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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Days Grist in
South Chicago
TRIAL OF DR.. CARL JOHNSON
DRAWS NEARSIGHTED CROWD
Everybody in Courtroom Wenrs Glasses
But officer and he Borrows Pair
Charge Against Defendant Preferred
BY Young Woman.

DR.. Carl Johnson. well known ply
stefan Of Roseland, was arrested by
Officer Mcshane on a serious charge
preferred by young woman. Miss Ida
Olsen Of 80 East One Hundred and
Sixteenth street. Johnson has an Office
at One Hundred and Ninth street and
Michigan avenue. Roseland, where he
bears an excellent reputation. The case
was called before Judge Girten this
morning and was transferred to the
First District criminal court, where the
trial viii be by jury. peculiar Incl
dent happened during the hearing
which was noted BY Judge Girten Each
and every person in the case, from the
clerical force, the judge the witnesses
and the principals, excepting the officer
in the case wore glasses. When Pa
troIman McShane found that he was the
only one without the specs. he borrowed
a pair and created no end OF amuse-
ment by his action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Grip Is Rife.

Reports from physicians in vari-
Gus parts Of the city indicate that the
grip epidemic is on the increase. The
whether that has characterized the holt
days thus far is responsible. Yet
Health Commissioner Evans Is quoted
as saying he did not fear general
epidemic over the city. Only one death
SO far this winter has been attributed
to the grip. Already this season twelve
pneumonia patients have been sent
from South Chicago to the Cook Coun-
~ hospital Or. c. Core. the local am
bulance physician at the Fifteenth
Precinct station. stated this morning
that with the exception Of the twelve
pneumonia cases that are already in
the hospital, South Chicago was practi-
eally free from any epidemic.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
A Family Puzzle.

Atkinson-The family seems to be
somewhat mixed. Hughes-Yes, It is;
the woman IS the mans third wife,
and the man is the woman's second
husband; the baby is the child of the
woman's second husband by his third
wife, the twins are children of the
man by his first wife, the girl with
red hair is the woman's child by her
first husband, the boy with the short
trousers is the son Of the man by his
second wife. and that little girl stand
ing over there by the woman's second
husband is another of the woman
children by her first husband.-Life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
LANSING NEWS

Mr. and Mrs, Walter yanWeiden Of
Roseland have been spending a few
days With relatives IN town
Mrs William vanderlinden and
daughters, We're Chicago visitors Fri
day.
Mrs. Frank sorensen Of Blue Is
land. was the guest OF Miss Vandenberg
Friday.
Mr. ana Mrs. 5. Rlokker are spend
ing the holidays with Mrs Blokker's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jansen.
Mrs John Kauf and children Of
Crown Point Ind. spent Christmas
with Mrs. Kalifs father. John Blink.
Miss Nellie Bline has gone TO Wis
oonsin to spend a month there with
relatives.
William Vanderlinden had quite an
accident Tuesday when q horse on
which he was putting a sharp shoe.
stepped on his foot The shoe was 50
sharp that II went through Mr. Van
derlinden's rubber and shoe ana struck
the bone in his foot He has been laid
up since. but hopes TO be able TO get
around in a short time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
WORK WEAKENS THE
KIDNEYS.
Doan's Kidney Pills Have Done
Great Service for People Who
Work in Hammond.

