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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26
neafh of Richard Il. Wilson.

New York, Nov. &c. Richard T.
Wilson, head of the firm Of R. I. VIII
son & Company, bankers, died early
today at his Fifth avenue mansion.
His daughters, Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bilt and Mrs. Ogden Goelet. we're at
his bedside at tie time, but his only
son, r. I. Wilson, ir., and his third
daughter, Lady Herbert, wife OF the
former British ambassador TO the
United States, were Ell route to this
city from their homes. Wilson was
70. He was born in Habersham county,
Georgia. At the outbreak OF the civil
war he was one OF the weathiest men
in the south, having big chain Of
mercantile establishments extending
from Louisville, KY, to Knox
vile, Tennessee. He entered the
army OF the Coniederacy and ut the
close OF OF the war was cOmmlssary
general He went aboard after General
Lee surrendered, returning to New
York few years later TO establish the
banking concern OF Wilson. Galloway
& Company, which was later changed
TO r. T. Wilson & Company. One of his
daughters married Cornelius Wander
bilt, jr., against the wishes OF the lat
ter's father. and as result Vanderbilt
was left only 81 500, 600 Of the Wander.
bilt fortune. To prevent a contest OF
the will, however, Alfred G. Vanderbilt
paid his brother $4,000, 600 additional.
Wilson'S fortune is estimated at 500
600, 900. He was director in more
than twenty railroad corporations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

Gentsl Stylish, up-to-date footwear
adds materially TO your appearance.
We have the exclusive styles, such as
THE HESS, REGAL, WALK0VER,
BRocToN COOPERATIVE, &c. J. A.
Marshall Il Bro, 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

The French schooner Marie Pauline
was wrecked on the coast Of France
today. Twenty.four passengersare re-
ported TO have persisted. Only FIVE
we're saved,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26
Coal Coke
Wood

Order your Coal before the advance at
lowest summer prices Best quality
prompt delivery and bottom price
ghons ee Dsw, AITcHEsoN, ip7 south
Reyal strsst iset
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

As a move against the pool rooms
and handbooks throughout the country,
announcement has been made by the
Jacksonville, Fla, racing association
that the telegraph companies would not
be allowed to send out any betting
prices at Monorief Park,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26

The price OF fresh pork took another
drop at Kansas City, today and some
stores sold pork chops for Is cents q
pound. Bacon has declined there two
cents a pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-26
Statement of the Financial Condition OF
the
Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust CORPORATION

A. Alexandra, in the county of Aicxanss
dria, State of Virginia. ut the close OF
business. Nov. 10, 1910, made 10 the state
Corporation Commission.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
DYER

A new boiler is being put in place at
the creamery this. week. In the mean
time the portable engine belonging to
Messrs. H. L and F. L. Keilman is
furnishing the steam to run the sepa-
rators and other machinery Peter
Sauer from near Cedar Lake is doing
the mason work
David S. stephen of Frankfort, Ill.
representing the Erie City Boiler
works, is here on busienss at present.
Phillip Austgen of St John was
business visitor here Wednesday.
The directors of the First National
bank here held the monthly meeting at
the bank Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Anton Kaiser is spending sew
eraI days with relatives at Chicago at
present.
Some of the Dyer young folks went
out Wednesday evening for a surprise
party. but found that they themselves
were the ones surprised, as the tables
were turned. and they had to go back
home Il love TO dance, but oh, you
mud"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
SOUTH CHICAGO.

At the meeting of the South Chicago
Business Mems association last evening
the members all declared for a safe and
sane Fourth of July celebration.
monstrous parade. the largest ever Civ
en- in South Chicago, will be given, and
in the afternoon, if possible, an aero
plane ascension will be given, and the
wonderful sight of seeing an aeroplane
In operation will be the feature of the
day. At night an enormous amount of
fireworks will be shot off at Column
bus square to entertain the public of
South Chicago in its attempt for a safe
and sane Fourth of July.
The Rev. Father Patrajty, who has
the largest observatory in the city has
been trying for the past two weeks to
secure a picture of the delinquent Hal
ley's comet, which shows up whenever
it feels like it. The telescope in the la
boratory, which is at Eighty fifth street
adm Palmer avenue, cost $4,000 and is a
magnificent one, and probably the
photographs will be taken this week.
He has already taken pictures of the
moon, and no doubt he will get the pic
ture of Halley's celebrated celestial
wonder The telescope was manufac-
tured by a Frenchman named Potiddies,
with store in Chicago.
Abe Weinstein. 1920 Strand street,
who was arrested some time ago for
enticing girls into white slavery, was
stabbed by Joseph Cardes, 977 Roby
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12

