Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 221, Hammond, Lake County, 8 March 1921 — Page 6

Page Six

THE TIMES Tupsdav. Marrh'8. 1921.

"The Good and Propper Way" Good and Proppei Motor Corp. 484-486 Hohman Street Hammond Anything that Qn Be Hauled, We Can Do It Heavy Hauling Our Speciality

Phone 2311

'Phone 2312

- Ability to Give Service Was the most important item taken in consideration by the owners and contractors of the Parthenon Theater before placing their order for material. Our organization with modern mechanical storage and delivery equipment demonstrated our ability to serve satisfactorily under most trying conditions when materials and cars were difficult to- obtain. AT NO TIME WAS WORK HELD UP FOR ANY OF OUR MATERIAL Approximate amount of material furnished 100 carloads crushed stone and and, 21,000 sacks cement and plaster, 1 ,000.000 bricks. Lime, metal lath, waterproofing and other specialties The Beckman Supply Co. BUILDING MATERIAL & COAL Phone Hammond 1490. Office 265 Michigan

Do You Enjoy a Good Laugh? You Can Always Laugh a! Financial Troubles If You Have a Savings Account al The First Trust & Savings Bank1 Cor. State & Hohman Sts. Hammond Ind. "Be One of the Wise Ones"

DONT SHIVER

4 I

Through Another Winter with Old Fashioned Heating. Install a 20th Century Furnace, it gives more heat, requires less attention, saves one-half to twothirds on the coal bills. GUARANTEED.

Don't put it off see this wonder heater now. Sold exclusively by the StarSheetMetalWorks

676 Sohl street.

Hammond, Indiana

MANDEL BROTHERS Chicago Decorated the Parthenon Theatre and supplied it with draperies, furniture and lamps. This beautiful show house is but one of scores of high class theaters that Mandel Brothers have decorated and furnished, wholly or in part. MOREOVER. AS DECORATORS AND FURNISHERS pF HOMES Mandel Brothers have been accorded merited favor. Whether mansion or a bungalow is in question, .the quality of artistic consideration is of the same high order, and the results achieved are in keeping with the high character of the thought and effort expended. Suggestions and estimates will be submitted on request. Call on. write or telephone (Private Exchange 10) Mandel Brothers. Chicago.

AnOthd EpOCll ill js the dedication of this new Play House, and we offer our best wishes for success Hammond's History to 'ie owners wno believe in Hammond's future by making this theatre possible.

Gostlin; Meyn and Hastings, Inc.

Made Easy

y- t V

52 times a year you devote the greater part of a day to the useless labor of ironing by hand. 60,000 intelligent, thrifts' women can testify that there is a better ray. They use the

tad tv their strength and prerv tbrir yoothfulne. Tbe Simplex prodae m better fioiih and iotura loafer wear for yonr lioent and clothe. The Simplex practically costs jtxj nothinf . You boy it on easy terras and what you save ia fuel, help and laandry. hills covers the payments oa the machine. Once it's paid for, yon tnske a clear saving of from $50 to $100 a fear. The Simplex is a lift-time iavettmeot that briefs constant returns in health, happiness aad BLpoey. Write for oar booklet. "Clean Linen ia Abundance, " also illustrated story, "Aunt Eliza from Boston. " Summers' Pharmacy Prescription Specialists HOHMAN STREET Near State Street PHONES 1420, 1421, 28 S. & II. Green Trading Stamps

CHANDLER CLEVELAND NATIONAL Automobiles Each the Best !:i Its Ciafs LAKE COUNTY AUTO SUPPLY AND SALES II. A. Thiel, Trop. 2on-l&a aad Hohman Streets rhoue Hammond 1741.

The New Parthenon Theatre;

Indiana's Most Beautiful Play-House

A. ... .

- .-' - V4 -ci. v

mmAy- ill

$i& K -i tin II r - v r ' 4 !rt ill)

! ni4 i ni M Jli l I i lilted !

i i tt !f i r lit i i ? s -'is !

Z -'it.

