Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 126, Hammond, Lake County, 14 November 1910 — Page 1

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CELEBRATED Opening of Lake County's New Superior Courthouse Takes Place This Morn ing; Hammond, Gary and Crown Pt. Lawyers Speak. With the courtroom' crowded with lawyers and other interested persons the exercises in connection with the opening' of the remodeled courthouse were begun this morning. A. F. Knotts, the president of the Lake County Bar association, presided over the meeting and Judge Virgil S. Relter was the first to make an ad dress. He felicitated the Lake County Bar association upon having so complete and comfortable a place in which to transact the bustuese of the court. He was followed by ex-Senator Johannes Kopelke of Crown Point, Judge John H. Gillett of Hammond, and Judge Greenlee of Crown Poir.t. In the neighborhood of seventy-f":ve lawyers from all parts of the county were present. With the dedication of the new court house the northern portion of Lake county is provided with the facilities that are eo badly needed. Three Com f room. In the remodeled building there are two large courtrooms, one of which will be occupied by Judge Virgil S. Reiter and the other by the extra Judge (Continued on page seven.) GROWELL GETS PL! J THE HUB (Special to Tub Times.) Crown Point, Ind., Nov. 14. The contract for the building of the new south ward school building was awarded to E. H. Crowell on Saturday afternoon, after the bids were opened by the members of the school board consisting of J. J. Wheeler, J. Frank Meeker and W. E. Vilmer, Eric Lund of Hammond was the lowest bidder on the Job, taking Into consideration the kind of brick which were finally accepted, his bid being ?158. below the others, but the local contractor was given the preference. The principal bids for the job as a whole were as follows: E. H .Crowell.. $32,646 Eric Lund 33,000 Wm. Parry 33,753 Chas. McWayne 36,221 R. S. Moore 39,860 Work on the new structure will be commenced at once and it is expected that it will be completed before the beginning of tho school year next fall. MIKE PRODUCED 10 . IS THEN RELEASED (Special to Thb Times.) Whiting, Ind., Nov. 14. Mike Klabovitch, a boarding boss residing in Center street, had collected all the boarders 'money but refused to call at Joe Tapajnas' store on Schrage avenue to settle for a $111 grocery and meat bill. Going to Klabovitch's house he was surprised to find him missing. A warrant was sworn out for his arrest and he was later located in Sam Cohen's saloon on Center street. He was placed under arrest and on the way to the station he pulled $80 out of his pocket and Tapajna, being satisfied at getting that amount, was willing that he should be released, and releas-ed he was. CRUMPACKER'S MAJORITY. .So many inquiries vhave come to this paper regarding" Congressman Crumpacker's majority whjch, by the way was, it seems, a strong betting proposition that we herewith give the result in the nine counties in the district: Warren 69S Tippecanoe 658 Lake 910 Benton 19' Porter 39 S Jasper 97 Newton 8 White 103 Total 2,889 Peterson got a majority of 586 in Laporte county, which gives Crumpacker a majority of 2,303 in - the district.

MR. AWO MRS. JOHN O., i.irs. Laura Farnswortb. Schenk. former domestic and for thirteen j ears wife of John O. Schenk, millionaire packer of Wheeling, w. Va., Monday waa arraigned on a charge of poisoning her husband. She la accused of administering arsenlo In medicine and drinking water In an eftort to kill her husband slowly. Others are said to be Involved in the ftase, which b'ds fair to be the most startling in recent criminal history. Mis. ScheDk protects her innocence. Her husband is slowly recovering ia a iiojltal.

