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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
A FAREWELL PARTY.

Mrs. John Dunsing gave a very pleas
ant party yesterday afternoon at her
home in Summers street as a farewell
to Mrs. ]. G. Keller, who leaves Ham
mond next week to join her husband
in Toledo O., where they will make
their home In the future. The guests
presented Mrs Keller with a set of
solid silver tea spoons as a remem
brance of her Hammond friends The
afternoon was passed very pleasantly
with a pretty musical program, rend-
cred for the entertainment of the
guests At five o'clock the guests were
invited into the dining room and served
with a dainty arranged two-course
luncheon. The room was prettily deco
rated carrying out a pretty color
as a center piece on the table. The
guests departed at a late hour having
had a very pleasant time and wishing
Mrs. Keeler a very pleasant time in
her new home. The following We're the
guests: Mesdames Charles Shaffrath,
P w. Meyn, R. frost, R. Jonas, S Car
nahan. T. J. Burk J. Peters, ]. H.
Dunsing. J. D. Dunsing, NJ Guyott,
Jack Fowler, ]. D. Keller, Misses Maud
Burke, Dorothy Dunsing and Mary Pc
ters Masters Daryl Dunsing. Russell
Burk, Mark and Joe Keller, Garland
Fowler. James Peters and Norman Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Gnaedringer and Miss.
Wysman of Chicago are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. A Green of Calumet avenue.
NO MEETING THIS MONTH.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
FINAL ANNoUNcEMHNT.

The good sermon on Seeking the
Old Ways, preached last night by Miss
Nichols and the helpful solos Of Mrs.
A K. Thompson were greatly appreciat-
ed. These week evening meetings viii
be brought to a close Friday evening
and the whole series will terminate in
a last day service Sunday Sunday
afternoon at 80 o'clock separate meet
ings VII be held for young ladies and
young men. It is expected that these
will be the most gracious occasions
of the whole series. Miss Nichols ser
vices which have proven so helpful
Will close with Sunday night, when the
baptismaI service will be announced
and the reception of new members will
be completed. Don't miss these last
meetings
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
PERSONALS.

Miss Elizabeth Schuyler of Syracuse
n, Y, Is here the guest of her aunt,
Mrs, NJ. L Bull, at her residence in
Russell street.
Mrs. Fred Dobson went to Cedar Lake
this morning for a short visit with her
friends
Don't wait until your blood is i'm
poverished and you are sisk and ailing,
but take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea now. 1t will positively drive out
all winter impurities. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. At Negele's. the druggist.
Mr.. and Mrs. John AKRON will leave
tomorrow for Galesburg Ill, to re-
main over Sunday the guests of their
friends and relatives.
George Houser of Logan street has
gone to Texas for a visit and will
probably remain a way a few weeks.
Are you failure in love affairs? See
Prof Alvino. clairvoyant, and learn to
be successful. Parlors now at 36 State
street. 26-3
| Attorney w J. McAleer is in Indian
apolis on a few days business visit.
Attorney D, J. Moran will leave the
city tomorrow for Rock Island. III.
| tc be gone on a short business visit.
Miss Jennie Jewell who is attending
St Mary's Academy at Notre Dame. i.
here for a short visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Jewell Of East Webt
street.
If you'd be dubbed a handsome girl
And win a handsome Knight.
The secret here I do impart.
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tes
at night
At Negele's. the druggist.
Miss Clara Schroeder has been spend
ing few deys this week at St. JOIN
with her relatives.
Attorney Frank Patton of Crow
Point was in Hammond yesterday OF
business.
Attorney Peter Crumpacker was +
Crown Point yesterday on business.
Misses Prest and Haines. public stem
oghphers. Taper Block. phone $50.
: -1-12t
Change failure to success. sadness I
happiness by consulting Prof AL
vino, recognized as Americas creates
clairvoyant- Readings so cents. Pa1
lors, SO State street 2s-
John Q. Bowers was business Wis
itor IN Crown Point yesterday.
} Theodore Liable OF Griffith transacte
q business in Hammond today.
Miss Frieda Kunert returned HON
today from few days pleasant Wis
3 with relatives in. Tolleston.
, Frank Baker of Crown Point was
! Hammond today on business.
) Miss Elizabeth KeiInaan of Dyer
/ spending the day at the home OF NJ
! and Mrs. Mat Klein In West State sire,
a. Miss Florence Dietrich OF Hegewisc
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

