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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
TELLS OF GARY'S
ANNEXATION EXPERIENCE

Harking back to Lake county history
of three years ago. Graham Romyn
Taylor writing in the current number
of Survey says:
"Gary's annexation experience rival
the most complicated matrimonial ca
reer that ever found its way into a d.
vorce court
1T seems that Indiana has a law
permitting any town city, by action
of its board of council, to annex con-
tiguous outside territory at any time.
II 1t would avoid being summarily kid
mapped the contiguous territory must
file in the proper court within thirty
days a petition signed by two-thirds of
all its voters. The burden of the situ-
alton is thus put, not on those who do
the annexing. but on those who want
to stay independent
THE game was started in the spring
of 1910 when the City of East Chicago.
Immediately west of Gary. suddenly
embraced the larger city of Hammond,
which adjoins 1t the far side. The
councilmen of Gary, fearing that East
Chicago in her thirst for dominion
might without warning turn about and
swallow up the future citadel of steel.
decided, as one city father declared, to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
JIMMY CLABBY
LOSES HIMSELF
Seeks Periodic Escape from
Public Adulation and
Clamor.
tRY sPII<E.l

Jimmy Clabby, globe trotter, boni-
face and aspirant for the middleweig ht
title, has lost himself to the public eye
once more According to a telegram
which was received following his ten
round tilt with Eddie McGoorty at
Denver last Friday night. Clabby was
due to arrive in Hammond Monday
night, but further word regarding his
whereabouts has not been learned.
Jimmy has unusual trait of play
ing hide and go seek with his friends
and seemingly delights in keeping his
whereabouts a secret. He travels
incognito and today he might he found
roaming anywhere in the forty EIGHT
states. or a sudden inspiration might
direct his course towards the antipodes
while tomorrow he may bob up at his
own Preside at Hammond.
Wherever he may be, it can be taken
for granted that the versatile James is
being well taken care of and is enjov-
ing himself. at what we guess not. Hts
trainer, Ted Jessup is also lost and
whether the pair fstic celebrities have
lost each other. is problem unsolved
Jimmys admirers are expecting them
to arrive at any time or wouldn't be
surprised If the ydid not turn up for a
month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
SMELL GETS
VALUABLE
PROPERTY

In the sale OF the Moe building. 7s0
Broadway. for $4,000 1t is believed
that Thomas II. Smell. president of the
First National bank of Gary comes into
possession OF additional bushes prop
erty.
Pittman and Watson. real estate
brokers. yesterday took title for the
building from Ingwald Moe at a stated
consideration OF $4,000. This Arm re-
Gently handled other purchases for
Smell. who recently bought the Bren-
nan block for $4,000.
The Moe building has a frontage of
80 feet, depth of so feet, and is two
stories high. There are two stories in
the first floor and offices and apart
ments upstairs. 1t Is said that the
structure is worth something like s1S,-
600. which would. give the lots valua-
ton of $4,000.
Moe recently parted with his Windsor
apartment building Last year he
erected a new 500. 900 home IN the west
end and is now heavily interested In
the Moe theatre building, which is be-
ing built at cost of 100000. He is
also the owner of improved Broadway
property across the street from the
theatre.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
TARIFF
CAUSES
DECREASE

During the past few weeks officials
of the American Steel Foundries Co. of
Indiana Harbor, to which the Simplex
of Hammond Is a subsidiary, have noted
a perceptible decrease in the volume
of inquiries coming in. which they at
tribute chiefly to the uncertainty caus-
ed by the pending tariff changes. OPP
erations are still running at about 90
per cent of capacity. however, and
plants are booked for some four months
ahead
The strike in one department OF the
Granite City plant has been settled aft
err being In force for less than two
weeks The matter was not serious. al
though it affected production at the
Granite mill to some extent The Sar-
on plant has resumed. so that all the
corporations mills are now in opera
ton for the first time in several years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
PROGRAM FOR GARY
CHAUTAUQUA NOW OUT

