Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 111, Hammond, Lake County, 26 October 1907 — Page 1

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CORiR STONE TO BE LAID

0 3 Splendid Ceremonies Will Distinguish the Solemn Occasion All South Chi cago Catholics to Turn Out in Honor of Event. BISHOP MULDOOM, OF CHICAGO, WILL OFFICIATE Biggest Day in History of Local Catholicism Thousands to March in Procession, Which Will Escort High Clerical Dignitary to Scene of Exercise Cost To Be $250,000. South Chicago, Oct. 2G. (Special.) Nov. 3 has been chosen by the pastor and officials In charge, for the date on which the corner stone of St. Michael's Roman Catholic church the handsomest church1 In South Chicago, will be laid with all the attending- ceremonies. The church Is to cost $250,000. Bishop. Muldoon has been selected to deliver the address of the day and he will be met at the station by a throng of paraders who, red by a brass band and numerous societies dressed in military attire, will escort the clerical dignity to the scene of the ceremonies. Thia will be the biggest day In the hfstory of the Roman Catholic churches In South Chicago where the denomination has always been exceedingly strong. It Is estimated that no less than four thousand will participate in the big demonstration and, weather permitting, In all probability there will be many more than that. With the exception of the addre.y Bishop Muldoon. the program f .frf day is not yet complete, bu if' y Viown' that a sermon will bo d-m iV the pastor, Stanley Nawrocki! . , ft the music will be furnished vJcii s f choir of the church, led by"Charles KowlaskC the organist. Several splendid selections have already been prepared and tho choir, whoch numbers over a hundred voices, will be heartily appreciated. They have received the best of drilling and are prepared to hold down the music end of the program to the satisfaction of every one. , The parade Itself will organize on Commercial avenue near the church and with about three thousand In line, will proceed to the Illinois Central depot where the Bishop is expected to arrive about 2:30 o'clock. With all the splendor of a military pageant he will then be escorted to the church where the laying of the stone will take place. Many predict that there v.-ill be more that three thousand in line as there are about fifteen hundred members of the church. Among those In military garb will be the Turners of both Roman Catholic churches In the city who will lead the parade on horse back with Frank Rydzewki in command. The ft. George Polish Knights and Cadets will appear two or three thousand strong. The line of march wilt take in about a mile and a half of the principal streets of the city. The whole section of the town in the vicinity of the church will turn out in gala attire and assist in the memorable event. At no time in the history of the city has more Interest been taken in a church event than In the present one. The building itself, which is located at the corner of Eighty-thirl street and Bond avenue, is now partly constructed, the basement being completed and work being pushed on the first story. From the work that is already done on tho structure, its size can be readily ascertained. It is not only enormous In size but is to be possessed of great architectural beauty. It will have a seating capacity of 2,000 in the main auditorium, besides many private rooms for Sunday school classes, Sodality and for other purposes. Tho work on the building was begun on April 16, last, and the structure will not be completed until at least a year from the present time. The architect who has charge of the construction of the building is W. J. Rrlnkrnan. ALL ML INTERFERE (Special to Lake County Time.) LaForte, Ind. Oct. 26. The sports in this city are evidently not fearing the Interference of the governor with their plans for a pugilistic carnival, for they are widely advertising a big mill to be pulled eft Nov. 7. The principals will be Jack O'Nell of Philadelphia vs. Otto Sieloffof Chicago. These men, who are both good at the game, were matched today. In addition to this, there will be several good preliminaries. The men will weigh in a 140 pounds, ringside. O'Neil is credited with having fought two six-round bouts with Bailing Kelson, and Sieloff is an old-timer In the ring. The fThts will attract a good deal of attention throughout the state, and it is expected that Chicago sports will br interested. See Trhat a tevr Hon of type 1H do toward ra!ub.'ulur out tho matter.

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BOOSTERS CLUB 10 BANQUETJKT HARBOR Supt. Harry Lemon of South Bend Interurban, Guest of Honor.

