Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 226, Hammond, Lake County, 14 March 1910 — Page 2
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Monday, March 14, 1910.
THE LATEST IN FASHIONS
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coat srrr of mode tcssah. ' One of th most tiseful costumes which a girl can take to a week-en'd iuae party la a tailored silk coat suit. As the sored skirt of this modecolored tussah la decidedly scant and well off the ground it Is well adapted for country- walks, while the aeml-flttlng coat with notched, collar, double row of buttons, wide pocket flaps and cuffs has a dressy appearance aug nented by the lace-trimmed lingerie blouse and the velvet-faced rolling brim all or, wreathed with trailing arbutus.
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A CIAS9 HEETISa The pupils of Mlsg Elisabeth "Webber's class In music were entertained at the home of Lemuel, Pretchel In State .ine street last, Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of mem-
SALE WAS A SrCCESS. The members of the Ladies Aid so
clety of the Monroe Street Methodist
chapel held a sale of home-made bak
ery goods at Henry Burk's grocery 'store In South Hohman street last gat
hers, all the class being present but urday afternoon. Every article was
one. Udella Deaver and Raymond Cook ' sold and a nice-sum was realized which were Invited guests for the afternoon, j will be used for the benefit of the There was a short business meeting at . church. The ladies may decide to make
the opening: of the afternoon and the ; the sales regular features of the season
remainder of the afternoon was devoted : to which the public Is cordially Invited
to Ue Cserney contest. Several of the menrfcers took part in the program. At the cSlose of the program the guests were iserved with dainty refreshments
and an enjoyable time was spent C.ially. The next regular meeting
take plnce In two weeks and Miss Genevlve Brunt will entertain at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Brunt fei Plummer avenue. The young people t the first division will meet
A DEUOHTFTL PARTY.
Mr. and, Mrs. TV. J. Moran were host and hostess at a' very delightful party
so- i last Saturday evening at their home In
Tin w ebb street. Their only guests were
the members of the Evening Bridge
; Whist club and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil S
j Relter substituted in the absence of . Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bell. The guests
were invited to a 7-o'clock dinner. A
next Saturday afternoon, March 19, at' prettily arranged dinner was served In
the home-of Erna Campbell, 666 Indiana
avenue.
the dining room. The decorations were
appropriate to the St. Patrick's Day-
season, a color scheme of green and
white being attractively carried out.
The table had as a center-piece, a large
boquet of white ctrnatlons and ferns.
The evening was spent playing bridge
ASOClAI EVENT.
A pleasant social event of the week will occur mtJit Thursday evening when the member of the Ladles Aid society ;
of the Monrioe Street Methodist chapel j whist at small tables in the parlors.
entertain at a St. Patrick's Day social j After several games the honors were in the church room. The public Is cor- , awarded. Mrs. Qillls was awarded the diallv Invited to attend and a free will ; ladles" prize and Mr. V. S. Relter, the
offering wilK be taken for the benefit of ' gentelmen's prise. The party was th
the church. A pleasant nrogram of en- last until after the Lenten season and
tertainment twill be carried out and re- i Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mashino will enter
reshxnents served.
KUHSIAUIS
5 89-595 S. Hohman Street
Hammond, Ind.
favors. The following members of the club were present: Misses Grace .Bell, Alice Miller, Ferrol Dickover, Zella
t Irish. Alt a Klnnedy, Barbara Wiley, j Clara Kahn, Grace Howard and Blanche
Dessmeir.
AN INFORMAL GATHERING. Miss Lulu Symmes Informally enter
tained a few friends last Saturday even
ing at her home in Doty street. The guests came to spend the evening with Miss Jessie Fisher of Wilmette, 111., who was Miss Symmes' house guest during the week-end. The entertainment was
given in honor of Miss, Fisher's approaching marriage to Dr. Gay Gossard of Perry, 111., and Only , he rnltlmate
friends were present. The guests showered her with many pretty towels.
