Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 160, Hammond, Lake County, 26 December 1911 — Page 2

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v -r t-M - A SACKK1) CANTATA. The choir of the Christian church gave Its annual Christmas cantata Sunday night to a large audience. The beautiful and interesting: music was sang rnagnlficlently by the large and well trained chorus. The solos and chourses iwere given with far mor freedom and expression than last year knd the orchestral accompaniment materially aided in the general effect. After the close of the cantata the choir! sat down to a spread in the dining ; room and Mr. Learning the director was ! presented with a handsome silk um- I brella and the pianist, Mrs. Roberts with some beautiful cut glass. The occasion was altogether a very, happy one. A CHURCH WEDDISG. .' Miss Klisabeth 1). Mettler became the bride of Frederick C. Becker at a very prety ceremony solemnized Christmas pretty ceremony solemnized Christmas Rlmbach avenue. The ceremony occured at four o'clock. The Rev. Charles ibert Smith officiated, using the ring "ceremony of the church. The eremony. .which was beautiful but simple, was ..witnessed by thirty or more relatives and friends, among them several from Chicago. Just preceding the ceremony, Miss Josephine Then of Chicago sang very beautifully "Beloved It Is Morn." The "Bridal Chorus-" from Lohengrin was played by Ralph Miller as the processional. Th bride entered with, her until, Caspar Staub of Chicago, who .gave her away in marriage. Her only bridesmaid, was Mis Henrietta Staub of Chicago. Frank A. Winter of Chicago served as best man. . The bride was attired in & very -beautiful costume of cadet blue velvet and lace and wore a mink hat. Her (lowers were lilies of the valley. Miss Staub was gowned in a gray velvet and she wore a large white beaver hat. She wore a corsage bouquet of pink kllarney roses. -. The decorations In the church were, beautiful. Masses of white chrysanthemums decorated the altar and in the auditorium there were wreaths of holly and other Christmas greens. FollowlTigv the church ceremony the members of the bridal party, the relatives and a few Triends were entertainei at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Klizabeth Mettler 828 South Hohman street. wedding supper was served at six o'clock. The tables were prettily trimmed with Christmas greens and polnsettias, carrying out tb,e season's colors of red and green. Mr. and Mrs. Becker left during the evening for their home at Pansy Lodge near Big Ver million Lake, Canada where they have an attractive bungalow all in readiness. Mr. Becker is connected with a mining company located at Pansy Lodge, about two hundred and fifty miles from "Win nlpeg. Mrs. Becker was a meniber of a house party who spent several weeks there last summer. Mr. Becker lived In Hammond about twelve years ago when his father was pastor of the German M. K. church, and has many friends here and In the vicinity. The bride Is the only daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Mettler She has made her home in Hammond for many years and has a large circle of friends.,. She is an aeompllshed musi cian. For the past few years she has been engaged in teaching music and has done a great deal of concert work both in Hammond and Chicago. She received her musical education at the Berea College in Ohio and also graduated from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago She studied under James H. Rogers. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Becker wi.l extend them best wishes and congratulations. A WEDDIXCr AXXOI XCEMEST. An announcement of unusual Interest to Hammond people is that of the marriage of Miss Grace Ijeslle DuCom'a and Bertram V. Sanderson. Their marriage was solemnized in Jo'iet, Hi., Monday, September 25th. The Rev. Dr. Tanner of Christ's Episcopal church officiated at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson have gone to Los Photographs CORRECT POSING, POPULAR TONES, LATEST STYLES. Ripley Art Studio 89 W. State Street. IOWA ARCTIC MlMHtN Beacon Fails f.7sans Quality Look for the Cros on every pair. It means reliability, wearahility, satisfaction. Iowa Arctics wear longer and look better, because they're made of tbe best material from top to toe. Doubly strengthened where others are weak. Bee the Samson Extension Hefll. the armor-plated toe cap. Thsy mean ear

