Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 357, Hammond, Lake County, 5 May 1922 — Page 11

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HOOPESTON MURDER MYSTERY BAFFLES POLICE

FOUND GUILTY; j SENTENCED TODAY j Judge 0unn yesterday found J George Plrslln guilty of violating! the state llQuor law. Plrslln was ! ordered to be present In court this

morning' and receive his sentence. In the meantime, the udge informed him he might as well make arrangements for the trip. Pirslin. who operates a pool room at 1533 Massachusetts street was arrested by Detective Sergeant Mather and Officer Wytow. Joe Pleshak -was arrested at the same time and found not guilty. A quantity of mash, a gallon of moonshine and a still was the vidence introduced ngalnst Plrslln In the city court.

WARRANT ISSUED IN REGISTER THEFT CASE A warrant has been Issued for the arrest of Bert London or Bert I Lunden, who Is charged with havingknowledge of the theft of a cash register from D. Miller's store, at 119 W. 43rd ave. The register was tlen WJotfriesfdaf ntght.. It is said that the cash register was loaded Into a Gary truck.

EMERSON STUDENT REPORTED MISSING John 'Watson, 15-year-old Emerson student, who moved to Gary with his parents from Hammond a month ago, is reported on the missing- list. His parents state thnt he left home at 5 P. M. Wednesday and they have not seen or heard from him since. Inquiries made at Emerson disclose the fact that he has not attended school for four or five days.

GARY COUNCIL VOTE RESULTS CROTv-N POINT, Ind., May 5. The vote on the republican county councllmem was as follows, the only contest being at Gary: AT I, A RGB Charles T. Bailey, 9,180. Neil Brown, 8,812. Martin T. Howkinson. 7.462. THIRD DISTRICT Henry C. Batterman, 1.213. KOCRTH.DISTRICT Lewis E. Pattee, 1.079. SECOND DISTRICT Leonidas Boyd, 3,288. Jos. P. Grantham, 2,331.

HILL WINS NOMINATION William A. Hill, of Hammond, is the republican nominee for Joint Representative of Lake and Porter countle, by the following vote (in bith counties.) Kill. 8.657; Kreiger, 7,182; Overniyer, 5,283. ' The vote la Porter county alone, follows: Hrll, 999; Kreigrer, 2,050; Overmyer. 2.122.

WHITING NEWS NOTES

Second Class Badges Eliza Jane Gardner, Mr. T. E. Purinton, Sins. Geo. Saunders, Mary Biel, Rose JSiel. Emma Bod ne, Mary Katchmar, Helen Riohvalaky, Amelia, Zgrunda. Merit Badges OhiM Nurse, Mrs. Saunders, Haell Brenner, Eliza Jane Gardner. Home Nurse Ann Bauznal, Hazel Brenner, Elsie Flowers. First Ad Estelle Farr, Ann Bau-

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CvPr left, cellar ledse on which body was t ootid; upper right. Gertrude Hanoa. the victim; hnrer , Hanna home where John C Wymann eoorted Miss Hanna; lower right, the lain rixl'a father, W. T.

Hanna, and her sister. Miss Grace Hanna.

The mysterious death of Miss Gertrude Hanna whose body was found on a ledge in the basement of the United Presbyterian parsonage at Hoopeston. 1 11., continues to baffle police. John

C. Wyraan, thirty-six, widower and elder in the church which Miss Hanna attended was Quizzed by police. He admitted being responsible for the girl's delicate condition at the time of

her death but denied that h knew anything of the murder. Wyman was released. The girt disappeared from the hor j of her sister and her body was not) found until a month later. .

mel. Hazel BTenner, Elsie Flowers. Cook Mrs. Saunders, Marparet Johnson, Vada Phelps. Needlewoman Mrs. Saunders, Mrs Porinton, Estelle Farr. Dressmaker Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Purinton. Handy Woman Ellsa Jane Gardner, Mrs. Saunders. Craftsman Marguret Atkin, Marie Bartuska, Dorothy Heyden. Economist Muriel Place, Hazel Brenner, Elsie Flowers. Cyclist Muriel Place. Pathfinder Dorothy Heyden. Home-maker Hazel Brenner, Estelle Farr. Mrs. Saunders. Scout Entertainer Anne Marie Peterson. After the presentation of ibadfres the various troops took part In the entertainment. Beatrice Sternberg Grace Pearson, Fay Reiner, Lis Zimmerman and Ruth GllnTan of Troop 4 gave some Old English pongrs in costume; Troop 5 was represented by Anna Boreczky and Teresa KandTat, In a little play, "The Woman and the Tramp," taken from Tates' "Pot O' Broth." Troop 1, the Senior Scouts gave a military drill and Troops 3 amd 5 played a game of Indoor Baseball, the score of which was 7 to 7, the game being called becauis of the lateness of the hour. The week from May 4th to 11th Is Bird Week for the Whiting' Girl Scouts. The Scout Council has offered a prise for the girl who recognises the mort birds In that time. Mrs. Michael McGowan of West Park h&Ji returned home from the

St. Bernard's howp'tal where she underwent an operation. She Is rapidly recovering. ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allison of

