Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 24, Hammond, Lake County, 15 July 1911 — Page 6

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Crown Point News

Happenings of a Day In Lake County's Lively Capital

SHUCKS From the Diary of SL.Lence Every once in er while a Crown Pointer bets a nickel er so on a baseball game, but tliey never hev t' git th' umpire's opinion ez f which way t' grit th' safest returns. Th' only thing Eve wuz a chump fer, wuz fer offerin' a bite uv it f Adam at all. Indiana Habor and Crown Point will cross bats tomorrow in a crucial same affering their standing- In the Northern Indiana league pennant race. With East Chicago winning It will be either team's flght for second place, and with Whiting defeating the leaders Crown Point will Jump to first place in the league race. Indiana Harbor Is reported as having greatly strengthened their team since their last game here, and are said to be carrying a bunch that depletes a J 125 payroll each week. The Harborites will come down In a special train, intending to carry home the bacon, but with Smith and Henning in trim it Is not likely they will be able to cop more than the rind. Every fan should turn out and lend their moral and financial support to the team that represents and is fighting so well for Crown Point. There is some talk of turning the Crown Point cemetery over to an association which may be organized for that purpose, the idea being to fetter tare for and perpetuate the consecrated ground. The plan has worked successfully in other cities where It has been tried and is said to be the latest phase In the care of cemeteries, the association assuming all the corporate ref ponslbilitles and creating a fund for the perpetual care and welfare of the cemetery lots, buildings and grounds. Some such provision will eventually have to be made with the Crown Point cmetery in order to keep 1 the entire place in more presentable shape, and it is highly probable that steps will be taken to start the association plan of control. Postmaster Farley reports that Uncle Sam's bank (postal savings) did a good business for the first day's work and gives promise of a greater development in the near future. O. Rose, the jeweler, has the distinction of being the first depositor and savings certificate holder, he being the first man to transact business with the postal savings bank. Postmaster Farley Intends ROBERTSDALE. Services at the Evangelical church for tomorrow are as follows: Sunday chool at 10 a. m. Morning preaching at 11 a. m. In the evening services will be hied at the Whiting Park. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Tlerney and Mrs. Ackerman of Keota. la., are guests at the Aman home in Roberts avenue for a few days. Mrs. Charles Stross and son of Harrison avenue visited her mother, Mrs. Barhey, in Chicago, Friday. Fred Leverenz of Harrison avenue traisoted business in Chicago yesterday. Mrs. August StToss and children and Miss Emma Haar of Wood River, Miss Mabel Sid&way of Cleveland, O. ; Mr. and Mrs. Dancing and Mr. and Mrs. EdWin Gerke of Whiting were guests at a 6 o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Plau of Harrison avenue Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Slagel and son returned home after a few days' visit with her .parent in South Chicago. The Ladles' Aid Society of the Evangelical church held their regular monthly business meeting at the church Thursday afternoon. Arrangements were made for an ice cream social and entertainment, which will be given at tne church Tuesday evening, Aug. 8th. Mr. and Mrs. William Grisdale are entertaining Mrs. Graham and son and Mrs. Mills and son of Birmingham, Ala., at their home In Roberts avenue. Julius Linnemart of Harrison avenue played in the band at Lake Woods park Thursday. Mrs. Winkler and son Lawrence of ASTHMA CATARRH CURED Expert Medical Scientist Aaaenaea Stutlla Reanlta Obtained by Seaplav. New York: Thousands are taking advantage of the generous offer mad by The Woodworth Co.. 1161 Broadway, New York City, requesting an experimental package of Henpine, the great discovery for Asthma. Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and Catarrh, which la mailed free of charge to all who writ for Itl It Is curing thousands of the most stubborn cases. It makes no difference how long you have been Buffering or how severe the cllmatio conditions are where you live. Senplne will cure you. If you have experimented with other treatment! and have failed to find a cure do not be discouraged but send for a trial of this wonderful truly merltout remedy which la a scientific compound discovered by a Professor of Vienna University, aad In being recommend J tbnuaanda.