An enjoyable time was spent with em
broidery work and music and ijCnty re
freshments were served.
ENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEONS.
One of the very delightful society
events of the past week-end occurred
laftt Saturday when Mrs. L. L. Bom-
berger ; entertained at a l:S0-oclock
luncheon at her residence In Glendale
Park. The entertainment was in the
nature of a reunion of college friends
of Mrs. Bomberger's at Western col
lege. Twenty young ladies of Western
college, who are residing in Hammond
and vicinity, were In attendance. The
guests were received in the parlors and
spent the time socially until 1:30 o'clock
when the luncheon was announced.- A daintily arranged four-course luncheon
was served. Dainty hand-decorated
place bards, done in violet shades, were
laid for the guests. The cards were dec
orated! by the girls of the college. The table decorations were violets prettily
arranged In bowls. Pennants were also
chosen for the decorations In the din
ing room and living rooms. The after
noon was delightfully spent with music and stories of college experiences.
The Hammond young ladies at the
pleasant function were the Misses Alice Holm, Mae Burhans, Irene Matt, and
Ruth Sohl.
ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCE!!. The engagement of Miss Jessie Fisher
of Wilmette, 111., to Dr. Gay Gossard of
Perry, 111., has ben announced among
the friends of Miss Fisher in Ham
mond. The wedding will take place on
Tuesday, April 5. Miss Fisher formerly
lived In Hammond and was engaged as a teacher in the public schools. She
has a wide acquaintance of friends who
will be Interested in the announcement.
PEDRO PARTY AND DANCE. On Monday evening, April 6, Ham
mond Tent No; 4 2, K. O. T. M., will give a pedro party and dance, to which the
public is Invited. The admission fee
will be 25 cents. One of the novel
features of this party will be the raf
fling of a $30 graphophone. The purchaser of each ticket will be entitled to one chance on the graphophone. A
royal good time is in store for all who attend. COMMITTEE. CARD OF THANK?. W wish to express our appreciation to our friends, neighbors and relatives for the floral tributes and many klnd nesses shown during our grief, the death of our dear wife and mother. ERNEST A. GUENTHER. MINNIE and TONY, Children.
Big Easter Celebrations are Prominent in Hammond
Every Church in Ciy Preparing to Commerate Solemn Event by , Giving Elaborate Musical Programs.
With but two weeks remaining, preparations are going on in all the churches for the big Easter celebrations. In all of the churches the day will be observed in more than the ordinary manner.- Regular rehearsals are being held by the various choirs, and all Christian Hammond may be prepared for an exceptional day in the churches. In the Catholic churches the altars will blaze in a glory of candle light and flowers. The priest and the altar Boys will appear in the festive garb of the church, and the purple, the color of the Lenten season, will be laid aside for another year. ' The music of new masses will peal from the organs, while the sermon of the day will deal with the greatest message that the church has, that Christ has risen from the dead. Episcopal Church Impressive. In the Episcopal church preparations
for the big holiday are being made with an equal enthusiasm. The regular Lenten services are omitted this week In order to give the renovators and decorators an opportunity to work. "The Crucifixion,' a religion cantata.
wlli be sungf in the Episcopal church next Sunday evening. Easter hymns and anthems will take the place of the regular song services on Easter Sunday night In the Lutheran churches this Is an important season, especially for graduating classes of the parochial schools. Examination of the classes was held yesterday, and those who stood the test will be confirmed on Palm Sunday. On the following Sunday, Easter Sunday, they will be admitted to their first communion ,and are then considered as- having completed their studies and being- regular members of the church, CI ana of Fifty-Two Members. The class in the German Lutheran church this year consists of fifty-two timbers. Forty-six of these are members of the German class and the other six are members of the English class. The communion and confirmation exercises for the English class will be held in the evening, while the exercises for the German class will be held In the forenoon. In the other protestant churches, too, there will be services and exercises that will mark the day for Its importance.
