Hammond Times, Volume 8, Number 164, Hammond, Lake County, 18 December 1913 — Page 2
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THE TIME 3. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1913.
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COME TO THE CHRISTMAS STORE
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FRIDAY iB Doublo fWyS' inrr 1 Ail Day M Mgffl gL-
Our Store Open Evenings Until Christmas
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Hammond's Greatest Dept Store
SOME BARGAINS OF XMAS INTEREST IN READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT
An Important Sale of 611k Waists, colored and black, beautiful styles
that sold up to 5.98, tor.....,
3.98
Child's Fur Sets, in the white angora and lamb, also darker sets, very pretty sets, Q fl)
1 special, 2.69 and CanWQ
Children's Knitted Petticoats in as-
If sorted colors with borders and on
to a band, fine wool, only. . . .
50c
4.98
Girls' Serge Dresses, makes a
Bplendid gift. .We have some very
nifty new styles, special, 3.48 and '
Women's Knitted . Petticoats of very fine grade of wool, in the darker colors. These are res- fj Q ular 1.00 values, for WwC Girls' Sweaters, also Ladies', a spe
cial line to sell at the price, high
neck, in red and oxford
2.89
XMAS SUGGESTIONS FOR THE BUSY SHOPPER
5 For Cheniesettea, high or LlC low neck neck and yoke fine net, body of good lawn, reaches
to waist line. Dainty trimmed, gk Q Pair for Pillow Cases, etnQgQ broldered, hemstitched or scalloped, 45x36 inch. IOQ Lad1 Umbrella, Union 0 U TP told tipped, directorie handle, paragon frame, regular price 1.98. 9f For Music Roll, two straps O C to protect music, card case, 2 purse pocket attachments.
Ladies' Silk Hose, double sole and
toe, special heel, patent garter top, pair. .......
The New Envelope Purse, silver tops to protect edges, morle lin
ing, adjustable handle, 4V4x8 Inch.....
Silk Tissue Scarf, plain dots and figures, hemstitched ends, all the
wanted shades, full size
Scalloped .Sheets, SlxSO Inches, made the very best seamless mus
lin, a very useful gift, each
1.00
50c
39c Inches, IBs mus-
98c
Special in Toys
(BASEMENT) I Mechanical Trains, with track, en
gine, tender and two coaches
39c
Large Assortment of Cast Iron
Toys, handsomely finished,
each.
IS
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Doll Beds, brass lacquered wire,
folding frame, each
I9c
GREATEST OPTICAL OFFER EVER MADE ! ! For Friday and Saturday only. Remember just two days. - DON'T FAIL to take advantage .
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Our expert will examine your eyes very carefully and furnish spherical lenses in a gold filled frame for $1.00. Rx lenses also furnished at a reduced price. Stamps given with glasses.
Shoes and Slippers
Large Assortment of Doll Bodies', cloth bodies, 1QC Aft, kid bodies..... wUC We Carry a Large Assortment of Tree Ornaments, all new and attractive designs.
Friday Specials Garter and Belt Combination, regular 75c value g q Combination Set, Arm Band, Garter and Suspenders, i 1.50 value I ibU
Fur Caps, all sizes, regulaij
7.00 value at.........
Sweater Jackets, made with shawl
collar in maroon anl grey.
2.00 value.......
5.89
1. 69
3.50 Sweater Coat, come In grey and maroon, shawl collar, n ftQi all sizes aaJO Men's 75e Caps, made with inside fur bands, all sizes, Cf Friday. . Jt?C
Felt Juliets for Ladles, In wine, black and grey, fur trim- flf) med, 3 to 8, special UwC Ladies' Crochet Slippers, lamb's wool soles, fancy ruffle top in red, gray and navy, " TC 3 to 8, special..... DC Baby's Moccasins, fancy ribbon trim, In blue, white, : pink, cham
paign and brown, special..
25c
Men's Juliet House Slippers, fine
grade in tan and black, 6to 11, special.
