Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 117, Hammond, Lake County, 6 November 1917 — Page 3

Tuesday, November 6, 1917. THE TIMES Pa ere Thror ing prize. Kef i pshmonts were jprvol and the next meeting was announced to take place at the home of Mrs. Harry Spencer in 144th street. Mrs. M. A. Hnehs and daughter. Miss Anna cf Chi.::.ig-o. and their guest. M.ss .Mm Kiui-t livans of Glrard. O. were week-end cr.csti of Mrs. William Hill in outh Mugoun avenue, returning to their hon.e yestei day. Mrs. J. P. Jones of Beacon street and Mrs. Victor Hadeaux of North M.'isi't-i h enue departed this morning f-r I ni : a ! a ; -ol I us ! legates f r :n the IV A. K. r.-iliiiu, t c;,apt.T to the state convention he in a; held in that city this wee k. Thursday afternoon, the Ladies' Aid of the liaptist hutch will meet to sew In th" parlors of the church. AH Indies of the church are imited to attend Ti, r-N.'-M t lull will meet with Mr. WilPa rn Paulson In Thirinn nvenr.o WAR BUILDINGS RISING IX TIIK SHADOW OF WASHINGTON MONUMENT f L1"""""!'. 'I'l'iiiniHiniiiiiiiainiiiiimiiiiiiiiHiniiiini Hiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiniiiniiiiiiiuii i j i TWIN CITY I Knitting Yarn Full Stock Here Every woman warits to use j j her spare moments doing some- j j thing useful these days, and one j ; of the best ways to serve those :: j away from your own home is : i knitting scarfs, sweaters and j i wristlets for Uncle Sam's sol- I i diers. We have the yams ; wanted. And we can teach you' ! ! how to knit, too, if that's neces- i ; sary. j NEWS NOTES KAUFMANN & WOLF - Hammond. Ind. f Double Stamps Wednesday 1 S. & H. Green Stamps mean more today than they ever did. A , real bona fide EXTRA saving on every purchase you make. These Specials for J Tomorrow 1 Katharine Honard, Otrott Ave., Phone .3. mill be yleased to write and receive social mm and advertising for The Timet. Mrs. Frank Callahan cf Fir street was hostess to the Five Hundred club in the afternoon of yesterday. T ! , honors in the game went to Mr?. Otto Seehase. first; Mrs. Georse Orf. jcmiiJ, and Mrs. Freest Sunnr.r-is, the ,lrawSBSSIBSBSSEKSSLSSBSSZSISS

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Useful Gifts for Your Friends in the U. S. A. - Military Hair Brushes Turkish Towels Woolen Hose Military Ties (black) Underwear (wool) Handkerchiefs Trunks Bags Khaki Color Gloves Military Collars Military Shoes "The soldier's worst enorny is not a German, but it is "homesickness." Things from homo cheer the boys up. They feel better and they know they are remembered by the ones that are comfortable at home. A letter from home means a great deal, even if it is a few words. A gift also cheers the boys up. The Store of

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See us In our etcrp at the new theater building (International), IDTth and !dar street?, November 10th. Cut Howers, design work, potted plants, bulbs, landscaping, etc. You cannot stake a mistake by talking to us. See locals.

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in thf afternoon of Tiuraduy and will play Pedro. Thi Daughters of Liberty have changed their place of v.irr-V.ng. They

f'rrneily met at the K. rf 1'. hail in Olcott neni:e and have taken the Welland hall In I'crsythe avemid and will meet every third Thursday of ea'cli month. The Xoven.her business meeting of the Indiana Harbor AYomar.'.? elub will Le held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. D. L. Ulazebrook, '5407 Grapevine otreet. at 3 o'clock. Business of importance Is to be transacted and all n.ctnbers are urged to be present. A card party is under way to be held for the beneQt of the Welfare association at WeilanJ'a hall In th afternoon of Wednesday, November 21. Mrs. George, W. Lewis Is In charge and she will bo assisted by committees. Mrs. Ben Williams Is in charge of the distribution of tickets and .Mrs. John Hartman in charge of the refreshments. Various games will he played and a diversion for those not p'.ayinst. A nominal sum Is being asked for admittance, to this affair, which is for a really and very pood taue. The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church will meet In the afternoon of Thursday with Mrs. Shields in t;iar.vine. street between Michigan avenue and 133tH street. The Tuesday Evening Flv Hundred club will meet with Mrs. K. I'eitsch nt her home in r.loch avenue this evea. ing-. Many out-of-town relatives nr.d friends were in attendance ft the funeral of Hayden KUsworth. the f.mr-months-old son of Mr. nnd Mrs. otto Wiersbe, -which occi;rrfd yesterda from the family residence. Cfi''l Ivy street.

