Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 93, Hammond, Lake County, 6 October 1906 — Page 2

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THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 190G.

In Social Circles

( Communication pertaining to tKis department may be addressed to Min Daiay L. Emery, Society Editor The Lake County Timet. Telephone 111. MOST ELABORATE AFFAIR BVEJt (ilVEX IN HAMMOND. Mr. IV. II. Hnmmontl Una Handsome Japanese Party In Honor of Her Staler Decoration Lavish and Beantlfnl. The Japanese party given yesterday by Mrs. V. H. Hammond In honor of Miss Edith Hammond was the most elaborate affair of its kind ever given in Hammond. Little Florence Hammond attired as a Japanese maiden, assisted her mother in receiving. The decorations were arranged with exactness and minute attention to details. Throughout the rooms the Japanese effect was carried out with umbrellas, fans and lanterns both large and small. There were also pink and white chrysanthemums and carnations. The doorways were festooned with lanterns and umbrellas and from the chandeliers to the corners of the rooms were festoons of small umbi ellas and lanterns entwined with pink and white. During the afternoon Miss Frances Hamacher gave readings and Misses Mott and Keefer rendered Instrumental selections. Pink and white was the color scheme for the luncheon which was served at small tables lighted with candles in pink and white chrysanthemums, the place cards were little Japanese umbrellas tied with pink ribbon. Th4 invited guests were: Mesdames Thomas Hammond, W V. A Hill, John Laws, Fremont Laws, Frank Hammond. F. Murphy, V. S. iteiter, Hubert Giles, Thomas Shearer, Archie ("'have, tieorge Jtawling, II. E. A. Smith, XV. 11. Jones. K. XV. Bump, S. Betz. J. J. Nellie Dunham. Oberlln, O. R. Martin Whiite. Sharrer, Chas. J. E. Wolf. C. O. Hohman. S. A. Hell. XV. J. Whinery, "W. F. Bridge, It. S. Oroman, Ray Hatch, I Ii. Bomberger, V. B. Oatman, Charles It. Dyer and A. I'rehler, Misses Marie Kepert, Irene Mott, Flora Merryweather, Marie Stout, Lucille Stebbins, Mae Kelson, Harriet Crumpacker, Gertrude Keefer, Allie Nelson. Alice Holm, Fanny stadt, Frances Ilaroather and Daisy Emery. Jl'MOIt l'AUTV. " The juniors of the Hammond high school gave a hayrack ride last night to the home of Miss Milly Jansen who lives near Griffith, south of town. They had considerable trouble finding the place at first but after three hours ride, got there. Tne sophs who were following them did not have the same luck and after wandering around in the woods for about six hours in a tumbledown peddler's wagon, returned tired and hungry. The juniors returned about 1 o'clock pretty well shaken up but happy. o Another pretty and unique affair of last evening was the party given by the members of the Jewell class in the Baptist Sunday m-hool at the home of their teacher. Mrs. J. B Haliimrton, r12 Suth Hohman street. As the guests arrived they were given the narne df a well known character in history or fiction and . answered to no other name during the evening. One feature of the evening's entertainment was a drawing) contest, erch guest being given an incomplete outline of an object, which, when rilled in by the amateur artists, did not appear very much like the original article. Chas. Binder was appointed editor-hi-ehlef of. a newspaper edited by the guests. After the first edition appeared and had beet; n ad by all present the reporters went to lunch in the dining rroni. Those present wrro Misses Hilla Summers, Blanch Culbert. Bessie Perch. Leoa Shoroyar, Margaret Hepne?, Marjorie Suetcr, Frances Hamaehcr. Maud Lewis. Bertha Balltneer, Lillian Marshall. I'tjsle Bates, Bt?ryle Eastwood, Zelda I.ovo, Leo fa and Emma liuf man. Mahle Dinwiddle. Dorothy Vinnedge, Dolly Gelb and Edith Carter. Messrs. Charles Binder, Otto Hudson, Paul Masteller. Henry Dinwildit, Guy lA Ve, James Dickson, Harry Lewis. Walter Webster, Charles Delaney. l.'lx Newell. Linwood Skeiiingor. HobtTt Holetoft and Parks. o MMMUSE l'AHTY ON" Mil. AMI MIIS. J. O. THOMPSON. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thompson of 3S0 Cedar street were fairly taken by surprise last evening when the members of the ladles" Aid society, together with their husbands, called unexpectedly at their home. The occasion was to celebrate and offer congratulations. It being their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The evening was very enjoyaoly spent. Several musical numbers were rendered, games were Indulged in and refreshments were served. Mr. Harper, on behalf of th Ladies Aid. presented Mr. end Mrs. Thompson with some beautiful pieces of cut glass. Among those present were Messrs. and Mesdames: Harper, MeLeod, Hosenburc. tothwell. Brewbaker, Shoup. Lhiyd. Toms. Mrs. Peterson and son Michael. Mr. Hamilton and son Earl. Mrs. Newell. Mrs. Jacobson. Mrs. Grove. Miss Margaret Bthwell. Master Oliver Lloyd, Miss Iva Brewbaker. Mis. W. F. Brunt and daughter were shoppers in Chka.no today. ."J--S. G. H. Austin was in Chicago this morning on business. Mrs. Kent Young was a Chicago visitor today. Mis? Ituth Shl went to Crown Point thitf morning to ' spend Sunday with Mil Pauline Fauetman. Mis Mlnni" Llevsay, who - h been Yliti.ig M . W. O. Murphy, returned to her honre In Peru, Ind., this inorn-

