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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07


Hebron had its usual round OF acct
dents this year on the Fourth. which
is getting to be a costumary thing in
that town on the national holiday.
Last Saturday evening, a s the crowd
which had gathered to witness the fire
works in the evening. temporary
stand or platform gave way. throwing
the occupants to the ground and in
juring quite a number of them. Mr..
Nichols, well known here, received a
fracture of the shoulder blade and
others received bad scratches and
bruises. Two years ago the box con-
tanning the fireworks was prematurely
discharged throwing the crowd into
the widest commotion.
Moon & Hale. the paving contrac-
tors, are busy on Joliet street. rolling
that thoroughfare with the big steam
roller. which recently arrived :.
Harry Baker will leave today for
Peoria. Ill, where he goes to take a
course of instruction in the jewelry
business in one of the institutes there.
Ralph Banks has commenced a bust
ness course at the Metropolitan Bust
ness College at Englewood. going and
returning daily.
Miss Mary Mcmahon was in Chicago
yesterday. where she is undergoing
treatment for throat trouble.
The Johnson bakery and restaurant
has been opened for business and is a
first class looking place.
Thos Mccoy transacted business in
Hammond today.
Frank B. Pattee was Hammond
visitor on legal business today.
Invitations have been received BY
several Crown Pointers to attend &
party at LaPorte by Charles Ingersol
TO a number of young people there a.
his summer home at Pine Lake
Fred Kude jr., returned yesterday t.
Chicago after spending few days witt
Crown Point friends
Mr.. Riedel the piano turner. return
ed TO Chicago last evening after visit
ing with Crown Point relatives for al
extended visit.
Miss Barnes, who has been visitin,
with the Bartholomae family for a few
days. returned to her home in Chi
cago yesterday.
Mrs. Fred Carter and daughter, re
turned last evening from a visit wit
Hammond relatives.
Miss Koupal is attending the sum
mer session at the Metropolitan Bust
ness College in Englewood
The rains yesterday and last evenin
did much good to the growing crops.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
HESSVILLE.

with Mr.. and Mrs y. Dedelow.
The funeral of Charles Stewart took
place Monday at the Hessville ceme-
terry.
The Docs Kids defeated the Libbys
of Highlands Saturday BY a score Of
10 to g..
The Docks Kids defeated the Indi-
ana Harbor Juniors Sunday by a score
of 2 to 0.
Mrs. William Dedelow was a Ham
mond visitor Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
WHITING NEWS

George nHornecker of Geneseo, Ill,
was a Whiting visitor Sunday.
Miss Nellie E. Wycof. stenographer
in Davidson's real estate office, has
gone on a two weeks vacation. which
she is spending with relatives in Mich
igan.
Miss Nellie Jones. of Hammond is
the guest Of her grand parents. Judge
and Mrs George w. Jones of One Humid
red and Nineteenth street.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Keilman, Jr.. of
Sheridan avenue have returned from ST.
John. where they spent few days with
relatives.
Mrs j. L. Heyl and sons Louis and
Edwin of Cleveland. Ohio, are here to
spend two weeks with her sister. Mrs.
Catherine Stewart of Sheridan avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Bernstein enter
tained Mrs. Levi and son and daughter
of Chicago Sunday.
Mr. mad Mrs. Peter Koch visited Math.
Schaefer at St Anthonys hospital Sun
day and found him to be improving
nicely.
Louie Lewis acted as special police
over the Fourth.
Miss Margaret Fifeld is substituting
at the public library while Miss Flor
ence Stewart is enjoying a two weeks
vacation.
Miss Helen Matern returned to VAL
parais6 after spending few days with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Mattern.
Miss Grace Kiefer Of Englewood
spent Sunday with Miss Edytha Hollett
of Sheridan avenue.
| Miss Helen OHara is the new cash
Ter in Atkins grocery store in Sheridan
avenue and One Hundred and Nine
teeth street
Mrs. ]. c. Miller and daughter Hazel
have returned from Hobart where they
spent few days.
Miss Olive Louer who had her shout
der broken by falling out of a buggy
whitley visiting in Joliet, is improving
but is az yet unable to be brought home
Miss Martha Lee of ST. Charles. Ill.
is visiting her grand parents. Mr.. ant
Mrs Henry Swan Of Ohio avenue.
William McCreary chaperoned party
of Indiana Harbor young men to the
skating rink Sunday evening.
Miss Nellie Hannephin and Grace anc
Jessie Spring returned to Austin afte,
spending few days in Whiting.
Henry Butler formerly of Whiting
returned from Madison, Wis. and i
again employed at the c. L. S. & E
depot as operator.
Miss Barbara Schaefer returned t
Englewood after spending Saturda.
and Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Scheer of Sheri
dan avenue returned from St. JOIN
where they have been spending few
days with relatives.
Albert and Mike Schaefer have re
turned from Chicago where they spen
a few days with their father and othe
relatives.
Misses Irene Carringer. Margare
Hughes, Nellie McTigh, Edith Langen
han, Louise Turner. Grace Wilkinson
Dora Bremen and Celia Abraham wer
Hammond visitors.
Miss Marguerite Hughes is entertain
! ing a friend from Chicago.
f Mrs Race has returned to her HON
in LaPorte after visiting few day
with the Lehr family in Center stree
e Roy Welsby left last night for Penn
sylvania to spend several weeks.
The Lavendors played the Axle
Colts at Harvey, ILL., Sunday and adde
another game to their line of victorie
the score being 9 to 3. Several rootel
accompanied them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
CROWN POINT NEWS
Town Board Meets.

