Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 303, Hammond, Lake County, 11 June 1908 — Page 8

Thursday, June 11, 1903.GARY COUPLE PLAY -HOVEL GAME Four-Year-Old Son Stolen ' About Once in Twenty- . Four Hours. School Enumeration For 1808 Shows That Lake and Marion Counties Have Beaten All ... Other Becdrds. FATHER NOW HAS POSSESSION

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Men Arriving for Greeted ty Tkose Here

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mikulich Play

Tag With Baby Son to Delight of Neighbors.

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mlku

lien, proprietors of a saloon on the

corner of Broadway and Twenty-second street', are very much interested in a little game of "tag" whach the father and mother are playing with their four-year-old child, Evitz, who has perpetually been "it." Some time ago the mother deserted the father and child and left for regions unknown and later developing a desire to possess the child returned and absconded with the child during the absence of, the father. The father then succeeded in locating his wife, stole the child back, lost it several times afterwards and at the last writing is again in the possession of Its fond father. Hide and Seek Started. In the first stages of the game the play was known as "hide and seek" with Mrs! Mary Mikulich, located somewhere In South Chicago, acompanied by a man formerly employed in the J. Kramer grocery store, located on Washington street, near Twenty-first street. Finally Mr. Mikulich became disgusted with "hide and seek" with the odds so heavily against him, and declared he hoped his wife would never come back. Shortly after notices were published to that effect. A few days after, however, the affair took another aspect, and now "tg" Is the popular form of amusement in the Mikulich household. A few days ago Mrs. Mary Mikulich, unseen and unsuspected slipped into the rear entrance of the saloon and hastily grabbing up her child, departed In the same manner from her threshold. A careful search by the husband through the extensive region embraced In the corporate limits of South Chicago resulted at last in the location of the child. In the manner aforesaid he in turn relieved Mrs. Mikulich of said child and returned with it to Gary. Since that time, through the wiles and and trickeries engendered by the parental love, the child has changed hands so often that it has scarcely been able to eat two meals in any . town In the same day

Father Han Has Child a Day. At the present time, homever, It appears as if the father had the upper hand In the matter as he has retained the child for nearly twenty-four hours, largely because of the fact that he has employed a man for the purpose of hovering over the child to prevent a future absconding by his lost "love" with the kidnapping propensities. "Further than that," states Mr. Mikulich, "if the man that got away with my wife will marry her, I will present him or any other lucky man with a wedding present and at least twentyfive dolars in cash. I am done with her," he said In broken Polish, "and I dcn't'care If she never comes back, but you can bet that I am going to hang on to the kid.

LITTLE GIRL HEUIUeES

H MACHINE'S PATH

Chauffeur Unable to Stop Machine, Bun's Over Victim.

OWNER KS HIS ESCAPE

James Craft of Peoria, HI., Says He Will Report Case Himself, But Fails to Do So.

FIGHT ON AMONG MACCABEES. Toledo, O., June 11. The biennial

great encampment of the Knights of

the Modern Maccabee3 which opened today promises to be one of the stormiest sessions in the history of the order. The trouble has been brewing in the ranks of the order for some time past and is due to charges of alleged incompetency In the present administration of affairs. Great Commander N. S. Boynton of Port Huron 13 the chief object of the attack of the antl-admin-Istrationists. A strong effort is to be made to oust Major Boynton from office. The opposing candidate is George S. Lovelace, of Muskegon, Mich. Both sides are today claiming that they will win the fight. Major Boynton was the founder of the order and has been its head for twentyflve years.

While attempting to cross Ellis avenue, South Chicago, in front of an automobile, little four-year-old Sarah Propp was knocked down and run over by the machine, injuring her to such an extent that "she may die. The owner of the automobile gave his name as James Craft of Peoria, III., but before the arrival of a policeman he had made his escape. Although he left the scene of the near murder man was in no way to blame and would probably have been vindicated had the matter ever come to trial. The accident occurred on Ellis avenue, near Ninety-second street. The

little Propp girl who had been playing on one side of the street saw the auto

mobile coming but was standing still

until it was a few yards from her,

when she attempted to cross the street

before it passed her, the chauffeur threw on his brakes, striking her Just

as she was stepping forward.