Most Hammond people work every
day in some strained. unnatural posi-
tion-oendtng constantly over a desk
riding on 5olting wagons or cars
doing laborious homework; lifting.
reaching or pulling. or trying the back
in g hundred and one other ways All
these strains tend TO wear. weaken and
injure the kidneys until they fall be
hind their work OF altering the poi
sons from the blood Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kidneys. put new
strength in bad backs. Hammond
cures prove 1t.
Ransom Rising OF 229 Logan street
Hammond, Ind, says. II am a barber
and the constant standing on my feet
I believe was the original cause OF
the kidney disease from which ! suf-
fered for years. and has since always
kept the trouble aggravated. but thanks
to Doan's Kidney Pills I am now free
from the disease When I commenced
taking them I was feeling bad my
back ached and panied me so I could
barely stand at my chair The kidney
secretions were very active and kept
me annoyed all the time At night
I could not sleep. 1 grew thin and
e4SSA'iA AlEt-f dAN tlbl ItalS4i my 1000 ana
was in a generally run down condi-
tion. I tried numerous remedies but
they did not seem TO help me in the
least. All this time my condition kept
getting worse until at the time com
menced using Doan's Kidney Pills
was on the point OF giving up. I did
not know what to make OF myself the
first day. I did not feel so tired and
4
and l did not know whether to credit
! Doan's Kidney Pills with the change
or not. However. l kept on taking
/ them and In the end had &c admit that
nay improved health was due entirely
| to their use. I took in all six boxes
1 herore l was entirely cured, and by
/ t. time all signs of the trouble had
| dis. opeared. My back is now strong
and my work IS like play to what it
! had seemed to me. l am delighted with
the change and I cannot find sufficient
/ ly adequate words to express my ap-
! probation of the great and lasting
benefit which came TO me as the direct
result of using Doan's Kidney Pills.
They can be procured at Bicknen &
| Co.'S drug store"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. n
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
SOUTH DEERING

2. Joseph Kelly and Miss Margaret
Mcclure. two prominent young people
Of South Deering. were married sun
day afternoon at ST Kevin's church,
Rev. Father Quinn performing the
ceremony. The bride was handsomely
attired in white and was attended by
her niece. Miss Mcclure, while JOS
eph O'NeH acted as best man. The
wedding was held al the home of the
brides mother on Calhoun avenue
where the happy couple received
congratulations from their many
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly were the
recipients of many beautiful presents.
Miss Mida Smith of Chicago spent
Sunday with relatives in South Deer
ing.
AIr. and Mrs. Bretz are the recipients
Of New Years gift in the form of
a new baby boy. who arrived at their
home Saturday morning. This is the
sixth child born to Mr.. and Mrs. Bretz,
five Of whom are boys, all we'll and
hearty. Mr.. Bretz is thinking of in
forming President Roosevelt of his
good luck.
Joe Holland of Roseland, Is spend
ing part OF his holiday vacation with
his grandparents, MI and Mrs. IIol-
land. Of Calhoun avenue.
Frank Heaney and sisters. Misses
Grace and Rosie. Of Englewood, are Wis
iting with their aunt, Mrs. Harmon of
one Hundred and Fourth street.
John J. o'Maney is reported to be on
the sick list for the past week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
BURNHAM NEWS

Mike Rapintz died at his home on
Pullman avenue last evening. The
cause of his death resulted from alco-
holic poison.
Ella Hohwy left here last evening to
spent a few weeks with friends in
Valparaiso.
Among the Hammond shoppers Sat
urday evening. were Carl Hohwy, Pat
OMally, Jack Quinn, Fredermier. Aug
ust Peterson, Mrs. T. Poulin, Athena
Doe and Mamit Poulin.
Mrs. j. s. Doe is i'll at her home in
Park avenue.
Revival meetings will be held at the
NJ. T. church all next week.
Rev. Sweany and wife spent yester-
day with w. NeeI and family.
Messrs. Harry Moran, Bob Folk. Tim
Murphy, Billie Boyle and Rosie Dona-
hue were in Burnham Sunday looking
over Joe Wargo's game. Rosie in
tends to treat the boys royalty New
Years day.
The office of president of the village
board of Burnham. which was made
vacant by the resignation of J. w.
Wienland. has been filled temporarily
by W. Nee.
The construction department of the
Western Steel Car and Foundry COM
many. Will resume operations Tuesday
morning.
Mr. Crow. who is employed in the
lumber department of the Western
Steel Car and Foundry company, who
has been confined TO his home in How
ard avenue for the past week, is now
greatly improved
Mrs. J. Patton is Ill at her home in
Park avenue.
Don't forget to attend the dance by
the I 0. +. lodge, New Years eve at
the Hegewisch opera house.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Mill Closes Temporarily.

