Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 290, Hammond, Lake County, 26 May 1913 — Page 2
THE TIMES.
Monday, May 26, 1913. .
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Bpchnan and Mm. Oscar Faber of Minneapolis, who was formerly Miss Anna
being unique and exceedingly enjoy
able. The club is composed ot many of
Hammond's most talented musicians
but on Saturday's program several or the members attempted the things in which they were least proficient. Their
numbers were particularly amusing and
received hearty applause. The following was the program:
Tiano Solo ...Mrs. C. G. Klngwlll
Violin Duet miss biua-
COMIXO EVENTS.
The Mlaae Klein of Conkey avenue
villi entertain at a thimble party Tuesday evening. Their (urnta vrlll be the young; women of the X. N. Embroidery Cluh.
Miss Therene IJoraey and Miaa
Genevlve Huntings vrlil entertain a few
friend at eardn thlit evening at the
home of Mlaa Doraey In State atreet.
The party will be given la eompllment
Knoerzer of Hammond poured. Dainty fceth Webb and Mlss Dollie Knotts to Ml,. Lulu Sherby who-e marrlase to
... . . ... Vocal Duett Sirs,
o clock, rne appointments were a i m . ,,, T, rttn . ru. , ki I George Hannauer and Miss Dora Utto
A SIRPRISE PARTI". A delightful party was given as a surprise to Mrs. Harry Burge last Saturday at her home In Carroll street.
The party was given to celebrate her ' birthday anniversary and she received a number og gifts in remembrance of the day. The evening was spent pleasantly in a social way with games and music. An elaborate four course dinner was served. AN AFTERNOON PARTY. The children of the Beginners Department of the Christian Sunday school had a very delightful party last Saturday afternoon in the parlors of the church in Calumet avenue. There were forty-five children in attendance and a number of their mothers were guests. Mrs- John M. Stlnson who is superintendent of the department had charge of the afternoon's entertainment. A number of games were played and the children sang several of their School songs after which ice cream and cake were served.
A SOCIAL SESSION. All the voting members md those who wish to become voting members of St. Paul's Lutheran church are cordially invited to a social meeting to be held at the school assembly hall, or-ner Sibley street and Oakley avenue, Monday evening, at 8 o'clock. An Interesting program has been arranged. ENOVOEMENT IS AXNOT NCEIJ. The engagement of Miss Mona Krost
and Roy Garceau of Tacoma. Wash., was formally announced at a tea given by Mrs. John F. Krost at her home in Doty street last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Krost's daughter, Mrs. John F.
ery beautifully decorated with margurltes. The favors were little bouquets of marguerites to which were attached prettily decorated cards announcing Tuesday, June 10 as the date fir the marriage of Miss Krost and
Mr, . Gnrceau. A profusion of peonies
and maipuerites mere used to decorate
the living room. A delightful featura of the afternoon was the musical program. Several of the guests entertained vtlth vocal and instrumental selections. Forty-five young women were guests at the tea, which was one of the prettiest social functions of the month. The out of town guests were Mrs. Alexander Stoikowitz of Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Oscar Faber and Miss Faber of Minneapolis, the Misses Margaret Munday of Chicago and Rose Scjimal of Crown Point. Miss Krost is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Krost of 32 Doty street and one of. Hammond's very charming girls. The announcement of her approaching marriare will interest Lake county society
folk. Her wedding which will be , solemnized in St. Joseph's Catholic
church will be oiu; of the prettiest of ths June weddirgs. ANNI AL. FROl.lf, The members of the Mozart Club who meet every two weeks on Saturday evening for the study of music had their annual Frolic last Saturday evening at the. home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Becker in Rlmbach avenue. It was the final meeting of the 19121913 season and the election of officers was feature of the evening. Mrs. H. R.
Bell, president, Mrs. George B. Shearer, vice president and Mrs. Lawrence Becker, secretary were re-elected to offices to serve during the coming year. The meeting was delightfully informal, the program for the evening
Words by W. Thomas. Music comtosed by Roy Conde.
