Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 264, Hammond, Lake County, 25 April 1913 — Page 4

THE TIMES.

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Crown Point News Happenings of a Day in Lake County's Lively Capital

3 hi UOK3 Prom the Xiry of Si. Lencm

Guess sum peepul's height o' ambition is t" becum an expert musician on th' phoneygraf. Everybuddy shys at a bill but a bird. ft Is said that the Northern Tublic Service company, the local electric concern, is flouring on jrettinff Its current and power from the Northern Indiana Gas & Electric company of Hammond, and negotiations are under way with that end in view. The local concern is said to contemplate the change on account of the cramped quarters at the plant here. the, power house and boiler room being inadequate for the company's purpose. Room is also lacking for coal storage and the companyMs put to a heavy expense in the unnecessary handling of coal two or more times. Nothing definite has been arrived at as yet, but It is more than likely that the deal will be made within a short time.

POWDER IN SHOES AS WELL AS GUNS

Toot-Ease to Be Added to Equipment of Hospital Corps at Fort Wayne. Under the above heading the Detroit Free Tress, among other things says: 'The theory la that soldiers whose feet are In good condition can walk further and faster than soldiers who have corns and bunions incased in rawhide. The Government's foot powder order is regarded as the last word In the scientific outfitting of the defenders of the flag." Foot powder has Hng been in use In the German army, and Uncle Sam s adoption of this form of treating and easing the feet, is in line with the expressions heard daily for more than twenty years, In all parts of the world, from those who are shaking Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder for the feet. Into their shoes, as the only practical and lasting treatment for easing and preventing sore feet. It can be obtained from dealers everywher for 25c, or a trial package will be sent free if you write to Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy. X. Y.

The city is preparing to beautify

the triangular strip of ground bounded by Main and Goldsborough streets

water mains having been installed for sprinkling purposes this week. While

top small for park purposes the im

proving and beautifying of the land will greatly add to the appearance of

that section of the city.

M. Dovichl is Installing an ornate and costly soda fountain in the fruit store on the east side of the square.

The fountain is one of the most up-to date built, with all modern appli

ances, and when set up will, according to report, be the finest in tht city.

.Mrs. Lyda Marks of Cedar Lake, well known here, is at present in a Chicago hospital recovering from on

operation.

A baby daughter is reported as arriving at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Kenne on Grant street.

Marshal riatt had his troubles with the spring "jags" yesterday, giving his attention to no less than five during

the day.

Nearly every mechanic in the city is

busy at present and the 1S14 summer

season promises to be a record-break

er in all kinds of building and im

provement lines.

The social at the Methodist church

parlors last evening was quite well

attended and a most enjoyable time

reported by those present.

It is said that the scarlet fever case a the home of Charles Felton is of a

very light nature and no serious con sequences are looked for.

Crown Tolnt is putting on its best

bib and tucker these days and the en

tire city is a sight for the eyes to feast upon. Crown Point in the spring time cannot be beat for a beauty spot. Fish are -said to be biting at Cedar Lake and several of the local nlmrods

have tried their skill at catching them with some success.

GRIFFITH.

Hubert Holmes of Ross took a bunch

of boys from here, belonging to the

Masonic order to Crown Point Wednes

day evening in his auto truck.

Mrs. P. C. Taggcrt is spending a few days at th ehome of her parents at Dy

er. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Dutton have moved

into the Toohill property, where they

will make their future home.

At the regular monthly meeting of John Muenzenberger of Chicago was

a business visitor here yesterday. The Etude club met at the home of Miss Mary Bennett Wednesday evening. A most entertaining and instructive program was .followed out. Over SO members were present, some coming

A SUIT TO ORDER

Aiaae in Hammond. Pure woolens.

good work, good fit

16.50

YOUNO A1EINS TAILORS

AND

OPEN EVENINGS TILL 9

Fli

61 STATE STREET

PHONE 771

National Bank of Hammond

West Hammond Bank, West Hammond, 111.

REFERENCE.

