Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 127, Hammond, Lake County, 14 November 1906 — Page 2

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THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES Wednesday, Xov. 14, 1906.

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In Social Circles Communications pertaining to this department may be addressed to Miss Daisy L. Emery, Society Editor The Lake County Times. Telephone 111. SPENCER-ROHRMAN WEDDING TAKES PLACE THIS EVENING. Popular Hammond Girl to be Married at the St. Joseph's Rectory to East Chicago Man. A wedding of great Interest to the people of Hammond, is that of Miss Hattie Itohrman, daghter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrman, to Thomas W. Spencer of East Chicago, which takes place this evening at 5:30. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Soenchen of St. Joseph's Catholic church at the St. Joseph's rectory, in the presence of only the Immediate family. Miss Margaret Rohrman will attend her sister as maid of honor, and J. Austgen, a cousin of the bride, will act as best man. The bride will wear a handsome tailored traveling gown of gray French broadcloth with a picture hat to correspond. The maid of honor will wear a tailored gown of white cloth with a hat of the same. After the ceremony a wedding dinner will be served at the family residence in 331 Kast State street, which has been prettily arranged with greenery and brides roses and chrysanthemums. The young people will leave this evening for a honeymoon trip in the east and on their return will be at home to their friends after Jan. 1 in East Chicago. A charming affair of yesterday evening was the 6 o'clock dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cox in honor of Miss Carolyn Mcllle who is to be a bride of next month. The pretty rooms of the Cox home were rendered more pleasing and attractive with festoons of red heart and flowers. The color scheme was red and the tables were prettily arranged with red carnations and hearts and were lighted with candles shaded with red. The place cards were hearts and there were favors of horse shoes, padlocks, keys and slippers also heart shaped boxes of heart shaped bon bons and red carnations. The dinner was served in six courses and after the last course the happiness of the bride was toasted in champagne and the ladies retired to the parlor for coffee. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Mcllle. Misses Allie and Mae Nelson, Harriet Ciumpacker and Irene Mott. Messrs. W. C. Mee, J. F. Sawyer, Karl Grittin and Clarence Scott. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Fever and children were the guests of friends in Lake View, 111., Sunday. Mrs. S. F. Parker returned last evening from an extended visit with friends and relatives in Portsmouth, O. o Mrs. Tortcr Spurrier of Whiting, Ind., was the guest of Miss Emma Huehn of Logan street Monday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Ilepner entertained the Martha society of the Christian church this afternoon at her home, 428 riummer avenue. The Battenburg club will be entertained by Mrs. Frank Phillips Thursday afternoon at her home, 518 Sibley street. Mrs. Mary Huehn delightfully entertained the Ladies Aid society of St. Paul's Lutheran church this afternoon at her home, 211 Logan street. Charles Laison and E. Johnson of iiIinneapoli3, Minn., are the guests of on ir uncle, Peter Liason, of 411 Iloffture. street

