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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
CAR THEFT
MYSTERY
CLEARED

The mystery of the theft of 1924
from the strong box of a Chicago, Lake
Shore & South Bend car, between Gary
and Michigan City, was cleared up yes
terday when Motorman Sam Lathrop
and Conductors Paul Atchinson and Fl.
A Johnson were arrested at Kensing
ton and later confessed to the theft Of
the money.
The men were alone in the baggage
car and thought they could get away
with the money and make the railroad
officials believe that the car had been
robbed by others.
The plan did not work and the men
were finally suspected and arrested.
Later when confronted with the evil
dence that had been secured against
them. they confessed to stealing the
money.
The arrest and confession was sur
prise and a shock to the fellow work
ingmen of the three employees under
arrest All three men face terms in
the penitentiary.
They were bound over to the circuit
court in LaPorte under $500 bonds
each. The men confessed to stealing
two strong boxes during July and
August of this year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
HI YOU WASHERS
LOOK WHATS HERE
Device Shown at Siehert S
Will Minimize House
wife's Drudgery.
"OOES DISHES" IN A MINUTE
Opposing Currents of Water Remove
the Sail, and There
You Are.
DOES DISHES" IN A MINUTE

Dishwashers. attention. Also all
prospective dishwashers, whether male
or female! There will be on exhibit
ton this evening in the kitchen of the
Siebert bakery, in the Hammond build
ing. a little device which will wash
dishes cleaner than any ordinary
household dog could lick them. The
machine is nothing more than an iron
box standing on four legs. In the cen
ter is a wire basket in which the dish
es are placed and around which the hot
water is made to play by means of two
water wheels, one at each end of the
box, which move in opposite directions
and as a result throw the water in op-
posite directions on the dishes.
The device is arranged with a gas
burner underneath in order that the
water may be kept hot at all times. A
few turns of the crank and the dishes
can be taken out clean Two handles
are attached and the basket can be
lifted out IN order that the person us
ing the machine need not dip into the
hot water.
The Jones improved dishwasher, as it
is known, is not quite on the market
as yet, but its promoter is now nego-
tiating with the Investors council Of
Hammond. which induced him to show
the machine here. Those who saw it
this noon were full of praise for it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
CANDIDATES KICK
ON PRES. GALLAGHER
Men on Citizens Ticket
Claim Discrimination
Against Saloonists.

Candidates on the citizens ticket in
TolIeston are much aggravated over
the fact that President W. f. Gallagh-
er of the town board of Tolleston and
candidate for reelection on the regu-
lar republican ticket, is permitting but
one Of the former saloon keepers of
ToTeston to sell liquor without IL
cense. They claim that the matter Is a
case of rank discrimination against
the other five men who were formerly
in business in Tolleston.
The man who is permitted to operate
is Bob Wilkens, who through prestige
in relationship and politics. has been
allowed to bulwark himself against the
attack of the authorities. The sale OF
liquor without license is open and
without a semblance of secrecy
draught beer being on sale at all times
and any other kind of liquor desired
This place is located on Fourth street
and Chi ago read.
The fight for offices on the regular
republican and the citizens ticket Is
nearly as hot and exciting as that now
attracting the attention of the outside
world at Gary The citizens ticket
has been named to overthrow the Gal
lagher regime. and they claim that they
will be able to elect their men. The
Bob Wilkens saloon matter is being
taken up as an issue in the case.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
WILL MEET
INHANMOND
ON MONDAY.
Indiana Railroad Commis-4
sion to Confer With Road
Representatives Regard
ing Depot Improvement
Important Session. :

The Indiana railroad commission will
meet with the representatives of the
various railroads regarding the i'm
provement of depots in Hammond on
Monday at o'clock
1t was expected that the commission
would meet here last Thursday. but
the Monon railroad officials were una
Bile TO be present and the meeting was
postponed.
Today Attorney Fred Crumpacker IS
in receipt of a telegram from Chair
man Wood of the commission. in which
he says that the conference has been
arranged for Monday
To Submit Plans.
1t is expected that this meeting will
be an important one, in that the Mo-
non and Erie officials are expected to
submit their plans for new depot in
this city.
All of the Hammond business men
who are interested in this movement.
which promises to be so successful, are
requested to attend the meeting be-
tween the commission and the railroad
officials.
The meeting will most likely be held
in the directors room of the First Ma
tional bank. While this room is not
large, it will serve the purpose nicely.
and any Of the Hammond business men
who care to be present at the meeting
are cordially invited to come
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
NEW COAL FIRM TO
START HERE MONDAY
J. L. Walker & Son Title
Under Which Concern
Will Be Launched.

