Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 283, Hammond, Lake County, 1 June 1910 — Page 2

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ALL SMART COISTIMES ARE HEAVILY WEIGHTED. Yards of tiny lead weights, run into tape casings, are sewed along; the Inner edge of tunics and skirts to make them cling about the limbs and fall In heavy graceful lines. The. tunic on this Blcilliene gown Is further weighted with a bead and silk fringe, and th ere is a facing of broadcloth inside the foot of the skirt. The gown is in a shade of Nattier blue, and the hat. a model for dressy wear. Is of black straw, faced with black and trimmed with black ostrich plumes.

Social News 1N; Hamm orid CLITB MEMBERS MEET. The members of the China club were the Invited guests of Mrs. Fred Humpher last evening at her home in, Riml?ach avenue. Mrs. Humpher entertained her guests at cards and they played seven games of pedro at small tables In the parlors. The honors at the games were won by Mrs. George Raymus, first, and Mrs. Henry Heiser. second. Mrs. Humpher was awarded the hostess' prize. After the games an hour was devoted to conversation and music after which the hostess served a course luncheon. The members of the club are Mesdames John Heiser, Henry Heiser, Peter Halfman, Peter Austgen, Caroline Plbos, Jacob Schloer, Otto Knoeaor, George Eder, John Beckman, Leonard Knoezer, Jacob Kussmaul and Fred Humpher. MHS. ORR LECTCRES. - The members of the Hammond Woman's club were given' a rare treat on uvj uuernson wnen iney gatnered at the home of-Mrs.1 A; Murray Turner in Glendale and heard a most interesting talk by Mr. James W. Orr of San Francisco. Mrs. Orr, who is vice president at, large of. the federated clubs of California, has been the guest , of Mrs. Minnle-Kline-and it was through the efforts of Mrs. Kline ad Mrs. Hohn. and the courtesy of Mrs. Turner in opening her homo, that the club ladles were able to have the pleasure of listening to Mrs. Orr.,' Having Just returned from, the general Federation Of Woman's clubs - at Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Orr gave the ladies a complete and instructive outline of the federation meeting, and while In CincinnatiMrs. Orr extended an Invitation to the SMART ATTIRE IMPROVES ' EVERYONE'S APPEARAXCE We carry an extensive up-to-date assortment of new and nobby styles in MEN'S FINE SHIRTS The famou, "DAVTES" and "WILSON Brands. A splendid line of Neckwear and the noted E. & W. Collars (quarter sizes). Hats and Caps for Men and Boys. Styles and prices always correct. LAWRENCE COX & GO, H. O. McFARLAND, Mgr. 142 S. Hohman St. ORTT Sz

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nrfisii federation to meet in San Francisco in , 1S12. The last part of Mrs. Orr's ( talk was devoted to a reply to Mr. I Bok's article against women's clubs, ! which appeared in the Ladies Home Journal, and she presented a most j earnest defense of women's clubs. Mrs. j Orr's talk throughout was most enter taining and inspiring and her charming personality won all who heard her. Two musical numbers were also given during the afternoon. Mrs. P. J. Lyon played a valse-from Chopin in a most pleasing manner and Miss Ferris of "Wheaton, 111., sang "Goodnight, Little Qirl, Goodnight" apd , the . delighted audience demanded an encore. After the program, a social hour followed during which light refreshments were served. There was bt one regret expressed, and that was at the absence of the president, Mrs. Jennie Sawyer, who was unabe to be present on account of the death of her brother. ETERTA1.S. INFORMALLY. ; Miss Bertha Maleitske informally entertained the young ladies of the N. V. Embroidery club last' evening, at her home in Indiana avenue. It was one of the regular weekly club meetings and all. the members were present. The evening was spent very enjoyably with music and embroidery work until a late hour when refreshments were served. Miss Gertrude- Claus will be the next hostess and will entertain at her home in Clinton street in two weeks. The following members were present last evening: Mrs. John J. Claussen, Misses Hulda and Augusta Klein, Gertrude Herbst, Lillie Fedder, Bertha and Emily Eber't. Lena Hopkins, Gertrude Claus and Bertha Maleitske. AX ENJOYABLE MEETING. A very enjoyable meeting of the young- ladies of the M. T. club occurred last evening ard the Misses Norma Robbins and Florence Buzzard entertained at the home of Miss Buzard in Williams street." - It was the regular weekly club meeting and several of the members were present.' Mrs. Raymond Knoff of Berne, Ind. wan he only invited guest for the -evening. -Mrs. Knoff was formerly Miss Lulu DeWeese of Hammond and was a' member of the cub - during her reidence -here. The evenlfig tvas speht in'--the -usual way of the club with embroidery work,' music and social games until a late hour when a daintily arranged course luncheon was served. The next party will be given TUesdy evening of next week and the - Misses Grace Kingwell and Frances Hutton will entertain. The members present last e'vening were Misses Mona Krost. Florence Shea, Eva Wilson. Frances Hutton. Grace Kingwill, Norma Robbins and Florence Buzzard. - - AN AFTERNOON PARTY. Mrs. August Schneider untertiin. I very delightfully yesterday afternoon 81 nome in .Mason street in honor of the members of the. Embroidery club and a few invited friends. Tt w iv,. regular meeting which was announced for Monday but had to be nostnnnrt account of the holiday, and the absence ji several or tne members from city. An enjoyable social time the was spent with embroidery work until -i o'clock when a daintily arranged course luncheon was served. The next cartv

