Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 206, Hammond, Lake County, 20 February 1912 — Page 2

THE TIMES.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1912.

(ELEflBATE AMVEHSHIK. I Mrs. V. J. Mesler very charmingly entertained a number of ladies a nil little folk at a Bo-peep party Saturday afternoon at her home. 3.18 Towle street. The party was given to celebrate the fifth birthday anniversary oT her little son, James Patrick. He received many pretty gifts In remembrance of the day. The party also celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Bybee and Lillian Allison. The children -were entertained with games and Mother Goose rhymes until four o'clock when they were Invited into the dining room and served with a dainty two course luncheon. In the Bo-peep game little Mary Stevens was awarded the honors. F.aeh guest received a little toy sheep as a favor. Tho 'fruests were- Mrs. Mary Bybee, Mrs. James Rellby. Mrs. J. Moriarty. Mrs, Q. N'- Taylor, Mrs. Robert Wilson and daughter, Catherine of Knglewood. Miss Hazel Moriarty and the following little people: Glen Eockhill, Kenneth Beilby, Burl Pearson, Claude and Frederick Green, Iona anl Lilian Allison. Ksther Frawlow, Hope Moriarty and Mary and Erval Stevens. CELEBRATE ANXIVERSARV. The members of the Fern Leaf Linen Club met at the home of Mrs. August

Wlegand in South Ilohmati street yesterday afternoon and gave a surprise party In honor of their president, Mrs. Charles Miller. The party waa given to celebrate her birthday anniversary and she received many pretty gifts tn remembrance of the day. Cards were the entertainment at the meeting and several games of whist were played at small tables in the parlors. The honors were won by Mrs. William Schrum and Mrs. Frederick A. Bull. The consolation prize was awarded to Mrs. Edward Murden. A pleasant feature of the afternoon was a program given by Mrs. Murden, pianist. The serving of a luncheon at five o'clock concluded the afternoon's entertainment. A prettily appointed luncheon of four courses was served. ' The tables were decorated with carnations and ferns and the color scheme was daintily carried out in pink and green. The twelve club members were present and the invited guests were Mrs. William Schrum, Mrs. Siedengros. Mrs. Bertha Francks and Miss Rose Koenig.r A SURPRISE PARTY.

A number of young people met at the ?rme of Miss Iiene Erleweine and !n

East Chicago State street " Saturday

evening and gave a surprise party tn

her honor. Games were played and the honors in the contest were won by

Miss Edith Manga! and Walter Krieg

er. Following the games a three course luncheon was served. Among

the guests were the Misses Alma Rutz

Clara Sehuman, Amanda Buse, Edith Mangal. Ida Buse, Alma Schuman and

Irene Erleweine, Messrs. Arthur 'Seefeldt, Walter Krieger. John Delaney William Fox LaVern Race, John Ken nedy and William Lynch. A DAJfCE.

The West Hammond Jolly Twelve gave a dance last Sunday evening at the Kowalskl Hall, the corner of Michigan road and Burnham avenue. There was a large number in attendance, many of the guests coming from Schrumvllle and Liberty. The grand march opened the program ef dances which continued until a late hour.

A SOCIAL. The choir of the First Christian church will give a social at the church Thursday evening:, February 22nd to which the public Is Invited. Twie as many pennies as the sire of their foot will be the admission charged those who attend. The members of the choir will wear Colonial costumes. Refreshments will be served after th"e following program:

Selection Orchestra

H. I. G. E. Quartette.

Reading Verna Sllger

Song "Our Flag"

..Marion Eckman and Elene Dygert

Selection Orchestra Vocal D.uett Messrs. Allen Piano Solo. . .Professor Clark Learning Quartette. Selection Orchestra a bridge: party. Mrs. Jeannle Sawyer very charmingly entertained the members of the Marquette Club yesterday afternoon at her home in Clinton street. It was the regular meeting postponed from Friday of last week and will be the last social meeting at which the members

SOCIAL NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY.

