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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
HARBOR HAS NEW
ATHLETIC CLUB
Young Men of Indiana Har-
Dor to Have Home of
Their Own.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Indiana Harder. Ind. Oct. Indiana
called the Gopher and has already Sc
cured IS charter members and perma-
nent club rooms in the rear of the
building occupied by George earns at
3410 Pennsylvania avenue.
The officers of the club are Paul Reed,
Jack tombstone. secretary and John Ny
lott, treasurer. 1t is expected that by
Nov. / the organization will have at
least 40 members and the club expects
soon to be obliged to seek larger
quarters, although those it occupies at
present will be sufficiently large for, the
time being
The furniture to be installed will be
mission in character and the club in
tends to rig up the necessary athletic
paraphcrnalia in the way of punching
bag. parallel bars etc. that the mem
bers may keep themselves fit in a mus
cular way.
The club played its first football
game of the season Sunday when it met
the Hammond Maroons on the old base
ball grounds, defeating the visitors o.
a score of IS to 0.
Those wishing to join are requisite 4
to make application by card or letter
either at 3709 Drummond street. or at
341o Pennsylvania avenue, the home of
the Athletic association.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

PAYROLL
is $4,000

City Clerk Harry Moose and Deputy
Treasurer Mrs. G. NJ. Greenlee have
completed paying off the September pay
roll. which is slightly in excess of S.
600.
The three highest paid city employees
are: City Clerk Harry Moose, s175:
Chief of Police ]. d. Martin. $3.50, and
Fire Chief Joseph Feeley, $3.50. Next
n pay rank are Mayor Knots. S125;
Assistant Fire Chief Undine, 1925; Po-
lice Captains Newman and Mulcahey,
s125: Detective Chief Muckian, $125:
City Engineer Williston. SIPS.
The city pay roll does not take in
that of the library board or the school
board.
When it comes too high pay the best
salaried public servant in Gary is
School Superintendent Writ. who gets
$4,000 "a year. Next. to him in pay is
Postmaster John w. Call, who receives
$4,000.
Although the city's chief magistrate.
Mayor T. E. Knots, who gets $500, is
by no means the holder of its highest
paying official position.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
FORTNIGHTLY
CLUB MEETS
Especial to THE TINES. J


whiting Ind, Oct 1.-THE Fortnight
public library assembly room. on Mon
day night. The meeting was one of
the most enthusiastic in the history of
the club. the Fairgrounds" question
being taken. up. To add to the interest
ofsthe occasion, Mrs O. Curtis Wicks of
Gary, was in attendance and addressed
the members.
Mrs. Wicks is the secretary of the
Fairgrounds association in Gary, AMI
told briefly of the work which had been
accomplished. Mrs. Wicks also gave an
account of the work to go through pre-
liminary to securing play. grounds.
The talk by Mrs. wiclxs was very inter
esting. and she gave the members OF
the club much valuable information for
the work they intend taking up. In an
effort to secure Fairgrounds for
whiting
Three papers were read by members
of the club. all of which were excellent.
and heartily applauded Mrs. Fred j.
Smiths paper was on Fairgrounds
she telling the necessity of one in
Whiting, and of the real benefits deriv-
ed from them. Mrs. Robert Humphreys
subject was How to Inaugurate Lo-
cal Fairgrounds Movement" and Mrs,
John c. Hall told what Chicago has
done in the Fairgrounds
The resignation of Mrs. William
Walker member of the club was
accepted. Mrs. Charles Davidson and
Miss Nellie f. Wycof. both of Gary.
who withdrew from the club upon ieav :
ing Whiting. have rejoined. and attend-
ed the meeting Monday night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
TO PUT UP
SPLENDID
BUILDING
Twenty Apartment Houses
to Be Erected at Gary at
an Estimated Cost of $40,-
GOO; Frontage to Be 80
Feet.

