Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 161, Hammond, Lake County, 26 December 1919 — Page 8

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Friday, Dpcc-mber 2ii, 1919.

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200 Indiana Harbor Child ren Guests of Riley and Westberg at Gala Affair. Tou can depend upon Santa Clous ri.it overloking any nw places on the map and, as a. matter of fact, before he began his many visits Christmas Eve he managed to stop at the Mark Subdivision in Indiana Harbor and there greet more than two hundred 4oys and irirls. A "wireless from Tiiley and "Westberg 'irotight Santa Claus to the Mark hotel where the little guests, their mamas vTid a few of the papas were on hand ' greet the. gindly old gentleman. Not nly that, but Santa had a present for ach child living at Mark subdivision. tm;f.i in hoteu Although the entei talnment that preceded Santa's visit was not to begin intil 2 o'clock, long before that time core sot" rosy-faced boys and girls, . hildren of the employes of Mark plant coke ovens of the Steel and Tube oiapany of America residing' at the Mibdivision. flocked to the parlors on

the second floor of the hoU'l where Kris Krlngle was scheduled to arrive. There they found the' parlors and corridors bristling with Christmas decorations and in the main parlor was one of the largest Christmas trees in Indian. Aglow with light and sparkling with trimmings, the tree's base was sur

rounded with presents which Santa I Claus had sent on ahead so he cou Hi!

quickly pass them to each child as he liad so much to do Christinas I've). PUNCH An JVDV THEHK. Jl as prelude to Santa's visit an entertainment was staged. Mrs. Burt Farnsworth played the Christmas music. Agnes Dolan sang- with her, and Rev. Elmer Jones told a Christmas story to the gathering. When they pot through some professional entertainers from Chicago appeared on the scene. liaby Sylvia Cohn ciiaperoned by her mother Mrs. J. Coh.i, was dressed like a little fairy and she sang- and danced. Baby Sylvia -was the Idol of all the little boys and girls present. Then came a clown, who did some wonderful juggling. Mr. Crown was Mr. C. "VV . Courtney of Chicago, After -him came the 1'unch and Judy show, managed by Mr. John Taylor. Punch and Judy made the little ones' ro.ir for a half hour, and a lot of the grown tap folks roared too. Among those that took delight in little Vunch and Judy's antics were Gen. Supt. A. H. Beale of the Mark plant, who seemed to have had as much fun as any of the youngsters

When the laughter over Punch . and! Judy suibsided Santa Claus himself! rushed In. He was a generous old gen-' tleman. Every boy and girl got a box! of raniir. some fruit nnrt ti-n f.-T- i

there was a special present besides. Those under two. received a character doll. Boys between two and six each got a mechanical train and tracks, girls of the same age were each handed dressed doll. Boys six to ten were giv-

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Winter Coats Heavy, warm winter coats of fancy velours ; only :1 5 women's or misses coats-at this greatly reduced price. Choice at $9.85

Dress Sale Jerseys, French Serge and Velvet Dresses. An unusual collection of plain tailored and fancy models for every type of woman or miss $14.88

Girls' Coats Here is choice of Velour Plush, Wool Velour and, fancy mixtures, for little girls 3 to 8 years $6.88

Girls' Coats Made of fancy Cheviots, Velour Plush, plain Velours and Pebble Cheviots, for girls 8 to 1 4 years $11.88

Plush Coats , 1 Broadcloth and Velours, attractive coats, the season's best styles in a great variety of wanted models; values up to $49.75. .Your choice Saturday and Monday at $36.88

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en cash register.i; pirls of the name a? were presented wit'.i story books. i-'.r the older children by scout books ami canip fire girl books were the presents. Afte, reach child n-i-rived his jTeso'U Santa Claus, amid many sig'hs of rcprreta had to leave, for b" hud a busy evening ahead of liini. (OMMITTKKS I C11ARCIThe chairman of the Christ man party was Theodore Hcin.t On the program committee were ilKdanics ilauiice Sisson. A. Le Ileouf and Zora Sheffield. Decorations were in charge of J. C. l'orbes, and Mesdames WalUo 11. R.?tU and A. Burns.

YOUNG HUSBAND TAKEN BY DEATH

tral will take place tomorrow afternoon, with ibrief religious service conducted by Rev. George 15. Joivpf jnstor of the l'irf-t f. E. chirch, and with interment at Oa.k Hill c metery. The decedent had enlisted and was assisrnd with Hattery A. TOtli rcjcinn-nt. llhtint? across seas for thirUctt months. The tbsetules will he marked with military honors. Und rtaki.r Huber conducting.

Taylor Hacldnan of East Chicago Died on Christmas Day.

