Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 144, Hammond, Lake County, 6 December 1909 — Page 2

THE . TIMES.

Monday, Dec. G, l'JOO.

Santa Claus Wants Those Letters

The Times Will Give Five Dollars to' the Boy or Girl Writes the Nicest, Neatest Santa Clans Letter.

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Santa Claus will soon start out from the North Pole on his Annual Christmas trip, and the TIMES has accepted his invitation to notify him what his little boy and girl friends want for Chrstma3, as i3 its custom. Write your letters to Santa Claus and the TIMES will see that Santa Claus gets them.- Make your letters brief as possible, write as plainly as possible and only on one side of the paper. Santa takes the TIMES and he will see your letter printed and will know what you want. It doesn't matter where you live, Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Indiana Harbor, St. Johns, Crown Point, Shelby, Hegewisch or in a score of other towns, where the TIMES circulates, send in your letters. Now listen, the TIMES Is going to give five dollars to the boy or girl who writes the nicest, neatest letter to Santa Claus, care of the TIMES, Hammond, Ind. All boys and all girls can try for this prize. There is no strings tied to it. We give this prize to help Santa Claus; so that he won't have any trouble reading the letters. Now boys and girls get busy. The TIMES wants two thousand Santa Claus letters this year. , Addres3 SANTA CLAUS, , : c'o TIMES, Hammond, Ind.

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CALLING COSTUME OF BURGUNDY VELVET. Velvet is the accepted fabric for dressy afternoon wear, but this year's velvets are softer in texture and richer in coloring than anything seen heretofore. This handsome suit is of itilrror velvet In a deep burgundy shade, the coat being a Russian smock model with cord girdle around the hips. The hat is of rose-colored felt, faced with 'burgundy velvet, and with a huge, draped crown of the velvet. The aigrettes are black, and the black touch is repeated by the lynx collar a nd revers on the coat.

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PDO? SEU.HAI.TERS LPT I A I.S. Announcements have been received In . Hammond of the marriage of Miss Edna Walters of Battle Ground, Ind.. aniMr. Harry O'Donnell of Rockford, III. The announcement was received with-:lnterest by many people in Hammond and Lake county wbare Mr. O'Donnell Is known. He was formerly manager of the Postal Telegraph company and made his home in Hammond for several years. The ceremony va celebrated at the home of the bride's father, William J. Walters at 11 o'clock, .the Rev. John R. Dlnen of St. Maury's church officiating:, using the pretty ring ceremony of the church. The Invitations to the ceremony were confined to the members of the immediate families and a few Intimate friends. The home was beautifully decorated throughout with flowers and srreenery. The parlor which was used as the ceremony room, was arranged with festoons of smllax. ferns and white (.chrysanthemums and the larg-a living. room had a dainty color scheme of yellow and grt-en carried out in the decorations. The dining- roo.ni was beautifully decorated with pink roses and ferns. The bride's table, had for its center piece, a basket of pink rose buds and ferns. As the guests began

to arrive, Miss Rinda Rainear of

Brookston, played a beautiful program of bridal music. She continued to play softly during the reading of the service. Mr. and Mrs. O'Donnell Wt lur

ing he afternoon on a wedding visit

and will then go to RoVkford, 111., to

make their home in the future. The

"at home'' cards read Dec. 30th. The bride was attired In her going away gown which wa.s a three-piece suit of gray cloth.. Mis. O'Donnell wan a popular young society lady of Battle Grohnd and Lafayette. Ind. She attended Depauw university at Greencastle, Ind., for three years and made many friends there who will extend their congratulations and best wishes. FYom Hammond Mr. O'Donnell went to Rockford where he Is now manager of the Postal Telegraph company.

Come to the JJon Store Furniture department and get a chance on a Fre Sewing Machine. You will not have to buy to get a ticket: just come in and see the machine. 2t. CO.C1.VDHS VISIT HERE. .lames Reil'ey left yesterday for his home in Reno, Xav., after 'a few weeks' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Reilley of South Ilohman street. Mr.

