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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
WIDOWER'S LOVE COOLS;
WIDOW ASKS HEART BALM
Anto Volk, Aged 20, Defend
ant in Breech of Prom
Use Suit.

Anton Nolk. dashing and debonair AT
seventy. was on the witness stand in
the court of Judge Hardy In Hammond
today 10 tell Jury why he should not
he compelled to forfeit $4,000 20 plaster
the broken heart of Mrs Matilda Mels-
ter who is nfty-seven years Of age
Twerty-three. more or less love let
ters from the wealthy retired farmer to
the Chicago widow play a prominent
part in the evidence in the breach of
promise suit which started yesterday
afternoon with Attorney Joseph Conroy
appearing for Mrs Meister and Attor-
ney George Sheerer for the Hammond
man. The letters are in German
The romance had an suspicious begin
ming back IN January 1905. when lonely
Anton Nolk. then on a farm near Ora
(Starke Coz. Ind. inserted a matrimony
advertisement in the Abenpost lie made
but one restriction-the woman must
be German Mrs. Meister answered
through the mail and the nrst of Anton $
love letters presented to the jury bears
the date OF February :. 1906 In it he
sings of the JOYS Of farm life of the
rolling meadows. the blossoming trees
the seclusion in paradise Of two loving
hearts and the money III the bank. He
refers to his tender heart"
He Tires Of Herr
on the eighth of February the cor
respondence shows Anton in the pro-
cess of making date with the winsome
widow He plans going to Chicago and
states that he will wear a dark blue
coat. long and heavy" Presumably they
met for he signs the following letters.
Yours in love" a slight aversion for
the English race is indicated in
this epistIe in which Anton complains
of his hired man. "He don't care wheth-
er I get along or not" knocks the farm
Ell. like the English when they do some
thing they do it by halves"
Something happened to Anton's in
fatuation for the subsequent corresp pond
ence bears no mention Of love or mar
riage. In the meantime. the letters in
dictate Mrs Neister had sent her two
boys to work on Nolks farm Whether
the boys had anything 10 do with the
change Of heart is not stated but on
April 26 Of that year his letter is signed
stiffly respectfully" and shortly after.
with greeting"
Mrs Meister demands that Anton he
made to pay for the havoc he has
wrought and deferred BY fitting onward
carefree through the world breaking
hearts by his winnine. masterful man
ner and strong handsome countenance-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
SOUTHWEST OIL WELL
CUISINES 125 FEET At
TOP OF RIG IN FIELD

The Southwest Oil Company OF Kan
sas city brought the Thorton-Upton oil
field into the limeIight Tuesday when
one Of their wells shot oil 125 feet over
the top Of the rig. Just what this well
viii produce after il settles down has
not yet been ascertained. The quality
Of the oil is high grade. Of parafine
base and it is reported that the South
west Company viii dispose of part Of
their production for $3.50 per barrel.
This company now has three wells un-
der the pump. the oil being run into
tanks. later to be delivered 10 q refinery.
which is to he constructed at Upton
Although the Southwest Company is
the pioneer in the Thornton-Upton field.
and has planned intensive drilling cam
paign for this summer. there are now %
companies in the field. including the
Selway Petroleum of sheridan. which
has. II is reported contracted for the
drilling Of six wells. The Cheno Oil
Company also expects TO drill this sum
mer.
The Usage field. lying "a miles to the
east ~ tho present location in Thornton
Upton VIII, according to the biologists,
prove one o. the most attractive oil
fields in northeastern Wyoming. Here
it IS predicted that shallow wells as 3
depth Of ESQ and 500 feet will produce
10 to 100 barrels Of high grade oil. and
the Minneiusa sands. al a depth of 1900
and 1900 feet will produce oil in great
auantities-the gusher type Of well to
be expected.
Biologists have compared the Thorn
ton-Upton and Usage fields to those OF
PennsyN ania from which oil operators
have reaped immense fortunes during
the past half century. The Wyoming
Thornton OIL Company of Hammond.
Ind. has immense holdings at Usage and
expect to have drills at work during the
month of June. Other companies in this
field include the wyoming Union. Wyom-
ing Usage. Wy-kota Van Duzen Oil
Company. State Line Oil Company. and
it is reported that there are several
Sheridan men who have valuable hold
ings at Usage
The Thorn-Upton and Usage fields are
located only 145 miles east of Sheridan
on the line Of the Burlington railroad.
Sheridan (Wyo) Daily Enterprise
The wyoming Thornton Oil Company
above mentioned Is a Hammond local
company which assures you a square
deal. II you want oil stock invest In
this company while you can get in on
the ground noor before prices advance.
onice IS ar so2 Hammond Building,
Phone 2217.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
PIANO RECITAL.

