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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
RUDOLPH KUSH REPORTS
BEING HOLD-UP VICTIM,
Tells Gary Police That Three White
Men Robbed Him and Then
Beat Him Up.

Rudolph Kusch, who lives on JEFF
ferson street near Eleventh avenue, re-
ported to the police yesterday that he
had been held up and robbed of $11
near his home at $50 at night. The
man said that the perpetrators of the
crime were three white men, but he
was unable to give absorption of them.
He said that after they had secured his
mney that they beat him and then ran
away. The man said that he was en-
ployed in the mills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
CHARLES HERMAN ARRESTED
ON ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGES
III. Kahan, Proprietor of broadway
Store, Swears Out a War
rant for Arrest.

Charles Herman of the Sample Furni-
ture company has been arrested on a
warrant taken out IN Judge Huber's
court charging him with embezzlement.
NJ. Kahan, proprietor of a Broadway
clothing stores is the man who swore
out the warrant. Mr.. Kahan charges
that the furniture store man obtained
$40 in an illegal manner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
No Great Rush.

was appointed postmaster of a small
village and their friends began to com
plain about the mails. An inspector
investigating the matter found out that
the postmaster had sent out no mail
since his entrance into office and point
ing to the hundred or more dusty let
ters that the postmaster had kept by
him, said. sternly:
Why on earth didn't you let these
go?"
Il was waiting till got a bag full
said the old man, with a gentle smile
-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

Yes" the lady remarked. since
Johns uncle died we have a nice coun-
try house, horses. cows, pigs hens, and
-
THAT must be charming" broke In
the other. You can have all the fresh
eggs you want every day
''Oh, WELL" hastily interrupted the
first speaker, of course the hens can
lay if they like to, but in our position
it isn't at all necessary. "-Harper's
Monthly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
RACE WAR BREAKS OUT
IN SECTION GANG
Greek Picks n Fight With Three Itaf-
ians and Riot Resufts-AI1 Four
Are Arrested.

Four men charged with rioting were
arrested Saturday afternoon by Officer
Miller. The men are all employed in
the Gary & Interurban and were work
ing at Jefferson street and Eleventh
avenue. One of the Greeks picked a
quarrel with three italians and a free
for-all fist fight resulted. Those arr
rested were: George Amagamest, Nick
.PIotz, Andrew Poltz and Ross Centanne.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
$3.50
Norwegian Industries.

Notwithstanding the great rep4ta-
tation of Norway for fishing. only
about gle per cent. of the population
of that country live by the fisheries
Nearly one-half are supported by ag-
riculture and the forests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
HELD UP, CH0KED AND
ROBBED LAST NIGHT.
George Hornbecker Falls Into tn.
Hands of Hishwaymen Who
Beat Him.

George Hornbeoker was held up,
ehoked and robbed on Jackson street
between Tenth and Eleventh avenues
in Gary between and o'clock last
evening The robbery resulted in
severe beating for the victim and the
loss of check for 81 and about $3.50
in cash
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

somely dressed lady. Your wife is
small and dark, and the large blond
lady is going to create disaster and dis
sension in your family.
Man Patron with a sigh)--Yes, ]
knew. That's the big French doll the
twins are going to quarrel about when
they get it for Christmas because
couldn't get 'em one apiece.-Baltimore
American.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
INTERURBAN PUTS GANG
OF MEN TO WORK,
CRocrete for Pvement Foundation Is
Being Hurried.

The Gary & Interurban put a gang
of men to work yesterday concreting
between their tracks for the founda-
ton for the pavement which is now
being put in The men were made to
work on Sunday so that the concreteing
could be finished before they would
be stopped by the cold weather They
are now as far as Seventh avenue with
the work and it will be completed this
fall as far as the Wabash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
DIR. Taylor's
&c Z E M A
R E M E DY

VIII not cure.
1t is the only absolute panacea for
all blood diseases and skin eruptions.
Thousands of testimonials to show you.
Send for photos of recent cures.
Sold under absolute guarantee to cure
or money refunded.
Not single instance of failure. If
you would be cured get 1t today.
For sale by Kaufman & Wolf. Ham
mond, Ind.
Send for free illustrated booklet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
Discriminating.

