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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
plea OF GUILTY
To Manslaughter in First De,
gree is Entered by
Woman.

NEW YORK. April i4--sarah
koten. charged with shooting and
killing DR.. Martin W. .Auspitz. in
August. last. today pleaded gritty 20
manslanghter in tho nrst degree.
She vas remanded for sentence Fri
day
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
OSCAR e. TATE rs
KILLED BY A n RAIN

this city. He married daughter OF
August Wickenhofer ana she and
one child survive. When the Span
ish-American war broke out. Mr..
Tate enlisted in Company X. First
West Virginia Infantry and served
until The company was discharged
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
PACKET ACCIDENT
CAUSES BIG PANIC
MNER's HAND MASHED.

a. $. Pierce of the o,Neil coal
mine, is in the Miners hospital, to
receive treatment for mashed
hand, caused by cars unning over i,
while he was suspended from tn,
tipple, as the result of falling
through.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
MATCH MADE
Between Johnson and Ketch.
Ell For Twenty Rounds
Next October.

NEW YORK, April iI,-Jack John.
son and Stanley Ketchel were rnatcheSl
today to box twenty rounds for the
heavy weaight championship of the
world at the colma Athletic Climb oc-
tober 10, 1909
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
All Customs Of Government
Go 70 Pay Military and
Naval Expenses.
EXCEPT FIR ON SUI GAR
And Internal Revenue Which
Are Used For Other
Expenditures.


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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
LAWYERS BOOK our.

Bound copies of the proceedings
Of, the twenty-fourth annual meet
ing of the West Virginia Bar Asso-
citation. which was held December
29-so last have been received by
members of the local bar association
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
KANAwnA MAN IAnpoNEp.

CHARLESTON. April 14.-Thc
governor has issued conditional pa.
don TO William Bell. Of Kanawha
county. serving n ilve-ycar sentence
in the penitentiary for theft
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
RECEIVE BIDS FOR JAIL.

Holmboe' & Latferty. architects, are
receiving bids for the construction of
the new county Jail at WEIGH, Nc
Doweil county, and will open them
and award the contract April 90.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
GOING TO SEATTLE.

II. 4. Rightmire, of the Enterprise
Chemical Dry Cleaning Works has
accepted position as foreman of a
large cleaning and pressing Company
Mt, Seattle. Wash. and will leave
soon to assume his new duties. He
will offer for sale his machinery and
business here.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
A LIGHT GAssER.

On Een-Mile creek. Eagle district,
this county. the Philadelphia COMPANY
has completed Its test on the NJ. j.
Boggess farm and has light gasser.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
no G.,ME-R,Ix.

WASHINGTON, D. G, April IA. :
The New York, American league base
ball game was postponed because %
rain.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15
cIncAGo GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. April IA --wheai. si.2S
SIS; corn. es Ia; oats, 50.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15

On his arrival at Mombasa Mr.
which he ordered London awaiting
with the of
From Mombasa railway Naob
from whence he viii plunge into the
hunting campaign for months which
of s.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. AIeLane, OF
Iaeksonhurs. are visiting in the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15

Advertising Me- fun,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-04-15

Fsy oTiis Rap
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-29
Golden ShekelS and
Christmas Money For
Every Body
This Is Not a Voting
Contest, But a Lilberal
Reward for Honest w ork
mprS. ,sENy2y

This is hut an honest cash for
honorable employmsn in which men, women and girls
GAGE with tho sane propriety family in the county
country is prosperous md everybody work and
subscriptions especially this liberal discount
son who neghbor who not subscriber to good news
to become reader lasting good
MANY times the @ be saved every farmer miner
or anybody else touch with the live FtS are
continually that will save many times the price
dritns to say nothing Of the
Of keeping posted this offer excellent
service Is offered all than One Cent sum
to be sura will overlook this opportunity the matter
brought to their attention.
This good prizes were given as DOC IS s1eral
commission ccctng this amount of money much OF Wmch
would be sent in. any way.
These albut we want our country COTE
spOndsn especially take this matter up and share IN tne
some distribution Dc prizes and commissions. Ssg
This is made by Fainont
by all paid for their services whether they
win be paid Write for receipt book which . al
you need but work today Write receipts laer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

