Hammond Times, Volume 8, Number 48, Hammond, Lake County, 13 August 1913 — Page 2

COUNTRY CLUB

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Dr. H. E. Sharrer Chosen to Head Affairs of Organization in Hammond; Directors Hold Election Last Night; Governing Body of North Township's Popular Institution Finds Conditions Full of Life and Activity at Club.

At the annual meeting of the board of directors of the Hammond Country club last night, held for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing club year. Dr. H. E. Sharrer of Ham mond was elected president of the or. ganizatlon after serving .is vice president since the club's inception. Dr. Sharrer's election was unanimous and came after the club's first president, A. Murray Turner, announced that he could not accept another year's service as the executive head of the club. It was the sentiment of the directorate that a vote of thanks be tendered Mr. Turner for the arduous work and most successful way In which he has headed the organisation In the experimental stage of Its existence, and this was done with enthusiasm. The full list of officers elected last night was as follows: President H, E. Sharrer. Vice president F. C. Deming. Secretary L. L. Bomberger. Treasurer H. M. Johnson. The following chairmen for the -various committees of the club were ap PARTY FOR MISS HEIST. Miss Louise Beist of Anderson, Ind.. was the honor guest at a party given last evening by her cousin. Walter Green at whose home she is visiting. Games and dancing were the features of the evening's entertainment. TO ATTEND FAMILY REUNION. Mr. F. E. Stiver and wife of Kansas City wl!I be guests of Mr. C B. Stiver and family of Summe rstreet the latter part of the week. They and Mr. C. B. Stiver will go to Millersburg. Ind. to attend the Stiver reunion August 22. , MAC LEOD-FREYM AH WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Margaret MacLeod and Mr. Harry Freyman took place Tuesday at the home of the bride's TOU ARE INVITED. SO PLAN TO ATTEND THE WHITING ELKS' -PICNIC AT SPRING HILL GROVE (St. John) AUGUST 1TH. High class work, pure woolens, best trimmings, haircloth front will suit you? We'll Bult anybody. Young Men's Tailors U STATE STREET For cleaning and pressing phone 771 FISH. CHICKEN AND FROG LEG DINNERS Open the Tear Around. LAUNCH SERVICE Phil's Place Sheffield Boat House PHIL SMIDT, Proprietor ROBY, INDIANA. Phone Whiting 26, None but respectable putronaje solicited. IF IT CAN BE CLEANED WE'LL DO IT RIGHT Phone Phone 747 CALL US UP 248 153ta'eSI. 47C6 Forsyth STERLING CLEANERS All Work Called for and Delivered. PATENT YOUR IDEA! end make ' mm "HOW T . u Bin 1 mM MT mi BOON TO GET THEM" if m Wbk. Nat wt'a, JOSHUA R. H. POTTS (05 u St, W. itim.n D.C U tiW F4. NlMk wrt ctttim at. namm., a. o st atum GRAND UNION &, HOTEL &?j Station NEW YORK CITY upmSd , - to nd flora Station Free Send 2c stamp fat N. Y. Cay Guide Boot mod Map

