Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 112, Hammond, Lake County, 28 October 1908 — Page 3
Wednesday, Ocf. 28, 1908.
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POLICE STILL AT A LOSS Insurance Expired Today on Braswell Millinery-Stock.
EAST CHICAGO. Attorney A. Ottenheimer and W. J. McAleer of Hammond addressed an audience of about 150 voters at Kreizeburg, this county, last evening. Ottenheimer reports the meeting as one of the most enthusiastic meetings in which he ever participated, farmers coming for several miles around to hear the republican advances. According to the speakers there is but little doubt regarding the manner in which the ballots will be marked on next Tuesday in Dyer and vicinity, republicanism holding full sway in the minds of the thinking class of farmers to the entire elimination of the democratic ideas. The Linen Shower Circle met at the home of Miss Ada Dixon on Magoun
avenue last evenine and enjoyed a
BDlendid time. " Refreshments were
served and games played after the sewing session, the nine guests leaving at a late hour, after voting Miss Dixon an estimable hostess. The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will give a Hallowe'en party at the home of Mrs. A. H. W. Johnson on Magoun avenue on Thursday evening. Admission has been fixed at 10 cents, and a large crowd is expected to engage in the festivities of the evening. John Muschelewiteciesz of the Veaco pharmacy was a Chicago visitor yesterday afternoon. Milton Feinberg of Chicago is spending several days at the home of Julius Friedman of Olcott avenue. Mrs. Sidney Veaco is recovering rapidly from her recent illness. W. R. Diamond left this morning for Chicago, where he will meet Mrs. Diamond, who has been visiting relatives in Marshalltown, la., for the past two weeks. H. C. Fedder will spend Saturday afternoon and Sunday in Mishawaka as the guest of friends. Arthur Keenan acted as floor man
ager at the Krupa dance last evening.
M. Rottenberg of Chicago avenue was
a Chicago business visitor yesterday
afternoon, 'purchasing a new delivery wagon from a large carriage concern. The outfit will be delivered next week.
Messrs. Charles Greenwald and "War
ren Renne were East Chicago visitors
la6t evening.
The local order of Odd Fellows held
an interesting social session and smoker in their lodge hall last evening,
about twenty-five members being pres
ent. The meeting was one of a series
of social events which will be con
, tinued throughout the winter, refresh
ments and cigars being featured throughout the season. A small pro
gram was rendered by several of the talented members and an enjoyable
time spent by every one present.
Miss Carrie Busch of Hammond was
an East Chicago visitor yesterday aft ernoon and evening.
Theodore Seablom has resignel his
position with the Reiland hotel and is now chief dispenser at the Rodger's
buffet on Chicago avenue.
The East Chicago order of Elks are
issuing invitations for a, social ses
sion to be held in their lodge rooms on Thursday evening. About fifty invitef guests are expected to attend
and participate In the festivities of the
evening.
PROPERTY LOANS AT Roe's Law
Office. Miss Florence Lewis of Magoun av ' enue is a Chicago visitor this after noon.
Mr. A. A. Whltesltt, the manual
training teacher of the local high
school, returned Monday evening from
Terre Haute, where he was called by
the sudden death of his mother, Mrs,
J. G. Whitesitt.
G. W. Lewis left yesterday morning for Evansville, Ind., where he will
spend several days in the interest o his real estate business.
The Misses Edna Wickey and Flor
ence Lewis will visit friends in Engle-
wood tomorrow afternoon and evening,
The Choral society of the local Con gregational church will hold a busi
ness meeting in the church parlors this
evening, for the purpose of electing
a choir leader for the ensuing year.
All persons musically inclined, and in
. terested in the formation of a desir
able choir are invited to attend this
-meeting.
