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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
THE BACHELORS BALL.

/ The Trocadero presented a brilliant ap-
loearance Wednesday evening the occa-
ion being the Bachelors Ball, an event
Which has caused no little talk and COM
nent in society Of this city for some
weeks past.
The floral decorations OF the hall and
he smaller rooms were particularly at
ractive. though simple and were done by
D'Connor.
smilax and palms formed tho major
,art OF the decorations, the balcony i'm the
ball room and the wall brackets being
festooned with the former; the inches on
he stairs and the mantles were banked
with deep pink azaleas and pink begonias,
while the pink effect was carried still
Further in the draperies at the windows.
rhe railing OF the balcony was complete
y covered with southern smilax a large
lalm filling each arch and all I'm all, the
General effect was charming
About $50 the favored guests began tD
arrive and in short time the ball room
and the adjoining smaller rooms present
ID a most animated appearance. There
were probably about 800 who enjoyed the
occasion and danced gaily 20 the music or
5 pieces under the leadership OF Bowen
|R. church The program of dances con-
sisted of % numbers as follows: Waltz.
Eternal Evres;" two-step. Captain Gu
hid of the Army" waltz, "MorRenhlat-
Ter; two-step. How Would You Like 10
Spoon with Me?" lancers, Dolly Dol
|,ars:" waltz, "Wnc, Woman and Song"
wo-step Second Regiment" waltz,
Vienna Woods two-step, sympathy"
anciers, "Fatana;" waltz, "A Thousand
and one Nights" two-step. Mayor OF
)rokio:" waltz, "Amoureuse;" two-step.
'Radium Dance" lanciers, Loves Lot
ery;" waltz. kiss Me Again" two
step, Everybody Works But Father"
waltz Morning Glories' two-step.
What you Going 70 do When the Rent
zones Round" waltz. "Valse Blue" Lam
scrs. Bachelors Ball' Reeves); two-step,
|sonr Directors" waltz. blue Danube"
/ During the intermssion supper was
Tight The tables were lighted by candles
land strewn by ferns and carnations OF
|karying colors. At a large special table
lat the patroncsses with tho subscribers
|bs their escorts, who were distinguished
|hv boutonniers OF white hyacuths.
The menu as served was as follows:
Chicken Consomme in Cups
bread Sticks Rolls
Lobster Newburg
Lard Quail au Cresscn
Aspic OF Tomatoes
Ice Cream Cakes
Coffee
kppolinaris Piorlot 1903 Extra Sec.
Couvee Imperial
The committee having charge OF the oc-
la don consisted OF Mr. Robert Hale Ives
iEoddard, Jr., Mr.. Lauriston Hartwell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
MRS. WAsHeuRN,s Whlsr.

One OF the principal events OF the week
was the charming whist luncheon given
by Mrs. Roscoe Stetson Washburn at her
home on Monday last In honor Of her
guest from Pittsburg. Mrs. Horne.
The decorations OF the luncheon table
were unique and effective. Old blue and
yellow being the Predominant colors.
while on the Chinese luncheon set quaint
ly embroidered. as only those people know
how. were placed blue Nankien iars filled
with yellow acasia.. The center of the
candelahre Of a dozen candles.
Among those who enjoyed the occasion
were Mrs William GODDARD, Mrs: VIII
White. Mrs Edwin a. Barrows, Mrs.
Jack" Ames. Miss Isabel Pesram Miss
Rosita Rhodes, Mrs T. Bruce Mer-
riman. Mrs. George NJ Smith. Mrs. Gren-
Among the other dinner parties given
previous to the Balcheors' ball were
those OF Mrs. Samuel NJ. Nicholson. Mrs.
William Goddard and Mrs. X. II. /. God
dard.
Last Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Mason were surprised by num-
Der OF their friends az their home on
Superior street, the occasion being the
65th birthday OF Mrs. Mason.
pleasant musical program was ron
dered and later refreshments were served.
Mrs. Mason was the recipient OF many
handsome gifts
Mr. Edward O. Cornforth of slatersville
was recent visitor here.
Mrs. Grenvllle Brown entertained in
formally last evening in honor of Mrs
Horne OF Pittsburs.
Wednesday evening last previous TO the
Bachelors ball Mr.. William l.. Mauran
gave n dinner party at the Agowam Hunt
club. The chaperone on the occasion was
Mrs Gertrude Child Barrowa, and tho
guests were Mr.. and Mr. Walter s.
Hackney. Mrs Jack Lewis. Or Bar-ows
Miss Hope Shepley. Dr. and Mrs Wnlism
Buffum, Miss Mary Lewis and Mr.. Hen, v
Lippitt.
The sixth dance was given by Mrs. wal
ter l.. Phillips, at knights OF Pythias hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
MORE TALK
Additional Plans for East SIds Highway
and Tunnel Presented and Discussed

