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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
ERIE SPENDS MONEY.
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The Erie railroad have made i'm
prevements in Hammond in the past
few. months that have cost 1t in the
neighborhood of $4,000. These inn
provements have not been very con-
spicuous but the money has been spent
just the same.
The crossings at Douglas. Clinton.
Russell and Fayette streets have all
been improved so that they are the
best crossings in the city The rail-
road ties have all been creosoted to
resist the dampness, the middle of the
crossings have been bricked. while that
part along the rails has been carefully
planked
The brick was flooded with liquid
cement so that the crossing is as solid
and smooth as street pavement This
is an Improvement that will be ap-
preciated by automobilists and the
drivers of various other vehicles.
The general public has noticed the
large amount of concrete platform
work that has been done in front OF
the depot An enormous amount OF
concrete was put into his work and
1t is great Improvement.
The freight office is being remod-
eled and this will facilitate the work
of looking after Hammond shippers
The only thing that remains to be done
is the building of a new passenger
station In this city.
1t is believed that the spending OF
money in other improvements indi-
Gates that the railroad is becoming
more disposed to improve this end OF
the line and that the people of Ham
mond may reasonably expect a new
passenger station to be built here with
in the next year or so.
A. NJ DeWeese, the agent of the
road has been very active in urging
the making of these improvements
and the public generally should appre-
ciate his efforts in behalf of the i'm
provement of the city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
LUTHERANS TO HAVE BIG
CELEBRATION IN HAMMOND

At a general meeting last Monday
night Of the Lutheran ministers and
teachers connersad txNt1 the various
Lake county congregations final ar
rangements were made for the big
Wa1ther centennial which is to be cele-
brated at st. Paul's German Lutheran
church, in Hammond, on Sunday, Oct.
%.
Hammond has been chosen as the
central point for celebration. and while
each congregation will conduct its
own services in the forenoon on that
day, they will all combine for an after
noon and evening service at ST. Pauls
churhc- The following congregations
are expected to participate: st. Johns,
on the north side, I'M Hammond. and
the congregations at West Hammond
Whiting. Tolleston. Hobart and Crown
Point. Laporte and Valparaiso are also
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
CUPID WRITES
"FINIS" TO LOVE
COLONY ANNALS

Elgin, ILL.,, Oct. 5.-The final chapter
in the famous st. Charles Free Love-
colony affair was written at Valpa-
raiso. Ind, yesterday when Mrs. Mary
Hewins and Dolph Stewart of Elgin
were married.
Mrs. Hewins Stewart, Stewards S
brother. Charles A. Stewart, and Mrs.
Max SeHgman were principals. in the
case which was brought out sensa-
tionally in Seligmans suit for divorce
Mrs. Seligman and c. A. Stewart
were married shortly after the decree
wa ssigned. Mrs. Hewins came to Ell
gin to escape the gossip at st. Charles
and Stewart did likewise. The we'd
ding follow ed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
GIVES HUB SOME
ADVERTISING
Especial to THE TINES }

Crown Point, Ind, Oct. 5. Crown
Points Gretna Green and marriage
mill has been brought into the lime
light in many various ways through
the press and courts, but it remained
for a Chicago author to establish its
fame in the leading fiction of the day
In Joseph Medill Patterson's new book,
soon 10 be issued FROM the press, en-
titled Rebellion" a work dealing with
the marriage and divorce phase, Crown
Point and its marriage mill is the set
ting for one of the chapters in the
book. The book is soon to be issued
and its distinctly local atnos phere will
lend special interest to the readers in
this section OF the country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
THEY LIKE VIRGINIA.

Tommy and Eddie FLAX, two West
Hammond boys. proteges of Miss Vir-
ginia Brooks, whom she attempted to
place in Father Quille's newsboys'
home in Chicago early this week, have
decided that they will cast their for
tunes with the young woman upon
whom they look as fairy godmother.
They were not in the home for more
than few hours before they decided
that the home of Miss Brooks is the
only place for them. So they wandered
out on the streets and. being picked up
by policeman, they insisted on being
taken back to Miss Brooks. She was
notified to this effect yesterday and
went to Chicago to bring them home
and to keep them a while longer. until
she can firsi place in which the two
runaways promise to be better satis-
fed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
Especial to THE TIMEs.l