Plans were contracted for yesterday
Afternoon for a twenty apartment build
ing to be erected in the west part of the
first Gary subdivision. The residential
building will be the finest Of its kind
in the city and vii be built along the
lines of the best Chicago and New York
apartment houses.
Location In North Adams street.
The building is TO be located in
Adams street near Fifth avenue on the
site Of the old Episcopal church There
will be a ninety foot frontage in Adams
street and a depth extending back to
125 feet
Nathan Salinger of Goshen, owner of
much Gary property. viii be the owner
of the new structure. the estimated cost
of which will be $4,000. Contracts for
the plans We're signed by Mr.. SalingeT
and his agent W. p. Patterson with the
architects. ]. H. Hammons and son,
First National bank building, Broad
way. Their agreement calls for the
completion of the plans by October -
when bids will be asked for. 1t is the
intention to begin work at once.
VIII BE of Attractive Design.
In its design the building will be one
of the most attractive in Gary. As yet
the general scheme of architecture has
not been worked out. The building will
be two stories in height and will have d
large basement. 1t will be U-shaped
in floor plan. In the center will be a
court 81 feet in width opening from the
street. Entrances will open into the
court instead of into the street. BY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
Only Sober Men Wanted

Every line of business is closing it's
doors to Drinking men. If you are
drinking man. it may be your time
next Better stop drinking at once.
Orrine, the standard remedy for the
liquor habit. will help you. BY the aid
of Orrine thousands of men have been
restored to lives of sobriety and indus
try.
Wear so sure that Orrine will
benefit you that we say to you that If
after trial you fail to get any bene-
fit from its use, your money will be re-
funded.
ORRINE is prepared in two forms:
NO l, secret treatment, powder, alb
solutely tasteless and odorless. given
secretly in food or drink; ORRINE No.
to take voluntary treatment ORRINE
costs only 81 a box. If you are inter
ested in some one who drinks you owe
1t to yourself to come to our store and
get free booklet and information.
Lion Store Pharmacy, 15S South HON.
man street. Hammond. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
TO INVESTIGATE
PIECE SYSTEM

Boston. Mass, Oct. 4.-The House la
Dor committee, of which Representative
w. B. Wilson of Pennsylvania is chair
man. came to Boston today to begin an
investigation of the workings of the
Taylor piece system which the govern
ment has proposed to install in all of
the United states navy yards and
arsenals. The system has met with bit
ter opposition of the labor unions and
its installation at the WATERFOWL
arsental recently resulted in a general
strike of the machinists employed
there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
RAIDED
LAST NIGHT

Headed by Night Captain John Null
cahey. squad of Gary police last night
raided two South jefferson street
houses of ill-fame and arrested the
proprietors and inmates.
At No. 1905, conducted by Maud West.
four inmates Rose LIE Clair, Alice Ca
nady, Cora Luliscn and Anna McCul-
Tough, together with the West, woman
were arrested.
Martha Meyers, proprietor of the re-
sort at No. 1909, was also taken in tow
as were the inmates, Ida >~x, Lucy
McKenny and Mary Gordon.
The fallen women were each assessed
SIS and costs by Judge Wildermuth,
sitting in the city court this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

Continued from Page ~
very. busy season. A. H. Rohrer stated
today that the outlook is brighter than
ever. Business has picked up consid-
erably of late
The Hammond Distilling company Is
doing better than ever The plant is
running to full capacity and the out
look for the future is very bright John
f. Fitzgerald is very optimistic as to
the future, so far as it concerns his
business.
Conkey Rushed.
The w. B. Conkey company is rushed
with business. Night shifts are en-
pioyed in three departments and there
are between 700 and 500 men and girls
employed in the plant. The w. B. Con-
key company has had a very prosperous
year and is looking forward to a big
usiness this winter
The Straube Piano company is doine
well, and there is talk of the building
of large addition to the plant. Bust
ness has been good with this company
in spite of the business depression that
is reported. Over 100 men are employ
ed in the plant and retail stores of the
company in this region.
Chaplin & Co. which had its plant on
the site of the old c. II. Hammond com
pany's plant burned out recently. has
shown its faith in Hammond by pur-
chasing ground and letting the con-
tract for a new $4,000 warehouse.
The Reid Murdoch Co. is discountine
| the bear stories about hard times by
building new 100000 box factory. The
| new factory is now in the course 81
construction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
FORMER
CHIEF NOW
LUSTY COP
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

