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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-10

A good style IN cotton wolfe.
Has wide panel of white lace
down front and bands of the
lace over the shoulders. Also
has trimming of shirred bands of
the material.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-10

SUIT of narrow striped hard
weave diagonal. Can be had IN
either tan and white or gray and
white. Coat IS a decided cut
away with single button fasten-
ing. Has notch collar and very
long rever. Skirt with large tuck
down side front and wide panel,
with deep foot pleats. In back.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

Hope our new county court will
look after Morgan's share Of the state
automobile tax-it is said our present
county court has allowed It kas
SIooo Of that fund, Justly belonging .
Morgan County, to be swiped By
some other county that had = busi-
ness county - court; 'Ofeourse il
voridn't have helped opr. roads any,
but ,there would have been that much
more 10 distribute amongth the srafters,
and moss Of il, At least what was not
sent to the mail order house, would be
circulated here, and every little
counts, .s the Old woman said when
she kissed her COW,
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28
LOCAL NEWS.
Turkey flow Sa.4o per cwt Al
..@ PRICE, Lutte 4 PRIcE.

Turkey flow Sa.4o per cwt at
-.~ PRICE, LUrz 4 PRICE.
Postmaster Windller, Of Barnett,
attended . Consistory Of the Scottish
Rite Ma sons at St, Louis last week,
and had glorious time, the work
being up to the 32nd degree.
The 33rd he will probably have to
wait for. ,~.
New nuts, candy, figs, raisins,
currants, citron and mince meat.
PRICE, LUrz & PRICE.
Briug US that wood.
Sugar $3.50 per cwt. At
PRIcE, Lyrz Il PRrcE's.
Get busy and file on some Of our
big o6ess--they will soon be out Of
date.
Heinz kraut sour pickles and dill
pickles, at
.f. PRICE, LUrz & PRICE.
Pay your subscription-now.
We want your produce. II you
want the top prices for your turkeys,
chickens, eggs, in fact anything you
have to sell, take it to
PRICE, LUTz & PRICE.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

A new supply Of stationery just
received. Let Us do your job work.
Mrs. Jesse Hardy goes to Kansas
City this week TO spend Thanksgiving
WITH Der sister, Mn. Dobyps.
More turkeys are probably now
coming to Versailles than ever before.
The streets are full Of wagons losded
with turkeys.
The Slower Bank h.s-eheir new safe
10 sod viii open up Tor business
aboos the irss Of next week. Their
new saie is beauty and . guarantee
assinst burglars, Ere and everything
ease s's n'h.n' . s'>'"T
Some os the boys over q, The coars
hosse say the fight down 10 Nezioo is
sow up to the 4osh round. With Ill
parties badly winded. ,.a.
y Mn. Rebecca Leschworth and sis-
ser, Mis- Maggie Knoop. left Toes
day" To- Kansas City, 70 ,pesd
Thankssiving with their brsases,
Attorney Amos Knoop, and family.
Fro. thence they 30 to Hot sIflngs,
Arb, - spe.d the Iiuter. -" '"-
TIE sscysr psop'e are resrsdisa
the yoad this vsy. aad putting sa.s
iaAssa-clsss co.disiss. r-" = ~
!. Tssce.ans!y.eei., 60 had i;.s, VET,
iasesesapg peesiag = tAe club ,rcoal
aoadey ;. evening. They made -.
saseeneaas tee'many charitable Ell
ssd eSA up die good toids question
IN dead ss.qess. Y our Farmer. w
iqis 4 VIII shs ,cennereiale clsh
these vim be sooe good fosds vsr,
sooo. -; : ]a - - pt,
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

caaapisn Cabbage crowr:
Win HsaFan. Of ssvmoss street,
10 the champion cabbage grower Of
the city. He had one head in Satur-
day, ssewnn In the Eiwya ,Psiee- gar
den, that measured 411.2 inches
around, and weighed Il ibs. The
SEED vas planted the, middle Of MY.
He has something like 100 hesds,
,os al 20 large, but . good msay
nearly ~ heavy. He has been sup.
plying The neishbors q. 2 cents PEI
p. Mr.. Human srovs Ioss q oshe.
thing' beside, cabbage, yesking 4
10 tsade ol carpensedng dariag thi
ay, ssd wortiss lie truck pasebea
tte, night. "when docs " ;tstpl''
~. 49,. 'If'' H'f " - o~y ss'
80 l.. /. -. I. n ttassa A.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