number Of friends and relatives from
surrounding towns planned a little
surprise in honor of her birthday A
dainty luncheon was arranged and a
very pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. H. B. Reed spent Wednesday
Eafternoon in Roseland shopping and
calling on friends.
May services are being held at the
ST. Columba's Catholic church every
Thursday and Sunday evenings
Miss Ethel Kiersey has accepted a
position as stenographer in the city
and took up her work yesterday morn
ing.
Mrs. A. Seaberg and Mrs j. Weber
were out-of-town visitors last Tues
day.
Miss Florence Sellers of Crawford
ILL.,, was the guest of her cousins. Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Watkins of Erie ave-
nue., Monday evening and Tuesday.
Mrs Moll of Carondulett avenue. who
passed away last Sunday evening, was
, buried at Hammond Wednesday morn
ing. Funeral services were held al
the Polish Catholic church Wednesday
| morning.
Miss Efie Ritter of Chesterton, Ind.
WIZ mas peen VlSltlng her sister al
Great Falls, Mont, for the past few
months, returned to her home last
week and paid Mrs. V A. Beckman q
short visit Tuesday evening on hel
| way to the city
| There will be no preaching service al
the M e. church next Sunday morning
| as their pastor, Rev. F. Stolz, wishes
| to attend the commencement service:
which will take place next Sunday
| morning at Evanston. The foflowins
services will be as usual:
| Sunday school at 945 a. m
| Epworth League at D. m.
Preaching service at TAO p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
LOWELL.

Miss Dora .Satki of Grand Rapids,
Mich, formerly of Hessville. and Mr.. B.
.Vandeberg. also of Grand Rapids. were
married Monday, May 9, and are now
the guests of Mrs. Vandeberg's mother,
Mrs. NJ. Natki, and other relatives of
this place. They will live in Grand
Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. Vandeburg enter
tanned several friends at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ginrich in Hammond last
evening.
Mona Kinzmann of Hammond Is here
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Kinzmann.
August Fullgraf has returned to-
Hessville after two weeks absence.
John Nimetz of Black Oak was a
Hessville visitor yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
MONTHLY Song Service.

The monthly services or song and
praise will be given at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday evening and an es-
pecially enjoyable and appropriate pro-
gram OF vocal and instrumental selec-
tions has been prepared for rendition
by the choir and individual talent of
the church. These services have be-
come an enjoyable feature of the re-
one is especially and cordially invited
to attend. Following is the program
for Sunday evening beginning at 1880
o'clock:
Organ ...............@M Meditation"
Miss Glover.
Anthem. Praise Unto the Father"
Choir.
Solo. ."H He Shall Lead Us"
Mrs. e. r. Horton.
Anthem. IT win Sing of the Mercies
of the Lord
Choir.
Duet. 10. Jesus, Gentle Savior Mine"
Solo. I'm a Pilgrim
Mrs. Frank Knight
Anthem Rejoice, be Joyful in the Lord
Choir.
quartet MY savior
Solo still, Still With Thee
Mr. Edward Glover
Anthem. The Lord Is My Light
Choir
Solo. 20. Savior of the World
Miss Millicent Hart
Offertory .............. .Wiegenlied'
Miss Glover.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
ROBERTSDALE.

