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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
|Dr. HaH,SLOveM Messages
Show That He LOnged
To Be With Mrs. Mills

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 19-
An additional love missive from the
Rev. Edward w. Hall to Mrs. Flea
nor Mills, and extracts from the
diary he kept for her while he vas
in Maine with his wife on VACATION,
show that his days were. years
long," and he demonstrates to the
choir singer, by means of a crudely
drawn map and a post card picture
of the post office. how he foiied
is wife in sending and receiving
tho love notes.
The Rev. Mr.. Hall and his wire
were at Islesford. M. The clandes-
tine correspondence with the choi
singer was kept up through the post
office at Seal Harbor. two and a
half miles away. while formal lot.
ters he might show his wife went
to 1slesford. On a picture post card
he had marked the post Office and
the map he drew was in q letter.
Some of his letters to Mrs. Mills
have been designated the wonder
Heart" letters. A new one Is called
sThe Lonely Boy" fhis is the one
containing the ink-dfawn map, and
1t is believed to have been written
Aug IS. The letters were undated
and unsigned, except for the ID. T.
L." standing for the German of
"Your True Love-"
Hall Called Self "a Lonely,
Lonely Boy"
The new letter refers to sour
Road" which has been identified as
De Russy's Lane, which is near the
Phillips farm where the bodies were
found. 1t starts Dear Heart Of
Nine" and tells how IL am a lonely,
lonely boy" The map 10 drawn TO
get the love misSlves he Knows are
snow how difficult It ;s for bin to
waiting for him at Seal Harbor.
which he could not reach because
Of the fog.
In this letter he makes an appoint
ment for next Friday" supposed TO
have been Aug. rs, after his return
to New Brunswick. Darling. n
week from today!" is the way he
refers to it. He explains he cannot
wait for Friday night, and must see
her Friday afternoon, on "our road"
If anything prevented, he said, he
would send word as o o as he
reached New Brunswick. He re-
marks on the patience they have had
and says:
"But the agony will be forgotten
when I look into those dear eyes
again Goodnight, beloved only
help me to be strong and patient
until we are in each others arms
again." He brings it to a close with
my whole hearts love, darling
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

In new extracts from the Rev. Mr..
! Halls diary he tells of being kept in
| doors by fog and of the books he
was reading, and how he whiled
| some of the hours playing the or
gan down stairs" He makes the sig
nificant statement that he will write
'as often as seems WISE"
Fridays seemed to be his unlucky
| days, because of the fog, while Sun
days were cheerful for him. He tells
of going to Seal Harbor once despite
| from you" which prompted him to
ask, Darling. do you know how
much 1 love them?' The close Of
| the diary for that day is. Heavens
| blessing for the dearest, dearest
| sweetheart that ever, eve lived"
On subsequent days-August 9
and 10-he tells of longing for her
and of how a wonderful night was
"as wonderful as our love, dear
heart" In one of these extracts he
prefixed I'D. T. L." with thinner"
the German for "always'-"Always
your true love-" The next day his
| mine," and tells how he will be I'M
| able to get his letter because a party
was made up to spend the day on a
nearby island. He tells dearest"
that the days are weeks long, and
| after asking how he can remain
| away from her so long, answers his
own question with, IT don't know
myself want to fondIe and caress
you so much-I want to hold you
close in my arms and know that you
are safe and happy and warm.
Dearest We were made for each
others arms-that is our heaven
our home. and every moment away
from there is a moment away from
home" The diary for that day con-
cludes. call the universe of Love
crushed into my love for you"
He promised to go to Seal Harbor
the next day for his letter regardless
Of weather or anything else.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
ROOSEVELT MAN HURT

ROOSEVELT. Oct. ia frac-
tured skull and other injuries was
the fate of Edgar Strawback, nine
teen years old. of Carteret, an en-
ploye of the American Bridge Com
pary, when he slipped from the
edge OF An oil tank on which he
was working at the Mexican Petro-
leum Company.
The youth slipped to the ground.
his head striking the iron container.
DR.. Messenger, the local physician,
took the injured youth to the Rah-
way hospital. It is said that Straw
backs condition is very serious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

ranged carefully-that the victims
could not have fallen in these posi-
tions when the killers bullets struck
them.
Another point of discussion con-
Germs the closing of the rector's eyes.
while the woman's eyes remained
open. Experts believe somebody OF
technical knowledge must have done
this unusual thing.
What, ask the psychologists, in
famed some human mind to these
uniquely grueseme deeds-these and
the slashing of Mrs. Mills throat?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 10
students Of psychology have discov-
cred a new problem in the Hall-Mills
murder case.
What quirk of the criminally in
famed mind. they ask. dictated the
careful laying out of the bodies of
the two victims-in the form of a
CROSSE
A double cross, The man and wo-
man lay side by side, hats covering
their faces, he with his left arm and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
WILL TAKE OFF
ALL EXCESSIVE FAl