Especial to THE TIMEs)
Crown Point. Ind, Oct. 5.-If enough
local capital can be secured the proba-
bility of Crown Point having a new and
modern hotel, costing over fifty or six
ty thousand dollars. is certain. Charles
friedrich. who is behind the deal says
he has a renter for such building for
term of five or ten years and in
sures a paying percentage on the mon
ey invested. 1t is understood that the
Congress hotel people of Chicago are
anxious to get the building and are
willing to take a long time lease on
the structure. A large garage in the
rear of the hotel is also being consid-
cred, the Congress hotel people intend
ing to cater TO the autoists who are
making Crown Point their Mecca for
/ a days run out of Chicago The prop
osition looks very favorable at the
present writing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
insurgency in Church.

An Interesting situation is presented
in the Hammond First Methodist Episco-
pal church, where there is at present
quite an insurgent movement in fa-
vor of the assignment of a new pas
tor, to succeed Rev. w. +. Switzer, who
has been at the head of the church for
four years. The congregation is said
to be split on the matter of his return,
many insisting on it and others against
it, 1t is declared that leading Metho-
dists have presented petition to the
NJ. E. conference now in session at
Terre Haute against Rev Switzer's re-
turn in favor of a younger pullpiteer.
The outcome of Bishop McDowelPs as
signments is awaited with great
deal of interest by the church people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
MONON ENGINE
HITS FARMER
Injuries May Cause Death of
Kirklin Man.

Frankfort Ind, Oct 5.-James Cor
nell, ~ years old. a farmer living three
and one-half miles southeast of Kirk
lin. was struck by a Monon passenger
train at Mckinsey crossing, one half
mile south of Kirkiin yesterday after
noon. receiving injuries that will prob
ably result in his death. At the Palm
er hospital in this city it was found
that his spine and his left arm are
broken, and his body covered with Sc
we're bruises Mr.. Cornell is deaf,
which accounts for his failure to hear
the warning whistle sounded by the
engineer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
Girl Is Being Sought.

Information about Lille Malm. the
16year-old Blue Island girl who left
her home there last Saturday, tends
to show that she left here Sunday
night on a street car and is in the vi
cinity of 63rd street. Chicago
She informed persons here that she
was her way to Chicago and was
going there to visit friends. She would
not talk about leaving her home, and 1t
is believed by the police that certain
people in Hammond know where she
is now located
The Chicago police now have her de-
scription and have detail of detec-
tives working on her case.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
FATHER BARRETT
GETS SAD NEWS

The Rev. z. F. Barrett of All Saints
church, after performing a wedding
ceremony for a relative in Chicago yes
terday, received the sad news that his
brother, John Barrett, had died on the
preceding day at his home in Rutland,
VT Father Barrett left for the east
Immediately to be present at the flu
neral, which will be held upon his ar
rival there. He expects to return to
Hammond early next week. and in the
meantime one of the priests of College
willie will offieiate at the regular church
services to be held next Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
LATEST NEWS
RODGERS FINALLY STARTS.

Huntington, Ind, Oct. SC. P.
Rodgers the aviator finally got away
from Huntington, Ind. at l1:35 this
morning and will go straight to Chi
cago without either stopping at
Crown Point or Hammond The air
man will defect his course towards
Lake Michigan and expects to leave
the Erie tracks at or near North JUDI
son. This will take him through In
diana Harbor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
Saloonmen to Dine.

The members of the Hammond Sa-
loonkecpers association win meet in
Roth's hall this afternoon for a dinner
and a general social good time. A few
business matters of a routine nature
will be transacted.
The meeting is merely a good fell
lowship gathering" said Dan Shuck,
and it will be so quiet that you would
not know that there was saloonkeep-
er within ten blocks Nothing of any
Importance to the public will be taken
up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05

expected to send large delegations.
Each of these congregations will add
its. mixed choir to the grand choir
which is to sing at st. Pauls church
Five hundred children are to-march
in parade from the parochial school
hall to the church prior to the after
noon celebration. A chiidrens chorus
will sing eight selections, two in Eng
lish and six in German OF the latter
two are competitions by DR.. c. f. w.
Walther, the noted Lutheran church
man who is being honored on thRt-day.
The after services will be in charge
of the Rev. Brauer of St. Johns Luther
an church. Hammond. The evening
services will be conducted by the Rev.
E. r. -Schuelke of Hobart. Prof. T.
Kosche of Tolleston and Prof. A. Wolk-
enhauer of Hobart will preside at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
CALUMET VERY HIGH

