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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20

The biggest Christmas present ever
made, representing nearly 100000 600.
1t is stated, will be made this year
among thousands of workingmen of the
United States. largely railroad men.
Nearly every large railroad in the coun-
try, as we'll as number of the indus
trial corporations. will grant an in
crease in the wages to railroad en-
ployes, to take effect Jan. /. 1t IS
stated that the total increase in the
wages of railroad employees this year
will amount to $82,000,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20

Decatur. III has become an important
point for the Illinois Central Railroad
company. Seventy trains pass through
that city daily, north and south bound
Last year an average of ffty-one
loaded freight cars every twenty -four
hours, in and out, were handled at the
city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20

You can make a three line cry for
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20

There seems to be a general awaken
ing among railroad officials to a rea-
lzation Of the fact that something must
be done to prevent accidents. The In
terstate Commerce Commission has be-
come interested in the recent accident
in which Samuel Spencer and six other
persons were killed. and the secretary
Of that body has written to the State
Corporation Commission for its finding
in the matter, which is construed to
mean that the Interstate Commerce
Commission proposes to take some act
ion in regard to the wreck
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-20

The Chicago Great Western railroad
whose franchise through haywood was
revoked by the village board, has been
notified to remove its track from the
street crossing in that village May
wood citizens became displeased when
this railroad refused to stop its SUI
burban trains. President Nicols Of the
village board tried to get better trans
poration facilities for the citizens of
the suburb, and when no encourage
ment was given the board revoked the
franchise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS.

Mar. 21-Lecture. St. Stephens Dan
ish Lutheran church.
Mar. 22-Orange social, Simpson NJ.
+. church.
Mar. 23-True-Blue Affair. Baptist
chapel
Mar. 26-Address on Africa, d. A.
w. Halsey, Presbyterian
church.
Mar. S1-Cake sale, Grace English
Lutheran church.
Apr. 5-Entertainment of St. Paul's
German Sunday school,
Washington Hall.
Apr. 6-Private dance West End
Social Club, Braga Hall.
Apr. adjournment and ball, Dan
ish A. c., Washington
Hall.
Apr. 16-Reception, Eagle Athletic
Club, Wilder Hall.
Apr. 16-Ball of the A. o. U. w in
Washington Hall.
Apr. 19-Second annual concert and
ball, pupils of A. st. An
Grassy, Washington Hall.
Apr. 26-Entertainment, Odd Eel
lows, Wilder Hall.
June 23-Lutheran excursion to
Bellewood Park.
Aug. 16-Excursion, Court Ambov.
Foresters of America.
Aug. 23-Annual excursion to Ocean
Grove and Asbury Park,
Simpson NJ. L. church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

AN ORDINANCE.

An ordinance to pave Smith street
from the easterly side of State street
10 the tracks of the Central Railroad
of New Jersey, with Creo-Resinate
Process Wood Paving Blocks over
the present Telford Macadam and
block cutters.
whereas, Certain property owners
on Smith street from the easterlv
side of State street to the tracks of
the Central Railroad of New .Jer-
sey, have petitioned the Council to
pave said street from the easterIv
side Of State street to the Central
railroad of New eJrsey with Creo-
ResinateProcess Wood Poving Blocks
over the present Telford macadam
ana block cutters, and the petition
mas been published as required by
the Charter,
BE 1t Ordained by the City of Perth
Amboy:
section /. That Smith street from
the easterly side of State street to
the tracks of the Central Railroad
OF New Jersey be paved with Creo-
Reslnate Process Wood Paving
Blocks over the present Telford
macadam and block cutters, from
curb to curb.
Sec. 2. That the space between the
rails of the tracks of the ePrth AM
boy Railroad Company, and for n
distance of two feet on each side
thereof, shall be paved by the Pub
lie Service Corporation of New Ter
sey, lessee of the said Perth Amboy
Railroad Company, its successors or
assigns, under the provisions of the
thipd no no ~ nh nf Coot;a. - r IL
ordinance, entitled An ordinance
granting the consent and permission
of the governing body of the city of
Perth Amboy to the Perth Amboy
Railroad Company, to construct, OPP
crate and maintain an electric street
railway upon Smith street, State
street, Railroad avenue, Prospect
street and Market street in the City
of Perth Amboy, and to locate the
route thereof and the tracks and
poles thereof, and prescribing the
terms and conditions upon which
such consent and permission are
granted" Approved January IS,
1899.
Sec. 3. That one-third of the costs
and expenses OF paving said street
from curb to curb to within two feel
of each rail shall be paid by the City
of Perth Amboy from the proceeds
of Improvement Bonds, as provided
for by the Charter.
Sec. 4. That the remaining two
thirds of said costs and expenses as
specified in Section 8, shall be as
sessed by the Commissioners of AS
sessment for Street improvements
upon, and be paid by the land and
real estate benefited by said i'm
provements in proportion to the ac-
tual and peculiar benefit received by
said land and real estate in Accord
ance with the provisions of the City
Charter.
Sec. >. That the said work shall
be done and constructed under the
direction of the Committee on Streets
and Sewers, and the superintendent
of the Street Commission.
Introduced January Is, 1906.
Passed March 5, 1906.
Approved March 10, 1906.
Attest: JOHN PFEIFFER,
Acting Mayor
CHAS. NJ. MCMILLAN,
City Clerk.
72~1-3-19-4t.m w
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Found the Pins.

