Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 268, Hammond, Lake County, 1 May 1909 — Page 2
Saturday. May 1. 1909. s
THE TIMES.
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VISITS IX LAFAYETTE. Miss Maud Shea has gone to Lafayette, Ind., to attend the Junior Prom at Purdue. Mis. Shea will remain for a
few days' visit with friends. j IS ILL. WITH PXEIMOSIA. Franeis Eberle, the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Eberle is repotted to be very ill with pneumonia at the home Of his parents in State street. RETIUXS HOME. Miss Gertrude Shoen returned to Hammond today from her home In Stanton, Mich., where she was called several days ago by the serious illness of her mother. Miss Shoen reports her mother as being very much Improved. GARFIELD CLVB TO MEET. The Garfield club of the First Christian church will meet Monday evening
in the church social room. It is the reg-ular meeting: of the club and a full attendance Is desired. A 11 in MEETING. The next regular meeting1 of the members of St. Agnes' guild of St. rani's Episcopal church will take place Monday evening at the home of Miss Mayme Mashino in Oakley avenue. A full attendance of members is desired as business of importance will be discussed, rians for the social to be given in the near future will be completed at this meeting. AX" ALVJIXI MEETING. There will be a meeting of the High School Alumni association Monday evening in the assembly room of the Central school. Business of Importance will be transacted, so that a large attendance is desired. HOLD ANM'AL BUSINESS MEETING. The regular annual business meeting of the Hammond Woman's club is being held this afternoon in the Masonic temple. It was desired that many members attend, as the election of officers will be held and other Important business disposed of. K. OF C. MEETING. There will be a meeting of the
Knights of Columbus Monday evening
in the K. of C. hall. All members are urged to attend as business of Im
portance will be transacted. A SURPRISE PARTY.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Westphal
entertained a party of friends who surprised them at their pretty new home, 833 Truman avenue, last evening. The evening was passed In an enjoyable so-
Misses Gertrude and Emma Claus Clinton street Tuesday evening;.
In
cial way and a dainty luncheon was
served by the hostess at the close of
the party. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. "W. A. Calne, of Chicago, Mesr. and Mesdames Ru.iael Prevo, Jerome Massey, Bert Shinn and Walter St. John of Hammond. RETURN FROM VISIT.
Mr. and Mrs. Gui Jacobson and two children have returned from Creston, Ind., where they spent a few days visiting friends. ATTENDS FUNERAL IN LOWELL. Miss Grace Dahl went to Lowell this morning where she will be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dahl over Sunday. Miss Dahl went to attend the funeral of iir. Michael. ENTERTAINS AT DINNER. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sheffield enter
tain the members of their family at a very pleasant 1 o'clock dinner tomor
row at their home in May street, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Parry Shef
field, whose wedding occurred in Chi
cago Wednesday afternoon. The table will be prettily decorated with bridal and spring flowers, carrying out a
dainty color scheme. The only out-of
town guests will be Miss Etta Sheffield
and Mr. Drlnkwater of Chicago.
A SOCIAL MEETING. The members of the history commit
tee of the Hammond Woman's club
will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Lundt in Williams street. A cordial invitation to attend
is extended all members of the com
mlttee and all members In the club,
who will work on the committee next year. It will be the annual social meet
ing of the members and an old-fash
loned spelling contest will be one of the features of the afternoon. Mra. A. E. Wilcox and Mrs. J. T. Hutton will be the leaders and Mrs. A. F. Knotts has been chosen to pronounce the words. All those who attend are asked to bring a box luncheon which will be served at the close of the program.
A CHILDREN'S PARTY. Mrs. Whitsell Is entertaining a party of children this afternoon at her home in Williams street In honor of the birthday anniversary of her little daughter. Kindergarten- games will furnish the entertainment for the aft
ernoon, and dainty refreshments will
be served. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.
The Mothers' club of the Lincoln
school held its regular monthly meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the school
hall. The meeting was the last to
be given during the school year, and an elaborate program was planned for
the entertainment of the guests. The
meeting was well attended by the mem
bers of the club, who passed a pleasant
social hour at the close of the program. The members met informally for conversations, and discussed plans
for the work next year. The pupils
of the various grades took part on
the program and rendered piano solos, vocal solos, recitations and seevral class songs were sung. Professor W. A. Hill was present at the meeting and address the members on "How to
last evening at her home in Rimbach avenue. The evening was passed in the usual pleasant way of the club with embroidery work, after 'which dainty refreshments were served. Another meeting will be held in two weeks although the place of meeting has not been decided. The following members were present: Misses Ruth Brennan, Georgia DeWeese, Grace Stolley, Florence Wilson and Emma Swanton. A SURPRISE PARTY.