to inaugurate a- campaign among the school children and hopes to Induce them to save many a dime that has heretofore found its way into other channels. A government postal savings bajnk Inspector had charge of the first day's deposit and work In the new Institution. The business men and the courthouse squad are busy arranging for their annual ball game and although the date for the contest has not been set it is said that secret practice has been going on in many a back lot and yard for at least a month. Recorder Jones has been playing catch with all the six year olds that will "toss 'em easy." Charley Johnson runs for home plate at 12 o'clock each day. Treasurer Maack has .had a dry palate for six weeks as a result of a specially Invented and self-controlled "spit ball," while Sheriff Grant has broken all the billy clubs In the sheriff's office In swatting the high flies. All in all, this year's game promises to be a great event and the courthouse squad are to for revenge the drubbing they received at the hands of the business men last year. j Motorcycle and auto drivers are paying a great deal of respect to the light orders since the recent activity In the Justice courts and very few are seen on the streets after or near dark without the required light. The activity should be kept up until all have learned the lesson that It mostly pays to obey the law regarding the matter. Mrs. Etta "Warner Vilmer of Chicago is visiting with Crown Point friends for a few days. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Neal of Chicago are visiting over Sunday with Attorney and Mrs. Frank B. Pattee on East street. It Is said that Abstracter Wheeler and family will return to Chicago Jn the near future. They have made many friends while here and the news of their Intended departure will be received with regret. Mrs. Erehardt Bixenman Is reported quite sick at her home on Main street with an attack of gall stones and other complications. Marshal Young spent a busy day yesterday Informing Crown Point citizens regarding the cutting of weeds and the penalty for neglect un5er the state law. Mr. and Mrs. Kred Wheeler and daughter, A. J. Rader, Miss Margaret and Hazel Krimblll and Herbert Johnson have returned from a pleasant week's vacation at the Sleepy Hollow clubhouse near the Kankakee river. They report fishing as being good, but the mosquitoes too solid for comfort.

Chicago visited Mrs. William Rought of Cleveland avenue yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Ackva of Chicago spent Wednesday here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wonnacott of Harrison avenue. Mrs. Elliott Aman and daughter Evelyn were the guests of her brother. Will Smith and family of Englewood, Thursday. Mrs. John Plau and daughter and Miss Emma Haar were Gary and Lake Wooods park visitors Wednesday. Mrs. J. Sharpe spent Thursday shopping in Chicago. Miss Goldle Hubbard left Thursday for a few weeks' visit with her grandparents at Westville, Ind. Frank Minseberg Is confined to his home In Roberts avenue with an attack of tonsllitls.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fritz entertained the former's brother from South Chicago at their home In Roberts avenue last evening. Miss Mary Fett of East Side visited her aunt, Mrs. Fred Leverenz, Sr., of Harrison avenue yesterday. Elmer Schmlttle of Harrison avenue was the guest of Hammond friends Thursday evening. I GRIFFITH. Mr. and Mrs. Likens and family, Mrs. Dunn and their guests Mr. and Mrs. Elsey of Preble spent yesterday at Lincoln park and sightseeing in Chicago. Miss Anna Mang has returned to Hammond after spending her vacation with her parents. Miss Franz of Lottaville, after visiting her sister, Mrs. B. Long, In Griffith, went to Hammond yesterday morning. H. E. Sikes of Preble, machinist for the Standard Oil company, returned home yesterday after spending a week looking after business at the plant In Griffith. Charles Cooper of Ross was here yesterday on his way to the city. vNina Jamieson visited friends in Highlands. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kilbourne of Rosa were business visitors here yesterday. Mrs. M. C. Weems and Ilia Hughes were In Griffith last evening on their way to Crown Point from Valparaiso. Miss Jessie Woodbridge was here yesterday on her way to Ross. Grant Russell, who came home a week ago with an attack of quinsy, has fully recovered and returned to his work In Chicago. Misses Violet Woodbridge and Ada Robertson of Ross were pleasant callers In Griffith last, evening:.