WILL TEACH CO-OPEBATIOfI Citizens of Eooraing Town Getting Boosting Habit and Meet When Spirit Moves. (.Special to Lake County Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Oct. 26. Over here In Indiana Harbor where the people are doing things In a manner to make the whole population of the Calumet region sit up and take notice; over here where things are booming so that about the most natural thing in the world for the average citizen to do is to boost, there has been formed the Boosters club, and its members are to be given an opportunity to boost to their hearts' content Oct. 30. The Boosters club of Indiana Harbor does not need an occasion to inspire its members to activity. They Jus"t get together when the spirit moves them, and it has moved them pretty frequently of late. This time a banquet is to be in honor of Harry Lemon, the general superintendent of the Indiana Harbor division of the Chicago, Bake Shore & South Bend interurban. Will He Many Tonut. " The guests will assemble at Eisler's cafe and after justice has been done to the articles on the menu, there will be some speeches. The Indiana Harbor booster will then be in his glory and he will delight to dwell on the advantages of his city. Its accomplishments and its prospects. Mayor Edward DeBriae is on the program for a toast on the subject, "The Key to the City"; William F. Hale, a loyal old timer, will talk on "East Chicago and Indiana Harbor in Their Infancy"; T. M. C. HembrofT, one of the more recent acquisitions to the population, will take for a subject, "The New Developments of East Chicago and Indiana Harbor," and Hon. Edgar D. Crumpacker will talk on that all-important topic, "The Deep Waterway of Indiana Harbor." D. Stickles will be the toastmaster. The object of the banquet is not known, but it is believed that it is an effort on the part of some of the business men of East Chicago and Indiana Harbor to give the people of both cities an appreciation of the splendid future that is in store for their city and to emphasize the importance of co-operation to further its growth. BOUT RAGE T0H0RR0V Hammond Club Will Run a Second Contest to River dale. Another motor boat race by the Hammond Motor Boat club lias been scheduled for tomorrow to be run from the Calumet avenue bridge to Iiiverdale and back without a stop. The race of last Sunday does not seem to have been sufficient in giving all the boats a good try out and consequently tho club decided to hold a second one. Commodore C. K. Payne of the club yesterday sold his boat, the Nahma, to Messrs. Frank and Henry Seestadt and "William Leytze, and in turn bought a thirty-two footer, which he will get out from Chicago tomorrow. The navigation laws do not permit a longer motor boat than Commodore Payne's newest acquisition. It will be the largest boat in the local rivet. The boat that he disposed of was one of the finest in the f.eet and was built for lake navigation. WINDOW CLEANER ARRESTED. Whiting. Oct. 26. Special. George Fox, a window cleaner, was arrested last night for throwing a bucket through the window of Mrs. Pauly's saloon on Front street, while engaged in an argument, lie will begin his trial this evening. Deputy Sheriff Trost Just Brothers of Squatter Across St

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Running for all he was worth and j Brandenburg, attorney for the brothers, shouting "Stop" at the top of his ! immediately filed habeas corpus provoice. Deputy Sheriff James Trost to- j ceedings and Judge Reiter made out day intercepted Deputy Sheriff John j the writ and James Trost. who shortly

O'Malley of Illinois as he was about to cross the state line with George Lewis and Norman Quigg of this city, principals in the famous squatter suit of West Hammond. O'Malley today served requisition papers upon the three Quigg brothers, pioducing; the requisition writ from Governor Deneen. Attorney William