Brnno Schreiber of Indiana Harbo
(Special to The Times),
transacted political business In East Indiana Harbor, ina., uct. Z8. The
Chicago and Hammond yesterday aft- Volc are still at a loss to understand
the method in wnicn tne mimnery parlors of Miss Luclle Braswell were destroyed by fire on last Sunday evening. Miss Braswell. as stated in The Times
COLLEGE COEDS DEMUR.
ernoon. Mrs. John Morrison and daughter, Mary, and niece, Miss Hazel Deans, of Whiting were East Chicago visitors yesterday afternoon. ( High School Notes. The pupils are rejoicing over the fact that there will be no school Friday on account of the teachers' convention at Hammond. No manual training classes were held
Monday as Mr. Whitesltt had not yet
returned from his home in Terre Haute,
where he had been called by the death
of his mother. The boys' chorus will sing In Ham
mond Friday morning at the teachers' strange light and lends credence to the
convention. report that the building was destroyed
Boys' basketball practice was held 1 for mercenary motives.
Monday evening In the McKinley school
auditorium.
The freshies lived through their al
gebra test on Tuesday, but only es
caped by a close shave.
Next Wednesday morning the seniors
and sophomores will have charge of EaSt ChlCagO POllCC LOOK-
ii.. vJ i. ii i ii cacivioco. v. near kilai
they "can't be beat," but they'll have
to show us.
Bring your notes to the high school
editor. Who is it? Investigation, chil
dren, leads to success in all undertak
lngs.
The boys' basketball team . are es
pecially fortunate this year in having chosen such a "nice" captain. Willie certainly makes a-hit with the upper
class girls. Oh', my!
South Bay Hotel
MRS. F. i. NAGLE. Proprietor Rates: $2. CO and $2.50 psr day $10.00 and $12 50 per week INDIANA HARBOR, IND.
I yesterday, left early Sunday evening
for Chicago, according to the story told by the local police department, has
not returned yet. It was reported yesterday that she had appeared at the shop for a few moments and had. has
tened back to Chicago, without even
advising the police department where I she could be found. This, however,
could not be verified and was Immediately classed as a rumor.
A strange feature of the conflagra
tion Is that the insurance on the stock, j amounting to over $500, expires today.
This puts the occurrence In a very
THINK HE IS FALL GUI
ing For. Alleged Check Forger's Pals.-
Private Car Is Offered by One Railroad Team In Hard Practice. Minneapolis, Oct. 27. University of Minnesota circles are much stirred as a result of today's action of the co
eds relative to the advice of President Northrop that "young ladies" would
not attend the game In the windy city. Despite the request that young women connected with the university would
not attend the game, the co-eds have
called a mass meeting for tomorrow to
perfect arrangements for making the
trip.
Dr. Northrop early In the week con
demned such Idea, and recommended
that women students remain content
with receiving bulletins of the game In Minneapolis. But the girls are In a re
volt, and, tough they will not divulge the place of tomorrow's meeting, they indicate that they are determined to
witness the game and' want no Inter
ference. One road has offered a private car if enough of the girls will make the trip. Several chaperons will be taken in case the girls decide to
go.
(Special to The Times).
East Chicago, Ind., Oct. 28. William
McCoy, the Indiana Harbor forger, was
arraigned in Judge De Briae's court
yesterday morning on a charge of forg
lng and passing three worthless checks
The non-parents of East Chicago will on East Chicago business men. Mc-.
give a mask party on Friday evening,
Oct. 30, at the home of Mae Hill in Grasselli. The club expects to have a
very pleasant evening.
The Non-Parents' club of East Chi
cago have issued invitations for their
first ball to be given Nov. 21, at Wei-
land's hall. They intend to show their
many friends a very enjoyable time.
Miss .-Esther Cohen was a Chicago
visitor Monday afternoon.
KAUFMAN N & WOLF, HAMMOND, IND.
Tomor
row
KELLY OUT OF GAME.
Says
He Must Be Would Not
Supreme or Be Needed.
Coach
CARL ANDERSON AL CONTRACTOR Building and Sidewalks A SPECIALTY Telephone I. H. 642. Res. 621.
INDIANA HARBOR.
John and William Golder of One
Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, the
children of Mr. and Mrs. John Golder, are under a local physician's care, suf
fering with a severe case of the grippe.
P. D. Block, vice president of the
Inland Steel company, was a visitor
of the East Chicago plant yesterday
afternoon.
M. E. Hughes of Chicago transacted
business lu Indiana Harbor yesterday
afternoon.