Orchestra selection .... Mrs. F. J. Lyons,
leader, Mrs. Julius Dunsing, Mrs. Kugene Cooper, Mrs. David Emery and Mrs. George B. Shearer.
Rending Mrs. Clark Learning
riano Solo Mrs. Komnson
Trombone Solo Miss Otto Vocal Selection Dr. A. J. Graham
Paper "MuBlcal Terms" ..
Mr. Wr. Thomas Var,tT "Ragtime". .Mr. Clark Learning
Selection from Grand Opera Mrs.
H. R. Bell and Mrs. Lawrence Becker
Accompanist, Miss Inez Eaton. A THIMBLE PARTY.
Mrs. O. L. Smith is entertaining the
members of' the Embroidery Club at
thimMe nartv this afternoon at her
home in Warren street.
AGED HAMMOND COUPLE CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
Alphonar Doraey will be solemnised
Wednenday t thla week
Thla evening there will be a meeting
of the member of tho Alumni Aaaocla
tlon of the Hammond High School in the Central aehool building. The meet-
ng will lie an important one and it In
desired that there I a large attendance of the rarmbernhlp.. Plan for the
annual banquet to be given Friday, June 13 will be made.
Mm. Adolph Ifirach will be hualran to
the members of the Jewish Ladles' Aid
Society at her home, 4 Carroll atreet
Wednenday afternoon. It will be the
Innt meeting- of the year and important
biiNlneMa will be transacted. It la de. Mired that there ia a large attendance of membera at the meeting.
There will be a meeting of the Pres
byterian Social Club Tueaday evening In the narlora of the church la Mouth
Ilohman atreet.
The Lad fen of the Knlghta of Colnm-
bua will, meet In the K. of C. club
rooms In South Ilohman atreet Wed neaday afternoon to play cards.
Mrs. It. E. Hickman will entertain
the membera of the Ladles Aid Society
of the El rut Methodist church at her
home, ltf Warren atreet,
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A PINNER.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Schroeder at their
home, 459 Fine street entertained a number of guests at dinner yesterday.
.V prfttily appointed dinner was serv-
.i.i i,i three courses at one o'clock. The
tnble was decorated very attractively
with carnations and ferns. Covers WerPi arranged for the afternoon.
laid for Miss Norma Hogerson. Miss
Mary Meyers. Taul Elock, H. C. Wlnkel-
hoefer and Frank Kleag all of Chicago
nn.l Mrs. Joseph Kan j and son, Arnold
of Hammond.
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Matinee Daily 3 P. M Evenings 7:30-9 P. M. NOW PLAYING The Girl from Luxemburg A Big Musical Show
Scenes
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Mr. and Mrs. J ohn Rohrmann.
After fifty years of wedded life in Lake County, Mr. John Rohrmann and
Wednesday I his wife had the good fortune of celebrating their golden wedding anniver-
COMING THURS. Halton Powell in his new show HENPECKED HENRY SEATS NOW SELLING
I afternoon. May
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A program has
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our appreciation
to the Carpenters Local 599. I. O. O. F.
601. Rev. C. J. Sharp and our friends
and neighbors for their kindness, sym
pathy and floral offerings during the
illness and death of our wife and
mother. CHARLES W. TEARSON AND FAMILY.
Ready to serve chicken and fish din
ners at Lytle Hotel, Flint Lake. Val
paraiso. 6-24-3
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Shortridge and
daughter, Ruth of Crown Point. Ind.
were the guests of Hammond friends
and relatives yesterday.
Mrs. Howard B. Easter and the
Misses Bertha and Beatrice Hansen of mann of Oklahoma City. Okla
sary today at their home in East State street Hammond.
The celebration took place at 8 o'clock mass at St. Joseph's church. ' The
aged couple entered the sanctuary, and there they renewed the same vows of matrimony which they swore fifty years ago to keep sacred. This part of
the ceremony carried with it a most unusual and touching solemnity. It was unusual to see a bride and groom of fifty years standing, yet so hal and hearty and full of good cheer.
