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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
.LAYMEN CONVENE
At VALPARAISO
Anniversary Is Observed at
Methodist Conference
Report Given.

VALPARAISO. IND, Sept 2s.-Ob-
servance of the Methodist Iaymen's an
niversary last night was the feature Of
yesterdays session Of the Northwest
Indiana NJ. F. Conference. This ami
versary was in preparation for the an
nual laymens conference this morning.
Prof. W. f Ellis Of Valparaiso Univer-
sity welcomed the laymen.
The Rev f o. Fraley of Greancastle
and the Rev. J. W. Gamer of Reynolds
presided over the ministerial endown-
ment session. Addresses were deliver
ed by Leslie T. Owen of Leroy. Ill,
president Of tho Laymen's Association.
and DR.. ]. T. b. Smith Of Chicago. Both
urged a broadening Of the laymen's
work.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson presided at
the morning session. which was featur-
ed by u memorial service in memory Of
departed members.
DR.. curnick Gives Address
The afternoon session was presided
over by the Rev William RI. Hickman
Of Terre. Haute and the Rev. +. w.
Strecker of Rensselaer,. Dr. Paul s.
Curnick of Indianapolis gave an ad-
dress. E. S. Shumaker. also Of Indian
apolis, discussed the temperance ques-
ton. DR.. A. c. Knudson of Boston
closed the afternoon with talk on
Amos. the Prophet of righteousness
The report on the Methodist Hospital
at indianapolis showed that the institu-
tion owns more than 100000 worth Of
property and annually does $4,000
worth of charity work There were s.
600 patients last year. The training
school for nurses has 125 students.
The invitation of the Rev w l.. Ew-
ing and Recorder Daugherty Of Terre
Haute to hold the 1918 conference in
the Centenary Church there was unani-
mously accepted by the conference.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
CLANCY GOES TO
FORT WAYNE

Sergeant Chaney, recruiting officer
at the Indiana Harbor station, viii leave
Sunday for Fort Wayne. where he viii
take charge or a branch Of the state
office at that point.
The sergeant has made many friends
during his stay Of sixteen weeks IN our
midst and has rendered good service
by enIisting 100 from this locality for
the war
The notice of his transfer. which Is
a promotion as well, does not give the
name of his successor. but no doubt the
office here viii not remain vacant for
any appreciate length OF time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
NEW LAKE COUNTY
CORPORATIONS
TINES BUREAU
At STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept. 2S.-The
following articles OF Incorporation
have been filed in the office Of the
Secretary of State:
Gary Street Railway company. Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
COMING EVENTS.

The D. A. II. Club viii be entertained
by Miss Ruth Woodin at her home, SOC
wilcox street this evening.
a card party for the ladies Of the
Hammond Country Club viii be given
I'D the club Saturday afternoon at two
thirty o'clock.
Peter Schultz viii celebrate his sixty
third birthday anniversary Sunday at
his residence. 1873 Bulletin street Sew
eraI relatives from Chicago and the
Bachelors Club of Hammond of which
he is president viii be present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
The First Cry
Exarx romaii,s Evua

Every woman 8 eyne
pathy responds TO the
sweetness Of q bahy's
voice. The little cry
that echoes with the
arrival of the nsw
baby IS perhaps the
fondest and most cher
ished recollection Of
cur lives.
Thousands OF motk-
ers owe their pres
ervaUon TO health ana
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28

Ed Larsen has returned 70 Fort
Myer va. after weeks furlough
spent az the home Of his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Larsen in GarneId
street.
Miss Margaret LamprelI left today
for Boston to resume her studies after
spending the summer in Hammond with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Lamp
reu of South Holman street.
Mrs. w. II. Crawford was the guest
of Miss Lucille Kerrigan Of Michigan
City yesterday.
Miss Marion E. Gleason and Mrs.
Ross L. Gray Of Louisville. XIV. are
visiting Mrs. Herman Heimke and Mrs
Charles Thrailkill for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dorsey of Lewis
street are in Denver for a few weeks
vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
A Little Help Goes a Long Ways.

