Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 80, Hammond, Lake County, 20 September 1907 — Page 2

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

Friday, Sept. 201907.

OVER THE TEA GUPS

Pofau O. Bower in ia Chicago this afternoon. ft W. 1L Slolcm&n lJ a Crown Poliit visitor tt3ay. ft George Miller TlalteJ in South Hollaed, IU today. Imported arid domestic cigars at Summer PitfU-macy. J. iIasU of East Chicago Is a Hammond visitor toLay. Prescriptions accurately compounded at Surumera Pharmacy. adv. C. C. Smith of Kast Chicago syeiit lajt tveiiing in Hamruond. Messrs. Bach and E. F. Kunert vrero visitors in Chloego yesterday. Mrs. Hanson of Toloston spent yes- ., ttrday -with Hammond friends. ft llrs. S. F. Parker is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Couwin in Chicago today. Will Lfeitzu was a business visitor In Chicago yesterday afternoon. Hoyt Ogram of Whitlnx visited friends in Hammond last evening. , Miss Mario Ilanacil spirit tho afternoon with friends in Crown Point. Andrew Mack of Indiana Harbor visited friends In Hammond last night. Misa Irene Mott h-as returned from a few weeks' visit at Fon du .Lac, Wis. Attorney John M. Ptinson was in Hast Chicago this morning on business. Strictly fresh solution of Citrate of Magnesia nt Summers Pharmacy. adv. ft Mrs. Cusluuan of Truman avenue is visiting her sister in Crown Point today. Amos G. Towlo of Steager, 111., is in Hammond visiting relatives for a few days. Elar Clinton of East Chicago epent the morning with friends In Hammond. . Mrs. G. w. Zeigler and niece. Miss Margaret Morgan of Cincinnati, Ohio, aro ,the gueats of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Special Sale Saturday, Sept. 21 Osltimet SupplyCoo 95 State St. Phone 2503 Native Sirloin -Steak -j per lb I Native Boiling Beef ft 1 n per lb 2U Native Rib Roast per lb per lb Ob Fresh Veal Stew gj per lb y(j Fancy Veal Roast Q per lb , yj No. 1 California Qlf Hams, per lb Swift's Premium Butterine, per lb ZZC Fine Coffee " 1 5n per lb 1 2y Sugar Corn .-Jper can y Pure Lard i On per lb J Q Compound Lard 4 per lb - I UG Orders delivered promptly to any part of the city.

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THE j lode! Clothing I Shoe House Are now located in their I

Mew Daylight Store Room Where they will be pleased to serve the public with anything in the line of Wearing Apparel for Man or Boy BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FALL GOODS ARRIVING DAILY

Cunningham at their home in South Ilohman ftreet for a few weeks. Miss Irene Smith of South Chicago, spent the day with friends In Hammond. C. Oliver Holmta of Gary was in Ilarrrmoud today on his way to Crown Point. Misa Vida Hanman has gone to Washington, Ind., to epend a few weeks with relatives. James Hall of Milwaukee Is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boese in Gordon street. Will Leitre will leave Sunday for Independence, Iowa, to spend a threeweeks' vacation. Mrs. Anna Laughin of Lowe-11 was in Hammond yesterday the gueat of