Mrs. A. Weatherwax entertained the
members of the Birthstone club at
very delightful party yesterday after
noon at her home in Clinton street.
Mrs. Weatherwax entertained at st.
Patricks day party and requested her
guests to come in appropriate costume.
Mrs Robert Twiss who represented q
typical Irish girl. was awarded the first
prize, and Mrs. Charles Wilson, who
came as an Irish biddy, was awarded
another prize. The afternoon was pass
ed with games and contests appropriate
to St Patrick's day. after which the
guests were invited into the dining
room and served with a daintily ar
ranged two-course luncheon. The din
ing room was attractively arranged for
the party. carrying out a pretty color
scheme in green and white. The chan
deliers were prettiIy draped with foil
age and festoons of vines were brought
from the chandeliers to the four corners
of the room Trailing vines also decor
ated the table. An immense bunch of
green carnations formed a pretty CEN
ter piece for the table. The refresh
ments were carried out in green and
white as far as possible. The next
party will occur in two weeks and Mrs.
Marion Hover and Mrs. Charles Wilson
will entertain at the homo Of Mrs.
Hover in Doty street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

members Of the committee who num-
bers almost fifty. An admission OF rs
cents vii be charged all non-members.
The following is the program:
Cornet Solo: The Message"-Dr. J.
A Davis.
A Paper: 'H1ichigan"-Mrs. Henry
Burk.
Reading: TOO Late for the Train"
Miss Lenora Harrington OF the Chi
cago School of Music and Elocution.
Vocal Selection--Mrs. G. H. Sons Of
Indiana Harbor.
Paper: Social Life in Washing
ton"-Mrs. S. E. Swain.
Readings: (a) THE Kitchen Clock. "
(b) 'Desolation." (c) The Spinning
Wheel Song''-Miss Harrington.
The ladies who will receive are Mes
danes Wall, Burk. Davis, Knots
stauffer, Turner and Bruce
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
MRS. MILLER ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Charles Miller entertained the
members of the Fern Leaf club and a
few friends very pleasantly yesterday
afternoon at her home in South Hob
man street. 1t was the regular meet
ing of the club and the guests passed
the afternoon in a nenjoyable way
with cards. Several games Of pedro
were played and the prizes were
awarded Mrs. Max Schmidt and Mrs Il.
G.. Seeley The consolation prize was
given to Mrs Ducomb. At the close
of the games the guests passed pleas
ant social hour and were served with
delicious refreshments. The next
meeting will take place Thursday at
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Foster
Murray, SOC Sfbley street All the mem
bers were present and Mrs. Schwab and
Mrs Dave Hirsch were present as
guests OF the hostess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
~ Gzss tee aaA CUPS

used for the benefit of the Baptist or
lhestra, which is composed of many of
the young people of the church. The
following was the program:
erture-'LustspieP' ..,.......
...........K eilar Bella, op. 70
Orchestra.
Reading Surrender"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Miss White
Violin SoIo-"Barcarolle" .....B. Blood
Miss Leifheit
Trombone Solo-Selected. Miss Powell
Vocal Solo-Selected. Mis- Gates
Reading-"The Little Old Red Cradle"
Miss White.
wedding of the Winds" Waller
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. John S. Hall
Orchestra.
Vocal Solo-Selected. 49,. Miss Gates
Reading-"A Passing Cloud" ....
MISS w mite
overture-"The Bridal Rose"
................ Lavallee
Orchestra
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
HOLD ALL-DAY SESSION.

The members OF the Martha Aid So
ciety Of the First Christian church met
for an an-day session yesterday at the
home of Mrs. Wolters. 526 North Hon
man street. There was good at
tendance of members present who
spent the day in sewing for the So
ciety At IL o'clock an elaborate five
course dinner was served in the din
ing room. The next meeting will take
place Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Harlem in Michigan avenue
This will be the regular social meet
ing and a pleasant program will be ar
ranged for the entertainment Of the
guests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
GIVE SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT.

