Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 269, Hammond, Lake County, 3 May 1911 — Page 2

THE TIMES. WVdnesdav, - Mar 3, 1911.

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Kcvor sturdy the ginghams and linen for. playhour wear, tlio white frock t-f the vtea girl should be as tine in fabric and an dainty in trimming aa loving mother hands can fashion them. The lovely little frock pictured is of sheer French lawn with hand embroidery on the waist and skirt, the lace edged ruffle on, the skirt giving 3 graceful, airy effect. The sleeves are put in in a new manner, indicated by the photograph, a continuous piece from the neck to the elbow forming the little sleeve. Tha sash, tied in front, is a modish notion.

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AIIAI t'tMt A 1JA1. BREAKFAST. Stewed Rhubarb. Omelet. Buttered Toast. Coffee. 1XXCHEON'. Cream of Asparagus and Cricken Soup. Thin Sliceds of Hread and Butter. Nut Cakes. Tea. ( DINNER. Curry of Chicken and Rice. Uutiered Beets. Spring Salad. Prune Puff. Coffee. Cake. MHS, M. I.KKR A HOSTI'.SS. One of the delightful "parties 0f yes terday was one at which Mrs. Robert JfcAleer entertained the members . of 'the Krthstane Club at her home tri Clinton street yesterday afternoon. It "was the afternoon for the regular meetIng and the members were al i?resent Aleer had as her only invited guest for the afternoon. Mr.- Hembroff of Sault Hte. Marie. Mich. The guests were re.reived in the large parlor where the afternon was spent pleasantly in a soci tl way. Needle work waa the leadins . feature of entertainment during thej aiiiernoon until lour-tlnrty o'clock wnen tne guests were Invited into the rtining room. A prettily appointed luncheon of four courses was served at small tables. The tables were prettily oecorateu and bad the shaded tapers carrying out the dainty color scheme chosen by the hostess. Covers were iaia ror sixteen guests. The announcement was made or the next club party to take place Jn three weeks when Mrs. jv. l neaunrwsx rurmeriy 01 Itammond but now of Chicago will enterlain. Mrs. Weatherwax will entertain at a pne o'clock luncheon and afterra - noon party. ELECT NEW OFFICERS. An important meeting of the members of the Epworth League pf thj First M. E. church took place last evening in the league room of the church fn Russell street. Many of the members were In attendance at the meeting. The annual election of officers was an important feature of te evening and it resulted a follows: President Frank Martin. First Vice Pres. Frank Stevenson. Second Vice .President Miss Edna Switzer. Third Vice President Miss Ella Wickham. Fourth Vce President Miss Susie Mitchell. Secretary -George Suppes. Treasurer Miss Alice Bump. Pianist Miss Gladys younger. EXTERT AIXS I. FORM A IX V. :. A very' enjoyable meeting of the young ladles of the N. N. Embroidery Club took place last evening and Miss Gertrude Herbst was hostess at her home in South llohman street. It was the weekly club meeting and the usual number of members attended. The evening was passed pleasantly in a social way with needle work and music. At ten o'clock Miss Herbst served her guefsts with dainty refreshments. The blisses Hulda and Augusta Klein WU1

