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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18
LOUISIANA TOWN BURNED.


is Practically Destroyed by Ere.
New Orleans, La, April 15.-West-
wego, the terminal of the Texas & Pa
icfiic and Gould lines ON the MISSISSIPPI
pi River, opposite New Orleans, was
practically destroyed by fire yesterday
morning, which originated in Durac
Terrabonnes dance hall and barroom.
The Waterman was asleep at the time
and had a narrow escape. Ten children
sick with measles and two with pneu-
monia were rescued from the burning
houses. Forty-four dwellings, the local
bank, a bakery, the Presbyterian
church, drug store, the postoffice and
schoolhouse were destroyed and two
dwellings damaged Five hundred
people were made homeless, and Sher-
if Marrero appealed for help to care
for the unfortunate. Fifty tents were
sent there yesterday afternoon, and a
quantity of provisions. Most of this
people there work with the Texas &
Pacific grain terminals. Many of the
dwellings destroyed were owned by
Sheriff Marrero The monetary loss
will reach $4,000, with very little in
surance. A high wind was blowing at
the time and the temperature was very
low, consequently those driven from
their homes suffered greatly from the
exposure.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18

There isn't any subject of more vi
tai interest to the farmer than that Of
good roads. Those VINO pay the cost
of things is fin iy reduced to those
who use them. Farmers pay the cost
of using bad roads, when it would be
farbetter to build and use good ones
Good roads cost no more than bad
ones, for what is paid out in the build
Ing is more than made up in the using
and then add the comfort OF good
roads. to say nothing of the time
saved.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18
MET DEATH A IN FIRE
PROBABLY STARTED FIRE WITH
KEROSENE.
SEVEN WERE THE VICTIMS.
All Bodies Except That Of Price Were
Found on Bed Sprngs-Flre
h. Started at a. m.

Van Alstyne, Tex, April Isl. T.
Price and several children were burned
to a crisp in the fire which destroyed
his magnificent two-story residence
nine miles west of Van Alstyne early
Saturday morning A short time ago
Mr.. Price lost his wife, and he and FIVE
children and step-daughter were still
living at his home place-the old
Wheat farm.
Telephone messages yesterday morn
ing gave information of the terrible
disaster A grewsome sight met the
eyes of those who arrived at the once
beautiful home. Charred and burned
beyond recognition were seven of the
bodies The 11-year-old boy was the
only one that could be recognized
The dead are as follows: j. T. Price,
aged AZ; Belle Price, aged 20; Annie
Price, aged II; Lottie Bowers, step
daughter, aged II; Alline Churchill.
niece, aged II years; Homer Price
aged IA; Roy Price, aged 5 years.
This constituted the entire family,
with the exception of two married
daughters, who are not living in this
community.
The origin of the fire Is not known,
but 1t is said to have resulted from an
explosion of jug of kerosene oil in
the hands of Mr.. Price at about
o'clock in the morning. 1t is known
that Mr.. Price was to bring one of his
grown daughters and his little son to
Van Alstyne to catch the early morn
ing train for a visit to their sister,
who lives at Rio Vista, Tex. The fam
lily, except Mr.. Price and the youngest
child, slept upstairs. 1t is supposed
that he arose about o'clock to build
a fire that breakfast might be prepared
before starting on their trip to the
railroad and in building the fire he
used the jug filled with kerosene oil,
which exploded, probably flashing over
him so quickly that he could give no
alarm. His body being found partly
across the stove, and part of the jug
also being found on the stove, bear
out this idea. There was found some
money that had melted sufficiently TO
stick together fle Is known to have
kept in two-gallon jug near the stove
oil that he used in kindling the fire.
His watch, which was found at the
stove, showed that it stopped at 3:15
a. m. The explosion did not probably
awaken the other members of the fam
lily and they we're caught in the death
trap unawares-all that remained of
their bodies being found upon the bed
springs. The cook room was immedi-
ately under some of the rooms above.
and the stairway led up from hall
way that opened into the room occu-
pied by Mr.. Price and little son. This
room Immediately adioined the dining
room, which also lead into the kitchen.
The little fellow, who was still sleep
ing, was in all probability suffocated
before the fire reached him, and the
other six children who we're sleeping
upstairs seem to have been destroyed
without having any information of
their danger till it was too late.
Several articles of blood-stained
clothing worn by members of the Price
family have been found and the author
tiles are working upon the theory that
foul play has been committed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18
Farmers Co-Operative Union
OF America