Continuance of the rainy weather
that has marked the first part of this
au--smn may work havoc in the Little
Calumet valley. Following Sunday and
Tuesday nights heavy fall of rain, a
heavy rise in the. water mark of the
Little Calumet was noted. The river
had already been higher than usual and
couple of more rainfalls will bring
the stream near flood work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
MAY LEAVE AT FOUR.

Hammond has been anxieusly await
ing news of Rodgers. the aviator, who
At o'clock THE TIMES was informed
by wire that Rodgers had got as far
North Judson, about forty miles
from Hammond, where he met with a
1t would take him to get started again
was not known. A later report said
that he expected to leave for Chicago
about 4 o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
WANT BRIDGE over
HARBOR CANAL
County Commissioners Ask
ed to Provide Temporary
Structure.
Especial to THE TIMEs.l-

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Oct. 5.--A dele
cation of Indiana Harbor and East Chi
cago citizens waited upon the county
commissioners in Crown Point yester-
day to boost the proposition of a tenn
porary bridge over the canal at Cannl
street. They took with them rough
sketch showing a plan for a temporary
structure of the bascule variety. to be
built of steel and wood, which will cost
only about $4,000 or $4,000 and the
construction of which they believe the
government vii permit. The plan was
prepared by the Stroebel Steel Con
structfon company of Chicago. The
county commissioners could do nothing
with the project however, they havin
no fund available, and the citizens will
Do \
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
GUARDS ARE FIRED UPON.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 5.-Four
guards employed in the Southern
Pacific shops in this city were fired
upon at midnight by unknown per-
sons from outside the railroad fence.
On guard namd Tullis was struck by
a bullet and is believed to be fatally
wounded. The bullet passed through
the arm and entered the abdomen.
Other guards were uninjured. The
men who fred the shots escaped.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
TRANSCRIPT FILED
IN BRIBERY CASE
Judge Van Fleet Expected
to Set Cases for Trial
Next Monday.
Especial to THE TrMEs.)

Valparaiso, Ind, Oct. 5.-The tran
scripts in the notorious Gary alleged
bribery cases against Mayor Thomas E.
Knots. Alderman Emerson Bowser and
others were filed in the Porter circuit
court this morning on a change of
venue from Lake county
Judge Van Fleet of Elkhart, who has
been appo1Hted special judge to@ hear
the cases, is expected here Monday,
which Is the opening day of the October
term of court. to set the cases for trial.
The state announces it is ready for
trial. and there is no doubt that the
defense will be ready
The defense will ask special venire
TO be drawn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
Arrested by Hanlon.

Karl G. Strommer of Conkey avenue
was arrested last night at Conkey ave-
nue. and Jefferson street by Captain
Hanlon on charge of drunkenness.
His case came up before Judge Bar
nett in the city court this morning and
he plead guilty to the charges. Strom-
mer is an old-time offender and was
fined 81 and costs. amounting to s11.
which he paid. He was arrested only
a short time ago, but was released by
Chief Austgen. on his promise that he
would stay sober.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
THOS. O'BR|EN DIES
AT THE HOSPITAL
Death Overtakes Popular
Man Before Operation
Could Be Performed.

Thomas O'Brien, conductor on the
Indiana Harbor Belt railroad, one of
the most popular railroad men in the
region, died at ST Margaret's hospital
last night at $780, after an illness ex-
tending over a period of only a little
more than twenty-fou hours. His
death is ascribed to intestinal troubles
to which he subject. He. was
seized with a sudden attack last Tues
day afternoon while on his return
run" from Franklin Park, and unable
TO finish the trip to Gibson, had to
leave his train in Hammond. He went
to the home of his sister, Mrs. NJ Car
roll, Ii Sibley street, from where ne
was removed to st. Margaret's hospital.
He was to have been operated on at s
o'clock last night, but he requested
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
HARbOR
WANTS A
MASTER
(special to THn T1MEs.l