Mr. Rohrmann recently celebrated his 74th birthday, and Mrs. Rohrmann
her 72nd. They were both born in Germany- and came to Lake countv In
their early, childhood days. They have resided in Hammond the past 29 years. The couple have six children Mrs. T. W. Snenoer. Mrs. W W. War.
ful, Mrs. G. D Raymtis, Miss Anna Rohrmann of Hammond. Peters Rohr-
and Miss Marguerite Rohrmann of St. Louis,
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SALE
Just three more days to finish your HOUSE-CLEANING and REFURNISHING before your freinds arrive to spend Decoration Day with you. A few NEW PIECES OF FURNITURE, A NEW RUG or NEW CURTAINS and DRAPERIES will add much to the beauty and comfort of your home. You can effect quite a saving by taking advantage of our SPECIAL THREE DAYS' SALE. i '
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Lace Curtains in Xotting-
ham, Cable Net, Irish Point and Brussells Net, white, ecru and 2-tone. Fancy Scrim and Marquisette Curtains, Voiles, Scrims, Madras and Swiss in white, ecru and colors. An endless variety. 8Qn For full length f anil u cy Nottingham Lace Curtains, plain center, fancy border, overlock stitch edge, ecru or white and worth regularly 1.25.
Extra Fine
4 Ofl For
I jJ Lace Curtains in ecru or white, 50 inches wide and 3 yds. long, plain or allover pattern and a good value at our regular price 2.00. 2QQ For Fancy Madras Weave Lace Curtains in .OU two-tone with plain centers, fancy borders, very dainty and newest thing in lace curtains, are worth 4.00."
Fancy Hemstitched Voiles and Scrims, with plain or figured centers, looks better and costs less than lace
curtains and much easier to launder, pr yard, 8c to
50c
I n rtrtFor Extra Heavy
aC.P 3 Axminster Rugs, in rich floral and 'oriental colorings and patterns, 36 inches wide, sold regularly at 4.25. 1 QGor 27x54-In. AxI .Outtmster Rugs, regular price 2.50. 1 Q OO0 800& quality gZu Seamless Brussells Rugs, 9x12 ft., floral and oriental patterns, good colors, very serviceable, regular j)rice 16.50. MQQ or heavy qual. .HO Seamless Brussels Rugs in all the newest patterns and colorings, our regular low price 18.50. 4 f COFr extra heavy lU.DllRoyal Velvet Rugs, full 9x12 feet size, very rich colorings and patterns, sold reg. 22.50 AO KflFor best quality .d.IjURoyal Wilton Rugs in 9x12 ft. size, best oriental patterns and colorings, genuine worsted face, reg. price 50.00.
Davenports Priced Special Solid oak Revolving Seat Davenport, with best
spring construction, Boston leather upholstering, good golden oak finish, regular QfJ QQ price 37.50, special LUiUU Full Size Bed Davenport, solid oak frame, very massive fumed oak finish, Automatic construction, best chase leatheQI upholstering, 42.50 val., speciaODa 0 3-Piece Parlor Suite in mahogany finish, genuine black leather upholstered seats, good spring construction, an extra good suite at 30.00. Priced special jjjQ
An extra good All-Oak Rocker with genuine leather upholstered seat and back, vry massive frame, best golden oak rubbed and polished finish, black or brown Spanish leather, a big value
at our regular price 15.00,
with
special
All Oak Rocker
extra high back, automobile spring seat, fumed oak finish, an extra large comfortable chair and a good value
at our regular price,
12.00, priced for this sale
Solid Oak Genuine Leather Seat Rocker with high shaped banister back, quartered and polished, a big
value at 10.00,
very special
8.48
6.98
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E. C. MINAS COMPANY Hammond's Greatest Dept.. Store
Rlmbach avenue entertained at the
home of Mrs. Jack Evans In East Chi
cago yesterday.