A number of young people met at Miss Mable Olsen's rooms at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stevens in Morton
court last evening and spent a very pleasant time. The party was a sur
prise to Miss Olsen. rjlanned by the
pupils in her room in the Central
building. Games furnished pleasant
entertainment during the early even
ing after which elaborate refreshments
were served
A WEEK END VISIT. Miss Nettie Raymus of Rimbach avenue, went to South Chicago this morning to remain over Sunday the guest
of friends. A FAREWELL PARTY. A very delightful party was given
as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. Bow-
SHABRER
DR. H. E'
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Hammond Mason Leaves for Long Trip Through Indiana Today.
WILL GET SOME POINTERS
Takes Part in Ceremonies Incident on Institution of a New Shrine.
Dr. H. E. Sharrer was specially In
vited by Illustrious Potentate Jacoby
of Murat temple, Indianapolis, to go to
Evansville to take part In the cere
Beautify the North Side." The talk was man last evening at the home of Mr. monies Incident to the installation of
the new Shrine temple at that city.
Dr. Sharrer left last evening for tha
long trip through Indiana, and will present at the installation of the Shrin
in Evansville tonight. It Is expect
ed to be a gala occasion, and Dr. Shar
rer will get some valuable pointers on
of great Interest to all present.
EASTERN STAR MEETING. The members of the Order of Eastern Stars will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at the home of Mrs. Eric Lund, 19 Warren street. All the members
and Mrs. Alex Bajne In South Hohman
"street. The party was planned as a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, who leave Hammond tomorrow for Buffalo, X. Y., where they will make their home in the future. The guests were the members of Golden Rule Council, No.
are urged to attend as plans for the Xi D. of Lk( of which Mrs. Bowman is a tho gentle art of installing a Shrine.
Laedorach Bros. WATCHMAKERS and JEWELERS
150 South Hohman Street HAMMOND
We keep the Quality up
Established
J2
years ago
keep the Prices down
A CLUH MEETING. Several of the members of the J. C S. club met at the home of Miss Mable Van Bodegraven in Sibley street last evening for a very pleasant club party. The early part of the evening was devoted to the business of the club and the plans for the social events which will be given in the near future. Games, music and social conversation helped
to pass a pleasant social hour, after
which the hostess served dainty refreshments. Miss Hazel Cotton will entertain the young ladles of the club next Saturday evening at her home.
G71 Truman avenue. The following
were the members present last evening:
Misses Bessie Porch, Marguerite Wil
i cox. Hazel Cotton, Mae Arkln and
: Mable VanBodegraven.
! SPENDS WEEK END HERE. f Charles Crumpacker, who Is attending the Valparaiso university at Valparaiso, is here to remain over Sun
day, the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Crumpacker of Webb street. VISITS IN CHICAGO. Misses Anna and Winnie and Master Donald Blackburn of Indiana avenue went to Chicago this evening to remain a few days visiting friends and relatives. CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
Miss Katherine Switzer, daughter of the Rev. W. F. Switzer, continues to
improve nicely from the effects of the
operation she submitted to for ap
pendicitis. Miss Switzer is at St. Ber
nard's hospital in Chicago.
member, and about thirty were guests.
Mrs. Bowman was presented with a handsome gold pin, an emblem of the
Daughters of Liberty, which was a gift from the members. The presentation
speech was made by Mrs. P. L Davis. I
The evening was passed in a very
pleasant social way and dainty refreshments were served. A QUIET -WEDDING. A wedding of interest to many Ham
mond people will be solemnized this
evening in Indiana Harbor when Miss
Mae Lewis and Arthur Mack of Cleve
land. O.. are auietlv married. The
ceremony will be very quiet and simple
and will be witnessed by the imme
diate relatives and only a few invited
friends. Mr. Mack arrived in Indiana
Harbor today from Cleveland where he Is In the employ of the Lake Shore
railroad at their general office. Mr.
Mack formerly lived In Indiana Har
bor when he was connected with the
C. I. & S. R. R. at Gibson. During his
ra Moil:
TONIGHT
A Dramatization ol the Powerful Story by GEO. BARR MXUTCHEON
(A Love Behind a Throne) By the Author of ''Brewster's Millions"
An ideal presentation of the most popular novel of recent years, presented by
an unusually strong and capable acting company, including Miss Stephanie Longfellow And a complete massive scenic production.
Vrnlnj2 ! Owing to the unusual interest manifested in this engagement it is advisable to secure your seats in advance.
