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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
new CONCERN COMING
Walker & Douglas Railway
Appliance Company
to Start.

Hammond capital is behind another
factory. the promoters of which have
filed articles of incorporation with the
secretary of state at Indianapolis. The
company is known as the Walker &
Douglas Railway Appliance company,
and is capitalized at $4,000. The ar
ticles mention the following officers:
President-William l. Walker.
Secretary-Andrew E. Douglas.
Treasurer-James Peterman.
Counsel-E. G. Sproat.
The company have not yet outlined
any plans for the building of their
plant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
GETS SETBACK
T. r. Schaaf Is I'll Again at
Hospital.

Word was received from F. Richard
Schaaf, jr, yesterday evening stating
that he was not feeling as well as he
should. His doctor has advised abso-
lutte rest of mind and body. Mr. Schaaf
began to develop a little fever again
and his temperature went to 101 de-
grees, but his condition is not perilous.
This setback in his convalesence was
due to the fact that he tried to do too
much and his egress from the hospital
and return home will no doubt be de-
layed for some time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
Passing Throng Curious.

1t is remarkable how little in the way
of amusement is required to cause a
crowd of curious people to gather. For
several days, as the work of putting in
the new front of Cox & Mee's store has
been going on. large crowds of people
have been cycling the workingmen. The
remodeled store will be one of the most
attractive in the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
CARRIERS.
Spares.

"Baldy" Frame bowled something
scandalous. He bowled strikes"
spares" and three pins, danced the
highland fling and after the contest de-
clared if there was a Badger Fight
in town he would fight the Badger"
Robinson lost his chicken dinner and
declared he was outclassed.
Jack Davis. the Ready Kid" of the
carriers. was there with the goods and
the clerks lay their defeat to him.
Kaiser Lauerman gave his side part
ner, Bill Horst, an awful run, and then
finally quit even.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
Theater Nears Completion

The workingmen are now at work on
the mosaic floor of the new State street
theater. The theater is almost COM
pleted and will be ready for the opera
chairs in a few days. The glass fronts
are already in the stores. and they will
soon be ready for occupancy The State
street theater will be one of the most
attractive ten cent theaters in, Northern
Indiana.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
Everything Ready.

Fearing that the weather may inter-
fere with the attendance at the Ham
mond Saengerbund Fidelia masquerade
ball. which is to be given at Huehns
hall this evening, the committee has
made arrangements with Carter's liv-
cry to take the dancers to and from
the hall. The management expects a
record attendance for the evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
JUDGES SAY THE
DECISION WAS CLOSE
Many Strangers Come to Town to
Hear Lincoln-J Jefferson-n Illinois Col
lege Debate on Question Of Elec-
ton of United States Senators By
Popular Vote.

Experfence and exhaustive study,
the latter extending probably over
year on the Illinois College of Law de-
batting team of Chicago, dominated over
inexperience and study extending
practically over only few weeks In
the debating team of the LincOIn-Jef-
fergon College of Law of Hammond
last night Mt the Masonic temple, In the
intercollegiate debate between the
law schools.
The Illinois College of Law on the
negative of the question. Resolved.
That United States senators should be
elected by the direct vote of the peo-
pie" were declared the victors after
Professors Charles A. Tuttle of Wa
bash college; Judge v H. Perkins of
Chicago and Judge H. B. Tuthill of
Michigan City, who acted as judges,
handed in their decisions to DR.. w c.
H. Keough, the chairman of the de-
bate. The decision was announced by
Judge J. H. Gil1ett, who arrived late
from Valparaiso. and who. but for the
delay of his train, would have acted
as chairman.
Hope to Meet Again.
The vanquished team, composed of
MeSSrS. &. b. SIlNers Cndf10S IL 1g CT
and o. F. Boyce, with NJ. P. Ludwig
as alternate. took their defeat grace
fully, and in expressing their appre-
citation to the winners, Leon Edelman,
Alfred B. Backer, Samuel A. Miller
and A. L. Morgan, as alternate, also
expressed the hope that some time in
the future they could meet them again
on the debating platform.
The evening program was opened
with a splendid address by DR.. w. c. H.
Keough, dean of the Lincoln-Jeffer-
son College of Law. In his few words
he eulogized Abraham Lincoln in a
manner rarely equalled in Hammond
The Chicago Commons Dramatic club
preceded him with a chorus of
America" and Dixie" Mrs. l. L
Bomberger sang a number Of college
songs, and those who had the pleasure
of listening to her say that she was
never in better voice than last last
night
Memorable Evening for Hammond.
1t was a memorable evening for
Hammond, which had an opportunity
for the first time to listen to an in
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Great Bowling Match.