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pointed by President Sharrer, each chairman to report his committee appointments to the directors at a later meeting for consideration. Membership W. B. Conkey. House George Hannauer. Grounds A. Murray Turner. Entertainment P. A. Parry. Sports and games F. C. Deming. I Finance H. M. Johnson. I Rules H. E Sharrer. Ladles W. D. Ray. A number of Important matters relative to the future policy of the organisation were taken up and discussed and these will be shortly acted upon. The club spirit and activities were found to be thoroughly alive and as it has now passed the experimental stage a year of more than engrossing Interest In every department and function Is predicted by the new officers. The following directors were present at the meeting last night: Messrs. F. C, Deming, H. E. Sharrer, A. M. Turner, W. D. Ray. P. A. Parry, H. M. Johnson. L. I Bomberger, George Hannauer and Secretary D. T. Emery. parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. MacLeod, 410 Cedar street. Rev. C. 3. Sharp ot the Christian church, performing the ceremony. The bride was gowned In blue silk and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. She was unattended. After the wedding supper at 6:30 Mr. and Mrs. Freyman left for their home at 215 Sibley street which they had in readiness for housekeeping:. The weddingguests were relatives numbering about fifty. UNIVERSITY CLIB PARTY. The University Club had a very enjoyable party In the club rooms yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W. P. Bridge won the prize. The next meeting will be in two weeks. DENTISTS' DINNER. The dentists of this city will hare a 6:30 o'clock dinner, at the Country Club, Thursday evening. The local arrangements for the Northern Indiana Dentists Association which will meet in Gary, September 23, 24, and 25, will be made. GIRLS' CIjITB MEETS. Royal Five Sewing Club met at the home of Miss Avis Hunt, 165 Fayette street Tuesday afternoon. This is a newly, organized club whose members meet weekly for embroidery work. The secretary is Miss Avis Hunt and the other members are Lillian Schneider, Evelyn Schneider, Mildred McQuire, and Ruth Shearer. The next meeting will be at the home of Mildred McGuire, 169 Fayette street next Tuesday. EP WORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL. The Epworth league of the Monroe street chapel gave a social last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wells on Van Buren street was known as a "sock social," each one giving twice as many pennies as their sock measured. Some had pretty long socks, others rather short, as there were many children present. A delightful program was carried out under the rllertion of the pastor. Rev. Purdy, and was as follows: Song By the young people Instrumental Duet Mrs. Wells and Miss Breillatt Piano Solo Miss Estelle Talbott Reading "Ben Hur's Chariot Race.. Rev. Purds Vocal Solo Mrs. Sprout or an encore number she sang "Sweethearts." Piano Solo Miss Gladys Younger Duet Mesdames Wells and Sailors The home was exquisitely decorated with ferns and cut flowers, and the evening was most enjoyaby spent from every standpoint. Quite a large crowd was out from the First church, the young people of the two churches being very cordial toward each other when trying to raise funds for church work. The proceed last night. $16.00 gross, goes toward liquidating the debt on the church piano. A three course luncheon was served, the guests leaving at a late hour. COLONIAL CLUB TO EAST CHICAGO. Mrs. J. J. Turner will entertain the Colonial Club at her home in East Chicago, Thursda yafternoon. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. The Pine Street Mission Sunday school will have their annual plcnln at Lake Front Park tomorrow. The Ladies' Aid Society will defer its meeting one week in order to enjoy the picnic with the children. BEIREGER-HASSE WEDDING. The marriage of Mrs. Lena Beir'eger and Mr. Arnold Hasse was solemnized at eight o'clock this morning In St. Joseph's Catholic church. Rev. Father Plaster officiating. Miss Margaret Schulte sang the offertory and Misses Anna Taussig and Margaret Schulte and Messrs. Will Humpher and Louis Scherer sang the mass. Mrs. Christine Hojnacki presided at the organ. The bride wore a blue tailored suit with a picture hat to. match and carried a prayerbook. She was attended by Miss Clara Hasse. Mr. Gerhardt. Schulte served as best man. About seventy-1

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five guests partook of the wedding breakfast at the home of the bride, 45 Condlt street. Mr. and Mrs. Hasse left this afternoon on a wedding trip through Wisconsin. On their return they will reside at 45 Condlt street. MARJORIE DINWIDDIE'S PARTY. Miss Marjorle Dinwiddle was hostess Monday afternoon to several little friends In honor of her sixth birthday anniversary. The affair was given at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Dinwiddle, 41 East State street. The decorations were in yellow and white. At five o'clock after kindergarten games and music a two course luncheon was served. Miss Marjorie's guests were Misses Agnes, Irene and Gertrude Andre, June and Louise Robinson, Frances Stiver, Marguerite Sharp. Olive Gage, Mildred Whinery, Gladys Becker, Ellen Slsson, Mildred Anderson, Norma and Marjorie Smith and Master Virgil Anderson and Eugene Dinwiddle. TO RETURN FROM OHIO. Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Oberlln and daughter Catherine will return Friday from a visit in Mansfield, Ohio. ON A MOTORING TRIP. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, son and daughter, Mrs. Kuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Bowser of Erie, Pa., who are on a motoring trip from the East have been the guest sof Mr. and Mrs. M. Morton. 3 Doty street formerly of Erie. MR. BONA R IMPROVING. Mr. Joseph Bonar who was hurt a few weeks ago at the Hammond distillery is Improving. He is still confined In St. Margaret's hospital. WILL ATTEND CONVENTION. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stiver and two children and Miss Ruth Hathaway of Summer street will attend the Store keepers and Gaugers convention to be held in Louisville, Ky., next week. They will visit Mammoth Cave and take a few side trips. Mr. Stiver and Mr. W. K. Miller are the Hammond delegates to the convention. NOTICE. The Golden Rule Council No. 1, D. of L. are requested to meet at the Christian church Thuesrday afternoon at 1:30 to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rose Rice. Miss Anna 'Marcus, 369 Indiana avenue left today for a wto weks visit in Chicago. Miss Minnie Schultz of Michigan avenue is visiting in Crown Toint. Mrs. W. H. Binder will return to Detroit today after a few days visit here with her son Chas. Binder and friends. Miss Etta Muenlch is visiting in Rensselaer. Miss Margaret Relnholtz and Mrs. Lltzen and children of Murray street will go to Columbia, Wis., Saturday for a two week's vacation. Mrs. J. K. Rlcer of Newcastle, Pa., Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. M. Motron of Doty street. Misses Anna KIstler and Sadie Freaman will leave Saturday for a two week's visit with friends and relatives in Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Hammond Tent No. 42 K. O. T. M. will hold Its regular meeting at the K. O. P. hall tonight. East Chicago and Whiting degree teams will be present to initiate Its new candidates of the third degree. Prof, and Mrs. R. G. Rupp of Condlt street are spending a few weeks vacation with relatives In Peru, Ind. , Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones of RimWere you born under a lucky star Oriental Astrology will tell you this and reveal many more events in your life that will help and Interest you. Do not be deceived by offers of YOUR FORTUNE TOLD FREE. ASTUREL, London's Great Asvlse you on all trologer will admatters of llte home, business; changes. specula days t tlon, best Slant. etc Send 10c for prospectus of "KATE." full birth and place dut.. hour ""t of birth (if pos- sit ble). state if married, or single. and ASTUREL will send you a FREE Reading of your life to introduce "FATE" and his en

