Gary area notes and notable local events summary
Joliet guest of Dr. Mackey ends up in Tom Knotts cigar scene as Gary mayoral future hints at immortality. Odell’s ice cream at Scheddell’s soda fountain draws praise. Gary Eagles stage a late carnival through Saturday with big plans for the Fourth. Peddicord travels to Cincinnati then southern Ohio on legal matters and family visit. Dudley Buck memorial service at Methodist church impresses. Glenn Grisman and Valley boys promote Gary Fourth festivities. A planned Fort Wayne to Chicago trolley line via Lake County eyed by eastern capitalists. Frank Bouzh, ex-Gary saloonkeeper, dies at St. Margaret’s Hospital. Rural carrier pay may rise to 90 dollars monthly. large appropriation approved. Postmaster Call of Gary under new investigation for irregularities in money order dept. Col. Forrer and Dan Chapin visit Hobart for Gary area work. Burglaries near Hal’s Drug Store noted. $400 stolen from safe plus cash. Horace Marble, longtime Crown Point figure and Lake County auditor, dies after long illness.
Valparaiso & Northern Interurban Rails Laid at Franklin and Jefferson
The first spike for the Valparaiso and Northern Interurban was driven at 3 30 o clock Thursday afternoon with ceremonies. June 16 1910 marks the start of steel rails in Valparaiso after rapid preliminary work. The ceremony at Franklin and Jefferson streets featured flags and a temporary halt to business.
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Jefferson Streets
Roosevelt Auto Ready for Col Roosevelt Homecoming
The Kokomo built automobile for Theodore Roosevelt received finishing touches and prepared for Col Roosevelt's use at his homecoming reception on June 18. The gift came from friends of the former president.
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Kokomo
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Hobart Grays Edge Standards In Sunday Ball Game
Hobart Grays defeated the Standards 5 to 4 at Valpo Fairgrounds. Windy Meyers pitched well for Hobart with strong fielding support hindered by poor backing from his teammates. Rol Sievers of the Standards delivered a solid effort despite the loss. A special Hobart train carried many fans to the game.
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Valpo
Henderson
Hobart
Valpo Messenger
Fairgrounds
Grays
Windy Meyers
Meyers
Sievers
Plow and Hay Rake Emblems Split Indiana District Race
The thirteenth Indiana district marks a sharp symbol clash in the congressional campaign. Republican John M. Moorman uses the plow emblem while Democrat Henry A. Barnhart champions the hay rake as their distinct campaign insignia.
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John M. Moorman
Congress
Henry A. Barnhart
Gary Tolleston Enumeration Dispute Arises
Gary census committee asked Supervisor Doan last Wednesday to merge Tolleston count with Gary's. Mr Doran said this impossible since Tolleston's enumeration had been closed several weeks earlier.
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Gary
Doan
Tolleston
Doran
Bradford Bryan suit decision awaited at U S Supreme Court
Gary Tribune reports a high court ruling is imminent on the Bradford Bryan case defining ownership of over 10 000 Gary lots south of Ninth Avenue and west of Broadway to the steel company holdings. Senator W E Borah represents Bradford Brothers and the outcome could require south side owners to pay again to the winners to keep their property.
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Bradford-Bryan
Gary
United States Supreme Court
W. E. Borah
Idaho
Bradford Brothers
Ninth Avenue
Broadway
Steel Corporation Holdings
Not Even a Telephone in Clark Station Indiana
A Times commentary notes Clark station in Lake County Indiana lacks any telephone service despite proximity to Chicago and Gary. The village, marked on Rand McNally maps, sits on the Pennsylvania railroad main line and hosts saloons, a livery stable, stores, and other village amenities.