WHITING AND ENVIRONS

German Evangelical Cburrh of Whiting, Indiana boulevard, near 119th street. Sunday, July 16th, Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. 10:30 a. m.. German preaching, once more on "God commencing His love.' 7:30 p. m.. Union meeting In Whiting Park. Week following Sunday: Wednesday, Sunday school picnic at Douglas pi Thursday evening, 730, meeting of Sunday school teachers; 8, choir; Friday and Saturday evenings 7:30, special preaching, preparatory to the Lords Supper. On Saturday the Rev. W. B. Rilling. Pres. Eledr of Naperville, 111., Is to perach, and to lead the Quarterly conference. Eugene G. Fuessle, pastor, 418 Sheridan avenue. The pastor of Plymouth Congregational church. Rev. F. M. Webster will preach next Sunday morning from the theme: "Since in the Kingdom of Heaven." There will be no evening servico in the church because of the union services in the park. Methodist Eplacopnl Chnrch. Morning sermon theme: "The Individual's World." The evening service will be waived for the meeting at the park. At 4 p. m. Dr. Briggs will be present and conduct the Fourth Quarterly Conference. Rev, M. C. Wright, pastor. Abo Goldsmith's horses, hitched to the Whiting Wholesale Liquor Co.'s wagon, were standing on White Oak avenue by the side of the liquor house, when a piece of paper came blowing down the street and frightened the horses. "Harry Rabe, about 14 years old. was sitting In the wagon, waiting for his brother. Norman, who work for Goldsmith, to come out of the store. The horses dashed "madly down White Oak avenue and turned lnto'the alley back of 119th street. They ran down the alley to Schrage avenue and whe.i turning this corner, the wagon was tipped over, with the Rabe boy under it. It was here that the horses were stopped by Officer O. J. Mullaney or the boy would have" met certain death. Several persons went to the boy's assistance and when they managed to get him out from under the wagon it was seen that he was badly Injured. He was carried to the office of Dr. B. TJ. Doolittle, where it was learned that his leg had been broken. Dr. Dewey was called to assist Dr. Doolittle n resetting the broken member, and It was learned thafne was not otherwise Injured. The practice of throwing waste paper In the streets and alleys Ib a great nuisance and more than ones the people's carelessness will result disastrously. Albert Gavit and Clarence Bader were Indiana Harbor visitors on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spivak will move from Indiana boulevard to New York avenue and John street. Louis Bernstein of Lake Wood; Irk at Gary visited his brother Joseph Bernstein yesterday. Wesley Tliarp of the firm of Atkln and Tharp Is spending his two week3 vacation with his parents at Hemlock, Ohio. Louis Gordon, who Is spending a two weeks vacation In Colorado, write.-" home that he Is hitting the "high spots." Mr. Gordon climbed Pikes Peak, which has an altitude or 14,147 feet. He did not quite reach the top, but went up 11,000 feet in the air. Joe Smallo and John Cleska were In Crown Point on Thursday. A daughter was born to 'Mr. and Mrs Joseph Schultz of Schrage avenue on Thursday evening. Mamie Bernstein has been spending the week with her cousins In Gary. Mrs. Lottie Eaton of South Chicago, spent yesterday visiting Whiting friends. Miss Lillian Dixon of East Chicago was a local visitor on Thursday evenin fe. Dr. J". F. Take of Valparaiso, transacted business here on Thursday and also took advantage of the opportunity to call on a number ot his friends. Miss Myrtle Ingraham of Sheridan avneue has returned from Joliet, III, where she spent two weeks visiting her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Fatro. Miss Laura Hornecker of Woodlawn, spent Thursday visiting her aunts, Mrs. William Glock and Charles Vatef. Mrs. David Prltchard was In Chicago yesterday. The Whiting Grays wil Itackle the East Chicago team at the Whiting ball park tomorrow afternoon and intend to make the visiting team gd some tl want to win this game. Rev. Senosukl Ogata addressed a large audience at the M. E. church on Thursday evening, his subject being Japan. Rev. Ogata la president of tha

