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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
RoBERTSDALE.

The Robertsdale Evangelical Sun
day school gives It's Easter program
next Sunday evening. April 4th, al I
o'clock. It becomes necessary to have
this program week before Easter on
held on Easter Sunday. splendid
program has been arranged. and good
time is promised to all All are well
come to attend.
Mrs. James Landon, sr.. visited her
sister. Mrs. Arnold of Oak Park yes
terday
Mrs. Elliott Aman of Indiana boule-
ward visited her mother, Mrs Smith.
in South Chicago Tuesday.
All children that take part in the
Easter exercises of the Evangelical
Sunday school are requested to be at
the church Saturday afternoon at 2
p. m. for practice
w. Mathie of South Chicago was a
Robertsdale business visitor wednes-
day.
Mrs John soltwedel and daughter.
Miss Myrtle, attended the Wabash
College Glee club entertainment in
Hammond Wednesday evening.
Jesse Pannenberg of Hammond was
a Robertsdale visitor Tuesday evening.
Mrs. P Gallagher of Lincoln avenue
and Joseph Kramer Of Harrison avenue.
who were called to Sidney, o.. week
ago on account of the serious illness
of their mother, returned home Tues
day. They report their mother slight
ly improved.
Harry Timm Of Indiana boulevard at
tended the high school oratorical con-
test, which was given at the Methodist
church in East Chicago Tuesday even
ing.
August Eggers of Roberts avenue
spent the fore part of the week in
Milwaukee, Wis. visiting friends.
Frank swikehart of ST. Louis. Mo.
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs Charles
Worhle of Cleveland avenue.
The Misses Mollie Freese and Clara
Leverenz We're the guests of friends il
South Chicago last evening.
Miss Mary Stein Is spending the week
in Cary, Ill. visiting her parents.
Mrs. Naenpaa, of Reese avenue, i:
very low with tuberculosis at her home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Evan.
gelical church held a business meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Julius Lin
neman in Harrison avenue Tuesday
evening for the purpose of making ar
engagements for an entertainment to bt
given by the Glazier Carolinian Con
cert company of Chicago at the church
April %.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms; electric
lights and bath. 222 Roberts avenue
Robertsdale, Ind. S1-3-t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
HOBART.

The juniors and teachers gave sur
prise party on George Talbert and John
Fleck last evening at the home of John
Fleck. The evening was spent in play
ing games, after which ice cream, cake
and fruit were served.
Yesterday morning, about 10 O'Clock
while Harry McClaren was boiling tar
at his home, the bottom melted out of
the pan and the tar caught aflre. The
fire bell rang. but before the depart
ment got there the fire was distin-
guished. The smoke from the tar caused
considerable damage to the walls.
Mr. J. L Allison Of Fort Wayne, Ind.
transacted business in town yester-
day.
The teachers of Hobart township left
for Indianapolis this morning.
Mrs.Lory of Hammond visited friends
here on Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
VALPARAISO.

President J. D. Price and Promoter
Colonel Z. 2. Hord of the Air line have
returned to the Vale after business
trip to Chicago, where they have been
since Friday,
This is amateur night at the Bijou.
Have you been fooled" today? 1t
is April 1st-the delight of the small
boy with the hat-covered brick, the
string attached purse and numerous
other devices for the deception of the
unwary.
E. L. Skillman is here today from
Indianapolis.
The Junior laws are undergoing an
examination in common law pleading
today at the university auditorium.
They expect to have their examination
in agency by Judge Gillette tomorrow.
The condition of the little daughter
of DR.. r. D. Blount, who has been
very low with scarlet fever for sever
al days, is reported better.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Belong Of Highlands
did shopping in town yesterday.
Miss Gertie Jansen of Crown Point
was here yesterday visiting her friend.
Miss Maggie Moss.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. southworth and
Miss Emily Southworth are spending
today in Chicago.
The belt roads are building coke
spur between here and Hartsdale, and
1t is rumored that there will be some
coke ovens built there, although the
statement cannot be verified.
F. W. Love left this morning for
indianapolis to attend the State Teach
ers' association.
It is reported that Henry Melcher.
who has been running a meat market
here, has gone out of business, closing
his doors yesterday.
The band boys have posted a notice
stating that hereafter all those not
connected with the band will be
charged 10 cents to enter the hall on
practice evenings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
ST. JOHN.