The town board met for their regu-
lar monthly meeting at the town hall
last evening and transacted their usual
grist of business. The usual number
of bills were allowed and orders paid
The meeting was adjourned for con-
tinuer session this evening when the
matter of the Main street curb and
paving will be taken UP and probably
accepted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
Common as Trading Jackknives.

1t is said that DR. Farley has pur-
chased the runabout which was traded
by John Miller of St. John TO Merritt
Baker in the deal for Mnler's new Ca
diuac. Purchasing and trading in au-
tomobiles is becoming common oc-
currence in Crown Point and everyone
seems to be satisfied with the deal they
have made. and are confident that they
got the better of the other fellow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07

manner and in spirit of pure enjoy
ment accounts for the coming Of both
young and old people and not single
disorderly act has ben committed since
the place has been established. Every
family in the community had a number
of relatives or friends as visitors. The
only thing which annoyed them was
wreck on the Monon near Lowell
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
Erie Could Take Lesson.

The Erie railroad could take good
object lesson from the Panhandle road
in improving their premises, the lat
ter's being a credit TO themselves and
the town Men are kept busy moving
the lawns and caring for the flowers
around the station and the Panhandle
property is getting TO be quite a beau
tv spot. Can't the Erie. follow suit?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07

sell spent the Fourth in South Haven.
They returned home Sunday.
Mrs. S. A. Lightfoot entertained Mr..
and Mrs E. Blodgett over the Fourth.
Miss Eckerman of Chicago is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Emma Penning.
Miss Constance Gustafson entertain-
ed Chicago friends over Sunday
Ivan Anger spent Sunday in Mich
igan City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
Tent Show Stoned BY Rain.

The DEACON theater troupe. which
is showing under canvas. erected their
tent on East street Immediately west
of the Fancher residence but owing TO
the storm last evening. failed to give
any performances the attendance not
warranting it. They will show here
tonight however.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
Glad 1t Is All Over.

Very little shooting of frecrackers
or other explosives has been heard
since the Fourth. which is something
unusual as ordinarily the practice is
continued for at least week after the
national holiday. much to the discom
fort and annoyance of people who are
sick. The yount in town are TO be
commended in making all their noise
on the Fourth. and not making a NUS
ance of themselves.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
Prichard-E ggers Wedding.

