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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-11
FARMING In MASM.
Watermslons Grown in ops
Seven Feet HIsa

Seattle. WSSh.-ProfssSoT
GeorgeScn. head Of the at
experimental station in Alas
arrived on the Victoria ron
says that ne ate wateTms.ol
in the open at Manley Ho'
IN the Tanama valley on Au
was served with tomatoes :
the open: had his picture i2i
corn field where the stalks q
en- feet high, and travels
farms on the Tanana
where where wheat, 5arleE
rye were maturing.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-11
LATE News MTR


supplies and vouchers Il AAS
p0stofhce at Havana. OF which Ssl0E
Rodrigne1 is chisf Rodriguez las
not been seen in Havana and seezs[
service police are unable TO l0c4Ls
him. Rodriguez held the same posi-
SIS Charles p Nelly who Was cen
Ticted of extensive frauds during LAs
first American intervsntl02-
The pOsEponement until 1877 OF Ens
japanese international sxp0s1Elols
which was 10 nave been held In Isle
has been Officially announced. En1s
postponement is due 70 economical
reasons, and To the lack Of TINE 10
make the proper preparation for the
exposition. The date fixed Is the NJ
teenth anniversary Of the SUCCESSION
0 fthe emperor
J. B. Poston, grand senior counsel
Tor Of the United Commercial travel
ers OF Texas, dropped dead willie
playing 3 game Of whist In EiznlSol.
Texas His remains were shipped 10
Memphis. Tenn, for burial He was
an ex-eonfederare soldier, serving
with Forrest during the civil war
John G. Clifford. president Of the
pany. was blown to pieces at the
plant Of the company at Niagara
Falls. Y. Y. in the presence Of MS
IS-year-old son, Roger, when J tank
Of oxygen, charged to 1000 pounds.
exploded The boy was unInIUred.
Over 1.c00. 600 900 picture post cards
were mailed in Germany last year,
over SG8.a0a. 600 in Great Britain,
more than 7s9 ,060,0G0 In this country
and about e65, 600 600 in Japan
Potato bugs on the rails at Lazy
Lane. Connecticut. stalled q trolley
laden with excursionists bound to
Lake COmp0unce today In spite OF
the terrific slaughter the bugs held
possession Of the rails until the car
men could sand the tracks.
While the grading Of Main street,
Manassas, Va was in progress re-
Gently the wOrkmen discovered that
their picks went to a depth that in
5tcated d subterrzEean cavity Upon
Investigation it was discovered that
trench to the depth Of three feet had
been dug and number Of barrels Of
-four put therein and concealed from
" eA~ y "a 1o- u NJ
1850 -1-ssS-s " tle co1lsusL1-e 1IooA9s- 4
- 4l-All1y q DeIIsI .S SAVES an :
&C., - -,-''- -.--l-I,r-a5
St. Louis reports a case Of hypnO.
San oFSL LIe se4e 100 Is. al I -, a1a1Ai1es
4as city AlCnorltles az UFDaha, HI,
a. So-ul' s. eAlllLs viii Inc enlollloAosl-
"a 4sl-AI eIAsAL Oh eAe University oL
IlLlAols IN an e4oFt % ang ouL 10 %l4l
Extent house ines DTee0 W gArDass
An1 70 discover sOGle Aelnoo 10 put
Ah enc 20 the breeding.
The German steamer Room left Ere
mantle. Australia recently taking
nearly 1,8oe,eQQ pounds sterling II
a.. 49, 80. 80 i - 4 $3.50 Ans ~ seI1
s 80. - u 80 s 800 0- Tie IeAA-
ilel s1 loA-N
machine 20 cut grass Where a
lawn mower cannot so and al the
same TIME tTln the SOD evenly has
Deem patented 6y an Indian man
andrew CaTIesle mas donated W.
go Ior the relleI OF the families on
the seventy miners VINO lost Their
IVss as resa1L on an explosion IN
the Maypo1e coal milne.
Antonio (TOny) Pastor, the theat-
rlcaI manager, dIed at MS home ID
New York, aIteF an Illness OF several
weeks He was u years cid.
Secretary Irwin Shepard, Of the Ma
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-11

The Argentine republic is preparing
tor war with Brazil. according to in
formation reaching the state depart
ment at washington. To officials Of
Argentine there is apparently no mys-
terry about the recent order bv the
government Of Brazil for the builfinv
Of three powerful warships of the
DreadnaRght type It turns out that
the protests Of the Brazilian naval an
th0ritiss that the ships were intend.
ed for Brazil and not fer sale 10 anv
other power, is probably currect. and
they are part Of the armament with
which Brazil proposes in the near I'm.
Ulr-e to make war upon Argentine ru.
public. Argentine is making prapar.
ati0ns to meet the situation and tho
chamber OF deputies have voted s5o !.
coo eco for ornaments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
VALPARAISO.