The Texas State Union is setting
the pace for all the States by the Wig
or and thoroughness of the organizing
forces now at work. 1t would seem
to the superficial observer that Texas
should have been organized from end
to end by this time, and judging by
the splendid reports that have con-
stantly been sent out from time to
time. Every report that has gone out
is true to the letter, but the State is
a long way from that sort of organiza-
ton that will give the farmers that
control even % themselves that is
necessary to win and maintain their
rights in the worlds buying and sell.
ing markets. They are. getting In that
shape, however, and mighty fast. The
other States have to get up mighty
soon and work mighty hard to keep
up with the pace set by the Great EN-
pire of the Southwest.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18

You may be sure that tn Farmers
Union is class organization. It new
er claimed to be anything else: there
would be no need of it if were 9th
erwise; 1t is the organization OF those
who. have had no voice in the markets
of the world, who have no part in the
commerce of the world, except as the
hewers of wood and drawers of water
for the favored classes. I, Yes, it is a
class organization, purely in the inter
est of the farmer, of the farmer and
for the farmer.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18

Don't forget that the poultry crop
takes none of the fertility out of the
place. The farm is as valuable after
years and years Of poultrying and
dairying as at the start, am generally
much more valuable.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18

The newly organized State Union of
Missouri is doing some of the tallest
est work in this country. Oregon has
come to the front with one of the best
and livest organizations in the bunch,
and already the Pacific coast leeches
who have had an easy time turning
to their own use much of the "un-
earned increment" of the farming ele-
ment of that section are getting rath-
er thin from lack of blood money"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-04-18

Don't let that good neighbor who
ought to be member of the Union,
but who somehow has not become one,
stay out any longer. You need him,
and he certainly needs you to help
him do more and be more.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
BIG DOINGS BY
MODERN WOODMEN
Local Lodge is Assisted in
Initiation by Roseland's
Famous Team.

e The local lodge of the Woodmen mi
tiated twenty new members into their
organization Saturday night. All Of
the new men taken in were from Ham
mond and immediate vicinity.
The Roseland team, twenty members
strong under the leadership of II. c,
Clark, had charge of the initiation
work and performed in splendid fash
ion
The Roseland team. between the
hours of 1880 and SIS. gave a public
drill on Holman and State street and
were loudley applauded.
After the street drill the Woodmen
numbering $50, who witnessed and
participated in the drill, returned to
Weis' hall where the iniiatory services
were put through and the twenty new
candidates were made members.
Brings Lodge TO 275.
The now men that were put through
Saturday night now boost the member
ship of the local lodge to over 275 and
it is expected to reach the 500 mark
easily by the last of the year if it does
not go over it.
Mr. Clark. who has charge OF the
Roseland initiating team, was leader of
the Omaha team, which six years ago
won the national medal for the best
drilled team in America.
MIR. Clark Is now drilling the Rose
land team for the annual tournament
that Will be held at Peoria, Ill, this
fall and according to those who have
watched progress, they stand a good
chance of winning.
After the initiation of the new can
didates Saturday night the members
sat down to a nice luncheon and all re-
port a good time.
The meeting Saturday night was at
tended by the largest number Of mem
bers since the organization of the
Hammond lodge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
CHIEF HIGGINS MAY HAVE
SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE

John Mihalko. the East Chicago man
who was murdered by unknown parties
last week. was buried last Saturday.
Chief Higgins of the East Chicago
police force said this morning: Il do
not think I am at liberty to give out
any information just at present" From
this statement it might be inferred
that the chief had something up his
sleeve that he was liable to spring at
any minute. Last week Chief Higgins
said if they did fail to locate the real
murderers at once. they would still
keep on their trail and eventually they
would be captured as the police have
several good elews.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
NINE YEAR OLD BOYS
WOULD BECOME FARMERS
South Chicago Lads Footsore and
Weary Arrive in Hammond on Way to
"Granny's' FarIl in Hobart; Parents
Notified of Run-away's Whereabouts.

