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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
PROPERTY VALUATION
TRIPLED IN A YEAR

Tt" Y; lNation e property 10 Hood
River Ccuuty Ton 1909 ia neatlv sou,
OJO tO0 geeater than it was last year
srcrtdipp to the dguIes given out by
thr eouEiv assessor, } p. lncas In
lis SUMMARY of the assessment roll ot
he cnnutN. he total assessment
amounts to 81 527, 335 this year as
aganst 81 ST., 3lS as tire total for last
ear, which shows the valuation this
year to he nearly three times that
assessed year Ggo.
Last year the assessn ent WIFE based
Gu the valuation taken from The
Hascn county records ut the time the
new Hood River county was formed
with few changes made necessary
after the county division. That val
aat on VAS generally conceded to be
low sui the assessment this year was
the result OF an ell urt to place the
valuation more nearly HI It shnlId lie.
/ he rise in the assessments was gen
really proportionste in the saTl,us
Glnsse es Of property
In the cases CT a number OF pro-
perties the assessments we're increased
veal. In the case of one individual
Who WAS assessed at S. 600 last year
~ ssme property was assessed atsS6 +,
uUU and Til this cOunot be regarde =
as hig1 since he is said to be realiz-
| ing so, 700 per annum tor his invest.
ment.
The assessments have been regarded
as very high Ey some reople tut 1t
is the general opinion that they very
nearly approximate what they should
The statement was made by one OF
| the county officers that In his opinion
the assessment would be raised rather
than lowered when the board OF
equalization had finished with it and
the total would probably go ovel
eight million dollars.
The largest item on the roll is 81
So, 695 tillable land which is assessed
at an avreage valuation $l2S.6l al
acre. The assessment Of railroad pro
perty totals 81, LAG, $50. Followinl
is the summary OF the assessment roll
No. acres tillable land, p, lSO
81, S52, sos
No. acres nontilalble land, l04, 79l
1882, 1856
Improvements on decided land,
1923, 75
Town lots S6lS, Tie
improvements on town lots SIT, $40
improvements on land not decided
SIS, 185
Numb Der miles railroad bed, 43,35
l,060, 3SC
Railroad rolling stock, $50, ~
Manufacturing msobiner.', $50, 29(
Merchandise S3I, ,o3l
Money. notes and accounts Sl36, l5(
Shares of stock Sl23, 63l
Household goods, $50, 36l
Horses and mules, lit, sSl, IL;
Cattle, TIA, ll4lI
Sheep and goats, l6O, $40
Swine, sl3l, 64C
Dogs. 274, 81, All
Total Assessment, 1927, 33
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
Group Cured and a Child's Life Saved

at affords me great pleasure to add
my testimony to that OF the thousands
who have been benefited by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, My child, An
drew, when only three years old was
taken with a severe attack Of Group, and
thanks TO the prompt use of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy his life was saved
and today he is robust and healthy
boy" says Mrs A. Coy, Jr., of San An
tonic, Texas. This REMEDY has been in
use for many years Thousands o.
mothers keep it at hand, and it has
never been known to fail. For sale by
all dealers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
Kills Her Foe OF 20 Years.

"The most merciless enemy had for
20 years." declares Mrs. James Duncan,
of Haynesville, Me-, was dyspepsia. |
suffered intensely after eating or drink
ing and could scarcely sleep. After
many remedies had failed and several
doctors gave me up, tried Electric Bit
ters which cured me completely. Now
can eat anything. | am 70 years old
and am overjoyed to get my health and
strength back again" For indigestion
loss Of appetite, kidney trouble, lame
back, female complaints, it is unequaled
Only SOC at Chas. N. Clarke's.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
| Methodist Minister Recommends
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
.uh Ain inrrhnnn Rnmndu
and Diarrh0ea Remed,

II have used Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sew
eral years for diarrhoea. consider It
the best remedy | have ever tried for
that trouble. | bought bottle OF it a
few days ago from our druggist, Mr.. r.
K. Brooks. l shall ever be glad to speak
a word in its praise when | have the
opportunity. Rev, J. D. Knapp, pas
tor NJ. f. church, Miles Grove, Pa
Sold by all dealers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

D. W. Atkinson, oi.Spal a, Mich,
wac here again lsst week aud took an
optiGn gu IA tract ut raw land. tie
had been here with two partners Ia
aeek lefore aud they fecid d ou
Hgrd River after an extensive in.
,e-tlpation of rarious fruit districts
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
A Broken Back.