Milton W. Wareing, instructed and
amused large crowds at the Chautau-
qua yesterday afternoon and evening
with his lectures on the power of sug-
gestion and demonstrations in hyp-
hypnotism. He left after his lecture
last evening for Meriom. Ind, where he
fills his Rext engagement
The Rounds Ladies Orchestra has
completed Its engagement at the
Chautauqua. 1t was succeeded today
by the Carriers Virginia Warblers.
Thomas Bowen of Marshall is here
today on busi3ess.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. L Fethke were hree
from Michigan City today
Mrs. ]. A. Gavit was over from Ham
mond yesterday
Many of the stores closed a part of
the afternoon to enable their employees
to attend the fair. The local papers
went to press ~ the forenoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
ROBERTSDALE.

Mrs John Wichorst delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the Roberts
dale Pedro Club at her home in Rob-
erts avenue, Thursday afternoon.
Cards were the main feature of the
afternoon and prizes were awarded
Mesdames Leo Holman, J. Fasse and
William Balm. After the games, a de-
Iicious luncheon was served by the
hostess. The club will meet again in
two weeks at the home of Mrs. Gamer
in Whiting.
Mrs william Balm, Mrs. Mas and
Mrs Lanko of Indiana boulevard, were
the guests at an afternoon tea given
at the home of Mrs. John Dresser in
East Chicago. yesterday.
Mrs. Edwin McCool of Blue Island
spent the day visiting her daughter.
Mrs Charles Eggers, of Roberts ave-
nue..
Miss Pearl Eichner of Chicago is
spending a week visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Msr. Frank Holbeck in In
diana boulevard.
Mrs. James Landon returned home
after spending several weeks at the
home of her father in ST Petersburg
Fla.
Mesdames Freese, Flick and Hanson
spent Thursday visiting in Hammond
Mrs. Ed Matthias and daughter, Mis-.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

Atlantic City police scout the story
that Charles B. Roberts, who was shot
on the boardwalk. was the victim of
highwayman and seek in vain for
w. s. G. Williams, husband of the
woman who was with Mr.. Roberts.
Heavy loss of life and enormous
damage from floods in New Mexico.
Georgia and the Carolinas and many
thousands are left homeless.
Preceding the opening of republican
campaign activities Monday the rail-
road employees in Illinois form a state
political organization to boom Deneen.
c. W. Trickett, assistant attorney
general of Kansas, convicted of NAL
feasance, says he was offered $4,000
by the brewery interests if he would
resign office.
Theodore P. Shons tells Iowa audi
ence that too much interference with
railroads on the part of lawmakers
menaces the nations prosperity.
Total indictments growing out of the
Springfield riots now reach eighty.
Republican control OF the legisla-
ture, which is to elect a successor tc
United States Senator Hopkins. il
threatened by the large number of in
dependent Legislative candidates in the
field.
Government inspectors examine sam
pies Of milk shipped to Chicago from
near by states and prosecutions will
follow, because samples were below
standard
Elaborate programs at Ravinia parl
this afternoon and evening promise tx
net handsome sum for the Gad's hill
summer camp fund.
International Harvester company es
tablishes a benefit society and pension
fund for it's employees.
Owners of property in the levee dis
trict fail to join ranks of those wht
protest against assessors valuations.
Brazilian ambassador in address a
University of Chicago says Unitet
States will lead other American ma
tions to their true destiny as parts o
one system.
New story of the $4,000 subtreasur.
robbery establishes the contention tina
an emploXe of the department commit
| ted the crime.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29