J.y 7.'-srczory itatrcc.to. 'Vk

-V. I

. ; - : v-

rst f "fanor oxc? ftacna The Parthenon

. t

I r

P 1 1 !"

u;i i

'fi't'lf

ffsmmord's wonder theatro, a marvel of architecture, the structure upon which hundreds of tradesmen, artisians pk1 ar- ; chitpfts have worked almost, feverishly 1 for the past six nm ithp, v ill s.n h" , ready to cpn to the thousnnds who j have wp.tchsd with inter.? irit'-rest th i progress of this greatest of Inoiaua's : I' '.ay houses. i Keallzinp that o'Ate had he-n set1 for the openirip, not f many hours : hnc. wtrkmen are Michiins' thi.lr in-( .truments v.ith .lmrif;t t'eersh siixiet . ir. an effort to make the op.'nir. n.ht ' toinpi:te in tvt-ry detiil. Thoe f IfinTiiond's dreamTS of ' great c.t- without a s:ns"lo exception. proTioun"1 til3 n'v theatre an architect-i url winder, one of the irrentest rr- '. jet'ts Hammond has e'.r put over, and a ! sreat thiiiR for the city. Many believe I it usIitp in a grea. period of expansion j for ltammond. Kvidentiy its owners '

I if 'TffrfSA JS i ii ii r,- JSF"

f !'r-y 5 1 M ; ? &l : & dlikfefeM-

1 saw tremendous rss't'iliic" 'ne city j when they were willing to risk almost a ; million dollars to eie it one of the j greatest theatres in the country. j Kven hefore the Parthenon hecan to show signs of completion, its enormity anmzed all "ho pazed at the giant tn.ir rases, the grand lohby. the Imposinir columns, the inspiring auditorium, the rnafrnificnnt dom the tremendous stage. Die spectacular balcony, the many lovers' lanes and numerous nciks, corners, alcoves ami curves throughout the builduit;. Tlie opening nlsrht will find the two thousand, six hundred seats occupiedwith attention centered on a stag- that will be almost bewildering in its beauty, and behind gorgeous curtains and special scenery will await their turn, the greatest acts in vaudeville, selects! from the coast to coast Orpheum circuit, especially for the opening week.

One act a.lorie will cost the management tuo thousand dollars. Then from a wonderfully crjutpt room just hack of the balcony. tnc moving picture operator will delight the vast audiences with the plajs produced by screenland's most Rifted artists. Of r.o less importance is the grea.t symphony orchestra that will lend enchantment to the tremendous spectacle. It is interesting to note that rrlth all Its Korgcousncss the entire; building is fire-proof, being of reinforced concrete construction throughout. The o erharg'ng balcony will safely hold a weight 'equivalent to twenty.f.o thousand people. There will te numerous rest Tooms for patrons of the theatre, with luxurious and comfortable settees, wherein thev may enjoy the privacy and comfort of one's own heme. Every convenience has been provided. The actors will have shower bath rooms, with hot and cold water. w

A large staff of house d!reto-s 1 now in training so that things will run with clockwork precision from the very start. There will be a corps of eighteen ushers, beaded by Mr?. M. tl. Kelley and Mrs. Oust Christ, so there will not be a moment lost In getting the patrons to their f rats. Oreut care has been used In the selection of all the upsistantH. sufficient salaries being paid lo maintain efficiency throughout. Amony those who had a part in the construction of the I"arthenon are the following: fa.ndcl brothers, decorafons. Chicago: Haywood Uro. and Wak'-floM. seats Chicasro: "West Knglewood Kl'-otrlc ., electrical work. Chicago; Marshal! Field Co., Chicago, carpets: -Stern tnith Co., Chicago, ail plastering: Hson Rros. Chicago, carpenter contracting; Luminous Sign Co.. Chicago, electric sign; Illinois Construction Co., Hammond, contracting: Kufus Daner. Tfamir.ond. mason work; IJccknian Supply Co., Him-

1 mond. building- suprUes: ftar Thcrf Mtt:al Works. Hammond, sheet metal work: Good and Propper. Mamnmrid. motor hauling: T'Mlips-CrCtshaw Co.. ili!cago, tstam fitting and ventilating': Kii.iball Piano Co.. Chicago, orpan: J. J. l.ouehj lin. Kast Chicago, plumbing work;-Commercial Sash and Imor Co., Ohb-aso.

