Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 140, Hammond, Lake County, 1 December 1908 — Page 6

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GET BLOCK OF STOCK IN ELECTRIC COMPANY. Quartette of Crown Feint Men Make An Investment Today. It Is reported that four prominent Crown Point business men, in the persons of Eugene Crowell, J. Frank Meeker, Jay Crawford and Jules Howland, have Invested in blocks of stock of the Crown Point Electric company and will hereafter be considered factors in the management of that concern. The stock was purchased from the present holders, the greater share being released by Ernest Nixon, who was one of the largest stockholders of the company. The Electric company is spending thousands of dollars in Increasing its power and current capacity, in order to supply the town of Lowell and Cedar Lake with electric power and light. An additional sale of stocks become necessary to acomplish this purpose. The report cannot be verified as no papers have been recorded. GEEAT ACTIVITY IS MANIFESTED Hub Fraternal Societies Are Increasing la Membership. There has been great activity mani fested in the various fraternal societies and lodges during the last six months in Crown Point and their membership has been ereatly increased. For its size Crown Point can compete with any town in the state for lodge membership The K. of P's, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Foresters have added many new mmbers to their rolls and are still conferring the wrk on various candi dates. . . Fine Weather During Month, The passing of November probably sets the record for fine weather during the month, as none of the oldest resi dents can remember any previous No vember "where the weather has been as mild as has been experienced during the last month. It certainly has been easy on the coal bins and if the latter part of winter doesn't equalize things, much fuel will be saved during the season. The Fortnightly Musicale met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Gibbs last evening and the members enjoyed a well prepared program of instrumental and vocal selections. It is reported here that the marriage of one of Crown Point's young lawyers to a young lady of the town is one of the possibilities of the near future. Probably soon after the holidays. Work was commenced yesterday by Ed McNay and a force of men In re moving the large hay barn and stables from the Brown property on Golds borough street. The old barn has be come a landmark and the appearance of that section of the town will be greatly changed by its removal. The county jail has "begun to get its regular quota of cold weather board ers who make it their hotel for the night. rsealy every morning a gang is turned loose and they invariably strike out Garywards in search of employment. This fact goes to show that they are not the regular "Weary Willies EXCESSIMIl Grrine Destroys the Craving For Drink Cure Effected or Money Refunded; Excessive or continued use of alco holic beverages always results in diseased condition of the nervous sys tem. The drinking man is often heard to say. "I can stop of my own free will when I wish," but the poor fellow is now devoid of the power to act at the proper time and In the right way It's too late, the craving has secured a firm hold and because of the diseased nervous system he has not the ability for sustained eftort. The result we El! know. Drunkenness is no longer considered a crime; eminent scientists and physi cians have agreed that it is a disease and must be treated as such. The home treatment that has been used for a number of years, and is highly successful, is Orrine. It is sold under a positive guarantee that if 'it does not effect a cure your money will bo refunded. Orrine is in two forms. When desir ing to give secretly purchase Orrine No. 1, and if the patient will volun tarily take the treatment, Orrine No. should be given. The guarantee the same in - either case. Orrine costs but. $1 per cox. Mailed in plain sealed wrapper on receipt of price. Write to free booklet on "Drunkenness," mailed in sealed envelope by The Orrine Com pany, Washington, D. C. Sold in this city ky the Lion Store Pharmacy. WATERPROOF y OILED CLOTHING locks better -wears toncerandaivesmore -i, because cu cn I 11 L "T. targe paicerns. yer costs no more than the "jus! as good "hinds SUITOT SLICKERS W SOLD EVERYWHERE. firrt Garment vftWFBi. Sign of the fish f JS?S f 4 auoronteed 1 -. ,v " waterproof Jf3RJJw CATAL00 a J TOtH CO BOSTON o

