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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
HESSVILLE.

The obsequies of the late John b.
Kohler took place yesterday 1T 10
o'clock from the home of Mrs. Frank
ConIey, daughter OF the deceased. and
proceeded to st. AIMS church. where
high requiem mass was said for the
repose of the dead. Interment took
place at Mount Olivet There were q
number of beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. Kohler was born in Baden, Ger
many in 1884. He came to this coun-
try when Is years of age. resided in
Newark. N. j.. where later he married
and came to South Chicago, where he
resided until six years ago, when his
wife died. Since then he has spent the
most of his time with his children. Mr.
Kohler was one OF the oldest settlers
of South Chicago. having lived there
for forty years. He was well known
throughout the Calumet region and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
him. He is survived by three daugh-
ters and one son-Mrs- F. w. Conley.
Mrs M. E. O'Connor, Amos Kohler of
Chicago and Mrs. Thomas F. German
OF Hessville.
Mr.. Bayliss of Chicago. a book agent,
was here yesterday.
Trustee j. C. Becker was a Hessville
visitor Thursday.
The local spelling contest will be
held In the Hessville school Tuesday.
March %. The township contest will
be held in the Saxony school Friday.
March 25. The county contest will be
held in Crown Point SATURDAY. Anrjl z
A parents meeting S:yissuu ! "a =
the Hessville school mel ~Trl-
noon.
Word was received yeA OF tn.
death of Mrs. Casper CAM Arly of
this place. She was dan Mr..
and Mrs. E. Proescholdt al }
Mrs John Tinola, Mrs Ed. |
Frank Holly. oliver and La
scholdt and Leame Proeschon tnis
place.
While crossing the Nickle Plate
tracks last evening, near the old depot.
Thomas Mclaughlin and Walter vanes
were attracted by the cries of Ed
ward Lane of Fort Wayne. Ind. who
had his leg cut off while at his work
as a switchman- Messrs Mclaughlin
and Vanes carried him to the caboose
and he was taken to st. Margaret's
hospital in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
DIR. Bell Recovering.

The report from the bedside of DR.. T.
Edwin Bell is to the effect that he is
better today. and that he has a good
chance for recovery
Mrs. Henry Bicknell is also reported
to be improving slowly The people
or Hammond are very much Interested
In these cases, and the many friends
OF these well-known sick people are
pleased to learn of their improved con-
dition
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
RICHARD HAS PUNCH

San Francisco. Cal, March r.
Tex" Richard. one of the promoters of
the Johnson-Jeffries fight. scored a
knockout early yesterday morning in
for the count. Beaufort was afterward
taken away by the police, and now is in
a hospital Beaufort. it is said, had
been drinking heavily and began to
abuse the bartender. He kept it up
so persis tently that Richard struck
him. He went down heavily and crack
ed his head on the stone floor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Outside Work Begun.

Outside construction work at the
Indiana Steel mills has again been re-
sumed, and from this time on extra
men will be taken on as the occasion
demands. Material have been arriving
for some time past and from this time
on the building of the various depart
ments will be rushed. 1t is not thought
that there will be any more cold
weather, and the officials feel assured
that the work will go ahead without
interruption.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Two p. 0. Clerks Ill.

Postmaster John w. Call has been
short handed at the local postoffee
the past week, owing to the illness of
two of his clerks, Miss Clara North
and Miss Mayme Purchell, who are
confined to their homes with tonsilitis.
This is the first time Miss Purchell has
been absent from duty at the local
postoffce in her three years of serv-
ice
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Fire Kills Horse.

Fire from an unknown origin last
night caused $500 loss to Nicholas
Celnika, Robertsdale saloonkeeper,
whose place of business is at 112th
street and Indiana boulevard. A horse
in the barn was killed having been
burned. and the two-story barn was
partially destroyed. The damage Is es-
timated at $500. none of the loss being
covered by insurance,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Fredericks Buvs Auto.

