Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 187, Hammond, Lake County, 9 January 1913 — Page 6

THE TIMES.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 1913.

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Crown Point Mews Happenings of a Daj In Lake County's Lively Capital

SHUCKS Prom the Diary of Si. Lence Asked Hek Spence who he thought 'ud make a good city offishul in Sudgeville, yestlddy, an' he sed he didn't have it In fer ennybuddy. Lots o peepul are all right after they git started, but sum o' 'em don't get a-goin' 'till they're back hum. City Treasurer Handley's annual report of the finances' of the city of Crown Point show that the city is in the best financial condition of Its history, nearly twenty thousand dollars being credited to the various funds for the first of the year. This is without the annual January draw from the county auditor for city taxes, which if counted in at this time would bring the balance up to nearly thirty thousand dollars. Plans and specifications are out for the new milk plant to be located near the Erie station and work will be. commenced on the big structure in the spring, or as soon as the weather permits. The new industry, conducted on the Borden plah In Chicago, will take the entire milk' output of the farming community for miles around, and the officials of the new company are assured of enough milk and cream to make the venture a success. The Crown Point high school basket ball team will play the Lowell high school five at the local school gymnasium on Friday night. The ability of the Lowell team is an unknown quantity to the local players, they not hsving been in any contests with other school teams in the county, thus giv ROBERTSDALE. .The Ladies' Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet at the home of Mrs. John Plau of Harrison avenue on Friday afternoon at 2:80 .o'clock.. Every member Is requested to be present, as the annual election of officers will take place. Misses Caroline Putnam, Cecelia Noble. Mary Stein and Caroline Kelfe saw Sothern and Marlowe in "Much Ado About Nothing'; at the Garrick theatre, in Chicago, Wednesday evening. Arthur, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Minsberg, is ill with the grip. Mrs. John Dreesen of East Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Eggers of Roberts avenue yesterday. Mrs. Richard Schaaf and daughter, Mrs. M. Hannon, were the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Albert Meyers of Chicago, yesterday. ;f r xi'yiua Tiriim and family movea Wednesday from Crown Point to their home in Indiana boulevard. Mrs. Roy Height- is quite ill at her home in Roberts avenue. ' John Blaul of Roberts avenue was a Chicago business visitor yesterday. Mrs. J. Sceerey. of Indiana boulevard is recovering nicely from her recent Illness. Tomorrow evening there will be preaching services held at the Evangelical -diarchy after which the quarterly conference -twill convene. Rev. H. B. Schaefer will preside in the absence of Presiding' Elder Burs1.who can-not be present. All are welcome to attend this service. County Commissioner Schaaf spent the early part of the week in Crown Point on business. Jasper WIchorst of Roberts avenue Is confined to bis home with, a severe at tack of the grip and is under the care of Dr. Doolittle. Mrs. Henry Eggers of Roberts avenue spent the day shopping in Chicago. The members of the Independent Pedro club will meet tomorrow after noon at the home of Mrs. Canner In Whiting. Mrs. John Poppen of 119th street vis ited her "husband at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, Tuesday. Miss Amy Roberts and Miss Helen MacLean were the guests of out-of town friends Wednesday. Arthur Stross of 116th street was a Hammond visitor last evening. HOB ART. Miss Minnie Ziegler has accepted a position as bookkeeper and cashier at the Elsler meat market at Gary. Miss TUUe Gruel is visiting with friends In Chicago. K, C. Scheldt transacted business rn Chicago yesterday. The Modern' Priscilla club met this afternoon with Miss Sena Barger. Invitations have been issued for an informal dancing party given by the Phi tlta Phi on "Tuesday evening, Jan. Hth. Mrs. C. Samuelson visited friends in Chicogo jeslerday. !- STIEGLITZ PARK. Miss E. James was a Hammond visitor yesterday. Mrs. Danzer shopped in Hammond Tuesday. , Nick Smith is on the sick list. Mrs. Yates was a. "Whiting visitor yesterday. Mrs. Hammond is on the sick list. B. Blbertson was a South Chicago visitor Monday. Miss Ella Modrock of Whiting was a visitor here yesterday. Mr. Scholz of Whiting was here on business yesterday. 3EGEWISGH. Mr. and Mrs. Russell, who have been spending the holidays with Mrs. Rodebaugh, returned to their home In Indianapolis Monday evening. Theater visitors will doubtless be pleased to knos- that the 11:37 p. m. .Nickel Ilate will hert-after stop at isurnham f'.r passengers. By purchas ing a tori-r'ofc ticket th fare amounts

