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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Deaf Mute Plays Music Box.

Frank Spaulding. a deaf mute who
claimed to be a cabinet maker out of
work, was brought in by officer Collins
of the East Side station last night
after attempting to rob a man in
Schnaudt's saloon at One Hundred
street and Ewing avenue. Before
Judge Goodnow this morning Spauld-
ing wrote out a long tale about hav-
ing sought work in vain. He said
he was the father of three small chill
dren and would never get drunk again.
The case was continued to enable the
man to get witnesses to testify to his
reputation officer Collins suspected
Spaulding of shamming deafness be
cause he put money in a nickel-in- the
slot piano player at the saloon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
VALPARAISO NEWS

Bert Ayles Of Warsaw is visiting
here.
G. B. Sheets is at Indiana Harbor on
business.
William \. Osborn Of Wanatah visit
ed here today
Wood Wilson has returned home
from Fort Wayne.
Alex Lippman was IN Chicago on
business yesterday
Charles stoner was in Chicago on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. Alex Lippman has returned
home from South Bend.
Mrs. Anna Ward Maroney ana son
are visiting At St Joe Mich
ar ana Mrs. Paul Nuppnau were
in Chicago on business yesterday.
Attorney D, E. Kelly was at south
Bend on business yesterday.
Mrs Gus Jones ana children have re-
turned to their home in Chieago amer
visiting here for a few DAYS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Petition of Bankrupt for his Discharge
In the matter of Carrie Dobson.
Bankrupt. No "a, in Bankruptcy.
ORDER DE NOTICE THEREnN.

In the matter of Carrie Dobson,
Bankrupt. No. "a, IN Bankruptcy.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
District Of Indiana, ss
On this 18th day Of February, A. d.
1907, on reading the petition of the
bankrupt for his discharge,
1t is ordered by tho court, that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
18th day Of March, a. D. 1907, before
said court, at indianapolis, in said dis
trict, at nine o'clock in the forenoon,
and that notice thereof be published
twice in
The Lake County Times, Hammond,
and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place and show cause,
If any they have, why the prayer OF
the said petitioner should not be grant
ed.
And 1t is further ordered by the
court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order, addressed
10 them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness, the Honorable Albert B.
Anderson, Judge Of said court, and the
seal thereof at Indianapolis. In said
district. on the 18th day Of February,
\. .. 1907.
[Seal Of Court
NOBLE C. BUTLER,
Clerk
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
HESSVILLE NEWS

Mrs. Elizabeth Hess is reported quite
i'll
Mrs. John Hess was a Hammond Wis
itor today.
Adam Ebert of Hammond was here
on business Tuesday.
The Hessviue school will be closed
Friday in honor CT Washington's
birthday.
County superintendent w r. Curtis
Of Crown Point, visited the Hessville
school, Tuesday.
Mrs. r. Prahlow sold two acres Of
land in Hessville to Messrs. Klee of
Osley, yesterday.
Mrs. Annie Cloister has returned to
Hammond after a visit with her mother
Mrs. Van Slooten.
Frank Dedelow and Tillie Burkhardt
were guests of Mrs. Louis Even in
Black Oak, last evening.
Mrs Ida Wilson has returned to her
home in Chicago after a few days Wis
it with her mother Mrs. Ginther CT
Hessville.
Among the Hammond visitors yes
terday were Mr. and Mrs. E 2. Kunow.
Mrs James Vanes. Peter senzig and
Miss Title Burkhardt.
Mr. and Mrs ". B. LaParle and Miss
Clara Hess Of Chicago, Will be the
guests of Mrs. T. F. German for the
Homann-H opp wedding Feb. %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Fined for Assaulting Time-Keeper

John Komlanich and Reata Schri-
kauch, two laborers employed at the
steel mills, got in too big hurry fer
their time tickets yesterday morning
when they were laid off and D. Nc
Carthy, the time-keeper was struck on
the head by one of the men when he
attempted to put them off. The steel
company's officers arrested the men and
turned them over to the South Chi
cago police. and both defendants and
three witnesses fer them denied in
court this morning that there was any
trouble Mccarthy told a very cir
cumstantial story of the assault, and
his assailants were fined SIS and costs
each BY Judge Goodnow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Swan H. Olander Chicago. .........4 A
Matilda Hanson. Chicago. .......... IS
James D. Colt, chicago .............48
Lucia 5. Russell. Chicago ..........4O
Joseph P. Kariger. Chicage.........29
Margaret Pence. chicago ...........2 %
Ross Stewart, Crown Point. 26
Ruby simpson, Lake County. ...... %
John szckelz. East Chicago, Ind. .
Mary szaniszola, East Chicago. Ind 10
Percy Graham. Chicago ............28
Florence Dickinson. Chicago. 36
Gordon Gray, Chicago ...........29
Elizabeth Starrett, Chicago. ........23
John Dulsa Indiana Harbor... %
Mary Widen, Indiana Harbor......3
Charles Nou, Chicago ..............51
Mary Dopker. Chicago ..............30
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
ONE DAYS GRIST
IN SOUTH CHICAGO

cement of a grand eers feet and musk
rat barbecue TO be held on the banks
of the Calumet lake in the near future.
Alderman Moynihan has been en-
dorsed by base ball team for the
nomination. and at an enthusiastic
meeting of the Polish republican club
Of the eighth ward. held at Buza' 3
hail, Elghty-third and Commercial
avenue, last night, Mr.. Moynihan was
boosted for alderman and Fred Busse
for mayor. The meeting was presided
over by Anton Furman a well-known
Polish citizen of South Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Man Burned at Steel Plant Dies.

