Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 146, Hammond, Lake County, 3 April 1908 — Page 6

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CROWN POINT NEWS Young Men's Club Meets. The Young Men's club will give an Entertainment at the Presbyterian parlors this evening. The proceeds will go toward furnishing the rooms which are now being fitted up over the parlors. The club is in a flourishing condition and desire the patronage of every one who has the welfare of our young people at heart. The following program will be rendered. Boy's orchestra iMen's quartette Violin. ............. .Andrew Newmann Vocal Dr. Tinkham Piano Willie Bartholomae Monologue ...Pres Jones Boy's quartette :' The following menu will be served: Parker House Rolls Saucisse en Caissie Casein Americanna . Coffee Admission of 15 cents will be charged. Everybody invited. List of Letters. . m List of letters remaining n Crown 5?Int post office for week ending March H: Mrs. Martha Brown. Mary Childers. . ' Mrs. G. Li pp. . Mrs. Cv A. Lanlus Move in New Home. Chas. Essllnger and wife have moved Into their new saloon and home across from the building they formerly occupied and Peter Gies, the present owner is putting in new fixtures into the saloon Mrs. Esslinger Just vacated fi.nd.will be ready for business as soon e.3 the commissioner grant his license, probably" next Tuesday, s 1 Crown Pointers can be glad at the present time, that our community doesn't depend on a weekly payroll for factories. While the hard times are quite preceptible here we haven't cny idea of the gloom which overcasts -our sister cities in the north part of the county whose citizens and laborers .depend solely from the weekly income "from the factories. It is reported that Frank Mann is quite sick and' that his relatives had been called to his bedside. William Coleman of Ross Station was brought here Thursday, having become Insane, and too much for the family to care for. He was taken to the jail until committment papers could be made for his entrance to Longcliffe asylum. . Peter Geisen has concluded not to 1uild on the lot he recently bought cf his daughter, Mrs. Hughes of Hammond. He recently purchased the property immediately north of his residence, and it is said, will improve same and one of his sons will occupy It James Biddle will visit with friends Sn town for a few weeks. He has resigned his position at the long-distance telephone service at Hobart and will visit his parents in Ohio for some time after leaving here. Mrs. Maillet transacted "business in Chicago yesterday. Dr. Chas. J. Tinkham Is giving his dental parlors in the Wood block a thorough overhauling, and when completed will have one of the finest suites in northern Indiana. His assistant, Mrs. Howells, is now employed Jr. Chicago, but it is said only temporarily. Mrs. Bartholomae visited friends in Chicago yesterday. Mrs. Henry Schmidt was In Hammond Visiting relatives there yesterday. George Keiser transacted business in Chicago yesterday. -Mrs. Wm. Mlcholson was shopping In Chicago yesterday. The Indianapolis "bunch" are getting tack on every train. They report a . great time, and one of the hotest convention ever held or witnessed Lake county made a great showing and made them all "sit up and take notice." No reason at all why we can't grow some governor timber up this way and have It well seasoned four years hence. ; Everything is quite along the Interurban line and will be until the commessioner oil things up at their next meeting, when the granting of the franchise for the county cross-roads 'will be up to them. Miss Rose"Wachter was a Chicago Visitor yetserday. Miss Valeria Farley has been on the pick list for some time. Mrs. Frank B. Pattie has recovered from a slight indisposition. Miss Gwendoline Parry was In Chicago yesterday. EAST GHiDAGO-iNDiAFJA HARBOR A costume card party was given Wednesday night at the residence of E. "V. Walton on Commonwealth avenue. Each guest was dressed to represent some historical or other character. Mrs. Dratz won the first prize for ladies, and Miss May Llghtbody who took the part of a man, won the genlteman's prize, Felix Erickson got the consolation prize. .Those present MILLINERY QPEHING To tee Ladies of Indiana Harbor: I desire to call jour attention to the fact that hit elegant new and complete line of Spring and Summer Millinery Is now in stock, ready for your insrction. An entirely ne thing' in Up. to-date Hats. ' Please call and examine my stock and prices. Ton are snre to be pleased. MRS. BEE r HA BLUMENTHAL 1907 13fin St, cor. Fir Indiana Harbor, Ind. Phone 842 CAEL ANDERSON GENERAL COHTKACT03 Building and Sidewalks A SPECIALTY Telephone I. XI. 6C2. Re. 021,

