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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-02-18
DEATH RECORD.
JAMES o. SMITH.

James o. Smith, brother of Miss
Jennie Smith, died in Washington ID.
c. hospital last Thursday of pneumonia
after an illness of but five days His
remains were brought to Oakland on
train No. 80 Saturday afternoon and in
tered in the cemetery here beside those
of his mother. The body was accom-
panied to Oakland by Mrs. Smith, his
widow, Mr.. Daniel Smith, his brother,
and Miss Jennie Smith, his sister. The
deceased was familiar figure at Noun
tain Lake Park for twenty years, re-
moving from that place to Washington
several years ago. Besides his widow
he leaves three daughters, three, five
and seven years of age respectively.
VERA NJ. FERGUSON.
Vera NJ, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
HerbertlFerguson, recently of Mountain
Lake Park, but now residents of Fair
mont. W. Va, and granddaughter of
Mr.. Snmuel Ferguson, of Oakland, died
at the home of her parents in Fairmont
Saturday morning, February 18th, aged
fourteen years and one month. The de-
ceased had been an invalid for about
seven years, her protracted illness dat
ing from an attack of pneumonia from
which she never fully recovered. The
remains of the deceased were brought
to Oakland on train No. Sunday morn
ing and conveyed to the home of Mr..
Samuel Ferguson from whence the fun
eral took place Sunday afternoon at
l.30 O'Clock, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. j. B. Workmad, assisted
by Rev. John NJ Davis. The interment
was made IN the Oakland cemetery.
INKS. JESSE REED.
Died, very suddenly at her home in
Kendall Mrs. Jesse Reed. aged about
forty years. The deceased lady was
the wife of Mr.. Jesse Reed, who holds
a responsible position with the Penn
Garrett Coal Company She leaves be-
sides her husband three children. Mrs.
Reeds death came as a great shock to
her family and friends as few minutes
before her demise she was engaged in
her usual household duties. heart dis
ease being the cause of death. Her
remains were taken to her former
home in Pennsylvania and inferred.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-02-18

Don't miss the bargains for the re-
naming days of SincelPs White Sale
which will continue until February 9th.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
WILL ATTEND
NATIONAL Y.M.C.A
CONFERENCE

Several well-known Hammond men
are planning to attend the thirteenth
International conference of the rail-
road department of the Young Mems
Christian Associations of North Amer
lea. Among those who will leave this
city for st. Louis, No, to attend this
conference will be w. j. Miller, secre-
tary of the Railroad Y NJ c. A. at
Gibson; Rev. I. z. Shook of the First
Presbyterian church, Hammond; J. B.
l. Kinds, the shop accountant of the
c. 1. & S. and l. H. Belt railroads:
Fl. A. Mcconnell, cashier of the 1. II.
Belt; F. NJ Kimbalm, clerk of the C.
1. & s railroad; r. n. Burweu, general
yard master of the l. H Belt railroad
There will be a splendid program
and many speakers of national reputa-
ton. including W. c. Brown, presi-
dent of the New York Central lines.
will speak. The event is of great i'm
portance to the railroad men. who are
interested in the Gibson Y M c. A,
and the spirit Of the Hammond institu-
ton is shown by the large delegation
that Gibson is sending.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
TRIAL OF OFFICER
IS GOING ON
Evidence Against Officer
Marquardt Introduced
in Court.

The trial of officer Marquardt of
Gary has been going on in the Ham,
mond city court all day 1t is the
most important bind over" case that
has been tried in this city in some
time.
Much testimony has been introduced
and some of it is of rather a startling
nature. as tending to show that the
shooting OF Ribar was done under cir
eumstances that may warrant the court
in binding over the prisoner under
bond.
The state. represented by Charles
Greenwald and Special Counsel Joseph
Conroy, and the defense, represented
by Bomberger, Sawyer and Call, with
Attorney John F Sawyer, the active
man in the case. assisted by Attorneys
Bretsch and Boone of Gary and A. F.
Knots of Hammond. makes the case
assume proportions that make it a no
table one for a preliminary hearing
The states witnesses have all been
heard and cross examined, and the ex-
animation of the witnesses of the de-
tense has just begun.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
Hammond Merchants and House
wives are the Victims of Raised
Prices For Ice This Year
MAYORALTY
STORY WAS
WIDELY READ

