Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 168, Hammond, Lake County, 16 December 1912 — Page 2

THE TIMES.

Monday, Dee. 16, 1912.

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KLMS-HROWV XtPTIAI.S. Miss Fern Ellis became the bride of I.eo Brown at a quiet but pretty ceremony solemnized at the Baptist par. nonage in Kenosha. Wis., last Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Demmot officiated, using the ring ceremony of th church. None but relatives witnessed the eremony. There were no attendants. The bride wore a beautiful sown of purple charmeuse satin trimmed with told lace and a purple plumed bat. Phe carried a bouquet of brides' roses. Mr. and' Mrs. Brown will leave on their wedding- trip Tuesday, December 24th. They will spend two weeks with relatives In Cincinnati, O. On their return from Ohio they will be at home in Chicago. Mr. Brown formerly lived in Hammond but for the pats few years has made his home i n Chicago. Mrs. Brown is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Anderson and a sister. of Mrs. D. Shuck. 365 State Line street. ! She is popular with a large circle of fiends in Hammond. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Brown will extend them their best wishes and congratulations. 'They have been the recipients of many .beautiful grift. A RRIDCK DINNER. ! Mr. and Mrs. "W. P. Mashino of Truman avenue entertained at a seven o'clock dinner and bridge party last' Saturday in honor or the Kvenlng i Whist Club. The dinner was served in four courses at a prettily appointed I jable. Flowers decorated the enter of the table. Bridge whist was played proaresslvely at three tables during the evening. High scores were made by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wlnckler. On account of the holiday season there will be no party in two weeks and nn- j nouncement of the next meeting will be made later. A CLASS MEETING. Mrs. James Graves entertained the girls of her Sunday school class of the First Christian church at her home In Erie street Saturday afternoon. There D IAAIOND S Not Imitations. The largest and finest assortment of choice stones ever brought into Northern Indiana. Call Now John E M'Garry WEAK OT AND DELICATE WOMEN Are you lacking In your usual vigor and energy? Do you get easily tired? Do you have dark shadows under your eyes and perhaps a hallow cheek? Do you hare headache and backache? Are you sometimes weak, nervous and despondent? Do you have Btomach, liver or kidney complaint? If so, I invite you to my, office for free consultation, where my facilities for treating these diseases are unexcelled. My charges are reasonable and the results are certain. Br.Leedy Suites 32 and 33, Rlmbach (Over Lion Store) HAMMOND, INDIANA. Bldg.

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SOCIAL F.YS FOR TIKSDAV. Minn I. Ill j Fdilr will entertain Ihr mrmbrn of the . X. Embroidery Club at her home la Kant State street Tueaday rrralag. The member of the Women's A axillary to the I nlveraity Clnb will meet In the I alvrrxlfy club room Tuesday afternoon. Mm. M. Hotharhlld will he at home to the art eommittee of the Hammond A oraan'i C'tnn Tuesday afternoon. The Parent Teaehera Clnb of the Washington . school will meet la the school hall In Williams street Tuesday evening at eight n'cloek. are twenty-three girls In the class and ih' met for the purpose of organizing a club to be known as the Willing A orkers No. 2. They will meet the first Saturday afternoon In every month. Miss Helen Manke will be this 1 next hostess. The officers of the club were chosen. After the business j meeting there was a "Taffy Prill" and j a delightful time was spent socially. The following- Is a list of the officers: President Miss Evelyn Hilton. Secretary Miss Helen Manke. Treasurer Miss Nellie Reese. MKET AT THE SCHOOL, The Parent-Teachers' Club of Washington school will meet in the the school hall in Williams strtvet Tuesday evening at. eight o'c'ock for the December meeting. All ps.trons of the school arc Invited to the meeting which will unquestionably be a very interesting and enjoyable one. Miss Virginia Brooks will give the address of the evening. She wil talk on "Public School And Social Service." The musical numbers will be given by Mrs. L. A. Mlnard, pianist and Miss Lydla Wolters, soprano. Light refreshments wil be served. A CHRISTMAS PARTV. This year the Christmas party of the N. N. Embroidery Club will be held at the home of Miss Lilly Fedder Jn East State street. Miss Fedder will entertain Tuesday evening, December 17th. The young women of the club will bring their needle work. A Orab Bag will also be a feature of the meeting. a bridge: partt. Ah enjoyable afternoon will . be spent by members of the ' Women's Auxiliary to the fnlverslty Club who will meet in the University Club rooms In South Hohman street tomorrow aft- I ernoon to play cards. Bridge whist will be played. The games will begin promptly at two-thirty o'clock. MRS. PIERCE ENTERTAINS. Mrs. Ralph Pierce will entertain the members of the E. S. T. Club at a Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at her home In Michigan avenue. A Grab Bag will be a feature of the afternoon. The members will bring their needle work and . spend a pleasant time socially. AXXCAIi MEETING. The members of the First Baptist church will meet this evening for the annual election of officers and transaction of other important business. A social hour will follow the business meeting when refreshments will be served by the Women's Union. A short musical program will also be given. Selections will be rendered by the Bautist Orchestra and the Male Quartette. PARENTS' CUB MEETING. The December meeting of the Parents' Club of the Lafayette school will be held Tuesday afternoon of this week instead of Thursday at three o'clock in the school hall in Calumet avenue. The following is the program which has been prepared for the afterU. S. WARSHIP GOES TO TO HELP QUELL V " '