Read the Boole!
See the Play!
Prices:
Matinee 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c INlght 25c, 5Qc, 75c, l.OO
SUNDAY NIGHT, MAY 2nd
future will be dlscifssed
RETURNS FROM VISIT. Will C. Mee returned home this morning from South Bend where he went yesterday for a short visit. A SPECIAL MEETIXG. A special meeting of the members of
Hammond Temple, No. 73, Pythian
Sisters was held last evening In the K. of P. hall. There was the us,ual attendance of members who spent the
evening with the drill work in prepara
tion for the coming convention.
A SCHOOL SOCIAL. The pupils of the Wallace school gave an entertainment and social last evening in the school hall, which proved a very pleasant social event among the residents in the south part of town. There was a good attendance and a neat sum was realized which will be used to purchase pictures for
l uuhuw.b. ulc pup.13 ... v..- c ! & g r. R. at Gibson. During his race would He among Koehler, John ous grades took part on the program gtay at mdiana Harbor and Hammond Sugrue of South Chicago, H. Johnson
Evansville got its dispensation soon
er than did Hammond, for the reason
that it made application sooner. The
Shrine will nevertheless be installed in Hammond in the near future.
Member Imperial Council.
Dr. Sharrer Is a member of the
imperial council of tho Shrine in Indiana, and as such his presence will be demanded at all occasions of the kind.
He will have to be in attendance at the
Installation of the Shrine at Fort
Wayne and will be able to demand
the presence of the members of the
Imperial council In Hammond when
the installation takes place here.
The members of Orak Shrine fine
that there is great enthusiasm in thl
part of the state over the installation
of the Shrine here and they prophesy
that there will be another class of, at
least, 100 when Orak Shrine initiates
its first class.
and they were assisted by the high
school orchestra. Mrs. C. B. Miller and the Misses Lottie and Norma Robbins. Home-made candy was sold during the evening. ATTENDS FCSER.IL. Miss Mae Burhans went to Lowell today where she will attend the funeral
of Mr. Michael and remain over Sunday, the guest of relatives. ENJOYS SIIOKT VACATION.
Miss Sadie lines left this morning
for Montlcello, Ind., to be the guest of her relatives and friends over Sunday.
ENTERTAINED IN CHICAGO.
Mrs. Fred Morrison will entertain
the Misses Lola and Blanche Lyons of Hammond at her home in Logan
Square, Chicago, over Sunday.
VISITS WITH RELATIVES. Miss Amy Shine has gone to Bruce
Lake, Ind., to be the guest of friends and relatives for a few days.
WE REPAIR
I
AMOS
PHONE 1922
The Straubs Piano Go. Factory Reicned hj the So. Hotimin Strest Crs
he made many frlend3 who will con
gratulate him on the announcement.
Mlsa Lewl3 is a prominent young lady In Indiana Harbor and popular In so
ciety circles at Hammond and East
Chicago, where she has visited on sev
eral occasslons. The announcement will be a surprise to many friends of
the young people here, who will extend
their best wishes for the future.
Mrs. Thomas Brennan is spending the r!.v with her mother. Mrs. Swift, In
Englewood.
of South Chicago, E. Pretiele of the
Perry Athletic club and H. Tlmm of
Whiting.
Three automobiles followed the run
ners, the checkers having gone In ad
vance. The course lies between Gary and Hobart and back again, a distance
of fifteen miles.
ood Cigars
Perfectly Kept
The Best in the Land at a Fair Price That's What We Stand For The "House of Quality" COX MEE
Whitmer & Co. CARPET CLEANERS AND RUG WEAVERS 346 E. State St. Call for Estimate
IMPORTANT MEETING.
The official board of the First Methodist' church will meet Monday evening
for an important meeting. All the
members are asked to attend as business of importance will be transacted ENTERTAINS AT CARDS.
Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Ellick will enter
tain at the second of a series of In
formal parties this evening at their
home In Mason street before moving to
their new residence in Chicago. Euchre will be the entertainment for the even
ing. ATTEND CHICAGO MEETING.
A number of Hammond ladles went
to Chicago yesterday to witness the
conferring of the third degree of the
True Kindred on several candidates
Mrs. Elizabeth I,ash and Dr. Mary E
Jackson were presented with beautl
ful bunches of American beauty roses' for their assistance in the ceremony. At the close of the regular lodge session a very delightful banquet was served In honor of the new candidates. About two hundred members were served. During the social meeting the guests, Mr. and Mrs. McArthur rendered an excellent Scotch concert. Those who attended from Hammond were: Mrs. Elizabeth Lash, Dr. Mary E. Jackson, Mrs. B. Eastman, Mrs. J. M. Bellamy, Misses Allen McCoy and Elizabeth Scott. JEWISH LADIES TO MEET. The Jewish Ladies' Aid society will
hold their next regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, May 5, at the home of Mrs. Leo Wolf, 21 Rimbach avenue. A full attendance of members is desired, as business of importance will be transacted.