The Grim Reaprr of Death visited the home of a newly married couple in Kast Chicago yesterday, taking- the husband, Taylor Hackman a soldier recently discharged from honorable service across seas. He had taken ill Thanksgiving Day with a malady believed to have been brought about by a previous illness and exposure and which resulted in spinal meningitis. The deceased is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Krnest Hackman of IHacon .t., who came to KaPt Chicago with their family three years ago from North Judson, Ind. He was the eldest of four sons, the remaining ones beiitK' Clyde of Ospood, Ind.. Howard of Valparaiso, Grant Rcece of this city; and two sisters. Miss Hazel of Indianapolis a.nd Miss Clarice of this city. The youmr man- in his early twenties had married a former school teacher of Knox, Ind., Miss Olive Witncr, a resident of that town. She became known lo many in East Chicago through her residence for some time with Mr. and Mrs. Gwylm Jones, who recently departed from this city to make their homo at Valparaiso. Mr. Hackman passed avoiy at the home he established thr-e months ao at 430 Korthcote ave. and from where the fun-

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! PASSAIC, M. J., Dec. 2i. Detectives investigating the murder of Mrs. Mortis V. Goldstein In her husband's furnishing store early Christmas Day. spread a dragnet today for a young: woman, who, they believe, is a member of a hold-up gang and possibly its leader. The clew that a woman may have Men involved in the murder and attempted robbery was revealed by letters found in an abandoned automobile in which the robbers escaped. This led the police to believe that the woman waited in the car as "lookout" while three hold-up men entered the store. Investigation revealed that the young woman in question had formerly lived in Jersey City, but had gone to Philadelphia. The police are with-holding her name. Mrs. Goldstein was shot to death when she disobeyed a command to throw up her hands. Instead she started screaming.

GRAND OPENING OF GARY COMMERCIAL

an Informal affair. Already some 400 tickets bave been sold by the committee In charge of the ticket sales. There will be two orchestras, one on the main floor and another in the ball room on tht top floor. The oxford Quartet will provide entertainment and there will be plenty of dancing-. The remodeling of the club's noine has cost around $35,000. A kitchen and dining room has been added o the equip ment, the club room on the main floor

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tire two floors have been repainted and redecorated. The ball room on the top floor is one of he finest in this part of

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been overlooked In the tlckt sale campaign are urged to yecure their tickets from' the club rooms or froom a member of the committee in charge of the sales.

300 EAST CHICAGO CHILDREN HAPPY More than three hundred poor children of East Chicago, between the ages of five and twelve, had the time of their lives yesterday afternoon when the Elks staged their Christmas tree celebration for East Chicago's Christ, niasless kiddies. The celebration at the Masonic Temple started with the singing of songs in which all took part, pie eating and apple bobbing contests had a leading part, two reels of Fatty Arbuckle furnished the laughs and the distribution of candies, nuts and fruits finished the program. The Elks who had charge of the party did not allow the kiddies to get all the enjoyment and everyone left the hall, tired, but happy.

This evening will see one of the biggest social affairs of the season. The occasion is thf grand opening of the recently rtmodeled home of the Gary Commercial club. The opening will be for members of the club and their friend and will be

SANTA REMEMBERED THE LITTLE ORPHANS The little girls at the Carmelite Sister's Orphanage on Grasselli avenue, East Chicago, were not disappointed by Santa Ciaus, in fact, the little girls were raAer at a loss to comprehend how it was possible for two Santas to be present. The entertainment Wednesday evening at which time the children were given the Christmas presents which had been donated by the citizens of the city proved to be a memorable event in the lives of the orphans. Each child took some part In the prue-

ram, some sang, some spoke pieces and all were on their good behavior for the occasion . Although the program was under the supervision of the Knights of Columbus a large share of the goodies were contributed by other than lodge members. It was disclosed that Dr. A. G. Schlieker has been giving his services to the institution free of charge since the founding of the orphanage. Take The Times unc3 keep in touch with the whole world.

BRINGS LOST CHILD TO GARY A four year old child of Mrs. Mike Madrick. 1600 Lincoln street, was located by an autoist at Clark Road and 11th avenue east of Gary yesterday afternoon and brought the youngster to the Gary police station. A short time before, the mother had reported the child as missing1-

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SPECIAL SALE KELLNER'S SUGAR CURED HICKORY SMOKED HAMS 26c KELLNER'S BREAKFAST BACON . .. 36c BEEF POT ROAST, CHOICE CUTS 14c BOILING BEEF 10c LEG OR LOIN OF VEAL 22c VEAL SHOULDER OR BREAST. 17c LEG OF MUTTON -. 18c MUTTON FRONT "...12c PORK LOINS, SMALL AND LEAN 26c PORK SHOULDER (SMALL LEAN) 24c PORK SAUSAGE (FRESH HOME MADE) 18c HAMBURGER STEAK, per lb 122c OSCAR MAYER'S PURE LARD, per lb 30c BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, 5 lb. sack 50c CORNED BEEF (BONELESS) lgc-20c You will save money if you buy at Kellner's. Tbe finest, most up-to-date market in Hammond. aa-BBH-Ba-,BB-HB-BB-.D-BJBH-H-BlB B B B BB B fl