The story that A F. Knots might
run for the office of mayor of Ham
mond, which was given wide publicity
in THE TIMES last evening. caused a
real sensation in political circles in
this city.
In hundred meeting places in the
city the article in THE TINES was
pointed to and discussed. There was
some unfavorable comment to the ex-
mayor and some was favorable. but ev-
cry one agreed that should Knots de-
eide to run he would be a most dang
erous opponent for Mayor Becker.
But If the article caused a storm Of
protest on one hand and a storm Of
approval on the other it set the repub-
Hcans of the city to thinking about the
availability Of this or that man for the
office
It made the necessity for getting out
a good man to run against the present
mayor all the more apparent The con
census of opinion seems to be that
Mayor Becker is a beaten man if the
republicans can secure a standard
bearer who is able and willing to fight.
Never in the history of the party in
Hammond have the republicans been
as anxious for a fight
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
RESORTS ARE
GETTING BOLDER
Village is Lapsing Back in It's Old
Ways and Evidence is Being Sc
cured By Citizens Which Will
Damage West Hammond When
Brought Into Court.

west Hammond had a touch of the
old high life night and everybody in
the village who figured in the sensa-
ttonal affair is busy today putting on
the soft pedal and murmuring, "Hush-st
keep still"
The saloons in the village have been
good for so long, and the tenderIoin
quarters have been run with the lid
cIamped down SO tightly that the good
people of West Hammond and those
not initiated into the affairs over there
think that all is serene.
The first intimation of the affair last
night came to Hammond in the shape Of
a telephone message from a wen-known
character across the line in which She
warned her friends on this side to stay
away, as a general raid was taking
place.
Several nymphs du pave from South
Chicago and Pullman had wandered
into the village and were Just hitting
the high spots along state Line ana
State streets. visiting several saloons
whose proprietors are extremely anx-
ious to keep their names out OF public
print today, and what took place there
would have scandaIized the good people
l.
It is reported that one of Barney
Johnson's officers. who is somewhat
new at his beat, was so shocked at the
orgy that he promptly boke up the
show and arrested the denizens Of South
Chicago terderloin. That was as far 8
the officer got however The females
were released by orders from higher
up so the report goes. and it is quite
haI hi al Ioo
for his vigilance and efforts at law
enforcement In the meantime. the in
mates of a certain notorious fiat across
the line, some of whom live in Ham
mond in the daytime and go to West
Hammond at night were hustled out
of the way. for the word had gone
around that the police were raiding
certain places and great was the ex-
citement in the lower world. Stories
of the "doings" last night across the
state line will be told for many a day
by those on the inside" Inquirers who
today tried to get the particulars of
the midnight raid We're met with simu-
lated looks of amazement and words of
denial. The police deny that any ar
rests were made. The saloons visited
by the demi-monde profess all ignor-
ance. and all those who were at all in
terested in the deplorabIe occurrences
tried to pull wool" over the eyes of
questioners-
The boldness of some Of the alleged
resorts in West Hammond. and the
''eye-winking" business across the line
promises to burst into a resurrection /.
one Of these days that viii make the
respectable people of West Hammond !
open their eyes in amazement
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
WILL HAVE BIG TIME
Northern Indiana and South.
ern Michigan Command
cries to Meet.

Preparations are rapidly being com
pleted for the Knights Templar cele-
bration next Tuesday, and South Bend
commandery No. 13 anticipates the oc-
casion will be one long to be remem-
bered. The Communicates of Valpa-
raiso, Hammond. Laporte, Plymouth.
Warsaw, Goshen and Elkhart, Ind. and
OF Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Niles
and Flint, Mich, have signifed their
intention to send delegates to partici-
pate in the ceremonies The right emf
nent commander. deputy commander
and the grand senior warden of Indi-
ana have accepted invitations to be
present. and the right eminent grand
commander, the deput grand com
mander and grand recorder of Michi
gan and other prominent officials will
also attend.-South Bend Tribune.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
LOSE THEIR
I9 MONTHS
OLD BABY

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Silver.
651 May street, were grieved to learn
this morning of the sudden death of
the 1s-months-old son. Benny. last
night The child had been Ill only a
few days, and its sickness did not seem
to be of a serious nature Yesterdav V
noon, after having shown a recovery.
1t suffered relapse. which by y. m.
threatened to be serious To add to
the pitiful circumstances. Mr. Silver
was unable to locate a physician. eth
er at home or his residence, and it was
only when the crisis had passed that
DR.. Young arrived at the home.
The funeral has been arranged for
tomorrow afternoon. Services will he
held at the home at ? o'clock. with
the Rev. J. c. Sharp Of the Baptist
church officiating. Interment viii he
at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
They OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Congregations in Hammond
Commemorate Feast of
the Ascension.

