Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 282, Hammond, Lake County, 18 May 1921 — Page 10

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PAGE , Wednesday, May 18, 1921. NEW STORE HOURS i 8:30 to 5:30 lit Saturdajs, 8:30 to 5:00 NEW STORE HOURS: 8:30 to 5:30 Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:00 reai gtl en s a isses ppar Featuring Phenominal Dresses, Coats Rock-Bottom Prices on Stylish Wraps, Suits and Skirts STARTING THURSDAY FOR THREE DAYS For Best Style Selections Come the First Day 9 To make die 'significant meaning of our May Drive and Sales more clearly on the hearts of Hammond women and the great economy which they can practice here in the next few days is our untiring effort. For reason of substantial money saving, do not miss this three-day event.

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Hiis sale involves practically-our entire stock of womens and misses spring coats, suits ind dresses that must be disposed of immediately. For .this reason value giving here the next three days will leave a deep impression upon those who quickly take advantage of it. Printers ink and cold type cannot begin to emphasize the remarkable savings to be attained an attendance and inspection will tell the quality, materials and workmanship are like those that possessed much higher pricing at the start of the season. To hesitate even one day may be a loss of a particular garment you might have wished for thus it is essential for a selection tomorrow while the assortments and sizes are intact.

Ga&ered together in one group are tlxrut 50 dresses reduced in price fox qvrick clearance, ms-king possible subitantial savings of great importance to thrifty women. We advise an early attendance for this small number dresses is likely to go the first

Coats and Wraps Reduced to

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With recent purchases from New York supplemented with other purchases at price concessions the sale involves about seventy-five of the season's stunning styles. An actual serving of $5, $10 and even $15 will be made on each coat or wrap you choose. Styles and materials of finest sort are shown in colors you will approve as becoming. If you hare been wanting a new wrap or coat do not hesitate to select one now for prices hare reached their lowest levels.

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Attend the Free Cooking School Lectures tomorrow afternoon. Miss Hinkley will lecture on "Salads" and "Thousand Island Dressing."

Wool Serge Wool Jersey Fifle Sflk Here are unusual values in skirts for women priced ridiculously low. The navy serge and wool jersey comes in plain or pleated styles, and beautiful colors of rose, navy, copen and taupe in fille silk. This rare opportunity for a savings should not be overlooked.

The Season's Smartest Styles in Tricotine and Mixtures In this collection assembled especially for immediate May Clearance and priced much below the regular, are dashing box-coats, semi-tailored and other models in plain and combination plaids. With only 25 suits in the group at such an extremely reduced price early choosing will be wisdom. Womens Suits Reduced to $16.75 Marked way below original selling prices are several groupings of quality suits in serge, heather mixtures, and black and white velour checks, for immediate clearance. Though Iimite.d in sizes and assortments are . broken, this offering is one to be taken advantage of quickly.

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Mr. at&d Mr. Kail Brown ea4 family

4 Xm Brewn hT returned from Chicago whoc thej- wr tha neti of Mr. and Mr. EX C rar1Maadamea Ofbba euvd VIlrDer and mrreral other Dunbin of tha Women'a Btu&r lnb win attend a. 10th district ratl(Sf of Vadarated club a to be hald at Monti callo on T-hu radar. Xoratta JTtmfaMt la confined to tha nam bar paxenta, Mr. and Mrj aagratft Mxmfeldt with a ae-rer case of tha flu. A ion, Oarl. hu also bean und.r da doc tor" car a with tha preaXllo ar trouble that haa been troubltosx o many people lately. Mla Wattle 61 ay t cm la confined to tha bom of bar grand mother. Mra M8-rret Helaer with the mumpa. Mr. and Mra. Joe Brown entertained at e awrrtly dinner on Sunday In honor of Mlaai Mary Brwn' birthday anniversary and who waa at home from Korthwetarn undreraJty over the week end. Miss Rifty (Brown epeirt Sunday at Hebron with her brother, Senator Will Brown, who la recovering from a weTr attack of pneumonia. Jay Brown an4 Mra. J. S. Crawford have iboen In constant attendance on him ainca hla lllneaa aeveral -vraeka as:. Engrana Crowell of tMi city la one of the Incorporating; membera f the new oorporatlon "CranneU-Benton company which haa recently been Incorporated at Gary and do a general contracting; trualnejs. The capital stock la 115.000 and the new firm Is composed of three members. Tha "F. O. Coleman strawberry patch near tha oometery was quite badly damaged ty lira on Sunday night, the vlnea catching; from the smudge which' had been atarted to protect the strawberry plants from the frost. The fire cauaed quit a bit of damage. Conrt Bailiff John Donnaha atarted In hla duties In the criminal court on Monday after a two weeks illness, but

waa compelled to return to his home after having- collapaed In the court room. The collapse was due to hla weakened condition. Mr. M. E. Johnston and daughter of Plymouth, Ind.. motored to Crown Point on Saturday and spent the day with his cousin, Mr J. It. S. Lpnney. Mr. and Sirs. Will Iwe of Chicago spent the wek end at the Crawford home on Main 8trof-t. Will Rlvpnman and family, who have spent the past winter In Florida, returned to their home here on Monday. They mail the trip south last fall in their machine and the return trip was made the same way, stopping off at Washington for a few days. Miss Irene Grelw-1 haa resigned her position st the Allman-?ary company office to taJce effect the early part of