A Little Help Goes a Long Ways.
If you would keep your body in a
healthy and robust condition. throb-
bling with that splendid vitality that
indicates freedom from all ailmen,s.
first of all see that your blood is kept
pure Any slight impurity that creeps
into your blood will soon effect the
well-being of your whole system.
few bottles of s s s. will give
just the assistance that nature needs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
SOCIAL WEW S

4. Muller. Mrs. John D. Smalley. Mrs
Harry Gerber. Mrs. William A. Moore
and Miss Beatrice Hansen.
There were guests for nve tables Of
cards at the meeting yesterday after
noon of Circle No. ! at the home Of Mrs.
". D. Weis Pedro was played and
prizes in the games were won BY Mrs.
Leonard Knoerzcr. Mrs. NJ Boney and
Mrs. Joseph Miller Refreshments We're
served following the card games. The
next meeting of the club viii be held in
two weeks at the home of Mrs. Reinert
The Daughters Of Isreal met last
evening at the Temple Kneseth Israel
and elected officers for the new year.
Mrs. NJ. Goodman was elected president
Mrs. Gertrude Silver. vice president;
Mrs Ethel Friedman. treasurer. and
Mrs. Rose Marcus, secretary. Another
feature of the meeting was the ranling
of the hand crochetted pillow top donat-
ed by Mrs. Jacob Friedman. Mrs. $
Gobitz held the winning number
An interesting program was given
yesterday afternoon at the meeting IF
the Baptist Woman's Union. The pro-
gram was in charge Of the child culture
department and the discussion was lead
by Mrs. Floyd H. Adams Mrs. Dan
Mann and Miss Ida Ross gave the must
cal program after which the hostesses /
for the afternoon took charge Of the
meeting and served their thirty-seven
or more guests with refreshments. Mrs.
c. Campbell. Mrs. p. A. Carter Mrs M
Champaign. Mrs. Fred Champaign and
4t,-
Twenty-one members Of the Pine
street Ladies Aid Society were enter /
tanned by Mrs. 7. H. simpkins at the
regular weekly meeting of the society
yesterday afternoon Following a short
business session the afternoon was de- /
voted to needle work and pleasant So
cial time. was enjoyed. The meeting
next Thursday afternoon Will be held in
the sewing room Of the Irving school.
About thirty friends and members Of |
St Paul's Lutheran church gave sur
price house warming for Mr.. and Mrs
G. J. Wolf last evening at their home. I
1907 Hyslop Place. and presented them
with beautiful table flower bowl. /
Music and contests were features Of the /
evening following which buffet lunch /
con was served.
-
J. T. stamm, Chiropodist. Phone 1888 |
for appointment. Evenings only. Suite
412 Hammond Bldg, Hammond. Ind.
94-1mo. /.
Mrs. ]. w. Briueen opened her home /
Yesterday afternoon for the meeting OF
the Monroe Street Ladies Aid Society I
a feature Of the business meeting was
The election Of officers which resulted
in the election Of Mrs F. W Preston TOT
president: Mrs. Earl Sailors. vice presi- /
dent; Mrs. r. w Fitzlan, secretary /
and Mrs. Anna Breillatt treasurer. q
-. = ,,-rociation was extended Mrs. T
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28

Mrs. William Mettler gave a delight
full party yesterday afternoon at her
home in May street honoring Miss
Genevive Hastings whose marriage TO
Charles White of Altoona Pa, Will be
an event of early October. Music and
cards were the entertainment for the
afternoon Five hundred was played
progressively. the high scores in the
games being made by Mrs. p. V. En-
right and Mrs a. j. Buck. At the
conclusion of the card games two
course luncheon was served. The APP
pointments We're in white and yellow
and were most attractive. Lighted
tapers and baskets of Aaron Ward roses
decorated the tables. Miss Hastings
was presented with peir of silver
eandlesticks from the guests, among
them Mrs. D. V. Enright, Mrs. NJ. p.
Ludwig Mrs. Glenn J.. Ebright Mrs.
Frank Lyons Mrs. A. J. Buck, Mrs. J.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28