The st. John creamery will be re-
opened for business in the future under
the new management.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Geisen of Crown
Point returned home over the Monon
from Alabama yesterday and are the
guests of their daughter, Mrs VIII
liam Koehle.
Mesdames Joseph F. Gerlach and
Charles Gerlach were Chicago visitors
yesterday.
Peter Kuhn of Schererville transacted
business here yesterday
Miss Veronica Keilman left for Ham
mond last night to enjoy a visit with
relatives.
Joseph F. Gerlach was a visitor in
Crete, Ill. yesterday.
Fred Peppke of Bemis was a st.
John visitor Wednesday.
Adam Gerlach of Crown Point tran
sacted business here Wednesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY

en- to St Margarets hospital, but died
one hour after reaching that institu-
ton From the hospital he was brought
to Hellwig's morgue. after which he
was removed to the home of his sis
ter-in-law in East Chicago. from whose
home the funeral was held.
Mr.. Wayne was well known in this
locality. where he has lived since a
boy, with the exception of the few
years he resided in the west. His abii-
ity as a baseball player was not only
proven during the years he was in
Whiting, but also gained an enviable
reputation in that line in the west
Before leaving Whiting he was men,
Der of the Standard Colts. and this
team showed their respects by floral
offerings, and also by turning out in
a body to the funeral
The death of this young man, in ad-
dition to being surprising, is extreme
ly sad when 1t is known that he moved
back here TO make a home for his
brothers children, whose wife died at
Christmas time.
The services, which were conducted
by Rev. Harris of the Nazarene
church Of Hammond, were were large
ly attended.
The deceased was member of the
Woodmen of the World, which order
he joined In Indian Territory.
Although there are very few members
of the order in this locality, those who
were showed their true brotherly spirit
by doing all within their power for
the family. He also was a member of
the Boilermakers and Tank Builders
union of this city.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and a 5-year-old son, william; his
mother, Mrs. Adam Stoll in Berry Lake
and three sisters and three brothers,
and a host of friends.
| FOR SALE-Seven-ro house on New
York ave-; $1,000; paving paid. S,
! o. addition; 1900 cash. monthly pay
ments. Smith Bader- Davidson COM
pany, Whiting, Ind. 26-2-t
Complete Home Outfits for $65.
Terms SIS down, SIS monthly at'Spiegers
South Chicago's leading furniture
store. II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT
HEGEWIsCH.


The Pythian Sister lodge of Hege-
wisch will go in body to the NJ E.
church next Sunday morning. It is
desired that as far as possible all mem
bers be present. Everybody invited to
come and bring your friends. Services
commencing at IL a. m, as usual
Mrs. Anna Pearson of Evanston. Ill.
was the guest of her sister. Mrs. V. A.
Beckman, Wednesday.
Do not forget that Rev. Millas will
preach in the English language at the
German Lutheran church every other
Sunday evening, commencing the first
Sunday after Easter.
William Paul, the little baby son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Paul, died at his
home on Houston avenue Tuesday
morning at O'Clock after a short ill
ness.
Mr. Ed. Jacobson was a Chicago
business visitor Wednesday.
Remember you are invited to the re-
publican mass meeting at the Hege-
wisch Opera House tonight. Alderman
Moynihan and Senator Clark, accom-
panied by several other good speak
ers, will be present at this meeting
and address their audiences. Come and
bring your friends Everybody invited.
Mrs. Joe Doe was in Hegewisch on
business Wednesday afternoon.
The village board of Burnham held
a meeting yesterday evening, continued
from last Thursday evening. Import
ant business was transacted.
Surveyors for the Kensington & East
ern railroad were at work in Burn
haw Wednesday.
A most delightful evening was en-
joyed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. A
Beckman Tuesday evening when a few
friends planned a little surprise for
Mrs. Beckman in honor of her birth
day Mrs. Beckman expected a friend
to spend the evening with her, but
when the friend came a fe whore came
with her. which certainly was sur
prise to Mrs. Beckman The evening
was spent in playing games,after which
the guests were invited to the dining
room, where a dainty luncheon was
served. At a late hour the guests de-
parted for their homes, wishing Mrs
Beckman many more such happy birth
days. Those present were the follow
ing: Mr.. and Mrs. V. W. O'Roark, Miss
Malmstone, Miss Edna oder, Miss Ella
Hohwy, Miss Lena Reed, Mr.. Neil and
A F. Malmstone.
Our March Sale is in full blast; bar
gains for you, for everybody. Spiegel's
South Chicago's leading furniture
store. Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
ROSS.