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it-'. 1 ROHRMAN. Mrs. Alice Haney will entertain the W. R. C. tomorrow afternoon at a dime social, at her home, 41 Sibley street. Mrs. W. II. Hammond will be hostess to the ladies aid society of the Baptist church Thursday afternoon at her home in South Hohman street. The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained by Mesdames W. E. Shirey and L. A. Minard AVednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shirey, 36 Clinton street. Mrs. O. D. Van Camp of Girard, Pa., is the guest of relatives here for a few days. From here she will leave for Joplin, Mo., to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Louis Friedley. o The Neighborhood "Whist club met last evening at the home of Mrs. William Poggensee, 43 Carroll street. The prizes were won by Mesdames 13. L. P. Bell and J. McDermott. The club will be entertained by Mrs. Adolph Hirsch next Monday evening. o The True Kindred conclave held perthe most eventful meeting of its history Monday evening. The Imperial degree staff of Chicago exemplified the work and initiated a large class. After the work of the evening a musical entertainment was given and all enjoyed an elaborate banquet. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoover gave a dinner Sunday at which Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson were the guests of honor. The other guests were Messrs. and Mesdames William Hoover, Guy Hoover, William Rextrew, Elmer (J. Seeley and Frank Sumers. Misses Marguerite Hastings and Harriet Soltwedel. Candy! Candy! Don't miss the treat Xov. 13. 11-14-1. A pleasant surprise party was given Monday night for Mrs. B. D. Harper at her home, 411 Pine street, in celebration of her birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served by the Ladies Aid society. Among those present were Messrs. and Mesdames Grove, Brubaker, Toms, Thompson, Hamilton and Rosenberg, Mrs. Kistler, Mr. Turner and Misses Ina Brubaker and Alice Harper. Miss Theresa Dorsey entertained a few friends at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening at her home in State street. Her guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey of Chicago, Miss Lena Miller of Niles. Mich.; Mr. Spohn of Buffalo, N. Y. ; L. 11. Manns of Indiana Harbor, Misses Lulu Sherby and Anna and Genevieve Hastings, Messrs. William Edwards, George Richards, Roy McClintic and Alphonse and Frank Dorsey. The members of the Embroidery club were the guests of Mrs. Ira Dickinson Monday afternoon at her home, 110 Doty street. The afternoon was spent in embroidering and a social hour and light luncheon followed. Those present were Mesdames Ralph Pierce, V. S. Reiter, Herbert Austin, H. E. Sharrer, Frances Kingley, Misses Carrie Miles. Alice Holm and Fanny Ruhstadt. Mrs. Harry Smith was the guest of the club for the afternoon. Mesdames David Hirsch and M. M. Bruce entertained the History committee of the Hammond Woman's club Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hirsch. The study of the afternoon was "Japan." Mrs. Etta Dake read a paper on "The History of Japan." Other paper read at this meeting were "Industries and Education of Japan," by Mrs. M. M. Bruce; "The Imperial Family," by Mrs. A. S. Hunt; "The Crown Prince," by Mrs. J. D. Ebert; "Arts, Artists and Literature," by Mrs. D. Hirsch, and "The Army and Navy," by Mrs. LeGrand T. Meyer. Miss Edith Goodman gave three Japanese selections. After the class the guests enjoyed a social hour and the hostesses served refreshments. Visit the candy bazaar in the Baptist church 2Vov. 15. -11-It-J

The grand matron of Indiana, Mrs. Franc Finn, of Indianapolis, was present at the meeting of the Hammond chapter of the Eastern Star last evening to inspect the work of the order. The work was beautifully exemplified by the members and won high praise from the inspector. The grand conductor, Mrs. F. J. Summers of Valparaiso, and the grand Martha, Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Miller of La Porte, were also guests of honor. Dr. Mary E. Jackson, in behalf of the Hammond chapter, presented the grand matron, Mrs. Finn, with a pretty souvenir spoon of Hammond. After the work of the evening the ladies served an elaborate two-course luncheon. Mrs. Finn will go to Whiting this evening to inspect the chapter there. o The Lyric Quartette of Chicago, one of the best quartettes in America, will sing at Barnie Young's concert, Nov. 21 at Towle's. 11-7-tf.

