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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
FUNERAL OF SENATOL ELKlNS
Laid to Rest In Little Mountain Tows
Bearing His Name.

Elkins, w. Va, Jan. S.--SenatoY
Stephen B.. Elkins is sleeping his last
sleep in the graveyard of this little
mountain town. He was laid to rest
within a brief time after the funeral
train from Washington had crept int
the station, bearing the bereaved fam
fly and relatives and the mourning
friends, both in official life and out.
Another special train arrived from
Charleston, the state capital, practi-
cally at the same time. 1t brought
Governor G~lasscock, his cabinet and
Justices of the supreme court and a
score or more Of state officials.
The town to which the late senator
had given his name was crowded with
mourners who had thronged there
from every direction, many who could
not come by rail drove over the noun
tain roads through hours Of darkness
to pay the last tribute to the man whs
had done SO much for the state. All
business was suspended, flags fiuttereS
at half mast and windows we're close
curtained. The body was laid to rest
in Maplewood cemetery, which Sena-
tor Elkins and former Senator Davis
twenty years ago had planned and
laid out.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

passage and received the affirmative
vote of all members present.
The contest case of Wakes VS.. Wag-
ner was taken up and decided in favor
Of Wagner, democrat. The vote being
70 to Il.
Senate-Seventh Day.
The following bills were introduced:
II. Amending section 2032, article
XIV, code of 1903, relating to the regis
tration of voters.
l8. Regulating marriages and the
issuance Of marriage licenses, prohibit
ing marriages in certain cases, provid-
ing penalties and carrying an emer-
gency clause.
19. To amend subdivision 5, section
81, chapter Sc, laws of 1907, relating to
the powers of boards of commissioners
of cities under commission.
20. Authorizing corporations to
include real and personal property in
one mortgage or trust deed, securing
an issue of bonds and providing for a
lien and foreclosure thereon.
q. Providing for uniform licenses
of practitioners of veterinary medicine
and surgery in the state.
%. To amend section 3, Chapter 262
session laws 1909, relating to the regu-
lation of the public service of stations
and jacks; 20 require the registration of
stations and jacks; and to provide for
enforcement thereof.
%. Relating to practice and appeals
in equitable cases.
"a. Relating to practice and appeals
in law cases.
rs. Relating to the sale of goods.
26. To prevent the fraudulent sale
merchandise.
q. To provide for the distribution of
bills of the senate and house and jour
mails of the legislature.
Joint resolution 6. Providing for the
number of legislative manuals of the
twelfth legislative session.
2S. To repeal chapter l6O, session
laws 1903, relating to the publication of
insurance statements.
%. Relating to water rents and
making water rents a lien upon prop
erty to which the water is furnished by
cities.
80, Amend section 1894 revised civil
cade of 1903, relating to succession.
Joint resolution z. Proposing and
agreeing to amendment to section l.,
article iii of the constitution and SUBJ
hitting the same to a vote of the peo-
pie.
81. To provide special license for
itinerant physicians,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
West vrginian Dies Suddenly
in Washington
BLOOD POISONING THE CAUSE
Deceased Had Been q Prominent
Member of the Upper Branch Of
Congress for Many Years.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Ste
phen b. Elkins of West Virginia died
here. At his bedside were his Nife.
his daughter Katherine and four sons.
David. Richard, Stephen and Blaine,
and the physicians. Death was due
10 septicaemia, or blood poisoning.
He was conscious until within a half
hour of death.
Senator Elkins became Ill In the
early summer at his home at Elkins,
w. Va. He was kept In strict con-
finement there and only the members
Of his Immediate family were allowed
to see him. On Nov. 8. when he was
removed to Washington In a private
car. physicians declared he might be
able to take his sea In the senate at
the opening of congress,
During a large part OF the time OF
his service in the senate Mr.. Elkins
was chairman Of the important COM
mittee on interstate commerce. AS
the head of this great committee he
had charge of the Hepburn rate reg
ulation bill OF 1907 and of the admin
istration bill of 1910. A railroad build
er and owner himself Mr.. Elkins had
intimate knowledge Of the questions
affected by this legislation.
He was the champion of the bill Of
BIO, and as such fought for its pass
.ge for many months. Probably the
ongest speech ever delivered by the
West Virginia senator was made in it's
support. The bin had been sharply
assailed by Democratic and progress.
i've Republican senators. who charged
hat no one dared raise a voice In in
defense. Mr.. Elkins was the first "
respond to this challenge.
Mr.. Elkins was born in Ohio in 1874
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
Legislative Notes

