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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
YOUNG MAN
IN SERIOUS
TROUBLE

Thomas Nordorf. a young man. 20
years old, was arrested today on a Sc
rious charge which. if true, would in
dicate a most remarkable depravity
for boy OF his years. He was booked
on the charge of disorderlv conduct.
According to the statement Of an IL
year-oId girl. the boy induced her TO
20 into an alley with him. where he
tried to mistreat her. She. however,
frightened almost into Mysteries, ran to
her mothers horne. where she told the
story Of her experiences.
The mother went Immediately to the
police station. where she secured
warrant for the boys arrest. The
charge made was disorderls conduct,
although this may BE made more seri-
Gus later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
WHEN FLYING MACHINES
ARE IN VOGUE.

It's coming.
The day when you will be read
ing stuff like this-the day when
ye editor will be yelling his head
off and asking the star reporter
"what's become of that airship
story9"
Then you'll be seeing items like
this.
Mrs. ]. R. skaggs aeroplaned to
Chicago today.
Aeroplanes at the Lion Store.
.Messrs. Kaufman & Wolf will have
a specal sale Saturday.
"A. M. Turner few to Chicago to-
day on business.
Monoplanes at E. G. Minas.
Proft-sharing coupons with every
one.
Irving Betz was warned by the
authorities today to quit his aero
phane scorching.
Henry r. Schneider was in Chi
cago today in his aeroplane and
saw the Cubs get swatted. After
the game Mr.. Schneider flew
straight up and has not been seen
since.
DR.. H. E. Sharrer broke his aero
phane rudder while flying to
church. Luckily the machine fell
into tree and Doc escaped with a
scratches.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
NJ GOVERNS EFFECTS
ARE DISPOSED OF
i
Eousehold Furniture of E.
Y. McGovern Sold at
Sheriff's Sale.

The HOUSEHOLD furniture of z. F.
McGovern, formerly of the Hammond
Daily News and who started a circu-
lation contest Tor that paper, was sold
at auction yesterday to the Spiegel
furniture company of South Chicago
by the sheriff for s45. The goods were
sold to satisfy claim for rent held
by Mrs Marcus Johnson. There were
two bidders for the furniture.
The Spiegel company which pur-
chase dthe furniture bid on the prop
erty against their competitor in a de-
termined effort to land the goods. In
cidentally it might be said that it was
this concern which originally sold the
furniture and later had McGovern ar
rested for perjury, from which charge
he was released on technicality.
McGovern, it is understood is to be
the new business manager of the demo-
cratic paper being started in Gary by
the Lake county democrats
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

YOUNG men
ORGANIZE:
J. A. Brennan, Republican
Candidate for Mayor of
Gary, Makes Appearance
Among First Voters and
Gets Hearty Welcome.

The Young Mems Republican club OF
Gary. which viii play prominent part
in the coming city election and all
future politics in Gary. was organized
last night at the Binzenhof hall
Without the least ceremony or even
a notice being issued in the papers
about a hundred young republicans
gathered at the hall and formed a
permanent organization. The officers
elected last night are as follows:
President-Harry Hall.
Vice President-Bert Atkinson.
Secretary-H. c. Francis.
Treasurer-L H Boyd
President Hall appointed the fol-
lowing entertainment committee: E. G.
Bowen, Peter Clark. H. E. Norton, r.
F. Moore and J. Solenboch.
The chairman OF the club will ap-
point an executive committee which
will consist of about thirty-fve mem
bers. The constitution and bylaws Of
the Republican club of Gary was read
and was adopted BY the new organiza-
tion with but few amendments being
made 1t was moved that the secre-
tary of the club be instructed to draw
up resolution iudorsing the mana gers
flcers and various committees OF the
local republican club.
Seventy-six Charter Members.
Speeches Were made last night by
Clyde Hunter. Captain II. S Norton
and J. 4. Brennan. Mr.. Brennan was
received with a great ovation and
cheering as he stepped upon the stage
and made his first appearance since It
became known that he was the repub-
lican candidate for mayor of Gary Cap
tain Norton was also enthusiastically
l-received when he addressed the club.
The entertainment committee will
| proceed at once to make arrangements
/ for various social functions in the way
of dances. outing etc. and the mem-
/ bers are looking forward TO many
pleasant time sduring the next few
! months The new club viii hold their
meetings on the first and third Fridays
Of each month. There wer seventy-six
charter members who signed the roster
J last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
Two Organizations.

