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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
DEATH OF MRS.
FL. nj. BICKNELL
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known that she was suffering from
an fncurable malady. She knew that
1t was only a question of time when
death would remove her from the midst
of friends.
Realizing this she determined not to
let them know the true condition of her
health Her real motives were TO save
them the sorrow and worry that would
result from the knowledge that her
days were numbered. The doctor, her
maid and her husband were the only
persons who had been informed of the
true facts. Even her own daughter
was kept in ignorance of the facts and
did not know until her mother was
on her death bed that she had suffered
all of these years from Illness
that sooner or later would cause her
death.
Made others Happy.
But the most remarkable thing about
it all is the fact that during the years
of waiting Mrs. Bicknell has been one
of the most lovable and cheerful per-
| sons in the entire community.
When others were sad or downcast it
was Mrs. Bicknell. who cheered them
and made them feel that life was worth
/ living. Her presence was a benedic-
ton, people were better for having
known her.
| And this happy. cheerful manner was
| maintained in spite Of the fact that
| she was the victim of a terrible malady
| and frequently suffered great agony as
| result
When she was taken i'll some months
ago, and later her condition became sc
| serious that it was seen that she could
not recover, she sent for her daugh.
ter. 1t was not until then that Mrs
Kramer learned that her mother never
could get well.
Mrs Bfcknell suffered so much tina
she frequently expressed a desire tina
nothing be done to prolong her life
She often said during the past few
months that she hoped she would fal
asleep and awaken in heaven.
Last Monday she lost consciousness
and this morning passed away so quiet
" that 1t was almost impossible 70
those who were at her bedside to motto
the change from life to death. Mrs
BicknelTs supreme sacrifice is the tes
of her splendid character. her numerou
friends is the evidence of her charrnin
. personality.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hollcraft and
daughter Miss Hattie Hollcraft, of Tru-
man avenue will spend the week lend
visiting relatives in Harvey, Ill.
Miss Verna Brewer left for her home
in Dyer yesterday after a short visit
with Miss Grace Dahl of Hammond.
Mss Lytta Mcmahon of May street
has gone to her home in Cleveland, o..
to spend few das visiting friends ana
relatives.
Miss Mayme Reiser will go to her
home in Crown Point to remain over
Sunday, the guest of friends and rela-
tives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Pinkv-Pank for Pank.

Sam Koehler and Joseph Pank, the
two Indiana Harbor foreigners who at
tempted to put officer John Kunz out
of business yesterday when he arrested
them, were fined s25 and $40 respective
ly in Judge Barnett's court this morn
ing. They both pleaded guilty and paid
their fine, giving as their excuse that
they were crazed with drink. Koehler
was given the heavier fine because he
carried an open knife in his hand with
which he attempted to stab the officer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Did Not MaterialiZe.

The Lake County Dental society s
meeting did not materialize last night
as the local dentists had expected to.
DR.. Beck of Chicago, who was to be
the speaker of the evening on the sub
ject of Bismuth Paste, was unavoidably
delayed and could not be present The
program for the evening was conse-
quently cut short
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Taken to Logansport.

Walter C. Bennett, young press
man, employed in the Conkey plant,
who was tried for his sanity yesterday
after having made three attempts to
commit suicide, was taken to Logans-
port this morning and will be placed
in the Longcliffe asylum. 1t is thought
that he will have speedy recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
TOMMY GARY rs
GIVEN A DRAW

Memphis. Tenn. March 26.-Tommy
Gary of Chicago received a draw from
Referee Hottum last night at the con-
clusion of his eight round argument
with Tommy Bresnahan of Omaha.
Gary held on frequently and seemed in
distress In several rounds. but stay
the limit Bresnahan excelled at in
fighting but Gary landed enough blows
during the early part to cut Bresna-
hans eye and nose
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
TRYING New Auto.

Mayor Knots and his family, to-
gether with Tim Englehardt and Col.
Mayo, came to Hammond this after
noon from Gary to try out Mayor
Knots new Elmore machine. The
motor fever has reached an acute stage
with the mayor, and he is now an
auto enthusiast second to none in the
county. At the same time he can boost
of one of the best machines in the
county
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Will Increase Stock.