Miss Vida McGhee of Chicago is the guest of Miss Milly O'Malley. o Miss Louise Morrison of Joliet, 111., is the guest of Miss Dolly Geib. o Silver Light Hive of the Maccabees will meet tonight in Long's hall. o Mrs. F. B. Olwin had the members of the Colonial club as her guests this afternoon at her home, 39 Carroll street. o Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Murphy and guest, Mrs. Julia Murphy of Arizona, went to Chicago this afternoon to see "Ben Hur" at the Auditorium. o Mrs. Newton Hembroff of Sault Ste Marie, Mich., formerly Miss Eethel llower of Hammond, arrived here this morning for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hower of Doty street. o Mrs. F. J. Summers of Valparaiso and Mr. and Mrs. Miller of La Porte, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Beck of Williams street, returned to their home this morning. Misses Elinor Linz and her guest, Prudence Hitchcock, visited friends in Chicago today, and will see "The Time, the Place and the Girl" at the La Salle theater this evening. Mesdames W. II. Gostlin, T. E. Bell, J. T. Hutton, D. C. Atkinson, F. S. Betz, W. C. Belman, H. F. Meikle and Miss Kittie Reilley were among the Chicago visitors today. o Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell entertained twenty-four friends last Saturday evening in celebration of their twentieth wedding anniversary. The out-of-town guests present were Mrs. L. Fansler of Monterey, Ind., Mrs. D. Williams of Medaryville, Ind., and Mrs. H. E. Williams and daughter. Myrtle, of Chicago. O fudge! nt the Baptist oh arch Xot. Pioneer Council No. 33 will celebrate Thursday , night .as "Rally" night with W. C. Belman, the first worthy archon, as the guest of honor. After the business meeting and initiation a program will be given and a supper served. The opening address will be given by D. C. Atkinson, and other addresses of the evening will be given by W. C. Belman and Charles Fowler of Indiana Harbor. Musical numbers -will be rendered by A. E. Towle and H. G. Holder. Prof. A. Hill will give a reading, and a song by everybody will be a feature of the program. One of the supreme officers will give a talk and fellowship cards. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Edward Bauer, Chicago 24 Agnes Housby, Chicago 24 Arthur Moffett, Chicago 32 Maude Guilford, Canada 30 James Johnston, Chicago 28 Jeane Taylor, Chicago 22 Nels Ackerman, Chicago 24 Lizzie Vink, Chicago 18 Hugo Kuhlmey, Chicago 43 Bessie Zell, Chicago 20 Rubin Muskowski, Chicago 22 Bcckie Rubinstein, Chicago 22 John H. Fitzsimmons, Chicago 50 Rosa Ritter, Chicago 47 Frederick E. Jones, Chicago 22 Mamie Schubert, Chicago 18 George W. Gring, Chicago 34 Lena E. Gates, Chicago 29 Charles E. Spiller, Joliet, 111 2S Georgia Stewart, Gardner, 111 25 J. Lawrence Toob, Canada 2S Nellie E. Sloniker, Madison 27 Heilner C. Dawson, Chicago 24 Florence Beggs. Chicago 21 Albert Rammett, Milwaukee 46 Rose Hogan, Milwaukee 32 Try the Baptist Girls' candy Xov. 15. CARD OF THAXKS. It Is with deepest appreciation of the friendly spirit and attention shown the family at the time of our bereavement by our friends and neighbors that we desire to ackuowledge our gratitude. Their kindly acts will ever be remembered. Herman Hildebrandt, Mrs. Mary Busche. Henry Meyn. Peter W. Meyn. HAS LEG AMPUTATED. Gasvila Resic, a Servian, livin at Hegewisch and employed at the Wes 5t ern Steel Car & Foundry company, was run over by a switch engine while at work in the yards, which necessitated the amputation of his right leg. Resic was crossing the track when the en gine came up from behind, knocking him over on the track, crushing the right leg. Emmerling's ambulance was called and the man was taken to St. Margaret's hospital where the operation was performed. Reports sav todav that Resic Is getting along all right and no trouble is looked for as a re suit of the amputation. The Michigan Central Railroad company today filed an Injunction against the city of Hammond asking that the mayor, the board of public works and the police no longer interfere with its construction of the two ' ad.iirinnni tracks that it Is laying over Charlotte street and Howard avenue. The workmen were ordered to de sist from their wwii yesterday.

