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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
$4,000 IN GOODS
STOLEN HERE
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AOOAll4Hucu IIOul rage -
bed boxed over and asked him if he
had paid his wheel tax
The wagon was stopped at Seventy
fifth street and South Chicago avenue
and officer Murphy joined Riley in the
investigation regarding the payment
of the wheel tax.
They hailed the driver and asked him
if he had paid the wheel tax.
I'm going to pay it tomorrow" he
answered. 4 work for George Ban
ger, 406 Madison street"
He was permitted to 60 Later De-
tective Riley questioned the statement
of the man and followed him. He found
the man at Seventy street and
Cottage Grove avenue. HIS mounted
the wagon and told the driver to go
back to the police station until they
looked up his name
They had driven but short distance
when the man placed a revolver under
Rileys ear, and with a threat. jumped
TO the street after kicking the horse
INTO gallop. BY the time Riley
reached the street the stranger was
some distance away firing at him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
A PLEASANT MEETING

A very enjoyable meeting of the
young ladies of the n. N Embroidery
club took place last evening at the
home of the Misses Emily and Bertha
Ebert in South Holman street 1t was
the regular meeting of the club mem
bers and they spent a very pleasant
time with their embroidery work and
social conversation. At the close Of
the evening the hostesses served a
daintily arranged course luncheon. An
other club party will take place next
Tuesday evening and the Misses Lille
and Meta Feeder will entertain at their
home in West State street The fol-
lowing members were present last
evening: Mrs. J. J. Claussen, Misses
Lille and Meta Feeder, Gertrude and
Emma Claus, Emily and Bertha Ebert,
Bertha Maleitske and Lena Hopkins.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
Says Machine rBoke.

Cederblom asserts that he took Miss
Soltwedel to the home of friends and
that as far as he could ascertain she
was we'll cared for.
1T is true the accident ahppened,
but. under the circumstances, do not
see how I could have avoided it," de-
clared Cederblom. i wanted to take the
girl to her home. but my machine broke
down and we stopped in front of
house. The couple there apparently
were friends Of the girl and they came
out and took her in. After consider
able delay I fixed my machine and drove
away. I have no desire to deny that the
accident happened and I want to say
that I did not run away. I Will com
municate with the Hammond police at
once and inform them that am willing
to do whatever is right"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
PROGRAM ARRANGED.

A very interesting program has been
arranged for the Methodist Sunday
school picnic to be held at the Lake
Front park Thursday, July % The
program consists of races and contests
of different kinds and will furnish a
great deal of fun and amusement. The
program is as follows:
boys under ten years, 95 yards.
Boys from 10 to Is years, so yds.
Girls under Is years, 35 yards.
married mans race, so yards
5-Young ladies race, 25 yards.
5-Potato race
Boys over Is years of age, rs yds.
S-Fat mans race, 35 yards.
9-Nail driving contest for women.
10-Three legged race
11-Sack race
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ENTERTAINs CLuB FRIENDS.

be the entertainment for the after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

The young ladies of the N. n. EN-
broidery club have made arrangements
to go to Desplaines, H., next Sunday,
July 25th, and be the guests of Miss
Mayme Klein, who is visiting at the
home of relatives there. They andci-
pate very pleasant day and have in
vited few friends not members of the
club to take the trip with them. The
members of the club are Mrs. ]. ].
Claussen, Misses Bertha Maleitske,
Lena Hopkins, Meta and Lille Feddar,
Emily and Bertha Ebert and Gertrude
and Emma Claus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

After an exchange OF shots the man
disappeared in a pairie.
Hold Expensive WooIens.
Nine hundred and thirty five yards
of the most expensive wooden goods
was found in the wagon. Ae revolver
was also found beneath the seat
cushion. The only mark on the goods
were the initials M w"
This Is the largest theft OF mer-
chandise that has ever occurred in the
vicinity of Hammond and the railroad
authorities both here and in Chicago
are delighted to know of the recovery
of the goods.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE.

The annual picnic for the members
of the First Baptist Sunday school will
occur next Saturday, July cath at Jack
son Park, Chicago. A special car has
been chartered to take the young peo-
pie from Hammond to the Chicago
park where they Will spend the day.
The car will leave the corner of State
and Holman streets at 10 o'clock. The
day will be passed with various out-of-
door games and contests and a basket
luncheon at noon will be one of the
features of the day.
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there was a machine No. 1856 Illinois
and that the owner was Cederblom He
at once communicated with Mr. Ceder-
blom and secured an admission from
him that he had run over the girl
Chief Austgen announced last night
that warrant for his arrest will be
taken out unless the matter is ad-
justed in a manner satisfactory to the
parents of the girl. The versions of the
accident as given by Chief Austgen
and Cederblom differ radically, the lat
ter declaring that he made every eff
fort to avoid running down Miss Solt-
wedel and did what he could to help
help her after she was struck by his
automobile.
We have been informed that ceder-
blom did not want to take the girl to
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OWNER OF AUTO
IS FOUND OUT

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
Lets Contract.

