Hammond Times, Volume 11, Number 157, Hammond, Lake County, 20 December 1916 — Page 7

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basts or vititai Responsibility and Resources urtl H.OUO.tMJ HO Open Kvuimta Don't cramp yourself for Holiday Money. See us If you can use from $10.00 to 1100.00 at the legal rate of 2 per cent per month. Provident Loan Co.. 212 Hammond Bids. Phone 32S. 12-6t Buy your Xmas presents tomorrow at Griilon's. Double S. & II. stamps

12-20-1.

Archie, the nine-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Du Fon, passed

away at their home, 442 Ohio avenue, yesterday afterno n, after a lingering illness. The child's ltrst Illness was typhoid fever. After this he was never completely well, the Illness recently developing Into tubercular meningitis. The decease was the friend of all. being an especially bright and pleasant little chap. Being their eldest child, Mr. and Mrs. DuFon will feel the blow keenly, and In their sad bereavement they have the sympathy of the com-, munity. The funeral arrangements . ave not yt' "een made br will be In charge of Undertaker Owens and will In all probability be held Thursday morning. S'lk kimonas, an Ideal gift for Xmas, at Gordon's, $3.00 up. 12-20-1 The general meeting of the Fortnightly club was held In the domestic science room of the high school on Monday night, being' In charge of the home 'economics section. After the regular business the meeting was turned over to the members of this department, the members giving demonstrations of several kinds of candy which they also served. The members also ieldrd to have a play. "Madam Butter-

Make your selections early, while our stock is complete. We will help you make your selections and lay them away for you until Xmas. Only a small deposit required.

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GENUINE FRENCH IVORY Toilet Seta Man let! re Sets Perfume Bottlei Mirrors Vases Clocks Trays Jerwel Boxes Brashes and Combs

SILVER Toilet Sets Manicure Sets Smokers' Sets Sb.aving Sets Stationary Sets Percolators Cfc&fijs Dishes Trays aad .Dishes

Beautiful Cut Glass, Astec Pottery Fern Bowk, Stationary, Fine Cigars, Safety Razors and Fountain Pens.

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fly." given by a Chicago lady on Jan. 2 Mrs. LUzsie Klima has been granted a divorce from her hasband, Charles Klima, and the possession of her little

son. W. C. Carrigan who has recently re- i turned from his home in- Tennessee.' visited Whiting friends yesterday. Steven Garflnskl was the recipient of a very pleasant surprise" tendered nlm ' by about forty of his friends at his home In Harrison avtnut. The regular meeting of the W. K. A of the Maccabees will be held tonlgh at which Mrs. W. R. Jenkins' commi tee will entertain. The ladies of the M. E. church wt, give a party at the home of Mrs. Joh J. Keller on Sheridan avenue, tomor . row afternoon from 2 to 5, for the ben fit of the Oary settlement house. Tl, boxes of gifts received will be sent t the Gary children on Saturday raorr Infe. Mike Pilisi, who conducts a saloon a N'ew York avenue and John street, hirented the two stores In the new Slavok Home on 119th street, which is now In course of construction. Pllisl was the highest bidder on the -stores, paylnr $125 per month rent for one and $75 s month for the other. In one store hf will have a saloon and in the other r restaurant. The building now ecu' pied by Pilisi has been purchased by F Kraly of 723 Schrage avenue, who will move his saloon there. Miss Hazel Long of Cleveland," O., 1. home for her holiday vacation with heparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Long of Laporte avenue. The Tri Kappa sororijty will hav their municipal Christmas tree at 119th street and Ohio avenue next Saturday night, the program to begin at fi:S0 p.' m. The regular meeting or the board of public safety was held on Monday night at which Mike Nealon was appointed captain of the fire department to Bucceed Fred Leverenz who resigned. Joe Demkovitch will succeed Nealon as driver. The applications of John Benak as policeman, and George Burkhart as fireman, was received and placed on file. The new street lights have made a decided Improvement in the businessdistrict of our city. While the light? are a great benefit, there are also humorous situations In connection with them. One of our well known young men was coming home from Ch' cago in the wee sma' hours on the 1:45 a. m. car, taking advantage of his ride by getting In some of the sleeri he would otherwise be missing. Wher 119th street and Indiana boulevard was reached a friend touched him on the shoulder to awaken. him. The young man Jumped up excitedly when he saw all the bright lights and said, ."Oh Gee! what have I done, gone through East Chicago?" He forgot in his daze th

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Avoid the jam and scramble sa--'e your nerves and the wear and tear on I your shoe leather by doing your Christmas shopping before the grand rush. Besides, you'll have a chance to make your selections while our

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loull want to give some member of vour family a pre , ent that is truly serviceable and that'eonveys your goc wishes at the same time. There is nothing (0 A If more acceptable than a parlor or duofold Jil! suite. Special offer. and up

CHIFFONIER A Chiffonier Is one of the most servw lceable pieces of furniture to be had in the home. It furnishes you with a comp&ct storeroom for the things you want to take good care of and to have convenient when needed. Now selling at : S.45 AND VT

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THE LOGICAL PLACE TO BUY GIFTS FOR THE MEN FOLKS. This store is chuck full of things that men like. Allow us to offer you a few suggestions and make Xmas shopping a pleasure. Every man is fond of attractive Ties 50c up. Exquisite designs in Shirts made exclusively for us $1.00 up. Mufflers of every description. Cooper Kenosha Union Suits. Hosiery of the best, manufactures. Gloves and Hats. We have in stock a. beautiful assortment of Sweaters, Bathrobes and Smoking Jackets.