Mr. J. J. Lowr-, who has been visiting Mrs. S. IjOrry: returned ti-her

! home In U'inamac, I rid., this morning. Mrs. M. J. Mussteman i entertaining Mrs. John Hftenour of Wii liamsport, Inil., for a few days. Mrs. Albert Maaik and daughter, Mi.s Marguerite, were 1 1 - guests of city friends today. Miss Larbara Endress went to Chicago Heights, via Dyer this morning for a lo days visit with relatives. Mises Grace Brooks and Ituth Dill tea- hers in the Hammond schools were Chicago visitors today. Mr. and Mrs Brady and Mr. and Mis. Paxton were business visitors in Chicago this morning. Mr. and Mrs. H E. Williams and daughter, little- Miss Dorothy, wtie the guests of Chicago fiieruia tod;y. Miss llanna Dahl of Crown Point is visiting Miss Grace Dahl in Doty street. The latter has been sick for some time. Mrs. L. T. Meyer and grand-mother, Mrs. Sarah Dittnier, went to Chicago this morning to spend the day with Mr. Meyer's uncle. Miss Aleta Werner made her usual Chicago trip this morning. Miss Wernering is taking music lessons at the Chicago conservatory. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. McGilvry and daughter Rose, of Chicago, will be the gueBts of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McAleer, Sunday. Mrs. Arndt and daughter, Meta, of Sheybogan, Wis., are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Claus for a few days o Miss Margaret Wilson, a teacher in the schools here, went to Crown Point tills niornirg to spend the week end with her parents. Mrs. A. G. Spohn and her guest, Mrs. D. S. Green, of Knoxville, Tenn., went to the city this morning on a shopping trip. Mrs. Marion Dixon, 312 Walter street, was called to Indianapolis this morning by the serious illness of her brother, A. A. Paler. Mrs. ?.l. Bixemman and daughter, Miss A. Bixemman, went to Lowell this morning for a few days visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Broderick, who have been the guests of their sons, William and John, in Bobertsdale, returned to their home in Marlon tnis morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. Krable of Morris, 111., who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jerome, went to Lowell this morning for a short visit with friends there. Misses Minnie Turner, Dolly and Eugenia Knotts, Mayme Mashino and George Will will go to Chicago this evening to attend a party given by Miss Mayme Shafcr at her home in Englewood. The meetings of the junior league of the Methodist church will be resumed tomorrow after the summer vacation. The meetings will be led by Theodoie Moor ard will be held from 2 to 3 o'clock. Mrs. John Bellamy of Monon, Ind.. formerly of Hammond, is visiting her Trlends here today, and will attend a theater party in Chicago this evening. Mrs. Frank Duoomb of South Hohman street went to Blue Island this morning to spend the week end with her sister. The Young Men's Republican club will give their first grand ball Saturday evening, Oct. 13. at Mcllle's hall. V C Mee is chairman of the committee on arrangements and will be assisted by Messrs. William Love, llariy Klrtland, William Hastings and Robert Clark. Mrs. Caroline Dibos returned last night from Milwaukee where she had gone as a delegate to the W. C. O. F. Her friend, Mrs. Mvers of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Dibos daughter, Mrs. Schneider of Chicago returned with Mrs. Dibos to Hammond. Mrs. Meyers returned to Milwaukee today. Among the social events of yesterday evening was a surprise party given for Mrs. Theresa Stack by a number of her friends at her home, 242 Indiana avenue, in celebration of her fiftieth anniversary. The friends decorated the rooms with crimson carnations and served a dainty little lunch. o Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Lena Sliter to Robert G. Wilson which took place Sept. 30 at the home of the bride's father in "VI hit? Cloud, Mich. Mrs. Wilson formerly lived in Hammond with h-;r parents and is a grand-daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Barker of Indiana avenue. The young people will reside with the bride's father in White Cloud. o BAPTIST ATHLETIC LEAGUE TO TAKE VP HANDBALL. There Will be a Series of Contest This Winter at the Leagues Gy miaslum Winners le Get Manograms. The Baptist Athletic League is trying ,to interest its members in th? game of handball which is so popular in gymnasiums over the country. It has issued the following rules which will govern those who participate in contests in the future. Rule 1. The prize in this contest is the Baptist Athletic League monogram which must be won in open contest. Rule 2. All participants in these contests shall be active members of the B. A. L- at the time of the entry. Rule 3. The contest will begin Oct. 9. and continue every Tuesday and Thursday until the contest is ended. Rule 4. There will be a referee to decide all doubtful days at each contest and be official scorekeeper of tae game,