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were: Messrs. and Mesdames Felix Erickson, J. A. Patterson, J. Stunberg, Geo. "Witte, F. Cogshell, J. Dratz, VT, E. VanHorne, Mrs. C. Hagerty. Mrs. J. K. Lightbody, Miss May Llghtbody and Clayton Hagerty. A dainty lunch was served during the evening. Mrs. Marie Hansen of Todd avenue and 149th street, died yesterday of asthma. Mrs. Hanson was sixty-eight years old and had lived in East Chicago for four years. She leaves two children, a daughter, Mrs. L. Miller, and a son, Peter Hanson. The funeral will take place from the late residence Sun day afternoon at two o'clock. , A. II.. "W. Johnson is having his home on Olcott avenue redecorated. A Chi cago firm is doing the work. Chas. Hewlg and Chas. Eckman left tcday for Ft. "Worth, Tex., to take a railroad position there. - "Win. Reuss spetit yesterday in Chi cago. J. E. Francis is confined to the home with typhoid fever. The East Chicago Elks installed their officers last night. News for thin column will be re celved at the Sidney Veaco drug store and the Beehive, care of Morris Katz, In East Chicago and the real estate office of Charles E. Fowler In Indiana Harbor. - ST. JOHN. Mrs. Peter Mitch and sister Emma, returned from a visit in Chicago. Mrs. Joseph Gerlach visited in Chicago "Wednesday. ' Theodore Klemme from Bemis was here on business yesterday. August and Nick Ludwig from Armour transacted business here yesterday. ; Charles Gerlach transacted business In Chicago Wednesday. Vincent Thielen made a business trip to Hammond yesterday. Mrs. Joseph Gerlach from Chicago, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Kellman. Mat Thief from Chicago was a visitor here Wednesday. Joseph Bixc man from West Creek township returned home, after spending some time on bus ness matters here. ' Misses Cecilia and Rosie Ludwig left for Indianapolis Thursday to attend the teachers' convention. Eggs are coming in so numerous and such ' big lots that the dealers cannot ship them fast enough on account of shortage of egg cases. Fred Scherer is in Chicago tonight to see the Gatch-Hackenschmidt wrest ling match. BLACK OAK. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buse were visitors at Crown Point Thursday. F. B. Scheldt and Miss Lillian Thone transacted ... business at Hammond Thursday. . ' . Fred Keck transacted business at Blue Island Thursday.' : , Jim Schultz was a Hammond visitor Wednesday. , Mr. and Mrs. Christ Lehman were Hammond visitors Thursday. MUNSTEIt. -Charles Stallbohm was a Chicago vis itor yesterday. Public auction was held at Fredrick's farm yesterday. The Misses Emma and Louise Kaske visited the Toleston school yesterday. Mrs. Prlnz, who died Sunday from apoplexy was buried, yesterday from the Duch Reform church. Mrs. John Kraay and Miss Clara Kraay were shopping in Hammond yesterday. DYER. Jos. .Overhage returned yesterday from a several days' visit with relatives at Chicago. Mrs. F. F. Scheidt was a Hammond visitor Wednesday. I. Lowenberg of Chicago was here Thursday looking up business matters. Our primary teacher, Miss Davis, left Thursday morning for . Indianapolis where she. will attend the Northern Indiana Teachers' association. Mrs. Mary Baumeister of Chicago Is visiting with her father, Henry Overhage and family at present. Mr. and Mrs. John Sontag of Chicago spent Thursday here, the guests of relatives. ' Thursday buttermaker John Breuscher and family moved their household goods to Chicago where they will live from now on. Michael O'Hearn, a veterinary sur geon from Hobart made a professional call here Wednesday. LOWELL. Mrs. Harrison Burch and daughter. Mrs. Charley Leithburg, of Hammond, are enjoying a week's visit with Lowell and Chesterton relatives. The Lowell ' schools closed Thursday and Friday and a goodly number of our teachers both in town and In the country, attended the convention of teachers at Indianapolis. Mrs. Homer Stowell received a letter a few days ago from Hamlet, Ind., announcing the the sad news af the death of her brother, Banjamln Hayhurst. The school at Plum Grove, that was closed on account of the measles among the pupils, was re-opened again this week. Mrs. William Zanders, who has been quite 3ick with measles, Js reported suffering from an attack of pneumonia. The cold snap of Wedneaday night froze the mud hard enough to hold up the weight of a horse and wagon, and the frogs that were making a lot of noise about the fine weather a few days ago, are keeping very mum about it. , If Ten can truthfully nay that THTO TIMES Is a good newspaper, please say to to a friend ana get him to subscribe.