one Of the most enjoyable functions
of the present scholastic year took
place in All Saints parish hall Tuesds )
evening. June 4 The stage seldom II
ever before. looked as pretty II was
enclosed, as il were. in a framew OF
delicate blue and white drapery. the
designs beins dainty and fragile in
effect the coloring. The Americau
flag and the Red Cross banner thanked
the sides while small hags and shields
were everywhere prominent The rear
Of the stage was banked with ferns
and cut flowers
\ representative and sympathetic au-
dtence filled the hall The whole was
most admirably calculated to form a
favorable setting for the charming pro-
gram. At eight o'clock Miss Byrnes
appeared amid applause She was
gowned in a white satin costume. wear
ing no jeweIry. nor even a touch OF
color save sparkling solitaire that
held in place the folds Of her snugly
sitting gown. high at her throat Har-
nsony prevailed in every detail but not
ably in rendering Of the choice pro-
gram. The following Is the program in
full.
Polonaise ............#........ Mcdowell
Kamennoi-Ostrow .....s. Rubtnstein
Reading ...-... ...........-..M Miss Kir z
Andante Finale De Lucia 81 Hammer
moor ..-.-...--.. ..-.. Leschjetlzky
CFor left hand oniy>.
The Erkling ...-....-. SchubertLiszt
Reading Observation-Disclosures. Miss King
la Campenella ........ Paganini-Liszt
Miss Mary Amida King. the teacher
of oral expression at All saints gave
reading IN. Address TO Our Flag"
Miss King wcs received with applause
and as usual encored She gave for
her encore. The Cremation Of Sam
Niece" Miss Mabel Byrnes read fine
descriptions Of the two selections KAN
enoi-Ostram and the Erkling Her read
ing wes as musical as her interpreta-
t.ons Of the choice selections.
Miss King in her MY Enemy" and
her encore our Dan" received a well
merited ovation Mss Mabel's last So
lection was rendered with warmth
and beauty Of expression hardly 20 be
expected in an amateur A storm ~
applause expressed the delight OF the
audience
Rev F F Barrett said when he
presenter ire 'rhtu Ae1dit II - - fttt
pleasure that T. in the name - the
Sisters o. Providence. present this
medal and diploma for having COM
Melted the prescribed course IN Music"
Father Barrett then in his own happv
manner related humorous anecdote
eXpla hing. according 70 his version.
VII, he never finished his musical edu-
cation. II may not know everything
about music" said he. but 7 know all
p bout Mabel Byrne's; I know that she
has worked hard and perseverinsly
these many years and merits the sue
cess that has crowned her efforts here
this evening"
Rev. J A. SULTAN. then in a few
happy remarks praised the excellent
work done by Miss Byrnes and the
splendid program. proof positive OF ex-
ceotional efficiency
Hosts Of friends % the school and ~
Miss Byrnes were enthusiastic in their
expressions II praise Of the splend d
work done in All Saints Academy. en-
phasizing the exceptionslly fine work
done IN the Music Department.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Butter-Creamery extras. SIC; cream
cry frsts Ale, hrsts. $50 soc; seconds
$50 S6l4c
Eggs-Ordinaries. IS \ 2Sisc; 1rsts' -
q Sic.
Live Poultry-Fowls ere: ducks, Csc
geese. 13c. turkeys. &c.
VEAI.-50 to so lbs. n n 1Sc; so to SO
isa 1870. 80 to 10. 19g 2oc: fancy. 2oi
m21c; overweight kidneys l2a l4e'
coarse Zoe
POTATOEs-Cars. 81. Minn. 81 Is a
l35: wis. s115alS5; new springs.
S205 q 225
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
NOTICE

Inasmuch as the Department Stores.
Grocers and Butchers have agreed to
close their stores at noon THURSDAYS
during the months 81 June July and
August We the undersigned Furniture
Dealers Of Hammond. do hereby agree
to close our stores AT 10 O'Clock noon
every Thursday during the above stated
months.
THE BEST FURNITURE co.
HAMMOND FURNITURE EXCHANGE.
KAMRADH BROS
PEOPLES FURNITURE Co
KAUF'NANN & WOLF
HAMMOND FURNITURE co.
MINAS FURNITURE co. s-5-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
For Women Who Worry.

