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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
MAYER EXPLAINS
HIS ATTITUDE
Prominent West Hammond
Taxpayer Interviewed on
Street Paving.

Charles Fl. Mayer, one of the largest
property owners on State Line street.
stated yesterday that his attitude on
the matter of the paving of State Line
street had been misunderstood.
He says that he favors the paving of
this street and will do all he can to
further the project, but he insists that
the street be improved all of the way
from Plummer avenue to the Humpher
road.
Mr.. Mayer does not believe that the
property owners who have built houses
on that part of State Line street. south
of ogden street. that lies in Indiana
have title to their property.
He thinks that these lots were stolen
from the street and that If the matter
were tried in the courts that they
would be dispossessed and the property
would revert to the city.
He regrets that there is such an un-
seemly jog in the street, but he thinks
that 1t would be unwise to delay the
Improvement of the street until this
matter is untagled.
Mr. Mayer made a talk at the meet
ing of the board of local improvements
of the city of West Hammond, at
which meeting he asked that the mat
ter be laid over until further notice
to enable the city to secure some In
formation regarding surveys that have
been made. -
At this same meeting il was decided
TO pave Sibley street through to Burn
ham avenue and Manager H. C. Green
of the Hammond. Whiting a East'Chi-
cago railroad appeared and stated that
his company would pave an eight-foot
strip down the center of the street on
which the tracks of the company are to
be laid this spring
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
Especial to THE TrxEs.)

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. There are
considered by the federal grand jury
IN session here according to the best
information obtainable.
It is rumored that one will create a
great sensation in the city of Gary. II
10 said that a politician. well known in
Gary, is likely to be indicted. Only
meaxer information has been secured.
Other cases that are said to be W
for consideration. according to report
are.
HENRY RACKE, Glen Park. charged
with counterfeiting. In Jail since
July.
PAUL AND PETER SZHITTIMO oi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

Mike Ink, a weli-known Whiting
ard Oil company check. figured In the
courts again yesterday. Mike .abors
under a hallucination that the Stand
ard Oil company owes him four million
dollars, the check lacks two ciphers
and instead of cashing, Il he has had
il framed. Its.wss issued Jointly to
him ana his 5et tof1feys, Henry w. Lack
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
SAY

Could you carry a fifteen hun
dred dollar check around with
you for ten years without cashing
it and lose nearly a thousand dol
lars in interest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
TT WOULDN'T DO.


Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. Bill in
troduced by Representative Kaufman
OF ONION county to increase salaries Of
county commissioners of that county
would have effect OF reducing salaries
OF Lake county commissioners from,
two Thousand to six hundred dollars.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
Brings Back Prisoner.

Sheriff Henry Whitaker returned this
afternoon from Kansas ity. from where
he brought George Guilds, a former
Hammond man who is wanted for wife,
desertion. Guilds will be arraigned
without much delay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
LOWELL FARM rs SOLD
especial TO THE TINES,

tSpec1ai 10 1HE i-AEs-)
Lowell. Ind. Feb IA price of s110
per acre has been obtained in the sale
of "a farm one mile from Lowell.
James H. Little and wife nave sold
to Albert Surprise by warranty deed
township 33 north. range 3 west. A
consideration of $500 is stated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
HAS $1,000 CHECK
WONT CASH It.

injuries and fees, respectively. but be-
cause Ink refused to cash it. his attor-
neys have had their fees tied up since
1909
Judge Reiter inthe Lake superior
court at Hammond yesterday issued an
order to the effect that the company
issue new and separate checks. one to
the attorneys and one to Fred J. Smith.
inks guardian. and that each party
give an indemnity bond to protect
the company in case Ink, should at
some time decide TO Endorse the orig
inal check.
Inik Thinks I'm Six Figures.
The attorneys were, allowed $500. at
torneys' fees. The case of Ink and his
check goes back TO 1903. when Inik,
who is a. man. over 80 years old was
!. iniured5 as a laborer in the Standa I'd
Oil works He brought suif in Chicago,
and was awarded sis 500 damages<1nflk,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

Miss Julia c. Lathrop, chief of the
chiidren's bureau OF the department
of commerce and labor at Washing
ton. viii be opposed in her candi-
dacy for reappointment under the
Wilson administration by Mrs.
La, who will seek the post for her
self Mrs Wick1iffe is the widow of
Representative Robert w. wickliffe
OF Louisiana, who was killed by
Southern Railway train near WASH
1nEton last year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