East Chicago, Ind, Oct. 4. Look
who's here in our midst, None other
than officer Albert Lewis, former chief
of police and ex-alderman. but yester-
day appointed to the position of patrol
man by Mayor A. G SchIieker.
Yes. sir! He's on the police force
now, da-de- -da. And TO him the peo-
pie have to bow. With his club in his
hand he certainly looks grand, for he's
on tHe police force now. dade-de-da-
1t all came about through the resig
nation of officers Pete Duma and Nick
Meyers. The former is DESTROYS of en-
gaging in business and Mr. Meyers has
private affairs which he wishes to at
tend to. also of a business nature. and
with which his duties as an officer con-
fiicted. Time hung heavy on the ex-
little big chiefs hands since he quite
his job on the force, so presto Pete
and Nick Step out. Albert steps in.
But Albert is not the only new ac-
QUESTION to give distinction to the de-
partment. Another celebrity In the
persons of Ed Klopf. formerly marshal
of Miller and who gained an enviable
reputation for himself and for his town
in that capacity, is the second officer
added to fill the vacancies created by
the two designations. Either of the
new appointees is host in himself.
Mr.. Klopf has lived in East Chicago
for some time and will be welcomed as
an officer here.
Both retiring officers resigned of
their own motion and their loss is re-
GREETED Nick Meyers has served the
! longer time on the force, and had rec
ord for being an all around good off>
GER Pete Dumas time was shorter
but his bravery In faceOf danger. and
his good Judgment. made him a valu-
able man on the police force.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
CEMENT co. DOES
BIG BUSINESS

Continued from Page l.,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
BIG REALTY
TRANSACTION

Another big Gary realty transaction
involving $4,000 took place today
when John and Marcello Gerometta
sold their three-story building at Fifth
avenue and Jackson street to John
Hoffman of North Liberty, Ind.
Store rooms are located in the first
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

IF THE WORKER YOU'RE LOOK
ING FOR DOESN'T ADVERTISE To-
DAY. YOU ADVERTISE FOR HIM
IN THE TIMES TOMORROW AND
THE SAME DOUBLE CAPACITY FOR
SERVICE HOLDS TRUE OF ALL THE
WANT AID CLASSIFICATIONS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
HIGHLANDS.

Mrs. GilDertson and daughter are
Hammond shoppers today.
Mrs. n. Tulk and son are visiting
in Hammond
Mrs. Weitfieat visited with Mrs. II.
Wicrsna.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Johnavid have moved
to HeSSville.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

this arrangement every apartment will
receive sun light Each apartment will
contain four rooms kitchen. dining
room. bed chamber and a large living
room. Steam heat and all modern con-
veniences, janitor service and such in
cidentals that characterize a modern
apartment building will be had. The
estimated rental is from $50 to s35 an
apartment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04
1t is Always Cheapest to Go
Where You Can Get
the Rest
DR.. LEEDY

We invite all people who have any
obscure or mysterious malady to
come to our Office for free examina-
ton and consultation. We especially
invite those who have been unable to
get satisfactory treatment elsewhere.
- WOMEN suffering with maladies
peculiar to their sex, such as falling
of the womb, leucorrhoea, barrenness.
cancer, tumors, kidney, bladder and
rectal troubles are assured immediate
relief and a permanent cure
WEAK MEN restored to health in
the shortest time possible.
RHEUMATISM, LIVER AND KID.
NEY troubles yield like magic to our
medicinal and electro-chemicaI treat
ment.
STOMACH and BOWEL troubles
and chronic constipation are absolute
ly cured.
PILES and all forms of RECTAL
troubles are positively cured without
cutting or pain.
ECZEMA and all SKIN DISEASES
and CANCER positively cured by the
X-ray or Minion light.
CATARRH and CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS, all throat, bronchial and
lung troubles, cured by up-to-date and
scientific methods.
Eyes tested and glasses properly
fitted.
We have every form of electricity
known to science. We have the x-ray
and the high frequency lights We
have compressed air, nebulizers, in
halers and vibrators, making our of
fee especially equipped for diagnosing
and treating your disease.
We realize that we speak with an
unusual degree of confidence of oui
ability to effect permanent cures. But
the reason is a rational one. We
have such an Office equipment of sci
entific and mechanical devices ant
our experience in treating this class
of diseases is such as to justify oul
claims. We extend free consultation
to all, and can convince you, only as
you afford us an opportunity.
Consultation and Advice Free.
Office hours-9 to IL M; to 5. o. m.
and to p. m. Sunday by appoint
nent only.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

THERE'S A CHANCE THAT You
OUGHT NOT TO POSTPONE THAT
SHOPPING ANY LONGER. READ
THE TINES ADS AND SEE IF THIS
is NOT SO.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-04

floor and apartments are above. Thia
is one of the first structures to be built
In Fifth avenue.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16