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as that kind don't tramp very far in search of work. The moving picture show and five cent theater wil institute a new feature ville performance to their regular show on Saturday evenings and posibly Wednesday night, if the venture ' proves successful. Good artists will be secured from Chicago to entertain the patrons and it is thought the new features win prove a big drawing card. , The building contractors are nearly all working under cover at present, j naraiy any 01 mem naving uumuo w a "It work to do. two or three dwellings to complete , the contractors' season is at an end in this section for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Geisen are visit ing relatives in Fremont and Cleve land, Ohio, for a few days. Leslie Parry has secured a position with one of the Chicago wholesale houses and left Monday morning to commence his duties. Thad. Fancher, Jr., leaves for "Valpa raiso tomorrow to resume his studies at the Valpo college of law. Crown Point is in a generally healthy condition at present and the doctors report business rather dull. The steel furniture is being installed at the court house and nearly every office will have a share of it in the shape of filing cases, etc. HOBAET. Bad Wreck on Nickle Plate. About 10 o'clock on Sunday evening a freight train loaded with meat was thrown oft the track by the spreading : rails. Ten cars were thrown into the ditch, near Witt's crossing, and com-, pletely destroyed, the meat being, strewn along the track for several blocks. The way was cleared as soon as aid could be obtained and work be gan at once on the construction of a new right-of-way. No trains were run all day Monday until late in the after noon. Mrs. L. Wittengal and daughter, Lena, are visiting friends in the city. Quite a number from- here will at tend the skating party tonight, given by the Congregational church of Gary at the Casino. Messrs. John Sloeker and Ed. Spencer transacted business in Chicago yesterday.8 LOWELL. Charley Hufnagle, formerly In the wagon and carriage making business in Lowell, but now general superintendent of the Laporte Carriage works, was here Sunday and Monday packing their household goods for shipment to Laporte. Mrs. Fred Merrill of Danville, 111., is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Geo. Shaver, and grandmother, Mrs. John Shurte, and other relatives. N. J. Phillips and daughter, Mrs. W. C. Hale, are visiting relatives at Grass Lake, Ind. Miss Glenn Dwyer, who Is attending college at Greencastle, is enjoying a visit here with her parents, Hon. and Mrs. S. C. Dwyer. Miss ladalene Grindrod has returned to her home in Chicago after a pleasant visit here with Miss Lutie Chltwood. Mr. and Mrs. George LeRoy have re turned from a visit with Gary and Whiting relatives. Tou are cordially invited to call up phone 68 when you get any news of happenings in and around Lowell for The Lake County Times. MERRILL VILLS Eva and Maunce Iddings returned to their schools on Sunday. George Elbert, who was injured at a railroad crossing some time ago, is not yet able to leave the house. Miss Zimmers and her brother, John spent Thanksgiving at Mat Linnertz. Miss Anna Linnertz is expected home from Milwaukee, where she is attending school. Fred Zuvers and wife of Grossdale spent Sunday at the home of S. E. Zuvers. N. P. Banks of the Farmers' Insurance company adjusted the loss of stock killed by lightning just west of town on Friday last. The funeral party who attended the burial of Malcom Frame near Beatrice were delayed in returning on account of a wreck some place down the road, they were finally brought to Merrillville on a freight train, and those from Hammond were transferred to the Erie train. VALPARAISO. M. H. Snyder is here today from Indianapolis. Ezra Brdie was over from Porter yesterday. Miss Ethel Keys of Orangeville, Ont., formerly of this city, is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Rock. C. R. Blount is here today from Wabash. Judge Walter Olds of Fort Wayne la in the Vale today on business. A representative of the Central Lyceum bureau was In the city yesterday in the interest of the Scotch singers, a Lyceum troupe, that he is booking for single dates. The third number of the Glazier entertainment course at the Presbyterian church drew a fair size audience. A. Morton Reitzel, the lecturer, was the attraction. The case of the state vs. Lariston Gooley for alleged assault upon the person of the 12-year-old daughter of William Mohnsen went to the jury last evening. The famous Dunbar Concert company,

including a male quartette and bell rlnggers, will furnish the third number of the Brotherhood of St. Paul's entertainment course this evening. This concert has been transferred to the opera house. Seats reserved at Heineman & Sievers.