Bound for Hobart Ind, to visit their
Granny" two year old boys, Richard
Harris and Walter Holt, left their good
homes in South Chicago this morning
on a long jaunt by the "shoe leather
route"
The Harris boy lives with his parents
at 290 goth street, and his playmate
Holt lives at 1886 Chicago avenue. 1t
is holiday week at their school, and
being unable to play ball or other
games, the lads thought that they could
walk over to Hobart and spend a few
days with Harris grandmother. Moth
ing daunted they started on their walk
after breakfast, saying nothing of their
plans to their parents.
The first part of the walk was easy
enough and about noon they arrived
at Hammond, tired and footsore and
hungry. The little chaps tried to put
on a brave front but the pangs of hun
ger in their vitals was too much for
them and the big tears began to roll
down their cheeks. A kind hearted Off
Ger noted the distress of the two boys
and sent them to the police station
where they told their story, were fed.
and given a good talking to. The par
ents were sent for and they will be at
home in their little beds tonight glad
that they did not realize their ambitions
of becoming Indiana farmers at the
age Of years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
PETE SILAS NOW
At ST. MARGARET'S
Greek Who Loved the Cham
bermaid and Was Re
jected is at Hospital.

Peter Silas the demented Holman
street boothlack WHO was arrested in
Whiting, last Saturday, is now an In
mate of St Margarets hospital lie
was brought to Hammond Saturday af-
ternoon by his friends here who have
been looking after him.
His condition did not seem to improve
any, so this morning Silas accompanied
by friends went to DR.. Weiss Office and
after a long talk with Silas the doctor
finally succeeded in getting him to con-
sent to go to St Margaret's hospital
where he will be cared for.
DIR. Weis said this morning, Il will
make no statement about the man rath-
er than that he needs a rest, he has
been worrying a great deal.
Since the episode at a local hotel
where SiIas was turned down" after
trying to induce a chambermaid to
marry him, the matter has preyed upon
his mind.
Today it was thought best to induce
him to go to the hospital where it was
quiet and his friends think this will
have a good effect upon him.
Silas has not been at his bootblack-
ing establishment since the hotel cpl
sode, having left it in charge of some
youngsters who have faithfully kept up
his business.
People who at first laughed at the
young man are inclined now to SYM
pathize with him. Being unfamiliar
with the methods employed in America
to win a bride, Pete adopted the plan
his supposed friends mapped out for
him and the humiliation is quite as
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
JACK" CRAWFORD BACK.

John Crawford. one Of the popular
employees Of the Hammond Elevator
company has just returned from a va
cation extending about three weeks.
Mr. Crawford usually spends a month
each spring at Marlin Springs, Texas.
as the changeable weather in this
northern climate affects his healts
He returned much improved in health
and spirits. This is the same famous
springs where the Chicago Cubs do
their spring practice. Mr. Crawford is
quoted as saying If Comiskey's White
Sox did their spring training there in
stead of Mexico, there would be no
question as to their pennant winning
ability.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
MRS. ECKHARDT TO OPEN CAFE.

An establishment unique in Ham
mond's list Of eating places will be
dedicated Wednesday evening by Mrs.
+. w. Eckhardt in the front part of
her home, l16 Russell street. In the
days when there were few places in
Hammond to satisfy the inner man.
Mrs. Eckhardt achieved fame as a chef
although she cooked more for accom-
mediation than for profit. Her plan in
opening her cafe is to cater to a
limited number Of persons OF discrim-
mating tastes and to make a speciality
Of a monday lunch that the hungry
business man can devour with implicit
faith in the quality of the ingredients
and the cooking and feel satisfied.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
WILL DIE AS RESULT
OF HAVING TOOTH PULLED,

