Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 142, Hammond, Lake County, 3 December 1909 — Page 6

THE TTF.IES.

Friday, Dec. 3. 1909.

NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

A Biled Shirt Tale. Crovrn Point has a few Beau BrtimJnels who feel perfectly at home In the regulation 'biled" ehirt with corresponding collars and cuffs and it also has a few citizens to whom the aforesaid wearing apparel is a total stronger excepting on state occasions when the last named parties don the regulation society clothes with reluctance and groaning of spirit It is of the last mentioned epieces that the following true Incident is given, happening at a recent date and to one of the town's best known citizens. The story has it that the aforesaid gentleman, with his wife were invited to attend a certain function in town which required the wearing of the "linens" and after much fussing and ado and with th assistance of half the family the head of the house, was to all appearances dressed in his "evenings" fcr the party. It is here that the "groaning of spirit" comes in, followed by rows and dashes ness of shirt," "the suffocating collar," "these duds being warmer than a winter overcoat." and "why they don't wear soft shirts at parties?, etc., tc." The scene changes to the party with Crown Point man persnlrlng, and fuming, with an unaccountabl lump at his throat, and a lightning of his linen shirt never experienced before. The scene changes again. Third act

decorations. The flower is a deep red, tropical In Its beauty and seeing them in profusion reminds one of a sea of red and green velvet. The Chicago markets will be supplied with the Christmas plants from this place and the florists will reap a harvest on their holiday product. Corey Wise's bulldog started on a rampage on "Wednesday afternoon at the south end of town and attacked a valuable Jersey heifer calf belonging to George Schmal, lacerating and injuring the animal to such an extent that it had to be killed. The loss will have to

i be made up out of Ike county's funds

and as the calf was valued at $20, it was a bad afternoon's work on the part of the dog. The meeting of the Sons of Veterans at the town hall last evening for the purpose of organising a permanent so. ciety of that nature In Crown Point

was well attended. The Pleasure club will meet at the home of Mrs. J. A. Donnaha on Main street this afternoon. Th Nr. B. I. I. club met at the home of Miss Etta DuBols on Court street last evening for one of their regular enjoyable weekly sessions. Philene 'Williams has been transacting business at Blue Island for the last two days. Frank Brooks is working on the

contests. Two handsome prizes were carried away by Mrs. O. "Watson, and the consolation prizes were awarded to Mesdames "Wildermuth and Metskes. In due time the guests repaired to the dining room, where the table was spread with all the delicacies of the season. Mesdames Elizabeth Culver and T. "Wlidermuth were guests of honor. Before dispersing a hearty vote of thanks for a pleasant afternoon was extended to the hostess.

Crown Point man is in his bed room j Gary bridge at present for Contractor taking off the detested party togs when Crowell. his wlfft enters the scene, discovering j John Mracek of Chicago Js spending that her Beau Brummel has worn his ! a 3ays with his parents, Mr. and

oft shirt and necktie under his "Bhowft" clothes.

Unclaimed Letters. The following letters remain in the Crown Point postofflce: Miss Emma

Boldes, Mrs. J. E. Holmes, Mrs.. Nels ( Hohanson, Mr. Gifford 1 Marrs, Mr.'

John Neyler, Mr. Charlie Rahners, Miss Flora Schmitt, Mr. Henry Walter, Bill "Williams, esq., and Miss Tlllle Winter.

Crown Pointers who seldom visit the east part of town are not aware of the axtensive additions being made at Bennett & Trump's handle factory, which will commence operations In their new quarters the first of the year. The gentlemen have Interested a great deal of money In the new plant and have enough orders ahead for their manufactured product to keep a good force busy for some time to come. They will manufacture handles for all kinds of tools, and It Is to be hoped that the factory will grow to be quite an adjunct to the manufacturing Interests pf Crown Point. The two green houses here will be heritable gardens of color during the next three weeks, their owners raisine

Mrs. Thomas Mracek on Court street. Word from Ben Hayden states that he is at present employed on a roofing contract for the Hammond Roofing company at Wansau, Wis. The commissioners' regular meeting is billed for next Monday. It is about time the local basket

ball team scheduled a few games for

the public entertainment. Crown Point

Is experiencing a dearth, of athletic ex cltement.

MERRILL VILLE. Wednesday evening at the class meeting held at the home of Mrs. Floyd Pierce, piano pupils of Miss Huntington played the following program: Fable a. Schmoll Mable Hartman Enchanted Moments Adam Geibel Eva Iddings Album Leaf c. M. von Weber Myra Pierce Fair Daffodils R. R. Forman Clara Burge (a) Andante Sudds (b) Poet and Peaaant Wagner Matilda Neudorf

A Dream of Angels Tho. Kullak Lenora Koch Murmuring Brook Spindler Maggie Lennertz Mrs. Alice Pierce is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Martin, at Valparaiso. Mr. Barton and M. Pierce are business callers in Crown Point today. Miss Huntington is spending the day In town. Miss Dottle Arnold of East Gary came home yesterday to spend a few weeks. j Mrs. S. Wayman returned home today j

after a weeks' visit with relatives in Hammond. Miss Martha Innertz is spending the week in Chicago Heights.