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Miss Frances Huebner was in Chi cago on a shopping trip this afternoon. Attorney D. C. Atkins went to Chi cago on legal business this afternoon. Ed 'Murray saw "Ben-Hur" at the Auditorium last night. E. P. Eastman of Chicago was a busi ness visitor in Hammonod today. T. H. Harvey of Scip, Ind., was the guest of Hammond friends yesterday. Paul Koenig went to Chicago on busi ness today. F. J. Hosher was among the busi ness men in Chicago this afternoon. Coroner Hoskins of Whiting was in Hammond this morning on business. C. E. Harlow of Chicago was a busi ness visitor in Hammond this monring. F. S. Carter, sheriff -elect, visited in Crown Point today. Will Stevens of Covington, Ky., is the guest of Hammond friends. II. Flanders of Valparaiso was a Hammond business visitor today. Charles Miller was a business visitor to Chicago Tuesday. Richard Schaaf of Robertsdale trans acted business in Hammond yesterday. Vern Sommers was in Chicago yes terday on business. J. W. Wilkinson of Chicago spent yesterday with Hammond friends. II. F. Heard was a Chicago business visitor yesterday. Charles Roper was in Chicago yesterday afternoon on business. Little Donald Wartena, who has been quite ill, is reported better today. J. II. Hill of Creston spent today with friends In Hammond. John McGinley of the Monon yards, was a Chicago visitor this morning. W. Huntington of Valparaiso, was a business visitor in Hammond today. L. C. Hunter of Fort Wayne, Ind., was in Hammond this morning on business. L. Bates of Lowell spent today with friends in Hammond. Born, yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn, a baby daughter. E. C. Bentall was a business visitor to Hammond yesterday from Gary. E. P. Ross of Nicholson was a business visitor here yesterday. Giles Warner transacted business in Chicago Tuesday afternoon. E. J. Pixley of Lowell was a business visitor to Hammond this morning. William Doty of Shelby was the guest of Hammond friends Tuesday evening. J. Lipman made a business trip to Chicago yesterday for the Lion store. Mrs. George Randolph of Dalton, 111., was in the city yesterday on a shopping tour. Dr. W. C. Buchanan went to Chicago this afternoon on professional business. R. DeBault of Hammond left today for a short visit with friends at Lafayette, Ind. C. A. Jones of Oak Park, 111., was a business visitor in Hammond yesterday. August Wehner of Hammond left today for Indianapolis where he goes on a short business trip. E. F. Lomonel of the E & F Clothing store went to Chicago this afternoon on business. Arthur Coleman of Chicago transacted business in Hammond this morning. Edgar Bridge trancacted business in Crown Point yesterday for the Chicago Telephone company. Dr. S. A. Bell was in Chicago Tuesday afternoon on professional business. George Corton was among those who transacted business In Chicago yesterday afternoon. Morton Sutton of Minneapolis, Minn., was a business caller on Hammond merchants this morning. Carl Ames of the Simplex plant left yesterday for Mt. Vernon, 111. on a hunting trip. George Heiser of Crown Point was the guest of Hammond friends yesterday. . Veda Ilemstock went to Crown Point today on business for Attorney W. J. McAleer. J. T. Brennan of Indianapolis, Ind., was the guest of Hammond friends yesterday returning to his home today. Attorney J. II. Conroy made a short business trip to Indiana Harbor this morning. Attorney W. J. McAleer went to Crown Point on legal business this afternoon. Mrs. Denise of the Carleton hotel, who has been quite sick for the past few days, is reported much improved. evening in Hammond as the eruest at

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murphy of.Prescott, Ariz., arrived in Hammond yesterday for a two weeks" visit at the home of J. J. Murphy.