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Oct. Steps
will be taken by the Commercial club
OF Indiana Harbor and East Chicago
to get the assistance of the Lake Car
riers Association to secure a Harbor
master. or port collector for Indiana
Harbor. thus establishing this port as
a recognized port of entry and giving
credit to Indiana Harbor for all ton
mage shipped out of this port and Whit
ing.
All of the shipping has heretofore
been credited to Illinois and the Com
mercial club members feel that IT is
time to change this order of things. and
give Indiana the credit for the large
amount of shipping done out of these
towns. Indiana Harbor would be the
logical port to get the credit. If the
change is made.
There was enthusiastic meeting of
the Commercial club last night at whi n
the plan projected by the Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05

LAW SUIT
IS ENDED

Judge Harry B. Tuthill of the Porter
Circuit court at Valparaiso has taken
under advisement the case of the Ham
mond Savings & Trust Co. VS.. Matthias
Boney in which the plaintiff asks an
Injunction restraining Boney from in
timidatig the occupants of the building
in which the bank is now located and
DANA ges to cover the loss of the bank
from the delay that was caused.
The trial of the case took three days
and was exceedingly interesting An
article which apeared in THE TIMES and
which quoted Boney as saying that he
would shoot the first man that inter :
fered with him was used as evidence in
the case.
Boney formerly occupied the building
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
ITALIAN SHIP BLOWN UP.

London, England. Oct. 5.--A dis
patch to the Chronicle from Constan-
tinople today says that a cablegram
received there from Turkish source
Italian battle ship Constendi-Cavour
was blown up by Turkish mine of
Tripoli and that the crew and troops
aboard the vessel perished.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
Child Is Recovering.

Leslie Morris, the 3year- old boy who
fell fifteen feet at his home on Plum
mer avenue last sunday and as result
received a broken leg and arm and Sc
verely bruised, is reported getting
along nicely at St Margaret's hospital
this morning.
The lad is in charge of DIR. L Kelly
and although he is in no danger what
ever. it will be four or. FIVE weeks be-
fore he will be able to oiieave' the hos
nital.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05

George Bretz announces that he has
taken on a return match with Jack
Moore of Canada, the featherweight
he bested at Hammond short time
ago. George is willing to match up
with any OF them, especially Bud Han
lon, who has been issuing challenges
lately. Charley White, Joe Homeland
or any of the other 122-pounders can
get attention If the matchmakers Will
put on such matches
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
j. j. HILL VEERS
TO OPTIMISM

Tacoma, Oct 5.-James ]. Hill,
Great Northern Railway chair
man. who predicted hard times,
has become an apostle of prosperi-
ty. While here yesterday he said:
There is nothing the matter
with the country, save political
ghost dancing There is plenty of
money in banks and it only awaits
complete resumption of confidence
before we shall have a period of
prosperity never before excelled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
WILL ADJOURN TO-DAY.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Especial to THE T1MES.)
Crown Point, Ind, Oct 5.--The coun-
ty commissioners are spending today
in an inspection of the various roads
of the county. They are also looking
over the sites of a number of culverts.
1t is expected that they will adjourn
for the month after today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05
JUDGE PRIEST
WEDS THEM

Hans wilshman and Lucretia Mac
kay of Chicago were married by Judge
Prest yesterday afternoon. They Sc
cured their license al Crown Point and
returned here to be married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-05

ties of Lake, Porter, Laporte, New
ton, Jasper and Starke, which comprise
the Hammond district, have never been
so thoroughly worked as since Mr..
Phillips came to Hammond last Febru-
ary. The Importance of this district
and this work may be realized when
an examination of the records disclose
the fact that in about eight months Mr..
Phillips collected about $4,000 in back
taxes and penalties. While Mr.. Phillips
has showed no favoritsm in the matter
of collections, yet he leaves the district
with the good will of all with whom
he has come in contact.
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WHY ARE you NOT A TIMES
READER?
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-17
sAYREVlLLE