Have you made your guess as to the number of hours it will take the cake of ice in the Empire Clothing Company's window to melt? If not why not? It costs you nothing and maybe you will 'win the $8.00 $5.00 in cash $3.00 in trade given

I to the person guessing the correct

number or nearest correct number of hours it will take the hat to free

I itself from this cake of ice.

SEE &BJBS wBRimmw

Friday, April 25, 1913.

from Ross. The life of Richard "Wagner was studied. The musical program consisted of the following: Selections from "W"agner"s operas Mi.ss Fanny Amslutz. Grotesque Marsche (Sinding) Paul Russell. ' The Charge of the Hussars" (Spindler) Misses Paulin Russell, Mildred Oustafson, Fanny Amstutz. "Lustspiel Overture" (Von Keler Bila Misses Marquerite Jamleson Frieda and Emma Penning.

POLITE

IN GARY

One of the politest hold up men In Gary with a companion held up Lawrence XV. McNamee, jr., son of the general auditor of the steel corporation's Gary subsidiaries at 9:30 o'clock last night. The hold up occurred at Seveuth avenue and Fillmore street. Robbers Taeaten Each Other. At pistol point the highway men compelled young McNamee to come across with his pocliet book containing $12 and his gold watch. "I would like to keep that watch. It is a present from my father." young McNamee told the bandits. "All right you can have it, sonny," said the larger of the two men. "He can't," replied the other robber. "Give it to him," the first robber said in a gruff voice. "I won!" the short man answered and then found himself looking into the barrel of the pistol. Strangest Itobbery Known. Reluctantly he handed over the watch to McNamee.

"Ill take you rain coat then," said i the robber as he returned the watch. "Put that back too," commanded the ' big fellow as he brought the pistol into sight once more. i The coat was returned and the two robbers disappeared in the darkness.

McNamee at once notified the police and

late

The police consider the robbery, the quarrel between the robbers, and the return of the watch at pistol point the strangest in the anals of the Gary department.

HAMMOND flOI

CONVENTION ROLE

OBSERVED THIS YEA

Indianapolis, April 25. Announcement has been made to all ministers of the Christian churches throughout Indiana, concerning the annual convention of the churches of Christ in Indiana, to be held in this city May 12 to 15. With the announcement went large posters advertising the event, the ministers being asked to display these in their churches. This is part of the publicity campaign by which the Indianapolis committee expects to make the convention the largest church gathering held in Indianapolis In many years. Reports of the various sub-committees were made at a meeting of the general committee, composed of representatives from the 16 churches of this denomination in Indianapolis. E. L. Day, general chairman, presided and declared that the effective work being done by the committee bears out the belief that the convention will be noteworthy in many ways. Large Attendance Kxperted. At the 1912 convention, held in Hammond, it was decided that thereafter delegates to the annual conventions would not receive free entertainment In homes as had been the custom. On

JUDGE STATE EXPERTS

Ever since Gov. Marshall's pie-counter pets the state board of accounts "experts" have been junketing around the

; state making reports of short accounts

and defalcations, the Indignation of the people has been aroused. They came Into Lake County and reported shortages by wholesale casting aspersions on city and township officials. In four years there hasn't been a single prosecution. It is simply a case of

couple of suspects were arrested but' rn . ,,. , ' ter turned loose. I!. 3S Marshall's pets

icniciuay ai jtvnox uuage vurplllat said: "It Is a shame that these so-called experts go around the state, dig into the records and make false reports to besmirch the character of honest men. wnen he decided the case of the state against N. L. Guernsey, former Washington Township trustee, in favor of the latter. Suit had been brought against Guernsey to collect $1,442 alleged to have been unlawfully retained by the former. The report was published that the official was defunct and he was caused much distress of mind. Declaring his innocence, he refused the services of attorneys, conducting his own defense, showing that every dollar had been legitimately expended. "You have been shamefully treated. Mr. Guerney," declared Judge Vurplllat. "and I want the records to remove tha stain that has been put upon your character,' was the final finding of the Judge.