Seymour Kanarr of Lowell was in Hammond this afternoon on his way home from a visit with friends at Plymouth, Ind. J. Edwards, representing the American Tobacco company of Louisville, Ky. was in Hammond yesterday in the interest of his company. Charles R. Stevens, treasurer for the South Shore Gas company, was called to his home near Dayton, O. last night by the serious illness of his mohter. II. E. Stone, sheriff of Newton county, spent tiiis morning with friends in Hammond going to Crown Point this afternoon on business connected with the recent election. T. A. Palmer, paymaster of the Chicago, Indiana & Southern road, was in Hammond yesterday on business with the local office. He will leave tonight for Cleveland, O. George Lake, who is a sailor on board the U. S. battleship Illinois, was in Hammond yesterday as the guest of his brother It. R. Lake, of the South Shore Gas company. Joe Martin, who resigned his position with the Hammond police force, to enter the Chicago Veterinary college, has decided not to enter college and will begin work tomorrow on the Gary police force. HAMMOND ItlllDi; ON TRIAL, (Special to Lake Con tit y Tiinen). Chicago, Nov. 14. Mrs. Lucile Mc-Leod-Memhard, the bride of a month, today appeared before Judge Kavanaugh prepared to be tried for her life as the slayer of her former liance at the Empire hotel nearly a year ago. With an air of confidence she seated herself nt the defendant's table, where Harver Van Dine, Feter Neidermeier and Gustavus Marks the car-barn bandits and Johann Hoch and John Mueller ,the wife-murderers, sat during the trials that resulted in their conviction and death. The case was set aside for a week on account of another trial. RACING RESULTS. AT AQUEDUCT. First race Beauclere, first; Judge Davey, second; Reside, third. Second race Mintia, first; Varities, second; Bon Mot, third. Third race Stray, first; Zambesi, second; Main Chance, third. Fourth race A Muskoday, first; Falette, second; Sir Ralph, third. AT LATONIA. First race Field Lark, first; Conjuress, second; Ajnes Virginia, third. Second race Gladiator, first; Gamester, second; Sanction, third. Third race Meadowbreeze, first; Lady Esther, second; Salvage, third. GRAND JURY INDICTS DYNAMITERS OF AETNA. True Hills Also are Found Against Greek Murderer and Duffy Df France, The grand jury closed its labors yesterday evening after being in session two days. It is understood that six indictments were returned in all, three of which were against Fred Gerstung and Charles Packard, the Aetna dynamiters, for larceny, concealing explosives, and exploding nitro-glycerine unauthorized on private property. The Greek ' murderer, Constantine Strathacopolis, who stabbed a fellow workman at Gibson, was indicted for murder in the first degree. Duffy le France was Indicted for manslaughter and Charles Neil of East Chicago was indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses. The grand jury had been instructed by the court not to investigate anything other than cases requiring immediate action by the prosecutor. HIT II Y A "SPEEDER." George Raymond and O. C. Hubbard started down the Miciiigan Central tracks on a "speeder" and at Gibson, while they were following a passenger train a man stepped on thetraek in front of them and was hit. The man, whose name could not be learned, was not very badly injured and was able to walk home without any assistance. DAN CANNON RUN OVER BY CARRIAGE IN CITY, Tried to Dodge in Front of an Automo bile in an Effort to Catch Train and Collide With a Horse. Dan Cannon, the shipping clerk at the Conkey plant, attempted to dodge an automobile at the corner of Clark street and Jackson boulevard while running to catch the 4:27 Lake Shore suburban and sustained painful injuries as a result. The streets were crowded and Cannon seeing an opening between a truck and an automobile, ran between them. He did not notice a cab that was coming in his direction and ran into the horse. He was thrown to the ground and the wheels of the carriage ran over his ankle. He also received a scalp wound that the doctor afterwards closed up with three stitches. After the accident he was carried to a near-by drug store where his injuries were dressed. The shock was so great that it was thought inadvisable for him to return to this city last evening and he remained in the drug store all night. The accident happened Sunday and Mr. Cannon did not return to his duties at the Conkey plant until this morning. Although he is badly bruised ha will not suffer any permanent injuries as a result of the accident. PRESIDENT CASTRO .DEADf (Special to Lake County Times.) "Willemstad, Curacao, Xov. 14. It is persistently reported here that President Castro of Venezuela is dead, and that the fact is being concealed by the government w) to maintain itself 23 power.

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WIFE OF CLERGYMAN COMMITS SUICIDE. Mentally Deranged Through Lone Illness Sirs. I 31. Snyder of Rockford Ends Life With a Bullet. (Special to Lake County Times.) Chicago, Nov. 13. Mrs. P. M. Snyder, wife of the pastor of the Second Congregational church in Rockford, 111. and a woman widely known in Chicago, was found self slain today at her home in Rockford. The coroner returned a verdict that Mrs. Snyder shot herself while mentally deranged from a long illness. Owing to the social prominence of the family an unsuccessful effort was made to hush up the details of the tragedy. The blow staggered the minister. He half swooned into a chair. When he left his wife in the morning she seemed in unusually good spirlits and upon the way to a speedy recovery.. Tee coroner was summoned after

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