Miss L,eah Graves of Gary was the guest of Mrs". Mallett at her home in
Easl State street Saturday.
Ira Tost of Morgan Iark, 111., spent
the past week end in Hammond. He was called here by the serious nines?
Of his father, Georj. Post.
The Rev. F. M. Elliott left this after
noon for Clarks Hill, Ind.. to attend the
funeral of his sister-in-law. Mrs
Elliott has been in Clarks Hill a num
ber of weeks being; called there, by the
serious illness of her sister.
Mrs. Fred R. Mott will return to hiT
home in South Hohman street today-
after a short visit with her son, Ixiuia
Mott who is attending- the Howe Mill
tary Academy at Howe, Ind.
Miss Ella Korrer of Fondu Lac. Wis.
is the guest of Mrs. T. Edwin Bell at
her home in Webb street.
Mrs. O. A. Krinbill of Rlmbach avtr.uc and Mrs. Carrie Farson of Warren street have returned from a visit with
relatives at Burr Oak, Mich.
Attorney Peter Crumpacker who spent ten days at West Baden, returned
to hi home last week very much im
proved in health.
Mi?s Blanchard Kenney of Williams
street is visiting-friends in Lowell, Ind
for a few days. -
Mrs. Katherine Kauftman and grand
daughter, Sina Evans of East Chicago were the guests of Mrs. C. C. Smith
and Miss Maude Smith of State street lus evening. Mrs. Kauffman and Miss Evans expect to leave East Chicago
next Sunday for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will remain for several months the guests df Mrs. Neuman
Charnlnsky.
Dr. Harry Laws of Crown Point, Ind. was In Hammond on business last Sat-
urcay. Miss Edna Switzer formerly of Ham-mond-but now of riymouth, Ind. is the guest of friends here for a few days this week. Mrs. William Leslie of Russell street is entertaining Miss Corinne Ryder and Miss Margaret Holmes of Manitowoc, Wis., at her home during their visit here. Mrs. Otto Stiefel has returned to ber home In Griffith, Ind., after a short virlt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes in Warren street. Mr. Stlefel who has been' very ill for a few weeks at St. Margaret's hospital Is improving I'icely. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Graves of Erie street will attend the "World In Chicago" at the Coliseum in Chicago today. Mrs. Oscar Faber and Miss Faber of Minneapolis are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Knocrzer in South Hohman street. They returned to Hammond with Mrs. Knoerzer who was in Minneapolis for a few weeks. Mrs. Faber was formerly Miss Anna Knoerzer of Hammond. Dr. and Mrs. Hayward of Warren strfet spent Sunday with relatives in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barry and son Charles of Chicago were entertained at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cox in South Hohman street Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Barry formerly lived in Ham-rrond.
Mo. They also have six grandchildren and one e-reat-erandchild..
Owing to an important business venture, Peter Rohrmann, a son, who
resides in Oklahoma, was unable to be present, and he pent many congratulations to his beloved, parents. A profusion of white silk ribbons and satin hangings decorated the living room where guests from all parts of Lake
county, numbering approximately 50, were entertained, following an elaborate luncheon. Several of the guests sang groups of songs, with a piano accompaniment, which were heartily enjoyed. Congratulations after congratu
lations were bestowed upon the cheerful aged couple, and they were the recipients of numerous beautiful gifts.
DECORATIOi
DAY PROGRAM
COMPLETED TODAY
Francis Mi Elliott of the Grand Army of the Republic has completed plans for the decoration period in Hammond, which it seems is to come in the midst of a very wet spell. Inclement weather will change the program only in that it, will be followed out in a suitable hall. Rev. Elliott was called to Clark's Hill, Ind., today by the death of a sister-in-law. Mrs. Elliott has been at the home of her sister for a week and wired her husband this morning to come at once. The funeral will occur tomorrow. The deceased was Mrs. G. A. Wright. Rev. Elliott will return in time for the Decoration day celebration. - Program of the day: Judge Reiter, president of the day. Captain Fred G. Rinibaoh,' marshal. F. M." Elliott, Commander. Comrade Edward Hurd, G. A. R,narshal. H. E. Granger. S. V. A. marshal.