do you believe in the literal ideas
of future punishment"
Not for myself" replied Mr.. Sirius
Barker. But I favor 1t for a lot of
people I know. Washington Star.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
LOOKING ON THE SUNNY Side OF LIFE

colonel, making one morning a personal
inspection.
Yes sir. Taste that, SIR" said the
corporal promptly.
The colonel put the liquid to his lips.
Why" he said, that's the best soup
ever tastedn'
Yes, sir" said the corporal, and
the cook wants to call it ffee."-Ar-
gonaut.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
The same Old story.

How should we head this article re-
fering to the shipment of alarm clocks
to Pekin?" asked the new reporter.
Alarm clocks to Pekin?" echoed the
busy trade editor. "Oh, just head it
q The Awakening of Chfna'."-Chicago
News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
Facts Against Him.

| The Minister-Then you don't think
1 practice what l preach, Ell?
! The Deacon-No, sir, I don't. You've
been preachin on the subjec' of resig-
nation fur twa years, an We hivna re-
signed yit.-Exchange
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

The election of trustees of Helm En-
campment No. $50. I. Q. o. F., for the
year Of 1908 will take place on Dec. Is,
1908, at Odd Fellows hall, Gary. Wv
FOR SALE,-Solid oak removable shelly
ing Reasonable terms. Apply Sax
& Lewage, Gary. Ind. st
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

Fortune Teller-You are a married
man. Your troubles always come in
pairs. Beware OF a large blond, HAND
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
Hairhreadth Escane.

will father be an angel" asked the
little boy. He's got whiskers and an
gels don't have any
We'll" replied the grandmother,
your father may get there, but it will
be by close shave."-Atlanta Consti-
tuition
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
Speedy Justice.

Guilty or not guiity?" asked the
Dutch justice.
| Not guilty.
Den what do you want here? Go
about your pisness. "-Philadelphia In
| quirer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

We challenge anyone to produce a
case of Eczema or other skin disease
that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07
KNOTS DEALS
WITH PROBLEM

CONTINUED from page one.p
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-07

y O**A@sA ~oA SUzNHRtHaAAHts
ANY complaints, corporal?" said the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
Facts that All Should
KnOU

Chckasha Oklahoma many things that prompt her citizens
feel that she destined to be Of If not the foremost
mercial centers Of Oklahoma, among which
Her rapdiy Of growth evidenced the increase Of business
in various lines where the proof is positive
For instance
The total bank deposits were 81 1940O and for
1907 they m 350O increase volume for the year
$387 141O0
The valuation property 1906 s3000O0000
and in 1907 $00O0000 increase of s2500O0000 for the
year 1907
The postoce receipts for 1906 $9979OO for 1907
they $24 $500 increase OF $4S7600
The Rock Island railroad did volume Of business here in the
year 1906 $830366 and in 1907 its receipts here 099
20095 The business Of the Frisco and of the
among compiled and the Oklahoma Central
running into the city but two months have of its
business
Of business Chekasha $29000 81 Reno which in vol
ume, did business Of $7900O Oklahoma City followed with
total business Of $4,000.
Along this line mention the fact that $9000000 has just
been voted for high school building $4,000 city hall
fire station
Also that seyenyAv blocks Of pavement put down
at addition that already placed Chekash and Kansas
this year
Within the past months five and threquare mile boule
yard has been laid ont and set in trees
In fact every hand evidences Of substantial growth
The water power plant to be completed viii furnish
rapid succession food for qualification the manufactures it will
bring
And last but by least restrictions ordered
removed from 100000 Of Indian lands this side Of the
Cheasha being located in the of it sevntfve per
of the land in this Grady county being restricted lands
released by the late act Of congress
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
ne n Ta
Pianos For Less Than Cost

