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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06

The Tooth anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln will occur Friday,
Feb. IL. The occasion will be observed
by holding union services in the Metho-
dist church at 2 o'clock. Sunday, Feb.
18th. The following program will be
rendered.
Opening SOM. E. Church Choir.
Invocation-Rev. r. F. Drake.
Son-Christian Church Choir.
Reading Lincoln's Gettysburg Adj
dress-Rev. E. z. DeLong.
Song-M. E. Church Choir.
Address: Historical-Rev. J. 3. Dun
kl~eberger.
Son-Christian Church Choir.
Address: Memorial Rev. A. T.
Briggs, District superintendent NJ. E.
Church.
Song: neutrality-suspicious..
Benediction-Rev. John Bruce.
Postmaster w. c. Nichols and c. E.
Nichols attended the funeral of their
aunt. Mrs. Eunioe Smith, at Crown
Point yesterday. Mrs. Smith was a
sister of the late H. R. Nichols of this
family to pass over h river of Jordon.
04A6 WdS OF years OL age
Thursday, Feb. 4th, was the forty
first anniversary of the birth of j. V.
Wemple, living Ave miles east of Low
ell. He did not think anything particu-
lar of the event, but his friends had
the matter in mind for some time and
reminded Mr.. Wenple of 1T by institut-
ing a surprise party IN him. Invited
guests to the number of fifty assembled
at NJ. r. Williamson's n marched in
on Jesse. who was reading his daily
paper, which was never finished. and
informed him that he was Surprised
Jesse agreed that he was n the and
there the fun commenced. Dancing wa:
one of the pleasant features of tht
evening. Everybody INDUCED in trip.
ping the light. fantastic and the way
the "old girls and boys limbered t
the tunes of Fishers hornpipe," 'Dev
the Dream" Virginia Reel" etc, pu
the younger set to thinking of how 1
use to be" Other amusements wa.
enjoyed. Refreshments was enjoyed b!
all. In honor of the event the guest
presented Mr.. Wemple a fine golc
watch. I. e. Griffith was the speake,
on this occasion and did himself proud
but no one was more proud than MI
Wemple. for he greatly appreciated sucl
a substantial gift. 1t was 3 o'clock b.
the new watch before the crowd dis
persed and all are loud in their prais
of the delightful time had. and Jess
was wished NAM more such happy re
turns.
Township Trustee Jim Black attend
ed a big horse sale at Lafayette Friday
Mrs. William sisson is enjoying
several days visit with Chicago rela
tiyes.
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BuRNHAM.

Mrs. Walter Combs visited her sister
in Chicago Thursday.
The work Of laying our water mains
is rapidly nearing completion and we
hope to soon be able to turn the faucet
and have a nice fresh drink of Lake
Michigan water, which will be a decid-
ed improvement on the old way of
pumping.
Mr.. A. w. Hunter visited Mr.. Harvey
Patton at the hospital at Englewood
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Guthridge were
Chicago visitors Thursday.
t. J. Cullman was in Chicago on bus
mess yesterday.
Harley Leedy spent Thursday and
Friday with his sister in Chicago be-
fore leaving for the west.
Miss May Hum Of Chicago is Wis
iting Mrs. Walter Combs for a few
days.
Mayor John Patton was in Chicago
on business yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06

Mrs. s. Spivak was very pleasantly
surprised at her home in Reese ave-
nue. Wednesday evening by a number
of her friends in honor of her birth
day. Refreshments were served dur-
ing the evening and a most delightful
time is reported by those present.
Among those from out of town were:
Mrs. Berstein. Mrs. Helford and Mrs.
Abrams of E~nglewood. Mrs. Spivak
received many beautiful gifts from her
friends.
Mrs. Charles Allen of Harrison ave-
nue. visited Hammond friends yester-
day.
A large number from here attended
the Pythian lodge In Whiting Thursday
evening.
The members of the Afternoon Pedro
club were entertained at the home Of
Mrs. william Timm in Indiana boule-
ward Thursday afternoon. The guest:
enjoyed the afternoon by playing pedro
until 3 o'clock, when an elaborate
luncheon was served.
The Sunshine Circle met at III hom'
OF Mrs. John Blaul in Roberts avenue
thursday evening After the reSuldl
business of the evening was disposed
Of a social hour was enjoyed and re
freshments were served.
Mrs. Samuel Tucker of Pearl stree
visited her nephew. who is very il
in Chicago Thursday.
Miss Bertha White, representative O.
the Glazier Lyceum bureau Of Chicago
was here on business Thursday.
Mrs. N. G. Phillips Of Chicago wa,
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. VIII,
liam Rought. OF Cleveland avenue
Thursday.
John Fishrupp of Indiana boulevard
was calling on Whiting friends Thurs
day for the first time since his serious
illness some weeks ago.
Mrs. Ed. Freese of Roberts avenu
| spent Thursday shopping In Chicago.
Mrs. George Tucker of Indiana boule-
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tonight with East Chicago. Remember
these are the last games of the season.
School Notes.

