Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 360, Hammond, Lake County, 9 May 1922 — Page 16

Tuesday. Mav 9. 1922. SUGGESTION FOR CLASS DAY FROCE EDWARD '.C. CO Half Price Hair Goods Sale Thu Week On sale Main Floor & Beauty Shop, 2nd Fl. DOUBLE STAMPS WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY v " A, y This is the Second Big Week of Our Great May Sales

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Homer Had Janes and Chickens Scattered Over a "Wide Territory. Attentions which. ha bestowal cpon other women whJI h neglected his wtf resulted in Homer TL. Thompson 'becoming: a single man today. Thompson now lives at S41S E'.m street, Indian. Harbor. airs. Thompson broitgrnt euit for divorce last fall, allegring- in her complaint that Homer had beaten her, ne pleated her while ah was sick and had been ruunlng1 around with other women. Yesterday when the cass came up for trial before Jiidse r.eiter in Itoom 1 of the Hammond spperlor court she grave Intimate details. She told how when sh was elck fhe had heard the woman, employed to do the housework, steal Into her huioand'a room upstairs. She said

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her away on visits so he might devote more time to his numerous srirl friends. According- to his statements to her he had "Janes and chickens" scattered over a wide territory. Ha liked to play- with them on the beach. Many of them were only thirteen and fourteen years old. she said. These statement made Thompson redden considerably. The court granted the divorce end gave ilrs. Thompson the custody of their child and $3 a week for Its support. A eettlement had already teen made regarding- some real estate which they were buying on contract before their separation. Irs. Thompson was represented by Attorney Frank Dorsey while Fred Crumpacker was attorney toe her liusiband.

Elmer Ambrose Eperry, of ryro

cope fame, has completed the werfd's largesrt and most powerful searchlight, having 1,2000,000,000 icarjrlle power.

PINNERjTORIES "You have heard what the last (witness said," persisted counsel, 'and yet your evidence 13 to the

contrary. Am I to infer that you v.-ish to throw doubt on her veracity?" The polite young man waved a deprecating hand. ''Not at all," he replied. "I merely wish to make it clear what a liar I am if she's speaking the truth."

"Is Chiggersville a wide-awake town?" "I used to think so," said Squire Witherhc-e, sadly, "but appearances are deeeivin'. A brisk stranger came through here about a week m&ro an' took orders for a dozen ck-f 'res wrinsrer3 at $1C0 apiece." 'Pretty high for clothes wringer." "That ain't th' wust of it. Every cne of them durned machines was guaranteed to print 20 bills."

An old Scotchman, David Gordon, was seriously ill, with scant hope fov his recovery. He had been wheclied into making a will by

relatives, and they were gathered

about his bedside watching him laboriously sign it. lie got as far as J-a-v-i then fell back exhausted. "D, Uncle David, D," exhorted- a nephew. "Dee!" ejaculated the old Scot feebly, but with indignation. "I'll doc when I'm ready, ye avaricious wretch!" "Do you ever make mistakes?" "Oh, yes," said the druggist. "We make mistakes occasionally. One rf our customers thought he was buying extract the other day, but a dork gave him horse liniment instead. Us drank it. too." "Any complaint?" "No cr.mplaint. Several of hi3 neighbors came in the next morning with prescriptions from a veterinarian."

NO PHONE OR MAIL ORDERS RIGHT RESERVED TO LIMIT Q JANTITIES MAY POLE SPECIALS FOR WEDNESDAY

APRON GINGHAM Mll i K Xtfc CHILDREN'S MIDDY Good wearing staple quality in If Of Lonsdale jean and Iinene in all sizes of checks and broken Jit II I I VTVA all white, blue-white, some with Jf checks in indigo, brown, 1 C r II I f regulation middy collar, OQ p V green, and black. Yard. (Jfl If S others Peter Pan. each BOYS' COVERALL SUITS M A 45 LB. COTTON MATTRESS Blue and white stripe, one-piece "fg I ( JxLIwM'M lVr? I I $S Well made, fancy stripe ticking, suits. Sizes 8.to 14 $1,39 M W if $6.35

The May Sales Special Opportunity j Mina Taylor '

Porch and Street Dresses 3.95

former value, $5.95

With the -warrn spring days at hand women turn to cooler dresses and they might as well be good ones. For quality, service, style, to say nothing of an exceptional price, Mina Taylor's are one of the best house, street or porch dresses on the market These in this special May Sale are

of checked, plaid and Plain Ginghams

trimmed with organdy collar, vestee and wide sashes.

And like all Mina Jaylor Dresses these are chosen for good looks as well as fine workmanship. Take advantage of this low priced opportunity tomorrow. $3.95. . I

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COATS' THREAD 5 Spools at 19c All Sizes Black or White (Limit of 5) Waists Linings Fine Nainsook .......... .39c Silk Mull 59c China Silk 98c White Net ........59c Black Messaline 59c Ric-Rac by the yard white and colors 2c Dr. Parker's Combination Waists and Garters 39c Hickory Garters 19c Fine Percale Bias Trimming, 6 yard bolts, all colors 10c Hair Pin Cabinets, assorted sizes 300 11c Basting Thread, large spool 4c Twilled Tape, black or white, 10 yard bolts 12c Red Seal Hair Nets Single mesh, all colors 9c Double mesh, all colors 10c

Women are Demanding These Footwear Styles

PATENT FLAPPER PUMPS, $4.85 Fine quality Patent Leather or White Eve cloth flappers in the season's most charming styles. Sizes 2Vz to 7. In a special May Sale group at $4.85.

