The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-20
SWARM OF NEW
CANDIDATES

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and then began the practice of law in
Hammond.
Mr.. Schottler has been active in the
organization of the Spanish-American
war veterans in this city. He is mar
ried, has two children and lives in 14S
Douglas street.
Brandenburg Announces.
| Another announcement for the nomf-
nation for city Judge is that of Elmer
D. Brandenburg, who has practiced law
in Hammond for the past eight years.
where he has been successful in the
practice of criminal law
Four years ago he ran for the nomi-
nation for this office against d. c. At
| kinson and w A. Jordan. He was de-
feated for the nomination by Jordan.
Brandenburg was active in the ranks
of the Young Mems Republican club
last year during the national cam
paign. He Is graduate Of Indianapolis
university. where he got his legal edu-
cation. Mr.. Brandenburg resides in 375
Calumet avenue in the third ward.
One of the most welcome announce
ments is that Of Edward Hansen. who
seeks to be the republican candidate
from the third ward for the office of
alderman.
Is a Strong Candidate.
Mr.. Hansen is one OF the strongest
men in the party He is president of
the Scandinavian club OF Hammond. and
has always been a factor in politics.
He is backed up in his candidacy by
large number of the people of his own
nationality in Hammond who have
many grievances against the Becker ad
ministration. and who would like to
see republican administration in
Hammond Mr. Hansen is alive to the
needs of his own locality and will be
a good representative of the city at
large. He resides in 3se Walter street.
A new announcement for the Office
Of alderman at large is that Of Adel-
bert j. Burk Mr. Burk is a represent
alive republican and has a host of
friends in this city
Enjoys Large Acquaintance.
He is a business man OF spotless repu-
tation who has lived in the city for
great number Of years He is the local
representative OF the Standard OF, com
pany and in this capacity has had sat
isfactory business relations with
large number OF the business men of
the city.
Mr. Burk has advanced ideas about
municipal government and would be
counted upon as a progressive man in
what is destined to be a progressive adj
ministration
Labor men. business men, profession
al men and manufacturers on the ticket
is striking contrast TO the policy OF
the present administration. which has
a gang of political hangers-on feeding
out of the public Golfers. many Of whom
have never done anything but hold
public office.
Arthur Schultz Comes ONT.
Arthur Schultz, who is the proprietor
Of the floral establishment at PAP State
street has announced his candidacy
for the office OF alderman from that
ward. Mr. Schultz thinks that it will
be easy sailing to defeat Lawrence
Long for this office and he has been
encouraged by his friends to make the
race.
Mr.. Schultz is substantial. hard |
headed young man and claims TO be a
republican, although he voted for some
democrats last year. He even held the
poll book for the democrats last year. |
but he says he is for the republican
ticket from start to finish now and !
will do all he can to put the hooks into |
the Becker outfit. Mr. Schultz is a life
long resident Of this city and is well I
acquainted with its needs
Charles H Schumacher, 500 Oak street. |
has announced his candidacy for the
office OF alderman OF the first ward. He
Murdoch company. where he has charge
of the label department
Prominent in Factory Circles.
Mr.. Schumacher has been a resident
of Hammond for five years. He is mar |
ried and has four children. Mr.. Schu-
maker has a large number Of friends
in his ward who have urged him to |
make the race on the republican ticket /
and he has decided to place himself |
in their hands.
For the office of alderman -at-large.
a. J. Sutherland of Robertsdale has an
nounced himself. Sutherland comes
from the far north. from the fastness of |
the Schaaf camp, ana he believes shat
this territory ought to be represented /
on the ticket by at least one alderman
at-large.
Mr.. Sutherland is a carpenter by
trade. What is more. he is secretary
and treasurer of the carpenters union
and, is in sympathy with the efforts
the republicans of Hammond are max
ing this year to Gust the democratic
political machine from the city.
Union Men Out.
In fact, the union men are Hooking
to the republican standard IN a man
ner that indicates they are in SYM
pathy with the party more than ever.
j. j. HALEY. a strong union man. is
coming out for the office Of alderman of
the tenth ward.
MT Malley has been assured the sup
port or a large number OF the residents
of his ward in both political parties.
and he firmly believes he can be elected.