PERSONAL.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Campbell of Truman avenue have returned home from a few weeks' visit at points In Texas, where they spent an enjoyable time. Stephen Patsotay of East Chicago was a visitor in Hammond today. Mrs. C .A Spielman and baby of Logan street have gone to Danville, 111., on a few days' visit to friends and relatives. John Kherbv of Truman avenue spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Men- JAlary Caslt, and many interesting pa- .... . , , , ... , ,i
ard at their home in cnicago.
Mrs. I. E. Dickenson , will entertain the members of the Embroidery club this afternoon at her home, 16 Condit street. It is the regular weekly club meeting and an enjoyable social time will be spent with embroidery work. Miss Marie Landan, who is teaching near Hebron, Ind., spent Saturday and Sunday visiting at ' the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Landon, at their home in Clinton street. Miss Edna Oder of Hegewisch, 111., was the guest of Miss Norma Robblns at her home in Manila avenue during the past week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gilman and son, Gregg, and Mrs. Hascall, all of East Chicago, spent Sunday visiting in Hammond. Mrs. Ernest Schillow will be hostess to the members of the E. M. B. club this
afternoon at her home in South Hohman street. It is the regular weekly club
meeting and an enjoyable social time will be spent with embroidery work. Mrs. John J. Claussen will have as her guests Tuesday evening at her home in State Line street the members of the N. N. club. It Is the regular weekly club meeting and an enjoyable time will be spent with embroidery work. Miss Theresa Dorsey was the guest of friends on the north side In Chicago Sunday. Mr. W. C Wells of KOuts, Ind., came to Hammond yesterday to spend a few days with his son, Ray Wells, and family and daughter, Mrs. A. W. Sprague, and family, of Hammond. The young ladies of the Inter Se club will be the guests of Miss Mae Nelson Tuesday evening at her home in South Hohman street. An enjoyable social time will be spent playing bridge whist and another feature of the evening will be embrdolery work. The members of the art committee of the Hammond Woman's club will be entertained by Mrs. Anderson at her home in Ann street Tuesday afternoon. It is the regular bi-monthly study meeting and a full attendance of members is desired. The study for th afternoon will be the Life and Art of
days at her
Tow! Opsra House,
James Wingfleld, Lessee.
Geo. U Manderback, Manager
TUESDAY NIGHT, MARCH15TH1
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PRICES 10 20--30 Cents. SEATS NOW.
ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT THURSDAY
MARCH 17th
CHICAGO MINSTREL CLUB
Greatest Minstrel Organization SOME OF THE 60 STAR PERFORMERS
Frank Howard, Arthur Gillespie, Raymond Stephens, Ed Oakley, Thomas J. Qulgley, Fred Malcolm, George Renaud, Bob Dyrenforth and Paul Rahn
JOE CHOYINSKI, Exponant of the Manly Art. The Performance to Conclude with the LAUGHABLE BURLESQUE "THE THIRD DEGREE' : " ' ENTITLED , "THE SWEAT BOX" Prices 25 35 50 75 1.00. Scats now selling. ;; Coming Saturday, March 19, "THE LID LIFTERS."
Announcement
'After-April 15, 1910, all Cash Checks and Fish's Trading stamps will be discontinued.
Those holding stamp books are requested to fill them before this date. All Cash Checks will be redeemed at 5 cents on the dollar for any amount. M. RUHSTADT.
tain at their home in Truman avenu
on Saturday evening:, April 2. Those
I present were Messrs. and Mesdames V,
' S. Relter, Richard Winckler, Frank
Hammond. "W. F. Mashino, Robert Gillis,
W. J. Moran. j A7f INTERESTING MKET1XO.
! A very interesting meeting of the
i members of the Parents' club of the Lincoln school occurred last Friday afternoon in the school hall. It was the regular monthly meeting and an In
vitation to attend the meeting was extended the members and their friends In the district. About fifty ladies were in attendance. There was a short business meeting, after which a program was rendered. The children of the grades gave several songs, recitations and drills, after which Dr. Kleanor Scull gave an address. She spoke on "Contagious Diseases," and her remarks were very helpful to the mothers. A short social time followed and the guests met in the halls for a pleasant hour.
