Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 66, Hammond, Lake County, 7 September 1921 — Page 5

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THE TIMES. Tuesday, September 6, 1921.

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LITTLE IKE IS WITH US ONCE AGAIN

One-Time Red King Of Calumet District In His Old Haunts Again

.!! Mlk Silverman, Lake county's ene-time notorious Red lealr. 1 tack with us again. Without as much as a whicpfr, Mike clipped bacic Into East Chicago last week and resumed power a Red leader of the Calumet district. The wame. Little Mike, -who lead the Rads In the May Day campaign the forepart of 1919 and was finally run out of the city 0y the East Chicago police on account of his radical views has drifted back Into his old onvironmnU of East Chicago. After Ills Red defeat In the Calumet district, Mike cashed In his business and went back to the old country with the expectation of falling' Into iomthing soft and watching the rest of the world go by. It Is id that Little Mike left East Chicago with $17,000, his wife and children and that he established a "business In Budapest. Hungary, in competition with Monte Carlo for a while. But evidently Little Mike -was unable to atand the acid test

of the re-adjustment period there and

Personal and Social News

The Iadl6' Aid of the fine Street ! Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of" Mrs. Jackson, 440 Columbia a vi-nut-

A pretty birthday party was given In honor of Miss Llllth Oberloh at her home last Saturday evening. The house was attractive with autumn foliage and Japanese lanterns. The guests enjoyed an evening of games, music and dancing, after which a dainty luncheon was served to the Misses Minnie and Lorene Bremer, Martha Stroterbeck, Manda Diankmelster. Olive and Irene Oberloh. Tillie and Mildred Olendorf. Rose Feddele-r. Loraine Batterman and Lydia Oberloh of Chicago, and Edward Bremer, Martin Stroterbeck. Walter Drankmeinter. Theodore, Henry, Elmer and Arthur Klemme, Raymond Batterman, Vernon Thomes. Ed and William Oberloh or Milford. Illinois, and Louis Brell of Chicago.

The Baptist Women's Union will hold the first meeting of the year Thursday afternoon at 2:45 at the

home of Mrs. Harry Minas, 47 "Highland street. A large attendance is desired. Let all come promptly.

The Phi Mu Gammas will met tomorrow evening with Mis Wllma Bleker at her home on Douglas avenue.

William B.Hutton ha gone to Lake

Minocqua. Wis., where he haa Joined a fishing party and will spend two weeks casting bait. There Menu to be torn doubt as to his fisherman's luck . Miss Ireane Carter left today to bo the house guest of Miss Miriam Curie y for a few days at her heme on Hyde Park boulevard In Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Johnson

, ' " ... f v ,rii. ! and daughter Miss Helen are soon to when things ula not break according

to his monetary desires after a year's time under the old regime rule, he exchanged his remaining collateral Into a teaman Is ticket back to the land of corn and honey. Of course, Mike has been told that there has been a material change in this district and that the only way to make It a go now Is to put your nose to the grind-stone. This admonition, however, does not seem to make any Impression Upon Little Mike. He Vlaims that he is physically hampered and besides that his high standing in the Red community would not permit him to stoop to honest toil. He says that he Is planning on going into a business that will net him quick reealts and that he will then be willing to check out again. Little Calumet watcher M.ke by day and by night as to what his next step might be.

English Needle Industry. English needles were first mad at Long Crendon. Oxfordshire, and afterward at Redditeh, while their manufacture was still In the main a home industry, different stages being completed in the cottages of the workers, who were generally women. Then came machinery; fortunes were made sometimes lost in the needle trade us In every other industry.

in Indianapolis. They will leave a great many frienda who will be sorry to have them go. but nevertheless congratulatory and well wishing in their new environment. The Standard Bearers Society of the First M. E. church was enteratlned last evening at the home of Mr. Charles Kapsn on Webb street. Miss Hilda Whlterel and Mrs. frank Lawyer wre the hostesses. The meeting opened with song and devotion and a paper on "Th Gift Box" was read by Mrs. Harley Lighty. Mrs. George Flynn read a bright and optimistic letter from Mrs. Etta Bloomhoff, tha superintendent of the society who Is visiting In Indianapolis. In turn, the members wrote short letters to their leader, which will be much enjoyed. The election of officers for the ensuing year took place, the following being elected: President, Miss WUhelmina Hlx; vice president, Mrs. Edgar Crumpacker; secretary, Mrs. Howard Oiti; treasurer, Mrs. Harley Liffhty; corresponding secretary. Miss Adele Dunbar: mite box secretary, Mrs. George Chapman. Mrs. George Flynn wis appointed chairman of the program committee. Following the. election the meeting was adjourned, thP next one to be heM the firFt Tuesday in October. After the business meeting. a surprise miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Miss