Cbarlie-Halloa, old man, what's the
matter with your hand?
Henry-It was an accident; all Miss
Browns fault.
Charlie-Indeed. How was she re-
sl>onsible for it?
Henry-Oh, we'll, you know, she has
got an unfortunate habit of stickine
pms into her waistbelt.-Tit Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
What Killed Him

"Yes, Uncle Rube died of heart fail
ure; he was visiting in a town out
west and some one sold him a gold
brick"
And it was too much for him when
he discovered that it wal BRASS"
mo; he discovered that it was real
ly sold."-Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Braga Hall
The Finest Hall and Largest Stag.
In the City.
To Let for Balls and Entertainments
Apply S. NJ. Jacobson, Scheuer Building
Her Tiyi:e Txpenses.

Mr.. Jackson (surprised)-So yo' find
yo'r living expenses are reduced one
half since you got married?
Mr.. Johnson (desperately)-Yais; de
other half has to go for household ex-
penses.-Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
YOu Bet He Would

Mrs. Kidlets-Oh! John, why did you
stay out so late? The baby has been
crying for three hours without stop
ping.
Mr.. Kidlets-Why didn't you tell
him | wasn't at home? He'd have
waited.-Cleveland Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Fell Over.

Astonished Friend-What is the
matter, ~George-been in IA fight or at
tackled by a bulldog?
George-Neither, thank you. l have
just discovered a short cut from the
top Of that cliff 10 this beach.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Had One.

81 firmly believe that we shall have
flying machines n of these days"
We've got EN- now. Any time you
wan to go flying come around and III
take o out in my auto."-Houston
Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
A Success.

Briggs-Bilter's daughter did very
well in literature. didn't she?
Griggs--Yes, indeed. | understand
that she made money enough on her
first novel to get herself an education.
Life,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Unfair.

She-Do you consider il unlucky t.
marry on Friday?
He-It's unfair to charge poor oil
Friday with a sure thing like that
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
His Viewpoint.

Little Willie-Papa, what is a biga-
mist?
Mr.. Hennypeck-A bigamist, my son,
Is a-Shs-s-s-s-s! is that your mama
coming up the street? No, | see it is
mt.
We'll, a bigamist is a benefactor
VINO prevents at least one of his fell
low-men from marrying."-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
It's Chief Attraction.

81 can't decide" she said, whether
TO take the hat or not. But it is just
the dearest thing [ have seen this sea
son"
'The dearest?" asked the husband,
With a sardonic laugh. Then it's
certain that you'll take it."-Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
The Mysterious Ways of Man.

First Monkey-Man is a curious ami
nal.
Second Monkey-Yes; I observe h
beats himself when he is cold. ant
kicks himself when he is hot.-N. Y.
Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

Advertising in the NEWS brings
good results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
Easy.

This problem of divorce
A baby solved. OF course
Not by contriving-
BY merely arriving.
Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

If you are interested in good health
and long life, eat Graham bread.
9125-I2-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

If the new articles of furniture
crowd out" the old-let want ad.
ialesmanship" do the rest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

For Strength, purity and cleanliness
Simmen's Butter-nut bread is the
bread on your table. Beware of inn
itations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
HOUSES FOR RENT.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to Loan at 5 per cent. The
Bishop Co., So z Smith street.
9997-2-9-1y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
STORES TO LET.

