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ady for some time. and about two
weeks ago suddenly became insane, and
since then she has been under the con-
slant care of trained nurse.
Mrs. william Timm. Sr., of Indiana
boulevard spent Sunday visiting friends
in Hammond.
Wilbur Butcher is reported very sick
at the home of his parents in Pearl
street
Henry Atchison of Woodville. Ind,
visited his sister, Mrs. Agnes Roberts
of Roberts avenue, Sunday.
Mrs. Julius Stress is confined to her
home in. Harrison avenue with an at
tack of the grippe.
Miss Helen Mclean entertained her
sister from Chicago at her home IN
Roberts avenue Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Evangelical
church will meet at the church tomor-
row afternoon. All members are re-
quested to be present, as the election OF
officers and other important business Is
to be transacted.
Miss Lockridge, teacher of room /
| in the Franklin school, has resumed
her duties after a nabsence of several
days by illness.
Mrs. Julius Linneman of Harrison
avenue visited friends in South Chicago
| Monday.
| Superintendent C. M. McDaniels Of
Hammond visited the Franklin schoo
| Monday.
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ROBERTSDALE.
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Church Is Ueoicated.

On Sunday, Jan. 9, the new Roberts
dale Evangelical church was dedicated.
Rev. G.. J. kim, A NJ. Phi. D., professor
of apalogetics at Northwestern college
Naperville, ILL.,, was the officiating cler-
gyman. DR.. kim preached three very
powerful and helpful sermons, much to
the edification of those who heard him.
He had the great purpose of the day in
mind and heart, and served well to the
satisfaction and appreciation of the
church. In every way the day was
successful. The attendance at all the
services was very gratifying and list
ened with eager to the appeals of
the doctor for a complete surrender
to Christ as the ideal of men. Not only
spiritually was this day potent but
financially as well. After the pastor
of the society Rev. w. II. Halmhuber,
read the financial statement; DR.. Kirn
at once began securing subscriptions
toward the Indebtedness. The extern
sion of time for the payment of these
subscriptions was announced as one
years.
splendid spirit of sacrifice and CIV
ing was shown at both the afternoon
and evening services. To begin the
doctor asked for 500 subscriptions and
hardly had he appealed when pledge
of Sl25 was given. Thus manifold sur
prises were in store throughout the
day Nearly a thousand dollars were
secured during the day. Special music
was a feature of each service. The
senior choir repeated an anthem, Come
Unto Me-" in the evening because OF
the numerous requests that were made
The new building is fine bricl
structure. 1t is a basement built in
such a manner that in the future the
building can be continued. 1t is worth
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NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

bali team has scheduled a game with
Valparaiso on Saturday, Jan. % and ex-
pect to show the Porterftes a rev
things about the game. The local hve
PLAYED a great game of ball here with
East Chicago and the crowd who saw
them almost win from the visiting
team will turn out again to witness the
coming contest
The marriage business for 1910 has
started out with a rush and the walks
from the depot to the clerks ONCE are
well trodden. Marriage License Clerk
Fisher has got the business down to
fine point and hardly needs to ask the
necessary questions being able to tell
whether it is the first, second. third,
fourth or fifth venture, first or thirty
first cousin. Whether mamma and papa
are willing and last but not least
whether they have the necessary two
cart-wheels to pay for 1t. Fisher does
IT. all in a glance and is now infailfble.
If you don't believe it, try him
The next Charity card party will be
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
r. Hart on Court street, next Wednes-
day afternoon and evening. The after
noon will be devoted entirely to the
| women's games, while the evening will
be given to the married people and
gentlemen and lady friends. These af-
! fairs have proved very entertaining IN
| the past and have been productive OF
a substantial fund which is used fol
charitable purposes. Everyone Is in
vited so don't forget the date or the
! purpose for which it is held.
The "Star" editor j. J. Wheeler cele.
! brated his 81 birthday yesterday. be
ing the guest at a family dinner
| Whether J. J. had to cough up fol
/ the dinner rendered to him or whether
| the presents he got overbalanced the
| feed or whether he was obliged to pay
| for the hull darned shooting match, W.
will probably learn later. Congratula
| lions anyway.
Mrs. Howard v. Parry has returned
| from a few days visit with Mrs. w
d. Wilcox of Hyde Park.
The housekepers are arranging TO
another of their belt-bursting spreads
The Foresters held their regular tri
monthly meeting last night at thei
lodge rooms in the Weis Block.
The condition of Milo Burge, living
! on Ridge street, who has been In
/ precarious condition for some time i
reported somewhat improved at thi
| writing.
The indoor base ball teams he'll
their regular practice game at Contra
Music hall last evening, but owing t
the fact that most of the players wer
more or less incapacitated from play
gin during the vening, the score Is no
given.
| Yesterdays thaw was agod sen
to those having to travel on the roads
1t breaking up the hard crust of ic
| which had formed and making it pos
sible to pass a rig on the road withou
danger of breaking the horses limbs
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HEGEWISCH.