Hammer was formerly Miss Mayta
Hobba OF Houghton.
More than one hundred members OF
the Houghton club and their ladies
attended the first Of a series of special
evenings at the club last evening. Lun-
cheon was served, after which dane
ing was enjoyed.
Hereafter the Detroit Mackinaw
sleeper will be run as far as the Soc
Junction instead of 10 the straits and
viii be available to copper country and
Detroit passengers to and from that
point.
The funeral OF the late William +.
Sewell, formerly a member OF the
IRE department and later water com
missioner OF Houghton, who died
Thursday night. will be held on Mon
day morning from st. Ignatius church,
with interment in the Forest Hill GEM
etery.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16

court her petition praying that a GER
tain instrument in writing, purport-
ing 10 be the last will and testament
OF said deceased, now on file In said
court be admitted to probate, and that
the administration of said estate be
granted to Patrick III. O'Brien or IN
some other suitable person.
IL is ordered, That the 9th dav OF
January A. d., 1912, at ten O'clock I'm
the forenoon, at said probate Office. be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
II is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
tion OF a copy of this order, once each
week, for three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day OF hearing, in the
Calumet News, a newspaper printed
and circulated In said county.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY.
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
Lillas G.. Mitchell,
Register of Probate.
f. f. LeGendre,
Attorney for Executor.
Business address:
Laurium, Michigan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
PoNTooN BRIDGE IN USE.

The pontoon bridge across Portage
Lake from the Croze dock TO Ripley
is now in use and special rules have
been suggested by Joseph Croze for
traffic upon it. The bridge is a pri-
vate enterprise OF Mr.. Crozes but he
does not want to deprive the public
81 its use. Drivers on approaching
enc end Of the bridge are asked to
wait n there is a team crossing and TO
refrain from using the bridge during
the night or in blizzard, as under
such circumstances the passing is dan
gerous.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
HoueHToN 5REvITIEs
...,............:..:....:.....,:....:::....:..,.

Al Anderson leaves today for a briei
trip TO Chicago.
Mrs. cyril Carpenter is visiting rela-
tiNes at Two Rivers. Wis.
w. 5. Prickett Of Sidnaw was a visi-
tor in Houghton yesterday.
Deputy George Carroll left this
morning for Newberry with an insane
patient
w. ;. Wright OF Marquette. insur-
ance adjuster, was In Houghton yes
terday on business.
supt Gibson has completed the ex-
tension of water pipes on Albion street
for the new St Ignatius school.
General Manager Gardner Rogers
of the traction and electric companies.
has returned from a brief business trip
TO Chicago.
Announcement has been made of the
birth Of a daughter 10 Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Nj. Hammer of Chicago on Dec. 6. Mrs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
CRUISE OF THE ALVlNA.

r +. Coles yacht, the Alvina, viii
sail from Brooklyn Tuesday next al
10 O'Clock for trip TO the West In
dies.
THE Duluth yacht was chartered
some time ago by member Of the
New YDrk Yacht club, who will take
. party Of friends on a long cruise Il
S. ezpected that the cruise viii be al
FEAST ~ three months duration
The boat has been at the Brooklyn
arydOck for some days past receiving
an 0verhauling for the trip. She Is
manned by a crew OF Duluth men.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
SMALL LOSES
FOR UNINSURED
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES HAVE
MET WITH SUCCESS m CARRY
ING OWN RISKS ON
VESSELS.