ing the dopesters a chance to get a line on their playing. The local crew expect to win the game and in so doing get a strangle hold on the county high school championship. The remains of F. N. Wolf, the brakeman who was killed on the Erie railroad on last Saturday, were shipped to his late home at Hartford City, Ind.. for burial yesterday. Little could be learned here of the deceased's past life and It is not known whether he had any relatives living In the Indiana City or not. It is' reported that John BothweH- of Ross, who recently married Ilss Johanna Kuschnicke of this place, is in quite serious condition at his home resulting from running a rusty nail in his foot some time ago. The limb is badly swollen and blood poisoning is feared. Mrs. C. Englert has been quite ill at her home on East street this week. A bobload of Gary young people attended the Wednesday night roller skating party at Central Music hall last evening. The light committee of The city council will meet with the officials of the

electric light company on Friday night to again go over the rate proposition in an effort to secure better current rates for consumers. A. C. Potter of Chicago, head of the concern, will be in attendance. The John B. Peterson residence on Court street is about completed and ready for occupancy, making one of the finest residences in that section of the city. The volunteer firemen have settled upon Feb. S. 1913, as the date for their annual ball and committees have been appointed to make arrangements for the big annual dance of the company The ball is given for a worthy cause and should be well supported by the citizens In general. for the single I rip. Mrs. Anna Miller was shopping in Chicago Tt;eJay. , - Mrs. Frank AVeiland entertained a few -friends Monday evening- in honor of hf birthday." Mrs. Charges Paul was a Hammod shopper ye:-terd;vy. Mr. an'. Mrs." Frank Crane attended the' funeral of Dave Randall, which was held at Hammond, yesterday. Phil Ste-.n Is building a cottage at the corner of 133rd street end Corondolet avenue. Mr. Scheft : putting up a cottage on Superior ayenue, north of 132nd street. DYER. Monday evening the financial board of the town of Dyer met to let bids on the money in the town treasury Tuesday Mrs. George J. Baker left for Barberton, O., whither she was called on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wever. Tuesday evening the members of the town board ir-et in monthly session at the Forester hall. No special business was transacted. Frank J. Beiriger is nursing a sore foot at present, having had. the misfortune to step into a rusty nail last Sunday., Tueflav . the advisory board of St. John township met with Trusted F. F. Scheldt here in Dyer. - The dance given by the Dyer Pleas ure club Tuesday was largely attended Children's 75c Underwear, 34c Wool Pants, Vests and Drawers, natural and brown mixed. You'll rind every size in the lot, values up to 75c, at a garment ...... .34c

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White Goods, 1,000 yards of dotted swlss, woven dots, very desirable for dresses, worth 19c a yard, priced at.., 8c sreerized, 1 inches Table Damask, highly mercerized, in desirable patterns, 6-4 Inches wide, always sold at 50c a yard, price 32c Messaline Silk, full 36 Inches wide, high lustrous finish, all colors, al ways sold at 1-25, special, 89c per yard

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making dancing: space at a premium. Henry Greivlng made a business trip to Crown Point yesterday.