Hammond Catholics today observed
the feast Of the Ascension in commem-
oration Of the Lords ascension after
His forty days sojourn on earth fol-
lowing His resurrection. In the Catho-
lie church the day is holy day Of OBJ
legation and consequently regular serv-
ices were held In all of the churches to-
day At All Saints church an early mass
was said at 3 O'Clock this morning in
order to accommodate those who will
have to work today Another mass was
said at o'clock
At St Joseph's church. services wers
held In accordance with the regular
Sunday program
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20

/, the members and the ladies who may
accompany them. AS soon as the club
is located in its new quarters. which
will be about Nov. l, of this year. the
initiation fee viii be raised from 50 to
SO or SIS.
Architects Bump & Berry, who have
planned the club rooms, are now max
ing the final draught- These will be
turned over to the contractors so that
they may bid on them and the bids
may be opened June s.
Rooms To Be beautiful.
An idea OF the completeness of the
plans may be had from the fact that
the club will have its private ball
room. which viii be used exclusively
for the social events of the University
club. the main club room will have a
large fireplace in one and Will have
beamed ceilings.
There will be a library of generous
proportions and a billiard and pool
room large enough to accommodate two
tables. Added to these advantages will
be a large reception hall and a la
dies retiring room, thoroughly
equipped with cloack room and lava
tories There will be a mems lavatory.
with d oA0WEA DdtH anu oil UI the
necessary lavatories.
Anton Taper. who will begin the
construction of his building June 5,
has made a proposition to the mem
bers of the University club which they
have accepted and with the fact as
sured that a membership of ninety to
100 will be enrolled by June 5. the
University club may now be said to be
assured of having the finest quarters
that their members could desire
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20

making an effort to quiet the disturb
ance when one Of the foreigners. An
drew Ribar pulled a black jack out OF
over the head with it.
officer Was Assaulted
The blow stunned Marouardt ac-
started after his assailant and made an
efforts to arrest him. His efforts to
place Ribar under arrese were met
with further assaults and the officer
then pulled his revolver, and after try
ing to defend himself with the butt
end of it, was forced to shoot to pre-
vent its being taken away from him.
Three bullets are said to have taken
effect in Andrew Ribars body and he
fell to the sidewalk Just at this time
officer Marquardt was being assailed
so vigorously that he fred two more
shots in quick succession as a call for
help and then fell unconscious TO the
walk beside the man he shot
The officer was taken to the hospi-
tai. as was the wounded foreigner An
drew Ribar died of his injuries that
night and Officer Marquardt recovered
after he had been in a serni-unconsci-
Gus state for some time.
Andrew Ribar's brother Steve is a
hotel keeper in the city of Homestead.
Pa, and when he learned the circum-
stances of the shooting he made an in
vestigation. He claims 20 have discov-
cred that Officer Marquardt fired one
shot when Andrew Ribar was at least
so feet away from him and when he
was -retreating. It is upon this kind OF
testimony that he has had officer Mar
quardt arrested and which is the basis
for his claim that his brother was MUIR
dered by the Gary officer.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
POLICEMAN ARRESTED FOR
MURDER BROUGHT TO HAMMOND

Officer William Marquardt Of Gary
was arrested early this morning by
Bailif Frank Shine of Hammond on a
warrant sworn out by Steve Ribar OF
62S Eighth avenue, Homestead, Pa, on
the charge of numbering Andrew Ri
bar. Steve's brother, in attempting to
Quell a riot. Feb. II, at the corner Of
Thirteenth avenue and Broadway in
Gary.
The case was taken before Special
Judge Henderson of the Hammond city
court
officer Marquardt was represented by
Attorney John F. Sawyer. a member of
the firm of Bomberger & Call. the town
attorneys for Gary. and Clarence
Bretsch of Gary. while Steve Riber is
represented by Attorney Joseph Con-
roy of Hammond
Many Witnesses Appear.
Steve Ribar has three witnesses who
claim to have seen the shooting. and a
delegation including President of the
Town Board T. E. Knots. Chief of Po-
lice Martin, DR.. Hosmer who performed
the operation on Andrew Ribar who
was shot and afterwards died. DR.. c.
W. Packard, who assisted in the oper-
alton, and NJ. A Caldwell Of the Gary
town board, came to Hammond to aid
in the defense of officer Marquardt.
The arrest of Officer Marquardt comes
as a surprise to the police department
of Gary and the city officials On Feb.
IL of this year. officer Marquardt was
travelling his beat when he ran into
group Of noisy foreigners
According to the story he told this
morning in the police court he was
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
SUCCESS Of UNIVERSITY CLUB
PROJECT IS NOW ASSURED

