Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 33, Hammond, Lake County, 26 July 1907 — Page 3

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(Con Untied.) "A Miss Phoebe Spencer; she has but lately arrived from the east to take charge of our new school a most Interesting and charming young woman, and she is proving of great assistance to me in church work." The lieutenant cleared his throat and emitted a sigh of suddenly awakened memory. "I fear I can offer you no advice, for if, as I begin to suspect, though she sought most bravely to avoid the issue and dispatch me upon a false trail, she prove to be that same fascinating young person I met this morning, my entire sympathies are with the gentlemen concerned. I might even be strongly tempted to do likewise at her solicitation." "You? Why, you arrived only this morning, and do you mean to say you have met already?" "I at least suspect as much, for there can scarcely exist two in this town who will fill the description. My memory holds the vision of a fair young face, vivacious, ever changing In its expression, yet constantly both piquant and innocent; a perfect wealth of hair, a pair of serious eyes hiding mysteries within their depths, and lips which seem made to kiss. Tell me, is not this a fairly drawn portrait of your Mls3 Spencer?" The minister gripped his hands nervously together. "Your description Is not unjust; indeed, it is quite accurate from a mere outer point of view, yet beneath her vivacious manner I have found her thoughtful, and possessed of deep spiritual yearnings. In the east she was a communicant of the Episcopal church." Brant did not answer him at once. Ho was studying the minister's downcast face; but when the latter finally turned to depart, he inquired, "Do you expect to attend the reception to-morrow evening?" Wynkoop stammered slightly. "I I could hardly refuse under the circumstances; the committee Bent me an especially urgent invitation, and I understand there is to be no dancing until late. One cannot be too straightiaced out here." "Oh. Tever mind apoloTizf ns. I see

no reason why you need hesitate to attend. I merely wondered if you could procure me an invitation." "Did she tell you about it?" "Well, she delicately hinted at it, and, you know, things are pretty slow here in a social way. She merely suggested that I might possibly meet her again there." "Of course; it is given in her honor." "So I understood, although she sought to deceive me into the bslief that she was not the lady. We met purely by accident, you understand, and I am desirous of a more formal presentation." The minister drew in his breath sharply, but the clasp of his extended hand was not devoid of warmth. "I will have a card of invitation sent you at the camp. The committee will be very glad of your presence; only I warn you frankly regarding the lady, that competition will be strong." "Oh, so far as that is concerned I have not yet entered the running," laughed Brant, in affected carelessness, "although I must confess my sporting proclivities are somewhat aroused." He watched the minister walking rapidly away, a short, erect figure, appearing slender in his severely cut black cloth. "Poor little chap," he muttered, regretfully. "He's hard hit. Still, tjiey say all's fair in love and war."

CHAPTER XIV. In Honor of Miss Spencer. Mr. Jack Moffat, president of the Bachelor Miners' Pleasure club, had embraced the idea of a reception for Miss Spencer with unbounded enthusiasm. Indeed, the earliest conception of such an event found birth within his fertile brain, and from the first he determined upon making It the most notable social function ever known in that portion of the territory. The large space above the Occidental was secured for the occasion, the obstructing subdivisions knocked away, an entrance constructed with an outside stairway leading up from a vacant lot, and the passage connecting

the saloon boarded up. Incidentally, j Mr. Moffat took occasion to announce

that if "any snoozer got drunk and came up them stairs" he would be thrown bodily out of a window. Mr. McNeil, who was observing the preliminary proceedings with deep inter

est from a pile of lumber opposite, sarcastically intimated that under such ! circumstances the attendance of club members would be necessarily limited, j Mr. Moffat's reply it is manifestly im-' possible to quote literally. Mrs. Guf- I fy was employed to provide the requi- j site refreshments in the palatial din-1 ing-hall of the hotel, while Buck Ma- j

son, the vigilant town marshal, popularly supposed to know intimately the face of every "rounder" in the territory, agreed to collect the cards of invitation at the door, and bar out obnoxious visitors. The invited guests arrived from the sparsely settled regions round abouL not a few riding for a hundred miles over the hard trails. The majority came early, arrayed in whatsoever apparel their limited wardrobes could supply, but ready for any wild frolic. The men outnumbered the gentler sex five to one, but every feminine repre

sentative within a radius of about 50 !