]. l. Walker & Son viii be the name
of a new firm of coal dealers in Ham
mond who will be ready for business
next Monday. Their yards are located
along the Indiana Harbor Belt. near the
intersection of State street and Colum-
bia avenue The office will be in charge
Of Basil walker, the junior member
of the firm. Both he and his father
are very well known in Hammond, a
fact which undoubtedly will prove an
asset for the firm. They are stocked
up with all grades of coal and are in
a position to take care of considerable
fall and winter trade. 1t is not unlike
ly that by next year they will also en-
ter the building material line.
One of the strong features that the
firm of J, L Walker & Son will adver-
tise is the full weight measure which
they will give AS a matter Of guar
antee they agree to give away any
load of coal free which will be found to
be below weight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
WINNIE" BREWER
REPORTED IMPROVING
Injured Veteran Hurt in
Railroad Accident May
Recover.
IS FRIEND OF MAT BONEY'S
News of Casualty Comes as Shock
to Veterans Local Ac-
quaintances.

winnie" Brewer of Valparaiso,
drummer in the 99th Indiana, who was
in Hammond last Tuesday for the 99th
Indiana reunion, has shown a little
improvement at the Christian hospital
in Valparaiso, after his accident which
nearly cost him his life.
winnie" who at one time was one
of the youngest and best drummers in
the army, was on his way home from
the reunion when he met with a rail-
road accident near Valparaiso. He
wa sfound unconscious and beside him
law his snare drum, which he had
brought with him to Hammond to re-
gale his old friends.
Winnie" Brewer was a particularly
good friend of Mat Boney of this city,
and the latter and his many other
friends were grieved to hear of the
accident
He was in company G and I in
company A, and I have marched many
a mile keeping step to Winnie's meas
ured rattle of the drum" said Mr.. Bo-
ney 7 hope he will be out of the
hospital soon.''
Reports from Valparaiso are to the
effect that the injured man may be
released in another week or so.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
FAILS To
MUSTER 4
FULL T|(;KE I
Whiting Democracy Shy a
Candidate for Treasurer
at Final Roundup Lack
of Competition Obviates
Necessity for Primaries.
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

Whiting. Ind, Sept. 25.-The fact
that the democrats of this city have
been unable to muster a complete tick
ct. is giving considerable satisfaction
to the republican party here. The fact
that in the cases of offices for which
democrats have signified their inten-
ton of running there is absolutely no
competition a parently obviates the
necessity for dtmocratic primaries.
The office which has gone begging
among the democratic following for
some one to volunteer to fill it, and
without avail. IS that of treasurer.
No one has shown up who is willing
to make the race, and this practically
insures a sure victory for the candi-
date on the republican ticket, and the
present incumbent. D. D. Griffith
The official call of the committee
brought out quite a number of the
members of the democratic party, and
tht city hall was pretty well filled.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Ed O'Hara and Secretary
Hugh Brown served as clerk.
The candidates who presented their
names are as follows:
Mayor-Beaumont Parks.
City cIerk=George W. Jones.
Alderman, first ward-John Kocior.
Alderman, second ward. J. Done
gan.
Alderman, third ward-Alex Vincent.
Alderman, fourth ward-Peter Bucz-
kowski.
There are plenty OF men among the
democratic ranks who would like the
office of treasurer but no one appar-
entity cared to take a chance against
Mr. Griffith. An effort was made to
get William A. Greatrake to run for
city treasurer but Mr.. Greatrake has
said all along that he would not be a
candidate against Griffith. Hoping
however, that they could get him TO
change his mind. they still insisted
upon his running When, however. he
again refused last night the members
of the party were disappointed, so the
office of city treasurer was left blank
on the democratic ticket.
Another singular thing about the
ticket Is that there is just one can
didate for each other office, with the
exception of alderman at-large, fol
which two are required.
This brings Que the fact that nc
democratic primaries are necessary
and an attorney will be consulted as
to legality, and if it is found to bt
perfectly legal no democratic primar-
les will be held here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
HAMMOND A winner