The clerks and carriers of the local
postoff1ce bowled their second match
yesterday on the Masonic alleys, and
the carriers did the clerks up brown.
The muscle and Drawn of the carriers
was too much for the clerks and they
had to succumb to the carriers by the
following score:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
Expected Today.

Local people who have been waiting
to hear as 10 what funeral arrange
ments had been made for the late
Charles Wicker. have not yet been in
formed It is. however. expected that
the remains will arrive in Hammond
within the next few hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
Stamps Nearly Gone.

Several days ago Hammond received
a consignment of 10000 Lincoln postage
stamps at the local potsoffice. Hardly
had the news gone when they began to
sell in big blocks, until the reports to-
day say that they are almost sold out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13
HUSBAND THINKS
SHE WAS DRUCGED
Payment On Checks Is Stopped and
the Attention of the Police Will Be
Called to Strange Event and Full
est Investigation Is To Be Made
This Afternoon.

Mrs. Joe krieseI, the wife of West
Hammond saIoonkeeper, whose place
of business is in 3S5 One Hundred and
FOrty-ffth place, started to the bank
I'm Hammond this morning with s1O7.75
in checks and money.
She came back home a few hours
later sick and dazed with the hand
bag and the checks missing. She was
unable to talk coherently and those
who were in the saloon at the time
called her husband and he attempted
to learn what her experience had been
and what had become of the checks.
Mrs Kriesel was unable, however,
to tell where she had been, except TO
say that she had not gone as far as
the bank. Her husband is Of the opin-
ion that she stopped in some place on
the way and that she was drugged and
robbed OF her possessions.
Believes She Was Drugged.
The handbag. which she carried. was
similar to the satchels which the driv
ers of brewery wagons carry, and Mr..
Kriesel is of the opinion that someone
saw her with the bag, knew there was
likely to be a large amount of mon
ey in it, and proceeded to drug and
rob her.
Two of the checks were made out
by Stein Hirsh. one by the Indiana
Harbor Railroad company and two by
the treasurer of West Hammond. Mr..
Kriesel does not know how much cur
rency his wife had
He stated to TIMES reporter today
that his wife had always made it a
practice to take the money to the
bank and that he had never had any
trouble before He stated that she
was unquestionably doped and said he
did not believe that he would get all
of the particulars until she came out
of her trance and is able to talk.
Payment on Checks stopped.
Mr. Kriesel at once took steps to
have payment on the checks stopped
in all of the banks in the neighborhood
and he believed by giving the loss
of the checks the publicity that they
would get in THE TIMES the merchants
in the city would be warned against
accepting them.
The matter will be called to the at
tention of the police and a thorough
investigation will be instituted
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-13

IF you ARE BUSY. TRY TO F0R.
GET A LOT OF THINGS-AND RE
&EMBER THE WANT ADS
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WEATHER.

