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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
PL0TN Err.

Mr.. Thomas I'll. Ploiner, employed
helping Mr.. Robelt Miller near Smoke
town, Opequon district to harvest, was
overcome with the heat about O'Clock
aploplexy that evening shout 5
O'clock. Mr. Miller WAS glaalg the
binder and Mr.. plotner was driving
the horses. Mr.. Miller noticed The un-.
fortunate man leaning down on the
horses neck and that there was some
thing wrong and called to the noises
to stop. He just got down in time 10
catch Mr.. Plotner as he was falling.
He laid him on the ground and soon
after took him to his house where
everything possible was done for him.
DIR. J. II. Oliver, of Swan Pond, was
called and administered some medi-
cine and the patient revived and APP
peared to be getting wei. when the DIR.
left but sudden change came an hour
or so later and he died before the Dr.
got there.
the deceased leaves wife son
number OF sisters and brothers
and his mother. He was born and
raised near Johnsontcwn this county
and was quiet, honest and indus
trious young man The remains were
taken to his hone near Baxter and
the funeral took place onSunday morn
ing at 8 O'clock fion the church at
that place Rev. Mr.. Church officiating.
Mrs. Fannie Trent Coe, beloved wife
of Mr.. Wilson p. Coe, died at their
home in the village of Gerardstown on
Thursday morning at the age of II
years after "a long spell of sickness.
Mrs. Coe was bora aud livei until
her marriage IS years ago in bucklng-
ham county Virginia aud was of an
old and prominent Virginia family.
Since her marriage she lived almost
continuously in the vincinity of Gerad-
stown where she was held in the high
est esteem. From early life she was
member Of the Presbyterian church
and her whole life's bore true testimony
OF loving christian character.
She is survived by her husband, one
son and one daughter. The son is Mr.
Frank Coe of Rockbridge county and
the daughter il Mrs. Anna Kit, of
Sondley, South Carolina. Sine also
leaves several grandchildren among
whom is Miss Fannie Dold, who h as
long made her home with the & and
parents.
The funeral will take place on Sat
arday morningat 10 O'Clock the services
taking place la the church at Gerard
stown and the intermeut will be in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
Patton Reports Big Trial

Court Reporter l. d. Patton of
Hammond is assisting John S. sullivan,
the reporter of the Warren county
court, In taking the evidence in a trial
in which Emery Perkins is suing the
Big Four Railroad company for dam
ages for the loss of a foot
The case is being tried before Judge
Isaac c. Schoonover of the Fountain
circuit court The case is Interesting
for the reason that several large YER
diets have already been awarded in
former trials.
The first trial occurred in February,
1907, the week before the burning of
the court house at Williamsport and
the jury returned verdict of $4,000
IN favor Of young Perkins. This case
was appealed to the supreme court
and was reversed on account Of ex-
cessive Judgment and the case was re
manded for re-trial. and it was sent on
a change Of venue TO Williamsport
and is now again being fought out.
1t IS one Of the biggest railroad
cases that has been tried Ia this state
for number OF years. The plaintiff
is represented by Hon. Addison G. Har-
ris. ox-minister to Austria and Frasier
& Isham Of Fowler. Tho railroad com
pany IS represented by its local attor-
ney at Fowler. Charles NJ. snyder and
its special attorney. Charles n. McCabe
Of Charlottesville
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
cARp cLTR oRGANIzEn.

Mrs. Frederick Bull entertained a
party of Hammond ladies very delight
fully yesterday afternoon at her home
in State street, for the purpose of or
ganizing new social card club. Twelve
guests were in attendance and they
voted on having the club known as the
No-Name club. Arrangements were al
so completed for the next party. and
Mrs. p. L. Davis will entertain at her
residence in Rimbach avenue. Seven
games of progressive pedro were play
ed during the afternoon and beautiful
prizes of hand painted china were
awarded the winners. The honors We're
given Mrs. T. F. Mckee first; Mrs. w.
L Keyser, second; Mrs. Harry Dortontr.
third; and the consolation prize to
Mrs J. P Kasper At the close of the
games course luncheon was served at
small tables. The members anticipate
many pleasant meetings during the
year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
THE IDEA MAN
ARRIVES IN CITY