To Let-Store 25x1G0, centrally To-
Gated on Smith street. Apply
Packer House. 5~51-3-S-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19
ROOMS FOR RENT.

To Let-Four rooms at 1871 Madison
avenue. 725-3-19-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-19

For Rent-Two fats, five rooms, 22S
Market street, SO and $40. En-
quire 1J4 Elm street. 6S8-3-16-6t
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04

date Tor reelection and her place was
filled by Miss Keo King, of Parker.
Miss Mamie Saul was not an appll-
cant and her place was filled by Miss
Maude Warren, of Union, Iowa.
Miss scallin was retained at s6O.
Misses Duncan. LaFollette and De-
wolf, OF the east side were reelected.
MISS Duncan and Miss DeWolf
were increased to s55 and $50
respectively. Miss Nobis was NOT
a candidate for reelection an
her place was supplied by Miss Har-
yey, of Woonsocket. On the south
side Miss Reierson and Miss Conley
were retained, the latter having her
salary increased to $50 per month.
The board granted the high school
athletic club the sum Of SIS to help
pay their expenses. President Win
sor will announce the members OF
the various committees later.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
STATE READING CIRCLE
Selected the Two Books for Years
Reading and Elected the
Same Officers.
Reading

The business meeting of the exc.
cutive board OF the State Teachers
Reading Circle finished its work Sat-
urday morning and adjourned. After a
prolonged discussion and examina-
tion OF the various books placed be-
fore the committee from which to
select the books for the reading of
the teachers belonging to the circle,
these two were finally agreed upon.
For the general culture course, "Men
Who Made the Nation" by Sparks,
published by The Macmillan Co., and
for the professional course, "Roarck's
Economy in Education,' published
by the American Book Co.
The following officers were re-elect-
ed: President, II. E. French, Of
Elk Point; secretary and treasurer,
j. Jones, jr., OF Miller. Those who
were here to participate in.the session
were n. 4. French, president, Of Elk
Point, j.. Jones, jr., secretary, OF
Miller, j. Fred Olander, OF Brook
ings, Mrs. Mary Fl. Cowan, OF I1o-
quois, G. j. Schellenger. of selby,
Miss Carrie Daley, OF Vermillion,
w. L. Cochrane, Of Aberdeen, and
G. Q. Bras, of this city. State
Superintendent M. M. Kramer, an
ex-ot1cio member Of the board, was
also in attendance.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
VERDICT FOR BALDING
The Jury Awarded Mr.. Balding in
Its Verdict 500 for Shortage
in the Land

Thursday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
the jury in the case of Balding VS..
Lille brothers announced that it
had reached a verdict. The juror:
were brought into court and gave the
verdict in favor Of Mr.. Balding and
awarded him the sum of 500, find.
ing from the evidence that instead
of selling MI. Balding 3l2 acres OF
land it was 26 acres short.
When court resumed Friday moIing
work was again taken up on the case
OF Mrs. Palmer against Conrad Schurz
aud it is being contested quite close
ly on both sides of the case. Mrs.
Palmer was the second witness on
the stand and she recounted the in
cidents OF her husbands suicide, his
protracted spree ard the fact that
he had not removed his clothes for
three weeks prior to his death. Mr..
Bowers, who was the administrator
of the estate, was also present a
short time after the suicide occurred
and saw Mr.. Palmer lying on the
bed with the gun between his knees,
which was fired, evidently, by re-
leasing the trigger with his toes.
He stated that Palmer for some time
previous to his death was a hard
working man, in good physical con-
dition except the times when lie was
intoxicated. lie stated that after
selling off the stock and a portion Of
the grain that there was less than
$50 left after settling up the ac-
counts and paying off the incum-
brance on the property. 1t developed
that the suicide carried S $1,000 life
insurance and this was paid in to
Mr.. Bowers and was invested for the
benefit OF the children. Several 9TH
er witnesses we're examined during
the afternoon who testified to the
physical condition of MIR. Palmer
before he became a hard drinker.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
INCREASED SOME SALARIES
Board of Education Elected Several
New Teachers and Raised the
Salary of Some.

