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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
LANSING.

Mrs P W. Hitchcock Of Chicago Wis
tied friends here for few days.
Miss Jennie Heinz OF Grand Rapids
Mich is visiting her uncle, John
Meter for a few weeks.
P. Prinz visited in Roseland this
week
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Jansen were In
South Holland Saturday
Miss Martha Kingma is spending
her vacation with her sister in Mich
igan.
Mrs. H. Vanderlinden, who has beer
visiting her parents here for the pas
week, returned to her home in Mich
igan Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
MONON.

Mrs. c. Sommerville went to Lafay
etate Saturday for a short visit.
Mrs. V. P. Franklin and Miss Addie
Allen of Indianapolis, who have been
visiting relatives here and in Chica go,
returned home Saturday.
The funeral services of Mrs. valen-
tine was held at the home south of
town at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
THEY WERE IMPORTANT
Republican Township PR
maries in Hobart Outbal-
ance Everything Else.

Hobart, Ind, August 3.-(SpeciaO
The Hobart township republican pri-
maries, which were so important that
the city of Hobart did not enter a
team in the f1remen's tournament last
Saturday, resulted in the nomination
of Louis Barnes. by a margin of six
votes over J. ]. Wood, his nearest COM
petitor for the office of township trus-
tee.
There were six candidates in the
field and although Barnes, who is com
paratively a new man in the political
game, was up against a lot Of Well
known candidates he won out handily.
The election was one of the most
holly contested in the history of the
township T. J. Stearns. who was the
only candidate for assessor, was OF
course the unanimous choice Of the
party.
Vote Is n Large One.
Following is the vote for the various
candidates for township trustee. The
tabulated vote for the various candi-
dates in the four precincts is IS fol
lows:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
Death of Old Lady.

Mrs Mann, an old lady y years of
age, living at her home between the
Panhandle and Erie stations, died there
yesterday afternoon, consumption be
ing the cause of her death. Mrs. Mann
was sister of Mrs. Herman Barton
and lived here for some time, coming
from Westville Ind. where the body
will be shipped tonight for interment
in charge Of Merrill & Linton, the local
undertakers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
MUNSTER.

H. F. Kaske went to South Holland
on business Saturday
The bridge over the Hart ditch is
completed now and one may drive
across without fear of going through
the planks.
Miss Ruth Walker of Chicago spent
the week end here with friends
J. Munster is a Chicago business Wis
itor today.
Miss Fem Trafford of Glenco, ILL.,
is visiting here for a few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
INDIANA HARBOR.

Judge T. NJ c. Hembroff returned
last night from a two weeks vacation
in northern Michigan. The judge says
the fishing was fine.
l. Meyer was in Chicago yesterday
and with a party of Chicago friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
Vote Is n Largo One.

The winning candidate is a cashier
at the National Fireproofng company
in Hobart. He is 80 years of age and
single.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
vaIue az Eree pisoussinn

Men are never so likely to settle a
question rightly as when they discuss
it freely.-Macaulay
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
Monkeys FOND of onions.

Monkeys are the only animals which
are for onions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
WHITING NEWS
Whiting Feels Pretty Sore.

