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The Lake County times., 1907-01-23
ONE DAYS GRIST
IN SOUTH CHICAGO
His Name Is John Kinney.

The man who was found with a
fractured skull at Ninety fifth street
and the Pennsylvania tracks Sunday
night by officers MeAvoy and OAIaIley,
and removed to the South Chicago
hospital, where he has since remained
in an unconscious condition. was iden-
titled last night as John Kinney, aged
81 years, who disappeared Sunday and
was reported to the police of the Six
teenth precinct yesterday missing.
Kinney was employed at the chemical
works, One Hundred and Nineteenth
street and the Calumet river, and was
last seen by his friends when he quit
work Sunday night He lives at 1857
One Hundred and Sixth street, South
Deering Comparison OF the records
in the police station led to the identt-
fication.
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URGE LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

The Indiana state board of education
at its closing session Friday in the Of
fee OF State superintendent Fassett A.
Cotton adopted a resolution express
ing the sentiments OF the members with
regard to the proposed legislation in
creasing teachers salaries. The reso-
luton states that it is most important
that this session OF the legislature en-
act a law whereby more money can be
raised for an increase in teachers sal
aries. The resolution was drafted only
after an all-day consideration Of the
question and a conference with Senator
T. T. Moore. chairman of the senate
committee on education, and Repre-
sentative Snmp, chairman Of the house
committee on education.
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X. of P.'s Install Officers.

The newly elected officers of Good
Hope lodge No. $50, knights OF Pythias,
installed last night by Deputy Grand
Chancellor A. B. Schulz at Odd Fellows 5
hall, 10411 Ewing avenue, are as fol-
lows:
Chancellor COMMUNICATIVE Boil
man.
Vice hancellor-Raymond Burch.
Prelate-Henry Behrens.
Keeper of Records and Seals-Fred
Stines.
Master of Finance-Charles A. Smith.
Master of Exchequer-John NJ. SPAIN
Master of Work-Charles Yeager.
Master Lundquist.
Inside Guard-Robert McComb.
Trustees-John Lundquist, George
Smith and O. L. Knight.
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LOWELL NEWS

Mrs. John Hill is reported in very
feeble health.
Charley Kenney has gone to work In
the Kelsey livery barn.
Walter, the little two-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Becher died
Monday.
Amasa Edgerton IS taking IN the
sights Of Virginia and looking after
his farm interests.
Miss Helen woodcock is reported on
the sick list. being unable to attend
school the last week.
John Lange is the guest of his father
and other relatives here. He says they
are having lots of wet weather down in
Virginia where he lives.
John Nelson has purchased the five
acre tract of land southwest of Lowell,
formerly owned by Mrs. Phriend King,
at a consideration of $400.
Mail Carrier Ragons horse that has
Deen doing 1a1tnIuI service the las {
two years on route two, is suffering
from serious attack of lung fever.
The late rains and melting snow
has swollen Cedar Creek to over flow
ing. In the low grounds on Mill street
the overflow was about two feet deep.
Merritt Kelsey had TO move all his Iiv-
cry horses from the basement to the
upper floors. A. D. Palmers house was
entirely surrounded by water. causing
him to move his horses. Floating side
walks and quite a good deal of other
damage was done.
The Farmers institute in session in
the Lowell opera house Tuesday after
noon and evening was largely at
tended by our townspeople and farm
ers. The program which was an in
teresting one, was carried out as ad-
vertised and was very instructive.
There was a large exhibit of prize
corn by the different farmers of this
vicinity and after a careful and i'm
partial making of points on the ex-
hibits the judges awarded first prize
to Grant Hayden. John Linderman and
Forest Gormerly being tied, were
awarded second and third.
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Be Careful! He's Loaded.

The Byrne Construction company.
contractors for the big water tunnel
being built in Seventy third street,
have reported the theft OF 200 pounds
of dynamite from their tool house at
Eighty-second street and Escanaba
avenue. Captain Storen of the South
Chicago police has detailed Oficers
Mcnamara, Altman, Quinn and O'Con-
nor on the case, with careful instruc-
ton to treat the thieves gently If they
are caught with the goods on them.
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ROBERTSDALE NEWS