Go to the Farmers and Traders
Restaurant for Fancy 'nned goods,
Confections. Tobaccos. Chill 4 Oy-
sters in season. Short orders, and all
short orders cooked to suit the taste,
every thing strictly clean.
... O. G. HARRIS Prop.
Phone 1O4.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28
RRnRnRRR

% keep your subscription within the
twelve uoash's ks't- -:hsross oaies
department says you are an outlaw, .
dishonest person, and not to be
trusted when you get twelve months
behind. Keep on the inside.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28
The Millinery Dazar

- ''::'"' reduced prices on Pattern
ror on''p ,o,fs. Hats made and
u,mmeo 70 orurI W first class trim
ner. Call and Get prices before buy
ing elsewhere.
N. B. NOUNS.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28
Big Meeting

The VersailIes I. coIored Baptist
Church has hsd . glorious two weeks
revival, conducted BY Rev. R. e. Lee,
oi nnpcesou. There were thirteen
coSSessioos and three back 'sliders
!ecliiSed:: On Friday pish. BE: ..,:.
Lee vas given 1 Dopation Shower.
Baptismal services, win be held BY
Rev. Lee the second week in Dec
em6or. p. .g {! ar.-.
~ A:>->~A R~-~sa.- - NJ.
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

Utah, are visiting NJ. B's parents,
Feladves and friends here doing
Thanksgiving
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

! Henry =. ctflt,ou,, y, .,yersailles
Hattie My nsii, " Eadon
! Lloyd v. Moore, Resssss
I Annie I. Hints, Akiasviils
! Young Masriots, versailiss
! Lnlu zissei, Tsdd
Morgan County republican., 1912-11-28

W. L. Biesack and family, os Provo,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
LOST GIRL CLAIMS
HAMMOND HOME

Who is Mary Littka. 10 Black Oak
street. a 16year-old girl who was
picked up by the Chicago police yes
terday afternoon and says that her
home is in Hammond. giving the
above name and address? This is what
the Hammond police are trying to find
out and ask that if anybody knows
who the girl is they will greatly aid
the police in their effort to locate her
parents.
So far the HAMMOND police have
not been able to find anybody in the
city by that name There is no such
street in this vicinity Although there
is no charge against the young girl
she was picked up as a runaway sus-
pect by Captain Halpin of the Chicago
police, and he is anxious to locate her
parents. She claimed that she was do
Ing some shopping and says her par
ents can be found in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
CLANDESTINE
MAIL SCARCE

The Hammond postoffice depart
ment has not yet received order
from the depa at Washington
regarding the restriction of the deliv-
cry of clandestine mail matter through
the general delivery.
Clerk Bodegraven stated today that
there is very little abouse of the gem
eral delivery privileges in Hammond.
He says that there is even less of it
now than there was two or three
years ago.
He says that this may be attributed
to the fact that the Chicago office. on
its own responsibilities. issued an order
some time ago making very strict reg
ulations for the handling of general
delivery mail.
Occasionally, however, the general
delivery window viii be abused. A
Gary woman. for weeks at a time.
came to Hammond to get letters from
her lover to avoid the fact from being
known by her husband.
These cases are the exception, rath-
er than the rule. and as result most
of the mail is delivered at residences.
where IL should be delivered
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
GOLF HANDICAPS.

Golf handicaps for Saturday, July
9th at the Hammond Country Club
are as follows:
r. H. Nellie, o. C. A. Smith, 0; o. c.
Tracy, 1: P. A. Parry, 8; Paul Gauthier,
9: F. d. McElroy. 10; Ray Chapman, 10.
Lawrence Cox, IL; DIR. Groman, 13; DIR.
Sharrer, 13; Geo. Hannauer, IA; c. A.
Taylor, IA: J f. Wilson. IA. H. NJ
johnson, Is: f. Blackburn, Is. Geo. l..
Eulst, 16; W. B. Conkey, II; Ralph
Groman, II: Frank Betz. Jr., 1s: j. NJ.
Henchman. Is; VIM. Crawford, 10. r.
w. Meyn, 10: Otto Gersbach, 20; J. NJ.
Appleyard. 20; Walter Conkey. 81: A
NJ. Turner. 23 H. Anderson, Is; Edgar
Johnston. %; L. L. Bomberger, 25; F.
r. Mott. 25.
ANY one who has not received his
handicap can have it by handing In his
three best scores to the committee at
the tee Saturday afternoon.
The events next Saturday will be a
match between sides chosen at the
club house at 1900 O'clock, and also a
sweepstakes medal play for all who
care to enter Members who intend to
play are requested to be at the club
at three o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
BOARD OF reviews
ASSESSMENTS STAND
Especial to THE TIMEs-)