test was made. has been a Whiting
fireman for nearly two years, even
longer than Grant Eustace. whose
name was read. Eustace met with an
accident while practicing for the tour
nament, and was unable to enter Re
ports say that the Whiting mascot.
John McCabe, was very much in evil
dence, and the Whiting bays were very
proud OF him.
officer David Pinkerton attended the
funeral of his step-mOther at Wanna
tab Ind. Saturday. Mr.. Pinkerton
will remain off duty for two weeks,
which will be his annual vacation.
superintendent John c. Hall returned
Friday from his trip to Downes, Ill. on
Friday, but returned Saturday night to
remain over Sunday.
Miss Bessie NJ Tanner Of John street
is back from a two weeks vacation,
which she spent with relatives in and
around Valparaiso. Miss Tanner has
resumed her duties as stenographer for
the board of education.
Misses Catherine Peterson and Eliza =
beth Swartz have gone to Williams
Bay, Wis, for visit with relativee of
the former.
| Raymond Carringer has returned to
his duties with the Standard Oil COM
pany at Alton, H. after spending sew
eral weeks at the Whiting plant, learn
| ing the process of treating oil.
Mrs John Hannephin has returned
from Chicago where she spent over a
week as the guest of her son and
daughter.
Miss Olive Carlson of Sheridan ave-
nue., entertained MSS Mary Anderson
of Chicago Saturday
Miss Helen Mattern has completed
her duties at the Valparaiso Normal
training school at Valparaiso Miss
Mattern will leave tomorrow for Lake
| Wawasee to be a guest at the home OF
the famely of Mayor Smith.
Miss Jessie NJ. Curtis of oliver street
has returned from Lake Wawassee
where she spent several weeks.
Messrs Hoyt Ogram and Joseph Hick-
ely left Saturday for 4 weeks triI
which will be spent in St. Louis, Mo.
and Alton, Ill, and several Other
points.
Misses Grace Flaugher of the post
| office and Winnie Fieres of the S. S
G. and f. company, will leave Aug
for their annual vacation which they
Will spend in Michigan.
Miss Amelia Stieglitz has returned
from Dixon, Ill. where she spent sew
eral weeks. Her aunt, Miss Rae Marks
returned home with her.
Mr. and Mrs. J. McMenamin of Ohio
avenue, are packing up preparatory t.
moving to Pit Richmond, Cal, 70
which place they will leave this week
Fireman John Roberts left yesterda,
for a two weeks vacation which H.
will spend with his father at Tippe
canoe, Ind, where he will be met b.
father
Officer Jatrick Mullaney is back OF
duty after a two weeks vacation
Mrs Stark and daughter Mable, ar
back from Wisconsin. where they spen
several weeks with relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-08-03
Attributes of Success,

I Success is the development of all
he attributes to which the soul is bonn
neir.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
A NON-PARTISAN JUDICIARY.

In another column publish communication from VIM
Denman together with draft of bill which he proposes to
introduce in the legislature The object aimed at is to
take the judicial branch of the of party poll
tics Any step which tends in that direction appeal to
all right minded citizens in the right direction
The spectacle of Judges from the supreme bench down to
justices of the peace buttonhoing delegates in party
venon and resong all the tactics of the ward politician
in order party nomination. is and has been for
many years shame the commonwealth Judges ought to
be placed beyond the necessity of esong to such disgrace
full methods There strong feeling throughout the state
terminate this degradation of the judiciary The proposed
bill of Mr. Denman aims do this And carfu perusal of
its provisions leads us the conclusion that law along the
lines mapped will do much redeem the judicial branch
of the the evils which have held sway long
There can be doubt that bill of this character will
ceve the Endorsement of the legislature
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
THE TARIFF REVISION.

The democratic free traders making great hullabaloo
because Andrew Carnegie has expressed the opinion that the
steel industry longer requires the fostering of
tecve tariff He is said advocate the placing of steel the
free list The verdict of the steel kngthe who
ported have made colossal fortune of five hundred million
dollars in the steel busnesss urged argument in
favor of trade generally Assuming that he is quoted
correctly in asking the abolition Of protective Duties it
most illogical conclude that he has become the
steel business has reached that development that tariff for
only together with the freight imported steel
sufficient prevent serious decline in this industry
He may possibly be mistaken in that view 1t very doubt
full whether tariff revision that will be undertaken the
coming session. of congress under the incoming admins
raton will the length of taking off the protective feature
entirely In any the wisdom of the protective policy
way involved Protective duties intended
absolute xiy They designed change with chang
ing circumstances AS the production in this country
approaches level with the of production in foreign
countries the duties may be lowered without endagrng the
standard of American wages the control of the home
market We do not believe that have reached point
where the protective principle safely be abandoned any
line of industry where the manufacturers would thereby be
brought into competition with products of owprced labor of
European Asiac countries In the revision of the tariff
the republicans will doubtless proceed very carefully with
primary regard for the interests of the home artisan and
domestic manufacturer And any event. the process of
reducing the tariff be effected without disturb
ance of the industries concerned
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11