Mrs. James Hayes, Mrs. John Brown
and Mrs. Edward Freese attended an
entertainment given by the Daughters
of Liberty at the X. of P. Hall in Ham
mond.
Mrs. T. Turley of Lincoln avenue is
on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Klemm and Mr..
and Mrs. John Klemm attended the fun
eral of a friend in Cheltenham, Tues
day
John Bland of Roberts avenue visited
out of town friends Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Edward Barnes OF Reese avenue
visited her parents IN Hammond Teus-
day.
Edward the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Hennessy of Roberts avenue has the
measles.
Mrs. H. Ehleis and Mrs. ]. Brookman
are the guests of friends in Glenwood.
Ill.
Fred Lingham of Harrison avenue
transacted business in Hammond. Tues
day evening.
John Madura returned home from
Meneca, Pa, Tuesday. where he has
been employed for the past few
months.
Mrs. Elliott Aman and Mrs. Richard
Smith were the guests of Auburn Park
friends yesterday.
E. A MILO of Chicago was a business
visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Schaaf of Indiana
boulevard were Chicago visitors Tues
day.
Philip Graham is confined to his
home in Harrison aveue With an at
tack of measles.
Miss Hulda Biesen of South Chicago
visited friends here last evening.
Mesdames E. Simon, W. VOCAL. r.
Hoffman, B. Slayer, and A. Dorsch at
tended the Daughters of Rebeccas in
Hammond, Tuesday evening.
c. Carlson OF East Chicago visited A.
Ehlers of Roberts avenue yesterday.
Mrs. John Kidney. who is very sick
at her home in Harrison avenue, is re-
ported slightly better.
Alderman Henry Eggers was a Gary
business visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Jacob Ease of Roberts avenue
was the guest of trends in Chicago
Tuesday.
Mrs. Franzer of Chicago spent Tues
day here visiting her sister. Mrs. Ed.
Jewett of Pearl street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
HEGEWISCH

The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
church will give a conundrum social
next Saturday evening at the home of
Mrs. V. Z. Rofinot, on Superior avenue.
Between and o'clock short pro-
gram will take place, following a con-
nundrum supper will be served, after
which the remaining part of the even
ing will be spent in playing all kinds
of parlor games and a social evening
may be enjoyed by all. Come, every
body come.
Three more Sundays and the skating
season closes at the East Chicago
rink. 12-3t
Mrs. Irene Frishkorn was very pleas
antly surprised last Monday when a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
Town Board Meets.

The town board met for their special
meeting last evening and took up the
matters that have been postponed for
their cons Iteration pending a full at
tendance of the board members. Plans
and specifications for the North and
East street curbing was submitted by
the engineer and finally. accepted by
the board TO work to he advertised for
and bids opened on May 80. when work
on the new Improvement will be COM
menced at once by the successful bid
der
The question of the purchase of
ground for cemetery purposes. which
has been a source of considerable wor-
ry to the board and interested prop
erty owners. was disposed of at last
nights meeting, the board resembling
their order for the purchase of the Blk
enman ten acres after a we'll signed
petition had been presented by prop
erty owners against the purchase, the
principal contention being that the
tanning of that site would work ma
terial harm to adjacent property values.
The order was received on the propo-
sition that the property owners most
Interested would meet the expense al
ready incurred by the board in furth
ering the transaction, and this was
readily agreed to by the property own
ers. they agreeing to pay the option
amount of $50 which the town was
holding on the property.
The board will now look elsewhere
for land it being necessary, so it is
said, that additional land be purchased
for burial purposes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
WHITING AND ENVIRONS
Man Follows Girl.

Mrs. Patrick Kaine, ass Cleveland av-
enue, informed the police last night
that-a man had followed her 1s-year-
old daughter, Mary. home. The po-
lice at once went over in that vicinity.
but failed to find the pursuer. The
man whom Mrs. Kaine describes as be-
ing dark, heavy set wearing a brown
hat, and long black coat. has. ac-
cording to the girl. been following her
for the last month. When she reached
home last night she was much excited,
and the guilty one had better make
himself scarce after this. or he is liable
to come in contact with the strong arm
of the law.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
GraYs Get Attraction.