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'The small daughter of Thomas J. Gormley, the liveryman is quite ill and has been confined to her home for several days. The child Is not In a serious condition and it is thought she win recover in a few days. George L. Mollraw, adjuster for the employes liability company of Chicago, spent yesterday In Gary on business. Mr. Mallory is well known throughout the country .as he was formerly a naval officer of high rank on the battleship Indiana. He has been voted three medals by congress for bravery and it was he that inspected the bottom of the sunken battleship Maine in the Havana harbor to determine whether or not the force which blew the hole In the bottom of the ship was applied internally or externally. War was declared af ter it was determined that the erplo sion took place on the outside of the vessel. Mr. Mallory resigned from the service but a few days ago and is well known in Gary. G. Bert Call, brother of Harry V. Call, of this city, the trial lawyer of the steel corporation, spent the day in Gary looking about in the city. He is also looking after a big brick building which he is about to construct on Broadway, near Eighth avenue. The excavation has already been made. The building will be a two story, sixty foot structure, and one of the best on of the best on Broadway. The latest nature fake story to be handed but to the public of Gary from the "wilderness surrounding the city Is that of Judge William Westigreen and Theodore Ginzen, proprietor of the Binzenhof. They relate having seen on Wednesday while on a hunting expedition, a real live wolf, calmly basking itself in the sunshine, aside of a large log. When the hunters came upon it they were so surprised that they couldn't raise their guns tot sev eral (seconds. In the meantime Mr. Wolf apprised himself of the approach of enemies in the distance and quickly made an exodus through the sheltering underbrush. Westigreen emptied both barrels of his gun at the animal and Binzen just looked at it without the heart to shoot. Evidently neither of the shots fled took effect. In all fairness, it must be stated that this story was related by Judge Westigreen, not in the presence of Mr. Binzen. Bulletin number two shows that a large black dog ha3 been seen prowling about the woods in the vicinity of Miller for the last few days. The H. H. Harris, realty company is about to open up a splendid new office in the Jeffrey & Morgan building, at the corner of Seventh street and Broadway. The firm is one of the largest in the city. Besides real estate the firm will engage in insurance, renting and mortgage banking. The town .board will meet this afternoon in the city clerk's office for the purpose of thrashing out the rail question with Frank Gavit. If the latter appears,, and if he does not, it will be thrashed out without him. Mr. Gavit has been at Indianapolis attending the state convention and to mage sure that the notification was served on him, Attorney L L. Bomberger took one form of the notice to the capital with him so that they will be able to reach him whether he is there or at his home in Whiting. It appears as If the board means business and the officials had better sit up and take notice according to the statement of Trustee Caldwell this afternoon. Will Lawson, who has been employed in Gary for the past few weeks for the Chicago Telephone company, getting out a new directory, has resigned, to accept a lucrative position with the R. R. Donnely printing company of Chicago. . . . . George Golding, one of the most prominent officials of the Teamster's Union in Chicago was In Gary Wednesday on business with the local union. C. E. Vallette, a prominent ChicagoGary real estate dealer, spent the day in this city yesterday looking after the arrangements for the dinner to the Chicago Real Estate Board Saturday afternoon. Joseph Kraus and Thomas McKee, of Cleveland, backers of the new Toleston brewery company, were In Gary yesterday and today. Mr. Kraus stated to a Times reporter today that all of the details preparatory to the commencement of the building operations for the great plant had now been completed and that there was no question but what the work would start within thirty days. He also stated that the contract for the largest part of the construction work had been let to a Gary companybut he refused for the present to reveal the identity of the company. As to the prospects of Gary they could not be too enthusiastic In their praise of its future. ' Among the Gary visitors today are: Paul Zoelzer of South Bend, H. L. Ward of Cincinnati, J. O. Cabbie, of Indianapolis, H. R. Hollfleld of Pittsburg and Will McGregor, of Toledo. The 150 new men put on yesterdav by the Lake Shore, have been set to work tearing up the old track of the road, putting, in abutments over the street crossings along the route, and lawlng new tracks. The work is be ing pushed more rapidly everv week. and the activity of the road at the pres ent, time is without precedent. The arrest "of" three drunks, J. E. Richards, Peter Farrell and John Coyle, last night, caused no end of excite ment on Broadway. The men were so badly paralyzed that their antics caused a crowd of over a hundred to follow the officer to the station, while, the arrests were being made." They were all brought out before Judge Fitzgerald this morning and plead guilty to the change but they were unable to pay their fines. The men had been paid the night before but had spent all of their money. The Nowak and Mis assault and battery case came up at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon before Judge Huber, but owing to the non-appearance of the prosecuting witness, Cornelius Schanfcer, the two men were discharge.!. The two real estate men were supposed to