There are now two democratic or
ganizations in Gary. The regular
democratic committee was elected May
27 in duly called and advertised ward
conventions. They are: Chairman and
committeeman from the Second ward,
II E. Corbett; secretary and commit
teeman from the First ward, P. McCaff-
rey. The regular organization paid no
attention TO last nights doings, and
Chairman Corbett says that It Will not
be recognized and that it VIII be only
a short time until it is an unheard of
thing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
GOMEZ ELECTED
(Snecial to THE TIMEs.l

Caracas. Aug. 12.-The congress act
ing under the provisions of the new
constitution of August unanimously
elected General Gomez yesterday as
acting an dprovisional president of
Venezuela. He Will hold office until
August 10. 1910. on which date the
provision presidency ends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
OF THREE MONTHS
IS BURIED TODAY
Mrs. Florence Southack
Taylor Laid Away in
Final Resting Place.

Mrs. florence Southack Taylor. the
beautiful bride of three months. who
died at indianapolis early yesterday
morning. was buried beside her mother
in oak Hill cemetery this morning,
this having been one Of her dying
wishes.
Funeral services were held at the
Stewart chapel at o'clock by Rev. W
T Switzer of the Methodist church.
The pail bearers We're Messrs. H. c.
Zon. W. B Muir, c. Merrill and Paul
Fisher
Mrs. Taylor's death was due to men
ingitis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Therear people in VIII
il
Of do
the ! t s
o
of it's kind in the world
W. b
the ciys
facturf relg
Hammond first citizens He his lot with
has he
conkey built his growing plant the city
His he
did
Conk is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
CHIEF AOSTGEA
WINS GOLD MEDAL
Twelve Officers Participate
in Shoot on North
Side.

The monthly shoot of the Hammond
police force was held yesterday aft
ernoon and resulted in Chief Austgen
winning the gold medal with a shoot
of SIS. Twelve of the officers partici
pated in the event, and only one, Of
ficer Carleson, came near giving his su-
perior an argument. Two of the men
failed to hit the target at all. The
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
Well Known Referee Fails
to "Put One Over";;
Effort Is Daring One.
THERE WAS NO PRRE-FlGHT
Trap to Gull The Times Flashes In
Pan and Proves To Be
Boomerang.

A well known Burnham young man
who refereed the Kane-Martin prize
fight there last week made a great eff
fort to put one over on THE TIMES to-
day by sending in a fake story Of a
bloody bout which was not pulled Off
Mr.. "Sullivans" method was rather
crude, and came in the shape Of the
following letter to The TINES:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12
HARRY THAW SENT
BACK TO MATTEWAN

White Plains. N Y. Aug. 12-Harry
Thaw was sent back to Mattewan
Judge Mills so ruled today and de-
cided that Thaw was not safe at large.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Tickets on sale for the Hammond
Sangerbund picnic at Summers Phar-
macy. and Singer Sewing Machine
store, 214 state street.--tf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Furnishing homes with US Is a spe-
ciaIty. not a side line; four floors Of
furniture. Spiegel's. sl33-913s Com
nercial avenue, South Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Substantial progress has been made
and we feel confident of an early settle
ment"
That was the statement made by w.
L. Fisher, representing the city. at the
close of yesterdays conference between
Thomas f. Mitten. president of the
Chicago city Railway company, and a
committee headed by NJ. C. Buckley,
president of the South Side Street car
Mems union. Mr.. Fisher said that he
was not authorized TO make any fur
ther statement. as both sides had
agreed that making public figures and
tentative offers and suggestions only
tended to complicate the situation.
In spite of the optimistic view TAX
en- by Mr. Fisher the dissatisfaction
among the employees is daily growing
more pronounced and the situation
looks darker now than it has at any
time since the strike vote was taken.
The union representatives are demand
ing some tangible offer to place before
their men and say that unless they get
it soon they will not be responsible for
what may occur.
Expect Definite Offer.
The committee from the north and
west side unions will meet John NJ
Roach. president of the Chicago Rail
ways company. this afternoon. and h
! has promised to make a definite offe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Go to the Hammond Sangerbund Fe-
dalia picnic Sunday, Aug. p, Hudson
Lake. Ind.-tf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-12

Unsettled weather with prob
able thunderstorms tonight or
tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-21

array styles peerless values garment representing the
 orders with Col Dyer always insist oD that the feed and well the button holes well tie garments this sale We caution not to overlook h the appended list 9hirfded this magnificent lot as follows
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04
How the Trouble Began.

