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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
TOWNSHIP
GRADUATING
TAKES PLACE

The commencement exercises a Hess
Vile last night for the graduates of
the North Township public school prov
ed a big attraction. Germans hail
where the exercises were held was filled
and a good program was rendered. The
hall was attractively decorated in the
colors OF the class, pink and gold. The
graduates We're Bertha Zachau Dina
Broertjes, William Jarnecke, Louis
Petereik, Herman Dedelow, Laura
vanes. Gladys German. Ida RatzioG
and Leslie German.
The Rev. C. J. Sharp of the Hammond
Christian Church delivered the COM
mencement address. Supt. f. F. Heign-
way was present and presented the
diplomas to the graduates. The class
sang a song entitled Commencement
Day" and there were chorus songs too
by the Hessville and Saxony schools.
Miss Anna Mae Dineen sang a number
of solos and gave one piano selection
A reading that was very much appre-
ciated was given by Elaine Duncan
Cruzan. Trustee John c. Becker made
the address introducing the speaker of
the evening the Rev. c. J. Sharp.
The teachers in the North Township
schools are Misses Laura Newcomb,
Eva B. Wilson. Edith E. Carter. Mae
H. Hartley, Marie H Landon and Anna
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
HAMMOND MAN
BUYS PROPERTY
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Crown Point. Ind. June S.-The
Thomas Muzzall place. east of Crown
Point near the baseball park. has been
sold through the Rockwell & Bixenman
agency this week for a consideration
of $4,000. Mr.. Aubry of Hammond was
the purchaser of the property and is
said TO have acquired bargain in the
venture. Mr.. and Mrs. Muzzall who
are among Crown Points oldest resi-
dents. will soon leave for the western
states. where they will take up their
residence with relatives. 1t is not
known whether Mr.. Aubry will make
his residence here or bought the land
for speculation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

For many dresses It Is desirable to have
4 corset cover which fastens in the back.
The garment shown In our illustration has
this feature and II may serve as an un-
derwaist where q simple one of some con-
trasting color 10 desired.
AS shown the corset cover is of nounc-
ing and Is held up by straps of beading
across the shoulders. The edging is eli
at this point and down the back compiete,
the garment. For those who wish it a
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garment remaining down beneath the skirt
ss II should
tiste or long cloth may Be used for tllls
corset cover and trimmed with lace.
The pattern, 5.029 IL cut In Sizes z, "a
~ inches bust measure Medium size re-
cures IL yards Of l21s inch fiouncing. q
OF yard Of insertion or beading and 4
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending ten cents to the Office OF thu
paper.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB OF
IND. HARbOR MEETS
Wants Wing Piers Elini-
mated and Construction
Of New Breakwaters.
Especial TO THE T1MEs.l

Indiana Harbor, June S.-There was
meeting of the Commercial club last
night, the first one at which there was
a quorum present, since April. Treas
urer ]. G. Allen presided. One of the
important actions taken was the pass
age of a resolution which had for Its
object the Improvement of the harbor
by the elimination of the wing piers
and the extension OF the latter In
straight line into the lake, the con-
struction of breakwaters for the pro-
lection of the piers and the harbor en-
trance
This is a matter that is greatly de-
sired by the business people of Inoiaas
Harbor. especially all owners of in
dustries now using the harbor and of
Industries located on the canal and near
1t. as well as all property owners own
ing canal frontage and contemplating
early construction of manufacturing
establishments. 1t is believed by those
men to be the one thing needed at this
time to make a success of the harbor
and there is little doubt in the minds of
those interested. that the government
may be brought to see the necessity and
to act accordingly. The Commercial
Club. responding to the popular dema d
adopted resolutions endorsing this ae-
ton by the government, at the meeting
last night
The committee which had in charge
the work of preparing for and Install
ing the real estate exhibit at the rea
estate show in Chicago recently, report
ed on the success of the showing made
by the Twin Cities, declaring that the
exhibit was one of the most attractive,
in the show. The secretary was in
structed to send out letters of thanks
to exhibitors and 3ntributors in behalf
of the club. The generosity with which
these responded to the appeal for CO.
operation was such that the enterprise
has cost the club only 81. 1t was re-
ported that two models sent by the
Famous Manufacturing company had
not been returned, but these are being
traced and 1t is believed will be found
soon and brought back to the exhib-
itors. James NJ. Osmer of the Stinson-
Osmer Realty Co. was elected to mem
bership.
C. P, Burdick in behalf of the flnan-
cial committee of the Associated Chart
ties asked that the committee be per-
mitted to hold its meetings in the club
rooms Chairman Allen asked that 3
motion be put to grant permission for
| this when Mr.. Burdick explained that
formal permission was scarcely neces
sary inasmuch as the committe had
ben meeting there right along. Mr.
Burdick himself joined in the laugh
that went around at his expense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
TRIAL DATE SET.