Sheridan avenue .nd Mr. end Mrs. Walter Ginther of Laporte avenue,spent Wednesday In Chicago cele

brating th-e Allison's 30th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Wensel Augustlaiv. of Superior avenue is visiting In Chicago for several days. The Royal Neighbors will hold their next regular meeting Monday evening. May 8th. All guards are requested to dress in white. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Rose Koch' committee. PRINCESS THEATRE MOXDAV, TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY "WAY DOWS EAST." 5-5-a John Vlsconti who wis recently operated on for appendicitis in the Wesley hospital has returned to his home In Central avenue. The quarantine for scarlet ferer has been lifted from the Wm. Stall home In South Whiting. Tho young people of the Lutheran church who are over eighteen yeers of age and are Interested In organizing a Young People' Society are requeted to attend a meeting for that purpose this evening at eight o'clock in the church parlors. The Y. M. C. A. of the Church of Christ will give a minstrel In the church gymnasium this evening The W. B. A. held tneir meeting Wednesday evening to the K. of P. hall and Initiated three new members. After the business meeting a general good time was had and refreshments were served by Mrs. Shade's committee. Mrs. E. C. Gehrke of 406 Central ave. is in St. Bernard's hospital, where she will undergo a slight operation. ' Miss Charlotte Vater entertained the Tri Aid Club at her home on LaPorte ave. last evening. The members of St. John's Lutheran church entertained Its members and friends In the church parlors on Wednesday evening. The seventyfive guests that were present enjoyed the evening with games and bun

co and a very fine time was had by alL Mrs. August Trowe of LaPorte ave. is on the sick list. Mrs. Julius Littman is quite ill at her home on LaPorte ave. Mrs. B. Albertson of South Whiting has igonj (Smith Station,

Rolling Prairie, where she will visit

Indefinitely. Two children of the John Schick family In South Whiting are confined to their home with rheumatism. Mrs. Magnesen, of LaPorte ave, spent yesterday visiting In Gary.

E. CHICAGO'S NEW

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With the exception of a few Instances, East Chicago precinct committeemen were re-elected to suc

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years. Those reported to be elected by Republican City Chairman ChasFlchter, who was re-elected last night by th precinct committeemen, are: j First preelnet, John J. Dreesen. Sr.; 2nd, Edward Reil; 3rd Josepn Stachura; 4th, Frank J. Loda; Eth Bernard Kubal; 6th. Clyde Biddlnger; 7th, Leo Bonaventura; Ith, George Blosky; 9th, Wm. B. Koven; 10th, John Tenkely; 11th, Paul E. Crundwell; irth, James H. Cavanaugh; 13th, Kastmer Sekelskl; 14th, Frank Wleklinskl; 16th, Harry L Goodman; 16th, Julius Cohen; 17th, Samuel Besiante;" 18th, Andrew Adamchlk; 19th. Charles L. Walker.

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Fancy Tomatoes, solid packed, No. 2 cans. 25c Sauer Krau solid packed, No. 3 cans. at. .29c Fancy Cut Beets, per can .....10c Fancy Red Kidney Beans, Boulevard Brand, 2 cans 21c Fancy Hominy, No. 3 can, 2 cans, i . . . . .23c Snider 's Pork and Beans, No. 3 can, can. .19c Snider's Catsup, large bottle 25c Fresh Strong More Radish, 3 bottles 25c Clymer's Preserves, I lb. jar ......19c Marigold Preserves, 14 oz. jar. ........ il5c Clymer's Apple Butter, 1 lb. jar. ....... .15c Del Monte's Orange Marmalade .19c Fancy Sardines in oil, 6 cans 25c Red Cross Macaroni or Spaghetti or Egg Noodles 3 packages 23c Fancy Plain Cookies, 2 lbs '....25c' Fancy Assorted Cookies, 2 lbs 29c Climax Wall Paper Cleaner, per can 10c Bottle Caps, per gross 25c Extra Fine Chicken Feed, no grit, 1 00 lbs. bag ..? ....$1.98 Gder Vinegar, lasge bottle. ............ 15c White Vinegar, larga bottlo..... 10c Puritan Malt and Hops. Special per gQ, set King's Root Beer Extra. Special per JQC bottle

EAST CHICAGO AND THE HARBOR

BODY OP MAIV FOWD . The 'body of a man believed to have been dead since April 13, when he laid oft from work, was found in the bunk house of the Pennsylvania car sfhops, Indiana Harbor, yesterday afternoon. His name is Tom B. Kane, age 60 years, employed as watchman for a number of years at the Pennsylvania car hops. Presumably dead for twenty-two days, the body of Kane was In a deplorable condition, distorted and colored. During an Inspection of the yards and shops yesterday by officials of the Fruit Growers Express Company prior to this concern taking over the Indiana Harbor Pennsylvania car chops, the body of Tom J. Kane was found locked in his room. He is believed to have contracted pneumonia and Isolated from onyone in a room In the bunk house at the shops, died without a person hearing his moans of distress. . On, April 13. according to the statement of watchman F. E. Richardson,, who found the 'body, Kane laid off from, work complaining that he ihad a bad cold and said that he waa going to Chicago to visit his brotiher, Martin J. Kane. It being a common occurrence of watchman Kane to leave the shops for 3 an 4 days without returning, officials did not regard his absence with much apprehension. Wlien he did not return within a week. It was concluded, raid Richardson, that Kane had taken sick and was staying in the city with his brother until he had recovered from this sickness. The body was taken to the BurnsMoGuan morgue where the inquest. In charge of Dr. L. j. Ostrowski, deputy coroner, was held.