The Whiting Grays have secured a
game for Sunday with the Chicago
best Chicago teams and we've member
of the Chicago City League last year.
The Grays have greatly strengthened
their team by the addition of Mccain
of Chicago, who has been a member
of the Mutuals and played left field
against the Grays last Sunday. Be
ginning Saturday. May 21st, the Grays
will also play on saturday afternoons
but will travel until the middle of the
summer For Saturday May 21st they
have secured a game with the Roster
Colts. of West Pullman, the game to
be played at West Pullman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12

ginners; Goodrich ,FirstBoo k OF Farm
ing: Roberts, Fertility of the Land ;
Bach. How to Judge a Horse.
The book committee viii probably
hold a meeting some evening this week.
A new Rand & McNally atlas has
been purchased recently which con-
tains new maps OF all the states in the
United States and especially of Indi-
ana and Lake county As a supple
ment to the atlas we viii receive the
1910 census report in book form as
soon as II is ready.
Circulation for April Adult classed.
a.: fiction. 400. Juvenile classed, rs;
fiction. $50 Total 7e2.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
HOBART.

The Young Ladies' Sodality of st.
Bridget's Catholic church met last
evening with Miss Kathleen Killegrew.
DR.. D. Mackey transacted business in
Gary
Mrs. ScheulkSe and daughter, Lola.
were business visitors in Chicago yes
terday.
Frank Reissig of Gary visited in
town last evening.
George Stackert will be employed
as bartender for Lawrence Traegar.
John Mellow, who has been sick for
some time past, is greatly improved
and able to be around again.
Charles Hendrix of Griffith was call
ing on friends here last evening.
Mr.. Wyant transacted business in
Gary yesterday.
ADVERTISE AED ADVERTISE
AGAIN IN THE TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
DOES THIS SUIT Y0U9

M. Kolb, the enterprising druggist
Of Hammond, is having such a large
run on "HINDIPO," the new Kidney
Cure and Nerve Tonic, and hear it is
SO highly praised that he now offers to
guarantee 1T in every case to cure all
forms of Kidney Troubles and Nervous
Disorders.
entire satisfaction.
If you use 1t, it is his risk. not yours.
A 5o-cent box sent by mail under posi-
nve guarantee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
Paving Work to Start.

Work will be started on the paving
of North and East streets not later than
the early part of June, the road con-
tractors following close on the heels
of the curb contractors There is no
question of the bonds for the work be-
ing readily disposed OF and the county
commissioners will no doubt order the
work commenced at their next meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
SHCck s
From the Diary of 81. Lencs

HEX Spence asked me this mornin'
what thet robe de mutt means We see
in tn papers. Told HEX so far as I
knew 1t was what Mary Garden wears
at tn opery. only tn papers he'd made
a typographical error am put in tn
extra '-u'' on tn last word.
There amt much cream a-gatherin'
on tn milk O. human kindness nova
days
Theirs other grand slams than tn
ones in yer hand t tn bridge parties.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
nix on the Comet. !"

Several comet parties were held
In Crown Point this morning and the
residents congregated at many points
of vantage to see the spectacle On
the whole. however. the sight was dis
appointing, the clouds and haze in the
east obstructing the view to con-
siderable extent. allowing only a faint
view of the nucleus and tail at inter-
walls The only satisfactory view of
the heavenly wonder happened on
Tuesday and Wednesday May and s.
in this vicinity and since that time
Grown Point amateur astronomers
have looked in vain for as perfect o
view.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
/, odist church, about thirty strong, were
royalty entertained at the home of Mrs.
/ Henry Endress. east of town, yester-
! day afternoon. The regular work OF
the society occupied the attention of the
! ladies the greater part of the after
noon, after which the hostess served
delicious refreshments to her visiting
guests. most enjoyable time is re-
ported by those present.
Rev. PHI Guethon of ST. Marys
church returned last evening from a
visit in Chicago
| The condition of Miss Laura Dun
/ lazy is said to be slowly improving,
which is welcome news to her many
| Crown Point friends.
Barringer Brown transacted business
7 in Chicago yesterday.
| Crown Point has been free from an
automobile accident SO far this seas on
AN unusual occurrence
Mrs. William Meeker Is visiting
| friends in Chicago today.
The sale of the J. w. OFT stock o.
goods commenced today.
Henry C. Peters is a Chicago visitor
on business today
Julius Schroeder's gang of painter.
is finishing a contract for painting il
Hammond at present.
Fred Fessenden is in Hammond OIL
business today
The republican worries are over un
til late summer and they are now sit
ting on the fence watching the demo
cratic harmony-fest CD.
Sheriff Grant is transactirg bushes
in Hammond today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12

street, in his place of business. This is
the first stabbing that has occurred in
the red light district since the chief
of police prohibited selling intoxicating
liquors In the resorts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
GREAT LAND SALEl

