Hammond Times, Volume 9, Number 30, Hammond, Lake County, 25 September 1920 — Page 6

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Sheriff Prevents a Lynching

VALPARAISO, InJ.. Sept. 25. Quick

j action on the part of Sheriff William

torncy yesterday afiernoon probably

prevented a double lynching at I'he.x-

terton, this county, when the official

succeeded ip spiriting; Kdward Schleni

and Edward Simmons, Mlehtftan tn

irai rauroau aeiecltvca. from the room

I in which an Inquest Into the death of

John McFarland. shot and killed by

.ne of the detectives Thursday night, and placed them In Jail. A mob of 300 had gathered ebout thn moruue In which the Inquest was being held and many of them are declared to have carried ropes and talked freely of

lynching the detectives. Thought Viet Ira Robber. McFarland was shot at Porter, after the detectives had mistaken him for a holdup man, they declare. McFarland is said to have believed the detectives who were guarding a whisky train were holdup men as they approached his automobile, and he opened fire on them with a revolver. At the inquest th's afternoon. Anna McFarland. a negress employed In a Chicago hotel, declared she was the

morning service at the Methoditj wlf ot Mctarland. She said McFarchurch at 7th avenue and Adamsj land al is a an(1 tnat they street Sunday morning, relative to the! w'r "Hed at Nashville, K. C, March

News of Coming Building Will 'Be Made Public at the Service Tomorrow.

TVHhln the, coming year one of tii? largest and most costly Method's! churches in the entire state is to be erected In Gary. The proposed site is at the corner of Sixth avenue a'.d Washington street. Expenditures amounting to & sum of $60V00O to $750,000 will be involved in the project. It Is understood. From reliable information received this morning it is said that annour.i -ment is to be made at the regular

construction of tha beautiful nw

edifice.

For months officers of the church

have been secretly laying plans for

its erection and the selection of a sit in the downtown district. Tentative

plans are now under consideration

and it is understod that they will be completed in detail within a short

time.

Positive action has been taken to

buiid within a short time. Trte'Uary Land Company who own the propoj-d s:t, the United States Steel Corpoiiti"n and tne Methodist Centenary ar.-1 (n"prat!ng with the Methodist church o.ficers in the construction of the .isw h'use of worship it is understood. It will be a building calculated to met the demands of the downtown district, worthy of the city and church. Although the news is not authentic, it is said that it is hoped to make the r.fw edifice self-supporting which inftrs that a number of handsome business buildings will probably be erected M tli? near vicinity of the church. The church building will be most modern in every detail. ADD METHODIST CHURCH STORY Bcidos the spacious and commodious quarters where tha regular services will be held, there will be a large auditorium. an educational department, cl.-tss rooms, dining rooms and other drpartments necrsrary in the construction of a modern house of worship. Within the past year, the Methodist church in Gary has had an increase of mure than 500 members, which makeslt necessary to provide, a more commodious 'and up-to-date edirlce. The Extension Soi-iety, a Methodist body, reaching ov(r the entire world will supervise thtplais of the building it is understood.

COX MAKES

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By HARRY L. ROGERS STAFF CORRESPONDENT I. N. SERVICE) EX ROUTE WITH GOV. COX. DENVER. Colo., Sept. 25. Gov. James M. Ctx Indicated today before beginning a day of campaigning in northern Colorado and Wyoming that he is preparing to charge that German leaders in this country are backing Senator Harding in the tope of obtaining "easier teace terms for Germany." "Have you noticed," he asked, "that the leader of the pro-Germans in New York i3 going to support Senator Harding because he believes the republican candidate stands for a separate peace it h Germany: H thinks that when that is made Germany will be able to obtain easier peace terms." Gov. Cox did nrt name the "leader of the pro-Germans" to whom he referred. From those close to the democratic candidate, it was learned that the Investigation is being made of repf i ts received by him that the republican leaders have lined up the German pres3 in this country back of Senator Harding by claiming that the republican candidate intends to "scrap the league of nations." Gov. Cox way to speak today at fijeely. Colo., and at Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyo. His schedule calls for spending Sunday at Cheyenne. While at Denver. Gov. Cox replied t- Senator Harding's recent statement r n the Irish question. Senator Harding says it is not a question for official America, but h iiiys we voted an expression of sympathy for Ireland," the governor said. "The senate did vote such an expression of sympathy, but the senator rjtidsed the roll call." Cox was cheered in his address hero la.U night when he declarcM that "the name of Woodrow Wilson will bo re- ' poated by the school children Ion? after the name of Henry Cabot Lodgo i.-, buried in oblivion." Mention of Lodge's name brought hisses.