MISSING GIRL IS FOUND Miss Lucy Russell, the Gary girl, who mysteriously disappeared from a Pennsylvania train several days ago while en route from Columbus to the steel city, is now at her home. Miss Russell, who left the home of her sister. 630 Washington street, to visit friends in Columbus, was taken ill on the train and at Fort Wayne she got off and went to a hospital. Today she returned to her home in Gary, unaware that her prolonged absence had worried her folks and that her brother. John Russell, was conducting a search for her In two states. Miss Russell is 26 years old.

TIMES WANT ADS ARB FOB SERVICE TO TOUI

To get that comfortable "homey" look in a bedroom and at the. same time give it the appearance of good taste you need a dresser or chiffonier of the right kind. The fashion in this class of furniture has changed in recent times. Come in and let us show you some of the latest st vies. See Our Window Display for Dressers and Chiffoniers this week. We have them in all kinds of wood and finish; in fact, to suit most any pocket book in prices from $9.00 up to $50.00

the plea of the Indianapolis committee

inai an exception be made in favor of

Indianapolis this year, formal action was taken to that effect. Accordingly, this will be the last convention of the church when free entertainment will be provided and this fact Is expected to bring a larger attendance. Mrs. John H. Rader is chairman of the com-

,nul wnicn win provide entertain

ment. I'lan Special Frnlurrn. Several special features are also being provided in the way of entertain-r-i r, m i

w juesaay afternoon of the

convention, the delegates will be taken

on an automobile tour of the city, the

wip enuing at the College of Missions' in Irvington, where a banquet will be served. The visiting ministers will be entertained with a banquet at Butler

ccmege tne nrst day, the hosts

mo muianapoiis pastors and

wicn ciud, composed students at Butler.

day

belrg

the Sand

of the theological

The vlsltinir Sun-

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0V,iUUI superintendents will k

. ....nca wun a banquet on ThursZLrtTlT the ,OCal 8uP'"ndent being the hosts. A banquet is also being arranged for visiting Christian En-

society officers

TURNS DOWN , THE JOB Indiana Man Likes Business Better Than Postoffice. Goshen, Ind., April 25. Unwilling to give up his. jewelry business to become postmaster of Wakarusa, carrying a salary of $1,200 per annum, Daniel Doering today withdrew his application for the position, although it is said he had the assurance he would be recommended for the place. Remaining aspirants are Frank Fletcher, George A. Kniseley. , Santuel Walters

and Jacob Fletcher. The

of George W Saturday.

this they would not discuss the plan. It was learned that at least 25 cents will be added to short day trips, with longer distances advanced accordingly.

Record has been made at Crown Point of the sale of the Woe apartment building, at the southeast corner of Seventh avenue and Delaware street, the consideration being $16,000. Ingwald Moe and wife have sold the structure to Jacob Tieman. It is located in lots 19 and 20, block 64, G. L. Co.'s first subdivision.

commission

Kilmer will expire next

HIGH COSTOF RIDING. Prices for Summer Boat Trips to Be Boosted. Chicago, April 23. Trips on Lake Michigan this summer are to cost moi than ever before. Bvery steamsfcip company having boats on the lake has either raised its rates or announced the intention of doing so before the opening of the excursion season. Increase in operating expenses and the shortness of the lake season are given as the causes for the advance in rates. It was admitted by leading companies last night that application to the interstate commerce commission had been made for permission to put high

er rates Into effect, hilt fnrlher than

FRECKL

E-FACE

Sua and Wind Bring Out I'gly Spots, How to Remove Eanily. Here's a chance. Miss Freckle-face, to try a remedy for freckles with the guarantee of a reliable dealer that it will not cost you a penny unless it removes the freckle; while if it does give you a clear complexion the expense is trifling. Simply get an oince of othine double strength from any first-class druggist and a few applications should show you how easy It is to rid yourself of the homely freckles and get a beautiful complexion. Rarely is more than one ounce needed for the worst case. Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength othine a this is the is the prescription sold under guarantee of money back if it falls to remove

freckles.