Morris Eichman, the Idea Man. ar
rived in Hammond today and looked
over the city He was very much i'm
pressed with the enterprise and hustle
which characterizes the citizens Of the
town. but he was also impressed with
the fact that Hammond is not making
the most Of its advantages.
At the meeting of the Hammond
Business Mems association, which Will
be held in the Lake superior courtroom
tomorrow evening. he will tell the peo-
pie of this city what is the matter with
Hammond.
Mr.. Eichman is an advertising man.
He knows how to boost a proposition.
whether 1t be the advantages of city
or of brand of soap. and he will tell
the business men what they will have
to do to put Hammond on the worlds
map.
He was taken about the city in an
automobile by Secretary E. F. Johns
ton of the Hammond Business Mems
association and will make a thorough
diagnosis of the troubles OF this city
tomorrow night. Eichman is bust
ness man through and through and his
! talk win appeal to business men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
a CLUB PARTY.

Miss Clara Dibos entertained few
friends very pleasantly last evening
at her home ii Fayette street. Her
guests were the members of the Jolly
Times club who met for the regular
meeting. The usual pleasant program
of the club was enjoyed. conversation
and music being the principal features
Of entertainment during the evening
at ten o'clock the guests We're invited
into the dining room and were served
with an elaborate four course lunch
con. The table was prettily decorated
carrying out a color scheme in green
and white 4 bowl of white carna-
tions and ferns made an attractive cen
ter piece for the table. Another party
VIII be held in two weeks. although the
place Of meeting was not dcided upor
last evening. The following are the
young ladies Of the club: Misses Lii
liam and Josephine Ha1ber. Maysne sn6
Title Ruschli. Rose Elder and Clara
Dibos
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
CLOSING EXERCISES AT SCHOOL.

The pupils of the Irving school gave
a short program in the school hall
this morning, the occasion being the
unwilling of three handsome pictures
presented to the school by the members
of the Parents club. The pictures
are excellent photographs Of George
Washington, the Shaw Memorial and
Abraham Lincoln, which will add great
ly to the effectiveness of the school
decorations. The following program
was given:
Why Every School Should Have
Picture Of Washington" .......
-............... Myrtle Gustaveson
Song: Many Flags in Many Lands
...-....-.. observation-disclosures. School
Why Every School Should Have
Picture Of Lincoln" - Fred Yarck
The Shaw Memorial. Miss Adkins
Song "Tenting Tonight" 80. Room Z
Flag Salute 1890. ...............
America ...... ...................
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
ENrERTA1Ns INFORMALLY.

Mrs j Hoffman entertained the mem
bers of Sewing Circle No ! of St Mar
garets hospital at a very enjoyable
party yesterday afternoon. The us
ual number Of members attended and
spent the afternoon with cards. Several
games of cards were played during the
afternoon pedro being the game al
the meeting. The honors were awarded
Mrs. w y. Weis, Mrs. Caroline Dibos
and Mrs. John Heiser. The hostess
served q daintily arranged luncheon
at small tables at the close of the at
ternoon Mrs. Jake. Kussmaul win en-
terrain the members at the next meet
ing in two weeks and a very pleasant
time is anticipated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
BAPTIST MEETING
IN PROGRESS THERE

The love and devotion, the sacrifice
ing and the helping spirit Of the Bap-
fist Brotherhood and Sisterhood of six
Indiana counties. Lake, Porter, Laporte,
Starke, Marshall and St. Joseph, en-
bracing a mighty congregation of Cod
fearing people. $500 strong, are rep
resented in delegation, in the num-
Der of 100, gathered in the seventy
third annual session of the Northern
Indiana Baptist association within the
walls of the First Baptist church Of
this city, says the Laporte Argus.
The Rev J. E. Sharp. pastor of the
Hammond Baptist congreg alton, deliv-
cred the doctrinal sermon this morn
ing. and opened the afternoon session
with an address on The Ideal Prayer
Meeting"
The association this afternoon elected
the following officers.
Moderator, the Rev. II. n Spear, Elk
hart, Ind; vice moderator, the Rev, J.
E sharp. Hammond, Ind; clerk, 7. j
Giblett, Mishawaka, Ind; treasurer, ID
p. Closer. Kingsbury. Ind; board OF
trustees Ed $. Kee. F. r. Fuller and
Charles r. Holler
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
AN EVENING RECEPTION.