Floyd Williams of the high school
after a weeks Illness has returned to
his classes.
Hubert Holmes Is improving nicely.
His friends hope to see him sitting up
in a few days.
Miss Violet woodbridge is at home
from Joliet, Ill, for weeks vaca-
ton.
doctor" gave free entertainment
at the school house last night
There was a hard time social at E.
J. Nicholsons Tuesday evening.
The Temperance society will meet at
the church next Friday evening.
Professor Johnson is attending the
teachers convention at Indianapolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
High School Notes.

The sophomore class has quite a
variety of different things in their
class room. Some Of them are: Sweet
Williams, olives. three bushels of bar
ley ice bergs. peoples, a barber, two
shillings. home and the last and
most fearful of all is Deathe.
The valedictorian of the senior class
is Myrtle Westberg. and the salutatori-
an is Leila McNay.
Vernal Kelsey was absent Tuesday.
The seniors had class meeting
Wednesday. concerning the orchestra
for commencement
The following persons were assigned
to the following offices: Commission
Walter Browne1l; retail. vernal Kelsey;
bank. Forrest Pinkerton wholesale, An
ma Larson, and real estate. Margaret
Wagin.
The box social. which was to have
been given Friday evening. April 2. is
postponed to the following Friday
evening. April 9.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
LOWELL.

Will Walters, last seasons famous
third baseman and hard hitter for the
Oakland Parks, arrived in Lowell
Wednesday after an absence of sever
al weeks. He viii work in the Ora
Lloyd barber shop the coming sum
mer.
Rev. Dunkleberg of the Christian
church was the victim of a pleasant
surprise social party Tuesday night that
will linger long as one of the most de-
lightful times of his life. A large
number Of the members of the church
assembled in the church building, pre-
pared and neatly arranged tables. lad
ened with refreshments of ice cream,
cakes and fruits. and then sent for Mr..
Dunkdleberg and his estimable better
half. The surprise was complete and
was equally enjoyed by its instigators
and the victims" Mr.. and Mrs. Dun
kleberg was presented with a substan-
tial money gift Mr.. Hayden, IN well
chosen words. made the presentation
speech. to which Mr. Dunkleberg re-
sponded to in tender words, convincing
all that the gift was highly appreci-
ated by himself and better half. An
interesting musical ana literary pro-
gram was among the most pleasant
features of the evening, after which
all departed for their respective homes,
wishing many more returns of such
pleasant events.
Mrs. Laura Wilkinson is reported
critically i'll at her home in Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs E. f. Duckworth of
Gary ara anendiup a pIeaSant weak
here with Mrs. Duckorth's mother, Mrs.
VIM Kobelin, and other former Low
ell acquaintance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Only Seventy Three Took It.

over seventy-three teachers took
the recent examination for licenses to
each county and public schools in Lake
county and the above number is a
record breaker. but still scarcity of
teachers is reported. especially of the
masculine gender. and it is thought
that some step will be taken to make
the job more of an inducement to the
male population. as there are some
school where the requirements are
such as to make the necessity of men
teachers particularly urgent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder, Relieves
painful, smarting, nervous feet and in
sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens F'oot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is q certain cure for
sweating. callous, swollen, tired aching
feet. Try it today Sold by ali drug
gists and Shoe Stores. BY mall for 25c
in stamps Don't accept any substi-
tute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N Z.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
GOOD GAMES THURSDAY.

The 8. P. A. C. of Whiting. champion
basket ball team of northern Indiana
In 1906 and 1906. will play the Lewis
boys at Lewis rink, Thursday evening,
April. At the same time the Calumet
high school girls will play the Lewis
girls. These will be good games. Don't
forget the date, April 1. Skating Fri
day. Saturday and Sunday afternoon
evening. 31-2-t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01


Born to Mr.. and Mrs Harry Lee of
Fischrupp avenue yesterday morning. a
daughter.
Miss Chloe Beamer who has been
spending a week with relatives here,
the Walkers of New York avenue.
Wells and Gardeners of John street, re-
turned yesterday morning to her home
in Habron, Ind
Messrs Charles Mariner, Charles Hyatt
and Raymond Jones of East Chicago
were in Whiting on Tuesday night.
William Paschen of John street who
has been i'll with typhoid fever. is i'm
proving nicely.
Whiting was well represented at the
preliminary contest of the East Chica-
go high school on Tuesday night
Among those in attendance were: The
Misses Gladys Pritchard, Mary Adley,
Blanche Peceny, Anna Reno, Rosalie
Greenwald, Florence and Mildred Stew
art and Messrs. Roy Green. Junior
Swartz, Walter Smith, Joseph Peceny.
Harry Timm. Frank Greenwald, Lyle
Manbeck and William Wuestenfelt.
Whiting people were much pleased with
PIckard. East Chicago has an able rep
resentative.
Mayor Fred J. Smith of oliver street
is entertaining his father, Louis Smith,
of LaPorte.
/ Professor w. w. Holiday has re-
turned from a short visit to Frankfort,
Ind.
NTrs 10, To,os ga ao,,-rh+o- Nj
| lie, of Hammond were the guests of
Mrs Frank Allison of Sheridan ave-
nue. yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Harmon of Ohio
avenue are entertaining the former s
mother from Kouts, Ind.
Several of the Robertsdale teachers
taking advantage Of the opportunity
by their vacation, visited the Whiting
schools yesterday, attending the do
nestle science classes.
Mrs. Joseph Sawyer Of Kansas City.
Kan, has Joined her husband, Joseph
Sawyer, who has been here for some
time, working in the boiler shop of the
S. o. Co.
The literary program, which was to
have been given by the Whiting high
school last Friday, but which was post
poned on account of the oratorical con-
test, will be given this Friday after
noon at 2:15 p. m.
The entertainment and dance to be
given by the Fraternal Order of Eagles
will take place tomorrow evening in
Mettier's hall. Several readings will
be given by Miss Viola NJ. Kiesling
impersonator. and Hoyles orchestra OF
Chicago will give several musical num-
bers.
After the entertainment, dancing will
be enjoyed until l a. m.
From Writing Hoyle's orchestra will
go to Laporte, where they are booked
to give an entertainment on Saturday
night
Undertaken c. A. Hellwig had charge
of the funeral of Charles Wayne of this
city, which was held on Tuesday, from
the home of his sister-in-law. Mrs
Zimmerman, in East Chicago. The in
terment was at Oak Hill cemetery IL
Hammond. The death of Charles
Wayne, aged 80 years. was very sudden
and the cause of his untimely end 1:
given as liver and heart trouble. Wher
he returned from Kiefer, Okla, less
than four weeks ago he was apparent
ly in the best of health. Two week:
ago he became i'll with what was
thought to be walking typhoid fever
His illness took a serious turn, anC
on last Saturday morning he was tax
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Yield Of Ginger plantations.

Jamaica ginger plantations raise
about 1000 pounds to the acre.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
WHITING NEWS
Special Council Meeting.

At the special meeting Of the city
council last evening the plans of the
new lake front park, presented by the
Peterson Nursery company. landscape
gardeners, 1Os LaSalle street, Chicago.
were accepted.
Ed KONG OF Chicago, whose plans
had been before the council before, was
not present at the meeting, so the Pc
terson Nursery company's plans were
accepted. The contracts for the vari-
Gus jobs will now be sub let. the speci-
fications to be ready for bidding within
three weeks.
The contract with the Peterson Nurs-
cry company calls for the completion
of the park by June, or the paying of
a heavy penalty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-01
Funeral of R. Fannher.

The funeral of R. Fancher will take
place at the Methodist church on Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock. the serv-
ices to be in charge of the local lodge
of Masons, of which Mr.. Fancher was
one of its oldest members. The inter
ment will be at the Crown Point Gene
terry where he will be laid beside the
remains of his wife, who preceded him
to the great Beyond several years ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-10
WHEAT SCORED
ANOTHER MARK
December Made an Advance
Of Three and Three-Quar-
ter Gents

Chicago, April 10.-The trading in
this market was fast and furious to-
day. The scene Of activity changing
into the September, December and
July wheat options. December scored
an advance of 31-8 cents from the
previous close. while September made
net gain Of 3 3-4 cents for the day.
The May future did not participate in
the advance and closed 1-2 cent higher
than Thursday. July wheat was also
very strong, closing Ia cents higher
than Thursday.
Seeking Cover.
Minneapolis. April 10.-New high
marks were made all around in this
market today. There was Q decline
from the opening of half q cent, but
this was quickly regained and as the
advance continued, shorts were anx-
ious buyers at almost any price to
cover their commitments. The news
was generally bullish and the cash
demand was reported good in all the
markets. Foreign markets were only
1-8 to 3-4 cents higher but no atten-
tion was paid to this and the top notch
was paid for May, uly and September.
The September option made the great
est gain showing a net advance Of
3 3-4 cents from the previous closing
figures. 1t looks as though the specu-
lation was drifting into the July and
September options. Minneapolis May
sold today at $1.22 5-S, while the July
touched $1.23 and the September high
was $1.09 1-2, where 1t closed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-10
Declares She Never Wronged
Her Husband in All Her
Life
knew She WOULD Be ACQUITTED
AND was CONTENT 10 WAIT
Withstood the Trying Ordeal for Her
Father and MOTHERHOOD What She
Knew Of the Shooting Of Her
Husband.