WHITING- COUPLE IN DIVORCE COURT Although Aaron E. Sherer and I.uella tiiTer had been married since June 22. 1919. Mrs- Sherer never publicly as.uined her husband's name. In Decem-rf-r of the same year she disappeared ind Mr. Sherer has grounds for b--iieir.g that she deserted him and will never return. He lives at 412 119th street Whiting. Today he filed suit for divorce in the Hammond superior court. From the

i cry first, he says, she showed no affection for him and insisted upon going under an assumed name. In December fhe went to a Whiting ban.k drew out all of he- husband's money and fld. Siierer has never heard from her and does not know wrier" she now is. His attorney is J- H. Fetterhoff.

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9-year-old son. McFarland's second wife is a white woman. The negress said she knew McFarland had a white wife.

GARY MEN IN CROWN POINT COURT

ISfECUL TO THE TIMES! CROWN roiNT. IND.. Sept. 25 Joe Esko. a 16 year old Gary lad was sentenced to 1 to 14 years In the reformatory in the criminal court on Thursday. Esko, who has strayed from the straight and narrow path before got his sentence for entering the home of L. A. Bryan during the absence of the family and stealing some valuable silver. Ed. Taylor, a Gary negro, had to pay a fine of $1 and costs for stealing a $16 silk shirt from the Wolff store in Gary.

The Times' want afls bring astonishing results if their Users are be believed.

lf.AIack.usen, I'aetori 64 Maaon ac F1io..b inn, , , d:io a. 111. Sunday School, lj JW a. in. ruing Service. i ti p. 111. -iivtiilng Worship. Si Tin Healing Meeting. Hold at, our branch. JOS Truman v., every Sunday at lu a. in. AU ire. AU WCiCullltt. Skivation Army. IC'J East State et. Captain Eaniuel Uiuigaaiii in charge. Sunday school at 1:30 p. m. Y. 1. 11. at p. 111. . halvatlun service at 8 . p. ni. Week day inoiiug Thursday, Saturday night at p. m. These rclicjulcs are for the summer rtii'iubj. . - Tlrat Chore of ChrUt, Scientist. 73 S. Hohm.in t. Morning service at 10:15. Sunday school at 1 o'clockWednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock. - A free readlug room Js open dally except Sunday, from to 6 p. in., and on Tuesday and Friday evunlcgs trout 7:Ut to 9. The public is cordially welcome to all eervicus and to visit the reading room. Fine Street Fresbrteriaa Church. Corner IMne at. and Chicago ave. Kev. M. H. Krauss, Fasior. lt--ldenc 406 oak st. l'liono SUM. :5 a. in. Sunday School. 11:00 o. rn. Morning Worship 1:00 p. ni. Catechism Classes. :30 p m. Senior axid lotermdiate Carislian Endeavor. 7:30 p. nv Evening Service. Wednesday. 7:30 p. m. hTayer Meeting. Friday, 7:30 p. m. Choir practice. Centenary IS. S. Church, Moved to Well building Gostlin St "Warren C. Henslee. Pastor. Sunday school 0.15 a. m. breaching service 10 :45 a. m. Epworth league 7 p. m. Evening service 8 p. m. The Associated Bible Students hold pub lie serv ices every Sunday in Odd Fel lows Hall. Services are undenominational and the speaker Is from Chicago Eton M. X. Cnurcb. 202 Tmrnaa ve. Rev. Berg. Pastor. Phone 11 93 J. 1:30 a. m. Sunday School and Bible Study. 10:30 a. m. Morning Serv ice. 7:30 p. m. Epworth League. BoU St. Pentecostal Assembly. 740 Sohl st. f 9:30 a. m. Bible School.10:30 a. m. l'reaching Service. 7:45 p. m. Proaching Service. Thursday evening. 7:45 p. m. Tlrst Presbyterian Church. Hohman and Highland sts. J. C. Parrett. Minister. Bble School and Bally Pay at 10;45. Bally Day program at 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Evening Worship 7. '30 p. m. "Ve vvlll have seventy steroptican pictures of Slam, the country where our foreign representative is working, to illustrate this sermon.