NJ. and Mrs. w. A. Hill gave an "at
home" at their pretty Warren street
residence last evening from eight to
eleven o'clock, at which thy delightfully."-
entertained many friends Their guests
We're the faculty of the high school and
the principals Of the grade schools in
Hammond The party was given at the
close Of the school year before the
teachers leave for their homes. as Mr.,
Hill Will retire from school work at
the close of this term. Mr. Hiu has
been principal of schools in Hammond
for several years. and the past year was
made supervisor Of all the ward
schools. Delightful entertainment was
provided for the guests in the Military
Lotto games. The guests played pro
excessively at small tables in the par
Tors Of the home and at the close Of
an hour the hOuors were awarded to
Miss Eichorn, Mrs W. c. Belman, Miss
Alta Atkins and Mr.. Alice. A prettily
arranged two course luncheon follow
ed and the guests were served with re-
freshments at the same small tables.
The home was very prettiIy decorated
for the reception with spring flowers
with the same dainty color scheme. The
guests at the function We're Mr. and
Mrs. ". c. Belman Mr.. and Mrs A. l.
Spohn. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Leaning
Mrs. Belle r Falkner Misses Mary
Ibach, Irene Skunk, Mae Berhaus. Mer-
vim Matilda Eichorn. Anne Bassett
Jennie Mabbs. Mary NEWMAN. Blanche
Nixon, Nina Petit, Alta Adkins, Rena
Ames, Lulu Symmes, and Delta Cur
ry. Messrs. Clyde and Walter Alice
and F. d McElroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
A DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.

Despite the threatening weather yes
terday, about 40 ladies Of the history
committee of the Hammond Woman's
club left Hammond at noon for Crown
Point, to be the guests of Mrs. Albert
Mack nonresident member of the
committee. The occasion was that Of
social day which closes the work of the
committee for the year. The guests on
arriving at the pleasant residence, were
informally received by the hostess, Mrs.
Mack She was assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Dinwiddie.
The home was very beautifully decor
ated with marguerites and other spring
flowers At. one O'Clock the guests
found their places at small tables plac-
ed in the several rooms and were serv-
ed with a dainty two-course luncheon.
The chairman, Mrs. j. s.. Blackburn,
and vice chairman Mrs. J. Arthur Davis
were asked to preside The afternoon
was informally spent and the presence
of several Crown Point ladies, formerly
of Hammond, added to the afternoon s
pleasure. AS surprise to the COM
mittee. the program committee had art
tistic and neat programs of the years
work ready for distribution. Every one
pronounced Mrs. Mack the most
charming of hostesses. and expressed
themselves as having enjoyed an ex-
ceptionaHy pleasant day Those in at
tendance We're Mesdames Blackmun
Lundt Ryan, Hover, Bruce, Briggs
Mack, Swain, Dake. Wolf Stauffer
Frame, Hirsch, Wilcox. Fitzgerald
Kingwell, Bull. Armstrong Fischer
Wall Whittby. Shields. Burk, Hauser
Campbell, Lavenne. Rothchild Knots
Fox. Jordan. sttnson, Hunt, Graham
Cooper Bradford, Winwitte and Davis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
a LINE WEDDING.

A very pretty home wedding will be
celebrated tomorrow evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs j. DeVries, 635
Fairfield avenue. Chicago. when Miss
Dora Torrenga and Mr. Henry Optholt
viii be married. Invitations to attend
the wedding ceremony have been ex-
tended the relatives and most intimate
friends of the bridal couple, many of
whom viii come from out of town.
The home viii be very prettily dec
Grated for the ceremony with carna-
tions and ferns. a color scheme being
nicely carried out in the brides col
ors. pink and white The ceremony
viii be performed under a bower Of
fiowrs and ferns in the parlor, where
the bridal party viii enter and meet
the officiating clergymen, the Rev.
Vande Heide and Rompen. The bride
VIII have Miss Anna Optholt serve her
as maid f-honor, and Mr.. Fred Tor
renga will serve the groom as best
man. The bride will be attired in a
very handsome gown of white tafetta
silk with lace trimmings She will
carry a bouquet of brides flowers.
At the close of the ceremony a we'd
ding supper will be served, after which
the bridal couple will leave on their
wedding visit. They viii go to Laf-
ayette, Ind, to be entertained at the
home of friends and relatives for two
weeks. They will be at home to their
friends in Englewood after July l.
Mr.. Optholt is known to many Ham
mond people and is employed in the
stereotype department of THE LAKE
COUNTY TINES The announcement OF
his marriage will be of interest to his
friends here, who viii extend then
congratulations and best wishes.
The guests from a distance viii 81
Miss Angie Dykburger. of Lafayette
Ind. Mr.. and Mrs. H. Optholt of Kala.
mazoo, Mich, and Mr. and Mrs. J
Roberts of Grand Rapids, Mich
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
Professor Hill Resigns.

