Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 157, Hammond, Lake County, 21 December 1909 — Page 2

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" BRIDGE GOWN OF CRIMSON CREPE. The model Illustrated Is one thatmight very easily be copied by the amateur dressmaker; for the, design is a simpl one. for all its apparent elaboration. Bodice and skirt are separate, the bodice, tucked across its lower edge and slightly bloused, . being confined at the waist by a girdle with similar tucks. The skirt drapery, crossing in front, falls straight at the back and the deep points below the hips are knotted and weighted with tasseled ornaments. This model Is developed in deep crimson crepe meteor, the -embroidery on the bodice being in shades of dark red.

OVER THE C I-E.VVES FJttK IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chants will leave this week for Washington, la., to spend the holidays visiting friends and relatives. - V. C. T. V. MEETING. The monthly evening meeting of the members of the "W. C. T. U. will be held at the home "of Mrs. J. C. Millikan, t024 Madison 'street, pear the Conkey plant. An interesting program has been arranged and at its close the "evening will be spent socially. A full attendance of members Is desired and all friends are also invited to attend. Have you noticed the assortment of Cigars at Summers pharmacy? CONCLUDES . VISIT HERE. Miss - Corinne Ryder will conclude tier visit in Hammond Friday of this t From FOR HER Slippers of All

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week and return to her home In Racine, Wis. She has been entertained by Mr. and Mrs William Leslie of Hammond during her visit here. RETURNS HOME. . , Mrs. Katherine Reeder has concluded her visit in Hammond and left for her home in Griffith. She was entertained at the home of her sister, Mrs. B. Fehring of East Sibley street during her visit. LEAVES FOR MINNEAPOLIS Miss Gertrude Jones will leave Thursday for Tier home in Minneapolis, Minn., to spend the holidays visiting friends and relatives. She expects to be absent about a week. MEETIXG IS POSTPONED. There will be no meeting of the members of the Philathea club this You OR HI Kinds from us. Everybody

evening and the members will not meet again until the first of the new year. All the members are. invited to attend then., as a pleasant meeting Is being arranged. ..4 . . :- .,. HERE ON A VACATION. , William Whitaker, who' ia attending college at Hanover, Is home to spend the holiday vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whltaker of West State street. A HUNTING TRIP. George Drackert of State Line street left today for Shelby, Ind., where he will spend several days on a hunting trip. He will return to Hammond Sat. urday evening. A CLUB PARTY. An enjoyable meeting of the members of the K. N. club will take place thl sevening at the home of Miss Lillie Fedder in East State street. All the members expect to be present and will spend an enjoyable time with their embroidery work and music. Hot chocolate Is delicious at Summers pharmacy. r i MISS BUZZARD A HOSTESS. Miss Florence Buzzard will entertain the young ladies of the M. T. club this evening at her home in Williams street Embroidery work will be the feature of the evening anl music and social conversation will also be enjoyed. All the members expect to be present. ! NOTICE! Those holding Jewelry coupons will kindly present them on or before Dec 25th.. 1909. By doing so you secure your Christmas gifts at half what you ordinarialy pay. All coupons are void after above date. Ortt & Towle lot.