William G. Fredericks. who has a
saloon at the corner of Ridge Road and
Columbia avenue, today purchased a
Maxwell runabout through the Stew
art agency in Hammond. In the ex-
haustive account of the number of ma
chimes bought this spring the fact that
DR.. T. w. Oberlin has also purchased
a Maxwell from c. w. Stewart, was
overlooked
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
TN AND AROUND
q A r Y
J. A. Salisbury in Hammond

j. A. Salisbury of the Hotel Tolles-
ton at Fourth and Martha streets was
in Hammond this morning and declared
that Tolleston was the eve of a
great revival in business Mr.. Sails
bury is the proprietor of the Hotel
Tolleston, which has nothing In keep
ing with another Tolleston hotel whose
proprietor (McGee) pleaded guilty of
selling liquor illegally yesterday. Mr..
Salisbury does not sell any liquor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

Many of the publicspirited citizens
are just CONNIE ncing TO realize that
the Hammond Athletic association
through its classes, conducted under
the supervision of the physical instruc-
tor, c. S. Stewart, is doing a good work
in aiding young men and boys to
higher plain of manhood. The classes
and games have drawn many young
men away from places were there were
really no benefits to be derived. A
demonstration of some of the boys
work was presented last Wednesday
night in connection with the Boyville
play. Many of the parents were amazed
at the practical physical exercises of
the boys were being taught and 'ex-
pressed their hearty approval of the
work done by the associations physical
instructor
grown during the four months that Mr..
Stewart has been engaged by the as
ISOLATION, that at this time about 400
persons are taking part and beneftting
by the class work and games. Glasses
have been arranged for three even
ings week for young men and two
evenings for ladies. Day classes are
being held for boys and business and
professional men. The number of en-
rollment in all these classes is con-
stantly growing.
One of the best of the associations
attraction this season will be this even
ings basketball game with the Baptist
Athletic team.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Sues for $4,000 Damages

William Dewar, a minor, has brought
action in the name of his father
against the Fitzhugh- Luther company
to recover $4,000 damages for the loss
of three fingers.
Dewar alleges that owing to the care
lessness and negligence of the defend
ant company he had his fingers cut off
while he was operating a bolt cutter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

away the debris and ruins of the Ohio
building fire and will commence at once
upon the erection of the new three
story structure.
The plan of the new building will
be the same as the former one, only
that 1t will be extended the entire
length of the lot to the alley. between
Broadway and Washington street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
HAMMOND NEWS
FARMERS MEET
COMMITTEE

The street and alley committee of the
Hammond council was in session at
the city hall this afternoon to confer
with the farmers in the territory south
OF Hammond and north of the Little
Calumet river relative to the extension
or Calumet avenue and the annexation
OF all this territory. The meeting was
well attended
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Eckert Gets Contract.

Charles Goetz Yesterday awarded the
general contract to Z. E. Eckert for the
construction of his two-story brick
building on the corner of Eleventh ave-
nue. and Washington street. The new
structure will cost $4,000. Contractor
Eckert commenced work on the ex-
cavation of the building today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Installs New Phones.

During the past week the Chicago
Telephone company has installed
twenty new telephone booths. Manager
Meyers reports that business is increas-
ing each day at the local exchange,
which is very pleasing to the COM
pany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

the Methodist church Of Gary. Ward
needs no introduction as he is well
known throughout the country as one
of Americas foremost actors. This IL
the last entertainment of the Metho-
dist lecture course. and 1t is expected
there will be a large attendance. The
price for single admission will be so
cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Court Convenes Monday.

After weeks vacation the AXE SUI
perior court viii convene against next
Monday for the March term. The first
day will be taken UP with probate work
and the second Will be call day. This
is the last term of court before the
summer vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
SPORTING MAN DEAD

Pittsburg, Pa. March 12.-Charles B.
Meyers, aged AZ, and who has been
identified with sporting events in this
city for many years, died yesterday of
a severe attack of pneumonia. At his
bedside when the end came were a
host OF sporting men known the coun
tr over. The body will be take nto
his former home. Hillsboro, Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Work Is Started.