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Who was Cervantea? Cervantes was a Spanish author, born about 1547, and died 1616. He suffered many misfortunes, and for the most part lived pcor and friendless; yet he was the greatest writer that Spain ever produced. Don Quixote was his principal work. Who were the Mimi of the Romans? The mimi were buffoons who appeared at convivial meetings to entertain the guests by their farcical humor. The word mimicry is derived therefrom. ' How did the term "Stationer" originate? When books were multiplied by the invention of printing, they were sold by booksellers at stalls stationed at the gates of universities and other places; hence, booksellers became known as stationarii, or stationers, by which designation they were long chiefly fcnown. Why Is Texas frequently referred to as an Empire? -Because of its vast area, out of which you could carve nine Ohios, ten Indianas, or 210 Rhode Islands. She is large enough to hold every man, woman, and child In the United States and provide a farm of ten acres for. every family of five. When was the Friction Match Invented? The Loco-foco, or friction match, was first invented by John Walker, an English chemist, in 1829. They began to find their way to the United States in 1831 and sold for one cent each. r What la meant by the Balance of Nature? It has been thought that nature has adjusted a delicate balance between the production and destruction of animal life, and that man may indiscreetly interfere to disturb this arrangement. When did the Hebrews begin their weekly Sabbath? They began it at sunset on the sixth day (Friday), and ended It at sunset on the seventh (Saturday) ; this arrangement was determined by the scriptural phraseology ; which reada and the evening and the'morning were the first day."

were displayed at prettily decorated Gary and Germania Lodge of Hambooths. There will be a guild meeting mond. There were one hundred or

wnp afternoon in the guild room in Rimbach avenue at which a lartre attendance is deslre'd. -; .. 4 Ti nv meeting. The ait committee of the Hammond Woman's Club will meet Tuesday afternoon of this week instead of Mon - day with the chairman, Mrs. M. Rothschild at . her home In South Hohman street. A dellgntrul program nas oeen arranged for the 'afternoon. ELECT OFFICERS. Mrs. Giles Warner, 39 Carroll street was at home to the B. Y. P. U. Saturday evening. The meeting was called for the election of officers and transaction of other important business. There were a number of members present. Refreshments were served during the social hour. The following members were elected to offices to serve during the year 1913: President R. E. Abercrombie. Vice President Miss Louise Carter. Secretary Miss Lillian Porch. Treasurer Theodore Adams. Organist Miss Mildred Carter. AID SOCIETT MEETS. iUl lf. J . v.,. x euers tinu r.utri i wiuj be hostesses at the meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The meeting will be held in the church parlors in South Hohman street. Articles left from the bazaar will be offered for sale. The members are asked to bring their needle work. ILiQdge Assemblies "At the meeting of Dorcas Rebeckah Lodge Xo. 263 last Saturday evening! the members entertained the Grand President of the Rebeckah Assembly, Mrs. Kate I. Nichols of Elkhart, lnd. There was a. large attendance of the membership and visitors were present from Springfield, 111., Danville, 111., Harvey, 111., Whiting, East Chicago. The Most Beautiful Calendar of the Year Eaoh year the 1'abst Extract Co.. try to outdo former years In producing a handsome calendar. This year's calendar la as peual a true work of art and Is a creation worthy of a place In any home. Stuart Travis Is the artist, and the sirbject la "The American Girl," The 1913 calendar Is a remarkably beautiful panel, 7x36 Inches, and is done In twelve oolora. It surpasses In excellence of design and richness the previous Pabst Rx tract Calendars, and will prove a beautiful ornament to any room. In even the finest homes. , Any one who would Mka one of these extremely artistic calendars,' may obtain one by sending 10 cents, in stamps or coin, to cover cost of postagre and mailing, to the Pabst Extract Co., Milwaukee, TVis.

