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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
ALL LINE SYNDICATE
is FORMED TO-DAY.
Directorate Headed by Theodore ShOnts
TO Put Line Through.
Especial to Tines.D

LaPOrte, Ind, July lit n meeting of
the Board of Directors of the Air
Line Electric ROnd, new syndicate
was formed last night at the head of
which is Theodore ShOnts of Panama
Canal fame. Three other men have
been named in the directorate whose
wealth is s5O,0OO.OO0. The Gary and In
terurban is now assured fact md
will be put through by next spring to
Chicago. f. y. GaVft OF Whiting Is re-
elected president of the company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
LADY roREsTERs MEET.

st. Joseph's court of the Catholic
order Of Foresters are holding their
regular quarterly meeting this after
noon in Longs hall on State street.
There was a good attendance OF mem
bers present as business of importance
is transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Mr. and Mrs Morton Rynearson OF
40 Sibley street will leave Hammond
tomorrow for st. Andrews Bay, Fla,
where they will make their home in
the future. The many friends of Mr..
and Mrs Rynearson regret their leav-
ing Hammond but wish them all sue
cess in their new home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Triumph Council No. II D. of l.. met
last evening in I. o. 0. F. hall on State
street for one Of the most enjoyable
meetings of the year There was a
good attendance of members present
The state councillor, Mrs. Jessie Fields
of Chicago. and the state associate
councillor, Mrs. Carrie Kinney, of Nc
Henry, Ill, formerly of Hammond,
were entertained by friends here for
the meeting Following the regular
business meeting a social hour was
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
WILL VISIT IN CANADA.

Roscoe Hemstock VIII leave Satur-
day for a few weeks vacation with
relatives and friends in northern Michi-
gan and Canada. He viii go from
Hammond to Ypsilanti. Mich. then to
Sugar Island and from there to Sault
ste Marie where ne Will spend sew
eral days. Some time Will also be
spent at Owensound canada.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
VISIT RELATIVES HERE.

Ward Chi,ders is spending a few
days with DIR. and Mrs. Samuel A. Bell
It their home in South Holman street
before going to his home in Lowell
for the summer. Mr.. Childers has
been playing with the District Lead
er" during the past years tour and
Will remain with the same company
when they open their season at the
Studebaker in Chicago in October.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
VISITS IN ST. PAUL.

Victor Hjortsberg, who is employed
in the office of the L. S. Metals Re
fining company at Grasselli, left today
for St Paul. MINI. where he will
spend months vacation with rela-
tives Mr.. Hjortsberg viii also spend
several days at summer resort, For
est Lake. some little distance from st.
Paul.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
GOES TO CLEVELAND.

Miss Mae Lewis of Indiana Harbor
expects to leave for Cleveland, O.. Sat
urday to tage position as stenogra-
pher with the c, I. & 5. railroad there.
Miss Lewis has been with the com
pany at Gibson during the past year
and will move with the transfer OF
the department.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. P. J. Lyons entertained a few
of the children of the neighborhoOd at
a party Monday afternoon at her home
in State Line street in honor of her
little daughter, Kathleen's fifth birth
day. The afternoon was passed very
pleasantly with kindergarten games
after which dainty refreshments were
served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Rohde and
family and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Small
ley and daughter Miss Ona, will go
down the river in Ed Rohde's launch
and spend the Fourth of July holiday
near Blue Island.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
MANY RIVER PARTIES.

There will be many pleasant river
parties during the Fourth of July hoH-
days. Several launches will go to
Clark Station and Blue Island where
they viii spend the two days camping
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
HERE FOR FUNERAL.

Mrs holland and Mrs. J. Lawrence
of Kouts. Ind. are the guests of Mrs.
l. J. Haefer at her home 521 Truman
avenue today to attend the funeral of
Mrs Lettie Turner at the Christian
church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
HOME FROM SCHOOL.

Miss Clara Matthies, who is attend
ing the Valparaiso university at VAL
paraiso has been spending the past few
days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Matthfes, of Williams street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
RETTRNs TO OFFICE.