Worry and the blues" are usually
linked together. and in many cases are
due 20 some functional arrangement
which If not corrected may lead to
more serious ailments. More outdoor
life. sleep. water-drinking and a few
weeks treatment with that good old
fashioned root and herb remedy. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will
revitalize and strengthen the system and
work wonders for any woman If you
are prone to worry and the blue" try
lr-Adr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05

Continued from page oneD
declared skuhkjss Brunt disclaimed
this accusation.
Does Mr.. Br1nt deny he wouldn't
hire Grey Pete Of East Hammond be
cause he was democrat" demanded
Skuhkiss.
While skunkiss and Brunt continued
% cast reflections on each others
veracity the few democrats in the coun-
Gil chamber murmuied protests against
aligning Crazy Pete" with their party.
TRY TO Dust sCHERER.
The next bout on the card took place
when Councilman Charles Luthman pre-
scented through the city clerk a petit
tion 10 have the seat Of his compatrlot
Councilman Louis Scherer Of the eighth
ward. declared vacant claiming that
Scherer had moved from the ward and
was no longer entitled TO reor4sent the
ward Scherer denied he had moved
from the ward and the council went
gaty on 70 the next fracast
FIGHT ON APPOINTMENT.
\ scrap between councilmen and the
board of works which is a committee
OF three members % the council de-
veIoped when petition bearing the
names Of number of the council was
read in which the board was asked
to approve the mayors appointment Of
James Ryron as assistant chief made
some time ago.
When the time came in the order 81
business FOR the appointment Of a men,
her to the school board 10 take the
place Of ! r Kr0st who has been IN
public office most of the time since
1853 when he was city treasurer and
clerk and is now retiring from the
board IS his term has expired. Council.
man Heckelman arose and unburdened
his chest
NO matter what appointment We
make it couldn't make it any worse
than it is" he said. after announcing
that he felt the council owed q debt
70 the women Of the city You could
pick three women and nv the eternal
Gods they would run ,the school board
better than the salaried politicians YOU
have now 50 I nominate Mrs J. NJ
Turner"
Mrs, Turner, who was present I'm
mediately withdrew her name II was
suggested by a member Of the council
hat the vote he taken by the "Austral-
ian ballot system" and the councilmen
who had placed the names in nomina-
ton were appointed tellers. DR.. Howat
won on the first ballot by a majority
over Or. Bell Of FIVE votes
Councilman Heckelman opposed a
settlement Of 500 for damages claimed
by motorists whose auto fell into
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Hogs-Receipts, 1000: market. 10 and
% up: mixed. s1645G IS; good. st6-75@
90: rough. s155o0I5.75; light, 1855
%: pigs. $4,000 1925: heavy. s16.45 a
so.
Catre--Receipts. 1000; market. steady
and strong: beeves. S11.25d 1918; cows
heifer=. s-75a1475: stockers-feeders.
sS.75a1s75: calves. sso0al 1925.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
STANDARD
To Pay TAX
100000

WHITING. IND. June 5.-The stand
ard oil Company Of Indiana has receiv-
ed notification that its income and eN-
cess profits taxes for 1917 will be SIS
100000 This amounts 10 40 per cent Of
net earnings After deducting these
taxes the company has left approx
mately s25.000,000. or SO per cent on the
$50 0O00 900 stock. The company i'll its
annual report had estimated federal
taxes at s1700000o
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
PRESS CABLEe

NfFFa tEESS NABLEGRAM
AMSTERDAM, June 5.-Chanoel-
Tor Hertlings probably Will address the
German reichstag shortly, stating gen
orally tho peace terms Germany IS now
willing TO accept, F=rn= ctsr---h
stated today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
HAMMOND MAN
MEETS A HOLDUP
Loses Eight Dollars and His
Automobile on Way
to Harbor.