M,HIE'S UNION SCOUT.
The foremost chewing tobacco of the
goth century is appreciated by the exc
perfenced chewef.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07
Can YoU

show me n man who doesn't enjoy
good thing: You'll be convinced after
trying package OF UNION SCOUT.
The best On the market.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

Queen Alexadrine of Denmark IL
setting an example to her people In
the way she shows the Importance
she places on the education of her
two sons. Crown Prince Frederick. Il,
and Prince Knud. II. While many
school 5oys were still enjoying their
recent holiday vacation the two little
princes were putting In six hours
day at their studiea-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

ARE you A TIMES sEADERs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-02-07

Continued on Page 81
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Automobile Supplies

N. E. AUTO SUPPLY co. Let us
 prove how we can save you 25 to 40 per cent. on your supplies. 61O Main St. PhoD- ~260
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Auto Tires and Repairing

THE A. l.. sCHAvOIR CO.,, s57 Fair
 field Ave. Phone 1852 CONN. AUTO TIRE CO.
 Recovering and Repairing a Speciality New and Second Hand Tires in stock
 241 Connecticut Ave. Phone 963
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Automobile Dealers
H. M. FORD

III. M. FORD Distributor Maxwell Cars and the R. c. H. $90O. 1887 Main St. Phone 1272 CARS, s59 Fairfield Ave.
 Phone zO75-2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Bakers

MRS. HILLS BAKERY. Bread that makes a feast of every meal. Once tasted, never wasted, 155 Wood Av.
 Phone 23OS CROUCH & PLASSMAN. Try Never Enough Bread" 6O1 Howard Ave.
 Phone 1657-5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Art Glass

BRIDGEPORT ART GLASS O., 15s John St. Phone 1017-6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Storage Warehouses

HORACE OF FURNITURE-sspa4 rate rooms, securely locked, furnIs Turo and china packing. Furniture and pianos removed. large Yaua, careful handling. Bridgeport StoFs age Warehouse Co, 1885 Main St. Cor. Congress s. Tel. 1034-as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
UphOlster1ng

UPHOLSTERING. Furniture Repair. ed and refinished. Prices always reasonable at Stram's Furniture Store. State. near Clinton. H 5S If
  OLD FURNITURE RENEWED, chairs yecaned. upholstering. Gus c. Mui- nns, S25 East Main street. Phone 7O46-s. T7a"S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Second Hand Furniture

H. A. JASMIN, 356 State St. Call up 1058 and get 10 per cent. more fer your goods. Why? Low rent larger busine less, quick sales.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

FOR SALE-Stratford, 4 room house, about one acre land, is rented at $6 month, $500; pays 14 per cent. good investm ent. w, w. Beers, Paradise Green. U21s~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Employment Bureau

BRIDGEPORT EMPLOYMENT BU. = REAU, supplies companions, moth ers' helpers, nurse maids and com ! petent domestic help. 67O State St.
 Phone 4111-2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
For Sale

FOR SALE-Shoemaker. shop, 404 Park and StilTman Streets. At req sonable price.
 U21s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Beaver Board

THE A. w. BURRITT CO, Know1ton St Phone sos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Shoe Stores

S. B. THING & CO, -115s Main St. THE CARTWRIGHT SHOE CO, esq
 Main St. Phone 186E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

Elmwood Place, West End. Fine location and convenient to Fairfield Ave trolley. Inquire Edward s. Hotchkiss, City. Telephone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Employment. Agency

all kinds of help supplied. Mrs.
 Ek1und, 339 Lenox avenue. Tele' phone 1231-3. | 11 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
TOILET PREPARATION

DIR. GAMBGEE'S Toilet Preparations are absolutely pure. Send for cata- 1ogues and prices. pr. Gambgee Co.,,
 Fairfield. Conn. SPA as~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Druggists

JENNIE HAMILTON PHARMACY.
 Cor Main and State Ste Phone o22
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Furnished Rooms to Rent

TO RENT.-Newly furnished. very desirable rooms. 571 Fairfield Ave.
 U21s%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

TO RENT.-Nicely furnished rooms in strictly respectable family. 52i Fairfield Ave. Phone 35s-S.
 U14 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