HAVE A LITTLE SON. Announcements were received in Hammond today telling of the birth of a little son to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Thompson of Oelwein, la., last Friday, Dea 17 The child has been named John Roger Thompson Mrs. Thompson will be remembered as Miss Hattle Felkner, formerly of Hammond. AN OVER-SUNDAY' VISIT. Miss Florence Marsh, formerly of Hammond but now of Chicago, spent the past week end visiting her Ham mond friends. . Blank bpoks at Summers pharmacy. ISSUE INVITATIONS. Mrs. Frances Kingsley and Mrs. V. S Relter have issued invitations among their friends for an afternoon euchre party to be givl n Thursday, Dec. 30th. in the K. of. P. hall. The entertain ment will be one of the pleasant so ciety events of the holiday season and will be largely attended by Hammond and out-of-town societypeople. A CHILDREN'S PARTY. Mrs. Lw L. Bomberger has cards out for an afternoon party at which she will entertain Thursday at her resi dence in Glendale Park in honor of the third birthday anniversary of her son, Charles Grifflin Bomberger. The affairs is anticipated with pleasure. HERI? ON A VISIT. Miss .Laura Mather, formerly of Hammond but now, of Aurora, 111., Is expected this afternoon to visit friends for a short time. Miss Mather will come to attend the reception this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamacher in Wood street. HERE ON A VACATION. Miss Hedwig Thum, who is attend ing the Downer seminary at Milwaukee, ;will come to Hammond to morrow to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thum of Kimbach avenue. HERE ON A VACATION. ' Miss Gretchen Bauer, who is attend ing the Downer Seminary at Mllwau kee, will return to Hammond Wednes day to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Bauer, of South Hohman street DANCING CLASS. The regular Tuesday evening dancing class will take place this evening In Long's hall on State street and it is expected that there will be the usual large attendance of young people. Many are expected from East Chicago. Pocket books and card cases at Sum mers pharmacy. i AN EVENING RECEPTION. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamacher will hold a deception this evening at their residence in Wood street, in honor o Miss Frances Hamacher and Mr. James place Wednesday, Dec. 22. Many Ham mond young people will be in at tendance and invitations have been is sued to a few out-of-town friends of the young couple. A very pleasan evening Is anticipated. VISITS IN KOUTS. , Miss Thelma Sprague of Carroll street erpects to go to Kouts, Ind Thursday to spend Christmas with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wells. NO GUILD MEETING. There will be no meeting of the members of the Ladies' Guild of st Paul's Episcopal' church this week and it has been decided not to hold anoth meeting until after the holidays. RETURNS FROM COLLEGE. Miss Eunice Meikle. who is stndvi ing at the Downer Seminary in Mllwau Kee, is expected to arrive in Hammo d tomorrow to remain during the holld ay vacation with her ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. h. F. Meikle of South Hohman street..' AN ENJOYABLE MEETING. A very enjoyable meeting of the members of the Sunshine club occurred yesterday I afternoon and Mrs J. p Ryan entertained at Her hom in fv ette street. It was the regular meet ing of the club members and they w ere ah in attendance. The aruesta met I !nformally in the parlors and snent social half hour in conversation, after wnicn the card frames wera annminrorf The guests played at small tables and after several games of pedro the honors for the afternoon were awarded Mrs. Gravenstelnaritl -Mrs. Churl Luthman received the first and second

honors and . the consolation prize was given to Mrs. Henry Manns. The hos

tess then served a daintily arranged course luncheon at small tables. The decorations were characteristic of the holiday season and the color scheme was attractively, carried, out in red and" green. Christmas bells and holly were the principal decoration in the parlors. The next party will be given in two weeks on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gravensteln In Michigan avenue. Prescription specialists at Summers pharmacy. A GUILD MEETING. The members of St. Agnes' Guild of St. Poul's Episcopal church were pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Wheeler last evening at her home in Williams street. It was the regular meeting and several of the members were present. The routine buiness, was disposed of and the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent In a social way. Music and conversation, were features and a dainty luncheon was served. The next regular meeting will occur in two weeks and Miss Mayme Mashino will entertain at her home in Doty street. All the members are invited to be present. v MEETING WAS POSTPONED. The members of the Embroidery club postponed their meeting again and there will be no meeting this week. A party may be arranged for the holiday week, but no definite plans have been made. IS ILL WITH LAGRIPPE. Mrs. Robert Hollcraft Is reported to be 111 with lagrippe at her home in Truman avenue. Her friends hope she will recorer at an early date. ATTENDS HAMMOND PARTY. Mrs. Eunice Youche of Crown Point was entertained by Mrs. Lawrence Cox last evening for the meeting of the Monday Evening Bridge Whist club at her Homewood residence. FERN LEAF CLUB PARTY. Mrs. Dufrane will have as her guests at a pleasant afternoon party next Thursday the members of the Fern Leaf Linen club. Cards will be the entertainment at the party and several games of pedro will be played. All the members expect to attend. Medicines promptly delivered from Summers pharmacy. AN INDOOR PICNIC. Miss Ethel Ebrlght pleasantly en tertained the young ladies of the Inter Se club last evening at her home in Ogden street. An indoor picnic took the place of the regular weekly meet ing, which was announced to take place this evening. Several of the members were present and spent a very enjoy able 'time in the usual way of the club, playing bridge whist. Several of the members devoted the evening to their embroidery work. An enjoyable feature of the meeting was a grab bag in which small Christmas remem brance were hidden. A picnic luncheon was served at , the close of the evening. The next party will not oecur until after the holidays and Miss Eileen Clark will entertain then at the home of Mrs. George A. A. Mason In Rimbach avenue. Miss Norma Locklin was taken in last evening as a mem ber and was among those present. The other members In attendance were Misses Mary Krost, Mary Ibach, Ellen Ciark, Amy McGregor. Alice Holm Florence Loveridge, Mae Campbell, Edith Goodman, Fannie Ruhstadt, Ag nes Meikle, Mae Nelson, Irene Mott and Ethel Ebrlght. i -A PLEASANT MEETING. Miss Gertrude Gescheidler of East Sibley stree had as her guests at a very pleasant meeting last evening the young ladies of the S. S. Embroidery club. All the members were present and spent an enjoyable time with their embroidery work, music and social conversation. At a late hour the hostess ierved a daintily arranged course luncheon. The next party will be held on Wednesday evening, the regular club meeting day, and all the members are invited to meet with the Misses Louise and Lillian Doege. The following were present last evening: Misses Ella Buehring, Edna Euwert, Rose Spoerner, Louise and Lillian Doege, Florence Mangold, Hattie Genrlch and Gertrude Gescheidler. ENTERTAINS AT CARDS. One of the' very pleasant social events of the holiday season was an evening party at which Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cox entertained the mem bers of the Monday Evening Bridge Whist club last evening at their Home wood residence. It was the regular meeting of the members and a delightful time was spent with the usual entertainment. Bridge whist was played at small tables in the parlors and after a pleasant time spent in the games the honors were awarded. Mrs. Law rence Coxvwon ladles' flrst honors, but gave the prize to her only guest, Mrs Eunice Youche of Crown Point. Mrs W. B. Conkey was awarded the other honors The gentlemen's prizes were won by Mr. A. Murray Turner and Mr. W. B. Conkey. The remainder of the evening was devoted to social di versions until a course luncheon was served The decorations were typical of the holiday season and were charm ingly carried out in green and red. The only guest was Mrs. Youche and the following members were In attendance: Messrs. and Mesdames Wr. F. Bridge, E. F. Johnston, C. E. Olhausen, P. W. Hudson, W. D. Webb, W. G, Paxton, T. W. Oberlln, W. B. Conkey M. D. Stewart, Walter Conkey and A. Murray Turner Eaton, Pike & Co., Elite stationary at. Summers pharmacy. A HAMMOND VISITOR. Mrs. David Darley of Hobart spent the day in Hammond, transacting business and visiting friends. LEAVES ON A VISIT. ' Mrs. R. 6. Miller will leave Wednesday evening for Indianapolis to spend Christmas with friends and relatives. Mr. Miller will leave Friday and remain until Monday. - ., ELECT NEW OFFICERS. The members of Triumph Council, No. 1, D. of L, met last evening In the