A senate measure which will attract
attention is that by Perley, in which he
seeks to make tuberculosis a bar to
marriage in the state.
The desks of the democratic senators
are lined in a straight row from the
rear to the front of the senate cham
Der. Their colleagues have named it
the Cherokee Strip"
county elected Olaf to represent them
in the house; naturally he was denied a
seat with voting power, but he was
allowed to serve and take part in debate.
He is an interested spectator at the
present session.
The third name to be added to the
lobby list Monday was that of Tyler of
Sioux Falls as agent for the state retail
ers' association. Senator Hitchcock
started things of interest Monday by a
bill to repeal the publication laws.
Olaf Nelson of Lyman county has the
distinction of being the only man who
was eve a member of the Legislature
and not a member at the same time.
Years ago shortly after'the organization
of Lyman county, the people of that
DR.. d. M. Brown, of Lead, pastor OF
the Congregational church, is advocat.
ing the passage of a law forbidding the
marriage of habitual drunkards, idiots,
criminals and the insane. Governor
! Wesley recommended such measure in
his message.
A pure seed bill by Kerr will be OF
general interest to the farmers of the
state..an sportsmen will be interested
in the Mellette bill to protect the ante.
lope and the Perley bill limiting the
fishing season.
Senator Hitchcock presented a mem.
orial to the state delegation at Wash.
ington asking for the income tax amend,
ment to the national constitution. Al
the state has attempted to get such
legislation at home it will probably
pass.
Dick Richards, of Huron, tried tt
break into the South Dakota state sen.
ate through the primary route last june
but vas defeated. Dick is a sure enough
fighter all right and he is already flood.
ing Pierre with copies of a primary law
which he hopes to have some one intro.
duce.
The first professional lobbyist to regis
ter in the book provided by the lobby
law for that purpose was M. G. Bickel
haupt as representative of the Dakota
Central Telephone Co. He was closely
followed by w. M. Grafton for the
anti saloon league.
The hat pin is doomed. Such is the
desire of Representative Stuverud, OF
C~odington who while talking to Speaker
Morris, was stabbed by such an article
in the hat of a passing Mr..
Stuverud will introduce a bill regulat-
ing the length of hat pins. His bill
will further provide that a lady should
act like a gentleman in public places
and remove her hat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
REASON FOR HIGHER RATES
Railroad Cites Higher Wages and Need
Of Increased Facilities.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Wage adj
vances ~aggregating T,0s6,0 47 annual
ly and the asserted necessity for in
creased income to meet demand for
improved facilities are the principal
arguments of the Pennsylvania lines
east of Pittsburg in support Of in
creased freight rates.
The railroad brief has been filed
with the interstate commerce COM
mission by counsel for the roads in
the Investigation OF pending rate adj
vances in official classification terri
tory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
OIL MAGNA1E IS KILLED
J. D. s. Medley Shot to Death in caney
(kan.) Hotel.

Caney, Kan, Jan. 81. ID. S. Nee
ley, president of the Wichita Pipe
Line company, president Of the Linn
CO., Trust company and head Of sey-
eral large oil companies, was shot
and killed In the Palace hotel here by
Al o. Truskett, a prominent business
man of Caney. The shooting was the
result of litigation over an oil lease,
Truskett surrendered Immediately and.
was taken by automobile to the coun-
ty Jail In Independence, Kan.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
Doubled In Value.

A MlssOurian who bought some
Texas land and wanted to unload IL
told a prospective buyer that It had
doubled in value since I bought It."
"But." said the other, ''you offered to
sell II to me for the same price you
paid. How has II doubled In value?'
well. you see. l gave twice as much
as 1t was worth."-Kansas City Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
Exchange of Compliments.

Maud-My mamma says she a re-
member when your m kept a
grocer's shop.
Marie My m says she can re-
member how much your mamma owes
her for groceries.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
Life.

Life is a burden imposed upon you
by God. What you make of 1t. that II
will be to you. Take 1t up bravely.
bear 1t joyfully. lay 1t down trium-
phantly.-Gail Hamilton.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
The Dancer.

1T is always dangerous to try to get
something for nothing" remarked the
wise guy.
"Yes. you might get what you de-
serve added tho simple mug.-Phil.
adelphia Record.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
CHICAGO OFFICER KILLED
Shot in Back While Escortins Strike.
breakers Home.

pTedNcTs 7omc.
Chicago, Jan. 5.--Police are invest;
eating the fgth death due to the gar
ment workers strike, which now has
been going on for four months.
The last victim liz Fred Rheinhardl.
special policeman. who was kille /
while escorting w nonunion workers
home. His assailant escaped.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
EXPLAINS CHURCH
WORK IN GARY
Rev. Edgar Green of Gary
Delivers Address at
Michigan City.