miles, whose respectability could possibly pass muster before the investigations of a not too critical invitation committee, was present. Lieut. Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene. Certain military requirements were largely re

sponsible for this delay, and he had (

pauenuy wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail. The dance was already in full swing when he finally pushed his way through the idle loungers gathered about the door, and gained entrance to the hall. Many glanced curiously at him, attracted by the glitter of his uniform, but he recognized none among them, and therefore passed steadily toward the musicians' stand, where there appeared to be a few unoccupied chairs. The scene was one of color and action. He watched the speeding figures, striving to distinguish the partictilar one whose charms had lured him thither. But among them all he was unable to distinguish the woodnymph whose girlish frankness and grace had left so deep an impression on his memory. Yet surely she must be present, for, to his understanding, this whole gay festival was in her honor. Directly across the room he caught sight of Rev. Mr. Wynkoop conversing' with a lady of somewhat rounded charms, and picked his way in their direction. The missionary, who, In truth, had been hiding an agonized heart behind a smiling face, was only too delighted at any excuse whicU would enable him to approach Miss Spencer, and press aside those cavaliers who were mo

nopolizing her attention. The handicap cf not being able to dance he felt to be heavy, and he greeted the lieutenant with unusual heartiness of manner.

the lieutenant forward. "Lieut. Brant, Miss Spencer." The officer bowed, a slight shadow of disappointment in his eyes. The lady was unquestionably attractive,

"Why, most assuredly, my dear sir, her face animated, her reception most

most assuredly," he said. "Mrs. Herndon, permit me to make you acquainted with Lieut. Brant of the Seventh cavalry." The two, thus introduced, bowed and exchanged a few words, while Mr. Wynkoop busied himself in peering about the room, making a great pretense at searching out the lady guest.

"Miss Spencer, May I Inquire If You Possess Such a Phenomenon as a 'Star Pupil?" who. in very truth, had scarcely been absent from his sight during the entire evening. "Ah!" he ejaculated, "at last I locate her, and, fortunately, at this moment she is not upon the floor, although positively hidden by the men i clustering about her chair. You will excuse us, Mrs. Herndon, but I have

promised Lieut. Brant a presentation to your niece." They slipped past the musicians' stand, and the missionary pressed in through the ring of admirers. "Why, Mr. Wynkoop!" and she ex-

cordial, yet she was not the maiden of the dark, fathomless eyes and the, wealth of auburn hair. "Such a pleasure to meet you," exclaimed Miss Spencer. "Do you know, lieutenant, that actually I have never before had the privilege of meetine

an officer of the army. Your appear- j f ance supplies the one touch of color !

that was lacking to make the picture complete. Mr. Moffat has done so much to make me realize the breadth of western experience, and now, I do so hope, you will some time find opportunity to recount to me some of your army exploits." The lieutenant smiled. "Most gladly; yet just now, I confess, the music invites me. and I am sufficiently bold to request your company upon the

floor." Miss Spencer sighed regretfully, j "Why, really, Lieut. Brant, I scarcely t iee how I possibly can. I have already refused so many this evening, and now I almost believe I must be under direct obligation to some one of those gentlemen. Still," hesitating- , ly. "your being a total stranger here must be taken into consideration. Mr. Moffat, Mr. McNeil, Mr. Mason, surely , you will grant me release this once?" ; There was no verbal response to the appeal, only an uneasy movement; but her period of waiting was extremely brief. ! "Oh, I knew you would; you have : all been so kind and considerate." She arose, resting her daintily gloved ; hand upon Brant's blue sleeve, her I

pleased eyes smiling up confidingly into his. Then with a charming smile,

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poppy. "I thought you would not mind obliging me in this. Come, lieutenant." Miss Spencer, when she desired to

be, was a most vivacious companion,

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Millinery Department

50 Per Gent Discount on all Trimmed Hats and Ready-to-wear Hats

Every Hat marked in plain figures. Just pay half of price marked. FLOWER SPECIAL

For your choice of about 50 dozen flowers in a Iare variety of colors and including Roses, Violets and