Harry Nelson of haywood, ILL.,, trans
acted business here Tuesday.
Mrs william Beisen of Pearl street
was a Hammond visitor Tuesday.
Henry Ehlert of Harrison avenue
was in Hammond on business yester-
day.
Mrs. Ben Barnes of Reese avenue is
recovering from a severe attack Of
grip.
We're Chicago visitors Tuesday after
noon.
Fred Luckie saw In the Bishops
Carriage" at McVickers theater last
evening.
Miss Sadie Haynes OF Roberts ave-
nue. has been confined to her home on
account OF sickness.
The Knickerbocl1er Ice company is
making preparations to begin the cut
ting OF ice at Wolf Lake today.
Mrs. Charles Stress. sr., of Roberts
avenue is entertaining rer niece. Miss
Hannah Alday, of Chicago, this week.
Messrs. Rhode and Davis of Ham,
mond, members of the board of public
works. We're here on business yester-
day.
Mesdames William Balm and Her
man Theisen spent Tuesday visiting
Mrs II
land.
Ralph. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Coon of Atchison avenue. fell
and broke his arm Saturday and is
under the care of DR.. T. W. Kohr
Fred Lahayn returned to his home
in Crocker. Ind. after spending a few
days visiting his friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Atchison. of Roberts avenue.
George Sladeck returned to his home
in Palos Park, Ill. yesterday, after
spending a few days as the guest OF
his daughter. Mrs. Isenry HIATT. of In
diana boulevard.
There was quite a little excitement
in Robertsdale yesterday. caused by
Mr.. Jacobson's team running away. The
team was caught in time to avoid any
serious accident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Poppen and Mr..
and Mrs. John Poppen attended the
FUNERAL of their brother-in-law. Au-
gust keuter. at South Chicago yester-
day. He was killed by a train Satur-
Gay evening at the Standard Oil yards.
Ine interment took place at Oak Hill
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Grasshoppers Will Dine.

Central Swarm No. 1. Modern Order
of GrasshopperS. one Of the most popu-
lar social organizations in South Chi
cago, will have a banquet and enter
tainment at Saenger hall, 9233 Hous-
ton avenue, on Tuesday, Feb. u. On
the list of speakers are Judge Charles
n. Goodnow of the South Chicago
branch of the municipal court and
County Assessor Walter E. Schmidt
Talent has been secured for a vaude-
vile bill, and altogether the event
promises to be very enjoyable.
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HOBART NEWS

Hobart is having an epidemic of the
munps.
Orin Vincent of Chicago spent sun-
day here with his brother, Charles.
and family.
John Hillman yesterday received a
handsome water spaniel dog from Ro-
chester. Ind
Mrs. John Gordon, who has been
seriously i'll for few days. is some
what improved.
Messrs Geo. Thoeman and Fred A
Run of Crown Point were in Hohar ~
on business yesterday.
Dick Sykes. formerly of Hobart but
who has been in Mississippi for tbe
past two years. is here for few days
visit with old friends.
Rev. Father Jansen left yesterday
afternoon for Lafayette. Ind. TO atten6
a meeting of the board of directors Of
the Catholic orphans asylum at that
place. Father Jansen is one Of the f7i-
rectors.
y letter from the Hon. Ed Simor
yesterday states that his health is
much improved and no doubt an opera.
tion will not have TO be performef
until after the close or the legislature
Mr.. Simon expects 10 De home Frida,
for a couple of days.
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The funeral of Mrs. Mary Sullivan.
who died yesterday, Will be held to-
morrow from her late home, SS41 Com
mercial avenue, to st. Patrick's church
thence by carriages to Mount Olivet
cemetery.
Joseph Weinick was assessed 81 and
costs IN the South Chicago branch OF
the municipal court this morning on
charge of disorderly conduct. He
was arrested while raising a distur-
bance in house at Eighty-fourth
street and Superior avenue at 1890
a. m. today.
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ST. JOHNS NEWS

William Koehle returned from Ham
mond Monday.
Peter Weingart and his sister, Mary,
made a trip to Chicago Monday.
Frank Brening OF Chicago is the
guest of his nephew, Frank Schultz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Blocker re-
turned from Chicago Monday evening,
where they visited relatives since Sat
urday.
Peter Koch of Whiting was the guest
of Postmaster and Mrs. Andrew KAN
mer Sunday
Preparations are being made for the
lecture on india" to be given by the
Rev. B. Soengen. next Sunday evening
The subject will not be only treated
from a religious standpoint but he will
tell of his personal experiences while
a missionary in India. Father Soenger
has lectured in the principal European
cities and many places in this country
and his lectures have always beer
heartily received by the public.
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WHITING NEWS