Another meeting OF tho city council on
the proposed East Side thoroughfare,
held meeting yesterday afternoon and
examined additional plans.
one was by Alfred Stone. proposing a
tunnel 2c0 feet long, extending Water
man 10 Canal etreet for one approach
and terminating at Thayer street on the
other.
w r. Hatch proposed a viaduct, start
ing from the rear OF the new postofflce
and extending from Market square, to
College and George streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
MRS. RICHARDSON'S TEA.

1t was a delightful function at the home
.of Mrs. James Richardson on George
street on Tuesday afternoon last.
Tea and ices were daintily served from
most tastefully decorated tables IN the
Various rooms and from until O'Clock
~ large number enjoyed the society OF the
charming hostess
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs
Ia Duncan Chaplin. Miss Ethel Chaplin.
Miss May Talbot, Mrs. George Bunum,
Miss Sarah Green. Mrs. William X. TIL
| |inghast, Miss Esther Tillinghast, Mrs
William Hardness Arnold, Mrs q. NJ.
Smith, Miss Hope Smith, Mrs. Y. NJ.
Smith. Mr. William B. Weedsn, Mrs.. w.
Nv. Weeden, Mrs. III. n. Campbell, Miss
Helen Campbell, Mrs. Zacharah Chaf-
lee. Miss Abby Adams, Rev James O.
| 1Vose. the Misses Vose. Mr.. and Mrs or
. lay Tafts Mrs. Horatio r.. Nightingale.
. Mrs. William c. Nightingale. Mrs. Henry
{Pcarce, Miss Isabel Pegram, Miss Bessie
|sackett. Miss Alice Grosvenor. Miss Anita
Baker, Miss Gladys Baker. Mrs. William
IL. Waterman, Mrs. Wallis Howe, Rev.
lard Mrs. George Mcclellan Fislxs, Miss
Georgia Francis Fiske. Mrs. Fred s.
ADews and Mrs. w. Louis Chapman.
A private view OF the paintings OF sgd
| hey Richmond Burleigh, the well known
Iartist, was held at the Art club ON Tues
Hay last. Many OF the members of the
| ,lub and friends attended and the eX-
{libftion was perhaps one OF the best "one
nan exhibits that has been seen IN
Providence in a long time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

