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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
SETTLEMENT LADIES
WILL OPEN STATION
Luncheon and Refreshments
to be Served in Monon
Depot Monday.

An appropriate opening OF Ham
mond's new Aionon depot will be made
next Monday, when the ladies of the
Settlement House will serve luncheon
and refreshments to the public, the
proceeds to go toward the settlement
House. Plans for this have been under
way for some time, and the manage
ment of the Monon road readily gave
its consent to cooperate for the good
cause.
The ladies' will try to make the depot
an inviting place. and 10 serve lunch
with variety 10 suit every taste.
throughout the day.
Among the ladies who will serve are
Mesdames Walter Hammond. w A.
Hill. Ralph Pierce, A 5 Hunt. E. S.
Emmerine Nicholas Emmerling, J. f.
Reilly w c. Belman NJ. P Ludwig. F.
s Betz and J. E. Fitzgerald.
The Settlement House is extremely
popular. as Is evidenced by the fact
that within the past three weeks 220
children have been cared for at the
nursery. II is apparently answering the
need of big demand, and as the work
grows the expenses grow.
There is a big demand for day
nursery in the Standard Steel Car dis
triet. and it is the intention of the
Settlement House ladies' to open a
branch nursery there.
The luncheon and refreshments next
Monday viii he served from II a m. TO
: : m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
ROBY MAN GIVEN
NINETY DAY FINE
Imhoff Will Then Be De-
ported Under Federal
Act.

Ninety days in the county Jail and a
fine of $500 and costs was imposed
upon Victor Imhoff. of Roby. yesterday
afternoon before Judge kopelke. where
he plead guilty to a charge of grand
larceny. In addition TO this Imhoff
viii likely be deported back to Ger
many, as it Is the general opinion of
the authorities and Chief Austgen that
he has so far proven himself an un-
desirable citizen.
ImhoT came to America from Ger
many last January and since that time
his behavior has not been Of the best.
The glitter of money was the cause OF
his downfall this week when he stole
$50 in money and pay checks from
Cuneo's saloon on Indiana boulevard.
For a week, Imhoff had been watching
his chance to get the sack of money
and last Wednesday morning his OPP
portunity came when the bartender
left the bar to serve some customers in
rar room
Tmhof quickly snatched the sack OF
money from behind the bar and making
his getaway only to sbe arrested by
the Hammond police few hours later
Imhoff states that with he money
he had stolen. he was going to go back
to Germany but instead OF the stolen
money aiding in his transportation to
his native home. he will be sent back
by United states authorities as an un-
desirable citizen. Chief Austgen is now
in communication with United States
authorizes and by the time ImhoF has
served his sentence at Crown Point, pa
pers will be ready TO send him across
the pOnd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
UP AGAINST
MILK SHORTAGE

Hammond is up against a milk short
age. and many a housewife will have
to put her family on half rations to-
morrow One dealer. speaking OF the
shortage today. said that the dealers
would have to deliver pints instead Of
quarts tomorrow. The shortage may
continue for several days, or until a
larger supply comes into the city. The
dealers in Chicago are said to be in the
same position.
The shortage is due to the hot wealth
er and the flies. The milk COWS instead
of grazing. are spending the greater
part of the day under the shade trees
chasing flies
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
DEATH OF
CHAS. ARKIN'S
MOTHER

The sad news of rhe death of Mrs.
Annie Arkin 9o7 West Fourteenth
street Chicago. mother Of Charles
Arkin. 63 State street was received in
Hammond yesterday afternoon, the de-
ceased having passed away at the fani-
ly residence at 4 p. m. following short
illness. The funeral will be held from
the family residence tomorrow morning
at o'clock. Mr.. Atkins jewelry store
at 63 state street will be closed today.
Mrs. Arkin was 10 years old and hav-
ing made several visits to Hammond
she acquired circle of friends who
viii mourn the news of her death.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
SUNDAY
GAMES To
DECIDE
~(signed) A. 4. scHLEsINGER !"
Plant to Cost S1l.aoo.Ooo.