The members of the Baptist church
orchestra were fortunate in securing
the Chicago Ladies' orchestra to give
an entertainment in the auditorium of
the church last evening. The concert
was one of the best ever heard in Ham
mond with numbers by Miss Jessie
Leifheit, violin soIist; Miss Charlotte
Gates, vocal soloist and pianist; Miss
White, reader; Miss Ethel Rogers. cor
netist: Miss Willoughby. clarianetist,
and Miss Grace Powell, trombonist. The
members of the orchestra are con-
nected with the Glazier Lyceum bureau
In Chicago and are very successful en-
tertainers. The numbers last evening
were all well rendered. The entertain
ment was not as largely attended as
expected, which was due to the in
clement weather. The proceeds will be
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
NO PARTY AT MOLLoY,s.

certain person in Hammond, who
processes to be a lady, gave story
to THE TIMES yesterday regarding a
wedding anniversary party at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Molloy, which
proved to be utterly false. The story
was particularly malicious for, as Mr..
Molloy says: Nothing Of the kind
took place there in any shape or form.
Owing to the season Of Lent no such a
thing would be tolerated for moment
within my four walls" AS the story
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

lar melting of the club members. and
the afternoon was passed in the usual
way. Progressive euchre was played
at small tables. At the close Of the
games beautiful prizes were awarded
Mrs. r. H. McHie, Mrs. Frances Kings
ley and Mrs. W. G. Paxton. A social
hour followed when the guests met for
pleasant social conversations, after
which they were served with four
course luncheon in the dining room of
the hotel The table was prettily dec
GRATED with pink carnations and ferns.
Another meeting will take place next
Thursday afternoon and Mrs. w. E.
Russell will entertain at her residence
in Homewood. Mesdames Lawrence
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

A number of members from the Dor
cas- and Germania Rebekah lodge went
to Chicago last evening to attend a
meeting of the Englewood lodge at
Sixty third street and Yale avenue.
About thirty members left Hammond
on the 6:2s Lake Shore. The meeting
was unusually well attended and the
Hammond guests report very pleasant
entertainment. The Hammond staff
initiated a class of five into the Engle-
wood order. At the close of the regu-
lar lodge session an elaborate banquet
was served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
MEETING WAS POSTPONED.

The meeting Of the Colonial club
which was announced to take place
this week at the home of Mrs. Houser
in Carroll street. had to be postponed.
The meeting will not take place for
two weeks on account of the regular
meeting Of the Ladies' Aid society of
the NJ E. church next week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
Ar.rENp FUNERAL rN cHICAGo.

A number Of people from Hammond
went to Chicago this afternoon to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. R. w. Willis,
former superintendent Of car service
for the c., L & S. r R. The entire de-
partment of the c. L & s. ONCE at Glib
son was granted half day so as to
attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
A LITTLE DAUGHTER COMES.

Contractor Robert Kidney and his
wife are perhaps the happiest couple
in Hammond today. A ten pound baby
daughter was left at their home early
this morning and among those who
hurried there with congratulations was
Grandfather and ex-Mayor Patrick
Kelley Mrs. Kidney IS doing nicely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
snccEssFuL soCIAL.

The choir of the German NJ. e.
church gave a very pleasant box So
cial last evening in the social room of
the church. The social was well at
tended and a neat sum was realized
for the benefit Of the choir. An enjoy
able musical and literary program was
rendered during the evening, after
which refreshments were served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
An ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM.

The next public meeting of the Ham
mond Woman's club will take place
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, March
goth in the Masonic temple. The mem
bers of the history committee will have
charge of the provram, which is one of
the most attractive of the club year.
The program has been arranged under
the direction Of Mrs. Margaret Wall,
chairman. and Mrs. Alice Burk. vice
chairman. with the assistance of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
ENTERTA4Ns AT A STAG.

The members of the Hammond Motor
Boat club will meet this evening at
the home of G. W. Hunter in Holman
street. A short business meeting will
be held early in the evening, after
which Mr. Hunter viii entertain at a
stag and serve supper The members
anticipate a very enjoyable time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

members were present, considering the
disagreeable afternoon, and passed a
pleasant afternoon. At the close or
the business meeting a social hour was
held when the hostess served dainty
refreshments. The Martha and De-
borah societies will meet for a joint
session next Thursday at the home Of
Mrs Harlem in Michigan avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting of William H. Calkins
w. r. c., which was announced to take
place last evening in Memorial hall,
had to be postponed on account of the
weather The next regular meeting
will take place in two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
A PLEASANT PARTY.

Mrs. J. A Mead entertained at a
very delightful party yesterday after
noon in the parlors of the Hotel Garlic
ton Mrs. Mead had as her guests
members of the Columbia club and a
few invited friends. It was the regu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
nrEE11NG POSTPONED.