$433 REALIZED III TAG DAYC0LLEGT10rJ Cold Weather Makes It Difficult for Tag Day Workers to Get Around. Four hundred , and thirty-three dollars is the sum . total that Hammond contributed to charity when it observed its annual tag day last Saturday. Tho amount la.st year was over $700. Whether tag day was a success depend.-! cp the spirit in wn?ch the donations ere made and in which the work was carried on. 'j'he work of tag Jay was carried on under the joint auspices of the charity committee? of the Himmynl Woman s club ard the Jewish Lift 'lies'. Aid socie ty. These two o,-v,a nidations also worked together last year. It was "a noticeable fact this year that many of the prommenf. women and also girls of tha families of the same families did not r avticipate in the work this year. By some oi :nfl charity workers this was taken io mean that th? stay aways considered the charity work beneath their dignity, but it was argued that in other cities tag day is a success, because of the activity of many of the women efIeisure. The number of ladies, however, who were out on the streets did splended work, and they have earned the thanks of both the charity committees of the Hammond Woman's club and the Jew ish Ladies Aid society. The fact that the day was rather cold, thus Inducing but few people to be on the streets, and the fact that the public had with the recent past be called upon the support of other worthy causes are given as reasons for the falling off in the donations. ROOSEVELT'S BEST CHIEF FIRE HERO Fred Kohler, Cleveland, O., police chief and once called "the best chief by Theodore Roosevelt, became a fire hero In ML Clemens,' Mich.. Thursday. There taking the baths, he noted an odor of smoke in his hotel, the Olympla. He turned in the alarm and watched the firemen save the hotel. By his deed he mollified objections to his criticism of the town-clock's all-night booming stunt.

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PEOPLE PJTIEODED Hammond Entertained by Hon. Israel Cowen, Who Gave Address. A well attended meeting of the local Jews were present at the Jewish synagogue, on Indiana avenue, where Hon. Israel Cowen delivered an elaborate address in English upon the organization of Sunday schools and general literary work. The next speaker on the program was Mr. Neveleff, who talked to them in Jewish. Then Mr. Berezniak made an announcement of the future plans of the organization. Mr, Goldberg of 311 Sibley street addressed the audience, urging them to give their co-operation to the institute. The first session of the Sabbath school of the Hammond Hebrew Insti tute took place Saturday " afternoon under the direction of its president, Leon A. Berezniak, with S. M. Delson ! of Chicago in charge. The thirty-four ; children, who constitute the fist necleus of the Sabbath school, accompanied for the most part by their parents, were extremely enthusiastic over the opening of the school, which, as they unanimously declared, supplies a long-felt need. They showed unmistakable i signs of satisfactor with their -new teacher, Mr. Delson, who has had an extensive experience in Jewish Educational work with the faculty of Romance languages at the University of Chicago, after his return from France, where he has been studying in several universities for nearly three years. Mr. Delson combines with his profound and intelligent command of Jewish lore, a rare ability to direct and organize and to turn into the proper channel the efforts and energies of those with whom he has to deal. The Hammond Hebrew Institute feels that with uch disinterested and effective endeavor as that of President Bereznian, seconded by the efficiency of such a teacher as Mr. Delson, it can- hope to incorporate in its ranks all that Is good and worthy of Jewish activity in the entire district, and extend the benefits of such activity to the hundreds of families who are undoubtedly in need of it and whose appreciation would be the best saction of the existence of the new institute. Attorney and Mrs. Leon A. Berezniak entertained a party of friends yesterday in honor of Mrs. Louis Berry of Minneapolis. Minn. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. GordonyJ Mrs. J. S. Malkes, Donald Malkes, Mrs. j C. T. Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Price, i Miss Price of St. LoUfs Samuel Neveleff, I. Cowen and S. M. Delson. No Definite News. No definite newa had been received up to 3 o'clock this afternoon by friends and relatives of the Ibacha and Johnstons from the bedside of Judge Friedley of Madison, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ibach and Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Johnston and Fred Friedley were summoned to the aged man's bedside last Saturday. Word late yesterday afternoon was to the effect that Judge Friedley was not expected to live 'through the night.

