Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 181, Hammond, Lake County, 20 January 1909 — Page 2
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HAVE rRETTY WEDI5G. A very pretty wedding was solemnized this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock In All ainfs Catholic church when Nora E. Barrett and Mr. William E. Moffat of Braewood, III., were married. The ceremony was said by the Rev. Edward F, Barrett of All Saints church In the presence of a large company of relatives and friends of the bridal couple. The nuptial, mass of the church was said and the usua pretty ring service was used. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Calvin of Chicago and Mr. Joseph Calvin of Braewood was the groom's only attendant. The bride wore a beautiful tailored gown of champagne colored cloth and a large white picture hat with, plumes. Following the ceremony a few relatives and the members of the bridal party were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
D. S. O'Connor in Truman avenue in honor of Mr. and Mrs. ' Moffat. An elaborate wedding supper was served in the dinning room where pretty bridal flowers were the only decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Moffat will leave for Braewood, 111., to make their home in the future. The bride has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. O'Connor, 553 Truman avenue, and during1 her stay here has made many friends who extend their congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. Moffat is -prominent in both church and social eircules where she' will be geratly missed. Mr. Moffat formerly lived in Hammond, but moved to Braewood several months ago to accept a position. He is known by many Hammond young peple. VISITS IN RENSSELAER. Mrs. P. Schultz of State .street went to Rensselaer today for a visit with friends and relatives. ENJOYS VACATION. Miss Cora "Winters is .enjoying a
week's vacation from her duties at the Lion Store and will spend the time at her Home In East Chicago and with
her sister, Mrs. Clinton in Gary. RETIRXS FROM THE EAST. Carl Kaufman of the firm of Kauf
.man & "Wolf, has returned from a few week's stay in New York, where he has ..been in the interest of the Lion Store. Mrs. John W. Dyer is spending the
Jay visiting in Chicago.
VISITS IX HENSELAE!!. Msr. Charles Gluth went to Rensselaer today for a short visit with relatives and friends. SIXTH ANNUAL, CONCERT. Barnle Young's sixth annual concert will be given at Towle's opera house Thursday evening, Feb. 4. There will be fifty musicians in the band. Professor Carnes of Chicago, the humorist, will be present. A chorus of 100 girls will sing. Professor Emil Dietrich, the cellist, will also take part. Don't forget the date. 29-4w. RETURN'S FROM VISIT. Mrs. Johannus Lewis of 621 Sheffield avenue, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edniger of Boone Grove for the pasV two weeks, returned home yesterday.
Bejinkowski was eatled here to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Szymanskl of South Chicago. RETIRX FROM THE SOUTH.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mueller have re
turned to Hammond from their wedding
visit In the south. They visited many points of interest and several days were
spent pleasantly in New Orleans. MRS. KASSOX ENTERTAINS.
Mrs. Charls Kasson is entertaining th mebers of the Columbia club this
afternoon at her home, 1 Belivlew place.
instead of Thursday which is the reg
.ular meetine day. Euchre will be the
feature of the afternoon. HAS SMALL PARTY.
Mrs. Dora Burk will entertain the
young ladies of St. Agnes Guild of St.
Pauls Episcopal church this evening. A very pleasant social time is antici
pated with games and music. .
LUTHERAN' AID SOCIETY MEETS.
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls
Lutheran church Is meeting this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Gustav Muen-
ich in South Hohman street. A large
attendance of members and their friends
were expected at the meeting which
promises to be a pleasant one.
HOLD FIRST MEETING FRIDAY.
The Parents club of the 'Wallace
school will hold its first meeting Friday
afternoon, January 22, in the school
hall. The program will commence at
three o'clock and all are. asked to be
prompt. A program of songs and reel
tations will be given by the pupils of the various grades and and a very
pleasant time is anticipated. A large
attendance is desired at the meeting.
LEAVES FOR THE CAPITOL.
Charles F. Frledrichs will leave this
evening for Indianapolis to be gone for
a few days on a business visit. AWAY OX BUSINESS.
Attorney T. M. C. Hembroff of In diana Harbor and Attorney V. J. Mc Aleer of Hammond left last evening fo
Indianapolis, where they will remai
for several days on business.
RETURN'S HOME.