Mrs. George Moor. I Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fowler will leave tonight for a few days' visit at Valparaiso with friends. Miss Mario and Fred Koehneman and Mr. Buigt.: will spend Sunday with friends in Elgin, 111. Mrs. I'. L. Davis is able to be up after a few days' serious illness, at her home in Itimbach avenue. Miss Elizabeth Manteifer is expected home today from a few weeks' visit with friends in Franclsville, Ind. Iiobert Mott is very ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R Mott in South Hohman street. Mrs. Green of Louisville, 111., is the gut-st of Mrs. George li. Sheerer at her home in Warren street, this week. Mrs. A. F. Cleod and daughter of Oakley avenue, will spend Sunday the guest of friends in Waukegan, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ross of Calumet avenue, will spend the week end with relatives in Thornton and Harvey, 111. Mrs. T. W. Oberlin is entertaining the members of the Marquette club this afternoon at her home In Warren street. John Gcttler and Charles Hasso saw Blanche Walsh in "The Straight Road" at McVickers in Chicago last evening. Misa Mae Campbell has returned from an extended summer vacation spent in Canada and northern Michigan. Miss Anna Solekers has returned to her home in St. John after a visit of Beveral days spent with Hammond frionda. 9 Mrs. Swift of Englewood is the guest or jur. ana Airs. t. is. urennan for a few days at their home in Rlmbach avenue. Mrs. C. M. Ilutchlns and daughter, Miss Winifred, went to Evanston, I1L, today to remain until Sunday with friends. ft The meeting of the Up-t-Dato Whist club which was to have been held yesterday, was postponed for an other week. H. S. Daugherty of Munster was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Daugherty at their home In Logun street, yesterday. Fred Gastel of Indiana Harbor was in Hammond this morning tho guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gas tel of Williams street. Bailey of Lowell were entertained yes BaiUy of Lowell weree ntertained yes terday at the home of Mis. M. E. Bates, 72 South Ilohman street. M!sa. Gertrude Kraue returned to her homo in Chicago today after visiting Mlfls Martha Moyn at her home in State street for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gabler of Sibley street, are entertaining Mrs. Andrews of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. McCune and children of Bclvidere, 111., this week. ft Mrs. W. G. Slagel and son of Frankfort, Ind., are tho guests of Mrs Stagers parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jordan at their home in Sibley street. Miss Elizabeth and Albert Schaub of Morgan Park, will come tomorrow to be tho guests of Miss Anna and Locls Holtr. at their home In Sheffield ave nua over Sunday. Miss Harriet Crumpacker and

guest. Miss Rae Rockwell of Crown

Point, and Victor Dyer will go to Crown Point by automobl.le tonight and bo the guests of friends. Howard Steven, the paper-hanger. Is quite ill with pleurisy at his home, 1S3 Stat lliiw Btreet. He has been con fined to the houso for tho past ten days and is still quite poorly. Mrs. IL B. Brown, wife of President Brown of the Valparaiso university, ia expected tomorrow to bo the guest of Mr. and Mis. John M. tSUnson at their home in May street over Bundav. Considerable interest is being taken in the new club to be organized for progressive Hammond people. If you'll read (tomorrow's) paper, vou'll find the complete detailed information for becoming a member. Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wolf entertained a Tew friends at cards last evening at their home In Rlmbach avenue in honor Of Miss Julia Leonold of Rensselaer. who Is their guest. A very pleasant evening was spent by tho guests. Miss Beryl Woods of Seatrie. Wash, formerly of Hammond, is heie for visit with fi lends in Hammond Chicago. Miss Woods will leniain for several weeks. Mrs. M. Louisa Woods is expected home from ner western visit in a few lavs. Mrs. Ilartkrode entertained the la dles of the Deborah society of the First Christian church yesterday afternoon at her home: in Michiga navenue. The meeting was a very pleasant one and quite well attended. The business of the meeting was first disposed of. after which a social hour followed and refreshments were served. The Martha society of the First Christian church met yesterday with Mrs. M. AY. Schneider at her home on. Calumet avenvie. The meeting was the regular weekly one and business of importance was discussed after which the afternoon was spent socially and nref reshments were served. The meetting was quite well attended. PA The Hammond Woman's Club will have Its opening meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o"clock in the K. of P. halL The members will meet to observe '"president's day" and a very enjoyable afternoon is anticipated. A short literary program will include several readings by Miss Mayfa Haines of - Chicago. The program will bo in charge of Mrs. E. F. Johnston. Mrs. Dave Johnson very pleasantly entertained the members of the Fern Leaf club yesterday at her home in South Hohman street. Cards were played during the afternoon, after which the hostess served delicious refreshments. The twelve members of. the club were present. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Frank Summers at her home In Condit street. The wedding of Miss Anna Kanow to John Murray took place yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at All Saints' Catholic church. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edward F. Barrett. The bride was attended by Miss Helen Fitzgerald of Chicago and Mr. Neill of Chicago acted as best man. The bride wore a beautiful gown of tan crepe de china and wore a large black picture hat. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the relatives and near friends of the couple being present. Both young people are well known In Hammond and their friends wish them all happiness. The members of the Fleur de Lis club spent a very pleasant afternoon yesterday at the home of Mrs. Murray in State street. The afternoon was devoted to cards, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The prizes were won by Mesdames Seeley and J. Huber. The club will meet again in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Osborn in Plummer avenue. The members of the club who were present yesterday are: Mesdames Seeley, Charles Luthman, John Huber. Kralowitz. Osborn, H. Green, J. Schaadt, Keyser, Boyle, Van dermark, Scott, Webber and Murray. Miss Katherine Shane very pleasantly entertained a few of her friends last evening at her home in Sibley street. Various games were enjoyed during the evening among them a guessing contest. "A Penny for Your Thoughts," at which Miss Grace Gero won the prize. Several pretty musi cal numbers were given during the evening by the guests present, after which a luncheon was served. Miss Shane's guests were: Misses Grace Gero, Dollie Geib, Helen Brown, Edith Bradt, Edith Carter and Muriel Eastwood. Messrs. Paul Mastellar, Claude Palmer, Charles Delaney, Harry Harris. Walter Webster and Johanan Knight. WILL LOOK OVEE EOAD. Unless something turns up that is now not looked for the greater part of the city administration will accept L J.Myer's offer to accompany him over tho route of the proposed and partly built Chicago & South Bend Interurban road tomorrow. The party will leave Hammond on the Michigan Cen tral at 1:54 in the afternoon and go to Gary where the work of the new railway can be seen to advantage. Taking the Lake Shore, the officials will go to LaPorte from where they will go with the new company's own cars to Michigan City to inspect what has already been built of the power house. Going back over the route the party will take the Lake Shore again to LaPorte. and from there to South Bend. The company will be the guest of Mr. Meyer for the Sunday. ATTACK JAILER'S WIFE; ESCAPE. Two Prisoners Gain Liberty at Laporte, but Woman Prevent Others from Getting A-rray. Laporte, Ind.. Sept. 19. Arthur Curnmings and John Edwards knocked Mrs. Albert Smutzer, wife of Sheriff Smutzer. when she entered the jail tonight to give a drink of water to a sick prisoner, and' escaped. Though injured by the blow, Mrs. Smutzer managed to prevent eleven other pris oners from gaining their liberty by locking the first cell door. She then called for help, but the fugitives were