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SOCIAL XUS I"OK WKDXKSUVY. The member of the l.ali.?V Aid Society of the First lreb j terlan ehurcb will meet at two ftVlm-k. Wednesday afternoon in the ehurh par. lorn In South lloiinmn ulreet. Jlrou. Morion lloner Mvtll entertain the member of t h? Knlmlime (lull nt tn afternon party Wednesday at her home lu Indiana Harbor. Angeles, Cal. to make their home where Mr. Sanderon Is Associated with- th-.i Pacific Steel and Hardware Company 1n the capacity of assitant traffic manager. He wns formerly connected with the Vnited States Express Co.,' in Chicago. The bride formerly taught in the Chicago public schools. She lived i Hamnoond for a number of years. She is a graduate of he Hammond . high school and also from the Western Col lege at Oxford, O. After her graduation from college she was engaged as a teacher In the Lafayette school. Sh3 has a large circle of friends in Ham mond and this vicinity to whom the an nouncement of her marriage will be in teresting and who will extend both Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson their best wishes and: congratulations MASTF.IXAIl - LEONARD MPTIALS. A very pretty wedding took place last night at the home, of John Leonard 55' Ogden street, when his - daughter Ruth became the wife of Paul D. Mastellar. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, parents of the bride, were married on Christmas twenty-seven years ago, so this happy event Was a celebration of their anniversary. The ring ceremony was used. Rev. Floyd II. Adams of the Baptist church officiating. The home was appropriately decorated and a very nice wedding luncheon was served. About twenty relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. MasterUar wtl reside at 606 Indiana avenue. . j SWAXTOX-WILLIAMS Xt'PTIAI.S. St. Paul's Episcopal church In Rlmbach avenue was the scene of a very beautiful nuptial event last evening when Miss F.lizabeth Anne Swanton became the bride of Raymond Burton Williams. The ceremony was solemnized at half after six o'clock In the presence of many invited friends and relatives, from Hammond and a distance. The Rev. Charles Albert Smith officiated, using the ring ceremony of the church. As the bridal procession entered- the church Mr. Ralph Miller, who presided at the organ played the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohensrin. The bride was Unattended except for her father, Mr. Thomas Swanton, who gave her away in marriage. The bride worn a verybeautiful gown of white chiffon broadcloth draped over white duchess satin. The gown had exquisite pearl and lacs trimmings. "She wore a large white picture hat and carried a white chlflon muff. The altar was beautlfuly decorated with narcussus, white carnations and brides roses. In the church auditorium the holidays colors of red and green were chosen. Wreaths of holly and Christmas bulls were among the decorations anil the windows were banked with holly and other Christmas greens. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swanton, 63 Sibley street was the scene of a rcepti.cn following the ceremony at tne c-nurch. The home was very beautiful -with the decorations of potted palms, ferns and flowers. The season's colors, red and green were car ried out witti Christmas bells and holly. There were fifty guests at the recep tion. A dinner of five courses was serv ed at small tables in the dining and living rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Wtliams left last evening for the east where they will remain for ten days or two week. They wll vllt at the homes of relatives in Buffalo, N. Y., and Springfield, Mass. A reception will te given in their honor Friday evening at the home of thgroom's parents. In Buffalo., They will ai iiuiito io ifim irjenus at. 64 Warren street after -February. 1st . Mr. and Afrs. Wiliams received many beautiful gifts in silver, cut glass, hand-paint?') china and linens from their . friends. The young people are prominent -in Hammond social circles. The bride is a, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas . Swanton, 63 Sibley stret and has made her home in Hammond for many years. . -She attended the Ham moml high school and is popular with a large circle of young people. Mr. Wii lias came to Ha mond from Buffalo abou a year ago to accept a position as assist THE IOVA MOSCOW Beacon Falls Quality In a lilgh fonr-buckle arctic. The bo lea are the exclusive rts "tough cure," extra heavv, solid and durable. 1 be. toe is "annor-plaied"-with a donble thieknef s of pure rubber a safeguard against "snagging." The famous Samson heel insures strength where it connts most. SO per cent, of Rubbers wear out first at the heels. The uppers are of caahmerette of finest qutuuy. ruDDer interlined and water-proof. The lining is genuine wool fleece not cotton fhoddv. XVe oonlda't make it better . it's tbe result f years of successful experience. -Don't take ominary rnaVeS w&en yon can get Beacon riiUB quality at no greater erpense. Be aare the Cross is on every ruDDer uoot or suoe yoii buy. Dept. Stors Crojs on every pair.

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The very latest In winter rashions in millinery Includes a bonnet that was the vogue at the time of the civil war. The picture wives an excellent Idea of its quaint charm. The confection Is made of mole-colored velvet, with a fringe of th sama tint over the front brim and on the upturned "curtain" at the rear. The shirred crown is of white silk. The low of mole colored velvet and the too decorations are of pink roses.