The young women of the Bob-o-Link
Club were Mrs. Arthur Anderson's
guests al a pretty party last evening at
her home. 34S East State street. Mrs.
Anderson is one Of the brides Of the
summer and the clubs gift to her was a
three piece set Of silver. They were
entertained delightfully."- with games
and music and during the evening a
two course luncheon was served The
guests at the party included the Misses
Mabel Thomas, Florence Cadman. Esth-
or Dixon. Sadie Sterling Marie Lloyd.
Anne Peterson. Ruth and Lillian Mel
son Of East Chicago. and Gertrude
Stratton and Clara Kaluf of Hammond.
Several friends Of Miss Meta
Schwerin gathered at her home. PIG
Waltham street. last evening for a sur
prise party in her honor. They enjoyed
games and contests during the evening
There were luncheon covers for the
Misses Elizabeth Miller. Helen Graun.
Frieda Greb, Mabel Flick. Mildred Rob
erts, Lillian and Clara Peters. Mar
garet Young. Christina Miller Gertrude
Berg. Messrs. John Green, Herbert
Gripentrog Of Spencer. Wis, Edwin
Lipinski. Nelson DIandernoch. wiIford
NpFuels. arthur Auers FRANK Miller.
Erick Borman. Erick Rhind and Alfred
Schwerin.
A harvest home entertainment will be
given by the North Side Loyal Temper
ance Legion this evening at eight
o'clock at the Pine Street Presbyterian
church concentrating Frances Will
lards birthday anniversary. The pro-
gram will consist Of songs and recita-
tions by the children. a special invi-
tation is extended the four divisions of
the W. c. T. L.. the parents Of the L.
T. l. members and their many friends.
Last evening a party Of young peo-
pie gathered at the home of Miss Caro-
line st. Louis at 4S2 Elm street for a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28
r1zpoRrANT ANNouNCEMENr.

Mrs c. Mines. special representative
of The Pictorial Review Co. Of New
York, will be at our store Monday, Oct.
list Mrs. Mines viii be glad to ex
plain to the ladies of this vicinity why
Pictorial Patterns are more stylish.
more simple and more economical than
any other pattern. She can also give
some valuable suggestions that will
help you in making your own clothes.
Come in and see her, at Postlewaites.
62g Holman St. opposite Court House.
9-2S-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28

J. T. stamm, Chiropodist. Phone 1888
for APPOINTMENT Evenings only. Suite
412 Hammond Bids. Hammond, Ind.
9-4-1mo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28

Enlist In The Woman's Army
By Conserving Foods.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-28

J. w. Mcconnell, the retiring president.
for her interest ana splendid work dur
ing the past year. During the social
hour the hostess served refreshments.
The Beginners department Of the
Christian church Sunday school will
hold a social at the home of Mrs. J. NJ.
Stinson. 81 Waltham street Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock. The mothers
Of the little people will be the invited
guests for the afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
CALLS HER GROCER
TO PROVIDE BOND
Couple Arrested at Hotel Bronson
Held in $1,000 Bail

Found together, scantily clad, In
room GA of the Hotel Bronson at 2:15
this morning, Harry Kilbourn OF $40
Main street, employed as day gate
tender by the New Haven road at the
Main street crossing, and Mrs. Mary
Murray, better known as Della or
Dorothy Belknap of $50 Holland
street, East Hartford, were arraigned
before Judge James T. Meskill in po-
lice court today for misconduct, prob
able cause was found, and they were
held for the March term of superior
court in bonds of 1000 each. Kill
bourn entered a plea of guilty while
his fair companion pleaded not guilty.
The two were caught in a somewhat
similar manner Sept. 10, 1915, fines
Of 81 and costs each being imposed.
Kilbourn seemed resigned to his
fate today but Mrs. Murray, who tes-
titled the present whereabouts Of her
husband is unknown and that she has
started divorce proceedings, attempt
ed to get bail She had the police
call up her groceryman in East Hart
ford in an attempt to have him come
to New Britain with sufficient surety
to gain her freedom. Little enthusi-
asm was manifested on the other end
of the wire.
Kilbourn and his companion reg
istered with Landlord Patrick S. Nc
Mahon as mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Smith" according to police testimony.
They were summarily taken to cells
at headquarters by a raiding squad
comprised Of Sergeant w. c. Hart
and Policeman Francis Moore and
Michael Massey. When surprised in
their room, the two attempted to JUS
tify their being there by contending
that they had been recently married.
Under close questioning, the woman
broke down, said We're caught, Har-
ry, we might as we'll make the best
Of it. and then, breaking into tears,
said ut is just my luck anyway"
Her captors agreed with her that it
was unlucky for her.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
SOCIAL CLUB ENTERTAIN EN

Tonight members of the Svea Sd
cial club and their families will gathtI
at the club rooms OF Arch syre3
and the following entertainment M
been arranged for the evening: Pian1
solo, Mrs Harry Christepsen: mond
loguo. Mr.. ASA CT Hartford; seled
lions, Arpi StNtettc; declamatio4
Joseph Hultgren; duet, 1LesGrs. LuntI
quist and EdstroTn; ronologue, Nh
Frieberg Of Hartford; dialogue, Misscl
Mabel and Ella HultErcn; cornd
SOLO, August BerGstrom; dialogue
Mcssrs Ash AMI T'rebierg; mock trial
boy members of the club; rernarkA
John Lundquist.. f'The 90 following
children will also assist in the entel1
tainment: Mabel and Ella HultgreIi
Florence Elmgren, Cornelia Lund,
uuist, Helen Erickson and Waldor1
Peterson. Dancing will follow thu
entertainment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
RITTNER WILL FILED.
Children Get Cash and Wife the Resi-
due.