The Rudolph Hegener company has
closed down its mill at 9244 Harbor
avenue. for the period of one week. for
the purpose Of taking an inventory of
their stock. This will put about one
hundred men out Of employment for
the time being, but they viii be put
back to work next Monday. In an in
terview with Mr.. Howard he stated
that they had orders for the next six
months Before the mill closed, posters
were pasted on the gate notifying the
men to be back to work next Monday
morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Olaf Miller Buried.

Olaf Miller, 81 years old. was buried
yesterday afternoon at lakewood GENE
terry his death having occurred on
Christmas day. The funeral was at
tended by many prominent Swedes of
South Chicago. he having been a mem
Der of prominent Swedish organiza-
tions.
Services were held at Eighty Eighth
and Buffalo avenue at o'clock in the
afternoon. the remains having been
taken there from the late home, S701
Buffalo avenue. The pallbearers were
Lars Norby, oscar Lundgren. Alfred
Hero, John Noonan. Henry Nelson and
Orln Peterson. Miller was unmarried,
but leaves a number of relatives and
many friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Housefull Of Trouble.

The police today were notified of a
pitiful case of restitution in the home
Of Anton Matuszewskf. 1924 Saginaw
avenue The father had been out Of
work for number Of months and is
sun on a sick bed after an operation
Of seven weeks ago. His wife is sick
also and the three children. two of
whom are twins 13 years old. are help
less. while the youngest is only little
over a year old. They were given inn
mediate relief, after which the county
agent was notified to take the dis
tressed family in his charge
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30

Miss Kate White of Parnen avenue
remains in a very critical condition
and very little hope is entertained for
her recovery.
Miss Grace Green. formerly Of West
Pullman. now OF Los Angeles, Cal.
WAS married Christmas day to a prom
Using business man of that city Her
many friends here extend congratu-
lations
Peter Gabriel. who has been in the
employ Of the United States navy for
the past four years, viii return home
New Years Day TO stay He is in Bos-
ton al present.
AIR ana Mrs Walker Of Union ave
nue., Will entertain New Years Day in
honor OF Mr. and Mrs Reaglo. Miss
Hattie Reagle and Paul Shuts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
WIzBRIsK1 PROVES ALIBI.
dence as Bearing Marks Of WOm-
ans Teeth, Acquitted.

Matt Wizbriski. who was arrested
some time 90 on the charge Of having
held up and robbed Mrs Henry Ringer
Of Cheltenham two weeks previous to
his arrest. was discharged in the mu-
nicipal court this morning
An attempt was made to convict Wiz
briski on evidence that he carried on
his arm. The latter bearing marks Of
teeth inflicted by Mrs. Ringer, accord
ing to her claim. The defendant, how
ever. was able to prove an alibi show
ing that at the time when Mrs. Ringer
was robbed he was working in the
Illinois Steel mills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
TO IGNORE LEAP YEAR
New Club Goes Back on the
Idea Of Feminine
Proposals.

Chicago, Dec. 2o.-The leap year
proposition" voted on by the Widow
club at its meeting q week ago. has
overreached itself 1t developed yes
terday that it has caused a dissension
in the organization
We are through with the leap year
proposition" said Mrs. Hulen. the or
ganizer Of the club. Il wish such a
report never had got out For the last
week my mail has been flooded with
letters from LOT of foolish persons
whose endeavor seems to be TO turn our
club into matrimonial bureau. Now
1t doesn't make any pretenses fr that
particular. I think such a supposition
cheapens the quality Of our organiza-
ton"
Leap Year Idea Squelched.
So, with considerable zest. the widows
yesterday stepped all over the leap year
proposition The club no longer in
dorses it Individually. the members
may do as they please. Here was the
slogan adopted at the meeting which
was held at the presidents residence.
315 Forty-first street:
If woman is worth marrying she
is worth asking"
After the business session of the
women the widowers who hold hon
orary membership" were entertained at
8 o'clock at a dinner party. Next
Friday night the widows and widowers
AYil give patry at some theater.
ORGANIZATION for Unmarried
The continued efforts of bachelors
and bachelor maids" 10 break into the
ranks of the widows and widowers' or
ganization has resulted in the decision
to organize the minated into club of
their own. Miss Rega Russell. daughter
of Mrs. Hulen, will superintend the or
ganization of such a club at the Hulen
residence next Wednesday-New Years
might.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Church Gives Cantata.