Tomorrow's games viii decide the
championship in the Northern Indiana
Baseball association.
At the meeting of the league in Ham
mond last night it was decided 70 close
the season tomorrow. thus advancing
the crucial hour for the winning of the
pennant. about five weeks.
This action was taken to save the or
ganlzation from disruption. this CON
dition being brought to head by the
recent dispute which arose over the
protested game between Hammond and
Gary of June %. The dispute however.
while being the direct cause of the
change Of plans, was merely the last
straw which broke the camel's back.
But more of this later
The session last night was harmoni-
GUS and far from threatening blood :
shed. there was mot d cross word
spoken" The directors went into exc
cutive session with the president. ex-
cluding all outsiders Zimmerman of
Whiting moved the reconsideration of
the minutes of the last meeting in
which the protested game which raised
the big rumpus was awarded to Gary.
ana the result was I to in favor of
the motion The minutes thereby stood
unapproved and the protested game
thus went back to Hammond. This
leaves Hammond and Gary still In a
tie for the pennant. Hammond has a
double header with Indiana Harbor II
the Harbor, for tomorrow and Gary
viii meet Valparaiso at Gary. If Ham
mond wins both games with the Har-
Dor. this team will be declared the
champions. II Gary wins and Ham
(Conf.nued on Page II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

Twenty million gallons of water
daily. more than twice the amount that
is pumped at the Hammond pumping
station now. VIII eventually be used
IN the Schlesinger steel plant which is
to be located at the southern extremity
OF Lake George along Calumet avenue
on the north side.
These staggering figures were receiv-
ed by Peter j. Lyons. city civil engi-
neer, In his quest among all the plants
for an idea OF their water discharge, to
enable him to plan the deep sewer sys-
tenn. which vii be built on the north
side first and extended TO the south
side later.
Good News In Letter.
The figures give some idea of the
enormity Of the plant and the letter In
which they are given should erase the
last doubt about the companys sinceri-
~ about building. The letter received
by the engineer is as follows:
with reference to the probable
amount Of discharge water which
viii have to be Accommodated In the
sewerage system at Hammond on
contemplated construction work on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

WRECK ECHOES

An echo of the Cavanaugh wreck on
the South Shore line in April 1909
was heard in the Porter superior
court yesterday. when a jury in Judge
TuthilIs court awarded a judgment
of s260o to Frank Brillmeyer of
Hammond for an injured hip which he
received in the collision. About twen-
~ passengers were hurt at the time
and the case of yesterday is said to
be the last to be settled in court. The
plaintiff was represented by Attor-
neys w ]. NcAleer and George Bar
don. while T. J. Lewis Meyer. attor-
ney for the road. conducted the de-
fense. The jury was out four hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
A YOUNG MAN
ARRESTED

4 young man arrested Sunday even
ing-not by the sheriff or the police
this time however, but-well Rev.
Sharp of the Christian church Will tell
about it in his evening lecture tomor-
row evening at the Christian church.
Rev sharp has . fashion Of dealing
with novel subjects and this is one Of
them. The sermon is for young men
especially and god audience viii IN
all probability greet the speaker. Rev,
sharp has eliminated the summer
slump. His rule is go ahead at high
speed and you will not be so liable to
go back.
The special sunday evening sermons
have proven a success both in holding
the hearing Of large audiences and in
keeping the church growth constant.
Two were added to the membership
last Sunday. An aggressive fall cam
paign is now being planned. Young
men especially should hear tomorrow
evenings lecture.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

AFTER SLOT
MACHINES

The appearance of slot machines in
Gary - the chewing gum variety =
aroused the ire of Prosecutor Charles
Greenwald today. A police raid last
night resulted in the capture Of four
of these trophies. They are of the Lib
erty Bell make. play for a nickel. ard
give in each instance cents worth of
gum and trade checks.
Prosecutor Greenwald is now on the
trail Of the syndicate that installed
them in town. He was told that
prominent Hammond politician was be-
hind the machine privilege we will
bring him in here then"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
BAR ASSN. MEETING
AND BANQUET FRIDAY