Reading, Mrs. Beecher; 1880 p. M. Con-
cert. University boys; 500 p. m, De-
bate, Socialism, Bede and Sidel.
July 24-e:00 a m Boy Scouts; 1000
a. m, Educational Lecture; 1900 p. m,
Concert. Florentine Trio; 2:30 p. m.
Lecture. Biatt; 1880 p. m, Drama.
Comedy of Errors" Ben Greet Players
July 25-s:00 a. m, Boy Scouts; 1000
a m. Educational Lecture; 200 p. m,
Concert. Marx-Trio: 2:30 p. m, Lecture
Dean Sumner: 7:3o p. M, Grand Con-
cert, Bergen Marx Co.
July 26-9:00 a. m. Boy Scouts; 1000
a. m. Educational Lecture; 200 p. m.
Kryl and His Band; 1880 p. m. Kryi's
famous band.
July 27-2:00 p. M, Concert. Mozar,
Co.; $3.50 p. M. Lecture, Hon. J. W
Folk; 1880 p. m, Concert. Mozart Co
500 p. m, Sermon, T. B. Thompson.
July $500 a. m, Boy Scouts: 1896
a. m. Educational Lecture; 900 p. M.
Concert. Barnard orchestra: 2:30 p. M
Lecture, DR.. H. L. willett; 1880 p. m
Concert. Barnard orchestra; 500 D. m.
Ralph Bingham.
Observation-Disclosures Ellis.
Morning Hour Lecturer-G. p. Kiln >
Boy Scout Master-W. z. Lyamn.
The above program is subject t.
slight change.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

The program for the Gary chautau
qua, which will be held in the steel
city from July 20 to % under the
auspices of the Associated Charities
shows that those who attend will have
chance to see and hear some big
headliners. A site for the chautauqua
hasn't been selected but 1t probably
will be at the Jefferson school grounds
or IN the rear of the Gary hotel
Ex-Gov. Folk Coming.
The program will include lectures by
Ex-Governor Joseph W. Folk of
Missouri. debate between Ex-Mayor
Emil Seidel of Milwaukee and Ex-Con-
gresham j. Adam Bede of Minnesota.
Socialism will be the subject. Kyrl
and his band, the Redpath Grand Opera
company. the Boy Scouts. the Mozart
Concert company the Bergen Marx
concert company. Barnards orchestra
and several educational and entertain
ment features are to be included.
Gary Chautauqua program from July
20 to July rs:
July 49, D. M. Redpath G. o. c.;
$3.50 p. M, Lecture. McNutt. 100 p. m,
Redpath Grand Opera Co.
July $500 a. M. Boy Scouts: 1000
"a m. Educational lecture: 200 p. ~.
Concert. University Boys; 2:30 p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
beat her to it

beat her to 1T
Accordingly the mayor and the nine
councilmen hastily met before daylight
the very next morning and officially
annexed the newly enlarged East Chi
cago. Once started, Gary annexed the
Town of Tolleston, just to the south
wei't, and later the Town of Miller, just
to the east.
When these various places began to
wake up to the situation a number of
by no means embarrassing parleys re-
suited in a family understanding. East
Chicago said she had not thought of
wanting Gary and Gary acknowledged
that the only reason she had annexed
East Chicago was to prevent the re-
verse happening. Hammond put In her
plea for single blessedness.
$50 they all went to the Superior
Court and agreed to disannex. Gary
wanted to keep Tolleston and Miller.
so they did not figure In these pro-
ceedings. Miller gained enough sigma
lures to her petition to be allowed 20
go her own way. But Tolleston failed
to do so and thus became a part of
Gary. which thereby ssye1led to an area
of thirtytwo square miles"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
EAGLES GREET
THEIR FRIENDS
Lodgemen Give Banquet at
Harbor for Minstrels.