ATTEND LECTURE. Several Hammond ladies, members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist church, will go to Whiting tomorrow to hear a lecture by Dr. Ida Kahn at the M. E. church in that city. MISS KING WILL ENTERTAINS. Miss Grace Klngwill will entertain the young ladles of the O. O. club Tuesday evening at the home in Wil
liams street. The party will be the
regular weekly one among the members and a very pleasant time Is anticipated. N. N. CLUB MEETS. The members of the N. N. Embroid
ery club will meet at the home of the
"A STUBBORN CINDERELLA."
One of the most important characters
in the musical comedy A stuDDorn Cinderella" Is a Sioux Indian. A pedal feature concerning this part, the
management, Mr. II. II. Singer, had considerable difficulty in securing one
who could correctly interpret the part. After searching for several weeks Mr. Singen was fortunate enough to meet Frederick Truesdell, a well known
actor who years ago traveled through
the Zunl country, and who can speak I sacted business In Hammond today.
the Indian language fluently. Mr. Truesdell attended the Carlisle Indian school, and it is said made one of the best stage Indians ever seen. At the Towle opera house Sunday, May 2nd.
Ice Run Blown Down. '
One of the effects of the storm In
Hammond, which was not reported yes
terday, was the fact that thn old Ice
A novel feeling of leaping, bounding I run in the plant of the O. H. Ham-
impulses goes through your body. You
feel young, act young, and are young after taking a course of Holllster's
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. At Negele, the Druggist.
Mrs. Mattie Boney will spend Sun
day visiting her relatives in Chicago.
L. L Levy has engaged Mr. J. Bron-
Strom from Chicago to do his cutting
and coat making. He can please the
best dressers; a perfect fit guaranteed.
212 East State street, next to the Mo-
non tracks', phone 246. 26-6
Miss Maude Smith and guest. Mrs.
Goodman, of Omaha, Neb., are spend
ing the day visiting in Chicago.
You'll not find beauty in a rouge pot
or complexion whitewash. True beauty
comes to them who take Holllster's
Rocky Mountain Tea. Gives that lovely
color that's made beauties famous. 35
rents Tea. or Tablets. At Negele, the
Druggist.
r C Smith of East Chicago tran-
mond company was blown down by the
storm.
The workingmen are now engaged in
the work of tearing down the old plant
and the storm rendered them great as
sistance. Great walls were blown
down and the site of the old plant Is a
mass of wreckage.
Doc Gets His.
Dr. E. M. Shanklln received the
Master Mason degree last evening in
the Blue Lodge, a large number o
Masons having assembled to see the
straying brother initiated into the fold
Dr. Shanklin having been the only candidate for the evening, he received
full benefit of the work, which, like
a great oration, was successful because
It had the three requirements of the latter viz: a great "subject," a great occasion (for him at least) and a great audience. Two candidates are sched-
uel for the work In the Blue Lodge this evening.
A
Stubb
OHl
The Best Musical
Comedy Ever Produced.
Cinderella
ALU STAR CAST WITH HOMER B. MASON
AINrD SO FASCINATING SHOW GIRLS
Directions, MORT. H. SINGER
Prices: 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00
7-MGHTS-7
Commencing Monday, Alay 3
"THE RETURN OF THE PAVORITES'
winiuitge
r oros
Own Company
Headed by FRANK WINNINGER SPECIAL SCENERY REFINED VAUDEVILLE Prices lOc, 20c, 30c, SOc &fi&Z!2ft281
Opening Play "THE MYSTERIOUS MUSIC MASTER' Tuesday Night "THE AVENGER"
Miss K. G. Rellley will he the guest
of her friends in Chicago Sunday.
VISITS HERE OVER SVSDAY. Vernon McGlrr, who is attending the Valparaiso university at Valparaiso
Fair as the fairest illy. Your complexion it can be, If you'll but take occasionally. A drink of Rocky Mountain Tea. Negele, the Druggist
Miss Mabel Brunt of Windsor Park
Death of BabyHarry Williams, the 1 -month-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. H. L "Williams, 461 Kane avenue, died earlythis morning.