The success of the project, which
assures the University club of Ham
mond the finest club rooms in the city
of Hammond and, in fact, the Calumet
region, is now certain.
From the start 1t was a question of
securing the support of the univer-
sity and college men in the city AS
soon as the plans for the new club
were broached college and university
men over the entire region at once be-
came interested.
After the option was secured on the
rooms list of candidates for member
ship was prepared and from that list
over twenty-seven applications We're
secured. The college men of the city
seemed anxious to affiliate themselves
with a progressive organization of col
lege men and a the last meeting ten
new members were voted in.
Seventeen Apply.
Seventeen others will be voted upon
at the next regular meeting of the
club. When the plans for the new
club roomsw ere announced, it was
hoped that the membership could be
increased to ninety. 1t now seems GER
tain that at least 100 college men
will be members of the club in another
month.
This number is expected to eventual
ly reach 1875 when the club will re-
fuse to take in any more members. and
all applicants will be placed on a wait
ing list Election to membership will
then only be possible in case of the
death or resignation of some member.
The necessity for this restriction is
the fact that the club rooms will not
be large enough for more than 125 of
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
FOR YOUR HEALTH's SAKE
VALUE OF FRUIT.

An Arabian proverb saws:
"Fruit is gold in the mornino. Sill
yer at noon, and lead at nioht~
But even taken in quantities for
the evening meal it would be far
better than the rich meats, ara
Vies, and puddings that so often
form the seven o'clock dinner.
As a rule the American peonie
eat too much meat and not enouoh
fruits and vegetables. Especially
does this apply to city dweIlers
and to those of sedentary habits.
For those who work hard at
physical labor and out of doors
the meat diet Is not 80 harmful.
and there ie little danger Of over
nutrition. But the Office man and
those employed indoors and at the
lighter occupations would be bet.
ter off with less meat and more
fruits and vegetables.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
HUB PREPARING FOR
\. S. COMMENCEMENT
Twenty Seventh Annual Ex-
ercises on the 31st of
May.
SIXTEEN WILL GRADUATE
Baccalaureate Sermon by the Rev.
Dunlevy-Reception and Re
union on June 1st.
Especial to THE TINES. )

Crown Point. May 29.-The twenty
seventh annual commencement eyer
cises of the Crown Point school will
take place in Central Music hau on
Monday evening. May 81. The Racca-
laureate sermon will be delivered bv
Rev. Dunlavy on Sunday evening. Nav
$3.50 at the Methodist church and the
reception and reunion of alumni will
be held on the evening of June ! at
Methodist church parlors The eradu-
attng class this year is one of the larg-
est in the history of Crown Point
schools, 16 being the number. Their
names are as follows:
Harry NJ. Rockwell. Herbert F. John
son, Alma Wilson, lila L. Hughes. Mar
guerite Mack, Minnie L. Obright. Rose
Love, Josephine Wheeler. Lucie Jenk-
ins. Phoebe Westby, Gene NJ Klinefelt-
er, Mabel G. Love. Florence s. Seberger.
J. Edward Fedler, Floyd G. Demmon.
Ralph II. Young.
The program for commencement
night is given below. DR.. II. G. Hill OF
Indianapolis. who will deliver the ad-
dress to the graduates is one Of the
best known instructors and speakers
In the state and the high school faculty
NSio 4OA uHdl6 II securing him.
Commencement Program.
Wandering in the Woodlands .Roeder
High School Chorus.
Invocation Rev. f. r. Horton
"a lutatoFy '..-.--.......... Rose Love
The Violet's Fate ......... Abt
High School Chorus
Address: Undiscovered Continents"
Dr.. H. G. Hill, Indianapolis. Ind.
In Old Madrid. ..H. Trotere
Girls Senior Glass Chorus.
Valedictory ....... Marguerite Mack
Rise, Sleep No More. re..........
High School Chorus.
Presentation OF Diplomas.
lsenedictfonE .-.Rev. II. Is. Dun1avy
Congratulations.
Glass Mottos
Finish What You Attempt"
class History ......... Gene KIinefelter
Glass Prophecy $500. Herbert Johnson
Glass Song. composed by
lila Hughes, Josephine wheeler
Ciass VIII -..+-....-.-. Ralph Young
Chronicle, Editor-in-C Chief Alma Wilson
calendar -...-...... Florence Seberger
FaVorlte Songs .......... Mabel Love
ftoasts ..-..-..........E Edward Fedler
fNecltatlon ..-.....-.... .Lucie Jenkins
Welcome to Freshman Phoebe Westbv
Presentation .........M Minnie Obright
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
MEASLES
CAUSES
4 DEATH

