Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 63, Hammond, Lake County, 31 August 1908 — Page 8
Monday, August 31, 1908.
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SOUTH CHICAGO WILL CROWDS GREET TAFT AS HE PROCEEDS TO LAKE ERIE FOR FISHING JAUNT, WOULD GUTOFFMAN'S Bishop M'Quaid Of Rochester, Critically 111. HAVEJEW GARAGE Builders Intend to Make it the Finest of Any in the Region. HEAD FOBA QUARTER Dan Portelli Former Partner of Jack Dame Flashes Razor. C R. CAVE IS PROPRIETOR WANTED TO BORROW MONEY
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Trail of John Sampson, Former Boarder of Geo. Matkeviecz, Living at 8737 Commercial Avenue. MONEY IS STOLEN FROM MATT ' Landlord and His Family Leave Their Home for a Few Honrs and Upon Return Find Themslves Eobbed of Every Cent of Money House Is Ransacked. The Poltoh Center of South Chicago was rocked to the center today when the word was spread around that Geo. Matkeveicz, of 8737 Commercial avenue had been robbed of J2.400 by his hoarder, John Sampson. The $2,400 represented the saving of three years on the part of Matkeviecz and his amily. Both the boarding boss and the boarder were employed in the Illinois Steel mills. Sampson came to Matkeviecz's three months ago to board -with him, and the landlord had no occasion to complain about his boarder. In fact he behaved so -well that he soon came into the good graces of Matkeviecz and the house was open to him at all hours of the day and Jiight. Family Gone Yesterday. The boarding boss and his family were gone from the house yesterday, which was nothing unusual. Their savings of three years were hidden under the mattress in the bedroom of Mr. and Mrs. Matkeviecz. Sampson had a key to the house and, according to the boarding boss, let himself in and made a thorough examination of the house with the result that he found the money. When Matkeviecz and his family returned, late in the day, they saw that the rooms were partially upset as though somebody had made a search through them. The husband immediately went to his bedroom, but found it unnecessary to turn the mattress over to look for the money. .Somebody had been there before and left the bed disturbed. Freak Down and 'Weeps. Seeing himself robbed of his savings, the man broke down and wept like a child. It was too much for his wife to bear up under and soon the whole family was in tears. "When they had recovered from the first shock of their experience, the police were notified, who immediately got into communication with the down town authorities. Detectives of the South Chicago station made a quiet search for Sampson as he was reported missing and is still gone. This morning detective John O'Callalian went to DeKalb, 111., to see if Sampson is there as he is said to be acquainted there. His description was given as follows: Height five feet, eleven inches, slim build, light complexion and light hair, small, dark mustache.. Wore black derby hat, a sack suit and black button shoes. FIRE STATION IS 0. K. East Chicago, Ind., Aug. 31. (Special) The new fire station to be built at Indiana Harbor is now an assured success. The necessary funds for Its construction and operation have been negotiated and in a few days will ba on deposit in a local bank. The serial bonds, payable in ten years with interest at six per cent were sold on Saturday by City Clerk Walter Spencer, who received bids from three large bend corporations. ( F. G. Proudfoot of Chicago, was the successful bidder, he offering the par value, J27.950. and a premium of $400. 2S
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AUTO CAUSES Four People Meet Mith In juries When Team Runs Away Near County Line ONE LADY JUMPS FROM AUTO Chicago Touring Car Creates Plenty of Excitement Near Wheeler Yesterday. Wheeler, Ind., Aug 31. (Special.) This place was the scene of" what nlight have been a serious accident yesterday. Mr. George Schlobohm had driven up to Mrs. Soerinichsen's store, where she and her five little children were about to get into his wagon to visit with her mother over Sunday. Just as they were in the act of getting into the wagon, an automobile No. 1426S Illinois, driven by Mr. E'. C. Frady of No. 35 Randolph street, Chicago, passed, phich frightened the horses. They turned short around and took after the automobile and followed It a couple of blocks. Tries to Avoid Damage, Mr. Frady attempted to get his machine out of the way of the team and a favorable place in front of Mr. J. N. Sigler's residence he let them pass. Mrs. Frady and another lady were in the auto at the tim. Mrs. Frady became excited and jumped and rolled over in the dust, but was not injured. The team in turning when they were scarem, threw Mr. George Schalbohm Mr. Henry Tohann and Mr. Alfred Schrader out into the road. Other than Mr. Schlobohm getting his legs run over by the wagon and a few scratches, and bruises, the other three men were not hurt. Th team ran to Mr. J. A. Prestor place, north of town, where Mr. H. H. Willing tried to stop them, running them into a big tree and throwing both horses and scratching and bruising them also. The tongue, which was broken off at the doubletree striking their legs, which scratched them considerable. Mr. Frady stopped and gave what assistance he could and it is safe to say Mr. Frady acted the part of a gentleman, a thing that too many automobile driveds are known to be shy about. iv Ben yon aAvertlae, yon matt re aaember that yon have to reach a claaa (hat has the buylnc propee!ty. That's the class THE TIMES reacTi?. There aoaae class to that class. aBksCaS e I mpwni
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William H. Taft, accompanied by Mrs. Taft and the newspaper reporters, left. Hot Springs, Va., in a private car at 8:30 p. m. Aug. 8 enroute to Middle Bass island, Lake Erie, for a fishing trip. A short stop was made at Gallipolis, O., at 8:30 a. m. Saturday. At 10:45 a. m. Saturday Mr. Taft reached Athens, O., and delivered an address before a gathering of civil and Spanish war veterans. He was joined at Athens by Arthur I. Vorys and proceeded thence to Toledo, arriving there at 10 o'clock Saturday night.