The Schneider Potato Machinery COM
pany at Its regular meeting last night
let the contract for the company's fac
tory building to Peter Moser ST. The
building viii cost in the nelghborhood
Of $4,000. Contractor Moser will begin
the erection Of the building at once
The site for the factors is north of the
W. B. Conkey plant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

The young people of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the First Presby-
terrain church will give a social this
evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stirling p. Wiley in Webb street.
Refreshments viii be served and an
enjoyable social time is assured all
who attend. The members and their
friends are invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Miss Veda Hemstock very pleasantly
entertained the members of the Phil
athea Embroidery club last evening at
her home in East Webb street. Stv-
eral of the members were present and
spent very enjoyable evening with
their embroidery work and social di-
versions. Music was also feature OF
the evenings entertainment, after
which the hostess served dainty re-
freshments. The next meeting of the
young ladies will occur next Tuesday
evening and Miss Cora Kaluf will en-
terrain at her home in ogden street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
AZ ENJOYABLE PICNIc.

The members of the Ladies of the
knights of Columbus and their fam
lies in Hammond spent a very enjoy
able day yesterday at the lake front.
The Hammond members left during the
morning and met several visiting mem
bers from East Chicago and Whiting
who joined the picnic party. An elab-
crate picnic luncheon was served at
noon During the afternoon bathing
and boating were the principal attrac-
tons, although many games were en-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
HERE ON BUSINESS.

John J. Nyhoff, secretary and sales
manager of the Dalton Coal company of
Gary, was in Hammond today in con-
nection with his business. Mr.. Nyhoff
was formerly of Indiana Harbor but
has resided in Gary for some time. Re
Gently he went into the coal business
when the Dalton Coal company was or
ganized. He is enthusiastic about it
and says that it is going better than
they expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ARE YOU GOING OUT OF
TOWN THIS SUMMER

II you are, be sure to have The Times
follow you. In most cases The Times
Will be at the breakfast table the next
morning, and always give all of the
latest news from Lake county of the
day before. The address may be chang
ed as frequently as desired by giving
the old as well as the new address. The
price of The Times by mail daily is
cents per week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Marchant and dauebtar
Margaret. of Indiana avenue. exneot to
leave Hammond tomorrow for CIarlxs-
burg. ". Va, for an extended visit with
friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs
Marchant formerly lived in West viz
ginia before coming to Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
AID SOCIETY MEETS.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church is holding a meet
ing this afternoon in the church par
Tors and It was desired that many mem
bers attend, as important business had
to be transacted. Dainty refreshments
viii be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
VISIT WITH RBLATgyEs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Boney have return
ed to their home in Clinton street after
a short visit with their daughter, Mrs
Frank Dudley, who is on her way to
New York in company with her hus-
band where they are going on bust
ness. Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley will remain
in the east to arrange their theatrical
tour Of the western states next season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETURNS no THE EAST.

Mrs A. & Luddington and daughter
have left for their home in Middle
town, N. Y, after an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. Henry Tieche of
Detroit street. Mrs. Luddington has
also visited relatives in Michigan for
several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. August Zfnran left
Hammond today for Tacoma, Wash,
where they will make their home in
the future. Mrs. zinran will be re-
membered as Miss Minnie Wolters
whose marriage to Mr.. Zinran occurred
late in June. Mr.. and Mrs Zinran have
been visiting friends and relatives in
Hammond and surrounding cities since
their marriage
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Ahlborn and their guests, Miss Clara
Dilley and Augusta Nicholas of Arland,
H., spent the day at the Lake Front
park and this evening they viii drive
to East Chicago and Crown Point in
Mr.. Ahlborn's machine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
SEWING CIRCLE nIEErs

Mrs. Jacob Weis will have the mem
bers Of Sewing Circle No. of St.
Margarets hospital as her guests
Thursday afternoon at her home in
Douglas street. 1t is desired that all
the members be present and pass a
pleasant afternoon with card games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
VISITS IN MINNESOTA.

Miss Laura Rohde of Indiana avenue
viii spend her vacation with friends
In Butterfeld, Mimi, and Will return
from there at the close of a week, to
be the guest of her relatives at Cass-
ma Park. III. She will be gone from
Hammond for two weeks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

The members of the Acme Social club
viii pass a pleasant afternoon tomor-
row at the home of Mrs. Rahen in
Truman avenue. Pedro will be PLAYED
during the afternoon, and social time
will follow the games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVES ON VACATION.