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HO RECEIVED LIND; REFUSES TO RECEIVE. - '.:: . :...: :: x titer - bach avenue will go to Corey Lake, Mich., Saturday on a vacation trip. Miss Tauline Iliff Is visiting her cousin Miss Nellie Fleming In Morri son, Ind. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ger man M. E. church will give an Ice cream social In Central Park Thursday evenlg. In case of rain the social will be held at the church parlors on Tru man avenue. Mr. and Mrs. O. Law of 449 Indiana avenue have moved into their new home on Madlon avenue. Mrs. Elmer Rosene and children will return home this week from Pennsyl vanla where they were called a month ago by the illness of Mrs. Rosene's mother. Mr. Elmer Flagg of Franklin Court has returned home from a three months visit with his sister, Mrs. John Granger In Alegan, Mich. Mr., and Mrs. J. W. Dyer of Mason street will leave soon on a ten days' fishing trip in northern Wisconsin. Miss Zella Irish of Ada street will go to Fondulae4,Js.. next wek to be the guest of Miss Grace Bell at her turner home there. Mises Marie Landon of Clinton street and Nan .Keene of Streator, III., with a company of Chicago friends will go to Michigan City Friday for a week of camp life. Miss Wagner of Valparaiso is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whltten in Johnson street. Mr. Mervin Long of Claude street is spending a vacation in Holland, Rothborg and Detroit, Michigan and Cobern, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook of Clinton street have returned from a visit in Auburn, 111. Miss Jessie MacLeod visited her brother, A. J. MacLeod in Tost Gradu ate Hospital In Chicago today. Rev. W. A. Brauer of the Northslde Lutheran church returned last evening from a meeting of the Lutheran school held in Ft. Wayne the past several days. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Champaign . of Rlmbach avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Champaign, Jr., of Oakley avenue will leave Friday for a week's visit in De troit. Mrs. W. D. Ray of Glendale and her daughters Virginia and Harriet are spending a week in Michigan. Their program includes a visit of several of the well known resorts. Mrs. R. D. Towley of Bauer street went to Chicago today for a few days visit. The Lady Vikings will meet In the Odd Fellows Hall this evening at eight o'clock. The K. of C. ladles met this afternon in the K. of C. hall on Sibley street. Sewing Circle No. 2 of St. Margaret's Hospital will meet at the home of Mrs. Jung, 12 Williams street, Thursday afternon. Mr. Ed Corbert has returned home from a two weeks' visit in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Moran leave to morrow for a week's visit in White Lake, Mich. Misses Toung and Schrman of Val paraiso are spending a few days with Mrs. W. C. Harrison of Mason street. Charles and David Tingling of Pitts burgh, Pa., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. George Weider of West State street. The Martha Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Thursday .VAV.V1'-.'.'.'-. Mi.' I UM3X.Might as well be without a telephone as without a motor Delivery Wagon. Made in any style or body tot business intended. Low in price and terms to suit Manufactured by FAMOUS MFG. CO.