Mayor A. G. SchIieker of East Chi
cago appeared before Judge Virgil S.
Reiter yesterday and filed answer in
the case in which an attempt IS being
made to GUST him from office
The case was set for trial June 10.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles E.
Greenwald, Assistant Prosecuting At
torney Ralph w. Ross and Special
Prosecutor John Gavit will represent
the state.
The firms of Crumpacker. Crumpack-
er & Tinkham and Bomherger, Sawyer
& Curtis and Attorneys w. j. McAleer
and Abe Ottenheimer will represent
Mayor Schlieker. The case promises
to be the sensation of the year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
ARREST IS MADE IN
WEST HAMMOND CASE
Warrant Sworn Out for
Careless Driver in Judge
Green's Court.

AS a sequel TO the accident in West
Hammond in which Clara Stefanski.
14-year-old girl, was knocked down
and seriously injured By q horse and
buggy being driven by several young
men. a warrant was today sworn out by
the parents of the girl against Stanley
SzechanskL
The young man Is charged with
criminal careiessness. The prelimi-
nary hearing will be held in Judge
Green's court in West Hammond as
soon as the arrest Is made.
1t is charged that the young men
were intoxicated and that as a result
they were criminally careless in driv-
ing the horse. The little heroine who
was injured in an effort to save the life
of an infant who was in the path of
the runaway horse, is reported to be
better today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
YOUNG CRAvENS WINS
HIS FIRST LAWSUIT

The case of Eugene A. Williams VS..
Drinks. Chicago City Express Co.. was
brought here for trial this morning
and was tried before Judge Ames by a
jury.
Williams is an employee of the Drinks
Chicago City Express Co. and while
working for them as driver fell off an
express wagon and broke one of the
bones in his arm.
The jury rendered a Judgment for
the plaintiff for $40 and costs.
Frank Cravens, the son of Attorney
Lincoln V Cravens, acted for the
plaintiff and made a fine argument TO
the jury. Mr.. Cravens is studying law
and this being the first case he was
ever in. he feels proud of getting a
victory.
Frank recently lost leg in rail-
road accident and since that time has
taken up the law practice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
NO TRACE OF ROBBERS.

No trace has been found in the four
house robberies that took place on Con-
ney avenue and Jefferson street Tues
day night
Every inch of the territory has been
gone over by the police and not the
slightest clue can be found.
Without a doubt the robberies were
done by professionals. as the way they
worked and went over the territory of
the robberies during the day made the
police believe that the thefts were
committed by out of town talent.
Nothing has been seen of the negro and
the white man who were seen lofter-
ing around during the day.
where it is difficult for the police to
give good protection on account of the
large territory they have to travel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
K. \. BELL HEARING IS
Of ABSORBING INTEREST