The Eagles entertained the members
of the troupe which gave the minstrel
show in Indiana Harbor recently at
banquet at the Auditorium last night
in token of their appreciation of the
work of the minstrels and of the sig
nal success OF the entertainment.
1t was the regular meeting night
and after the transaction of the bust
ness about seventy-fiv of the true
blue Eagles sailed into the finest
spread that 1t has been their lot to
meet up with in many a fine day. Not
only was 1t a gastronomic spread but
a feast of reason as well, and Judge
George IRELAND presided as toast
master.
A feature of the event was the pre-
sentation of John Casey. who managed
the minstrel show, with handsome
Eagles ring emblematic of the order
and set with fine diamond In pre-
senting this token of appreciation.
Judge Reiland gave a very apropos
talk in which he dwelt on the good
points of the order we'll eulo-
gized those in whose especial honor
the banquet was held,
For the benefit of those who were
unable to attend the minstrel show
the soloists who took part in that en-
tertainment repeated the stunts they
s, had performed on that suspicious oc-
CASTOR. Messrs Poulter, Dixon, Good
| all, Copeland did themselves proud as
we'll as did Rebel and Murphy in their
I"Dutchman and Jew number, and Mr..
Mclean, who repeated his famous reci-
tation. THE Face on the Bar-room
Floor" Those who did not give any
regular selections made up for 1t by
giving short talks and stories and a
number of good new ones were sprung
Among those who done noble" in this
line were Ed O'Donnell Tom OConnell
and Sergeant Frank Barker
Mr.. Joe Doppler sang a Swiss song
and Sergeant Frank Barker and others
imp1ored William Weiss to sing an
Irish song In Hungarian, but he beg
ged to be excused. Sergeant Billy
declined He said he was afraid the
| police might pull the place If he un-
| dertook to do anything in the grand
opera or the oratorio line, and things
were going along so smoothly he hated
| to see anything unseemly happen. So
he was excused also. Mr.. Weiss how
ever. will be starred in the next min
strel performance, and IL was only
with this understanding that he was
excused from his stunt
1t is the intention to keep the troupe
tions from this vicinity have asked
them TO repeat their show of the other
night not all of them Eagles, either.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
BLAME CITY FOR
Boys DEATH
Lester Morrison of Gary
Files Damage Suit in
Lake Superior Court.

The school city of Gary has been
made the defendant in the sum of ten
thousand dollars for damages which
are asked by Mr.. and Mrs. Lester e.
Morrison, through their attorney for
the death of their eight year old son
George. who drowned in the Emerson
school swimming Iool.
The accident occurred on June 2i
1912, about four o'clock inthe after
noon. at time when the swimming
pool was practically deserted and no
attendants were present. The com
plant holds the school city responsible
because all the boys were under in
structions to go into the swimming
pool at least twice a week, and George
Morrison was acting under instructions
when he went into the swimming pool
on this particular day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

ING TINES was represented by Attor-
ney Peter Crumpacker of Hammond.
FORTIFIED WITH MANY CASES.
Messrs. Snyder and Carr of the Post
and Tribune respectively were the only
witnesses to appear against the saloon
keepers. Attorney Peter Crumpacker
fortified with fourteen different deci-
sions from many different statutes
only four of which he found it neces-
sary to read to the board showed that
THE GARY EVENING TINES publ
cation of the saloon licenses more than
covered the requirements of the law
He introduced representatives of the
newspaper witnesses who gave evil
dence as to its registration. publica-
ton. wide circulation, standing and
other legal requirements. He was fol-
lowed by Attorney Sharavsky who
showed that the statute introduced by
Attorney MacCracken had no bearing
whatever on the points in question.
Attorney Lucas then closed the argu-
ment by further citations and made the
defense doubly sure.
The Board after due elaboration an
nounced It's decision. overruling the
circumstances and granting The saloon
men the licenses they sought.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
GARY BULL MOOSE
WANT TO Be AL ONE
Political Breezes Blow With
Weather Vane Though,
and There's no Telling.

From the consensus of opinion ex-
pressed by a few of the leaders the
bull moose party OF Gary wants to
weather 1t alone in the forthcoming
city campaign. Precinct committeeman
are TO be elected at caucuses to be held
next Tuesday night. This much and
the decision to go ahead and effect an
organization was made last night.
Tom Knots Is Busy.
City Chairman Harry Hall at whose
office the meeting was held stated that
there had been republican overtures
made to him for \ get-to- gether move
ment Those present, especially the
Knots bull most office holders. pre-
tested against this.
However. the sentiment among the
workers in the party and such of the
leaders not on Tom Knots payroll is
that the two nsrties will get together.
Runden Is Mentioned.
Today a new irayoralty candidate for
the bull moosers doomed up in the
shape of Forrest P. Rundell, a real es-
tate man. There were 40 men present
at last nights session.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
FOR
NEW CHURCH
Al HARbOR