Mrs. Anna Drinnan gave a party yes
iterday in honor of Mrs. Jennie Kemp
birthday. She had her invited
guests Mrs. Fera Der, Mrs. Clara Cadle
Mrs. Anna Olsen, Mrs. Lizzie Berno
Mrs. Swan Olson, Mrs. Jennie Kemp
and Miss Mary Ericsson. At o'clock
the guests where invited into the din
ing room, where a three-cour lunch
con was served
Mrs. Clara Cadle and son, Frank
and Mrs. Anna Drinnan and daughter
were calling on friends in Hammond
and also Mrs. Clara Cables sister, Mrs
Bertha Ultima today.
Mrs Anna Olsen and Mrs Lizzie
Bereno were out of town visitors yes
terday.
Mrs Clara Cadle gave a party in
honor of her son Georges 9th birthday
last evening.
Henry Thedens and G. Anderson wit
messed Madame X at the Chicago OPP
era House last Sunday evening.
Miss Sadie Yallowitz of Hammond
visited friends and relatives here Mon
day afternoon
A young man who was employed ir
the wood mill at the Western Steel Cal
& Foundry company had the thumb
from his right hand taken off by a saw
with which he was at work last Mon
day afternoon. The physician wa:
summoned and the wound was dressed
and the young man was taken to his
home.
Miss Lizzie Jordan spent Monday aft
ernoon in Hammond.
The Chicago District Calumet Unior
of Epworth Leagues will hold theil
rally at the NJ Z. church at Fernwooc
next Thursday evening. Jan. 13. Every
body is welcome. A crowd of young
people will leave from here on the In
terurban car leaving here at So
Thursday evening. If you want to joir
the crowd and enjoy pleasant even
ing meet us at the interurban sta
ton in time for saide car. Supper will
be served for 10 cents. A good pro
gram Immediately following. You ar,
invited to come
Mr.. Grothcup of Ontario avenue wa
a Chicago business visitor yesterday.
Matthew Ballinger is reported quit,
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WHEN HER BACK ACHES
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.

Hammond women know how the
aches and pains that come when the
kidneys fail make life burden Back
ache. hip pains, headaches dizzy spells,
distressing urinary troubles, all tell Of
sick kidneys and warn you of the
stealthy approach of diabetes, dropsy
and Brights disease. Doan's Kidney
Pills permanently cure all these dis
) eases. Hires the proof of it in Ham
mond womans words:
Mrs c Wise, Indiana street Ham
mond Ind, says: Il was told by a
friend that Doan's Kidney Pills were a
fine remedy for kidney trouble and on
her suggestion, 1 procured box. I
began using them as directed and in a
couple of days could see that / was be-
ing benefited The pain my back was
less severe, the kidney secretfons were
more regular in passage and l felt
strong. / continued using Doan's Kid
ney Pills and soon was entirely cured.
I will always speak a good word for
Doans Kidney Pills when I have the
opportunity"
For sale by all dealers Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name - Doan's and
take no other
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TOLLESTON.

