Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 82, Hammond, Lake County, 23 September 1907 — Page 6

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES Monday, Sept. 23, 1907.

CROWN POINT NEWS

John Wr-is was in Chicago on business last Saturday. "Willis Wood fp -nt Sunday with his father and mother. Sandy Brown of South East Grove Is the owner of a new motorcycle. It is reported that tlip Kankakee marsh, south of Fuller's island, is under water. Miss Florence Ingersoll of Hammond is the guest of Mrs. Howell Parry for a few days. Auditor Charles A. Johnson was a Hammond business visitor last Saturday afternoon. Miss Ilao Lathrop and Mrs. E. A. Krcst spent Sunday In Chicago, the guests of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier and daughter, of Chicago, are visiting with relatives in and around Crown Point. William Cook was in Hammond last Saturday evening and attended a play Jn the opera house while there. George J. Hack of Chicago, formerly of Crown Point, spent Saturday and Sunday with Crown Point friends. F,d Caswell and O. Mott returned last Saturday from Chicago, where they attended their annual regimental reunion. John C. Agnew, ex-deputy sheriff, and court bailiff of Hammond, was in town looking after business matters last Saturday. It 13 said that wild ducks are flying around Crown Point and vicinity and that a few were captured south of this place. John Bremer resumed his djjty again on the Erie railroad after a siege of four weeks' sicknees as a result of injuries received on his head while in the employ of the railroad company. L,afay C. Wilkle of Buffalo, N. Y., arrived Thursday noon to Join his wife, who is the guest of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Wllkte expect to return to Buffalo some time next week. A baseball game was played at this place, east of the Erie railroad tracks between Crown Point and Lowell. The game resulted in a score of 8 to 9 In favor of Crown Point and drew a large Blzed crowdContractor Turnes and company, of Chicago, who was the successful bidder for the erection and remodeling of the court house, broke ground yesterday afternoon and expects to get the north wing under roof before cold weather sots In. The following la a list of marriage licenses issued here last Saturday: Albert Schwader, Hammond 22 Sylvia P. Button, Hammond 17 Henry J. Buczhowskl, Whiting 24 Sophie Furslenberg. Whiting 22 Edward F. Beck. Chicago 33 Tenna M. Einsole, Cedar Lake 3 4 Henry Paul, Brunswick 34 Carrie Becker, Brunswick 19 Shepl Arnstram, Chicago 64 Hannah Jacobson, Chicago 46 r L GARY NEWS PETITION TO MOVE P0ST0FFICE. Iluslnena Men Akrd for Signatures to Proposition to Change location. A petition is being circulated among the business and professional men asking for the removal of the postofflce from its present quarters to the Knotts building at Seventh avenuo and Broadway. The government has signified Its willingness to allow the removal of the postofflce to some moro central location and it Is now the purpose to get the postmaster to move the office at the earliest possible moment. There is no doubt about his being willing to move it but It Is thought that he would rather have a concrete expression befor taking the step. The building ia rapidly nearing completion and should be ready for occupancy by the end of the week. THUSTEES MEET. Ittgrular Seaalon Held Saturday Patch to Have Sfwtr Electric Lishta for 'orth Side Soon. The board of trustees held Its regular meeting Saturday afternoon wn a 6mall attendance on the part of the public. Considerable time was spent in discussing certain phases of the building ordinance and It was decided to make several amendments to fit constantly changing conditions. The Gary Heat, Light and Water company tiled a plat showing their School Supplies We are headquarters for TEXT BOOKS, TABLETS, Etc. Bell-Borman Drug Co. C. E. WILSON. INDIANA II.VnUOR. Expert Accountant nnd Bookkeeper. Books Opened, Closed, Balanced, etc., Systems devised and installed for any business. Term3 moderate. Vhen in Gary, stop, eat and drink at The Wabash Inn Washington St., near "Wabash Tracks First-lass mea!s. Fine Peers, Wines and Cisrar?. Eat. drink and be merry WINES, LIQUOKS, AND CIGAK3 Only High Grade Goods TKEGAHY Buffet and Restaurant Charles Della-Chlesa, Prop. Eroadway, Gary,