Snow and colder todayt
Sunday partly cloudy and
colder.
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Memorable Evening for Hammond.
1t was a memorable evening for
which had an opportunity
for the first time to listen to an in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
CITY NEWS

Tee" Hail. the umpire left this
Mace today bound for Oakland. Call
rornia, where he will pla yball.
The Kahoka fair association as
sures all those who had intended at
tending the fair there starting tomor-
row that the dust which is one of the
chief troubles at country fairs Will be
reduced to q minimum as each day
and evening the fair grounds will be
gone over and given thorough wet
ting to lay the dust. making walking
much more pleasant for the visitors.
The special train will leave keokuk
for the fair on the End of September
and a record breaking crowd Is ex'
pected to attend from this city.
Evangelist Henri Gondret, who
has conducted the evangelistic cam
paign In Ms,rose, will preach In tho
Swedish M. e. church Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings at o'clock. Mrs.
Cecilia Gondret, the mother of to-
eloquent evangelist will also be pres
emit end sing. AS she is famous solo
singer and he an eloquent and force
full speaker you ought not to let the
opportunity slip by. The preaching
will be In English. Come and bring
your friends. All are cordially Invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
CRY NEWS.

Ray Thompson the horse trainer
accompanied by his wife left this
morning on the south bound train for
quincy where he will join the Barnum
ana Bailey shows which are exhibiting
mere today. He does not intend to
stay with them permanently but Just
Tor few days.
me Jacksonville base ball team
iost this morning on the Rock Island
lor otturawa having come here from
quincy over the X line.
Inc switch stards IN the yards
a. pe'ns treated wi, j some new col
.Ha by two or three of the railroad
brush artists.
--Rcy. Venerable states that the cit.
'zsh public reception will not be held
until September Z. The event was
Planned for tomorrow.
Owing to the fact that Judge w
2 Withrow. who is presiding at this
,"1'h OF the district ocurt. In place of
..euEo Henry Bank. did not arrive in
u y. city until this afternoon. the term
ula not get started In the morning of
. - day as usual. but commenced
tg,S afternoon at o'clock when the
sseofn ystof the city and county were
sssent and the docket was called.
grand fury was instructed by
soanty Attorney Craig and ,rn :,
+ 3 togo to work. The petit jury
!. summoned to appear on Tuesday
:. ne1t week alta o'cioch in the after.
@ '.y"n az which time the first jury trial
va wni commence. The grand Jury
swern IN was as follows. T. H. Don.
M Nh y. =. Mott. r. w. Cruze, John r.
M y, H. Layton, Frank Sawyer
nd Henry Horsl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
AMUSEMEN
The Merry Widow.

=
"The Merry Widow Company. which
vii be seen here next Thursday, 8
announced to open the regular sea.
son at the OLYMPIC theatre, st. Lous
next Sunday. Yesterday Post Dispatch
said:
The Olympic theatre, with new dec.
orations and many improvements,
opens it's season next Sunday even
ing with the Henry w. Savage produc-
ton, "The Merry Widow"
Frances Cameron of last seasons
New York, Boston and Philadelphia
companies, will be- seen as Sonia, in
which she has scored big hit, sing
ing this role in Washington during
Inauguration week. She Is described
as the Oriental beauty type, and is
said to have sweet voice and a de-
lightful personality. George Dameral,
who became such favorite here last
seasor, will again be heard as Prince
Danilo. Oscar Figman takes the role
OF Ambassador. which he has played
for two years. and Thomas Leary. as
the messenger. is still with the com.
pany.
John McGhie, director of the Mad
am Butterfly" grand opera orchestra.
will conduct as usual. Matinees We'd
nesday and Saturday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
Secretary to Congressman c. A. Ken.
1edy Who 10 to he Marr;.a

secretary to Congressman c. A. Ken.
nedy, Who Is to be Married.
Very few young men are better
known through the first congressional
district than Roy Rankin, who at the
present time is secretary to Congress.
man 9. A. Kennedy. He was appoint.
ca to the office several years ago and
mas spent the greater part OF his
time with the congressman in Wash.
ington. Every republican voter is
personally acquainted with Mr.. Ran.
Kin and he has not only made friends
N Fort Madison, but also in Keokuk.
HIS home is In the former place but
business has called him here often
ana It will be remembered that for
several years he held responsible
position in the offices Of the Stand.
ard OH company IN this city. He is
young man Of business ability. per-
sonal magnetism and OF sterling
qualities.
Miss McGregor is one Of Fort Madi-
suHk we'll known ladies' and of q
prominent family. She has wide
circle OF friends and ie accomplished
IN many ways. The couple have the
congratulations of many acquai-
ntances in their marriage to occur
this evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
smother Thrilling Adventures Occur.
red at Alexandria Saturday Even.
Ing In Which Mob Take.
Part.
IS oUsTED FROM TOWN
Large Mob Gathered at House and
Give Mother and Daughter and
Hiram Dart Horse-
Whipping.