LACE VEILED FROCK IN CLASSIC DESIGN

Mrs. A. D. Crtsman will entertain the members of he . I. A. Embroidery Club at her home In Oak street Weduewdny afternoon. Mm, R. Jruklna villi be boates to the member of the Ladles' Aid Society of the First C'onKresrntlenal chnrch nt her home la .North 11 o h -nan street, Wednesday afternoon. Mm. Illv will entertain the member o fthe I.edlea Aid Society of the Flint M. E. church at her home, 7I5 Claude street Wednesday afternoon. The member! of the Ladle Aid Society of St. Paul'a Lutheran church villi be entertained by Mrs. Herman Braiin at her home, 11."! Douglas street, Wednesday afternoon.

will be present until after Easter. Miss Elsie Korer of Fondu Lac, Wis. who Js visiting Mrs. B. I. P. Bell at her home in South Hohman street was the Invited guest of the hostess. The afternoon was spent very enjoyably at the

card tables where several games of

bridge whist were played. High. scores

were made by Mrs. Lawrence Cox and

Mrs. Peter Crurnpacker. A prettily appointd luncheon was served follow

ing the games.

A DAM E. The Masonic Temple in Muenlch

court wil be the scene of a pretty so

cial function this evning at which the members of the Hammond ' Lodge of Elks wf!l be hosts to a large number of their friends. They will entertain at a dancing party, the second in the

series they have planned for the sea son. The hall has been prettily deco rated for the party. Dancing will be gin at eight-thirty o'clock and con

tinue until twelve o'clock. An attrac

tive musical program has been arrang ed for the evening.

EXTERTA I V WITH CARDS.

A very enjoyable meeting of the members of the L'ptodate 'Whist Club took plae yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Flavin In South

He; h man street. The members spent

tho afternoon at the card tables where

several games of whist were played.

Mrs. P. L Davis scored high and the

second prise was awarded to Mrs

Clover. At the conclusion of the

games a beautifully appointed lunch

eon of two oourres was served. Covers were laid for twelve guests. No arrangements were made for the next meeting which will not take place until after Easter on account of the Len

ten season. Announcement will be

made later of the next social meeting.

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!the season was given by the member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and the mem-

bors of the Ladles' Society at the MaFonlc Temple in Muenlch Court last;

evening. The evening's program opened with informal dancing. At ten o'clock the guests formed for the grand march which was lead by Mr. and Mrs. H. L, Dorten assisted by Mr. and Mrs. If. L Williams. During the march tha programs vere given out among the guests. Sixteen dances and four extra composed the programs and dancing continued until two o'clock. Mr. KlstPr directed the music and his program was very enjoyable. Frappe was served during the evening and - following

the program coffee and cakes wer served. Flowers were given as favor in the ball room. There was a very large attendance of Hammond people at the dance.

Rossbach Popular in Chicago Suburbs.

I enue, there are a few other matter which will come up for action this even.ng. ' A representative delegation from the organized labor is expected to be on

hand to watcb the progress of tha franchise.

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A NEW FftOCKomLPNCiOel

Th Illustration ehows a charmins frock of palest pink liberty satin veiled with white lace of somewhat classic desljn. Around the hem of the tunic there Is a fold of black silk voile, and the bodice Is partly veiled with the same pretty fabric.

A SOCIAL OATHEIIIXG. The home of Mrs. John A. Scherer in Clinton street was the scene of a gathering of young people last evening. The party was given as a surprise to Mrs. Scheror. A pleasant time was pent with games and music after which refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. John Homqulst, Mrs. M. E. Kolb, Mrs. August RulT, Mrs. Iiohling and the Misses Katharine Fox, Elizabeth Pascaly, Margaret, Rineholtz, Rcse Ruschll

Margaret Scherer, Helen Schneider and Anna Tauschek.

AX EXTEHTAIX MEXT. The fifth and last in the series of entertainments to be given under the auspices of the Hammond Woman' Club will occur Thursday evening, February 22nd at the First M. K church In Russell street. Ralph Parlette, humorist will give the program. Mr. Parlette Is a remarkable examplt of a writer w'uo is also a speaker and conies to Hammond highly recommended. It Is expected that many Ham0nd people will hear hi when he comes to Hammond Thursday evening.

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DEATH FOLLOWS YEAR'S ILLNESS Esther Monteliua, the two and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Montellus, 63 Gostiin street, died

last, night, at S o'clock, after an -Illness lasting nearly a year. The funeral

will be held from the house tomorrow

afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Bauer

of the North Side German Lutheran church, will officiate -and interment will be held at Oak Hill cemetery. -

Mr. Montellus has a wide acquaint

ance and is employed as a street car

conductor on the Green line.