Professor W A. Hill who for the
past fifteen years has been connected
with the Hammond high school in the
capacity OF Instructor and principal.
rendered his resignation 70 the board
of education last evening.
Mr. Hill may locate elsewhere. but he
has not definitely decided what he will
do. In fact. he Will not know until
IN the summer just what his future
activities viii be
The many friends Of Mr.. Hill regret
that he may find It advisable to leave
the city and Will greatly miss him and
his estimable wife.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
A sCHooL PARTY.


One of the very delightful society
events of commencement week was
party given among the young people of
the eighth grade last evening at the
pretty residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Giles
Warner. 50 Carroll street. Several days
ago the girls of the " A. C. club is
sued invitations among their friends
to attend the party The invitations
were dainty hand-painted cards, bear
ing the club monogram and other APP
propriate decorations in black and gold
the club colois About seve1lty guests
responded. and met last evening al S
O'Clock. The entertainmert continued
until nearly midnight
The house was very deliberately dec
GRATED for the party in purple and white
colors and club and school pennants.
The flowers used in the parlors were
American Beauty roses and pink and
white carnations The porch was illum-
mated with Japanese lanterns and gar
den seats and hammocks We're used.
After all the guests had arrived. a
short and informal program was rem
dered by young ladies of the club. Miss
Hazel Schofeld and Miss Beulah Drack
ert gave several enjoyable numbers on
the program and Arthur Finding was
asked to give some vocal selections.
Cards We're passed out among the
guests at the close Of the program,
which had several questions to be an
sWered by things found on a penny.
The honors n the contest were award
ed Miss Ruth Hathaway. Miss Miriam
Warner and Fred Gescheidler. The
remainder of the evening was spent
with various social diversions until a
daintily arranged two-course luncheon
was served. Miss Edna Turner and
Miss Mabel Olsen were chaperons at the
| party.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
Police Are Kept Busy.

There was an unusually large num-
Der Of arrests for drunkenness and
other causes today. P. ]. Doran was
arrested by officer Kunz at Sheffield
avenue on the charge of being intoxi-
Gated.
Aaron Sugar Of Whiting was arrested
by Captain IIanlon on the charge of
provoking an assault He was dismiss
ed for the want of prosecution John
Thompson was arrested by Officers Bor-
ebert and Homerich at the corner OF
Holman and State streets on the charge
of being drunk He was fined $11.
Pat Collins Of Gary was arrested by
Officer Trinen on the charge of being
drunk. and was fined $11.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
APPEARs az PRoGRAM.

Mrs Harry MacElfresh Of Cameron
street. attended a reception and festival
given by Chicago Circle No. 497 P. H. g.
at the Masonic temple in Chicago, last
evening. The meeting was very largely
attended and a very pleasant time is
reported Mrs Harry MacElfresh was
asked to give several reading on the
program and her numbers were enjoy
able Among others who were on the
program Were Judge Carr. Dr.. Price
and w Fl. Garten all of Chicago, who
gave important addresses. The musical
numbers BY Miss Brady, pianist. and
Miss Cox. soloist, We're pleasant fea-
lures Of the program.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09

Miss Edith Carter entertained the
members of the Philathea Embroidery
club very pleasantly last evening at
her home in Ann street. 1t was the
regular weekly meeting Of the club
members and about Is were in attend
ance. They spent the evening in a
very enjoyable social way with en-
brofdery work and conversation. after
which refreshments were served. The
next meeting viii take place at the
home of Miss Myrtle Brotherton in
State street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
DR.. Oberlin to Speak.

DR.. Oberlin is scheduled to appear
before the Wednesday Night club this
evening and unless something turns
up to interfere with the evenings plans
the patrons may except a very inter
esting paper, entitled some Social Bug
bears" To the professional man the
subject appears as one which needs
much attention in this day and age. and
at the same time one that has been too
much neglected.
Having himself given 1t considerable
study, DR.. Oberlin is in position to
speak from a standpoint Of authority
this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
Doctor AS Business Man.