Sporting Briefs First Baseman Fred Merkle of the Giants is being sued for $5,000 damages. arising from an alleged attack on a bartender. Arlie Latham, the former big leaguer and coach of the New York Giants, is looking for a job as umpire during the coming season. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo are in tough luck. Both cities have been granted franchises in the Central Association but have no ball park to' play in. Manager Dahlen thinks so well of the men he has signed up for 1913, that he has picked out a place In the first di vision for the Superbas. Moriey. the youngster secured from Knoxville, will most likely give Frank Laporte a hard tussle for the second base Job with the Washington team next season. During their spring training trip, the Boston Braves will play a game with the All-Georgia team, which is to t organized by Ty Cobb and Nap Rucker. No piloting of a major league team for Fielder Jones. The former man ager of the White Sox was recently elected president or the Northwestern League for a term of three years. It is said that the veteran Jim Sheckard will be released by President Mur phy and that the Cubs will depend upon Schulte, Clymer and Mitchell In the out field. Kenneth Nash, the former Brown irh iversity shortstop signaS by the Cleve land club last season and . afterward erit to Toledo, will rejoin the Naps at the spring training grounds in Pens cola, Fla. Pitcher Hurley of the Denver team ia quite a hurler, but as a batter Hurley is absent. Last season he took part in 37 games, had 82 times at bat and fin lshed the season with a batting aver age of .000. FREE TO ASTHMA SUFFERERS A New Heme Care That Anyone Can l c- without Dmwmfort or lAmm of Time. We have a New Method that cures Asthma, and we want you to try it at our expense. No matter whether your case Is or long-standing or recent aevelopment, whether it Is present as oc casional or chronic Asthma, cur metnoa Is an absolute cure. No matter in what climate you live, no matter what your age or occupation, our method will cer tainly cure vou rlirnt in your own nome, We especially want to send it to those apparently hopeless cases, wnere an forms of inhalers. dcAiches, opium Drenaratlons. fumes, 'patent smokes, etc.. have failed. We want to show everyone at our own expertise that this new method will end all difficult hreftthinsr all wheeling ana ail tnose terrible paroxysms at once and for all time. . This free offer Is too Important to negleel'a tringle da-. Write now and begin the cure at once. rena no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do It Today. FREE ASTHMA COl'POS. FRONTIER ASTHMA CO., Room 753 C. Niagara and Hudson Sts., Buffalo, N. Y. Send free trial of your method to: 1.50 Gloves, pair at 58c Ladies' Kid Gloves, complete range of best shades, 16-button length, most all sizes in each shade. Kolaeek's regular 1.50 gloves, pair.....,..?.... 5C Pongees, Plain Poplins, Striped Poplins, Foulards, Jacquards, 10,000 yards, all colors, worth t1 ftk ?9c In one lot yard JL Striped Serge, In navy, cadet, black and blue, extra quality, worth 19c a yard, special price, yard. White Madras, Swisses, Striped Dimities, Whipcords, mill lengths. es, Striped lill lengths, 12ic worth to 25c a yard, one lot, at l. . . with nice all white sani-1

WHITING AND ENVIRONS

C. C. Hoover of the Whiting high school faculty Is confined to his home on Ohio avenue by Illness. The Silver Leaf Pleasure club will give a dance in the I. O. O. F. hall this evening. Music will- be furnished by Prof. Sterling of East Chicago Edward C Grady will leave in a few days for Indianapolis, where he will act as clerk In the house of representa tives, during the coming session of the legislature. Mr. Grady expects to be in Indianapolis until March. Miss Margaret Ward has resumed her duties as chief operator in the Hammond Telephone Exchange after an illness of over a week. Miss Emma Sohwalm of Ohio avenue Is entertaining her sister, Mrs. John Lee of St. Louis. U. G. Swartx of Sheridan avenue, who has been 111 for the past week, Is. improving. Mr. and -Mrs. Earl Schalm and son. who were here for a short visit with relatives, have left for Los Angeles, Cal., to make their future home. The Whiting Fortnightly club met in regular session on Monday night, there being a very large attendance. To Feminist Movement" was the subject tinder discussion for the evening, and much enthusiasm was shown by tne ladles in attendance. Mrs. John C. Hall read a paper on "What Eight Million Want." which took up the question or woman suffrage, and was indeed very Interesting. Mrs. Morton Trout's paper dealt with the "Suffrage Question In Indiana,"' and was a message of cheer to all wishing the right of the ballot. as It proved that the time is not far distant when the woman of this state will be given the same privilege as some of their more fortunate sisters. Mrs. Frank M. Long gave a book review of "The Other Wise Man" by Van Dyke. This was very interesting and also instructive. This review was to have been given in connection with tn Christmas meeting, but was not, owing to Mrs. Long's illness. t Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gaughan, nee Miss "Spike" Kelly and "Wild Cat" Ferns have signed to box eight rounds at Memphis, Jan. 13. Champion Johnny Kilbane has consented to meet Johnny Dundee at Tom McCarey's Los Angeles club, April 10. Dan Faly, Jimmy Dinne's latest hope, has such a big hand that special gloves have to be made for him when he boxes. Ex-Champion Lightweight Dick Burge of London, who has been out of the ring many years, wants to get back in the game. ' George Bernard, the French middleweight, who was mussed up by Bill Papke recently, is to mee,t Jeff Smith in Parts, Jan. 15. After looking over Jess Willard, Bob Fltzsimmons declared that the big Texan is the only one of the present crop of heavies that looks good to him. Archie Johnson, son of the governor of California, is a; clever amateur box er and will compete in the tournament to be held in San Francisco, Jan. 25. The National A. A. U. boxing championships have been awarded to the B. A. A and will be decided at Mechanic's building. Boston, May 5 and . IN POLITICS Gifford Pinehot, the former United States forester who is generally regarded as the cause of the split be