At its annual meeting next Thurs
day night of the Hammond Building
and Loan association the stockholders
of that corporation will in all proba-
bility vote to increase the present cap
ital stock of 100000 to 100000. This
step is necessitated by the increased
demands for shares in the association.
At the meeting of the corporation next
Thursday night directors and officers
are also to be elected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
VOICE OF
M THE m--
p EOPL e
DOESN'T WANT TO CHANGE NAME

Editor TIMES. Dear Sir: Being a citi-
zen well as a taxpayer of Hammond,
will greatly appreciate the privilege of
expressing my opinion relative to the
amalgamation question through the
columns of your valuable paper.
From a commerctal and economical
standpoint. ANAL gamation is undoubt ed
1y good thing. But. If 1t is intended
or contemplated to change the name of
our present corporate municipality
grand old Hammond--for 1 strenuously
object to any change in name; as it was
that l had weathered the storms with
Hammond and enjoyed prosperity with
Hammond, and having made Hammond
my permanent abode and never intend
to forsake it, 1 will object and fight
against the loss of our name, and will
rally to my support a large number
of persons who will, as myself, stand
for no other name than Hammond.
Yours respectfully.
MAYER RUBIN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
EXHIBITION GAMES.
At Atlanta. Ga.-Athletics, Atlanta

At Atlanta. Ga.-Athletics, /; Atlanta.
s.
At Galveston, Texas-Gaiveston, z;
Indianapolis, 3.
At Chattanooga, Tenn.-Chattanooga
5; Brooklyn. (nine innings).
At Nashville, Tenn.-Athletics sec
onds, 6; Nashville, 5.
At New Orieans-Cleveland, s. New
Orleans, (nine innings).
At Dallas, Texas-Dallas, 8; Indiana
polls seconds, (ten innings).
At Hot Springs. Ark-Cincinnati, 5:
Boston Red Sox, (nine innings).
At Little Rock, Ark.-Cleveland sec
onds, 8; ST. Louis Cardinals, 0.
ADVERTISE AND ADVERTISE
AGAIN IN THE TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

st. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rev.
H. NJ Plaster, pastor.
First mass Qow) at a. m.
High mass at 1915 a. m.
Catechetfcal instruction at p. m.
Devotion and benediction.
German and English sermons. re-
spectively at the low and high mass
every first and fourth Sunday of the
month. Vice verse on all other Sun
days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Republicans Meet.

There viii be a meeting at Chopin
hall tonight for the purpose Of select
ing delegates to the republican con-
gressional and state conventions The
meeting will be held at 1880 o'clock.
The call has been in the paper for the
required length of time, and it is ex-
pected that there will be a large num-
Der of the old line republicans present
at the meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
EAST GARY.

]. Papka was in Hammond on Thurs
day.
Emil Showers returned from Chicago
last night.
Quite a number from here attended
the oratorical contest at Hobart on
Thursday evening.
t. Grimshaw was in town on Thurs
day to the great pleasure of his many
friends who are glad he is able to be
out again.
The contestants from here who went
to Hobart yesterday to compete in the
spelling contest were: Charlie Thorne
Annie Anderson, Hannah Miller, Wal
ter Case, Annie Polak and Mollie Flor
IAN Mr.. White and Miss Killegreen
accompanied them. Miss Eta Harms
went as one of the judges.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
SMITH RELEASED

Battle Creek. Mich, March Is
Catcher Wilbur Smith of this city was
released today by President Hedges of
the ST. Louis Americans to the Mime
apolis club Of the American association.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

Pine street Presbyterian Church. Rev.
H. E. Thompson. pastor.
Sunday school at 10 q. m.
Preaching service at IL a..
Preaching service at 1880 p. m.
Services will be held morning and
evening every other Sabbath until fur
Their notice.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

Garv's pesthouse. situated near Ten
nessee street and Eighth avenue was
in danger of being destroyed by a prai-
RE fire yesterday afternoon. call was
sent in to the local department and
they arrived in time to stamp out the
flames
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

Monday of each month
Young Peoples society meets every
second and fourth Thursday OF every
month.
Sick Fund society meets every third
ThursdsF of each month
Choir practice every Wednesday at
s p
Male choir practice every Thursday
at p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