John Truitt, a resident of Whiting,
lies at St Margaret's hospital in a
dying condition this afternoon as the
result of having a tooth pulled last
Saturday afternoon. Truitt had been
troubled with a toothache for some
time and Saturday afternoon decided to
have 1t pulled. The tooth was removed
all right, but Sunday morning blood
poison set in and he was taken to St.
Margaret's hospital where he is being
cared for. The sisters said this after
noon that he was dying and there was
little chance of his regaining con-
seriousness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

with progressive pedro and the honors
were won by Fred Camp. William
Kaiser was awarded the consolation
prize. Dancing was INDUCED In until
a late hour when an elaborate luncheon
was served. The friends present were:
Messrs and Mesdames F. Murray, Fred
Camp. VIM. Kaiser. Daniel Slavin, Mar
tin Ffnneran, Frank Green, John Yarck
H Russell, w. Osborne, Anton Myers,
R. H Hustin, Martin McGregory, S.
Pohlier VIM. Watson, John Armitage
and VIM. DornbrowsIi.
Fourteen friends of Miss Faye Camp
bell gathered at the home of Mrs. T. A.
StakemiIler in Logan street Saturday
evening in response to cards sent out
for birthday party in Miss Camp
bells honor. AS the guests arrived
they were shown into the parlors where
they visited with each other until all
had arrived when the doors into the
dining room were thrown open. Here
a table was beautifully and prettily
arranged with decoratios Of hearts of
various sizes. In the center were three
large pink hearts and around these
were miniature hearts of the same
color Hearts were also strung from
the chandelier to the corners of the
table. Hand painted place cards done
in dainty flower designs were used
Novel favors were given the young Ia
dies, consisting of candy canes with
pink carnations slipped through ring
Miss Campbell chose the only white
carnation which brought to her ring
of far more meaning diamond soil
taire. This was Mrs. Stakemiller's way
of announcing the engagement of her
sister, Miss Campbell to Mr.. Kindig
The announcement came as a surprise
to Miss Campbelrs most intimate girl
friends. The wedding will take place
early in the summer.
The Mothers and Teachers club of
the Lincoln school met Friday after
noon at o'clock for the last meeting
the year. The following program was
given:
Piano Solo. ...... Elizabeth Jahnke
Vocal Solo. Clarence Richardson
Duet. 49, Blodwin James, Ethel Burns
Piano Solo. ........M Mrs. Eugene Cooper
Piano Solo. ............. Mr.. Leaning
Vocal Selections
(a) To Woo
(b) Thoughts of Home.
(c) Daisies. Mrs. L. L. Bomberger
Rev. Sinninger gave an excellent talk
on the subject, Triangular Culture"
The following resolutions were pre-
scented by the mothers:
Resolved: That the Mothers club
of the Linciln school extend their
thanks to THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES and
the Hammond Daily News for their
courteous treatment and kind mention
of the meetings of the club during the
year.
Resolved, That the mothers thus
show their appreciation of the excel
lent work done by the teachers, and
express a desire for their return to US
next year. We wish to thank them
for the interest they have shown in
the welfare of our children, and for
the hearty cooperation in the home
and the church.
Agein we unite in our thanke to
Miss Symmes, who has been with us
so many years, as we know that she
has an influence for good in every
home in this district.
We also wish to express our salts
faction with our jtnitor, Mr.. Caldwell
and we hope that he will remain with
us next year.
At the close of the program, delicious
refreshments were served by the moth
ers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
Headed this Way.

A carrier pigeon flew into a room in
the South Chicago station yesterday.
1t was marked II. ]. on a ring around
the leg. stephen WIlks, after feeding
the bird, turned It loose and it went
south toward Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

Have you seen a man strutting
around the streets as though he owned
the town? That is DR.. B. w. Chidlaw.
He became the father of a baby girl
at $50 Sunday evening. Today he is
buying the cigars for everybody he
meets. His friends are all calling him
father today and he bears the title
with becoming grace.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
ANOTHER FULL HOUSE.

The play, "A Woman's Sacrifice" at
Towles last night was received by a
full house. all pronouncing the play
first class. The same company played
here a few weeks ago in a different
play and were we'll received.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

likely as much responsible for his pre-
sent demented condition as was his dis
appointment in failing to get the bride.
After week or two in the hospital
his friends hope that he will regain his
senses and forget about his unfortunate
love affair.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
BIMRosE CLOSES IN.

