The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-24
Many GYpsies in Town.

A band Of Gypsies made things lively
IN town yesterday and but for the
alertness of several of our citizens
would have touched them for money
they neither earned nor deserved 1t Is
said that one of our citizen was touch
ed to the amount of seven dollars. The
authorities got after them and they
were compelled to hike" in hurry.
The Eyelet Embroidery club met at
the home of Miss Edith Mccoy on Court
street, yesterday.
1t is reported that Michael Grimmer
has accepted the agency from the
Browneu Improvement company for
Lake and Porter counties to dispose of
their products, crushed stone, ETC., to
dealers in the respective counties and
is prepared to submit prices on same.
John Luther and Ben Hayes, rival
the renowned Barney Oldheld in run
ing the automobile now, and the only
thing that keeps Hays from being an
expert is the fact that he can't forget
he isn't driving horse, and when maxi
ing a turn will grab the straps that
help support the cover, instead of cen
tering his attention on the steering
wheel. The cylinders" rattle, Barry
considerably also.
Crown Point is being badly torn up
again. sewer connections. concrete side
walks, street paving, tree trimmings
and building improving making the
streets look as though a cyclone had
struck them.
The Erie milk train was only forty
five minutes late this morning, air
nv
hand. That's all.
Charley Dubois, who has been travel
ing In the southern and western states,
returned last Wednesday. after seeing
a good deal Of country and enjoying the
trip Immensely.
The Strabe1 household goods have
arrived but so far Mr.. Strable has not
been fortunate in securing a suitable
dwelling place.
Miss Josephine Badersach of EngIe-
wood will be the guest of Mrs. Johr
Daily for few days.
Mrs. Howell " Parry. as the guest OF
Chicago relatives attended a dinner al
the Union League club in Chicago last
evening.
Ex-senator KopeIke transacted bust
Mrs Martin Rudolph returned last
evening from a visit with friends in
Griffith.
Mrs. Lima Reeder and son, Leslie. re-
turned last evening from a visit with
her sister, Mrs. Charles Frederick OF
Hammond.
Mrs. Peter Etting was a Chicago Wis
itor yesterday.
Miss Gwendoline Parry visited will
friends in Chicago Thursday.
Everybody going! Where? To tn,
c. P. H. S. inter class meet at the fair
grounds Saturday, April %. The NEE
will start at 1880 sharp. An admission
OF 10 cents will be charged to defra!
expenses. The winning class will re
ceive handsome banner and a rela.
banner wnI be awarded to class win
ming the relay race. Buses will 1eav
southeast corner of Public square a
one o'clock.
Much interest is being taken in tn
inter-class meet this year because
gives every one chance to demon
strate his athletic qualities. TIL
sophomores and Juniors will probabl
be the chief contenders for first honor
with the Juniors slight favorite. Thi
meet was won by the Seniors last yeal
It is said that several students 1
the different high schools in the count
are liable to be disqualified from takin
part in the county athletic meet o
May 80, on account of their poor show
ing in study and grades. It is quit
probable that c. P. H. S. will have NOR
than one of its best athletes to add I
this list, If a brace isn't taken.