Rev. Edgar Green of Gary gave a
brief but interesting address at the
prayer meeting in the Presbyterian
chapel Wednesday evening. There was
an unusually large attendance at last
nights prayer meeting. Rev. Green
explained the work of the Presbyterian
church in Gary. He is the pastor of
the Second Presbyterian church in that
city. The Second Presbyterian church
is the only English-s speaking church
in the midst of $500 people. Tolleston.
Rev Green and his congregation are
now building a new church. Rev Green
is visiting the various churches of the
Logansport presbytery soliciting aid
He intended to remain here over night
and today, but was called home last
night on account of busienss matters
He expects to come back to this city
next week for days stay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

Norton reelected but all of the present
officers and directors were renamed.
When the Comercial club dedicate
its new $4,000 home this summer the
Capt. Norton. who is also president of
the Indiana Federation of Commercial
clubs, announced that he would not
seek another term However, I'M
animous appeal from the members
caused him to change his decision.
The rest of the ticket elected by bal
lot yesterday from 1000 until 800 p. m.
is as follows:
/ Presidential S. Norton.
Vice President-H +. McCracken.
Secretary-A. d. Schaeffer.
Treasurer-E. c. Simpson.
| Directors year, A. P. Melton; /
year, II. II. Highlands: 9 years, H. IL
Harries; years, A s. Hess; years, II
G. Hay, Jr.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
OFFICER
ALLEGES
BRIBERY

City Health Inspector Charley Null
len last night made two arrests in
connection with the alleged attempt OF
Kline Kenevevics and Arsto Aristonen
to bride him. The foreigners are now
locked up at the police station and will
be tried on Monday. According to the
story told more arrests are to be made
on Monday. and 1t is predicted that
before the case ends several people are
10 get their fingers burned.
Comic opera elements entered into
the case Thursday evening. From what
can be CLEANED it appears that Mullen
made his way to Tenth avenue and
Broadway, where he was to meet the
foreigners However. he took the pre-
caution to have two city detectives
Kertesz and Elsner-in company with
him.
Mullen charges frame up and when
he arrived at the shack he found
Frank Chambers. the horse thief de-
tective. in the alley. Mullen then went
into the shack and here he discovered
Deputy Constable George Nestorovich
under the bed He claims that Mes
torovich was to be the dictograph In
any event. Nestorovichs presence was
soon discovered. He happened to be a
toll man, SIN l1NhtS AtttScT imam the
bed and consequently his feet pro-
truded
Here was a case where both sides
were fooled.
1t is said that the foreigners were
TO pay Mullen money which he did not
take. Twenty -four hours later he Sc
cured a warrant for their arrest
A rigid investigation of the affair
will be made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
The FIr.r Methodist

The First Methodist Eplscopal
church, Russell street.
Rev. w. +. Switzer. pastor; residence,
lit Russell street
Sunday school at 9:z5 a. m
Public worship and sermon at 1o:4s
a. m Sermon theme: The Look That
Transforms Persons will be received
to church fellowship.
The Monroe street Sunday school
at 230 p IN. Rev. William Newton
will preach in the evening
The Gibson Sunday school at 2:3o
p m. Roy Tweedle, superintendent
Epworth League at $50 D. m
Topic: The Exempaljyr- no
Topic: The Exemplary Life"
Evening church service at 1880 o. m
Giving to him that hath. and taking
from him that hath not will be the
subject of the sermon. A song sery-
. ice of the hymns of Heroism will be
Introductory. Special music by the
choir. All are invited to attend
| The official board of the church will
| meet on Monday evening at O'Clock.
| All are most cordially invited to at
| tend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
JUDGE GIVES BOY
QUICK SENTENCE

Valparaiso. Ind, Sept 23.-James
Green. is years old, and James Cum
ningham, II years old. were arrested
at Dune Park. near here, for the al
legged theft of jewelry from the resi-
dence of Hans Helgredsen, early this
morning. Superior court was in session
when the sheriff arrived with the pris-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

oners and they were Immediately ar
raigned. Just twenty-five minutes aft
er their presentation in court. Green
was en- route to the state reformatory
to serve an indeterminate sentence of
from two to fourteen years impos ed
by Judge Tuthil1 after his plea of gull
ty His insistence of Cunningham s
innocence obtained the latter's free
dom. The boys ran away from home
near Bay City, Mich, to travel with a
circus, which became stranded.
Lavender Cigars are pronounced ex-
ceptionally good by all smokers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