G. w. Hilton. OF Mt Pleasant.
Tex, bought the S. D. simons com
pany stock that was sold to the high
est bidder Saturday. July 18th, at
sheriff sale.
This stock was sold for less than
one half Of the wholesale cost. Any
OF this stock can be bought for less
than wholesale cost Of the goods. soc
sheet music can be bought for 10c per
copy. This is the best grade Of sheet
music. This sale viii be for this
week only
DO not wait until the stock is ali
gone for this stock cannot possibly
last long at such bargains.
Music store located three doors
north OF postofice. Two pianos sold
oul 81 this stock today. Come at once.
oF you viii not get your choice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of eatarrh that cannot
be cured By Hall's Caarrh cure.
u. Cheney & Co. Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned have known T.
J. Cheney for the past Is years and
believe him to be perfectly honorable
In ali business transactions and inan-
cially able to carry out any obligations
made BY his firm.
Warding. Klnnan & Marvin.
Wholesale druggists, Toledo. O,
Halls catarrh cure is taken inter.
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle Sold by ali druggists.
Take Halls family pulls for dousii.
patton &
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
CONGRESSMAN FERRIS is
DOWN WITH TYPHOID FEVER

i.awton, Okla July IA Congress-
man Scott Ferris, who was yesterday
brought home from the Denver con
Xention critically III with typhoid, has
hopes of recovery according to report
Of his physicians this evening He
still very low. however. and his trip
on a streteher from Denver here great
u Worried him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
GOING TO coLoRApog

II 50, and you want to know about
the most scenic oneday trip il the
Rockies, write G. A. Johnson. G. P. a
Gray'a Peak Route. Denver. Colo. and
receive Tree beautiful folder Of the
trip from Denver to the anow.banksd
Summit 0l Mt Mcclellan. esdss
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
NEW BOARDING HOUSE

Miss Cora Porter, formerly a resi-
dent Of Chiokasha, who has been living
in the Creek nation for several years,
has returned to this city, and opened
up the old Trimble boarding house,
corner Second and Kansas. She serv.
ed her first meal today and will con
duct a high class boarding house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

FOR RENT-After August j. mod.
ern broom house, with bath. gaa and
electric lights, between 7th and sth
on Iowa. Phone 425. ]. R. Aber.
erombie 7.14.st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

FOR Modern 4-room house
between sth and sth on Minnesota
phene 425. J. 4. Abercrombie. 7.1a.2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
NoTlcE ro THE PueLIc

Having concluded to stay in the con
tracing business permanently, | have
also concluded to do drafting and sup
ervising Of work
Ny work Is my best recommends
tion. which can be seen in your city.
D. w. LEcH.
T-14-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

FOR sALE-15o acres, two miles
Of station; miles from Chickasha.
Price $50 an acre. Jonas Cook. Real
Estate. 7.f4st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Flnney & Dickson are operating an
up-so-date cleaning and repairing es-
tabliahment IN the basement Of the
Daily Express building. Both work
and satisfaction guaranteed. dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Master Robert Thomas left this AZ
ternoon for his home in Bowie after
few DAYS visit at the home Of his
grand parents, Mr. and Mrs J. r.
OwsIey
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
HOUSE MOVING

See N. P. Baker for housemoYing
or raising. 709 South Fifth street or
Phone 456. 7-1-imo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

The Ladies auxiliary will give a sol
cial at the congregational church on
Thursday evening, July 18th lee
cream, sherbet and cake will be served.
Proceeds for the parsonage fund. Come
and meet the new pastor and his
family and help the auxiliary in its
work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

visitor ii Chiekasha today. {
r. Nj Cochran is spending the day
in Oklahoma city
{
when vop cali Rock Island Tranfer
E. WeekIey made a business trip to I
VI. g. wilkinson Of Comanche is a
pao antos have ID nar cent more
lclass 7-s-tf
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u4s = V'''''-
r. w "nile niaue z BUSINESS 4
to Oklahoma Guy To-Day
7 our meats don please you' pnons 1.
every variety q ireSn ana cnrea llsa.
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business y 0hichasna '0uas
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

save your melted Ice It Is the pur.
est Of distilled water for drinking
purposes no mineral water equals il
and Tor washing the face and hair
nothing can excel It dh
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

See Lee Olive for fine Alberta peach
es, raised on his farm Those desiring.
same. phone 612. Price 80 cents
crate 7-14-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14
ATTENTION. UNIFORM RANK