The regular meeting OF the board
OF education was held Friday even
ing and quite an interesting session
resulted. The only change lin the
board at the beginning of the new
year was the retirement of w. III.
Conyes, who was succeeded by O. A,
Bates, who5vas elected this spring.
In the organization Of the board.
f. FL. Winsor was reelected presi-
dent. o. II. Litchfield, vice president
and T. M. Wallace secretary. The
matter Of SALARY for the various posi-.
tions in the schools was taken up. The
highest attainable salary in the high
school. outside Of superintendent and
principally was placed at $40; in the
primary and eighth grade at $50; in
the intermediate grades at s55 per
month. Superintendent noG vas
given an increase of salary OF 5000
per year. making it now ST., 600.
Misses Mcguire, Claypool.' Noble and
Conklin, Of the high school faculty.
we're increased from s65 to $40 per
month.
At this meeting OF the board was
taken up the election OF the grade
teachers add their salaries arranged
for the ensuing year as follows:
Misses Patterson and Frizzell at $50:
Misses Brown and Doane at 800:
Misses Preston. Jackson, Nolt at
$50. Miss Doolittle was not a candi-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
FOR AN ATHLETIC Benefit
A Measurement Social Given in City
Hall for Benefit of High
School Athletics.

Over at the city hall Thursday
evening a benefit entertainment was
given for the high school athletes.
and a novel method was instituted
for charging admission to the hall.
A measuring machine was installed
at the entrance to the hall and every
person who attended was required to
have their height measured and they
we're charged so much per foot and
all inches over. This afforded quite
a good deal OF amusement while the
people were assembling.
A very entertaining program was
arranged as one of the features Of the
evening. Nichols Mandolin orches-
ira was present and rendered several
selections on the program. Vocal
solos were given by Misses Bernice
Eathrop, Florence Nolt and Grace
Daniels, whose singing was received
With applause. Piano solos we're
rendered by Misses Mary Louise
Burns and Ella Webster, whose play
ing was listened to with pleasure
Miss Melissa Walrath recited a hum
orous selection in a very clever man.
ner. entitled "M7s. McDnffy on Base
tall.' Refreshments we're served
during tile evening and a fine social
hour or more vas passed. The atten-
dance was 1000 and the sun raised
foi athletics amounted to, a little
over $40.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
GAVE DAMAGES Of $1,000
Mrs. Palmer Given the Verdict and
$1,000 Damages Was Awarded
for the Children.


Friday evening the concluding evil
denCe in the case of Mrs. Carrie Pal
mel against Conrad Schurz was Civ
en- and at the evening session Of
court t. J. Spangler for the de-
PENDANT and Attorneys Wagner and
Mohr for the plaintiff, made their
pleas to the jury. Judge Smith fin.
ished his instructions to the jury at
10 O'Clock and the members retired
to deliberate on the evidence. They
reached an agreement about four
hours afterward and it was given
into court this morning on Assem-.
bling.
The jury found for the plaintir,
Mrs. Palmer, and awarded damages
OF $1,000 for the benefit OF the chill
dren. Schurz was charged with hay-
ing sold Mrs. Palmer's husband in
toxicating liquors and as the result
OF which he committed suicide in
July, 1905
The case taken up this morning
was that OF the state against George
Warne, who is charged with having
sold mortgaged !. property. T. j.
Spangler appears in behalf of the
state and Attorneys Wagner and
Mohr, Of Alexandria, for the defen-
dant.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04

luloid button bearing the words:
1.-THE Mitchell Way This was the
first button printed OF a large edi-
tion, and vas presented to the edi-
tor OF the Argus-Leader because this
paper in its account of the enter tain
ment Of the South Dakota editors at
Mitchell first used this expression
with respect to the growing town Of
corn palace fame. The expression
took with the Mitchell people and
the board Of trade there has caused
thousands of these buttons to be
printed to help advertise Mitchell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
THEIR %EIGHTY.sEvENTH
Mitchell Odd Fellows Celebrated the
Eighty-seventh Anniversary
of the Order.
of the Order.

