davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
NONE ATTENDED HENCE
Rev. z. Shook Finds Him
self Too Busy to Go to
Presbytery Meeting.

There are no representatives from
Hammond at the fall meeting of the
Logansport Presbytery which is being
held in the Presbyterian church in Mon
ticello today. Rev. j. e. Shook is en-
gagged In work here which will make
it impossible for him to attend.
The first session was held last even
ing, at which time there was sermon
by the moderator, Rev. H. B. Hostetter,
This forenoon was given to business,
and at noon dinner was served at the
church, followed by number of after
dinner speeches on various topics. The
Presbytery will close this evening with
two addresses. one by Rev. A. B. Smith
of Rochester, on the C. e. movement,
and one on the Church of Today by
Rev. j. B. Donaldson Of LaPorte.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
RrcuTER-GERsTEN WEDDING.

A very pretty home wedding was
celebrated last evening at o'clock at
FruehIing. 305 West State street, when
their nience, Miss Ala Richter, and
William Gersten were united in mar
rage. The wedding was very quiet,
only the relatives and a few intimate
friends of the young couple being in
attendance. The ceremony of the Ger
man NJ. z. church was read by the pas
tor. the Rev c. f. Dessmeir. The
bride was attended by Miss Gertrude
Koehneman, who wore a dainty gown
of white silk MULE. She carried an
arm bouquet Of roses. The bride wore
beautiful lingerie gown with elabor-
ate lace trimmings. She carried brides
roses. Her going away gown was a
tailored suit of blue cloth and she
wore a large picture hat to match.
The groom had as his attendant, Mr..
Koehneman. The ceremony was pro-
nounced in the front parlor where a
pretty wedding bower was formed of
roses and asters. The decorations in
the home were carried out in green
and white.
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served the guests in the
dining. room. Mr.. and Mrs. Gersten
left during the evening for a few
weeks wedding visit in the east, after
which they will go to Clinton Forge.
Va, to make their home, where the
groom holds a position.
The young people receive the con-
gratulations of their many friends in
Hammond where the bride has made
her home the past few years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
ARE HEADED THIS WAY

The report was received from st. Jo-
seph, Mich, this morning that two col
ored men who were being held in the
jail there succeeded in escaping and
are now at large.
It is believed they are headed towards
Hammond and the police have been not
ifed to effect their capture IL possible.
One is a man by the name of Wells.
He is five feet six inches tall, weighs
150 pounds and is "a years old. The 9TH
ers name is Washington and is five
feet six inches tall, weighs 100 pounds
and is also "a years old.
The men are said to be tough char
acters and the police have been warned
to take no chances with them. The
Hammond police in turn notified all Of
the surrounding cities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
AT THE TowLE OPERA HOUSE

Among this seasons big successes,
the most widely spoken of is the new
Mittenthal thriller. The Life of an
Actress" by Langdon Mccormick. AS
the title denotes, it is a play dealing
with the theatrical profession-a sub
1ect always of interest to theater- goers.
1t tells the story of a young girl. pretty
and talented. who leaves her country
home to go to the city to make her way
in the world. In all big cities there
are men. rich and idle. who wish to as
sist such young girls-but at what cost!
She spurns all ofrers-sticks to her
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
The Ginger Jar

East Chicago has man who says he
can beat his wife If he wants to. East
Chicago also has a Judge who can fine
such a man IL he wants to.
The service on the new interurban
is said to be very unsatisfactory. Do
We have to go through the same process
with them that has been applied on the
Cameron line and then have nothing?
Clark Station correspondent wants
to know what nationality Roger broth
ers, German comedians are. We can
say positively that the German coined
ians were not born in the Fiji Islands.
AA
Gary has already held an old settlers
meeting. While we lealize the posi-
bilities of this fact. Still we are at a
loss to know where to begin.
Burglars might as well prepare
themselves for hard tussle when they
attempt to get John Glennon's goat
AA
The c. c. & l.. should be careful
how it breaks news to Hammond peo-
pie. To say that a depot will be in
Hammond before the snow flies is a
little abrupt.
These fellows that you see around
town, looking as though they might
enter kingdom come any minute are
Cub fans. Those looking as though
they might go straight up are SoS
fans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HOLDS BUSINESS MEETING.