State Senator A. Camne appeared before the board of
supervisors Tuesday, and ANNOUNCED that his
enon introduce the coming session of the legislature
fee bill, adapted the requirements Of each county
within this senatorial district The fees of the recorder
sheriff. county clerk and superior court have been
puated to such dcuousy low point that the
generally have been paying the greater portion of the
pense for civil litigation for recording documents other
work done for the benefit of private parties The Ledger
been agating this reform for years Under amendment
to the constitution adopted the election it possible
accomplish much in relieving the taxpayers of this crying
injustice. If Mr. Camneti will wipe this evil he will
certainly do great work for the people of this county
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
Mono Left Alive.

can orator." said one of our states
men, twas addressing an assemblage
of the people. He recounted the peo-
pies wrongs. Then he passlonately
cried:
"'Where are Americas great men?
Why don't they take up the cudgel in
our defense? In the face Of our man.
fold wrongs why do they remain cold,
immoyable, slent|
"'Because they're all cast in bronze?
shouted a cynic in the rear"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
Bucolic Eiumor.

Hiram, why don't you speak to that
city gal out there a-sittin' on the grass
with her back up agin your No Tres
passing sign"
MANDY that young woman is be-
meath my notice" -Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
But Not the zone"

Mrs. Hoyle-My husband had $780,
600 when l married him. Mrs. Doyle
How much has he now? Mrs. Hoyle-
Oh, he has most Of the clphers left
Bohemian
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
Tho WhaIo,s Blow.

Porpoise-What is the whale blowing
about? Dogfsh-Oh, he got so many
notices for his feat in swallowing Jo-
nah he's been blowing ever since.-EX-
change.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11

Progress is the real cure for an over
estimate Of ourselves.-M Macdonald.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-12-11
OFFICIAL MAP
OF.
AmadOr County

veys by D. G. CARLTON, showing
township and school district bound
aries, ownership of all lands according
TO assessment roll of 1904, mineral
claims, canals, location of all school
houses; also TOWNSHIP map of princi.
pal towns, namely Jackson, Suffer
Creek, lone, Amador City, Drytown,
Plymouth and Volcano.
Size 6 by 81 feet.
Price, colored & mounted $40
Plain and unmounted SIS
Sold only at
AMADOR LEDGER OFFICE
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Almost TOO children were made happy today by the Sunshine society of An sonia, Derby and Shelton when the an- nual Christmas festivities and distribu- ton of gifts took place at tho local opera house The local children walk ed to the theater while the large num- her from Derby and Shelton were talk en to and from the building In four special trolley cars
 The opera house as usual presented pleasing appearance being decorated with holly and evergreen for the occa. sion The large Christmas tree occu- pied the center of the stage and was fairly dropping with It's load Of pleas Ing and delightful presents
 The exercises opened at i o'clock with the singing of America by the children assembled. "A few other patrl- otic Songs were sung when suddenly Santa Claus apeared and after looking over the enormous gathering of young sters selected With special care and ap' proprate gift for each from the largr tree Each child also received besid, the gift an orange a popcorn bah ant a stocking filled with candy
 sanhorn Williams of Derby acted al good old santa and he was assisted bl members of the society in the dstrlbu tion of tho gifts Tho afternoon wa. indeed merry one for the childrci and the members of the society.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

The case of Joseph O'Connor, of this city, versus the C. R. and l.. Co.,, which opened in tho New Haven su- pcrlor court, civil side. on Tuesday, was concluded this afternoon. Tho jury was out just two hours and ten minutes and brought In n verdict in favor of tho plaintiff. The damages awarded were Si00O. The plaintiff was represented by Attorneys Tor rance and Bennett of this city and Hamilton of New Haven. Attorneys Steele and Day represented the de- fandant Judge Wheeler of Now London, presided
 The case attracted considerable at- tention in this vicinity. Mir. O'Con- nor. it Will be remembered was driv- ing coal cart down Derby avenue on tho evening of october IS. 1906 when hc was struck by a northbound car in charge of Motorman Jeremiah Gleason and suffered severe injuries The damages askedlwere s5.000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
NEWS OF NEIGHBORING PLACES