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ENORMOUS , PRICE REDUCTIONS IN OUR NOTION SECTION. Children' Side Support. I.lnfcrrle Rlbboai, 5- Toilet Paper, large roll, all sizes, black, and yard bolts, all widths, w-th 5c . white, 12V4C value, spe- bolt j- roll oC clal. per tZ.Ht at " -earl Buttoan, large Pa,r Zephyr Varna, ' all col- size, good quality. 5c Barretter, solid gold in- rs- 10c value. Q .-ard value. f" laid, good patterns, 10c at V 3 cards for. value, ff. Wbliik Brooms, good Hairpin Cabinet, 5c at--.-. OC quality, 15c Q -,'.e "ontains Women's Pad Supporters size. -..OC 60 Plns satin pad. in white. Iak. best quality, rt '"' enarp Pnted, 6c pink and blue, 35c value 6c Dottle, at X, K'nd 9 Priced -ttin Invisible Hairpin, as- at at 1QC sorted packages, Safety Pina, all sizes. Finishing- Braids. for - packages IC Kood catch, On wash dresses, all colors. Strinsjo, extra long paper. i 6 yard bolts 7 12 tn bunh, Q Knvelopem, all sizes, at IC t OL KOod quality, 25 Writing; Paper, large Hairpina, assorted sizes, jn bunch AW box, 25c value. IA. straight or crimp- -f at JLUC ed- packages. ...Xf I)realoK Combs, rubber Machine OH, large bot- Collar fttaya, washable, fl-nge. 10c kind n tie. good quality, n A on ards. worth -fl n at ....Ov 5c kind )C 5c, card if Hirhnnr'i I.lnen Thread, ! Machine Thread, Blndlns Tape, white, Xo. black and white. On black or white, all nirai- 20, 3-yard rolls, O special. ..., OC ber. st. a -f p 2 rolls at DC ' dozen 1IC

Margaret Gallagher, whose marriage ot last week proved to be a great surprise, have gone light housekeeping at the home, of Miss Emma Schwalm, on Ohio