TO RENT-Store, 800 Fairfield ave nue. opposite Blue Ribbon Garage
 s 4 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Doctor

DIR. ALICE l.. FITCH, s7s State St. Office hours: g g. m. to 6 D. m.
 Phone 3323
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
UNCLAssIFIED

WANTED.-To buy all kinds of sec ond hand furniture. Geo. F. Totams' Redf1e1d's old stand. 43 Harrison St Telephone 1015-2. U fl as~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

sHoNINGER PIANO, Al condition. $9O.0O; Hasbrouch less than l year old $14O.OO; Boyer, mahogany,
 equal to new, $125.0O: Newton full size, only slightly used $1S5:oO. Cash or easy payments. Conso1- dated Piano Co.,, opp. Post. Off1ce, Cannon St. u 1z u.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

FOR SALE.-Fine two family house Pays 10 per cent. on $7,2OO. $6,6OO will buy it. $2,50O cash, the bal ance can remain on mortgage. Mod ern throughout, fine residential neighlorhood. Address Lock Box 46o, City. Us tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22
Lumber
Cycles

MOTOR CYCLES, s. T..
 Kellogg. SIS State St. Phone 1868
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-22

SEVERAL USED PIANOS at rare prices. Shoninger, ebony, $9O-oo; Hasbrouch, mahogany, $14O-OO; Bay CT, mahogany, $125.O0; Newton, $135.O0. These pianos have Eeen practically rebuilt and are in Al condition. Cash or easy payments, Consolidated Piano Co.,, opp. Post Office Cannon St. U IF ~tI.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

In the Injunction case commenced
last week by J. w. Scott, E. O. Alex
ander, J. w. Woodmansee and w. W..
Craig asking that John A. Fulton
and wife as owners of Fulton's Cafe
and Geo. R. Farquhar as owner Of
the buirdfng be restrained from
keeping or selling intoxicating IL
.quors, motion has been filed by J..
w. Woodmansee and E. o. Alex
ander asking that their names be
stricken from the records as plain
tiffs in the case, averring that
through a misunderstanding or mis-
take their names were used in the
petition without their knowledge or
consent, and stating that they have
no knowledge or information that
defendants or either of them were
keeping for sale any beverage that
was intoxicating or contained alcohol
in any amount. That they do not
believe that either of said defendants
would Intentionally sell or keep for
sale any beverage that contained
alcohol i'm a prohibited degree or that
defendant Farquhar would lease his
building for such purpose or use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
Big Ben Sale q Success :

The special bargain sale called the
Big Ben Sale which commenced on
last Saturday by the Kraft Grimes
Clothing Co., is proving big success.
1t was announced that the doors
would not be opened until 9 O'Clock
Saturday morning and that presents
of money would be given to the first
ten persons who entered their store
that morning. Long before the, hour
set for opening the doors big crowd
gathered in front of the store. When
the town clock struck nine the doors
were opened, and in jiffy the store
was thronged with customers eager
to secure some of the bargains offer
ed. Our old friend Jerry Pickering
who gets up pretty early in the morn
ing was the first person to enter the
store, but there was such a jam be-
hind him that he was pushed clear
past the front counter and we'll to
the rear of the store before he could
stop and so he missed getting any, Of
the prize money, but he did get some
of the bargains offered, and 80 did
many others, for ever since the big
sale started the store has been
thronged with customers and judg-
ing from the many bundles being car
ried out of the store they are doing
big business. They are oneging
special bargains and very attractive
prices. and with liveral Advertising
the sale Is securing results for the
popular manager M. f. Grfmess
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
The Chautauqua Finances.

While there was no financial OBJ
legation to our local people in secur-
ing the Chautauqua for Leon, we be-
iieve the public in general will be
interested in knowing something
about what the financial result is.
Season tickets were placed on sale at
ten Of the Leon business houses, and
they disposed of total of $521.75
worth of tickets. The receipts of
the single admissions up to Wednes-
day morning were about $175.OO,
making a total of $4,000, with the
single admissions for one day to be
added. No one who is at all inform
ed will for moment think that the
talent which we have had during this
ChautauQua can be paid for any
where near 800; The Jones System
will lose money on the Leon Chau-
tauqua this year and we are sorry
to see them lose it.
The ChautauQua management is
under obligations to the Leon busi-
nessmen who have boosted for the
Chautauqua and especially to those
who made special effort to sell sea-
son tickets. The amount of season
tickets sold by each firm was as fol-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
JUDGE KNOCKS IT OUT
Judge Hunter nolds Capitol txten'
) sion Tax is Unconstitutional.
State will Appeal the Case.