Tlrst Baptist Church. 207-213 Sibley st. R. D. Llcklider. Pastor. Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning worship II a. m. Theme: "Gat Beeelpts." B. T. . V. at 6:30 p. m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p. m. Theme: "Uon't Die On Third."

Mturday, Sept. 25, 1920.

Famous 'uatball sermon. Vr. Jaiues v. hiuiirr, "liig Jim" will rpaa at eacn ui in.se bcrvitts. Kevival services wilt continue lurwugh next week. Come and boost. v tlrst Katltodlst XpAeoopal Church. ' T. J. Basetitt, I'm I or. :00 a. in. class meeting. v:iU . ui. outaday ticitoul aad Bible clao.is. IVij a. in. Morning worship 'iheine of Sermon i ' iucsssod Assuraaicu. t:J p. in. Epworth league. ' Leader Mrs. J. E. ilyer. 7:o p. in. v tiling worship, 'lhfuiu of Brmou; "H Inaliy." 7i4b p. in. WeUnsday i'raer meetlug, leader. Iter. W. L. burgess. St. Paul's Church BpUoopaX Blnibacli Ave. and Ann t. Jtev. W. J. Hawthorne, rector. The closing services or the present rectorship will be held on bundiiy and all communicants of the parlsn anvi lxleuds vf Mr. Hawthorne are urguu U be present. lioly Coiiimunion at 8: CO a-m. Sunday school, :3o a. m. Holy ilapiisru at 10:00. Second . celebration and sermon at ;0:40. Zxunanuel ZTangeUcal Church. . 348 Sibley St. Kev. Carl Schaeffer, pastor, rhone 11S5W. Sunday school w 111 observe Bally Iay exercises at a a. m. Parents also invited. 10:16 a- m., Harvest day exercloes In school hall. Weduebday at 7:3e p. m. Congregational meeting. All members please attend. ICoaxo Street Methodist xplscopaX Rev. Donald Wayne Riddle. Pastor. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Morning service tl:C0 a. m. Epworth league 6:30 p. m. Topic: Mission Study. Program lrr cjiarge of eonl Departmcnt. Evening service 7:30 p. m.

Runduy. Rev. Agnew was one of the founder of the Church of the Nar.arene In Hammond, one of the llrst rr-chrs to brlnic the doctrine of Holiness to our city and a former district superintendent of this state. We ere nure that iill his friends will be glad to hear of his return, to see him anti to hear his forceful mes sages of thp gospel again. Wo extend a cordial lnvltatioi, to all.

ROBERTSDALE

Tne Christian Prian&a Churcn. At the school house on SDruce St.. near

Madison st. Kev. E. J. GriCToth, Pastor.'

10:00 a. m. Sunday School. 7:30 p. rn. l'reaching Service. Trinity English In.' he ran Church, K. of P. Temple, corner Kobir.ai and Ogden sts.

ALBERT W. CORDS Vocal InsiAictor In Hammond Mondays and Thurdays. Application for lessons at Slnube Piano and Music Co.. 631 HoVuman St.