:. The young folks OF the Methodist
'iscopal church Seventy Seventh
sect and Coles avenue, gave a cantata
FAST evening at the vestory rooms,
Kyv9f4eaf was attended by several hun
dred people The cantata was Mas
arela," and was staged by Mrs. Charles
Mclaughlin, while the musical selec-
lions were played by Miss Helen Hamiu
and Mrs w Aumer. The proceeds
were for the benefit Of the choir fund
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30

right eve. When revived at st. Bern
ards hopital he said he was cleaning
q loaded revolver and that it was dis
charged accidentally. The police be
live Thompson tried TO commit suicide.
but members Of his family declare they
know Of no motive for such an act
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
State Of Ohio. city of Toleco. ,
Lucas County.

Lucas County.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the sen or member of the firm of r
]. Cheney & &C.. doing business in the
CITY of Toll Edo. County and State afore-
said and that said firm Will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and esery case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Hairs
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J CHENEY
Sworn to b,fore me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day Of December.
4. D. 1856.
A. ". GLEASON.
(SeaLl Notary Public
Halls Catar h Cure is taken intern
ally. and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following letters remain un-
allied for in the Hammond postofdce
or the week ending Dec. 30, 1907:
Kataryna Bocior.
Mrs. Mary Bacon.
J. Bidgienski
Mrs Hattie Bristol.
George Betropila.
Mrs Blass.
Bazaar Dept Store.
Jak0b Cichon
Frank Fatrich.
Robt. +. Griffith.
T. kullborn.
Ernie Kolunbon.
.Slavey Kokanov.
Steve KOjich.
Edward Ldndemann.
George La ESntare.
Michael LO0heTy.
Tony M0kate.
7. Merwiu.,
L. b. NcKensee.
Jno. A McAleese.
II. 3. Mueller.
Miss Anna Matson.
Geo. Matos.
Rosh Polichnoski.
Louise c. PauIson.
Jan PierzchaIa.
Gligor ROgz.
GIigorga Radmanovic.
Jonah SzasZ.
BOda SasZIonak.
Jendrzcy Szmydrinski.
Adonnas Skukauckis
Mtka Somogyvarcz.
A SeTber.
Joe Stout.
Fred Sagerty.
j.. 3. Stephans.
Bolestaw Tetereoski
Wtcyntg Peroncsyk
MagCin WltkOsko.
Mrs. Grace Yeager.
Jack Z0bobcku.
W H GOSTLIN.
PQsIrna srar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
COOLEY JUMPS ON "FRATs.'

Indianapolis. Dec. 3o.-Edwin c.
Cooley, superintendent Of the Chicago
schools, whose war on high school fra
ternities has attracted attention among
educators throughout the country. dis
cussed that subject before an atten-
tive audience at the State Teachers as
sociarion. He declared that these Sc
cret organizations are spreading with
the rapidity OF a plague
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Returns to Duty.

Probation Officer John ]. O'Keefe
who has been suffering for some time
from rheumatism, returned yesterday
from Benton Harhor. where he has
been staying for the past month. and
will take up his duties once more.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
She Knew II.

My dear" said the head OF the
house, looking over his morning paper
at his better half, there is a crisis
coming in China" I know it," shs
moaned. Susan has left only half a
dozen pieces whole out Of our new
dinner set
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Shoots Self Cleaning Weapon.

John King Thompson sixty years
old. was found unconscious in the gar
ret Of his home At $500 Jeffrey avenue
last night by his wife and son John,
suffering from a bullet wound in the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
Plenty Of Work.

