Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 215, Hammond, Lake County, 1 March 1912 — Page 5

Friday, March 1, 1912.

THE TIMES. ....... Summners Pharmacy Prescription Specialists Call your Doc!or ow our Piiones 1420, 1421, 28. Hohman St. near State Prompt Delivery, no Extra Charge. Household Rubber Gloves, Saturday, . March 2nd, 1912, only Three Pair for One Dollar.

LAKE COUNTY COURTS AT A GLANCE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM SO. Judge VlrgU s. Relter. Information. The court takes up special mtter on Friday and that will end the term. A week's vacation follows: LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM NO. 3 Judge Uawreace Becker. Case on Trial. 419. Charles Frederlchs, adminis

trator of the estate of Byron I Fulta,

killed by falling: from the Citizens' Na

tional Bank building in a cornice acci

dent, vs. Matthew Lavene. Crumpacker, Crumpackor & Tlnkham for tha plaintiff, and Ibach & Cravens and McAleer

Bros, for the defendant. Case will

probably go to the Jury tonight, laformatloa.

The trial of the above cases will end

the court term.' Next week will b va cation week. LAKE SUPERIOR roi'HT, ROOM NO. ', Judge Johannes Koptlka At HamniAad. onrt Caleadar. Friday, March 1 72S3 Zuinpfe v Schllntz.

6S6S Kendrick v Bowers. S05 Gerts v Maher. SS3t Rell & C. Cohen et a I. Fifth week. Jury cases, Monday, Marrh 4 5102 Fowler v "West Ass. Co. et al. 5327 Mutrleks v City of E. Chgo. I a forma lion. The court's vacation will not begin until March 8. JIDGB W. C M'MAJIAX. At Crow a Point. Information. Tho court has gone through his calendar of cases and the rest of the week will take up only odds and ends. Next wpek he will try criminal cases, after which his term will end. There will be a week's vacation before he goes to Valparaiso. ext Caseo on Call. Lowell blind tiger cases.

morning. .table and would not pass the food to

The arguments are set for this after-i him. He also says that she would not

noon. Attorney John Gavlt will open speak to him.

for the plaintiff, Attorney L V. Cravens wll open for the defense. Attorney C. j B. Tlnkham will close for the plaintiff. '

It is expected that the case will go

to the Jury tonight. It has taken all week to try it and has aroused a great deal of local interest. Experts con

tradicted each other and there is considerable speculation as to the outcome of the trial.

The principal question involved was one as to whether or not the proper safeguards had been placed around the worklngmen.

TAKE CHANGE OF VENUE Cases Against the Earles Move to Valparaiso.

ACTIVITIES AT STANDARD t

GOES TO JURY TONIGHT The case of Frederlchs, administrator of the setate of Byron L. Fultx, killed in the cornice accident, on the Citizens" Germany National Bank building in Hammond, came to a close this

The two caMs now pending in the Lake circuit court against the Earles

have been moved and Will come up for further hearing late in March or the early part of April at Valparaiso In Porter county. John G. Earle, who Is a resident of

cago and taken up hfs residence there. It Is not known at the present time whether he will appear in the cases now pending against him or not, but it is expected he will. John II. Earle. grandson of John G. Earle, has returned to the sduth and will not be hone until the first of Ap

ril. When he will again resume his action against the plaintiffs. Owing to the; immense amount of

land tied up in the pending suits many , hope that they will be successfully I cleared up. for it leaves the property In '

an unsaleable shape.

Each two weeks' period shows an increase in the money that is being paid out Jn -wages at the Standard Steel Car plant. The passenger car department is now the center of activity, but the freight car department will start operations in another week. More men ore being employed every day and the amount paid out in wages is Increasing $3,000 or $4,000 every two weeks. The last payroll was in the neighborhood of $18,000 for a two weeks period. The sample car that the men have

been working on is completed, and

I ready for inspection. The material is is now on hand so that in any event It, will not be long before the plant win .assume an aspect of great activity, j Car orders are not coming In as fast as they should, but no one Is worrying on this score, for the reason that It Is a known fact that the railroads must ! build more cars this summer to take care of the business.