I. Meyer of Michigan avenue has dec
orated his display windows very nice
ly with the elaborate use of oak leaves
and fall designs in barks and woods.
The choir of the Methodist Episcopal
church was entertained at the home of
James Spittle of Aldis avenue last even
ing.
The sheet mills of the Inland Steel
company are snut down ror two or three days, due to the lack of ready
material upon which to work.
Mrs. S. Goldberg of Michigan avenue
was a Chicago visitor yesterday after
noon and evening.
Dr. F. E. Sauer was a Valparaiso
visitor yesterday afternoon, transacting business in the Porter county superior
court.
Superintendent N. Wilson of the Lake
Shore railroad was an Indiana Harbor
visitor yesterday afternoon
Mrs. W. J. Wickey of Michigan ave
nue was a Chicago visitor yesterday
afternoon.
J. A. MeOranahan of Commonwealth
avenue suffered a painful accident at
the Coliseum rink on Monday evening
by falling to the floor and breaking the bones cf his right arm at the wrist. He was taken to South Chica
go yesterday afternoon by Dr. Hughes
of this city, where, after an -ray ex
amlnation, the fracture was reduced
Charles E. Fowler has returned from a two days' political trip to Indian
apolis.
Several Indiana Harbor couples are to attend the teamsters" dance at East
Chicago on Saturday night. The dance
is to be given in Krupa's hall, and is
given under the auspices of local No.
520.
Dr. George Orf of Michigan avenue was a Hammond visitor. yesterday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. Minnie Bowers of Grapevine
street has returned home after a, visit
of several weeks with relatives in
Dwight, 111.
Frank Barker of Michigan avenue
has returned after a several weeks
tour of the eastern states, visiting in
New York city, Buffalo and Cleve
land.
See M. J. Madden for expert piano tuning. All work guaranteed. 3332
Michigan avenue, upstairs
R. G. Eason and family of Grapevine
street have moved to Gary, where Mr.
Coy was represented by Attorney Wal
ter J. Riley of the Harbor, who entered a plea of not guilty and waived arraignment, demanding the presentation of the state's case before further action be taken in the matter.
Attorney D. E. Boone, who person
ally prosecuted the action, immediately secured the binding over of the de
fendant to the superior court, in bonds of $500. McCoy was taken to Hammond by Deputy Sheriff Trost yesterday afternoon.
The police believe that he was mere
ly the "fall-guy" 'or assistant of other
forgers, who have been playing a deep game in this, city for several months. They expect to find trace of the other members of the crowd before long.
"Tom" Kelley, right tackle on the maroon football team, will not be Vn Saturday's Chicago-Minnesota battle. He quit the Midway team yesterday In a huff as the result of alleged slights and a misunderstanding with Coach Stagg, announcing his decision to desert the maroons for good and all. Kelley, who was one of the strongest players on Stagg's team, will have no chance to get back into the graces of Coach Stagg following his self-imposed exile. The big tackle told of his wrongs freely and refused to come out for yesterday's Important scrimmage.
and Coach Stagg made it plain that he would not welcome the player back on the squad after his Insubordination. The tackle left the practice field Monday afternoon, when Coach Stagg shifted him to guard to-make room for Falk at right tackle. Kelley immediately balked, and Stagg informed him to return at once or quit the team. An apology followed, and the coach
supposed matters naa been nxed up until yesterday, when Kelley came out with his ultimatum and said he would leave the university this week as well
as the team.
ITALIAN RACING DRIVERS LAND.
FOREIGNERIS INJURED Employe at Republic Iron
and Steel Company-Hurt.
(Special to The Times). East Chicago, Ind., Oct. 28. Ignatz
Vicenski, a foreigner working on the
large mill of the Republic Iron and
Steel company, yesterday received ser
ious injuries to his left. hand while lifting a large piece of steel. The metal
sheet slipped from his grasp and in en
deavoring to regain his hold, two fingers were smashed and terribly lacerated.