In an able and interesting lecture.
the Rev j. Eugene Shook of the Pres
byterian church last evening spoke of
his personal experiences and impress
sions that he received while on his
year mission in the Philippine Islands
He had an attentive audience. and the
interest that he aroused was proven
by the many questions that were asked
him by his listeners.
The talk on these possessions of the
United States was doubly interesting.
for the reason that it was given first
hand by a man who studied the con-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Another Step Forward.

Another step in advance toward
making Lake Calumet a big ship har-
Dor was taken yesterday when the
Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock
company formally rendered the city OF
Chicago two-thirds of the land neces-
sary connecting Lake Calumet with the
Calumet river and Lake Michigan.
This would leave only a small strip
Of land between the Indiana boundary
line and the river which the city would
have to acquire If it determines to ere
ate a new Industrial harbor in Lake
Calumet. as was recommended by the
commission The offer was contained
in a letter addressed to Mayor Buss,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
PLAN AN EASTER BAZAAR

The Ladies Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church met yesterday at
ternoon in the social room of the
church for the regular weekly meeting.
There was a good attendance of mem
bers and the usual amount of work
was FINISHED. During the business
hour the ladies decided to give an Eas-
ter Bazaar about April Sth Mrs Webb
was elected chairman of the arrange
ments committed Fancy and useful
articles will be on sale and the pro-
ceeds realized from the sale will be
used for the benefit of the church. The
remainder of the afternoon was passed
in a pleasant social way. Mrs. Mary
Holm and Mrs. Edith Griffin acting as
hostesses for the day. Dainty refresh
ments We're served at the close of the
afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT

New Gases
547e. Emma Smith and Frank Smith
VS. stanislaw Rozdzialowski- Fore
closure Of mortgage Curtis, Widholm
Slick. plaintiffs attorneys.
Court Cases.
4723. ToIman Us. Wheeler. Being
tried.
4737. Gary Lumber Co. VS. Czsorgo
Judgment for plaintiff.
4745 Kohn VS.. Siemaszzko.
4763 Calumet Lumber CO. VS.. Fort
une. Dismissed.
1855 Beckman Supply CO. vs.. Gran
ger. Default.
479o. Hunt vs. Water. Defaulted
Judgment for defendant
47s1. Briney VS.. Briney. divorces
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Erects Big Sign Boards.

The E. c. Minas Department store
has branched out along a new line Of
advertising. and is now erecting sign
boards eight by twenty-four feet
throughout the Calumet region. They
will be placed salong the highway
where they will be noticed by every
one. Some OF the towns that are be-
ing invaded in this manner are Lans-
ing. Oak Glen, Tolleston. Munster. Grit
fth. Highlands and other territory con-
tiguous to Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

S. Smith, Warren street. The meet
ing was well attended about twenty
ladies of the society and parish being
present. The ladies passed the after
noon in pleasant social way in sew
ing for the coming bazaar which they
are planning to hold about Easter.
Tea and waters We're served at the
close of the injecting. Another meeting
of the ladies will be held next We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs
Eric Lund in Warren street. A good
attendance is Iesired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
THE CITY
Still After Coal Thieves

The campaign which has been insti-
tuted by the police and the special
agents Of the various railroads against
people who have been habitually steal
ing coal from the railroads Will be car
ried on relentlessly.
Hereafter every person who is ar
rested for this cause Will be vigorously
prosecuted, 1t is the purpose of the
city officials to do all in their power
to put stop to the practice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
ENTERTAINs INFORMALLY.

Mrs c. A Lockwood entertained a
few friends very informally last even
ing at her home. II Doty street in
honor of her birthday anniversary. The
evening was passed in an enjoyable
way with music after which an elabor-
ate luncheon was served. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Hostler Mr.
and Mrs Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ganean, Miss Mayme RuschH and Harry
Morganeau.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
THE FLAMING ARRow.