Saturday night the Brown. .nd
Hiram Dart were driven ont =, A.
a anarla for the second time. their
.nilliine adventure of the night he.
.ore railing to serve as 1. warning
from the citizens of that place. II
was at first reported that thew had
sought refuge in Keokuk after being
Jared and feathered Friday evening
put such was not the case, for early
saturday morning they again made
tnelr appearance In Alexandria and
were once more within their old
haunts.
Saturday night about 10 O'Clock the
cltlzens of Alexandria banded togath-
er again and went to the house, Mrs.
Brown and her daughter and Hiram
Dart together with several unknown
people were given a horsewhipping
and escorted to the banks of the Mis-
sissippi. There large skir was
waiting and the party put in the skiff
without care and given to the mercy
OF the current. 1t is reported that
the party landed some distance below
Alexandria when the party drifted in
to shore. AS yet they have not made
their return to the place from where
they were ousted.
The adventure Saturday night was
almost as thrilling as during the night
previous with the exception that tar
and feathers were not daubed on their
persons.
There has been plenty of excitement
during the past few days in Alexan-
dria attending the ousting of the
Brown family and Hiram Dart from
the town. All of the citizens vowed
long ago to rid the place of the I'M
desirable inhabitants, but it was only
last week that any concerted action
was taken The family has been a
source of annoyance by their loud
language and disturbing elements.
The mob was composed of a num-
Der Of the leading citizens, while
many of the young men took an active
part and also quite a few boys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30

fault. To the employees he said:
Don't go home after receiving your
pay and ga to our wife or sweet heart
that GU will write an order to some
mail order house for the wees supply
OF groceries. You don't buy first class
goods there as you never get what
you pay for because know. I've sold
them buttons and have never known
them to buy the first class button yet"
From the rest OF his tai it could be
seen that the company intends to give
nome labor firts clance and If it is
not sufficient will look to outside help
later. In conslusion he thanked the
mayor an dthe council for what they
had done. He said that they had only
agreed to put in 100 machines but that
In few wees Gle expected to have at
at lasteztyfikbkydre.p oao% r,tspkee co
at least 1856 Of the min operation.
Alderman Hickey was then called
Tor but as he was on the outskirts of
the crowd he evidently did not care to
cnance pushing his way through or
maybe he was bashful. Nevertheless
he failed to come forth and without
ed the trick which started the wheels.
any more interruption Mayor Off trun-
After shor.. inspection OF the place
the crowds began to leave.
The program was held on the low
or floor where tho cln- hinr ond rpotor
are located and Immediately after it
was over the employees betook them
selves to their machines. At this
time there are about seventy-five en-
ployed there while it is expected that
In few weeks almost two hundred
men Will be making their living at
the work. Buttons were given away
to the ladies together with pictures of
the Muscatine factory and nearly all
those present We're made to feel that
the visit was worth while.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
PERSONALS.