Charles Marine. s5 State street Ham
mond. reports that while he was com
ing from Durham 10 Indiana Harbor
two men held him up and took S. and
his machine
Later the auto was found stuck in
the sand near Commonwealth and Mich
isan- The men who were accused of
The deed by Officers Makar and Lazar
were found al the Dollas restaurant on
Michigan avenue. They gave their
names as Randolph Church and Charles
swanson, both of Melrose hotel. Chi
cago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
Notice to the Public

All stores Will close at i o'clock
noon on Thursday during the months Of
June. July and august. beginning June
9Th. 1918.
J. D. BRUSEL. Pres
6-4-2t E. \. GRISWOLD. Secy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
CHICAGO GRAIN FUTURES.

Corn-Aug- Sl33's. july sl.32l4'
June. $3.50
Oats-Aug. 61atc: July. e61ac C; June.
Il &C.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Calumet Building & Loan AS
ISOLATION win he held IN the Office of
the Hammond Trust & Savings Bank on
Tuesday. June 25th. at 1870 r. m
6-5- FRANK HAMMOND. Secy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
ELKS NOTICE.

important meeting Thursday June
9Th Every Elk should attend this meet
ing. matter of very great Importance
must he disposed of at tins meeting
6-5-2t F. J. O'ROURKE z r
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
DR.. HOWATT
GETS SEAT
ON BOARD

Continued from page onen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
U. S. BOYS
BRILLIANT FIGHTING
AT MARINE

Continued from page one,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05

g.. WHEATON,.
Clerk L. :. c.
K. Deputy Clerk.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30

Der of Commerce from Delegate Charles A. Sulzer.
 1t will be recalled that at the eX- pilation of the mail contracts recently the steamship companies and the post office department were unable to reach an agreement as to new con tracts, with the result that ever since the mail for Alaska has been shipped as freight and express matter. Not only this, but heretofore the steam ships carried mail clerks to facilitate the work of distribution and for the handling of local mails. Since the new order of things went into effect these mail clerks have been with drawn, with the result that much in- convenience has been inflicted upon AlaSkans in the matter of mail Serv- ice. Delegate Sulzer's message was as follows:
 "Chamber of Commerce,
 Seward, Alaska:
 Please wire me immediately any disadvantages caused your section by failure of postoffice department to make mail contracts with steamship companies, and present system of shipping mail as express and freight.
 "POStotrice department advises steamship companies will not agree to maintain fixed schedule, and de- partment claims d great saving in ex- pcnse and equal service by express and freight as long as no schedule can be guaranteed. Steamship companies claim that owing to war conditions, loss of vessels by disaster and com aandeering, high cost of Operation nd other uncertainties, they can not lake guarantee of schedules as to future.
 "Postofrice department reluctant to subsidize steamships owned or con trolled by Guggenheims, believing people of Alaska do not desire such action. Advise me fully of all facts and your suggestions.
 "SULZER Delegate.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
tro, of their own officers.

tro, of their own officers.
 At such times as they may be in active service, the officers and men shall receive the same pay as the off cers and men in like positions in the United States army.
 I am now in correspondence with the chief of militia, United States ar my and with the adjutants general of various states concerning the forma- ton, duties and maintenance of home guards in other parts of the country, and it is my great desire to extend to the home guards all recognition pos sible. l consider the home guard one of the greatest factors we can have in the territory to promote the feeling of patriotism and loyalty towards our government and respect for our laws.
 THOS. RIGGS, Jr, Governor.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
General Orders No. |. 'O THE HOME GUARDS:

Pending future legislative action oncerning the armed forces of the .erritoly Of Alaska, and to enable the governor to extend such official recog milton to the home guard organiza- Ions as is possible under federal statutes and regulations, the follow .ng orders are issued:
 1. All home guard organizations must be under the direction of the gov -ernor of Alaska.
 ,. The commanding officer of each home guard shall report immediately 10 the governor.
 ta) Number of men who signed muster rolls and who are now active members of the home guard;
 (b) Names of officers authorized by the organization (captaln, tlrst .ieutenant, second lieutenant);
 (c) Extent of weekly drill perform ed;
 (O Government equipment in their possession. make of rifles and condl- ton thereof.
 8. Temporary commissions or ap- pointments, pending legislative re- auirements will be issued by the gov Snor to captains and lieutenants.
 4. In case of necessity, the United States marshalS, on request to the governor. may empower any company of home guards, or part of any com oany. to act as deputy marshals; pro- yided. however, that to procure the use of federal equipment issued to the guard, the guard shall act as mil -itary unit and under the direct con.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
SCOTTISH RITES SESSION BEING
 HELD IN CITY