1.50
Friday's Sale of Groceries
Flour Gold Medal or New Century, i-barrel sack, 2.65; -barrel
sack, 1.33; H-barrel sack
67c
Domino Granulated Sugar, the sweetest, cleanest and best sugar
made, 5-pound package ,
25c
Llpton's Jelly or Jell-O, 3 packages Minas Blend splendid value, 4 lbs., 1.03; lb.
Tablets 25c Coffee, ;.6c
Elgin Creamery Butter finest obtainable
per pound.
New Soft Shell W..I-
nuts, fine crack,)
per pound..
20c
Beauty Brand Pumpkin No. 2 cans, a-J 3 for.. ... COC
Cape Cod per pound. ....
Cranberries, ...... ioc
Snow Mellow, the new cake filling, AA " .lqZ
Farmhouse Brand Early June Peas, doz. I i cans, 1.30; can. 1 C Jelke's Good Luck or M o x I e y's Butterine,
5 pounds 92C
per pound.... Q2w
s, only I8c
New Mixed Nuts, only
the best varieties, per lb..
Rumford's Baking Pow
der, 25c can at...........
New Seeded 1-pound package....,.
19c Raisins, 10c
Bismark Mincemeat, extra fine quality, fA per jar...,....,t3Q Sweet Florida Oranges, veryy juicy, ; 3 dozen, 40c; per I ! dozen.......... g Armour's ' Verlbest or Log Cabin Mincemeat, three . OE packages - fatlC
Old Crop Corn, per pound... . . .
Sure
Pop 6c
Paris Brand Corn, two 15c cans ft I"
New Recleaned
-nts, 1-pound package ......
Cur-
COOKIES National Biscuit Company's Santa Claus stockings or Christmas tree, special price for Friday, per pound
Cookies for the
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COMING EVENTS. A Mistletoe Dancing Party will be
given mt Hammond Cow a try Club
tlUs evening. DuriDff will begin at
eight o'clock: and between eleven and
eleven-thirty o'clock a collation will be erred.
The members of the civic department
Of the Hammond Woman's Club will meet with Mrs, C. II. Howell at her home, 16 Warren street this evening for their regular study meeting. Mrs.
J. M. Turner Is chairman for the even
ing. The topic for discussion will be
"Amustmeaata In Hammond."
REAL MUSIC AT THIS MOVIE SHOW.
When you go to a. moving picture
show, of course, your rlrst Interest la In the pictures. But how often poor and unapproprlate music has spoiled a
good'plcture for you. This fault la to be eliminated In the new Aubry Thea
tre, North Hohman street, near the South Shore station.
A graduate pianist, schooled in
"playing with the pictures" has been secured and It Is declared that this feature alone, will add 50 per cent to
the program. The Aubry Is to open Saturday evening.
How about that pipe? We have
them In. Briars, Meerschaums and Calabashes, with or without cases. The prices are right and the quality too.
Double S. & H. stamps tomorrow. Kelson's Drug Store. CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY. Mrs. Robert Zarndt entertained a number of guests very delightfully at her home In West State street yesterday afternoon. The party was given to celebrate her birthday anniversary and she received many pretty gifts In remembrance of the day. A two course luncheon was served the guests at three o'clock. Carnations and roses decorated the table very attractively. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. William Zarndt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zarndt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kggebrecht, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steiling, Mrs. Herman Wlenlng, Mrs. Herman Wasserman, Mrs. Otto Wildermuth, Mrs. Tony Dubbert, Mrs. Ernest Rlttef and Miss Lena Eggebrecht.
Miniature Christmas trees. Fine
shaped. Hermann Holts, 6T Sheffield
avenue, phone 789. 18-5
MISS SHEA A HOSTESS.
' Miss Mayme Shea was hostess yes
terday afternoon at her home in In dlana avenue to the members of the I.