The body will be taken to Miller tomorrow for burial in the afternoon.
came here to remain over sunaay at i win gpenu me ...... . j v. ht- oa at po w t fi. Tra w v Brunt of Plummer ave-
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Aleer m Webb street. nue.
Miss Anna Iotz of Irving Tark, 111.,
A PLEASANT PARTY. nest nf frlomls in Hammond
Miss Fanny Ruhstadt entertained the last evening.
members of the Inter Se club very
Cab Line i CALUMET
Cabs & -Carriages to all Trains C A RT E R & W E l U S livery, Cab-and Baggage Line
73 State St, Hammond
Mrs. L. E, Minard PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER AND NOTARY PUBLIC Moved to 202 Federal Building (Post Office) Office Phone 1312 Residence 1011
pleasantly last evening at her home In
Webb street. It was the regular meeting of the club members and they passed the evening in a very enjoyable way. Embroidery work and social con
versation helped to pass a pleasant
evening until a very dalltily arranged
course luncheon was served In the din
ing room. Tha next meeting will be; held In two weeks, although the place of meeting was not decided last even
ing. The members present were: Misses Irene Mott, Agnes Melkle, Mary Krost, J Mary Ibach. Florence Loveridge, Anne Culllnlne, Ellen Clark and Edith Good
man. VISITS IX KAXKAKEE. D. W. Blackburn of Indiana avenue has gone to Kankakee, 111., to remain over Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Sewall. EMBROIDERY CUB TO MEET. The members of the Embroidery club will be entertained by Mrs. Rlaph Fierce, at her home, 44 Condit street, Monday afternoon. The usual program of the club will be enjoyed. VISITS IN CHICAGO.
Mrs. George Dracket and daughter, I Miss Beulah of State Line street will j
go to Chicago tomorrow to visit Miss Katherine Switzer, who is ill at St.
Bernard's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowman of Logan street will leave Hammond tomorrow afternoon for Buffalo, N. Y., where they will make their home in the future. ENTERTAINS CITB FRIENDS. Miss Margaret Turner had the members of the Sewing club as her guests
THE CITY
New Stores Completed.
The new stores which have been fix
orl nr. In the First National Bank
building are now "ready for occupancy
The first store from Hohman street will be occupied by Lochlel Simpson
tomorrow.
Mr. Simpson will start to moving on
Saturday night and expects to be ready
to do business at the new stand by
Tuesday morning. In addition to his new shop Mr. Simpson will have one
nf the most un tn date bathrooms in
the city.
Henry Bicknell, the former Hammond druggist, has had his new fixtures moved into the second store and expects to be located there within a few days. Mr. Bicknell is to have an up-to-date ice cream parlor.
The third store will be occupied by Mayer Rubin, who will have a fine delicatessen store. Mr. Rubin does not know Just when he will be located In his new place.
Infant Son Dies. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard Schulp of Roby, died this forenoon. The funeral has been arranged for tomorrow at St. Joseph's cemetery in Hammond.
ANGING Evening at the Wolf Lake Club House
Commencing Sun., May 2, '09
-Admission 2SC Lames Free
23 Start in Gary Race. Twenty-three contestants started this this afternoon at 2:02 In the Gary Marathon race. Mayor Knotts gave the sprinters their final instructions before they started, and then fired the pistol as a signal to start the race. E. Koehler and M. Hlrschberg of Gary went to the front immediately and set the pace for a pretty sprint down Broadway. B. Salvin, one of the contestant, dropped out after running six minutes. At the start it looked as though the
THE IDLEHOuR 5c THEATRE-
271 EAST STATE STREET Latest and Best MOVING PICTURES
Change of Programe Daily Hours 2:30 and 7 P. Al.
Vaudeville Theatre.... 261 STATE STREET For four days beginning Monday, April 26 ORIGINAL RAGS Extemporaneous Singer LltlGH & DALE Western Sketch
For three days beginning Friday, April 30 ROSE JOHNSON Musiclal Monologue Sarah Brandon & Co. Sketch ILLUSTRATED SONG MOVING PICTURES Special Matinee Saturday and Sunday Doors open 2:30 P. M. and 7:00 P- M. Admission 10 cents
THEATER T?(
CHICAGO
The Harvey Stock Co. In Repertoire Monday and Tuesday Night, Wed. Matinee "Lena Rivers"
Wednesday and Thursday Night "The Village Vagabond" Friday Nlgnt, Saturday Matinee and Night "The Signal of Liberty"
Specialties between the Acts
T?- a Concert In front of tne ICC Theatre every Evening at
7:15
Prices: 10, 20 and 30 cents
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269 E. State St. R. A. Borg Two Doors East of Bijou Theatre
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