GASES M C0H1UED

The Absence of Witnesses Cause Slot Machine Prosecutions to Go Over. Two slot machine cases against Mat Dombrowski and Charles Huwig, East Chicago saloon keepers, were continued in Judge W. W. McMahon's court this morning until Sept. 21 and 25, respectively. Mrs. Dombrowski, who was to have been a witness in her husband's case, was taken seriously sick since the raid made last Tuesday. Owing to the ab sence of several witnesses in the Huwig case, it will not be tried until tomorrow morning. The slot machine war that is now on n East Chicago is a result of a fight between a syndicate that is largely backed by Hammond capital, and a few saloon keepers who installed slot machines in their places wunout ui consent of the syndicate. I lie synaiate opened war on the private mabine holders some time ngo with the result tnat several maenmes were put out of business. In the mean time the latter planned their revenge by takng the legal course with the result that the syndicate machines were tem porarily confiscated and their holders made to appear in court on the charge of having violated the liquor license law. DECIDE UPON PAVING Michigan Ave. Macadamized From Calumet to Columbia Other Work. Through the board of public works' resolution this morning to macadamize Michigan avenue from Calumet avenue to Columbia avenue, Hammond Is as sured of a good and much needed thoroughfare. . The resolution as passed this morning provides for a thirty foot macadam. At this morning's session a resolution was also passed which pro vides for the paving of Hanover street from Hohman to Fisher. A cement sidewalk is also provided here in the resolution. t The Erie railraod sidewalk construc tion gang arrived this morning in Hammond, after the board had made repeated requests upon the company. Work on the construction was begun on Sohl street and will be carried to Douglas street. The contract for sidewalk construc tion in Walter, Claude and Alice streets was awarded to William Ahlborn. . The order for a brick pavement in Sohl street wa3 rescinded by a general vote this moriilng. Resolutions -were passed providing for local sewer improvements in East Con dit street, from Hohman to Lyman streets and also for a local sewer in Mason street, from Ilohman street to state line. PERSONALS. Harry Grayland of West Hammond reported to the .Hammond police this morning that his clothe3 had been stolen from a work car. Robert Rereron of Chicago was picked up this morning at the corner of State and Hohman streets suffering from a severe case of delirium tremens B. L P. Bell, who has been spend ing the greater part of the summer In tha neighborhood of his cottage at Lake Winnebago, Wis., returned to Hammond yesterday morning. On his return trip Mr. Bell made several lengthy stops. Charles Jaeger of West Hammond, who had occasion to drive to Hammond this afternoon and not being acquainted with the street regulations left his horse tied at the corner of State and Hohman street while he stepped into a saloon. It being against the city ordinance to leave any horse untied in the streets, Jaeger was promptly arrested and his case set for trial tomorrow. The case of Frank Lulu was tried this afternoon before Judge McMahon Before the case progressed to any length the defendant's attorney asked that he be submitted to an examina tion for his sanity. Rrs. Sharrer and Chldlaw, who acted in the roel of alien lsts reported to the court that in their estimation the man was sound of mind but that he seemed to be suffering from too much hard drinking. After this report the sase was taken up again. OLD RESIDENT DIES. One of Hammond's eldest residents Mrs. William Guthrie, died this morn ing at 7 o'clock at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Belle Bardens. The funeral will be held tomorrow at D o'clock from the residence, 240 Hoffman street. 'Mrs. Guthrie is survived by three sons, J. B. Guthrie of Ravenswood, William Guthrie of Chicago, and Robert Guthrie of Ocean Springs, Miss $100 EEWAED, $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional remedy. Hall's Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address: F. J. CIIEN'ET & CO., Toledo, O. Sold bv Druggists. 73c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. - '

