, WILLIAM KAVFMAX. Prow. When in Indiana Harbor t ALL . U 9CL GEORGE RAOK KELP A FINE LINE OF LlviUOliS AND CIGARS. 1703-137th Street. GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Will bo pleased to glte you estimates on your building. Post Office Building. East Chicago. Ba.nK Bids.. INDIANA. H ARDOR, IKTX To speak to many people you mast have a strong voice. Save your voice and use THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES. It will speak to 50,000 people each day for you.

RENSSELAER NEWS

William fort for a Rayher has short visit. gone to FrankMrs. Francis Itoe of Chicago is visiting her cousin, J. F. Hardman, and famil-. Foret Monlan and Harve Robinson have gone to Lafayette to visit with friends and relatives. Hurley Beam of this place has gone to Lafayette to look for employment on the Monon railroad. Miss Laurel Riggs went to Lafayette j and her two sisters, Nell and Mildred, to West Lebanon yesterday, to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn and baby of Wichita, Kan., are visiting the for mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Granvil Moody, and family. Richard Crowell, who for some time has been at the head of the "Little Indian cigar factory" has decided to go into the cigar business for himself, and has purchased the former Mer chants Cigar company outht. HOBART NEWS Edward Mankey has purchased Dr. Mackey's old auto. Ralph Ruckman Wednesday visited friends in evening. Chicago Fred Hamann was in Chicago Wed nesday and purchased a Wayne touring car. Billie Froint and family of Chicago are guests this week of Chas. Gruel and fa mily. Mrs. Mat. Schillo of Chicago is here from Chicago for a week's visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mellon. Messrs. Art Newman. Henry Robbins, Wni. Devonshire and Dr. erner were at Valparaiso last evening attenuing Masonic lodge. Mrs. Nick Schmall of Chicago came out from the citv vesteroay to see lien daughter. Lena, who is sick at the homo of Wm. Tennertz, west of town. George Mellon, who has been visiting friends at Ft. Wayne since the ourtn returned home yesterday. He was greeted in the evening by about fifty kids with a bunch of tin cans, old boilers and sleigh bells. "Tom" says it woudn't be quite so bad if the girl had returned with him. EAST CHICAGO NEWS Tom Riley of Todd avenue, is quite ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. T. J. Skinner and children were among the unicago visitors luuaj. Mrs. Kate Lightbody of Indiana Har bor, was in East Chicago yesterday. The men of St. Mary's parish are painting the school, convent and rectory. Mrs. Emma Bourque, who has but been ill for some time, is better still confined to her bed. The Republic mill expects to start their puddle mill Monday, which will mean the finishing mill a few days later. Misses Agnes Nelson and Agnes Fisk were entertained at dinner last nignt at the Majestic hotel, Hammond, by Mr. Katz of Indiana Harbor. The O. A. II. band boys received their uniforms this week and they are very pretty, indeed, the colors being blue and green. This band, under the direction of Rev. George Lauer, Is progress ing rapidly. Next Tuesday evening the Epworth League will give a concert at the Meth odist church at 8 o'clock. There will be in addition to this, a dialogue entitled the "Voices of the Women." This will be given in costume. Mr. Kaufman of Todd avenue, was operated on at the Chicago hospital yesterday for an abcess in his head and was doing fairly well last night. Lou Palmer is ill at the same hospital of pneumonia and was some better this morning. Mrs. Walter Pooth entertained the auxiliary of the O. E. S. at her home in Hammond yesterday. About fifteen members and two guests were present. After the regular business meetC. O. Christensen CONTRACTOR AND CARPENTER Frame Houses a specialty East Chicago, Ind. Get a stylish suit ror not weatner irora ALBERT GIVEN THE TAILOIL Styles and Prices right 712 Chicago Avenue. E. Chicago, Ind. 101 State street. Hammond. gjyART & BOWERS GENERAL. CONTRACTORS AND BU1LJ5ERS. Will be pleased to give you estimates on your building. Post Office Building. East Chicago. Bank Bldg.. INDIANA HARBOR. INTX 1. SPECTER, EAST CI1ICAOO, Agent for North German Lloyd Hamburg-American Lins Canadian Pacific Line. All Foreign Money Transferred. For ths Juris Lucky Wedding Gifts I have replenished my stock with rainy useful articles st barzsln prices. MAX NASSAU JEWEL?TiaA QLcott Aveau Cast.Cfate'i

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Ing, cards were enjoyed until late in the afternoon when a delicious two course luncheon was served and a pleasant social hour spent. The prizes were carried away by Mrs. George Alsop and Miss Florence Williams. The ladies adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Grace Groat at the home of her mother, Mrs. Merley, 3403 Wattling street, Indiana Harbor.