Drs. Bicknell and Ross of the post-
office building were called and decided that an operation was necessary, ampu
tating the fourth and fifth fingers of the injured member. Ignatz suffered intense agony during the operation, but
refused to accept any anaesthetic of
any nature, preferring, he said, to
"stand the pain and see what they did
to him."
RALLY FORjOREIGIIERS
County Treasurer Albert
Maack On Stump at Indiana Harbor.
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Cagno and Placensa Reach New York
for Grand Prise Contest. New York, Oct. 27. Cagno and Pia
cenza, two of the European automobile drivers named to pilot Italian cars in the international race at Savannah on
Thanksgiving day, arrived in this city today and will remain here to await
their cars, which are expected Fri
day. Cagno Is renewing friendships
made in this country when he came here to drive In the Vanderbilt cup race of 1906.
Henri Fournler, the third of' the
Italian team of drivers, will. It is ex
pected, arive here Thursday. Like
Cagno, he has many friends In New
York. 'He first became known to local automobilists in 1901, when he estab
lished a mile straightaway world's record on the Coney Island boulevard.
The next foreign drivers to come will
be Wagner and Nazarro, who, with De Palma, at present here, will handle the trio of Fiat cars In the big race. Nazarrow and Wagner are on the French liner Lorraine, which Is expected on
Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
the loss of a $200 bet, which he had up on the Detroit tigers during the recent championship series won by the
cubs. .
Friends of the dead man say he was
an ardent baseball fan and that he staked all his savings on the Detroit
team, and with the loss of his money came a desire to end it all.
HIGH BRED COLT FOR RICHMOND
MONEY
Loaned on Pianos. Furniture, Etc. . . MONEY IN TWO HOURS STRICTLY PRIVATE
Kammonil Loan and Guarantee Co. Rons 257 145 S. KoSnua Street
(Special to The Times.)
Indiana Harbor, Ind., Oct. 28. Hon.
I. C. Berger, president of the Nationa
Slavonian society addressed the Polish
and Slavish voters of Indiana Harbor
last evening. About three hundred of the nationality were present and voiced
their approval of the speaker's senti
ments. The meeting was tne last or a
very successful series prosecuted by Mr.
Berger in Lake county, and they have
had the desired effect of strongly ce
menting the union between the foreign
voters and the republican party
Several of the county candidates were
also present and made brief addresses,
showing the v5ters the proper manner in which to mark their ballots. County Treasurer Maack was present and ad
dressed the English speaking voters for
about five minutes, promising a con
tinuation of his excellent regime as
Eason has secured a position with the county treasurer if awarded the re-
Indiana Steel company. election. The meeting was held in Ket-
T . , , tt sick 8 hall on Cedar street, and was
Dacy Bought by Indiana Horseman at Iexlngton Sales. Richmond, Ind., Oct. 27. Indiana
horsemen continued to import into the
state some of the best horseflesh avail
able. Among the recent acquisitions is Dacy, a yearling colt bought at the Lexington, Ky., sales by Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, former mayor of this city
and an enthusiastic horseman.
Dacy has the best of the blue horse blood o America in the veins. His sire Is Dare Devil, Thomas W. Lawson's
famous $30,000 horse, an animal that
has never been beaten in the show ring. The dam of the Zimmerman colt Is
Prelacy, by Lord Russell, and out of Primacy. Prelacy is also the dam of
Prelatee, who possessed a record of
2:151s as a 2-year-old, and of Miss
Previous, which sold ror ?io,300 as a
yearling. Dacy possesses every prom
ise of becoming a great horse and a
great stallion.
yesteray for Newark, O., where he
will visit friends for several days.
Vernon Solberg of Michigan avenue was the guest of friends in Chicago
yesterday afternoon and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dobbie sailed
on Saturday from Scotland for Indiana
Harbor, and will make their home
with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Collins of Commonwealth
street, immediately upon their arrival
here.
William Schrage of the Bank of Whiting transacted " business In Indi
ana Harbor yesterday afternoon.
the opening of a series to be held every evening this week for the educa
tion of the foreign voters.
guest of his cousin, J. B. Cressler of
Grapevine stre.et last evening,
For fancy veilings of all kindd, visit
the Arcade millinery, 3416 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. tf
H. D. McCarthy of Wanatah, Ind
was an Indiana iiamor visitor over
Sunday.