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WHITING NEWS

Mr. Orlando Davidson of Beloit, WIs Is visiting relatives here. Attorney Frank X. Gavit lng a few days In Michigan. is spendMr. and Mrs. X. Miller are entertaining several relatives from Olean, N. Y. Mrs. Lottie Meeks and children have gone to Etna Green, Ind., to visit relatives. Mrs. John Hendrickson of Wilcox, transacted business In Hegewisch cn Wednesday. Miss Anna Weilett of Wilcox, attended the services at the Nazarene church in Hammond last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luther of Oliver street, have gone to Three Oaks, Mich., for a period of ten days. Felix of Wilcox, was operated on for an abscess, and it ia now thougnt he will 6oon be able to be around again. Mrs. Wylie of New York avenue, eaves tomorrow for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Taylor of Cleveland, O. Miss Helen Mattern will entertain sixteen young ladies at a Spanish tea at her home in Oliver street tomorrow afternoon at 5:30. Sam Eaton was operated on at his home in Sheridan avenue yesterday by Ir. Webster of South Chicago, and Dr. Wells of Whiting. Mr. and Mrs. John McElroy of John street, have returned from Ludlngton, Mich where they report a very pleasant visit with relatives. Miss Nellie E. Wycoff of Davidson Bros, real estate office, leaves tomorrow for Detroit, Mich., to spend two weeks' vacation with her sister. Mrs. Abe Goldsmith, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Frank Hart of South Chicago, saw "Four Corners of the Earth" at the Calumet theatre last night. Mr. and Mrs. Urie of Central avenue. have as their guests Mesdames C. C. Vanhaussen, and Seever Beaverly of tiurr Oak, Mich. The ladies went to Chicago this morning. The Men's club of the Congregational church will give a supper In the church parlors tomorrow night. It promises to be a very unique affair, being cooked and served by the members of the club. Mrs. Ii. H. Mattern entertained sev eral ladies at her home in Oliver street Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. J. L. Twltt's guest, Miss Elizabeth Peterhansel of Cleveland, O. The main diversion of the evening were cards, at which beautiful prizes were award ed. A delicious luncheon was served. Little Joseph Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murphy, of New York avenue, was taken to the Mercy hos pital yesterday. The little fellow was examined by six doctors, -and It was found that he is suffering with spinal meningitis. His illness has been a source of much worry to his parents and under the care of Dr. Morgan, a specialist, at tho hospital, it is hoped his recovery will be speedy. ROBERTSDALE NEWS Mrs. George Scott and daughter. Miss Mamie, were Chicago visitors Thursday. , Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs of Harrison avenue, a daughter, Thursday morning. Ernst Rought of St. Paul, Minn., Is visiting his brother, William Rought in Cleveland avenue. Mrs. Agnes Roberts is entertaining out of town relatives at her homo In Roberts avenue, this week. Miss Mollie Freese of Roberts avenue, has accepted a position as saleslady for the Hub at Whiting. Fred Lahayn of Crocker, Ind., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atchison of Robertsdale avenue for a few days. Mrs. Henry Gobel Is very sick at her home In One Hundred and Seventeenth street, and under tho care of Dr. Putman. The teachers of the Franklin school will give a reception at the school house this evening in honor of the parents. Miss Myrtle Masterson of Harrison avenue, returned home from a two months' visit with relatives in Bourbon, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. T. W. Kohr of Indiana boulevard, attended th National Drug convention, which was held in Chicago, Thursday. John DvorscaK tiiea at his home on Indiana boulevard early this morning Mr. Dvorscak has been In bad health for a number of years, caused by rheumatism. About a month ago his foot becamo so bad that he had to have it amputated and as a result blood pols on set in and he succumbed this morn ing. Ha leaves a wife and three chil dren to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place at the Robertsdala Catholic church at 10:30 Friday morn ing. WOMEN ON TSIAL FOR E0BBEEY. Two Gary negresses. Tina Lowell and Henrietta Sears, are being tried this afternoon In the superior court for robbing Gub Kohler of $60 on the right of Bept. 8. The robbery occurred In a tent. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. WANTED Experienced waiter or waitress at Strongs restaurant. S3 South Hohman street; ?6.00 per -week.