TOLLESTON. G. J. Bader of Whiting was in this city on business yesterday. Alex. Jamieson of Griffith also transacted business In Tolleston yesterday. Miss Martha Schaaf of Robertsdale gave her weekly music lesson in the public schools here yesterday. Mrs. C. Schmidt was a Hammond shopper yesterday.

Mrs. C. Schmidt shopper yesterday. Mrs. J. Conners

Hawkins were Chicago shoppers yesterday. The Inter Puella club was delightfully entertained Wednesday afternoon bv

was a Hammond

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ucuinui romseiua now- Mrs. Charles Banta. A lovely time was ;rs and plants for Christmas gifla and I snent. in social chat and interestine

PILES CURED 1ST 6 TO 14 DATS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure Protruding Piles In 6 to 14 days or any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or money refunded. 50c.

Untimely Suggestion. Lyceum Orator (majestically) My voice has been heard from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the great lakes to the gulf; yea, from the Orient to the Occident Person in Rear of Hall Louder! Puck.

PEGEWISGH. Mrs. Bronke of Chicago is spending this week with her friend, Mrs. J. Box of Superior avenue. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Miller entertained the Wednesday Evening Pedro club at their heme on Ontario avenue Wednesday evening. A Jolly good time was enjoyed by the young people, as they spent the evening playing pedro. Mrs. F. Buckmaster received the first prize. A dainty luncheon was

served, after which the remaining part

of the evening was spent In conversa

tlon until time for departing to their

homes, which was at an early hour. Several of the stockholders of the Western Steel Car and Foundry company from New York and Pittsburg paid a flying visit to this plant Wednesday afternoon. Some more improvements for Hegewisch. There Is being laid at present new cement sidewalks on One Hundred and Thirty-third street and One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street over to Green Bay avenue. The people will appreciate this, as it will be easier getting to and from the Pennsylvania

depot, especially In the evenings. Jack Hill, formerly of Burnham, who has been in Canada for the past year, returned here lately and has accepted a position with the Western Steel Car and Foundry company and started to work yesterday morning. Mrs. Milelr expects to leave here for her home in Newark. O., after having spent the last two months with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Watkins of Erie avenue. The Epworth League of the M. E. church held their regular monthly business meeting In the rear room of the church Wednesday evening. After the regular business had been transacted

the election of officers for the ensuing sis months took place. The 'officers elected were as follows: President V. A. Beckman. First vice president Mrs. E. Arga-dine.

Second vice president Miss Ethel Kiersey. Third vice ' president Miss Lena Reed. Fourth vice president (chairman of social committee) Miss Ethel Kiersey. Fifth vice president (chairman of literary committee Mrs. James Box. - Secretary Miss Gladys Argadlne. Treasurer Mrs. V. A. Beckman. Organist Miss Ella Hohwy. George Jones, a brother of Mrs. Ed. Miles, formerly of this city, dropped dead in the streets of Hammond early Wednesday morning. His home was In

ployed around "here for the past few years. Mrs. A. C. McDonnell of Woodlawn was entertained by Mrs. B. A, Anderson at dinner Wednesday at her home on Commercial avenue. In the afternoon Mrs. E. Jacobson entertained the

iaaies at her home on Erie avenue; also Mrs. J. Malkan and J. Patterson Mrs. McDonnell's father. A daintily arranged luncheon was served and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. The second of the series of sermons will take place at the Hegewisch M. E. church next Sunday evening, Dec. 5. The subject for the evening will be "Jesus Christ's Attitude to His Fellow Men." Speci U music will be furnished by the church. You are cordially invited to come and bring your friends with you. Fast Chicago racers at East Chicago rink Friday, Dec. 3. 9-2t 1

WHITING NEWS

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Alderman C. A. Hellwig, who suffers severe attacks of rheumatism at times, has been compelled to go to Michigan to seek relief from a present attack. Charles Wohlken was a Hammond visitor Wednesday evening. The ladles of the Maccabees will hold their, regular meeting this evening, at which the annual election of officers will take place. Carl Ranger left yesterday for Idaho, where he will work for the firm of Ranger & Hobson, who will put up a building there. Mrs. Fay Bradbury of Chicago visited with her cousin, Mrs. J. E. Miles of Laporte avenue, yesterday. Mrs. George Baum entertained several friends at her home in Laporte avenue

w eanesaay evening. George Stephens, accompanied by his brother-in-law of Canada, left yesterday for Melville, 111., to attend the funeral of the latter's mother, Mrs. Jas Steele. The Ladles' Aid society of the Christian church will serve supper In Meek's laundry the night of the Masonic dance Wednesday, Dec. 8.