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Entire Chan are of ProWram Nlsthtly' WM, IIIXXIE IX SOXG9 BEST IN THE CITY 3,' 5 CENTS ONLY C ; 'ADMISSION Vp:;

Victor A. Rossbach. Victor A. Roosbach of Evanston. Ill

was In West Hammond yesterday car

rying on a canvass for the republican county cornmissioncrship and took oc

casion to see the voters of Hegewisch

Burnham and the towns in their vicinity. Mr. Rooshach Is conducting a whirlwind campaign and made a host of friends yesterday who will stay with

him to the finish. He lias announced his candidacy in The Times and asks

for the support of the voters in that

section of Cook county so largely cov

ered by Tus Tisijs In West Hammond

Oak Glen. Hegewisch. Burnham, Juli

an. Lansing, Seester, Liberty, South

Holland, Homewood, Dolton and River-

dale.

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SWITCHMAN ARRESTED

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ONE NIGHT ONLY WEDNESDAY. FEB. 21ST. The Garrick Theatre Success THE FLOWER OF THE RANCH

well appreciated by her audience. Mrs.

Emmerling then gave a poem in her

pleasing way, followed by a paper In

which she told of the great work that Is being done by the Red Cross Society

in this country. Miss Edythe McCon-

nell followed with a beautiful solo.

'The Cradle Song" with violin accom

paniment by Miss Blanche, Irish. Miss Irish also played "America" and all th committee joined in singing for the National Hymn. The social committee composed of Mrs. Harvey Gostiin, Mrs

W. II. Gostlln, Mrs. J. O. Thompson and Mrs. Fred Rarnett served a most dainty lunch after the program. REPORTER FOR THE DAY.

EXTERTAIXS I XPORMA LLY. Seven members of the Beta Alpha Tau club were guests at the home of Miss Genevieve Hastings in State street last evening. It was the regular bimonthly meeting and the program of the club was followed. Se-eral games of "500" were played at tables in the parlors, after which there was music. At 10 o'clock the hostess served her guests with a dainty two-course lun

cheon. Miss Elsa Masepoht was named

as the next hostess and she will en-

ertaln on the evening of March 4 at

her home In Webster avenue. The fol-

owing young' women are members of

he club: The Misses Lytta McMahon,

Bertha Hansen, Kathryn Desmond

Theresa Dorsey, Elsa Masenohl. Beat

rice Hansen and Genevieve Hastings.

EXTERTAIXS FR1EX1JS.

Mr. Joseph Goyke was host to a few

friends last Sunday evening at his

home, 214-154th Place, West Hammond

The evening was devoted to music and

after the program a supper was served.

The guests spent a very enjoyable time

and are planning for other meetings

to take place during the coninR week

Among those present were: John

Malkowskl, Stanley Milda. Michae

Modrzejewskl, Frank Foss, Jacob Czasxewlez, John Giezewfki, Walter Koseckl. Adam Stackowicz and Walter Kowalskl.

AX IXTERE5TIXCW MEETIXC. At the home of Mrs. Harvey Gostiin in Carroll street, the members of the history committee of the Hammond Woman's Club were favored with one of the most Interesting programs of the year, given by Mrs. Nicholas Emmerling and her able committee yesterday afternoon. After the usual transaction of business Mrs. Emmerling took charge of the meeting. The first paper, written by Mrs. A. F- Knotts but owing to her absence from the city was read by Mrs. J. M. Turner very ably described and best loved characters in history, "Florence Nightingale." Mrs. J. C. Graves then ave a most

enjoyable papr on the life of "Clara Barton" whose career commenced with her elevnth year and who became president of the Red Crons Society at Washington. Miss Ethel Hlrsch gave

a reading "As The Moon Rose" In her

pleasing manner and as an encore

"The School Boy's Excuse" which me with hearty applause. Mrs. A. Mer

rill gave a paper on "Poland," the home W some of our best and most not

ed musicians. Her paper showed she

was familiar with her subject and was

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at tbe ankle (like ordinary boots) an extra pure cum, no-crack ankle

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A Till M HI. E PARTY. The members of the Embroidery club spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Ray Chapman at her home in Condit

street yesterday. Fifteen member were presen and Mrs, Chapman had as her only invited guest, Miss Ella

Sharrer of Dejphi, In$. who Is Mrs. H. E. Sharrer's house guest. The after

noon was devoted to needle work and

a four o'clock a daintily arranged two

course luncheon was served. Mrs.