Music by young peoples chorus
Evening service at 1890 D. m.
Music by quartet.
Boys club Tuesday evening
Ladies' Aid Wednesday D. m.
Prayer meeting and s S. teachers
meeting "Wednesday evening at 1880
p. M. II "a
Young peoples chorus rehearsal, d.
rected by Griffith Jones Friday. even
ing, at 1880 p. m.
cordial Invitation is extended to
all to come and wirship with u.s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
BARGE IS LAUNCHED

The first of four barges building at
the local yard OF the American Ship
building plant for the Standard Oil Co.
was launched at HAS yesterday In
Cleveland and was christened by Irene
Stack, 12-year-old daughter of James
Stack, a yard. foreman. AS the boat
slipped into the water the little girl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

named it No. 120." The boat is 26s
feet long and will be used on the At
'lantic coast a. an oil carrier.
Little Miss Stack is a pupil at the
Fairhome school and nearly the entire
school was on hand TO see their school
mate ehristen the boat. These barges
will play between Whiting and other
Lake Michigan ports.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
CAPT. H. S. NORTON
AGAIN PRESIDENT
Property Agent of Gary
Land Co. Once More Gets
Honor From Club.

Capt. H. s. Norton who has been at
thes head of the Gary Commercial club
since its founding in 1907 was once
more elected its president at the an
nual election of officers held yesterday
in the club rooms. Not only was MI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

Il. NJ. plaster. pastor
First mass Qow) at a m.
High mass at 1915 a. m.
Catechetical instruction at 3 p. N
Devotion and benediction.
German and English sermons, r..
spectively. at the low and high mass
every first and fourth Sunday of tire
month. Vice versa on all other Sun
days.
Friedens Evangelical Church. Corner
Sohl street and Indiana avenue.
Rev. p. Well. pastor: residence. 2ss
Indiana avenue. Phone 1914
Morning services in German.
Sunday school at $50.
Public worship and sermon by the
pastor at 1890 a. m.
English services
Public worship and lecture by the
pastor.
The friends and the public are invit-
ed to attend
Pentecostal Church Of tine NaxnFene.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

The Rev. Graham Fuller, pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Mrs. Cum
ningham, superintendent
Adult Bible class will meet at the
church. Rev. F. NJ. Elliott, leader.
Junior League at D. M
Evening service at D. M
Chorus choir with orchestra accom-
paniment.
Reception of members
Cottage prayer meeting Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. Bruebaker, in Pine
street
Ladies' Aid society Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Boutwell,.
Young Peoples society meeting
Thursday evening al the church.
ST. Paui's Episcopal Church, Al Rim
bach avenue.
Rev. Charles Albert Smith. rector
Tel. Ss6-W
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Holy communion at a. M
Morning prayer and sermon at 1915
a. m.
Evensong and sermon a 7:30 p. M,
Sunday school at 80 a. m.
Evangelical Emmanuel Church, SibIey
| Rev NJ. c. Hoefer, pastor.
Mission day
Bible school at 9 a. M
| Mission service at 1915. Subject:
Our Mission. or Woman's Work
Among Women"
Offering for the benefit of missions.
| Meeting of the church council at 2
pm
English service and Young Peoples
meeting at 1880 p. m. Subject: "Pales-
tine. Its Typographical Relation to the
Religion of Redemption.
| Wednesday evening social given by
| the Mems League for the benefit OF
| the church debt fund. f. J. Michel OF
| Chicago, field secretary of the Lay
mems Missionary movement, has been
invited as speaker. Everybody cordilly
invited
Next Sunday, Oct l, Bible school raj
ly and family day. Quarterly bust
ness session of the congregation at :
p. m.
st. Pnul's Lutheran Church, 8. Clin.
ton street Rev. Theo. Claus. pastor.
German service with holy commun
ion at 10 a. m.
i Preparatory service at $50 a. m.
Ladies' Aid society at 3 p. m.
Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:3,
p. m.
ST. Paufs Luther League Thursda,
at p. m.
J First Presbyterian church, Soutl
Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