Indianapolis Ind, July 25.-Follow-
ing the presentation of its case by the
board of county commissioners. Auditor
Charles Johnson, County Attorney j.
Frank Meeker and others. the state
board of tax commissioners today de-
cided not to raise Lake county bank
assessments which were placed at SO
per cent of the ca pital stock. surplus
and undivided profits
This was the figure fixed by the
Lake county board of review and was
the lowest fixed by any county in the
state on banks. The state board want
ed to find some way to increase the
Lake county appraisement. but found
it could not do so without raising the
appraisement on all personal property
in the county. This 1t did not care
to do.
1t was to protect the county from the
wholesale increase in its appraisement
that the county officials went to Indi-
annapolis This increase would. not have
been threatened were 1T not for the low
appraisement that the board of review
made on bank assets.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
OFFERS COP
SHIRT FOR
HONESTY

James Sold, one of the owners OF
the r. & z. department store. on
Fifth avenue in Gary, walking
to his home at 553 Connecticut street,
last night with a big bag OF money
under his arm. The merchant had
closed his store and was taking the
days proceeds home for safe keeping.
Copper Makes Big Find.
AS he neared Fifth avenue and Con-
necticut street he dropped the sack.
but he didn't know it, Some time aft
er officer Michael Misken happened
along to pull the patrol box nearby
He saw the bag in the street and pick
ing it up he found it to be full of bills
and currency.
Misken straightway reported his
find to the night desk sergeant and a
little while later he trooped into the
station bringing the bag of money
with him.
1t wasn't long after until an ex-
cited Individual came running. into the
station and breathlessly told of hav-
ing lost his coin. The speaker was
Merchant Szold.
Now He Gets Rewarded.
well. we have your money for you
and here is the man that found it,
said the desk sergeant
Much Obliged. So you found 1t, did
you, Miclen. Come around in the
morning to the store and Ill give you
a new shirt"
Up to the time of going to press
Misken had decided that he didn't
need an extra shirt
HE was pretty lucky to get that
money back in Gary" observed a by
stander. Il never got back anything
l lost in Gary"
"But policeman found it and the
Gary police are not ike the New York
cops" answered a detective. They
are honest"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
THE DAYS ARE
GROWING SHORTER

The days are growing shorter. about
a minute having been cut off since
last Saturday
June 22 by common consent OF the
calendar and almanac people was the
longest day in the year, the day and
night period being of exactly the
same length
Therefore, from now on look for
shorter days-a minute or two shorter
every additional "a hours-until along
next fall 1t will get dark about 4
o'clock and you will long for the good
old DAYTIME days of June and July
Because of leap year the first day
of summer did not fall on June II this
year, but on the 22nd instead.
Next year the first day of summer
will be back at the old stand.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
AUTHORITIES AFTER
FAKE SPIRITUALIST
"Prof. Lee Wanted in
Chicago on Several
Charges.

Professor Lee, alias l.. w. Michael.
the professed fortune teller and spir-
itualistic medium. who operated in
Hammond about two months ago in
the Rimbach building, is being traced
by the Chicago police. who hope to
place him behind the bars on numer-
Gus charges in a short time.
Mrs. Laura Ebel, representative of
the Juvenile Protective association of
Chicago, has been in Hammond this
week securing evidence which will aid
in his prosecution.
1t is learned that Prof Lee reaped a
rich harvest while in Hammond, hav-
ing swindled a number of people-out
of sums of money ranging from $50
to 800. for which they were to re-
ceive readings and being developed in
to spilitualistic mediums. There are
other charges made that will be made
by a number of young girls in this
vicinity.
Inspeaking with Prosecuting Attor-
ney Ross, he denied having been in
terviewed and said that he knew moth
ing of the case.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
FEW FAVOR
3RD PARTY
MOVEMENT
TIMES BUREAU.
AT STATE CAPITAL.

indianapolis. Ind, July 25.-The
meeting of Republican editors which
was held here Tuesday was productive
of much good, particularly in one di-
rection. and that Is that it showed that
while there is still some sentiment
among the editors in favor of Roose-
welt for President there is little or no
sentiment in favor of a third party.
Several of the editors were men who
had been in favor of the nomination Of
Theodore Roosevelt for President be-
fore the Chicago convention. They
worked for him and made fair. hard
fight to land him in the nomination
But the result went against them.
meeting. made it plain that they still
like Roosevelt as much as ever and
that they would like to him Presi-
dent again. But not d single editor
declared hts intention of supporting
Roosevelt for President this year
Some of them did not express any
opinion at ALL They simply kept still
and listened. Some of them said they
were not yet ready to make a declara-
tion the subject of a party regu-
1arity, while others said that they
We're not ready to make a declaration
on President but that they were un-
alterably opposed to a third party
scheme
j was the almost universal opinion
among the editors that the third party
movement will flicker out if il is al
lowed to do so. But they said to make
bitter attack on 1t at this time might
attract attention to it and give 1T the
! appearance of strength which it does
not possess.
There was every reason to believe.
lContfnued on pa..- dvel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
FEDERAL CEMENT
Tile CO. PROSFERS