CELEBRATE RNNlNENo~Hrs
Mrs.. and Mrs. William A. Huse cele-
brated the 10Th anniversary Of their mar
riage at their home on Willow street
Monday evening last. The house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
the special feature being a large gilded
ring set with electric lights and festooned
with smilax. beneath which the host and
hoe-ess received. The ring was 20 times
the size of the wedding ring and the cleo
tric lights with which II was studded
numbered 20. The evening was spent in
formally with music and games and re-
freshments. The many gifts received by
Mr. and Mrs. Huse were OF china, as es-
pecially appropriate TO the 2th snniter-
sary.
The Neighborhood Whist club did not
meet on Tuesday night last. hut will as
semble on Wednesday OF the coming week
at the home OF Mr.. w. T. Otis on Adel-
aide avenue.
Mrs. William X. Hoppin gave a dinner
TO a number OF her friends on Tuesday
evening.
Mr. Albert A. Remington has been con-
fined To his home on Adelaide avenue for
some days with tonsiltis.
Mr.. and Mrs william a Walton and
daughter Mrs. c. W. Brown, are In Cali
fornia.
on next Monday evening occurs the last
of the dinner dances given by Mrs How
ard o. Sturges at the Sphinx academy.
Mr. Morton #. winsor OF Adelaide ave-
nue., spent a portion of last week in New
York.
Mrs Charles Z. I4ongley OF Pawtucket,
left on Tuesday last for Palm Beach,
Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bridgham sail to-
day for Algiers. They go on the Repub-
lie.
DR. c. V Chaplin presided at the ban
quet of the Massachusetts, Health associa-
tion held at the Hotel Brunswick in Bos-
ton on Wednesday
Miss Eleanor b. Green has been enter
tanning Mrs. Riggs OF New York.
Mrs Marian Briggs is the guest OF Mon
treaI, Canada, friends.
The engagement was recently an
nounced Of Miss Maud A. Fraser to Mr..
William c. Foster.
Former Governor and Mrs. william
Sprague Of Canonchet recently entertain
ed Col Arthur III. Watson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman Cocroft.
Mrs. Roscoe Stetson Washburn gave
delightful dinner on Wednesday evening,
among the guests being Mrs. Horne, Mr.
and Mrs. Roscoe Clifton Washburn Maj
Hidden and Mr. Edward +. Darlington.
At her home on Wednesday evening,
Mrs. Pardon Miller entertained a number
OF her friends, with her second series of
bridge whist meets. -
On Tuesday next Miss Ellen Z. Thomp-
son OF Boston will be the guest OF honor
and speaker at the Art club. Her subject
will be, THE Land OF the Hearts De-
sire"
Mrs. James Richardson gave a most de-
lghtful tea at her home on Tuesday last.
Mrs. +. T.. Richmond, ID, is entertaining
Miss Post of New York.
Mrs clinton Bevere Weeden is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fisher Law
renee in Hartford.
The last OF the series OF dinner dances
is to be given by Mrs. Howard .. Sturges
on Monday evening next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

violin solo selected, Leo Antoine O'Rourk;
"Ezara," Eunice Fielding; (a) "Remem-
Der Me-" (b) college airs, Rose Green
halgh; In Dear old Georgia" Margaret
Rowan; "Why Don't You Try" Eta
Cuff. Freddy Lord and Elsie Lord.
The ushers OF the evening were the
Misses jeffrey, Keyes and Durrigan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
FIFTIErH ANNIVERSARY.