The local interest in the insanity
trial, In which K. II. Bell, formerly of
Hammond. is being examined, is grow
ing. Stories of Bells queer actions are
being told by those who have known
him and who have seen him lately. So
far DR.. j. T. Clark is the only local
witness at the trial. 1t is understood
that there are number of others who
could testify. but prefer to avoid being
dragged into the case.
A sudden and startling climax was
reached yesterday afternoon in the
hearing before County Judge John e.
Owens on the petition of Mrs. Emma
NJ Bell to have her husband X II.
Bell, former general superintendent of
the Hammond Packing company, de-
clared insane. Attorney Elbridge
Hanecy counsel for Bell, charged that
the entire proceeding was a conspiracy
and fraudulent, and introduced as evi-
dence what purported to be a war
rant issued by the court, verdict of
insanity signed by Drs. William j.
Swift and w. J. Davis, and a certified
copy of court proceedings and COM
mitment to the Kenilworth sanitarl-
UNI. also signed by Judge Owens. dated
May 81, 1911.
Inc scene occurred wnlle Attorney
Haneey was cross examining DR.. Sang
er Brown. head of the Kenilworth SAN
itarium. A bomb explosion could not
have produced greater surprise to At
torneys Mckenzie Cleiand and Miles j.
Devine, representing the petitioner. Tho
latter declared that they knew nothing
of the existence of the papers, and ask
ed the court that they be excluded as
part of the evidence.
Signatures Called Fakes.
The objection was overruled by Judge
Owens, who demanded to see the pa
pers. He Immediately pronounced them
false and declared that the signatures
We're forged. Further mystery was
added to the case because of the fact
that each document seemed to bear the
signature of County Clerk Sweitzer and
the official seal of the Cook county
court. DIR. Swift and DIR. Davis. sitting
in the jury box, also said that they
had not signed the verdict and that
the signatures attached TO it were not
theirs.
In my opinion, it was just such
circumstances as these under which my
client was committed to the Kenil-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
IN THE
SJPERIOR nnHEDTQ
and CIRCUIT UUUltHO
Motions and Orders


Court Room No. 1.
7o4s. Ernest Tosetti Brewing Co. VS..
G. P. Predecessor. Defendants at
torney withdraws his general ap-
pearance and answer. Plaintiff
shows service by publication on de-
PENDANT. Defaulted. Submitted to
Court, Find for plaintiff for s2es
with relief attachment sustained.
Find for file under plaintiff for
$33.53 with relief. Attachment sus-
tanned. Judgment.
$685. Otiilia Rasher VS. ePter Rasher.
Morton to strike out parts of tes-
timony overruled Plaintin excerpts.
Plaintiff asks and is granted leave
to file amended complaint TO make
pleadings conform with evidence.
Same is fled. Defendant objects
and excerpts. Find for defendant.
Judgment. Plaintiff files motion
for new trial
Court Room No. L.
1898. Charles c. Cronin VS.. Joseph L
Pyle ct al. Cause dismissed by
agreeemnt of parties. costs paid.
6433. Charles c. Cronin VS.. Indiana
Land Co. ct al PLAINTIFF dismisses
costs paid.
1878 In re- adoption of Mildred Cecil
Dufree. Petitioners show that
mother of child is dead and father
deserted said child six years ago
as a reason why consent is not
filed. Court hears evidence. Finds
for petitioners that said child be
adopted under name of Mildred c.
ell Crosse Judgment
Court Room No. 3.
1851 George Earle vs. Otto William
LANCE. Plaintiff files verified
complaint asking for restraining
order and Injunction and under
taking, executed by PLAINTIFF and
William. Undertaking approved
Restraining order granted and is
sued. Court now fixes Monday
June II. 1911. at nine o'clock a. m
as time for hearing same to show
cause why the restraining order
should not be made a temporary
injunction.
1882. Gary & Interurban Railway Co
Northern Indiana Gas & Elec.
trio Co. Plaintiff files verified com
plant and undertaking for re-
straining order without notice. Re
straining order granted as prayed
for Undertaking approved. Court
now fixes June 10. 1911. at nine
o'clock a. m. as time for hearins
said application for temporary in
junction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
GRIFFITH.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Boehmer are the
proud parents of baby girl, which
arrived. yesterday.
Our schools close today and the event
will be celebrated tomorrow with an
old-fashioned picnic to which every
body is invited.
Mrs. P. c. Taggart arrived home last
evening after visit with relatives at
Dyer
Mr.. and Mrs. T. wilkins and Mrs. H.
c. Dutton went to Ross yesterday to
visit relatives.
Miss Edna Dutton of Ross is spend
ing few days at the home of p. C.
Taggart.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