Children's hats at the Arcade mil
linery, 34116 Pennsylvania avenue. tf
H. E. McCrum of Michigan avenue
A. R. Cressler, manager of the Tiona I transacted business In Chicago yester-
Cigr company, Milwaukee, was the I day afternoon.
FIGHT BAN ON WAUKEGAN STAG
Sheriff Grtifin Warns Athletic Club to
Abandon Bouts for Not. 12.
Waukegan, 111., Oct. 27. Regarding a proposed boxing program at a stag party for its members arranged for
Nov. 12 by the Cubs' Athletic club
Sheriff Griffln today said: "The boys
may as well understand it first as last.
I shall not permit the holding of boxing bouts which I hear are being advertisedfor the near future. I shall
have men there to take the names, of all who take part either as participants or as spectators. They don't allow
these things any place else in the state,
and I shall not place myself in a po
sition where I may be removed from
office or something of that sort. There
will be no more boxing in Waukegan.
TIGERS' DEFEAT COSTS A LIFE
With every Purchase of $1 and up In every Department Groceries Excepted
very
BIG TACKLE FOR THE HXINI
.Twist, 223-Founder, Pushing; Pur. nell Hard to the Place. Urbana, 111.. Oct. 27. Coach Hall of
Illinois shook his head sadly at the close of today's practice on Illinois
field, for the Ulini didn't seem to shine.
The absence of "Pom" Slnnock at quar
ter was somewhat responsible for he lapse, however. Bernstein and Little were worked out as substitute quarters while the regulars rested.
Twist, the 223-pound substitute
guard played In great style tonight, and as a result Is a strong bidder for Purnell's job at tackle. Despite his weight. Twist moved about remarkably and put a lot of fight into his work. Twist's advance makes the line
up against Indiana Saturday uncertain. Butzer Is fighting hard for a position In the line or at full back.
Captain Van Hook, who has been
carefully pursued, was given a chance
today, and responded by playing great ball. On one occasion "Van" tore through the frshman line for about ten yards.
Trainer Rudderham Is sick and as
sistants are in charge of the squad. There Is a big demand for tickets for
the Indiana game, for which the officials will be: Referee, Kelly, Prince
ton; umpire, Wrenn, Harvard; lines
man, Fleager, Northwestern.
HAS
A
TEAM
Football Lovers Will Support An Eleven on Gridiron This Year.
SECOND FIGHTER IS NEAR DEATH AT MORGAN'S HANDS
Kid I.ee Badly Hurt In Fight With the Indianapolis Man. For the second time this year a boxer is near death as the result of a fight with Jack Morgan of Indianapolis. Last spring at Peoria the original Kid Farmer had a close call as the result of punishment doled out by Morgan. NowKld Lee of Montana is perhaps fatally injured at Springfield, O.. from the same cause. Lee was knocked out in the tenth round of a fight with Morgan Monday
night. Lee took the count from a right uppercut to the jaw, delivered in a clinch. Both men were severely punished In the bout. Lee Is In a serious condition and is attended by two physicians. The go will probably end box
ing in the Ohio city.
Indiana Harbor, Ind., Oct. 28. (Special) Indiana Harbor, progressive as ever, is to have a football team. For the past two seasons this city has supplied players for the East Chicago aggregations, all of whom have won splendid reputations. They have now decided that the Fourth ward of the city should be represented by an entire team, and with Captain M. G. Sternberg as the leader, have suceedd in rounding up several star players. Pete Finnerty, the star of last Sunday's game in East Chicago has been secured and henceforth will play with the local aggregation. Mel Hascall and Pat McShaiie, two of the fast East Chicago aggregation, have also been induced to sign for this season, and with' local
fillers, the boys expect to do great
things with the pigskin.
