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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Boom Times in the Skies.

From the Pttsburg Dispatch.
With one comet here, Halleys comet to
come and a new planet about to make its
debut. things astronomical for 1909 prom
Use to be decidedly interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

In comparing itself with San Francisco
Pittsburs manages to be proud of the
fact that it has no earthquakes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Standard Oil business men may be for
getful about some things, but they are
not so careless as to mislay 500 900 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
A Self-Declared Benefactor.

''Have you done anything to make the
world your debtor?'
NO" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax. II
don't believe in encouraging bad habits.
My ledger assures me that / have man.
aged to make the world pay as it goes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
The Administrative Arch.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Having got the keystone OF his cabinet
the rest ought to be easy to President
elect Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Some Do.

From the Toledo Blade.
One nice thing about those little tin
horns for the children is that they do not
last longer than twenty-four hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

This is the time of year when nobody
has any hesitation about defying the ice
trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Bargains.
From the Chicago News.

Were you thoughtful enough to hold out
few dollars for the after-Christmas bar
gains?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
How It Might Work Out.

81 often wish l had more leisure for
substantial reading" said the slightly in
sincere person.
mo doubt" answered Miss Cayenne.
I'm that case you would have more time
to play golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

"a man dat puts in all his time findin'
fault" said Uncle Eben, 'ain't no more
real use dan a weather prophet who can't
predict muffin but billiards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

known in and around Hegewisch. hav-
ing spent the greater part OF his life
here. His many friends would be
pleased to hear of his early recovery.
Mrs. Bruebaker's mother returned to
her home in Parr. Ind, after spending
a few days here with her daughter.
Miss Ella Hohwy and Miss Mabel
Anderson attended a musical concert at
Orchestra hall Friday afternoon.
Mr. Fftz Patrick OF Englewood spent
Friday morning here on very important
business.
Mrs. McRille and little son. Luther.
are the guests of Mrs. Frank Buck of
Superior avenue for few days.
Mrs. Snyder of Hammond spent yes
terday with Mrs. Fred Miller of On
tario avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Silverman and
little daughter, Pauline, returned from
very pleasant visit among their many
friends and relatives.
Mr.. John Lynn. who is employed by
Mr.. Moran at the Standard Steel al
Hammond, met with an accident while
at work yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to his home on Erie avenue, and
as the injuries were not serious it Is
possible that he will be able to be al
work in a few days
Mrs. Samuelson, who has been living
with her SON in Chicago for the pas
six months, has returned here OF live
with her daughter, Mrs. Herman
/ y Go ~,
! daughter-in-law died at the st. Au
gustinia hospital in Chicago.
The trustees of the Swedish Lutheran
church held their business meeting Fri
day evening at the home of Mr.. AM
Mrs. B. A. Anderson of Commercial
avenue. After the business was tran
sacted light refreshments were served
The Royal Circle met at the hom
of Effe Christensen Thursday evening
Games were played and a light lunch
con was served. A very good time wa
had by all who were there.
Miss Ethel Greenburg took Dime
with Miss Fife Christianson Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bybee of Hege
wisch are the proud parents of a bah
girl
Miss Fife Christensen was on tn
sick list.
Miss Ethel Greenburg spent Frida
; afternoon in Hammond visiting Mr.
H. Bybee.
Don't forget to attend the entertain
ment given by the NJ E. church ne1
Thursday, Jan. %. 1909 Tickets 25
Chrildren 1oc. Don't forget.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
MUNSTER.

Mrs. Weingarten of Roseland visited
relatives here yesterday.
Mrs. Charles stallbohm visited in
Highlands yesterday.
D. O. r oberlin OF Hammond was
here yesterday.
J.. F. Irish was here on business yes
terday
c. P. Schoon is taking the census
Of the town of Munster and North
township for the Lake county directory,
P. Kikkert and daughter, Cora. are
Hammond visitors today.
Mrs. ]. Munster Jr. and daughter
Henrietta, visited Mrs. MINISTER'S pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Kikkert, yes
terday.
Mrs. j. Baker. who is very i'll with
pneumonia, is reported a little bet.
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schoon moved t.
Hammond yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
LOWELL.