G. R. Club. It was the afternoon for
the regular club meeting and a de
llghtful time was spent. The hours until four o'clock were devoted to
needle work following which a prettily appointed two course luncheon was served. The next meeting of the club will occur In two weeks on Friday afternoon, January 2 and the hostess will
be Mrs. Lewis of Indiana avenue. AID SOCIETV MEETS. Mrs. Edith Griffin, Mrs. Mary Holm, Mrs .Elisabeth Shields and Mrs. W. C. Harrison were hostesses at the meeting of the Ladles' Aid Society of the First. Presbyterian church which was held " yesterday tn the parlors of the church, In South Hohman street. The members made preparations for the Christmas entertainment to be given at the church and also for the next regular meeting of the society at winch time the officers for the new year will be elected. Wednesday, January 7 is the date of the next meeting. A dinner was served the members between the hours of twelve and two o'clock. Xmas and New Tear's letter, folders, greetings and' post cards at Nelson's Drug Store in endless variety. This Is the finest line ever shown In America.
A BUSINESS MEETING. Yesterday the members of the De
borah Society met for an all day eesslon In the parlors of the First Chris
tian church In Calumet avenue. Dinner was served at noon following which the member devoted the after
noon to work for the benefit of the
society. A great deal of sewing was accomplished. The meeting was In charge of the committee of which Mrs.
Everett Merrill Is chairman. It was
decided not to meet again until the afternoon of December 31. The meet
ing will be an Important one. The fol
lowing members were elected to offices
and will serve during the new year:
PresidentMrs. George Sllger.
Vice President Mrs. Charles Prim
mer. Secretary Mrs. Mary Rybee. Treasurer Mrs. Ben Golden. .. A GUILD MEETING.
The members, of the Women's Guild
Of St. Paul's Episcopal church held a work meeting yesterday afternoon In the guild room In Rlmbach avenue. On
account of the remodeling of the church tho meeting yesterday was the first to be held In several Weeks. The
room was gotten In readiness for serv
ices Sunday morning. The Rev. Webster of Chicago met with the members
of the guild and they planned a great
deal of work for the new year. There
will be no meetings during the holiday
season.
Let us have your order now for cranberry Ice or coffee Ice cream for your Xmas diner. See our fountain
man at Nelson's Drug Store. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The annual business meeting of the Northslde Ladles' Club will be held Friday evening, December 19 In the palrors of the First Congregational
church in Gostlln street. The yearly
reports will be read and there will be
election of officers. . W. C. T. V. MEETING.
. The members of the W. C T. U. will
hold their regula rseml-monthly meet
ing Friday afternoon at two-thirty
o'clock at the home of Mrs. H. M. Godfrey at the corner of Truman and Oakley avenues. The Godfrey home Is the
one recently purchased by the W. C. T.
U. for a temporary hospital. Import
ant business will be transacted and It Is desired that the meeting Is largely attended. All who will serve on "Tag
Day December 24th, are asked to call
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Miniature Christmas trees. Fin-;
shaped. Hermann Holts, 57 Sheffield avenue, phone 789. 18-5
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday NOW PLAYING Three Shows Daily 66LI15aiHi MoDtSIleI95,
In Her Latest Success "BETSY BOBBINS" Greatest Comedy Drama of the Age
Handsome 1914 Art Calendar to Every Lady Attending Friday's Matinee aWmmmmmmmmmjmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm XMAS DAY Double Matinee NEW YEAR'S EVE Midnight Performance NEW YEAR'S DAY Double Matinee
innsjj (Besnvtiestl $50.00 IN PRIZES $50.00 Friday Night at Both Shows Besides Kegular Performance G -REFINED COUPLE 6
You Are Cheating Yourself If You Miss a Single Reel of this Week's Program. BIJOU 6 REELS OF THE WORLD'S BEST PHOTO PLAYS Matinee 2 to 5 p. m. TODAY, Night 7 p. m. . THURSDAY 1.2-3 The Belle of Yorktown A Mammouth Historical Production in three reels. Domino 4-5-Lasca , - : In two reels 101 Bison 6 Mike and Jake in Mexico
Comedy
Joker
A IllUDGB DINNER. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Krir.blll of Rlm
bach avenue will entertain the members of the N. P. Whist Club at a bridge dinner Friday evening at the Hammond Country Club. Dinner at slx-thlrty o"clock will be followed with
cards.
PAHSONS-CARMICHAEt NUPTIALS.
A very pretty wedding was solemniz
ed last evening at the home of Mrs.