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have had a little difficulty over some real estate. CLARK STATION. W. Schick attended to Chicago business matters Thursday. The Clark station White Sox will play the Edgemore team Sunday at 2:30 p. m., at Clark station. Mrs. R. Uhlruan of Liverpool is spending a few days visiting Clark relatives. F. Behn was a business visitor in Hammond. A. Kreuger and son, Otto, returned to their home in Chicago. R. Much -spent the afternoon attending to business matters In Edgemore. The ' cave-in of sand on the south side of the bridge was repaired today. There is still a bad spot north of Pine. Miss Clara Brown was a Hammond visitor Thursday. M. O. Harrin has resumod his duties as operator for the L. S. and M. S., after an absence of two weeks, due to sickness. ' Hulda Schwalbe spent Thursday at the home of his sister, Mrs. . Wagner. Wllliard Amstein of Cavanaugh. called on several of his schoolmates here today. Master Willie Schmetzer is confined to his home with la grippe. Carl Brown was In Cavanaugh Thursday on business. E. Flechsig is having his saloon newly decorated and new fixtures put in. Mrs. George House called on relatives in Chicago Thursday. . Walter Price, chief clerk at the Gary works, was in Chicago Thursday. Bertha Schwalbe called on Elsie Gastel -Thursday. R. P. Stults went to Chicago Thursday on business. P. M. Stultz and sons have bought an outfit for making cement blocks used for building purposes and will begin operations In Forsyth about the first of May. TOLESTON. Mrs. H. W. Uecker spent the ' day with friends in Chicago. Mrs. Lottie Schultz of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. H. W. Uecker for a few days. ' . Attorney Brown transacted business in Clark station yesterday. Albert Hecker sold fifty feet frontage on Chicago avenue to Joe Goodman for 12.200. H. A. Townsley closed a deal for a forty acre farm South of Gary, this week. Don't forget the home talent Dramatic entertainment to be given for the benefit of the Presbyterian church this evening. Everybody come and enJoy yourself. Mrs. S. P. Rundell of Chicago was a business caller here yesterday. O. C. Borman Is enjoying a brief visit in Kramer, Ind. George Grand transacted business in Chicago yesterday. The teachers of the Beverldge school are attending the Teacher's convention at Indianapolis. Mrs. H. Saxton and son, Floyd Saxton, visited friends In Crown Point Wednesday. Mrs. H. Pledge of Chicago will be the guest of relatives here over Sun day. W. B. Osborn was taken to Chicago on account of an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. Osborne is attending him during his illness. WHEELER. B. A. Gott transacted business In Chi cago Thursday. Hans Thume was a Hobart visitor Tursday. Mrs. Unruh of Valparaiso was in Wheeler on business Thursday. Mrs. Rudolph Niksch and son, Ar thur, of this place, were Hobart visitors Thursday. L. H. Robbins and daughter, of McCool, were visitors in Chicago Thursday. CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY New Drug, Poslam, Now Obtainable in Small Quantities. Since its discovery one year ago, the new drug, poslam, has successfully cured thousands of chronic cases of Eczema and other distressing skin affections. Heretofore poslam has been dispensed solely for the benefit of eczema patients In large Jars sufficient for a month's treatment. This was found to be an inconvenience to many thousands who use It for minor skin troubles, such as pimples, blackheads, herpes, ache, scaly scalp, complexion blemishes, Itching feet, piles,- etc., which require but a small quantity to cure. To overcome this, and In response to urgent appeals, the dispensers of poslam have been obliged to adopt. In addition to the regular two-dollar package, a special fiftycent size, which In future may be found on sale at Summers' pharmacy and other leading drug stores In Hammond, or may be ordered direct from the Emergency Laboratories, No. 32 West 25th Street. New York City. In all eczema cases poslam stops itching with first application, and proceeds to heal immediately; chronic cases being cured in two weeks. In less serious skin troubles, results are seen after an over-night application. Samples for experimental purposes ma still be had, free of charge, by writing to the laboratories for them. Bare you ever tried as ad In The Times?. Try one aad see the results.

