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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-12
5. p. JOB HIS HOBBY:
OLD MAN WON'T QUIT
Officials Again Trying TO Get "Char-
ley TO stop Walking Track in the

san Francisco, Calif.-Southern
Pacific officials aided by the we'll
to-do relatives of the man, are once
more trying to induce the railroads
gratuitous old trcckwalker in the Col
crado desert to give up his self-im-
posed task and go to some institu-
ton where he can be properly taken
care Of for the remaining years of his
life.
This is the fourth or, fifth time such
efforts have been put forth. As was
the case in those instances. it is be-
lieyed the preent effort for the par
triarchal-looking mans welfare will
end n failure
The trainmen call him Charley. The
head officials withhold his last name
Through some arrangement with his
relatives, te company gives him small
sums Of money at intervals.
For years Charley has imagined
that the inspection of the tracks be-
tween Indio and Imperial Junction
rests solely with him. Throughout
the summers heat and the winds and
rains Of winter this man of sixty years
has ever been faithful on the job
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-12

But will your father give his con-
sent?"
Don't worry about that Father is
not going to waste time opposing a
summer engagement"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-12

Every man has his price, subject
to cash discount.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-08

Remember the Ricketts, Concert
company appears in Athena next
Thursday night. Secure ticket and
attend one of the most pleasing enter.
tainments Of the lyoeum series to be
given this winter. The CONNER cial
Association is boosting for the course
in the interest of the community, and
not with the object of making money
out of 1t. II the association breaks
even on expenses attendant on secur-
Ing these attractions for Athena, the
members will be more than satisfied.
J Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Ross returned
last week from a visit to Spokane.
They had most enjoyable trip. Mr..
Ross on his return distributed among
friends, photos of Rev. W. e. Arm
field. former pastor of the Methodist
church In this city. Rev. ATmfeld
has been stationed at Spokane since
leaving Athena, and his admiring
friends Of the Falls City have pre-
vailed upon him to accept the nom
ination for place on the board of
school directors
Dr.. ]. E. Sharp. the dentist who is
coming to Athena to locate for the
purpose of praotioing his profession,
is graduate of the Northwest Dental
College and has teen located at On
tario. Oregon. for the last FIVE years
He has an uptodate office equipment
and Is prepared to do the very highest
class Of dental work. He practices
the latest methods of dentistry and
makes speciality of the popular in
laid Filings and difficult cases Of
crown and bridge work.
That animals become homesiok ss
well as people. is we'll known fact.
A case in point is that of the big bay
driving horse of Mr.. and Mrs. jackson
Nelson. The couple recently moved
to their town residence from the farm
near the city, and thinking to enjoy
the pleasures of driving. fitted up a
cosy barn for the accommodation of
the tay. But be would none of it.
He pined and moped. refusing food
and drink, until taken back to the
farm. when he perked up, whisked
his tail and kicked up his heels in
evident JOY at being ''at home" again.
fighting for his rations as Justify as
any of them.
| The lecture on New Zealand, given
at the Christian church Wednesday
evening by A. Mackenzie Meldrum.
was thoroughly enjoyed by large
audience. The lecture itself was COM
prehensive. the lecturer telling from
personal observation of the wonders of
the islands and the marvellous progress
of the model government and indus
trial life there. The illustrations,
made from photographs. we're magni-
ficent, depicting the natives from their
cannibal feasts to the highest state of
civilization. The subject of Mr.. Mel
drums lecture on next Wednesday
evening will te Windsor Castle, the
\ home of Britain's king. The entire
evening will be taken up in visit
through the historical palace. In
terest continues to grow in these leo
lures and the attendance is growing
accordingly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-08