One of the most pleasant celebra-
tions that the Odd Fellows have had
In this city in a number of years
was that of Thursday evening, when
the eightv-seventb anniversary of
tie founding of the order was recog-
nized. Nothing was done during the
afternoon, but in the early part OF
the evening the Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs assembled at the hall at Z
O'CLOCK and a fine supper vas served.
The Rebekahs had charge of this
feature and it received the best pos
slble attention at their hands. The
table looked neat and the viands
we're arranged in tempting array,
while the guests were served quickly.
About 200 people sat down to the
tables and it was a very jolly COM
pany.
BY the time all the guests were
served and the tables were cleared
the time had arrived for the evening
program, which was held in the ad-
joining room.. This was given under
the direction Of o. W.. Coursey, who
was chose chairman for the occa.
sion. The program was opened
with a selection by Turneaure's or
chest1a, which was followed by Miss
Florence Nolt, who sang a solo.
MIR. Coursey delivered an address on
"Odd Fellowship" touching upon
the three cardinal virtues of the
order, "Friendship, Love and
Truth" He referred in high terms
to the association of women in con-
nection with various orders as to
their helpful influence in building
up and maintaining them in the
highest standard. His effort was
heartily %applaueed as he touched on
the sound principles en- which the
order is based and what it has done
in the years gone by. Vocal solos
were rendered by Virgil Boy]es and
L. ID. Milne, both of whose singing
gave such satisfaction that they were
encored. Readings we're given by
Misses. Mabel Keen and Flossie
Stafford and Leo Doyle, and each
was greeted in a generous manner in
the way Of applause. the latter two
responding to an encore. Rev. Mr..
Fillebrown, of Armour, the grand
chaplain Of the order, arrived in
the city late in the evening and at
tended the celebration. He was
called upon by Mr.. Coursey to make
a few remarks, and he talked very
entertaingly about Odd Fellowship,
and also made some pleasing remarks
concerning his admiration for Mitch
ell and her people Mr.. Fillebrown
is an entertaining speaker and his
remarks found hearty favor with his
audience The Turneaure orchestra
closed the program with a selection.
So much p%rovender had been pro-
vided for the guests that there were
a half dozen cakes left, and these
were sold by Mr. Coursey, bringing
in quite a little sum.
The rest of the evening was devot-
ed to dancing apd having a general
good social time. The Odd Fellows
agreed that it was one of the most
successful celebrations that has ever
been held in Mitchell.
Was Given one of the Buttons.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-04
SHOT HIMSELF TWICE
Jacob schenkenberger Tried to End
His Life by Shooting Himself
Twice in the Head.

The neighborhood in the northwest
part of the city was wrought up to a
high pitch of excitement Saturday
morning about s 80 O'Clock by the at
tempt of Jacob Schenkenberger to
commit suicide. There was no par
ticular reason assigned for the mans
attempt at self-destruction, other
than that he was in a state of anger
and strong passion. He is said to
have a very violent temper and when
reused, as has been the case on sever
al occasions, he has threatened to kill
himself, and this time he tried to
carry his threat into execution.
He had some discussion with the
members OF his family about clean
ing up the yard and selling some
stone and became very angry when
they urged that it be done. About
8 O'Clock Mr.. Schenkenberger came
down town went and to the meat
market of Chris Footit and bought
some Eeat, and while there lie APP
peared calm. On his return home
the trouble occurred. He went into
the house saying that he was going
to shoot himself. Mrs. Schenken-
berger folloWd her husband in the
house and to the bedroom. He got
his revolver, Of 90 calibre. with
which to commit the deed. His
wife grasped the hand holding the
revolver and tried with all her
might to dissuade the man from
shooting himself. On wrenching
his hand loose Schenkenberger
placed the muzzle of the revolver
beneath his chin, and with that
action his wife fled screaming from
the room. She had barely got cut
OF doors when the report of the re-
volver was heard, followed almost
instantly by another shot. Several
neighbors went to the house, and
DR.. B. A. Bobb was sent for i'm.
mediately. He MADE an elimination
OF the wounds but did not probe for
the bullets, both of which lodged in
the brain. One shot took effect be-
Meath the chin, and the other shot
the man fired into .hls forehead.
Mr.. Schenkeuberger is about 81
years old. and has a wife and several
children, one Of his daughters being
married and living across from his
home, on tire corner OF Seventh and
Sanborn streets. 1t is said that at
times he has shown a Slight form
OF insanity, and that he has a son
in the insane asylum, at Yankton.
For some time lie conducted a cob.
bench in the secondhand
store, of F.. w. Travis
Jacob Schenkenberger. who at
tempted to commit suicide Saturday
morning by firing two bullets into
his bead. is still alive. The man is
conscious the greater part OF
the time and is able to answer yes
or no intellipibly to questions. The
are lodged in the front part
Of the brain. which accounts for the
possibility Of his intellectual facul-
ties not being wholly impaired The
chances ale that he might linger
along aweek or two before death
ensues. 1t will be remembered that
when w. III. Knowles committed
suicide some years ago by shooting
himself in the head that he lived
two weeks.