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Friends of Fritzi Scheff, the comic opera queen, have announced that she is soon to become the bride of John Fox, Jr., the well known young novelist. The announcement was made from the prima donna's summer home in the Adirondack."?. Mme. Scheff will not leave the stage, however, as she is under contract with a New York manager to tour the country this fall and winter. Mr. Fox is a Kentuckian and the author of "A Mountain Europa," "A Cumberland Vendetta." "the Kentuckians," "Blue Grass and Rhododendron," "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" and "A Knight of the Cumberland."
mrs. mm IS DEAD Demise at Lcngcliff Ends Sorrow Funeral Tomorrow. (Special to The Times.) Whiting, Aug. 31. A lelegram received Saturday from Logansport, conveyed the sad news that Mrs. Edward Ehlers of this city had passed awal at the Longcliffe asylum, and brought sorrow not only to the family, but to a large ."irele of friends as well. Mrs. Ehlers had been taken to Logansport only the preceding Saturday, and a post mortem will be held to determine the exact cause of her sudden demise. Undertaker William Green and Paul A. Sc-holoz, brother of the deceased, left for Logansport and returned last night with the body. Funeral Tomorrow. The funeral will be held tomorrow, the services at their home on Fred street bein gat 1 o'clock and at 1:30 services will be preached by Rev. Pr. Wille, at the German Lutheran church on Clark street. Interment will be at Concordia cemetery. Hammond. Mrs. Edward Ehlers (nee Bertha Scholz. is 36 years of age, and the daughter of Mrs. Augusta Scholz, one of Whiting s pioneers. In 1897 she was united in marriage to Edward Ehlers, one of Whiting's best known young men. Four children were the fruit of
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? V 4 v a i Scene from "On the Bridge at Midnight" playing at Towle'a Opera ' House the last part of the vreek. this union, but only three, Charles 10, Ella 8, and Edna 4, years of age, survive the mother. Besides her mother, husband and children and oho brother, Paul A Scholz, Mrs. Ehlers is also survived by two sisters, Mesdames Charles Sass and Ed Meissner of this city.