The quarterly meeting of the Lake
County Bar association, which is to be
held a the Superior Court building. in
Hammond, Friday, Sept. IS.
President u. J. Moran who was re-
elected at a recent meeting of the as
ISOLATION win make an address. There
viii be interesting discussions of a
number OF subjects at the first session
which begins a 80 D. m.
l. L Bomberger will read a paper on
the Recall Of Judges and Judicial De-
cisfons." and Cassius NJ. Greenee OF
Gary will lead the discussion Of the
paper
Hon. Johannes Kopelke Of Crown
Point viii read a paper on the question
Of the Reform of Judicial Procedure"
The discussion Of this is TO be lead by
Judge John II. Gillett.
At o'clock there will be a ban
quet to the members of the association
and their guests All of the attorneys
Of Lake county are invited to the aft
noon session.
The following are the officers and
committees of the association:
President-D J. Moran
Secretary-E G. Sproat-
Treasurer-John f. Reilly.
Membership mmittee-Louden l.
Bomberger willard B Van Horne. John
b. Peterson, Cassius NJ. Greenlee and
John A Gavits
Grievance committee n LGrande T
Meyer. Charles B. Tinkham and Claude
" Ridgely.
Program committee-wm J. whin-
erv. John T. Sawyer and J. w. Bris-
sey
Banquet communications F. Reilly
| David Atkinson. willard B. Van Horne
and Abraham Ottenheimer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
FRANKIE FORD'S
ESTIMATE OF
WEST HAMMOND

IF there is a he'll I've had my
share of 1t here in Illinois. l had
a lovely home and kind people The
home and the people are stiu
where they were, but they are not
for me. suppose my mother
thinks I am dead and that is the
best way / am dead. too. so far
as having a soul IS concerned
am a poor private in the legion OF
the damned and there is no hope
of salvation for such as !. but ]
wish l could do some good by
hanging few OF these gentlemen
with the diamonds or before l take
my last jump.
Miss Brooks has terrified tho
element that has been running
things with so high q hand in that
town 1t is place without the
slightest trace OF human feeling
so far as its vice district is con
cerned. They slaughter souls and
bodies and bury them in the foulest
soil in America / should hate to
be buried there"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

lieved to be the imagining Of an lr-
responsible drug hend. The death tun-
nell from the dives to the cemetery is
also the Imagination of a sensational
reporter run riot.
\ FruitIess quest.
Reporters are today planning to dig
UP the basement of the Foss resort in
the hope Of finding bodies. 1t is believ-
ed that this quest Will be fruitless.
1t was too easy TO get the ooopera-
Ttion OF the necessary authorities in a
secret burial to make it necessary to
plant" body in the basement unless
there should be a particularly damning
situation arise.
But there is mighty serious phase
to the situation viewed from the stand
point of the divekeepers The federal
officers have ample evidence to secure
a conviction in the cases Of Moore Foss
and others on the charge of violating
the Mann act
Cases Look bad.
The cases Of Judge Frank Green ana
Charles Whittenburg look dark. They
are being lost sight of at the present
time except by Judge Owens who yes
Continued on page 4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
CASE FOR ROHRER.

A. H Rohrer. secretary of the F. 5
Betz company, is driving fine Case
automobile about the city. The ma
chine is a beauty and has attracted a
great deal of attention.
other owners of Case machines are
Richard Winckler and Ralph Groman.
Mr. Rohrer and his family have made
a number of tours to the surrounding
towns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
IMPORTANT DEAL
IN GRIFFITH LAND.
Especial to TIE TIMES.

Griffith. Ind, Sept Another land
deal Of considerable importance in
Grifiith was closed a few days ago
when A. Hadow smith of the Griffith
Land COMPANY sold 123 lots for C. W
Ballard Of California. The property
lays in Rallard's addition and has a
frontage on the Michigan Central and
Elgin Toilet & Eastern railroads. The
purchasers intend using part of their
new acquisition for factory purposes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
MOTORCYCLE MEET.
Especial to THE TImEs0

Grown Point. Ind. Sept Lake
county motorcyclists are planning
heavily on the motorcycle meet at the
fair grounds a week from tomorrow
Some great races have been arranged,
one for the Lake county championship
for the trophy and many entries viii
be made for this race.
Some Of the local stars win enter
the various speed events. which will
kive an added interest to the after
noon's sport.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
Iceman Is Fined.