The First Spiritual society of Ham
mond will meet at weis' hall. 9s State
street, Sunday evening. at 1880 p. m.
You are cordially invited to attend
and always be made welcome. Bring
your friends though they may be only
Investigators. Doors open to all.
First Baptist Church, Sibley street.
Floyd II. Adams. pastor; residence.
119 Williams street Phone 11s3-L-3.
Rally day exercises at 1890. Indiana
songs and recitations written express
~ for the day. Offering for state mis-
sions.
East Hammond mission at 2:3o p. m.
Baptist Young Peoples Union at
$50. Mrs. ]. IT, Jones, leader. Subject:
Robert Morrison and the Beginning
in China"--a conquest meeting.
Gospel preaching by the pastor at
1890 p. m.
Please note that the services at night
begin one-half hour earlier than dur
Stereopticon lecture on the Passion
Play. at Oberammergau" Tuesday night
at o'clock. Free to all. everybody
welcome, offering for expenses
| Covenant meeting Wednesday night
at 8 o'clock. Subject: Led by the Holy
spirit. buSlutSS VI liilpOi tdHCC.
To all our services all kind of peo-
pie receive the same kind of welcome.
! lions 0srmsu M. Z. Church. 2SS Tn.
msl avenue. Residence. zee Truman
avenue Rev. August Peter.
| Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service at 1926 a. M
| Epworth League at GAS p. m.
| Evening services 7.30 o.
| Wednesday. evening at 8 prayer
u1eetine
| The Ladies' Aid society meetings are
| held on the last Thursday of the month.
!! Choir practice. Friday evening. at :
p. m
The people of the city are cordially
| invited to share in this service.
/ The Christian Science Society.
| Subject of the lesson sermon:
| Reality
| Services at IL o'clock in the Masonic
temple. in Muenich court.
Sunday school following the services
/ A testimonial meeting is held on
Wednesday evening. at o'clock.
A Christian Science reading room I.
maintained by this society in room No
"A, Rimbach building, where the Bible
and authorized Christian Science liter
| allure may be found Visitors are VEL
| come.
| A most cordial invitation Is extended
| to all.
/ FIRST Congregational Church.
Rev. Malcolm ]. Cameron. pastor
| residence. 131 Sheff1ei5 avenue
Mr.. N. E. Zuver, supt Sunday school
| SUNDAY school at 10 a.
Morning worship at IL a. m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
Rev. w. U. Fusate. pastor.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Congregational meeting at IL a. m.
and 1880 p. H.
Mid-week services
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880 p. m.
/ Bible study Friday evening at 1880
p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

Christian Church. Corner Calumet AZ.
snue and Summer street.
c. j. sharp. minister: residence $40
Summer street. Phone S45-.
Sunday meetings.:
Orchestra at s:4s q. m
Bible school at 10 a. m.
Communion and preaching services
1T IL a m
Junior Endeavor at 3.
intermediate Endeavor at p. m.
Christian Endeavor at $40 p m.
Baptismal and evangelistic service
at 1880 p. m.
Special music at all services.
Monday evening at p. m. Garnela
| club. alternate Mondays.
| Tuesday office day at the church
Tuesday evening at 1880 choir prac.
tice, Mr.. Leaning, leader.
| Wednesday afternoon. Deborah Ala
society at the church
Wednesday evening. a, 1880. mid
week serviss. bible study and board
meeting
| Thursday afternoon Martha Aid 20.
| cfety at the cnurch
Thursday evening social evening.
st. Andrews Catholic Church.
Corner 155th place and Lincoln ave.
nue.. Father B. Nowakowski, pastor.
Low Mass 8 a m.
Holy Communion $40.
Second Mass a. m.
High Mass 10 a. M
! Sunday school 2:3o p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23
Rev. A. II. Herman. pastor.

Rev. A II. Hoffman. pastor.
F. D. McElroy. Sunday school super
intendent
Mrs. Cynthia Sohl. superintendent of
the primary department
Miss Harriet Ferris. choir leader.
Mrs. l. A. Minard. organist
Sunday school at 9:45 a m
Preaching service at 10:45 a. m.
Theme: The Personal Touch
Anthem by the choir.
Solo-Miss Ferris
Christian Endeavor society will meet
at $50. John Rhind. leader Subject
Missions in Africa"
Evening service at 1880 o. m.
Theme: Excuses"
| Solo-Miss Lola Lyons.
Ladies' Aid society Wednesday at
2 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:3o p. m.
Presbyterian Social club Thursday
at o'clock.
| All are invited to these services.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-23

Pentecostnl Church o. the NaxnFene
Calumet ard Michigan avenues.