Miss Hazel Warner has returned to her home in Rensselaer after a few
days' visit with friends in Chicago an
her cousin. Miss Edith Prest of thi
city. MUSIC COMMITTEE TO MEET,
The Music Committee of the Ham
mond "Woman's club will meet Friday
afternoon, January 22, at three o'clock at the home of Mrs. Eugene Cooper,
132 Carroll street. This is the regular meeting of the committee and the usual business will be transacted after which
program will be given and which all
the mmebrs are invited to attend.
HOLD CLASS INITIATION. Progressive Court, No. 166, Tribe of Ben Hur, will have a class initiation Thursday evening, Jan. 21st in the old Masonie temple on West State street. The Fernwood team from Fernwood,
111., will do the degree work. All members from out-of-town courts are
especially invited to attend. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER.
' Mrs. Fred Rosenberg entertained the
teachers of the Iriving school at dinner last evening at her home, 632 Hoffman street. A delicious dinner was served and a very pleasant time was spent
by the guests. ERTHSTAXE CLUB PARTY.
The members of the Erthstane club were entertained at a very pleasant
party yesterday afternoon by Mesdames J. C. Graves and Robert Twlss at the
-residence of Mrs. Graves in Komewood.
It was the regular social meeting of the club and all the members attended. A very pleasing contest afforded the
entertainment for the afternoon and Mrs. W. J. MacAleer was awardefd the honors. The guests were given a card and asked to draw the picture of any
guest at the party, these were later put on exhibition and the one guessing the highest number correctly was awarded a prise. Several other in
formal amusements were enjoyed, after
which an elaborate luncheon was serv
ed. No other meeting was decided
until Valentien'B Day when the mem
bers will meet together again for pleasant time. ' MISS HOPKINS ENTERTAINS.
Miss Lena Hopkins entertained the members of the N. N. Embroidery club
very pleasantly last evening at he
home in Ogden street. All the mem bers were present and paseed the even ing very enjoyably with their embroid ery work. The hostess served a dain
ty. luncheon at the close of the party.
The following are the members of the
club, Mrs. J. J. Claussen, Misses Alma,
Meta and Llllie Fedder, Gertrude and Emma Claus. Bertha and Emily Ebert
and Bertha Maleltske. ENTERTAINS 3IISS FEDDER. Miss Bertha Maleitske will entertai
at a miscellaneous shower in Honor o
Miss Alma Fedder, Thursday evening
at her home In Michigan avenue. In
vitations have been sent to many young
neoDle here and a very pleasant tim
is anticipated. MRS. KIMBALL EXTERAIXS.
The Ladles Aid Society of the First
Baptist church, will meet Thursday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Kimball in Sibley street. .' The usual
business will be disposed of and
full ajendance of members is desired. - . VISITING IX HAMMOND. . The Rev. Andrew Bejinkowski and ,hls sister, Miss Stella Bejinkowski of iFittsburg. are Visiting at th home of Mrs.. Paul B. LaplnskL, (58, South Hohman street, for a' few days. The -Rev.
MEETING DAY CHANGED. The meeting day of the Deborah Aid
society of the First Christian church
being held today at the home of Mrs.
Rockhill, instead of tomorrow which is
the regular meeting day. A full attendance of members was desired at
the meeting as final arrangements will
be made for the masquerade social to be given Thursday evening, January 21, at the home of Mrs. Traffley, 613 Tru
man avenue. A very pleasant program
will be given at the entertainment to which the public is invited to attend.
RETURN FROM VISIT. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Palmer have re
turned to Hammond from Lowell, where
they went to attend the sixtieth wed
ding anniversary of the Palmer family
there.
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BUSINESS MEN1.
Shall Hammond lone her pretl&e la. -thi euntjr . Are you Interested In keeping; . the superior oort here and Increasing1 the number of judges t What effect will tt hTe on yonr baslnesa to take the court from Hammond f If you are not Interested In the matter, do not eome, but, If you are, conie to the superior court room Thursday night, Jan. 21st, at 7:30 o'clock" p. m. COMMITTEE.
LODGE WORK
MRS. KATE B. AGNEW DYING.
Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 20. Mrs. Kate
B. Agnew, wife of former Senator Nathan L. Agnew, is critically ill at her home In this city. She is a prominent
member of the Indiana State Federa
tion of clubs. All hope of her recov
ery has been given up.
RETURNS TO HAMMOND.