Victor Dyer will be the next hostess and she will entertain the members at

her home in South Hohman street, Monday afternoon, March 4th. Mis

Dyer will entertain at a thimble party.

A Ml'SICAt, TEA.

Next Tuesday afternoon, February 2Tth the members of tho Women's

Auxiliary to the University Club wil'

meet in the L'piversity club rooms in

South Hohman street for a musics tea. Mrs. I L Bomberger, Mrs. W. L.

Craig, Mrs. W. D. Patton and Mrs.

George Schmidt members of the com

mlttee will give the afternoon s pro

gram assisted by out of town taient

The entertainment will be one of tha

most delightful of the series planned by the members for tbe season and it

Is desired that thera Is a large attend

aiica of the membership. Mrs. W. H.

Gostlln, sr., Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. George

Locklin and Mrs. Cynthia Sohl will

also serve on the committee. ,

A SOCIAL SESSIOX. Th members of jthe Baptist, Worn

ens Union will meet at the, home of

Mrs. E. W. Rump, 806 South Hohmiin

street, Thursday afternoon, February

22nd at three o'clock and he entertain

ed by the members of the social de

partment. Mrs. Rump, Mrs. Burk, Mrs

Berqulst and Mrs. Burge wil compos

the committee for the day. The fol

lowing program has been arranged for

the afternoon: I

Essay "Lifa of George Washington"

Mrs. Floyd Adams

Vocal Selection.... Miss Lydia Wolters

Acompanist, Miss Adele riunbar. Trio.. Mrs. C. B. Stiver, pianist, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Palmer, violinist Reading "As the Moon Rose"......

Miss Ethel Hlrsch

Reading "Is Temperance Nothing

To Me?" .......Mrs. William Meyers Piano Duet Military March.. Mrs. William Love and Miss Mae hanson A SOCIAL EVENT. One of the most enjoyable dances of

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Thomas Clayton, another switchman, residing at ' the Monon hotel, "got him

self into serious 'rouble yesterday afternoon when he was arrested by Officer Malon at the rear of State and Oakley on a charge of corrupting two Hammond . newsboys by his Immoral conduct. , , During his stay In Hammond Clayton' character has not been of the best. He has been picked up two times previous to this arrest on a charge of intoxication. In each case he pleaded

for hit release and he was discharged. Tho charge of sodomy was - filed against Miller this morning, which a i

penitentiary offense. He was unable to !

give bond last night, and the charges

will be filed direct in the superior court this afternoon.

By JOSEPH HOWARD.'. ' CLEVER CAST;. Vy-. AA Dashing Show ' Girls WlV Oil ni Western "Ponies", fJU A Singing, Dancing. Musical Vhlfl First Time at These Price . ; 25c. 50c 75c and $1.00 ; Lots of Goot) Seats at 50c and 75c. Seats now on sale, at Box Office ;

POSTPOSE;THK MEETING.

The members of the " Fleur-De-Lis

club postponed their meeting from Mon

day to Tuesday evening of this week. Mrs. H. O. Young will be the hostess and entertain at her home in Douglas

street. Cards will be the entertainment at the meeting and pedro will be

played Jirogrefcslvely at throe tables.

A COMMITTER MEETING, The members of the literature com

mittee of the Hammond Woman's club will meet at the home of Mrs. R. O.

Winckler In Mason street this afternoon for their bi-monthly meeting.

Mrs. M. L. Bull is chairman of he day's

program committee. The study is

"Grandlssimies," by George W. Cable

and the following program has been ar

ranged:

Sketch of Creole Life Mrs. Jeannle

Sawyer.

Story of "Grandissimles" Mrs. E. P.

Deminy.

Biography of the Author Mrs. Mary

Holm.

General discussion. MRS. KXOKR7.GR EXTERTAIXS. This evening the members of the China club will be entertained by Mrs. Otto Knoerzer at her home in Fayette street. It will be the last social meeting of tho members until after the season of Lent. Cards wil! be the entertainment at the meeting and progressive pedro will be played. A THIMBM? PARTY.