Mr. Mosrove P.rown of the Kast Pole and Mr. T. Waltl.our of Kittaninif. Pawere guests ,,f th.e J. T. P.abe's in 133th street yesterday. Mrs. John Hartman and daughter. Miss Mabel, attended the performance j

at the Illinois theater and saw "Miss Springtime " An elaborate christening ceremony was conducted over the six w-yk. obi ha be of Mr. -and Mrs. K. l.-.7.s.-i, 3424 Clutherie street. Sunday, nnd a han'iuet !-atinr many guests was setvel at the conclusion of the service. The b.-.be has a purse of one hundred and fifty dollars, the gift of all these present. The No-Name club will meet with

Miss Mabel Hartman this evening at

her home, 1110 Deacon street. The Woman's Hon;e Missionary so

ciety of the Calumet region will hold a group all-day session at the M. V. church Thursday in Indiana Hathor, commencing: nt 1 n o'clock. A very interesting talk will be given by the conference ;ii'frtary, who is a very able spea er. and eaoh lady will bring her' own 1 jni'h. Members are urged to attend.

Mrs. P. O, Illnman, mother of Mrs. A. K. Feurs of South Paring avenue.

is returning to her home at Spooncr,

Wis., after a lrnfrthy visit here. The Hume Kconomic department of

the East Chicago Woman's club held a most interestinc: meeting last even

ing at the home of Mrs. Pen Williams

in 145th street. Part of the evening was given over to a musical program i

and the rest to the making of Led Cross bandages. Mrs. William Funkey, Jr., the retiring chairman of the Red

Cross chapter nnd the center accompanied by Mrs. F. C. P. Smith, the instructor were present to supervise the work. Those who participated In the program were Mrs. Funkey, vocal numbers; Mrs. A. A. Ross, instrumental; Miss Anna Bernstein, readings. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted hy her committee. Mrs. Judge Hoggs left today for Warsaw, Ind., to visit a week with friends. Mrs. Cook of Elm street is at the Mercy hospital in Gary, where she is undergoing an operation on her arm. Miss Edna Deitsch is home from Chicago and is awaiting the arrival of a friend who is ocming from Grand Rapids, Mich. A very pretty and well-appointed luncheon was served by Mrs. C. 1. IIolway at her home in Michigan avenue iestcrday afternoon for a few friends. Covers were In id for six. The decorations were suggestive of the Hallowe'en festivities. There will lie a masque party held this evening at the M. K. church in Indiana Harbor for tlie young folks. PATEN T S ENO FOK Ml' FKEE BOOK, -HOW TO GET THEM." ft' full of Information yon ihonia Remember that all work entrusted t Cy cre Is done In my own offices, riTht Here in Chicago, where y ucan cU for consultation any business day In ths year or any Monday evening until t o'rlock. - Servics best to e bad t sny pHc md it corts less. Phone Central 55SB JOSHUA K. II. POTTS, B S. Dearborn St., Chicago ATTORXST and COUNSELOR AT LAW, 8UXTB 111J HARTFORD BUILtU-NO.

A house-warming has ben announced for the evening of Friday at the M. K. parsonage in tlie name of the pastor. Rev. and Mrs. Klmer Jones. 30O." Grapevine street. A program has been arranged and refreshment will be served. All rnemb rs of the church are bidden a most cordial welcome to a ttend. Miss Kate Polsen, bookkeeper at the W. R. IMamond, grocery. Is leaving today for Farmington, W". Va., for a few weeks' visit. Mrs. Percy Roberts of Chicago avenue is expecting the arrival of Miss Mabel P.uike of Marinette. Wis., for a fewdays' visit. Mr. Han y Mustard, an employe of the Inland office, was surprised by a large number of his friends an evening ago. In the nature of a Hallowe'en masque. The occasion was his birthday anniversary and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. William Hubr and family of South Macoun avenue attended the funeral of Henrietta Huber. which occurred esterday afternoon from her home in Ha:i. ruond to Crown Point, where interment was made. The Twin-City Embroidery club will be entertained tomorrow ifinma.m

i with Mrs. Robert Smith of Grapevine street as hostess. AIHI OF TH.VK. To those who were most kind and sympathetic in our late bereavement ! in the loss of our dear babe, who de- ' pat ted this life Friday. November 2nd. and was laid rest at Oak Hill cemetery Sundav. we d-sire to express coir deepest gratitude, especially to Rev. R. C Speer. ta.-t ., of the Piptist church. Baptist Ladies' Aid. Sunday school of ti e Baptist church. It. A. K.

