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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
BUILDING
OPERATIONS
~
ARE ACTIVE

There are two important building
improvements going on in the business
district of the city at the present time.
The first is the builo-ng of the splen-
did new home of the Citizens German
National bank in the Taper block
This has been delayed by the delay
In securing building materials, but it
has already reached the second story,
and it Is believed that all of the ma
sonry work can be done before the frost
makes It dangerous.
The building Is to be a beauty from
all that can be seen of It at the pres
ent time. The front OF the building
that is occupied by the Princess theater
and Kolb's drug store is being torn
down and will be replaced by brick
and terra Gotta similar TO that which
Is used in the new building on the
corner.
Tappers new building will be one OF
the most handsome business blocks in
the city. and is a great credit to the
progres siveness of Mr.. Taper. It is
not believed that the building viii be
completed before the first of February
w G. Paxton is now making better
progress with his new business block
which is being built on State street
The work has been delayed for a time
but it is now going forward at a sat
isfactory rate.
This will be a great improvement tC
the street, and along with w H. Cost
Inns new building and the new on,
which has just been completed by DR.
7. E. Bell, will add greatly to the ap
pearance of State street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
IS
FACTOR FOR
Great GOOD
Hammond Inventors and
Investors Organization
Has Reached a Stage in
It's Career Which Entities
It to Absolute Confidence.

The Hammond Inventors and Invest
ors' council, which grew up almost
unconsicously as far as the general
public Is concerned. has. according to
far-seeing business men, reached po-
sition where it can and will be a po-
tent factor for the future investment
Of money in Hammond especially by
the small capitalist.
The council came into being because
there were progressive men in Ham
mond who figured out a way how they
could help not only themselves but the
city at large. 1t has been successful
because the men connected with it are
men highly successful in their own
business. men who are themselves in
ventors and investors and whose word
is as good as gold That was the only
asset that they needed, and in the
short time that the council has been
organized it has already done some sig
nal work in the way Of bringing out
side industries and Hammond capital
together. the last one being the Nc
Elroy Betting company of Chicago The
Liberty Cow Mixer company. which
promises to add much to Hammond :
fame. and the Jones Dishwasher com
pany have been brought to Hammond
/ by the council. and the hundred OF
/ thousand dollars that the small In
vestor put into the company will un-
doubtedIy bring manifold returns.
As an evidence of the precautionary ~
methods OF the council it IS pointed out
| that already scores Of propositions
/ have come under the councils eye OF
which # had to pass. Always bearine
/ in mind the good to Hammond, only g
/ very limited number have been Sc.
lected, but the fame Of the council ha:
/ already travelled far and the applica-
/ lions are coming in faster and more
frequently. Many Of them are good
/ but a little money is needed. and there
I fore the council has Inserted an al il
THE TINES calling the attention of the
public to their activities. having prov
en- by their past transactions that theil
| vord is practically a warranty for {
| good investment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
HOOSIER DIPLOMAT
AS ARBITER IN
SOUTH AMERICA.

Washington. Oct %. - James +.
Statesman Of Peru. Ind. United States
minister to Bolivia. has secured a dip
lomatic triumph for which he is re-
eeiving unstinted praise from the state
department.
Minister Stutesman. in cooperation
with the United States minister to Ar
gentine. has exerted his offices sue
cessfully in bringing about a restora-
tion of diplomatic relations between
Bolivia and Argentine. which were
broken off abruptly by the refusal OF
Bolivia to accept the award made by
the president Of Argentine in the
boundary dispute between Peru and
Bolivia.
The preliminary diplomatic ex-
changes looking TO a resumption OF full
diplomatic relations have been made
already as a result of the exercise OF
the good offices of the American diplo-
mat, according TO advices received to-
day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
TWO SHOTS
ARE FIRED
Happy" Hepler, While
Trying to Save Flag,
Is Badly Hurt.