Miss Bertha Maieitske will be hostess to the members of the N. N. Embroidery club at this week's meeting at

her home in Indiana avenue this even

Ing. Miss Maieitske will entertain at

a thimble party and the guests will de

vote the evening to their needle work, POSTPONE THE MEETING. The meeting of the Ideal Book club,

which was announced to take place this evening at the home of Mrs. Alva Young in Calumet avenue, has been postponed on account of other social

entertainments. A meeting will be ar

ranged for an evening next week and announcement of it will bo made later.

SERVE A DINNER.

The ladles of the First Presbyterian

church will serve a dinner in the par. lors of the church on Friday evening

Feb. 23, from 5 to 8:30 o'clock for 35

rents. Th general public Is Invited The menu is:

Meat loaf, escallopea potatoes, baked

beans, white and brown bread, cabbage salad, pickles, apple pie, cheese coffee.

Miss Irene Mott has returned home Chicago where the spent a few day. -isiting Miss McDermott. I wish to notify my friends and pat

rons of a change in phone numbers. Call 1497, James R. Graves, vacuum cleaning, 894 Erie st., Hammond. 20-3

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Warrington, 118 Clinton . street, have returned home from Marlon, O., where they were called on account of the serious Illness and death of Mr. Wadrington's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul II. Lipineki of Hohman street attended a ball in Chi

cago last evening given by the Medl cal association. '

Miss Elsie Korer of Fond du Lac, Wis., is visiting Mrs. B. L. P. Bell at

her home in South Hohman street.

Mrs. John Davis of Shelby, Ind., will return home this evening after spending three days with Mr. and Mrs. Ed

LeWitt at their home In Hickory street

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bashora of

Beall avenue have as their house guests

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bashore of Servia Ind. Cards have been received in Ham

mond announcing the birth of a little

daughter to Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Kim

ball at thfir home In Cleveland,, Ohio

Monday, Feb. 1J. Mr. Kimball is the

son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kimball of

Williams street, this city, and is known

to many Hammond people. Mrs. Kim

ball was formerly Miss Edith Mclllrath

of Cleveland, Ohio.

An important meeting of the mem

bers of Progressive Court No. 168, Tribe

of Ben-Hur, will take place this even ing in the K. of P. hall in South Hon

man street. Following the regular

lodge session refreshments will he

served. The members of the degree

team are asked to meet early for drill

work.

Twenty Initiated.

T'vvent) candidates were jnmaiea into

he econd degree of the Knights of

Columbus at a large meeting of Unity

council, in Hammond, last night. Fol-

owing the degree work, a smoker was

given in honor of the hew class.

The time for the third degree has not

yet been set, but there is still hope

that the supreme council will grant permission for a joint Initiation in the

third degree for the canddates in Unity

and the Gary council.

The third degree will be exemplified

at Pullman next Sunday, and while

r.o members of Unltey council will re

ceive any degrees there, still quite a

number are. planning to go there to

witness the exemplification.

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A THEATER PARTY.

The members of the Fern Leaf Linen

club will compose a matinee party In

Chicago tomorrow to see Robert Mil

liard in "A Fool There Was" at Mc Vlckers theater. They will have luncheon at the Tip Top Inn. The members will leave Hammond on the 10:14 Lake Shore train.

There will be no meeting of the mem

bers of the True Klnared this evening

in I. O. O. P. hall. A large attendance

of the membership is desired, as bus!

ness of importance will be transacted

A pedro party and dance will bo giv

en In the old Masonic temple In State street Yednesday evening, Feb. 21. by

the members of the Protected Home

Circle. The public is invited.

DEMO CB ATS

START CLUB

About seventy-five democrats gath

ered In the hall in the First National

Bank building last Sunday afternoon

for the purpose of organizing a demo

cratic club of Hammond.

City Attorney John A, Gavlt was made temporary chairman, and Oscar

AK.nv,.u.i( . . ' ' it uia.iiiK lilt.. . . , . , , ! sides the regular routine work wav for the nrcan zal on. was ma lie J

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TWO TIMES TONIGHT, ; 7:30 p.m. A 9. WINNING MISS WITH JOnXSY FOCABTY. A Real Musical Show.

Warrant Issued.