K. O. T. M. band, D. A. Pugh, di
rector.
Drum Corps. W. R. C. floral committee. Commander Crowell, colon bearer. Procession. 1 p. m., assembles, viz: Forming in front of the supreme
court building of viz.:
Police Escort.
Mayor,' City Council and Board of
Tublic Works.
K. O. T. M. Band. D. A. Pugh, Director.
Speakers of the Day. G. A. R. Post. W. R. C. Post. S. V. Post. S. A. V. Post. Gun Carriage Post. K. P. tT. R. Post. K. of P. Lodge. I. O. O. F. U. R. I. O. O. F. Lodge. Boy Scouts. The Fnlconers-Polish-K. C. Arle Order of Eagles. F. A. M. Carpenters' Union. Printers' Vnion. The Upifed Workmen of the World. The O. Moose. The Elks. Trades' Unions. Painters' Union.
JLodge Assemblies
The Rebeckahs of Illinois District No. held their fourteenth annual conven
tion last Saturday, May 24th at Hege-
wisch. 111. It was an all day session and the members of Hegewlsch Star
Rebekah Lodge attended and was one
of the most successful ever held. Bo
tween three hundred and four hundred persons were In attendance. The members of Dorcas Lodge of Hammond
were invited guests. Mrs. Crowell, the Chief Instructor and Mrs. Henry, Vice
Chief of the Grand Lodge were present at the meettrg. The Grand Officers
had charge of the School of Instruction
Which was held during the day. In the
evening there was class initiation. The
work was done by the degree staff of Harvey, 111. An elaborate banquet was
served between the afternoon and even ing sessions. The tables were beauti
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Barbers' Union. , Bricklayers' Union. All Other Unions.
The Public Schools, 5th to 8th Grafles
and High School. Parochial. School, all Grades from - - Churches and Sunday Schools. Hammond Woman's Club Bar Association. Medical Association. , Chamber of Commerce. . University Club. G. A. R. in Automobiles. W. R. C. in Automobiles.
Citiaena in Automobiles and Carriages.
Program of exercises, viz.:
Floral Procession. .... .School Children
Overture
K .O. T. M. Band, D. A. Pugh, Direc.
Sacred Music "Nearer My God to
Thee" Band Prayer i...Rev. C. J. Sharp
Martial Music. Reading Original Orders No. 11 of Gen. John A. Logan
H. E. Granger, S. A. V.
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad
dress Clure Burge
Music K. O. T. M. Band
Address of the Day Memorial
Hon. Ed. Crumpacker Second S. V. Memorial .... L. T. Meyers
Marital Music, Services of the Ritual
W. II. Calkins' Post
Services of the Ritual
W. R. C, Auxiliary
Services of the Ritual S. V
National Hymn America
.Audience, led by Band
Benediction Commander
Recessional to Cemetery Pogtal,
Led by Band
Explanation.
Only the vehicles carrying the City
officers, flowers, speakers, feeble veterans and W. R. C. and gun carriage will enter the cemetery grounds. k All
will march in on Main avenue, and
when head column rests on east end of the avenue, halt and open ranks when
floral committee school children will
fall in behind and march under direc
tlon of the post officer of the Day, E.
C. Weeks, circling the grounds and
strewing flowers on the soldiers gravei
and return to place of the speakers'
stand, where program will be taken up and completed.
fully decorated with ferns and flowers.
The Hammond members who attended
the meeting numbered nearly thirty.
They report the meeting as having been very instructive as well as interesting and enjoyable.
The members of Triumph Council No.
11 D. of I. will entertain at a social
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
H Burge, 8 Carroll street. It was first
announced that the social would
given at the home of Mrs. Jordan in Michigan avenue but other arrange
ments had to be made later. The pub
lic is invited to attend. Refreshments
will be served during the afternoon
and there will be a pleasant program
of entertainment.