worth sanitarium two years ago, kept
behind locked doors and barred win
dows, and defrauded out of 100000 of
his fortune" said former Judge Han
eey.
Attorneys Cleland and Devine jump
ed to their feet simultaneously and pro-
tested that they did not know of the
existence of the false papers and in
timated that plot was on foot to
prejudice the court against Mrs. Bell.
I'VE demand an immediate investiga-
ton of this development of the case"
said former Judge Cleland 1T is only
just that we all know by what right
papers have been issued in this case
without the authority of the court.
There is some scheme ON foot to pre-
JUDGE the court against our client"
investigation Is Begun.
Il agree with council that an inves-
tigation should be made" said Judge
owens These papers have been is
sued without any order from this court
and the guilty persons will be pun
ished, if it does not prove to be mis-
take"
An adjournment was then ordered
until this afternoon at 2 o'clock and
Judge owens Immediately started an
investigation, which. in measure,
up the mystery, but revealed an ex-
traordinary custom which has been
prevalent among the county court
clerks 1t was discovered that the pa
pers had been made out by August f.
Portman, clerk of the insane court. in
anticipation of the proceedings that are
now taking place.
In order to save time in handling
the hundreds of insanity eases which
go through our office every week. ex-
planned Clerk Portman. "all the neces-
sary documents are made out in adj
vance, signatures and seals are at
tached, and they are filed away until
such time as the case may be called
In no way are they a matter of court
record.
Il knew that Drs. Swift and Davis
were to be two of the physicians COM
posing the commission and was also
acquainted with the fact that Mr.. Bel
might be sent to the Kenilworth san
itarium. In no manner did 1 sign theii
names. 1 simply wrote their names ir
as two members of the commission. A
space for the word not is always left
in the verdict"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
Judge Reiter Affirmed.

Judge Virgil s. Reiter received word
today that the first case he tried in
which an appeal was taken from his
decision has been affirmed by the SUI
preme court of the state.
The case is that of Magdalene Kap-
tur vs. the Orient Insurance Co, in
which a judgment for $S23.90. The in
terest on the Judgment now makes the
entire amount nearly $1,000.
Judge Reiter has been very fortu-
nate in his decisions and rarely, If
ever. has been reversed by the upper
court The judgment was rendered
Feb. is, 1905
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
BAR ASSOCIATION MAY
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC

1t Is expected that Secretary J. X.
Stinson of the Lake County Bar asso
citation will send out notices to the
members calling for meeting to take
up the question of holding the annual
picnic
Last year the Bar association was
entertained by President A. F. Knots,
at his farm, in Porter county, and had
a most enjoyable time 1t is not known
where the picnic will be held this year.
but If the affair last year was such a
success that one will probably be held
again.
A. f. Knots, the president of the
association, is in Valparaiso in con-
nection fthe trial of the Gary cleo
ton cases, so that 1t is hard to get hold
of him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
ARCHITECT IS TAKEN
SUDDENLY I'LL TODAY

Architect F. b. Hendricks, who has
offices in the Hammond building. was
taken seriously Ill at his office about
$3.50 last evening and his condition was
serious for nearly an hour.
DR.. Graham was called and Mr. Ken
bricks was removed to his brother's
home, William H. Hendricks, 513 Hoff-
man street. Word from Mr.. Hendricks
home this morning reports his condi-
tion as being much improved. He will
be able to be up and around again in
a few days.
The nature of Mr.. Hendricks i'll
ness seems to be nervous breakdown,
as he has not been feeling very well
for some time. Mr.. Hendricks has a
brother in Gary, who is also an archi-
tect.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

letting the contract for the furnishing
of room No. in the Lake superior
courthouse at Hammond The room is
to be furnished and made ready for
Judge Johannes Kopelke, who will be-
gin his fall term in Hammond.
The contract viii provide for a jury
box, judges stand. tables, chairs and
all of the necessary furniture for a
courtroom 1t is expected that the
commissioners will adjourn after this is
done.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

making the excavations for the new
one will begin.
The new depot will probably be con-
structed and ready for occupancy be-
for winter So many announcements
have been made that the work on the
new depot is about to commence that
the people have become skeptical but
Captain Downing. the genial agent, has
an abiding faith that the new depot will
be ready before winter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
How's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned have known F. j. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions and imam ciay
able to carry out any obligations made by his
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

Mae Dineen the latter having charge OF
the music and drawing classes.
After Superintendent HIGHWAY had
presented the diplomas, Trustee Becker
presented each of the graduates with
a beautiful boquet of pink roses, they
being the class flower.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