Rellley came on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. P. Rellley, and sister, Mis Nora Reilley, who have been at St. Anne's hospital In Austin, 111. A. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER. Miss Lillian Smith will entertain a company of Hammond young ladles at a miscellaneous shower next Wednesday evening at her 'home -in Truman avenue ln.honor of Miss Frances Hamaches, whose marriage to Mr. James Dixon will take place at the holidays. A very pleasant time !s anticipated by the invited guests. CONCI.l PES YlflT HERE. Mr. Verrill and daughter. Miss Stella and son, Morris , and : Miss Irene. Stickler left Hammond ioday for their home in Muskogee, Okla., after a few days' visit In Hammond. ' They came for the funeral of Mrs.fVerrlll which was held here last Thursday. ' , OTICE! : Those holding jewelry coupons will kindly present them on or before Dec. i'oth., 1909'. By doing so you secure your Christmas glfts"at half what you ordtnarialy pay.. All coupons are void after above date. Ortt & Towle lOt. ENTERTAINS IXFORI.VI,I,V. Mrs. Thomas Brenrian very- pleasantly entertained a few' friends In the neighborhood last Saturday afternoon at. her home. 7 Rtmbach avenue, to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The guests spent the afternoon with

their embroidery work after which they were invited into the dining room and served with a . course luncheon. Among the guests were Mesdames A. M. DeWeese. George Drackert, V. J. Lyons, Mary Hansen, Lawrence Becker, Misses Bertha and Beatrice Hansen. A ;l ll.l MEETlXi. An important meeting of the members of St. Agnes' guild of St. Paul's Episcopal church will be held this

evening at the home of Miss Belle Morrison in Truman avenue. A full attendance of members is desired as the evening will be spent with the necessary business and a social hour will follow. . N. CI. I B PARTY. The young ladies of the N. N. Embroidery club' will be pleasantly entertained by Mrs. John J. Claussen at her home in State Line street Tuesday evening. A pleasant time will he spent with embroidery work and social conr versation and it is expected that several of the members will he present. AX EVENING PARTI. f A pleasant meeting of the members of the Inter Se club will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Fannie Ruhstadt in Webb street. It is the regular weekly club party and an enjoyable time will be spent with card games and embroidery work. MISS HORIIINS A HOSTESS. Miss Norma Robbins will be hostess at a meeting of the young ladies of

the M. T. club Tnesdav evening at her

home in Manila avenue. The usual pleasant entertainment will be enjoyed, embroidery work and music being

the principal features of entertainment. ' ENTERTAINS i l.l R FRIENDS.

Miss Gertrude Jones will pleasantly entertain the young ladies of the A. D. Q's Wednesday evening at her home in Condit street. The evening will be spent with embroidery work and an enjoyable time is anticipated. The Lion Store sells the .William Free Machine from thu- store (no agents) and,; for that reason are able to supply you a better machine for less money than can be bought anywhere 2t. A SI RPRISE PARTY. A very pleasant party was given as a surprise to Mrs. Camp last Saturday evening at her home in Clude street. The guests met early in the evening and spent the time pleasantly with various games and music. Cards were an enjoyable feature of the evening and the guests played at several small tables in the parlors. Several games of pedro were played and the prizes were awaTTled to Mrs. Frank Waller and Mrs. Fred Kralowitz. The gentlemen's ptTzes were won by Mr. Charles Luthman and Mr. Camp. After the games the guests met informally for social conversation and were served

with dainty refreshments. There were about thirty guests in attendance and all report having spent a very enjoyable time. A I)EI.Hilf TKI'Ij PARTY. One of the very pleasant events of

last week was a party at which Miss Grace Gero entertained Several friends

in honor of Miss Frances Hamacher

whoso marriage to Mr. James Dixon will take -place at the holidays. Miss

trero entertained at a cup and saucer

shower and several very pretty gifts In china were presented the coming bride. The guests met informally and

spent a pleasant time with their embroidery work, social conversation and music until a late hour when the hostess served a daintily arranged two course luncheon. There were several guests at the party and all reported having had an enjoyable time.