avenue. - Senator Frank N. Gavit of Oliver street left Tuesday evening for Indianapolis to attend the session of the Indiana state legislature. O. E. Meek of the Whiting laundry has gone to St. Margaret's hospital to undergo an operation. "The I. O. O. F. Fraternity lodge, No 69. held their annual Installation of officers at their meeting on last Tuesday evening. The work of installation was done by the district deputy grand marshal, Walter McNally, and his team from Gary, who Installed the following officers: N. G. H. H. Hugglns. V. G. R. W. Pipper. Recording secretary E. S. Donahue, Financial secretary J. E. Miles. Treasurer William Fuss. Noble Grand H. H. Huggins appointed the following officers: JWarden D. F. Cowgtll. Conductor O. W. Lee. I. G. B. E. Robinson. O. G. K. A. Olsen. R. S. N. G. E. Black. L. S. N. G. N. A. Emerson. R. S. S. J. Budge. L. S.: S. J. Brinkman. Chaplain Rev. F. M. Webster. Degree captain E Block. Vice Grand R. W. Pipper appointed tfie following officers: R. S. V. G. L La Marsh. L. S. V. G. Ed. Mathlas. After the ofcers were installed, refreshments were served and speeches were jnade by several of those present. Mrs. Mary Lampman of Fischrupp avenue Is reported to be very seriously 111. The next number of the Whiting lecture course will be given tomorrow night, when Rev. J. K. Griffls will give his experiences in regard to being captured .by the Indians. , tween . President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt, Is said to aspire to the governorship of Pennsylvania Progressives of Minnesota. Wisconsin, Michigan and the Dakotas are to join in conference in St. Paul this month. The first annual convention of the Woman's National Democratic League is to be held next week in Washington, D. C. Seven newspaper publishers will be Included in the membership of the United States senate after March 4 next. William Flinn is arranging for a state convention of Pennsylvania progressives to be held in Harrisburg some time this month. Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri is expected to become a candidate for United States senator next year, to succeed William J. Stone. . ' The National Democratic League of Clubs is planning a campaign of club organisation throughout the country In preparation for theational campaign in 1916. Vice President-Elect Thomas R. Mar shall will cease to be governor of Indland on Jan. 13, on which date he will be succeeded by Samuel M. Ralston. Oscar B. Colquitt, governor of Texas, is said to aspire to the seat in the United States senate now held by C. A. Culberson, whose term will expire in 1917. To elect by popular vote for a single term of five years every postmaster whose salary is more than $300 a year

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is proposed in a bill introduced by Senator Brtstow of Kansas. Frank S. Katzenbach of Trenton, who was the democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in 1R07, has decided to enter the race for the democratic nomination again next fall. , An Interesting fact now generally known is that Virginia, New York and Ohio have held the presidency of the United States more than halt the time since the beginning of the, government. Among the candidates already in the field to succeed United States Senator Bradley of Kentucky are former Governor J. C. W. Beckham and Representatives A. O. Stanley and D. H. Smith. The Idaho legislature soon to assemble will be called upon V eTSct two United States senators, one for a long term to succeed William E. Borah and the other to fill out the unexpired term of the late senator Heyburn. It Is conceded that Senator Borah "will be chosen to succeed himself, but a spirited contested is In sight for the short term senatorship. "Encouraged, by the results of the recent election In Kansas and several other states, the advocates ot woman's suffrage propose to make the granting of ballot rights to the women a leading issue this winter in the legislatures of Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Montana and other middTe and western ! UILL Gil $1000 IF I FAIL TO ClfllE tsj CAKCER cr703 I TREAT BEFCuE it Poisons Boss or Bess Ctorfs a utiipp niisi ( ko Mirt cr rut Ho Pay UcKl Cored No X Kay or other swindle. An island plant makes the cure ABSOLUTE GUUUXTEf Any TUMOR, LUMP or1 fims m. i : ,. vu suw si ft or body long is Cince? It Ntvsr Pains until Isrt tags. 120-fAGE BOOK sent free; testimonial! of thousands cured at home WRITE TO 80HI ANY LUMP IN WOMAN'S BREAST Is CANCER, and if neglected always poisons deep glands in the armpit, and kills quickly. Address DR. & MRS. DR. GHAMLEE gi "Strictly ReEable," Poor Cured at Hlf Prw or Fr A B 36 W. RANDOLPH ST.. CHKAGC ILL IIHDLT SERO US NAMES of the AFFLICTED 39c Corset Covers, 24c Ladies' fine Nainsook Covers, trimmed with pretty lace or embroider , an ex ceptional 39c value will be offered for Friday at onlv w .

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Shaker Flannel, snow white bleached, full 36 Inches wide. In desirable mill le 19c Serpentine Crepes 93Ac Serpentine Crepes, in lengths of 2 to 10 yards, in all the most beautiful designs, CI3 per yard jl 5C 7c Calicos, yard, AV&c Standard Calicos, in navy," white and gray, your unrestricted dhoice of the entire line at, per yard. ,. .

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