German Evangelical Emmanuel
Church. Rev. c. A. Heidelberg. pastor.
Sermon every Sunday at 10 a. m
Sunday school every Sunday at
o. m.
Ladies, Aid society meets every first
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

lions GSrmau n. n. Snurcn, <oS Aku-
man avenue. Residence. $50 Truman
svenue. Rev. c. f. Dessmeier. pastor.
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Preaching service at 1890 a. m.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Evening services at 1880 p. m,
Wednesday evening at 1880 prayer
meeting.
Thursday evening at p. m. choir
practice
The public is cordially invited to at
tend any or all these services
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26

81 TH"Ts I1HtHtr"h OHuHCH' TT OR1's-
ton, street. Theodore Claus. pastor.
Preparatory service at $50 a. m
German service with holy commun-
lon at 10 a. m.
Preparatory service at p. m.
English confirmation and communion
services at Z p. m
German service Easter Monday at 10
n m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Fir.t dcthodist Eptscopal

Church. Rev william F. Switzer. pas
tor Residence 1T Russell street.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Public worship and Easter sermon at
10.45 a. IN.
Sermon by District superintendent
Rev A. T. Briggs. special Easter music
has been prepared. The Easter offer
ings will be for missions The baptism
of children will be celebrated.
The Monroe street Sunday school at
$50 p. m. An Easter theme will be
used.
Epworth League service at $50 p. m.
Topic "Christs Resurrection
The evening church at 1880 o'clock
will be given to the Easter gradual
ing exercises under the care of Mrs.
]. O. Thompson. A splendid program
in which all the children will take part
has been prepared The floral tribute
to the baby roll viii be beautiful.
The annual Easter party for the
primary scholars and their parents will
| be held in the church on Monday even
| ing. 1t is hoped that all will share in
that delightful occasion.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
First Christian Church. c. }. sharp

First Christian Church. c. }. SHARP,
minister. $50 Summers street Phone
B461.
Orchestra at 9:45 a. m
Bible study at 10 a. m Tssz4
Communion service at IL. ~
Sermon at 11:15 a. m.
Junior Endeavor at 3.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Evangelistic service at 1880 D. m
Bible class Wednesday evening.
Ladies' societies Thursday afternoon.
Sand practice Friday evening.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
Where to Worship
--Mes tingS-=
at Various Hammond Churches
The Chrt.tinn science Society.

The Christian Science society will hold
two regulars services Sunday in room
SIP Of the Hammond building. The
morning service will be held at IL
and Sunday school for persons under
20 years of age will follow. The even
ing service will be a repetition of the
morning subject, and will be held in
the same room at s. The Wednesday
evening meetings are held in the same
room at p. m. The public Is cordially
invited to attend theae services.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-26
BRAVE "LOOT'
rs A WONDER

Continued from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

Ax1O BARBARA it seemed that every, boy and
~ girl in town excepting herself mad oeen
given surprise party. Ana no" She
20 The ifteenth-only ten days away, now
was Barbara's twelfth birthday, and for weeks and
months Barbara had been longing for surprise
party on that day. She had thought OF It, dreamed
she would act, and just how surprised" she would
be But how in the world was she to bring 1t about
One couldn't tell ones friends that one wanted
surprise party certain time, and then expect to
be surprised when the party arrived
way to bring her wish to pass, yet her longing for
the party grew stronger and stronger every day
big brother Frank said gaily:
T'Well, Puss, know somebody who is going to be
twelve years old pretty soon What does that some
Barbara caught her breath with little cry. Her
cheeks grew a deeper pink -
ooh. Frank if only could have what want"
thing you wanti What is it,"
Barbara shook her head. 81 can't tell" she almost
. 'sNonsensel Ten2 OF. course. you can tell"
insisted her brother, goOd-naturedly. "Come-out
Again Barbara shook her head. This time two
big tears rolled down her checks much to Franks
distress and aTnazernent.
why Barbara you poor little girlr' he conforted.
deadS bic G u" that you don't dars to ask for
it? Maybe it costs lot Of money; IS that it?
wouldn't mind if it wasn't big. if I only had one.
And don't think it costs much-not so very much
haye had tbe and They're pooTrcai poor Every
bcdys had then-only me, she finished, with little
But What is it,"
'I can't tell
it,"
"But Frank, don't you see?-I can't tell" reter-
sted Barbara, earnestly, "for if do tell it won't be
It, at all"
The young fellow sitting in the window-seat
frowned. Frank was in college, and used to prob
lens; but this was poser
at won't be it " he repeated slowly. We'll
give it up Puss. You've got this time Spell il,
can't your What letter does it begin with?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
q g.
Durhdrd' z

By Eleanor n. Porter.