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Su nday, Sept. 22 The Kirke LaShelle Production of Henry M. Blossom, Jr's Great Racing Play With the entire New York Company and a Urand New Scenic Production This Is the Onlv Crmnnr nl....J this fasclnatingcharacter corrtJdy with New YoV' SUtCen 0ns&mt Prices, 25c, 50c, 75c, 1.00 and 1.50 Rnserved Seats at BickncII's Curtain at 8.15 sharp

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JOHN T. COrSIVERS, Muruijjer

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sept. 19, 20, 21. TH Stirrinjj Scenic Alelodruma "4 Corners of the Earth"

PRICES: Week Nights and Sunday Mat. 15, 25, 35, 50c. Wed. and Sat. Mat. 10, 15, 20, 25c. Boxes 35c. Sunday Night, 25, 35, 50, 75c

OPBMNO FALL SEASON Bvenlnzs 8:15, .Matinees Wednesday and Saturday 2:15 Charles Fro h man Presents Henry Jones Play HYPOCRITES "Eipedisncy It man's wisdom, doing right It God's" 7 Months s! ttis Hudson Theatre, Kew Turk Priest- Efts. & Sat. Rat, $2 to 50c, Wtd. Mat. Jl .59 to 50c

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Your money back any time you are dissatisfied Bastar & iVlcGarry HAMMOND'S LARGEST JEWELRY HOUSE Invite your inspection of tnelr early Hall Selection of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelery and Silverware

Clock Repairing called for and delivered SEE OUR HIGH 17S S. Hohmun Street, EXTRA ! Special Sale of Fresh

AT THE Hammond Meat Market 99 State St. Sole for one day only Saturday, September 21, 1907. 11 lbs. fresh Leaf Lard 1.00 Fresh Dressed Chickens 10 He Hindquarters of Spring Lamb 9 )c Armour's Star Hams, the best in the world 14 Cudahy's Rex Hams, the best 14 Native Porterhouse Steak . 12 He Native Beef Pot Roast 8 lc Home Cured Rump Corn Beef 6 He Choice cuts of Native Rib Roast 10c Home Cured Bacon, by the strip 13 He Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. Strict attention given all telephone orders. CHAS. BERENDT, Phone lOO. 99 State St.

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Thursday, Sept. 26 The Greatest of all New Ungland plays "That Funny Old Farmer' JOSH SPRUCEBY" AND HIS "HAYSEED BAND" Full Equipment of Special Scenery and Mechanical Ufccts SEE THE QitCAT SAW THE HL'SKIV BEU S.NC1ING SklLE MILL SCLNE A HIGHLY SUPERIOR CAST 20 PEOPLE - 20 OPERATIC ORCHESTRA Watch for the Street Parade A VAunuviuuc A yj acts 0 Prices, 10c, 20, 30c, 50c

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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 22, 23, 24, 25 Triumphant Return of the Calumet Stock Company Favorite Burt F. King In the Musical Melodrama "The Mysterious Burglar" ILLINOIS EVERY NIGHT AT U1UT SHARP Matinees Wednesdays mod Saturdays Charles Frohmaa Presents Hattie Williams In th Daintiest Musical Comedy ta year' THE LITTLE CHERUB GRADE CUT GLASS Harmtond EXTRA! and Smoked Meats

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