Indiana Harbor, Ind. Oct. 27.-Rowdy
politics prevailed in Indiana Harbor
last evening, rival parties clashing and
indulging in the hurting of rocks and
bricks. and the serious injury OF at
least one Of the men in Or. A G..
schliekers crowd TWO shots were also
fred
During the trouble the banners were
torn of the horses attached to the car
riages and wagons which formed part
OF a procession gotten up in the inter
ests OF Dr. schIeker's candidacy and
the republican ticket. and an American
nag was torn from the hands of the
driver of the band wagon and trampled
in the mud under ruffaniy feet.
Tactics Were Ru4aanly.
The depredators we're members of &
crowd gotten together by Jack Spell
lacy's followers.
1t was in an endeavor to recover the
dishonored flag that Happy" Hepler
the driver of the band wagon. was
beaten and kicked. and severely in
jured by a crowd OF fifteen or twenty
foreigners who jumped on him, raising
a lump as large as goose egg on his
forehead, bruising the back of his head
and causing him to bleed freely al
the ears.
While he was being jumped on, and
was literally under the crowd, NicH
Meyer. constable. and J. W. Maxwell
Continued on Page Efght.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
MAY LOCATE NEAR
REID,hUROOCH co.
McElroy Betting Co. Consid-
ering Three Acres
Owned by Betz.
DETAILS NOT YET COMPLETE
VIII Be Incorporated for $35, 600
Local Business Men to Have
Controlling Interest.

The McElroy Betting company Of
Chicago. which is now at the city's door
and is almost sure to establish itself in
Hammond. may be located on three
acre site just north of the Reid-Mur-
doch plant. this vacant property nav
being owned by F. s Betz. The latter,
together with Judge Mcmahon and A.
T. Knots. is one OF the prime movers
to locate the concern here. and to show
his good faith with the people of Ham
mond and also seeing an opportunity
for a profitable investment, is ready
to make these three acres an asset Of
the company, and as further induce
ment to the company let them go in at
only half their value.
The final details for the coming Of
the concern have not all been closed,
but a practical understanding between
thecompan and the Hammond Invent
ors and Investors council has been
reached. enough so that local capital
wants to interest itself In this should
get busy
The McElroy Betting company. when
in operation in Hammond viii be in
corporated for s35. 900. The holdings of
/ the company as it stands now are esti-
mated at $4,000, leaving only balance
/ Of $4,000 to be raised. 1t has already
! been agreed that the company win put
enough of its holdings in escrow so
that the Hammond investors together
. with the $4,000 they are to raise will
/ have the controlling interest. There
/ is no question in tie minds of Ham
mond business men who have looked
/ into the matter that any money in
I vested in the concern VIII bring re-
liable and good returns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
SENTENCE
INTERESTS
HAMMOND
DR.. Nelson B. Ross Found
Guilty Of Second Degree
Murder in Muncie Vest
erday Is Brother of Local
Attorney.

A sentence of Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for life that was passed
on Dr. Nelson B. Ross of Muncie yes
terday. for the murder last August of
Daniel Linder. a conductor in the en-
ploy of the Muncie & Portland trac-
ton line, is of interest in Hammond
inasmuch as the condemned man Is a
brother of Attorney w. W. Ross, who
within the past fortnight has located
in Hammond.
While Attorney Ross has moved his
effects to Hammond, he has been in the
city only a small part of the time,
spending most of his time in Muncie,
where he was one of the lawyers en-.
gagged in defending DR.. Ross.
The quarrel which resulted in the
murder grew out of the conductor
charging ten cents excess fare. which
DR.. Ross objected to paying. He was
| elected from the car and upon being
| thrown OFF began firing at The crew
two of his bullets finding lo1gment in
the conductors body He thereupon re-
boarGed the car with his smoking re-
1 volver still gripped in his hand and
was begged by women passengers not
+ to shoot again.
The states attorney pleaded Monday
i III his final arguments for the destt
/ penalty. saying that a lif~ sentence
would be a travesty on justice.
Once during the proceedings. wher
the states attorney approached hin
and and in laundering tones asked al
irrevelent question, DIR. Ross displayed
anger.
He Ealf arose as though to answe,
the attorney, but was pulled back int
his chair by one OF his own counsel
The defense after the jury had besr
polled. asked the court to withhold
sentence until such time as the defens,
| had decided what course it would pur
sue.
The verdict was received by the pris
oner without a change of countenance
although he was still pale when it wa
read as he had been when he entere,
the apartment. For the past two day
| a young woman to whom DR. Ross ha
| been attentive before his trial, ha
stood in the hallway through whicl
| he was obliged to pass on his wa
from the jail to the courtroom.
Ross has been married three times
one of his wives having died and tn
others having been divorced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
SOUTH BEND
TEAM WILL
PLAY HERE