The members of the Columbia Club
met with Mrs. Frances Kingsley yes
terday at her home in Webb street for
an important business meeting. Plans
were made for the coming years meet
ings and it was decided to hold the
first social meeting of the year in three
weeks. The club will continue to meet
every two weeks during the winter and
enjoy cards. The membership of the
club will remain the same as last
year and Mrs. r. II. Nellie will act as
president and Mrs. w. F. Mashino as
secrata4N
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
MALT CREAMS WIN.

The Malt Creams last Sunday after
noon defeated the ST. Johns of Whit
ing by score of IS to O. The game
was played on the Forsyth ball grounds
The ball season being near the close.
the Malt Creams are DESTROYS of ar
ranging a game for next Sunday with
some crack local team. c. H Kuhn
245 Gostlin street. will make the ar
rangements.
The game of last Sunday was fea-
tured by the fine work of Frisk and
Meyer, the Malt Cream battery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
~>~>>~~~~~~~~~~~~<
HIGH SCHOOL TIDINGS. /.
. 80 . %%~% .

This is what the Lake County Star
says: with all of the old football
cam and about dozen new men pick
clean up Northern Indiana and win the
cup.
Manager McElroy has a new PROPOSE
ton to make. All men who come out
and work consistently will be taken to
Crown Point with the team. Here's
your chance, come out and work. even
If you don't make the team you will
be taken along.
The Ionian Literary Society, formerly
the Round Table, held a meeting last
evening to adopt the constitution and
elect officers. Prof Spohn acted as
chairman. The constitution was read
and upon a motion was adopted. The
following officers were then elected by
ballot to serve for the first half of the
year:
President-Edwin Friedrich.
Vice President-Julius Meyn.
Secretary-Thomas Blair.
Prof. Leaning wanted to see all those
who could play some musical instru-
ment. 1t is his aim to organize an or
chestra as he had done for several
years.
A new tackling machine has been
erected at the park to practice the men
in ackling. Prof. Alice with the aid of
several of the team. erected it.
Let no day pass without learning
something that will make you better
and wiser.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
FLASH FROM HUB
CAUSES PRISONERS ARREST


This morning deputy prosecuting at
torney August Bremen of Crown Point
called up the Hammond police depart
ment and asked Chief Rimbach to have
man by the name of John Burden,
who was on the way to this city on an
Erie train, arrested.
Captain Austgen went to the depot
and arrested the fellow. He was ac-
cused of stealing a check and beating
his board bill, and was charged with
petty larceny.
The prisoner was turned over to
Sheriff F. s. Carter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
SWITCHMAN rs HIT
BY FREIGHT CAR
NJ. NJ. Robens is Taken as n Result OF
Injuries Sustained, to st.
Margaret's Hospital.

NJ. NJ Robens, a switchman in Glib
son, was struck by a car this morning
which was being switched. 1t struck
Robens in the hip, injuring him severe
ly. He was taken to ST. Margaret's
hospital in Emmerling's ambulance
where an examination was made to
learn If ny bones were broken.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HoLD BUSINESS MEETING.

The Music Committee of the Ham
mond Woman's Club met last evening
at the home of Mrs. Arthur J. Davis
in Plummer avenue and completed their
plans for the entertainment on public
day. when they have charge of he pro-
CRANE. Mrs. Davis is acting chairman
in the absence of Mrs. Eugene Cooper
who is visiting in Michigan. Mrs
Cooper expects to return to Hammond
the first of October when the active
work of he committee will begin
Many very enjoyable meetings are be-
ing planned for the winter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HAVE PLEASANT REUNION.