The Hammond high school football
team is trimming Gary this afternoon
at Harrison park, and at the end of the
first half the score was 16 to 0 in favor
of Hammond, Zon and Mott making
touchdowns. The lineup is as follows:
Gary-Kleinschmidt, center; Knots,
right guard; Fletcher, left guard; Ket-
ties. right tackle; Blake left tackle;
Highlands. right end; Williams, left
end; Hoke, quarter back; stults, fun
back; Bowlby, right half back; Paine,
left half back.
Hammond-Minard. center; wilhelm,
right guard; Plum. left guard; Blocker,
right tackle; Bowers, left tackle; Fred
rich. right end; Meyn, left end; Mott
quarter back; Kennedy, full back
Graves. right half back; Zoll. left half
back.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
HORSE THIEF
VISITS The
W|LLOWOALE

One of viii ]. Davis horses was
stolen from the Willowdale farm last
night, and from the report that was
sent in by Sheriff Tom Grant, it is ap-
parent that the thief walked the horse
to a point about three miles out Of
Crown Point, where he stole a single
seated buggy from Johnny Bowling
Horse stealing is becoming SO COM
mon in Lake county that it is becom-
ing a problem with the authorities
to know what to do to put stop to
the evil. Some have suggested the or
ganization of a Horse Thief Detective
association, such as exists in many
parts of the state.
1t has been estimated that on an av-
erage of horse week is stolen in the
county. AS these horses are worth
from $3.50 to $3.50, and the horses are
sometimes not recovered, it may be seen
that the loss is considerable.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
TRAVELLING
MAN. CAL 5
JUDGE DOWN
ST. Louis Individual Hears
of Sentence Passed on
Negro for Milk Theft and
Sends Mcmahon Sassy"
Letter.

Just to show the extent to which
people are prone to jump to conclusions
the. following clipping appeared in the
Cincinnati Enquirer and was sent to
Judge William w Mcmahon, with the
following pert letter:
The Clipping.
Hammond, Ind, Sept. 23.-Benjamin
Bryant came to Hammond hungry. He
asked for food at several places; says
he was refused; stole a bottle of milk
off the window sill and drank it. He
was arrested by the police today and
Judge Mcmahon sentenced him to thir-
ty days. Value of milk cents.
The Letter.
Maryland Hotel, ST. Louis, U. S. A.
Judge McMahon-
DO you call this justice?
Better get off the bench?
Where is your heart?
Did you ever get hard up?
Shame on you.
TRAVELLING MEN, ST. LOUIS"
Don't Know circumstances.
The travelling men (more likely MANI
of ST. Louis did not know that Judge
William w. Mcmahon made the remark
to Prosecuting Attorney Charles Green
wald and to Prosecuting Witness Geo.
Continued on Page Fivel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
MANY Drunks Released.

Chief Of Police Peter Austgen had
soft place in his heart for the drunk
today and several of them were re-
leased. William MCGOWAN. who was
arrested by officer Einsele at State
and Holman streets. was the excep-
tion. He was fined s11.
Martin AIKEN was arrested by Off
GERS Herman and HilBrich at the cor
ner of Holman street and Michigan
avenue on the charge of being drunk
He comes from Wanatah, Ind, and was
released by the chief.
Fred Conrad was arrested by Of
ficer Bunde on Sibley street for being
drunk He was released by the chief.
Gabriel Canal was arrested by Bailin
frost on a peace warrant. His bail
was fixed at $500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
NOW EVERYBODY BET
ON SISIER-|N-LAW
Kendalville Offers Local
Sports Another Chance
to Clean Up.
WILL RACE THERE NEXT WEEK
Every Indication In View of Past
Record That Mare Will
Win Out.
WILL RACE THERE NEXT WEEK

Kendallville will be the next place
where Sister-in- Law, W. J. MacAleer's
trotting mare, will be entered to race
next week. She has not lost a race
this year and her friends have every
reason to believe that she will again
come out with flying colors next week.
Although Mr. MacAleer had intended
to enter her in the Springfield $1,000
stake. he has reconsidered, as he does
not intend to mark her below 1920. In
the Springfield race she probably would
have to go 2:14, and there is no doubt
but what she can do it. 1t would
practically be her last race for the rea-
son. and would not give her an early
start next year.
Being marked only 2:2o, she will un-
doubtedly find much easy money early
next season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
DEMOCRATS
NOMINATION
FORMALITY
No Interest Displayed Be
cause of Lack of Competi-
tion-Contest on in Only
Two Wards Apathy Sure
Sign of Cold Feet