Do you know that there is a simple,
harmless, effective remedy for overfatness
that may be used safely and secretly py
slimness of youth? There is; and IL is
none other than the tablet form OF the
now famous Marmola Prescription, known
as Marmola Prescription Tablets. rou ean
without going through long sieges OF tire
some exercise and starvation diet. Mar
mola Prescription Tablets are sold by all
druggists the world over at one dollar Tor
a case, or you can secure them direct
from the Marmola Co, 46f2 Woodward
Avsnue. Detroit, Mich, on receipt Of price.
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

she with her right thrown out at
right angles: his right arm and her
left i~ntertwined. SO that their hands
rested against each others sides.
Why in the form of a cross? Had
it any connection with the fact that
Rev. Mr.. Hall was a church rector
and Mrs. Mills a choir singer?
The psychologists point signih-
cantly to the TACT that a cross, while
a Christian symbol. was once an in
strument of torture.
Detectives have pointed out the
certainty that the bodies were ar
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

WILLIAM E. ELORANCE. ex-
state senator, former prosecutor of
Middlesex county, whose influence
in politics is said to have aided in
the appointment of A. NJ. Beekman,
prosecutor of Somerset county; also
former attorney for Mrs. Hall, wild
ow of slain rector.
A. NJ. BEEKMAN. prosecutor of
Somerset county, leading tho MUIR
der inquiry by officials of his
county.
JOSEPH STRICKEN, prosecutor
of Middlesex county. in charge OF
his county's share in murder inves-
tigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

The bodies were found in Somer-
set county, a few steps across the
boundary line of Middlesex county.
The line runs from Raritan river
south along a tiny brook that crosses
Easton avenue, on the outskirts of
New Brunswick. 1t bisects the de-
serted Phillips farm lea De Russy's
Lane, and where the brook disap-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
SELECT JURY IN
MURDER CASE

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1s.-Selec-
ton of jurors again was before the
court today at the resumption of
the trial of Mrs. Catherine Roster,
charged with the double murder of
her husband, Oscar Roster. and Miss
Mildred Geraldine Reckitt, his stem
ographer.
Two Jurors were selected yester-
day.
Questions concerning the !!unwrit-
ten law have played a large part in
the selection of jurymen. The basis
of the defense Is expected to be emo
tional insanity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
CLAIM WOMAN
KILLED FATHER

WHITE CLOUD. Mich, Oct. 19-
The state was believed today to be
near the close of its case against
Mrs. Media Hodell, 20 years old, who
is on trial for the alleged murder
of her 65 year old father-in-law,
David Hodell. The high point If
the prosecution was reached yes
terday with the Introduction of a
signed statement at which state
police officers identified a sa volun-
tary confession by the young WOO
man.
The alleged confession relates
that Hodell was ''sick and rpisera-
ble'' and requested his daughter
tn-law to put him out of the way"
The statement further says that
poison was placed in Hodell's coffee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
Where Were the Shots Fired

tooAAAS "hSAN ttN ON
were found?
Where Were the Shots Fired
If so, were the slayers standing
in Midd1esex? Were the shots fired
across the county line? If so, legal
complications may follow.
One bullet pierced the rector's
head and probably killed him in
| stantly. Three bullets struck Mrs.
Mills in the head, but did not pierce
her skull. This, thinks Detective
George d. Totten of Somerset, may
prove that Rev. Hall was shot first
at close range and Mrs. Mills at
longer range, perhaps while she was
running in an effort to escape.
The bullets must have killed her
instantly, yet her throat was cut.
Was it before or after the shooting?
Probably afterwards, thinks Detec-
tive Ferd David of Middlesex.
This mutilation, according to the
theory of Miss Florence North, law
year-detective working as the friend
of 1~6-year-old Charlotte Mills,
daughter of the murdered woman,
was in fiendish jealousy over the
choir singers voice.
Another supposition is hat the
victims may have been slain in or
near the deserted mouse ~ yards
away. Or in the barn. Or in the
neighboring Buccleuch Park. Were
they then carried in automobiles and
laid out under the crabapple tree?
This would support the story OF
Fred McCabe. and his wife. Mrs
, Katherine McCabe. The former IL
bridgetender at the Landing Lane
bridge across the canal and river, g
quarter mile from the spot where
the bodies were found. They agree
that at 11:40 the night of the crime
they heard a woman's screams
three screams, the last a piteou:
wall, a few minutes apart.
The first screams came from ovel
the hill in Mid6tesex county. The
last seemed to come from Somerset
And a woman neighbor in George
street, near Landing Lane, says sht
saw two automobiles whizz arount
the corner from the direction of the
deserted farm. Another woman IL
the Home for Incurables, in castor
avenue across from the farm, say'
she heard shots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 49,
Where did the double murder OF
Rev. e. w. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor
Mills take place?
Which county - Middlesex or
Somerset?
These questions will be uppermost
in bringing to trial the murderers
Of the church rector and choir singer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19
woodbridge All Set