East ChJcaaro. He said that the Chamber should be the outstanding factor in jhaping city government and in doing good that would please the majority. Mr. Hyman's address dealt with the conducting of local chambers and making their relation with citj'. state and national governments felt. Having been connected as an executive with Chambers of Commerce in all parts of the country for a number of years, Mr. Hyman was able to make some very Interesting suggestions. Musical and vocal numbers were rendered by Mrs. Paul Fishel, Mrs. C M. Jackson, Clough Leighter and Miss Cornelius Seelfeldi Miss Seelfeld was winner of the Silent Booster -award contributed by C. B. Sharp, superintendent of the Harbison Walker company. The prize was a gold fountain pen and pencil.

NEW MOONSHINE RAIDS A rapid succession of moonshine raids were made in Indiana Harbor last night by officers Kirrln and Kekioh ot the Harbor police force during which the sponge quad made four arrests and brought in their full measure of home brew. The arrests made were Anton! Asmond, 3910 Butternut street: Wlady-

s!aw Kwialkowski, 3910 Butternut street; Joe Jablonskl, 3017 Beach' street; Joe Zapazk, 3920 Alder st.; Pau.l Kwasnlcak of 619 Emlyn Place East Chicago, was arrested by federal officers Khedd, Weeks and Captain Tim O'Neil. Mrs. Donald Mclver, of Todd avenue, very delightfully entertained at cards, Wednesday afternoon, the members of heir Five Hundred club from Marks and eight other guests. In all, there were five tables at which five hundred was played, the prizes going to Mrs. W. Hogan and Mrs. F. Collins, members of the club, and Mrs. Luther, Mrs. C. V. Smith and Mrs. Kltchie, the guests. These were Mesdames Luther, Rooney, Smith, Newton. Mecaio, N'orria, Brandenberg and Speec.y. A dainty two course luncheon was served by the hostess. The last general business meeting of the Indiana Harbor Woman's club was held Wednesday afternoon at Katheran House. Splendid reports were griven by the different department chairmen, also from the budget and history committee chairman and he report from the district convention. Mrs. James McQuaid was appointed a director of the Welfare to take the place of Mrs. Frank Callahan. The new

president, Mrs. . B. C. Lultenp, took the chair and appointed several chairmen of committees to beg-in work next fail. Mrs. Anna Havill. of Chicago, is spending some tlmt- in this city, th guest of her son and wife, Mr. on-'l Mrs. II. C. Havi'il, tf Baring avenue. Mrs. Felix i'tratteau, of Chicago, came out and attended ICtastern Star Chapter, last vcnn. Paul Miller, who is atten'lingr Harvard l.'nivtrsity. arrived in this city yesterday alternoon, having been called home by the serious illness of his jnother-in-law, Mr a. Mary Hill. FOR RENT Furn. flat of throe outside rooms. all convenience's.

good location. 4426 Olcntt ave., Eat Chicago. Phone 14 4 0 tr 534-:.! evenings. S-S Special for Saturday, homn-tr.ad; butter ring'. Kschtr.bach Bakery, phone We deliver to vi'ojr home. 3-5

A tunnel driven throuch hard rock 'by Erapti or Claudius v.-. . nineteen feet high, tiien feet wl! ' and three miles luncf. M'r ii.in (levent years elapsed durititr us

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FOR RETURN GAME In an attempt to redeem themselves, the Club nine have secured a return game with the East Chicago fire fighting team for tomorrow afternoon. According to Jeff Bowers, the Club boys only had two of their regular players in their line-up when the fire team defeated them last Sunday. He promises to glv the victors a surprise tomorrow.

30 ATTEND MEETING The first evening meeting of the Chamber of Commerce (held last night at the Congregational church proved to be a success. There were more than 300 persons In attendance. Business men, their wives, plant executives, principals of the schools and teachers, employes and laborers of the local industries made th attendance the representative citizens meeting of East ChicagoIndiana Harbor. E. H. Hyman, secretary of the Miuncie Chamber of Commerce, who was high bidder for the Chamber of Oomimerce when Attorney Abe Ottenhelmer a an auctioneer fictiously sold other city properties for a mere $1,000,000 and Mr. Hyman outbid everyone and bought the East Chicago Chamber of Commerce for $3,000,000, told why this clvls organization was worth that to the

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MEATS Pot Roast, fine quality O f pound... UC t!:.. 8 c Pork Loins, 2 7 P young, pound ........ " " Pork Butts, pound .-. ., I C Oscar Mayer's Bacon, 2 3 sliced, special pound w Lard, pure rendered, . Q 5 pounds for JU

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