Manager Bimrose of the South Chi
cago branch Of the Spiegel Furniture
company in order to be nearer his place
of business has taken d house in South
Chicago and viii move in at once. Mr.
Bimrose's present place Of residence is
in Windsor Park, but he feels it in
cumbent upon him TO move closer to the
magnificent business which he has
helped to build up in South Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

w. G. Riley formerly of Hammond,
entertained his fraternity the Phi Del
Phi upsilon at his home in Chicago
avenue in Chicago Saturday evening
at d smoker. Messrs. J. T. Gafney
and Hal Smith were guests from Ham
mond.
John Kuhlman is transacting busi-
ness in Michigan City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

WANTED-Lace curtains done up at
home, 30c a pair. Call or address
800 Sohl street.-4-29-5t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

FOR SALE-Boarding house doing
good business. No. State street
Hammond, Ind.-4-29-3t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

Chimes of Normandy" comic opera
at Towle's opera house, Hammond
Ind, Wednesday and Thursday even
ing, May / and 2. Prices %, so. rs.
s100. Seats reserved beginning Mon
day, April 29.-4-23-7t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Furnished room for one
gentleman. Address c. b. LAKE
COUNTY TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

Miss Ethel Ebright is i'll at her home
in ogden street.
Mrs. John Wolf visited friends in
Chicago today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A W. Mather are Wis
iting in Aurora, III.
Misses Belle and Sadie MacIntyre
spent Sunday in Chicago Lawn.
Mrs. William of East Chicago. was.
the guest OF friends here today.
Miss Waltz of Chicago. was the guest
of Miss Birdie Housley yesterday.
Hoyt Ogram Of Whiting visited
friends in Hammond last evening.
Miss Alice Thompson was the guest,
of relatives in Austin over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eckhart spent
Sunday with friends in Englewood-
Harry K White of Chicago. was the
guest Of friends in Hammond last even.
ing.
Miss Eva McFal was the guest of
Miss Ellen Conley in Chicago yester-
day.
Mrs. Henry Bickneu and Mrs. Nellie
Bicknen Durham visited In Chicago to-s
day.
Roy Stafford of the C. L & S. office
spent Sunday with friends in Blue Is.
land.
Mrs Rose Jackson is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Chicago for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Gardner spent
Sunday with relatives and friends in
Lowell.
the guests of friends in Chicago on
Sunday.
Miss Katherine Hoffman spent Sun
day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.
Hoffman.
Miss Phillips and Mr.. CARRIER of East
Chicago spent last evening with Ham
mond friends.
Miss Faye Smiley spent Sunday with
Miss Bessie Jenkins at her home in
East Chicago.
Mrs. Estelle Dieues and Miss Mar
garet Rohrman visited friends in Chi
cago yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Clark of Pullman
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K
Clark yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones and Mrs.
John James were the guests of friends
in Chicago yesterday.
Misses Lillian and Cora Kuhlman
spent Sunday with friends in Indiana
Harbor.
Miss Muriel Wilcox has returned to
Evanston after few days visit with
her parents here.
Miss Margaret Wilcox spent Sunday
in Evanston, the guest of her sister,
Miss Muriel Wilcox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Ottenheimer of
East Chicago spent yesterday after
noon with friends here.
Mrs. II. NJ. Faber saw The Rich Mr..
Hoggenheimer' at the Illinois in Chi
cage Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Ray Wells of Roseland was the
guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ Bradford, over Sunday.
Misses Jessie and Carrie Compton
of East Chicago, We're guests Of Miss
Grace Buetners yesterday.
Mrs. John James viii leave tomorrow
for Elwood. Ind to be the guest Of
her daughter for two weeks.
Mrs Gilchrist, who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. j. Murphy. returned
to her home in Rockford, Ill., today.
Mrs. Fred Price of Chicago, Is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. NJ.
p. Frame at their home in State street.
All members Of the order of True
Kindred are asked to be present at
the meeting this evening in Longs
hall
Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. kunert and daugh-
ters, Emma, Linda and Hulda We're the
guests OF relatives in Toleston yester-
day.
Miss Elsie Schroeder was the guest OF
friends in Chicago yesterday to see
Little Dottie Dimples' at the Great
Northern.
%
Miss Caroline Dawson returned to
her home in Rose Lawn yesterday af-
ter visiting Mrs John Johnson for
few days.
o
MesdameS Hosan and Erube of Chi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

w. T. Kohn attended the ball game
between Chicago and Detroit In Chi
cage yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-29

The sale OF s26,00O.OO Of wholesale
clothing at soc on the dollar Is now on
Mt $. Lederer Co.'S. Big Store, south CHI
cakO.-Adv. ct