and Mesdames William Ramey, Walter Ramey, Willis Hutchinson, Ed DeWltt, Peter Long, James Ramey, Messrs. Clarence Hutchinson, Forest Ramey, Homer DeWltt, Chanch Hutchinson, Earl Long. Ernest Long, Vern Long and Miss Daisy Long. AN EVENING PARTY. Miss Margaret Groom will' pleasantly entertain, a ..few , friends this evening at her home in Williams street In honor of Miss Frances Hamacher whose marriage " to ' Mr. James Dixon will occur.at.the holiday, season. Miss Groom will entertain at a plate shower. Fifteen "Free Machines" sold the first day. No wonder the "agents" sit up and take notice. 2t. ; HETIRN FROM VISIT. Miss Mable Kaiser has returned home from an over Sunday visit with her sister, Mrs. Frank Masepohl at her home In South Bend, Ind. R ETC HNS FROM VISIT. Miss Mable Sonntag has returned home from an over-Sunday visit with her relatives in Plainfleld, 111. A WEEK-END VISIT. Miss Edith Goodman went to Chicago Saturday to remain over Sunday visiting friends and relatives. CALLED TO CEDAR LAKE. Emil Feddler of State Line street was called to Cedar Lake by the seri

ous illness of his brother, who has

been confined to his home there with an attack of pneumonia. A WEEK-END VISIT. Miss Lulu Johnson of South Hohman street spent Sunday visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S. Gallagher at her home in Tolleston. Ind. A DAY'S VISIT.

John Sherby of Truman avenue Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harding at their home in High-

Mr. spent O. W. lands.

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ENTERTAINS (UR FRIENDS. Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Sharrer will entertain the members of the N. P. Whist club next Friday evening at their home in South Hohman street. It is the regular weekly party and an enjoyable time will be spent with the card games. MEETING IS POSTPONED. There will be no meeting of the members of the Inter- Se club this week. The meeting was announced to take place Tuesday evening of this week with Miss Fannie Ruhstadt of Webb street. Arrangements will be made to have a party next week. A SIHPRISE P4RTY. A very pleasant 'party was given as a surprise to Mr. Walter Ray-mi! last Saturday evening at his home In Ash street, in celebration of his birthday anniversary. Games and contests furnished pleasant entertainment until 12 o'clock when the guests were invited into the dining room and served with a daintily arranged three course luncheon. The following were present and spent a very enjoyable timet Messrs.

HERE ON A YISIT. Mrs. E. L Johnson of Tolleston is spending a few days with her daughter. Miss Lulu Johnson, at her home in South Hohman street. HERE FOR THE DAY. Dr. Laws of Rensselaer spent the day in Hammond on professional business. He was also entertained by friend. KESIMES WORK. Miss Sylvia Stickler, who has been ill and submitted to an operation for appendicitis a few weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently to return to her office duties in the First National Bank building. , A WEEK-END VISIT. Miss Florence Loverldge of 1 Bellview place, spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Spellmaft at their home in Englewood. A WEEK-END VISIT. Miss Ruth Sohl, who is attending the University of Chicago, in Chicago, spent the past week end with her niother, Mrs. Cynthia Sohl of Mason ilreet.

VISITORS IN CHICAGO.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Rothschild. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hirsch and Mr. and Mrs.

Jacob Fox spent Sunday visiting their Chicago friends and relatives.

LEAVES ON A VISIT. Mrs. James A. Mead and two daughters and Miss Eva Clark left this morning for Rensselaer to spend a few days visiting their friends and relatives. A, WEEK-END VISIT. Mr. Frank White has returned home from South Bend where he has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Greer, for a few days. Professor St. Clair at the Lion StoVe Furniture department, demonstrating the "Free Machine.'' This is the machine' that is insured for live years against breakage, fire., etc. 2t. RETI RNS TO TEXAS. L F. Kimball will leave tomorrow for his home in Houston, Tex., after a few weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kimball of West Sibley street. A WEEK'S VISIT.

Mrs. Kowalksa of West Hammond j is spending the week visiting her rela- j tives and friends in Chicago. j RETIRNS FROM VISIT. Miss Frances Kedrowski has returned home from "an over Sunday visit with friends In Lowell. A DAY'S VISIT. Miss Nellie and Marie Miller of Whiting spent Saturday visiting their Hammond friends and shopping. A WEEK END VISIT. Ralph Parsons spent the past week end visiting his sister. Miss Irene Parsons, who is attending school in Milwaukee. RETIRNS FROM AISTIN.