Lyons. N. Y, April 10.-Mrs
Georgia Allyn Simpson, was last night
acquitted of the charge of numbering
her husband, Harry Sampson. a
nephew of the late Admiral Sampson.
She made the following statement to-
day before leaving for her homo in
Macedonia:
This has indeed been good Fri
day to me. God only knows what I
have suffered, but l stood 1t for my
father and mother. am young and
they are old. and I willing to bear it.
II father had given in at all would
have dropped too. Dear, dear father.
I never knew before what a ia
TIERS love means. knew l would
be acquitted when the trial came and
I was contented to wait"
She told what she knew of the
shooting. She said she was upstairs
when she heard the outcry and went
down stairs and saw her husband ly-
ing on the floor.
She also said: 81 am innocent of
any wrong in connection with nv
husbands death. never wronged
him In my life"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-10
REFUSED PAYMENT
Secretary Wilson VIII Not ALLOW Raft.
roads Pay for Disinfectiue.

Washington, April 10.-secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson today refused pay.
ment Of claims of the New York Cen
tral & Hudson River Railroad COM
pany and the Union Stock Yards COM
pany Of Baltimore. Md. against the
government for cleaning and disinfec-
tion work In the recent epidemic of
foot and mouth disease in cattle. The
secretary held the claims were not
proper subjects for reparation by the
government.
The claim of the railroad was for
$36,o55 for cleaning and disinfecting
its stock yards at East Buffalo ind
Of it's stock cars as the result of m
order of Secretary Wilson. The claim
of the stock yards company was for
similar work done in it's yards. The
amount asked is not stated.
Secretary Wilson emphasizes the
point that in the last twenty-li, 6
years an immense amount of money
has been spent by the railroads for
similar work to prevent the spread
Of infectious or communicable dis
eases of live stock and declares that
they have generally co-operated with
the department in such campaigns,
realizing that It was to their advant.
age and prosperity to do SO.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-10
SIGHTS AT MESSINA
EX.President Roosevelt Tells OF Hor,
rible Conditions in Stricken City.

Port Said. April President
Roosevelt. who reached this port yes
terday. has given out for publication
the following statement regarding the
existing situation at Messina, which
city he visited Tuesday of this week:
There is no sadder sight than the
dreadful desolation of Messina. and
words cannot describe it. 1t seems
that there are still forty thousand
bodies buried in the ruins.
The American people do not real
ize the labors of relief performed by
Lloyd Griscom. American ambassa-
dor; Commander Belknap, the naval
attache at Rome. and men of the gun
boat Scorpion, under Leutenants Will
cox and Buchanan. as we'll as by Win
throp Chanler and other members of
the volunteer committee. They have
performed labors which should be
source of legitimate pride to every
good American and our gratitude
should be heartfelt for the honor they
have reflected on our country.
III was especially struck by the ef-
ficiency. good humor and all-around
power shown by the enlisted men,"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-10
!AAskl!h|as,Il|I|,I!
ON 4 Q0|BBLE
Secured Immunity by Having
Indictments Quashed on a
Technically

Tulsa, Okla, April 1O.-Governor
Charles N. Haskell, Oklahoma's first
chief executive. and the six other
prominent Oklahomans indicted by
the federal grand jury, charged with
fraud in the Muskogee town lots. will
not have to stand trial. The motion
of the defendants to quash the indict-
ments was upheld here today by Judge
John A. Marshall of Utah in the Unit
ed States circuit court.
The indictments argued alleged con-
spiracy to defraud the federal govern
ment and the Creek Indian nation in
connection with the scheduling of the
Muskogee town lots In 1902. Follow
ing the returning Of the indictments,
all of the men involved promptly
gave bonds and were released. To-
days decision follows the filing at
Muskogee on March IA of a motion
to quash all the indictments.