Lillian Rosson, 'Os, visited the high
school Monday.
superintendent HIGHWAY visited the
schools last Friday.
One senior boy is very much interested
in Minnie" Singers.
The geometry class feels at last that
1t has reached solid basis"
Earle had a walk of several miles
during the storm Friday evening, but
he enjoyed it
No wonder one of our senior girls is
so Iight-hearted, she wore feathers in
her hair all one afternoon.
The bookkeeping class has begun
the jobbing furniture business. Be sure
to patronize home industry.
The H. S. history class viii soon I'm
ish that subject and will take up a
course of civics.
It is fortunate that the seniors are
not requested to sing their melodies.
although we do hear a few humming
them occasionally.
The game scheduled with Hammond
was cancelled his week by Hammond.
because their players failed in their
required studies.
First Latin .Student-"You translate
Latin like an old horse"
Second Latin Student We'll, my
pony translates It that way"
East Chicago failed to appear last
Friday evening for the game sched-
uled. The girls a prepared a little
entertainment for them, but the East
Chicago teams were not here TO enjoy
it. The Hobart teams spent a pleasant
evening regardless of the raging storm
The basketball game between East
Chicago and Hobart for Saturday even
ing promises to be the most interest
ing game we have had this season. This
is the last game the girls have sched-
uled so far this year. They expect tc
win and that will make them champion
of Lake county girls basketball teams
The boys Will play one of the bes'
games Of the year. They expect tS
make a good score.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
WHITING NEWS
William Nolte Dead.

A telegram was received here yester-
day from Sayre, Okla, announcing the
death of William Nolte, who was for
merly a Whiting resident. keeping a
saloon in Indiana boulevard and also
one at n Hundred and Nineteenth
street, being a partner in the firm of
Nolte & Griffin.
Mr.. Nolte has been in Oklahoma for
the past four years. and was engaged
in the building of bridges. 1t was
while in the pursuance Of his duties
that he was digging a ditch and a
cave-in was the cause Of his immedi-
ate death. The deceased was the only
brother Of Mrs. George Soltwedel OF
Sheridan avenue.
Mr.. soltwedel left yesterday on the
sad mission, and will bring the body
Of his brother-in-law back to Whiting
He does not reach his destination until
Sunday morning, and expects to be
back by Tuesday.
The funeral will be held from the
Soltwedel home in Sheridan avenue and
One Hundred and Eighteenth street and
the interment will be in Oak Hill GENE
terry, Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
VALPARAISO.

C. H. Shields is in the city today from
South Bend.
Miss Blanche Mcvean of Pontiac,
Mich. who has been the guest of her
uncle, ]. A. Lawrence, and family in
the city for the past week, has re-
turned to her home from where she
expects to go Immediately to Ann Ar
Dor. Mich, to enter the university, the
second semester Of the school year, of
which will open Monday.
The funeral of Miss Alice Reach was
held at the Methodist church yesterday
afternoon, Rev. Avann officiating.
The condition of William II. Sholl,
who recently suffered a severe fainting
snen as the result OF heart trouble,
is reported somewhat improved.
The Rosar-Mason Stock company is
expected to open a weeks engagement
at the Memorial Monday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
Architectural Note.

Judge Balcom was talking to a crowd
on the street a few days ago, telling
them the proper way to put shingles
on a house. He said, THE old rule was
to lilo six inches of the shingle to
show to the weather; but that is toe
much. You should allow not more THAI
four inches to show Some wag re-
marked in a matter-of-facts tone to the
Judge: How would it dc not to lei
any show?" The judge replied, i've
seen roofs made that way; but it takes
Ia great many shingles" Then the
Judge. wanted to get mad when the
crowd laughed."-Twiggs County GA
Citizen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06

1t was in the hotel of a western min
ing town that the New England guest
registering in the office, heard a success
sion of loud yells.
What in the world is hat a murd-
er going on UPSTAIRS" he demanded.
NO" said the clerk, as he slammed
the book and lounged toward the stairs
Its the spring bed up in No. 5. That
tenderfoot up there don't get the hang
of it, and every few days he gets one
O. the spiral springs screwed into hin
like a shirt stud. I guess I'll have tC
go up. if there amt anything more
can do for you for a few minutes
Youths Companion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
BLACK OAK.