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SOCIAL- jrETWS FOR THl'BSDAY. Mrm. Clark Wns4 irlll b "at home" to the members of the SoName dab at an afteraoon party' at ber home la Mirhtsraa aveaue. ;. Mina Clara Pladllns; Will eatertala the rooac.ladlea of th O. T. SC. chib at a hard ttmen' party at her home Tharaday rrelK. The regular meeting of the mrmbera 'of the Jaator League of the St. Paul's Lutheran church vrill take place la the arhool ball, coraer of Sibley street aad Oakley avenue. Mrs.' Joseph EramerllaB will eatertala the members af Ctrde Xs. X of St. Msrxaret'a hospital at her home la Boasell street..,' Cards will be the afteraooa's eatertaiameat. ' Th members of the Mtssloaary Circle of the First Baptist church 111 meet with Mrs. A. C. Berry, at her home, 17 Ceadlt street. The members of the Deborah Aid society of the First Christian church will eatertala at a social at the home of Mrs. Haaa, la Oae Hundred anfl Fifty-first place, to which the pnblle In Invited. A musical and literary program will ' be rendered, after which refreshments will be served. A number of Hammond young people will go to Indiana Harbor to attend a private dancing party at the South Bay hotel. Miss Elisabeth Webber class la music will give a recital In the auditorium of the First M. E. church to which the public Is Invited.

will be given Monday afternoon of next week and Mrs. Clarence Scott will entertain at her home in Warren street. Mrs. Schneider's Invited guests for the afternoon included Mrs. Frank "Hammond, Mrs. Walter Hammond and Mrs. Franklin Blackmun. THE BOYS' BROTHERHOOD. The Boys' . Brotherhood of the First Methodist church will ' meet on this Thursday evening. Special matters are to be considered. The membership is growing rapidly. They are preparing the lot In the rear of the church for athletic uses. A PEDRO PARTY. One of the most pleasant evening parties of the week was given last Monday by the members of the B. of L. F. and E. and the L. S. of the B. of I F. and E. at Weis' hall on State street. Progressive pedro was played during the evening and after several games the honors were awarded. Mrs. W. J. Kennedy received first' ladles' prie and Mrs. Harry Dorten, second. The gentlemen's pries were won by Mr. J. P. Ryan and Mr. W. J. Kennedy. Miss Wllliard and Mr. Harrington were awardede the consolation prizes. Refreshments were served at small tables. The remainder of the evening was spent in informal dancing, the music being furnished by Miss Vere Kennedy and Miss Edith Miller. . s -, 1 1: A SOCIAL MEETING. ' ! The Misses Mary Ibach and Agnes Meikle were hostesses last evening to the members of the Inter Se ' club at the home of Miss Ibach in South Hohman street. It was the regular weekly meeting and only the members of the club were present. The guests met Informally and spent the evening in the usual way of the club. Cards were the principal feature of entertainment and several games of bridge which was played in the parlors. After the games a course luncheon was ' served. The Misses Ethel Ebrlght and Muriel Wilcox will entertain at the home of Miss Ebrlght In Ogden street next Tuesday evening. The meeting will be one of the last of the year as several of the members will leave early in June on their summer vacations. This evening the club members will compose a theater party to Chicago to see Ethel Barrymore In "Mid Channel" at the Illinois. HOLD REGULAR MEETING. The regular meeting of the members of the True Kindred was held last evening in I. O. O. F. hall on State street. The routine business was transacted after which there was an enjoyable social hour. The next meeting will be held as usual in two weeks and a full attendance of members is desired. OBSERVE SOCIAL DAY. The members of the history committee of the Hammond Woman's club will observe social day on Friday afternoon, June 3rd at the home of Mrs. Adolph Hirsch. 42 Carroll street. 'All are invited to be present. A DANCING TARTY. One 'of the very delightful social events of the woek was a dancing party given last evening at Weis' hall, on State street, by the members " of the Kabala club. The guests at the party Included the members of the Kabala and W. B. G. clubs and other members of Hammond's young society set. Miss Mabel Palmer of Kast Chicago and Mark Tobey of Chicago were the only out-of-town guests. The hall had been prettily decorated in the colors of the clubs, gold and white and blue and gray. Informal dancing was a feature of the evening, and about sixteen dances were enoyed. The music for the evening was furnished by Mr. Elster. The musical program was a very enjoyable one. Frappe was served during the inE. the noted clalr. voyant is now p e r m a nently locoLtrj iti i.o iwusion a., So'uth Chicago, 111., and will be pleased to meet tier old friends. If you are worried, sick, or In trouble of any nature don't fail to consult Mme. Kenmore. Guarantees satisfaction or accepts no fee. Hours 10 a. m. to 9 p. c. Sundays " 6 p. m. ill J PVI " Trn tlITM-ECZtHA-CUTS BU?.KS CTS DRUG STORE