j be the next hostesses and will entertain I at their home in Conkey avenue next Tuesday evening. The following mem bers were present last evening, Mrs John J. Claussen, the Slisses Bertha ;.ialeitskf, Lily Fedder, Gertrude Claus. Ilulda and Augiitta Klein, Kmily and Bertha Tbert and Gertrude Ilerbst. j KMEHT4US AT CARDS, 1 Jtrs. j. t: ttyaa enterlained very pleasantly at an afternoon party yesi terda at her hom in Claude street in 1 honor of the members of the Golden I Rod Club. It as the weekl club meeting and the usual social diversions were enJoyed. The guests were entertained &v cards during the afternoon and played several games of pedro at small tables in the parlors. The honors in the games were won by Mrs. A I). Crfsman, Mrs. Ransbotton and Mrs J. C. Camp. The consolation prize was awarded to Mrs. Schaadt. Mrs. Allman will be the nex r the club members to receive the hand painted tea set. At the conclusion social diversion after which they weie served with a daintily arranged course luncheon. The next party- will be given at the home of Mr3. A. I). Crisman in Oak street next Tuesday afternoon KTERTAI M AX V Ol ESTS. A pleasant social entertainment took place last evening !n the K. of P. Hal when the members of Progressive Court No. 166 Tribe of Ben Ilur were, hosts and hostesses to a large number 6f their friends. The members wen eiven the priviledge of Inviting their friends to attend with them. It was the evening for the regular meeting but the routine work was omitted and the evening's program was purely social. The proram consisted of musical and literary num bers and tableux and was very enjoya ble. The serving of daintv refresh ments followed the program. There was . . a large attendance of Hammond people and everyone reported having had very enjoyable time.. The members wi; hold their next regular meeting in two weeks and a large attendance Is desired MEETING WAS POSTPONED. The members of the Industrious Twelve were forced to postpone th meeting which was announced to take place yesterday afternoon. The ar rangements have not been completed for the next part)- but li: is expected that it will be given next Tuesday af ternoon. The hostess will be namel lated. A BI SIXEMS SESSIOY. The members of the True Kindred met in the I. O. O. F. Hall in State street last evening for a short business session. It was the evening for the regular bi-monthly meeting and the usual number of members attended After the routine work had been di posed of they enjoyed a social hour, The next meeting will take place i two weeks and a large attendance is desired. AX AFTERXOO.V PARTY. The members of the TJtica Club spent a, very enjoyable afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Frederick A. Bull at her home in East State street yesterday. All the members were present and enJoyed several social games of cards. The

SOCIAIi SKffS FOR TIIlHsUAY. Mra, Trueiiell mill entertain the Member of tbe Good Will Club at her home In Sheffield nvenue, Thursday afternoon. IHrn. Fonter Murray will have a her spieota Thurmluy afternoon at hrr heme la Mliley afreet ta member of the C'rrona Club. Hh. Frank Ularlln will entertain the uembrra of the A. 1. ,' heme In Trumaa avenue, Thuraduy eve-alas. The young ladle of to C, U. Club will bo entertained by !Hkt Tlere Ileinenmn at her henio la Uoty atrect I'butadnr tvrnUf, The membera of laity Council Kuishti of Columbus will entertain at a daaelnn; party Thursday evening at tar Mntonlc Temple.