The Scottish Rites Reunion was open ed this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Ernest E. Hussey, 33rd Degree Grand Chancellor, Sovereign Grand Inspect or General, State of Washington and Territory of Alaska, Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction; Leon Urbach and J. NJ. Sloan, 32nd Degree. At 2 o'clock the first meeting was held This evening there will be a class; three tomorrow, forenoon, afternoon
 and evening, and also on Monday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
MAIL SERVICE ID ALASKA BE
 INVESTIGATED

That the present system of carry ing and distributing mail to Alaskan points on the steamships, with it's de- lay and inconvenience to the patrons
 ot the service, has been brought to the attention of the authorities at Washington is evidenced by a cable gram received by the Seward Cham
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
BIG STEAMSHIP
 MERCER PLANNED

The Pacific Steamship Co, IS about to purchase the entire fleet of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,, accord ing to reports received here. It IS known that negotiations tO this end now are under way in New York. The consideration, it iS said, will be about $4 900, 900,
 The fleet of the Pacific Coast O., was merged with the Alexander line under am operating agreement about two years ago, and has been run as one line since that time.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30
GOV. RIGGS 10 INSPECT SEWARD
 MILITARY UNIT

Gov. Riggs, who is now on d tour Jf the IeulIOry, wul call for an ln- specuOn UI Ine seward nome GuaruS ,hen ne arglves here from Nome, about rne mlddle oI next month. Gov. Gaggs hopes that the local organzat- ion will make an impressive showing according to advices received here.
 Gov. kggs has sent out the follow ing communication to the officers O. the Seward home Guards and Is as ,nllnNS.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30

F |(F: l:
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE : LECTURE TONIGHT. At Van Glider Hall at 8 O clock. Under Auspices of the Christian Science Soc iety of Valdez. By John Randell Dunn, c. S., mem ber of the Board of Lee tureship of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Boston.
 
 GET YOUR SHOES half soled with Monarch Oak, It has no equal, $1.75 a pair. Lloyd's, Opposite Liberty The atre. S19 GET WISE-Broadway Laundry saves your clothes and money. Rough dry, & cents per pound. S19 FOR SALE Furniture, stoves and rugs. Apply to Mrs. A.B. Boyle. A29 USE FRESH MILK As a drink t has no equal-- Sold everywhere. Seward Dairy. S6
 SCREEN DOORS -- lor sale at 3rosius & Noon. tf
 ---~--- -&-- The Moon cafe is open Nights. Washington street. Boxes for Ladies.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30

If you have anything to sell, if you want to purchase anything, use the columns of the Gateway. AdvertiS- ing pays. If you don't believe it, ask the government. ..........
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-30

. The Moon cafe is open Nights. Washington street. Boxes for Ladies.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-09-06

WANTED: work by the day or plain sewing at home. Apply at Mir. Orems house.
 Mrs. Hubert Starrett is report ed quite ill at the home of Mrs. J. l.. Starrett.
 Miss Grace Green of Stuttgart. is visiting here the guest of Miss Cassie Federer.
 Miss Jewel Cooke of Holly Grove, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Henley.
 Mrs. Ralph Mitchell and son, Ralph, Jr. left Wednesday for their future home in Pine Bluff.
 Mrs. Geo. o. Beuckman and two sons returned home Wednes- day after several months visit in Iowa.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-09-06

Dr. F. T. Murphy and family left this week for a few weeks visit to relatives in Texas.
 Miss Loney Taylor of Elain. is here visiting the guest of Mrs. J. A. Russell.
 Will Strickler is at home from Little Rock and is now employed at Walls Auto Repair Shop.
 Male and female thorough bred Poland China pigs for sale. 3 months old. C. F. Greenlee.
 Mrs. H. c. Strong and son, John Lynn, are yisitivg relatives in Texarkana this week.
 FoUND:-a Lodge Watch Charm. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice.