Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 184, Hammond, Lake County, 6 January 1913 — Page 2

THE TIMES. Monday, Jan. 6, 1913.

LTSTEN ' TO EXCKI,I,EN'T PRIGHiM. Mrs. George Hannauer opened her pretty hew home at the corner of Ruth ind State Line streets last Saturday evening'for the meeting of the Mozart Club. ;, A" number of members attended and listened to a very, excellent pro-: gram. Mrs. Clark learning read a paper! on the Grieg Sonatas which was very interesting. Th Sonata in O minor by Grieg- was beautifully rendered by Mrs.' Uwrmee Becker. The violin number by Miss LiUjati pixon was one of the . enjoyable numbers on . the program. ! Hep .piano accompaniment, was played j by bin Williams of Rks.Chicago. Twoj beautiful vocal numbers were given by Mrs. '-.U, It. BombergerJ She flrst sane art -Aria, The Lord Is Mindful of Hisi Own" fwm the oratoria "St. Paul" by! Mendelssohn. As a nencore she sanga pretty Lulaby written by Miss Lillian Krinbill of Hammond. At the close of the program announcement was made j of the next meeting to be held on the evening of January 18th at the Hammond Musical College. It will be "Italian Ipera Night" and Mrs. C. G. Kfngwlll will- have the program in charge. The concent will be one of the best of the season and is anticipated with a great deal of pleasure. A BRIDGE PART V. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. "Wilson were host and hostess to the members of the Evening Bridge Club at one of the delightful parties of the week end Saturday at their Homewood - residence. "Bridge whist was played during the evening. The games progressed at four tables. Mr. Fred Crumpacker and Victor Dyer had high scores and were awarded pretty favors. After the card games a two course lunchseon was served. Sixteen covers were laid. In two weeks on Saturday evening, January ISth the club members will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crumpacker at their home In Warren street. AID SOCIETY TO MEET. Mrs. Jesse Wilson of Highland street will be at home to the members of the Indies' Aid Society of the First M. E. church Wednesday afternoon. Will ELECT OFFICERS. Mrs. W. E. Rusell will entertain the members or the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church at her home In Webb street Wednesday after. rioon. Officers for the new year will be Mr.

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SOCI 41 NEWS FOR Tl'EDV. The director of the Hammond Settlement House will meet at twothirty o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Settlement IIoukf, 9 State street. Mrs. Virgil S. Relter of South Ilohman street vtilf be hosteas to tfie literature committee of the Hammond Woman Club Tuesday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Herbst will entertain the young women of the X. JV. Embroidery Club at her home , In South Ifohman street Tuesday evening. ' Tomorrow afternoon the members of the E. S. T. Club will be entertained by Mm. Ralph Pierce at her home In Mlchlsran avenue. chosen. It will be a social meeting and a large attendance of the membership' Is desired. I STIDV MEETING. Mrs. Virgil S. Relter will open her home Tuesday afternoon, January 7th to the members of the literature committee of the Hammond Woman's Club. The meeting will be called to order at two-thirty o'clock and the afternoon will be given to the study of Indiana writers. The following program will be given: "A Visit With Our Authors." Chapter VIII.. Mrs. J. S. Blackmun Chapter IX Mrs. Mary Holm "Hoosier Chronicles" by Nlchlson Mrs. Georga Summers Responses Quotations from Indiana writers Members A CONCERT. The second in the series of entertainments to be givn under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Congregational church will take place this evening in the church auditorium in Oostlin street. It will be a musical entertainment and excellent talent has been secured. The concert company comes Very highly recommended and the ladles of the society desire that the program is heard by a large number of Hammond people. 'MEET I Mi IS POSTPONED. The meeting of the history committee of the Hammond Woman's Club which was announced would take place today has been postponed for two weeks. The meeting will take place

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The-new Ahrens-Fox - auta fire engine which arrived Thursday was given an official test Saturday afternoon, under the directions of John P. Ahrens vice" president of the ' company, with such decided success that as soon-as it was over the machine was accepted by the city of Indiana Harbor and placed in commission at once. The exhibition was witnessed . by Mayor A. G. Schlleker and members of the council, together with officials from neighboring towns amonst whom were Mayor Beaumont Parks of Whiting, John L. Rhode president of the board of public works and Peter Dlllschneider chief of the fire department of Hammond. All who were present at the demonstration were much Impressed with the effectiveness of the big machine's work and ths generosity with which it Monday afternoon, January 20th at the home of Mrs. M. Rii-hild in South Hohman street. Mrs. J. M. "Turner, SOS Truman avenue la the chairman of the day's committee. A GUILD MEETING. This evening the members of S. Agnes' Guild of St. Paul's Episcopal church will meet in the guild roowt of the church in Rimbach avenue for itheir regular semi-monthly meeting. A'short time will be spent saeiatly at the close oi the business meeting. ,- ' MEET 'THIS EVENING. ' The members of .the . Lake County Humane Society will rheet at seventhirty o'clock this evening at Dr. Lena B. AVatson's office In the Hammond building. A large attendance of the membership is .desired. AN AFTERNOON PARTY. Mrs. Fred Crumpacker is entertaining the members of the Embroidery Club at a thimble party this afternoon at L ho o

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accomplished all that had been promised for it. The machine was guaranteed to pump 700 gallons per minute but there was not a single test in which it did rot exceed that amount by over Htf -nllnn Tha first t . f wan tvnf line of hose an inch and an eighth nozzle attached to each. The" water thrown in this test was 810 gallons as shown by the register. Inch and a quarter nozzles were then, attached and 840 gallons was registered. A Siamese connection was then f "made with one one inch and three quarter nozzle to both lines of hose and 850 gallons was the result. Mr. Ahrens then ordered a two inch nozzle connected the same way and the enormous quantity of 940 gallons per minute was the result. A height test through 350 feet of hose was then - given' and a stream thrown at least 60 "feet above the stand-pipe her hoine In Warren street. It will be the first meeting In several weeks on account of the holidays and the absence of, members from the city. The usual social program of the club will be followed. MRS. VAl'X A HOSTESS. The weekly meeting of the Women's Guild of St. Pauls Episcopal church will take place Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vaux, 10 Rimbach avenue. The members of the parish are Invited. MRS. PIERCE ENTERTAINS. At her home in Michigan avenue Mrs. Ralph Pierce will be hostess' to the members of the E. S. T. Club tomorrow afternoon. The members will bring their needle work to the meeting. V THIMBLB PARTY. The young women of the X. X. Em broidery Club will be the guests at a thimble party at which Miss Gertrude Herbst will entertain Tuesday evening

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which Is 120 feet high. The road test was the next on the program and a trip to Hammond was made for that purpose. The different fire stations there were visited and a run up Hohman street to Conkey avenue made. Inuring this test the auto reached a speed of 36 miles an hour and the absence of Jolting nothwithstanding the solid tires was one of the features observed by those who were riding in it. The price of the machine Is $10,000 but by a special arrangement the city is only paying $9,250 for it. Mr. Ahrens leaves for Cincinnati tonight but two of his experts Mr. Warren Kipp and Mr. Arnold Neuschwander will remain to break in the local men to operate the machine. All of Saturday's tests were made in the face of a strong wind when the water throwing feats were finished the firemen were covered with ice. at her home In South Hohman street. The guests will bring their needle -! and spend a pleasan? si----- - - DIRECTIRS MEETING. I The directors of the Hammond Settlement House will meet Tuesday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock in the Settlement House, 9 State street. It will be the monthly business meeting and a large attendance of the membership is desired. It will be the meeting which was postponed from Friday of last week. A LUNCHEON. Mrs. George Stiles -celebrated her birthday annivrsary today by entertaining a small company of relatives and friends at luncheon at her home in Ogden street. Twelve covers were laid. The luncheon was served at twelve o'clock. The table appointments-were in green and white flowers and greenery forming an attractive center piece for the table. The guests brought their needle work. Music was also a delightful .feature of th after noon Mrs.-Stiles was the recipient Ttf many beautiful gifts. Among the gvas" at luncheon were Mrs. Mabel of West Virginia, Mrs. Julius Eaton, Mrs. Lawrence Becker, Mrs. C. G. Kingwlll, Mrs. Mary Itansen, and the Misses Bertha and Beatrice Hansen and Inez Eaton. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilhelm very de lightfully entertained a number of friends at their home, 14 Ogden street last Saturday evening. Among the guests were members of Progressive Court Xo. 166 Tribe of Ben Hur. There were thirty friends . and relatives present. The party celebrated the twentieth aiwiiversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm and they re ceived numerous pretty gifts In cut glass and hand painted china in re membrance of the day. Music was the feature of the evening. After the pro gram a dainty collation was served. A BRIDGE LUNCHEON. Mrs. Charles Kasson will entertain the members of the Marquette Club at a one o'clock lunc heon and bridge party at her home in Webb street Friday aft ernoon, Jnuary 10th. A MISSIONARY MEETING. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M. K. church will have it monthly meeting Tuesday after noon at two-thirty o'clock at the home of Mis. Julius punning. 107 Carroll street. The members of the society are requested to bring their papers for the Enigma study. CARD (IK THANKS. August Miller and children wish to thank their friends, neighbors and the Concordia society for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my beloved wife and our mother, also for the beautiful floral offerings. The Hammond Women's Club has Issued invitations for a 7:30 o'clock dinner to be held January 23, at the Matonic Temple. Mr, and Mrs. F. I). McElroy and little son of Mason street have returned from Indianapolis where they spent the holl dav season with relatives. Mr, and Mrs. E. S. Tillman of South Hohman street have returned from Lebanon, Ind., where they spent th holiday season with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Henderson o Waltham street have returned from a week's visit with relatives in Gales burg. 111. Mrs. Abe Cohen of Milwaukee who has been the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs. William Eisner of Morton Court concluded her visit In Hammond Saturday. , Miss Belva Burt has returned to her home in Fayette street after a vlsi with relatives in Cicero, Ind. Miss Xina Pettit who has been th puest of relatives in Oshkosh, Wis. during the holiday season has returned home. Miss Elizabeth Talcott who has been the guest of friends and relatives In Des Moines. la., has returned to ht home 'ti Rimbach avenue. ' Miss Julia Krinbill has returned to Minneapolis after spending two week iO HfrnraanA the truest of her mother