Ottumwa, Aug. 16.-1n decision
filed today with the clerk of courts in
heosauqua, Van Buren, county, Judge
Francis M. Hunter granted the in
junction prayed for by John w. Row.
ley and others, against the auditor
and other county officials of Van Bur-
en- county restraining the officials
from extending the. tax levy authoriz-
ed by the last legislature, to pay for
the proposed extension of the capitol
grounds.
The court bases his finding on the
adjudged unconstitutionality of the
act, in that it creates a debt In ex-
cess of the constitutional limit OF
$25O,0OO. |5fEs}
Writ is Permanent.
The Hunter ruling is long dOcu-
ment, which reviews the case in de-
tail. Under an agreement of the
counsel the writ will be considered
permanent, and to have it revised the
county and state authorities will have
to submit it to the supreme court
of the state. Attorney General Co.'S
son has said this course will be pur-
sued. FaS'
The case was heard in Ottumwa be-
fore Judge Hunter who was presum-
ed to be on vacation, By stipula-
tion it was agreed the hearing should
be considered as an open court.
The plaintiffs contended that the
capitol extension bill, passed by the
legislature, proposing to buy addi-
tional grounds about the capitol at
the expenditure of about $4,000 900,
was unconstitutional because it ex-
ceeded the limit of $25O,O0O as fixed
by the constitution.
The reply of the defendants is that
the facts set forth by the plaintiffs do
not entitle them to the relief they
ask.
Takes Federal View.
The finding of Judge Hunter
charges violation of the state con-
stitution in paragraphs No. 2, and
5 of article 7. vi
These provide THAT the state may
contract debts to, supply the actual
deficiencies or failures of revenue or
to meet expenses not otherwise pro-
vided for, but the aggregate amount
of such debts, direct and contingent,
whether contracted by statute of one
or more acts of the general assembly,
or. at different periods of the time,
shall never exceed the sum of $780,
900"
In referring to the Swanson case
that was mentioned by counsel in the
case, the cotft holds ito the federak
ruling rather than on the state SUI
preme court in determining the Ques-
tion of debt. In this case after the
supreme court of Iowa had passed
upon it, the federal district court
and United States court of appeals
reached a contrary opinion. Judge
Hunter holds to the federal ruling.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
ARE NOT DISCOURAGED.
Those Favorable to Movement Believe
High Court Will Reverse Finding.

The decision of Judge Hunter in
the capitol extension case eventually
will prove to be the best outcome for
those who are In favor of the i'm
provement of the capitol grounds, ac-
cording to Gels Botsford, secretary of
the Des Moines Commercial Club. He
says that the decision was not unex-
pected, and is confident that the SUI
preme court of Iowa will reverse it.
Judge Hunters decision was not a
SURPRISE" said Mr.. Botsford. I'm
the end, it will prove best for the
capitol extension, proposition. Had
the case been decided favorably, the
opposition would have delayed ap-
pealing until the proposition could be
made a political issue. There is no
question as to what Attorney General
Cosson will do. He will prepare his
appeal to the supreme court immed-
lately, and am confident that the
supreme court will decide it in our
favor" I4Ht
Ralph Bolton, secretary of the
Greater Des Moines committee, also
believes that the decision will De re-
versed by the supreme court.
Judge Hunters decision was a
disappointment; but all that can be
done is to makefan appeal" said Mr..
Bolton. II believe the supreme court
will reverse the decision
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
Caster & Benefiel Grocery Sold to
Frank n. Hansell.

A deal was closed up last Saturday
whereby Frank N. Hansell purchased
the grocery stock owned by Caster &
Benefiel. Mr.. Caster had made ar
rangements to remove to a ranch in
Colorado and the firm was desirous
of disposing of their business, so ne
gotiations were opened up which re-
suited in Mr.. Hansell purchasing the
stock. The store has been closed
for several days while the invoice was
being made, and when it is complet-
ed the stock will be placed on special
sale and it is Mr.. Hansell's intention
to close it out as quickly as possible,
and it is a we'll known fact that Han
sell does not let goods of any kind
remain in his store very long, so look
out for his announcement of big
special closing out sale of the Caster
& Benefiel grocery stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
Advertisement.
Jumped Ditch With Auto.