The will of the late John Rittner
was filed in probate court today. The
testator leaves all the money remain
ing after debts and funeral expenses
to the following children: William,
Louis, Martha, Mamie and Eleanore
Rittner and Hilda Rittner Gibson, to
be divided equally. Other bequests
to his children are as follows: TO
Mrs. Gibson, parlor carpet and chairs
and a small table; to William Ritz
ner, monographs; to Elearore, a
sewing machine. The insurance
money from l.. F. & C. Mutual Aid
society is also left the his children.
The residue of the estate if left
to the widow, Mrs. Albertina Rittner.
The will was drawn January 1, 1917.
Rev. M. W. Gaudian. pastor of ST.
Matthews church has been named as
executor by the court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
CHAUFFEUR WAS LATE.
Comes to Court as Adjournment
Is Ordered.

Otto Austin of 80 Elm street, Hart
ford, chauffeur for the Charter Oak
Motor Car company Of Hartford, was
scheduled to appear before Judge
James T. Meskill in police court to-
day charged with violation of the
motor vehicle statutes in delivering a
load of beef in an automobile bearing
dealers license and supposed to be
used for demonstration purposes only.
He was late, reaching the court room
just as adjournment took place. A
continuance was directed until to-
morrow but, instead of being allowed
to go on his own recognizance, bonds
of 500 were fixed to insure his being
on time tomorrow He was sum-
moned into court by Traffic Police
man Theodore johnson.
John Smith, giving Boston as the
last home possessed by him was SEN
fenced to Thirty days in jail each for
intoxication and vagrancy. He was
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
CHORAL UNION CONCERT.
Local Musical Organization to At.
tempt "Tales OF Old Japan"

Local Musical Organization to At
tempt '"Ia1es OF Old JAPAN
Under the, direction Of Prof. F. H.
Harmon, the Catholic Choral union
last evening began the rehearsals for
the concert which will be given in
the Russwin Lyceum on Sunday, May
13. There was large attendance of
local talent and the material available
gave much encouragement to the di-
rector. This year the union is to pre-
sent Tales OF Old JAPAN by S. Cole
ridge-Taylor, which was so success
fully sung at the concert in Norfolk
nearly two years ago. It is the big
gest undertaking yet attempted by
the New Britain singers and a sue
cessful presentation will be a notable
triumph for them. Another number,
to be selected as the rehearsals pro-
gress, will be included in the pro-
gram.
1t is their intention to engage four
artists of national fame to take part
in the affair. The selections will be
announced in the near future. Mem
bers Of the union will meet again
next Thursday night in Booths hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
ASKS TRIAD BY JURY.
Judge Meslin Considers Request by
Contractor.

If a jury trial is allowed in the
case of Tony Vernalo VS.. Josephine
Giafalo, as asked of Judge James T.
Meskill in city court session yester-
day by Attorney Frederick B. Hun
gerford, counsel for the plaintiff, it
will be THE second of it's kind, at
torneys say. in the local court Judge
Meskill took the request under con-
sideration and will announce his de-
cision later. Attorney M. D. SAKE ap-
pears for the derense
The case is a result of the defen-
dants arrest some time ago charged
with the theft of about $12O from
apartm tents of the plaintiff Proba BILE
cause was found when she was ar
raigned before Judge Meskill in po-
lice court. Later the case was nolled
by States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
AUTO HEARINGS IN
THREE COUNTIE
Secretary of State to Be Itinera
Court in Hope of Saving
Witness Fees,

Hartford, Jan. 9.-Secretary
State Frederick l.. Perry today al
nounced new plan with reference
hearings in automobile cases. Begi|
ming in February he will hear
New Haven county cases at the cou
house in New Haven at 2 p. m. ON Il
first Friday in each month. The Fai
field county cases will be heard at tt
court house in Bridgeport on Il
second Friday and the remainder
Hartford on the third Friday Of cal
month. The fourth Friday will
an open one on which urgent matte
may be attended to in any county.
Other hearings may be had
dates, but he will try out the nd
schedule in the hope that there WI
be a saving of witness fees and a col
venience to all who may be concern|
in the matters to be heard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Robert Leghorn.