( ". d. Fletcher. the pioneer mus
ician and business man Of Pendleton
died in that city at the home of bis
son last week. Mr.. Fletcher was a
bandmaster of prominence, and in bis
time had directed some of the leaGing
bands of the Inland Empire. He is
survived by q son and daughter.
The body of Frank Marian. the man
who died of heart failure at the Bush
man place south of town a couple OF
weeks ago. after being held at Miller's
undertaking establishment for num-
her of days. was buried at county ex.
pense last week, after endeavor had
been made without success, to locate
relatives.
Wines are the staples in family liq-
ours. Bert Cartano carries large
and varied stock of select vintages.
$3.50 per gallon, you can get choice
Tokay, Muscat, Angelica, Sweet Ca
tawba or Port. These are California 3
best product and give satisfaction
wherever used Call at the Red Front
for the best and puIest liquors.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Ferg uson have
been detained from taking their con-
templated winter trip to California,
owing to the serious illness Of Mr..
Ferguson's father. at his home iu
Pendletop. Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson
went as far as Portland. on their
journey. when they were intercepted
ty telegraph. summoning their return
to Pendleton.
Charles Norris is more than pleased
with the winter laying of his standard
bred White Orpington pullets. All
but one in the flock of six are laying.
One in particular is developing re-
cord worthy of note. The pullet lays
an egg each day for five days 10 sue
oession. then skips one day and so on.
At such a rate, with eggs 40 cents q
dozen. it won't take the hen long to
pay for herself.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-08
Hair Work.

Madame Kennedy and husband, Of
Pendleton, have bought the Jones
property on Jefferson street. and are
prepared to do all kinds of Hair Work
from combings. aud have nice line
of hair goods for sale. ALI work guar
autsed. Bring your comnings and
have beautiful switch made for IS. 90
WllliS,-see the crowd going in to
view Deadbeat's remains. He must
have been well liked. Gillis--No; those
are collectors who were never able to
see him while he was aliye,-Puck
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-12-08
FOR SAFE.

Five,room house. one Elock from
Main street; good cellar, woodshed
and barn. Inquire at this office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
ARE YOU NERVOUS
PROBABLY YOUR STOMACH Is TO
BLAME SUMMERS PHARMACY
HAS THE REMEDY.

If you suffer from headaches, dizzi-
ness, biliousness, constipation, inactive
liver, nervousness, sleeplessness, bal
dreams, foul breath, sour stomach. or
dependency be sure and try MONA
stomach tablets.
If you want immediate relief from
an upset or rebellious stomach try
MI-O-NA stomach Tablets
You might just as well get a 90
cent box today and start to put your
stomach in tip top shape and max o
your body feel fine and energetic.
You take no risk not a particle, for
| if MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets do not
do all that is claim for them Summers
the reliable druggist will return your
money.
MI-O-NA will so strengthen the
weeks any sufferer can have clean,
pure stomach, able to digest the hearth
est meals.
MI-O-NA means health, strength.
energy, vim, vigor, vitality. 1t means
bright ayes clear skin and abund-
ance of rich, red, pure blood.
And it is rigidly guaranteed to pat
your stomach in fine shape to Danish
all distress sourness and gas.
Large box is only so cents at Sum
| mers Pharmacy and druggists every
where
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29

Crane, Jr., were held at the residence
the St Columbia Catholic church yes
terday morning. The burial took place
at Mt. Olivet Chicago.
Pyramid lodge, A. J.. A. NJ. held their
regular meeting at Cranes hall Mon
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynn of Houston
avenue are the proud parents of a
young son. born Monday. March %.
Both mother and baby are doing nice
~.
The Parents club of the Henry Clay
school will hold their meeting for the
month of March. in room : of the school
house, next Friday afternoon. This
meeting will be held as social meet :
ing and good crowd is desired so that
every one can become acquainted with
the new principal. Refreshments will
be served and good graphaphone mu-
sic will be furnished. Tell all youi
neighbors and those who interest
ed in the school TO be present at this
meeting and enjoy sociable afternoon
together
James Galligan of South Chicago 2
tended the funeral of Frank CT
here yesterday morning.
Mrs Ivey Boynton was Ha- az
shopper yesterday afternoon.
Do not miss the April fool ball give,
! a the Hegewisch Opera House mex
Saturday evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
R0RERTSDALE.