EAST 3I0EBS ASK CAB LINE TO HEGEWISCH

Improvement Association Holds Important Session at Which Matters of Much Public Interest are Discussed. WILL BRING QUESTION BEFORE GITY COUNCIL Up-to-Date Ferry to Replace Present Launch at 100th Street is Also Among the Things Wanted by Residents of this Section of South Chicago More Sidewalks Needed. South Chicago, Oct. 26. The East Side Improvement association held one of the most important meetings In its history last night when its members assembled in regular monthly session in Bloomberg's hall, 101st street and Ewing avenue. There were about 150 persons present and rousing speeches were made by a number of speakers. The most interesting matter that came up was that relating to a proposed franchise for an electric road to connect the East Side with Ilegewisch. The discussion resulted in the adoption of a resolution asking the city council to grant the privilege of laying tracks between points to either the Calumet electric or the South Chicago City railway. The distance is about six miles. Many Work at llesewlach. There are many Eastsiders who go to Hegewisch every day, where they are employed by the Western Steel Car & Foundry company. At present the only way of reaching Hegewisch is to take a Hammond car, get oft at a point some distance from Forsyth and walk"' the balance of the way, sr distanced o about a mile. Such poor transportation has become intolerable to the citizens of East Chicago and it is in accordance with the wishes of those who work in the swampy suburb, that the resolution introduced last night was adopted. The interest of Alderman T. H. Monihan has been solicited and he has prom ised to bring up the matter at the next meeting of the city council Monday night. The speakers of this project and on other matters which came up during the session included Alderman Moynihan. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Walter Trimball, E. B. Macy. J. A. Har ris and Charles Anderson, all of the last named being officers of the Im provement association. The Eastsiders expect to see the project put through Alderman Moynihan having been so successful in securing the long fought for sewer system recently provided for, in Hegewisch. Would Like Modern Ferry, Another matter which came up and which is also of interest was the pro viding of a ferry to convey passengers across the river at One Hundredth street. A small launch is now doing the work, and it is altogether inadequate to render the proper service. Aid Movnihan showed blue-prints of a ferry which is soon to be in operation in Chicago and which is up-to-date in every particular. The plans showed a boat that would accommodate sixty passen gers. A canopy whose sides can be lowered in cold and stormy weather is a feature, and it is operated by means of a gasoline engine. It is such a craft that thc Kast Chicago Improvement as sociation would like to see installed In the Calumet river at the point named., and which they will take up with the proper authorities. The need of more sidewalks and the necessity for speedy completion of those now under construction on the East Side was discussed. A special meeting of the association will be held some time soon after the matter of the proposed street car franchise has been submitted to tho city council, for further action by the association re garding the right of way, points of con nection, etc. in Time to Prevent Quiggs Fame Being .Hustled ate Line. before had arrived to deliver the Quiggs on requisition papers, was ordered to serve the habeas corpus papers. Judge Reiter appointed Attorney J. A. Gavlt as special judge in the case and fixed the bonds of each of the men at $500. It was left to Judge Gavit to set a day for the hearing.

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SPORISM!! KILLED WHILE 01 HUNTING i East Chicagoan's Gun Accidentally Discharged, Inflicting Mortal Wound.