Miss Louise Prichard and Mr. Chas
Eggers were quietly married at the
home of the brides parents in Blue
Island Saturday, July 4th. only immedi-
ate relatives Of the family were present
at the ceremony Miss Prichard is the
charming daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Ed
win Cool and is well known here at the
home of her aunt Mrs. James Landon.
The groom is one of our most popular
Young men, having been born and
raised in this vicinity and has a host
Of friends here who join in wishing
them much happiness and success in
the future Mr. and Mrs Eggers will
be at home after August 1st at 215
Roberts avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07

1t does not cost n cent TO place an ad
in the Barter and Exchange section of
the classified want column, page 3,
column 5.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07

Fred Leverenz. Sr., Of Harrison ave.
left Saturday evening for Denver, Col,
with a band from Chicago where they
will furnish music for the democratic
convention.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wichorst and
children are spending a few days visit
ing relatives in Chesterdale, Ind.
Mrs Herndobbler of Roberts avenue
was a Chicago visitor yesterday.
Messrs Fred Balm, John Leverenze
and Fred Luke spent Saturday and
Sunday in St. Joe, Mich.
The Sunshine Circle will meet tomor-
row evening at seven o'clock at the
home of Miss Lillian Soltwedel in Har-
rison avenues Election of officers viii
take place and all members are re
quested to be present.
Among these who were celebrating
the Fourth end were quite seriousl.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
FAILURE TO PAY FOR
STOCK BRINGS ON SLIT
Plaintiffs Anege Damage in sum of
$1,000 by Reason of Forfeit
ed Agreement.

Suit was filed yesterday by Herman
Dress against o. c. Nelson and r. X.
Ives for recovery of $4,000 damages
alleged To be due on account of the
non-payment of 1915 alleged to be
due on account for 100000 shares of
stock in the Robinson Mining Co.
Attachment proceedings against both
were instituted at the same time and
returns made upon them during the
day.
The complaint alleges that on May
|, 1906. the defendant made an
agreement by contract, copy of which
was attached to the complaint. for
the sale of 100000 shares of stock
in the Robinson Mining Co. for which
was to be paid in installments by the
defendants the sum of 81 900. OF
this 1t is alleged 1925 has been paid,
while a balance of 1876 remains due.
Defendants refuse, he alleges, either
to pay the amount asked for or to
return to him $1,000 shares of the
stock.
For this he claims damages in the
sum of $4,000. Judgment is prayed
of the court as well as all costs of
action. Attorneys for the plaintiff
are Chandler & Quayle.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
PREPARING ABSTRACT FOR
GUIDANCE OF ASSESSOR
All Property in the District to BE
Listed Along With Values of
Ground and improvements.

In preparation for the assessment
of Ely City. Ely and the surround
ing district, an abstract of all of the
lots and improved property of the
section is being prepared by II. E.
Ives. of the real estate firm of Full
mer & Ives. This is a part of the
plan OF sheriff Davis which he is
Systematically carrying out.
At present Mr.. Ives is preparing
abstract of title to every lot in Ely
City and vicinity, noting ownership
of each, worth, and improvements
which add to value. The same pro-
cess will later be gone through with
in preparation for assessment of Ely
and its additions.
When this has been completed the
findings of the various abstracts will
be entered on ruled plats which Sher-
if Davis has caused to be prepared
for the purpose. This will give him
complete list of every lot, its real
and assessable value and the list of
improvements upon 1t. 1t will large
ly do away with the method previ-
ously used, which compelled a great
deal of guess work on the part of
the assessor and will give Mr.. Davis
successors something as basis for
work
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
FUNERAL SERVICE HELD.

Funeral services over the remains
of William d. Blair, aged SO, who
died at the Steptoe hospital Friday,
were conducted yesterday morning at
1890 from the undertaking parlors
of Nevin and Brown, interment TAX
ing place at Ely cemetery, Rev. G..
C. Hunting conducting the services.
The funeral was attended by a num-
her of the fellow workers of the de-
ceased who was one of the most
skillful mechanics engaged on the
erection OF the Steptoe smelling
plant While not actively engaged in
work in this section for great while
he had been worker under Fore
man Dunlap for more than seven
years. He was extremely popular
among his fellow workmen as was
evidenced by the expressions of re-
greet at his untimely end. Funeral
was only determined upon when It
was learned that his sister, who was
supposed to have started some little
time since from Indianapolis for Ely
had been detained unayoidably and
could not get here. Deceased was
unmarried. He was a member of no
fraternal organizations.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
GETS WORD or HOUSE ACTION.

Notification has been received by
Col Richard A. Riepe of this city
that an act establishing a bureau of
mines passed the house May 81. The
bill provides for the establishment of
the bureau and the appointment of a
commissioner at salary of $4,000 per
annum. The duty of a bureau act
ing under the commissioner of min
ing will be. under his direction 10
foster, promote and develop the min
ing industries of the United States.
They will also make investigation of
the methods of mining. the safety of
miners. improvements possible to be
made in general conditions under
which mining operations are carried
on, the treatment of ores, the use of
explosives and electricity. prevention
! of accidents, the value of mineral
products and the markets for the
same, and of other matters pertinent
to said industries and from time TO
! time to make public report of the
work. investigations and information
obtained as the secretary of said de-
/ partment may direct. with the recon-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
ATTENTION, ODD FELLOWS,

Notice is hereby given that all
members of Cherry Creek lodge. No.
80, |. o. o. F., and all visiting mem
bers of the order, are requested TO
appear at the Ely hall at a. IN. Sat
urday, May 80, 1908, and participate
in the parade and Memorial day ser
vices on that day.
W. J. STEWART.
21-3 Secretary.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
SMALL BLAZE HAD.

An alarm of fire was turned in yes
terday because of the burning of rub
bish back of the Pheby block on
Aultman street. A large crowd gath
cred in answer to the ringing of the
alarm and two hose carts We're
brought to the scene. The blaze.
which threatened at one time to do
a large amount of damage, was
quenched by one of the neighbors
with a bucket of water The blaze
was caused by throwing of hot ashes
on the rubbish heap.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
ILL. II SMELTER.

Earl Magnum. a well known menu
Der of the force engaged in the cree
ton of the Steptoe Smelling plant.
has been i'll for several days with a
severe case of grip which has threat
ened TO develop pneumonia. He was
reported much better yesterday
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
aosuxpERGo TREATMENT.

City Clerk f. ID. Oldfield left yes
erday for Salt Lake. where he will
spend several weeks undergoing
treatment for an astigmatism which
las affected his right eye. Ii is pos
sible that the member will have to
he operated upon before II can be
fully made right again. In Mr.. Old
fields absence his duties will be at
tended to by A. L. Haight. who has
been appointed deputy city clerk by
the council.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
COUNCIL rosTpoNEs MEETING.

Dut to inability of the city attorney
to be present at the special meeting
of council called for last evening, the
members of the body voted adjourn
ment until this evening. The princi-
pal matter coming up is the passing
of the notice of intention To build
sewer and sidewalks and it is eonsid-
cred imperative that legal advice
should be had upon the correctness
of the final steps before they are act
ually taken.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
FOR ELY CITY SHOPS.

Power to Ely City has been inter-
rupted the last few days by reason
of changes which are being made in
the electric line in order to enable
installation of current at the big ma
chine shops in Ely City. where flu
ture operations will be conducted
with this power. steam being dis
placed because of the larger cost of
production. The changes which have
been necessary in the line to enable
the new installation will be finished
probably today.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

mendations of said bureau. The bill
carries with il provision for appro-
priation for necessary expenses of the
bureau In operation. In view of the
Importance of the matter 10 mining,
MIR Riepe. who has been an ardent
supporter of the measure. is much
elated
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
LOCAL-PERSONAL

Watson OF Cherry Greek convey TO
r. A. Nnckols of the same place for
consideration of LOCO. lots ,, and
c in block -. Thompson street. Cher
~ Creek The transfer includes all
the buildings and Improvements on
the property.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
LEAVES THIS MORNING.

W. H. Smith. well known raneher
and postmaster at Strawberry. in the
eastern portion of the county. will
leave this morning for his home after
stay OF several days here on court
business connected with the settle
ment of the McDougal estate. of
which he has been administrator.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
DID NOT HEAR THREAT.

Ex-Sheriff A. c. House corrects a
statement made concerning evidence
he gave at the Richard trial His
testimony concerned other matters in
connection with the case and he did
not testify that he had heard Nc
Mahon threaten Richards life
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
Happenings Of
A Day in the
District
BACK FROM SCHOOL.