The ten-mile team race at the Whit
ing skating rink proved to be very
exciting one. Elliott and Lauer of
Riverview entered against Brown and
Spiscak of Robertsdale. Brown and
Elliott started the race at the end of
the first mile. Spiscak relieves Brown
and Lauer relieves Elliott Spiscak
gained half lap. Spiscak and Brown
mile partners change again. Elliott
had the misfortune to 1all and Brown
gained half lap. Spiscok and Brown
in the lead by lap at the end of the
sixth mile. In the ninth mile partners
! changed again and Spiscak loses a
quarter OF lap. Brown and Spiscak
| finished the race three-quarters of a
lap ahead. Time 25 minutes and thirty
seconds. The crowd was a very enthu-
| siastic and cheered the skaters again
and again. The Riverview team felt
rather blue over their defeat. but have
| challenged the Robertsdale boys for
another race Saturday evening. April
| s. Brown and Spiscak are considered
the fastest skaters in this part of
| the state.
| Spring opening Thursday. Friday and
/ Saturday at Miss Freers, 3016 92nd
/ street. South Chicago. 29-2t
/ Miss Minnie Wesche of Chicago Wis
tied her aunt. Mrs Edward Hennessy
of Roberts avenue. over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Atchison and
children spent Sunday in Chicago the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Tony Fischer.
II Mrs. Roy Emerson of Roberts ave-
nue. is on the sick list
H Mrs. James Landon, Sr., left today
for Midlothian. H.. where she expects
to spent the summer with her sister.
have taken charge of the Midlotheia n
II Country club a that place.
| Mrs August Dresser aud daughter.
Helen. of Roberts avenue spent the
week end in Chicago the guests of Miss
Putnam
Mr.and Mrs Macmillan. Misses Mag
gle and Nellie Nicholson, Marie Seliger
and Mamie Mills attended a dance Civ
en- under the auspices of the Sons of
ST. George at Bessemer Park Satur-
day evening.
RS. Arthur Dexter and daughter OF
Atchison avenue and Mrs John Kid
ney and daughter of Roberts avenue
visited Mrs. Emile Biesen at ST. Mar
garet's hospital Sunday.
Mrs. Place of Indiana boulevard
spent the day shopping in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson en-
tertained Miss M Newman of Ham
mond at a six o'clock dinner at the
home in Roberts avenue sunday.
Mrs. William Slagel of Roberts ave-
nue. spent sunday in South Chicago
visiting her mother Mrs. Maddox.
Miss Marie Seliger of One Hundred
and Sixteenth street was a South Chi
cago shopper Monday
Misses Nellie and Maggie Nicholson
of Indiana boulevard were the guests
of Hammond friends yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. William Balm of Eas
Side visited their daughter, Mrs Her
man Theissen of Indiana boulevard
Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
Do 1t Now
Hammond People Should Not Wait
Until It d Too Late.

The appalling death-rate from kid
ney disease is due in most cases to tho
fact that the little kidney troubles are
usually neglected until they become
serious. The slight symptoms give
ferer goes gradually into the grasp OF
diabetes. dropsy. BriEht's disease.
gravel or some other serious form OF
kidney complaint
If you suffer from backache head
aches. dizzy spells: II the kidney secreJ
lions are irregular of passage and un-
natural In appearance. do not delay
.yelp the kidneys at once.
Doans Kidney Pills are especially for
kidney disoredrs-they cure where 9TH
ers fail. Over one hundred thousand
people have recommended them
Here is one of many cases in this vio-
Unity:
N Foster. of East Chicago. Ind. says:
Some time ago 1 suffered from pains
in the small of my back and after
STOPPING it was all I could do to
straighten- 1 began using Doan's Kid
pain had disappeared. Another MEM
severely than I used Doan's Kidney
Pills and in this case the results were
Of the best"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
| States.
| Remeber the name-Doan's-and
take NO other.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
WHITING AND ENVIRONS

Amelia Eta Flower who has been i'll
with typhoid fever. will be able to sit
up next Sunday.
Thomas w Flower will go to Dan
Vile. Ill. next Tuesday to attend
convention of the Woodmen of the
World, which will be held there.
The pictures of the Passion Play at
Oberammergau will be shown by Rev.
+. NJ. Webster at the Congregational
church next Sunday evening.
| Mrs. f. f. Daegling entertained sew
| eral ladies at bridge at her home in
I-aporte avenue yesterday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. p. p Scott's sisters, who
have been visiting here. A most pleas
| ant afternoon was spent and refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
! Mrs. st. Clair and Mrs. Best have been
here for several weeks visiting their
sister, Mrs. d. P Scott, and niece, Mrs.
Robert Denham. Mrs. St. Clair will
return to her home in Pennsylva nia to-
day, and Mrs. Best will return to her
home in Oklahoma tomorrow.
Frank wenzel of Chicago was in
Whiting on business yesterday
The hard times social by the Daugh-
! tiers of Rebekah Will be held in the l.
o. Q. F. hall tonight. A program will
also be given in connection with the
AFFAIR
The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the A. o. H. rendered Mrs. Daniel
| Lynch most pleasant surprise at hei
home in Davidson place Mrs. Lynch
has been president of this order for the
past three years. and as a mark of ap-
probation for he good work she has
done, the members presented her with
a beautiful music ca binet and a rosary
The evening was indeed pleasant
one, and many happy recollections viii
hover around the memories of the
event.
Mrs. Harrison of Davidson place /.
critically i'll. and a South Chicago ply
stefan was called to attend cher yes
terday.
Hazel Goldrick is improving from he
recent accident and will soon be able t,
return to school
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
MERRILLvILLE.