Mr. Charles Surprise entertained the
members of his Sunday school class of
the First NJ. E. church very pleasantly
Saturday evening. He has a class of
young men of high school age and
about fifteen were guests at the party.
The evening was passed Informally
with games and an informal program
o. music was given by Miss Muriel
Wilcox and Theadore Moor. At the
close of the evening refreshments were
served by Mrs. Surprise, assisted by
Miss Wilcox.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
Briefs.

George Lawrence is up from his
farm near Lowell today.
Judge w. w. Mcmahon was in LEVEL
today on business.
Mrs. NJ Rubin is spending the day
with her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Snett OF
Chicago.
John Young is spending the day in
Lowell transacting business.
Ward Mack, formerly of Hammond
but now of South Bend. is visiting at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. v. s. Reiter
in Webb street.
Miss K. G. Kelley is reported i'll
at her home in South Holman street.
Miss Elizabeth Weber was the guest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22

The Misses Ruth Sohl and Norma
Locklin will entertain at a Canned
Fruit and Jelly Shower this evening
in honor of Miss Frances Lundt. The
party will be given at the home of
Miss Locklin in Doty street, instead of
with Miss Sohl in South Holman street
as was first planned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22

chosen profession, and wins in the end,
Against all the pickering. petty jeal-
ousy and Vaccinations of her fellow
actresses, she turns a deaf ear. and
when wrongly accused of a heinous
crime, clears helself and returns to her
childhoods home. The Life of An
Actress" will have its premier in this
city at the Towle Opera House tonight
and tomorrow night. Matinee tomor-
row.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
DANCING CLASS.

The regular Tuesday evening dane
ing class will be held this evening in
Longs hall on State A number of
young people from East Chicago are
planning to attend and anticipate a
pleasant time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
WILL SPEAK Ar NJ. e. CHURCH.

Summer W. Haynes, prohibition can
didate for governor, will speak at the
First NJ. E. church Wednesday. Sept. %.
One address will be given in the after
noon at 2 o'clock and the other at 1880
o'colck in the evening. There will be
other speakers during the session and
the Clarion Quartette of Indianapolis
will give several selections to add to
the attractiveness of the meetings. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
am sOCIDTY MEETS.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
NJ. e. church will be entertained by the
members of the first division Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Harry Voight, 16 Will
Jams street. All members are cordial
ly invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
FIRE IN GARBAGE BOX.

Fire department NOS. l and were
called out to West Clinton street this
morning where a small blaze had
broken out in the woodshed of build
ing belonging to c. c. Smith. The fire
started in garbage box and was put
out before any damage was done.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
MoyE FRoy HAMMoND.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Lott and family of
Plummer avenue. will move from Ham
mond to Irving Park. ILL.,. some day
this week. The family have made many
friends in Whiting and Hammond. who
regret to have them leave.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
AID SOCIETY MEETS.

Presbyterian church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at two o'clock in the
church parlors. 1t is the regular meet
ing Of the society and the usual bust
ness will be transacted. All members
are invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
MAsONS TO NEET.

Members of Hammond Chapter r. A
NJ. will have a convocation at Masonic
temple on Wednesday evening for
which some interesting work is map
ped out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
OVER THE TEA CUPS
VIVA. HAVE PHEASANT MEETING

All members and visiting members OF
Silver Light Hive L. o. T. M. are prom
Used a treat after the regular meeting
wednesday evening. The usual bust
ness will be trans acted after which Mr.
Heron of the State street theater will
entertain the ladies at the theater. All
are cordially invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
COMMITTEES MEETING.

The literature committee of the
Hammond Woman's club is meeting
this afternoon at the home of the
chairman, Mrs. E. P. Deming, in Car
roll street. 1t is the first meeting of
the year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
VISIT REI.ATIyEs HERE.

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Toms and daughter
Daisy, of Parkside. are the guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Toms at their home, 700 Hoffman street.
Mr.. and Mrs Toms have just returned
from a veryNdelightful trip to Omaha.
Denver and Colorado Springs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
ENTERTArNs RELATIVES.