That pain in your back caused by
lumbago, stiff muscles or strain is an
easy thing to get rid Of. Ballard's Snow
Liniment cures rheumatism, lumb mbago,
sore and stiff muscles. strains, sprains,
cuts, burns, bruises, scads and all aches
and pains. You need bottle in your
house. Sold by Chas. n. Clarke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
A Scalded BOYS Shrieks

Mortified his grandmother, Mrs, Maria
Taylor, of Nebo, KY, who writes that
when all thought he would die, Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured him
Infallible for burns, scalds, cuts, corns
wounds, bruises, cures fever sores, boils
skin eruptions, chilblains, chapped
hands. Soon routs piles 25c at Chas
n. Clarke's.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
A Hnir's Breadth Escape.

Do you know that every tine you
have a cough or cold and let it run on
it will just cure itself you are
inviting pneumonia, consumption OF
some other pulmonary trouble2 Don't
risk it. Put your lungs back in perfe,t
health and stop that cough with Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. Price 25c, so
and 81 per bottle. Sold by Chas. N
Clarke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
What Would You Do?

In case of burn or scald what would
you do to rel eve the pain? Such injuries
are liable to occur in any family and
everyone should be prepared for them.
Chamberlain's Salve applied ON a soft
cloth will relieve the pain almost in.
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe one, will cause the parts to heal
without leaving scar. For sale by all
dealers
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
Consumption Statistics

prdyp that a neglected cold or cough
puts lie lungs in 80 baC condition that
consumption germs find Icrtile field
for fastening on one. Stop the cough
lust as soon a. 1t appears with Ballard
H9rehound syrup, Snolhes the torn
and inaamed tissues and makes you
well again. Sold by Chas. N. Clarke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

E. Tribou, repi esentinging the
Frost Prevention Co, of Fresno, CAL,
was here last week in the Interests
of line of smudge pots, temperature
alarms and other apparatus used IN
fruit sections which are liable to
damaging frosts.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Leonard Carpenter, of Colorado
Springs, returned to to Hood River
last week and will probably invest in
apple lands In this section. tie
visited the valley in company with
his brother some time ago.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11
A Peculiar Wrench

of the foot or ankle may produce very
serious sprain. A sprain is more pain
full than a break In all sprains, cuts,
burns and scalds Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment is the best thing to use. Relieves
the pain instantly. reduces swelling, is q
perfect antiseptic and heals rapidly.
Price 25c, soc and 81. Sold by Chas. N
Clarke
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Bert Sttanahau and Emmett Thomp.
kins we're up in the vicinity of Airing
ton last week shooting wild geese and
returned with u good Rag Il game.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

j. M. Egelhott, of Kansas City
Mo-, has been here for several weeks
and expects to locate in this section.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Pc Michel moved bis family
here from Stevenson, Wash, last
week and expects to remain here
through the winter.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Wilson U. Ward, aged 81, died last
week at the home OF hls daughter,
Mrs, p, So~rson " White Salmon.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Prof j K. Ward, Of The DalIes,
was the guest of friends In Hood
River last week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-11-11

Mrs. A M. Kelsey, returned to her
home in Hsrney county, Saturday
after an extended visit with her
daughter, Mrs. George |. SIocum.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
HIGHLANDS.

The pupils in Mr.. Loves room who
have neither been absent nor tardy dur
ing March are:
Fred Belong, Cora Kaluf, Jacob Zee
man, Emily Katzbach. Raymond Will
liams, John Katzbach, Gertte Ericks,
Annie Kraus, Lester Belong, Tony
Mueller, John Hook and Mary Kraus.
The pupils in Miss Naefs room who
have not been absent nor tardy during
March are;
Joseph Kraus. verna Belong, Willie
Mueller, Katie Typ. Ralph Hodson. Pc
ter Molenaar, Johannah Typ, Nine
Jameson and Myrtle Olser.
Those in Miss Schultz's room who
have not been absent nor tardy during
March are:
William Bartels, Victor Kraus, Anton
Olson, Chester Douthett. Tony Grim
mer, Eddie Katzbach, Harry Railing,
Caroline Kraus, Emil Olsen, and Cora
Boss.
Rev. Wolf conducted services in the
English church yesterday.
Last Saturday surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
Jameson in honor Of their fifteenth
anniversary of their marriage. The
evening was passed pleasantly, and
dainty refreshments We're served.
Mrs. Werdeman and family spent q
pleasant after at the home of Mrs
! T. z. Newcomb.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
GRIFFITH.