Ernst Buse was a business visitor
at Ross Thursday.
Louis Even transacted business at
Merrillville Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Daugherty of the
Ridge were visitors Thursday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nimitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.. seberger spent
Thursday at Hammond the guests OF
relatives.
F. B. scheidt was a Chicago visitor
Friday.
A solicitor for the Hoops Tea and
Coffee company of Chicago was here
Thursday picking a route. They will
make the trip every w weeks.
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HOBART.

Miss Agnes Cunningham is attend
ing the Milliners' convention in the
city for a few days.
Invitations have been received by
some Of the Hobart people to attend a
at Gary next Wednesday evening.
given by the Inter-Puella club of that
city.
The Foresters will give their TWEEN
ty-second annual masquerade ball Feb
% at STATIONS Opera House. Profes-
sor Pope's orchestra will furnish the
music.
The NJ. 3. Aid society will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. ".
Crockett.
Don't forget the basketball game;
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There will be no basketball game at
the Owl club tonight, much to the re-
greet of the lovers of the sport.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Twitt are
home from their visit to Pao1a, Kan.
The Lincoln memorial exercises are
being planned for almost every grade
for Thursday. The High School Liter
airy society are planning an especial
ly elaborate program. Among the
many numbers will be the rendition of
LincoTn's Gettysburg speech IN five DIFF
ferent tongues, as follows:
In English-Claude Humphreys.
In German-walter Smith.
In LAtin-Inez Lee.
In Russian-Lester Aronberg.
In Finnish@Oscar Ahlgren.
Miss Relia Pitzele Of East Chicago
was the guest of Miss Helen Migatz
of One Hundred and Nineteenth street
on Thursday.
Mix Harr had as his guests on
Thursday DR.. Morton from Laporte and
Otto Jones of Valparaiso, but former
ly OF his city.
The NJ. A. A. basketball team went
to Rensselaer,. Ind, today to engage
in two basketball games. This after
noon they played the team from ST.
Joseph's college and this evening they
will play the Rensselaer, high school
team. The NJ. A A. team has been
greatly strengthened by the addition
of Edward Girard and Robert Adley,
the Owl club stars. The NJ. A. A. team
- 49, -A1
by lack of facilities for practicing, and
for this reason their success this year
has not been very great.
Mrs. James e. Evans and daugh-
tiers, Esther and Dorothy, Mrs. Charles
Cunningham and the Misses Lillian Cal
lahan, Gertrude O'Neil and Anna May
and Nora Dineen attended an enter
tainment at Bessemer Park. in South
Chicago, on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander NJ. Hamilton
had as their guests at dinner on Thurs
day evening Messrs. Leroy Hodges, w
NJ. Grubb, John Mcclure and w.
Meredith. These gentlemen are forme
fellow students of Mr.. Hamilton's a
Washington Lee university, in Virginia
They are now employed by the Fenal
Emigration commission, in Washington
n are at present in Chicago on gov
eminent business in the emigration
question.
William Meyers of West Pullman wa
a Whiting visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Matte Garbaum of Chicago wa
the guest of Mrs. Felix McElroy yester
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Z. Henderson ar
now residing over the Whiting bank Of
East One Hundred and Nineteentl
street.
The Royal Neighbors will give
pedro party on Monday night at tn
home of Mrs. R. Baumgarten in Fisch
rupp avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
Times Had Changed.

Several years ago ord Clonmel
brought to his country a string of race
horses and at the close OF the season
Phil Dwyer gave a banquet in his hon
or. Sheriff Tom Dunn of New York
was called upon for a speech.
Faith. and his is the wonderful
country" said Dunn. Il was a poor
Irish lad and me dear old mother, God
rest her soul. hardly had pennies
enough to bring me over. And here
1 am tonight sitting cheek by Jowl with
Lord Clonmel himselfl Why, me friends.
back in the old Tipperary days
couldn't get near enough to his lord
ship to hit him with a shotgun
E~verybody's Magazine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
HEssVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bundle and
daughter of Hammond were guests of
Miss Lydia Hess Thursday.
Miss Emma Blacksmith has returned
to her home in Chicago after a short
visit here.
william Dedelow Jr. was a Chicago
visitor wednesday night.
Miss Emma Dedeiow transacted bust
ness in Hammond today.
he second bi-monthly examination
in the Hessvllle school Will be held
Feb. 25 and rs.
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MUNSTER.