Methodist Episcopal University at Tokio, which has in attendance a thousand students. A union meeting of five Whiting churches will be held again tomorrow night in the Whiting park at 7:30 p. m. The Masonic band will play and a special vocal solo will be given. i;very one invited. The meeting last Sunday evening was attended by one thousand people. The regular monthly shooting match of the Whiting police took place on the lake front yesterday afternoon. The meet was as usual won by Sergeant Clay C. Collins, the result being as follows: Colins, 64; Lawler, 34; Mullaneq, 30; PInkerton, 14; Vacha, 11; O'Conell, 8; Hohman, 0. The Catholic Order of Foresters has been making a state campaign for members, offering prizes for those getting the largest numbers. The third prize was won by John M. Thlele of Whiting, the first and second prizes being won by Frank Dahlkamp an! Capt. Geo. Hanlon both of Hammond. City Treasurer P. D. Griffith has gone on a two months acation, during which time his office wil be in charge of his daughter, Miss Margaret Griffith, deputy treasurer. Treasurer Griffith hns been saving up the tli, the past two years, working right tnrough without a vacation which enabled him to get sufficient time off this year, to give him and his wife, ample time to fulfill their desire of once more visiting their old home In Wales, where Mrs. Griffith has not been for forty years, but where Mr. Griffith visited about twelve years ago. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Griffith left for Lexington, Ohio to spend a few days with their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Williams. On July 19th In company with Mr. and Mrs. Williams they will sail from New York on the Lusitanla. for Liverpool, England. From Liverpool thoy will go to South Wales where they wil visit relatives. From Wales they will go to London, England and also to Paris.

ST. JOHN. , By the end of this week the work with the hay crop will be over and the grain harvest will be under way. Winter wheat and rye is already cut. oats and some summer wheat Is opening fast and preparations are being made by the threshers to put their machines in operation next week. Grain looks good, only hay Is a little light In some places. Joseph M. Thiel & Sons, carpenter contractors, are building. a large barn for John Schmltt, south of St. John. Misses Emma Thome and Bertha Ludwig and Frank Groth and Albert Thome made a trip per automobile to Crown Point and Cedar Lake Friday. George Kellman Is on the sick list. Mat Bruck, Jr., made a business trip to Chicago Thursday. Peter Schumacher had his ankle badly sprained yesterday and Is now confined to the bed. LOWELL. George M. Deathe, Lowell's oldest business man, is sick at his home with an attack of cholera morbus. Judge Itiach and family and a party of friends run down from Hammond Thursday evening and took supper at Schmal's hotel, which place .is noted far and near for the good meals put up and the excellent table service. Sam Simpson, the confectioner, transacted business in Chicago yesterday. S. C. Dwyer and wife went to Chicago Heights yesterday to visit at the home of Dr. Alva Spindler for a brief time. Rev. J. B. Dunkleberger and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ruge at Cook yesterday. John Hack and wife went to Wilmette. 111., yesterday to visit at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ernest Lynch. The Misses Laura RIgg of Chicago and Tosie Burns of Colterville, who were guests at the home of their college chum, Mrs. Harvey Hildebrandt, for a few days, left for Chicago yesterday. Ed. Celga, wife and son of Whiting Hammond Iron & Metal Go, MARCUS BSOS nop Wbolrtale Dealers la IKON, METALS. RUBBER AND SECOND HAND MACHINERY Offices: 340 Indiana Ave. TarCs: Sohl St. and Indiana Are HAMMOND I IV D IAIN Office rboocl2Z... B.nica 114)

arrived in Lowell last evening to visit his parents. Vincent Ceiga and wife, for a few days. Mrs. Wiley, mother of the Wiley Bros., building contractors, of Chicago, arrived in Lowell last evening to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Sanger, the balance of the summer. Harvey Sanger of Chicago Heights arrived in Lowell last evening to visit relatives. William Michael, one of the West Creek's prominent farmers and stock raisers, went to Milwaukee yesterday to consult an eye specialist about his eyes.