DYER NEWS Geo. Schulte of Schererville Dyer visitor yesterday. was a Billy Sehultz of Hanover Center was Dyer business visitor Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St John spent yesterday F. Gerlach at Dyer. of Mrs. spent town. Gertrude yesterday Overhage of with friends Chicago here in Pcott Burge, our present truant officer and family of Merillville were seen here yesterday. Frank Schoel and,. Mr. and Mrs. N. Reeder of Schererville were Dyer visitors yesterday. Michael Keilman from near Schererville was here yesterday looking after business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Austgen and Mrs. Thielen of St. John made a busitrlp to our town yesterday. Nick ness John Stommel of Hanover Center, formerly teacher and organist at that place, gave Dyer a pleasant call yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wildner of Chicago to visit with Mrs. WildMr. and Mrs. Anton came Thursday ner's parents, Kaiser. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gies and son, Herman, of near Crown Point, formerly of this neighborhood, were here yester day evening. John Heiser of Hammond, who has lately started a coffee and tea store there, was in Dyer yesterday working in the interests of his business. Yesterday was a very busy day at Keilman's store. People from miles around wero here and it took the force of ten sale clerks all they could do to wait on the customers. CROWN POINT NEWS The July Tuesday. horse sale occurs next The Pleasure club met this afternoon with Mrs. J. C. Graves. The board of review will close its work the forepart of next week. Surveyor Knight is laying out a new subdivision at Hobart this week. Miss Laura Dinehart of Albert Minn., is the guest of Mrs. C. W. man. Lea, AllRalph Baulss is working in the Crown Point bakery during the summer vacation. Gilbert Ross is reported on the sick list and is unable to attend to hi3 duties as expressman. Mrs. O. J. Bruce and daughter, Leona, are visiting her parents at Ledoga, Ind., for a few days. The ceiling to the Odd Fellows hall which fell down a short time ago is be ing replastered. Harvey Keiser is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Val Zimmerman, at Rochester, nld. foi a few days. Mrs. Mary Graham and two children of Bueyens, Ohio, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bibler. Mrs. F. F. Heighway and daughter have gone to Rochester, Ind., for a few days visit with friends and relatives. Another meeting of the high board of directors of the I. O. F. of A., has been called for Hammond next Wednesday. A new hay barn is being built on John E. Luther's farm, near town, to replace the one blown down last spring. Miss Lilly Bliss, one of the teachers In the Crown Point public schools ex pects to leave next Monday for Winona, Artist W. E. Vilmer and wife are at Winona this week attending the Indi ana Photographer's association of which organization Mr. Vilmer is presl dent. 3 BLACK OAK NEWS Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Scheidt Hammond visitors yesterday. were Joe Stutter and son spent Wednesday here of Schererville fishing. William Halfman of Turkey Creek transacted business here yesterday. John Grelsel and daughter of Pull man are spending a fe wdays with Mr, and Mrs. J. C. Seberger. George Cooke has returned to his home in Hobart after a few days' visit with his brother, Sam Cooke. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lohman and children and Miss Cora Saxtm are spending the day in Hammond with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith. HESSVILLE NEWS Miss Emma Rafferty visited in South Chicago today. friends Alice Natke and Mrs. John Hess spent yesterday in Hammond. Mrs. William Dedelow was a Chicago visitor today. Miss Bertha Wedsewood of East Chl-