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GREAT 6LDG. Plans and Specifications For City's New Manual Training School Complete and 'Have Been ; Accepted by Board of Education. Plans and specifications for Hammond's new industrial high school have been completed and were accepted by the board of education last Saturday. Bids will be advertised for this week, and it is expected that the contract will be let some time in December. The completion of, the plans and specifications in the hands of Architect Joseph T. Huttoix marks another big step toward the consummation of a project which will give Hammond the finest, most completed and modern institution in northern Indiana. It will represent the material and tangible phase of Hammond's splendid system of education that has been built up by Superintendent C. M. McDaniel. The completeness of the plans embodying everything that is representative of progess is largely due to Superintendent McDaniel, " who worked hand-in-hand with Architect Ilutton. An Industrial Iltfth School. In planning the Industrial high school, as the building will be known, Superintendent McDaniel, the board of education and the architect, went far beyond the average manual training high "school. In fact, the difference between the average manual training high school and the proposed industrial high school for Hammond; that is, the former is just what the name implies,manual training in connection with high school studies, or. in other words, enough manual training to teach the pupil how to use a few simple tools in connection with wood working and Iron making. The industrial high school of Harm(Continued o Fkk Five,.) - ' " ' - . , Cliffside, N. J., claims two former Hammond citizens of whom it is quite proud, one of thenj having stepped into the limelight in the recent election. The two men are N. Sweitzer, formerly a Hammond milk dealer, who won the distinction of being the only successful republican candidate in Bergen county, N. J. He was elected to the office of justice of the peace. Mr. Sweitzer is at present interested in real estate and is in partnership with Herman B. Heckelberg, also a former Hammond citizen. Mr. Heckelberg will be remembered as the giant drum major of Pugh's band. He stands six feet, six inches in his stocking feet. He has risen high in union labor circles, having recently been elected third vice president of the Brotherhood of Butcher Work men of America at a convention held in New York. He is also president of the district council of New York. Because of his ability and faithfulness to the cause of the rattle butchers he has many warm friends and his services are very much sought after. Will Have a Banquet. Fred Crumpacker, representing the Lake County Bar association, went to Chicago to make arrangements for a dinner which that body will have in Chicago tonight. Forty lawyers have signified their intention of participating in the affair, laand they will all go to Chicago to night for the purpose. Tickets to the theater will also be secured. Fifty Years Ago Today. Nov. 14. Alexander H. Stephens, who afterward became vice president of the Confederate states, addressed the Georgia legislature on the subject of secession. Ho counseled moderation and thought no state should secede unless the whole south left the Union. Stephens had supported Stephen A. Douglas against Lincoln and in 1SG0 was called a "Union man." Twenty-five Years Ago Today. Servia declared war against Bulgaria, alleging Bulgarian invasion of Servian territory. Bulgaria accepted the challenge by proclamation.

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m'i V its i fe; 'I A' 2 Forrest Bowers. William Horn must explain to the court tomorrow morning how he came in possession of some silverware belonging in the home of the Rev. Theodore Claus, and what has become of two rings and a handbag belonging to the servant in the Anton II. Tapper home. Horn is under arrest and the police believe they have in him a veteran sneak thief. His boldness in entering homes is almost beyond belief. Yesterday forenoon he entered the Tapper residence on Ann street through a side door and walked upstairs. The Tappers were at home at the time and Horn managed to get out of the building without being noticed. He encountered Anton Tapper in the yard and chatted amiably for a minute or two and departed. Later in the afternoon two rings and a handbag were missing in the servant's room. They were not found in Horn's possession and he says he lost them. John Sichmuener a Sleuth. Yejterday John Schmueser noticed the same old man emerging from the Claus parsonage. Schmueser and his family were just about to go out in their automobile, but Schmueser stopped his machine and questioned the fellow. The latter put up a bold front, saying that he had come to deliver some silverware and, not fin-ding the owners at home, decided to take it with him. That had Schmueser guessing, but Horn went on to say that he had been sent out from Chicago by the father of Henry Wolter, a brother of William Wolter, the city treasurer in Hammond. This argument was quite convincing to Schmueser as he forgot for tho moment that Wolter, sr. was dead. Added to this Schmueser's predicament of a running engine in the automobile which if manipulated by one of the children in the car might cause a disaster. Schmueser turned the fellow loose but notified the police. It was not long after when Officer John Kunz recognized thp fellow by a description which the department had given him and Horn was arrested as he was about to board a car for South Chicago. LOWELL GIP.L TURNED OVER TOTHE COURT Lowell, Ind., Nov. 14. Pearl Ashton, a Lowell girl, was turned over to Judge W. C. McMahan of the juvenile court at Crown Point last Friday evening, the grandmother of the girl having requested this. Pearl Ashton has been making her home with her grandmother, but the latter feels that a stronger hand is needed than hers to guide the girl. The girl had been committed to the reform school for girls once before, but was released on her promise to mend her ways. Upon her return her improvement in behavior was, however, only temporary and therefore the grandmother has again invoked the aid of the state. The girl was taken to Crown Point last Friday evening by Deputy Sheriff Thomas Piatt. WHY ARE TOU NOT A TIMES READER'

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night decidedjo advertise for frontage of the Central school

will be sold to the highest bidder. Six hundred and htty dollars a front foot has been offered by A. M. Turner.