Thought She W as Killed. The girl was knocked several feet to

one side of the street and for a time it looked as though she had been instantly killed but upon throwing a bucket of water in her face she re

vived although her injuries very painful Seeing the girl was not killed the owner of the machine asked to be directed to the police station saying he would give himself up. He failed to show at the station and is believed to have headed for the city. Unluckily no one remembers the number of the machine which is rescribed as being a large black to.uring car without a tonneau. .

The only occupants of the car were the chauffeur whose name was not given and James Craft the owner

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ST, V i sTJ.L 1 11

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The school enumeration for the state for 1908, the results of which have just

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A heavy decrease is shown In the enumeration for the township schools,

hppn r n m n 1 1 p rl In t i r rf the ctnfo

superintendent of public instruction, !thls being due ln Part lt ls believed, to shows that - the numb'er of children of , the fact that many parents have moved school age is 9,428 less than the number into towns for the purpose of sending ln 1907. In nearly every county in the their children to schools where they

state with a few exceptions there was

a decrease. There were slight gains in

may take more advanced work. The

Decatur, Green, Hendricks, LeGrange, : total 'enumeration in the township this Monroe, Morgan, Rush, Starke, Union, year was 413,533, and last year the Vanderburg, Washington and ' Wells number was 424,082. There was a slight counties and a gain, of 244 in John increase in the number of children enucounty, 1,791 in Lake county, 2,499 in merated for the town schools this year. Marion county, 131 in Porter county, 189 the number being 63,255, while last year in Vermillion county and . 777 in Vigo the number was 63,036. There was a county, but in all of the other counties decrease in the enumeration for the there were losses ranging from 25 to 50 clty schools, the number this year being to more than 1,200. A decrease of one 288,131. The number last year was 289.-

in ine numuer oi ennaren oi scnooi age 210,

means a decrease or about ?4 in the

amount' of " money' which will be ap-

Proposition Being Consid

ered to Send Prisoners to Hub by Auto.

GARAGE COMPLETE IN 60 DAYS

Gary Drunks and Petty Offenders

Are Looking Forward to a Great Time.

portioned to that county during the

next year for school purposes.

Total Xnmber 766,920.

Keform la Writing Records. In only two counties was there anjr decided increase over last year and these were Lake county, where the increase was 1,791, and Marion county.

As shown by the reports, the total where the Increase was 2,499. The In-

number of school children in the state crease in the number of children in at the time of the enumeration this Lake county is due largely to the year was 766,920, and the number last growth of the new town of Gary. In year was 776,348. The number of girls Marion county there is no perceptible

of school age this year was 363,068, and reason for an increase and and an ln-

the number last year 366,959 The num- ,vestigatIon is being made by the state ber of boys this year, 388,056, and the office to determine its cause. The apnumber last year, 392,982. There was portionment of school funds by the also a decrease in the number of colored state for next year will be based on

children of school age. The number of the enumeration Just completed and an colored boys this year was 7,831, and increase in the number of children of the number last year, 8,127. The num- school age means an increase in the ber of colored girls this year, 7965, and amount of money which will be retbe number last year, 8,280. ' ceived. '

MISS DONAHUE MARRIED

James M. Delaney of South Chicago Gets Popular Bride.

SHEINEES MEET IN ASHEVTLLE. Asheville, N. C, June 11. Asheville was today the Mecca of scores of members of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from points throughout North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and other states. The gathering is one of the largest ever held by the order in the south. The program covers two days and provides for -a big parade, a banqut, receptions, drives, a ball at the Battery Park hotel and a number of other features of social entertainment. The city is handsomely decorated lnhonor of the visitors.