Nominations in the democratic ranks
this afternoon were a mere matter of
formality. There was no interest dis
played. owing to the fact that barely
enough followers could be found to join
in the chorus for Becker's swan song
in this campaign. The natural result
that could be expected was that there
would be no stirring turnout in which
the voters could make their selection.
Only in two wards was there a con-
test, this being in the First, where J.
NJ Moriarity and Cornelius Burns
sought the nomination for councilman,
and in the Fifth ward, where H. #.
Cluth and ]. A. Young were dividing
the votes.
The returns will be received this
evening at the democratic headquar-
ters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
COP. READY
FOR BATTLE
On TUESDAY
Ticket Selected at Pri-
maries Next Week Will
Be Strongest Ever Put
Before the Voters in Ham
mond.
ticket is made UP.

The republican ticket is made up.
Today at noon the last of the an
nouncements of the candidates was re-
ceived and approved by the city central
committee.
The list is a magnificent one and
the making up of the primary ticket
marks the end of the first stage of the
campaign. That the candidates have
focked to the republican standard is
apparent from the fact that thirty Of
them are now campaigning in good
natured rivalry for the various Of
fees.
The list Of names has gone to the
printer and the sample ballots will soon
be ready. The republicans are now
taking sigh of satisfaction at the
splendid shape in which things are
found at this stage of the game.
Prospects Are Fine.
With the present prospect that ev-
erything will be harmonious, the prob
ability of winning the election is great
er than ever. There remains only two
days in which the candidates may car
ry on their canvass, and it is expected
that some good licks will be put in by
all of them in that time
The race for the office of city judge
is the most interesting in view of the
fact that there are four men in the
fight Attorneys Sproat. Henderson
Schottler and Brandenburg are cam
paigning with a vengeance, and they
are all live ones.
In many of the wards there win be
neat little contests. but there is the
certainty that there will be the best
of feeling all around. Every ward ir
the city now has one or more repre-
sentatives on the ticket, which is a bet.
ter showing than the democrats were
able to make.
In the Ninth ward Robert Kidney i;
one of the party representatives and i!
opposed for the nomination by NJ. How.
er. In view of the fact that the demo
Gratis were afraid to put up a candi
date in this ward the nominee of tn
party will be certain of election.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
SUES W.R. CONKEY CO.
Eighteen Civil Actions Filed
Against Publishing Con-
Germ for Employees.

Attorney Leon Berezniak, who claims
to represent ffty-seven former en-
ployes of the bindery at the plant Of
the w. B Conkey Co, has filed eighteen
civil suits against the company in
which he seeks to recover from 81 to
$40 in wages which the men claim is
due them.
The suits were filed In the Lake SUI
perior court today and the plaintiffs
are as follows: William Davis, Benja-
min Straus. Frank Munda, Clements
Lessner, Julius Lessner, Frank Leszyn-
ski. Harry Shrago, Andrew Kilinski
Anthony Munda. Otto Magdaz, Hyman
Romanoff, Isaac Goldfob. Mike Kiln
ski Joseph Kilinski. Morris Linberg
Andrew Nowaczyk, Walter Kasecki and
sam Goodman
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
MOTOR BOAT RACE
SCHEDULED SUNDAY
Hammond Club Promises
an Exciting Event for
Tomorrow.
IS EIGHT MILE HANDICAP
Run Will Be From Grounds to Clark
Station-All Fast Craft
Entered.

The Hammond Motor Boat club has
on its program for tomorrow an eight
mile handicap boat race and a boat
procession from the club grounds to
Clark Station. The race will take place
at 10 a. m. sharp and the trip to Clark
Station will start at noon from the
club grounds.
The run promises to be an interest
ing event, as there are several fast
boats entered in the race. The entry
list contains twelve launches, and the
spirit of the fight will be centered on
Hunters racing canoe Alma and the
Seestadt Bros "Nahama," while the
speed merchants will have a contest
between the Red Arrow and EN-
ma L.
Notice to all launches entered in the
Hammond Motor Boat club handicap
run: Be at the club grounds at 80 a.
m. to receice instructions governing
the conditions of the races. Run will
start at 10 a. m. sharp and any boat
that has not been checked by the
judges will not be allowed TO start.
The officials for the race are:
John NJ. Stinson. referee; Frank See
stadt. E. J. Campbell timers; Hy See
stadt. F. B. Cannon. checkers; E. C. E.
Payne. George Daley, Samuel Burnham.
judges.
The other launches are very much
In the same class and an exciting in-
ish is looked for. The entry list so far
comprises the following launches:
Alma, G. W. Hunter; Nahama, Frank
and Hy Seestadt; Red Arrow. E.. ].
Miller; Emma L, John Lowden; Rain
maker. William Ray and George Long;
Earl, E. E Frieke; Adabelle, Aug.
Frank; Helen c.. Merle Campbell; Bat,
H. F. L.indner; Emma D.. William Cor
don, Jr.; Laura F., William Mulhall;
Theresa, A. ]. r. HILL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
Coroner's Verdict.