Ellis Dake who has been in St. Louis
on business for several days has re
turned to Hammond.
GENTLEMEN'S EVENING.
The members of the Hammond Wom
an s club will celebrate "Gentlemen's
Evening" Saturday, January 23, In the
Masonic temple and it is expected that
the entertainment will be very largely
attended. This is an annual event in
the club calendar and arrangements are
made to have it one of the most pleas ant meetings of the year. Mr. J. Ster
ling Battis has been secured to entertain the guests during the evening and
he has chosen Dickens as his study.
air. isatus appeared in Hammond on
one other occasion and those who heard
him will be glad to have an opportunity
to hear him again, for his character
portrayals are splendid. Mr. Mr. Battis comes to Hammond highly recommended and the members on the committee
feel fortunate in having secured him for
the entertainment. Other numbers on
the program are a piano selection by
Professor Clark Learning and a vocal
selection by Mr. R. E. Garber. The
members of the committee are Mes
dames Jeannie Sawyer, chairman; Em
ma Melkle, vice chairman; Nettie Black
mun, Ida Bomberger, W. B. Conkey
Isabella Doming, Nancy Elliott, Mabyl
Elllck, Jessie Galer, Edith Griffin, Mary
Holm, Eva Irish, Frances Kingsley
Carrie Parsons, Grace Sharp, Cora Sharp, Adelaide Smith Ada Snook, May Streeter, Elizabeth Voorheis, Minnie
Webb and Frieda Whitby.
VISITING HERE.
Mrs. Wilda Nichols of Marcelles
Mich., is visiting Mrs. Henry Tieche a
her home in Detroit street for a few
weeks. VISIT IN MICHIGAN CITY.
Mrs. Henry Tieche and her guest
airs. iMcnots ox Marceiius, Mich., were
the guests of friends and relatives in
Michigan City yesterday. - RETURN FROM THE SOUTH. M. and Mrs. Jacob Mueller have returned to Hammond from their wedding visit in the south. They visited many points of interest and several days were spent pleasantly in New Orleans. "
HOLD. REGULAR MEETING. The regular meeting of St. Joseph's court, W. C, O. F., was held yesterday afternoon in Long's hall on State street. The usuaj routine of business was 'dis
posed of after which an informal social time was enjoyed by the member
present. The annual installation of of
ficers, which" was to have taken place yesterday, was postponed until February.
HAS CHILDREN'S PARTY. Mrs. Thomas B. Brennan entertained
the children of the neighborhood at a pleasant little party yesterday afternoon from three to five o'clock at her
home, 1 Rimbach avenue. . The party was given in honor of her little daughter, Julia's sixth birthday anniversary. The afternoon was spent with kindergarten games after which a daintyluncheon was served. Little Miss Julia received many pretty gifts in remembrance of the day. HOLD GUILD JIEETIXG. The members of St. Agnes Guild of
St. Paul's Episcopal church met with Miss Josephine Fetta last evening at her home in Russell street for the regular meeting. The usual business of the guild was disposed of after which a pleasant social hour was held.
HOLD ENJOYABLE MEETING. The meeting of the Parents' club of
the Irving school held last evening, in the school building, was reported to
have been very enjoyable. It is the first meeting of the club this year and many attended. Several short discussions added to the" : attractiveness of
the meeting and at the close of the program a short social hour w-as enjoyed.
The parents met during the hour for
social conversation and. were also serv-
ri with daintv refreshments by the'
commitee in charge of the meeting.
The following was the program:
Piano Solo Miss Margaret Blake. Vocal Solo Miss Bush. Vialin and Piano Selection Mr. and
Mrs. King.
Vocal Solo Mr. J. Thompson. Piano Solo Miss Marjory Roberts. Address Dr. W. F. Howatt. Vocal Solo Miss Grace Briggs. MRS. WOLFF IS AT HOSPITAL. Mrs. E. M. Wolff bf Mansfield, O.,
who submitted to an operation at St.
Margaret's hospital last Monday, is do-
ng quite nicely and her relatives ana
friends are very hopeful about her condition. ' Mrs. Wolff is Mrs. Oberlin's
mother.
Mrs. Jones of East Chicago was a visitor in Hammond today. . , D. Mitt of Munster transacted business in Hammond today.