Joseph Levin of New Haven, the man who left COW stand out all night on Thursday last, tied to tree on the River road, was up before Judge Downs In the city court this morning, charged With cruelty to ani- mals, Levin pleaded not guilty. but tho story told to the court proved him otherwise and he was fined SlO and costs This amounted to $29.62 which he paid It appeared that Levin bought several head of cattle in New town on tho day in question and start ed to take them to New Haven. When coming down tho River road one of the cows became lame and could not proceed further This COW was tied to a tree while Levin went on his way to New Haven During the night 1t showed and the COW was found half dead in the morning and taken by the orders of Humane officer Hoyt to a slaughter house and killed to put It out of misery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Residents Called Out by Blaze in Store of Thomas Pagnam
 Borough Notes.
Especial .yournal-courler Neva servleel

Especial Journal Courier News ServIee.l
 Wallingford. Dec. 25.-The fire de- partInent was called out late yester- day afternoon to stubborn Christ mas eve blaze In the grocery store of Thomas Pagnam at 20S North Colony street, Josiah Lane, one of Mr. Pag nam's clerks, went down In the cellar of the store to draw a gallon of kero- sene oil and after filling the can he lighted a match in order to find his way out the cellar being quite dark. In some way the oil blazed up filling the cellar with mass of fire and smoko in almost an Instant. Mir. Lane succeeded in escaping without in1ur- ies The alarm was run in from box 27. corner of Colony and Christian streets, and when the department ar rived few minutes later the flames were shooting in 6 solid mass from the cellar windows. A novel fire fight ing scheme was started before the fire men arrived when some one In the crowd started to shovel snow into the seething flames as calmly as though ! IIt WdS bIlONtllLlb lAb Hldb Hthlh llA front Of his home. A couple of big streams of water from the Wallace home. which was first on the scene succeeded in getting the blaze under control, but 1t was not until about an hour after the alarm was sounded that the fire was entirely extinguished One of the features of the fro was the spectacular work of the new chief, John J. Luby. When the fire was at its height he rushed from the build ing with several cases of tobacco and bundles of brooms blazing fercely. The loss from fire, smoke and water may be $500. The rear of the build ing was occupied by Mrs. Bresnock, and the upstairs tenement by Patrick Daley. The tenements were not touched by the fire, but the damage was confined mostly 10 the ccller, which was used as Q store house, and the rear of the store.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
MT. Hnssett Seriously Tniured.

Thomas Hassett, tho South Colony street groceryman and coal dealer was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when he was run over by one of his heavy coal teams. Tn the wagon was a ton of coal and the wheels passed di- rectly over his hips. MT Hassett was coming out 10 the team when the horse was frightened and started to run knocking him down Into the street, That he escaped with his life is con sIdered miracle. Dr. Wilson was call cd and after an examination found that although no bones were broken the body was badly bruised. MT Has sett will he compelled to lie in bed for some months to come but at late hour last night his injuries were not thought to be fatal.
 Mr Hsssett's many friends in the borough will be much palned to hear Of his misfortune
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
At the Rnnflst

Christmas exercises were also held at the First Baptist church. anu the Magyar Hungarian Reformed church last evening At the Baptist church they were held in the lecture room, and commenced al o'clock. The program was under the direction of Miss Clara Scranton the organlst. At the Magyar church the exercises followed the regular service, which was held at 1880 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
Advent Christmas Concert

The Christmas concert given by tho members of the Advent sunday school took place last evening at the church and following that there was a dis tribution of presents, Those who took part in tho exercises were Gladys Dudley, Hattie and Carrie Arthur, Mll- dred and Mabel Irving, Hattie stone. Laura Stevens. Esther Woodfor1, Walter Banneli George P. Taylor, Raymond Twlng, George Stevens, Harold Case, Ethel Twng Ellsworth Irving, Thelma Johns Hattie Johnson Alice Prisk, Arnold Doolittle, Lena Johns, Edward Maslen, and Margaret Smith.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

pete in the inter-town athletic meets. The officers elected yesterday after noon are as follows:
 Presldent-H Herbert Woodlng.
 First vice Charles Uni- acke
 Second vice president-Russell Dunn
 Secretary -Birdsell Marsh
 Treasurer-Carl Malmquist.
 Executive commlttee-Rev. w. A. spInney Principal Merle. F. Sellew Carl Bulls, and Orval Lucas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
Death of Mrs. Lincoln.