Work has again been started on the
concrete covering of the water tower
in Jefferson Park. and with week of
good weather the contractors expect to
see its completion. Last winter the
contractors were compelled to stop
switchboard in use The firms which
have had them installed recently are:
II. Alschuler Co. Harry King & Co.,
Title Bros, Dalton Coal CO., Gary Coal
Co. and the Gary Heat. Light & Water
Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

Pine Street Presbyterian Church. Rev.
II. e. Thompson. pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a. m
Preaching service at IL a. m.
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, 1910-03-12
Hahn Brings Action.

Charles Hahn has brought an action
in the Lake superior court, through his
attorneys. Ibach & cravens, by which
he expects to recover s1,995 damages
from the Hammond Distilling company
Helm alleges that owing to the care
iessness and negligence of the COM
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
wager Is Better.

Charles wager, 221 West State street.
who has been down a week now with
quinsey. is on the road to recovery. He
must. however, remain In bed for a
time longer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Where to Worship
-Meetings--
at Various Hammond Churches


SClente
The Christian Science society will hold
two regulars services Sunday in room
512 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 8. The Wednesday
evening meetings are held in the same
room at p. m. The public is cordially
Invited to attend these services.
First CkrIstian Church. Q. J. sharp.
minister. $50 Summers street Phone
s461.
Orchestra at 9:45 a. m
Bible study at 10 a. IN.
Communion service at II.
Sermon at lib a. m.
Junior Endeavor at g.
Christian Endeavor at $40 o. m
Evangelistic service at 1880 D. m.
Bible class "Wednesday evening
Ladies' societies Thursday afternoon
band practice Friday evening.
The public is cordially Invited to at
tend these services.
st. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rev.
HI. M, Plaster, pastor.
First mass 0ow) at a. m.
High mass at 1918 a. m.
Catechetica1 instruction at 8 p. m.
Devotion and benediction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

pany board that was used to slide
a belt off and onto some shafting
caught in the betting and was thrown
against his head in such a manner as
to knock him unconscious. He claims
that every time he stoops he is made
dizzy and that be will never again be
able to earn a living as a laborer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

German and English sermons. re-
spectively, at the low and high mass
every first and fourth Sunday of tho
month. Vice verse on all other sun
days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

realised from the hospital. all are do
ing nicely at ST. Margaret's hospital.
The indications are almost positive that
every one of the men injured will re-
cover.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

German Evangelical Emmanuel
Church. Rev. G. A. Heidelberg. pastor
Sermon every Sunday at 10 a. m.
Sunday school every Sunday at 2
o. m.
Ladies' Aid society meets every flrst
Monday of each month.
Young Peoples society meets every
second and fourth Thursday of every
month.
Sick Fund society meets every third
Thursday of each month.
Choir practice every Wednesday at
.. m.
Male choir practice every Thursday
at D. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

The Lavender Cigar IL q home prod.
uct. None better.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Start on Job.

Contractors Gallagher Williams
commenced work yesterday on clearing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Contest for New Members

The spirited contest for new MEM
bers at the Hammond Athletic associa-
ton has resulted in the following gains
to date.
Pirates team ......12
Gibson 5
Business and professional men's.. 3
Simplex Observation-Disclosures. 1
South Side factory team ... 1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
Ward, the Tragedian.

Frederick Ward, the eminent trag-
edian, will appear next Monday night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

Lavender Cigars are pronounced
exceptionally good by all smokers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12