Miss Lottie Robbins has resumed her
position as proof reader al the Conkey
office after weeks vacation which
she spent visiting in the vicinity of
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
RETURNS AFTER ILLNESS

Miss Lillian Meyer of Hammond. who
had been confined to the home of Fran
els Sheets the past two weeks with
measles, has returned to her home
Valpo Messenger
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
co TO MICHIGAN.

Mrs Eugene Cooper and little daugh-
ter of Carroll street. left today for
Holland, Mich. where they Will visit
Mrs. Cooper's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fetterley, for several weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
MOVE THEIR RESIDENCE.

Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ De Weese and
family of Al Rimbach avenue, are NOV
ing today to 9 Rimbach avenue, where
they Will make their home in the fu-
ture
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
RETURNS FROM THE EAST.
guests.

Mrs. John Anderson of 621 Shelf
field avenue returned home this morn
ing from few weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends at Union City, Pa,
and Jamestown, n. Y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

in Eureka camp on the meeting night
and there arrange for a big log rolling
which has been planned some time ago.
The log rolling has been assured only
the final arrangements being neces-
cary
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
MRS. FABER ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Henry NJ. Faber is entertaining
a large party of friends at whist
party this afternoon at her home in
Williams street in honor of her guests.
Mrs Rose Jackson and Mrs. Fred
Newmark OF New York City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs r. Lecklider Of In
dianapo1fs are expected Friday to be
the guests Of Dr. and Mrs Shanklin
of South Holman street over Sunday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
NJ. f.. AID MEETS.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
NJ E. church is meeting this after
noon at the home of Mrs. II. M God
frey in Oakley avenue. The members
of the fourth division are entertain
ing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Unity Council knights of Columbus
holds its regular meeting next Mon
day night Otto Knoerzer, the lecturer
is planning an entertainment for the
council in the near future.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
LODGE WORK

Moltke Lodge I. O. o. F is planning
for big evening in Odd Fellows hall
for next Friday. Installation of Off
GERS Will take place and H. f. Jones of
Crown Point. district deputy, Is expect
ed to be present. for the evening.
The nominations which have already
been made are as follows:
Noble grand-William Vogel.
Vice Noble grand-Leonard Elster.
Recording ecretary-William Kuhn,
Financial cretary-Richard Smith.
Moltke lodge is in fourishing con-
dition at the present time Its mem
bers are taking much interest IN the
organization and the meeting next Fri
day night is expected to be a big one.
The rank of Page will be conferred
in the K. of p lodge next Monday
night. there being one candidate, Mr..
| Spafford of Hammond.
The tribe of Ben Hur holds its reg
uiar meeting this evening in Weis
hall.
Baumgarten Court and visiting Cath
Ollie Foresters enjoyed a most pleasant
evening last Sunday night when nine
new candidates were given the de-
gree.
Hammond Tent, X o. T NJ. holds a
regular meeting this evening in X.
Of p. hall this evening.
Calumet Lodge. I. o. o. F. holds a
regular meeting tomorrow evening in
odd Fellows hall.
Hammond knights of Pythias at
their regular meeting last Monday
night elected the following officers:
c. CD. w. Smith.
Y C.-Walter Hoke.
PC. d. Bostwick.
Mail. II. Rust.
NJ Aired Allrich
l. Civilian Kerr.
Q. G.-Frank Waller
Triumph Council No. II. LAughters
Of Liberty held its regular meeting last
night in l. Q. 0. +. hall. The regular
election of officers was held and prep
erations were made for the burial OF
Mrs. Leddie Brunswick. In Mrs Bruins
wick Triumph council has lost one o.
its staunchest supporters and most ar
dent workers. The deceased has
brought a rare honor to Hammond II
that she was elected supreme counsel
Ior Of the order IN the United States
St Joseph's Court. w. C. o. r. No
5113 held its regular quarterly meet
ing this afternoon in Longs hall The
! occasion was graced by the presence o.
7 Mrs. Catherine jacob. one of the higf
trustees Of the order. The attendance
t for the session was good
: Hammond Hive No. 2. L. 0. T NJ
! attended the funeral of Mrs. Brunswick
in a body this afternoon, the deceased
having been a member OF the Hive.
Scott Caller of the Hammond Com
: mandary Will go to Englewood thi
evening to witness the public installa
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

ton of the officers OF Englewood Com
mandary. Garfield lodge holds its reg
ular meeting Friday night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