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Point is the truest at the home of her c nEugene Cooper in Mason street. NEEDLES FOR EMBROIDERY Proper Needles Play Big Part inWork. While some may use the ordinary sewing needle, the large majority of the best needle workers prefer the long-eyed or "Crewel" needle, and this , Is the one recommf-nded by nearly all of the societies of decorative art In ! this country. Nos. 9 and 10 are the I proper sizes for one thread of filo silk, I which is to be embroidered Into linen! ! lawn, grass linen, or bolting cloth. For ready stamped linens use No. 8 or No. 9; for heavier linens use No. g, and for butchers' linen or fabrics mounted over linen No. 7 will be required. No. 7 is the size for heavier work In two threads of filo silk. Persian floss and etching silk require a No. 8 needle, and for Roman floss a No. 4 ivedle is needed. For rope silk choose a No. 22 chcnlle needle. Do not fail to secure one of the wonderful embroidery outfits now being distributed by this paper practically free. You will find the coupon printed In another column every day. The Day in HISTORY AUGUST 13 IN HISTORY. 1804 Vice-President Aaron Burr arrived on the east coast of Florida. 1S68 Gen. Canby assumed command of the Department of Washington. 18S4 Lieut. Greely, returned artic explorer, told story of court-martial and execution of Charles Henry for stealing food. 1904 Ten persons drowned by capsizing of launch in Potomac during regatta near Washington. 1905 American exports of manufactured goods for fiscal year 19041905 broke all records. The total was 1543,620,297.. 1906 Tear 1906 was banner, year for labor; average hourly and weekly wages higher; more men employed and houra shorter. 1911 Zach Walker, a negro, was burned to death by a mob, at Coatesville, Fa. 1912 President Shurman of Cornell was appointed United States minister to Greece. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS. Representative Isaac Sherwood, democrat of Ohio, was born in Stanford, Uuchess county, N. Y., August 13, 1835. He was educated at Hudson River Institute, Cloverack, N. Y., at Antloch college, Ohio, and at Poughkeepsle Law College. Enllster April 16, 1861, as a private in the Volunteer Army, and was mustered out as brigadier general October 8, 1S65, by order of the Secretary of War. Served in 42 battles. He commanded his regiment in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign; and after the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tenn., upon recommendation of the officers of his brigade and division, he was made brevet briadier general by President Lincoln February 16 for long and faithful service and conspicuous gallantry at the' battles of Resaca, Franklin and Nashville. Is a Journalist by profession. Gen. Sherwood was twice elected secretary of state pf

East Chicago

East Chicago, Indiana At the Close of Business August 9th, 1913

RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts. . . . Overdrafts (secured and un secured) U. S. Bonds. Furniture and Fixtures Other Assets RESERVE: Cash and in Banks. Total Resources State of Indiana, County of

T , I, II. K. Groves, cashier of the East Chicago Bank, do solemnly swear that

the above statement is true,

ILK. GROVES, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of August, 1913. My Commission expires June 7th, 1915. ALLEN P. TWYMxYN, ' - . " . . , v Notary Public.

h A REAL THEATRE REOPENS SUNDAY,

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Ohio, three times elected judge, and was elcted to the Forty-third, Sixtieth and Sixty-first Congresses was reelected to the Sixty-second. C. & E. I. PLANS TO SPEND $30,000,000 jRoad to Replace Rails and Buy New Equipment. Announcement was made' yesterday by the Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad that it will spend immediately 3.000,000 in improvements necessary to take care of increased traffic. This sum will cover new locomotives, and equipment, additional facilities at car repair shops, steel rails, enlargement of roundhouses, construction of rails and increased freight house facilities. One of the most marked improvements will be the completion of tha second main track on the Chicago-St. Louis division line between Findlay and Villa Grove, where 100-pound rails are being laid. The road reports greatly Increased trtffic on the Chicago-St. Louis line

Statement of Condition

.$360,676.68 620.11 6,00(0.00 18,5417.14 977.37 106,095.55

Total Liabilities ,

$492,916.85 Lake, s: , to the best of my knowledge

Wednesday, August 13, 1913

IN A REAL TOWN AUGUST 17th with 3 and announces that this Improvement is necessary to take care of the growing business. The officials of the road declare that there will be a very heavy pa&senge rtraffic over their Una this winter, due to the Increasing tourist business to Florida and the gulf coast states. SIX HOUSES ROBBED. Six burglaries, one in the home of a policeman, were committed in the Hegewisch " police district Monday night. In the rooming house of Joseph Turney, 10617 Calhoun avenue, the burglars are believed to have chloroformed the owner and some of the roomers. The home of Policeman James Byrne, 10633 Calhoun avenue, was entered and his extra uniform was destroyed, the furniture overturned and drawers ransacked. Andrew Sundosk, 10532 Hoxle aVenue, reported that J 22 was stolen from his home. Tony Reidy, 10534 Hoxle avenue, reported 30 stolen from his home. Cook with Qas. save money ul tin, and banish dirt No. Ind. Gas A Eieo, Co. Bank

LIABILITIES: Capital 50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 13,705.81 DEPOSITS" 429,211.04

.$492,916.85 and belief.