r. Manning has returned home after
a few days visit with friends at Dun
kirk and Muncie, Ind.
Mrs. H Pletsch and son, Percy. of
Chicago were the guests of Mrs Lucy
yesterday.
Miss Carrie Seberger and Miss Hazel
Robinson returned yesterday to resume
their work here in the public schools.
Rose Lucy is spending the day in
Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Harte Munde1l have re-
turned to their home after spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Fucker.
Miss Josephine Hauber and William
Manteufel of Hammond were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Behnke
have returned to their homes.
Attorney Balladr of Gary transacted
business here yesterday.
The members of the town board held
special meeting last night.
Melvin and Ellsworth Murleey are on
the sick list and unable to attend
school.
w. C. Kunert made a business trip to
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SilSd6O yesterday.
E. waldt and daughter, Dorothy,
were in Hammond visiting yesterday.
Mrs. w. S. Gallagher was a Chi
cago shopper yesterday.
Miss Ruth Kunert visited in Ham
mond last evening.
Mrs. E. Culver is spending a few
weeks, visiting friends and relatives in
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. German welcomes the
arrival of a little girl at their home on
Chicago street Monday evening.
Miss Alma Keopke of Highland Park
Ill. is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. Keopke, for few days
Miss Louise Landerer is visiting in
Hammond
c. F. Norager of Chicago transacted
business here yesterday
Mrs. B. Doege was a Hammond Gale,
today.
Otto Bormann and E. Green transact
ed business in South Bend, Ind. YES
terday
Land company was in Chicago today or
business.
Charles E. Phillips. a member of the
local union No. 203 attended the an.
nual banquet of the American Fedora.
ton of Musicians at Weis' hall, Ham.
mond last evening.
W. S. Kaehler of the Calumet Lum.
Der company left yesterday for Indian.
apolis to attend the lumbermen's con.
vention.
c. F. Hart of Oconto, Wis, is the
guest of 1. s. Paustle.
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WHITING NEWS

The regular meeting Of the whiting
Savings & Loan association was held
in Dayidsons real estate office on Mon
day night. The main business transac-
ton was the election of new director.
The number of directors heretofore
have been limited to seven, but the
constitution was changed, allowing
eight directors. the new one appoint
ed being Albert Oeffnger. The asso-
citation has been in very flourish
ing condition during the past year. the
deposits having inceased 60 per cent.
The election of officers will be held
next Monday night.
A new member will soon be appoint
ed to serve on the board of education,
the term of Alphonso Condor, soon ex
piring. Mr.. Gordon has been treasur-
er of the local board of education since
| its organization, June 8, 1898, but there
| is not a candidate for re-appointment.
| The appointment will be made by the
| city council, three candidates being
| Edward O'Hara, John Schaub and Ed
| ward Green. 1t is thought that the
| new representative will be a member of
the Catholic church, it being an aim to
always have a member of this church
on the board, but there being none at
present.
| Miss Wendla McCaskey has resumed
her duties domestic science teacher
lin the public schools, after being alb
| sent owing to the death of her grand
| mother.
Frank Wenze1 of Chicago transacted
| business here yesterday.
The annual installation of Whiting
chapter No. 313, o. E. S. occurred at
ho11 nra
Nineteenth street on Monday night. The
installing officer was Mrs. George T.
Gray. past matron. After the work OF
installing was over program was rem
dered, Rev. M. G. Wright singing q
solo and Ed. Gray also gave a vocal
selection, while Miss Gaynelle M. Eat
on favored the mwith a recitation. A
bounteous luncheon was served, Of
which all partook heartily. The officers
installed were as follows:
Worthy matron-Mrs. w. A. Upton
Worthy patron-Dr. K. l. Meyers.
Associate matron-Mrs. William
Rought.
Secretary-Mrs. J. E. Twitt-
Treasurer-Mrs. l. c. Brett.
Conductress-Mrs- Amelia Burton.
| Associate conductress-Mrs. ]. Lime
. man.
| Marshal-Mrs Aaron James
Chaplin-Mrs. William Porter.
Five points of star-Adah cmfwyl
; Five Points of Star:
Adah-Mrs. f. c. Laur.
Ruth-Miss Kate Slower.
Esther-Mrs. E. l. Dewey.
Martha-Mrs. r. w. Kohr.
: Electa-Mrs. George Gray.
Warden-Mrs. Ed. Holmes.
Sentinel-Mrs. William Porter.
Organist-Miss N E. Wycoff.
The second of the public school lee
] ture course will be held In the hig
school auditorium this evening Ralp
Parlette, who has the reputation of be
! ing the kind of a humorist who make
your laugh, and while your mouth
, open he drops in a sugar-coated trut
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Ill at his home on One Hundred and
Thirty-sixth street
A man who was working on the ice
at Wolf lake was seriously injured
while at work last Monday afternoon.
He was taken to the hospital in the
evening.
Mr.. Garrison of Chicago formerly
a teacher In the Henry Clay school, was
here on business Monday evening, he
also visited the scohol.
While coming home from church last
Sunday morning Mrs. Zacharias fell on
and was shaken up quite badly, She
was taken to the ST. Margaret's hos
pital at Hammond Monday afternoon.
| Mr.. Seedle died at his home on On
tario avenue yesterday morning after
several months Illness. Mr.. Seedle
was a shoemaker by trade and had a
great many patrons from town Two
| or three months ago he shut up his
| shop He leaves a wife and many
| friends to mourn his loss. Mr.. Seedle
will be buried Thursday afternoon
Funeral services will be held at the
| German Lutheran church at 1 o'clock.
More improvements have been added
| to our little park All last week mer
were at work wiring for electric lights
I and last night for the first time. as
| the work has been completed, the park
was illuminated with electric lights.
John T. Lenard, the little 7-year-old
| son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lenard of superior
| avenue passed away at o'clock Mon
day morning after having been oper
| ated on at the Englewood hospital &
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en- to the home of his grandparents.
6345 Prairie avenue. Chicago, where the
funeral services were held Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock. His remains
were buried at Mount O1ivet cemetery,
Chicago. Mr.. Lenard is one of the fire.
men of this city and has many friends
who lend their sympathy to the be-
reaved ones in their of trouble.
John w. Smith, So years old, 1882
Ontario avenue, Hegewisch, died last
Monday at st. Margaret's hospital, he
having been there a week. He had been
ailing since last spring. The funeral
has been arranged for Thursday morn
ing. Services will be held at the late
residence at 8 o'clock Mr.. Smith is
survived by a wife and one son. George
Smith.
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HIGHLANDS.