KS EVENING PARTY. Miss Clara Kahn very delightfully entertained the young ladles of the "W. B.
Q. club last Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Kahn in Doty street. The party was characteristic of St. Patrick's day and the guests were invited to come In cos
tume. Miss Barbara Wiley was award ed the prize for appearing the most ap
propriately gowned. During the even
ing the guests met pleasantly In the parlors and spent a very enjoyable time with music Several of the young la
dies took part on the program and
rendered several vocal and instrumen
tai selections, xne nostess haa ar
ranged several games and contests for
the netertatnment of her guests. The honors for the evening were awarded to Miss Alta Kennedy and Miss Grace Bell. At the close of the contests the guests were Invited Into the dining room and served with a daintily arranged three-course luncheon. The decorations In the dining room were nicely carried out In green and white. Shamrocks .were give a the guests as
A meeting of the ladies of the Oak Lieaf Kmbroidery club will take place Wednesday afternoon of this week and Mrs. Eugene Turner will entertain at her home in Summer street. An enjoyable social time will be spent with embroidery work and music. Mesdames George Locklin and Carrie Parsons wll be hostesses at the regular weekly meeting of the members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon of this week. The meeting will take place In the parlors of the church and after the business meeting the usual social hour will be enjoyed. The fifth of a series of Lenten teas to be given by the members of the Laddies guild of St. Paul s Episcopal church
will occur on Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. E. G. Steineck, 620
Truman avenue. The ladies or tne
parish and their friends are cordially invited to attend.
The Misses Hazel Taylor and Clara
Klunder were entertained by frienas m
Englewood Sunday and in the afternoon visited the Art Institute.
Miss Veda Hemstock has returned to
her home In Webb street from Valparaiso, where she visited over Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Mary Hemstock,
and sister. Miss Lola Hemstock.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Miller and daughter Louise have returned home from a short visit with friends and relatives in Danville, 111. Miss Mable Wells of Hamilton Park, Chicago, spent Sunday in Hammond the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. W. Sprague, at her home In Carroll street. Mesdames Nicholas Emmerling and James C. Graves will be hostesses to the members of the Erthstane club on Tuesday afternoon at, the residence of Mrs. Graves in Carroll street. Pleasant entertainment is being arranged for the afternoon.
A special members of Opal Hive No. 86, L. O. T. M. M.. will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Beebe In Indiana avenue. Plans will be made for the banquet to be given Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Weaver have re
turned home from Kankakee, 111., where they spent the past week-end visiting friends and relatives. George Martin of South Bend was among the out-of-town business visitors in Hammond today. Mrs. Thomas Brennan of Rimbach avenue was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Swift, at her home In Englewood yesterday afternon.
pers will be read
Miss Cazola Reeder has returned
home from a few days' visit witn friends and relatives In Dwight. 111. Miss Ethel Washington of Ogrden street spent Sunday visiting her sister on the north side in Chicago. Misses Nichols and Lillian Porch attended the theater In Chicago Saturday evening. Miss Mable Sonntag of Rimbach avenue was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Taylor, at her home in Chicago Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Ned Ames of Crawf ordsville. Ind., has been spending a few days in Hammond visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Ames in Webb street. The regular meeting of the members of Opal Hive No..96, L. O. T. M. M.. will take place Tuesday afternoon in I. O. O. F. ball on State street. Business of Importance In connection with the class initiation and banquet to be given on Wednesday evening-, March 16, will
be transacted. am me uit-unci .. asked to attend. Miss Florence Loveridge and Henry Ixverldge have returned home from a days' visit at Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Harding and little daughter Madge Mable and son Pierce
Woodward have returned to their nome
in Highlands after a short visit wltn Mrs. Harding's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherby of Truman avenue. The masquerade ball, which was announced by the members of Golden Rule Council No. 1, D. of L., to be given on Tuesday evening, March 15, has been postponed until March 29. The entertainment will be given in the K. of P.