He had been reading the paper and
occasionally repeating to her some item
that seemed particularly interesting.
Thus it happened he ran across an item
about the invention of a machine for
washing horses.
They'll have machines for washing
babies next" he suggested.
Huh she exclaimed Indignantly.
I'D Just like to see my baby washed
by i machine!'
so would T. he returned
Re afte.ward explained to some one
al the club that If WAS an exhibition
Of the .insincerity Of woman, for, while
be had done absolutely nothing but
agree with her, she was so displeased
that he found it impossible to read his
paper in comfort.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04
Weather and Crops.

The weather has been chilly this
week, and the last two days cloudy
but with little rain. The temperature
was low enough to threaten frost and
on two nights there was very slight
frost, noticeable only to small ex-
tent in isolated portions of the county.
No serious damage was done.
Corn is now nearly out of danger of
frost anyway.
On Thursday, Anton Hellie, of
Framnas, was filing his silo, the first
silo to be filed in this county.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

All persons are hereby forbidden to
enter on, cross over, Or in any way
trespass on my land bordering on and
adjacent to Lake Crystal, these lands
laying north of the Browns Valley
track and east of the lake. Any one
trespassing on these lands will be
prosecuted to the extent of the law.
s. Stewart.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mrs. Henry G. Wyvell and daughter
Ruth, who visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sobey last week, returned to their
home in Breckenridge, Saturday. The
Misses Alice and Irene returned on
Monday.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Benson Times:-Mrs. q. B. Clarke
and her mother, Mrs. Eaton, expect
to leave tomorrow noon for Mankato,
where Mrs. Eaton will remain with
her daughter, Mrs. Paddock, while
Mrs. Clarke and her son Fred go to
Manassas, Va, for three weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. G. R. G.
johnson.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Ladies who are interested in
fall millinery should not neglect
an early call and examination
of a most select display of mill
inery that Wells Bros.-Hanson
Co. will have on display Tues
day, September the seventh.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Wells Bros.-Hanson Co. take
great pleasuse in calling atten-
ton to their having just received
the most complete line of gen.
eral merchandise ever shown in
Morris.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Benson Times:-A. F. RaDue ex-
poets to leave today for Willmar to
take possession of the barber shop
of Jens Fosse, which he has purchased
and will conduct hereafter. Mr.. Ra-
Due is a first class workman and a
gentleman and we can recommend
him and his family to the citizens of
Willmar as people they will be glad
to welcome.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Wells Bros.-Hanson Co. will
have on sale on and after Tues
day next fine array of the
celebrated Gage hats. The
ladies are all invited to call. We
guarantee styles to be the latest,
and prices to be fifty per cent
less than the same hats can be
purchased for in the cities.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Odelia Loeff1er will leave next
week for Melrose where she Will teach
this year. Miss Nellie Staunton will
teach in the same building.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The Glenwood Academy and Bust
ness College offers thorough bust
ness course at less than half the tui-
ton charged by city schools. Write
to Prof. o. K. Omlie, Glenwood, Min
nesota, for catalogue and any inform
alton you may desire about the school.
Edwin Starkey won the first free
admission offered by the "Belle of
Japan" company for the correct solu-
ton of the "21" puzzle. He handed
the correct answer to Mr.. Peterson
within half hour from the time the
bills we're distributed. Three other
correct solutions were handed in.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The Cargill Elevator of Hancock is
buying all kinds of grass seeds, such
as millet, timothy and clover, and
will pay highest market price for
same. They can handle your seed in
any shape it comes in, clean or dirty,
and in any quantity.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