The Owls hold their regular meeting
next Thursday evening inthe State
street Masonic temple. Several new
candidates are slated to go through.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

John Kominski, an Austrian. was
arrested this afternoon on a charge
of larceny. He was accused of steal
ing car doors and pleaded guilty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Attorney D. E. Boone was in Gary
today on business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Pioneer Council Royal League will
put three candidates over the Royal
league road tomorrow night in K. of
P. hall. A short smoker will follow
the work of the evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01
Police COURT NEWS.

Charles Huntington was arrested
this noon by Officers Homrich and
Elsner on charge of drunkenness.
He was jailed pending his trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

The police switched their beats today.
Captain Peter Austgen has charge of
the day squad and Captain Emil Bundle
the night force
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

st. Joseph's Court. w. c. o. r. No
5113 held its regular quarterly meet
ing this afternoon in Longs hall The
occasion was graced by the presence o.
Mrs. Catherine jacob one of the higt
trustees Of the order. The attendance
for the session was good
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Hammond Hive No 2. L. 0. T NJ
attended the funeral of Mrs. Brunswick
in a body this afternoon, the deceased
having been a member Of the Hive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

Scott Caller of the Hammond Com
mandary Will go to Englewood this
evening TO witness the public installa-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

The evening OF July 18th will bring
about the next regular meeting OF
Eureka Camp Modern Woodmen. The
various camps over the country have
appointed committees which will meet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

The rank of Page will be conferred
in the K. of P. lodge next Monday
night. there being one candidate, Mr.
Spafford of Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-01

The tribe Of Ben Hur holds its reg
ular meeting this evening in Weis
hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
Independent Jonadabs Meet.

A combined social and business meet
ing was held Wednesday by Unity Coun-
Gil. No. 2. l. O. S J.. at its hall, 9Th and
/ streets northeast. Following the regu-
lar routine business the entertainment
and social committee. with Mr. Edw
Archambault. chairman of the good Of
the order. took charge. Resolutions OF
coincidence were ordered to be drafted
and forwarded TO Past Worthy Chief G..
j. Parrish. who recently lost his father
by death. c. S. Ryan. deputy organizer
spoke Of the plans already under consid-
GRAFTON whereby TO arganize a new coun-
Gil near Georgetown.
The following program of entertain
ment was given: Popular songs. c.. A.
Mattimore; bass solo. L. F. Litz; French
songs. A. Rosseau: recitation, Charles
Somerset: songs. John Hamilton; Irish
songs. j. Mackay. Refreshments We're
served
Among those present were Mr. Cole
man. James Dee OF Hope Council, No. I;
Ne ssrs. l.. F. Litz. j. Mackay Of Faith
No 4: Hassard, Holleran, Owen Heath
A. Rosseau. John Croft William
Riley. ]. MacKay. Grand Chief ]. -
Rhodes. ". j. Myrth. c. E. Harrison. G
L. Martin. c. NJ Kelpy. H. L. Vanness
and Joseph Ryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