Mrs. K. Arney Of East Chicago visited
in Whiting last night
Mrs. c. w. Johnson was taken to
Chicago to a hospital yesterday.
Miss Florence Moyland entertained
several of her young friends at a par
" in honor of her fifteenth birthday.
The evening was spent in playing
games and music was also INDUCED in.
after which a luncheon was served.
Undertaken Hellwig was called to
Gary yesterday to take care OF the
remains of Bacon. real estate man,
who died very suddenly The body
will be shipped to Chicago where the
deceased has a brother.
Many from Whiting went to Ham
mond last night TO hear DR.. Hurry, an
eminent authority on the subject of
tuberculosis lecture on the white
plague." After the lecture a banquet
was given at which Editor Farr OF
the whiting Call gave a toast on the
Press and Physicians"
The funeral of August Kneeter, the
man who was killed by the train
Saturday night. was held yesterday
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A Diplomatic Fault

Don't be too conventionally careful
of what you say-good or nl-of 9th
er people; you may prove only your
egotism rather than your humanity
John A. Howland.
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morning from the German Evangelical
church. The funeral was in charge
of the Stationary Firemen of which he
was a member. Mr.. Kneeter was "a
years of age and leaves wife and
one child to mourn his loss. The bur-
ial occurred at Oakhill cemetery.
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Stanley Potter. SSOS Commercial ave-
nue., for four years a city trial investi-
gator, has been appointed deputy mu-
nicipal court clerk at the South Chi
cago branch. Mr.. Potter is of Polish
nativity. and his knowledge OF that
language will enable the court to dis
pense with extra interpreters.
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John Melvin entertained a number OF
his gentlemen friends last night at an
informal supper at OKeefe's in honor
Of his birthday. About ten of the
younger element of the Owl club were
present and all voted a hearty greet
ing to "mein host" who proved himself
agreeable in every respenct.
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IEAST CHICAGO NEWS

Mrs. Albert Lewis is sick with the
mumps.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the o. E. S.
will be entertained tomorrow after
noon.
H NJ. Johnson has been transferred
to Robert street, where he will work
for few days.
Miss Helen Harris Is completing her
stenographic course at a business col
lege in Chicago.
Quite a number OF East Chicagoans
heard DR.. Hurry. who spoke in TowIe's
opera house in Hammond last night.
F. O'Neil, secretary of the Dawson
Foundry company. visited the Electri-
sieum.
Moses Spector is still confined to
poets, however. to be able to be out
in about a week.
L he LaUlSS AuAl1IdIy Ol the EASTERN
Star Will give pedro party tonight
at Moss hall. the proceeds Of which
will be used for charity.
The Reading club, entertained yes
terday afternoon by Mrs. Howell. drew
an unusually large crowd. A very in
teresting program had been arranged.
Mrs Sybel Clapper read a. paper on
the history of the Red Cross movement.
Mrs Ed. Williams had prepared a most
interesting article on the life of Walt
Whitman, this was followed by Mrs.
Newelrs paper on Philanthropic Women
Of America, read by Mrs. Canine. Mrs.
A. Lewis being unable to attend, Mrs.
Clinton read her paper on the Life of
Florence Nightingale. The different
subjects were well discussed, and
showed that much study and energy
had been expended in the prepara-
ton of same. The afternon was great
ly enjoyed by all.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

The regular meeting OF the South
Chicago Masonic association was held
last evening in the Masonic building al
Ninety-first street and Exchange ave-
nue.. r. e. L. Brooks is president OF
the association.
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Briefs.

Nicholas Rockwicz. 9016 Green Bay
avenue, and Mike Wiknicicetce, 1924
Green Bay avenue, We're taken to the
County hospital yesterday in the po-
lice ambulance.
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Castleman g. Jones Of Toleston e&-
pect to be ready TO occupy thelF ne"
Office on Broadway within le" uaS .
Most of their business IS now wi'liiH
Gary and their location at Ioies' ton
makes It inconvenient Tor them 10 SIo"
their property here.
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Basket Ball.

Two basket ball games will be the
attraction at Mettiers hall. Friday
night, when the Sheridan Park Ath-
letic club team will meet the repre-
sentatives of the Hammond Baptist
league and the Whiting high school
girls team will meet the Hammond
high school team. Both OF these teams
are in excellent form and a very good
time may be guaranteed.
Lineup of the teams are as follows:
IS. P. A. C.-Center. Connors; right
guard. Morrison; left guard, Floyd;
right forward, Green; left forward,
Trowe
Whiting high school. Girls team
Center, ]. Jewett; second center, E.
Swartz; right forward. G. Eaton; left
forward. H OHara; right guard, NJ
Schaaf; left guard, A. Moore.
The games are scheduled to begin al
7:45 o'clock.
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DYER NEWS