selectman Cooke received a telegram from the Middletown Insane Asylum yesterday morning telling of the death of Mrs. Mary E, Lincoln of this place at the retreat, Mrs Lincoln was G3 years of age Undertaken Griswold brought the remains from Middletown yesterday afternoon 10 his rooms on Center street The funeral will be held Saturday Rev. Henry Stone win ohiclate and interment will be in tho Center street cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
Chicken Thieves Get Three Month

Before Judge Phelps in the borough court yesterday Charles Mourad and Michael Cronin, the chicken thieves who were arrested Wednesday by of- flcer Fogarty, were given three months in jail each, with costs of $15.2l The witnesses for the state were Officers O'Reilly and FogartY and Michael J. Kelly, Julius Wendt and John Yen sick The evidence was conflicting. Both pleaded not guilty
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
ANSONIA.
lsnccInl IonrnnI.conrlcr Nems scryIce.l }

Special Journal Courier News scrvice.l
 AnsonIa, Dec, 2i.=-John Henry Wilk- ins lodge, r. and A, M., held sue cessiul concert and dance this evening in tho local opera house. A large att tendance was present as usual good time was enjoyed by all Music for dancing was furnished by Hegier's or chostra. Everyone present received @ small gift or souvenir from the Christ mas tree
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

The new constitution Of Michigan, which has Just been ratified, gives tax suffrage 10 women large delegation of women representing all classes had HearIng bcftre the constitutional convention, asking that women have full suffrage with men, Their plea was backed by petition with 176,O00 indl- vtdual signatures. Michigan is the fifth state to give women tax suffrage
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Early thIs morning or late last night chicken thieves entered the coop of Dennis O'Keefe of West Center street. Entrance was effected by breaking a lock on the door, Every fowl fin the coop was taken and as MT. O'Keefe is somewhat of choice poultry faneler, his loss Is quite heavy. The coop of John Boyle was also opened and a number of chickens were stolen. No clew has yet been found to the in- truders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
Boys' Club Elect officers.

An organization to be known as tho Baptist Bows club was formed at the church parlors yesterday after noon. The club has been enrolled in the Walingford Federation of Boys clubs and will select teams to com
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Last evening the Christmas exercis- es with q tree containing gifts for the Sunday school scholars was held at the chapel of Taylor M, E, church, Appro- prate music was rendered by the school and Mrs, Chase, superintendent of tho Infant department read a Christi mast story. The most pleasing of all to the little ones was the distribution of gifts, and each one was made hap py with some token of remembrance from the school and other friends also
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Special Journsl-courier New. service,

Special Journni-Courier News service1
 Southlngton, Dec. 24-At the am nual meeting of Quinnipiac lodge, N. F, Q. F., last evening, the following officers were elected: Warden. Byron Allen; vice warden. c. D. Judd; cor responding secretary, C. l.. Carter; 1nncial secretary, C. II. Kilbourne; treasurer. T. A. sutlffe; chaplain, Frank McHugh; guide. Mrs. T. F.. Egan; guardian, J. A. Ellsworth; sen tinel. Judson Neal trustee, Judson Neal: trustee, D. l. Andrews Install laton of officers is to be held at tho January meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Prof skipp and Prof Brown will hold their annual concert and dance Christmas afternoon and evening in German hall, Lunch win be served to out of town guests.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Mayor-elect James B. Atwater made known his appointments this morn ing and of the eleven he has chosen to help run the city goversment dur ing his term, four are democrats. The appointments met with the approval of the people and are as follows;
 City Clerk-James F. Donahue, r., reappointed,
 Street commissioner-Da Daniel II. Austin, T.
 Poor commissioner T Chamberlain, T.
 Police commissioner Frank NJ Clark, r.
 Fire commIssioner-Eu Eugene M l Beach, r.
 Corporation Daniel c, Nc i Mahon, r.
 Tax collector Howard B. Peck, d
 Assessors-Leonard Jacobs, T., and Peter Daily, d., reappointed.
 sinking fund commissioner Judge Edwin B Bayer T., and Howard B Peek d., reappolnted.
 Health ofticcr-Doctor Elmes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Without hardly an exception, all the local storeleepers report brisk trade this holiday season There seems to be plenty of money, and tho local mer- chants are wearing "the smile that won't come off "