Mrs. William Riekee will entertain foe Henihra cf Circle Xo. 3 at he here In Ogdeq atrect Tlturedny n Iternoen, A rerentina will be Riven In honor of the Rev. A. W, Hoffman, pastor of the First Irah-trno church and his mother, M. Martha Hoffman of Mononyahlta, Pa. la the ehurrh parlor 'muriiinj evenloa. A dime aoelnl wilt to given by the meiuberK of Triumnk ( ouncil X'o, i II. of ! at the bouio of Mra. Tome, Xerlh Hofciuaa street Tbltrsday evexlna; to which th publle i I uVited. guests played several games of whist at small tables in the parlors and the honors were won by Mrs. Thomas Hart nd Mrs. Walter MuCumssv. The con solation prize wai awarded to Mra. Frank Bakl At the conclusion of the games the guests spent a pleasant time in conversation after which they were invited into the dining room and served with a daintily arranged course lunch eon. A" center piece of culttowers and greens was chosen for the table. Mrs. alter McCumsey' will be the next hostess and will entertain the members at her home in Claude street in two weeks on Tuesday. ; a rovrpoxEu meetixu. The meeting of the membors of th N. P. Whist Club was postponed from last Friday evening until Friday evening of this week when Mrs. Frances ICingsley will entertain at her home in Highland street. WILL. MEET XEXT WKF.K. There will be no meeting of the mem bers of the Marquette Club this week, the regular meeting having been postponed for one week. Mrs. W. IV Web'o will entertain the ladies of the club Friday afternoon. May 12th at her home in Hierhianl street. Several of the pmpressive euchre wiiv' be the entertainment during the afternoon. A COMMITTEE MEETIXG. Mrs. Harry Smith was "at home-' to the members of the literature committee of the Hammond cman's Club at her residence in Carroll street yesleraay afternoon. It was the regular, bi monthly study meeting and the last one of the year so that a large number of members attended. During a short business meeting plans were made for the annual social meeting to take place Tuesday, June 6th at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth VanSteenberg in Lansing, 111. The day's program is not completed but very pleasant time is anticipated. The study yesterday was James Lane Allen. Mrs. J. M. Turner was chairman ef the program committee and the program was both instructive and entertaining Mrs. Verne Summers read "The Biography" and Mrs. Charles Wilson read an article from Thee Bookman on "The Gentleman In American Fic tion" both of which were very intern esting. Mrs. Richard Winkler read selections from "The Kentucky Cardi nal" and talked of the book. A general discussion followed at the close of the program. A IACI(i PARTY. The members of Orak Patrol gave an exhibition drill and dance at the Ma son c Temple in Muenich court last eveiing which was one. of the dellgntful social events of the season in Ham mond. A large number of Masons and their friends from Hammond, East Chi cago, Whiting, Indiana Harbor and Garv were, in attendance. They met in the parlors and large ball room aim en joyed informal dancing until nlntj o'clock when the drill was given by thei patrol under the direction of G. O. Mallet. It was only the second time the drill has been Riven and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the many guestj who witnessed it. The grand march followed the drill and it was lead by Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Sharrer assisted by the members of the patrol. Huring th march the programs were passed among the guests. Twelve dances and three extras was the order of dancing. An enjoyable program of music was played for the dancing, directed by ReinhartU Klster. During the intermissions frappe was served in the refreshment room. The decorations in the hall were quite elaborate and were carried out in red, yellow and green. Festoons of bunting in the colors of the patrol were stretched across the hall. The members of the patrol are receiving congratulations today on the success of their second entertainment of the season. The members are G. (. Msillelt captain; K. G. SchlUo, O. U Miles. 3. D. Brusel, W. H. Davis, V. K. Hickok, J. R. I Hinds, C. C. Runner. V. J. Henderson, C. A. Smiley, K G. Green wald. John C. Hali, J. A. Berquist. R. fJeley, W. C. Cole, C. K. C. Payne. F. W. Ricketts. W. H. Clough. E. C. Kidd, William Rought, T. Y. Roberts and W. S. Gallagher. A MISSIOXARV MEETIXG. An Interesting meeting of the members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. church took place yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. M. Towle in Ogden street. Jlrs. Towle and Mrs. M. M. Bruce were hostesses for the afternoon. They entertained a large number of members of the society and congregation. It was the reular monthly meeting and Mis3 Kdna Switzer who had charge of the day's meeting had an excellent program prepared on the study. Mrs. Etta Dake lead In the devotional exercises after i which Miss Gladys Younger played a

TALE OP GRAFT IN OHIO LEGISLATURE PROMISES SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ATTORNEY CHARLES BELCHER, Columbus, O., May 3. The tale of graft In the Ohio legislature grows as the days go by. The Burns detectives declare they will be able to convict at least twenty-five lawmakers on the evidence secured by a stenographer who look down conversations between the detectives and certain legislators through a dictaphone. Speaker Vining has announced hia determination to assist the probe in every way possible. He made this more emphatic when lie was informed by one of the three Burns detectives that Representative Nye, who caused the detectives' arrest, had stated to them he could procure the influence of the speaker for any measure for 11.000. Vining will go before he grand jury, which begins its sittings in the case at Columbus Tuesday. Word cornea from Chicago that Raymond Burns, son of W. J. Burns, head of the detective concern that bears his nemo, declares that bribes of $100 to $500 were taken by twenty-five members of the legislature from the three detectives. Burns also stated that "no bill of any nature in recent years passed the legislature In Ohio which did not have its price, which price wa3 named by members of the legislature." It is said that marked money was given the men alleged to have been bribed. pretty Instrumental selection. The

Missionary Outlook' was the subject attend as business of Importance will wag the subject of a paper read by Msis.be transacted.

nwmer wmcn was very interesting,

Mrs. Julius Dunsing followed on thejher home in Pine street after visiting program by giving an entertaining j relatives in Crown Point for a few days, reading, the subject of which wasljirs. Schr0eder returned- to Hammond