CIiARK STATION. . Mr. James Carroll and Master Walw enn Bw T f c,, , met theater at South Chicago Sunday. Mr. Layne Hlxon of wanatan was visiting with friends here. Mr otto Frick of Chicago was visiting WHh his parents here. TTlTTia of ciarke was a Chivisitor Sunday. ., here after pending hl r J LANSING. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ton spent Sunday automobiling. Air. H. Bock is not improving very rapidly. Mr. A. Ward was In Chicago Heights Sunday. Miss Emily Vandenberg was a Hammond visitor last week. Mrs. T. Hughes and daughter, Grace, were Hammnd visitor Saturday, Mrs. Morgran was in Hammond Sat urday Mrs. Gerge King and son, Harold, of Chicago Heights were in town Sat urday. Mrs. A. Ward and daughters, Cora and Lula, were Chicago visitors last week, Miss Rose Trinoski was a Rlverdale visitor Sunday. The dance given at Busock's hall Saturday night was well attended by the young people of Oak Glen and Lan sing, and was reported to be a great success M, Alvlna. Lehmker spent Sunday at her home in Oak Glen. Rev. and Mrs. George Dowstra are making preparations to move to Hos pers, O., in a few weeks. Mr. Tony Meeter was a Chicago vis itor Saturday. A. R. Fryer of LaDelle, S. D., was a visitor in town last week at the home of Mr. Jacob Heine HESSVILLE. Mrs. Clary spent Sunday in South Chicago. William Dedelow was a Chicago vis itor Sunday. Martin Natki is still very low and unexpected to live. No mail was received at the Hess ville postoffice yesterday on account of the wreck near Hobart, which prevent ed the mail trains going through on the Nickel Plate. Gertie and Dick Ericks, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Haan have returned to their home in High lands. Grace Gorman and Walter Vanes were guests of Mrs. La Parle in Chi cago Sunday. Mr. Reickhardt Sr., father of Her man and Henry Reickhardt, and Mrs Horace Lohse, is very ill. Fred Mueller of South Chicago, who has been the guest of his sisters, Mrs James Vanes and Mrs. William Dede low, returned home last evening. Mr. Muckett is on the sick list at the home of his 6tep-daughter, Mrs James Vanes. James Vanes transacted business in Toleston Monday. Miss Elma Mielenz, who has made her home with her sister, Mrs. Fred Rhode, lately, will go to' her home in Michigan City during the holidays and will not return. Fred Rhode went to Danville yester day. Mr. Herman Reickhardt spent Sunday in Chicago. Miss Alma Dedelow has recovered from a few days' illness. Mrs. Annie H&an is on the sick list, Miss Louise Carter of Belvidere, 111 was the guest of her sister, Mis3 Edith Carter, at the Hessville school yes terday. Miss Carrie Adams has a light case o diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. John Timola and Frank Holly were Hammond visitors las evening. The Hessville school will close Wednesday noon, Dec. 23, for the Christmas vacation and will begin Mon day, Jan. 4. Those pupils who were neither tardy nor absent in the Hessville school last month were: Fred Senzig, Harry Steffy, Alma Watts, Louise Barganz, Louisa Lohse, Fred Barganz, Willie Eichner, Barbara Senzig, Freida Barganz, Howard Prahlow, Elsie Reickhardt, Willie Barganz, Wilbert Prahlow, Willie Groeneveld, Charlie Eichner, Ella Gorman, Minnie Watts, Fred Mueller, Emil Dedelow, Rose Wiggenton, John Stuhr, Emma Deledow, Julia Buckhardt, Cornelius Wilson, Carl Senzig, Henry Mueller, Jacob Fullgraf, James Vanes, Henry Groeneveld, Herman Dedelow, Edward Mueller, Dora Kansfield, Laura Vanes. Deafness t'annot Be Cared. by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only on way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Jjeamess Is the result, ' and unless the inflammation, can be lilCd WUl ..uuu i cv 113 normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflanvd condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give On Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused bv catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall s 1 Catarru ture. sew tor "rcuiars rree. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. I Cnld'bv durr$rists. 75c. Id Tako Hall's Family Pills for constlpation.