Miss K. G. Reilley has returned home from Austin. 11!., where she went last Friday to visit htr mother. Mrs. P. Reilley, who is ill at St. Anne's hospital. ATTENDS FIN ERA I.. Fred Gastel of Indiana Harbor was in Hammond today for the funeral of his grandmother. Mrs. Henrietta Gastel. LEAVES FOR TEXAS. John Larson of Conkey avenue left yesterday for El Paso. Tex., where he will remain for a few weeks' visit. GIVE A BANUIET. A very delightful social function in the younger society set occurred last Saturday evening, when the young ladies of the W. 15. G. club entertained at a banquet In honor of the members of the high school football team and their coaches. The young ladies entertained their guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Wiley in Homewood and they recelved in the parlors of the residence. At 6:30 they were invited Into the large dining room which had been attractively decorated for the occasion. High school and class pennants and purple and whit- bunting were draped around

the chandeliers and walls. Miniature electric lights were arranged with autumn foliage and presented a very pretty appearance. The guests found their places at one long table, and pretty decorations were used. Tile place cards were done in purple and white and other souvenirs were used carrying out the same pretty color scheme. Large bunches of carnations were the only decorationsi An elaborate course dinner was served and at its close the evening was spent Informally with social conversation, music, games and dancing. The guests remained until a late hour and report the entertainment as having been one of the very enjoyable affairs of the school year. The young ladles . who entertained were: Misses Blanche Dessmeir, Zella Irish, Alta Kennedy, Grace Bell, Alice Miller, Clara Kahn, Alice Locklin, Ferrol Dickover and Barbara Wley, Messrs. F. D. McElroy, Clyde Allee. Bernard Graves, Walter Kennedy, Julius Meyn, Joseph Ibach, Joseph Hirsch, Raymond Zoll, Edgar Crumpacker, Herbert WiJhelm, Bernard Plumb, Frank Blocke'r. Edwin Friederichs, Carl Bauer. Robert Mott, Rulo Minar'd, Harry Taylor and S. P. Wiley. A WEEK-END VISIT.

Miss Anna Kedrowski spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives in Chicago, and returned home today. A BtSINESS MEETING. ; The members of the' Christian Endeavor society of the German Evangeli

cal church met last evening for, the regular business session, in the church room. The routine business was disposed of. . Professor St. ClaV at the Lion Store Furniture department will repair any machine brought to the store this week free of charge and give you a chance for a new one besides. 2t. A DAY'S VISIT. Ed Kimball, who is a member of the "These Are My People" company playing at the Studebaker theater in Chicago, came to Hammond late Saturday evening and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kimball of West Sibley street. Mr. Kimball is a brother of F. W. Kimball of Hammond.

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4 NIGHTS STARTING DEC. 5th. MATINEE WEDNESDAY AL. H. WOODS PRESENT d The Big Hew York Melodrama 'THE QUEEN OF THE SECRET SEVEN"

A PLEASANT MEETING. A very pleasant party was given by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gillis last Saturday evening at their residence in Carroll street, at which the members of

the Evening Bridge Whist club' and a few invited friends were guests. The. guests were entertained at a course dinner at 7 o'clock, and the dining room had pretty decorations for the occasion. Following the dinner the guests met in the parlor for a pleasant social time. Bridge whist was a feature of the evening and the guest's prize was given to Mrs. T. E. Bell. Mrs. Richard Winckler and Frank Hammond won the honors in the club. Another paf-ty will be given in two weeks on Saturd'av evening, and Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Hammond will entertain at their home in Mason street. Dr. and Mrs. T. j E. Bell were the. invited guests for the I evening, and all tht members were

present. HOLM IIEGI LAR MEETING. I The members of the King's Heralds Society of the First Methodist church were entertained at the home of Mrs.