DR.. and Mrs ]. c. Pannenborg and
family of Webb street, are entertain
ing Dr. and Mrs. A H. Pannenborg
OF Chicago Heights at their home for a
few days. Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Stocked
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
ENTERTAINs AT DINNER.

a six o'clock dinner Sunday evening at
her home in West State street, in
West State street, in honor of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Frances
Lundt and F. C. Ryan. Only the rel
atives of the young people were guests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
RETURNS FROM THE EAST.

Miss Inez Eaton returned this morn
ing from a few weeks visit with
friends in the east Miss Eaton first
visited in Union City, Pa, after which
she went to New York City for a few
days stay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22

Little Helen Harrison, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. william c. Harrison, was
brought home yesterday from the
Wesley hospital, where she has been
the past few weeks. The child is not
much improved but it was thought best
to bring her home and friends hope
that the change will be of benefit to
her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
SURPRISE PARTY AT HEssvILLE.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Adams at
Hessville, was the scene of a delight
full surprise Monday afternoon. A num-
Der of Hessville ladies appeared at 2
o'clock and assisted Mrs. Adams in
celebrating her birthday anniversary.
A dainty luncheon was served on the
lawn at the close of a pleasant social
affair.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
MEET IN TEMPLE.

The regular meeting of the Order OF
Eastern Star will be held this evening
Ia the Masonic temple. All the men,
bers are urged to attend as business of
Importance will be transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HERE ON VISIT.

Mrs Lena Collins and baby of Mon
terey, Ind, are. spending a few days
with relatives and friends in Ham
mond. Mrs. Collins was formerly Miss
Schumacher of this city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HOLD MEETING TOMORROW.

Triumph Council No. IL d. of L.
viii meet Tuesday evening in the l. O.
o. Fl hall on State street. Business
of Importance will be discussed and a
good attendance is desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
REsUMEs WORK.

Miss Frances Matthies has resumed
her work at Ruhstadts store after a
few weeks vacation spent at her home
and in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
VISITS CHICAGO HOSPITAL.

Mrs. ". B. Muir of Logan street went
to Chicago this morning to visit her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Jordon. who is
very Ill at the Martha Thompson hos
pital.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HERE ON VISIT.

Mrs. Byron Nellans and son, Harry,
of Ottumwa, Ia, are expected today
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z Jackson and
family at their home. $50 Webster ave-
nue..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
RoUGHT HOME YESTERDAY

Little Helen Harrison, daughter of
and children of Michigan City were
their guests over Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22

Miss Elsie Stolley has returned from
a weeks vacation spent with relatives
and friends in Michigan City
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
ARRIvEs N TExAs.

Hammond several days ago, has arrived
in Texas and is enjoying his visit i'm
mensely. He viii probably remain sew
era1 weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22

ARE YOUR STORING A LOT OF
UNUSED THINGS ABOUT YOUR
HOUSE OR OFFICE-THINGs THAT A
"FoR SALE" AID IN THE TIMES
WOULD CONVERT INTO MONEY!
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
VISIT RELATIVES HERE.

Miss Hulda and Walter Jansen of
Davenport, Ia. are the guests of DR..
and Mrs. ]. C. Pannenborg at their home
in Webb street, for a few days
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
ARE HERE ON VISIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Alexis of Detroit,
Mich, are spending a few weeks va
cation with Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson of
Sibley street and relatives in Chi
cago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
RECEPTION ron NEW MEarBERs

The Epworth League of the First NJ.
E. church will hold a reception begin
ming at o'clock Thursday evening at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Bel
man in Glendale The reception is given
for all young people. but an especial in
vitation is issued TO all new members
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
vIsI TIN BIOOMINGToN.

Misses Gladys Parker and lola Ora
ham are spending the week with rela-
tives in Bloomington. Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
HAVE LrTyrT.E DAUGHTER.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. William Bier
ing. a little daughter. Mother and
child are doing nicely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-22
POSTAL RATE REDUCED
John Bull and Uncle Sam
Put Their Heads To
gether.