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 1s.-The
Democratic mass meeting where
Governor Edwards and Judge Silzer
will speak, will take place IN the va
cant lot between School street and
EAmboy avenue tonight at 1880. after
the two candidates and their party
be served by Galaida's restaurant.
Of this city.
After leaving Roosevelt. the Ed
wards and Silzer party will hold an
open air meeting in Port Reading at
6 o'clock and journey to Woodbridge
After the meeting here, they will
make a flying trip to Elizabeth and
then proceed to New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

PEARL BANNER, fifteen years
o1o. who with Raymond Schnei-
der. found the bodies of Rev. Hall
and Mrs. Mills. and who subse-
euently preferred serious charges
against her father. NICHOLAS
BANNER (below), who has been
held for the grand jury in s10,-
900 bail: both have been examined
in the murder mystery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-19

pears and the dry bed ends 1t is
merely an imaginary line through
the thickets.
Were the victims shot down at
the spot under the c~rabapple tree in
Somerset county where their bodies
were found?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
HAMMOND To HAVE
ENGINEERING CO.

The 18th Regiment OF Engineers.
a unit of the 3sth Division. are
forming a company in Hammond.
Gary. is topping the list with Regi
mental headquarters, commanded by
Colonel A. P. Melton 1t also sup
ports A. and c. East Chicago
comes next with companies D. and f
while whiting proudly boasts Com
pany F. Hammond can go over the
top in this IS we'll as she has in 9TH
err projects Hammond needs two
companies and II is up to the people
to support the recruiting OF them.
Any citizen between the ages OF
is and As that is physical 1T should
form Of the U. 6. A. and support
the honor in our good old flag.
The National Guard stands for
Americanism. America and Ameri-
can principles. It builds you up.
physical and mentally. II brings
one in closer touch with fundament-
al resources, necessary to promote
an protect American ideals. The
knowledge derived from this asso-
citation with an organization OF this
nature Is beyond the most practical
training a young man can receive to
better himself for his future bust
ness and social life.
This regiment is formed under the
National Defence Act. An Act Of
Congress passed in June. 1920 and
is part OF the National Army. Full
uniforms and equipment are furnish
ed by the Feeral Government. Drills
are hel one night week and M
teen days each year are spent at the
Federal Training camp in Kentuckq.
Federal pay from one dollar up. ac-
cording to rank for each day or drill
night is the compensation the sold
Ter receive in money The camp
life is made up mostly of training
in engineering subjects and rife
practice Keen rivalry between
brother companies makes camp life
100 per cent enjoyable.
Mr.. Jos. L. Mckee who served
with the first army in France is in
charge of recruiting in Hammond.
Full information and application
blanks can be secured from him at
1909 Madison street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
NEW BOXING
ARENA FOR
T. CHICAGO

East Chicago Is soon to have a
new boxing arena. 1t Is being built
by George oswego. president Of the
Twin City Athletic Association. at
an estimated cost OF $4,000 and
VIII be located at lard St and Todd
ave.
Plans for the building are now in
the hands Of Architect Karl D.
Norris and Will be submitted for
the owners approval this week.
Construction on the building is ex-
pected to start this year and COM
pleted early IN 1923.
According to the plans. the pro-
posed arena building Will be 5oI125
| feet, constructed OF brick with a
truss roof and wooden floors. There
will be a balcony Of an amphithea-
tire effect around the entire build
Ing capable Of seating better than
. 500 vaople
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
CROWN POINT