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Masons Take a Junket. The Masons of Whiting went to Grand Crossing on last Saturday night. where they conferred the third degree upon Grand Crossing Masons. The Masonio band and quartette also aocompanied the order. They were treated to a banquet by the Illinois order. Mrs. Willard B. Van Home and moth er, Mrs. Harriet B. Winslow, of Indi ana Harbor and guest, Mrs. Parish, of Grant Park, 111., were the guests of Whiting friends and relatives. Grant Gordinier of Monmence, 111., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordinier of Sheridan avenue. The Ladles' Aid society of the Con gregational church will hold all-day session in the church parlors tomorrow. C. O. Record returned from Aurora, 111., yesterday, after visiting with rela tives over Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Bartlett of Fischrupp avenue went to Valparaiso to visit for one week. " Leo. Helman of ary spent yesterday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hel man. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Parish of Ohio are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Spurrier of Oliver street Miss Olga Kltma was an East Chi cago visitor yesterday. Miss Martha Swant of the East Chi cago Telephone company visited friends here Sunday. Arnold Exton and Charles F. Miller, who were home to spend the Thanks giving vacation with their parents, returned to Lafayette, Ind., yester day morning to resume their studies at Purdue university. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Piser of the Recht flats entertained out of town relatives on Sunday. Mrs. George N. Jones has returned from Port Richmond, Cal., where she spent two months visiting with friends. ORDERS taken for photograph pillow tops at 75 cents each. Mrs. F. Shorts, Fischrupp and White Oak avenue, Whiting. It Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Miller of Chi cago spent Sunday as the guest of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ger vitz, and uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Recht. Miss Margaret Lyttle resumed her studies at Valparaiso university yes terday morning after spending several days as the guest of Miss Ella C. Klose, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hannephin of Chicago were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Han nephin, on Sunday. The Misses Irene and Edna Putnam and Ivy Lloyd and Messrs. Eugene Putnam and John J. Ryan, all of whom were visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Putnam, left yesterday morning for Valparaiso, where all re sumed their studies at the university Rev. F. M. Webster preached a most beneficial sermon at the Congregational church on Sunday evening, using as his theme "God's Ideal Christian." A mos appropriate duett was rendered during the services by Mrs. A. B. Canfleld'and Ed. Gray. FOR SALE Household goods. Cheap if taken at once. Mrs. Andrew Kam mer, Oliver street, Whiting. It Miss Helen Kaul of Englewood is visiting her sister, Mrs. Andrew Kammer, of Englewood. Mrs. Mayme Moylan and son, Harold, returned to their home in Fort Wayne, Ind., yesterday morning after spending several days here with her sisters, Mesdames Ray Walker and George Kenthorne. On Dec. 8th the Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold their annual election of officers, the installation to take place on Jan. 2nd. The nomination of officers was held at the meeting on last Saturday night. ROBERTSDALE. The Misses Clara and Martha Schaaf saw "King Lear" at the Grand Opera House in Chicago Saturday afternoon. ; Harry Benson of Roberts avenue had the misfortune to break his leg while playing a game of football in Pink's field Saturday morning. He was removed to his home. Dr. Kohr was quickly summoned and reduced the fracture. At the present writing he is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Biggs and Vance Nulf of Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Mary Whitehead of Coldwater, Mich., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. La Hayn of Roberts avenue Sunday. Misses Blanche Martinson, Olive Lauer, Martha and Clara Leverenz attended Towle's Opera House last evening. Mrs. Gothe and children of Pearl street visited relatives in Maywood, I1J-. yesterday. Mrs. C. Keim and daughter, Beatrice, returned after enjoying a few days' visit with relatives In Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Binghammer entertained a number of friends at a dinner in honor of Miss Freda Schalow of Hammond at their home in Harrison avenue Friday. John Fischrupp is quite ill with an attack of lagrippe at his home in Indiana boulevard. Mrs. E. Rogers of Roberts avenue spent Friday visiting friends in Blue Island, 111. Mrs. E. C. Holmes of Harrison avenue was a Chicago shopper Saturday. Miss Mary Stein returned Monday to her duties at the Franklin school after Spending several days in Carey, 111., visiting her parents. Frank Smith of Chicago was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Eggers of Roberts avenue yesterday. George Sladek of Sheffield avenue and granddaughter. Miss Louise Hatt, left