Robert Leghorn, one of the city S
oldest and best known residents of
Irish birth, died shortly before 2
o'clock this afternoon after a lengthy
illness due to the infirmaties of age.
For several days his death had been
expected. He was born in Monaghan
county, Ireland, about 80 years ago,
coming to this country when young
man. For years he was employed at
the Russell & Erwin plant. Until a
short time ago he was remarkably
active for one of his years. .Surviv-
ing him are five daughters, Misses
Annie and Bridget Leghorn, at home.
Miss Elizabeth Leghorn, principal OF
the Bartlett school. Miss Mary Leg
horn, a stenographer in Richter &
company's brokerage office and Sis
ter Irenaeus of St. GATHERINGS con-
vent. Hartford, and two sons. Joseph
Leg horn of this city and Michael r.
Leghorn. jev-eler of 351 Main street.
There are also nine grandchildren.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
Financial
RISING MARKET
MAKES BULLS HAPPY
Bethlehem Steel Continues to Be
Lone Weak Sister

Wall Street-Shipping shares were
the leaders in today's early advance,
Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies rising
4 IL points with 1O2 for Marines
Motors figured prominently in the
movement with Pittsburg Coal, Amer
lean Locomotive Industrial alcohol, in
ternational paper, coppers and fertil-
izers. U. S. Steel and Republic Iron
were better by a point, also Central
Leather, Western Union and Ameri-
can zinc. The only noteworthy fea-
ture among the rails was the strength
of Missouri Pacific. Bethlehem Steel
was again reactionary, falling five
points.
ClOSing.-Further weakness in
Bethlehem Steel which finally rea ch-
ed 420, affected the general list in the
last hour. U. S. Steel and other
munitions losing most of their gains
The closing was irregular.
Sales for the day were estimated at
SIS, 900 shares.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
MOB FIRES ON JAIL
Demands Prisoners Held For Murdl
and Arson But Is Turned Away \
Lawyers and Clergymen.

Clay, w. Va, Jan. ia mob
more than $50 armed men appeared
the Clay county Jail here early tod;
and demanded Andrew and Howa
Sampson. who were confined the
charged With numbering Preston Tai
ner and burning mis- home.
The turnkey, who had tc.e key
could not be found and the mob fire
into the Jail but no one was 1nJure
A numb Der of citizens including laWye
and clcrgymen addressed the MOB al
pleaded with them not to lynch u
men. On the promise of the laWye
that a special term Of court would
called and the prisoners given
speedy trial the crowd dispersed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
WHITE GETS TRANSFER.
Remonstrance Against Application
Quickly Withdrawn.

The application Of M. T. White for
a transfer of the liquor license in the
Kingo block in Kensington to new
building adjoining, was heard before
the county commissioners in Hartford
this morning. Klett & Alling repre-
sented the applicant and Ferdinand
D'Esopo the remonstrants.
After two witnesses had been
heard, in favor of reputation the
place conducted by Mr.. White for
several years, Attorney D'Esopo With
drew the remonstrance, and the COM
missioners granted the application.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
Mrs, Edith Robinson.

Mrs Edith Robinson, wife of B. B.
Robinson, formerly Of this city, is
dead at her home in Muir, Mich, &C
cording to a telegram received by
Representative E. F. Hall. Mrs. Rob-
inson was Miss Edith Pfeiffer before
her marriage and worked in the Of
flee at the Corbin plant. Mr. Robin
son was employed by Landers, Frary
& Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left
New Britain for Michigan about seven
years ago. They have three children.
The funeral will be Sunday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-19
FURNISHED by Frisbie & Co..

The local market has been quiet to-
day with the exception of Marlin Arms
Marlin rose to $73 this morning on the
rumor that they had obtained a di-
rect order from Russia, later as no
confirmation of this could be obtained ::
the stock dropped to $65, it was quot
ed at 2:30 p. M, s64-67.
The market on New Britain Ma
chine and Union Mfg. Co. holds steady
with the quotations $107-11O on New
Britain Machine and $109-113 on
Union Mfg. Co