ant superintendent of the Hammond Glue Co. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Swanton of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Jssper Atkins and Mr.. and Mrs. John Fitz Williams of Chicago were among the out of town guests at the wedding and reception CELEBRATE ANXIVEKSARV. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, 437 May stret was the scene of a social gathering-last evening when a number of their friends gave a. surprise party in their honor. The party was given to celebrate their thirty-third wedding an niversary. They received many gifts rom friends In remebrance of the day. The evening was spent very enjoyably In a social wa with music and games after which an elaborate thre course lunch eon was served. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gero. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Stlnson and aughter, Violet, Mr. and Mrs. C-B. Stiver, Mr. William Ford, sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Ford, Mrs. IX E. Boone and daughter, Gretchen. Mr. and Mrs. J. Floyd Irish and daughter, Blanche. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sears. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McMahon and daughters, Lytta and Harriet, Mr. and Mrs. Fox.-Mr.' and Mrs. J. M. Stlnson and children. Miss Prell of South Bend, Ind., the Misses Alice and Zella Ford. A FAMILY HEl'XIOX. Mr. and Mrs. Relnhardt Klster wero host and hostess to a company of thirty relatives yesterday at their home in East Sibley stret. The home was attractively decorated in the season's colors of red and gren. - Holly and other Christmas grens were used amons the decorations. A prettily appointed Coming To The ; v if

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People who are competent to criticise say that the Belle Barcus Comedy company at the Hammond theatre, formerly Towle's Opera House, Is the best stock company that has ever been scon in Hammond. The company is made up of high grade actors and t!ie large audience last evening was Immensely pleased with the production that was given. Ladles will be admitted free to- ' night for the purpose of advertising the attraction. The company will also give every newsboy in the city of Hammond a free pass to the show tomor." row night. On Friday a benefit will be given-for 'the men Who were the victims of the accident In the Orpheum theater last week. The proceeds will all go to the families of the dead and Injured men. These things are - all expected to make the people sit up and take notice. The company : Is malting a strong bid for the patronage of the people or" Hammond, knowing full well t that it will be able to make good. ' . , . . ' "Over Night" was greeted by" a large and enthusiastic audience Sunday,, and tame fulljr up to expectation'?. The cast was first class and the sfro.w was . fully up to the recommendations of Manager KingwIH. ' The company was well balanced and the acting of Kathryn Bryan, as .Elsie' barling and James B. Linhart, was especially good. The scenery was brand new and was put in Hammond for the first time.

v&ts.'siirs an- UrOiRwOoO dinner was served at one o'clock and the afternoon was spent in a delight ful social way. In the company wer the following out of town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lager, Mr. and Mrs Robert Jones, Mrs. Fred Anderson of East 'Chicago, Mr. and Mrs-. Arthur Johnson and Mrs. Andrew Lundqulst of Chesterton and Walter Lager of Michi gan City. The Hammond guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elster, Mr. and Mrs Emil IMedrlch, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elster and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bunde A SOCIAL. The mebers of the Epworth League of the First M. E. church will give a so cial Friday evening, December 29th 'n the basement of the church. The pub lie is Invited. . A D1XXER. Mr. an:! Mrs. R. B McAleer entertained a number of their relatives yesterday a their' home In Doty street. A prettily appointed diner was served at two o'clock. The tables were trimmed In the holiday colors of red and green. Cov era were laid for flften guest. During the afternon there was music and pleasnt time was sprtht socially. Among the guest -wer Mr. and Mrs. W. J.' Mc Aleer and daughters, Leoda, Verna and Marion, Mrs. Mary Hemstock and Miss Lola Hemstock of Valparlso, Miss Veda Hemstock', Roscoe Hemstock and Vernon McGlrr. A DANCE. The members of the J. B. II. Club are planning to give a dance early In February, before the Lenten season, which promises to he very enjoyable, Invitations wll be issued in the th Hammond Theatre -s. C?

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While the Christmas Day was celebrated In different ways in various places In Hammond yesterday, the "good will" spirit was the predominating feature. The weather man flnd'inir