Sam A1beson. who has been working
for Fred Tapping the past summer,
left today for his former home in Wells
county.
The soft weather has broken up the
making of ice at Cedar Lake, throwing
a number of Lowell men out of work
Wesley Morgan and wife. who recent
ly went to Texas to spend the winter,
write back to friends here that flowers
are in bloom and that they are having
fine time.
Protracted meetings will commence
at the Christian church tomorrow
night.
Mrs John Lee of Henderson, Tex,
arrived in Lowell last night for an
extended visit with her daughter, Mrs.
l. W. Ragon, and family.
The remains of Mrs. NJ. A. Halsted
was brought. here for burial yester-
day.
Mrs. Lester wallace, living four miles
east of Lowell. is reported quite Ill. re-
quiring the attention of the physician
The late rains has pulled the frost
about all out OF the ground, making
the roads quite muddy and hard tc
travel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
LANSING.

Little Helen Jourgenson has been
Ill for the past two weeks. She does
not seem to be recovering very rapidly.
F. W. Clements attended a grade
meeting at Evanston on Friday.
Miss Emily and Mr.. Walter Van
denberg spent last evening in Bernice.
Otto Grulke, who was run over by
wagon three weeks ago. when he
tried to jump into it, has recovered
sufficiently to attend school again. He
must continue to use crutches for some
time. however.
Mrs. Pececk and son, Peter. were Chi
cago visitors Thursday.
Miss Josie Ermgenburg was a South
Holland visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Zyden and fami-
| ~ are moving into Oak Glen. They have
been living about half a mile west
of Oak Glen.
! w. c. vandenberg is improving hi:
store by putting In a new tin ceiling.
Mr.. C. Schuppen of Chicago Height:
was in town this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
INTRODUCE A
NEW APPORTIONMENT BILL
Lake County Will Get Senator of it's Own and Then
Senator Bowser Might Be Eliminated, Say
the Hammond Men.

trict. thus cutting out one democratic
representative. Lake county, a repub-
lican stronghold. would have two rep
resentatives instead of one Madison
county. which is democratic at pres
ent. would have only two representa-
tives instead of three. Monroe and
Brown would form one district instead
of Monroe and Lawrence. Owen,
Greene and Sullivan would form one
district instead of Owen and Clay. APu-
laski and White would form one In
stead of Pulaski, Starke and st. Jo-
seph.
st. Joseph. which is a republican
county, would have three representa-
tives instead of two at present. Upton.
Clinton and Hamilton would form one
district instead of Upton and Hamil-
ton. Clinton went democratic at the
last election. Vigo, which is nominalIy
republican. would have three represen-
tatives instead of two. warrick and
vanderburg would form one district.
This would take away one republican
representative. Whitley, Huntington.
Kosciusko and Wabash would form one
district instead of whitley, Kosciusko
and Huntington.
OF course. when the democratic bill
makes Its appearance in the senate it
will be entirely different from this one
and it may be counted on to seek to
make things easy for the democrats.
But there is little chance for re-
apportionment bill to pass at this ses-
sion, because the republicans control
the senate and the democrats have a
majority in the house. Any bill to be-
come law must pass both houses. and
It is out of the question for either of
these reapportionment bills to get by.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
TIMES BUREAU
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. Ex-senator
Springer, republican, has introduced the
republican bill for the legislative re-
apportionment of the state according to
the vote at the last election. Under
the bill the republicans would make
heavy gains in the Encouragement of
the legislative districts.
Senators Mccullough and Stotsen-
burg. democrats, are preparing the
democratic e-apportionment bill which
Will be presented to the senate in
few days.
Under the Springer bill Marion coun-
ty. which is normally republican, would
have ten representatives instead Of
eight. Lake county, which is republic
can normally, would have one senator
to itself and with Porter and Newton
would have another. At present Lake
and Porter together have one senator.
Another change in the senatorial dis
tricts is that Tippecanoe and Benton
would get one senator EACH whereas
they have now one senator jointly.
Johnson and Shelby no whave one joint
senator. Under the Springer bill Brown
county. a democratic county, would be
| taken from the district of Brown, Jack
son and Washington and added to john
son and Shelby. Jackson and Washing
ton, Scott and Jennings would form
one district. Floyd and Clark would
form one district instead of Floyd and
Harrison and Harrison would be added
to the district now made up of Dubois
Crawford and Perry. The district OF
Gibson and Posey would be destroyed
both of these counties joining Wander
burg, Warrick and Spencer in one dis
trict. These changes in the pocke
would drop one senator to make III
for the increase in Lake county.
In the representative districts Dekall
is added to the present district of Ad
ans and Allen. Benton and Tippecano'
would form one district instead of Ben
ton and Warren, and Blackford, Gran
and Delaware would form one instea,
of Blackford, Grant and Wells. Della
ware is a republican county. To tn
district of Brown and Monroe, which
is democratic, Marion county, normal.
} republican stronghold, would be ad
: ded. which would probably make thi
republican district. Crawford an
, Harrison would form district instea
. of Crawford and Perry. Harriso
would have not all by herself as sh
. now has. Harrison county is demo
>
a separate district would be united wit
Jennings. Perry county which was dis
placed by Harrison in the district wit
Crawford, would join Dubois in a dis
trict, displacing Pike. Pike would joi
Knox and displace Dubois.
Fountain county. which now form
:, one district, would be joined with War
+ rem. Hancock which now forms on
: district would be Joined by Madison
and Hendricks which forms one distrit
would be Joined with Montgomer
Montgomery now forms one distric
and is democratic. White would tax
the place of Porter in a district wit
: Jasper Jefferson, which now forms
:, single district, would be Joined /
Switzerland, which is now united wit
: Ohio. Ripley would take the place
q Switzerland with Ohio. Ripley
democratic now and forms district |
itself.
Johnson and Shelby. which now for
. two districts, both of which are DEM
cratic, would be united into one di
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
BURNHAM.