Word has been received by friends
of William Johnson, who went south
for his health. that he is getting along
quite well.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Nc
Garry, who now reside in Point Rocks,
Kan, will be sorry to learn that their
little son. Keith, aged 2 years and s
months, died March 18th. The deep
est sympathy is extended to the be-
reaved parents IN their hour of trouble.
The teachers of the Griffith schools
have about decided not to attend the
Teachers association at Indianapolis
the last of this week
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. Sherman next Thursday.
Plans are made for an ice cream So
cial to be given the 18th of April by
the aid society for the benefit of the
church.
The factory committee of the Crit
fifth Improvement association went to
Chicago yesterday to investigate a
proposition for the establishment of q
factory here for the manufacture of a
gas machine to produce gas from gaso-
line for lighting. heat and cooking pur-
poses. The committee has not vel
made their report, and those interested
are awaiting further developments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
High School Notes.


Sophie just can't make my eyes
behave.
Earle Kohler paid the high school a
visit Tuesday.
Edna Carpenter 'os. visited the high
school last Friday.
More than one has complained of the
plague, Spring fever"
The boys are making standards and
hurdles for use in athletics this spring.
The chorus, which is to sing at the
contest, has been picked out. and they
are busy practicing.
An % boy is suffering from severe
attack of unexplainable illness We
trust he will survive.
The bookkeeping class have just re-
ceived an inventory of several pals of
candy. A treat is forthcoming.
A queer guest honored the high
school with a visit He wasn't a BIT
bashful but made himself at home.
One of the juniors announced public
ly while reciting German that his brok-
en- heart was being torn asunder.
Several students are lamenting that
they have not been included in the
class taking lessons in identifying each
/ other
The girls will have to have a specia
/ locker made to keep candy in. 1t il
not allowed in the high school room
any more.
We noticed an advertisement OF
the laboratory board, which read a.
follows:
LOST-Four credits. Finder pleas
return to freshies.
Mr. Barts received samples of 1eathe
from which the boys are to select wha
they want for upholstering the fur
niture being made in the shop.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
VALPARAISO.

Geo. I. Richmire and son, J. E. Rich
mire. of the South Bend Life Insurance
company are in the Vale today on bust
ness.
James c. Parker is another South
Bend man in the Vale today.
J. w. Scott of indianapolis is in the
city today on business.
]. D. Price and Colonel N P. Hord of
the Air Line, who went to Chicago Fri
day evening on business. expect to re-
turn to the Vale today to continue
their work here preparatory to the
building of the electric line from here
to Long Lake.
Since our examination of the corset
styles and the publicity that its an
nouncement in a recent issue of THE
TIMES has occasioned in the way of
subsequent comment in various news
papers, we are convinced that advertis-
ing pays-especially the free kind. We
are still waiting for the check, how
ever
Eldon n. Hayhurst. treasurer OF the
South Bend Life Insurance company
is in the city today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY

Quincy, ILL.,, was at home with his
parents for a few days.
Mrs. H. B. Reed of Hammond spent
Sunday with Mr.. Reeds parents.
Mrs. John Patterson and son were
in Hammond on business Monday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. A. c. Mcdonnell spent Sunday
afternoon calling on the sick.
Mr. Charles Nelson. who has been
in California for about four years. very
pleasantly surprised his parents sun
day afternoon, when he came in the
house. Mr.. Nelson expects to pay
short visit to his parents and friends
and return to California again.
Miss Agnes Mcdonnell spent satur-
day evening with friends in Chicago
and reports splendid time
Mrs. V. w. ORoark was in Engle-
wood on business Monday.
Mrs. V. A. Beckman entertained Miss
Ella Hohwy. Miss Edna Oder and Miss
Lena Reed at lunch Sunday evening
in honor of her friend, Miss Wilma
Woods of Crown Point. The girls spent
the afternoon together, and at o'clock
very dainty lunch was served. A
very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed
all.
Our March Sale is in full blast: bar
gains for you, for everybody. Spiegers
South Chicagos leading furniture
store. Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
BURNHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Peterson were
Hammond theater-goers Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Weinland of Chi
cago visited friends in Burnham Sun
day.
Mayor Patton was in Chicago on
business Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Walter e. Combs, Mrs.
Joseph Matchez and Mr.. Aaron Leedy
attended the theater in South Chicago
Saturday evening.
Mr.. T. J. Cullman was in Chicago
transacting business Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Furman visit
ed friends in Chicago Heights Friday
and Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Whitney of the
State Line were calling on friends
here Sunday.
Miss Julia Peterson and brothers
George and Elmer, took in the shows
in Hammond Sunday afternoon.
The village board held an adjourned
meeting Saturday afternoon, at which
some very important business was tran
sacted. Attorney S. X. Markham and
Mr.. c. NJ Nichols, both of Chicago, were
in attendance.
Myrtle, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Luke Reid, is quite sick will
the measles.
| Mr.. and Mrs. walker and family o.
| Hegewisch have moved into the house
owned by Mr.. John Anderson Saturday
The case of Kaufman & Wolf VS.
watkins was heard in Judge Hunter
court Saturday. The evidence was tax
en- in shorthand. and, therefore. thu
case was not decided then
Mr.. Aaron Leedy visited friends il
Chicago Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs c. Goodwin entertaine,
friends from Hammond and Chicag'
over Sunday.
Mrs NJ. E. Shaver and Mrs. Josepl
Doe We're in Chicago shopping Friday
Mrs. Walter E. Combs visited he
mother in Chicago a few days las
| week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
ROBERTSDALE