And They Are Getting Them Here, Too. Getting what women and misses want, just what is correct in footwear, is this store's untiring effort. We have taken every precaution to serve the women of this community with best that money can buy quality that is dependable prices that are winning new friends. PATENT LEATHER, SATIN STRAP SLIPPERS AND SANDALS FOR WOMEN. With the vogue for patent leather satin slippers and sandals at the height of popularity here are charming new styles so evident with the demands of women's tastes and so gratifyingly low in price choosing will not be difficult. $5.85 $6.85 $7.85 . Infant's Patent Slippers with inFor Growing Girls A fine selection step strap, hand turned soles, of Patent Slippers with straps or Sizes 4 to 8. 2 CQ straps and buckles, low heels. Special at vl'Dw Sizes 22 to 7. CJO QQ Women'. Comfort' Oxfords, black

Special at ancj brown Kid, best rubber heels.

Misses Sizes UVz to 2 at $2.98 fj"s. A. to 9 Special at

$3.48

This Brand New Mohair Parlor Suite Joins the May Sale at $262.50 Words cannot do justice in describing the value and quality of this elegant parlor suite. Were it to be priced in a regular way the real value would range as high as $350. But because of the May Sales we feature these three pieces at a very attractive price. It is a massive, comfortable suite finished in the finest quality blue or taupe Mohair. Loose cushions, spring edge and backs give not only comfort but will endure unusually long wear. Come and see this beautiful suite. Very specially priced at $262.50.

Unbleached Muslin, 10c yd. An extra heavy thread muslin, excellent for sheets and cases, will easily bleach white. Special at 10c yard. American Calicos 24 inches wide, a good selection in a good quality for aprons etc. Qr Special at yard Beacb Suiting A good weight suiting very suitable for the much wanted one-piece dresses. Comes in a pretty assortment of colors as rose, copin, reseda, helio, OQ natural etc. 36 inches wide, yard Satin Crepe 40 inch all silk satin crepe, an excellant weight; rich, lustrous satin face that makes a beautiful spring dress. Comes in shades of grey, brown, JJO A Q navy and black, yard.

Special Selling of Table Cloths A very good quality damask, highly mercerised, well made with either scalloped or hemstitched borders. Comes in sizes of . 64x64 inches at $1.69 72x72 inches at 1.98 72x90 inches at 2.59

Sale of Baby Chicks Wednesday Brown Leghorns at 13c Barred Rocks at 18c Dl.J. I-1--J -1 .A

Anconaj i at 19c 14 'nch CU"ing blad"' 9 in' whecK $7 95 oi-i. m: "'"! Special at v

Garden Hose 50 ft lengths, four- C QC ply guaranteed, at

Lawn Mowers Coldwell brand, guaranteed, 3

Black Minorcas at 21c

Tricotine and Johnny Walker Tweed SUITS Reduced to 24.50 values to $49.75 Here is good news for" the thrifty shopper. Placed in a "special group these Tricotine and Tweed Suits have been reduced very near half their former value. With Tweeds universally popular and Tricotines ever wanted this occasion should be snapped up quickly. Tailored effects, box, blouse and ripple models chosen for their expert workmanship and good quality. Colors: navy blue, black and mixtures.

New Ideas In Gingham Frocks Make Their First Appearance

Notice how these first few warm days bring out the flowers, buds and leaves, how fresh and green everything looks? There's no denying spring is most certainly here. So new. fresh gingham dresses make their first bow here too. It's so refreshing to see them after the wintery days gone by. What charming and lovely dresses fashion has brought this year, what a generous assortment to choose from too, so early in the season. And how moderate the prices are that affords every woman the opportunity of choosing several.

14.75 and 17.50

Fashioned in Fine French Ginghams Ginghams that are famous, for their quality and colorings in holding fast when laundered. As for trimmings they are indeed smart for nothing more charming is a small blue and white checked gingham dress trimmed with organdie collar, cuffs, sash and niching. Many color combinations are here, such as

Red and White Blue and Green and White Brown and Yellow and White

Come and see these first displays tomorrow, you'll enjoy seeing them.

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Smart Pollaire Sport Coats very Specially Priced at $11.50 The ever practicability of Pollaire Sport Coats, always ready for any occasion, makes them the season's popular coat. So fast have they been demanded in our May Sale, we sent for more to fulfill the wishes of scores of shoppers. Cleverer models could not be designed just the right length belt that goes all around and manly pockets' lined half way down too. AH ready tomorrow for eager women and misses to get them at less than usual. $11.50.

Collar Attached TAN SHIRTS Priced at $2.00 Collar attached Shirts have long been preferred for sports wear, but in this new Shirt the collar is so neatly tailored that men will like them for business as well. Has the practical band cuff and is shown with regular and button down collar.

Men's Athletic UNION SUITS at $1.35 "Allen A" and "Wilson Bros." garments, made from fabrics which combine durability and comfort. Sizes for every build up to 50.

SUMMER THINGS FOR BOYS

Wash Knickers at 89c Well-made, fine quality cottonade Knickers, gray, tan and blue, in plain and striped effects. Sizes 7 to 1 8 years.

BOYS' SPORT BLOUSES at 85c Made of fine quaity percale in striped patterns. The kind boys like. 6 to 16 years. BOY'S TWEED CAPS, at $1.25 One-piece caps in a new assortment of tweeds.

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