The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-02
CROWN POINT NEWS

Yesterday the clerks office was sur
prised by receiving an order for a GER
titled copy of the final order and as
sessment in the matter of the Calumet
sewer at Hammond. This case was
tried in the circuit court a year or so
ago and was looked upon unfavorably
by all connected with it, on account
of the extreme length of the docu-
ments and especially the list of as
sessments. AS the copy was ordered
completed by today all hands in the
office had to work under double head
of steam in order to get it out on
time
Harold H. Wheeler returned last
evening from the republican state con-
vention at Indianapolis and reports all
delegates and representatives from this
part of the county as on their best
behavior. He says the town of Crown
Point may well be proud of her repre-
sentatives.
Judge w. c. McMahan is on the sick
list and has been forced to discontinue
his court at Valparaiso
Harry Houk. a professional window
trimmer Of Chicago, has been here the
past few days decorating the window
in Houk's shoe store. Harry is quite
an adept in his line.
Dr.. H P. Swartz who for a number
Of years has been. cashier in the Com
mercial bank and since his resigna-
ton there going back to his profess
sion of medicine, was found yesterday
at his old stand in the Swartz drug
store, waiting on the trade, and it
was a pleasant surprise to the custo-
mers.
Reitman Brothers are moved and do
ing business in the grocery and meat
line few doors south of the post
Office. They have a very nice looking
store and their customers seem to find
it as convenient and the service as
good as at the old location.
Henry ]. Hansen and Bertha M.
Vaughn, both of Hammond, visited the
county seat on March 81 and secured
marriage license.
D. A. Rott, the lumberman, was in
Chicago transacting business yester-
day.
Police officer Holman of Roberts
dale brought an insane Swedish woman
evening and today she will be trans
ferred to the Northern Indiana Hospi-
tai for the insane at Logansport
Mrs. Grimmer and son Fred, were |
In Chicago yesterday enjoying the day |
Among the Crown Pointers who were |
Chicago visitors yesterday were Miss
Bessie Hart, John Wilson and M. Wei
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H. Tompkins Of
Chicago attended the golden wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. William /
Krinbill here yesterday.
Will Handley. the druggist, is in
stalling a new and expensive soda
fountain in his place of business this
week, which it is said will be the finest
soft drink dispenser in town.
The entrance to the Peoples State
bank has been completed and the ap-
pearance from the street is one that
the owners can feel proud Of
Mrs. Ed Sigler returned last even
ing from Hebron, where she has been
staying with Mr.. Sigler's sister, Mrs.
Nichols.
Miss Carrie seberger, who teaches
school at Griffith, is spending her vaca-
ton with relatives here
Miss Katie Ainsworth visited with
friends in Hammond yesterday, return
ing in the evening.
William Parry's men are building an
Ideal block cement basement for Hi
ram Barton's new house at Merrill
Vile.
Our teachers are in Indianapolis at
tending the Northern Indiana Teachers
association, being held there this week.
fine program, entertaining as well as
Instructive, is provided to those who
attend.