hall The regular meeting, which was
r,nd for the afternoon will take
dace at the usual hour in the evening.
ly h teemmrsemni,29aswo-h OybDaTIta
All the members are invited to be pres ent. Mrs. John Kellar of Price Place re
turned home yesterday from Culver r-itv Ind . where he was called last
Thursday by the death of a relative.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Elliott entertained
their niece, Miss Elliott of Rochester,
Ind.. at their home in Rimbach avenue
over Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Schloer of Hammond and Mr. Josephson of Chicago attended
a dancing party at Blue Island, 111., last
Saturday.
Miss Ruth McKeown and Miss Liza
Schloer will attend the theater in Chi cago this evening. Mrs. E. B. Daniels of Bridgeport, 111.
will arrive in Hammond this evening
,to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. E.
Vanderweel, for a few
home In Fayette street. Mrs. W. W. Merrill and daughter,
Miss Ina Merrill, formerly of Ham
mond, ,but now of Hamilton Park, Chicago, have returned home from an extended western trip. They have been
absent for several months and during that time visited at San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Cal., Portland, Ore., Seattle and Everett, Wash., and
points of interest in Colorado.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bostwick of
West Sibley street, who have been ill
the past few days with the grip, have
recovered sufficiently to be able to be out again which their friends will be glad to learn.Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Towle and children of Brookllne, 111., spent last Saturday in Hammond, the graests. of Mr.
and Mrs. J. N. Suroyer and family at their home in Sibley street. Raymond Epker, who has been very 111 at his home In Ogden street, is recovering nicely now, which his many friends will be glad to know. Mr. and Mrs. William Stieglitz entertained Mr. and Mrs. M. Stleglltz and daughter, Lillian and son, Nathan of Whiting at their home 139 Douglass street, yesterday. Harry Diamond and MorriB Levy visited the East Chicago rink yesterday. Harry Thiel was a visitor in East Chicago yesterday. Miss Ida Kodyker spent Sunday in Highlands the guest of her parent. ! Mr. and Mrs. S. Kodyker. Earl Crawford visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Crawford, at their home in Crown Point Sunday. The trustees of the First Presbyterian church and their wives will hold a social Tuesday evening, March 15, in the parlors of the church to which the members of the congregation and their friends are Invited. A pleasant social time is being arranged and refreshments will be served. Miss Grace DuComb, formerly of Hammond, but now of Chicago attended the luncheon given by Mrs. L. L. Bomberger, at her home in Glendale Park, last Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward McFadden a little daughter. Mother and child are reported as doing nicely. Mrs. Robert Krost of Chicago attended the luncheon at which Mrs. L. L. Bomberger entertained last Saturday, at her home in Glendale Park. Miss Ruth Sohl, who is attending the University of Chicago, spent the past week end In Hammond at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cynthia Sohl. There will be no meeting of the members of the Philathea club of the First Baptist church tomorrow evening, which is the regular meeting night. Announcement will be made later of the next regular meeting. Mrs. Reed Bennett of Hamilton Park. Chicago, was an out-of-town guest at the luncheon given by Mrs. L. L. Bom
berger last Saturday afternoon at her
home In Glendale Park. Mrs. Bennett
was formerly Miss Ethel Merrill of
Hammond.
Miss Ida Fleming, formerly of j Hammond but now of Chicago Heights,
111., w&s entertained by friends in ; Hammond during the past week-end. 1
Miss Fleming came to attend the !
luncheon at the home of Mrs. Bom- j berger. j
Harry Kirkland, formerly of Ham-j
mond but now of Evanston. 111., scent I
Sunday in Hammond as the guest of: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Ryan at their home
in Williams street. Mr. Kirkland and i baby expect to leave for Sault Ste. !