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BOOKCASES

VTe have aa exeepttoaaily fine line of book case la alt the latest approved wood colorior. hand ruhtvd nd hlchly finished. These sen are u n i u 1 g -t rj rrtf harealaa V O aitd try

OAK EXTENSION TABLES

Ask the salesman to show 70a one of our latest extension tafcles. These tables are of finely finished American quartered oak, and will stand the wear

and tear of the roughest kind. They are built to give you serrice and to lend attractiveness to your dining room.

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BED BARGAINS ' TheBe beds are of the continuous post design and are unusually handsome. We have them in gold bronse, white and Vernis Martin. Our present price ... aitd vr

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CHAIES

Quartered ok chalra of tb-j most approvc4 if-tim. well braced and nt-i ' tan3 the hard knaka. Tfacsa chalra have either athr r fiber bottoma. Sp- fJKU, cial price . XeV

Ot&ar Stoma at 481S-18 Weatwortb ATk 1809.1S Iroomls St. 11155-67 Mlohicaa AT.

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601 S. Hohman St.

"A Shop For Men"

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his own city as well a? East Chicag-o

now has a great white way. The Whiting Saving and Loan Association reports that the past year has 1 been a hlphly prosperous one. The as

sets at the bejrinnintf of the year were

about $65,000 and are now above $140,000. Henry S. Davidson, Secretary. 600 119th street. 12-20-1

ROBERTSDALE

Xnicholas Knaff of Glascow, Mont., who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Poloclinic hospital in Chicago last Friday, died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He Is survived by

his wife and Ihree small children.

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A Complete Line of Mm Diamond Disc R -Creation ' Phonographs'

Des'rabh Pa in :.ts PfiC3S S3, $193, $1.11, $2)1, $259 333" Risrd Sato

is thought the funeral will be held at Port Washington, Wis., his former home. Mr. Knaff is a cousin of Mrs.Edward Jewett of Indiana boulevard. Mr. and Mrs." James Landon of Amy avenue, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cool of Chicago, over Sunday. If you can use some extra money for the Holidays, see us, at once, as we are specializing In' small loans from $10.00 to $100.00 at the legal rate of 2 per cent per month. Provident Loan Co.. 212 Hammond Bldg. Phone 323. 13-6tf Mrs. Robert Atchison of Lake avenue. Is on the s'-ck list. Miss Gertrude Ford and dart-nee Paust of Park Manor, visited at the Marts home on Myrtle avenue,-Sunday. Mrs. John Brown returned home from Hobart where she e-pent several days visiting her son, Vnl Brown and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hartman of Indiana boulevard, attended a party at the home of Mrs. Geogbeyan of Chicago, last ecening. Mrs. Molyneaus of Woodland. 111., returned to her home after a month's visit at the Phelps home on Pearl street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stross were Chicago visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Maedge and son of Chicago, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Plau of Myrtle avenue, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burgeson are entertaining the latter's brother, A. Kalirs of Alberta, Can., for a few weeks. Louis Peterson is confined to his home in Myrtle avenue, by illness. Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Kohr and daughter Esta. spent Sunday In Chicago, the quests of Mr. and Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. M. Fitzgerald Is quite ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Keanan of Tloberts avenue. I Miss Edith Jewett visited her brother-in-law, Frank Sroars, at St. Margaret's hospital Sunday. Mrs. Henry Eggers of Lake avenue, is on the sick list. William Wiggins and Arthur Goldng were Chicago business visitors yeserfiay. r . Mr. and Mrs'. Klrby of South Chicago, "-,!ted their son, M. Kirby and family of Roberts avenue, Sunday. Mrs. C. Stanton nd daughter Beatrice, spent Monday visiting In Chicago.

"Valparaiso, were quietly married last Saturday. The groom is employed here with the Chicago Telephone Company and at present they will reside here at the home of the brlde"s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shavey. j Mrs. F. Buchti was a Chicago visitor yesterday. Miss Thomas left yesterday to visit with her parents at Hannah, until after the hollidays.

MERRILL VILLE

The school social given here last Fri

day evening for the Victrola fund, was very well attended considering the weather.. The program wag very good. The proceeds amounted to $47.15. Judge Barton had two civil cases j brought before him last week, but he ' settled 'them both without prosecution.

- There will be a Christmas program at the M. E. church Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charlea Wendt. of Wisconsin, are spending a few days Mrs. Wendfs mother, Mrs. Ella Df.i:-.-mons. "" j Mr. and Mrs. George Costello visitc-.! ; at the W". J. Sader home last Sunday. The change in the C. tz O. trains gives MerrlilvUle people no Sunday service. No trains stop" going or eorning from Chicago, only the 6:15 In the morniog. going west. Mrs. George Loyce is sttll on the sie'.v list. . The Camp Fire Girls met in Merrill j hall last Saturday.

MILWAUKEE, WIS., Dec. ' lo. The secret marriage was announced yesterday of Mattle McCue. local boxlnx star, and Miss Marie McNamara of this city, the ceremony haTlng taken place May ISth.

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December 19. 'About 100 attended the high school party given at the auditorium . last evening. The play was very good and a marked Improvement was shown over anything ever presented by the local high school. The Hobart business men, and friends of I E. Barnes have planned a banquet and smoker to be given in his honor this evening at the new garage building on South Main street. Many from Gary and Hammond will attend. Albert Wrobble was called to Detroit, Mich., yesterday on account of the serious Illness of his mother. .Miss Edith Shavey and Mr Davis of

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Fealtirinp Newly Receivca La C m Ale Corsets AVe viai every woman to see the newly arrived models of LaCamille Corsets $2, to $5. We have placed these splendid front-laced Corsets in our stock because we believe them to be of exceptional meritsee the "Ventilo" feature.

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