All the people of Burnham regard
less of party who are Interested in the
coming election are asked to be present
at a meeting to be held in ten school
house Monday evening, Jan. 25, for the
purpose OF deciding on names of candi-
dates for nominations at the coming
primary.
The laying of our water mains is
progressing very rapidly considering
bad weather and frozen ground. About
1000 fete Of pipe have been laid and
the work is expected to be completed
in the course of two or three weeks.
We are glad to hear that Mr.. Harry
returned and we hope that he will de-
eide to stay for some time, as his good
fellowship was greatly missed among
the young folks of this locality.
Some of the voters of Burnham met
at Mr. William Guthridge's office last
night OF discuss the political situation
T. J. CuIlman was In Chicago on
business yesterday.
The brick masons who were work
ing on our village hall have left theil
work on account of a difficulty with
one of the village inspectors. AS the
cause of the infant strike has been re.
moved we hope the business viii b'
resumed today.
The C. c. railroad locomotive lef
the rails today in the Western Stee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
High School Notes.

The drill squad and the circle of the
minstrel show had their pictures taken
and they are going fast
The monograms earned by the stu
dents last year in athletics have been
sent for and will be distributed as soon
as they arrive.
Work has begun for the preliminary
oratorical contest, which will be held
some time in March Many of the
juniors and seniors expect to enter this
contest
The high school orchestra, under the
direction of Professor H. n. Nichols,
has made rapid strides They received
much praise for their work in the min
strel show.
Several of the boys have decided to
attend the East Chicago Crown Point
basketball game this evening. 1t
makes the Whiting boys feel sad to
think they cannot go into the fray. so
find it necessary to be contented with
watching others enjoy this popular
sport. One of the local students Of
f1ciated as umpire at the Valparaiso
East Chicago game last Saturday.
The minstrel show is now over. The
members of the Athletic association are
satisfied with the showing the boys
made, so have decided to make the
minstrel show an annual affair. The
proceeds of the show was about $40.
Fifty per cent of the sum realized will
go to a fund for the erection of a new
gymnasium.
Miss Picard. the supervisor in music,
has dwindled the chorus down to thir-
tysix and many more changes will take
place before the annual oratorical con-
| test. The students are working earn
estly, and have all the hopes in the
world of getting the banner again this
year.
The physic class have been working
on heat and engines, and find II ex.
tremely interesting. This class ha:
been doing some fine work
The Junior class have decided to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23