Frank Russq appeared in Judge

Prest's court yesterday afternoon and

swore out a warrant for the arrest of J. Scafakos on a charge of provocation. The warrant was served by Constable Phelps this morning, and the case will come up for trial some time today.

Couple .Wed. Frank Pennell and LInnle Parker of

Chicago- were married . before "'Judge

Prest yesterday afternoon. Unable to secure a marriage license here the couple Journeyed to Crown Tolnt by automobile and reutrned here to be married.

meeting of the lodge members. The degrees were conferred by the Hammond lodge degree team, which was assisted by Messrs. M. M. Mahoney and J. S. Ma. hoi, state supreme organizers. The Increase in the number of applicants will warrant another initiation in the near future.

Outlook Promising, v The various architects in Hammond report that they are making numerous sketches of building that are to ; be built In Hammond and the other cities of tlie region this spring. The outlook for next year in the building line !s splendid. The contractors And it a little early to be figuring on jobs. The Country club is the next Job. that they will have to figure on. .--.(

J. Nies Funeral. The funeral of Jacob Nies, 15S Plummer avenue, was held from the All Saints' church this morning at, 10 o'clock. The Rev. Father Barrett officiated and the requiem high mass as sung. The remains were then taken to the St. Joseph's oemetery, where interment was lield.

Rick-Clark Wedding. A dispatch from Chicago to Thbi Times this afternoon bears the information that Frank O. Rick and Miss Sadie Clark, both of Chicago, were licensed to wed In Chicago today.

T. Ricketts on Visit. Thomas Ricketts. th well-known Hammond contractor, .who has been erecting a large flat building In Detroit, Mich., was in Hammond today for a brief stay. He expects to go back to Detroit tonight and will be gone for several months longer. 1

DYER. Mr. and Mrs. F. Scheldt visited Hammond relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Baitermon visited at Beecher. 111., yesterday. Miss E. Ambru was a Hammond visitor Monday. Joe Gettlcr Is laid up with a sprained ankle. ' Mr. and Mrs. William Hump'hH1 ' of Hammond were the guests of relatives Sunday. y Mr. and Mrs. II. Qrouthouse visited Arnold Grouthouse and family Sunday. Miss A. Breww is on the sick list at present. Mts. W. Gettler and Mlfs Anna Gettler visited relatives In Hammond to-

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secretary. Those present manifested a good deal of enthusiasm for the cause, and everything seems promising for a live permanent organization. Another meeting will be held next Sunday afternoon In the same hall, at 2 o'clock, and every democrat Is invited to be present. Judge Becker and John Gavit were appointed a committee to select a suitable club room location.

Will Meet Tomorrow. The South Ride Improvement association will hold Its regular meeting at the Wallace school building tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, and all members are earnestly requested to be present. Be.

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ber of important matters will be taken UP. i

28 Are Initiated. A class of twenty-eight Moose were Initiated Into the Hammond lodge yesterday afternoon and evening at a big

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WIU. MEET WEDNESDAY. Mrs. J. J. Andersen and Mrs. E. M. Shanklin will be hostesses at tho meet

ing of the Indies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church Wednesday,

afternoon In the parlors of the church in South Kohman street. PERSONAL... Miss Bess Andrus of Michigan City is visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. E. RInehart at their home. S6 Russell street. Mr. and Mrs. George Locklin of Warren street left for California today where - they wil remain for several week's visit. They wil visit in Denver and other cities in the west before returning home.

WILL INTRODUCE NEW ORDINANCE Councilman John Moriarty has an ordinance in preparation which he expects to introduce in the Hammond city council this evening, or at the next

meeting, wnicn is m proviue ior im- j proved workmanship in making house ( connectons on the city water mains. The ordinance provides that the taps ' must be made on the side instead of on i the top, thus eliminating tha "goose neck" connections?, which are antlquated, and which have caused much of th frozen water pipe trouble this winter. If introduced, the ordinance Is

expected to go through without a hitch, j In addition to the Gavit Kennody av- ;

East Chicago Coliseum (Rink) PROGRAM Thursday, Feb. 22, Polo, Hammond vs. East Chicago; Friday, Feb. 23, Wrestling, Cutler va. Sworcina and others; Saturday, Feb. 24, Grand Mid-Winter Carnival and Ball.

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