The returns from the census taken by
the police indicate that there has been a
substantial increase in the population
south and east of the Eastern branch in
the past year. The figures compiled
show a total population of 134O5 people
resident in this section of the District,
which is gain of 673 over the figures for
last year.
The town Of Anacostia proper has gain
ed 1875 residents and the population is
shown to be 3.j3S people The figures for
Congress Heights show 1.0S6 residents,
which il decided gain. In the territory
embracing the insane asylum. Giesboro,
been listed, The district around Good
Hope and East Washington Heights con-
tains 2.O64 people.
Every village and settlement is shown
to have contributed an increased popula-
ton to the general gain indicated above.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Ana
costa Methodist. Episcopal Church met
Tuesday evening last at the home of Mrs.
John E. Fort. Washington and Pierce
streets. Following the business program
who contributed to the musical program.
were Mrs. ]. E. Fort. Mrs. Mary Martin
and Miss Edith Tew. Refreshments were
served.
There was a patriotic meeting held in
the Anacostia Masonic Hall Wednesday
the depa rtment comma nder. made an ad-
dress before the members Of John A,
Logan Relief Corps. No. Z. A musical
and literary program followed.
The celebration of mass for the benefit
Of those patients at the Government Hos
pital for the Insane. who desired to COM
ply with the Easter law of the church and
partake of the sacraments. took place
Thursday morning last in the chapel hall
Of the asylum, where Rev NJ. P. Egan,
the assistant pastor of ST. Teresa
Church, Anacostia. officiated. An altar
was arranged on the platform, surround
ed, through the efforts of number of
the ladies of the asylum, with a bower of
palms and flowers.
Rev. Joseph A. letters, the newly ap-
pointed pastor OF the Anacostia Methodist
Episcopal Church. has put into practice
plan of interest to the members of the
Sunday school of the church. providing
that the teachers of the school shall meet
each Thursday evening following the mid
week service and discuss and prepare the
Sunday school lesson for the succeeding
Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
Applicants for Positions in Revenue
Cutter Service Notofied to Appear.

1t is announced that a competitive ex-
animation will be conducted in various
cities throughout the country tomorrow
for appointments to cadetships in the
revenue cutter service. The examinations
will be conducted by boards of commits
stoned officers of the service. and all can
didates will be required to pass a rigid
physical examination before boards of
and marine hospital service. From
among the successful competitors there
will be appointed a class of cadets who
will be sent to the school of instruction
at Arundel Cove Md. About the LIST of
June the practice cutter Itasca will sail
from Baltimore with the cadets on an
extensive practice cruise. which will
probably include number of European
ports.
The following candidates have been des-
ignated to appear for examination in this
city: G. w. r. Hughes. Edmund NJ. En-
merich. George H. Permission, George L..
Gould. Richard G.. Peoples. H. George
Hemingway Samuel Peacock and H. S.
Holder of Washington. D. c.. and Ber-
nard Higgins of Arlington, Va; Devereux
Johnston of Beltsville. Nd. and Mr.. Will
liam K. Scanned of Brookland. D. c.
pervised by Lieut.. B. M. ChisWell of the
United States revenue cutter service.
The following candidates have been
designated for examination at Baltimore,
Nd: Messrs. Arthur H. Robinson. Fer
nando Janer, Sidney D. Mitchell, II. NJ.
Langrall Stansbury NJ. Wilson, Edward
s. White and Harry B. Krausz Of Balti-
more. Nd. and Mr.. Joseph D. Brooks,
jr., of Westminster. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
S. of G. Reception and Ball.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans will
hold their annual reception and ball Fri
day evening. May I. at the Arlington Ho-
tel. Arrangements are being made by
the young mems committee for a splen-
did social affair. The patronesses are
Mrs Anselm j. McLaurin, Mrs. ]. H.
Bankhead. Mrs. Robert L. Taylor. Mrs.
Tillman. Mrs. Seth Shepard. Mrs. Ran
dolph McKim. Mrs. Leigh Robinson. Mrs.
Herbert Micou. Mrs. Marion Butler. Mrs.
John Sharp Williams. Mrs. Archibald
Young. Mrs. Arthur Ramsay. Mrs. NJ. P.
Summerville. Mrs. Anthony Wayne. Mrs.
Rosalie Bocock. Mrs. Rose Mulcare, Miss
Desha, Mrs. Magnus Thompson and Mrs.
Worthington Bowie. The young ladies'
committee is composed of Miss Darling
ton. Miss Bowie. Miss Tillman. Miss
Overman, Miss Williams, Miss Cooper.
Miss Moody. Miss Magruder. Miss Hill,
Miss Lee. Miss Stafford. Miss Lipscomb.
Miss Saunders. Miss English. Miss Perrie,
Miss Wren. Miss Towers. Miss Carroll.
Miss Gould. Miss Riley. Miss MARI. Mrs
Thornton. Mrs. Oden. Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs.
Fred, Miss Collins and Miss Parkhani.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
UNDER sERIoUs.CHARGE.
Conductor Accused of Embezzlemen'
by Local Railway Company.