A small blaze in town which caused
quite a commotion for short time.
The building occupied by the family of
Forest Gradel caught fire from an over
heated stove, but was soon extingliish-
ed without serious damage.
The burial of Cornelius Roster, which
took place at Turkey Creek Tuesday
morning, was attended by a large
crowd from Hammond and Merriilville
Mr.. Roster is we'll remembered by the
older ones here, as he was q resident
of this place about thirty years ago
Among the number from Hammond
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanlon, son
and daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Half
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Rohde, Mr.. and Mrs
Levin. Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Geib and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Arnold
Mrs Josie Hoffman. Mrs. Anna Geib
Jake wise and Joseph Becker.
The young people of the Epwortf
League will give a measuring socia
at Merrill hall Friday evening, March
81 Everybody cordially invited Come
and bring your tall friends.
Mrs. Hulda Wayman is on the sicl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29

Tony Roberts of this place came
very near being buried in the grave
he dug for the remains of Elizabeth
Boos Monday morning. While finishing
the grave it collapsed bringing down
the head stone of the adjoining grave.
1t was only by some unexplainable
streak of good luck that Mr.. Roberts
was not struck by the stone, the weight
of which surely would have crushed
him to death.
Another real estate transaction took
place at the First National bank here
Monday through which James jamie
son of Highlands sold a thirty-four-
acre tract of land near Highlands to
Ben. Baker of Hartsdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jameson OF
Highla nds were Dyer visitors Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter A. Berg of Low
ell attended the funeral of the late
Mrs. E. Boos here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of Chicago
were among the Dyer visitors Mon
| day
Bernard Schultz of Schererville tran
| sacted business here Monday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Beiriger of Grit
| fifth were Dyer visitors Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29

Gertrude, the little daughter OF At
torney and Mrs. Charles E. Greenwald,
is Ill at her home in Sheridan avenue
with an attack of the measles.
Peter J. Moser was Chicago bust
ness visitor on Monday.
The young people OF the Christian
church will give a ribbon social this
evening, the admission to which will
be 10 cents
Spring opening Thursday. Friday and
Saturday at Miss Freers, 3o16 92nd
street, South Chicago 29-2t
Rev. John Berg returned yesterday
from Schererville. Ind. where he Wis
tied his brother. Rev. William Berg.
The regular meeting of the K o. T.
NJ was held on Monday night, at which
James Clark and Geln erosion were
initiated into the order
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Brush returned
yesterday from Sherwood, Mich, where
| they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
| Wilbur Johnson.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Surrey of Chel-
tenham has located on Fred street, in
! Mr.. and Mrs James f. Evans of Penn
| sylvania avenue.
| Frank Hornet has resigned his posi-
| ton at the Standard Oil company and
has gone to Kokomo, Ind, to reside
with his father
Mrs. George H. Hoskins entertained
the Harmony club at her home in Sher-
idan avenue last evening
Miss Jessie M. Curtis has come home
from Western college at Oxford, o.
| to spend weeks vacation with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Curtis o.
oliver street.
| The son of Mr.. and Mrs David Dee.
| of New York avenue is i'll with the
measles.
James Landon of Indiana boulevard
will move to Blue Island, Ill, wher,
she will go into busienss with her sis
ter.
Mayor b. Parks left yesterday morn
ing for Philadelphia and other east
ern points on business for the Stand
ard Oil company. Mayor Parks eX
poets to be gone about week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
SHUCkS
Prom the Diary of Sd. Lence