Miss Grace Zero leaves today on her
vacation and will go to Niagara Falls
and Buffalo, n. Y, for a few days She
will leave Buffalo and go to Ypsi-
lanti, Mich, where she will be enter
tanned at the home of friends and rel
atives for week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETURN TO KENTUCKy-

Mrs Abbott and daughter. Miss Lii
man, have gone to their home in Pc
oucah' NY after an extended visit
with MI and Mrs. John Abbott of Tru-
man avenue They also visited rela-
tlVes in Grand Rapids, Mich, for a
week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
MRS. MURRAY ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Foster Murray will entertain
the members of the Fern Leaf Linen
club tomorrow afternoon at her home
IN East sibley street. It is the regu-
lar club meeting and the usual social
program will be enjoyed. Cards will
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVE For GOSHEN.

Mrs. Margaret Parker and children
expect to go to Goshen and Elkhart.
Ind, Saturday to spend a few weeks
with relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVE For A VISIT.

Misses Elizabeth Scott and Kathyrn
Lamb will leave Hammond this evening
for Louisville, Ky, and Cincinnati o..
to spend two or three weeks with
friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
MRS. MURRAY ENrERTAINs.

Mrs. Foster Murray will entertain
the members of the Fern Leaf Linen
club tomorrow afternoon at her home
in East Sibley street It is the regular
club meeting, and the usual social pro
gram will be enjoyed. Cards will be
the entertainment for the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETURNS FROM VISIT.

Mrs. Mary MacAleer has returned to
hammond from Valparaiso. where she
has been visiting Mrs. Mary Hemstock
TOT lew days. Mrs. MacAleer went
to attend the Chautauqua.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
Mrs. KEYsER 4 HOSTESS

The ladies of the Fleuridelis club
will meet at the home of Mrs. W. L.
Keyser Thursday afternoon for the
regular meeting. All the members ex-
pect to attend and will pass a pleasant
social afternoon with cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
CARD OF THANKS

We take this occasion to thank our
friends and relatives for their sympathy
which they so kindly showed us at the
time Of the death of our son Harold,
also the many floral tributes. Sincerely,
MIR. AND MRS. VIM. LACEY,
no East State Street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
Babe Dies This Morning.

Floyd Yarbough. the eight-months-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Yarbough. a
Russell street, died early this morning
after a short illness. The funeral took
place this afternoon at Oak Hill Gene
terry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
DRIVE TO LOWELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart and
DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Bell drove to Lowell
last evening in Mr.. Stewards machine
and enjoyed a short visit with friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
c. {. BAUER TO PUT
UP BEAUTIFUL HOME

Carl Bauer is the latest of the Ham
mond people to decide to build a mag
nificent home fronting on Harrison
park. Mr. Bauer purchased a large
number of lots on Waltham street.
fronting on Harrison park, about two
years ago and has been holding them
as an investment ever since.
With the development of Homewood
and the boom that is so manifest in
property there. he decided to build a
beautiful home on a piece of ground
200 feet square
Mr.. Bauer Is one of the few men who
believes that a magnificent residence
should be set off by an equally magnf-
ficent grounds. and so the Hammond
manufacturer is preparing to lay out
one of the most attractive places in the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETU RNs FROM VACATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Stakemfller have
returned home from Rochester. Ind,
where they have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs w e Kindig for fe wweeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
May Build Next SPRING.

While Mr.. Bauer said that he would
not build this year, it is understood
that he is preparing plans for a pala-
tial home and that he will begin the
erection of it next spring.
At the present time the rest of park
frontage on Waltham street is in
strong hands. Contractor H. McClay is
building a $1,000 residence on the first
fifty feet east of the lots at the corner
of Waltham and Holman streets.
A. E. Wilcox of the w. B. Conkey
company owns the next seventy five
feet, and has had half a dozen offers
to sell the property but has refused
them all. He viii probably build next
year.
The next property is owned by Carl
Bauer and he will build this year. This
viii exhaust all of the park frontage
on this street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVES on VACATION.

James Carroll of the telephone Of
flee is enjoying his vacation and left
this morning for Lafayette and Greent
castle, Ind, where ne will be enter
tained by friends and relatives for
several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
DRIVE TO CEDAR LAKE.

Mrs. Carrie Parsons and daughter,
Miss Irene, and Miss Edith Bradt drove
to Cedar Lake in a machine yester-
day and spent the afternoon visiting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ATTENDS HAMMOND PARTY.