Saturday for North Judson, Ind., to

spend a week hunting and visiting rel atives. Trustee Richard Schaaf returned from West Baden, Ind., where he has been spending the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hubbard and daugh ter, Beulah, attended the Calumet theater last evening. Mrs. Charles Fritz and children were the guests of friends in Englewood Friday. Mrs. Martin returned to her home In Donavon, 111., after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Louis Perrigo, John Eck of Chicago was a Robertsdale business visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. August Dreesen are en tertaining the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claus Dreesen, of Valparaiso, Ind., at their home in Roberts avenue. Mrs. Charles Allen and sister. Miss Clara Schmittle, attended the matinee at Towle's Opera House Saturday aft ernoon. Mrs. John Cremmen of Chicago was the guest of Mrs. Margaret Buehler at her home in Indiana boulevard yes terday. HEGEWISCH-BURNHAM Miss Nellie ' Powell spent Saturday evening and Sunday with friends in Englewood. Mrs. Rotschey of Chemical Park vis ited friends here yesterday afternoon. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E church will meet Thursday afternoon in the rear room of the church. As It la ' the regular monthly business meeting it is requested that every member be present at this meeting. Ms. Samuel Burnham was a Ham mond visitor Sunday afternoon. Mr. Smith of Burnham was married last Thursday at the bride's home In Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Smith returned to his home in Burnham with his bride Saturday afternooft. Mr. Smith has quite a large milk route at Burnham and Hegewlsch. His many friends wish him good luck and prosperity. Mr. William Guthridge of Burnham was a Chicago visitor yesterday. , The new brick building which Is now being erected on the corner of One Hundred and Thirty-second street and Erie avenue is almost completed. The owner is Mr. Martin Struk.e who in tends ot use it for a dance hall. The town board meeting of Burnham was held Saturday evening and as some of the business could not be transact ed, the meeting was discontinued until Monday evening. Mrs. John Patterson and Mrs. A. C, McDonnell drove to Hammond yester day afternoon. When Mrs. McDonnell returned home later in the afternoon she was greatly surprised. When she walked into her house she found four of her lady friends enjoying themselves as tney waited ner return. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. A light luncheon was served. Those present were: Mrs. I. Silverman, Mrs. Ed. Ja nhe was greatly surprised when she A.nderson. Mrs. Starkweather and children are visiting relatives at aVlparaiso, Ind Miss Mabel Anderson of Commercial avenue witnessed "A. Broken Idol" at the Whitney theater Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. William Neil of Burn ham spent Sunday afternoon with Rev and Mrs. B. G. Swaney of the East Side. They found Mrs. Swaney just recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. Mr. Martin Carry has just opened new poolroom in Mr. Living's building next to Mr. Jordan's coal office. The children of the M. E. Sunday school are busy getting ready for th Christmas entertainment to be given at the church Christmas eve. DYER. A number from here left this morn ing for an extended trip through Texas to convince themselves of all that Is claimed for that state with regard to climate, soil, etc. - Mrs. Phillip Keilman is quite sick at present. The outdoor temperature this morn ing makes us feel as though we ought to move to a climate where overcoats and base burners are not needed. Has ft become usless to yont Could somebody else make use of It 7 Dispose of It by Inserting a small ad In The Times' Barter and Exchange colnmn. John Hannephin Tin and Sheet Iron Work Stove and Furnace Repairing All Kinds of Job Work Cor. Clark and 219th Streets Whiting, Indima Once you own a coat, you will give it the hardest service ever required of any gar ment. Kenreign coat3 are built and guaranteed for that kind of work, dressy for fair days, yet rain-proof, and to hold their shape as long aa worn. Ask your dealer. G.vcxvcm Go. new york.

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