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All tie Horrore of Change of Life for Five years, Leucorrhea for Tea Years. USED ZOA-PHORA. After Physicians Failed to Cure That Was Five Year Ago Still PraUius Zoa-Phoru. Woman's best friend is one that Rill give her the degree of buoyant health and strength tiiat nature intended for her. Zoa-Phora is that friend. Not a "patent cure ail," but just a medicine, scientifically prepared for women only. One that acts directly on the diseased organs through the blood and nervous system, replacing the old worn out tissues with new. and removing congestion, inflammation and unnatural discharges. Zoa-Phora is the well woman's friend, too, because it keeps her well. Mrs. Edwin Lee of Addison, Michigan, says: "Pen anA Ink can never tell what Zoa-Phora has done for me. it is indeed a true and tried friend and has never failed mo once." Whether you are sick, ailing, or well, keep a bottle of Zoa-Phora in the house all the time. It will prove a friend in need. Mrs. Alice Brown of Valley Junction, la., wrote on May 27, l'Jii2, "I wish to tell you that Zoa-Phora has been a wonderful blessing to me. I have been a sufferer for the last ten years from ieucori nea., ana ror tne last nve years with change of life and all its horrors. I took treatment from local physicians In Elkhart. Indiana, but receiv ed no benelit. l inally I was induced to begin taking Zoa-Phora, and after taking four bottles my health is restorMRS. ALICE BROWN, Valley, Junction, la. ed. I can now do my own work, and can never thank you enough for the benefits derived from your wonderful remedy," On April 22, 1907, nearly five years later Mrs. Brown writes, "You may still refer any woman to me. I will gladly recommend Zoa-Phora." Does this not prove that the benefit was permanent? This letter is strong proof of the merit of Zoa-Phora. The only way that you can become positively coninced that Zoa-Phora will do as much for you Is to try the medicine your self. Go to your druggist and ask him for Zoa-Phora; no other explanation will be needed. You will receive the medicine already prepared, compounded in just the right proportions, and put up in a sealed, sterilized, one dollar bottle. In each package will be found a copy or tr. r engeuy s Aavice to wo men," a medical book, giving interest ing and instructive information about all diseases of women and the way to successfully treat them. You can now treat yourself in the privacy or your own home and need not tell your troubles to any one. cago is visiting at tne home or ner grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chick. Mrs. Chas. Chick who was seriously injured by an Erie train in Hammond is reported somewhat better. WHITING NEWS Mrs. Adam Koch is reported to be slightly improving. Miss Minnie Carret is assisting in the local telephone exchange. Mrs. E. Johnson of Chesterton, Ind., transacted business here last evening. Mrs. C. Quinn and daughter, Nellie, of John street, shopped in Chicago yesterday. Charles Hannephin is now employed at the Philadelphia Coal company at the East Side. Mr. and Mrs. O. Hoffmelster saw "The Volunteer Organist" at the Great Northern theatre last night. Dr. Putman morrow evenin J., after a two will return home ; from Atlantic City, weeks' visit. tO' N. D. H. Waltzer has returned to Georgetown, Yy., after spending a week at his home on New York avenue. Mr. and Mrs. St. John will move Into! tbpir residence on Ohio avenue which has been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. Gray. Miss Dellia Fierse is assisting gas office during her sister, in the 1 Miss Winnie's absence, who with typhoid fever. i3 threatened ZSr. and Mrs. Porter of John street. have purchased the house on One Hundred and Nineteenth street, lately va cated by Al Gondon and family. First Life Insurance Company. The Society of Assurance for Widows ant' Orphans was the first known life insut mce company and was established London in IGS9.