Lincoln J. Carriers stirring drama
of western life The Flaming Arrow
will be presented at Towle's Opera
House next Sunday night. Mach 7th-
The story relates the love of a daught-
er of a colonel of the United States
Army, commanding a western post, for
a young Indian. White Eagle. and the
Vaccinations of two villains which fur
nish the motives of the action. The
villain inflames several braves to make
war on the reduced forces of the fort
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
|W Over sza 4aA CUPS

and the attending excitement abduct
the commanders daughter. The girl.
after series OF hair raising advent
ures is rescued by her Indian lover and
justice is dealt out to the villains in
true western style. The cast is a large
one and contains the names of many
prominent people. A tribe of full
blooded Indians are also carried. The
scenery is said to be especially elabo-
rate. many of the scenes being taken
from real life
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Breaks His Leg

John Eelman. the 11-year-old son Of
John Eelman. living near Stahlbaum's,
suffered broken leg this forenoon
when his leg was caught in a wagon
wheel. He attempted TO board NOV
ing wagon when the accident occurred.
Stewards ambulance was summoned
and removed the boy TO the hospital,
but the mother later decided to keep
him at home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Stops Here Tonight.

The Purdue seed corn special was
scheduled to stop at the Erie depot this
evening at 5:45. A lecture lasting
from thirty to forty minutes was prom
ised by Professor G. I. Christie Of the
Purdue experiment station. and many
farmers especially were expected to be
in town to hear this talk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Prosecute Michigan Central

For the second time in twenty-four
hours the Michigan Central railroad
has been pinched. Last night a train
was held over the Holman street cross
ing from along about o'clock to 7:15
and enough witnesses were present to
offer testimony against the road. The
prosecutions of the railroads which per
sist in holding crossings will be con-
tinued until the train crews learn to
recognize the fact that they are not
going through a COW pasture
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

ditions of the islands as student
would. While there he had an eye for
the political and civic progress that
the people of the islands were making
under United States rule, and he found
it indeed encouraging He dispelled
the idea that has gained ground to a
considerable extent that the inhabit-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

was the guest Of her cousins the Misses
Mavne and Title RusehH Of East State
street last evening.
Mrs. Emil Minas is visiting friends
and relatives in st. Louis.
A spring tonic that makes rich, red
blood. Brings strength, health and
happiness to the whole family. Moth
ing equals HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea as a Spring regulator. 80 cents
At Negele's. the druggist.
Mr.. stark. detective for the Michigan
Central r. R, was In Hammond yester-
day on business
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs, A. F. W. Feeder will
entertain a number of relatives at din
ner this evening at their home in East
state street in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
A. K Engle who are here for a few
days visit before returning to Seattle.
Wash The guests will all be cousins
of Mrs. EngIe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

lions and best wishes on their return
TO Hammond.
Mrs Hayden has made Hammond her
home for many years and is prominent
in lodge and social circles Mr.. Hay
den has been a resident of Lowell for
many years and is located in business
there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

Mrs. VIII Hughes of Crown Point who
has been visiting relatives in Cedar
Lake returned to Hammond and is
spending the day at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Hughes in Warren street
Mrs. Hughes will return to her home in
Crown Point this evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
ENTERTATyMENT AND SOCIAL.

The members Of the Sunday school OF
the First Baptist church viii give an
entertainment and social tomorrow
evening in the social room Of the church
A pleasant program has been arranged
and large audience is desired as the
proceeds will be used for the benefit
of the church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
ENTERTAINs LADIES SOCIETY.

Mrs Fred Sommers very pleasantly
entertained the members of the Martha
society Of the Evangelical church yes
terday afternoon at her home, 2Ss So.
Holman street. About thirty members
of the society met together for pleas
ant social time and were served with
a dainty lncheon by the hostess. The
meetings occur once a month and a
good attendance is Iesired at the next
one in April.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
MAS NICHOLS a HosTEss

Mrs Nichols is entertaining the mem
bers of. the Fleurdelis club this after
noon at her home in State street Cards
are the feature of the afternoon and
pleasant time is anticipated by all the
members.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
coNcLupEs vIsTT HERE.