The case OF the state Of Indiana vs..
II. Cooper. driver for the Hammond
Pure Ice rompany. was tried before
Judge Prest yesterday afternoon and
the court. upon hearing all the evi-
dence. imposed q fine of 81 and costs.
The defendant refused to pay the fine
at first, but upon learning that he
was to be sent to Crown Point in de-
fault of payment. he readily paid the
required amount Cooper was ar
rested on a warrant sworn out by Sc
bastian Einsele charging him with as
sauH and battery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

Francis f. McGovern, La Toilette
follower and present governor. heads
the Republican state ticket In Wis
consin McGovern is the man whom
the Roosevelt forces united upon for
temporary chairman at the Repub-
iican national convention in June
He has championed all progressive
measures in the Badger state. and
was renominated for the governor
ship without opposition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
GIANT PLANT TO USE
TWENTY MILLIONS DAILY
Enormous Amount of Water Required
By Schlessinger Plant to Build
Here IN Spring.

our property, We estimate the same
viii ultimately be in excess Of
twenty million gallons per day
Trusting that this gives you the
information you require at the
present time. ! am
Very truly yours
"tSigned) A. a. SCHLESINGER."
Plant TO Cost S1l.a0O.OO0.
Most Of the water viii be used for
cooling purposes and Is not sewerage
in the strict sense OF the word. The
probabilities are that that BY far the
greater amount can be turned back into
the canal and into Lake George. That
is matter of engineering detail, but
the thing that Is of interest to Ham
mond particularly to the north side IS
that the 100000 plant will be built,
and that the promoters intend to build
according TO their original plans which
vii give Hammond a plant as large as
the Inland at Indiana Harbor.
The letter is the best news that has
been given out in long time and
should give property huoysnt tone,
especially nthe north side where the
biggest BENEFITS will acrue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
Jerome Wood Taken.

Jerome Wood, 796 Walter street was
arrested by officer Lamme at Favette
and Oakley evenue last night where no
was found in intoxicated condition
He was held at the station over might
and this being his first ofense he was
released by the order of Chief Austgen
this morning
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

One Of the hottest political COM
paigns in the history OF the state
will come to a close in Maine on Mon
day On that day state officers and
congressman wifi be chosen. Demo
cratic orators Of national prominence.
including Gov. thomas r. Marshall
of Indiana and Senator Or = man of
New York. have stumped the state.
Senator johnson OF Maine is in charge
OF the Democratic campaign.
Maine is now represented In the
lower house OF congress by Ascher c.
Hinds and Frank f. Guernsey. Re-
publicans, and Daniel ]. McGillicud-
dy and Samuel w. Gould. Democrats.
A hot fight is being waged by both
parties for the control OF the congress
sional seats
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

All Murder Indictments to
Be Returned Will BE from
Gary at Coming Session
of Lake County Grand
Jury on Monday.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ralph
w Ross who attends to the Hammond
end of the prosecutors Office viii ask
the grand jury. which convenes next
Monday to vote Indictments in seven
murder cases
Five Of them are new cases which
have originated in Gary and two are
old cases. In addition to this. indict-
ments Will be asked in the cases Of the
three men who attempted to make a
cleaning in Indiana Harbor by whole
sale check forgeries
There will be large number of pet
ty cases. but these are the principal
criminal cases that will come up at the
coming session Of court
or the FIVE Gary murder cases two
of the alleged murderers are negroes
and one involves the death OF a negro.
The others are whites
Murder Cases
State vs.. Alena ArdeHon, charged
with the murder of her child
State VS.. Obelia Smith (colored).
charged with the murder OF his wife
in the home of Sam Watson OF Gary
State VS. Levi (colored) charged with
the murder Of Robert Davis OF Gary
State vs.. Weslie r. Ginder. charged
with the murder of A H. Gibson of
Gary at show grounds.
State vs.. L. W c. Regand. charged
with the murder Of Ira Jenkins of Gary.
TWO others. who have not been cap
tured. viii be indicted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
eDcnth notrIe. Fnke.