Mrs.H. f. Kaske and daughter, Helen.
spent the afternoon with Mrs. Wilson
of Hammond.
Mrs. j. Kichert is spending the day
with her daughter, Mrs.Martin Mollinar,
of Saxony.
Farmers are still busy hauling on
The school board has put in a new
pump in the Munster school. the old one
being broken for some time.
Mr.. Young of Chicago was here on
business.
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CLARK STATION.

William Osterman and F.. Behn were
visitors at Hammond.
H. Won Hollen of Tolleston was a
business visitor here.
The delivery wagon of Wilkes Shoe
Repairing company was a business WIS.,
itor here.
Mrs. A. .Leutke of South Chicago WIS.,
tied relatives here.
J. Lowe, representative of the Swift
& Co., was a business visitor here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-06
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not sure children Of
cause for thiz trouble Ms NJ SumI
mers, Box W, Notre Dame, nd, will
send free to any mother her success
full home treatment, with full instruc-
tons. o no money, but write her
today If your children trouble you ID
this way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are 1t can't help II. This
people troubled with urine difficulties
BY day az plight
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Go Into Business.

AaA%AA@A
the coming season and their recent
purchase of land adjacent to their
present poultry yards. will give them
much needed and ample room to great
ly exceed their present capacity of
breeding fancy stock. Their prize
Plymouth Rock stock has already won
them a reputation in the world Of
chicken fanciers, n they will, in a
short time. with their present facilities.
and experience, be raising fancy stock
that will be second to none in the
country.
The Grim Reaper has been f~earfully
busy around and about Crown Point
of late and January has proved a rec
ord-breaker in establishing a mortuary
record. The doctors claim that the
u-nseasonable weather has had much to
do with the prevelant sickness and that
most Of the deaths can be laid indi-
rectly at it's doors.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lehman and Miss
Annie Holman delightfully."- entertained
a party OF gentlemen and lady friends
at thefr beautiful home on South Court
street. Cards were INDUCED in after
which delicious refreshments were
served and the party dispersed at a
late hour, after spending g most en-
joyable evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Eunioe Smith
occurred from the First Methodist
church yesterday afternoon and a large
crowd of sympathizing friends braved
the inclement weather to pay their
last respects to one of the old pioneers
of the community. She was buried in
- noa-% oa.,okarv
Don't forget the basketball game to-
night between Hammond high school
and the local high chool team. The
game will commence at 8 o'clock sharp
at the rooms over Houk's shoe store,
and will be well worth the effort made
to see it. Turn out and help encour-
age the home team by your presence
They are UP against the hardest propo-
sition of the season.
The sad news of the death of Calvin
Moon, cache Crown Point on Thurs
day evening and the many friends he
has made, while in this town, mourr
his loss. THE TIxEs Joins them in con.
dolences to his wife and relatives.
]. Floyd Irish of Hammond trans,
acted business in Crown Point yester
day.
Mrs. Benton Lane is reported as be.
ing somewhat improved in condition
yesterday.
Yesterday in Crown Point was abou
as miserable as the weather mar
could c~onjure up, and kept peopl'
pretty close at home.
The Panhandle inspection train mad
a short stop for that here yes
terday.
Attorney Conroy of Hammond, trans
acted business in Crown Point yester
day.
Yesterday was a good day for tn
marriage license business and man,
couples applied for the necessary pa
pers.
Attorney Sheerer Of Hammond wa
a Crown Point visitor on legal bust
ness yesterday.
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Pettibone Tract Sold.

Rockwell & Bixemann, the local real
estate agents, sold the Pettibone thirty
acres, southwest of town yesterday for
a consideration of $500. The prop
erty belongs to the Pettibone boys.
william and Louis. Mr.. Lade, of Chi
cago. purchased the LAND and it is said
will expend a great deal of none on
it and when complete will have one
of the finest summer homes in this
section of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-23
NEWS OF RUssELLvlLlE.
Member of Assigning Firm Buys Stock
 From Receivers.