proposed locations of light and power wire poles on the different streets and alleys In the Gary Land company's subdivision. They began the work of stringing the poles on Saturday and by the end of the week expect to have poles up and wires strung ready to turn power from the north side. This means the lighting of the different houses both business and residence and the lighting of the streets as soon as the board requires it by ordinance. A petition for the improvement of "the Patch" with a sewer system was referred to the engineer for a report. Tho grades on all the streets in the Land Company's subdivisions were established. President Knotts having asked for it some time ago, the grade at his Residence having been changed several times Blnce he started to build.

Briefs. The police station showed up an unusually quiet Sunday yesterday to th? regret of all concerned. There was a little sober shooting In the south part of town last evening but no damage done and no trace of the miscreantChief of Police Joseph D. Martin Ij wearing a gold star that a bunoh of his admiring friends secured for him as a token of their appreciation of ii'.s prowes3. "Joe's" abllty to keep still and saw wood counts more than all of the advertising his friends ,t;lve him. President Knotts appointed Trustee Sears to look after preparing for the defense of the mandamus proceedings that come up next week at Crown Point. The attorney is to allow Frank X. Gavlt who has a personal interest to do the larger portion of the work in the defense. The Reddy Roofing company, under the management of II. S. Heavenrich, formerly of Hammond, landed the roofing contracts for the Farovid and Dubetz buildings at Broadway and Seventh avenue and has begun the work of putting on the roofing. They have offices in the McCormick building having located last week. They were probably the earliest prepared roofing men on the ground, having covered tho postofneo building. John McCormick has Installed his new soda fountain and it now dispensing the soft drinks that fizz with considerable celerity. The McCormlck's have completed their moving into the Hats above the store and the basement beneath. Mr. McCormick's political propensities, having been treasurer and alderman back in his home town since ho first went to Toluca, has awakened dormant fears In the hearts of other local would-be politicians. The number of pioneers here who are making slates and picking winners In a race that Is yet cnlmerlcal and the number who tell about how many votes they can swing, brands Gary as a real Hoosier town right from the jump. Apparently every down and out politician from far and near swung into town with his carpet bag with the firm determination of regaining lost laurels and from the veriest foreign dug out up to the gum shoe cliques at the Blzenhof there goes forth sounds of political ambitions and Intrigue. EAST CHICAGO NEWS Rev. George D. Arnold left yesterday to spend a week at his home in Cleveland, O. Miss Lottie Schwab of Hammond, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Walter Spencer on Magoun avenue. The city water supply was shut off yesterday for several hours while the new pump was being installed. Henry Brown, proprietor of the grocery store on Olcott avenue, Is spending a few days with relatives In Cleveland, O. Dave Johns of North Magoun avenue, left Saturday night for Ann Arbor, where he will continue the study of medicine at the University of Michigan. Little Morris Blerndorf of Forsyth avenue, met with a painful accident about noon yesterday. While playing he fell on a spike penetrating an artery. No serious results are anticipated. Ed Schwab engaged In an altercation Saturday with a party whose name cannot be learned. Ed is personally decorated with the sign of the double-cross, but he eays "You ought to see the other fellow." One of the large new cars. No. 329, in charge of conductor No. 49, ran off the track Saturday night at about 8:30 on Forsyth avenue. It was returned to the rails with the assistance of another car and a chain. No damage was done, and traffic was resumed at 9 o'clock. The Ladles' Aid society of the Congregational church will give one of their famous suppers at the home of Mrs. E. T. Davis on North Magoun aveune, Tuesday evening, Oct. 1. Supper will be served from 3 p. m. until all are satisfied, and a hearty welcome Is extended to the public. FOR SALE Weaned pigs, 6 and 7 weeks old. $5 per pair, at H. P. Downey farm. St. John, Ind. 9-9-2w CO. Christensen CONTRACTOR AND CARPENTER Frame Houses a specialty East Chicago. Ind. Get a stylish suit for hot weather froj ALBERT GIVEN THE TAILOR. Styles and Prices right US Chicago Avenue. E, Chicago, Ind. 101 State street, Hammond. We ore now ready to sell I,n,r, Skirts and Furs in addition to Tailoring b SPECIAL SALE on fine rpk Diamond Rings and Ranging from $10 to $100. subject to approval. MAX NASSAU JEWELgfCIAN Olcott Avenue EAST CHICAGO

VALPARAISO NEWS

John Wheeler has returned from a visit at LaPorte. Edward Galbreath, of Auburn, Is In the city visiting friends. Attorney Frank B. Parks was at Kouts today on business. Charles Hall and family spent Sunday at Kouts with relatives. Attorney Geo. Williams, of Chesterton, was here today on business. Paul B. Archibold. of Grand Rapids, Mich., is visiting friends In the city. James Pomeroy and family, of Chicago, spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. H. B. Brown spent Sunday at Hammond with Attorney Stinson and family. Mrs. Chas. Mackay Is visiting friends and relatives at Plymouth and Columbia City. P. W. Clifford went to Kankakee, 111., this morning to visit his son for a few davs. Mrs. G. W. Brown, of Ogden, Utah. Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crowe. Mrs. Mary Harper has returned to her home in South Bend, after a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Orvln Hoover, of Plymouth, are visiting at the home of C. E. Smith and family. C. N. Townsend, of the Townsend Brick company of Zanesvllle, Ohio, was In the city today on business. Charles H. Lindner, of Bucyrus, Ohio won has been visiting his son Fred, and family here, returned home last night. Mrs. Wayne Wilder and son. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who has been the guests of G. M. Dodge and family, returned home today. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Prouten, of Hammond, spent Sunday with M. L. Weems and family. Hatyy B. Darling, editor of the LaPorte Argus-Bulletin, spent Sunday in the Vale, the guest of Editor A. F. Zimmerman. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knapp, sr., who have been visiting relatives at Michigan City the past week, returned home last evening. Mrs. W. R. Hayworth returned last evening from Muncie and Indianapolis where she has been visiting relatives for thejxist two weeks. Postmaster J. W. Elam and wife returned home last night from Rochester, Ind., where they attended the reunion of the 87th Ind. Regt. About forty members of the local Modern Woodman lodge went to Kouts this morning where they will attend the log-rolling given by the Kouta lodge. Harold Pagln, of the city who is attending St. Vlateurs college at Kankakee, 111., was stricken down with spinal menengltls and his recovery Is doubtful. The remains of Martin Heineman, sr.. who brought here from Chicago this morning and taken to Maplewood cemetery for interment. The members of the family and a few friends accompanied the remains. Miss Myrtle Titus, a former Valpo girl, was quietly married at St. Joseph, Mich., Saturday night to John V. Starr formerly mayor o fthat city. They left immediately after the ceremony for Oklahoma City, Okla., where they will reside. DYER NEWS John Rohrman of Scherervllle was a business vlstor here Saturday. Mrs. P. Belriger of Griffith spent Saturday with 'her mo'ther, Mrs. P. Ehrsam of this place. Mrs. C. Stommel spent Sunday with friends In Chicago. John Schwab and family of Hammond, were the guests of Philip Kellrnan and family Sunday. A. Irschlckowltz of Chicago was out here Sunday to see his friends. Ben Kolb of Harnmond spent Sunday at the home of Ben Teutemacher and family. Eugene Gelger and wife were the guests of M. Fagen and family here yesterday. F. Sanders of Thornton, visited with William Becker and family Sunday. Mrs. P. Grimmer of Griffith visited with friends here Sunday. N. Rohrman sr., of Hartsdale, was a Dyer visitor Sunday. Messrs. William Danne, Aug. Batterman and F. Seehausen of Hanover Prairie were business visitors here Saturday. The ball game yesterday between the Dyer and Scherervllle boys, resulted In a score of 23 to -t in favor of Dyer. Taking Into consideration . that this was the first game the Scherervllle boya played for this season, they deserve special credit and certainly did very well. LOWELL NEWS Mrs. Chet Plxley underwent an operation for gallstones in a Chicago hospital a few days ago. Ed Berg of Chicago, visited his old time friends la Lowell Sunday. Ha

Informed us that Don Driscoll, another former Lowell young man. Is In a Chicago hospital to be operated on for water on the lungs.

Tom Comerford and wife of Lafayette, visited his mother. Mrs. William Buckley and husband and other relatives here Sunday. Claud Palmer, who holds a position in a Hammond bank, is spending a few days of his vacation with relatives In Lowell. James Palmer jr., and wife of Milwaukee, are In Lowell for a brief visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Palmer and other relatives. He holds a very lucrative position in a large Jewelry house in Milwaukee. Forest Grlesel and Ray Haler of Chicago, visited relatives fn Lowell Sunday. Attorney F. B. Pattee and wife of Crown Point, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Pattee Sunday. Mrs. Douglas Lawrence has sold her fine residence on the west side to Peter Berg, cashier in the Lowell NaUoaal Bank. John P. Frey, a farmer over in Eagle Creek township was operated on for appendicitis in a Chicago hospital a few days ago. Murray Turner and daughter of Hammond, were in Lowell Sunday. He brought Miss Laura Riggs, who was his guest, down in his automobile. The safe which was blown up in the postofflce by burglars recently, was replaced by a new one a few days ago. Mrs. Ellis of Wolcot, Ind.. visited at the home of her counsin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner. Sunday. Mrs. Ellis is moving to Chicago where her husband has a position as street car conductor. WHEELER NEWS Mrs. John F-renen was a Valparaiso visitor Saturday. Messrs. &. R. Streeter and C. E. Brooks were Valparaiso visitors last Saturday. The Ladies Aid Society gave a supper last Friday evening which was a great success. Misses Clara and Myrtle Taylor spent Sunday with their grandmother, Mrs. Bushore, of Valparaiso. George Hatten and wife, J. F. Wheeler and wife attended a theatre In Chicago Saturday evening. Mrs. L. K. Johnston and Marion Wilson attended a meeting of the Mason lodge Saturday evening In Hobart. Who said that the boys of the Wheeler high school can't play basket ball? It was proven last Friday that they could. A ball nine . from Alnsworth called Halfman's Colts were defeated by a score of 4 to 2 yesterday in a game with Wheeler. The boys of the Wolf school played the Wheeler grammar school a game of baseball Saturday which ended 17 to 12 in favor of Wheeler. ROBERTSDALE NEWS John Eck of Chicago, was here on business Saturday. Fred Fishrupp of Bass Lake, Ind., called on his many friends here on Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kam lnskle of Harrison avenue, a son on Friday. Mrs. John Dreesen of East Chicago, was the guest of her relatives here on Sunday. Henry Atchison of Woodvllle, Ind., is spending a few days here visiting his relatives. Mrs. William Belsen and sons, Wll 11am and Charles, spent the week end visiting relatives In Toleston, Ind. Wilbur Gough, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Gough of Roberts avenue had his throat operated upon for an abcess by a specialist In Chicago, Fri day. Joseph Hays and daughter, Miss Irene and Mrs. Adam Dorsch of Harrison avenue, were White City visitors Saturday evening. Charles Worhle and daughter. Miss Anna and son William of 19 Reese ave nue, left Saturday evening for Ohio, where they will spend several weeks visiting relatives. The christening of the little daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hate was held yesterday morning at the Evangelical church. The Rev. W. IL Halmhuber performed the ceremony. After the ceremony a large reception and dinner was held at the homo of the parents in Atchison avenue. The reception given by the teachers of the Franklin school for the parents Friday evening, was well attended. A program was rendered, which was composed of recitations and solos given by the pupils. After the program light refreshments were served, and all present report a most enjoyable time. INDIANA HARBOR FOR SALE Weaned pigs, 6 and 7 weeks old, 5 per pair, at H. P. Downey farm. St. John. Ind. 9-9-2w ' KAUFMAN'S New Empire Hotel & Buffet WILLIAM KAUFHAJf. Proa. 21 Meils $4.50 Single 25c Full TLltvo of Imported and Domestic Liquor and Cizirs. C-)r. Guthrie and Michigan Ave.

WHITING NEWS

T".. T.' T r . ' - jLicyera ipeni yesieraay ini TV 1,1 . Alex Connors of Chicago, was In town yesterday. Miss Carol M. Kiefe spent Sunday with friends In Chicago. Mrs. Eryman of Chicago, was a Whiting visitor. Saturday. Mr. Eickman of Valparaiso, spent Sunday with Whiting friends. Messrs. Roy Tilton and John Hlckey attended a matinee In Chicago yesterday. Junior Ewartz saw "The Red Mill" at the Grand opera house, Saturday night. James Murphy of Milwaukee, Is vis iting his brother, Mr. Joseph D. Murphy. James Stoves saw the "The Girl Rangers' at the Auditorium. Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pouch of Ohio avenue, are spending a few days with relatives in Chicago. Miss Katherine Kelly of St. Louis spent Saturday with her brother, J. J. Kelley of Indiana Harbor. Mr. and Mrs. Al Biggs of Clarke street, have returned from a visit with relatives In Woodvllle, Ind. Messrs George Swan and Charles Shorts have returned to Neodesha. Kan., after spending a week in Whiting. Mesdames Joseph Gatz and William Bird of Milwaukee are visiting" Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Murphy of New York avenue. Mrs. Wylie of New York avenue left for Cleveland, O., Saturday night, for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Taylor. Misses Irene and Edna Putnam returned to school at Valparaiso yester day after spending a few days with their parents. Mrs. G. W. Humphrey of New York avenue, has returned from a very pleasant visit with relatives in Parkersburg, W. Va. Miss Eva Hunt of Union Mills, Ind.. is spending a few days with her cousins. Misses Leona and Mabel O'Harra of Fred street. Misses Grace Wilkinson and Nellie E. Wycoff left Saturday for Michigan, Miss Wilkinson going to Lapeer and Miss Wycoff to Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murphy visited their little son at the Mercy hospital yesterday and found him to be improv lng as rapidly as could bo expected. Mrs. Mary Gehrke and family have returned from Fox Lake where they spent the summer. They will move to Hammond, locating on Rlmbach avenue. Mrs. Charles Webb and Miss Clara Lee visited Miss Grace Flaugher at the Presbyterian hospital In Chicago, yesterday, and report her as Improving nicely. The Men's club dinner, which was given In the parlors of the Congrega tional church, Saturday evening, was a decided success. There was a large at tendance and the sumptlous dinner was served. At a dance at Frank Liebert's hall last night, Paul Margo was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Gust Duklo for provocation, and Andrew Blasko for, assault and battery. The arrests were made by Officers Emmel and Backus. Miss Margaret Langmyer entertained sixteen young ladles at her home 1 Ohio avenue Saturday evening, in hono of the anniversary of her birth. Music was the main feature of the evenln several vocal solos being rendered by Miss Irene Carrlnger and instruments solos by Miss Cecilia Abraham. Re freshments consisting of ice cream am cake and fruit, were served. The guests departed at a late hour wlshinj Miss Margaret many happy return of the day. Miss Helen Mattern delightfully en tertained fifteen young ladies at a Spanish dinner at her home in Oliver street, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock The house decorations throughout were red dahlias, golden rods and asparagus ferns. The dinner consisted of eight courses and Louise Mattern and Thelma Hilllard assisted In serving. Those present were: Misses Berneice Allen Gertrude Welsby, Elizabeth and Irene Putnam, Edytha Hollett, Grace Kiefer, Delia and Lydla Fieres, Margaret Griffith. Bessie Naef, Florence Schaub Evelyn Bennett, Jessie Marie Best Marguerite Flfleld and Martha Schaaf. v$100 EEWAED, .$100. in a ra n pre rwr thl. . ... . . pleased to learn that there Is at least V, . wio. L science nas utcu aum ivj mie in an us stages a nu luai i v-dwai i n. jn.au 3 catarrh C' is the only positive cure now kno re wn 10 mo uieuicin iraiernity. Cata being a constitutional disease, reoui rrh ires a constitutional remedy. Hall's Ca tarrn cure is iaen internally, actii directly upon the blood and muco cn rf a f p. nf tVlA BV.t.m . U - I j ng us - -i iiirreoy destroying the foundation of the disease hnllrtinsr nn th rnn ctu.u i r - -"ovkuwivw ttuu asisting nature in doing Its work. The prupnriuio to mucn iaith in its riirntiv nowera that . i in j kj i.trr yjn e Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Sold by Druggists. 75c. Toledo- a Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. iot in the Contract. Husband "Another new dress! Where do you suppose I Bhall get the money from to pay for it?" Wife "You must excuse me. I didn't marry you to give you financial advice."

Fred Kunzmann FRESH and SALT MEATS GROCERIES Reasonable Prices, Prompt Delivery and the only Sausage Works in Hammond.

88 STATE STREET.

HOSTETTLES & ISFORT (Formerly ROGERS fi HOSTETTLER)

HAVE OPENED A NEW

Livery

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They will also continue their busines at 71-73 State Street Telephone 115

BOARDING and UP-TO-DATE RIGS a Specialty at our new Fayette St. Barn.

GIVE US DO NOT

Now Is the time to have that house piped for Gas lights. Estimates cheerfully given free upon application at the office, personally or by phone. South Shore Gas & Electric Co.

147 South Hohman St.

THE FINSEN LIGHT AND ELECTRIC INSTITUTE DISEASES NOT ONLY TREATED BUT CURED AT THIS INSTITUTE NERVOUS DISEASES:- Both Functional and Organic. STOMACH DISEASES:- Dyspepsia, Constipation, Piles, etc RHEUMATISM:- Acute, Chronic and Muscular. DISEASES OF THE EAR, NOSE, THROAT AND LUNaS:-ia all their stage SKIN DISEASES:- Eczema, Cancer, Tumors, etc. BLOOD DISEASES:- and Diseases of the Heart. KIDNEY AND BLADDER DISEASES:- not curable in private practice. DISEASES OF WOMEN :- Inflammations, Displacements, and all forma of Female Disorders.

Snd for Dc.crlptlv Booklet Suite 3CO-304 We offer

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in vacant city property, in order to close at once

2 lots on Oak St., Stafford S Trankle's Addition, $300 2 lots on Oak St, Blrkhoffs Addition, - - 400 1 lot on Truman Ave., East Lawn Addition, - 200 10 lots In Franklin Addition, each ... 200 10 lots on Sibley St, Helberg's Oak Ridge Add. each 300 Paved street (paid for) and all improvements.

Also, a number of choice business and residence lots in Standard Addition, which will undoubtedly grow into a most prosperous business center. We also have a large number of choice residences for sale below their cost

Gostlin, Meyn 6: Company 92 STATE STREET

W o 4 G Telephone 77. Z 276 -- '-aX Street Phone 222 A TRIAL,. DELAY! Telephone 1Q Hammond BIdj. HAMMOND. the following