Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 306, Hammond, Lake County, 16 June 1909 — Page 3

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Wednesday, June 16, 1909. THE TIMES.

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MOTES

NEWS OF THE AUTO RACES

As a plain statement of fact, many! of tba most prominent taxpayers of Crown Point are not enthusiaetio oyer the iresnce of the speed Jovers. "So much excitement, noise and confusion Is more than we care for," said one leading lady of quiet Boclety. "Of course, we cannot see the races ourselves, for we would not think of leaving our property unprotected with so many rough looking people in our midst." She refused to be assured that bena.th the soiled khaki beat many a $500 watch and that driving gloves covered numerous diamond sparklers, all testifying to quick, certain and honest prosperity. "This course is as muoh like the Vanderbilt cup track as night is like day," said George Robertson, who drove the winning Locomobile In the eastern event. "It is all they offer us," he continued, "and we will make a fast race of it, for a number of drivers have

been offered a premium to beat the Vanderbilt record of sixty-five miles an

hour."

the thirty entries will be closely watched by their admirers. Two races will

be run, the first on Friday and the second on Saturday. The wwMb record of 97 miles per hour is expected to be

shattered, providing the weather con

ditions are favorable. The home stretch on the track mapped Ht is about nine miles long and the race

along this section will bo lightning-

ike. Huntington Democrat.

To get a military pass the recipient must absolve the Chicago Automobile

club from all damages in case of accident, giving this promise in writing

Nevertheless, it appears that everybody who can frame an excuse wants to be in the danger zone, according to Gen

eral Executive Trego, who Is pestered

on every hand for rasses.

Starter Fred Wagner and Referee Asa Payne wll arrive today, all of the

others, workers and shirkers, being on

the ground. Feeding the masses, as wel as the olasses, Is a serious prob

lem In this truly rural town, where "home oooklng for the home folks" is . slogan. "Ham and egs, with four fds and reverse. Is the bill of fare

i. re. at all times," declared Dentsoo of the Knox today, and nobody contra-

d eted him.

At almost every residence In Crown Point and at the farmhouses around

the course, preparations to care for im mense orowds continued with vigor to

day. The best houses In town have let their spare rooms as a matter of civic duty and on nearly every shop, on

tents and sidewalks stands apears the

invitation "Meals." There isn't going

to be any surplus of accommodation

it is said, for Chicago will run special trains to the course at the rate of three

every twenty minutes after midnight tomorrow and Friday, while others are scheduled from all the big cities in the

central west.

General Executive Trego made the necessary arrangements today for the

establishment of two field hospitals, one

at the grand stand, where a doctor and

nurses and an ambulance will be sta

tioned, and the other at Lowell, where

similar arrangements have been made.

BesldeV these two depots for the in

jured, if such there be, there will be

eight first aid to the injured corps, lo

cated at different parts of the course.

In the meantime the greatest dis

patch is being employed in the condl

tioning of the road. Oilers, sweepers,

scrapers and rollers were out all day,

with the exception of the two hours n the afternoon between 2 and 4. when

the official practicing was going on

and the work is rapidly nearlng com

pletlon. General Executive Trego said that by Thursday morning most of the course will be in excellent condition. One bridge which It was necessary to plaster up with concrete today will be fit for heavy travel by Thursday. The afternoon of that day will find the course In almost perfect trim.

Lowell, Ind., June 16. Kodak fiends

were in Lowell yesterday getting snap shots of the racers as they made the turn around Death Corner, which with

the cemetery corner a little farther east are considered the most difficult on the course.

Wheeler and Hildebrandt's grand

stand, Salisbury and Jourdain's, the

University club of Hammond, and Carter. Cralck and Freels are looming up on the east course and control the best

sides within a radius of two miles from town v on the east leg. On the west

course Hayes and Daugherty's stand.

and the Half Way house grand stand. Knight and Lamberg's stand on the

S" curve are all ready for the big

crowd who will undoubtedly see the races from these points of vantage.

The souvenir book program to be sold

in these stands contains an excellent

map of the course, showing the loca

tion of the west sites selected by the

owners for parking spaces and gTand

stands, and those wishing choice seats and views will do well to consult these

programs and guide books.

STANDING OF CLUBS

N&Clonal League. W.

Pittsburg 34 Chicago .31 Cincinnati .......27

New York ............23 Philadelphia .21 St. Louis ... m. 19 Brooklyn 17 Boston 13

American League. Detroit 30

Philadelphia New York ., Boston .... Cleveland .. Chicago St. Louis . . . Washington

26 23 25 22 20 18 .. . .15

L. 13 18 23 20 23 30 29 31

17 19 20 22 23 23 27 28

Results Yesterday. American League, New York, 3; Chicago, 7. Washington, 2; Detroit, 1. Boston, 7; Cleveland, 6. Philadelphia, 8; St. Louis, 1. National League. Pittsburg, 8; Brooklyn, 2. No other games scheduled.