K. of F. hall for the regular meeting. There was not as large an attendance

as usual on account of the holidays, but those who were present report the meeting as having been very enjoyable. . The .routine business w.a. disposed of and the annual election of officers took place during the lodge session. A social hour followed and refreshments were served. At the first meeting in January the officers will be installed.' The following are the newly elected officers: Junior Excellent Counselor Mrs. Lou Aldrich. Counselor Mrs. Marlon Toms. Associate Counselor Miss Elizabeth Scott. Vice Counselor Mrs. Alice Dufrane. Associate Vice Counselor Mrs. Almeda Schoft. Associate Recording Secretary Mrs. Emma Remaburn. Guide Mrs. Ada McDonald. Inside Guard Mrs. Carrie Brandt. Outside Guard Mrs. Nancy Davis. Trustee Miss Elizabeth Scott. State Delegate Mrs. Jesse Wolf. SILVER LIGHT HIVE MEETING. The members of Silver Light Hive. L O. T. M. will meet Wednesday even ing of this week in Long's Wednesday evening of this week in Long's hall on State street. After the regular lodge session there will be a so cial hour and a banquet will be serv ed. It Is desired that there be a' very large attendance of members. FURTHER SOCIAL NEWS ON PAGE FIVE. Practical Gifts Boy's. -High Storm Shoes, 10 to 13 for ..2.00 13y2 to 2 for;.-. 2.50 2 to SVafor 3.00 Girl's High Button Storm Shoes, SYi to 11 ... . . 1.75 up to 2.00 ll12to2 .....2.00 up to 2.50 Ladies' Felt Slippers, fur trimmed, 1.00, 1.25 and ... Men's Slippers, leathers, 1.25, 1.50 and . . . Boy's fancy leather Slippers, Children's Felt QCp Juliets at 75c up to. . Children's Shoes a specialty. ORTT & TOWLE 179 Hohman St. Hammond Bid?. All coupons void after this week OLD AND YOUNG A large or small Kodak is the most acceptable X-mas gift "If it isn't an Eastman - it isn't a Kodak' Handled in Hammond only by L. COX & CO. 142 SOUTH HOHMAN ST. Drs. Campbell and Fox Announce ths rem aval of th;ir of ice to ROOM 33 RIMBACH BLOCK Forratrly located In Tapper Bldg. IJOjT T VAUDVILLS I .1 THEATRE 269 State Street PROGRAM CHANGED MONDAYS AND " FRIDAYS. ZOOO feet of Motion Pictures. Doors Open at 2:30 p. m. and 7:00 p. m. ADMISSION 10 CTS

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