Andy Padash, a Slav laborer in the
steel mills, died at the steel company's
hospital yesterday from injuries re-
ceived while at work around one of
the furnaces on Feb. 4. The remains
were taken tc undertaking rooms at
40 Ninety second street. where an in
quest is in progress today. The man
was burned by flames that shot out
from the furnace. He is supposed to
have inhaled the flames and gas from
the molten metal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

with pneumonia at her nome IN the
north part of town.
Mrs. D. A. Root Is contemplating a
trip to Texas IN the near future in
order to escape the rigors of March
weather ia this locality
Auditor Johnson's force is getting the
township assessors books ready for
the annual listing Of property for taxa
tion winch viii begin March |.
Adolph j. Lottes one of Lake coun-
tvs graduates CT Purdue, class Of 'O6.
has secured position as civil en-
gineer for the state Of Wisconsin.
Albert ziese, who was injured in an
accident at Hammond a week or so ago.
was able to walk up town yesterday
for the first time since he was injured.
Myron Burge and party who were
contemplating a trip to western Kan
sas this week to buy farm land, have
abandoned the trip for the present
owing to the illness of several Of the
crowd.
a. Greenwalt the land agent who is
securing options on Lake county farms
for the real estate firm Of Sol, Meirs &
&c. Of South Bend reports that his
firm expects to sell 900 or 1000 acres
of Lake county farm lands during the
coming summer.
The February horse sale drew a
large crowd to town yesterday. The
demand for good horses was quite
brisk and good prices prevailed There
was a large crowd Of buyers present
from the city and every animal Of
fered was quickly purchased.
The arguments in the Kleihege dam
age suit were concluded in the circuit
court this forenoon, and the case went
to the jury Immediately after dinner.
verdict is not looked for until late
this evening. however. as the defense
submitted over one hunrded interroga-
tories for the jury to answer
Erehart Bixenmann received a tele-
gram from Grand Island, Neb., yester-
day evening announcing the death Of
his father. John Bixenmann at that
place The deceased was aged IS years
and was a former resident Of Lake
county. Erehart left last night for
Grand Island to attend the funeral.
There Will be a regular meeting Of
the Lake County Detective association
in the commissioners room at the court
house in Crown Point on the first Sat
urday in March, 1907. in the afternoon.
There will be an election of officers
and other important business Ac-
cording to the records ali persons who
were members of this association are
members yet and subject to the rules
and bylaws 1t is hoped there Will
be a good attendance.
f. +. FARLEY, President.
The Modern Woodmen OF this place
are arranging a contest between the
members Of the local camp, to end with
banquet. some time in April or May
Two captains have been selected and
these are to choose up sides from the
members. The side securing the larg-
est number of new members in the next
two months is to be treated to ban
quet by the losing side. New mem
bers when admitted in classes Of ten
are to be admitted at a reduced rate
Steeb brothers received an order for
thirty-one of their pure bred barred
Plymouth Rocks this week from a
poultryman at Austin, III. This is one
Of the largest orders for fancy stock
ever received by a poultry breeder in
this vicinity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

The cause of the excitement on the
mail train Monday evening was that
the conductor stopped the train to
chase off the men who chung to the
tender The train was stopped twice.
the first time to put off the Offenders.
who jumped on again. One Of them
was hurt while trying to do so and
the train was stopped again. and
backed, and the injured man was car
RED into the train. 1t could not be
learned to what extend the man was
hurt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

called here by the serious illness Of
Mr.. Movies mother.
The Little Indiana cigar store is go
ing to move into the room to be va
Gated by Louis Wildberg this spring in
the opera House block
D. II. Worland will move the second
hand store he bought of Fred Phillips
into his own building. across the street
and keep a full line Of buggies in ad-
dition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
ST. JOHNS NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. OBrien spent yes
terday in Chicago.
Mrs. Ben Hilbrich visited relatives in
Hammond yesterday.
JOS Gerlaoh transacted business at
the country seat yesterday.
Miss Matilda schmal returned to Val
paraiso, Tuesday morning.
The Rev. A. NJ. Buchheit made bust
ness trip 10 Crown Point, Tuesday
Mrs. Mich Seminal and daughter, Miss
Cora, returned to their home in Chi
cago, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Austgen, Mrs.
Gerhard Austgen and son. Herbert,
spent Tuesday in Dyer visiting rela-
tives.
Bert Doctor has given up his posi-
ton on the Monon section and Henry
Niebling has taken his place under
foreman Charles Callahan.
CINE room was Cverhauled, the boiler
tested and the engine put in good
working order. and they are now ready
for another good run of business.
Or. John Blackstone made a pro-
fessional call on Grandmother Portz
yesterday. She is troubled with a
Oh 1Fsooeo
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Briefs.