There is growing demand for
typewriters and stenographers. Pre-
pare yourself for one of these posi-
tons by taking the course offered in
these branches at the Glenwood
Academy and Business College,.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mildred Jeanette Strand, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Strand, of
Swan Lake, died on Sunday, August
29th, from diphtheria. The child was
seven years old, having been born on
July 18th, 1902. Mr.. and Mrs. Strand
have the sympathy of many friends
and neighbors in their sorrow. The
burial took place on Sunday at the
cemetery of the First Evangelical
Lutheran church of Framnas.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Any good eighth grade graduate can
pass a second grade teachers examin-
alton by attending the Glenwood
Academy and Business College one
year. Write to Prof. o. K. Omlie,
Glenwood Mimi, for catalogue.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miller's Pure Ice Cream has rep
utation ablished-BUT--be sure
you get it. For sale at The tumble,
Krueger's and Fl. B. Luud's.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The "Belle Of Japan" played to a
fair house at the armory on Tuesday
evening. The play is melodrama
full of startling situations, and was
we'll presented. The magician of the
company was especially clever.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Farmers should cut their fax low,
saving all the straw, as there is now a
good market for it. The MCGUIRE
Atwood Co. of POI Flour Exchange,
Minneapolis, Mimi, are now looking
for pressman to buy, bale and load
threshed fax straw at every station
in the state.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

There will be German Lutheran
services in Morris next Sunday begin
ming at 1C o'clock. At Chokio, Ger
man Lutheran services will be held at
o'clock and English Lutheran SER
vices at 4. Gustav Pilgrim.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

We will grind your feed as you
want it, give it all back to you, and
charge you only six cents sack for
grinding at Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Agnes Hunter, of Hancock,
who has beed spending the summer
with friends in Grand Forks, arrived
in Morris Saturday morning and is
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
SobeY.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Mabel Stone went to Hinekley
Mimi, yesterday having been elected
principal of the High school there
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Manager Peterson has contracted
with Mahara's Minstrels to be here on
theilast two days of the county fair,
Sept. 16 and II. They have a good
band and will furnish an additional
attraction at fair time.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

A substantial steel and concrete
bridge is being put in over the Pomme
de Terre river near the Scobey farm
in Swan Lake.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Bert Mullen, of New Hampton,
Iowa, visited with his uncle, Frank
Mullen, on Friday of last week.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Do not pay long price for barbed
or woven fence wire when you can
buy at bottom prices at the Morris
City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Carrie Mccoy leaves tomorrow
to attend the Northwestern Conser-
vatory at Minneapolis. She will study
both vocal and instrumental music.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Katherine Gutter went to Mimi
eapolis Saturday and from there
will go to Wells, Mimi, where she
will teach this year.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mr.. Sandberg, who has been work
ing at the creamery this summer, re-
turned Thursday to DEBORAH, Iowa, to
again resume his college work. He
will be junior this year.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Sheridan Flaherty returned Wednes-
day from Litchfield. His cousin,
Lloyd Hawkinson, accompanied him
for weeks visit.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Taken Up-A Great Dane dog.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying for this notice.
Lee Warren.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Harold Berger left yesterday for
New York where he will spend short
time after which he goes South to re-
sumo his duties as salesman.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

We are informed that the wheat of
Mr.. Kruger, of Scott, did not Yield
as heavy as reported. Instead of
being 81 bushels per, acre on 20 acres,
it was 20 bushels per acre on "a acres.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Ruth Pushor, who graduated
from the high school here last year
will teach near Kempton, N. D., next
year
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The hunting season opens next
Tuesday. Both ducks and chickens
are reported to be more plentiful than
for a number of years past.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Jennie Olander left this morn
ing for Glenwood to assume her duties
as teacher in the public school there.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The Texas Cattle King, at the
armory, Thursday, Sept. 9th. Re-
served seats at Krueger's, prices, %,
35 and so cents.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mrs. J. Opheim, of Farwell, Mimi,
arrived on Friday of last week for
short visit with friends and relatives.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

For Sale-My farm about 8 miles
northeast of Morris, consisting OF
200 acres. A good dairy and grain
farm. Mrs. Anna Cluzen.-
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