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Roy Wagner, who was arrested as being implicated In the attempted holdup at Cole & Young's Jewelry store, was booked and held under bonds of $1,500 on a charge of burglary. The police are looking for "Spec" Moss, an ex-codvict, as one of the holdup men. Miss Lucy Ellsworth and Roy Patterson, two young women were arrested In a wlneroom at 93rd street and Commercial avenue by Detective Tracy, who claims they were without escorts. They were arraigned before Judge Fry, who fined them each $5 and costs. The police are also waging a war on street walking girls who make It their business to hang around the corners and flirt with young men waiting to be taken to some winerooom. A careful study has been made of this particular kind of a girl and find that the town is overrun with them. Seven more blind pig keepers were arrested at Calumet Lake yesterday after the fourth raid so far this summer. The following are the blind pig keepers: Frank Shota, Geo. Weiss, John Bender, J. Kominsky, Sog Johnson, A. Anderson and John Reider. Last night the steamship United States left 92nd street docks for the second moonlight excursion, given by the Wisconsin Steel Company Athletic club. The boat was crowded and an ideal night helped to serve the young and old to an enjoyable evening's entertainment. STIEGLITZ PARK Miss Katherlne Nelson of Burnside was a visitor here yesterday. Miss M. XVKeefe shopped In South Chicago Thursday. Miss R. Green of South Chicago is visiting here for the past week. Mr. Johnson of Chicago transacted bustness here yesterday. Miss A. Albertson was a Whiting visitor Thursday. Miss P. Tarnowskie Is on the sick list for the past week. Miss Edna Evans went to East Chicago on business yesterday. Miss L. James Is on the sick list for the past week. Mr. Harper of East Chicago was a visitor here yesterday. HESrEWISCH. A large crowd attended the lawn social given under the auspices of the Hegewlsch Star Rebecca lodge on the lawn opposite A. C. Klucker's drug store Thursday evening and a good time enjoyed by all. V. A. Beckman left here Thursday evening for Cincinnati, to be gone a few days on business. Rex-. Carlson, pastor ot. the Swedish Lutheran church, has started a Swed ish summer school to be held for the 3C

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next six weeks at the church. Quit a number of children have taken up the summer term. Mrs. J. Hohwy and daughters, Mrs. William Emrlck and children. Miss Hohwy, spent Thursday at Lincoln park and a good time was enjoyed. Charlie Malmstone of Roseland waa a Hegewlsch business visitor yesterday.

BURNHAM. Several of the Burnham people attended the ice cream social at Hegewisch Thursday evening, given by the Star Rebecca lodge. Mrs. J. S. Doe of Park avenue spent Thursday in Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mills and Estella spent Thursday evening in Hammond with friends. Misses Ethel and Violet Nelson of Hegewlsch spent last evening here with Mr. and Mrs. J. Nichles of Park avenue. Mrs. Charley Burnham of Pullman spent Thursday here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burnham. Mrs. R. Rau of Center avenue spent yesterday In Chicago shopping. David Boyle and son Dean of West Pullman spent Thursday afternoon here on business. Mrs. Walter Coombs of Park avenue Is entertaining her sister from Chicago this week. CLARK STATION. Word was received here yesterday from Mr, adn Mrs. Eugene Clossen of South Chicago, who spent a few months on a tour across the continent, report they had a fine time and are on their way back home. The word was received from Denver, Colo. They will spent Sunday with Clark Station relatives, j Fred Byron and L. Barsley of Clark Station were Pine visitois yesterday. Richard Much of Pine was a Gary visitors yesteerday. Mrs. Thomas Pearson of Clark Station was a South Chicago visitor yesterday. Miss Emily Behn and Miss Ellen ClotSsen of Clark Station were Gary visitors last evening. Tr a LaVenoor cigar. It's good I FILES CURED AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTfON METHOD. If ou suffer from bleeding. Itching, blind or protruding Piles, send me your addresa, and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will alao end some of this home treatment free for trial, with reference from your Own locality tf requested. Immediate relief and permanent cure assured. Bead no money, but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mrs. M Sum mar a. Bos V. Metre Dam. lad. the Home