St. Paul's X.nthern CaorcJa. to 'Clinton sU

W. V- Uchtslnn. Tastor. v i

9:00 Sunday school. 9:80 Preparatory Service. 10:00 Enrlish service. Holy Communion. 7:30 Evening Service. Holy Coramun- ' Ion.' Special Congregational meeting Monday. 8 p. rn. Christian Church. Calumet and Summer street. C. M. Smithson. Pastor. fi:20 Rlhln m-hool. '

10:45 Communion and Sermon. "Kin-!

ship In Christ." 7.00 Intermudiato and Senior nJeavor." 7:45 Sermon. "Where Are The Dead." First of a scries. IWustrated on a chart. The South Side bus leaves 15th aad Madison at 9:lo. The North Side bus will be on Sheffield 9:00. Huehn. 9:.0; Oak and Hoffman. 9:30. free ride to and from the services. Plrst Church of. the VMtresa. Corner Calumet and Michigan aves. A. M. Wells, Tastor. Sunday school. 9:45 a. m. Preaching 10:46 a. m. Toung Peoples meeting. 6:45 p. rn. Evangelistic service 7:45 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. 7:46 P m Choir and orchestra. Friday, 7:45 p. m. Street meeting, 8:00 p. hi. Saturday night. We are, expecting Rev. T. H. Agnew, of Waverly. III., to be with us over

Rally day program at the Robertsdale church on Sunday morning, songs by the Sunday school. Invocation, responulve reading of the lesson, vocol iclo, by Miss Eaperaace Schlecty, a iomlnute class session, music, address by. Prof. E. S. Monroe, report of Sunday school secretary, vocal solo, address by Mr. Forsyth. awarding of prizes, vocal solo by Miss Schlecty, remarks by pastor, the Lord's prayer In unison, dismissal, everybody is welcome. , Mrs. E. I Tucker of Pearl street entertained only members of their ' immediate family on Tuesda yevening in honor of her sister. Mrs. E. Badloff's birthday anniversary. Mrs. Clara Tinn of Lake avenue was In Chicago on business Wednesday. Mrs. Dan Arnold and daughter. Irma returned from Marehaltown, la., where they visited Mrs. Arnold's other daugb. ter for several months. Mrs. Julius Klnsock of Lake avenu tsentertinlng her aunt from Wisconsin for a few days. Captain Orr, one of ."Whiting's Community Workers, returned from his vacation which he spent at Little Bock, Ark., and while there his wife presented him with a 9i pound baby boy. Mrs. Orr is staying with her parent for the present, but will return ti Whiting sometime in the future. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of Atchison avenue entertained 14 of their friends at their home last Wednesday evening. Those from out of town were Miss Helen Dooley and George Quln of Chicago. A pleasant evening was spent in games and music after which dainty refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are newly weds, who were married about three weeks ago. Mrs. Hanson of Myrtle avenue Is Spending a week with her son, Irwin Hanson and wife of South Chicago. Mrs. George Casswell, who was operated on for an acute attack of appendicitis at the St. Bernard'J hospital, about 10 doys a"0. has recovered nicely, and was brought home Sast Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendrlcson cf Lake avenue celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Wedne?dav in

Chicago and saw "Wedding Bella" at

the Court theater, which was Indeed suitable for the occasion. Mrs. John Murryof Roberts avenue visited her brother John Cavanaugh who was seriously Injured at the Illinois Steel mills in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. WL Rohrdanse and family visited the latter's parents. Mr. and Mre. Domke in Chicago on Wednesday.

30 Years Preparing for War

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Batter Up!

Big S

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Game Played in First Baptist Church Lot 'Big Jim' Will Pitch Both Games

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SUNDAY NIGHT "Don't Die on Third

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Five thousand heard this sermon in Los Angeles when "Big Jim" had all the members of the Los Angeles team present in a body. Three years ago he also preached it to the San Francisco team, when a great throng heard it again. 1 1

Al Joy, greatest sporting writer of the coast, telegraphs:

" 'Big Jim' is without doubt the greatest base ball preacher in the world. Many fans place him ahead of Billy Sunday and call him King of Diamond Evangelists. For more power to Dr. Kramer and the national game." ; A. C. JOY, Sporting Editor, San Francisco Examiner. The largest crowd that ever attended a local church service is expected Sunday night. Get in if you can. Tie to a winning team. 11 a. m. -'Big Jim - on the Mound

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