Senior Home Deacon and Mrs. Harvey
w. Pepper OF the Cranston Street Baptist
OF their marriage Tuesday night. A recep-
tion was held during first part of even
ing. during which many friends greeted
the couple and rendered their congratula-
tions. Miss Julia Pepper and Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Howard Pepper assisted In the
receiving. Music was furnished by the
Elite orchestra.
The vestry OF the church was appro-
priately decorated. the color scheme being
gold
l.. Pesrce. Colver L. Saunders. Gideon
c. Congdon. Thomas Young, DR.. Clinton
Westcott and Walter q. Owen were the
! ushers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pepper were presented
with several purses filled with gold coins
The first was presented by Deacon q. A.
Cranston street church and the choir.
Rev. T.. L. Henson, ID. D, the pastor,
made the other presentation In behalf Of
the members OF the church. The ushers
and the officers and teachers OF the Cal
houn Avenue Baptist mission. a branch
OF the Cranston street church, sent
beautiful gift.
guests. TO the strains Of the wedding
march, were escorted by the ushers into
committee room Of the church, where
Mrs. Pepper cut the anniversary cake.
There were about 300 present. including
a brother and two sisters OF Mrs. Pepper.
Charles GTiggs and Mr. Mrs w Il Danforth
nan OF Springfield. Mass. and Rev. and
Mrs. Charles T.. Reeves OF New London.
Mrs. Reeves is niece OF Mr. Pepper.
Col. and Mrs. II. Anthony Dyer are In
their new home on Blackstone boulevard,
and entertained a few friends there in
formally on Sunday evening last
A large number OF the little friends of
Miss Eva Warden gathered at her home.
q Landor street on Monday evening last.
the occasion being the 18th birthday Of
Miss Warden.
The evening was most joyously spent
in games and later refreshments were
served During the evening Prof. Rams
dell and his sister. Miss Bessie Ramsdell.
gave an exhibition OF fancy dancing and
Miss Warden did a very clever bit of
buck and wing dancing.
Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Of the First
Light Infantry attended the old Guard
ball at Madison Square Garden on Wed
nesday evening last.
The stan Of the Prudential Life In
surance company were rendered a dinner
by the local officers at the Crown Hotel
on Saturday evening last. over 75 men
were present and speeches were made by
Frederick /. Hoffman, statistician: Jo-
soph Atkinson, editor OF the Prudential
Weekly; Harry Vliet, manager OF the
New England department; Herman
shabsrtuel shabstrelewitz OF FAN River
Mass: John r.. Mahsr OF Worcester. and
u. G.. Hall OF Pawtucket.
Miss Mary Lewis entertained a few OF
her friends at luncheon at the Agawam
Hunt club on Monday last.
on Sunday last there waE FAMILY din
ner party at Col Samuel Pomeroy Colts
Bristol home.
A large number OF society people were at
the Providence opera House on Monday
evening last when Miss Blanche Walsh
appeared in THE Woman I'm the Case -
Among those In the audience were: Mr.
Roscoe Stetson Washburn, Mrs. Horne.
Miss Sally Allen. Dr. calder. Mr.. and Mrs.
r.. J. Horton, Miss Emily Aldrich. Mrs.
Henry Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
SOCIAL GOSSIP
OF THE WEEK.
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News for this department which APP
pears on each Friday giving resume of
|the weeks social events. sent in Will be
gladly received. 1t should be accompan-
led by the sender's name not for publica-
|tion. but as guarantee OF good faith'
Address Social Department, The News
Mrs. William Goddard. who has been
the guest OF her daughter. Mrs. G. oliver
|Iselin in New York. has returned home.
Mrs. Marsden J. Perry and children left
1.-THE city on Monday last for Aiken, C.,
where they will remain until the spring
season.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
|Nirs. j. Edward Studley, To the marriage
Iof their daughter. Ethel, and Mr.. John
|woods Myers. at Grace church, Wednes-
day the 14th OF February. at noon. I'M
medately following the ceremony there
will be a small wedding breakfast at tho
home of the brides parents on Gushing
Ixtreet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
u. S. BOoBIN AND SHUTTLE co.

A dividend Of s1.75 per share on the Pre-
ferred and S1.00 per share on the Common
Stock OF this Company Is declared ana
payable February 1st 1906. to stockholders
OF record January goth.
Transfer stock books will be closed Sat
urday, January 20th, ut the close OF busl-
ness and re-opened Friday, February 2,
1906
II. MARTIN BROWN. Treas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

We, the undersigned, 90 hereby agree 20
refund the money on 20 cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar ~ II
fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a Is cent bottle TO prove
ing q BlandinR. 53 Weybosset ST.. w. o.
Blanding, N No. Main st A. w. Fenner.
Jr., sh Greene st Kenyon Smith A Co,
n Exchange place. Geo. l.. Clafiin a CO..
II. ". ODonnell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
JUNIOR WEEK.