The Hammond high school is look
ing forward to a great football game
in this city next Saturday afternoon.
when it viii meet the strong team
from Souti. Pend.
The game is to be played in Harri-
son park and will be one OF the best
on the high school ~chednle. great
deal depends on the winning OF this
game as it win materially affect the
high schools chances o. winning the
championship If II loses the game to
South Bend Saturday.
The Haminona hiSh school team has
been getting in some good practice In
preparation for this game. but the
weakness Of the high school is the fact
that It has not had -ood second team
20 give It the necessary practice.
The team is fast one. however. and
has been coached by competent foot
pali men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
FLAG TRAMPLED
IN The MUD
East Chicago Witnesses Disgrace
full Tactics at Republican Meeting
by Enemies of Regular Nominee
SENSATIONAL
MEETING

The biggest political rally, the
hottest climax to any campaign
ever pulled off in this part of the
state, will be held in Towle's opera
house by the republicans of Ham
mond at 7:30 next Monday night.
Arrangements are being made to
accommodate the largest crowd
ever held in the big playhouse.
There will be republican and dem
ooratic speakers who will handle
the Becker-Lyons- Davis machine
without gloves. The Interests"
supporting Becker will be grilled
from start to finish and their
methods exposed for the benefit Of
the taxpayers. Watch for the pro-
gram.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
Why the People Want Change.

by
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tor in
frmh to house o to
its
q of change
by the machn AM n o a
q of change
foen in t beaue paid
The $236 the Knots administration brought
337118Q
BECKERs BoAsTED
A
why a
to W
That's
becusea ha o
Hammond a
tina
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al the i'm keel
That's the people Hammond a change
qwATcH
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
Line TO RUN
VIA. DYER
Conference Held With Local
Business Men on the
Proposition.

The Indiana Northwestern Traction
company is the name Of an interurban
street railway to run from Chicago
Heights to Hammond via. Dyer. and
for which the promoters may soon ask
a franchise in Hammond.
Eugene Purtelle, a Chicago board OF
trade man. is the man who has ad-
dressed himself to the Hammond Busi-
ness Mems association for the company,
asking that body to arrange the pre-
liminaries in order that it may be filed
with the board of public works.
One conference between Mr. Purtelle
and members Of the Hammond Busi-
ness Mems association and business
men from Dyer has already been held.
this having been done last week in the
office OF Attorney J. K. Stinson.
The Hammond franchise, as the COM
pany has outlined it. now confines itself
TO the Hammond city limits and pro-
vides for an entrance at the south city
limits on Calumet renue. The pro-
nue. TO State street and thence over the
H. w z. c. railway tracks to the
business district.
To Connect With LoganspOrt.
At the meeting held last week the
company's representative expressed the
hope of ultimately building out OF
Hammond again in a southwesterly di-
rection, mentioning Logansport as
/ junction point for his road in the great
/ Indiana network of interurbans.
/ A cursory glance at the franchise
shows that the company is hopeful Of
! getting right of way over street car
lines now in Hammond. or such as may
come, and there are also a number of
features which will be materially al
| tered before 1T will be acceptable. Prin-
: cipal among these are a request for a
( fifty year franchise.
Thus far the company proposes to lay
a single track with the provision, how
I ever. to double-track when the COM
pany sees fit and secures the permis-
sion of the council.
A fve-cent fare is specified for thu
city Of Hammond.
I The franchise thus far contains the
usual provision about complying with
the city's order relative to the manner
of laying the track providing a crush
ed stone or gravel bed, however, for
it's track.
Franchise Merely Feeler.
The clauses specify the Kind Of pow
er to be used and the kind of freight
that the company may carry may un-
dergo a change before the franchise
Will be accepted.
The company reserves three years
time in which to complete the line, and
binds itself TO run at least one local
train a day TO keep the franchise alive.
The outline Of the franchise is mere
ly feeler and forms working basis
on which the company and the city
administration can build UP one that
is suitable to both parties.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
Cl lIMAX Of
CAMPAIGN
MONDAY
Republicans Engage Towle's
Opera House for Biggest
Political Meeting Ever
Held in the City of Ham
mond.