IS" said Barbara, frightening. Of they only
could ses It might G2g out tt right after AL she
a ! &5s .{ : jP it"
Barbara nodded vehemently.
AN sP, unused Frank, aloud HIM; must be
Barbara uptilted her chin. She smiled, but her
eyes were wistful as Frank left the room.
At the supper table that night the entire family
made themselves merry over Barbara's SP Frank
started it
with sweep Of his two hands, 4 have prob,
lem to lay before you. certain young member of
this family IS approaching her twelfth birthday.
Now, I am Informed unquestoned authority that
in the line of presents she has great and only
even know for TACT that as she talks of It she
wceps with eagernes5. Now ladies and gentlemen
You say: Let her tell THAT it Is, and we viii buy it.
But just there lies the trouble-she will tell
will be 10 present all; it won't be t.. This much
and this only-do know-it begins with the letter
ard has a letter in it. It is SP. Now, ladies
and gentlemen, the matter is in your hands What
which even Barbara herself Joined.
How about a 'spoon'?' suggested Barbara's
Maybe it's 4 sponge" piped up the small boy
at the foot Of the table.
"Poohl It's a silk petticoat" announced big
sister May, Pm sure that's "sP,' and know
Barbara wants one"
if you just mention it, cut in Frank, in pretended
despair; "and this SP does"
and you can't teIl?" demanded Mr.. Drew of
Barbara
NO, no. indeed I can't" starnrnered Barbara
you see, if did. I'd know, and tit wouldn't be
an SIP at all; and"
There was a sudden exclamation from Frank
across the table; but, when questioned, he young
fellow only laughed and declared that he had
nothing say. To Barbara the light in his
eye looked suspicous-and indeed he did wear
very wise air through all the rest Of the meal.
The fifteenth came Saturday, there
school. Barbara was awake and astir very early.
She wondered at just what time the party would
take place. she hoped that it would be early, with
a supper of good things 1t six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

LETS ask Father for IT," suggested Sister for the
third time, and f0r the third time Edward replied;
NO; that FIVE cents will turn up. want to sur
prise Father" Consequently, Sister added petition
TO her prayers that night which greatly puzzled
please, Cod" she said. "let the FIVE cents turn
up Tomorrow before the bakerman comes. Amen"
lose hope, something quite unexpected happened.
Edward was digging well in the sand when two
men came walking up the beach
around here-any worms for fshing?'
"I'll get you some" replied Edward. and was of
without thought OF any possible reward. He knew
the best place dig for bait and in ten minutes he
was back again with tonato-can half-ful of wrig-
Thanks my boy said the big warn1-looking
man and added with twinkle n MS 81. eyes How
ness transaction' and it was all SO new and unex-
pected that he did not reply at once then he said,
with deep blush;
When the b5kerraan arrived that day two small
highwaymen stopped his cart before It reached the
cake On their way back TO the house they ran
into Mother. but Edward quickly put his hat
cake was hidden in IN empty bureau drawer, and
think the hardest thing that little girl Of FIVE years
about il; but apart from one or two suggestive
whispers, Sister kept the delightful secret pretty
The next morning, when Mother took her place
at the breakfast table she was too surprised TO
speak'fc a non,ent-fcr there before her stood a
little white cafe With enc glowing candle IN, the
of the candc-light reflected in their eyes, looked
IT'S Just besutifrI SURPRISED" aid Mother. swat
lowing the lump IN her throat And 70 think that
my little boT and g'T cid Tor X2theEi Is
Then Father and Edward and Sister, all ran to
After breakfast. when Sister sat alone with
You felt g much happy tat just spilled oyer
It Vas quite the happiest birthday she lad eve+
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