Irene, were the guests of the formers
sister. Mrs. A Schomann in Chicago,
yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Butcher are en-
PERTAINING the latter's sister. Mrs. Mi
Akin at theih home in Pearl street.
J. Sundeen of Harrison avenue is
confined to his home on account of
sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Klemm of Indi-
ana boulevard. were in Hammond on
business Thursday.
Miss E. Rathburn of Roberts ave-
nue. visited friends in Chicago Froday.
Miss Marie Davis of Chicago is
spending a week here the guest of
Miss Freda Balm.
Mrs. William yogel and children of
Cleveland avenue are spending a few
days in Michigan City. Ind.
Mrs. Fred Kask and daughter, Miss
Martha, visited friends in South Chi
cago last evening.
Don't forget the ice cream social to
be given by the Ladies' Aid of the
Evangelical church Friday evening,
Sept. 4. at the church.
c. Ashline of Indiana boulevard
was a Chicago business visitor yes
terday.
Misses Ida and Emma Seibt OF Lake
View, are spending the week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John Blaul OF
| Roberts avenue.
Leo Lieut. and Mrs. William Biesen
| of Pearl street, received word Thurs
day of the death of their brother, Car
Lentz of Chicago.
Mrs Henry Eggers Jr.. spent Thurs
day visiting her parents in East Side.
Mrs. Beltzhoover and children OF
Roberts avenue are enjoying a weeks
vacation in Hobart, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
TOLESTON.

Miss Hudla and Ed Scheuneman Of
Upper Sandusky. o.. are visiting rela-
tives here for a few days.
Mrs. c. C. Gibson and Miss Henrietta
Gibson, visited in Valparaiso Thurs
day.
Miss Nettie Van Rijer of Chicago is
the guest of relatives here for over
Sunday.
Miss Louise James will spend Sunday
with relatives and friends in Windsor
Park.
Mrs. Harry Pledge and son, Perry Of
Chicago are the guests of relatives
here for over Sunday.
Miss Helen Lucey returned home
yesterday after fed days visit in Chi
cago.
Miss Hulad Schneider of Hammond is
the guest of relatives here for a few
days.
Mrs. ]. O. James returned home yes
terday after a weeks visit in Chi
cago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
DYER.

Mr.. Schroeder, living northeast Of
Dyer. is reported TO be sick with ty-
phoid fever.
William Ziesenhanna, Jr., made a
business trip through St John and
Schererville Thursday.
Little Telesphor Chenard. who had
been operated on for appendicitis, a
little over week ago, is here again
and under circumstances, is feeling
pretty good
Mrs. Joseph Scheidt is on the sick
list at present. she being laid up with
sore knee caused by a fall some
time ago.
The finishing touches are being put
on the new addition to the parochial
school here. Three sisters will be en-
ployed there this year to teach the
hundred or more pupils that attend
John Klos. who has been suffering
with lock-jaw for about two weeks,
died Thursday night about II O'Clock.
Funeral arrangements have not vet
been made.
The ball game Sunday afternoon will
be between the married and single
men, as the Joliet team has backed out
Everybody is expected to be present
and root for their favorites.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29

Misses Florence Schaub. Bessie Naef,
Martha Schaaf, Margaret Fiheld and
Messrs Russell F. Smith and Peter
Pfeifer, who are members of the 0S
class of the Whiting high school. spent
yesterday with their former German
Instructor, Miss Ruth G. Dale, at her
home at Winnetka, III.
Mr.. Henning, night operator at the
L. S. and M. S. railroad, has sent in
his resignation to take effect in a few
days. Mr.. Henning intends going
west.
Miss Maud Mitchell of East Chicago
was Whiting visitor Thursday even
ing.
Messrs. Harry Heppler and Frank
Scroggins of Indiana Harbor, attended
the skating rink on Thursday night.
Maurice G. Hartnett and Mike E
Harr. were in Chicago yesterday.
Services will be resumed at the Con-
gregational church tomorrow as usual
after Rev. F. NJ Webster having en-
joyed a months vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. James Evans and chill
dren, who have resided at Alton, ILL.,,
for over a year, will return to Whiting
to reside, Mr.. Evans having completed
his work at the Standard Oil Com
pany's refinery at Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Reynolds have
moved from Pennsylvania avenue to
the Richards home in Sheridan avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Brush of Indiana
Harbor, returned home last evening,
after spending a few days with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Walker of New York avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Nickum, who is at the
Englewood Union hospital with ty-
phoid fever, is improving. She was
visited yesterday by her sister. Mrs. 1.
c. Brett and niece. Mrs. F. N. Brett.
Misses Anna Weiss and Marie and
Katherine McHugh of Alton, who have
been the guests of Mrs. n. E. Wilson of
Oliver street, have gone to Woodlawn
to be the guest of friends for a few
days before returning TO their homes
Miss Gala Howell, who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Bessie Walk
er. of New York avenue, has returned
to her home in Wanatah, Ind.
The death of James s. Evans oc-
cured at his home at 20 Ohio avenue
yesterday morning, after an extended
illness with dropsy. Mr.. Evans was
an old resident of Whiting and unit
his health began to fail him, wa:
one of the most trusted and valued EN-
| ployes of the Standard OIL Company
Mr.. 7vans is member of the Whiting
Order of Odd Fellows, who will have
charge of his funeral, which will bt
held on Monday. Mr.. Evans is sur.
vived by his wife and one son, Ed
ward j. Evans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29