A meeting of the members of the
norcas Lodge of Rebeckahs took place
Friday afternoon instead of Saturday
evening of last week in order that the members might attend the convention
at Hegewisch. 111., held Saturday. May
24. The usual program was followed. Arrangements were made to have the next meeting Saturday evening. May 31st and. following the business session a pleasant time will be spent socially.
A special meeting of the members of
Golden Rod Camp No. 1657 Royal
Neighbors will be held Tuesday afternoon. May 27th at two-thirty o'clock in Ing's Hall in East State street. Plans wfll 'be made for their Memorial day program. The members of Golden Rule Council No. 1 D. of I. met this afternooh n the K. of P. Hall in South Hohman street for a special meeting. Important business will be transacted and it was desired that many members attend the meeting, , The regular semi-monthly meeting of the members of Progressive Court No. 166 Tribe of Ben Hur will take place Tuesday evening in the K. of P, Hall in South Hohman atreet. After the busines meeting a delightful time will be spent socially.
Visiting Moose. Michigan City and Hammond lodges. Loyal Order of Moose, will visit Gary lodge Tuesday evening. May 27th, to Initiate 125 members. Michigan City will come with their drill team and lull regalia. -
SEATS ABE HOW OK SALE FOB
(GfjEnrpiiy "THE LITTLE LOST SISTER"
At the Orpheum Boxoffice. Better buy them early
To Open Lyman Street.
jv meeting oi tne board or public
works thla morning brought action cn
two improvements, i Bids were opened
and the job let tor the Jefferson street Sewer. Lavene Brothers got the con
tract at 12 a running fot with ?7 for house connections. The opening of Lyman street was confirmed.
Or-reg-
Conductors Surprised.
ine Hammond di vision No. 50s.
der of Train Conductors, met in a
ular meeting at the Odd Fellows hall last evening and following the regu
lar routine work were given a pleas
ing surprise by the Ladles' Auxiliary, No. 71. A sumptuous banquet was
served in the adjoining rooms and
when the meeting adjourned at a late
hour everyone reported having spent
a very enjoyable evening.
Game Postponed.
ine game Detween me Himmoni
all star team and the Jollet Standards was postponed at the Whiting park
yesterday afternoon on account -if cold weather. The game was called off in
the morning as the local team feared that they would not get a crowd large
enough to cover expenses. EJg prep
arations are being mt.de for Decoration day, when East Chicago and Hammond will play the first of a threegame series. The first will he held at the East Chicago park, and Hammond has a wad of money to wager on the opener.
Buy a Gas Heating Stove now. Don't wait until your home ia cold. No. Ind. Gaa & Elec. Co.. . ....
INDIANA KAX.BQIL Peter Cioban, the popular Cedar street business man, has fallen for the lure of the buzs wagon and Saturday brought back from Chicago a bright red five-passenger touring car that set Pete back in the neighborhood of $1,500., Mr. Cioban says he didn't have to sell his famous calf skin vest to buy the auto either. The unbeaten St. Afban's won their sixth consecutive gamo Saturday when they defeated the Victors by the close score of 4 to 3. Parker, Johnston and Lovin comprised the battery for St. Alban's, while Cohen and Rosegarden filled the points for the Victors. Mrs. Richard Ellis of Ivy street left today for Plymouth, Ind., for a month's visit with her mother. Miss Bessie McAnley attended a party given in honor of Mrs. Chas. Atkins and Mra. Kay Wells, both former Indiana Harbor residents Saturday afternoon by Mrs. A. B. Harris In Gary. In the evening there was a party by Mrs. Walter Acker of Gary for Miss Helen Jaynea, at which Miss McAnley was also a guest. Louis Aeby, manager of the Chicago Flexible Shaft company, left this morning for New Buffalo on a three weeks business trip. During his absence Mrs. Aeby will visit with friends in Englewood. Have comfort In th bathroom with a Gaa Heating Stove. No. Ind. Gaa & Elec. Co.
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