Miss Ethel Heilman of Chicago
was tho house guest of Miss Fran
ces Grimmer over the weekend
Mrs. Jennie Wheeler who has
been employed at the Allman-Gary
Title Co, for the past two years, has
resigned her position, taking effect
last Saturday
The Circuit and Criminal courts
are closed today and will remain
closed until Thursday. The banks
were also closed today on account
of election.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs. oliver
Hershman was quarantined for diph-
liberia on Saturday. A ten year old
son being taken III with that disease
on Friday evening.
Fred Rushton who had the end Of
his finger cut off several weeks ago,
while working at Griffith. was taken
10 a Chicago hospital on Sunday
suffering with blood poisoning. An
operation may be necessary to re
lieve his condition.
The ID. w. q. Club was entertain
ed by Mrs. George Fatch on Sat
urday evening. the regular meeting
of the club. The evening was en-
joyed in a social way and delicious
refreshments were served.
r T. Hard. the photographer. is
making extensive improvements in
his gallery, the interior being re-
modelled.
w l.. Handley is moving his
drug store fixtures and stock to Gary
this week. having leased a building
on Sth avenue and Washington St.
The many friends Of the Handleys
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

in Crown Point regret 10 see them
leave the city.
NEW MARRIAGE LICENSES
Emmett r. Robinson, Hammond.
Viola l.. Wiles, Rock Fall, ILL.,; VIM.
Flynn, Munster. Kate Hillegondo. OF
Munster; Julian ] Jasiak. Tolleston
Cecilia Z. Licheniak, Tolleston,
Ind: Charles Williams. Hessville,
Ind. Gladys Marie Forbes. Gary
Eric Lagerberg. Indiana Harbor.
Elsie Peterson. whiting; Peter Ia
boski, East Chicago. Florence May
Angel. East Chicago. John Jrdesu.
Indiana Harbor. Helen Baltes. Ind.
Harbor; Harold Otis Palmer, Ham
mond. Ruth Hereta Klug, Crown
Point; George Ribar. Gary. Julia
Dobos. Gary; Joseph Tenta. Gary,
Mary Pelrovich. Gary. Ell p Keser-
ich. Gary; Anna VI. Ivanich. Gary.
Frank Bartos, Victoria Starzak. Of
East Chicago: John f. Zarza. Fran
ces NJ. Stiglitz, East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
SOCIAL !

ST. Johns North Side lutbara,
laleS> Aid Society viii meet on
IAursday afternoon. November
e ninth. n the church parlors 1t
70 o'clock. All or the members
- their friends are cordially in
ted 10 be there. where Mrs. WI
am HoepDner, Mrs. Gust Katsos
"a Mrs. Heines VIII act as host
ses.
Trinity Aid Society win meet to-
ght for its regular monthly bust
SIS meeting in the chapel at eight
clock
There VIII be a meeting of the
aarity Organization Society of
4 est Hammond Wednesday evening
& eight o'clock in the City Hall 1t
) hoped that number will be
'gere.
Trinity Aid Society win meet to-
orrow afternoon ia the chapel.
ne meeting has been called for ona
clock for there IS a great deal Of
wing TO be done for the Christ
as bazaar. Mrs. F. Lortz. Mrs. G.
rum and Mrs. f. Mallendor Will
the hostesses.
-
Inc members OF the Literature
epartment OF the Hammond Wom-
IS Club enjoyed an unusually in
resting lime on last SATURDAY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

CATTLE Iieceipts 1900. Market
killers strong. etockers steady TO
weak; prime steers and ycarlings
S11Mf2.75. short feds s7010; fed
butchers 2s.75m6, Gamers and cut
ters S2.50@3.30. feeders 3sQ7.2b;
stockers and yearlings ss@76o.
plain $4Q5.75; feeding cows and
heifers 32.754 $50
SHEEP - Receipts 1000. Market
25c higher.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

CATTLE-3eceipt $500. Market
steady. Native beef steers s11 ~
$685., cows s346.75. stockers and
fedeers S7W725: calves g3.50m9.75.
Gamers and cutters s343.50.
HOGS 49, Receipts 5000. Market.
5010c lower Mixed and butchers,
$s40Qs.55; good hcavies. $s.45 q
$50: roughs. s7.000725. lights,
ss.40qs.60: pigs. 5000 500; bulk,
ss4O@8.50.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1850; market
strong. Mutton ewes. s3.0OQ6.0O;
lambs. s12.O0013.75; Gamers and
choppers. $1,000 800.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