Mrs. Newcomb and Mrs. E. Verde
man spent yesterday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins.
Mrs Ellsworth and Mrs. Quddlin
spent yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
C. Cook.
Miss Martha Schaaf of Robertsdale
gave music lessons at the public school
here.
The party held in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs P Typ was delightfully."- spent
with games and music. after which a
dainty supper was served
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High School Notes.

Miss BrowneIrs room was forced to
leave the little building into the reci-
tation room Monday a. m while the
furnace was being repaired.
Some of the high school boys worked
harder than the fremen at the fire last
Thursday evening.
Friday evening. Jan. IS, is the third
number OF the entertainment course
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The Beckwith Concert company. The
company has been in several towns in
Indiana and come well recommended
here.
The seniors tried extemporaneous
speeches in English last Friday.
Milford McNay entertained the foot
ball boys at circus party last Friday
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MERRILLVILLE.

Arthur Burge and wife have returned
TO their home in Gary after a few days.
visit with Mr.. Scott Burge and family.
Miss Minnie Goble returned home aft
er a months stay in Chicago.
A large bob load of young people
from Deep River attended church last
night
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Mrs. Fred DedeloW was a Hammond
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. w. B. Kinzmann remains very
i'll with pneumonia.
DR. Weis of Hammond was Hess
vile caller yesterday.
Herman Dedelow and Jacob Fullgraf
have the mumps.
Miss Martha Schaaf of Robertsdale
gave her work in the Hessville school
here yesterday.
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FROM ali reports they had a {

Mid-year examinations Thursday and
Friday.
Mrs. Painters parents, ]. Bond and
wife of Richmond, Ind, who have been
visiting in Lowell for the last two
weeks left for Wabash.
The report cards were given out last
Wednesday for the fourth month.
Raymond Johnson gave current
event Friday a. m.
The fourth debate of a series was
held a week ago last Tuesday a. m.
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ST JOHN.

Henry Keflman, who lives on the
Longs farm, shot another fox last
week on the same grounds where Ed
ward Blecke killed the first one this
winter, and, third one is still around
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bring him home as number thre.

| to bring him home as number three.
Harry Gallagher, day operator in
the interlocking tower here, left for
| Gibson Monday morning, where he is
employed in the train dispatcher's of
| fce His numerous friends here wish
! him success in his new office.
| Andrew Hammer attended the stock
| holders meeting of the, First National
| bank in Dyer today
! Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Rolling spent
yesterday with friends in Hammond:
| Mike Grath of Hanover Center was a
| st. John visitor here yesterday
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COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature z. W. GROVE. csc.
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BLACK OAK.