 Russellville, December 22.-tSpeciaI) H, E.. Alsbrooks, member of the firm of Ozbirn Alsbrooks Mercantile company, who made an assignment last week, has purchased the entire stock from the receiver.
 Rev. J. A J. Brock, sent to Russell vile as pastor of the First Methodist church by the last conference at Ro- anoke, preached his initial sermon last Sunday morning. He comes from New Decatur very highly recommended. Rev. A. J. Notastine, who has had charge of this station for the past two years, left Tuesday for Alexander City, where he will labor for the coming conference year.
 The examination for the purpose of giving state licenses to teach was held Monday, Tuesday and today in the county courthouse by Superintendent T. H. Roberson. Thirty-seven teachers were enrolled at the examination, a number of them for first grade certi- ficates.
 Dr. T. B. Barnes, who has been quar- ry ph ysician for the Foster Creighton Gould company, at Redwood, most Of the time when it was known as tho T. L. FossclS company, has resigned and Dr. w. A. Gresham of Russellville was elected to succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-23
DR. 5. 4. KNAPP n
 MAKE ADDRESS Before Big Meeting of Farmers
 At Anniston NEW HEARING GRANTED The Western Steel Car and Foundry Company In Damage Case of Charlie Higginbotham-James
 A. Box Is Dead.
NEW HEARING GRANTED

Anniston. December 22.--fspeciai., ,--Ar- ranEementss have been perfected by secre- tary V. L. Powell of the Anni.tor cboro- DOT oi commerce for monster farmers rahy in this city at the county court house on January Is, at which time Dr. D. A. Knapp of the department of aeri- culture will deliver an address on Ala bama farm conditions
 Dr. Knapp is chief of the farmers. demonstration work and he is making a tour Of the south in the interest of this feature of the work of the department or agriculture. His address for Anniston was arranged by M. V. Richards lana ana industrial agent of the Southern rail. roao' "ho explains that only eight or nine addresses are to be delivered in the entire south by pr. Knapp and that in his address in this city he will dfscuss Alabama farm topics in such a way that his talk will be of statewide importance and will, therefore, have circulation all over Alabama"
 Dr. Knapp will arrive in this city from Jacksonville, Fla, and will leave for Greenville, Miss. where he will deliver an address on conditions in that state He Is considered the best informed man in the United States on the subjects which he will treat and it is expected that rreat crowds will hear his addresses the Com mercial club having lent the full strength or their organization preparing for the address to be delivered in this city.
 
 Judge Thomas w. Coleman of the An niston city court has granted a new hear ing In the case of the Western Steel Car and Foundry company, against whom 8 verdict was recently awarded Charlie Higginbotham for injuries sustained vhile he was employed at their plant. Higrin- botham was caught in some shafting and was laid up for some time as a result of his injuries, being awarded $500 by jury when he brought suit
 James A. Box, a Confederate veteran and one of the best known men in the county. died of typhoid fever at hts home Tuesday night at the age of q years He was member of Wheeler's cavalry and member of Camp Pelham, United Confederate Veterans of this city. He is survived by a widow, W. D., J. A.. l.. H., R. H. Box and Mrs M. o. Formby of this city. Mrs. M. J. Eraiser, Mines M. J. and Gena Box of Sedden, whore the funeral will take place Friday The deceased was a brother of former Judge L. F. Box of the circuit court in this district.
 County Superintendent H. T. Persons has completed the examination of ap- plicants for teachers licenses and will forward tho examinations to the state department of education immediately There were 70 applicants examined dur ing Monday and Tuesday and seven more were examined for the first grade cer- tificate today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-23
FOUR NEGROES
 ESCAPE PRISON Officer Is Gagged and Bound
 In Cell PEOPLE ARE lNCENSED The Negro Who Lead the Gang and Bound the Officer Is Being Care fully Guarded as Matter of
 Precaution.
PEOPLE ARE lNCENSED

Ashland. December 22.-(Special. )-Yes- 'terday evening about dark when Deputy Sheriff Burt Robinson entered the jail to attend to the prisoners he was over powered by the four negro inmates, bound with strips of blankets and sheets and left in the cell where the negroes were kept, they making their escape. As soon as Deputy Robinson could remove the bandages from his hands and the obstruction from his mouth he gave the alarm and soon number of men were on the search for the escaped prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-23
Trades Council Elects Officers.

Sheffield, December 22.-(Special)- )- The annual election of the Tri-Cities Trades Council was held last night and the following officers elected: Ross B. Cooke, president; A. L. Baker, vice president; Charles Patterson, cor responding secretary; Joe +. German, financial secretary; Burl J. Wheeless, treasurer; M. Smith, sergeant-at-arms; Henry Hanlin, doorkeeper; w. H. Ca hill, press reporter: l.. B. Baker, R. l.. Rich and B. F. Gipson, trustees. Good reports were presented by all the crafts represented.