When deciding where you will buy your Jewelry, CARE should be exercised in choosing a reliable house. There is no legitimate reason why YOU, Mr. Buyer, should not give McGarry your business. McGarry Is ready to show you the best assortment of Jewelry and afford you every courtesy. When your Clocks are not running right, Phone 3032. We will call for them. MC GARRY, THE JEWELER 175 South Hohman Streel
used for work among the boys. The first installment of interest, amounting to $50, will be forthcoming July 1 of this year. This surely is a beautiful memorial, both in its valde and object, and will carry this young man's name and his blessing into many lives., It is probable? that the Boys' Brotherhood will be made the recipient of this gift. Their formal thanks, as of the church, will be properly expressed.
ANXOVNCEMENT. Miss K. G. Rellley announces the opening of her millinery parlors, March 17, 18 and 19. New location, 2S1 South Hohman street. Spring display. All are cordially Invited to attend. 3-12 6t
WEEK'S PROGRAM IN CONGRESS
EAST GARY. . Miss Grace Akers came home from Gibson Friday evening. Miss Blanche Qulnnell, who is teaching at Tolleston, came home Friday evening to remain over Sunday. W. A. Hill of Hammond, republican candidate for the nomination of county treasurer, was in town on Saturday ; making the acquaintance of our clti- j zens. ; T. W. Crlsman has received word calling him back to his work in New York. He will probably leave here on Monday or Tuesday. t
William Showers has been somewhat " under the weather the past week. : J A large number of our citizens at-' I
tended the trial of Charles Seyd?l vs. the town of East Gary, at Hobart, on Saturday. Mrs. Perry Blake and daughters and Miss Elsie Short were Hobart shoppers on Saturday. IP YOtT THINK THAT THE TIMES IS TRYING TO GIVE YOU THE NEWS, VOIR SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE APPRECIATED.
(Sunday, March 13, 1910.)
SENATE.
The debate on the administration railway bill, with its commerce court feature, will begin In the senate tomorrow or Tuesday, to last probably six weeks. Senator Cummins will open the discussion In support of certain changes advocated in the minority report, and may speak for several days. HOI SE. The house is expected to pass the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill within two or three days, and will then take up the pension appropriation bill. The railroad bill may bp reported toward the end of the week and debate begun.
THE Xt HBER OF COPIES OF THE TIMES SOI.O ON THE STREETS ALONE EXCEEDS THE ENTIRE CIRCULATION OF ANY' OTHER PAPER IN THE CITY.
Marie, Mich., in the near future.
Miss Maud Pannenborg of Webb
street spent Sunday visiting Miss Ma
ble Crawford at her home in Crown Point.
Memorial to Chas. Belman.
In the morning service at the First Presbyterian church, Rev. W. F. Switzer delivered a short address in memory of William Charles Belman Jr., whose recent death has called out expressions of sympathy and sorrow from many sources. The life was referred to in Its promise of large and useful service and its high ambitions. Reference was made to the fact that he had been connected with the church from childhood. He was baptized in Infancy and entered upon the covenana of membership in his tenth year. He had always adhered loyally to his church relation whether ?it home or in the college city. At tbeNflose of the address the the pastor announced that Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Belman authorized
him to say. that as a memorial of their departed son they would settle upon the church an endowment of 11,000, the annual intrest of which they wisi
A Free Lecture
ON
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will be given on THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 24th, at 8 o'clock by Hen. Glarance A. Buskirk, G. Si Bi
at the Towle Opera
House Hammond, Ind.
NEW SPRING STYLES Are now ready in KNOX HATS. ALL SHAPES IN BOTH STIFF AND SOFT
L. COX & CO. 142 S. Hohman Street Hammond, Ind.
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