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termlSBlona. The jpartr will be one of" " oi t-ne season, as many or tae young people will boob leave on tblr vacation. . AH INTERESTING MEETING. Aa Interesting meeting of the memfcers of the W. c T. U. occurred last evening at the home of Mrs. William M&son, In Harrison street. It was the regular weekly meeting, and a large number of members were present. There was an important business session at the opening of the meeting, when the name of one candidate . was presented for membership. Plans were also made at this time for the next next 'evening meeting, which, will take place Monday, June 6, at Weis' hall, on State street. The public is invited to attend the meeting, as a pleasant program is being arranged. The next regular meeting has been changed from Tuesday afternoon to the evening, for the convenience of several of the members, and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Leavert6n will be at home to the members. At the close of the business meeting a temperance program was given. Several talks were given by the members and the Rev. Harris of Robertsdale, who was present, gave an interesting address, a short social time followed, when the hostess served dainty refreshments. " A SURPRISE PARTY. A very preasant party was given as a surprise to Mrs. W. Rathman last evening at her home In East Flummer avenue. The party was given to celebrate her forty-ninth birthday anniversary and she received several very pretty gifts in remembrance of the day. The evening was spent very enjoyably with games and contests until a late hour when refreshments were served. The luncheon was served In four courses. . Among those present were Mesdames Rathman. Hamer, Jonas, Eldner, Layman, Sionner, Ritte, Martin, Franck. Vierks, Michael, Schneider, Kalwa, Kroth, Ritter Nelll, Thou. Schmidt, Haehnel, Auer and Demmerling; Misses Elisabeth Kalwa, Meta Rathman and Clara Neill; Messrs. Edward, Auer. John Rathman. John Thou, Charles and Wilbur Thon and Lawrence Ratman. INITIATE THREE CANDIDATES. There was an important meeting of the members of Progressive Court No. 186 Tribe of Ben Hur last evening in the K. of P. hall. The usual number of members were present and disposed of the routine business. There was initiation of three candidates during the regular lodge session. A pleasant social hour followed at the clase of the evening. The next regular meeting will take place as usual In two weeks. PERSONAL. Miss Julia Wall of Michigan avenue will go to Woodlawn this evening to be the guest of Miss Luc-lle Stebblns at "her home there. ' Dr." and Mrs. J. Arthur Davis have returned to thetr home in Truman avenue from 'Indtanapolle where they hAYfcJjeen.yisntnriends and relatives for a week or ; ten days. . , . Mrs. Carrie JParsons" has returned to Soutn Bend, Ind., after spending the past week end In Hammond with her relatives. " Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kovacs of East Chicago were visitors In Hammond yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. George Millen have returned to Hammond from Hobart where they visited with relatives over Decoration Day. Miss Hedwlg Thum has returned to Milwaukee to resume her studies at the Downer Seminary after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thum at their home In Rimbach avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Goldsmith, formerly of Hammond but now of Chicago Hefghts. 111., were entertained at the home of Mrs. Goldsmith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lochte, in Ingraham avenue. West Hammond, for a few days the first of the week. Phillip McNay of Lowell was a visitor in Hammond yesterday afternoon and evening. Ask your grocer for HATFIELD'S sour cream cookies 14 good, crisp, home made cookies for 10c. Wrapped in wax paper no dirt, dust or handling. For sale by all leading grocers in Gary, E. Chicago, Harbor, Whiting and Hammond. 31-6t. Mrs. n. H. McIIie of South Hohman street went to Chicago yesterday to meet the Colonel and Mrs. A. J. Gilkey of Grace. Miss., and spent the day with them. Mr. and Mrs. Gilkey left Chicago last evening for Rochester. Minn., but will come to Hammonl later in the season for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TL. H. McHie and family at their residence In Homewood. Miss Mable Palmer of East Chicago was the guest of friends in Hammond last evening for the dancing party given my the members of theKabala club. There will be a meeting of the members of the Opal Hive No. 836 L. O. T. M. this eevnlng in 1. O. D. F. hall on State street and it Is urg?d that many members attend. There -prill be initiation of candidates during 'he lodge session and business of importance trans acted. A social hour will follow when a musical and literary program will be rendered and refreshments served. The meeting will be talle da'.7:30o'clock. Among the theater-goers in Chicago Monday evening Wer? M!ss Myra Carter and Otto Hudson, Mi?s Grace Buettner and Charles DeL&ney, George Wall and Robert Hollcraft. Miss Cora Pleitner formerly of Hammond but now of Chicago has returned home after spending a ffw days' vacation here with friends and relatives. Anton Ackerman of East Chicago was a business visitor In Hammond yesterday. Miss Mayme Mallett of Gary was in Hammond for a short islt yesterday on her return from Cron Point where she has been visiting re'atives for several days. Miss Mayme Reiser of Clinton street, has returned home from a few days' visit in Crown Point where she was entertained at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reiser. Born to Mr. and Mrl jOtto -Matthies at their home la Sohl street this morn-