"But didn't do it. Edward"
well, know; but anyway it fell down when You
around" And the young builder sank IN
diseqnsolate heap upon the collapsed Sc;shanty"
Edward do you know whose birthday is coming
soon?" Edward shook his head, Grossly.
Mother never has any cake with candles on her
birthday, and she feels sad about it, cause 500
Rf feel e s of hen Bs q oohen hf sf
and began to bounce up and down on one of the
loose boards.
You cant-you don't know how to make cake"
well, can buy one from the bakernan when
frost all over it and hole in the middle"
You haven't enough money"
you have some in your bank thatll be enough won't
it," Edward considered for moment, then his face
frightened and he said:
We'll ask the baker-nan how much the cakes
cost, when he to-day. But you mustn't
go and tell Sister You always tell everything-this
is a secretr
yes, know. it is, Edward; course won't tell
what do you think Of n1e?"
We'll. yo., told Mother what we bought her for
Christmas last time"
YES, know I did. but I'm a bigger girl now"
shaking pennies out of their banks and counting up
Eleven cents" announced Edward, That's
That afternoon when the bal<ern1an arrived in his
cart he was hailed by two eager customers The
apiece. A shade of disappointment rested for a
moment on Edwards face at this discovery.
IF you have eleven pennies how many will Il take
to make fifteen" he asked later. when sitting
-Four" was the answer, and then Father said in
his funny way DO you know of anyone with
That night while Sister was sleeping the sleep of
for some time trying to think how he could earn
FIVE ce1ts--the extra penny was 70 by a candle.
Tuesday night and there still sign Of the
desired FIVE cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Mothers Birthday
By Fanny Adam Wilkes

G91%zFq HEN you were little girl you didn't
NGk know Tne-did you, Mother3"
And when 1 first came, I didn't know
you, ether-but now we both know each Other.
How old will be in two more birthdays. MOther?"
Seven years old"
"Ohl then I'll be up to Edward, won't II"
You will be $ old he is now, but when you
are seven, he will be nine. You see he began having
birthdays before you came"
obi! Whose birthday comes next?'
Mothers"
"Yours7 But you don't have really truly birth
days-not cake and candies?
NO. not cake with candles; but when Mother
a little girl she always had beautiful cake
with candles it. just as you do now"
Father always has one, and GraHdtath her and
Grandmother have cakes and candles. Just one
candle they have, but have more-don't we,
Mother?"
"Yes" answered Mother and looked thoughtfully
across the water before them They were sitting on
the veranda of the house the bluff which over
looked the lake where it was big and wide that
side
when you grow to be big girl" said Mother,
pressing Sister S head close against her then you
will make cake and put candles on it for Mother,
too. VIII you not. darling?"
"Oh yes 1 WILL Mother; I'm almost big now"
Then Sister sat very still for unusually long time
Where's Edward" she asked at last.
"In the back yard" answered mother; then giving
the back yard Edward building "shanty"-a
notwithstanding structure to be sure.
Edward, called Sister, Il want to tell you some
thing"
you'll knock it down" But before Sister could reach
the spot where the shanty stood, it with a
clatter of old boards
Now, what you didr said Edward unreasorl-
ably.
GaRXDGHT RX TIE cEMTuRX cnAPAAI1z>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

the measured tread of steps along the hallway. Then
IN wild group they dashed into the Parlor-Bessie
Tom, Mary Ellen Harry and all the rest, flushed
laughing and bright-eyed until they stood in long
line before Barbara and made low bow.
And the last SP,' they chorused they
all wished her many happy returns"
For moment Barbara did not She gazed
from one to another of the flushed laughing faces
without speaking Then suddenly she understood.
Its the surprise party" she cried jOyousy.
"Of course we didi" exclaimed Bessie.
And we came in quietly so that you couldn't hear
us! cried Mary Ellen
and they hid upstairs until everything
ready" chned in Tom, gleeful1y; land we brought
an SP ourselves toO-every single Of US!
We'll, Puss, did you get the SP you wanted?
called Frank from the doorway
Barbara danced and c1apped her hands.
oh, Frank, you did guess it, didn't you'll" she
exclaimed, running straight his side. "And
Frank its just spendid-theyre all splendid-every
single SP!
"S-P-lendid, Ell? Glad to hear it." laughed
Frank; "and, by the way, Puss, there's another SP
coming, you know, and that is-supper!"