The patron who was reaching the
brotherly stage leaned over the bar.
Mike, he asked. what viii ali You
fellows do when local option strikes
you ," "Oh. there1l be plenty OF
work" responded Mike. cheerfully.
digging bitches to extend the water
mains. kansas City Times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-30
ASTRAL DEAD TRANCE
CLAIRVOYANT
SPIRIT MEDIUM

he calls you by name the moment you
get in his Office and tells you what
you came for without asking single
question.
He tells you If your husband or
wife or sweetheart is true or false,
how 10 gain the love of the one you
desire, how to succeed in business,
law suits, love affairs, etc, how TO re-
gain your health and look young and
fresh. He can make you lucky and
will remove evil influences, hoodoos,
curses, etc. Your life is an open
book 70 him, and he is a perfect
gentleman, courteous, refined and ed
ucated. He will be glad TO see you
and be your friend: everything strict
ly private, you need not fear pub
licity. Lady in attendance; private
waiting rooms.
Readings this week soc TO all, come
early if possible. Hours, to 8; Sum
daE, to 5.
PROF. KYRO
N. E. cor. DIST St. & Commercial Av.
SOUTH CHICAGO.
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FOUL PLAY
SUSPECTED.

Continued from page H.
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DEDICATE MASONIC
TEMPLE,

Continued from page IL
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The following letters remain un-
called for in the Hammond postoffice
for the week ending Dec. 30, 1901:
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W. II. GOSTLIN.
Postmaster.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-03-28

Bucharest Roumanla, March a.
Measures proposed by the gov
eminent to meet the reyolted peas
anlry and end The clyIl war which
Is devastating Modavoa and Walla-
CHA and II Is announced In todays
Issue of the Official Gazette ln.space
OF a proclamation issued In the
name OF King Charles. II appeals
TO the patriotic cooperation of the
people to secure the re-establishment
of tranquility and announced that
the sovereign has agreed TO the i'm
mediate suppression OF some Of the
heavy taxes while hereafter farm
lands win bo cultivated by the state
or leased direct 10 the peasants. The
documents also give notice Of the
introduction Of laws to amellorate
the condition of the peasantry. At
the same time government will Wig
orously suppress all disorders and
beverley punish all who seem to
profit by robbery, The minister OF
the interior announced today the sit.
uation In Moldava is improved but
t1aro IS not much evidence to sup.
port his statement in the reports OF
disorders coming in from the numer-
Gus points. Censorship is strict and
details Of the surprising are lacking.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-03-28
BAND CONCERT
THIS SUMMER

At the preliminary meeting last
night the members of the former
band organizations here and else
where discussed plans for compile
ting the organization for this sea-
son, and the preparation for series
Of open air concerts this summer.
TIE promoters have already en-
listed the support Of Il number Of
band mea and will begin at once
regular practice work.
Subscription lists will at once be
circulated among the citizens and
business men for the securing Of
a reasonable financial support and
in return for this the band agrees
to give at least one open air concert
each week in some public place dur
ing the months OF July, August and
September. Mr.. J. L. Smith, of the
National Bank Of Commerce, hap
poped in as visitor at the band
meeting last night in the Britt tin
shop, and started the Subscription
list with a montlly pledge.
L, A. Ilinman, Of Humans or
chesua, will act for the present as
leader. He has had extensive eS-
norience in professional orchestras,
and is a thorough band man Tde
members enrolled to date are: Harry
Britt, George Stapleton and Dick
lIerbst, altos; j. f. Copley and
Mooreand Caldwell trombones;
Hiatt, baritone; Harry Lockard,
bass; John Trolinger, snare drum;
Charles Trollinger, bass drum; o. F.
and S +, Hiatt, comets;
l.. A. Human, owen Adkins, Perry
rodge and John Wood cIaironets
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-03-28
Taft Is Now the Fnvoritc.

II some Of the dope artists now
thronging washington during the
Bennings meet should turn their
attention from the horses and make
a boo. on the entries in the race
for the Republican presidential nom
nation, the odds offered would now
probably be about as follows:
Secretary Taft, even; Senator La
Fdilette, to 1; Foraker, 10 to I;
Cannon, 25 to /; shaw, so to 1;
Knox, SOL; other dark horses"
100 TO /.
President Roosevelt's implied
commentator of the secretary of
war has made the obese cabinet mem
Der decided favorlte and unless
something unforeseen arises to mar
his popularity II is likely that he
will retain that position
SO far as the Democratic race is
concerned, 1t is unlikely that any