Steamship companies carrying lnsur-
auce under reserve funds or SURPRISES
had the best season in years SO far
as losses were concerned. says Cleve-
land dispatch only one steamer m
this class started a trip this week.
The steamer oliver left Milwaukee for
Ashtabula and win Doe in port the last
of the week. There are two or three
which viii reach the port Of destina-
ton today while a few more will be
moved from Buffalo 20 some other Lake
Erie port for the winter.
The Pittsburg steamship company
had "a total loss in the steamer Joliet.
and the sinking of the steamer Tampa
cost the company $4,000 in settle
meut. These damages spread over
more than 100 ships does not greatly
affect the whole cost of insurance The
average cost Of insurance for sever
a years, not including 1911, was 81
per cent Even with two single losses
which cost more than $4,000. the
cost this year will not make the aver
age any higher over about eight years
the company has been carrying It's
own insurance.
Two other fleets, the Cleveland
Steamship company and the Wilson
Transit company, had no losses of any
consequence and on the basis Of Jl2
per cent. the approximate rate
charged by the underwriters did not
leave a reasonable profit. While there
were fewer ships out this season more
Of them We're not carrying policies,
stiu IL is expected the rate viii show
some profit.
This was the first season the Great
Lakes Steamship company carried its
own Insurance. Each year the COM
pauy sets aside. in the hands Of its
trustee bank, $25O,OOO until a fund Of
5000, 900 is reached. Thereafter it
VII pay only enough 10 keep the fund
equal 10 50 per cent o. the outstand-
ing bonds. AS the bonds are reduced
the fund is reduced, but until the last
bond is paid must not be below $3.50 %
600. II the company has the success,
during the life Of its bonds, it did
this year it will have a good surplus
90 divide at the end Of the period.
Uninsured vessels were among the
l-s, 20 SAIL They enjoyed the best
weather Of the fan months in De
cember and saved one per cent which
was tho premium charged by under
writer's for December sailing. The
underwriters had no losses 10 pay on
December sailing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
Houghton Department

country air would prove beneficial, and
In pursuance Of a theory that by al
lowing the air 10 reach as much Of his
person as possible much benefit would
result he has made a practice Of going
bareheaded.
4 carry cap in my pocket, how
ever" ne explained To a reporter. $50
that I can cover my head IL the wind
becomes too boisterous or the weather
too cold. Prof Richards obtained
large number Of specimens during his
visit, including some from the Hancock
mine, which he viii take east with
him.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
SPANISH VETERANS ELECT.
Banquet and Annual Election by the
George Millar Camp.


George Millar Camp. No. %, Spanish
War Veterans, last night held its an
nual election. The banquet was part
.ly In honor Of the initiation into the
Camp OF g. o. Berglund. and was de-
ferred until after the close OF naviga-
ton on account OF Mr.. Berglund's IN
ability 10 be present earlier. The Of
hcers chosen are:
Past Commander. Geo. Miuar.
Commander, Henry W Hecker.
Senior Vice Commander WIN. J.
Sanders.
Junior Vice Commander Chas. 1.
Thebo.
Officer OF the Day. Ray Eggleston.
officer OF the Guard. JOS. Demarce.
Quartermaster. l. J. Shields.
Adjutant Angus Mcdonald.
Chaplain. Charles o. Berglund.
Trustee, three years, W. Frank
James.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16

versity for a game with the Crimson
next season. Harvard is inclined 60
look with favor upon the proposition
TO take on the southerners and a
reply has gone forward indicating that
a definite decision in regard to the ap-
pncation will be made Dec. 2S.
should Vanderbilt be added to the
Harvard schedule. one of the other
teams will be dropped, probably Car
isle. This years Vanderbilt eleven is
regarded as the championship team
OF the south.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
DENIES MERGER RUMoR.

+. r. Bolles assistant general man
ager Of the Copper Range road denies
emphatlcally a story published in the
Iron Mountain Press 10 the effect that
the Copper Range road Is 10 be taken
over by the Chicago. Milwaukee & 81
Paul. Mr.. Bolles states that the only
ground for such a rumor is the fact
that the Copper Range cars are being
painted yellow, the same color as the
st. Paul cars, but that the only reason
for adopting this color Is one Of econ
omy. and not 10 make the cars conform
with those Of the st. Paul.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.

Much interest is being manifested
by tho students Of the Houghton high
school IN athletic work. especially in
basketball. Painesdale's decision c
withdraw from the Interscholastic lea
que is generally regretted because thai
team was looked upon as one Of tho
strongest in the county
The decision OF the Calumet school
% re-enter the hockey league is receive
ed with pleasure in Houghton as the
four-team league Is thereby left intact
II is expected some interesting sport
vol be Witnessed this winter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-12-16
ASSAULT CASE is HEARD.

The hearing Of the case OF John
Hukkeia ~ Oskars. charged with as
sault with intent 20 do great bodily
harm, was heard yesterday I'm Justice
OEullivan's court He was charged
with cutting John Koeppela with q
knife. A coat belonging TO the latter
which showed several big cuts, was
presented I'm evidence. Koeppela had
a bad cut on his cheek. Adjournment
was taken until next Friday TO permit
~ the transcribbing Of the testimony.