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building on that street. It is $130,000 will be derived from

" , New York, Nov. 14. Thrown into a bonfire by a play mate after his clothes had been saturated with kerosene, Fiere Banardo, 12 .years old, is at the point of death in a New York hospital. He told the police that he had quarreled with Philip Seckler, 15 years old, last Wednesday, as to who should be the leader of the crowd of boys which was playing around tho bonfire in a vacant lot and that Seckler had thrown him into the fire after pouring oil on him. The storv came out only with the arrest of Seckler. East Chicago, Ind., Nov. 11. Fire last night completely destroyed the one-story frame cottage owned and occupied by. George F. Unckow, 4842 Walsh avenue. The fire, Wjhich was due to a defective flue, broke out at 12:30, destroying not only the house but the furniture as well. The occupants escaped with o.t any danger to themselves. The loss on the house is covered by $100 insurance, while the furniture is covered by $150.

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1310 RECORD OP RAILROAD ACCIDENT?. 1XJUUED IX REGIOX 50. KILLED IX REGIOJf 58 ... ' Michael Qiekser,- a .German, .employeJ as a watchman for the Illinois Brick works at Bernice, was killed some time last night between 8 and 10 o'clock b,y a Panhandle train. Little was known about Gickser, as he was very reserved about his past. He boarded with Mrs. Jaeger The company regarded him as a faithful employe, and he had the respect of everybody that knew him. ' A pet poodle dog was with Gickser when he was hit and the dog was also injured and had to be killed later. FOOTBALL OP TROUBLE The Hammond-East Chicago football game in Hammond yesterday was productive of a small sized riot at the "Four Corners" in Hammond yesterday after the game. Blows were exchanged and Officer Kunz, who was on the beat, grabbed two out of the melee, Paul Croak of Hammond and Martin Joyce, and took them to the station. Although they were not the instlga tors, they were drawn Into the fight and it so happened that they were grabbed off by the officer. Croak of Hammond was fined a dollar and costs, and while that of Joyce was dismissed, it is understood that Joyce will help Croak to pay part of the fine. 10 CASES Two divorce cases have been filed in the Lake superior court. In one Marie Dan has brought an action against I her husband, Powell Dan. She alleges that they were married in 1907 and were separated in August. 1909. She alleges that he struck her in the fact, called her vile and indecent names In the presence of others and was generally disagreeable. She says that he is an able-bodied man, capable of earning $120 a month and she asks J"00 alimony. The case was filed by-Hem-broff Bros. In the other case, John R. Rhodes has brought an action against Clementine E. Rhodes. They were married Oct. 30, 1SS1, and were separated in January, 1908. He claims that he build a home for ehr. but that she refused to live" in it and ran away to California. He is a carpenter by trade and retained Attorneys Ballard & Stanton of Gary in the case. .

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sale the Ilohinan street property. The frontage additional frontage on estimated that at least the sale. Former Hammond Lad Chosen Mayor - of Boyville at, Gary Over Eugene Knotts in Spirited Election Last Saturday Afternoon. Forrest Bowers, Camp party candidate for the Mayor of C?ary's Boyville was successful in defeating his opponent Eugene Knotts of the Hike party in a spirited election contest which took place at the various school house In Gary last Saturday afternoon. With the exception of Bowers every other candidate on the Camp party were defeated showing that the young1 lads had been well versed in the act of scratching their tickets as Instructed 'iy Judge Wills Brown who told them they had the right to do so before election came off. lncidently It was Eugene Knotts who was defeated by Bowers. The former won out a week before over Huntly Crolius, who last Saturday turned out his forces in the defeat o Knotts. The following is the standing of the vote. There were 249 ballots cast: Mayor Forrest Bowers, Camp party, majority, 20. (Continued on page seven.) Bailiff Is 111. v Since the election Bailiff James Trost has been conspicuous at the police station by his absence. The veteran gladhander is laid up at his home with a painful indisposition due mainly to physical disability, although a republican victory in Lake county is gaid to have added its share of mental pain. His many friends hope that he will be able to be around again very soon. GOULD TO MAKE FISHING PARAIDSE George J. Gould plans a northern Jekyle Island, a paradise for hunters and fishermen. He has bought an island at the junction of Chesapeake Bay and the James River, known as Rabbit Island. He is stocking it with game and is erecting a huge hunting lodge. It is expected to become a mecca for fashionable sportsmen.

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