A game has already been scheduled
with He'gewisch for - next Sunday, and
Captain Sternberg declares that noth
ing but a 50 to 0 score will suffice to
cheer the boys up for the first game The line-up will be as follows:
C, Klein; r. e.. Black; 1. e., Jones and
Hascall; r. t., Gaughey; 1. t.. Brown; r. g.. Patch; 1. g., Galvin; q. b., Nellis; f. b., McShane and Kidd; r. h., Sternberg; 1. h., Finnerty. The game is to be played on the gridiron on Michigan avenue, near Cohen's auditorium hall. The boy will tag their spectators, by this means raising sufficient funds with which to defray the expenses of the visiting team. Dig up!
NELSON HAS BROKEN HAND;
CAN'T FIGHT TILL MARCH
Fractured Bone, Received in the Last
Fight With Gans, to Keep Bat Idle. New York, Oct. 27. It has developed
that one of the chief reasons why Battling": Nelson is not in a hurry to get back into the ring and defend the lightweight championship, is that his right hand Is broken. The injury was
received In his last fight with Joe
Gans. Nelson fractured one of the bones in the hand, just behind the
knuckle, while pounding the colored man into helplessness. The injury Is healing so slowly that it will prevent him from fighting until March. J
Nelson declares he is willing to meet
McFarland or any other lightweight who will draw a . big house, but says all must wait until he is ready to get
Into the ring, which, acordlng to the Battler, will be by March at the earliest. , .
GARY FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY ON HOME GROUND.
BILL FRAZEER AND MIKE - ROBINSON MAY FIGHT.
Baseball Fan Loses His Savings and Commits Suicide. St. Joseph, Mich., Oct. 27. Police investigation of the case of the man, whose body was found floating In the
harbor, has ended In the remains being
Identified as those of William Hemmert. Officers have unraveled the mystery surrounding the death of the man, and it is now thought he committed suicide after becoming despondent over
Electro-Magnets Lift Glass, Electro-magnets are used for lifting and handling large panes of glass. As glass Is a non-magnetic material, a piece of sheet iron is placed under It and one or more magnets applied on the upper face. The magnets attract the sheet iron and therefore hold the glass suspended while moving. Popular Mechanics.
Gary Tug Hears From Chlcaaronns. Would Also Like to Come to Terms With Carl Anderson. It now looks as if Bill Frazier, Gary's pugilistic favorite is about to have a bout after several months of waiting.
The report reached Gary today that
the sporting circle of Miller had arranged for a go between the Gary man and Mike Robinson of Chicago. They have practically come to terms and a'l that remains for the contest to be carried out Is the seeting of the date. Robinson is well known In Chicago, where he has been In the game for some time. He is regarded as one of the best in his class. Frazier, the Gary middle-weight was formerly well known over the country but about a year ago had the misfortune to break his arm. Now, however, he considers himself in as good condition as he ever was. Frazier says taht he would like to have a go with Carl Anderson of Hammond if proper terms can be arranged.
Gets a Game With Strong South C'liieago AsrgteKatlon for ext Sunday. Visitors Said to Be a Husky Bunch. The first game to be played by the Gary football team on their own grounds will be played next Sunday by the locals with the strong aggregation from South Chicago. Manager Klllson of the South Chicago team telephoned out to Gary late yesterday afternoon and cinched the game. The teams will
line up on the Gary Cub's baseball park
at 3 o'clock In the afternoon. Klllson
has a team this year which he says -is practically invincable, but with the proper training the Gary boys feel as If they would be able to accomplish It.
ROLLER POLO GOHTEST
Will Be Held at Indiana Harbor on Election . Night. (Special to The Times) Indiana Harbor, Oct. 28. Indiana Harbor roller skating enthusiasts will
be given a treat on next Tuesday evening, when the polo team, recently organized by Manager William Cooksey. of the Coliseum rink, will play its first round with the fast Sans Soucl park "Specials." The local boys are practicing diligently every evening, and are rapidly gaining shape for a successful team. The personnel of the team has not yet been decided, although Messrs. H. E. Stephens, Cooksey, Gibson, Brainey, Miller and Cline are among the list of possibilities for the first team. Following the regular skating oti that evening, election returns will be received over a special wire until midnight, thus enabling business men to become Interested In the pastime; as well as an opportunity to secure the latest news of the day's election