OHIO COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS. Cleveland, O., June 11. There will be a few drummers on the road in the Buckeye state during the remainder of this week. The majority of them are wending their way toward this city to take part in the annual grand council meeting of the United Commercial Travelers. The visitors already In the city are to be entertained at Luna Park tonight. The business sessions will begin tomorow morning and (continue through Saturday.

BIG EELIGI0US GATHERING. London, June 11. Distinguished churchmen from the four quarters of the globe are pouring into London in anticipation of the opening next week of the great Pan-Angelian congress. The attendance will embrace more than 1,000' delegates, among whom will be some 200 bishops. The congress plans to remain in session about two weeks. During this time there will be exhaustive discussions of the governmental, social, missionary, political, and doctrinal needs, problems and difficulties which confront the Anglican communion. One of the notable features of the gathering will be a special thanksgiving meeting, at which offering will be presented by the. bishops of the various diocese. The money will be devoted to the formation of new dioceses in Manchuria, Singapore, Northern Australia, Northern Rhodesia, and Khartoum and Edmonton, (Canada.)

RECEPTION ON SHIP CHICAGO. New Tork, June 11. The French line steamship Chicago, which Is here on her first trip from Havre, was the scene of a notable reception and luncheon today given by the steamship company. The special guests of the occasion included Ambassador Jusserand, Mayor McClellan of New Tork and Mayor Buse and a score' of aldermen

of the city of Chicago.

BANKERS AT SIOUX CITY. Sioux City, la., June 11. Nearly 1,000 representative bankers of Nebraska arid South Dakota, as well as from all parts of Iowa are attending the meeting of the Iowa Bankers' association in session here. Papers, addresses and discussions on life financial topics will

keep "the visiting bankers busy for two days. A banquet and other social features are also prpvided. for in the program.

$100 Reward, $100.

James M. Delaney and MIsa Laurel Donahue, 8913 Houston avenue, were married yesterday at the bride's home by Rev. George H. Bird of the South Chicago Congregational church. The ceremoney was simple and only a few immediate relatives und friends were present. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother the affair was very quiet. Following the service a breakfast

dinner, was served for the bride and

groom and a number of guests. .The

young people left for Toledo, O., and

other . eastern points where - they will

absent themselves on a several weeks honeymoon. Both Mr. and Mrs. De

laney have many friends in the east, whom they will visit during the trip. The bride and groom are very pop

ular in their set in South Chicago and

the reception they received when they appeared In the midst of their guests

was noisy and strenuous, i The bride's wedding gown was a marvel of the costumer's art, being made Princess style with an empire back and graceful

drapery of rare old Mechlin lace.

This formed a bertha with ends tied

in the back. Popular ln Set.

The bride was attended by her sister,

Myrtle Donahue while A. L. Heald of ficiated as groomsman.

A massive gold ring was used in the

marriage ceremony, it replacing the

engagement ring

The honeymoon plans, however, are being kept partly secret. It is known that there will be an automobile trip In

the mountains of Virginia and a visit

with old school chums of the groom.

Honeymoon Brief.

The automobile trip, however, will be

brief as the young couple have announced that they will be at home to

their friends in South Chicago, place

of residence not yet determined.

Mrs. Delaney is sartorially well

equipped for any jaunt her husband

may prepare while in the east. She laid

in a stock of gowns that are the envy

of her girl friends in South Chicago.

A number of handsome wedding gifts were received prior and after, their departure. . Mr. Delany is a well known business man in South Chicago, being the senior member of ; the ' firm of J. M. Delaney & company cleaners and dyers, whose place of business is at 9047 Commercial

. 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 niedical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, . requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh cure ls taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength bv

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

fails to cure. Bend ror list of testimonials.. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Todelo, O. ' . Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constl-Dation.

BIG BLAZE

DESTROYS ELEVATOR (Continued from page 1.)