What ia the Meaning and Origin of Boycott? To refuse to have anything to do with a person. To let him severely alone. The expression grew out of a trying ordeal passed through by Captain Boycott in Ireland, in 1881. No one would buy from him, sell to him, work for him, or speak to him. What Is the Meaning of "Crocodile Tears"? It means a counterfeit sympathy. The expression is based upon a fable which says that a crocodile weeps as it eats its victim. When were Playing Cards Invented? Cards are of ancient date in India and China, but differing from those now in use. The present kind of playing cards became known in Italy in 1379, and soon afterwards spread over Europe. What is a Lunar Cycle? A lunar cycle is a period of 19 solar years, during which the phases of the moon occur differently every year, and after which, they recommence in the same order. How Long did Latin Continue to be the Language of Literature after Dissolution of the Roman Empire? It continued to be employed by the fathers of the church, scholastics, and others, until the middle of the fourteenth century, when it began to be superseded by modern languages. Does Color Affect the Radiation of the Heat? Yes; a black surface gives off heat better than a light one. Pipes for warming houses give off more heat when they are black than when a light color. What is the Origin of Names of the Days of the Week? The names of the days of the week are derived from Saxon idolatry. The Saxons had seven dieties, more particularly adored than the others, namely: the Sun, the Moon, Tulsco, Woden, Thor, Friga. and Saeter. What la a Morganatic Marriage? A marriage between a man of high rank and a-womaa of a, lower lone She does not take her husband! title. more members present. There was initiation of two candidates. Follow; ling tho Initiatory work the Noble ' Grand, Mrs. Alice Runyon presented i Mrs. Nichols with a pretty souvenir spoon. A banquet was also served in her honor. One table was reserved for ' Mrs. Nihols and the officers of Dorcas ( Lodge. Flowers decorated the service , tables very prettily and the hall was i very attractively decorated with the lodge colors, pink and green. Mrs. Nichols is making a tour of this dis trict, inspecting the work of the Re beokah lodges. The meeting of Sat urday was a very enjoyable cne. A meeting of Godlen Rule Counll No. 1 D. of L. will take place Tuesday evening in the K. of P. Hall In South Hohman street. Following the bus! ness meeting there will be a social session. The Royal Neighbors of Hobart will have a School of Instruction Tuesday December 17th to which the members of Golden Rod Camp No. 1657 Royal Neighbors of Hammond have been in vited. It will be an all day session and luncheon will be served the visi tors. There- will be class " Initiation The Royal Neighbors of Hammonl were Invited to bring candidates for initiation. The semi-monthly meeting of Triumph Counil No. 11 D. of L. will b held this evening In I. O. O. F. Hall in East State street. A business and social program will be followed. There will be a meeting of Unity Council Knights of Columbus this evening in the K. of C. club rooms in South Hohman street. The first de gree will be conferred upon a class of candidates. Mrs. J. W. Savery of Rimbach ave Hue has returned from an over Sunday visit with relatives in Knox, Ind. James R. Graves who -has been 111 for eeveral days at his home In Erie street able to be out again. IMck Winekler the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winekler of Mason street is ill with tonsilitls. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorsej of State street are spending a few days with relatives in Chlcagro. Feb. 10 the Date. At the meeting of the board of public works this morning February 10 was set as the day for hearing of remonstrances on the assessment roll of benefits and damages for the Kenwood avenue opening. The primary assessment rolls for the Pine street pavement and the Harrison street walks were placed on file today. Will Buy New Books. The supply of fiction at the public library will be increased after the first of the year, as the board is contemplating the purchase of additional books. A score of books treating on miscellaneous topics were received

ANNOUNCEMENTS. Dr. I H. Kelly has 'moved his office from room 112 in tho First National Bank building, to suit 210 In the Hammond Building. 12-10-S0t ) : . j some time ago and will be placed on the shelves as soon as they are cata- , logued and indexed.

Meet Next Monday. j The Hammond K. of P.'s hold their annual election next Monday evening.. A regular meeting will be held this evening. Wants Information. Chief Austgen of Hammond received a communication from Mrs. A. Barnes of Brighton, Sussex, England, this morning asking information regarding the death of her son, J. V. Barnes, who w-as found floating in the Calumet river about nine months ago. When the Ice broke up with the spring thaw the decomposed body of V. J. Barnes was found caught on some piling east of the Hohman street nriage. The remains were in such condition that they were not held and were taken to the potter's field for in- j terment. Investigation by Chief Aust-) gen laued to lead into any clews how! Karnes met his death or where he had 1 been employed. Evidently his remains had been in the river some months, a ma utraj- was iouna iroien to a mass of Ice. Hard Coal Scarce. ! The Beckman Supply company re ports that it has enough nut and range coal to take care of the business that comes in. The City Fuel company re ports that it has no hard coal at all. The East Hammond Coal company has enough hard, coal to take ca,re of the trade, but reports that it is coming in slowly. Bieker Brothers report that they have a supply of nut, range and pea ' coal, but say it ia coming In alowly. i j. j. uibos Sc Son say they haven t a pound of hard coal. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING slut to, your offer u your want HIGHLY SPECIALIZED PUBLICITT. MISS RETTA HALSEY PI BMC STENOGRAPHER AND EXPERT BOOKKEEPER OFFICE 579 HOHMAN STREET, 3rd Floor. Chamber of Commerce, over CITIZEN'S GERMAN NATL BANK Hammond. Ind. Phone 686 OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 12 1 to 4 Except Sunlay. A Good Xmas w X Hit Gift: ?U anal anrri mted. 'So failures im nay twenty years' experience. MAX NASSAU, Jeweler and Optician. 4786 Oleott Ave. East Chicago.

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