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bois and friends and for the -any beautiful floral offerings. MC. ANIi MRS. OTTO WIERSHF.. Adv.

Women s and Misses' Silk and Serge Dresses

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your choice only

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We show an incomparable variety of styles for a price so low, and they excell in quality of fabrics and style dresses usually selling at $10.50 and $12.50. New straight line effects, white collar and cuffs, attractively trimmed with colored embroidery, belts and buckles. Materials are quality silk poplins and serges; colors are green, copen, maroon, navy, brown and black. These are the greatest dress values we have offered this season; a saving of at least $5 on each dress; women's and p as misses' sizes. Priced at m

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INDIAN! STILL IN LEAD WITUJDOD PLEDGES More Than Four Million Signed in All StatesReports Incomplete.

WASHINGTON. I). C. Nov. 7. Official tabulation of reports at headquarters on the food plodee week campaign, show that mere, than 4.0.ntii American women have signed cards pledging themselves to oons-ro food. There are still eisht states that leave not reported and in those cases wh"re results have bc( n received, they are far from com-pl-to and in but few instances include any of the courtry districts. Indiana reports the largest number of cards signed since the last tabulation, 37.221. v.hich gives her 147,493. the highest enrollment among the states that have reported so far. Michigan ranks second In the total of enrollments reported, with 14,". 645, and California is third, with 132. 63. The total number of pledges recorded in Washington since tlie last report, is r.47,4t;2, making the grand total 4,008.Price Drop Predicted. An immediate drop in prices of canned vegetables is predicted by the fool adn infstratlon as a result of putting into operation the license system for wholesn !; dealers. Many canned goods, it is sab', were bought by dealers at low coFt last spring and can be sold at less than tlie present market price. Those charging more than a reasonable prolii. are liable to forfeiture of licenses to do business. Retailer? will he controlled to an extent through the operation of the licensing system. Those (barging mir than the food administration considers Just will find their supplies ,.wt off through orders to wholesalers to cease furnishing them with goods.

Fine Wooh Velours and Broadcloths

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These coats are from our regular $27.50 and $30 lines. The assortment includes models for street or dressy wear. Mostly in straight line effects. though quite a few display decided military tendences; fitted with big collars, pockets, belts; made up in chiffon, broadcloth, wool velours and burella cloth in plum, brown, taupe, khaki, navy, green and black. Trimmed in rich fur and plush kerarni, lined throughout or f j half-lined, sizes for women and misses. Priced at. .sWr 3

Coats at $19.75 New military effects, with collars which button up close to the reck, allaround belts, patch pockets. Mad-- of the finest Scotch woolens, in fancy brown and gray mixtures, r sv r warm serviceable garments.! C?

Coats at $13.98

Attractive new belted rrc large collars and deep cuffs, trimmed in keramie. Materia kersey, fancy mixtures at. i

Koo'l assortment 01 coiors women's and misses sizes

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No Rise in the Price of LION STORE SHOES You'll find plenty of dependable all-leather shoes fcr yourself ani lanv.iy at prices every bit as low as last year. This is due to our mighty buying power. We paced contracts for regular lines a year ago.

Military Boots for Women

Patent Leather Shoes, $4.00

We are featuring a new Military Boot for tomorrow. It Is 9 inches high, dark gray kid vamps and khaki cloth tops, military heels, flexible leather soles. A very stylish

shoe In all sizes, priced at

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New Fall Boots of patent leather, cloth top, button with Louis hee'.s, also with Cuban heels, plain toe, medium weight leather soles. The same shoe, if purchased today.

would retail at $3.f'0. Our price

Afen's Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers 75c values in broken sizes only, 34, 36, 38 some forties Uarment $3 Robes at $1.98

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Riley s Shoes for Girls $2.75 Values, $2.25 $3.00 Values, $2.50 Riley's Mary Jane Shoes, designed on footform lasts for growing feet. They are made of gun metal calf, button styles, very durable soles. Sizes 12 to 2. were $3.00; on sale at f2..V. Sizes S'3 to 11, were J2.73; on sale f3.