Frank Buse transacted business at
Tolleston Monday.
F. B. Scheidt transacted business at
Schererville Tuesday.
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the same spot. John Lauerman of Han
over Center followed his tracks up for
five miles over the frozen snow when
he gave up on account of bad walk
ing, following through bitches and
brushes and breaking through the froz-
en- slface. But other hunters took
up the trail and made up their minds
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comes part of your creed. His humor
is not borrowed, but it Is his own
original brand as natural as life. The
subject of his discourse will be THE
University of Hard Knocks"
The regular meeting of the public
library directors was held on Monday
night
Miss Katherine Petersen is confined
to her home in Sheridan avenue by ILL.,
ness.
A new method has been begun at
the public library. by which maya
zines can be circulated. Duplicates OF
Harpers, Scribners. Munsey, Every body
and McClure's Monthly have been Sc
cured, and these may be taken out by
| readers for a period of three days.
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The members of the Sunshine Cir
Gle met Monday evening at the home
of Miss Clara Schmittle. in Harrison
avenue. Election of officers took place
during the evening and the following
were elected for the new year:
superintendent and chaplin-Mrs. j.
Blaul
President-Miss Hattie Timm.
Vice president-Miss Metha Kasch.
Secretary-Miss Lillian Martinson.
Treasurer-Miss Lillian Soltwedel.
After the regular business for the
evening was disposed of social hour
was enjoyed and dainty refreshments
served.
Charles Swanson was quite seriously
hurt Monday evening by slipping on
the icy sidewalk while coming home
from work He is under the care of
Drs- Doolittle and Hoskins
Henry Ehlers returned to his home
in Monee, Ill, after a weeks visit with
his mother, Mrs. H. Ehlers of Roberts
avenue.
Alderman and Mrs. ]. Sturm of Ham
mond visited their daughter. Mrs. Fred
Binghammer of Harrison avenue. Sun
day.
Mrs. Elliott Aman and daughter
Ethlyn, were the guests of relatives
in South Chicago Monday.
Mrs. Henry Flick entertained a mum
Der of out-of-town friends at her home
in Harrison avenue Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis of Cleveland ave
nue. were the guests of relatives in
Windsor Park Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowan entertained a
few friends from Chicago at their home
in Indiana boulevard Sunday
Mrs. NJ Hubbard and daughter Bue-
lab, of Indiana boulevard visited
friends in Hammond yesterday
Mesdames f. Kash and F. Bingham
mer attended birthday party in Ham.
mond last evening.
Mrs John Rhody of Chicago was the
guest of her daughters. Nfesdames Jof
Nichorst and William Boness over
Sunday.
Mrs. Woodruff of Roberts avenue
was taken to the insane hospital a.
Logansport, Ind, Monday morning. She
had been suffering with a nervous NAL
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LOWELL.

The funeral of Frederick w. Ponto,
who died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Leroy Kelsey, Lowell, Sunday, oc-
CURED at the West church Tuesday,
Rev. E. E. belong Of the Lowell Pres
byterian church preaching the funeral
sermon and words of consolation to
the bereaved relatives and friends. His
remains were inferred in the West
Creek cemetery beside his wife, who
preceded him in death seven years ago.
A choir from Lowell, composed of Mrs.
J. w. Belshaw, Mrs. Eldon Hayhurst
and Paul Hathaway, with Miss Merle
Belshaw as organist furnished the mu-
sic. Mr. Ponto was born in Germany
IS years ago. He came to the United
States in 1861 and settled near Sher-
burnville, where he had continuously
resided till recently, when he had been
living with his daughter, Mrs. Leroy
Kelsey of Lowell, who, with three
brothers. Martin w. and Claude B. of
Steeter Ill, and Benjamin A. of
Sherburnville, Ill, survive.
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Exposure to wet, dampness and cold

Exposure to Wet, dampness and cold,
invariably results in a sudden chill,
which If not attended to Immediately
will cause cold By mixing a tea
spoonful of Perry Davis Painkiller in
half a glass of warm water or milk,
the whole system will be heated and
the danger of cold avoided. Avoid sub
stitutes, there is but one Painkiller
Perry Davis. Price Csc. 35. and soc.
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Gilbert McNav is off duty

Gilbert McNay is off duty at the
postoffice on account of a severe at
tack of heart failure.
The school at Plum Grove is closed
for a few days on account of the teach
er, Miss Baird. being sick.
Mrs. Sarah Hayhurst is reported sick
and confined to the house.
Henry Newcomer was a business Wis
itor to Hammond Tuesday
Nick Mininiger, Nate Slusser. Andy
Maxwell, Wells Ainsworth and John
Johnson, some of LowelFs foremost
poultry raisers. have chickens on ex-
hibition at the Rensselaer, poultry show
this week.
William Morgan left yesterday for
Martinsville, Ind, where he goes to
take treatment for rheumatism.
Miss Mae Cattrill is enjoying a visit
with her sisters in Chicago.