The Gary automobile company bas a proposition hanging fire by by vrblch

the prisoners vrblch are to be sent to

Crown Point for Incarceration are to be taken there ls an automobile. At present the only way the Gary prisoners can make this trip ls by railroad via the Hammond, and Morris Well, the president of the Gary automobile company, ts of the opinion that he can make the trip much more quickly and make Che cost no more than to so by rail.

The Gary automobile company was

flames which had been started on them.

The first started at about 5:30 while

tViO enn struct ctlll VilcrV in tVi -nrAct onil

by the time it became dark the eight ",sa""r ""u orporaiea some time

was a magnificent one. The whole ton 7 " 1 . -wiwy ixa.n-

v,.,!,!. iIove- Jolln Bennett and Morris Weil.

"Winona Lake, Ind., June 10. The , The report of treasurer Charles I Grand Commandery Knights Templar of j Hutchinson showed receipts for the Indiana began Its fifty-fourth annual fiscal year of $8,505.75, which, , with a conclave here today, to continue t balance of $11,036.15 from' the preced-

through three days. The officers be- ing year, made a total of $19,541.90-

of the building was on fire and period!- n p Michaelson of Phibinhio .OQ gan to arrive Monday night, among the The report of the grand recorder,

cally a portion of the walls would cave h h(apn wara(, t. ;' 1ZZ first being Calvin W. Pratherfi recorder.

In and add to the . seething furnace tul uw ... . , . , ,, building of the garrage which Is to be which was contained within the walls ,ooio, T,,f . r .

jj uciu y a.j , m iiic vicinity oi Thirteenth street. The company expects to establish a line of automohllest hstironn a.,

was only here that the sightseers Hammond and Gary and Crown Point could get a glimpse of the incandes-and do a &eneral g&r&ge business.

They will also be the agents for the Famous manufacturing company of East Chicago, which manufactures au-

of the big building.

There were no windows ln the struc

ture except in the basement and lt '

I

cent brilliance and the white heat of

the flames within. Poles Are Burned Off. The fire was o hot that the poles which held the Michigan Central wires were soon burned off, although they stood .100 feetfrom the building and

the telegraph service was threatened.

tomoblles and also for the Maxwell ma

chine. Want to Get Bulge on Business. The promoters of the company expect

j their garage to be completed in 90 days

being Calvin "W. Pratherfi recorder, Calvin w. Prather, shows there are

of Indianapolis. Three trains yesterday ; fifty-two chartered commanderies In brought large crowds from Indianapolis j Indiana, with two more under dlspenand a special train from that city ; sation. The new membership amount reached here at noon today. All told, jto 588,' and in 1907, 531 were knighted, about 600 knights and women came! the remainder being reinstated and affrom that city. South Bend sent about ( filiated. 200 on special trolley cars this morning i Last year 106 were demltted and

and every train brought in uniformed .nineteen were suspended. The member-

knights by hundreds. This was the chief day of the conclave, the parade ' ln Warsaw in the afternoon being the chief public feat-

ship on December 31 was 60,081.

in me Line ox luarcn. Eighteen commanderies, with from forty to one hundred men each, came

ure.. The grand commandery held its ( to participate in the parade. Several opening session for business earlier injof them were accompanied by bands.

The various fire departments which ar-!auu "y m ntua nrst nope rived were unable to do nothing toward j to get a bule on the automobile buslsaving the building, for the reason that jnef,l ry"li, ... the supply of -water was inadequate L PrPslt-,0n taking drunks to and the firemen bent" their energies iJa11 ln n automobile will be a new k v,v, :ne- It is not known Just what the

the afternoon," when reports of the secretary, and other officers were received. Grand Commander's Report.

making the total number in line about 1,200. In addition to these men, there were several hundred knights who came

In his annual address Grand Com- to participate in the social affairs as

anapolis, reviewed the affairs of his ad- 'were as many women as men, making ministration. Ninety-four deaths were : the total number of visitors about 3,500.

r thfl rfinnrtfld. Nrw nommflnrtpripa wpr in- 1 A contest In oneniner exercises will