After two weeks Illness. Martha
the n-months-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Weis. 35 Condit street. died
at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Death was
due to measles and a complication OF
diseases which followed. Martha was
the youngest of six children and seem
ingly was the healthiest of them all
before her sickness. Having been verv
attractive to all who knew her. her
death is doubly sad. and the bereaved
parents have the sympathy of their
many friends.
Although the funeral had not been
definitely arranged at o'clock this
afternoon. it is thought that the serv-
ices viii be held Saturday morning at
St Joseph's church.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
GRAND LODGE Of ODDFELLOWS
BEGAN ITS SESSION YESTERDAY

GERS will be elected at this meeting. but
today nominate will be made for the
election to be held at the fall meet
ing
The report of the Grand Lodge Hall
association shows that the fourteen
story new building here is about 90
per cent rented and paying a profit
above all expenses OF more than $40
600 q year. This surplus will be ap-
piled to the Indebtedness of 1891, 900 in
the form Of first mortgage bonds and
loans.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
FIRST SCHOOL YEAR
IS NEAR THE CLOSE
Program for the Occasion VIII be
Informal, But Nevertheless in
Keeping With the Schools High
Standin g. Arrangements Being
Made to Accommodate Large Number

The Hon. Judge Marcus Kavanaeh Of
Chicago, recognized not only as one
OF the ablest jurists of Chicago but
also as one of the most pleasing and
eloquent speakers in the middlewest
viii speak in Hammond early in June
for the closing exercises in the Lincoln
Jefferson College of Law.
The announcement that Judge Kav-
anagh of the Cook county superior
court will grace the occasion was
made by DR.. W. c. H. Keough, dean
of the Lincoln-Jefferson College Of
Law last evening, and was hailed with
delight by the students who are proud
ot their school, and recognize in Judge
haVanagh's consent to speak in Ham
mond another honor for their school.
Consents to DIR. KeOugh'S solicitation.
Judge Kavanagh's promise to speak
for the occasion in Hammond was Sc
cured through the personal solicitation
OF Dr. Keough, both being very close
friends, and. while Keough announced
some time ago that he would attempt
TO induce one of the best speakers in
the middlewest to come to Hammond.
IT was not until last night that he was
able TO make a definite announcement.
The date for the closing exercises
has not yet been definitely set. but il
viii be some time early in June. and
preparations are being made to occom-
modate any size audience that NAV
want to hear the distinguished iurist
The first year in the Lincoln-Jeffer-
son College of Law is drawing tn =
close. but the interest of the students
in their strides. thanks to the efficient
work Of the instructors, continues I'M
abated.
Talk of Summer Course.
The curriculum has been carried
through without hitch. this being all
most unexpected in a school just in its
infancy, and even more has been ac
oomplished than was originally laid
down for the years work So inter
ested are the students in their work
that the faculty and students are now
considering a summer course instead of
a vacation.
Owing to the fact that the Lincoln
Jefferson College Of Law is only in
its first year, and will not have
graduating class until next year. the
closing exercises will be informal. but
nevertheless of such a high grade to
be In keeping with the schools stand
ing, and of such a nature to be inter
esting, not only to the students but
to the public as well.
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
Doctors to Testify

DIR. H. z. Sharrer and DR.. B. W. Child
law We're subpoenaed TO appear before
the United States court, at Indianap-
oils. to testify in the case Of John
Moulds VS.. the Chicago, Indiana and
Southern railroad, which is now on trial
there. The case is a suit for damages
in which Moulds is trying to recover
for injuries to his hip while in the
employ Of the railroad here
The Lake County times., 1909-05-20
BRUNT GETS FAT JOB
Hammond Contractor Lands
$4,000 Contract in
Wisconsin.

W. F. Brunt left this morning for
Watertown, Wis, where he has been
awarded a $4,000 contract for a san
ttary and storm sewer by the board of
public works of that city. Mr.. Brunt
has gone TO sign up the contracts for
the job, and does not expect to be back
in Hammond until the last of the week.