John Martin was arrested by Officers Lawler and Vacha yesterday on the charge of assaulting Joseph Von Rembow In his saloon at One Hundred and Nineteenth and Front streets. Martin In attempting to hit Rembow with the stove poker broke six bottle of whiskey. When arraigned before Judge Jones Martin pleaded guilty and was fined 13. Unable to pay he wa released upon his own recognizances and friven thirty days in which to pay the fine. About Oct. 1 while Charles Cunningham was working in Dr. Doolittle's automobile garage a small boy entered and took Mr. Cunningham's gold watch and chain from his vest pocket, which was laying over a chair. The identity of the child was not known at the time, but Chief Lawler has been work.

on ln case, and has found that 9-year-old Mike Popowich was the grullty party. The child confessed to taking the watch and chain and said he sold It to one of the drivers of the East Chicago Express company for 60 cens. Chief Lawler took the boy over to East Chicago, but, not being able to point out the driver to whom he sold the valuable Jewelry for such a paltry sum, he was brought back, and aa yet nothing more has been done In the case. Joseph A. Hickey left on Wednes.

day night for Martinsville, 111., where he will work for the Standard Oil company. Mrs. Hickey will stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Moylan until Mr. Hickey gets permanently located, and then she too will leave for Martinsville. Great preparations are being made for the annual Masonic hall and concert, which will this year be held In Vater'a skating rink Wednesday even-

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In five minutes. Diapepsin Is harmless and tastes like candy, though each doss contains power sufficient to digest and prepare for assimilation into the blood all the food you eat; besides. It makes you go to the table with a healthy appetite; but what will please you most Is that you will feel that your stomach and intestines are clean and fresh, and you will not need to resort to laxatives or liver pills" for Biliousness or Constipation. This city will have many Diapepsln cranks, as sme people will call them, but you will be cranky about this splendid stomach preparation, too, if you ever try a little for Indtgestion or Gastritis or any other Stomach misery. Get some now, this minute, and forever rid yourself of Stomach TTOubls and Indigestion.

Mrs. Alice Ginnapp and children, who have been living with her mother. Mrs. M. Quigley, have gone to Chicago to reside. Miss Loretta Michaely, who has been spending several days here visiting with her sisters, has returned to her home In Michigan City, lng, Dec. 8, and the affair promises to be the event of the season. Fanchon the Cricket, the comedy drama, which is being given under the direction of Miss Beth White for the benefit of the Sacred Heart church, will be held In Goebel's hall tomorrow evening. School was resumed yesterday in the primary grades after being closed for a few days on account of lack of heat, owing to a broken boiler. Mrs. A. J. Judson of Cleveland avenue, who has been dangerously IU with pneumonia. Is slightly Improved. Fast Chicago racers at East Chicago rink Friday, Dec S. 2-2t

BUR1THAM. Miss Mollle Stallbohm visitsd relatives In Hammond Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Louis Dittrica and daughter are visiting Mrs. Quirk in Chicago. Miss Minnie Kaske Is spending the week end with Miss Cora Ward In Oak Glen. The Girls club will meet at the home of Nina Vansteenberg Thursday evening. The town board of Monster had Us monthly meeting Tuesday night, H. F. Kaske attended the republican banquet In Hammond Tuesday evening. The foundation on the new house on Stallbohm's corner is complete so th carpenters can begin erecting the fram work.

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ST. JOHN. Hubert Doctor made a business trip to Hammond yesterday. Nicholas Thlelen was a Chicago visitor today. Frank Sogers of Hanover Prarla tran

sacted business here today. Mrs. Emil Larson spent Thursday with relatives In Shelby, Ind. John Stommel of Hanover Center transacted business here today. Edward Govert from near Dyer was a St. John visitor Thursday. Henry Haake made a business trip to Chicago today. Gerlach Bros, shipped a car load of live stock to Chicago today.

MUNSTER. Samuel Furman is onfln vi.

home with an attack of the grippe. Captain and Mrs. Beale are entertainlng friends from Michigan this week. Mrs. Luke Reld is suffering very much from Inflammatory rheumatism. Dr. Wels of Hammond is In attendance. Mrs. Rein Rau was in Hammond shopping Wednesday morning. Mrs. T. J. Cullman called on friends In Hegewlsoh yesterday afternoon. Miss Azalia Matches was a Hammond business visitor yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Beale and friend snent v.t...

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