MB Popularity Contest Develops Poetic Talent

Little Miss Alice Klug Writes "MB SHOES FOR ME" MB MB Ray! Ray! Ray! Shoes for children Say! Say! Say! Here they are. sizes all; Durable shoes for great and small. Come now, all ye mothers Form-fitting shoes, better than others; Strong and pretty, surely stand wear, Best shoes ever. I declare! Now my reasons all are mentioned, MB Shoes are my intentions. Hundreds of others think likewise. Follotving are the

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AUCE KLUG EDWARD SNYDER MARIAN WINTERS ORYULE THRAILKJLL JAYENE LOTZ CHARLES KAMP ELOISE DANTON GENEVIEVE D0RSEY GEORGE DELVIN ELVIN FORDNEY

Winners please call at M B Boo Shop and get their prizes.

Wilhelmlna Hlx. who will become a bride this month. Sho was given many beautiful gifts. The hostesses served a dainty luncheon to the club and three guests. Miss Dorothy Itist, Miss Hazel Younger and Mrs. Groet. Miss Faye Hick is slightly improvsd today She has been critically ill at her home on Calumet avenue, buL eemi to be gaining at the present time . Tha Misses Alma and Katherine Filan of Elizabeth street are visiting in New York City with friends and relatives. They will be gone about ten days.

Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Clark navp retured to Hammond atter a four months' visit at Wlnamac, Ind. Tl:y are located at the Majestic Hott-1 temporarily. Mrs. Clark has recently b;n granted a patent on a new and useful piece of Jewelry.'

Word has fiecn received from Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cantrall that they are having' a most enjoyable tri; through th east. They were stopping at the 1'iltmore in Xew York City wh-n last heard from. Mr. and Mrs. Ttoy Burch have returned home after spending- the weekend with Mrs. Hurch'a mother, Mrs. Albert Tlir.nmns f Rensselaer.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hansen of Michigan City were the quests of friends here, last Sunday and Monday.

The Bothwell-Dutton family reunion was held near Ross. Ind.. on Labor day. Thora were one hundred twenty-five members of the famny in attendance, all of whom had a Jolly

good time. In the early afternoon an i

old-fashioned picnic dinner was enjoyed by everyone. The afternoon was spent with a variety of fames and contests, almost everybody patticipalng. At fix o'clock a delicious fried chicken supper was norvni, after which the little Bothvclls and Duttons gave some .interesting folk dances .

The Labor day dance at the Country Club was very well attended and the music excellent. McKelvey's orchestra waxes better with every try-out. Herman Let? of Towle street and Miss Kmma Kahnel of Iknna, Ind.. wer licensed to marry In Chicago yesterday .

The fifth division of the Ladles' Aid Society of the M. K. church will meet tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. Reed. 476 May street. Election of officers will take place and It is very important for all members to be present.

Mrs. B. H. Palmer and son Benjamin, Jr., of Fairmont, W. Va , came today to make a visit with Mrs. Palmer's mother, Mrs. H. E. Van Slyke of Michigan avenue. They will be here indefinitely. Miss Irene Van Slyke has returned from a delightful week-end trip to Dowagiac and Indian Like, Mich., where 6he was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Torrey. Mr. Torrey Is general manager of the Round Oak Stove company, one of the largest stove Industries in the country. The Past Noble Grand of Dorcas Rebekah lodge; will meet at the home of Miss Agnt's Evans Thursday evening. September 8th.

Mrs. H. Martin of Summer street who sustained a broken ankle three weeks ago. is plowly convalescent. The cast was removed Saturday, and the break is mending nicely. Mrs. Martin's friend hope to see her recovered soon.