The melting Of the music committee
of the Hammond Woman's club, which
was announced to take place today at
the home Of Mrs. ]. w. Houser in Car
roll street had to be postponed. The
meeting viii not occur for two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
HERE FOR A YIsIT.

Milton Leatherman of Wadsworth, O..
is spending a few days with Postmast-
er w H Gostlin and wife of South
Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
EyTERrAINs AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs f. I. Ellick will enter
tain the members of the Bridge Whist
club at a $50 O'Clock dinner tomorrow
at their home in Mason street The
dinner will be followed by an evening
at cards.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
HEAR LECTURE AT OPERA HOUSE.

There were many people from out
of-town in Hammond yesterday 10 hear
the lecture on Christian Science by
Bieknell Young. C. S. B. of First Church
of Christ, Scientist, Boston. About
fifteen people came from Michigan City
and many from Valparaiso, Chesterton,
Gary, Chicago and East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
VISITS FRIENDS HERE.

Miss Othena Hoffman of Ottumwa.
Ia, has arrived in Hammond for
pleasant visit with Miss l. Waite at
her home, 353 South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
HOLD SOCIAL MEETING.

Mrs Burk entertained the members
of the Deborah Aid society Of the First
Christian church yesterday afternoon
at her home in Calumet avenue. Many
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

related merely to q social function no
thought was even had that it could
have been spite that prompted ii. THE
TINES is taking steps to see that the
person who created the fabrication is
properly punished.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
ENTERTAINs RELATIvEs.

Mrs. D. E. Boone is entertaining her
sister, Miss Berry, of South Bend, Ind.
for few days at her home in May
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
REPORTED ILL.
ATTEND CHICAGO MEETING.

Mrs. J. w. Houser is reported to be
quite i'll at her home in Carroll street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

CURE EFFECTED or MONEY
VEETTKnED

CURE EFFECTED or MONEY
REFUNDED.
So uniformly successful has Or
RINE been in restoring the victims
of the Drink Habit into sober and
useful citizens, and so strong is our
confidence in it's curative powers that
we want to emphasize the fact that
ORRINE is sold under this positive
guarantee-cure effected or money
refunded Remember the guarantee
is in each box
Read what Henry j. Huber, the
leading druggist of Indianapolis,
Ind, who has been selling ORRINE
over 9 years. has to say about its
"The sale of oRRINE Is very
satisfactory, and the results
dOubIy so. We know of num-
erOus cases of complete cures,
and the most effectuaI advertis-
ing ORRINE is receiving in
this community is from those
who have been cured of the
FfDrink Habit" by the use of
ORRINE."
ORRINE is prepared In two forms.
No. l. a powder, tasteless and color
less can be given secretly in food or
drink. ORRINE No. 2, in pill form,
is for those who wish to cure them
ORRINE COSTS ONLY s1.OO A BOX.
The Guarantee is in Each Box.
White for Free ORRINE Booklet
ENABLED in plain sealed enVelope) to
Il ORRINE CO, 52I ORRTNE Building
/ Washington. D. c. ORRINE is sold
by leading druggists everywhere.
Special Agents -----
HON STORE PHARMACY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19

(sociaI News continued on page seven,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-19
23z Logan Street

PHONE ORDERS DELIVERED PROMPTLY.
Evening journal., 1909-12-10
HE WENT TOO FAR

A much-bothered conductor on an east
board car was ask by a chill lady pas
sengor 70 close the venulators. As he had
already been importuned to open them by
a half dozen other patrons he resorted
to diplomacy
Madam" he said in a confidential tone.
'Td gladly close the yentilaiors, but un-
fortunately health officer is aboard the
car and he insists that they must be left
open. Ia make myself liable to a lot OF
trouble. IL I opposed him
"A health ofhcery' said the lady.
"Yes'm." replied the conductor And
then intoxicated by the success Of his
scheme he unhappry added, That's the
man three seats ahead-the one with the
brown derby"
The lady looked and change came over
her face
'rhe one with the brown derbyT' she
repeated.
s'Yes'm. They say he's quito an expert
on germs and things. 1 believe he's .
German gentleman"
The lady stared at the conductor.
Hes nothing Of the kind" she snapped
''Tho man with the brown derby is my
husbandl"
Whereupon the conductor beat a hasty
I retreat--Cieveiand Plain Dealer.