for Northern Indiana will take place
here Sunday between the Standards
of Valparaiso and the oaklands of
Lowell.
Amos Thompson and wife leave to-
day to attend the G. A. R. national en-
campment at Toledo. and to visit their
son at Munmee, o.
Mrs. w. w Alderman had the mis-
fortune to fall Thursday and sprain
her wrist quite severely.
The social at James Blacks farm
home Thursday night. for the benefit
of the Methodist minister, was a sue
cess socially and financially.
Albert Miller has returned from his
Dakota trip. He is greatly taken up
with that country and Will probably
buy land there.
Charley Besig, who will have charge
of the Hufnagle wagon shops, has
moved his family here from Chicago.
Ben Palmer and Tom Arnott hauled
his household goods overland by team
and wagon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
ROSE IS NOMINATED
Hobart Township Demo
Gratis Hold Meeting
Last Night.

Hobart, Ind, Aug. 3o.-(SpeciaD--Th
democrats of Hobart township met IN
mass convention in Hobart last night
and nominated candidates for township
trustee and for assessor. The meeting
was attended by seventy five demo-
Gratis which is the full strength of the
party In Hobart. In view of the fact
that the party in this secion does not
usually have more than ten or fifteen
men at convention. is indicative of the
interest that is being taken in the cleo
ton this fall
Interest Was Great.
Fred Ross, the town marshal of Ho-
bart, was nominated for the Office of
township trustee over John Killigrew,
the present town clerk. Rose secured
SO votes and Killigrew SO. The inter
est in this contest was very great and
after it was decided Editor Smith, OF
the Hobart Gazette moved that the
nomination OF Rose he made unani-
nous.
The only candidate for assessor was
James Guyer. one of the trustees OF
Hobart. and his nomination was by &C
clamation. Joseph Conroy OF Hammond
presided over the meeting and made a
short address which again proved his
power as an orator. The democrats are
very encouraged over the showing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
CLARK STATION.

Mrs F. Behn, Mrs. II. Schoening,
Mrs B. Sscoenin, Mrs. r. Deutke,
Mrs p Gerrity and Master Walter Behn
and Henry Schoening, were al River
view Park yesterday and enjoyed a
good time
Mrs A. Buse and son, Emil, and Mrs
w. Schroeder, were visiting with Mrs
P. Peterson of this place.
Miss A. Kohnke spent a few days
with her parents here, after visiting
few days with her grandmother
P. Peterson of Clark was transact
ing business at Merrillville.
Captain Walker and wife of South
Chicago came on their launch the
Prosit, today, enjoying the ride very
much.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
WORKMEN HURLED
HIGH into THE AIR
Trailing Hand Car Crashes
into Interurban Car
Ahead.
Especial to THE TIMEs1

East Chicago, Ind, Aug. 2e.-Five
linemen employed by the Chicago, Lake
Shore & South Bend railway had a mar
row escape from serious Injury last
night The men, who are working for
foreman Hipner, were aboard a hand
car just west of the Barring avenue
switch. The handcar was being pulled
by interurban car 60. under the con-
troll of Motorman KulI. AS theNswitch
was approached, the car travelling at
a good rate of speed began to use the
brakes The handcar is not equipped
with even a mandrake and the rope
began to droop, bringing the handcar
into contact with the leader,
worI<men In the Air.
A heavy crash followed and for sew
eral seconds the air was full of flying
workmen. Three of the men jumped
to safety and landed in a pile of brush
receiving several scratches. Manford
Hewitt and his brother. Lewis of Mich
igan Sity, decided to remain on the car
and were thrown several feet. They
received several bad bruises but were
able to resume their labors in a few
hours.
Additional Protection Necessary.
The Hanna line is meeting with a
great deal of misfortune on this sec
ton. Three accidents within a week,
two of which have been serious, have
convinced trainmaster kellogg that ad-
ditional protection is necessary along
the line and he will make a rigid time
! for a really serious accident.
Line Well Patronized.
| n. live
given a 40 minute schedule within a
few days The hourly schedule, which
started yesterday. as told in THE TIMES
was well patronized, several East Chi
cagoans and Harborites using the new
road in preference to the Lake Shore
land Pennsylvania railroads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
HESSVIL.LE.