MAY IRWIN WILL CELEBRATE WITH US

Manager KingwlU of the Hammond theatre made "a ten strike" yesterday while in Chicago, where he closed a contract for the appearance of May Irwin in "She Knows Better Now," for Sunday, March 17th. Miss Irwin is known - as one of the brightest comediennes on the American stage, ad is now playing ai the Studebaker theatre, Chicago, and is making a big hit in this new piece. The entire production will be brought to Hammond. As this will be her first appearance In this city, and she is so well known and popular, no doubt a large business will

to secure this strong attraction in view New Butcher Shop.

place a missing person is looked for ' is in Lake county or the Calumet re

gion, and if they have not lived here there is always some person that is able to tell something about them. Not a week passes but what Chief Austgen receives a description asking him to locate somebody. The Chicago Heights authorities do not know anything of the dead man's history and have sent the following description:- . W illiam Martin, 55 years old. height

5 feet 8, weight between 140 and 150 pounds, build slim, medium complexion, gray eyes, hair black turning gray, heavy sandy mustache, large scar on right leg from knee to hip, wore two sweaters, dark overcoat and pants. No. 8 shoe and was employed as a laborer. His death came from injuries received in a railroad accident.

Mrs. John Drzyzinalski, 330 154th street. West Hammond is reported to be seriously ill and relatives from Chicago have been called to her bedside. Miss Mary Kraay will return to her home in Griffith toda yafter spending

a few weeks in Hammond with her sister. "Mrs. J. C. Hoekensmith, 80) Claude street. Mrs. Hoekensmith submitted to an operation a few weeks ago and has been very 111 but is recovering rapidly and is able to be up now.

Sues for Divorce. Attorney J. Will Belshaw of Lowell has filed a case in which Lowell H. Kenyon of Shelby seeks a divorce from his wife, Daisy I. Kenyon. The couple were married May 7. 1899. and separated Sept. 8. 1908. It is alleged In the complaint that Mrs. Kenyon abandoned her husband In 1906 but that h Induced her to return to live with him. When she came back Kenyon alleges that she would sit with her back to him at the dinner

HIGH SCHOOL GIRL HAS THIRD BIRTHDAY

of the record-breaking results he had

for the appearance of "Louisiana Lou" on last Sunday night, and for which he received a letter of thanks and appreciation from Manager Harry Askin of the LaSa'lle Opera House for his efforts to bring about this result. In view of the splendid results which have been obtained from the last highgrade attractions, the city of Hammond has been put back on the theatrical map and there will be no difficulty hereafter in securing high-grade attractions for future engagements, and It is now up to the people of Hammond to determine whether they care to support a high grade attraction during mid-week. They will have an opportunity to demonstrate this on next Friday, the 8th Inst., when the Whitney Opera company will present the light I opera, "The Chocolate Soldier." which I will be given with the full strength I of the company of eighty artists, lneluding an orchestra of twenty pieces. This opera has made a big hit wherevi er presented, and the people of Hammond should show their appreciation of Manager King-will's efforts to secure such a high-grade musical for the mid. ; week.

Herbert Bohling. formerly the butch

er in J. J. Austgen's meat market, has gone into partnership with Charles McCay, and together they will conduct a meat market at 650 South Hohman street, formerly known as the Kellner meat market. They will open their place for business tomorrow morning.

Last Day for Taxes. Today is the last day in whKih the people of West Hammond had for paying their county and village taxes, and consequently the city clerk's office was filled with people all "day long. The time for paying the special assessments is extended, however, until March 10.

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Now is the best opportunity to buy Fresh and Correctly Tailored Suits Overcoats and Trousers for Men, Boys and Children, that you've had in a long time. To the clothing buyer who neglects to attend this sale IT MEANS AN ACTUAL LOSS It's our time of year for cleaning up stock and getting ready for the coming season. We're not so particular about the prices we want to sell the stock on hand. Enormous Reductions in our Gent's Furnishing and Shoe Dept. Come and Enjoy our Feast of Bargains.