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ations Are Under Way New Cars Purchased. South Chicago is to have a new automoble garage which will be the finest of any In the whole Calumet region. The new garage which is already under the course of construction is the property of C. R. Cave, proprietor of Cave's department store at 238 Ninety-second street. The new building which is now being built on Mr. Cave's property at 9233 Houston avenue has a frontage of 50 feet and a depth of 70 feet. It will be a two-story brick and basement and will be one of the largest brick structures on Houston avenue, costing in the neighborhood of $12,000. Mr. Cave had already leased the building to Fred Peulecke, who now has a garage at 9122 Erie avenue and has much experience In all such lines of work. Contracts Are l,et. The contracts for the new garage has been let to A. V. Daegling of South Chicago. The concrete foundations are already in and the mason work will be started on Monday next and will be rushed until completion. The ground floor which will have cement floor will be used as storage for automobiles exclusively. It is estimated that at least 60 automobiles can be stored in the new garage. The second story will be devoted to a repair shop in the rear and living rooms in the front for Mr. Peulecke. A large elevator will be constructed which will be operated from the basement to the second floor and any and all parts of a heavy machine or automobile can be lifted to the repair shop. Mr. Peulecke will install only the latest type of machinery and devices for the repairing of automobiles and machinery and will hire only experienced hands as repairmen. Pnrches a New Car. Mr. Peulecke. yesterday purchased a new Pope-Toledo touring car which he will let out to his South Chicago patrons. It Is his intention next year to purchase at least six new machines and go into the automobile livery business. He may also take the agency for several automobiles in South Chicago. Many owners of machines have already spoken to Mr. Peulecke and asljed torrent floor space In the new garage which will be absolutely safe tn every way. It will be here that all kinds of automobile supplies and sundries can be purchased also for motor boats and launches. Mr. Peulecke Is now employed In constructing a 12 horse power marine engine which will be installed on a by lake motor boat. He is an expert in engine making and has several patents on same. Fills a Long; Felt Want. The building of the new garage in South Chicago will AH a long fe't want and the new place promises to become very popular In a short time. South Chicago has long wanted such an institution although there are two garages in South Chicago, one of them being conducted by Mr. Peulecke, they have been so small that they would only accommodate a small number of machines. PLAYING AT TOWLE OPEA HOUSE "LEXA RIVKRS." The attraction at the Towle opera house for four days, commencing with Sunday matinee, Aug. 30, will be Miss Beulah Poynter, surrounded by a strong company in a dramatization of ever popular novel of Mrs. Mary J. Holmes, "Lena Rivers." "Lena Rivers" has endured the test of more than half a century of enthusiastic readers, readers who must number several millions for bedise the great sale the book has long enjoyed it is always in demand at the circulating libraries. As prepared for the stage by Miss Poynter, it tells a simple but absorbing story. Lena is a girl of the north, concerning whose parentage she is more or less in the doubt. She lives with her grand-mother and they are very poor. A turn in affairs takes them to the south to live with an uncle, whose wife and daughter lose no opportunity to make the little girl feel uncomfortable. Not even the plain frocks in which they dress her can conceal her beauty, however, and before long she attractions the attention of a gallant young man of the south who wins her love, only to be met by opposition from his parents. In the end everything is straightened out nicely, the nature, and the honor of her name is vindicated and the the last curtain descends with the audience assured that "They lived happily ever after." The supporting company contains among others: Frank Tobin, Sylvia Starr, Emma Butler, Marie Day, Nettie Louden, Georgiana Wilson, J. Irving White. L. J. Ixring, Sam J. Burton and Ted V. Armond. AT TOWLE'S THURSDAY, SEPT. 3. OX THE BRIDGE AT MIDNIGHT." Comedy characters like Germany and Reddy In "On the Bridge at Midnight" are hard to match, and the excellent company that the Klimt & Gazzolo Amusement company have provided this year for their famous scenic drama should make these two hits as enjoyable as ever. The bridge scene will be given elaborately and faithfully, and shows what the combined skill of scenic artist, stage carpenter, dramatist and producer can do with the resources of the modern stage. The mingling of humor and pathos in this play is as remarkable as the chief scene, and the
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The Rev. Bernard J. McQuald, bishop of the Rochester (N. T.) diocese, who is critically ill, was born in New York City on Dec. 15, 1823. He was consecrated bishop of Rochester in 1868 and was active for many years in founding parochial schools. He is also the founder of St. Andrews' Preparatory seminary, where young men are prepared for the priesthood. story of the blind mother seeking her stolen child Is so fashioned that for the deeply interested audience that great bridge, lifting its valves to let a stamer pass, is only an incident after all. There is a laudable effect shown In this play to avoid the cheap effects of reckless, sensational melodrama and to stick to the genuine strength of wholesome drama. There are many characters besides the professor and the bootblack that appeal to all. At Towle opera house for three nights, commencing Thursday Sept 3 and Saturday matinee. JUDGE TEACHES CONSTABLE A LESSON Scene in Indiana Harbor Court Arouses Judge's Ire Saturday. CONSTABLES GET IN TROUBLE Joseph Langowoki of East CMcago Will Feel the Law's Strong Ann. Indiana