second and fourth Thursday of every
month.
Sick Fund society meets every third
Thursday of each month.
Choir practice every Wednesday at
p. m
Male choir practice every Thursday
at p. m.
lions German NJ. e. Church, 25S Tru-
man avenue Residence. eco Truman
avenue. Rev. c. F. Dessmeier, pastor
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service at 1890 a. m.
Epworth League at 30 p. m.
Evening services at 100 p. IN.
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.
St. oaul'. Episcopal Church. s5 Rim
bach avenue.
Rev. Charles Albert Smith. 81 Rim
zach avenue. Tel. 1864
Fifth Sunday In Lent.
Sunday school at $50 a. M
Holy communion at a. m
nloIHiIS pray Sf ana sermon at 1U.4o
a. m. Subject: Christ in Suffering"
Evening prayer and sermon at 1870
p. m. Subject: The Comment of Pity"
You are cordially invited to make ST.
Paul's your church home
The First Methodist EpiscopH,
Church Rev. William T. Switzer, pas
tor. Residence III Russell street.
SUNDAY n
Public worship ana sermon at 1o:45
g. m. Subject: The Universal Pro-
gram. a brief introd uctory address
will be given in memory OF Charles
Belman.
The Monroe street Sunday school at
$50 p m
Junior church service at 4:30 o. M
Epworth League service at 6:3o .. m.
Evening church service at 7:45 D. m
The pastor will Speak upon, The Re
ceived or the Rejected Christ" The
purpose of evangelism will be carried
forward in sermon and song. All are
cordially invited.
Wednesday evening will be a rally
meeting for all who have lately united
with the church. The subject will be,
My Covenant with Cod"
First Congregational Church.
Rev. ]. v. Bloom of Indianapolis
will preach both morning and evening
at the First congregational church.
Sabbath school at 2:3O p. m.
Preaching at 80 o. m.
All are invited to attend these serv-
ices
Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene,
80 Holman street, COR Michigan ave-
nue..
Herbert Hunt. pastor.
Sunday school at $50 a. m. E. Stelow,
superintendent.
Three great evangelistic services at
10:45 a. m, and 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45
p. m.
Meeting for the study OF the Sunday
school lessons for Sunday school teach
ers and Christian workers Friday at
7:45 p. m.
A cordial invitation to these services
Is extended to all.
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1T Clin-
ton. street Theodore Claus. pastor.
Preparatory service at $50 a. m.
German service with holy commun-
ion at 10 a. m.
Examination of German confirmation
class.
English Sunday school at us p. m
Congregational meeting at 2:30 p. m.
Lenten service Wednesday at 1880
p. m.
ST. Paul's Lutheran League Thurs
day at 1880 p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-12
First Congregational Church.

Rev. ]. v. Bloom of Indianapolis
will preach both morning and evening
at the First Congregational church.
Sabbath school at 2:3O p. m.
Preaching at 1880 p. m.
All are invited to attend these serv-
ices.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
Hay and Feed.tnn.

Inc circular Of Somers & Co. SAYS Of hav.
EiShteen hundred and seventy-four tons OF
nay nave been brought TO market during the last
Wees which amount. with the licnt arrivals OF
me me iew weeks previous. has relieved materially
ne S nav congestion which had existed although
me demand Is so light that no better prices can
~ uVteo. consumers are still well supplied
anu anu y VIII take considerable period OF light
.sSSslpts 70 cause any change IN present quota
IONS Were It not for the fact that the great
DutS @ o5 nay Is on storage in country warehouses
suit OF these light arrivals. but an cons,rn srs
are are vel aware OF the existing supplies and
s elore are not worrying that they viii Be un-
aoe 70 obtain their requirements at reasona5la
s sisuIes- Extra fancy wheat and tame ost hav
- uot pientifnl and ii is only this class of hav
'nsI s.- moves on with any degree OF satisfaction
c.Irae Iae aiIalIa situation has not changed re-
StSntiyf the supplies undoubtedly llrhf 49,
luoush at the present time there Is no rreat Se
li- mano- However. there is some little mover,en-
I,ent along and holders OF alfalfa are ronf5e,re
sl snal me spring trade viii be good ana thev arc
thereroTe holding their stocks without rerci,.-
men, mem on the market. Anticipating better prices
be the case - D9--0s0 VII
Straw is inactive. there being hardly any de-
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
UNLISTED SECURITIES
MINING STOCKS