Car and Foundry company's yard and
Mr.. Harry Patton was seriously in
jured Mr.. Patton was on the front
end OF the locomotive at the time and
the Jar threw him to the ground d.
rectly in front OF it. The engine ran
on him and pinned him to the ground
in such a position that It caused great
difficulty to remove 1t without causing
him worse injuries. He was obliged
to remain under the engine for a period
of fifteen or twenty minutes before a
crane could be brought TO the scene
and the locomotive raised sufficiently
to allow of his removal.
Mr.. Patton's right foot and ankle
was badly crushed and it is feared
that he will lose the foot. Mr.. Patton
showed great fortitude while under the
engine. and great presence of mind in
helping to direct the work Of raising
the engine, although he must have
been in great pain.
A surprise party was given to Miss
Rice today at the school house by the
children of her room in honor of her
birthday. Miss Rice was presented with
pearl fountain pen.
4 MTS. 0cOISe IctSASoH las JUST 10
turned from a visit to her mother
Mrs Graeling, at Globe Station.
Mrs. NJ E. Shaver has resigned hi:
position with the Western Steel Cal
company, and Will take a position witt
the Osterman Car company of Yves
| Pullman.
Constable Sweet of Harvey was her,
on business today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
ST. JOHN.

Miss Susan Hart returned to Chi
cago after a weeks visit with Mrs. NJ
Gerlach.
Joseph P. Klassen made a business
trip to Chicago today.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haake of Hanover
Prairie were visitors here yesterday.
Adolph scherer transacted business in
Chicago today.
John Erb was . Hammond business
visitor yesterday.
Miss Helen Gerlach left for Chicago
Friday morning.
The ice has again been spoiled on
account of the soft weather and the
icemen will have to wait for anoth-
er cold spell to get their houses filled.
Mrs. Magaret Keilman returned from
Chicago after a weeks visit with rel
atives.
Mrs. Fred Baumgarten of Dyer spent
today with her sister, Mrs. William F.
Keilman here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY

have evening recitations In mathemae-
les. which vii lenable them to COM
plete the course In advance algebra
and solid geometry by the end OF the
year.
Arnold Exton, .o6. and Charles Miller
., of the Whiting high school are do
ing fine work in basketball at Pur-
due university. Exton made this year
freshman team and is playing the
game of his life. Charles Miller tried
out on the varsity team and made ia
vorable showing. Miller was captain
and forward on this years Purdue
NJ. c. A. team, and Exton played center
This team won the championship ban
ner in the league, composed of severa
teams from Purdue and Lafayette.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
HOBART.

The basketball games between Ho-
bart and Gary last night here were won
by the Gary boys, the score being AZ to
IS, and the Hobart girls beat the Gary
girls to the score OF "a TO 8. The first
half of the boys game was very fast
and interesting, the score being II to
16 in Gary's favor, in the last half Hy-
man, Gary's star, warmed up and made
baskets galore. The girls game was
slow and as usual one-sided Two of
Gary's best players were sick. so this
left them helpless. Hobart's lineup
was as follows: Forward. Eta Bullock
and lille Rose; guards. Alvina Krausse
and Edith Close. and centers, Elsie Rose
and Edna Berger. The centers played
an exceptionally good game.
A daughter was born yesterday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Karr of Mil
ler's
The pupils Of Miss Anna Nicholson
gave her a very pleasant surprise last
evening at her home. Games were
played, after which they made fudge
and departed for their homes at an
early hour.
Mr. and Mrs. B. stratton expect tc
leave lot the SOutH ABOUT the HISb ol
next month
The Unitarian Aid Alliance will meet
next week, Wednesday, with Mrs. vii.
liam McClaran.
Quite number from Gary attended
the basketball games here last night
among them were: Mrs. Paine and
daughter, Gladys, formerly of Ho.
bart.
The bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Ballan
tyne were moved from old Hobart Gem
etery to the Crown Hill cemetery yes
terday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
The Doubtful connoisseur.

It is extraordinary how -averse wa
human beings are from owning to ig>
norance, and how often, instead of
frankly saying, 81 do not know" we
make what boys call shot" at it. and
expose to view what we are trying ia
hide
A friend of mine told me had an
interest as director in an antique shop,
and while there one day, talking to his
manager, he heard a lady. who had just
taken up small bust of Charles Dick
ems, say, Are you sure this is genu-
inc antiQue?'-M A p.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
GRIFFITH IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION COMPLETED.
Newly Organized Civic Body Promises
Much GOod-Now Comforting
With Factory Heads.