Louis Erb Of St. John was here on
business Monday.
John Hilbrich Of Schererville was
Dyer visitor Monday.
Henry Greiving made business trip
to Hammond Monday.
Nick Schaefer of Schererviue was
here on business Monday.
Section No. OF the early train on
the Monon was about four hours late
Monday morning.
Court No. C. C. I. held its regular
meeting in their han Monday nient.
Eleven new members We're initiated.
According to report several child
rem here in town are afflicted with the
mumps. 1t seems as If Dyer gets its
share of everything.
Rural Mail Carrier Peter Klein finds
considerable difficulty in making his
daily route on account of the water
completely covering the roads in some
places.
One Of our carpenters, Jonn Beiriger.
suffered considerable loss through the
high wind Saturday. He erected a
house for Mr.. Mas at Schererville.
The building was just under roof when
the storm moved 1T some eight to ten
feet from It's foundation. How much
can be saved or whether 1t is a total
loss has not been learned
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Why She Went Home.

she-wn you have one lump or
two?
He-Do you refer to the sugar OF
the biscuits New York sun.
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The hard freezing of the last few
days has put a stop to most Of the
grading and excavating but the other
work goes on unabated.
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The people were given a rare treat
last night in the form of a first class
entertainment given by the Choral So
ciety at the Congregational church.
The society is composed Of the best
msuical talent in Whiting and also
Mrs. c. F. watkins who is we'll known
IN Chicago as a vocalist of no little
ability. All who attended were much
pleased at the success of their first
appearance. The proceeds of the even
ing will be given to the Methodist and
Congregational churches to be used for
the good of both.
The following is the program:
PART 1.
Chorus. us............... .Miller's Wooing
Piano Solo-yalse. .... Moszkowski
Miss Margaret Langmyer
Trio-Mesdames Humphreys, Gibson
and Miss Klose.
Chorus-Daughter of Error Bishop
Soprano Obligato. Mrs. G. F. Watkins
Vocal Solo-The Promise of Life. Cowen
Miss Jennie L. Trout
Chorus-Gypsy's Life. .... Schumanr
PART II.
Chorus-Bridal Chorus Cover
Violin Duet-Non Giovi. Sasperar Don
izeth. A Dream of Paradise
Wuglant
DR.. R. E. and Claud Humphreys
Vocal solo-Jewel Song tFrom Faust
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. GounoG
Mrs. C. F. Watkins.
-Mesdaces Gibson, Humph
reys. Misses Klose and Trout
Vocal Duet-I Feel Thy Angel Spirit
........ Hoffman
Mrs. C. F. Watkins and D. Humphreys
| Chorus-Good Night Beloved .Pensut
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Mrs. G. J. Cooper is improving slowly
at Valparaiso, but will not be able 70
return to Gary until spring. Mr.. Coop
or today negotiated the sale OF thelr
bungalow
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street, who has been quite fl the past
few days. is much improved.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23
GARY NEWS

Ohicer Shine spent most of the fore
noon here today serving papers in civil
suits before Judge McAIahan at Ham
mond.
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w. B. VanHorne was in Hammond
on legal business yesterday.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

william Borner of Chicago trans
acted business here yesterday
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Mr. and Mrs. c. P. Burdick visited
the electrical show at the Coliseum
yesterday evening.
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Hodges and Nummerdor have begun
tha exoayating for the building they
sxneot to erect at the corner of Virginia
atreet and Fifth avenue. They expect
TO have the first business building
completed within the Land company's
subdivision in Gary. It is to be a three
story frame building with a store in
the first floor and fats above.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Mrs. F. w. sauer left last night for
her home in Detroit. Mich, where she
will visit relatives a few weeks.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

]. A. Brennan of Philadelphia, is ex-
pected here this afternoon. He and
several other men familiar with plants
OF that kind are interested in the pro-
Jecting of the central heating plant
for Gary Mr.. Brennan has large inter
ests In several such plants in the east
and comes well equipped with a know
ledge OF the methods and merits OF
the systems used
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

John Ford Of Rensselaer, was a busi-
ness visitor here yesterday.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