Hereafter If you are "bloomin Eng
iishman," and you want to write from
America to the girl you left behind you,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
Bears Plentiful in North Carolina.

j. NJ Jessup OF Beaver Dam township
came to town yesterday with n bear
scalp, claiming the 81 bounty reward
He also brought along quarter of
bear for Col G. w. Broadfoot, dean of
the Fayetteville bar who has "A han
kering after bear meat.
Mr. Jessup claims the s. reward un-
der a special act Of the legislature
which Representative Neill Thaggard
had passed instructing the board OF
county commissioners TO pay 81 each
for the bears caught and killed in
Beaver Dam township. Bears were
getting so numerous I'm this township
and their depredations so frequent and
disastrous that the residents thought
is necessary to have such law passed.
Fayetteville Observer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
Inconspicuous Idiocy.

zone day he (Charles Reade) told
papa he had picked out twelve quite
sane men from among the supposed
lunatics, and one of the doctors had
promised to ask them all to dinner
and give them another chance:
would papa come too? AS papa knew
the doctor and knew also that ample
precautions would be taken, he
agreed, and the dinner duly came of.
All went well, the twelve lunatics
behaved admirably, and Charles
Reade became more and more sure
that he had rescued twelve unfortu-
mates from worse than prison, until
the dessert was placed On the table.
Then the doctor, turning to the man
on his left said. Have you been In
troduced TO your next door neigh
Dor? He is the Virgin Mary?' The
lunatic leaped TO his feet. You llev
he screamed; i am the Virgin Mary
and in moment all the twelve luna
tics began to show themselves In their
real colors. From Leaves From
My Life," Anonymous.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
Only the Runner-Up.

The best man thought he'd take n
look around and see that everything
was running as a fastidious bride
would wish IL, and up in the room
where the presents were displayed,
alone and unhappy-looking he came
upon youth, seemingly ready, like the
wedding guest of the English poet. 10
beat his breast" He was wandering
about, looking at silver and cut glass
without seeing them, and the best man
hardly knew how to approach him.
'Er-haye you kissed the bride?" he
asked al last
And the answer told far more than
its two meagre words might have been
expected to. Ii was: Not lately!"-
IppiuCotts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
BABY'S AWFUL ITCHING HUMOR.
Nothing Would Help Him--Mother
Almost i'm Despair-Owes Quick
Cure 10 CutiCura.

Several months ago, my little boy began
to break out with itching sores. doctored
him, but as soon as ! got them healed up
in one place they would break out in an.
other. | was almost in despair. could
not get anything that would help him.
Then | began To use Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment, and after using them
three times the sores commenced 10 heal.
lie is now well, and not a scar is left on
his body. They have never returned nor
left him with bad blood, as one would
think. Cuticura Remedies are the best /
have ever tried, and shall highly recon.
mend them TO any one who is suffering
likewise. Mrs. William Geeding, l02 Wash
ington ST., Attlca, Ind, July Y, 1907"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
Karite Tree Makes Butter.

In search for new plants OF utility
attention has been drawn TO the Ka.
rite tree OF French West Africa and
the adjacent territory to the east
ward. This is not forest tree, but
grows In open spaces and in gardens.
Its fruit is edible. The hard shell
seeds contains a fatty substance used
by the natives as butter, and II is
suggested that this substance should
be valuable for other purposes. The
gum-not like rubber-into which
the sap coagulates is another article
of possible commercial value.-New
York World.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-01
Oase and Gauss.

Discussing the history OF mathemat-
ical prodigies. Prof. G. A. Miller OF
the University OF Illinois remarks
that the greatest arithmetical prodigy
on record was a German named Dase.
born at Hamburg in 1924. He was a
kind OF human calculating machine.
able 10 carry on enormous calcula.
tions in his head. but nearly incapable
OF understanding the principles of
mathematics, and of very limited out
side ability. On the other hand. the
celebrated German mathematician
Gauss was not only one OF the great
est mental calculators on record, but
at the same time man OF vast math.
ematical genius. The general conclu.
sion is that extraordinary powers of
mental calculation have no neces.
sary connection with the possession
OF genius or of great general ability
Youths Companion.