THE CITY

C. H. Murray returned from a business trip to Toluca, 111., today. W. B. Thompson was in Hammond on business for the Detroit Stove company today. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Harding will visit friends in Chicago over Sunday. Attorney John Stinscn went to Chicago this neon. Attorney Frank Gavit of Whiting va3 in town today. Attorney John O. Bowers went to the city this afternoon on business. C. C. Smith of East Chicago is in Hammond today on business. Mrs. C. II. Murray is in the city today to do some shopping. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Muri yesterday morning. R. G. Forester of Peru, Ind., is in ll&mmond on business. A. S. Kent of Chicago is in Hammond today. F. It. Mott transacted business in the city this morning. XV. A. Hill went to Chicago on business this morning. II. E. Cross went to Chicago this morning. ;i E. P. Ames, 17 Webb street, transacted business in Indianapolis today. R. F. Ferrdig of this city will visit relatives in Rensselaer tomorrow. Miss Emma Cooner will spend Sunday with friends in Chicago. , J. B. Ortt wa3 a passenger to the city this morning. II. A. Carr of Chicago was in town today on business. Miss Dora Vinnedge is in the city today on a shopping expedition. J. W. Rittenhouse was a business caller in the city today. Ed Ensweiler was up from Crown Point on business last evening. Harry Kaufman was a business visitor in Crown Point this morning. Harvey Gostlin was a Chicago business visitor today. The 11:11 Monon was 40 minutes late this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Learning and son Perry, went to the city this afternoon. Albert Maak was in Crown Point today on business. Ernest Berquist went to Chicago this afternoon on business. George Knoezer went to Chicago lo the theatre today. II. S. Booth went to Chicago today on business. Kenneth Sheets of the South Shore Gas ' & Electric company, will spend Sunday with friends in Lowell. Leo Butler of Falrmount, XV. Va., was a Hammond business visitor yesterday. A crowd of the Indiana Harbor railroad employes are going to Danville tonight. Things are beginning to take on a lively appearance at the court house. In preparation for the October term of court. Raymond Zoll will leave tonight for South Bend where xe will visit with his brother for a few days. E. A. Kinkade, the real estate man, was a business visitor to Chicago this morning. Fred Brinkham, one of the managers of the Lion store, was in Chicago toCa. Henry Burge went to the city this morning to look after his interests there. Mr. and Mr. John Young: and two boys, and Mrs. McMahon went to the city today to attend the ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Martin FInneran will spend the week end with relatives in Chicago. -' l.v, i Among the high school faculty who are in the city are Principal XV. A. Hall and Professor E. W. Ervin. Among the business visitors to the city were P. J. Fegan and F. R. Coswell. F. L. Wells of the Wells Machine Co. of Beloit, Wis., was in town today on business with the Enterprise Bed Co. Mayor Lawrence Becker went to Crown Toint this morning on a business trip. Supt. C. M. McDaniels, of the board of education, went to Chicago today on business. A road inspection special passed through on, the Erie this morning at about 11:25. D. E. Boone went to Crown Point this morning to attend to some legal matters. J. H. Young of the Young Elastic Paint Co., has closed a contract for painting the roof of the W. B. Conkey Co., plant. James Seott has returned from a a. weeks visit to his boyhood home. Moruenee. -.He, also visited in Glen Park while away. , ,