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Lake County
Rand McNally
Chicago
Gary
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida Everglades
Sahara
Bagdad
Constantinople
Timbuctoo
Indiana
Hobart Realty Company formed to market 40 acre Gary tract
The Hobart Realty Company organized under state laws aims to buy hold and sell real estate and write insurance with $7000 capital. Officers include M W Peterson president N P Banks secretary J C Cavender treasurer Sanford Tubbs A C Thompson Thos Crisman Gilbert Bullock. Planned sale of 40 acre Sanford Tubbs second addition to Gary near Glenn Park Station features 387 subdivided lots priced 100 to 250 dollars. Rhoda Clark files for divorce from Thomas Clark over alleged drunkenness after a troubled marriage.
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M. W. Peterson
N. P. Banks
J. C. Cavender
Sanford Tubbs
A. C. Thompson
Thos. Crisman
Gilbert Bullock
South Gary
Glenn Park Station
Gary
Nickle Plate Road
Crown Point
The Fox A Story of Mediaeval Italy
A tale of medieval Italy on Lake Maggiori where the Asconti fortress faces a Guelph invasion. Giovanni Caspi, once favored by the Asconti, architects a feint that lures Blandora’s army away, allowing Caspi to seize control and secure a marriage to Theresa Asconti after defeating the besiegers.
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Maggiori
Asconti
Giovanni Caspi
Theresa Asconti
Caspi
Blandora
Lake Lecco
Ascon
On Husbands and Injurious Concrete Floors
A witty take on marital behavior notes that sensible men seldom mistreat wives who deserve kindness. A second item argues against concrete factory floors, claiming the hard surface harms workers and dust damages machine bearings.
Woodcraft Day Planned by Modern Woodmen in Michigan City
A committee from both Modern Woodmen of America camps in northern Indiana southern Michigan and Cook county Ill outlines Aug 6 Woodcraft day in Michigan City. The Modern Woodmen picnic expects over 5 000 from Chicago and a total crowd around 25 000.
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Woodmen of America
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Michigan
Cook County
Ill
Chicago
Inventor Offers Automatic Ammonia Refrigeration System
South Bend inventor Frank Bishop unveils a fully automatic ammonia compression refrigerator using an inside thermostat to abolish ice in cooling. He suggests a future where coal delivery disruption could reveal easier paths, though the comment ties to coal dust and speculative benefits.
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Frank Bishop
South Bend
Panhandle railroad work and civic notes from Crown Point
The Panhandle railroad doubles tracks with twenty five extra men on site while Case Chapman endures crutch time after an amputated limb accident. Crown Point sees gravel road improvements, new residency seeks, saloon voter drives, Cedar Lake Sunday closing petitions, riot fines, and real estate moves including Joseph Eder selling local bakery and buying Chicago brick flats.
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Panhandle
Chicago
Cedar Lake
Tally
Crown Point
Joseph Eder
For Sale Hobart Properties Move Quickly
Vacant and improved properties in Hobart offered with good locations and fair prices. Contact C M Barney at phone number 614. Listings advertise prime opportunities in Hobart town.
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Hobart
M.barney
Lowell group vows legal fight over petition with illegal names
The Hammond Times reports Lowell opponents refuse to concede the remonstrance, alleging enough illegal signatures to derail it. They publish application notices as if unchanged and prepare for a legal battle amid ongoing protest.
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Lowell
Hammond Times
Public Dance Planned at Hobart Pellows Hall
A public dance will be held Saturday evening July 2 in Odd Fellows hall Hobart with Sterling's Orchestra providing music. Tickets cost 75 cents, unaccompanied ladies pay 15 cents.
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Odd “Pellows’ Hall
Hobart
Sterling
County Superintendents Seek Salary Increase at State Meeting
County superintendents at a state house gathering last week decided they should be paid more and formed a legislative committee to press the matter in the coming session. They currently receive no salary, only $4.50 per day for days worked, and aim to switch to a salary-based system.
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State House
For Sale Two Story House With Land and Stream
For sale a two story eight room frame house with hot and cold water all kinds of fruit and a running stream on ten acres of land half-acre?
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