It is desired that all members re
port at K. P hall Wednesday, the 18th
promptly at 8 p. m. Business of inn
portanee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Try us-the Model 6-lo-dH
Mrs. > d. Sparks expects to leave
chiokasha Thursday for an extended
visit in Colorado,
Phone AIS for coal, wood and feed;
corner Third street and Kansas ave
nue. Arnold & Phillips 7-i4-tf
Miss Jo Hermes is unable to be at
the Citizens National Bank this morn
ing on account Of illness.
Let US fill your prescriptions-the
Model, s-1o-dtf.
Mr. and Mrs Frank 7 Blair Of Law
ton are spending a few days with
chickasha friends.
Judge Eugene Easton Of Antlers, Is
a prominent visitor in Chickasha to-
day
The ModeH say, get a good nut
sundae s.1o-dtf
John 7 Owsley returned to his home
in Texarkana this morning after a few
days visit at the home Of his parents.
Mr. and Mrs H F. Owsley and Miss
Argentine Anderson have returned to
their home In New ORLEANS after a
weeks visit in chickasha
Phone 70, Rock Island tranfer com
pany. when you want to move. tt
Mrs. J. B. Shields and Misses Trenna
and Goldie Ferguson leave this eve
ming to visit Mr. and Mrs. James Over
street at Eschite, Okla
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos J
Hughes, corner Sixteenth and AIinneso
ia avenue, a 12-pound boy, yesterday
morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos J.
Hughes, corner Sixteenth and Alinneso-
ia avenue, a 12-pound boy, yesterday
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

For good things to drink. line up
at the Model. 6-10-dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Mrs J. B. Shields and Misses Trenna
and Goldie Ferguson leave this eve
ming to visit Mr. and Mrs James Over
street at Eschite, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-14

Phone 70, Rock Island tranfer com
pany. when you want to move. tt
New-York tribune., 1908-08-24
TUBERCULOSIS PAVILION
To Be Dedicated This Week
Erected By Labor Funds.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Albany Aug 23-The tuberculosis pavilion at
Kenwood Heights erected by funds raised by the
Central Federation of Labor of this city VIII oe
7.6icatad o Saturday with especial ceremonies, at
which Governor Hughes. John Mitchell and 1ohh
S Whalen. Secretary of State. VIII make actresses
This pavilion is the first of its kind founded oS
organized labor in this country or any other' 1t 10
the fruits of the anti-tubercuosis campaign nesuh
here last winter when Governor Hughes, Joseph
II Choate and eminent physicians spoke ana
those interested IN the campaign against the white
pague consider it's dedication one OF the most I'M
portant occurrences in their work
Plans for the dedication exercises, in Which the
labor unions will take prominent part have been
completed. There will be a parade at 2 p m IN
which the labor unions OF Albany. Troy. Schenec-
tady and Cohoes will unite 1t is expected that the
automobile contingent will include most or the
available machines in those cities An hour later
the exercises at the pavilion will begin. The Rt
Rev Richard II. Nelson. Bishop Coadjutor of Al
bany. will make the opening prayer. William A
McCabe, chairman Of the building COMMITTEE VIII
read its report after which Charles Gibson. presi-
dent of the tuberculosis committee VIII present the
key of the pavilion to Governor Hughes. With
fitting address the Governor Will deliver the Key
to Mayor Gaus, who in turn will give II into the
keeping Of the board Of directors.
Homer Folks secretary Of the State Charities
Aid Association. will speak on The Scope Of the
Campaign Against tuberculosis John Mitchell
viii make an address The Mission of the Labor
Movement" Secretary Whalen will speak, Rabbi
Sarnusl H Goldenson will make prayer and the
Rev Father John F. Donahue will pronounce the
benediction.
Throughout the day working girls. stationed all
about tho city. will distribute souvenir buttons,
bearing a photograph of the pavilion, with the
words 'Labor's Gift to Humanity. What is
Yours?" Every one will be asked TO wear one Of
these souvenirs The young women will have cash
boxes to receive contributions
A notable feature of the parade Will be a drama
tization of the historical picture The Spirit or
70 brought up TO date The drum corps repre-
senting The Spirit Of '76'' viii be preceded by
colonial figure carrying a banner bearing the in
scription:
Plague
This group VIII be followed by four figures.
dressed in overalls and bouses. representing work
ers, bearing a stretcher draped with an American
flag, exemplfying labor's determination TO drive
out the great white plague
New-York tribune., 1908-08-24
SEEKS ABSENT HUSBAND.
FanemI d. S. Bethune Telephones
to His Wife from Buffalo.