VICTIM DIES SHORTLY AFTER Shot Tears Terrible Hole in Man's Side Only One Witness to Tragedy. (Special to Lake County Times.) ""East Chicago, Ind., Oct. 25. "While hunting on the Grand Calumet river in the vicinity of tho Grasselli Chemical works, Joe Mehanlc of this city, was accidentally shot and died while on the way to the hospital at Ham mond, an hour later. The only man to witness the acci dent was Joe Herrod, a real estate dealer, who went out on the hunting trip with jvierianic. lierrod at once notified Dr. Schllcker, who went to the scene of the accident but was unable to save the victim's life. It was arranged that Herrod should remain on the shore of the river while Mehanic went out in the boat. While Mehanic was attempting to push the boat out from the shore, the oar slinped and in some manner struck the trigger of his shotgun, which was lyins: at the bottom of the boat, and the discharge entered Mehanlc in the thigh and Denetrated the abdomen. The gun was so close that the shot tore a terrible hole in the man's side, and it was apparent from the beginnine that he could not live. Andrew Kmiec, the East Chicago undertaker, was notified and sent out an ambulance. Mehanlc was picked up at the chemi cal works and was started on the long trip via Hessville to St. Margaret's hos pital. The ambulance did not have far to go, however, for Mehanic. died and was returned to East Chicago. TEACHERS BID ADIEU IMASlfD-TODAl Instructors Had Opportunity to Hear Two of Indiana's Best Speakers. NEW OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR Dr. Hughes of DePauw Delivered Fine Lecture on "The Greatest Teacher" in High School. Choosing for his subject, "The r.wntpst Tpanhr" Dr r.hvtn TTmco nri,iPnt of TPniiw iinlvorRitv ho .,,10. i, ... UCk.3 i.' v n a, itguiai o. rv. : i 111 L11C 1 Teachers' association, which closed this noon, lecturer last evening held a good sized audience in the high schol auditorium spell bound with his masterly address. Leaving aside all theological questions. Dr. Hughes pointed to Jesus Christ whose strength as a teacher lay in his clearness and simplicity of address, his naturalness, his personalness as Dr. Hughes put it, and In his vitalness, giving examples in each instance how these four char acteristics of the Master, gave to the world the lasting lessons that he has taught. Two hundred and seventy-five school teachers attended the closing sessions today and were privileged to hear ' a fine address by Dr. George I Macintosh, president of Wabash college. The annual session closed at noon, after the following officers had been elected: W. W. Holiday, Superintendent Whiting schools, president; W. A. Deyo, superintendent Lowell schools, vice president; Miss Mae Burhans, secretary; E. N. Canine, superintendent of East Chicago schools, and Miss May Curtis, Crown Point, executive committee. "We have had one of the best meetings in our history this year," said Superintendent W. R. Curtis of the Lake county schools. "The teachers turned o-ut in large numbers and undoubtedly the association was profitable to every one of them. We enjoyed the hospitality of Hammond and are looking forward to next year when we meet here again." BUYS HAMMOND PROPERTY. Giles T. Warner, owner of the Warner fiats in Sibley street, has decided to remove to Homewood and has accordingly bought himself a residence there. The property acquired by Mr. Warner is that now occupied by Alvin T. Rohrer, 35 Carroll street. Mr. Warner will move his family next week. The consideration for the property is given at $4,200. Union label, union salesmen, union workmen at the Independent WooleM Mills company, 9109 Commercial avtnue, South Chicago. I1L