St. Paul's AValther League will meet tomorrow e'enintr t 8:00 o'clock in the church parlors on Clinton street for a monthly business meeting. This meeting is very important, an 1 all members are uip:d to be present. Dorcas Aid Society of the South Side Christian church will meet Thursday for an ell day session In the

church parlors. There will be a bake sala in the afternoon.

Earl Dufrane, who has been very ill with blood poisoning- in his foot, 13 getting along nicely. Hla many friends hope for a epeedy recovery. Mrs. Herman Gross and Mrs. T. M. Wilkinson will entertain at pedro for the Liberty Camp of the Royal Neighbors and their friends tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wilkinson, 458 Truman avenue. Everybody welcome. Instead of meeting with Mrs. Murphy, the Golden Rod Social 'lub will meet with Mrs. Whiting at IV r hom-, 175 Gostlln street, tomorrow arrernoon . Miss Arvella Polen and Miss Cecil O'Connor have returned from their vacation spent at Kankakee and Martinton, Hi. They were gone three weeks.

The Kappa D'lta Gammas were charmingly entertalhrd last evening by Miss Esth-er Nierenf-arten nt her home on Erie street. The function was given as a farewell to Mrs. Keith Wilcox, who is leaving- the latter part of the month to make her home in Portland, Oregon. The member3 ft' the frat enjoyed music and dancintr. after which the hostess served an attractive luncheon around a flower-laden table. The evening was very much enjoyed.

Mr. and Mrs Howard Shea motored to Grand Haven and Muskcg-on. Mich., over the week-end.

LIVE LOCAL NEWS "ADS"

Wassey's Pleating Shop EMBROIDERY. STAMPING, HEMSTITCHING. Bl"TTO. IIOLK. Bl'TTO.V COVERING. J1K AOING. IllSHING, FANCY STITCHING. 01 SATE STREET. I'lIO.M; HAMMONO 44. 9-7

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Muthifr of Indiana avenue, a little son, this morning. The baby has not been named .

Mr. and Mrs. Georpe p. Daily and family ard Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Robbins returned yasterday from a motor trip to visit relatives and friendj in Montague and Manistee, Mich., for the past sey-ral days. Mrs. Jennie DeLoncr. manager of the Hammond station i.,f the Postal Te!jjraph. and sit'fr, Mrs. Mabel Mcpherson, left for a month's with their sister, who lives In Sears, Mien. Mrs. McPherson will not rtirn to Hammond, upon the culmination of her visit in Sears, but will go on to Maine, where she will make her futurehome with a sister there. Her many friends will regret her leaving Hammond . The circus that came fo Hammond yesterday was the deligrht of hundreds of youngsters, but a little hit disappointing to the grownups. The acts were abbreviated and on'y a few

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Hammond Musical College. Piano, Voice. A'iolln. Public Speaking. Ukelele. Banjo, Mandolin, Uuitar, Dancing. Dramatic Art. 8-31-t.r

NOTICE. Piano which was to be given Sept. 5th has been postponed until Sept. 20th at Polonia Hall. 9-6-3 Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie.

PHOTOS At Pre-War Prices! C0?t!E IN AND BE CONVINCED

MajestiC STUDIO HOHMAN NEAR STATE Phone Hammond 137

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BOOT SHOP

The Most Beautiful and Most Efficient Low Priced Car Hartke Auto Sales 486 Hohman St., Hammond

could toe the mark. Nevertheless, the spangled bareback ride and trapeze artists were In evidence. The tightrope walker and chariot races were not to be found, but the kiddles had a rood time with peanuts and fifteencent cracker Jack.

WHEAT CLOSES

STRONG

f INTER NATIONAL NFWS SERVICE CHICAGO, Sept. 7. Wheat closed 'jrtroiiy and at sharp advances for the day. Other grains fojlowed ibest prices not bein maintained as heavy realizing In the last few minutes carried vaiue.s off from the top. AV'heat closed with gains of 2o for September, December 3 1-4 higher and May 4 1-4 cents advance.d. September corn 6-S'y;3-4c up, December 6c advanced and Mayl 1-8 cent higrher.

chickens, 20(ff25c; sprinss. 232Bc; roosters, lftc; ese, J0C; ducka, 20 21c. s POTATOES Re eel pts. 78 care; western white. J3. 15 iff 3. 25; Minnesota Ohios. $2.262.60.