There was some activity in the Comstocks
yesterday and the leaders gained few cents
on the day. In the southern Nevadas Bel
mont was 10c lower at S4.57h- closing at
$4.60. Nevada Hills advanced from 81. 10 to
$2.25.
The Sierra Nevada mining company has levied
an assessment Of 10 cents per share.
The mines of Manhattan district shipped a
total of $57 900 in gold bullion to the mint dur
ing November.
During the month of November, the mill of
the Tonopah extension mining company treated
a total Of 1900 tons OF ore. an average of
140 tons per day. which produced 8, ITO pounds
of bullion. valued at 5000 a pound, Is tons
of sand concentrates valued at $3.50 ton
and 20 tons of SLIME concentrates valued at
$3.50 ton or a total production of over
$43, 500.
The mill report of the Tonopah mining com
pany for the past week shows that an aver
age of 80 out of the 100 stamps were dropping
constantly, crushing 400 tons of ore. of an
average value of $50 per ton The shipments
from the mill consisted of Sc bars of bullion
valued at $31 ,000 and 33 tons of concentrates
valued at So, 600, making the total value of
the shipments SAG. 500. an average extraction
of 90 per cent was recorded.
The annual report of Whitman Symmes super-
ntendent OF the Mexican mine, for the fiscal
year ended October 30. says in part: The
total of all development work of the year in
the mine was 3. $40 feet Ore Shipments to
Buffers Company. beginning August 8 TO 0cto-
Der so, included 2,206 tons Of gross assay value
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
Foreign Futures
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
Future Grain and Provisions

CHICAGO. Dee. 14-Important resting orders
TO buy wheat overcame unorganized selling oppO-
sition today and the market gradually hard
ened Lack Of rain was reported to be injuring
the winter crop in Illinois. At tho close prices
showed net advance of sc toNl sc Latest
figures for corn were sc 10 Tsc higher than
last night. Oats were up &c TO * and pfoyi-
sions dearer by 121ae TO 81 lsc
The finish in wheat firm and practically
at the highest point of the season. Although
trade did not amount to much early. the market
broadened out later the bears erasped at dis
appearing profits. The bulls crowded their adj
vantage and displayed cable dispatches stating
that the persistent support in Chicago was heing
noted at Liverpool and elsewhere. Special in
terest developed in the Illinois official report
which put the winter crop condition for central
counties low Sc per cent aud in the south
ern end of the state still further below at T5
little rain In Texas formed the only exception to
ground May ranged from 9J3se to 961ac and
closed sc up at 963s @96 1@c.
Corn advanced on liberal purchases. Nav
fiuctuated between 41c and 475sc and closed
sc to &c net higher at ~4734 047%c. Cash corn
firm. No. yellow finished at 51M511Sc
Buying OF oats proved sufficient to bring about
rise. May sold from 34c to 341ac. and ~ the
end was 3sc above last night at 343s M341Ic.
Hogs today for the first time this season could
be proftably cut up to make contract provi-
sions After trading ceased pork was 3Oc to
3Ilsc more expensive than "a hours previous
Lard was up 171sc and there was a rise of
121ac to 20c in the cost of ribs.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
Assessment Directory comstock Mines
OIL STOCKS

Business in the oil stocks was quieter yester-
day, and changes We're few and slight. Palmer
-Mas easier at $1.65@1.6712 and Pacific states
higher at SOC.
The Metropolis oil company has levied an
assessment Of lie, delinquent in office Janu-
ary ID.
The authoritative announcement has just been
made that the Palmer oil company. operating
in the Santa Maria district. expects In the
near future to extend the Coast oil transport
company pipe line. The engineer of the Palmer
company has just completed detailed report
of the cost OF the proposed extension
TO the eastern Santa Maria field, and
to selected terminals at several points on
deep water Another matter under ,consldera-
'tion is a proposition to consolidate the holdings
OF the Palmer oil company the Palmer junior
oil company and the Palmer senior oil com
pany into one great corporation. The com
bined holdings of the three companies aggre
gate 2,flO acres, and such tracts as are not
yet proven are pronounced by eminent geolo
glsts and engineers, also oil men. to be identl-
cal with those which the Palmer gushers
are producing all the way from 1,T00 to 5000
barrels OF oil a day each.
That these companies will require a
pipe line for their own use is now recognized
The Tn Palmer oil company alone is increasing
Its output rapidly by bringing In wells
and there seems to he no doubt that well No.
l or the Palmer junior company. soon to be
nnlsned, viii he good one. The wells in
no dry holes