Griffith, Ind, Jan. 23.-(SpeciaD-
The Griffith Improvement association.
as the name has now been1 adopted.
met last evening in Harkenrider's hall
and completed their organization with
twenty-one charter members.
B. B. Potter is president. John Miller.
vic president; T. w. Love, secretary.
and P ]. Berieger, treasurer.
A board of directors was elected, be-
ing composed of Joe Grimmer Henry
Govet, Matt Grimmer, C. M. Barney. A.
L. Russell and Nick Adininger.
A constitution and bylaws were
adopted, after which a letter from a
large concern, wishing to locate here,
was read by the president, and a COM
mittee was appointed to look after the
matter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
ROBERTSDALE.

The box social given Thursday even
ing at the Evangelical church, under
the auspices of the Junior choir. was a
decided success, both socially and finan-
cially 1t was largely attended. and
a neat sum was realized, which will
be used in a worthy way by the young
people.
The board of public works are ad-
vertising for bids for the filing in of
Benedict avenue, which at the present
time is in a terrible condition, in wet
weather the street is almost impassa-
BILE, as it is nearly always under water,
when the work is finished it will be a
great Improvement to the community.
Helmer Larson was pleasantly sur
prised at his home in Reese avenue
Thursday evening by number OF his
young friends in honor of his 14th
birthday. Games and other amusements
occupied the evening until 10 o'clock,
when an elaborate luncheon was served.
Helmer was the recipient of many pref
ty gifts from his young friends.
Miss Marie selinger of the East
Side was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Henry Eggers, Of Roberts avenue.
EDWIN MILO Oh OnlCdSO 6RSnl
day here visiting relatives.
While repairing an electric switch
board at the glucose works Thursday
Sidney Smith of this place and William
Haufrider of Grand Crossing were both
quite badly burned by electricity. Mr.
Haufrider's both hands and face were
burned, and Mr.. Smith was severelJ
burned on the arm.
Miss Helen MacLean of Roberts ave.
nue. visited friends in Chicago Thurs
day.
John Eek of Chicago was a Roberts
dale business visitor Thursday.
Miss Emma Utusch and Miss Kat
Schmittle saw Its Never Too Late t.
Mend" at the Calumet theater last even
ing.
The members of the Afternoon Pedr'
club spent a pleasant afternoon at tn
home of Mrs. August Homan in Har
rison avenue Thursday. Pedro was tn
main feature of tie afternoon, at tn
close of the games dainty refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Ed. Engler of Indiana boule
ward visited in South Chicago Thurs
: day.
. Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaHayn of Rob
erts avenue left for Chesterton. Ind
Thursday to attend the funeral of thei
niece, who died Wednesday of pneu
monia.
Mrs. Frank Holleck of Indiana boule
ward is spending a few days in Hess
Vile visiting relatives.
William Waite returned after spend
ing some time in Sugar Creek, Kan
visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Klemm of Ind
n ana boulevard spent the day visitin
4 in Chicago.
). Mrs. Charles Stress and son Of Hal
}. rison avenue visited her mother, Mr.
f Barley, in Chicago Thursday.
i Robert Atchison of Roberts avent
transacted business in Hammond yei
Z terday.
Mrs. Louis Perrigo of One Hundre
: and Eighteenth street was among Il
. Chicago shoppers Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
VALPARAISO.

D. e. Harris is in the Vale today
from indianapolis.
S. G. McCauley of Elkhart is in the
city today
The Chicago Ladies' orchestra gave a
concert In the Methodist church last
evening for the fourth number of the
Brotherhood of st. Pauls entertain
ment course.
Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice at
the opera house this evening by the
elocution department, including Pro-
lessor Reddie and Mrs. Agar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
CLARK STATION.

w. A. Writ of Gary superintendent
of schools was attending the school
here.
Mr.. ]. scheurer of Clarke was bust
ness visitor at Chicago.
Mr.. E. Old and Miss R Old were Chi
cago business visitor.
Mr.. P. Anderson and Mrs A Virus
were business visitors at Indiana Har-
Dor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-23
High School Notes.

Miss Benson reviewed the music
classes Thursday afternoon.
The seniors have had two mtd-year
examinations and the juniors also had
two tests.
Kitchel Hayhurst has entered school
again after a siege of the chickenpox.
Mayme Esty has quit school.
Anna Larshn was absent Wednesday.
The next number of the lecture
course will be given at the opera house
Friday night. Jan. %. by the Chicago
Ladies orchestra