Hindoo Mary.- Mr.-.. A. I. Stewart read ner paper on "r my utile utns in Porto Rico'! which was interesting. A business meeting followed the social hour when the mite boxes were opened. A nice sum was realized which will be used for Home Mission work. The delegates to the cmfrict convention a Valparaiso, Tuesday, May 16th were also chosen. Mrs. Towla and Mrs. A. D. Stewart will represent the Hammond society. Other business of interest to the members was transacted after which the hostesses served their many j guests with a dainty luncheon. The I anouncenient will be made later of the June meeting. KNJOV THE MEETINC4. The members of the ladies' Auxiliary to the University Club met in the club rooms yesterday afternoon for an enjoyable social session. Mrs. Frances Kingsley and Mrs. .1. A. Graham were hostesses for th afternoon. They served a dainty luncheon after the bridge ga me. The guests played bridge whist at two small tables in the parlors. The honors were won by Mrs. Peter Crumpacker, There were only ten members in attendance yesterday and they spent a very enjoyable tims

The next meeting will take place in two off in Washington. New York, rhiladelweeks. phia and Atlantic City. Mayor Smalley , J being interested in the latter place beMiss Kittie Marie McNeill of Iakejcause of the national Elks' convention

Wilson, Minn., arrived in Hammond yesterday to spend the summer with Mrs. Harry MacElfresh at her home in Cameron street. Miss McNeill formerly lived in Hammond. The regular Wednesday evening prayer meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian church in South llohman street this evening at eight o'clock. Tit's Rev, A. W. Hoffman will lead In the service. AH are invited to attend. Miss Anne Oalvin of Indiana Harbor was entertained by Mr- and Mra. J. B. L. H.nds at their home in Doty street last evening. Miss Galvin came to attend the dancing party at the Masonic Temple. The members of Sewing Circle No. 2 will be entertained by Mrs. William Bieker at her home in Ogden utree, Thursday afternoon. Announcement was formerly made that the meeting would take place at the home of Mr. .1. Fox in Doty street but other arrangements were made. There will be a meeting .pf the members of Opal Hive No. 36 U O. T. M. M. this evening in I. Q. O. Fl Hal. in State

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i - A 1 ' nV X . . Ai.a.n.iiMli CHARLES PRETZMAN. GEORGE B. NYE. Kye has retained Attorney C. E. Belcher in prosecuting the Burns detectives. Charles Pretaman, president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, is attorney for the detectives. ' street All the members are urged to i Mrs -tV v Srlirw.l.r hn h,.,i i. Sunday after a short visit in Crown j point SMALLEY AND SCHAAF GET RESULTS (Continued from Page 1.) ment of the harbor at Indiana Har bor. The fact that there seems to be noth ing stirring in the war department tending to bring about an immediate order to stop pouring sewage into Lake Michigan, and that nothing along, this line may be logically expected until the completion of the opening of Sag channel. Mayor Smalley believes that the new citv hall project for Hammond can be disposed of first before it will be necessary to drain all available mon eys into the reconstruction of the sew er system. As yet. however, the city hall project has not yet taken definite shape, it being only one of the possibilities of Mayor Smalley'a administra. tlon. Meet President Taft. Messrs. Smalley and Schaaf stopped which Is to be held there in June. While in Washington the two Hamc. s o. EXCURSIONS EVERY SUNDAY TO Peru - - - Marion Muncie Good going- Saturday midnight returning until day trains Monday.

mond officials were presented to President Taft by- Congressman Crumpocker. The latter was glad to give them all the information he had on national

legislation pertaining to this district and assured them that the interests ef the Calumet region are his. For Mayor Smalley the visit in the east was in the nature of a vacation. He was in need of rest, and Mr. Schaaf having had to go east on business, they joined hand3 and combined business with pleasure. BASEBALL MEETING. Chairman C. H. Billings of the Northern Indiana league will rail a meeting tonight among the baseball committee at hia office. The nature of the meeting tonight will be to deal mainly with selecting certain committees on advertising and the different business ends of the Hammond baseball team during the coming season. A meeting will be held tomorrow night by the scorers of the association at the office of President W. J. Mc Aleer. LaVendor cigars are pronounced e teptlonally good by all smoker.

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