The Federal Cement Tile Co. has
received mere orders for tile roofing in
the present month than it yer had in
the history of the company.
The business IS coming from all parts
OF the country. The mana cement Is ex-
ceedingiy anxious to get the new addi-
tion to the plant completed so that the
output can be increased.
Seventy I'VE more tile makers are
wanted at once There are a numbr of
experienced men In this vicinity who
will be taken on and given good posi-
tions IL they viii make application at
the plant.
One of the best customers of this
company is the United States Steel Co.,
at Gary. Other large concerns. such as
the International Harvester Co, use
Federal cement tile almost exclusively.
The new addition to the Hammond
plant of this company will nearly
double it's capacity. However, more
men are badly needed and it is the la
Dor situation that makes the increase
in the output slower than was expect
ed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
bOYISH PRANK RESULTS
IN {. CHICAGO FATALITY
Practice of Permitting You ngsters to Drive Rigs Held
Partly to Blame for Death of Child.

The death of little Slavo Skodacek.
which was the result directly of what
many are pleased to term "boyish mis-
chief" has resulted in an outcry
against the driving of delivery wa
gons and other rigs by children, as
practiced in Indiana Harbor and East
Chicago.
An inquest held yesterday over the
remains of the Skodacek boy, who was
years of age. developed some inter
esting testimony. The boys death oc-
CURED at ST. Margarets hospital day
before yesterday from spinal menin-
gifts. caused by concussion of the
brain brought on by fall from a wa
gon Wednesday of last week. driven
by Joe Goodman, aged 10 years. The
horse SHE'D when Stanley Rodman,
aged 9. who was standing in the road,
hit the animal with a stick. throwing
little Slavo and another youngster
who was in the back of the wagon
with him. out onto the pavement.
Slave lit his head, rendering him
unconscious. and his companion fell
on top of him.
Prank Results Fatally.
The facts as brought out by the tes-
tfmony at the inquest were follows:
One week ago yesterday M. Goodman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
HAMMOND
TRAIN KILLS
STRANGER

The mangled and unidentified re-
mains of man 40 years old. appar-
entity that of a hobo were found on
the /. H Belt right OF way 800 feet
west of Holman street ia Harnmond
early this morning by tower man on
the Michigan Central who notified the
police.
The remains were removed to Stew :
arts morgue where an inquest will bo
held some time today. Upon search
ing the victims clothing no papers or
marks of Identification could be found
in his vest pocket there was a little
over $500 in change and in another
pocket there was a. whiskey bottle
which bore the California wine house
label Several tools and small roll
of wire were found in another pocket
which leads the police to believe that
he travelled from Gown to town maxi
ing various articles out OF wireA
The body was found by the Michigan
Central towerman about 4:30 a. m. this
r-orning and from all appearances the
victim had fallen asleep on the track
as both of his legs were cut or above
the knees. The funeral arrangements
have not been completed and will like
ly be a county charge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
TRADES COUNCIL
REFLECTS CARTER
Gives Him Endorsement as
Representative in the
Legislature.

AT an enthusiastic meeting of the
Lake County Trades and Labor coun-
ell at Roth's hall. Hammond, last night,
which was attended by a large gather
ing from all over the county. A num-
ber of important matters were brought
up. including the annual election of Of
ficers.
Following the regular routine work
and number of business matters which
were disposed of election OF officers was
held William Hunt was elected as a
delegate to the Indiana Federation Of
Labor and Barney Carter. who was
nominated as representative some time
ago, was Endorsed by the council A
donation of s25 was also given for the
strike breakers at the Aetna powder
mills. The following officers were also
elected.
resident-Barney Carter.
First vice president-William Hunt.
Second vice president-John Lloyd.
Third vice presidenf-Thomas Harle.
Secretary-Joe Kasper.
Conductor-F Frank.
GUARDIAN Wagner.
Trustee. Osterberg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25