EAST BUFFALO. Nov. 7.-Cattle
Receipts. $50 head; market slow.
Prime steers. $1,000 Q10.5o; clipping
steers. s9.OoQf0.5o; butcher grades,
S7.5O@ 900: heifera. s5.509s.Oo;
cows. S2.0oG $50; bulls. .3.o0G 5.25:
cows and stringers. 4oc q LBS; feed
ers. s5.00Q7o0.
Receipts. 5000: market
active. Gull TO choice. $500 q 1880.
Sheen and I.amhs-R ecelpts. 1900:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
FUNERAL
HELD TODAY

The funeral of Miss Emma Rabe
was held this afternoon at two D. m.
from the home of her sister. Mrs.
J. n. Beckman. 50 Elizabeth street,
Hammond. Burial was in oak Lawn
cemetery at Thornton. III.
Through a typographical error in
The Times yesterday 1t was stated
that the funeral would be Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
AL HASSAN
FALL FESTIVAL

Did you go to the al Hassan Fes-
tival last evening? Well, if you
missed that. you missed something,
the young folks had a splendid time
dancing. the band boys giving them
some fine music. Did you know they
had continued their festival Monday
and Tuesday evenings of this week?
They have and tonight will be the
last night. so go to tho Masonic
Temple. and spend one more pleas
ant evening with the AL Hassan boys
where you can dance to your heart s
content and get the election returns
There will be plenty of amusement
for both and young.
Orak Shrine Circus Parade in
tIo r,p1op6 NEedn aSdav Nov 1f-6 .
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

The Choral Leader and Accom-
PIANIST Club. organized by Mr. Tingle
in interest OF Hammond Community
Service. met in the Schohl studios
last evening. The members worked
conscientiously as Mr. I 8 e
taught. The toll of voices present
proved to be a fine nucleus for
chorus and plans were laid to earn
estly study some worth while mus
ical arrangement and invitations
have already been received for their
appearance when ready. The social
hour was greatly enjoyed. Ruth
webster Cross gave readings ana
impersonations. accompanied y
Mrs. Schohl. The meeting was
decided success in several ways. The
schohls have Hospitality offered the
studio as a regular meeting place.
The next meeting Will be announced
later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07
News and
Personals

church viii meet at The home of
Mrs b =. Hathaway. 424 Bauer
street. FOR an ali day meeting to-
morrow. Wednesday, November the
eighth. Everyone is reminded to
bring thimbles and be prepared to
quilt and tie comforts.
Miss Laura Busney OF East Chi
cago and Joseph a. Rohn Of Chi
cago were married last evening at
seven thirty o'clock at the First
Baptist church. the Reverend Dram
ger performing the ceremony The
young people were accompanied by
Mrs. Havill OF Hammond and Miss
Mabel mickey of Hammond Mr..
and Mrs Rohn viii live in Chicago.
Evangelistic meetings are being
held at the South Side Church Of
Christ. Van Buren, and Standard
avenue. The subject for tonight IS
Five Brothers on the Road to
He'll" and the music will be by the
choir from East Gary. These meet
ings will continue throughout the
week. Wednesday evening will of
fer an ADDED attraction when the
Hammond Male Quartet will sing.
Charles w Starr IS the minister
in charge.
At the regular board meeting of
the Hyde Park NJ. Z. sunday School
held Monday evening. the following
innovation was decided Owing 70
the rapid growth or the Sunday
school and the need Of better faci-
lities for handling the classes, the
Sunday School hour for the Begin
ners and Primary departments VIII
be changed TO the church hour, ten
forty live. This rlan viii make It
possible to care for the other de-
partments more efficiently and en-
able parents having children under
the age of nine years TO place them
IN sunday School while attending
church. Another important matter
decided upon was the creation Of a
building fund for the new church.
The offerings IN the Sunday School
on the first Sunday OF each month
will be used for this fund. Mr..
Kiger. superintendent. after having
visited various Sunday Schools in
the Calumet region IS very enthu-
siastic in his praise of their good
work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

market active. Choice lambs. s14.75
Q15.0o. Gull to fair. ss0og145o:
yearlings. s7ooQ11OO; sheep. $500
$3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

The regular monthly meeting OF
the sunday School Workers Union
of the First Baptist church was
held last evening. at which over
thirty were present. a luncheon
was served at six thirty. in charge
Of Mrs Kennedy, followed by bust
ness and a short program. including
solo by Mrs. d. r. Mann. and a
brief outline Of the work OF the
Beginners department. Reverend
Granger then gave an outline of the
Sunday School lessons for the month
Of November. which was very in
teresting and instructive and appre-
ciated by all. The next meeting
viii be the first Monday in Deem
Der.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-07

GUS parade In Hammond at noon,
Wednesday. November Sth. 11-6-2