LUTHERANS

CELEBRATE T010RR0' Congregation of St. Paul's Will Observe Twenty-fifth Anniversary With Fitting Services Underjlev. Theo. Claus' Leadership. HISTORY OF CHURCH A SPLENDID RECORD Congregation Grows From Mere Handful of Communicants Quar ter of a Century Ago to Powerful Organization Parochial School Important Branch of Present Body. St. Paul's German Lutheran congregation, whose beautiful church stands on Russell Street, will celebrate its twenty-fifth .anniversary tomorrow. An elaborate program has been prepared by the Pastor, the Kev. Iheodore ciaus, meluding an address by each of the three former pastors. ine lllslor 01 &l- 1 am 3 l,erman Lutheran church during the past guartr century is a splendid record and in tt -v.i.c o In Hammond, The congregation had its origin when it was taken up as a mission by the Rev. Herman II. Wunderllch, who came occasionally from Toleston between the years 1882 and 1SS5. The congregation then secured . a regular pastor in G. F. Luebker, who presided from 18S5 to 1889. The Rev. Luebker was succeeded by th Rev. W. F. Herzberger from 89 to '99. The Rev. W. H. T. Dau presided from '99 to 1905 and was succeeded by the present pastor, the Rev. Theodore Claus. First Chnrch Dedicated In '83. ' The first church of the congregation "stood en the present church site and ya$dedleated in 1SS3. It was replaced by a $4 600 building in 1890, which three years later was replaced by the present elegant brick and stone building at a cost of $30,000. The parochial school built in 1896 was erected at a cost of $13,000, but, through improvements, is worth considerably more than that now. In tho past twenty-five years 1.631 people were baptized in the congregation, 762 were confirmed, 392 couples were married, 514 persons were buried from it and 20.0S7 took communion in the church. The congregation counts about 1,000 communicants and takes in about 1,600 souls. The parochial school on Sibley street now accommodates 200 children and is under the supervision of Prof. C. W. Llnsenman. The latter is also the church organist and director of the mixed choir, while Prof. S. Goehringer of the parochial school is at the head of ine maie nve memuers. inP yi uuiwici. i. ...-.-, in the congregation are tho Ladles Aid society, with a membership of seventy. organized in lisyz. ana tne st. Paul's Lutheran league, with seventyfive members, organized two years ago. Tlie Iroffram. The program for tomorrow is as follows: Morning Service, 10 a. m. 1. Organ Prelude. 2. Hymn. 3. Scripture Lesson, Rev. W. Linsenmann. 4. Hymn. 5. Scripture Lesson. C. Choir Anthem, "Decorate the Portals." Lambilotte. St. Paul's Choir. Professor C. W. Linsenmann. director. Hymn 8. Serrmn by Kev. W. H. T, Dan, St. Louis, Mo. Text Rom. 1:16. 9. Choir Anthem, Psalm Concordia Male Choir, Professor S. Goehringer, director. 10 Hymn Benediction. Doxology. Afternoon Service, 2:30 p. 111. Male Chorus, Professor S. Goehringer,! 1. Organ Prelude. 2. Hymn. 3. Scripture Lesson Rev. W. A. Brauer. 4. Choir Anthem. "Song of Praise," Lambilotte St. Paul's choir, Professor C. W. Linsenmann, director. 5. Hymn. 6. Sermon by Rev. G. F. Luebker, Carroll, la. Text Ps. 11S:14. 7. " Choir Anthem, Psalm Concordia Chorus, Professor S. G. Goehring, director. 8. Hymn Benediction. Erpnlng Service, 7:30 p. m. 1. Organ Prelude. Hymn. 3. Scripture Lesson Rev. A. Both, Crown Point, Ind. 4. Choir Anthem. "I Rejoice in the Lord." Rosche Bethlehem Lutheran Choir, Chicago, 111., Professor J. W. Landeck, director. 5. Hymn. 6. Sermon by Rev. F. W. Herzberger, St. Lo.uis. Mo. 7. Choir Anthem, "Praise the Lord Forever," Grlnnell Bethlehem Lutheran Choir, Chicago, 111. Professor J. W. Landeck. director. 8. Hymn Benediction, Doxology. I'm, It MAY require more than one In iter t ion at that want ad. Bat what of It If yon find a buyer?

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Luella Wirt Victim of Strange Man's InfatuationLies in Wait in Cellar Stabs Child But Dog Drives Him Away.

(Special to Lake County Tlmen.) Michigan City. Ind.. Oct. 26. Intense excitement prevails here ovt-r the attempt of an unknown man to kill Luella Wirt, 13 years of age, for whom ho had a strange Infatuation. The strange man lay in wait for the girl in the cellar of her own home, and seizing his first opportunity he rushed into the house where the girl was and assaulted her with a long stiletto like the instrument, lnlllcting several serious wounds. Had it not been for the timely arrival of the family dog who attacked the man and drove him away from the girl, it is believed she would have been murdered. The man escaped and the entire police force in Michigan City are searching for him. Mis Luella Wirt told her family that some mysterious man had become fascinated with her and had on several occasions made advances to her. She repelled all of these and on the last occasion of their meeting he vowed that he would kill her at his first opportunity. The girl has been living in dread of meeting the strange man and Is nearing a nervous collapse as a result of the attack today. The people of this city are incensed over the assault and should the man be captured precautions will have to be taken to prevent his being roughly handled by the crowds. It is believed the girl will recover. WILL BUILD IHE DEPOT Word to This Effect Comes to Attorney Meyer From C. C. & L. LeGrand T. Meyer, k;ity attorney, today received a letter from the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad company, telling him that officials will be in Hammond in the near futui to look over the field for the required depot. Harry Starr, tho representative of the company and writer of the letter, assured Attorney Meyer that the company intends to live up to the franchise and provide the depot as specified. There was, however, no mention as to what time the construction work will begin. The letter of Mr. Starr is in answer to numerous letters that have been addressed to the company urging them to live up to their agreement and to erect a $5,000 passenger station as specified in the franchise. The agreement between the city and the railroad company also provided that the company should have a depot completed within six months after the first trains were hauled through Hammond. This time having been exceeded by the comQany -without so much as making an attempt to comply with their promise, the city attorney began to wield the big stick, threatening to have the franchise revoked. WILL HAVE PROFESSIONAL TEAM Valparaiso, Oct. 2G. (Special.) Valparaiso will have a fast ball team next year. A stock company will be formed and a team will be put on the field that will be composed of professional players. Already steps have been taken to fix up grounds. The diamond and field will be patterned after the big league style, and a grand stand will be built. JUDGE M'MAHON RETURNS. Judge W. W. McMahon of the Hammond city court returned today from a ten days' trip through the West and South. Among the states that interested the judge most was Texas. During his visit to the cities and towns he was an interested spectator at several of the courts of justice. He will assume his duties on the local bench on Monday. Mr. Conry. associate judge, will resume his law practice.

Well Known Republican Chairman of Tenth District Mixed Up in Asphalt Frauds; Grand Jury Indicts Four in Case.

Indianapolis, Oct. 20. Henry Mar-t ble would be discharged by Mm. Harry shall a prominent Republican of the 1 Prunaugh, who fl-d the city, and who 10th district, chairman of the central I was arrested y sterday at Detroit, committee and president of the Western j charged with falsifying the records of Construction company, was among four ; the company, was returned this mornwho were indicted this morning by the ir.g. All the men indicted were emgrand Jury in connection with the as-jploycs of the Western Construction phalt patching fraud. Marshall claimed company. Marshall is well known in that if a fraud had be-n committed he this stat and w is mentioned as a pos-

was not aware of it at the tini", and that the employes who wore responsi-

BOONE HAS CLOSE GALL If! AUTO

Lake County Prosecuting Attorney Drives Through Closed Railroad Gates. TO PREVENT A COLLISION Caught in Trap on Lake Shore, He Is Forced to Adopt Heroic Measures. The people of Lake countv mav thank their lucky stars that they still have a prosecuting attorney and had it not been for Ids own presence of mind there would not have been any David Hoone at the present writing. It all happened as Boone was passing over the Calumet avenue cross ing of the Michigan Central tracks n ins automobile, and it seems a miracle that a flyer which happened alonir about that time did not knock Boone and Bill Newman, who was also an occupant of the machine, to smithereens. Boone's machine was on the tracks when he noticed that the gate in front of him was down. He loked down tho track and there was a passenger train coming at full speed. He looked back and the gateman, who had temporarily taken the regular watchman' place, had. lowered the. other gste and trapped the auto and its passengers There was but ore tiling to do and that was to run tho" machine right through the gates. Boone did not hesitate. He opened the lever of his machine as far as it would go and braced himself for the crash. Xewninn'n 1 1 end Struck. The gate was battered down, but before the job was done, a piece of it struck- Bill Newman on the head, and, as Bill puts it, "I did not think that my head was hard enough to stand a crack like that." Boone was not Injured, but his auto had "things done to it" in great fashion. The lamps for which Boone paid a goodly sum were smashed to pieces and will be of no earthly use in tha future. The front of the machine wa3 also banged up considerably. The prosecuting attorney i3 not worrying about that, however.. He is taking a physical inventory of him self about every two minutes to determine whether he is himself or simply a reincarnation of the old D. B. SETTLED OUT OF COURT. Suit Filed AgaJnut HurKrenve People Uurn ot Come to Trial. The suit which was filed in Judge l'rests' court against the Hargreaves shows for the recovery of about $200 in salary due Mr. and Mrs. Griggs, was settled out of court. For the last few days the show has been exhibiting in South Chicago, Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago whilo their cars have been side tracked in the Chicago Junction yards on the sita of the old packing plant. The attorney for the plaintiffs, is W. J. McAleer and the attorney for the defendant is Mayor Lawrence Becker. The case was to have come up this afternoon in Judge l'rests' court at 2 o'clock. It is understood that several attempts have been made by the parties to come to some agreement but up to the present time they have been unsuccessful. Hargreaves. it is said, wants to compromise and the Griggses are not willing. j slide nor. candidate f:r lieutenant gover-

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