who conducts a grocery in Parish ave-
nue.. between 136th and 137th streets,
started for the Lake Shore depot to
catch the 12:40 train. He drove to the
depot in his delivery wagon. taking
his young son, Joe, aged 10 years, to
drive the rig back to his place of busi-
ness.
On the way back Joe encountered
Slayo Skodacek and a companion, who
begged for ride. Joe pulled up to
allow the youngsters to climb in and
then started on. Slavo and his COM
panion remaining in the back of the
wagon. At 136th street the young
driver met Stanley Rodman and
George Zarank. boys about his own
age. These boys. filled with envy at
the sight of Joe driving. thought 1t
would be fine sport to see the horse
jump and scare the driver out of his
wits. OF course they did not figure
on killing any of the passengers. but
this is what they did. Prompted by
Zarank, according to the story of Rod
man, the latter struck at the horse
with stick. The boys were gratified
to see the horse jump to one side, but
they We're frightened when they saw
two small forms shoot out of the tail
end of the wagon and fall hard upon
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
SUSPECT RELEASED.

obert F'raisen, the negro suspect who
was taken from Nickel Plate freight
train yesterday morning by Captain
Hanion following a report that Fraisen
was on the train and that he was a
daring holdup man and other charges.
was RELEASED this morning after prov
ing that he was honest working
man.
Word was received that he was want
ed at Grand Crossing. After being in
communication with the Grand Cross
ing authorities it was learned that
Fraiser was not wanted there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25

Wellington A. Clark Passes
Away at Grown Point
Home at Age of SO; Fune-
raj Saturday Afternoon;
Heat Cause of Death.
Especial to THE TIMES, J

Crown Point. Ind. July 25-well-
ington A. Clark. 81 years old. one Of
the first settlers in Lake county and
a most respected citizen of this city,
died at the family residence at 1880
this morning. the cause of his death
being due to the excessive heat which
he suffered yesterday.
The funeral will be held at the
Presbyterian church Saturday after
noon. The Rev. T. H. Ball will off,
ciate and interment will be made at
the Crown Point cemetery. The Ma
sons. of which Mr. Clark was a mem
ber for the past 53 years. Will have
charge of the arrangements.
In 1899 when Lake county was wild
and unsettled with the exception of a
tribe of Indians, Mr.. Clark came to
West Creek township, where he start
ed a farm and was one of the first
three white men to take up claims in
Lake county. He was married to Mary
c. IIAckley of Wisconsin, the Hack
leysS being we'll known for their large
lumber interests To them two sons
| and one daughter was born.
Sees Countys Growth.
Mr. Clark was 81 years old and
moved to Crown Point when there
were but few settlers. He lived to see
! Crown Point grow from l1tte trad
| ing post TO the county seat, and made
most of his money in real estate. Dur
(. ing the past year Mr.. Clark has been
! in feeble health, a year ago suffering
| a severe fall, which broke his leg and
| laid him up for some months.
Mr.. Clark was a charter member of
| the Lake lodge of Masons, which is
| nearly So years old. He is survived
nv a daughter, Mrs. Helen Clark. with
whom he resided on Court street and
| a granddaughter, Mrs. NJ. Rockwell.
| of Crown Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
GIRL WITHDRAWS
CHARGES

Sadie Bush withdrew the charges
against her stepfather and as a re-
suit Judge Frank Green today dis
missed Charles HoItz and his bonds
men were released.
1t seems that an effort was being
made to force Holtz to support mis-
wife. He agrees to do this, but says
that he will not live with her The
matter has accordingly been dropped
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
HUFENHEISER
rs FAILING

Adolph Hufenheiser, the Ridge road
hermit, who was removed to ST. Mar
garet's hospital after he had attempt
ed to starve himself to death in his
shack, is still in precarious condi-
tion.
He lies in stupor most of the time
and does not seem to recognize any
one. 1t is not believed that he will
recover, although he has a chance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
JUDGE GREEN'S
GRANDSON DEAD

Frances J. Wheeler the infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, 326 West
State street died at the family resi-
dence at a M this morning follow
ing a short illness. The funeral will
be held from the family residence
Saturday afternoon and interment viii
be made at Oak Hill cemetery. The
child is a grandson of Judge Frank
Green of West Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
LATEST NEWS
BvERIDGE MAY KEYNOTE.

Indianapolis, July 25 -tTimes
Bureau 1T is reported here on
trustworthy authority that Bever-
idge will be the temporary chairman
at the third party national conven-
tion at Chicago and that he will
make the key note speech.
WHY ARE you NOT TIMES
READER,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-25
RETURNS MISSING
WHEEL TO OWNER

Frank Polowski. 219 Ash street. who
reported to the police that his bicycle
had been stolen. had the wheel re-
turned to him last night by man who
claimed he had taken it by mistake.