Mrs. Arthur Kunert of Tolleston was
the guest of Hammond relatives last
evening.
Mrs. Charles Seldler and children of
Dyer are visiting Mrs. Wolf of Michigan
avenue, " Charles Seydel of Hobart .was a vis
eago was the guest of friends in Ham
mond last evening.
Mrs. M. Rothschild is spending the
day visiting in Chicago.
Frank Brock of Hobart transacted
business in Hammond yesterday1.
Mrs. Eugene Turner is spending the
day visiting in 'Chicago.
Mrs. H. H. Haverty is spending the
day with friends in Chicago.
Mrs. M. Rubin and Mrs. I. Modjeska and daughter. Mildred, are visitors in
Chicago today. Mrs. Groom of Williams street is vis
iting in Chicago today. Mrs. W. B. Conkey is spending the day visiting in Chicago. . . Miss Mario McKenna of East Chicago was the guest of friends in Hammond Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scheldt of Dyer spent Monday visiting in Hammond.
Miss Harned of Gary is expected to visit friends in Hammond this evening. John Snyder was in Chicago today on business. Henry Prohl will visit Miss Allie Franks at her home in Chicago today. Mrs. Ernest Schulta of Lansing, 111., spent the day visiting in Hammond. ' Miss Mayme Ruschli will visit friends in East Chicago this evening.
Towle :
pera-. House:
STOCK CO. MAKES HIT
The Hickman-Bessey. Stock, company
is making a great hit in this city
Monday night the entire house was sold
out and last night the seat sale was good. The stock company is one of the best that has been seen in this city
and it is receiving the patronage it
deserves.
The stock company will continue all
of this week and there will be a mati
nee on Saturday and Sunday. The plays which have been selected are all
good and the cast Is a strong one.
A special meeting of tiro Hammond
commandary is called for next Mon
day evening, at which time the Red Cross degree will be conferred.
The Blue lodge holds a meeting on
Friday night, and the Hammond chapter meets this evening.
The Qwls have not selected their
permanent lodge rooms as yet. No meeting will be held this week, but at
session to be held next Thursday
evening it is hoped that a lodge hall will be selected.
The Hammond Eagles will plan for
their stag to be given in two weeks
from, tonight. They hold a regular meeting this evening, at which time
routine business will be transacted.
Monday evening, Feb. 22, win tie a big" night in the local Knights of Pythias lodge. The rank of page will
be conferred and the day. being the anniversary of Washington's birthday.
a general good time will be indulged In. Unity council, Knights of Columbus,' will celebrate the sixth anniversary of its foundation in Hammond, a week from tonight at the Masonic hall. The anniversary day is really on the 18th of this month, but owing to lack of a suitable hall the celebration was postponed. The program at the Masonic hall includes a banquet, music, speeches and readings.
Opal lodge, L. O. T. M., will have in
stallation of officers this evening at
Long's hall. A good attendance and a
pleasant evening Is assured.
Pioneer council, Royal League, In
stalls its officers for the coming year
at a regular meeting tomorrow- even
ing. Charles Shepper, the elected archon, having removed to Kansas City,
where he has taken ilp a new position, a new archon will have to be elected in his place tomorrow evening. The newly-elected chief officer will also be
installed tomorrow evening. An hour
of social entertainment will be provided, for after the installation.
Tonight will be the last night at
which the old officers of the Modern Woodmen will preside. Only routine
business will be transacted this evening, but next Wednesday evening the
officers for the ensuing year will be in
stalled.
The
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Jack Bessey,
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Prices: 10c, 20c, 30c, 50c
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 21, 22, 23
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The Big Melodrama of Land and Sea -:- With the popular Singing Comedian PAUL, ' BURNS -820 spectacular scenes covering all phrases of American i He Notable Production
MR. DEMING HONORED
. E. P. Deming.fsjf the Hammond Lum
ber company, who has been to Indian
apolis attending the meetings of the
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers asso
ciation, was elected its president. Mr.
Demlng has not yet returned Irom In
dianapolis and will not be back ror a day or so. The election of Mr. Demlng Is quite an honor and marks him
as one of the most prominent lumber
dealers in the state.
Hammond tent, 1C. O. T. M., holds a
regular meeting this evening in K. of P. hall.