The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Karver on
Church street aud presented them
with 4 baby boy. Mother and child
r doing well.
Hiss Amelia Bauman and Miss
Mary Meyer were New Brunswick
Visitors Monday.
Mrs. Gus. lehman and daughter
Ruth Of Main street, yer New
York visitors Monday.
Mrs. e Bauman and MRS. E: Week
were New Brunswick visitors recent
".
MISS Carrie Nelson, Of lower
S~aggavslIA s-a vssi
tor the beginning Of the week.
Miss Anna stEefel was a New York
vtsitor recently
Miss Anna Rohde was a New
Brunswick visitor Monday.
John Effterer, ii lower SayreyIIle,
and EsdYyard Bewans Of Souta AM
boy. r out cunning FOR eight
hours On WeHnesdy aud had the
luck 81 not even getting d shot.
White is fnsFallfn$ d motor
as}a pusnp on the neg plpa organ at
tie Church OR Dur Lady Of Victories
The new steamboat Inns s9nms
aNk1 River VIII nae IT. EIFsk land
4nx X the SaYrE FasaaH d5 81
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saGw Knn Oh fN
Wsa1 x sAA OIL pssx
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-17
METUcHEN

st. Francis church fair, which
opened Saturday evening In Robins
hall, will continue n week. Beau
tiful fancy articles will be for sale.
delicious eats and dancing Will be
enjoyed every evening. Mr.. David
Powers, chairman of the committee
is guarantee for a good time.
The new barber shop which
opened its doors Saturday evening
promises to give satisfaction In ev-
cry way.
Mr.. Hugh Janeway has returned
from q business trip through the
west.
Mrs. Fisher, OF ~sayreville, is vis-
ting her daughter, Mrs. Jones.
David Kramer Is engaged to be
married to Miss Sadie Leichtentritt
OF Sayreviile. Mr.. Kramer and his
bride will make their home In Me-
tuchen.
The ladies OF st. Luke's church
are planning for their annual bazaar
to be held In the parish house on
the afternoon and evening of Mo-
vember twenty-frst. e. Fl. Spear,
as chairman OF the COMMITTEES, viii
be ably assisted by a dozen or more
thing VIII be done to make the
goods attractive and thep rices rea-
sonahle.
Mrs. Phineas Jones entertained
twelve out OF town friends at
luncheon Wednesday.
The children Of the B. 7. L. Will
meet for the first time this year,
Friday afternoon ct the league
house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-17
OPEN MEETING
AT METUCHEN
B. |. |. Session at League
House -Fine Program.
Epeosal 10 the EvgHrNa NEWS.

Metuchen. Nov. 17:-The open
meeting of the B. +. Il. was held at
the League House Tuesday after
loon. Mrs. Spear, president of the
league, gave an interesting talk, ex-
planning the work accomplished in
the past, and that planned for the
future. begging all the ladies Of the
borough to lend a helping hand and
work for the comm good Of our
citizens and our homes.
Mrs. Orion, secretary, then read
a report Of the past year, and Mrs.
Pearse, treasurer, gave q statement
Of the financial standing of the
league.
Mrs. George Williams sang very
sweetly a solo and Miss Anna Beck
man recited two poems.
Mrs. William Mckenzie read a re-
port from the fall meeting of the
New Jersey Federation Of Clubs,
held last month at ~Haddonieid, and
Mrs. Leslie Molineux read a report
from the meeting Of the Mothers
Congress which met in P~lainield
last week.
An informal reception followed
and Mrs. Mckenzie and Mra. Jane
way presided at the tea table.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-17
F0RDS

Mrs. John Ling, OF Perth Amboy,
was the guest of friends IN town
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Keegan, OF
Perth Amboy, were the guests OF
friends in town on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. Brown were lo-
cal visitors Sunday afternoon.
Misses Margaret and Elizabeth
Fgen spent Tuesday evening with
friends In Perth Amboy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brooks, OF
Perth Amhoy, spent Sunday after
noon in town.
Mrs. Chris Hoyer. of Perth AM
boys spent Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mellon in town.
MIR. and Mrs r. Nathan were the
guests of friends out of town sus
day afternoon
Mrs. Dennis Ryan spent Saturday
afternoon In Perth Amboy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Egan. OF
Perth Amboy, we're local visitors
Friday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hill and
daughter, of New Brunswick, we're
the guests or friends in town on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. William Dnnham waa =
Perth Amboy visitor Monday after
noon.
Misses Florence ana Eliazbeth
Walsh, Of Metuchen. spent sunday
Afternoon In town.