For-get-me-nots, regular value 25c and 35c. CHILDREN'S MAT SPECIAL A large and beautiful assortment of childrens white Milan Hats, some trimmed in silk Pon-Pons others with silk ribbon

sash. For quick clearing we have marked

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49c, 75c, 91.00 and

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tended both hands impulsively. "And and always an excellent dancer. Brant

only to think, you have never once

been near me all this evening! You

don't know ho;y much I have missed you. I was just saying to Mr. Moffat or it might have ben Mr. McNeil that I was completely tired out and wished you were here to sit out this dance with me." Wynkoop blushed and forgot the errand which had brought him there, but she remained sufficiently cool and observant. She touched him gently with her hand. ""Who is that fine-looking young officer?" she questioned softly, yet without venturing to remove her glance fro'n his face. Mi'. Wynkoop started. "Oh, exactly; I had forgotten my mission. He has requested an introduction." He drew

r easily succumbed to her sway, and be

came, for the time being, a victim to her charms. To Brant the experience brought back fond memories of his last cadet ball at the Point, and he hesitated to break the mystic spell with abrupt questioning. Curiosity, however, finally mastered his reticence.

"Miss Spencer," he asked, "may I !

inquire if you possess such a phenomenon as a 'star' pupil?" (To be continued.)

DUCK MATS. To close out our entire Hats and Caps we have marked the entire lot, regular 50c, $1.00 and $1.25 values, at

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Gladstone's Library. Gladstone's library is now accessible to all, as the St. Deiniols library at Hawarden, erected at a cost of $300,000. There are 37,000 volumes, largely on theology.

Reduces the DRUDGIiRY of housekeeping

minimum SHE COOKS WITH OAS. Do VOU Cook with Gas? The next time you are down 'town, stej- into the office and see how easy it is to operate a gas range, and how little it costs to have one installed in your kitchen. SOUTH SHORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. 147 South Hohman Street, Phone 10 HAMMOND, 1ND.

GROCERIES

American Family Soap, 10 bars... 39c Prepared Mustard with Horseradish, per glass 8c Extra Strong Ammonia, per bot...3',4c 3 packages Red Cross Macaroni. .21c Extra fancy Red Salmon, 3 cans 35c 3 cans Oil Sardines only 11c Extra fancy Full Ci-earn Brick Cheese, per lb 16c 5 lbs our regular 25c Mocha and Java Coffee 1.00

DRUGS Pinkhams Compound 74c Coopers Discovery 78c Derma Viva 42c Cuticura Soap 21c

As this space is small, cannot give list of all our bargains in Drugs. Come in and see for yourself, as we sell Drugs, and Drugs Sundries at a big cut in prices.

THE BIG DEPARTMENT STORE J

Warm Weather Specialties at reduced prices Spend your leisure moments in one of our Palmer Hammocks, regular $1 Hammocks, open weave, full color, striped, extra strong, full size pillow at 69c Take advantage of our Granite ware sale at less than Tin ware prices. HIGH GRADE LAWN SWING. 2 passenger capacity, strong, can be used by entire family only -4..4S

OUR MIDSUMIVIER CLEARANCE SALE is drawing to a close. Many very attractive bargains yet to be had in all the departments of the big store but they will not last long. Remember this sale includes first-class seasonable merchandise none other. See us for Bargains, Hriday, Saturday and Monday, July 35, 27 and 39.

t loso Supporter Special

Dry Goods Department

One lot hose supporters for ladies, nicely boxed in two or three colors, made to sell for 25c per pair, while they last we will sell them

for

j c

Same style supporter as above (see cut) of better quality, selling regularly at 2oc special to close at, rair isc TORCHoN LACG SPECIAL About 00 pieces of nice fine quality Torchon Lace, with insertion to match, goods that would sell any whore for Sc to 10c per yard, all go at the low price of Sc This Lace Special is Worth Your Attention.