The local lodge of Elks is making big
preparations for a ball to be given at
the Masonic temple 'Jan. 28th. This
is another one of the social entertain
ments which the Elks have made popu
lar and an invitation will be most.de Kirable to many Hammondites.
Calumet lodge, I. O. O. F., holds a
Tegular meeting tomorrow evening and
on the following night Moltke lodge, I. O. O. F., meets in the Odd Fellows'
hall.
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O. O. CLIB HAS PARTY. The Misses Frances Mutton and
Bardie Ripley very pieasaniiy enter
tained the members of the O. O. club
last evening at the home of Miss Hut-
ton in Ogdjen street. , The evening was passed In the usual way wit hembroidery work, after which the hostesses served dainty refreshments. Miss Grace
Klngwell will be the next hostess and will entertain next Tuesday evening at her home In Williams street. Miss Marsten of Lornell, Canada, and Miss
Iren Parsons were the guests at the party and the members present were: Misseses Grace KingwiH, Florence Buzzard, Alice Blosser, Lulu DeWeese, Mae
Hartley, Bardie Ripley and ranees Hutton.
FIHDSPEPSIllCniOT
CURE DYSPEPSIA
Intestines Seat of Most Ob
struction and Fer
mentation.
HIGH SCHOOL TIDINGS.
For the curtain-raiser next Friday
night a picked freshman and eighth
grade team will play the third team of the Baptist Athletic league. Taking a team from both freshmen and eighth
grade will make the two teams even
ly matched and a good contest will no
doubt result. After this the Ham mond-Laporte game will be played.
Lewis Roller Skating; Rink
EAST CHICAGO
BASKET BALL , , , JJr. Ladies' 1-2 Mile Handicap Lewis VS. Baptists Men's 1 Mile Handicap .... . , vi 5 Mile Team Race Wednesday, January 20th Friday, January 22d POUO POLO Lewis vs. Ind. Harbor Lewis vs. Luna Park Thursday, January 21st , ' r. Saturday, January 23d
Prices: Men 25c, Ladies' and Children 15c SKATES INCLUDED
Do You Want Shoes
No lesson in physical culture was
given yesterday. Owing to the teach
ers meeting it was impossible for Miss
Shunk to give instructions.
If so, Wait for our
aiuraay . upenm
THE NATIONAL SHOE STORE
R. A. BORQ, Proprietor 269 East State Street
Hammond
Rev. Sharp
morning.
visited school yesterday
PEPSIN ACTS ONLY IN STOMACH
Without Value in Intestines Which
Are Alkaline in Reaction.
The program showing the arrange
ment of studies for the next semester is completed and was put on the board. It varies somewhat from the old1- one, but no doubt this will accommodate
everybody more so than did the old one. Principal McElroy stated that if the new one caused too many conflicts
it could and would be altered.
I1KRK ON A VISIT. Miss Marsten of Lornell, Canada, is
the guest of Miss i- ranees iiutton at
hot hnmA in Oedcn street for a few
weeks.
. SEff TELEPHONE HOOK.
Owing to the heavy increase in the list of patrons, the Chicago Telephone company will print a new local directory at once. Another will not be issued for several months. If you need a telephone, sign a contract now and get your name in the new book. Don't delay or you may be too late. 4t. CHICAGO TELEPHONE CO. Girls who have not yet received the words. and music of the "Flag of Our Nation" song, , can get copies now at Kolb's drug store. 2t. MISS LAI TMAS INr HOSriTAI Miss Helen Lautman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lautman, formerly of Hammond, Is a patient in Holy Family hospital, LaPorte, where she underwent a delicate operation because of an
abcess of the ear. She is getting along nicely. Briefs. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gilman of East Chicago will visit friends in Hammond this evening.
Mrs. Mat Young is spending the day
visiting in Chicago.
X- O. Hodson of Highlands was a vis
itor in Hammond today.
Attorney John M. Etinson transacted
business in East Chicago today.
Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs of Crown Point
It la not becoming generally known to physicians that the extended preva
lence of Indigestion and dyspepsia, and the aparent inability of the medical profession at large to deal with them, la In a large part due to the exaggerated Importance attached to nensln In the treatment of this class
nt maladies. Peostn. It has been
found, will act only In an acid me
dium. Alkaline destroys its value.
On the other hand the intestines, the
function of which is to select tha noulshment of eliminate the waste, are
always alkaline in reaction. Conse
quently where there la fermentation and eras in the Intestines, pepsin is
absolutely Inert and valueless.