The Doctor as a Business Man" will
be the general topic of discussion to-
morrow afternoon at the regular meet
ing of the Lake County Medical society.
when it meets in the Elk clubrooms in
East Chicago at 4 o'clock
1t will undoubtedly be an interesting
meeting, as the various members will
be called upon to give their experiences
in the way Of gathering the lucre in
connection with their profession.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
An IMpoRrANT MEETING.

4 very important meeting of the
members of the high school alumni as
ISOLATION took place last evening In
the assembly room of the Central
school. The meeting was not largely
attended on account of the rain, but
several matters of Importance were dis
posed OF The report of the sale Of
tickets was read. showing that the ban
quet would be weu attended by mem
bers Of the association ond friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
L. A. Bryan Is Sued.

l. A Bryan, one Of the well-known
Gary real estate men. is being sued BY
John Krisky in the Lake superior court
for his failure TO deliver deed TO Ger
tain property in Gary which Bryan is
alleged to have sold him and for which
he is alleged 70 have received $3.50 in
ten monthly payments Of 50 each and
$50 IN cash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
ENTERTAINs AT DINNER.

Mrs. W. B. Oatman entertained at a
very prettily arranged course dinner
last evening at $50 O'Clock at her res
idence in Chicago. The party was gil
Ven in honor of the approaching mari
age OF Miss Ethel Merrill and Mr.. Reed
Bennett. both of Park Manor Covers
wee laid for Is guests. relatives of Miss
Merrill and Mr. Bennett The dinner
last evening was the last of series
of luncheons. dinners, theater parties
and showers given for Miss Merrill by
her friends before her marriage, which
occurs Saturday. June IL.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09

school yells. but It was not until they
reached the neighborhood Of the Os-
trowSkf residence In West Hammond
that the class was discovered They
had been in hiding in a vacant fiat
buildings since o'clock IN the after
noon. The remainder Of the evening
was passed in an enjoyable social way
and elaborate refreshments were
served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
Hammer Fighters Fined.

Gus Bukola and John Ohlskey, who
put on an interesting little duel at the
standard Steel Car plant after they
had chosen hammers for weapons. were
fined 1920 each in Special Judge Hen
derson's court this morning.
John Ohlskey is alleged to have
started the fight when he threw a
hammer and hit Gus Bukola in the
head Bukola retalfated and hit Oil
skey in the toe with his hammer. The
blow broke Ohlskey's toe.
The duel ended because of the lack
of hammers and both men were placed
under arrest and fined this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
A PEDRO PARTY.

The members of Silver Light Hive
L O. T NJ. will give a pedro party this
evening in Longs hall on state street
TO which the public is cordially invited.
Several games of cards will he played
after which the prizes viii be awarded
Informal dancing viii also be a fea-
ture of the tvening. The party prom
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
AID SOCIETY MEETS.

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church is meeting this af-
ternoon in the church social room for
the regular weekly meeting It was
desired that many members attend, as
important business in connection with
the serving of the alumni banquet~was
to be disposed of.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
GAVE HIM sURPRIsE.

Miss Alma Patton Of Hammond but
who is spending a few weeks with old
friends in Covington. came up Wednes-
day evening in John Phillips big tour
ing car. accompanied by Miss Leota
Bilsland, and gave Mr.. Patton sur
prise They started home about s
o'clock in the big rain. but what do
joyous youngsters care for rain?-War-
ren Review.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
THE CITY
Shows Improvement.

James Bachli OF Chicago. who was
seri Dusty injured last Sunday when lie
and his family figured in an automo-
bile wreck, shows marked Improvement
today and will be able to leave the hos
pital in short time. Among other in
juries he suffered two broken ribs.
which, owing to his age, made his con
dition precarious
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09
A SCHOOL EVENT.

The annual high school serenade was
celebrated last evening in the usual
pleasant way in spite of the rain and
disagreeable weather. The classes met
Mt the Central school building at Z
O'Clock and proceeded from there to
visit the homes of the senior members
Of the high school At each home they
sang several class songs and gave their
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-09

Misses Anna uCllnine and Amy Nc
Gregor entertained a few friends in
formally last evening at the home Of
Mrs NJ. Louisa Wood in Carroll street.
Cards were played during the evening,
and a very delightful time was passed
with the games. A daintily arranged
two course luncheon was served. Among
the guests We're Misses Agnes Meikle,
Ellen Clark. Nora Lacey and Anna
AIeeker.