The christening of the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buehler took place
at their home in Harrison avenue Sun
and Charles Eggers were sponsors. The
baby was named Frank Edison. Rev.
w. H. Balmhuber of the Evangelical
church performed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs Maloney of Cleveland
avenue are the proud parents of a lit
tie girl. which arrived at their home
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Masterson ana children
of Harrison avenue visited friends in
West Pullman Sunday.
Miss Anna Clarke of South Chicago
was the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Thos.
Boland of Indiana boulevard.
Mrs. Herman Theissen and son, VII
liam Of Indiana boulevard. were South
Chicago visitors Saturday.
Henry Eggers of Roberts avenue re-
turned Saturday from Shelby. Ind,
where he spent several days hunting
the few ducks that remain in Shelby
are very happy that Hank" went
home as thirty of their family went
with him. The rest have drawn up
resolutions to leave that locality when
they see him coming again.
Lee Jewett of Hammond was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Ed Jewett of
Indiana boulevard yesterday.
Miss Hattie Klemm of Indiana boule-
ward attended a birthday party in the
East Side Sunday.
A bright baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kegich
of Lincoln avenue Saturday.
Louis Timm. Jr.. of Chicago spent the
weekend here visiting his father. Louis
Timm of Indiana boulevard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lingham of Har-
rison avenue have purchased a beauti-
full new piano for their daughter, Miss
Elsie.
| Floyd Ryan, san of Captain Ryan OF
the fire department, met with a very
painful accident while playing with his
! dog in front of the new fire station
| Saturday, in some manner the dog
| tripped him and he fell on some bricks
cutting several deep gashes in his face
Mrs. Ebert of Hebron, Ind, is visit.
| ing her daughter, Mrs. Edison Moore OF
Roberts avenue.
The little son Of Mr. and Mrs. Thos
Boland of Indiana boulevard was chris
tened at the Sacred Heart church IL
Whiting Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fathet
Berg officiating. The child was named
John Thomas.
Mrs Kreoker Of South Chicago Wis
tied relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. William Rought and son, Leon
of Cleveland. avenue were among tn
Chicago shoppers yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
MUNSTER.

Miss Wilson and Miss Fieres will
attend the teachers association in In
dianapolis.
Miss Title Roper is visiting her sis
ter in Kensington.
Mr.. Louis Palmer of saxony visited
his uncle. Oscar Roeper.
Mr. Paul Kaske visited in East Ham
mond Saturday.
Mr.. Ben Backus, clerk in the Ham
mond postofhce, was out here Friday
visiting relatives.
Miss Dora stalrbohm of Chicago
Heights is here visiting at her home.
C. P. Schoon and daughter, Winnie,
went to Chicago.
Mr.. Bodegraven of Hammond was
here yesterday visiting friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
HESSVILLE.