LADIES NECKWEAR CHEAP

Just received a shipment of new neckwear, comprising many of the new summer ideas in this class of wear, looking not only to the style, but to the comfort of the wearer as well 25c to 50c Real Japanese Turnover Collars at 15c up to 2Sc Tailor made effects, especially for the summer wear, at 10c and upwards. Ask To See These Goods.

TOWELING SPECIALS 10 pieces Linen Crash Bleach for, yard 8c 15 pieces Linen Crash, extra quality, yard 10c 5 pieces Linen Crash, extra fine quality, yard 12c Fine quality bleach, crash for yard 5c Bleach Irish Huck back for yard. 5'2c

MILLINERY DEP'T

Choice of trimmed hats at one half regular price. Choice of ready-to-wear and ready to trim hats at qc Duck Caps lQc Duck Hats 75c and ggc Sailors at one half regular price. Bargains in Ostrich Plumes and the new wings.

Ladies, Misses and Childrens Readytowear Dep't

LADIES FIINE MUSLIN GOWNS

Ladies' Gown, slipover style, made of extra quality cambric, muslin, yoke made of fine Valencens lace and Japanese embroidery, selling regularly at 1.48, extra special for two days at 1.33 A Swell Bargain. Ladies buttoned gown, made of fine cambric embroidery and tucked yoke style, in extraordinary value for 1.48, for two days this gown for i o

Notwithstanding the advance in price of all bleached fabrics, we are showing undermuslins at lower prices than ever before.

Shoe Specials

Ladies' 1.50 Kid Oxfords, Blucher style, sizes

3 to 7, special at

Boys' Tennis Oxfords, all sizes, black at 50c

Brown, sizes to 5l2. special at 39

Men's 2.50 Patent Colt and Velour Calf shoes

all sizes, special at

Men's 3.00 Patent Corona Colt, button and blucher

stylo shoos, all sizes, special at

Ladies' 3.00 Patent Colt Button Oxfords, and turned solos, all sizes, special at Z.OCl Misses' and Children's White Canvas Oxfords, "9 r at 3C

Baby White Canvas Shoes and Slippers,

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1.19 50c 39c

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Furniture, Rug and Drapery Department Another very important July Sale. Never before was known such extraordinary Bargains as these and many you'll find in this Department

Raney Iceberg Refrigerator, charcoal filled, hardwood, golden oak finish, patent ball bearing casters, removable flues, 4H2 inches high. 25 inches long, 17 inches deep, regular 513.75 value, special for this sale 8.95 S9c for a Folding Lawn Seat, 4 feet wide, red or green color, very strong and durable 1.25 value, only one to a customer for 89c

7c for a Brass Extension Rod, inch steel tube, extends from 30 to 54 in. with fancy brass ends. Extra special, only six to a customer, a 10c value at c 50c bottle of Furniture Polish.. jqc 1.9 S for this handsome window seat finish in mahogany, upholstered in velour, regular 3.00 value, only one to a customer 1,98

INFANTS LONG DRESSES It is pleasure and satisfaction to come here for your infants wear. The prices and styles are right and we can save you worry, time and money. One lot Infants Dresses, fine quality, lace trimmed, extra special 59c Two styles of Infants' Dresses, one lace trim, the other embroidery trimmed, selling for 1.00, extra Fancy Infants' Dreses, lace or embroidery trimmed, 1.25, 1.39 and 1.48 INFANTS HOODS CHEAP One lot Infants' White Hoods, slightly soiled worth up to 50c to close qc

Clothing Specials

Men's Summer Underwear, odds and ends Men's Rubber Collars, 15 cent value Men's Work Suits, small sizes Men's and Boys' Bow Tics, at Boys' Black Sateen and Fancy Waists Young Men's Suits, 7.50 values Boys' Wash Suits, 50 cent and 75 cent values

19c 10c 1.98 ...5c 21c 4.50 39c

Men's 50c black Sateen Shirts SATURDAY ONLY, TWO TO A CUSTOMER

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