WHITING NEWS

Henry F. Fifield, superintendent of ine .rarraflne department of the Standard Oil compang Is confined to his home in Oliver street with an abscess back of his ear. Mrs. WV C. Gordonler of Sheridan avenue, who has been very 111 with the asthma and grip, is slightly improved. Robert Parks of Alton, 111., is the guest of his brother Beaumont F. Parks, of Oliver street. Miss Nellie Hannephln and niece Lillian Spring returned to their home in Austin, 111., yesterday after spending a few days here. Richard Whittaker has returned to his home in Niles, O., after spending a few weeks with his aunt. Mrs. William Porter and friends Miss Susie Thompson. Messrs. Kay Wells and Noble McCrory of Indiana Harbor, were Whiting visitors attending Heinz' s roller skating rink. Mesdames M. J. Locke and F. J. Cur tain attended the Gaiety theater in coutn v;nicago. M. J. Moylan of Fort Wayne. Ind.. spent a few hours with his cousin Mrs. James Arundel of Sheridan avenue, Wednesday. Mrs. Clyde Beyerly of Enelewood. was the guest of her parents, Mr. and airs, juoyian of Center street and also her sister, Mrs. James Arundel yesterday. , Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins have returned from Oklahoma, where thev snent a few months. After visiting with relatives here they have gone to East Chicago where they are now staying with their daughter, Mrs. Louis Day. Jenkins was formerly a member of the Gary police force A hard times social will be given by uolden Star Rebekah Lodge No. 452 in the Odd Fellow's hall. April 29. Prizes will be given for the best representation. Admission will be 15 cents. Adam Stoll of East Chicago was a visitor here yesterday. Miss Shepherd of Chicago is visiting Mrs. Howard Gregg. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gregg have moved from' the Klose building to the Peterson flat, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Brett. Mayor Fred J. Smith was in Battel Creek, Mich yesterday on business. Mrs. Shininsky of New York avenue is able to be out after a severe spell of nervous prostration. The members of the Fortnightly club are making great preparations for their annual banquet which will be held on April 11. The ladies will attend a malntee in the afternoon, and at 5 o'clock they will go to the Palmer House where the banquet will take place. Several toasts have been prepared and an excellent time is anticipated. Attorney Charles E. Greenwald and Attorney Frank N. Gavit are expected home from Indianapolis this evening. Drs. A. J. Lauer. and G. H. Hosklns are now comfortably located in their new quarters in the Klose building. Miss McKinsey, a trained nurse from Chicago, will be in the office to assist In cases when not out on duty. The W H. S. Alumni association will hold a meeting to make arrangements for their annual banquet In June. Mrs. Charles Fitzgerald was in Chi cago yesterday. Hugh M. Atkin will move into his new location at One Hundred and Nineteenth street and Sheridan avenue about April 6. Mr. and Mrs. John Soitwedel and daughters Myrtle and Lillian who moved to Michigan City about one year ago, will return to Whiting ,to reside. The Royal Neighbors will, give a pedro party in the K. of P. hall this evening. ROBERTSDALE. The members of the Afternoon Pedro club were delightfully entertained Wednesday at the horn eof Mrs. Fred Eggers in Roberts avenue. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in cards and social converse until a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Misses Burnett, Hubbard and Bohan left for Indianapolis yesterday where they will attend the teachers convention. The Ladies' Aid of the Evangelical church held an all day session at the church Thursday. Fred Langhor of Indiana boulevard, Is on the sick list. The many friends here of Fred Eggers will be very surprised to hear of his marriage to Miss Ruth Helin, a prominent society girl of Denver, Colo., which. took place In that city March 25. This is an event which is of considerable interest to Robertsdale people for Mr. Eggers was born and raised In this vicinUy and was one of our most popular young men. Several years ago he left for Danver and has since made that place his home. Mr. Eggers has a host of friends here who extend their congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. Arthur Stross spent Wednesday visiting in Hammond. The members of the Sunshine circle tendered the Junior Helpers a surprise party at the home of Mrs. J. Aman in Indiana boulevard. Wednesday A delightful evening was spent by "the young people in games of various kinds and music Light refreshments were served after which the euesta parted, having spent a most enjoyable evening. Fred Lahayn of Chesterton, Ind la spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atchison. Mrs. Shahn of Roberts . turned from Pullman. HI.. where she has been spending a few aays visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Harrison avenue, are entertaining the