winnows ano noors; icjor . Ft-ariniau Co.. electrical fixtures; Louis S. Hys-lou, Chicago, metal work: Armstrong Cork Co., hicgo. floors: . National Mos.-i'c

I t'o.. Chicago, tile work: Ouarantee )rna -jme-ual Iron Works. "lii:ago; McAdams . Call V... Cliicngo. Metal bath; P.. P. Haywood, ventilating engineers. ChlcaI go: Kellogg McKay Co., Chicago, plumbnig supplies. I "Watch announcement of the opening night. Thousands will share in the joyous festivities if this eventful evening. Tli is rape Tiiil contain more information tomorrow evening:. Watch for it.

Hammond Candy Co.

PX'O STORES: 575 Hohman tl., opposite Parthenon Theater. 166 State street.

After the Show

The next most interesting place is the Hammond Candy Company's beautiful refrethment parlor. Delightful drinks and ice cream combinations that make soul and body happy. And remember to take home a box of our delicious confections.

New Majestic Restaurant

What better evidence could be produced that we satisfy all kinds of appetites, than our hundreds of patrons vho refuse to be-lieve there is anything better in or near Hammond? We ferve all things that are delicious and serve them reasonably. The most convenient, roomy and homeItk restaurant in the Calumet region. 567 Hohman. near State. Telephone 413

LAKE COUNTY AUTO SUPPLY AND SALES National ActomobUe Each th Eest In Its Class N.W. COR. DOUGLAS AND HOHMAN STREETS H. A. Tflltl, FTop.

J. j. RUFF

Dealer in General Hardware, House Furnishing Goods, Paints, Oils adn Glass. 630 So. Hohman St. Phone Hammond 86.

THE ILLINOIS COAL COMPANY Not Inc. JOHU W. JARANOWSKI. Proprietor. Yards: 630 W State street, phone 274. Residence: 614 Wentworth avenue, phone 1341. Hammond, Indiana. Full line of Domestic Coal; Black Dirt for sale delivered to any part of city. General Teaming.

The Stern-Smith Co. Plastering Contractors First National Bank Bldg. Telephone, Randolph 2805 CHICAGO

Rufus Daner General Contractor and Builder Estimates Gladly Furnished .979 Park Place ' Tel. Hammond 3116

Telephone, Stewart 1370 West Englewood Electric Co. Not Inc. Electrical Construction Wiring for Light and Power J.V. Kinsman, Prop. CHICAGO 7716 S. Laflin St.

Up-to-Date Plumbing

We installed all the high grade sanitary appliances throughout the new Parthenon theater, also the fire prevention equipment. We specialize in Plumbing that satisfies. Heating Plants that HEAT. Our location in East Chicago enables us to give prompt attention to all calls for our service in any section of the Calumet region. When in the market for work in our line, don't fail to call on us WE KNOW HOW.

Jas. J. Loughlin & Co.

4724 Forsythe avenue, East Chicago 101

Do Not Make a Mistake VvTien you buy a washing machine, get the A-B-C Super-Electric the best washing machine that money can buy. Don't be one of those who say "I wish that I had bought an A-B-C instead of the one I have." Better Le safe than sorry. The A-B-C is a better washing machine because: JT T9 SATTJK. IT IS BUrXT BETTKK. it is MOR.E irnciEirr. IT IS XASIXX TO OPIEATE. IT IS QVICK IN OPXATIOW. it is a rxri.ii cab in ist ia errors, ir has a full swiktoino wanioxx. IT HAS A 1.4 EOB5S POWER MOTOI. IT IS THE EASIEST HACHHTB TO CMAJC. IT WU.X. OUTLAST AWT OTHIK aCACHXCOE. It is the machine you will always be proud of. Come in and see the machines on our display floor or call "Hammond 67" for a free home demonstration. THE ELECTRIC SHOP SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS 643 HOHMAN STREET HAMMOND