Mr.. Steffy has accepted a position in
Fort Wayne and has gone there 10
live. His family will follow soon.
Lohse, Leonard vanes and Louisa Lohse
were Hammond visitors Sunday.
Messrs Hartman of Chicago and
Frank Hess of Hammond were Hess
vile visitors Sunday.
Mrs. J. L. Hess was a Hammond Wis
itor Sunday Her brother, Rubin Lamb,
of Hammond is her guest.
Charles Seagraves and family will
move to Blue Island soon. Charles, Jr..
will go to Knox, Ind. to live with
his grandmother.
Mrs. Scott and daughter. Nellie of
East Chicago have moved to Hessville.
Mrs. Stickler of Hammond visited
Mrs vanes Sunday.
Messrs Thomas and Ed o'Connor re-
turned to their home in South Chicago
today after a short visit here with Mr.
and Mrs. T. F. German.
Mrs. Annie Hahn has put her house
UP for sale and will move to Highlands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Enler have
moved to Hessville.
Mr. Arnold and family have moved
to Fort Wayne.
William Dedelow. ST.. will be assist
ant to Postmistress Lydia Hess.
Trustee John c. Becker of Hammond
transacted business in Hessville yes
terday.
c,1,,,~,t ser,-f,os ,,-ora 80 a., -,
school house Sunday
Miss Lenore Kunow was hostess at
a childrens party Sunday afternoon in
honor of her 9Th birthday Her guests
We're: Minnie Havengar. Martha and
Byron Holly, Ella German, Annie Full
graf, Elsie and Lillian Reichardt and
Minnie Dedelow.
I William Dedelow, Jr., was the guest
of Miss Irene Mitchell in Chicago Sun.
day.
Mrs. R. H. wiggenton spent saturda,
in Indiana Harbor.
Among the Hammond visitors yester.
day were: Mesdames Mclaughlin. Koh.
Ter, Rhode, Lafrerty and Mr.. Dedelow.
Arthur Kohler, Charles Mueller am
John Kansheld are working in tn,
tank shops in East Chicago.
Those neither absent nor tardy in tn
Hessville school for the month endin.
March Is are
Fred Mueller, John stuhr, Annie Pc
terek. Ella German. Charlie Williams
! Mary PeterelS. Sadie Wiggenton, An
ME Fullgraf, Barbara Senzig. LOUIS
Williams. Harry Steffey Alma Watts
Carl Senzig. Henry Mueller. Edwar
Mueller.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
MERRILLvILL,E.

Perry Goodrich has made some need
ed improvements to his residence.
Myiel Pierce is a daily visitor at
Crown Point. looking after repairs to
his property.
Louis Randolph and Harry Rockwell
were callers in town yesterday.
Station Agent McCarty visited Chi
cago relatives on Saturday.
Professor Goodpaster visited in VAL
paraiso yesterday.
Miss Alice Boyd did shopping in Chi
cago last Saturday.
Ralph Burge and wife of Gary Wis
tied with relatives in town over sun
day.
Miss Huntington of Valparaiso has a
class of fifteen in town, TO whom She
lis giving piano lessons each week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
II you are troubled with
BURNING SCALP,
hay,s air
Health

will positively remove azItraces
OF it, and stop the itching and
burning, keep the scalp healthy
and clean and encourage the
growth OF new hair
Do not delay as the dandruf1
germ KILLS the hair rO0Ss and
stops the growth Of hair.
IS NOT A DYE.
81 AND soc. BOTTLES, AT DRUGGISTS.
Hays Harfina Soap cures Eczema, red.
ros1gT and chapped hands, and ali skin disea sea
Keeps skin fine and soft, 25c. druggists. Send
&c for free books, THE Care of the Skin,' The
Care Of the Hair"
PhiIo Hay Spec. Co., Newark. n. J.
For sale by Otto NeseIe and the Lion
store pharmacy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
HEGEWIsCH.

Mr. John Patterson was Chicago
business visitor Monday.
Battling Nelson left here Saturday
evening for a weeks engagement at
Milwaukee, Wis.
Miss Wilma Woods of Crown Point
was the guest of Mrs. V. A. Beckman
of Superior avenue Saturday and sun
day.
Mrs William Hanson Of Chicago Wis
tied friends here Sunday
Miss Mamie Burnham is reported III
at her home in Burnham-
Harry Nelson. who attends school at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
Death of Miss Nourse.

The sad report of the death of Mrs.
Clara Houk Nourse reached here yes
terday and this community, where the
young lady was so well and favorably
known was shocked beyond measure
TO her of her sudden demise. Mrs.
Nourse. before her marriage was one
Of the popular teachers in the Crown
Point high school, and resigned her po-
sition previous to her marriage nearly
two years ago, when she and her hus-
band went to Wisconsin to live. The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been made, but it is thought that she
will be brought to Crown Point for
burial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
HOBART.

Mrs. Clark Metzker and two daugh
ters returned to Gary after a short
visit here with Mrs. Colburn.
The preliminary oratorical contest
will be held this evening in STATIONS
Opera House. The high school will give
several chorus numbers, besides other
musical selections by various individ
uals.
Edward Passow was calling on
friends in town yesterday.
The Stoner VS.. Cunningham case
came up yesterday. The case was dis
missed to give the lawyers time to look
up the law.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-30
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

Deputy Sheriff Fred Furman is back
on the job after a weeks seige of the
grippe.
The Register devil" has the mumps.
William Parry transacted business in
Hammond and Chicago yesterday.
Things are decidedly "quiet" in Crown
Point at present.