In spite OF fact that the Becker ma
chine and the Becker money We're
used In great quantities for the pur-
pose of renting Towle's opera house
for every available night this week to
exclude the Schaaf forces, they were
not to be beaten so easily and secured
the house for Monday night the day
before the election, and will hold a
monster rally there.
The Becker machine evidently did
not want the people to hear what
Schaaf had to say to the people Of
Hammond and so when the Becker or
gan was gloating over its having the
only large hall in the city. for the
rest OF the campaign, the Schaaf men
beat them to the best evening of the
week.
And the people OF Hammond are to
hear what Schaaf and the rest of the
republican candidates have to say
about Becker. his ring and the in
terests" which are backing him.
And there will be things said that
will open the eyes of the voters. The
eyes of the taxpayers will be opened
and the workingman will be shown
where he has been compelled to get
or by the Becker administration.
The meeting next Monday win be the
hottest one of the campaign. 1t may
be necessary to lower the steel fire
curtain at times to prevent a con-
! hagration
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT
New Cases.

ga. State of Indiana vs.. Frank Lie
bert. Selling liquor without a IL
cense.
COIL John Gartner and Mary Cart
ner ct al VS.. Anna NJ. soItwedel.
Filed by ". J. McAleer.
945 state of Indiana vs.. Andrew Kish.
Tolleston- Selling liquor without a
license
946. State OF Indiana vs.. Zenon Bur-
dowski. Selling liquor without a II
cense.
a47 State OF Indiana vs.. Zenon Bur
dowskL Selling liquor without IL
cense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27

Generally Sa&r today ana prob
- Thursdays temperature
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27

one of the leading society events
* the early season is dancing party
~ which the knights of Columbus are
entertaining this evening IN the Ma
sonic Temple. The members and a
large number of invited friends will
he in attendance and anticipate q very
delightful time. The music for dancing
will be furnished by the Walsh orches-
ira and they have chosen a very at
frsctive program for the party.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27

Wanted all teamsters to be at Roths
hall, state street. on Thursday even
ing. the 2Sth. important business to
- attended TO and smoker Afterwards
20 make it Interesting This is inn
portant 10 you eamsters.-25-5t
THOMAS HARLE. sec. and Treas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-27
s1oo REWARD.

Complaints have come to THE
TIMEs from several of its subscrib-
ers that their copies OF THE TIMES
have been stolen and copies Of the
Hammond News substituted Up
on the arrest and conviction of any
person found stealing or destroying
THE TIMES. the publishers will pay
a reward Of 800
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-31
A Resolution
GO for
New Years

The noblest resolution that any citi-
zen could make for the new: year
would be the resolution to live more
faithfully by the golden rule, that sub
lime principle Of conduct for this
world and for all worlds. Failure 70
live by, this law causes the chief soF.
rows and collisions among men. says
Edwin Markham in. Success.
Let each earnest man: search into
his words and ways. determined to
find the special manner In which 10
breaks the golden law-his special
habit that works injustice or unhappi.
ness in his shop, his Office, his home.
his city. He will find, perhaps, that
in the shop he is in the habit of mis-
placing tools, and this hinders tho
work of his comrades; that in the Of.
fee he is in the habit of being late
in keeping appointments, and thus
steals other peoples time; that in tho
club he is in the habit Of belittling
worthy competitors, and thus Joins the
gang of thieves who steal regulations:
that in the home he is in the habit Of
monopolizing the conversation, and
thus fails to draw out the powers Of
others; that in the city he is in the
habit Of splitting on the sidewalk, and
thus spoils the comfort of his towns
men; that in business he is in the
habit Of misrepresenting his goods,
and thus robs under the cover Of Gus
tom. ...'-.-.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-31
A POLITICAL REIGN OF TERROR
IN MEXICO.

Moving Pictures Of Mexico in
Ferment' is another in the series on
'.Barbarous Mexico which IS appear
ing in the American magazine. In
this one, which IS the leading feature
of the January issue, the writer claims
that at this moment there is political
reign of terror IN Mexico. He says !:
1T seems to be evident from an
of many Mexican news.
papers ana from private letters re-
,cieved, that at this moment no i'm
portant opponent OF Diaz or of his
candidates is safe from annoyance or
persecution. Some of them have been
driven out of Mexico; some have been
imprisoned; others have been stripped
of power and influence by variou.
devices. The movement toward free
nomination and elections has aroused
the government to severely suppressive
measures: And moreover, the Mexican
government IS now trying to, extend
It's terrorizing hand across the bolder
into the United States. 49,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-31
So1neHiStoriC
Of January