The events for Brown Junior week.
Which commences April q, have been
about decided upon and Will be as follows:
Monday evening, Brown Musical club
Tuesday afternoon, ri Kappa
arce and teas. Tuesday evening. Sock
Ind Buskin Dramatic society presents
She Stoops 10 Conquer" "Wednesday af-
ernoon. Brown VS.. Dartmouth ~ base
ball at Andrews field Wednesday even
Ing, Junior promenade in Sayles' hall
The Universalist club dined at the
,rown hotel on Monday evening. At the
head table sat President Radcliffe, Rev.
Nv. c. Selleck, q. T. Hicks, Rev. Ralph
T.. Connor. Col. II. Anthony Dyer and
|Nilbert Il. Longfelow.
|ances in an Artists Life" Remarks were
made by Rev. Connor and by Mr.. Long
fellow state commander OF the United
states Volunteer Life Saving corps.
Previous to the Bachelors ball on Wed
lesday evening. Judge and Mrs. lie Baron
|3 Colt. gave a dinner OF IL covers. The
|guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pearce.
MIR. II A. Richmond. Miss Alice Grosven-
|,r. Miss Ethel Chaplin. Mr.. y. +. George,
Mr. and Mrs Wallis Howe and DIR. Hal
ey De Wolf
Miss Isabel Pegram had number OF
her friends at luncheon on Tuesday.
At her home on George street, Mrs.
Henry Pearce entertained charmingly at
l. small dinner on Tuesday night in honor
" Mrs Horne of Pittsburg. who is the
eclpient of much social attention here.
Among those present were Mrs. Gren-
lie Brown Major Hidden and Mr.. and
Mrs Roscoe Stctson Washburn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

| Mrs. Horatio Nightingale is entertain
| ing her mother, Mrs Clarence +. Thomas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Mrs Annie Gilbreth Cross has been en-
tertaining this week Mrs. Edith Thomp-
son, a prominent vocalist of the Boston
Symphony orchestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Mrs Thomas w. Aldrich has been en-
tertaining Miss Helen w. Sykes OF Hart
ford, Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

on Wednesday last at the home OF the
brides mother, Mrs. Walter A Peck, 113
Waterman street, Miss Louisa l.. Peck
and DR.. Albert c. White were united in
marriage The wedding was a quiet one
and the ceremony performed by the Rev.
Augu stus NJ Lord. Both are well known
In society and have a host of friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

large number OF society people were at
the Providence opera House on Monday
evening last when Miss Blanche Walsh
appeared in THE Woman in the case. 90
Among those In the audience were: Mr.
Roscoe Stetson washburn, Mrs Horne.
Miss Sally Allen. Dr calder, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. J. Horton, Miss Emily Aldrich. Mrs.
Henry Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Miss Mary Lewis entertained a few Q
her friends at luncheon at the Agawar
Hunt club on Monday last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

The engagement of Miss Margery Ger
| trude Lewis, daughter Of Mrs. A. b.
| Lewis, OF Edgewood, TO Mr.. Bertram s.
Mock of East Greenwich has been re-
| Gently announced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

on Sunday last there waE 4 FAMILY Din
ncr party at Col Samuel Pomeroy Colt
Bristol home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Mrs william Malone was a recent
visitor at Millville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.

on Elmwood avenue on Monday evening
last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Lieutenant Colonel Harvey OF the First
Light Infantry attended the old Guard
ball at Madison Square Garden on wed
nesday evening last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Hamilton, Miss Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs.
John +. Lennon. Mr.. Harry Stiness, Mr..
Studley Hart, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred S. Peck.
Hon. j. c. II. Woods, Mrs. Harry Parsons
Cross, Miss Susan Cross, Miss Virginia
Gammell- -Mr-and Mrs Harry Pearce,
Mrs. William b. Waterman and Mr.. Har-
old Congdon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

The sixth dance was given by Mrs. wal
ter l.. Phillips, at knights OF Pythias hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Miss Isabel Pegram had number or
er friends at luncheon on Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-07
FINANCE AND TRADE
Special Stock Service to the Lake
County Times).
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York, July IA good,
strong feature Of todays trading
with St Paul, Northern Pacific
Union Pacific. copper and smelters
the most active issues. st. Paul
was again the leader opening
point higher than yesterdays clos
ing and advancing TO It's on buy
ing by shorts and the same class
OF buying that was in evidence in
this issue yesterday. Talk in the
street is very bullish on St Paul
there being rumors to the eject that
valuable rights viii soon Le issue 1
on it that Will figure worth from S12
to s13 per share
After the publication Of the bank
statement there was a general sell
ing movement appeared and in their
eagerness to take profits resulted in
closing the market rather weak With
part OF the advance lost.
The bank statement was some
what disappointing. showing a loss
in cash Of thirteen million, but the
loan item was better than expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-07
CHICAGO LETTER.