and sisters, Mrs. O. Krinbill and the Misses Lena, and Lillian Krinbill of Ann street. ''''. I , Miss Oral Shunk.ba returned from J Davenport; la., where she spent the ; he lid ay season Vith her relatives. j Miss Blanchard Kenney of Williams ! street has returned from Lowell where she spent the past week end visiting ; Miss Hatter. i

Miss Lulu Symmes of Doty street lias returned from Crawfordsville, Ind., where she went to attend the funeral pf her brother, Joseph G. Symmes. Claude Ruschli of Elizabeth street left for Prairie du Chien, Wis., today where he will enter college. Miss Ada McKnight of Fayette street has returned from Portage, Mich., where she spent tha holidays with her parents. Rorn to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morton at their home in Pine street, a ten pound girl. Mother and little daughter are reported to be doing nicely. ILodge Assemblies A meeting of Dorcas Rebeckah Lodge took place last Saturday evening in I. O. O. F. Hall in East State street. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, among them Mrs. Ireland of Xew York City. The officers for the year 1913 were Installed. Following the instalation exercises refreshments were served and a delightful time was spent socially. a ne meeting wa thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Announcement was made of the next j meeting which will occur in I. O. O. F. ' Hall in State street Saturday evening, ' January 11th. The Installing officer; Mrs. Llllle Wolf was assisted by tha j Grand Marshall, Mrs. Mina Primmer, ' Grand Grand Grand Grand Warden, Mrs. Besslo Smith, j Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie Towle, 1 Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Malo, ; Secretary, Mrs. Nancy Overton, Grand Herald, Mri. Pollie Newman and j the Grand Inside Guardian, Mrs. Sara i Green. The following members were t installed In e?---H .i- rtjiJUi MM. Alllce Runon. Noble Grand Mrs. Lottie Holderman. Vice Grand Mrs. Ollie Wheeler. Recording Secretary Mra. Lydia Stevens. Financial Secretary Mrs. Lilly Wolf. Treasurer Mrs. Louisa Seestadt. Right Supporter to Noble Grand Mrs. Nancy Overton. Left Supporter to Noble Grand Mrs. Nellie King. Right Supporter to Vice Grand Mrs. Julia- Savery. Left Suporter to. Vice Grand Mrs. Hattie Ray. . Warden Mrs. Palmer Walsh. Conductor Mrs. Vida Pearson. Chaplain Mrs. Amelia Hahlweg. Inside Guardian Miss Gussia Taus sig, i ' - Outside Guardian Mrs. Sarah Owens. A large attendance of the membe ship is desired at the meeting of Germania Rebeckah Lodg Tuesday even ing in I. O. O. F. Hall in East State street. The annual installation of officers will be a feature of the meetrrng. "A - social houf 'will t6 enjoyed at the close of the regular lodge tiession. Last Saturday evening the members of the Hammond Chapter of Eastern Stars met in the K. of P. Hall ia South Hohman street for their regular semi monthly meeting. A number of the members . attended the meeting. The annual Installation of officers was a feature of the meeting. Following the Installation, exercises refreshments were served and there was an enjoyable social hour. An nouncement was made of the next meeting to be held in two weeks when it is desired all the members are present. Tha following members were In stalled In office: Worthy Matron Mrs. John W. Davis. Worthy Patron Clarence Jewett. Secretary Mrs. W. J. Whinery. -Treasurer Mrs. George Jaqua, ' Conductress Mrs. George P. Brower. Associate Conductress--Mrs. Ruth Thompson. Star points:. Ada Mrs. Etta Pake.; v ' ' . Ruth Mrs. Otto Rabe. Esther Mrs. Clarence Jewett. Martha Miss Anna Holtz. Electa Miss Bessie Southack. The regular semi-monthly meeting of Progressive Court No. 166 Tribe of Ben Hur will take place Tuesday evening in the K. of P. Hall in South Hohman street. It Is desired that there Is a large attendance of the membership as the annual installation of officers will be a feature of the meeting. BRIXG IN YOUR SAFETY RAZOR blades and have them- sharpened.' They will be better than when new. I Don't throw your old blades away. For sharpening double-edged blades SS cents a dozen; single edge, 25 cents a dozen; Durham Duplex and Old Jim, 50 cents a doxen. Summers' Pharmacy, S62 Hohman St., Hammond. 31-6 r

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