A. K. Thompson in Doty street Saturday afternoon. It was the regular meeting of the members and several of the members were present. The routine business was disposed of and the remainder of the afternoon was pleasantly spent in a social way. Another meeting will be held the last of the month and an interesting holiday program will be arranged. It is desired that there be a larger attendance of members. AN INTERESTING MEETING. The members of the Parents' club of the Irving school met last Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the school hall. There was the usual attendance of members and a very enjoyable program was rendered which was of interest to every member present. The program was given by the children of the grades after which Miss Grady, the art instructor, gave a talk on "Schoolroom Decorations." Sh" spoke at length on the value of good pictures in th3 school rooms and enjoyment, which they should afford both parent and children. The following was the program : onK "iand Where Every Man's a King" Boys of Room o. f. and T. Recitation Frances Broderick Sons "Mr. Tuck and Mr. Turkey"...

Ruth and Irene Main Recitation. . Clifford Fowler Song "Indian Dance" Room 6. Recitation. . ; I!ota Halibut

Hong "Cycle of the' Bread" Rooms 1. 2" and .'J. ' HERE ON A VISIT. . Mrs. Charles Reall of Chicago came to Hammond to visit her mother, Mrs. I b. Daugherty, who is reported to be fpiite ill at her home in Igan street. A COM M ITTEE MEETING. The members of the art committee of the Hammond Woman's club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2j30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jacob Fox in 117 Williams street. The subject for study and discussion will be "The last Works and Art of Corot." All the members are invited to attend.

A IJIKTHDAV I Mrs. William Fass, avenue very pleasantly company of friends last ernoon in honor of the dav anniversary of his

ARTY. 70S Michigan entertained a Saturday afteighth birthson. August

Fess. (iames were enjoyed until 4 o'clock when the guests were ushered into the dining room and served with a daintily arranged course luncheon. The following were among thos presenta Mesdames William Marchant, J. Garndt. F. Hiller and K. Francks. Misses Irene Baldwin and Cora Imnsee and Masters Erni' Ho wait. Guy Vilk, Guy Dunsee, Walter and Knvin Mangold, Frank and William Marchant, Ralph Doone and Leonard Fass. ATTEND Ol'T-OF-TOOWN PARTY. Mrs. Charles Beall very charmingly entertained several of her friends last Saturday afternoon at her residence in Sidney avenue. Chicago. During the afternoon the guests met In the parlors for pleasant entertainment and so-

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cial conversation. music aivl jfamt-s were features. At the close of the afternoon tlicy wre 1nvite into the

dining- room and sti vil with a daintily arranged four ionise luncheon. The party wa.s the first of a s-ries of entertainments. Mrs. I?'all will jrivo the second to lie a rei--ption next Saturday afternoon, lie.-. 11. Among those1 who were K-uets Saturday were: Mrs. Thomas Morrison of Chicago, Miss Alice Sohl of Kenwood. Miss Jessie Kisli?r of Wiiuiette. Miss Agnes Benson of Chicago and Miss Anna Holmes of Wiimettc. The following were, present from Hammond: Misses DeEtta Curry, Lulu Symines, Nina Pettit. Marie Stout. Blanche Nixon and Jennie Mal.bs. rOM'M'OKS IMT. Mr. Walter lfemstock of Alberta, Canada, concluded his viiii with Mr. arid Mrs. W. J. MacAleei and family of Webb street, yesterday and lefi for his home. BAZ.VAIl A VI STPPEK. The members of the Indies' Aid Society of the German Immanuel church will give 'a bazaar Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evening's- of tl Is week In the old church buUdinK in Kast Sibley street, to which t!:e public Is cor-

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Keaai nxiremeties Purchase a pair of good shoes in addition to the many other purchases you are making for other people. THE 0 AND T SHOE is an ideal shoe for this season of the year. Smartlv stylish and exceptionally well made for the wet weather of the winter at $5. $4, $3.50 $3 $2.25 and $2.

Two Stores

179 Hohman St. Men, Women 5 Ch Idren.

129 Hohman St. Men fi Boys only.

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dially invited ing tin- ladie ginning: at o ing evenings The members

On Weon Fday f veni wi:: serve supper bei lock and on the rernainluncheon will be served. desir," to clear a good

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A (H!I,I)F.K.' The children of St. Sunday school m-t school room of the urday afternoon for

PARTV. Paul's Kpiscopal in the Sunday ;-hurch lest Sata pleasant time.

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.1 a". 4 u clock a. da'.ntiiy icon was served.