Chicago, July Wheat was dull
and lower again this morning, Liver
pool early prices were one-quarter to
one-half higher, lower for wheat,
weather in the northwest favorable
for growing crops. receipts of wheat
in the winter wheat markets increas-
ing and liberal selling by commission
houses were the principal causes of
the depression. September closed at
a decline of one-half cent and at
about the lowest price of the day.
July was corresponding weak
Corn. Market for corn followed
closely in the path of wheat, declin-
ing fve-eighth for September and
about the same for December The
cash situation in corn is reported
rather weak and offerings from the
country light.
Oats dull and weak all during the
session with selling by commission
houses and professional operators.
Market closed with a net loss of three
fourths for all the active futures.
Provisions higher in sympathy
with prices from the yards, reporting
hogs five cents higher there and re-
ceipts not as large as estimates.
Packers were liberal sellers on the
advance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-07
BATTLING NELSON TO BOX
IN HAMMOND THEATRE
Has Figured for Six Performances
Beginning Thursday, July r.
Matinees on Saturday and Sunday
Gets 500 for the Engagement.

Battling Nelson is to spend four
days in Hammond, and will give six
boxing exhibitions at the Grand Vau-
deville theatre during his stay here
Manager H. Brooks has made a
deal with the Hegewisch fighter by
which the above engagement will
be filled and for which Battling is TO
receive $4,000 as his share of the
proceeds.
When it is known that the least
Nelson has ever received for an en-
gagement of a week has been s1,250
1t viii be seen that he has made
quite concession to the vaudeville
manager in order to give his old
friends a chance to see him in act
ion.
And the town is expected to turn
out. The show is to be advertised
far and wide and it is expected that
there will be crowds daily from Chi
cago, South Chicago, Indiana Har-
Dor. Whiting. East Chicago and
other surrounding towns in the
county.
Battling Nelson will spar with Joe
Galligon his sparFing partner for
three rounds every. time he appears
and the chance to see the shifty light
weight go to it will be eagerly
seized by every follower of the game
/ in the city
Nelson had an engagement oil
three weeks at the Trocadero in Chi
cago and this is said to be the long
est engagement a fighter has ever
had at one theatre so it may be seer
that Manager Brooks is exceedingl,
fortunate in securing the Dane fol
six nights in Hammond. Brooks
says he is going to give the people ;
good show this week or bust" ant
so he has arranged an EXCEPTIONAL.
fine program for the week
The prices will be 75e and soc TO
the main floor and 35c for the bal
eony.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-07
EPIDEMIC OF HORSE THEFT
RACES IN WHITING.
Police Busy Chasing Kidnapers of
Business Steeds From the Store
Fronts.

Topajna Bros, who run a grocery
at 405 Schrage avenue, reported TO
the Whiting police this morning that
two valuable horses and a new har-
ness had disappeared from their
stables near the store during the
night. About the same time Roman
Lzudzinski rushed into the station
and asked the police to locate fiat
delivery wagon which had disappear
ed from his stables. The latter man
ages a grocery and market at the
corner of New York avenue and
122nd street, and he gave the police
the information that his neighbor,
R. Blasrczyk has seen two men hitch
ing a horse to the wagon at o'clock
this morning.
They drove away. leading the 9TH
er animal They were traced as far
as the corner of Indiana boulevard
and Davidson avenue, but nothing
could be learned of their movements
after leaving that point. John Top
ajana went to the stockyards in Chi
cago this afternoon, thinking that
the thieves may have gone there tC
dispose of the horses. Late this af.
ternoon Chief Clay Collins went t.
Hegewisch to see if he could fn6
any trace of the stolen property OF
the thieves.