Aid will meet at Merrill hall. 1t is
desired that all members be present.
VIII profit and family and Miss Ger
trude Jansen are at Cedar Lake to-
day.
Mrs. Nassbahn and Mrs. Hattie Nc
Carly are shopping in the city today.
Ice cream at Merrill hall next Sat-
urday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
MARTIAL
TANGLES
MANY

Otillia Rasher, by her attorneys. Nc
separate maintenance in the Lake SUI
perior court in which she asks for $50
a month.
The complaint alleges that the couple
were married April %, 1890, and were
separated July 20, 1909. Abandonment
and non-support are alleged. 1t is
charged that since their separation
Peter Rasher has followed the plaintiff
and her daughter about and tried in a
drunken delirium, to induce people not
to give employment to Mrs. Rasher and
her daughter
The complaint further alleges that
would not let his wife live there 1t is
stated that the plaintiff and defendant
own property to the value of $4,000
and that the defendant earns salary
of 800 a month as switchman.
Attorney Joseph Conroy, who repre-
sented Mrs. Rasher in a suit for a d.
vorce, which was decided adversely to
his client by Special Judge Dan Moran.
said that the fling of this case would
not interfere with the plans of the
firm to ask for a new trial in the di-
vorce proceedings.
Bad Domestic TanEle.
There are now three proceedings
pending as a result of this domestic
tangle. They are:
1. Mrs. Stemen, the wife of the CO.
respondent in this case, has brought
suit against Mrs. Otillia Rasher for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
WILL LET CONTRACT
Especial to THE TrMEs.)

Crown Point, Ind. June S.-The
county commissioners of Lake county
will meet tomorrow for the purpose of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
MERRILLVILLE.

Miss Margaret Woods is spending the
day in the city
Mrs. Inez Johnson of Ross visited
with the family of Newton Burge yes
terday.
Next Saturday at p. m. the Ladies'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08
KEIO JAPS BEAT
BADGERS, 4 TO 2

Madison, Wis, June s.-The Keio
University team added another victory
to its string yesterday. defeating the
Wisconsin varsity in the final game of
the season, 4 to 2. The game was re-
plete with excitement, the Japs play
ing a far better game than wisconsin.
Score:
Wisconsin 20 o.
Keio .............0 0 0 o 2 o 0 IA
THE FAMILY NEWSPAPER-THE
TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-08

THE NEWSPAPER THAT GIVES
THE NEWS AND TRUCKLES NO ONE
THE TIMES.
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ALL SORTS OF
RUMORS STARTED
Continued from Page IL

Gilman at-large stanton finally gave
up to Eastwood and did everything in
his power to help elect him. There
fore, so the rumor goes, Eastwood
turned around and helped Stanton to
get onto the school board. The fact of
the matter is that Eastwood and STAN
ton are neghbors and very good
friends.
Question Election Procedure.
Another story. that seemingly comes
a far way, is that stanton is not only
a compromise candidate between the
republicans and democrats, but that his
election was engineered by Henry
Whitaker, the republican leader in the
council. and that Henry Whitaker took
his cue in the matter from DIR. T. E.
Bell, who was at one time mentioned
as a candidate and whose name was
actually presented by Councilman
Schultz, but withdrew before the vote
was taken. Councilmen Hover, Egg
ers and Hubbard told a TIMES report
err after the election that they had no
inkling that Stanton's name to come
up. If they told the truth at least
three republican councilmen were not
in the alleged republican frame-up.
The manner of procedure in voting
on the candidates has been questioned
as to its legality. At the election last
Tuesday the roll was called for each
candidate whereas the usual way is to
call the roll to let the party whose
name is announced signify his choice
among the candidates. 1t is not proba-
BILE, however, that contest will be
started as a result of the unusual way
of election last Tuesday.
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damages for alternating her husbands
affections.
2. Mrs. Otillia Rasher, through her
attorneys. has asked for a new trial in
the action for a divorce which she
brought against her husband. Peter
Rasher.
8. Mrs Otillia Rasher has begun pro-
ceedings for separate maintenance In a
case which was filed in the Lake supe-
rior court today.