Harley Ellis, of west of Leon, per-
formed a feat with his Ford touring
car Tuesday evening which not many
drivers would want to attempt. He
was coming into Leon from the west
and when he turned north on Main
street was blinded by the electric
lights and did not see the water
ditch which had been excavated in
front of Carmean's restaurant and in
it he went, full speed, but did not
stop, but jumped right on over it and
climbed over the bank of dirt which
had been thrown out, and the car
was not damaged in the least. How
he did it is mystery. Guess Harley
was trying to equal the record of his
uncle, Charley Axes, who ran his,
auto up on the top of bridge last
summer. The streets of Leon are
badly torn up on account of getting
the water and sewer connections
made for the paving, and auto driv-
ers should use precaution when in
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
John Penniwell Was Dead for q
While.

There was great shock to the
relatives and many friends of John
E. Penniwell in this city, last Friday
evening, when the report was receiv-
ed that he had been drowned at
Hunters Lake, Montana, but it was
turned to gladness on Saturday morn
ing when message was received
that John was alive and we'll at Van
couver, British Columbia, where he is
employed in responsible position by
the Westinghouse-Church-K Co.,
of Pittsburgh, Penna., having gone
there last spring after spending two
years in the same work at Cohoes, N.
Y, and having visited for several
weeks with relatives and friends in
this city.
It was caused by misunderstand-
ing of telegram from a lady living
at Bozeman, Montana, who wired DR..
R. F. Throckmorton, Of Derby, who
married sister of Mr.. Penniwell,
that John was drowned on August
18th, at Hunters Lake, Montana,
! and that his body was at Gardner,
| Montana. DR.. ThrOckmorton was at
loss to know who John was, and
tried to phone to Leon to relatives,
OuC COuAu AOL 6CI ILL ONCA JlO
| phone, so he sent a telegram saying
they had received word that John
| was drowned and asked if it could
be John Penniwell, and if he had
left Vancouver. Mr.. Penniwell had
been in charge of work for a couple
| of years at Bozeman, Montana, and
had written that he might spend a
short vacation there, so the conclu-
sion was jumped at that it was John
Penniwell. His father, J. F. aPenni-
we'll, Immediately sent a message to
the company with whom John was
| connected at Vancouver, and was
| greatly relieved to receive message
early Saturday morning saying that
John was there and had signed the
reports for the previous days work.
| Later the mix-up was explained,
when word was received that the
man who was drowned in Montana
was John Bond, second cousin of
DR.. Throckmorton, who formerly re-
sided near Derby, but DR.. Throck-
morton did not know that he. was in
Montana. e.,
The friends of Mr.. Penniwell were
greatly relieved when the message
was received, and John can have a
good time talking over his death the
next time he comes back to Leon for
q visit ' as,f.z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
Struck With q Meat Cleaver.

Ounce Harrison, who lives across
the line in Missouri, south of Davis
City, was struck on The head with a
meat cleaver in the hands of Dan
Downey, butcher at Davis City last
Friday evening and quite seriously
injured. Harrison who had been
drinking, went into the Downey
butcher shop and became involved
in an alteration with David Downey
over his change, and after being or
dered out of the shop by Mr.. Downey
was struck by Downey with his fist.
At this point in the fracas Downey's
son, Dan, grabbed meat cleaver
and struck Harrison on the head
with it. He did not try to cut him
with it, bat used it broadside and
Harrison went down and out. He
was helped away from the shop by a
friend, and went down near the mill,
and laid down on the grass, where he,
was found some time later, uncOn-
scious, and was taken to the home
of John Hamilton and physicians
For several hours it
was thought he was fatally injured,
but he recovered consciousness about
l o'clock Saturday morning, and
was able to be up and around the;
next morning, and it is not thought
any serious injury will result from
the blow. Neither of the Downeys
were placed under arrest, by agree
ment of the officials the matter be-
ing allowed to rest until the grand
jury meets September 1st, when the
matter will probably be investigated
nv them .,' 20 g-., - -, E-ls