Mrs. F. D. S. Bethune, of No. IL West 10Th street.
viii leave the city this morning for Buffalo. WneTe
size expects to find her husband Faneul D. :.
Bethune a lawyer. with offices at No. 81 Pine
street who left the city on Saturday in a state
verging on nervous collapse
Mrs. Bethune says that for the last two years
her husband has been engaged in litigations. ana
recently suffered nervous breakdown ABOUT o
O'Clock Saturday evening he called her on the
telephone and said he was going TO leave the city
for a much needed rest He told her nothing eise
and put down the receiver before she could ask
him any questions.
She received long distance telephone call from
him Yesterday. He unable to tell where ne
was except that he I'm Buffalo. She told him
meet her at the Iroquois Hotel there this morn
ing.
DR.. Ejnar Hansen. of No. 81 East SD street. Will
accompany Mrs. Bethune to Buffalo Mr. Bethune
is member of the Bar Association Of the City
of New York and of the City Club and IS di-
rector of the American Diesel Engine Company
New-York tribune., 1908-08-24
dRRE,STED By DIPLOM4CY.
Honson Norris Locks Up Crazy
Woman on Colonel Dyers Place.
tBr Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


TJicksviIle Long Island, Aug. 23.-Monson
Morris who is a leader IN the society set here
and a follower of the Meadow, Brook hounds,
managed to outwit an alleged crazy woman last
night and land her a prisoner in Justice
Heights lookup Mr.. Morris is deputy sheriff
of Nassau County
Last night Mr.. Morris was dining at the
hcme of Colonel George R. Dyer. at Roslyn, ana
was told by the colonel's family that they had
a woman on the place who acting queerly
and Of whom they were afraid. After a little
investigation Mr. Morris decided that the Wonn-
an should be placed under restraint, as sne was
talking and acting as only insane person
would.
Going into the kitchen Mr.. Morris TAXED 10
the girl whose name not known to the
family and in his most courteous manner aSheu
her to go for a ride. The girl was somewhat
Aattered by Mr. Morris's invitation and accept
ed Mr. Morris took an employe Of the Dyer
Mace along in the automobile, besides the chauf-
fe,,r and was soon in Hicksville- An invitation
10 have ice cream was accepted by the woman
and she was soon in the cell and the door
slammed on her. Justice Height this morning
held her In $500 bail, under Section oIo Oh Tue
Penal Code The woman will pronapiy -
turned over to the Overseer of the Poor aiN
sent TO the state hospital
New-York tribune., 1908-08-24
MIR. FRANCIS MAY RETURN TO ALBANY
Assemblyman Said To Be Willing Now to
Accept denomination.

James A Francis Assemblyman from the 23d
District is the ranking Republican in the AS
sembly from this city in point of service, has
scented 20 accept denomination. At the end Of
the last legislative session he let it be known that
he did not expect to go back to Albany. There
was some talk OF his being nominated to succeed
Senator Alfred r. Page in the 18th District, but
Mr. Francis agreed with others In the district that
ex-AssernbIyman Josiah T. Newcomb would make
an excellent candidate.
Friends of Mr.. Francis In the Assembly district
Republican club thought he ought 10 go back to
the Legislature for at least another term. and It
is now understood that he will be renominated. He
was chairman Of the Committee Banks last
session. and by virtue of that post took a leading
part in the passage OF important banking reform
legislation He was of the leaders in fighting
the Assembly machine which decreed the death OF
Governor Hughes's amendments TO the public ser
vice commissions law 20 bring telephone and tele
graph companies under its operation.