G. P. Arnson is suffering from a Sc
we're attack of grip.
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The local police force has again been
increased to its full capacity. Edward
Klopf, who has been watchman on the
North Side since early last fall, re-
signed his position with Captain Bida-
man of the Steel company's force and
was today sworn in as deputy marshal
on the municipal force. Mr.. Klopf
lives in East Chicago and comes well
recommended
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Nick Schaefer of Schererville W;
here on business Monday.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Section No. Of the early train ol
the Monon was about four hours lat
Monday morning.
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Arthur Chapman OF Harvey, ILL.,, for
merly shipping clerk at the American
Steel foundries, was in the Harbor yes
terday calling on friends.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Court No. c. c. l. held its regula
meeting in their han Monday nign;
Eleven new members We're initiated
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INDIANA HARBOR

c. P. Arnson is suffering from se-
we're attack of grip.
John Ford of Rensselaer, was busi-
ness visitor here yesterday.
w. B. vanHorne was in Hammond
on legal business yesterday
william Borner of Chicago trans
acted business here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Burdick visited
the electrical show at the Coliseum
yesterday evening.
Mrs. Edward o'Grady of Guthrie
street, who has been quite fl the past
few days, is much improved.
Mrs. F. w. sauer left last night for
her home in Detroit, Mich, where she
will visit relatives few weeks.
Arthur Chapman OF Harvey, H., for
merly shipping clerk at the American
Steel foundries, was in the Harbor yes
terday calling on friends.
Inc daTDOr council or the Royal
league has issued two hundred and If
ty invitations for their first grand ball
to be given in Cline's hall Feb. l.
The Indiana Harbor Lumber COM
pany Is making extensive preparations
for a branch Office in Gary. The Of
flee there will be in charge of L. H.
Stout, who has been employed in the
local office of the company.
charming wedding of interest to
number of Indiana Harbor people is
that of Miss Ellen Kelley of South
Chicago and Daniel Kelley of the
Harbor, which took place this morning
at st. Patrick's church in South Chi
cago. Mr.. Kelley. who is employed in
the open hearth department of the In
land Steel company, is well known and
quite popular here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelley will be at home to their friends
after Feb. l in their pretty little home
in Commonwealth avenue.
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Henry Greiving made a business tri
to Hammond Monday.
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The board Of education and its su-
perintendent, Mr., Writ of Bluffton, are
arranging for a conference with Mr..
Burlington at the Chicago offices the last
of the week. general outline OF the
then be laid before the Land company
and reservations for building and play
ground sites will be asked for. This
is to avoid the necessity of having to
purchase at future dates, the needed
tracts at practically impossible prices.
The place north of the Lake Shore
railroad along Broadway known as
Quinns boarding house was the scene
of house-cleaning at noon today. Mr..
Quinn took exceptions while drunk, to
some of his boarders' attention TO Mrs.
Quinn and proceeded to spoil things In
general Before he was quieted he
succeeded in breaking most Of the
dishes about the house, the lamps and
started to throw out the food which
was cooking on the stove. Between
Watchmen Klopf and Mccarthy, Quinn
was restrained after Mrs. Quinn had
taken a hand and beaten him soundly.
Officer Martin then appeared and took
Quinn to the police station where he
IS awaiting trial. He has been more or
less of a nuisance since the family
came here and Mrs. Quinn decided that
matters had gone far enough and today
preferred charges against him after
the rumpus
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According to a report several child
rem here in town are afflicted with the
mumps. 1t seems as If Dyer gets its
share Of everything.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

The Harbor Council of the Royal
league has issued two hundred and If
ty invitations for their first grand ball
to be given in Cline's hall Feb. l.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eastern
Star Will give pedro party tonight
at Moss hall. the proceeds Of which
will be used for charity.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

The funeral of August Kneeter. the
man who was killed by the train
Saturday night, was held yesterday
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Moses Spector is still confined t
his home by his injured foot He ex
poets, however. to be able to be on
in about a week
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Poppen and Mr..
and Mrs. John Poppen attended the
FUNERAL of their brother-in-law. Au-
gust Keuter. at South Chicago yester-
day. He was killed by train Satur-
Gay evening at the Standard Oil yards.
Ine interment took place at Oak Hill
cemetery.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Amasa Edgerton is taking IN the
sights Of Virginia and looking after
his farm interests.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

John Lange is the guest of his father
and other relatives here. He says they
are having lots of wet weather down in
Virginia where he lives.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Miss Helen Woodcock is reported on
the sick list, being unable to attend
school the last week.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

John Nelson has purchased the five
acre tract of land southwest of Lowell,
formerly owned by Mrs. Phriend King,
at a consideration of $400.
The Lake County times., 1907-01-23

Miss Helen Harris is completing her
stenographic course at a business col
lege in Chicago.
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Walter, the little two-year-old sor
of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Becher dice
Monday.