George Aveihe Of Des Moines who
has been visiting here with his
friend, Robert Atwood, returned to
his home Saturday morning.
Herbert and .trthur Hawkes. Of
Louisville, Kentucky. returned home
Saturday evening. For the past two
weeks they have been visiting at the
home of their uncle. John Hawkes..
A. B. Swift of Chicago is In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Wiesmann
and daughter, Margaret, left Sunday
for Ford. Kansas, for an extended
visit with Mrs. Weismanns sister.
Mr.. weismann will return in about
week, stopping at Kansas City.
Omaha, and St. Joseph. on bust
ness connected with the Keokuk Bar
rel Co.
Miss M. A. Cowles who has been
visiting in Chicago, ILL.,, and Joliet.
returned Saturday evening to visit
with her sister, Mrs. j. R. Thornton.
Roy Chenoweth is in the city again
after visit in Springfield.
G.. G. Tucker has returned from a
northern trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hartel Of Cher
rydale, Kans., arrived in the city
Sunday evening to visit with relatives
here.
Miss Julia Schmidt has returned
from weeks visit at Kilwinning, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
FOND LOVER WAS TOO HAsTY.
Mr.. Crow Not Only Lost Bride, Blu,
Also the Dowry Which Fair Ono
Was to Bring Him.

More of our rich papas in America
should follow the same manner OF
testing the affections of the adventur.
our, commercial-minded, moneyless
Wife-hunters--both those of our own
nationality as well as the empty-head-
ed, titled foreigners who are ramp
Ing" on our hunting grounds-that
Uncle Zeke" did in Austin some time
since. After several months of vio-
lent protestations of love made for
his daughter, it was at last under
stood that the father was at their
marriage to give his daughter house
and lot. Uncle Zeke" was a sly
old coon. and, to test his future son.
fn-law's affections, he said, as they
were smoking their pipes:
Mr.. Crow, has been cogitatin', an,
has come to de 'clusion not to do
nate Matildy dat ar house an lot on
Austin avenue"
Mr.. Crow sprang to his feet, and,
sticking his stovepipe hat on the side
of his head, said:
In dat case, sab, our future re-
lations done ceased to exist from dis
moment, sab"
But, Mr.. Grow, 1 was gwine to
say"
"oh, go hire hall, an invite yer
friends to attend de meetin'."
" All right, Mistah Grow. Our rela-
tons has done ceased to exist, but /
only wanted to say dat dat house am
too small. so l am gwine to glib Ma
Tidy dat two-story cottage on Peacon
street, wuf twict as much"
Jim tried to explain, also; but
when Uncle zeke" solemnly lifted a
boot the size of ham and pointed
to the door, James Crow refused to
Library.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
VIII Wed Fort Madison Young Lady
At 8 O'clock This Evening, the
Wedding to Be Surprise
on Friends.
WELL KNOWN IN KEoKUK
4 Secretary to Congressman c. A.
Kennedy and Was Employed by
Standard Oil
Company.

Miss Ahcs Josephine McGregor and
Mr.. Roy Howard Rankin left Fort
Madison this afternoon for Brookfield
No.. and unless something unlocked
for interiors will be married at that
place at 6 o'clock this evening. Their
wedding tour will be trip through
the east when MT. Rankin returns to
Washington to resume his duties.
The marriage was intended as a
secret and is q secret to others than
The Gate City's readers at this time
The couple slipped away from their
homes Quietly and very few had know.
ledge Of the proposed wedding which
is to take place early this evening.
A Gate City reporter learned Of it to-
day as the happy couple were speed
ing to their destination.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF sEc11R.
lTY. KEoKUK COUNCIL NO. 1898
Meets the first and third Monday Of
each month. at A. ,. U. w. hall at
5 o'clock. 3. y. Hawkes.. president:
Or. g. w. Rowe. Financier: Ma. me-
G. schenk, secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30

People with chronic bronchitis. as
thma and lung trouble, will find great
reIief and comfort In Foley's Honey
and Tar, and can avoid suffering by
commencing to take It at once. VIII
kinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30
A. o. U. W.

Keoknk Lodge. No. 256-meets
every Thursday nighs at 1880 o,clocs
at hall over keokuk Savings banL
corner Fifth and Main streets. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited. C. w
Trott. NJ. W.; Ed. w. Moore, Re.
corder.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-30

WANTED--Position as stenographer;
three years experience as ships
writer and reporter of testimony at
court martials on board U. s. man-of.
war, where accuracy is required. Roy
L. Chenowoth, 1906 High ST., Keokuk,
Iowa. IT,