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Newspaper
Hobart News
Location
Hobart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
4
Hobart News publishes under editor A H Keeler with a 1 50 annual subscription rate. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Hobart Indiana post office on April 7 1910 under the March 3 1879 act.
A late dispatch reports Democrats eyeing a divided legislature with one house Democratic and the other Republican. Dry Democrats favoring this plan seek to preserve the county option law from repeal, while seasonal dryness is noted as a quip on the political mood.
James Kirby Risk of Lafayette, former Democratic chairman, says the best path is Roosevelt for president if Republicans nominate him in 1912. He argues Roosevelt could be unbeatable and notes Democrats in the Tenth district face a tough battle against Rep. E. D. Crumpacker, while John B. Peterson and Joseph G. Ibach bolster prospects in Lake and Tippecanoe counties.
In a Lake County Times interview Frank N. Gavit cites E D Crumpacker's Gary support and a $125000 federal building appropriation. He notes Hobart division among Republicans over a post office dispute and questions about Callie Swanson's ability to unite factions. Winnipeg described as built over a swamp.
Various brief items from Ross township and Hobart include residents avoiding poll tax work on a gravel road, inspector concerns, and social visits. Mentions Ed Sullivan, Essie Murray, Pete Wert, Jim Chester, ex assessor Smith, and Big Jack Trube Case with snake-killing lore. Also notes about road work on Peterson gravel road, looming August completion, and local business prospects and excursions.
Aurora Newfoundland T. C. Crane trans acted business in town last Wednesday. Mrs A Pearson Evanston spent several days with her parents. Walter Case returned home after weeks visiting Wheeler. Mrs H Baumeister and children Harvey and Mildred visited relatives in Chicago. Linda Peterson stayed with relatives at Porter. A special excursion from Chicago to East Gary is planned for Sunday July 19. Rev E Clements moved from Chicago to Merril hill to take the new parsonage. H M Reynolds visited his niece and heads to Ludington for summer with relatives. Merrillville Fourth of July planned in Mayne Pierces orchard with two baseball games and refreshments. Mrs F M Pierce returned from Hammond. Mrs R M Pierce returned from Hammond. C I Goodpaster came from Valpo to spend Sunday. Mrs Warren Boyd of Hobart arrived for a fortnight. Mr and Mrs Ralph Burge of Gary visited relatives. Bertha Burge leaves for Ypsilanti to attend summer school with Alice Mundell of Hobart. Fred Iddings visited Hobart. George Miller went to Chicago. T B McCarty and family left for Buinfield Indiana to visit relatives.
The Delta Gama dance held Saturday evening June 25 drew many out of town guests and raised strong funds. Sterling's orchestra provided music and fruit punch was served. guests expressed interest in another event soon.
John L. Fiester retires after 26 years in Hobart Indiana closing out stock and leaving it to C N Harper & Co of Chicago for quick sale. Stock marked with blue pencils shows sale prices with old marks visible. Sale opens Thursday June 30 and runs 20 days.
Eight room frame house with hot and cold water, running stream, and 10 acres of land half a mile from Hobart. Inquires at the office. "For Sale" and "For Rent" cards available at the News office.
Hon. Nelson J. Bozarth has received an invitation from E. M. Lee chair man of the republican state committee to make a number of speeches in September and October in the interests of the GOP Valpo Messenger.
Chas. E. Greenwald announces Frank B. Parks to serve as deputy prosecutor for Porter county with appointment made on Tuesday. Grattan McDowell, of Ada Ohio, nephew of Mrs. S. B. Pomeroy of Waipo, dies from burns at Gary steel plant hospital and is buried in Ohio after remains are shipped Tuesday.
The Dark Town Grenadiers a large colored company arrive for two nights at Strattan's Opera House July 1 and 2 with Jubilees buck and wing dance routines and a Virginia quartet among the acts. Featured artists include Miss Mandeleigh Orgreeta Cyntha Marrs Minnie Cregler Loucia Smith Hattie Parker Sophia Hall Stella Johnson Emma Brooks and G C Price Tom Curtis W C Ross Louis Daniels and G W Brown. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children tickets at drug stores. B W Strattan Manager.
Methodist offers Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 7 p m Epworth League 8 p m mid week prayer Thursday 8 p m Pastor W B Service. Catholic schedule includes Low Mass 7 45 a m High Mass 10 a m Vespers Bene diction 2 30 p m Sunday School 3 p m Father Wm Hoff pastor All welcome
At 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, and 3:00 p.m. Preaching Service, the church announces services led by Pastor A. A. Brown.
The announcement lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching Service at 10 30 a m Ep worth League at 7 p m and a second Preaching Service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock Pastor Otto A Johnson is noted.
Sunday schedule for Portage Two includes 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. preaching service and 7:30 p.m. evening preaching service. Everyone is welcome.
Court terms of the Lake County Circuit Court are called at Crown Point on the first Monday in February the fourth Monday in April the first Monday in September and the third Monday in November.
Terms of the Lake County Superior Court at Hammond are set for the second Monday in September, November, January, March, and May. The schedule enumerates five court terms each year.
The Porter County Circuit court terms are scheduled at Valparaiso for March 14 on the 2nd Monday in March, May 30 on the 5th Monday in May, October 10 on the 2nd Monday in October, and December 26 on the 4th Monday in December.
Notice lists four court terms in Valparaiso with start dates for each term: February term begins on the 1st Monday, February 7. April term starts on the 4th Monday, April 25. September term begins on the 1st Monday, September 5. November term begins on the 3rd Monday, November 21.
Hobart timetable lists Pennsylvania Lines and Nickel Plate options going west and east. Local No 38 West runs Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 10 50 am Local No 34 East runs Monday Wednesday Friday at 10 20 am W H McClaran agent. The Philosopher of Folly quotes happiness as a toss up between a bachelor advice and a married man warning.
William Farnum opens at Majestic Chicago week of July 4 in The Mallet’s Masterpiece by Edward Peple with a strong vaudeville bill. The Fortune Hunter by Winchell Smith continues at Olympic with Thomas W Ross starring. Madame Sherry nears 100th performance July 1 at the Colonial with Lina Abarbanell and Ralph C Herz, followed by July 4 matinees and naval tour plans through Wyoming and Yellowstone.
The article notes a new pump now connects directly to Duck Creek boosting water supply beyond previous levels. It argues insurance rates have been abnormally high due to past shortages and claims the upgraded system will allow a rerating of risks in the business district, reducing merchant costs.
Hobart Indiana Post Office schedule lists arrivals of Nos. 6 86 22 88 and departures of Nos. 13 87 39 19 with morning and evening times. Office hours run 7:30 am to 8 pm. H C Linkhart P M signs the notice.
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