by his schedule that he could not get snow here until today, opened his early spring weather bag and handed out a limate unsurpassed for this time of he year. In the various churches the feast of the nativity was celebrated with elaborate services and exercises, some of which were held as early as Friday nht, some on Saturday, night, more on Sunday and many yesterday. It was a real Christmas at the settle ment house, on Rlmbach avenue. Two hundred children were remembered on Sunday afternoon. A big Christmas tree stood In the parlor and in it and underneath were toys, games and books of all description. A live Santa Claus was the supreme ruler there for three hours and disbursed the gifts as the little folks stepped up to receive them. At St. Margaret's hospital the Bisters younger set In Hammond. It was first intended to have a party this week In; honor of their friends who returned to Hammond for the holidays but other plans were made a'dixner. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Becker en tertained their Hammond relatives at diner yesterday at their home In Rlmbach avenue. A prettily appointed din ner was served at one o'clock and the afternoon was spent pleasntly in a social way. A miniature Christmas tree dith prety trimings decorated the table. In th company were Mr. and Mrs. George Stllea and sons, Milan and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Eaton and daughter. Mis Inez Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Becker, and children, Eaton, Inez and Rose. LEAVE OS VISIT. The Misses Gladys and Hazel Younger are spending the week with relatives in Jamestown and, Lebanon, Ind. Mrs. E. C. Minas and children of Rlmbach avenue expect to leave tomorrow for North Manchester, Ind., to spend the remainder of the week with rela tives. Dr. Lena B. "Watson was the guest of Mrs. Filer of Evanston, Illover Christmas. R. E. Abercrombe is spending the holidays with friends and relatives In Hlr. Minn. The Misses Kathryn Desmond and Lytta McMahoa spent yesterday afternoon In Indiana Harbor visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Flavin and family of South Hohman street were the guests of relatives In Kankakee, 111., over Christmas. HAVE GUESTS OVER CHRISTMAS. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krlewltz and daughter. Miss Clara Krlewltz, " of South Chicago, spent Christmas with Mrs. Mary M. Huehn and family at their home in Logan street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Chicago were guests at the home of Mrs. Stevens in East State street Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. William Plaster of Chicago spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Murl at their home In Logan street. Miss Alice Hess has been entertaining Miss Mary Morehause and iss Estella Heal of Wheatfield, Ind., at their home In Michigan avenue for a few days. Ir. and Mrs. Allen Fox of Chicago were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Fox in Williams street. Mr. and Mrs. Gill of Crawfordsvllle, Ind., are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. H. WT. Gill of South Hohman streets ELECTION OF OFFICERS. An important meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday after noon In the church parlors. It will be the annual business meeting and there will be election of officers. The annual rports will also b rad. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to blank our neighbors and friends sincerely for their generous aid and kind sympathy during our sorrow. MRS. CHAS. TAUSCHEK, CHAS. H. TAUSCHEK. CLARA TAUSCHEK. ANNA TAUSCHEK. ILodge Assemblies A meeting of the members of Dorcas Rebekah lodge was held Saturday evening in I. O. O F. hall in State street. It was the regular weekly meeting to which all the members were invited. The attendance was not as large as usual' on account of th holiday season and the absence of several of the members from the city. The routine work was disposed of, but the members decided to omit the social hour. The next regular meeting will be held Saturday evening. Dec. 30, and a large attendance Is desired. In two weeks on Saturday evening the officers for the new year will be Installed. The members Of the Vasa Lodge of Vikings gave a dance last Saturday evening in the K. of P. hall in South Hohman street, which proved very enjoyable. There was a large attendance 1 of the members and their friends presI ent to enjoy the"evenlng. Dancing be gan at 8:30. o'clock and continued until a late hour. A program of pretty music was rendered for tU dancing. The party was one of a series which the members have planned or the winter. There will be a meeting of the members of the True Kindred this evening In I. O. O. F. hall in State street. The Don't Regies! Constipation It's too daneerous. The evil results of chronic constipation may easily wear down your entire system. Begin cure today with VELAX0 a sate, sure, laxative purely vegetable Restores liver and bowels to natural, healthful activity. Vt drusgists,25c. B'Ktli Drw( 4 Ckta. C., DtUik, 111.