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former's sister from South Bend. Ind.. for a few days. The three-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. "Wilson Tepburn has the measles. Miss Mary Peterson of Roberts ave nue, who had the misfortune to break her ankle at the skatlner rink a short time ago, is improving rapidly. Mrs. Engler of Indiana boulevard is confined to her home on account of sickness. Henry EhleTS transacted business in Crown Point, Ind., Thursday. Mrs. Andy Hanscar of Atchison avnue, was taken to St. Margaret's hospital, where she is very low with blood poison. She is under the care of Dr. Kelley of Hammond. Little Louise Hatt. is spendine a few days with her grandparents at Palos Park, 111. T. L. Eggers, formerly of Robertsdal but now of Denver, Colo., and Ruth C. Holm, of Canos City, Colo., were married March 25, in Denver. After the ceremony a dinner was seryed, after which Mr. and Mrs. Eggers left for their new home in Park Hill, an hi. many friends in wishing him snni and happiness. LAKE STATION. A large crowd attended th sprvlcfn at the Christian Independent church of Portage township last Sunday. Mr. Kinkead had a very interesting subjeet. Next Sunday, April 5. he will have for his subject "The Prodigal Son." Everyooay welcome. VALPARAISO. The Baptist Young People's Union will have an Exchange social this evening at the home of Miss Eglin, 255 West Main street. The social will be preceded by a short business session. Tha Presbyterian church held its an nual congregational business meeting last evening. A number of reports were read, plans were made, and other important business relating to tne church, was transacted. An enjoyable social session was held and great was the praise of the delicious lunch served by the ladles. The Up-to-Date skating parlor will be open during April on Tuesday, Fri day and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Thera will be a mile

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HAMMOND AND CROWN POINT, IND. O T EL "Sunlight" Shade. 147 SOUTH HOHMAN STREET race this evening. There will be threa contestants and two prizes. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Skinner, widow of the late Hon. De Forest I Skinner, who died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Dr. H. M. Evans, owing to the serious illness of her grandchild, Master Robert Mcill, who is suffering with pneumoria. The services will be conducted by Rev. J. B. Fleming of Chicago Heights and E. A. Oldberg, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Skinner was horn in "Wayne county and was 71 years of age. She' had been an invalid for about two years and on account of her epid decline in health for the past few months, the end was not unexpected. The deceased leaves as relatives to mourn her, one son, Leslie R. Skinner, of the firm of Specht, Finney & Skinrer, two daughters, Mrs. J. H. McGill and Mrs. Dr. H. M. Evans, and one fcis- , ter, Mrs. George Finney, all of whom reside in this city. The remains of William Thornton, who died Wednesday night, of heart trouble, at the home of his son, on West Chicago street, were shipped yesterday afternoon to Albany, N. Y., for burial. He has a daughter, Mrs. II. C. Eldridge, residing there. There were no services at the German Lutheran church last evening owing to the absence of Rev. Peter Claussen, who was called to Oldebold, la, yesterday, on account of the serious illness of his father. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans, met last night. The Conversation club will meet tomorrow afternoon -at 8 o'clock at the) home of Mrs. F. N. Arvin. The second ward temperance workers have been quite active since the failure of their remonstrance to hold at the meeting of the county commissioners last month and expect to file a new on today that will be a certain men expect to file a remonstrance today too. They did not file last month. OTIS & BENHAH, Investigating Agency. Evidence Work a Specialty. : Rooms 2 and 3, 104 West Main Street . VALPARAISO. INDIAN A,

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