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HAMMOND, ind.

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Hammond's Greatest Department -Store Third Floor Grocery Specials Store Open Friday Eve. BUY YOUR SUPPLIES AT THE STORE WHERE YOU CAN GET THE BEST GOODS AT THE LEAST PRICE.

10 Pounds of H. & E. Granulated Sugar, when accompanied by grocery order of 1.00 or more, not including

"ui) uuuuniu', eggs or butter, 10 lbs

43c

Selected Fresh Country Eggs from Lowell, Ind., one dozen in carton.

I not delivered, special for fi

lms week end, per dozen I vfu

Fancy Home Grown Rhubarb, gy per lb .JC 20-Mule Team Borax, 15c package i i r for I j Cream Brick Cheese, Holstein Brand, 4 jj per pound I DC Quaker Rolled Oats Q package Op

Evaporated Peaches, good quality, o per lb 50 Fancy Florida New -Potatoes, per lb-.-.- OC Macaroni or Spaghetti, 10c package "7 for C Lipton's Yellow Label

Tea, pound

can-

58c

35c

Golden Russet Apples, per peek

Jelke's Good Luck j a. Butterine, per lb- s f J Lemon Cling Peaches,

fine quality, 20c can

Armour's Lard, per lb--

15c

Shield Brand 1 3izC

h 5 n v J

cDominoA

MnFM

nnm irtn

ugar m

Crystal Domino Granulated Sugar. It comes to you pure, con

tains no specks, dirt or dust, no hand touches it, will sweeten rf

more than any sugar made. Sold in germ-proof packages only, 5-pound package

Great

For Berries

Fishing Boy Red Salmon,

1-pound can

Minas Blend Coffee, gives satisfaction wherever sold

4 lbs, 1.05; per lb Best Quality Peanut Butter, per 11)

6 c

ctosrAir esaraucriD SVGAH

I 7

15c

gives er sold 27c

11c

Ripe Cuban Pineapples, good size, dozen Q 95c; each uC

Fancy Japan 8c kind, 3 lbs

Sweet, Sour or Dill 4 Pickles, per doz-

Rice, the 19c

Fancy Hand Picked Michigan Navy Beans, f iA 3 lbs I OS Oscar Mayer's Famous Moose Brand Hams, weigh from 8 to 12 lbs rh.pcr... 1 8 k Argo Gloss Starch, 4 43 packages I it

Great ' -;T: For Rhubarb.

Pancake or Buckwheat

Flour, dozen pkgs 88c; per pkg

Ripe Solid Pack Toma

toes or Early June Peas, doz cans, 1.05;. Q per can Sweet Navel OKn Oranges, per doz-- 4L$

Famous Dusty Rural

Potatoes, per bu,

ooc; per peck

17c

Oriole Corn Flakes, dozen packages, 82c; per package (J Blue Grass Seed (the best), 4 lbs, 62c; 4 per lb I DC

7ic

Fine Quality Sugar Corn, a well known

brand, doz cans, 70c; per can

22c

Belmont Brand Preserves

all kinds, 20 ounce jar

Hollenbach's Famous Flower or Vegetables Seeds, 1 0f per dozen I UU

BUTTER Elgin Creamery, guaranteed absolutely pure and finest quality obtainable, jft per lb OOC

SOAP Kirk's American Family,

Fels Naphtha or U. S. Mail, with order, 7 bars

29c

FLOUR Gold Medal or Ceresota, the two best brands at a very low price: bbl sack $2.59 bbl sack $1.32 bbl sack 67c CANDY SPECIALS

Borden's Milk Chocolate, three 1 fin packages I U" Fresh Roasted Salted

Best Quality Jellv Beans, per lb

Imported Walnut, Meats,

8- I Spearmint Kisses, a new it I confection, 1 fli

per lb

Walther's Famous Hand

158 East State Street Phone 775.

all halves, per lb"

42c

185 State St. Hammond, Ind. Peanuts, per lb 11c Dipped Chocolates, 25c per lb E3 ; 7 ---- t