Fred r. Harris was taken in the
police ambulance to his home at 300
90th street from Gath street and Com
mercial avenue, where he was taken
suddenly Ill last evening. DR.. Leon
ard, the ambulance surgeon, attended
him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
MAKING A HOT CAMPAIGN.
Alderman MOynihan After Renomina-
ton with Brass Band.

Alderman Moynihan is making a
spectacular campaign for a renomina-
ton in the eighth ward, on the repub-
ucan ticket. Following his raid on
Captain Steven of the South Chicago
police last Friday, when he threatened
the bulky captain with the loss Of his
brass buttons if any more dice throw
ing for drinks were permitted in Tom
O'Donneu's saloon, comes the amour
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
Robert Swanson. % wear

the index finger of his left hand cut
off while at work in a machine shop
at 92nd street and Erie avenue yester-
day afternoon. He was taken to his
home at 1928 Commercial avenue, in
the police ambulance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Mrs Clyde Kistler of Chicago visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brls-
toll on Superior avenue Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

John Patterson and Daniel Jordan,
left for Crown Point Tuesday to attend
d horse sale there
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Mary Lotus. who gave her occupa-
ton as laundress, was arrested last
night by officer O'Nei while celebrat-
ing her release from the bridewel
On being brought into the station she
reproached Desk Sergeant Jordan with
his County Clare birth. This morning
she was given a continuance of week
to sign the pledge.
Douglas Green and Louis Bates, two
well dressed young men, We're given
fines of 81 and costs each on disorderly
charges in the South Chicago court this
morning. They were arrested at 92nd
street and Houston avenue last night
by Detective Sullivan, who testified
that they resisted arrest and were
fighting drunk.
Sherman Lodge No. 279 Knights OF
Pythias, is planning a big ball and
reception to take place on the first
Saturday that the hall in the new Led
erer block, 92nd street and Commercial
avenue. is finished.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

LOST-A watch charm bearing the
Eagle emblem. Lost Tuesday morn
ing in Whiting. Reward for return to
No. Sheridan avenue. Whiting, Ind.
-2-19-1t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Prayer meeting service at the Meth
odist church this evening will be led
by Mrs. Chas. Rinker. Everybody well
come. Service at o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Lutheran church every Thursday even
ing during Lent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

z. S. Kirby, train master of the
Nickle Plate railroad company was the
guest Of Harry Renbarger, Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

The Royal Pleasure club will give a
dance here Saturday evening at the
opera House.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
WHITING NEWS

Andrew MANNER. died at his home
on sheridan avenue, at $50 last night
of typhoid fever The funeral arrang-
ments have not been made yet. but
the burial viii take place in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Mrs. Beckman and little son Clifford
are visiting Mrs. Beckman's parents in
Hobart, Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20
LONG DISTANCE PEDESTRIAN
CONTEST TO BE PULLED OFF

WeII-ISnovn South Chicago Athletics
Arrange for Test of Endurance
Handicaps and Rules StiH Unset
tied.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

Harry Martin, spent today in the city
on political business.
Henry Shore. former resident Of
Hegewisch. was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Beckman and little son clifford
are visiting Mrs. Beckmans parents in
Hobart Ind
The Royal Pleasure club will give a
dance here Saturday evening at the
| opera House.
Services will be held at the German
Lutheran church every Thursday even
ing during Lent.
/ John Patterson and Daniel Jordan.
left for Crown Point Tuesday to attend
/ d horse sale there.
Mrs. Clyde Kistler of Chicago visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brls-
toll on Superior avenue Tuesday.
z. S. Kirby, train master of the
i Nickle Plate railroad company, was the
guest Of Harry Renbarger, Tuesday.
Prayer meeting service at the Meth
odist church this evening will be led
i by Mrs. Chas. Rinker. Everybody vel
come. Service at o'clock.
The afternoon Pedro club met with
Mrs. Harry Box. Tuesday afternoon.
/ Prizes were awarded to Mrs Henry
Cheney, Mrs. Harry Renbarger ana
Mrs. VIM. Moran.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Metho-
/ dist church win meet Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. James Box.
1852 Superior avenue. at o'clock.
/ Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend this meeting
VIII Rose the grocer at 133rd and
Ontario avenue, is having a special sale
Of liquid veneer, put UP by the Buffalo
I Speciality company. Sold in 25c and
soc bottles. Try a bottle and see what
an excellent new finish your furniture
and woodwork will have.-2-20-1w.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-02-20

The afternoon Pedro club met with
Mrs Harry Box. Tuesday afternoon.
Prizes We're awarded to Mrs. Henry
Cheney, Mrs. Harry Renbarger and
Mrs. VIM. Moran.