Cam I Going Without Watr. An ordinary camel will carry Its pack 25 nines a day for tbr day without water, while tir ar aotn that will go without wat.- 80 mllea a day for Ave dayt. A epc!ally trained camel will carry a rider a hundred miles In a day. It lift the legs on the same side at the same tlm. like a pacing horse. A mature camel will tarry a load of a thousand pound, fhe animal Is not fall grown until iu eixteenth or seventeenth year.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! NEW YOKK, Sept. 7. .Stocks, closi r.'ij prices: American Fdry 127 & Americal Stel Fdry 24 American Tel. and Tel. ....106?i Baldwin Locomotiva ........... 80 H Bethlehem Steel B ...... 5li Crucible Steel - 69 Idckawanni Steel 40ti Mexican Petroleum 114 Midvale Steel 24'. -a PUra Oil 25H Railway Pteel Springs ......... S2 R-cadlng- 68 P.epublic Steel 4Hi Texas Co 25 U. S. Steel 76 Westlnghouse H Willys Overland 6 Sinclair Oil 20'i CHICAGO CASH fin A IN WHEAT No. 3 red, f 1.28; No. 4 red, ?1.25; No. 2 hard winter, I1.2S 01.30; No. 3 hard winter. J1.27;

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mixed.

2 mixed. $1.24H3

No. 1 mixed. $1 $ 1 . 2 S ; No .

1.27e4c. CORN No. 2 mixed, B5g3BVac; No. 2 white. 55c; No. 2 yellow, 555J65c:

No. 3 mixed, 54c; No. 3 white. B4V4'

oac; No. 3 yellow, 64 3 35c; No. 4 mixed. 54c; No. 4 white, 65c; No4 yellow, &4?4c. OATS No. 2 white, E8S4"c; No. 3 white, 35g37c; No. 4 white, 32334c CHICAGO LIVE STOCK. HOGS Receipts. 37,001; market, 25 660 lower. Bulk. $6.B59.00; top. $9.10; heavyweight, J7.6038.65 medium. $8. 25-38. 85. CATTLE .Pweceipts, 13,000; market unevenly lower. Beof Steers Choice and prime. J9 . 10 10 . 10; medium and Rood, J5.25Q6.25; good and choice, ?S . 25 t? 10. 4f; common and medium, to. no? S.25. SHKKP Reoefpty. 3110": lambs. 25 50o hig-her; lambs: ( S4 lbs. down). $7. 009. 25, lambs: culls and common. $4. 50 '7. 00; yearling- wethers. I4.7531 7.25. CItlCAGO PROnrOE. BI.'TTER .Receipts, 9,7S5 tubs; lsts. 32,&38c. EOGS Receipts. 13.S70 rases; miseellaneous. 27'52''c; ordinary firsts, 24 'q 25c; firsts, 29 9 32c. LIVE POULTRY Turkeys. 35c;

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MILLER

(SUCCESSOR TO HELLERMAN) the Hohman Street Shoe Dealer, has cut the price on Boys' and Girls' shoes to bed-rock. Bring your boy or girl in for a fitting. BOYS' SHOES Boys' black lace shoes. Goodyear stitched. fiJO CQ heavy sole, solid leather throughout PJJ Boys' tan calf army shoes, Goodyear stitched, extra heavy soles and uppers. An ideal school shoe. All sizes. Sizes 2 to 6, $3.85. Sizes 1, V2 and 2, $3.50. OC Sizes 10 to Vt 30.SO Closing out 50 pairs of boys button shoes (Buster Brown shoes included). A good strong school shoe, 1 QJ per pair Little gents' tan calf shoes, rubber heels. An Q 00 extraordinary value. Sizes 10 to W2 VvVJ GIRLS' SHOES Girls' brogue, wide toe. Star brand shoes. A solid leather shoe. Sizes 11'? to 12, $3.50. d0 flfl Sizes 8J2to 11". vO.UU Growing girls' brogue lace shoes. Sizes 2i (JJO E0 to 7 for iJKJ kJKJ iMisses' brown brogue boot, extra strong. Size O flf V2 to 12. $4.00. Sizes 3y2 to 11 vO.UU

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