Harbor. Ind.. Anir. at feu dal) Constables connected wttv, iai justice shops are beginning to realize mat tney are In wrone with tvi and court officials. One Is now being Drougnt before a court on rhnT-o- r assault and battery, while the other was made the vict.m of a fine for contempt of court on Saturday afternoon. The latter constable who was ma to feel the dignity of the law n-a r, Otten, connected with Judge G. E. Reiland's Indiana Harbor court. During the trial of the case of the state against josepn Lanarky, who Is charged with assoult and battery Otten attempted 10 remove some papers from th i The policeman who served the warranis nad railed to make the necessary returns and Otten thnno-ht th.t he would use his authority so to do. As he drew the naDers towards dim Judge Reiland commanded him to leave them alone. Otten immediately flared up and declared that he was the nrnnpr person to handle warrants and said that he would determine "whether an ordinary policeman or a constable had the authority to serve warrants." M ooted Him Locked I'p. Judge Reiland called Officer Lazarick and commanded the immilitr Otten to be locked in. the city jail. Ot ten declared that he would not irr or,,i a fine of ?5 and costs was imposed. llolun aire fined for contpmnt r court," fairly shouted the court, and ordered the officer to see that Otten was securely locked up until the fine was paid. This brought Otten to his senses and he begged for a remittance of the fine. Upon considering the matter, his honor decided to removo th fine and released the constable with a warr-ing. Joseph Langowskl of East Chicago, is the other victim of the law's strong arm. . Langowski apparently believe. that being the owner of a constable's badge, he is entitled to stir up things in the two towns. He does not hesitate. It is alleged, to enter a start a fracas and then assist in the arresting of all the inmates. H also charged with committing an as sault upon one 01 nis countrymen, Paul Guzioerek, on August 9. Other war rants nave oeen jssuea against him and there Is little doubt that Langowski will be strictly up against It. If yon can truthfully say that THE TIMES Is a good newspaper, please say ( ta a rnl and set hint to aubacrtfc,
Aid Refused and Few Hours Later Fruit Stand Is Set AfireWarrant Out for Portelli. Beeanse be wouldn't lend him a soar.
ter, Dan Portelli, an Italian laborer, threatened to cat the head off of Jack Dame, a fruit dealer, with a stand on Broadway near the Michigan Central tracks. The man flashed a great big meanlooking razor in the face of the banana man, which Jack says he took away from him with much difficulty, yesterday morning. A few hour i.t.. Dames' shack which was formerly owned by both men was set on fire and the latter severly burned his hands In putting it out. Call the Police. Jack immediately sent in a hnrrv call to the police sergeant to send the police station down" and the eaii wo responded to by Sergeant Rambo. A warrant was secured for the arrest nf then men, and it is probable that he will be arrested this evening. Dame had already loaned his former friend some money with which to tide him over until he could secure work. In the last few days, however, his benefactor had begun to lose faith in him and when another appeal for help came yesterday afternoon, he was turned down. This so angered Dan that he drew the razor and threatened to cut the man's head from his body. He was soon disarmed and the matter was allowed to pass by until the attempt was made to burn Dames shack to the ground, which proved mora than Dame could stand. HE MAKES JFATAL ERROR Puts Oxalic, Acid in Baby's Eye Wash and Death Results. The little two-months-old daughter of Attorney Marshall E. Gallion of Gary lies dead at his home in rinm. avenue in Chicago, as a xesult of the mistake a Chicago druggist made in preparlpg a prescription which a doctor had written out and the c.. attorney will sue the druggist for neavy damages. Attorney Marshall E. Gallion wanted an eye wash for the little child and called a physician in to diagnose the case and prescribe a remedv. Th doctor made out the prescription and Mr. Gallion had it filled at the store of a Chicago druggist. "When the medicine was annllert t the eyes of the baby It cause dan intense amount of pain and an Investi gation revealed the fact that the child's eyes naa neen filled with oxalic acid. The baby died three or four dav later in great pain and the attorney ana his wire are nearly prostrated withi grief. E The carpenters and teamsters were pu'led off from the work of three prom inent Gary contractors Saturday and today as a result of a disagreement over the wage scale. It is understood that the trouble started with some of the laborers which were employed on these Jobs. The contractors submitted a wage scale In which they offered to pay from 23 to 40 cents an hour for certain work; which was being done. They wanted to pay common la borers 25 cents an hour, plasterer's helpers 40 cents an hour and hod carriers 35 cents an hour. The laborers wanted all of the workers to get 3$ cent an hour and this was refused. The carpenters and the teamsters ;then went out in sympathy and it Is :said that in some cases the lobarers ! stayed at their work until the action of the carpenters compelled them to go out in their own interests. CLUB TO HAVE A HOME South End Business Men's Association Will Build $10,000 Building The South End Business Men's association of Pullman have let the contract for a two-story brick store and hall to be located at 11145 Michigan avenue. The structure will cost $10,000 and will be of the finest material. It will be the finest two-story building on the fat south side. The hall will be used by the business men and will have all modern conveniences in it. The interior decorations will cost in the neighborhood of J3.000, that is just the furniture and fixtures for the hall In which the business men will hold their meetings. The work will started immediately and will be rushed until the building Is entirely completed.
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