Hammond has a girl who has had but three birthdays, but who, despite

this apparent age deficiency, is a student In the sophomore class in the high school. The girl is Miss Mabel Powley of 36 Clinton street. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Powley, her father being an engineer on the Erie road. Miss Powley celebrated her third birthday anniversary yesterday, she having been born in 1896 on Feb. 29th, the extra day In the leap year month. The celebrant had as her guesta many of her schoolmates, and a number of out-of-town guests, forty-eight In number. The Powley home was beautifully decorated in purple and white, the high school colors, in honor of the occasion and the evening's program, which ended with a leap year luncheon, ended at 12 o'clock. The evening was devoted to games and songs, and Miss Powley proved hsself to be a fine hostess. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. T. Eaton and daughter. Miss Frances Eaton; Miss T. Duke, Miss Pauline Kennedy, Mrs. Anna Kennedy. Miss Etta Starr, all of Chicago, and Mrs. F. J. Kerr of Chenoa, HI. Mr. Powley, the father of the leap year girl, had given her her choice as to whether she should have a birthday party or a gold watch, and girl like, she choose the party for herself and friends. She was greatly surprised this noon, upon returning home from school that her father had also provided the watch for her. She received a handsome gold watch and chain, and yesterday she was the recipient of many beautiful presents, too, one of them coming all the way from the state of Washington.

HOBART OUT WITH CHALLENGE

(Special to The Times.)

Whiting. Ind., March 1. Since their victory over Hammond on the T. M. C A. floor at Gary last Saturday night the Whiting Owl club basketball team has been anxiously watting for challenges and yesterday received a surprise when they got a communication from Hobart wanting a game. The game will be played at Hobart Saturday evening, March 9 and after defeating Hammond the Owls think they will have no difficulty in laying Hobart aside. Hobart is said to have an excellent team and may show the champs how to play basketball at the brick city. The Owls will play the Chicago Comets at Whiting March 2. The Comets are consid

ered a strone city team and a hard tus-'

sle is expected.

TAFT WINS TWO IN ! . MICHIGAN FIGHT

( ueiruji, jhcil, jaarcn i. l neoaore Roosevelt has got a couple more thumps in Michigan. The first Michigan delegates to be elected,, to the republican national convention were chosen at the convention of the eighth district, held at Caro. and they were instructed

for Taft by an almost unanimous vote. This Is considered very significant as Indicating the real trend of sentiment in the state, which Gov. Osborn is claiming for Roosevelt four to one. The

. delegates are Theron W. Atwood of j Caro and William M. Smith of St. John. The Taft administration was Indorsed. In Grand Rapids. National Committeeman John W. Blodgett. replying to a request from the New York Roosevelt committee for an opinion on the -colonel, wired: .

"Roosevelt is the Bryan or Uu republican party." Blodgett Is uncompromisingly for Taft.

Board's Meeting. TVe board of public works at this morning's session adopted a confirmatory resolution ' providing for the improvement of Jackson street with sidewalks. Bids were advertised for.

ODD FELLOWS HAVE BIG EVENING

Hessler Will Recover. John Hessler, the West Hammond village president, who Is at the AlexIan Bros.' hospital, Chicago, suffering with a complication of diseases, is re

ported to be getting- along nicely, and I that there is hope that he will be out in

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CLUD WILL ELECT ITS NEW OFFICERS

The annual election of officers In the University club will take place in the club rooms Tuesday night, March 5, at 8 o'clock. A smoker is to be given on this occasion. This is always the principal event of the club year and a large attendance of members is expected. . This election will complete the fifth year of the club's activities. The administration of David T. Emery as president has seen a greater amount of social activity than ever befere in the history of the club. The club members have a number of splpndld entertainments to look back upon. The club has become a fixture in the community as a social factor through Its occupancy of its s"plendid club

rooms. Its supporters are of the opinion that It will always be the downtown club of the city. A number of nfw members is being taken in every month, and It is expected that several applications for membership will be in the hands of the committee within the next few weeks. The club has an equipment that cost In the neighborhood of 3,500, and dur

ing the administration of Emery the Indebtedness has been considerably re. duced. The collection of outstanding dues would put the club nearly out of debt. So the meeting next Tuesday will be something in the nature of a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the club's organization. The best of feeling prevails in the club and the election next Tuesday is expected to be a very harmonious affair.