y. Russell Sprouts wife hez quit him.
Sprout recently went west L view tn
scen'ry. an while there wrote her tn
followin' letter: 9TH scen'ry here is
an without flaw. Fact is. it's so
flawless tibet it's gittin' monot'nus Am
cnclosin Eve dollers fer yer carfare
here One thing erbout tn dear old
Erie ennyway-she allus does tn best
she kin.
East Joliet street will be repaired in
thorough manner this spring. five OF
six carloads of stone having arrived 10
he put on that street as soon as the
weather permits The street is badly
in need of repairs and the county com
missioners' allowance of the stone
dressing will do much toward putting
the pavement in better shape for trav-
el. There are several other streets II
Crown Point which are in need of like
repairs
The Woman's Study club met at the
library yesterday afternoon when Mrs
Cole and Mrs Peterson had two Yer,
interesting papers. Through the dis
'rict chairman came the announcement
of the council meeting of the genera
federation at Memphis on April 1872,
This meeting will be unusually profit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
HOBART.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rossow visit
ed friends in Gary yesterday.
The president Of the Lake Forrest
college was here yesterday to visit the
Hobart school.
Mr.. Peddicord's new office building,
which is being erected Main street
is nearly finished and will within a
few weeks be ready for occupancy.
Hugo Sabjick transacted business in
Gary yesterday
Hubert Bullock was "A Chicago bust
ness visitor yesterday.
Mr.. Orcott, the barber, is quite seri-
ously i'll from fall which he received
a few days ago. While trying to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
Crown Point News
Happenings Of Day in Lake county's Lively Capital

able and each club is urged to send .
large delegation. The club will meet
again next week.
Mrs. Congdon Will leave for her home
in the east tomorrow after a shore visit
with Crown Point friends.
Mrs. Robert Krost and son of Chicago
are visiting for a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. w. b. Brown on Main street.
DR.. Eimore Salisbury of Hammond
visited with Crown Point friends las
evening
The regular shoot of the Crown Point
Rifle club will be held tomorrow night.
Mrs Frank b. Pattee returned last
evening from a short visit with her
sister. Mrs. J. b. Neal, of Chicago
W. III Hayward is transacting bust
ness in Hammond and Lowell today
A change in the Erie time tables and
the Inauguration of better train serv-
ice is said to be one of the contempia at ed
policies of Improvement to be made by
that railroad in the near future
A big crowd of people enjoyed the
private skating party at Central Music
hall last evening. most of them being
| married and unused to going on roll
ers." Quite a few out-of-town people
attended the affair and enjoyed the
| pastime. which has become the fad II
| Crown Point.
| Ralph Young returned to Chicago
this morning to resume his studies IL
| the Chicago university, after spending
| a weeks vacation with his parent.
here.
| NJ. F. Hart is transacting business IL
Chicago today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
EEGEWISCH

MIS-. r. Alexander and daughter,
Myrtle. and Miss Edith Evans of East
Chicago spent Monday evening in
town with friends.
The Epworth League society of the
NJ E. church will be entertained by
Mrs James Box at her home on SUI
perior avenue next Saturday evening,
April /. Everybody is invited 10 come.
large crowd is desired. Come and
bring your friends and a good time will
be enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Herman spent the day with her
daughter al Park Manor yesterday.
The funeral seryicesE for Frank
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
ST. JOHN.

Peter Portz spent today with rela-
tives in Hammond
Mrs. Johanna Jourdain. who was very
sick for the last three weeks. Is able
to be around again.
Jacob Klassen transacted business In
Dyer today.
Frank Thiel made a business trip TO
Chicago Tuesday.
Nicholas Schultz started work this
week with the carpenter contractor, N
Mayer of Cedar Lake.
August Koehle is able to be around
again after a four weeks battle with
rheumatism.
Martin Luck of Hanover township
transacted business here today.
John III. Becker of Brunswick was q
business visitor here today
Edgar Price of Joliet, Ill, was here
on business Tuesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29

reach an article on a shelf he was
standing on a chair which slipped,
throwing him to the floor and the chair
striking him across the chest
Mr.. Carlson, who lives south of town,
has his aeroplane about completed. He
is now awaiting the arrival of his en-
CINE, which as soon as he has placed
in the machine he will be ready to
make his first flight, which he expects
to do within the next few weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-29
STIEGLLTZ PARK.

Bob Kesler of Chicago was called to
the bedside of his dying mother.
Miss Lizzie Callahan went to Whiting
on business yesterday.
Walter Mcdonnell is on the sick list
for the past week.
Mrs. German and her daughter were
called to the bedside of her sick brother
in Chicago.
Miss Mary McGollocklen was visiting
her aunt for the past week.
Miss Esther James was a Whiting
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Fleman was South Chicago
visitor yesterday afternoon.
Lavender Cigars are pronounced ex-