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stimulated the Christmas spirit among the patients. All the patients are more ' or less on a diet as directed by the attending physicians, and consequently there could not be extraordinary feasting. But every patient was made in some way to feel that it was Christmas. The sisters themselves were generously remembered by some of their friends amtig the laity. The firemen who must remain at their stations Christmas or no Christmas, had no fire to interfere with the little program that the yhad outlined for themselves1. In addition to enjoying the cigars that business men had sent them, the "boys" at the Central station sat down to a Christmas dinner which was served In the fire house. This is an annual .feature for them has been carried out for six year3. They have the meals prepared out of the station, and then brought into the station. Some thirty-five newsboys enjoyed a Christmasdinner at the Monon hotel yesterday. usual business and social program will be followed. A large attendance of the membership is desired. A meeting of the members of Progressive Court No. 166, Tribe of BenHur, will be held this evening In the IC of P. hall in South Hohman street. A large attendance of the membership is desired. Personal S3 Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lngram ot Butler, Pa., are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. J. Glllen, of Erie street for the holidays. j Representative and Mrs. E. D. Crumpacker. of Washington will have with them during the holidays their two eons, Maurice and Owen Crumpacker of Valparaiso.' The former is a student at Harvard university. The Crumpacker home In Valparaiso is closed for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nicholson of Crown Point are In Hammond today. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson are preparing to leave for Los Angeles, Cal... where they will spend the remainder of the winter. Miss Etta Muenlch has been very ill for a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Muenlch, In South Hohman street. Miss Mae O'Hara has resigned her position as stenographer with the C, I. & S. railroad at the Gibson office to accept one in Chicago. Miss Jennie Mabbs of Doty street Is spending the week with relatives in Al legan, Mich. j J. Pulliam Smith will return home) today from Hopklnsvllle, Ky., where he spent Christmas wtlh his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Smith. Miss Lulu Symmes of Doty street has ' gone to Crawfordsvllle, Ind., to be the guest of friends and relatives for a week. Mrs. George Drackert and daughter, Miss Beulah Drackert, of State Line street, were the guests of relatives in Crown Point over Sunday. Alfred Tilton of Cincinnati, and Marion Tilton of New Mexico have been visiting, friends and relatives in Hammond and Gary during the rast few days. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. o'Connell, of South Hohman street will return home today) from Mishawaka, Ind., where they have j been the guests of relatives for a few! days. - j ANOTHER IN TROUBLE. (Special to The Times.) East Chicago. Ind., Dec. 26. Joseph ChurlUa, acting In the capacity of a deputy constable, was arrested onl'Saturday on the charge of obtaining money under- false pretenses. The com plaining witness is a foreigner of the Oklahoma district, who says Churllla collected $3 from him for serving a paper and an additional $15 to have the case settled out of court. Judge Riley placed Churilla under $1,100 bonds and appointed Attorney Newton Hembroff to act as special judge in the case. The trial has been set for Jan. Sid. n ,1

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MATINEES Monday, Thursday and Saturday, Afternoons at 2:30 P. M. ALL SEATS 10c BOX SEATS 10c Extra' SUNDAY MATINEES Admission 10c. Reserved Seats 10c Extra ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM Monday and Thursday Silver Spoons given with each paid admission at Monday and Thursday Matinees

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ELLE ipOMEDY 'arghus wohpaby In the Four-Act Comedy The Awakening of Letiy 10c 20c 30c NO HIGHER LADIES FREE TONIGHT UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS Wednesday "WAY OUT WEST' NEWSBOYS' "NITE" WW TWO IDEAL CRUISES AROUND THE WORLD Nov. 12, J913. . . (From New York) Feb. 27, 19ia (From &n rraodaco) Bj tbe pslUM cruising iteimer. ."VICTORIA LUISE'! (18.500 Toot) Itinerary Includes Madeira. Spain, Italy, India, Ceylon, Straits Settlements, Java, Philippines. Chlaa. Japan, Sandwich Islands and Orerland American Tour, inland exeuratans and l1e tripn. OPTION AUtT DATS TW INOI A IOLU.3 IX-t PAYS IN JA-PAJi Cost Including all secMMry expense aboard and aabsrs $650 Darntion of Cruises lit) Oars Eaea Bent for IVlmtUraUi BootUt. , - Hamfearg-AmerlcaB Lies 41-45 Broadvmr ". OR LOCAL AGENT. DR. H. B. KAYWARD SPECIALIST Diseases of tbe Eye, Ear, Nas and Throat. Eyes scientifically exaali. ed. Glasses fitted. Room 402, Hammond BIdgn Phone 205. Hammond, Ind. REAL ESTATE List the Property with m that that you went to tell. W. J. HASTINGS Office in Hammond Sav. & T. Bank Phone 51. Open Evenings. MAN IS BURIED. (Special to The Times.) Kast Chicago, Dec. 26. Peter Wtnnerskold, 3915 Drummond street, who was found dead In his bed on Friday by jthe mail carrier who delivered mall to his home, was buried in Blue Island yesterday. The remains were shipped to the Illinois town by Burns and Median, undertakers, and met there by the family of the dead man. LAKE COUNTY LADIES FALL HEIR TO ESTATE Wives of Gary and Indiana Harbor Men Get Good; News Yesterday. The wife of Attorney Gould of Gary received a welcome Christmas . present yesterday in shape of a letter received from Kolma Germany notifying her that she Is one of the four' heirs to an estate of more than 300,000 marks ($S0, 000) left by a widow aunt who died several weeks ago. Mr. Gould today visited the German counsul In Chicago today regarding the estate. Mrs. Xate Shine wife of an Indiana Harbor clothing merchant Is alsi one of the lucky heirs. , A reputation maker Colonial,-Bond 5-cent. clear. Made in Hammond, . ,

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