Calumet. lodge No. 601, I. O. O. F., last night entertained the ladies of the members in the headquarters, and when the last merrymakers went home at 1 o'clock the general verdict was that it had been one of the most enjoyable events in the history of the lodge. The committee on entertainment,

composed of Messrs. W. B. Hoffman, George Pearson and James Rodgers, had provided an exceptionally good bill which was supported entirely by home talent. The committee on entertainment, composed of Messrs. Yens Anderson, Charles Luthman and Frank Travers, found it had provided just the right thing In submitting- chicken club sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake. After the refreshments had been served the hall was cleared and the carpets taken up, after which the guests danced from 11:30 until 1 o'clock. The pre-luneheon program did not permit a dull moment because of the excellent work of the various performers. Engleton and Grady, who are recognized as the best home talent ; team in Hammond, were frequently called on, and

the entertainment committee found that it had also selected strong cards In George Pearson and Miss Ruth Webster and the others who took part. R, Elster's orchestra furnished the music for the evening. The evening's program was as follows: 1. Music by orchestra. 2. Song by Engleton Grady. 3. Reading by Miss Ruth Webster. 4. Music by orchestra. 6. Cornet solo by Dr. J. A. Davis. 6. Song by I T. Carmen. 7. Monologue by George Pearson. 8. Music by orchestra. 9. Song by Engleton & Grady. 10. Song by 1 T. Carmen.

11. Reading by L. T. Engleton. 12. Music by orchestra. 13. Song by L. T. Carmen. 14. Song by L. F, Engleton. 15. Song by Engleton & Grady. Refreshments, dance.

two or three weeks.

His physicians this morning reported that they hope to avert an amputation of two of his toes which were frozen this winter and which are giving him considerable trouble.

Returns From Trip. Superintendent C. M. MeDaniel of the Hammond public schools returned from St, Louis this morning, where he attended a'flve days' session of the National Superintendents' association. Superintendent MeDaniel gained many good ideas and suggestions, some of which he believes can be successfully worked into the Hammond school system.

Mrs. Mabel Malo formerly of Hammond submitted to a very serious operation at St. Mary's hospital in Green Bay. Wis. several days ago. Letters to Hammond friends and relatives state that she is doing as well as can be expected. Miss Emma Huehn of Logan street has gone to Valparaiso to spend the day with her brothers, Henry and Will Huehn, who are students at the University. Mrs. Robert F. Duncan and daughter, Mildred, of Plymouth. Ind.. are visiting R. I. Duncan at his home, 165 Sibley street.

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SEARCH FOR MARTIN HERE roe3 William Martin, who died at the St. James hospital. Chicago Heights, last Tuesday, live In Hammond or has he any relatives in Lake county? That is what Chief Brown of the Chicago Heights police wants to know from the tone of his communication sent to Chief Austgen this morning. Strange as it may seem, the first

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Special Prices for Sat., March 2.

12c 9c 30c

Granulated Sugar, with 1.00 order, 10-pound limit, f per pound Q Q Eggs, strictly fresh, aa

per dozen 00 W

Butter, Elgin Creamery, 3 pounds for.

Prunes, raisin cured, r 3 pounds for.... fc3C

Can Soup, Armour's brand, can, 9q 3 cans for Can Corn, per can 3 cans Cherries, for table use, per can. LIbby Plum Pudding, in cans, per can , Salmnn. in runs verv trnnt

red stock, for lC Milk, Silver, Cow or Pet,

3 10c cans for 25c 6 small cans for Washing Powder, Swift's 2 1-pound packages for

Dutch Cleanser, 3 10c cans for C v G

Dried Peaches, good stock, per pound Macaroni, Alphabets, per package Kellog's Toasted Corn Flakes, 3 10c packages. .. . Flour, New Century, -barrel sack

1.00

25c 25c 15c 22c

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12c 8c 25c 75c

Cookies, bars, per pound Soap Chips, 2 1-lb packages for Wash Board, a good large Bize for Toilet Paper, 3 large pack-

ases'25c nen 6 small packages fcOt

Saratoga Chips, Meyer's Red Seal,

per package, Qq 3 packages for

25c

MEATS

Hams, Armour's Star, per pound Bacon, small strlrs, per pound Leaf Lard, per pound Home Made Summer Sausage, per pound Veal Stew, per pound Pork Loins, very fancy, . r pound Pork Choulders.

per pound '

WE HAVE A LARGE. SUPPLY OF FANCY HOME DRESSED CHICKENS ON HAND. FRESH BALTIMORE OYSTERS JUST RECEIVED.

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