Carrie Parsons, 53 Warren street when her daughter, Miss Irene Parsons and Warne D. Carmlchael of Cedars, Quebec were united In marriage. The par- j
lors were decorated very beautifully for the ceremony with, Christmas
greens and bride's roswe. The Rev. A.
W. Hoffman, pastor ot the First Pres
byterian church pronounced tne ceremony at seven o'clock In the presence
of the relatives and a few friends of
the bride and groom. The ring cere
mony was used. Miss Eva Wilson
played the bridal music. There were
no attendants. The bride wore a dainty and pretty gown of white vollle and
carried bride's roses and lilies of the
valley. She travelled In a pretty tailored suit. . A supper was served following the reading of the marriage service. Mr. and Mrs. Carmlchael will be the guests of relatives In Rushville, Ind., for a few days before leaving for their home In Canada. This evening a dinner will be given in their honor by Mr. Carmichael's parents. They will be at home In Cedar. Quebec. The bride la the only daughter of Mrs. Carrie Parsons and one of Hammond's very charming young women. She is prominent socially In Hammond and following the anouncement of her engagement at a luncheon this season she was the honor guest at a number of pretty functions. Mr. Carmlchael Is engaged as a mechanical engtneer In Cedars. He was a resident o Hammond for a short time. Roth young people have a large circle of friends. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mrs. J. R. Carmlchael and Miss Bertha Carmlchael of Rushville. Ind., Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carmlchael and daughter of St. Louis, Mrs. Charles Cormany daughter. Lots of Milwaukee and Mr. Charles Wilson of Chicago. Go to Nelson's Drug Store for your Xmas cigars. AVe have the kind he will enjoy and the price Is right. Double S. & H. Green stamps tomorrow. A CHRISTMAS PABTV. Mrs. Claude Palmer entertained a number of guests very charmingly yesterday afternoon at her home in May street. Her guests were the members of the E. S. T. Club who met for their Christmas party and regular semi-monthly club meeting. A feature ot the decorative scheme was a miniature house in which were hidden gifts for each of the members. Pretty Christmas greens also decorated the parlors. A short musical program was rendered by Mrs. Archie Cross and Mrs. C. B. Stiver. A dainty two course luncb-
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6 REELS OF NEW BIG TANGO PHOTOPLAYS : : X. CONTEST E VERYTi CHANGED DAILY TUESDAY 1 - BIG AMATEUR VAUDEVILLE SHOW SATURDAY FRIDAY and SUNDAY .
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Theatre
TONIGHT Another Great Famous Players' Production Laura Sawyer and House Peters In a Startling Drama "An HourEefore Dawn" Same Popular Prices 5c and 10c Continuous from 1:30 Till 10:00 DON'T MISS THIS
eon was -served at four-thirty o'clock. There will be no meeting of the club in two weeks but in three weeks on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. R. Stafford will be hostess at her home In Detroit street. Mrs. Stafford will entertain at a thimble party. A IA!CIXQ PARTY. The members of the Carnation Club wll entei'tsin at a dancing party Wednesday evening. December 14 at DaFron's Dancing Academy In the Orpheum building. The public 'Is Invited. A AFTERNOOJJ TEA. The members of the Dorcas Lodge of Rebekahs ' gave an afternoon tea yesterday at the "home of Mrs. Van orman In Michigan avenue at whleh they delightfully entertained a number of their friends. There were thir
sty-three in attendance. The afternoon
was spent pleasantly with games and contests .and the prize Jn the guessing contest was awarded to Mrs. J. C
Jackson. Dainty refreshments were served by the committee which' was composed by the following ladles, Ilrs. VanOrman. Mrs, Downing, Mrs, Combai and Mrs. Wolf. The next social affair wll lbe given early In January and the committee will be named at a meeting of the lodge. . , P. J. Toomey will leave this week to spend the holidays with friends and relatives in Des Moines, la. ' John Stevens Is ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Stevens In State street. ' Edwin Ray. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ray of 11 State street is confined to. his home suffering from . a sprained ankle which he sustained yesterday while coming horan from school. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Slater and family, 347 Kane avenue returned this morning from Pittsburgh where they spent two weeks visiting friends and relatives.
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