Men's Reacon Cioth Lath Ibd.es in a wide range of desirable colorings, made with round collars, pockets, cord and tassels, regular

$3 robes priced at :

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Boys' $2.50 Shoes Dependable Shoes of best quality vlcl kid and cypress calf, broad toe tnd English lasts, button style, heavv all-leather soles. Sizes 3 to lT.?: 2.50

Lounging Robes i Corduroy velvet Budoir or hou"se robes, made of wide e.-ale velvet ; in pink, lavendar and light blue. :

i shawl collar. q : ally priced at .. 00 i

Boys' Shoes $1.89 Well-made shoes of winter weight ?alf. blucher style, broad toe lasts, extra heavy soles. Sizes S'i to 13!-j. splendid shoes for winter school wear. Specially - G C priced A. 0 S

Men's Sox 19c Men's wool work sox, heavy weight, ribbed top. reinforced heels and toes, colors are gray.

navy and black, 25c values, per pair

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$1.25 Values $1.00 Men's heavy weight Iar:n--T'nion Suits in natural gray only, long sleeves, ankle length, sizes 34 to 40, on sale at per suit JL JJ

For Baby's Wardrobe

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Blanket Bath Robes $2.48

Complete assortments of dainty wearing; apparel for baby at attractive prices. Little Dresses at S5c Babies' Short Dresses, becoming" styles, made of fine lawn with daintily embroidered yoke, lace trimmed or round ycke, hand embroidered in delicate shades. Tlie skirt arc pin tucked.

Sizes from 6 months to 2 years. Special at

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DR. J. T. CLARK Physician and Surgeon Office Over Lake County Savings Trust Bank. Phone 2064. Residence; Hotel Majestic. Phone 315-J

(By United Press.) PARIS. Oct. 15. (Py Mail) In a humble village of Lorraine now being rosUrr,.rtvi among the devastations and ruins of war, a wedding lias been celebrated which eloquently symbolizes the alliance between France and America. The bride was Miss Polok, the godmother of the village, Vitrimont. The bri iegroum was a' French genemr. A few months ago. v. hen Vitrimont was still a heap of ruins, the papers announced that a wealthy American woman had adopted the village and was to rebuild it at her own expense. It sounded tn many like a good newspaper Et'.My, for it seemed ratlu r a tall order for one person, even though she was an American. JBut the "godmother of Vitrimont has proved that she does not pro-'

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I Long Kimonas at $1.25 j j Women's pretty long kimonas of ; j plain colored crepe and flowered j flannelette, empire nnd elastic j i waist band models, a splendid as- -f I portment of colors, O f5 i 1 priced at JL

Infants' Long Dressrx of sheer laT, lace trimmed voke. The skirts are finished with two

rows of insertion, with petticoats to match. Priced at

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Infants' Sweaters One of these will be very bcomIng to baby and keep her nice and warm. They are in fancy weaves, with high collar, wristlet sleeve?, in white trimmed in

pink and blue. Special at

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Sweater Coats $1.50

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Children's Beacon Cloth Bath

Robes with round collar, pocket !; cord and tassel, splendid patterns j; in pretty light colors. Sizes from iZ

6 months to 4 years. Priced at

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more than she can keep, for house by house. street by street. Vitrimont is rising from its ruins. And those wl. loved the old homesteads have the joy of seeing them resuscitated as nearly as possible like what th"y were Verore with a few modern improvements here and there, so the villagers have been calling down blessings on their fairygodmother from over the seas. And it ffen's to them only right and natural that one of their brave generals should have turned up, like Prince Charming, to offer his hand and heart to their benefactress and thereby turn her into a itizeness of France. And it was just like her to want to have the ceremony tako place in Viirimont, which was thereby given an occasion of giving vent to its gratitude for its

And as a final touch to the memorable ceremony. General Retain himself niotored over to offer his go-d wishes to his cornrade-in-arma and "Madame la Generate. "

The Balanced Ration. We hoar much of the balanced ration, nnd It is most important when you are feeding cows and chickens. Eut there Is very little fenr that the average healthy huraan being will fail to get an adequate amount and a proper and balanced proportion of the different kinds of food if he Js given a good table and a free choice. There Is no poorer economy than trying to skiinp on food. Washington Post.

Origin of "Tartan." The Scottish word tartan Is supposed to have been taken from the Spanish and French "tire taine;" In Spanish this means something thin and flimsy, from "tarltar," to shiver with the cold. In French, the terra "tire taine" Is applied to the mingled fibers of linen and wool, which is called sometimes linsey-woolser.

Planting Is Easy. "A cornfield makes me Think of gooij intentions," said Uncle Ebon. "!". plantin' is easy. De big job is koepiti' de weeds jut."