Plans are being prepared for new
Episcopal church to be built in Ind
ana Harbor on the property of St.
Adams church. 1t is not likely that
work on the structure will be begun
until next spring, although this is
possible
In the mean time however, the parish
is proceeding with its preparations, so
as not to be caught mapping when the
opportunity does offer. William NJ.
Day. a New York architect, and father
of Rev. NJ. NJ. Day. the rector of st. AL
bans. was in Indiana Harbor over Sun
day visiting his son and getting data
for the plans for the new church. He
was on his way back East from Stone
Martin. Ga, where he went to direct
the cutting of a gigantic stone monu-
ment to be placed in Louisville. KY. by
the Colonial Danes of America.
The proposed new church is to be of
brick. cut stone and terra Gotta and
will cost $4,000 1t will be forty by
81 feet in dimensions and will seat 200.
In connection with the new church
there will be small chapel on the
north side in the angle formed by the
union of the church with the parish
house. This will seat only about % aud
Will be for use during the week and
for special services when 1t is not de-
sirable TO heat up the main building, or
to accommodate a large crowd
Mr.. Day. the architect who is draw
ing the plans is a man of repute In his
profession. Much of his work was to
be seen in the last worlds fair. and his
name Is known by his works through
out the country. At present he has I'M
der construction two churches in New
York
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

new town. to be called Mcdonald. The
Stag plan for furnishing concrete for
foundations has been completed and the
railroad built on the proposed site. The
proposition will be one involving at
least $1o,000,000 and 1t is expected the
appropriation will be made shortly.
The Bessemer & Lake Erie railroad
has ordered eight consolidation freight
locomotives from the American Loco
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
GEORGE O'DONNEL
TO LIVE ON RIDGE

George O'Donnell. the South Broad :
way cafe owner. has acquired a nice
lot in Ridge road for $4,000. Mr..
UDcnnel1 will erect thereon a hand :
some bungalow.
1t will be situated near Alderman
Tim Englehart's ducal stronghold
which is perched on the highest top
OF the ridge. Many other Gary bust
ness men contemplate building homes
in the Englehart duchy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
NEW PLANT AT
YOUNGSTOWN

1t is reported in steel circles that the
Carnegie Steel company will start i'm
mediaetly on the construction OF its
proposed new plant at Youngstown, o.,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

Say, son, I'LL Tint pipe of mine with
Forex OF Country Club They are union
made. Each pnckaEe contains premium
Observation-Disclosures Tobacco Co
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

THE HOME NEWSPAPER OF lake
COUNTY is THE COMPLIMENT BE-
SLOWED BY IT'S READERS ON THE
TIN ES
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

motives and four super-heater Pacific
passenger locomotives from the Amer
lean Locomotive company. 1t is re-
ported that the New York Central lines
have purchased Ia locomotives of va
rious types from the American COM
pany, but this is unconfirmed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07

La Vendor cigars are pronounced exs
ceptionally good by all smokers.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-07
SALOONMEN WIN IN
WALK BEFORE BOARD

Continued from page one,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-04
Estate of Lesetta Hupf.

STATB OF VERMONT, The Honorable
- District of Bennington, Sc. Probate Court
For The District Aforesaid.
To all persons interestsd in the estate OF
Lesetta Hupf. late OF Bennington. ia said Jis-
trict. deceased. testate. Greetings:
Whereas. said court has assigned the 10Th,
day OF March. A. d., 1918 next Tor the fOnOw-
ing purposes, viz:
First: For examining the claims and proofs
OF Charlea v. Hupf OF Wichita Falis, Texas. in
the County Of wichita, state of Texas, late OF
Electra IN the State of Texas. Z. s., A, and
determine whether the raid Charles V. HUFF
a. Ms he claims To be the son ana heir-at- .aw.
of The said lie eta Hupt and az such legally
entitled to the uudistributed estate "f the said
Lesetta Hupf or ans part thereof remaining IN
the hands OF William q. she don OF Benning.
ton aforesaid. executor Of the last will and
test ament OF said deceased.
Second: to examine and allow the final
account of William Il. Sheldon as executor "a
aforesaid.
Third For a decree Of tn undstributed
portion OF he estate Of the said IN4eita Hupf
deceased. TO tue lawful claimants uf the same,
| and ordered that pubic notice tberent lie given
10 all persons interested ia said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks excessively
| previous e. the day assigned in the Bennington
| Evening Banner, a Newspaper published al
| Remington in sa district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap,
near nj the Probate Office in BENNINGTON IN
| said Dist riot on The day assigned. then Hnd
| there 10 contest the claims uf q said Charlie,
W. HUFF 10 be the son and heir-a,- law ~ sal
Iesetta Hupf, and legally entitled 20 the un
distributed estate of the said Lesetta Hupf. oi
any part thereof. aforesaid. also TO contest the
| a lowance OF said &C cunt II you see cause, HlsC
e establish your right ~ heirs legatees and
lawful claimants to sud undIstributed Is ais
of the said IL setta Hupr
Given under my hand the 18th day OF Feb
ruary. lvi3.
Register Of Probate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-04
CHARGED WITH ExToRTIoN
Charles Ploof of Stowe Accused o
Trying Rlackmail.