John P. Pilkerton, forty-two years of
age, will be arraigned in the Police
Court tomorrow morning on charges of
having embezzIed car tickets from the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany He was employed as conductor on
the East Capitol street branch of the
company, and it is charged he failed to
turn in a number of tickets he collected
from patrons of the road. 1t is stated
by the police that he admitted having
held out go tickets. some of which ne
placed in the hands of another man to
sell for him. The price he charged for
the tickets. 1t is stated, was ct the rate
of fifty for $1.25.
Pilkerton came here ABOUT ten. months
ago from near Leonardtown, st. Mary
with the railway company. Recently 1t
came to the knowledge of officials
of the road that there was a
shortage in the number of tickets
them. it was reported. were selling
tickets. and an investigation was started
Inspector Boardman was communicated
with and Detectives Cornwell and Baur
were directed to make an investigation.
Suspicion soon pointed toward Pilkerton.
the detectives say, and late yesterday
afternoon they placed him under arrest
at the East Capitol street barn.
He was taken to the Office of Inspector
Boardman and questioned by the police
officials and detectives.
In conversation with Inspec or board
man. Pilkerton is said to have stated his
first effort at disposing of tickets was
when he sold 200 for another conductor.
He then realized. he said. how easy 1t
was to take tickets and sell them, and he
went in the business for himself He
was greatly surprised when the detec-
tives arrested him. but said he had al
ready realized the seriousness of what
he had been doing.
Bond in the sum of $500 was given for
his appearance in Police Court and he
was released
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
TO HOLD CONVENTION.
National Catholic Conversation Cir
Gle Makes ARRANGEMENTS.


Gle Makes Arrangements.
Arrangements have been made for the
National Catholic Conversation Circle to
hold it's first annual convention in a single
session at o'clock pm, May 8. at Car
roll Hall. G street.
Mgr. OConnell, rector OF the Catholic
University. who is to be made bishop
May 3, will be the guest of honor. Rev.
Father Doyle. of the Apostolic Mission
House. will deliver an address on the
power Of the circles as a missionary force
in Catholicism.
Rev. Father Cooper Of st. Matthews, will
speak on the value of the circles as a
means of culture by the study Of Cath
Ollie art.
Mrs. Thomas H. Carter. wife of Senator
Carter. will bring greetings from Mon
tana: Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey of this
city, Miss Eleanor c. Donnelly of Phila-
delpha and Mrs. B. Ellen Burke OF New
York city will represent Catholic women
in literature. Miss Mary N. O'Toole will
speak OF the worth of Catholic women in
law.
Mrs. Anna Grant Fugitt. soprano of st.
Patrick's. and Miss Jennie Glennan. or
ganist Of st. Matthews. will furnish the
musical program.
Mrs. Harry Coope Of this city. the
founder of the circles. will explain the
objects and methods Of study and the
organization in general.
The spirit of the circle is educational
social and missionary. and the object is to
bring Catholic women together for con-
versation on Catholic subjects 1t Is a
home study movement conducted entirely
by the laity.
The colors Of the circle are the American
flag and the papal color-yellow and
white.
The officers of the national circle. which
xayoc nj q pnci1
last Monday are: Mrs Harry COope, pres.
ident: Mrs. Thomas II. Carter first vice
president: Mrs. ]. j. Cooper, second vice
president: Mrs. Ida NJ CoIford, third vice
president; Mrs. p. P. Mullett. secretary
Miss Agnes Carroll, assistant secretary
Miss Mary n. O'Toole. treasurer; Miss
Bessie Dwyer. foreign correspondent; Mrs
Bessie Alexander. historian: Miss Frank
Connolly. historian. The session of the
association will be open to the public.