In order that this poison and waste
matter be thoroughly eliminated, in
stead of being given out by the lntes
tines to spread disease through tha system It Is neceasary that the fermentation, be checked, and the forma
tion of poisonous galea stopped.
It is important and gratifying to
know that any good neutralizing mixture wlfl do this. One of the best
of these can be made up as follows
One-half ounce sodium phosphate, one ounce essanca of seal mint, half
teasoonful good baking soda, enough
water to make eight ounces. Dose.
two teaspoonfula "before -each meal.
It is said that this mixture acts dl-
rectly upon the intestines, correcting
acidity, checking fermentation, and placing them In proper condition to receive fresh chyme from the stom
ach.
It would have been well if these facts bad been generally known long ago. Cut this out and save It. You may need it, and any druggist ' can make you this neutralizing mixture,'
or you can mix It up yourself athomej
For chapel yesterday morning Rev.
C. J. Sharp gave a short talk. He
chose for his theme, 'Self-Respect."
Along with his talk he cited numerous
incidents which made it very interesting. He also commended the literary societies on the literary work that is being done, as he states that the literary training is about the best a high
school student. can get along with the regular studies. '
The teachers held a
evening after school at
meeting 4:30.
last
The final examinations will begin
Tuesday morning. Two periods will
be given for each subject. They will continue for a few days. The monthly
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How many dealers have faith enough in their remedies to make the above
generous offer?. Yet Summers' pharmacy sells Hyomel, the world's greatest catarrh cure, under a rigid guarantee to cure catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, croup, coughs and colds. Just
breathe it in. Complete outfit, includ
ing inhaler, $1.00. Hyomel sold in ev
ery town in America.
grades will be given Friday or Monday and then each student will know whether he is one of the fortunate or unfortunate ones.
One high school newspaper corre
spondent who hatched up the theft and
locker fake has decided that he win
never do it again.
Basket-ball practice was held last
night at 7:15. It was impossible to hold the practice after school for var
ious reasons.
WITH OUR ADVERTISERS.
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M. A. Dobson, of Dobson's Emporium,
will spend ten days at Hot Springs, Ark. He says he will probably leave on Saturday night.
F. Humpfer and Humpfer Bros., will
return from his hunting trip tomorrow.
Abe Marks his clothing down so that every purchaser can save 20 per cent.
. On Saturday there will be something
doing at Pete Rich's old stand.
Ruhstadt is sending out a novel advertising scheme. Inclosed in a tagged bag. labelled, "Don't Let the Cat Out" with his full sheet clearing sale announcement from the Times' press.
Henderson found Newman guilty and he was given the usual fine. This is an echo of the.McCormick divorce proceedings and followed the arrest of Henry McCormick, charged with provoking an assault.
ELECTION POSTPONED
The election of a board of trustees for the Pine Street Mission, which was set for yesterday evening, was postponed until this evening. This was due to the fact that a mothers' meeting was in session at the church last evening.
ANNUAL REPORTS NEARLY READY
The various city departments are busy these days getting out their annual reports. When completed they will prove' of interest to the taxpayers, but it will be some time yet before the completed report may be rpected. Advance figures from the water department, however, show very interesting figures, to-wit, that Hammond has nearly sixty miles of water mains, or to be more exact, fifty-eight miles and "25 feet. The list of water takers shows more than 4,000.
NEWMAN IS FINED Assault and Battery Case Tried Before McMahan. In the assault and battery case, in which Henry McCormick swore out a warrant against Edward Newman, the later was found guilty and was fined $1 and costs, amounting to $11. Neman was arrested by Constable Frank Shine on a warrant and the case was to have been tried in the city court. The defendant took a change of venue from Judge William W. McMahon and he appointed Attorney Henderson to act as special judge in the case.. After hearing the evidence Judge
NO QUORUM PRESENT The regular city council meeting failed to materialize last evening owing to lack of a quorum. Mayor Becker is not quite strong enough to devote his entire time to business and will not be for several weeks to come. However, there was no pressing business before the council.
. CARD 01 THANKS. We take this means of expressing our thanks and hearty appreciation to those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved father. Jacob Keilman. JACOB, EMIL, ANDREW AND REIN IIARDT KEILMAN'.