Miss Florence Weber returned
Monday evening from Mills college,
Oakland. TO spend the summer yaca-
tion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Weber. Mrs Weber and son,
John, Jr.. returned with her from
short visit in San Francisco.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE.

At a recent meeting of the knights
of Pythias il was decided that the
lodge would participate in the cele-
bra1ion of Memorial day, which is TO
oe held here Saturday. The mem
oers of the lodge will gather at their
meeting place Saturday morning at
O'Clock for the purpose of taking
,art in the parade. which will move
IT 9.30;
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
GIVEN TEN DAYS.

William Mccarthy. well known
character in local police circles. was
given ten days in the county jail yes
terday by Justice Cartwright on the
charge of vagrancy. Mccarthy will
not work and seemingly rather enjoys
stay in jail. For this reason Judge
Cartwright is casting around in his
mind for new punishment to in
fiict when next he comes before him.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
cAsE l. DISMISSED.

Sadie Leonard and Cecil Moore. OF
Ward Who We're arrested several
DAYS ago on charge of selling liquor
without a license. were dismissed
when brought before Justice Cart
wright Yesterday, there being INSULT
cient evidence to convict.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
DOWN FROM VETERAN.

d. B. Tranter, of the Veteran. was
visitor in town yesterday having
been called down by the news of the
serious Illness of his nephew at Me
Gill. Finding that the young man
was much better he remained here
to attend TO pressing business. He
will return to Veteran this morning.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
COMES TO STAY.

J. Armstrong, of Salt Lake. arrived
in the city Tuesday evening with his
brother. President Armstrong of the
Bank of Ely. He comes to remain,
having taken position with the Gra-
ham Mercantile with intention of
learning the mercantile business. He
is a young man of agreeable address
who will doubtless soon surround
himself with friends in the district
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Two recent transfers of property.
one carrying with it two lots in Ely
md the other valuable Cherry Creek
property. were made matters of rec
lrd yesterday by the filing of deeds.
By the first John Weber of Ely sells
o Mrs. Eleanor Watson for consid-
Grafton of s275, all of lots So and
SO. in block of Dickerson addi-
ion. Mrs. Annie NJ and w. A.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
EAGLES. NOTICE.

All members of Ely aerie are re-
quested to report at the hall Saturday
morning at O'Clock. for the purpose
of taking part in the Decoration day
parade and services.
H. f. STEBBINS.
21-3 Secretary.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
ATTENTION CARPENTERS.

All members of LOCAL UNION.
NO. 1926, L. Il. OF G. X J. OF A.,
ARE REQUESTED TO BE PRES
ENT AND PARTICIPATE IN ME-
MORTAL DAY PARADE. PARADE
STARTS 1T - O'CLOCK 4. NJ.
SHARP. ARTHUR SOMERS,
SECRETARY.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

Try a Columbia Club cigar and
you will be pleased Union made.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

Safety deposit boxes for rent; SIS
and $40 per annum. Bank of Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

A completely furnished room cot
tage for rent in Ely City: So. APP
ply Bank of Ely 30
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

Smoke Columbia Club cigars and be
happy. Union made.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

Fashionable dressmaker Corner
Murry and High streets. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28
GOOD TIMES DANCE.

Invitations have been issued for a
dance TO be given this evening at
their hall by the Good Times club.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-28

The favorite beer throughout the
west .Beekers beer. Sold by all dealers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-10
VALUABLE COLT.

NEW YORK April o.--Announce-
ment is made here that the famous
mare BeIdame foaled a bay colt by
Imp Rock Sand, at the nursery stud
OF August Belmont near Lexington,
Ky April T. The future OF this
youngster, said to be a fine looking
colt, is certain to be watched with
interest by horsemen in all parts OF
the country
Rock Sand cost his owner $l25.000
in England two years ago, and Bel.
danes foal is one OF the first sired
by the famous English horse since
his arrival in this country, Rock
Sands record in England including
the winning Of the Derby, the St.
Leger and the two thousand guineas.
This makes him one of the few win
ners OF the classic triple crown of the
English turf. Beldame was almost
invincible as three-year-old and as
a four -year-old she won the suburban
handicap, of 1905, beating among
others Proper and First Mason.