The theory OF Mesmaker's death is
that the woman. being dope f1end
possrely did not take into onsideration
the fact ESPECIALLY if she was under
the influence Of the drug herself) that
Messmaker could not stand much Of
it as she. The story is corro oborated by
Kittie Clark the Gary cnambermaidf
The death bottle" that has figured in
the newspaper accounts so much is be-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

votion to her leper husband has been
the cause of national comment for
five years has at last instituted di-
vorce proceedings against the man
who has become a social outcsst.
Mrs. Early is i'll in a hospital al
Tacoma. Wash. The basis OF her
suit is that Early. who knew when
he fed across the continent that he
was afflicted with leprosy. concealed
the truth from her. 1t was this shock
that placed the devoted and trust
ing VII in the hospital. Mrs. Early
seeks freedom for the sake OF her
children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

You will say that Lavender cigar
cannot be beat, If you try one.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

Joseph r. K-owIand ane Juuus Kahn.
Among the Taft Republican con
gressional candidates who defeated
their Progressive opponents In the
recent California primaries were Jo-
sepb r. Rnowland. OF Alameda and
Julius Kahn of San Francisco
knowiand has represented his district
In the lower house for nearly ten
years. while Kahn has been in con-
gress since 1899. except for the two
years following March 4. 1903 Both
men represent districts strongly Re-
publican
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

If you smoke a Lavender once you
will always call for them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
VAUDEVILLE AT
THE ORPHEUM

After the siege of musical shows
vaudeville seems to be more popular
than ever.
Four good acts have been booked at
the Orpheum starting with the matt
nee Monday. Rutledge and Pickering
Co viii appear in a rural comedy
sketch fun of clever lines and good
laughs. BY way Of a novelty Sing
FongIee a citizen of China. viii en-
tertatn with a musical act. Ballerinis
dogs, the Two Georges and new mo-
tion pictures win complete the bill.
a LUSCIOUS CHEW-UNIoS SCOUT
SCRAP.
Try 1T. Made from the finest Ienf to-
baccO. Save the premiums tickets.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
UNCLE SAM NOW
TAKES A HAND
West Hammond Violation Of Federal
Statutes. Girls Imported" From
Gary and Crown Point.

Con Moore and Henry Foss of West
Hammond were last night arrested by
Deputy United states MarshaIls Alex
ander Connolly and Edward Northrup,
aided by Cook county sheriffs and other
Officers. on the charge OF violating the
Mann white slave" act which makes
it a criminal offense 70 induce a WON
an to go from one state to another for
immoral purposes. Specific cases Of
bringing girls from Gary and Crown
Point are charged.
Many Are served.
A large number of others were serv-
ed with subpoenas TO apepar wit
nesses. These are as follows:
JEAN DAVIS. bartender in Henry
Foss resort.
MRS. JOHN FORSYTHE and LENA
DEITSHUR. to be charged with a viola
tion of the Mann act and pandering
temporarily being held witnesses.
MRS. con MOORE and GERTURDE
COLLINS. subpoenaed as witnesses.
Gertrude Collins is the girl that
Moore is alleged to have brought from
Indiana to Illinois.
story Discredited.
The story that has been told by Mrs.
Ethel Parker (Frankie Ford) is grad
ually being discredited and il is not
now believed that II viii stand up
in all of its details. The arrest of Mrs
Parker. who was formerly Rose Lawn
girl. on the charge or completely in the
murder Of John Messmaker seems TO
be the most logical thing.
Work on New Theory.
It is now come to believed by doctors
who are acquainted with the facts that
the real cause of John BMessmaker' $
death was the injection OF morphine,
possibly by Mrs. Parker herself One
report is that she has confessed to CIV
ing A1essmaker several injections OF
=
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07
WEATHER

FAIR AND NOT QUITE
so WARM TODAY;
SUNDAY FAIR.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-07

CONTINUED on Page -
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Cases Look Dad.

(Continued on Page o.
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