, . , TT7 : vuiu - via r I lOUUCl . (JJ 111 tJ (----- - - - - - on fire, the plant of the Western Grain. Qf thJ Gary,tea argue that Jt WOuld be 'stituted at Tipton, Winchester, Sulli-;be held at the auditorium tonight and Products company and . the Thuet;an addltlonal incentive to become in-van and Martinsville, and he recom-'for the women a band concert will be Brothers cattle sheds. Stoxlcated. mended that charters be issued to them, : given at Winona hotel. The second Hundreds of people were attracted For exampie( should a Weary Willie as they are wel1 and healthy organiza- , business session will be held tomorrow to .the scene-and stood about on the tIre of the old routlne of Hving and:t!ons- He recommended that a com- morning and in the afternoon on tbe ground and on the tops of , box cars.deslre a vacation he could split enough jmittee of five be appointed to take up jwTinona athletic field the prize drills watching the conflagration. Some of;wood to buy booze for good old toot! the question of entertaining the Grand will be held, to be followed by a dress them were asked to put their shoul-iand then gfj. being fined the usual Encampment of the United States in 'parade. The Warsaw commandery win

ders to box cars which were ln danger ; 11-90 could enjoy an exhilarating triD 11913. and said that the holding of the : give a reception for the visitors tq-

of being burned and help to move them

put of the way, but the aggregation from Hegewisch and the Standard Steel

along the country roads to jail. Here Sheriff Carter would feed him and care for him'during a ten or twelve

Car district refused, for the reason that days' rest and then there would be that

avenue.

GEORGIA BANKERS MEET. Brunswick, Ga.. June 11. Congressman W. G. Brantley delivered the welcoming address at the opening of the

seventeenth annual convention of the Georgia Bankers' Association at the Hotel Oglethorpe today. The response was made by A. S. Simms of Macon. The

address of the president and the annual reports of other officers and of committees were followed by addresses on "Twentieth Century Banking,'.' by A. P. Coles of Atlanta, and "Hoarding and Its Effects on Business," by R. H. Drake of Griffin. The feature of the session tomorrow will be an address on "The Financial Outlook," by United States Treasurer Charles H. Treat.

they hoped to get the chance to rebuild them. Will Rebuild Plant Again. Last summer W. P. Rrice, of the Rice

Malt & Grain company and who is in charge of the elevator, announced that this year the company would begin the construction of a malting plant in which a process which he has invented would be adopted. He said this morning when interviewed by The Times at his Chicago office, that the fire would not interfere with the plans of the company. ' The new malting plant will be built and a new fireproof elevator will be constructed in the place of the one which was burned last night. The Superior Malting company recently passed through a change by which the company was reorganized. A bond issue was authorized to cover the present obligations and to pay for the construction of the new malting plant. Richard Fitzgerald, the president of the Chicago Junction railroad, took up the entire issue and has a large interest in the company. The elevator had a capacity of from 600,000 to 700,000 bushels of grain and was the first elevator ever built ln this vicinity. It was at one time known as the Hawkeye elevator." ,

exhilarating ride over country roads back to Gary.

encampment in Indianapolis would be morrow evening, assisted by the women

of the Eastern Star, and a ball also will

be given. The closing session Friday morning will be marked by the ln-

of lasting benefit to Templarism in Indiana. He said tiat the Commercial club, Board of Trade and Merchant's association of Indianapolis would be enthusiastic supporters of the idea.

stallatlon of officers and the awarding of prizes.

CURRENCY. COMMISSION MEETS. New York, June 11. The sub-committee of the new currency commission, recently authorized by act of congress, began a meeting today at the Plaza hotel. The membership of the commission is composed of Senators Burrows, Hale, Knox, Daniel Aldrich, Allison, Teller, Money and Bailey, and Repre

sentatives ,Overstreet of Indiana, Vreeland of New York, Burton of Ohio,

Weeks of Massachusetts, Bonynge of

Colorado. Smith of California, Padgett of Tenessee. Burgess of Texas and

Pujo of Louisiana. . .

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