Mrs. F. Dedelow visited with friends
in Roby yesterday.
Rev. Theo. Claus of Hammond Wis
tied here yesterday.
Mr. Wigginton Of Indiana Harbor
has moved into Mr.. Racket's new
house.
The Dermaceua base ball team of
Hessville, will play the East Chicago
bays today and Clark Station Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
MERRILLVILTE

Mrs. George Hayward and Mrs.
Sarah Zigler of Kansas City, are
spending the day with Mrs. Mile Pierce.
Charles Merrill and Mr. and Mrs. A.
o. Merrill of Hammond, are spending a
few days in Merrillville
Mrs. Wall Halstead is reported quite
sick
Alvin Boutwell, and son, John visited
at the Valparaiso fair Friday.
George Ebert is repairing the hotel
this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
LANSING.

]. Swart was a business visitor in
Chicago yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bolt and family are
now visiting in Minnesota.
Mr. Blink was a visitor in West
Pullman Thursday.
Mrs. ]. Swart was visitor in Chi
cago Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
Still Verv III.

Mrs Henry Griesel is stil IN Qulte
serious condition as result OF Oiooo
poisoning in the foot and limp. Inc
injury resulted from the dressing OF
corn some time ago. blood poisoning set
ting in Immediately after the opera
ton. She is still confined TO her bed
and her many friends are becoming
alarmed over her condition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
HEGEWISCH-BURNHAM

Miss Mamie Burnham is visiting in
Chicago for a few days.
Mr.. Thatcher and Harvey Patton
have gone to Dakota on a vacation and
expects to be gone three months
Messrs Pattor, Cullman and Hunter
We're all in Chicago on business today,
Miss Minnie Patton went to East Chi
cago today and expects to remain over
Sunday the guest of Miss Myrtle Alex
ander of the Leland hotel
Mr. Whitney of the State Line, was
a business caller here last evening.
Mrs. M. e. Shaver returned home af-
ter short visit in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
CROWN POINT NEWS
Death of Mrs. Matz.

Mrs. Fredericks Matz. wife of Char
ley Matz, died at their home on the
east side of town last evening, from
aggravated intestinal trouble, from
which she had been sick only about
week Mrs. Matz was 40 years old at
the time of her death. The couple mad
no children. The funeral will take
place on Monday afternoon in charge
of Merrill & Linton, and the inter
ment Will be at the Crown Point ceme-
terry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
BLACK OAK.

Richard Kraay is spending a week
at Traverse City. Mich, the guest of
his mother.
The Black Oak Colts will go to Gary
Sunday and cross bats with the Gary
Cubs.
The Black Oak Standards will play
the Ridge Sports on Labor Day at
the Black Oak ball park.
Mr. and Mrs. Brunt of Hammond
spent Friday here on a pleasure trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
Meeting Is Announced.

George A. Berdis. NJ Kozacik and
John Kominski of Whiting announce
that there will be a meeting of the
First Catholic Slavish Union of the
United States in II Paulina street.
Chicago. to make arrangements for a
convention hall.
The meeting will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon in the Catholic
Slavish Convention hall and the Whit
ing members make this announcement
so that a large attendance Of Slavish
people from this region may be pres
emit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
LOWELL.

Two daughters of Mrs Jackson
Trump. former residents of Lowell, but
now of wheatfield, are visiting rela-
tives here.
One of the championship ball games
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
State of Ohio, city OF roledo, Lucas

State OF Ohio, City or Toledo, Lucas
County, IS:
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
ne is the senior member of the firm of
F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will paw
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HaITs
Catarrh Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and Subscribed
in my presence this 9Th day of De-
cember, A. D. 1885.
(SeaL) A W. GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials free
T. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-29
WHITING NEWS
Getting New Students.

]. H. Mcconnell. a representative of
the Chicago Business College of Ham
mond, was in Whiting Wednesday
looking up students for the new term
which begins Sept. list. About six
students have decided to attend from
Whiting.