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THE MASTER PIECE BY A MASTER BAKER ROBERTS DALE NEWS Mrs. J. Schack was a Chicago visitor Thursday. Mrs. Martinson was a Chicago visitor yesterday. Mrs. Schack is entertaining her sister from Chicago. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Sundeen were shopping in Chicago hursday. Miss Edith Sundeen of Chicago visited friends in Robertsdale Thursday. Mrs. Holmes of Harrison avenue is entertaining friends from Chicago. Miss Ida Blaul of Chicago is visiting Miss Letha Masterson of Harrison ave nue. Mrs. Joe Llndaman of Atchison ave nue is visiting witn ner uaugmer oi Chicago. Myrtle Masterson of Harrison avenue is visiting friends in Burbon, Ind., for a few days. The Indies' Aid of the Evangelical church had a business meeting yester day afternoon. Frank Krocker returned to his home on Iiarrison avenue after spending sevleral months at Alton, 111. II. Hatt and daughter, Ioulse, return ed to their home on Indiana boulevard after spending a few days at Palo Park. TOLLESTON NEWS Mrs. J. C. Watson was in Hobart yesterday. Mrs. Aug. Runge was a Hammond shopper yesterday. Chas. Dlllion of Chicago transacted i business in town yesterday. Rev. A. O. Knapp of Hammond was a business caller here yestercay xorenoon. Mrs. E. Wilkening and children of called on Mrs. J. Q. James afternoon. East Side yesterday Mesdames C. Posselt. A. Deighton and E. Herman all of Chicago visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Brown yesterday. Chester Stewart went to Chicago yes terday and brought back his bride of a few weeks. They Intend making Tol eston their future home. When you Btop m Toleston remerat? Louis Gordon's Buffet & Cafe Between Mich. Cent. & Ft. Wayne Tracks W serve meals st a'.l hours. The best you wast to eat. Prices an? reaiKsoahle. Board and room per week f 3.00 , Give us a TrLil Where Did He Gst It? The late Dr. Ileinhold, in one of h!s books, tells of a German, suffering from dropsy in German called "WasEersuc'nt" or water disease who exclaimed: "Where did I get it? I haven't tasted water for SO years." When Bears Hibernate. Many bears that hibernate dig into a hillside to find a nest, but for a mild winter they are likely to roll up ia some shallow excavation or a hollow tro

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THE HAMMOND Inc. Hammond Bldg. BSRPvIaA VIVA Whitens the Skin I lied, llrown or Dark I'Hcr, Neck, Arma or Hand Iule While lit duo or lour Money HackIs used In place of powder. Has same effect but does nut show. Contains no poisons and does not peel the skin. EltLFTIONS, SIOTIIS, KHECKL.ES, or I.IVEHSl'OTS. cured in a very short time. Delightful after shaving. Cm sale at all Drug and Dep't stores. Price 00c. Accept no worthless substitute dishonest dt.-alers will try to eell you because their profit Is greater. Sent prepaid for 60c. lie sure to Ask Ir Derma Viva. DEltMA VIVA CO. 155 Washington St., Chicago, III. LION STOKE lllllCi IJEIT. Local Agent. . GET IT HERE. Maybe you've had some hard luck lately. You owe some bills that are worrying you. Our business is to give you a little lift until times are better with you. Hundreds of others are taking our advise when they are financially embarrassed. BORROW MONEY on your Furniture, Piano other personal property. Consolidate your small and bills and only owe one firm. There will be no publicity about the loan. WE WILL. LOAN you from $10 to 11,000 and leave the security with you the same ad real estate. You repay us in email weekly or monthly payments to suit your convenience. Call, write or phone. Our representative Is sent to your home upon request. The Circa 0 Discount Co. 9133-40 Commercial Ar& SOUTH CHICAGO Room 200 Tel. So. Chicago 104 Open Monday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings until 9 o'clock We close other Evenings at 6 o'clock or address L- box 5!6, Hammond, Ind. THE CITIZENS' GERMAN NATIONAL BANK of Hammond. A comparative state ment of deposits slace our uptolog days Mar J2, UM 14.9sO.Ot June 12, 11KKJ &S.9T5.1S July 12, 1900 03,312.03 Amtunt 11, l&OO 12S.97H.70 September 12, 15KMJ 147.433.T3 Octomber 12, 11HM1 162,lf3.3i November 12, l'.06 172,788.84 December 12, 1SKHJ w 178,4ft 1.00 January 12, 1!07 220,15,.43 February 12, 1907 233,70.75 Mareh 12, 1!)7 246,000.04 April 12, 107 272,714.5a Iay 11, 11M)7 30S.201.02 June 12, 1907 335,439.23 Xo County, Qty or School Funds Included in the above. We are the youngest bank In Hammond. Our first birthday was on May 8, 1007. THHEE PEH CENT. PAID OX SAVINGS AND TIME DEPOSITS. Give as a trial and be convinced ot onr fair treatment. Trying to cet competent help without ulaK TIMES "ivnnt adsw Is like swimming a river with a dam ahead ot