Stowe. March 2.-Charles Ploof
was bound over to Lamoille county
court yesterday by Justice c. w.
Watts under $1,000 bonds on a
charge of writing threatening let.
ter. Mr.. Ploof, who is 80 years or
age, was arrested in Burlington FRI
day and brought here yesterday by
Sheriff c. L. Burt Mr.. Burt took
Ploof to Hyde Park in the afternoon
where he was lodged in the county
jail.
His arrest followed the receipt of
a threatening letter in November by
Harold G. Mcmahon, junior partner
of the firm of Miles, Mcmahon &
Son. The letter directed Mr.. Nc
Mahon to place a sum of money in a
certain place before time named.
In case Of refusal. Mcmahon was to
be blown up by dynamite. Detec-
tives have been at work on the case
ever since. Suspicion fell upon
Ploof and he was followed and led
to write a letter to obtain funds to
become member of society In
New York city. Mr.. Sherman, chief
of the detective agency, at once mott
fed states Attorney Maurice of the
similarity in hand writing, and the
arrest followed. The penalty is not
more than two years in prison or a
fine of $500. Ploof, 1t is said, has
admitted his guilt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-04
MANCHESTER CENTER

Mrs. G.. N. Wyman expects to go to
New York city this week.
w. II. Roberts was In Arlington
last Tuesday on business.
st. Margarets Guild will meet Wed
nesday with Mrs. w. H. Roberts.
Rev. Jospeh Brown has been spend
ing few days in Huntington, Mass.
Mrs. Charles Ames, who has been
i'll for several weeks is slowly improy
ing. =;
Miss Winnie Brush is organist in
the Congregational church, Manches-
ter.
Rev. w. H. Bamford has returned
from few days stay In New York
city.
Conductor Van Marsh was a recent
guest of his mother, Mrs. NJ. b.
Marsh.
Mrs. Alta Sessions Is expected
home from the Rutland City hospital
| this week.
Mrs. John Hayes and son. Charles,
| who have been visiting in Pittsfield,
Mass, have returned.
Mrs. ]. C. Roberts, who has been
| guest of her son, w. H. Roberts,
/ has returned to Rutland
Miss Anna Lightcap. who has been
| visiting friends in, Jacksonville for
several weeks, has returned.
Mrs. Frank Columb and two young
est daughters will leave in few
weeks for San Diego, California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morris of
| Dorset, who have been visiting in
| Colorado, were in town recently
Mrs. Vina Willard. who has been
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Jcovey,
has returned to Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. James Kilburn died at her
home Saturday. The funeral was
held in Zion church Monday after.
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles, Whitman OF
Adams, Mass. were in town recently
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Adams.
Carl Kilburn Is home from Bur
lington, where he is taking medical
course, called here by the death OF
his mother,
John billiard, who has been visit
| ing in town for a few days has re-
turned to his duties as teacher in
Hartford, Conn.
The annual donation at the Metho-
dist church Tuesday evening, March
4th. Supper served from 6 to $50,
An orchestra will furnish music.
School at Burr & Burton seminary
which has been closed the past two
weeks on account of the measle
epidemic. will open Tuesday. March
4th.
Mr. and Mrs. George Woodcock
left Saturday for Washington, ID. c.,
Saturday to be present at the inaugu-
ration of President-elect Wilson.
While there they will be the guests
OF the Misses Mehurins. grand
daughters of Renel Mechurin. late of
| Dorset.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-04
The Cause Of rheumatism

Stomach trouble. lazy liver and de
ranged kidneys are the cause of rhe,.
matism. Get your stomach, liver
kidneys and bowels in healthy condi
ton by taking Electric Bitters, and
you will not be troubled with the
pains of rheumatism. Charles B. AL
len, a school principal, of Sylvania
Ca, who suffered Undesirable tor
ture from rheumatism, liver and stom
ach trouble and diseased kidneys
writes: "All remedies failed until
used Electric Bitters. but four bot.
ties Of this wonderful remedy cured
me completely" Maybe your rheu
matte pains come from stomach. liver
and kidney troubles. Electric B,v
tiers win give you prompt relief soc
and slOO. Recommended by Harold
w. Cole, Druggist.