Mrs. Stranathan Of Beaver City has
concluded her visit here with Mrs. ].
y Harrington of Carroll street. Mrs
Stranathan is a sister Of Mrs. Herring
ton and has been her guest for several
weeks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Claussen have
returned to their home in State Line
street after weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Valparaiso. Mr.. Claus
sen has resumed his position as sales
man in the Lion store clothing depart
ment after his vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
vIsIToRs IN CHICAGO TODAY.

Mrs. II. NJ. Faber, Mrs. Lou Morris
and son Charles, Miss Maud Smith,
Mesdames Cooper. Hal Young Caroline
Dibos. c. w. Jewell, Il. c. Brincken.
F. Hammond. Carl Kaufman, H NJ
Faber, Lawrence Cox and w. F. Booth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
ENTERTArNs INFoRMALLY.

Mrs. Z. J. Miller entertained few
friends informally last evening at her
home in Truman, avenue. The evening
was passed in pleasant way with
various social amusements, after which
daintily arranged course luncheon
was served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
NO MEETING THIS MONTH.

There will be no meeting Of the
Parents club of the Irving School this
month, on account of so much sickness
in the neighborhood. The regular meet
ing should take place tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
EyTERTAIN AT DINNER.

Dr. and Mrs II. E sharrer will en-
tertain the members of the \. N.Whist
club Friday evening at their home in
South Holman street. Following the
dinner the guests will enjoy an evening
Of cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
lIRs. CRUMPAcKER ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Peter Crumpacker is entertain
ing the members of the Columbus club
this afternoon at her home in Webb
street Progressive euchre is the feat
ure OF the afternoon and a very pleas
ant program is being carried out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
ENrERrAINs cLuR ladies.

Mrs. S. A. Bell viii entertain the
members of the Alpha Phi club tomor-
row afternoon at her home in South
Holman street The usual program
will be enjoyed by the members.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
Frank Holly Dead.

Frank Holly Of Hessville, four years
old. died this noon at the home Of his
parents after long Illness. The fu-
ner arrangements have not yet been
made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

THE NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE
TIMES SOLD ON THE STREETS OF
HAMMOND ALONE EXCEEDS THE
ENTIRE CIRCULATION OF ANY 9TH
Err PAPER IN THE CITY,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04
A PLEAsANT NIEETING.

The first of a series of Lenten teas
to be given by the Ladies Guild of st.
Paurs Episcopal church occurred yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. R.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

granted.
1892 Calumet Lumber Co. VS.. Cord.
Judgment for plaintiff.
4795. Calumet Lumber Co. vs.. Bent
er. Being tried
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-04

by Murray Nelson Jr.. president of the
Canal and Dock company.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-29
DOCTORS CONTRACT HELD
AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY

CHICAGO, June 2s-The appellate
court today reversed Judgment in the
circuit court awarding 100000 to DR..
J.. c. II. f. Zeigler against the estate
of Mrs. Harriet G. McVicker, widow
OF ]. H. McVicker. once a prominent
theatrical man in Chicago.
The opinion held that the contract
providing for the payment Of the
money at The death Of Mrs. McViclser
was contrary to public policy and
therefore void, in that it offered a pre-
MUM 10 the physician 10 accelerate the
death Of his patient.
The Judgment was recovered in the
circuit court in 1907 after n prolonged
trial. The damages were awarcd upon
an appeal from the probate court,
where the claim had been disallowed,
Or. Zcigler had been allowed $4,000
bv Probate Judge Cutting on an oral
contract.
Mrs. McVicker died in Pasadena,
Cal, in 1904, after she had been un-
der DR.. Zeigler care for about five
wears.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-29
TEN PERISH FROM
HEAT IN WINDY CITY
After Day of Torture for Many
Thousands, Cooling Breeze
Gives Temporary Relief.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Ten deaths su-
peripduced by the excessive heat have
been reported TO the police today. Nj
merous cases Of prostration have been
cared for at the hospitals.
The latest fatality reported was the
death of Police Sergeant Bernard Book
holz, who died at his home. Carl Som
mers jumped into Lake Michigan. while
temporarily insane, He was rescued,
but died at a hospital.
4 cooling breeze ewept over the city
tonight and brought temporarily relief
The thermometer was near the so mark
all day.
An emergency order has been issued
to the police TO allow men and boys TO
sleep in the city parks.
The Salvation Army will take $4,000
poor children on lake trip tomorrow.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-29
STORM BRINGS RELIEF;
ALSO CARRIES DEATH