Death was due to a fracture at the
base OF the skull" was Coroner E. R.
Gordon's verdict yesterday at the in
quest relative to the death Of John
Beitler. the Is year old boy who sus-
tained fatal injuries in an automobile
accident a week ago today when he
tried to hitch" on the Hutton ma
chine. He will be buried next Monday
afternoon from his home. IS Calumet
avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25
SHOWS HIS FAITH
IN LAKE COUNTY
Local Agent for National
Cash Register Invests
in Hammond Realty.
is new IN THIS TERRITORY
However, Although a Comparative
Stranger, He Is Now One Of
City's Ardent Boosters.
IS new IN THIS TERRITORY

Every once in a while a comparative.
outsider sets his foot upon Hammond
SOIL looks around a little while and de- !
cides that this is a place which has a
glorious future. Usually such a man
is one of good business sense AMI backs
up his conviction with an investment.
Such man came to Hammond five
months ago and today he is one of the
city's most ardent boosters. He is E. n.
Bunne1l, general sales agent for Lake
county and part of Cook county for the
National Cash Register company. He
is now negotiating for the purchase OF
property here.
1910 To BE Hummer.
Mr.. Bunnell came to Hammond five,
months ago from Danville. ILL.,. to take
hold of the local field for the company.
with whom he has been for nine years.
In the commercial world the merchants
were reaping the aftermath of the pam
ic of 1907-0S. and to come in and offer
a cash register for sale sounded like a
joke to the average merchant Within
the last three months, however, there
has been a decided change. Merchants
have actually begun to invest in cash
registers. They have need for them.
Aside from numerous orders for the
various business houses in the cities
of the Calumet region, Mr.. Bunnen has
just closed a contract with the E. A.
Weeks Co. for more than $4,000 worth
of cash registers. The r. A. Weeks Co.
has the concessions for the stands along
the South Shore line
Reflects Business I'm General.
Among business men all over the
United States, the National Cash regis
ter business is considered a sort Of
criterion. It's business is q reflection
of the business in general.
Mr. Bunneu has faith, not only in the
returning prosperity, but in Hammond
as well. and hopes to be located here
| permanently. Accordingly he is nego-
tiating to purchase the Newell flats on
/ South Holman. near Williams street.
The National Cash Register people
are looking for a year which has new
! er beener been equaled in the history
of the country for prosperity" said
Mr.. Bunnen this morning They pre-
dicted the panic and instructed their
agents accordingly. and now they have
given out the word for returning pros
perty."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25

THERE'S A CHANCE THAI YOU
OUGHT NOT TO POSTPONE THAT
SHOPPING" ANY LONGER. READ
THE TINES ADS AND SEE IF THIS
Is NOT SO.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25

THE TIMES WELCOMES COM
MUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
ON ANY SUBJECT OF INTEREST TO
THE PEOPLE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25

THE TIMES COVERS LAKE COUN-
TY FOR NEWS WITH a FINE-TOOTH-
CONF AND GETS RESULTS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25

When you go to Gary. Ind. take a
ride in the free sightseeing automo-
bile of the United States Land Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-25

Generally fair weather tonight
and tomorrow; warmer SUM
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-16
-. -
Accepts New Position.

Miss Kate Portman is expected
home Friday evening from Menomi-
nee, Wis, where she has been kim
dergarten director in the Stout In
stitute. Miss Portman has resigned
her position with the above institute
and in the fall will go to Rapid City,
S. D., where she will have charge of
the kindergarten department in the
State Normal School. Miss Port
mans high grade of work in her
chosen profession has placed her
services in much demand by leading
colleges and schools throughout the
country, ard her many friends here
are much pleased at her success.
After q few weeks home visit she
will depart about the first of July on
a most delightful vacation trip to
London, England, where she will
spend several months visiting.