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lng. a boy. Mr. Rudolph Swinke of Milwaukee spent Sunday and Monday in Hammond the guest of Dr. and Mrs. IL G. Merz at their home In South Hohman street. Mark Tobey formerly of Hammond but now of Chicago was entertained by friends here last evening for the Kabala dancing party at Weis' hall. Miss Alvlna Stommel has returned home from Hobart where, she has been visiting friends and relatives for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. DeWeese and their guests. Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Knoff and little daughter, Naomi, of Berne, Ind., were the guests of relatives In Chicago Sunday. W. 11. Messenger of Chicago was In Hammond yesterday on a business visit. Miss Laura Beiriger of Scherervllle. Ind., has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Berwanger at their home in j Garfield avenue for a few days this week. Miss Beiriger came to attend the wedding bf Miss Elizabeth Ber-; wanger and William Mills which took place yesterday at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Henry P. Sartorlus has returned to Hammond from Europe where he has been on a visit of several weeks. He visited many places of interest in Southern Europe and had a very delightful journey and visit. The members of Unity Council Knights of Columbus have issued Invitations for a dancing party to be given Friday evening, June 2d in Long's hall on State street The affair Is anticipated with a great deal of pleasure and it is expected that many Hammond people will be in attendane. Invitations were also sent to members In the district. Mr. and Mrs. George Wolf have returned to Hammond from the east where they have been on a wedding visit of a few weeks. They spent several days in New York City and other eastern cities. - Mrs. T. W. Oberlin, 43 Warren street, went to Chicago today to visit her mother, Mrs. E. M. Wolff, of Mansfield, Ohio, who is 111 at St Luke's hospital. Mrs. WolfffT submitted to an operation about a week ago and is reported to be improving nicely as her many Hammond friends will be glad to learn . The meeting of the members of, the Marquette club and their husbands which was announced to take 'place Fri-': day evening of . this week'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kasson in Bellview place had to be postponed - Indefinitely. Mrs. Kasson arfd Mrs. Jennie Sawyer were the hostesses for the evlning and the change was made on account of the death of Mrs. Sawyer's brother In California, Miss Irene Persons has returned to Wllwaukee to resume her studies at the Normal school after spending a few days vacation in Hammond the guest of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Par- , sons. j Sid McHie, Jr., left this morning for. Kankakee, 111. j Mrs. John Seeley has been quite ill at her home, 824 Summer street, for several days. IIV AIVO AROUND a A R V Chance to Get Rich. At least twenty people came to Tub Times office during the past week seek-' ing to learn where they could find ' apartments of two and three rooms. They were for the most part young married couples or families without children. To any one seeking a good investment here is a golden opportunity to realize 20 per cent annually by erecting building containing a dozen or more of these small apartments. Walks Spry Now. Dr. J. J. Nieuklrk, one of Gary's pioneer physicians, has returned from Orlando, Fla., where he went for his health. Before he left the physician was crippled with the rheumatism. Now he is perfectly cured and he says that his visit to the fountain of youth was worth a thousand dollars. He advises all of his friends who suffer from the rheumatics to seek the balmy air of Florida. The Union Dentists. A union man who went up Saturday afternoon to the office of Dr. Carroll, a dentist with offices in the Brennan block, to obtain relief from a painracking molar, got none. He learned that the dentists now have a union of their own. Like the blacksmiths and boilermakers the Gary dentists now quit work on Saturdays at 1 o'clock shap. . Neither do they appear in .their offices on Wednesday afternoons. The sufferer went away uttering Invectives against doctors who join unions. The Ohio Building. The owners , of the Ohio building, which was destroyed by fire last winter, are having the facade of the two upper stories faced with brick instead of stone. The old Ohio building and Its neighbor, the Indiana, were exactly alike. Under the arrangement the Ohio will match the other in general detail with the exception of the front brickwork. However, stone consoles and trimmings will be used. No Definite News Heard. No news of a definite nature h&e reached the offices of the Gary Land

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