Tuna. Her snarriaugja to Iouls BetgeJ

of this city will take plaoa June lfl. The many friends of Rev. J. A. Ayl

log; will be sorry to bear that be has had a relapse and haa been very 111

the pant few daya. However tha specialist, rr. Knavll of Wesley hospital who performed the operation, waa In Crown Podnt over 8unday and atated that hla complete recovery waa only a matter of time. Mra M. E. IHnwIddla has fee en under tha doctor'a care for several daya. but at thl time la showing; Improvement. Sam Kats and Everat Pon. two Chicago hoys were on trial In the criminal court on Monday on a charge of robbing Kati and Bon In company with Walter Mcintosh and John Pon motored out to Hammond on March 23, and while two of the crowd went Into the store and held up the proprietor, Chas. Lesser, tha other two stood guard. They got away with $130 and three revolvera. Atty. McAleer of Hammond la dafending the youths. A public sale of the" Parry household goods will be held at the residence on Kast street on next Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. It la reported that tha heavy frost on Saturday and Sunday nights did a grat deal of damage to growing things In this) section, fruit and garden truck suffered to a great extent, the early potatoes and tomatoes being (badly nipped. The city council met for their bimonthly meeting on Monday night, no business of importance was transacted.1 with the exception of the appointment of Nell Brown to alt in the city coun-i cil. taking the place of Daniel Vincent,

who died laat week. Mr. Brown has accepted the appointment. Mrs. Otto Flfleld delightfully entertained a party of guesta on Monday night at a bridjre party, the prlies being won iby Mrs. R-uth Wheeler and Mrs. C. r. Root The house was pret

tily decorated In spring flowers and the guests were served a dellcloua luncheon from tastily appointed tables.

A'bout 20 women enjoyed Mrs. Fifield'n

hos-pltallty. Mrs. J. W. Ott entertained several ladies at dinner and bridge on Tuesday nltfht, complimentary to Mrs. Ed Adams of Kankakee. 111., who Is her house guest for several days. Mrs. August Johnson was a charming ho;rtess to the teachers of the upper grades In the north ward school on Tuesday evening, entertaining at IMnner and a social hour following. A deal was closed on Tuesday whereby Ralph Bradford becomes the owner of the Salisbury house on Court street, having purchased the place from B. F. Tfayes on Tuesday, the consideration beinjr $6,000. The house Is undergoing

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This white flannel taillour makes n ultra-smart guit for summer wear. The coat is stitched with navy in a cross-barred pattern the bottom edge of the coat is cut in points. A narrow white kid belt marks the waistline. The skirt hag merely a border of the stitching. Milady will want such a costume for the races or the summer sports tournaments.

extensive repairs and during the time of remodeling the Bradfords will occupy the Parry residence on East street. Mr. and Mrs. Major Allman of Chicago spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Allman. The Major Allmans are contemplating coming to Crown Point to reside as ionn as they can find a suitable location, Mr. Allman havirtg accepted a position with the Allman ary Title company, beginning his new'work the first of June.

The May horse sale drew a fair sied crowd and several valuable pieces of horse esh changed hands. About 16 head were shipped to Chicago. Rev. Ayllng, who had a relapse on Sunday waa taken to the Wesley hospital on Monday night and will remain there for special treatment or until his condition warrants his removal. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes of Hammond are spending this week In Crown Point with Mr. Hu-ghes parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hughes. Mr. Hugh-s Is having his vacation, being employed in the Hammond postoffice. Walter Cleveland has purchased the E. J. Crawford lot In East Hayes Park addition to Crown Point and rumor says will erect a modern dwelling there in the near future. New marriage licenses are: George H. Haburjak, Jr., Martha Runge, Gary: Mike Markui, Frances Vrbanclc. Hammond: James White, Beatrice Greene Indiana Harbor; Charles S. Gray. Virginia M. Green. Gary: Sherman H. Billings, Pearlle Iee Holmes. Gary; Edward N. Harr, Marian Hazel Demlng. Hammond; Jim Hunter. Blanche Baxter, Gary; James A. Chokos, Dlmltra Manataras, Oary; Ralph Paynes, Hannah Muck, Gary; Felix Chwasslczewskl. Franclcxka Kuplsz. Indiana Harbor; Luther King. Cora Williams. Gary; Alex Klsh. Ida Suta, Indiana Harbor; Charles K. Anderson, Hammond. Virginia R. Clifford. Chicago. Have Your Eyes Examined at the only Exclusive Optical Parlor in Lake County Classes Scientifically Fitted. "Satisfaction Guaranteed Registered Optometrists Hammond Optical Parlors

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-The array of artistic bedroom furniture to be found here is so large that we can only mention a few items. Whether it be an odd piece or a complete suite yoi can surely find here, just the one to please you and at the price that you expect to pay. TERMS IF YOU WANT THEM.

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Four-Piece Brown Mahogany Suite

$247.50

This beautiful brown mahogany suite, consisting of large dresser, bed, chifferette and dressing table, will give you an idea of tiie unusual values we are offering. All the drawers in suite are dovetailed at both ends, dust proof bottoms. The mirrors are extra heavy French plate. The design is of the popular Queen Anne period, with the dainty cabriole leg. You must see this suite to appreciate its beauty. Dresser, Bed, Chifferette and Dressing table now $247.50.

Walnut Chiffonier, massive Colonial A 7 OC style, large French bevel plate mirror. . Walnut Dresser. Colonial design, large (JJ?rj French Plate Mirror at PVivJ

Walnut Princess Dresser, long French plate mirror at A nice plain line. Old Ivory finish Dresser, at

Bed Room Chair, cane seat. American Q "C Walnut finish. Adam design, at

34.45 30.50

Chiffonier. Queen Anne design, American Wal

nut, six drawers, priced at A. well made, nicely finished solid oak Chiffonier, at Brown mahogany finish, wood bed, at

24.35 $23 14.65

American Walnut, birch cane top, 1 A O C Queen Anne design, at 1 v.OO

45 Pound All Cotton Mattress Very Special at $7.95

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COLUMBIA RECORDS Very Special at 49c

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