I make all kinds and sizes of
screen doors and windows, that will
at any door or window. Place orders
now. o. F. Tewksbury.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Charlotte Hagerman left yes
terday to take teachers course in
domestic science at the university.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Adele Bailey leaves the first Of
next week to attend the Thomas
normal training school at Detroit,
Mich.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Agnes Bicknell left yesterday
to resume her studies at Minneapolis.
Clarence Bicknell will remain in the
West this year and attend Caldwell
College.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mrs. G.. G. Towner entertained a
number of her lady friends last Mon
day afternoon. A dainty supper was
served.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

For sale-Seven room house in the
eastern part of town at head of Sixth
street. Enquire of Mrs. Knuppel.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Good 8-room house on East Second
street for rent. Address M. P. Nc
Nally, Chokio, or J. B. Ormond.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Margaret Newell went to Gaylord,
Mimi, on Wednesday at which place
she will teach this year.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Lost-A pair of white kid gloves
was lost on the Hall road Sunday.
Finder please leave at Tribune Office.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Joyce Berkin left yesterday
for Harvard, Neb., to teach music and
drawing in the public schools.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Margaret Finnegan went tc
Moorhead on Wednesday to spend 9
couple of weeks.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Helen Griffith left yesterday
for Milwaukee, where she will take
a course in kindergarten work.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Phil Stone leaves Monday to resume
his studies at the university. He will
commence the law course this year.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

New Gold Flour makes as fine a
loaf of bread as can be made from
spring wheat. Made at home, used
everywhere and sold at the right
price.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hilstrom, on Friday, Sept. 3rd.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mrs. Altha Welsh has returned from
her farm near Saltwater, N. D., where
she has spent the summer.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Frank Harris expects to leave the
first of the week to attend the univer-
sity.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

William Sobey, Jr., spent the first
OF the week in Breckenridge.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. James Griffith spent
the first part of the week at the Wells
cottage at Glenwood.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Olive Ortman had as her guest
the first of the week Miss Eva Camp
bell, of Minneapolis.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The ladies of the G. A. r. will hold
their regular meeting next Tuesday
at Linne's hall.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mrs. JAW. Harris is visiting with
relatives at Ortonville.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Mae. Blossom and Miss Lois
Game returned Thurs day from their
visit to the cities. Their cousin, Rob-
ert Brown, of Princeton, returned
with them for few days visit.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Yarger attended
the Smith Butler wedding at Cyrus on
Wednesday.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Miss Minnie Hanson and Miss Fannie
Kerl returned from their western trip
on Thursday.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

The Stevens County Agricultural
Society will this year continue it's
custom of issuing free admission
tickets to school children under Is
years of age. All teachers or school
officers desiring tickets will please
call upon r. S. Roberts.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

A. J. Fontaine has sold the La
Grande Hotel to G. w. Eckes, who
took charge on Wednesday. Mr..
Fontaine and family have made many
friends while they have been in Nor
ris, who will wish them success where
ever they go. The new manager of
the hotel, Mr.. Eckes, who comes here
from Morton, is an experienced and
successful hotel man who will un-
doubtedly meet continued success here
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Clifford Nelson, who has been locat-
ed at Mabton, WASH, has removed to
Sand Point, Idaho.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Katherine Shields went, to Foley,
Mimi, Wednesday where she will
teach this year.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Wanted-A girl to work for room
and board and go to school. Mrs. B..
F. Bellows. q
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

+ Anna Edmunds will leave next
week to attend the normal at Moor
head.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

We are now ready, willing, and able
to furnish every family in Stevens
and Pope counties with -four.
We buy our wheat at home, grind it
at home, paying out our money to
home people and will sell our home
people their flour.
We guarantee every sack to make
as large, light, and sweet loaf of
bread as can be made of spring wheat
flour or money refunded.
We will exchange -four for wheat
at our mill, or at our elevators in
either Chokio, Cyrus or Starbuck and
give you 81 pounds of New Gold -four
for bushel of No. 2 wheat.
This offer is good for July and
August.
AS this is an offer which has never
before been made and we are making
it for the purpose of inducing our
friends to trade at home we expect a
liberal patronage.
Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Supt. j. T. Fuller arrived on Tues
day. His family will be here in few
DAYS.