VAST Tract of Rich Land I'm the Round
Lake Country, Wisconsin, Opened
to Settlement by the American
Immigration Co., of Chip
pewa Falls, Wis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12

the funds in hand being sufficient to
carry on the work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
SALE AROUsEs WIDESPREAD
INTEREST.

The lumbermen have at last released
for settlement their vast tracts of rich
Wisconsin land, total of over 500. 0o0
acres. The very best of this land, COM
prising 100000 acres in the famous
Round Lake Country. in Sawyer Coun-
ty, Wis, is now being cut up into farms
and sold at from $3.50 to $50 per acre
on ten years time.
The low prices and easv terms on
which this rich land may be secured
challenges the attention of the owner
Of high priced land and the tenant
farmer as we'll
Tire American immigration company's
great development plans are rapidly
bearing fruit and new towns are being
laid out. new railroads are coming, and
settlers are busily building homes and
getting the land under cultivation
These lands are in the very heart OF
the states richest dairy section. Glover
grows in such abundance that this re-
gion is Known as the great country for
producing big crops of grain. fruit nd
veg etables.
On much Of this land there is enough
timber to pay for ii and furnish all the
lumber for the necessary farm build
ings- 1t is country of abundant rain
fall and the purest of water
Nine out of every ten who visit the
American Immi grafton companys land
become purchasers The company re-
funds railroad fare to purchasers
MasskxSN Send for free maps,
MI4*S2kM descriptive books and ali
fA%fsJaxAT$&5}s necessary information at
tHiENikls&SNd2l once to the local repre-
WH48Hx#J sentative of the COM
WFH&f&SW PAW and get your pick
SENNZ of the land.
Gostlin, Meyn & Co.,
COR. STATE AND HoMHAN Sta.
HAMMOND, IND.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-12
E. L. Election.

The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
church held their annual election of Of
ficers at meeting held at the church
on Tuesday evening. The result of the
election was as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Knight
First vice president-Donald H. Boyd.
Second vice president-Miss Auril
Richards
Third vice president-Mrs. Benjamin
Oakley.
Fourth vice president-Miss Gladys
Pritchard.
Secretary-Miss Vera Krout.
Recommendations Oakley.
The installation of the officers will
be held next Sunday night, and it is
desired to have a large attendance.
At the meeting Miss Jessie Helms was
elected as delegate to the Star City
convention, to be held in June.
Mrs. Mat Sternberg and children re-
turned last night from Philadelphia.
where they have spent the winter Wis
iting her parents
Three more Sundays and the skating
season closes at the East Chicago
rink 12-3t
Rev. John B. Berg entertained his
brother. Rev. Joseph Berg of Scherer-
Vile. Rev. Herman Jaracheck of Ches-
terton and Rev. Peter Budnik of East
Chicago.
Rev. John 3. Berg of the Sacred
Heart church and Rev. Benedict Raj
cany of ST. Johns church spent yester-
| day at Hammond, where they attended
| the semi-annual conference of the
| Hammond Deanery, which was held at
| the K. of c. hall.
| John Keller of Sheridan avenue is
entertaining his mother from Clover
| dale, Ind.
| Mrs. A c. Slower and daughter, Anna
and granddaughter Dorothy Etheridge
| have returned from Crown Point, where
| they spent several days visiting
| friends
| Venerable Sister BasiIisa of ST
Mary-in- the Woods at Terre Haute
Ind, has been here for the past sever
al days inspecting st. Michaels and also
| ST. Johns schools.
John Gilborn was arrested last night
| for being intoxicated and was fined s.
and costs by Judge ones Not paying
| the fine he is held in Jail Joe Durecl
| of Center street was also arrested fol
| beating his wife while intoxicated. Du-
| reck will be given a trial tonight.
Il