NEW YORK, June 2S.-The second of
series of cooling local thunderstorms
broke with the violence OF cloudburst
late this afternoon, There was a sud
den drop in the temperature. The storm
was responsible for the death of one
man and the injury Of several,
At the polo grounds the game be-
tween New York and Brooklyn was
about 20 begin. when lightning struck
the 6agpole in center neld, smashing the
upper portion Of the staff into splinters
and tearing down the pennant flag
which the New York team won in 1905.
In Brooklyn John Freeman tried to
put out fire which had been started
by lightning in pile of rubbish around
an iron telephone pole. Freeman threw
a pail of water on the fire and fell
back dead, killed by the electricity
which travelled back 10 him on the wa.
ter from the pole.
Before relief came today two deaths
were added TO the long list of temper.
ature victims. There were score of
prostrations. The minimum temperature
was Sc, but the humidity was great.
Summing up the results of the heat
wave Health Commissioner Darlington
IN his weekly mortality report today
noted an increase of nearly 300 deaths
over the corresponding period of last
wear.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-29
P|TTSBURG STRIKE
FINALLY SETTLED
Mayor Brings About Agreement
Between Officials of Com.
pany and Union Men.
PUBLIC IS IN SYMPATHY
WITH UNION W0RKMEN
Detectives and Special Officers
Who Attempt to Quell
Riots Beaten.

PITTSBURG, June 2S-Settlemert OF
the Pittsburg traction strike was made
tonight. The cars will be in operation
at o'clock tomorrow morning. Tho
agreement was made at a conference
of the union men and street car COM
pany officials tonight in Mayor Magee's
office.
The strike, il developed tonight. was
the outcome of but two points of diff
ference. One was the alleged neglect
Of the car company to shorten "swing
runs' and the other Of the refusal 10
reinstate discharged men without proper
hearing.
All day Mayor Magee made vain ef.
forts to bring the two factions together
At o clock tonight no amieable adiust-
meut Of the difference of the men and
the car company seemed to be in sight.
The mayor, however, did not give up
and asked both factions to attend a
conference at his Office at 8 O'Clock.
When he got them together again the
mayor said the residents of Plttsburg
would neither tolerate rioting nor .pro-
longed traffic disturbances.
Mayor STANDS Firm.
1t was only after the mayor had made
his sentiments extremely plain that the
company and men reached an agree
ment. An agreement, allowing dis
charged men proper hearings before SUI
perintendents and giving the assurance
of the company that the secretary Will
shorten "swing runs fifty per cent
was drawn up and signed.
There viii be no ratification meeting
/ ,l,,,,
notified by Mayor Magee and the execu-
tive committee will instruct pickets at
! the various car barns to call the men
| for duty at ) clock.
The two-day-old strike showed signs
OF violence today. Riots broke out IN
more than one car barn during the day.
At two places shots were exchanged by
the police and strike syInpathizers No
one was wounded,
The county detectives narrowly
missed death. however, when n crowd
around the Rankin street car barns at
tackled fourteen non-union workmen-
The detectives attempted to pacIfy the
| fighting men. The crowd then devoted
! its attention TO the detectives, and,
after beating them unmercltully,
dragged them TO high bridge over
ravine, near the car barns, and threat-
ened to throw them over the rail If
! they refused TO promise TO Keep ort
! of the clashes between the strike
breakers and the friends of the s:rk-
ers. The timely arrival Of the police
saved them.
Rioting Down Town.
Rioting broke out in the down
town section early in the afternoon.
mob around the Heron hill car barns
placed distractions on the car tracks.
The police dispersed the rioters and re
moved the timbers from the tracks.
All the police force Of Greater Pitts
! bug, numbering over 1000 men, are
constantly on duty. augmented by spe-
cial deputies sworn in by the sheriff.
| Not q car was in operation today.
with the exception of q United States
mail special