The first month in the year has al
ways been Hateful one in English
history, but it began most specially to
be recognized as such during the reign
of Charles I. 1t was on January 4,
1912, that the attempt was made to
arrest the five members. On the tenth
OF the month, three years later, Arch
bishop Laud. was beheaded. and Jan
uary 30. 1649, saw the kings own head
laid upon the block.
There is probably no act, of parlia-
ment which has ever, been the cause
Of such amazing dissensions and dis
cord as that which brought about the
union between Great Britain and Ire
land. This came into force upon Jan
uary I. 1901. Twas in the :: same
month that Richard .Trevithick. the
Cornish inventor. perfected the first
steam locomotive which ever moved
upon an English road.
The great William Pitt. the most
able prime minister who ever con.
trolled the destinies of the KINGDOM.
came into Office at Christmas. 1888.
and died in January, 1906. His great
rival, Charles James Fox, born in jan
uary. 1749. only survived Pitt six
months. .~.... ID.
One Of the greatest Blooms that ma
ton ever received from its govern
ment was conferred upon Great Britain
on January 1, 1840--namely, penny.
postage. Adhesive stamps had been
invented by Mr.. James Chalmers Of
Dundee, six years previously, and
these superseded Mulready's envelope
later in the same year. s.'' a.
January has for a long time past
been very notable month in the his
tory Of the British royal family. On.
January Is, 1858, the Princess Royal.
was married to Prince Frederick viii
liam of Prussia. The German kaiser
was born in January. 1859.
Prince Henry of Battenberg's death
occurred on January 20, 1896, and the
duke of Teck's life came to an end on
the twenty-frst Of the month, 1900.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-31
BELLE PRAIRIE

Dec. 29.-There was q program in
Belle Prairie school district No. I
Thursday evening. Dec. %; Miss
Esther Olson as teacher.
A large crowd attended and the pro-
gram was successful one.
The program is as follows:
Opening address-Elmer Anderson.
Song-Come Classmates-School. ~
Welcome-Oscar johnson, Edwin
Carlson, Wilfred Polssant.
Observation-Disclosures T1me-Roy
Wait.
Dialogue-What Elsie Found-Four
girls.
Recitation-The Mousie- Wllfred
POissant.
Song-Dear Little One-Miss Olson,
Phoebe and Irving Doucette. "
Merry Christmas-Five girls.
Recitation-kriss Kringle-Albert
Valley. -.
Instrumental Solo-Pheobe Doucette
Dialogue-Hls Sweet Boquet. !,
Recitation Santa Claus Visit
Oscar johnson. ~
Sone--Joliy Old st. Nicholas
School. .S.@@~ 49,. '.>,'
@Recitatlon-A Strangers Story
"In the Morning''-Primary class
'Dialogue-Unjust Suspic,on. -.
Observation-Disclosures Edwin Carlson.
Song-Good Advice: School. =: -.
Recitation-Who Made the Speech ::
Florence Anderson :.*,.~s@ 80. 1ss
|jj Recitation-SSt. Nick Oscar Carlson.
Observation-Disclosures From Santa
Claus Hl1degard Caflson: 81; ~,
Recftatlon-F ather Christmas:
Edwin Carlson. 80 - %. :: -.
Instrumental Solo Sadie Rocheleau.
Dialogue-Sti Nicholas. -: - =.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Valley.
Song Santa Claus is Ginning
School. 49, ~,::.-> s-1"' z..,:. 49,
Recitation Christmas Stock
iug-Ora Poissant. 49,
Recitation-To Santa Claus s.
VERNE Carlson. tr--,; no..
Dialogue Playing School. -: -.
Recitation-A Bow-Edwln Carlson.
Recltatlon-M ferry hristmas-
Melvina Chase. :#
Christmas Bells-Schooi.
Visitors from Storyland-Five little
girls. .~... =.
Recitat1on-Be Polit elk
Doucette.
Dlalogue-Aunt Kits Shopping.
Instrumental SoI0-Phoebe DOucette ;
Recitation-Darkeyed Mehetabel-
Eugene Doucette.
Recitation-Chrlstm Secrets-Ruth
johnson. :>t:
Song-Welcome to Snata Claus
School.
Recitation-The Troubled Dutchman
Elmer Anderson.
D1alogue-The Trials of q Canvasser.
School Prophecy-Eugenle Doucette.
:Song-Good Night Ladles-F Four
boys.