Mrs. Roy Traverse Of Indiana Harbor
is expected in Hammond tomorrow to
attend the Fern Leaf club party at the
home of Mrs Foster Murray in East
Sibiey street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
AT-TENDs THE TuEATER

Miss Edna Tieche Will be the guest
of friends in Chicago this evening and
see The Travelling Salesman" at the
Illinois theater
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ATTENDS WHITE CITY.

Miss Jennie Sheffield of May street
VIII be the guest of friends in Chi
cago this evening and attend the
White City
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

daily invited. Ice cream and cake will
be served at small tables on the lawn.
The proceeds will be used for the bene-
fit of the church
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Furnishing homes with us Is q spe.
cialty. not a side line; four floors of
furniture. Spiegers, s13s-s135 Com.
mercial avenue. South Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
VISIT IN CHICAGO.

Mrs. Leo Wolf and daughter, Helen
and their guest, Miss Leopold of Rens-
selaer are spending the afternoon Wis
iting in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ATTENDS WEDDING.

Miss krost of Crown Point was in
Hammond yesterday to attend the we'd
ding of Miss Amelia Young and Mr..
John Idjorak at st. Joseph's Catholic
church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
VISITS WITH FRIENDS.

Miss Eva Wilson has been spending
a few days with friends in Munster
and Lansing. In Lansing she was the
guest of the Misses vanSteenberg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Miss Hazel Schofeld of Carroll street
Will leave today for Mes. Mich. to
spend few weeks visiting friends and
relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
VISITS IN MICHIGAN.

Mss Kate Emery expects to leave
Saturday for Charlevoix and Petosky,
Mich, to spend two weeks vacation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

joyed. Everyone who was present re-
ports having had a very enjoyable time
although there was not as large an
attendance as had been expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS.

Misses Lillian Yarck and Katherine
Ahlborn have as their guests this week
Miss Clara Dilley and MISS Nicholas
of Arland, Ill
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETURN FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

last evening from indianapolis where
she has been visiting relatives for a
week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ATTENDS WEDDING.

Mrs. J. Orwczalak of the north side
went to Chicago today to attend the
wedding of a friend
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVES FOR LAFAYETTE.

Mrs. Van Sickle left this morning for
Lafayette and Battle Ground, Ind, to
spend a few days with friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
HAvE GUESTS ERoM MlcH1GAN-

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kasch of Indiana
avenue are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs
Graves of Monroe, Mich, at their home
for several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
HERE on A VISIT.

Mss Edna oder of Hegewisch was
the guest of friends in Hammond. Miss
oder formerly attended high school
here and has many school friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER.

Mrs. Josephine Scooling and Miss
Emma Kunert will be the guests of
friends in Chicago this evening for
dinner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
RETURNS HOME.

Miss Thompson has returned to her
home in Rochester, Ind, after a few
weeks visit with friends in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
A SOCIAL AT CENTRAL. PARK.

The members of the Sunday school of
the German NJ. E. church will hold an
ice cream social this evening in Cen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Merrill have re
turned home from short visit with
relatives in Merrillvine
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-21
LEAVES ON BUSINESS TRIp
LEAVE FOR THE WEST.

]. c. Lavene has gone to South Bend |
on a few days business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-14
UNLAWFUL COMBINATION
Alleged Between Lehigh Railroad an
Lehigh Coal Co.

New York. May l3.-Efforts to bring
out the relations between the Lehgh
Valley Railroad Co. and the Lehigf,
Valley Coal Co. We're continued today
by Assistant Attorney General ]. c.
McReynolds in his examination Of Sec.
retary David G. Baird of the Lehigl
at the resumed hearing in the govern
ment's suit against the anthracite Goa
carrying roads. alleging unlawful com
bination. Mr.. I;ajrd said he believed Il
large. part OF the bonds issued by the
coal company were for advances OF
funds made by the railroad company
The coal company had paid the inter
est CT the bonds since 1902 or 1903; pri-
or to that for many years the Lehigl
Valley Railroad had met the interest
payments. the witness said. On re-di-
rect examination by the defence Mr.
Baird declared that the competition
for tonnage between the roads in the
anthracite district had been keen.
Your purpose in acquiring these va
rious subsidiary roads and properties
in the mining districts. is to control the
Mr.. McReynolds
Yes. SIR replied Mr. Baird
And YOU have no trouble in dictat-
ing over what lines the products of the
Lchish Valley Coal Co. shall be shipped
do you?"
II don't think So said the witness.
Mr.. Baird was excused and public
accountant called to testify in regard
to various financial companies con-
prised III the Lehigh Valley system.