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J. H. Frelinghuj'sen of the Adrian Wire Fence company of Adrian, Mich., was a caller in Hammond on business for his firm today. Frank R. Caswell, superintendent of the Jones business college, was a business visitor to the city this morning. The Swedish American Independent Political club held a very interesting meeting last evening. The next meeting will be held in Long's hall, Wednesday Oct. 10., 8 p. m. Every member is requested to be present. Edson Taylor, who had been ill at his home in Lowell and threatened with typhoid fever, is recovering and intends to return to Hammond this evening. E. Fricke, teller at the Commercial bank, leaves next Monday for the Michigan peninsula where he will spend some time w-ith a hunting party. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Sheets, Mr. j;nd Mrs. Martin Linz and Loerin DeWitt will leave tomorrow morning in Mr. Linz' automobile touring car for Jerry's Island in the Kankakee river, where they will spend a week hunting and fishing. EAST CHICAGO 0 HAMMOND 0. The Hammond high school played the East Chicago high school this afternoon at Harrison park and the score at the end of the first half was 0 to 0. Captain and Fullback Hollis Hunter was compelled to leave the game on account of Injuries which he sustained early in th half. Karl Griffin is referee and Edwards is umpire. The linesmen are Vedder and Armstrong. WANTS 120,000 DAMAGES. John Spisha has filed suit in the superior court against the Pennsylvania Railroad company to recover damages in the sum of 120,000 for injuries received while alighting from a train at Indiana Harbor. Spisha was struck by a train going in an opposite direction from the one which conveyed him from Whiting to Indiana Harbor and sustained injuries which resulted in th. amputation of his right leg ana the crippling of one of his arms. The accident, he declares, has already cost him $500 in surgeon's and nurse's bills and will cost him $1,000 more before he gets through. TOM LIND TAKEN TO ST. MARGARET'S. Tom Llnd. who was painfully injured when he jumped out of a buggy in his" efforts to avuid Henry Whitaker who wa thrashing him because of the way ne beat his horse, was taken to the hospital this morning. Lind's tnJuiies are painful, but it Is believed that his recovery will be rapid now that. he is under the ear of a physician, at the hospital.

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FALL OI'EMXG AT E. C. MIXAS. The EE. C. Minas company is celebrating its fall opening today. The entire store has been appropriately decorated and music has been furnished the shoppers for the, afternoon and evening. The clothing department has been enlarged, while thethird floor lias been arranged for a stove department. IHIMPACKKR AT CROWN POINT. Congressman E. D. Crumpacker is booked to speak in Crown Point this evening. His appearance has been well advertised and with the good weather this evening he will undoubtedly draw a good house, not only from tne Republican ranks, but also from the Democrats. Methodist Church Trustees Meet. At a regular meeting of the board of the trustees of the First Methodist Church, last night tho pastor's salarywas fixed for the ensuing year. Steps were taken to organize the brotherhood of St. Andrew. XV. XV. Parker, one of the church trustees, who recrived unwelcome notoriety in the past week when he was fined $100 and costs for "mashing" in Chicago wa salso present. His case was informally considered by the other trustees and the presiding elder. Those present expressed their personal confidence in Mr. Parker's morality and informally exonerated him. TO LATE TO CLASSIFT. WAXTED Good gir) for general housework. 4S07 White Oak avenue, East Chicago, Ind. 10-6-3L Are you interested in that and willing to do a little saving. WE PAY YOU IXTER3T ON YOUR SAVINGS. o THE CITIZENS GERMAN NATIONAL BANK OF HAMMOND, IND. We'll help you, give us your account in your savings line and we will pay you Zr'c interest compounded every six months. One dollar and upwards will start you on the Road to Sucees, try it one year. The only National Savings Bank in Hammond. This is a Home Bank, owned by Hammond citizens, sixty-three In number and therefore is not a one-man's bank. Chas. C. Smith, Pre. XSm. D. Wei.. Yke-Pre. George M. Edei C ashier. L S. Eatcriae, Ass't Cashier.

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