The natives are making prepartlons on a larges cale for the advent of the race-seeing population that will invade these parts toward the end of the week. Parking privleges have been established at many of the roads which will cross the course and wildcat stands have been erected at the so-called dangerous portions of the track.

SOX CLEAN UP New York, June 16. Manager Billy Sullivan and his band of white sox cleaned up the highlands yesterday afternoon by taking the final game of the series Into camp, 7 to 3. It was the third victory for the Chicago men since they landed here last week and as they left for Boston they looked pleased with their visit here and quite at peace with themselves. If they can keep up the pace they have been holding since leaving home on this trip they should be back In the first division before they reach ome next Sunday.

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At any rate that is the way we figured it when we were' panning on furnishing up our home, but at that timedidn't happen to know Spiegel's, consequently did notget anything with our outfit except what we selected 'and paid for. Below we are illustrating JUST A FEW of the many valuable and useful articles we are giving away absolutely free during our mammoth JUNE BARGAIN SALE. Their are only two weeks moreen which to avail yourself of this generous opportunity, we don't care how small or how large your purchase may be, you get a present anyway, and not only that but you pcsitivelybuy

the best furniture in the country at our store formless gj

money than you can get it elsewhere and on such easy I

payments that no matter how small your income you.

have the opportunity of owning a cozy;home of your own.ttl

Family Sized Refrigerator.

"KILLING" MADE BY THE GIANTS

The fastest time made yesterday was by Strang, who covered the course in 24 minutes, thereby giving a gigantic scare to a willing and reckless scribe who was looking for a sensation.

The story has been started that it will be impossible to get over the Main stret viaduct, across the course, after 7 a. m. Friday without a military pass. This is bunk pure and simple. The soldiers nor the C. A. C. have anyright to keep people from crossing over the viaduct, and have no intention of so doing.

About twenty-five local auto enthusiasts are planning to attend the great Indiana automobile races at Crown Point Friday and Saturday. The race will be one of the greatest events of the kind In automobile history, and

Cincinnati, June 16. The New York team, which had a day off, yesterday attended the Latonla races and made up a pool which was invested according to the dope and "hunches" gathered by "Bugs" Raymond and netted a clear profit that amounts, it was stated to 2,000.

JEFFRIES WILL

DEFEAT JOHNSON

New York, June 16. Jack Munro, the former Montana pugilist, who was twice In the ring with James J. Jef

fries and who fought a six-round draw with Jack Johnson in Philadelphia four

years ago, is now in New York City.

Having retired from the prize ring Munro is now mayor of Elk City, Can

ada. and it Is reported that he Is

wealthy. He said last night:

"Jeff is the only man who can beat

Johnson, and ht can win by a knock

out inside of fifteen rounds. Jeff, of

course, must be himself to do the trick, for the big black is a tough proposition. I think Ketchel Is too small to whip Johnson."

This Refrigerator is made on scientific principles and guaranteed to be a great ice saver, the food compart

ment is heavily zinc lined and every l&''lg u t. j rVi'.ICff!

pari, tiiu ue ea&uy tieauiju. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $125.00.

Handsome Porch or Parlor Rocker. Nothing so cooling, nothing so comfortable in the summer time as a nice large reed rocker, we know that you would like one of these as soon as you see it. The finish is the pretty new shade of "Baronial Brown." Delivered Free with an order amounting to $55.

Canopy top combination Writing Desk and Book Case. This is a strictly high grade article and is pretty enough and substantial enough to suit the most fastidious taste. The Canopy top is all hand carved, the mirror is French plated with beveled edge, the book shelves are adjustable and the bent glass in door, is double strength. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $225.00.

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For the Company Bed Room. '

This Beautiful Roman Chair. Exactly as illustrated, comes in birch mahogany or quarter-sawed oak, hand carved and polished. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $100.00

You will appreciate this pretty little bed, just the thing Vfo fit up that extra bed room for company or for the folks can give It to you in all sizes, finished in a delightful shade of blue. Delivered Free with an order amountingito 47.50

Hobart Will Celebrate on Saturday, July 3rd, 1909 The citizens of Hobart extend to all a hearty invitation to come to our town to help celebrate. No labor nor expense will be spared to make this a day of enjoyment.

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GEO. STOKER -Committee on Advertising

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Genuine Felt Mattress. This Mattress is one of our celebrated, guaranteed not to lump up kind, weighs 45 pounds and is as soft as feathers, the tick is very neat and durable. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $75.00.

This Pretty Princess Dresser. ' What young lady or young married woman do you know that wouldn't like a Princess Dresser? This one is a dandy, comes in genuine oak, nicely finished has a very handsome shaped French plate beveled mirror. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $155.00.

Beautiful Parlor Table. ? A pretty stand or Parlor Table, is always appreciated and goes a long way to furnishing up this one is very handsome and will help brighten up everything else in the room. Delivered Free with an order amounting to $30.00.

We have many other beautiful and useful gifts that it is im possible for us to show here. Will be pleased to have an opportu nity to show them.

During this Rlook for the

Great June Sale we will positively sell Furniture cheaper than any store in this section.

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