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The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
"THE SPIRIT OF FLOWERS"
Lavender in a Way Unique Among
Pleasant Smelling Plants.

If. as the South Sea Islanders say,
scent is the spirit Of a flower-which
is their reason for covering newly
made graves with fowers-then Law
ender must rank very high, spiritually,
in flower circles, its scent being almost
its whole claim to existence, though
the grace Of its coloring should count
for something also One utters the
truism that the smell Of lavender
Is unlike that of any other flower, for
getting more completely than usual
that this is true of every flower in
the world. Whether legendary or not,
the theory that derives the name of
lavender from it's scent is a very pleas
ant one The Welsh name for it, as
far back as the thirteenth century,
was certainly Infant and Ilfantly; SO
1t IS easy TO believe that this, too,
came from the Latin lavare, to wash,
and therefore refers to the old Roman
custom OF putting the flowers in their
baths for the sake of their fragrance.
That laundry and lavender should
have a common origin is more poetic
than it may sound
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
NOT THE FATTED CALF,
This Is a Different Parable But 1t
Brought Desired Results.

good story is told of a couple of
farmers living a few miles apart. One
day one called on the other, happen
ing around at dinner time The per-
son called upon, by the way, was
rather a penurious old fellow He
sat at the table enjoying his dinner.
The visitor drew toward the table,
expecting the old farmer to invite
him to dine. The old farmer kept on
eating.
What's the news up your way,
neighbor? No news, eh?"
Presently a thought struck the Wis
itor. Well, yes, friend; I did hear
Of one item of news worth mention
ing"
"Ha, what is it?'
"Neighbor John has a COW that has
five calves"
rs that so? Good gracious! What
in thunder does the fifth calf do when
the others are feeding?"
why, he stands and looks on, just
as I do. like a dumb fool"
Mary, put on another plate,
crawled the farmer. as he caught the
point.-Judge's Magazine of Fun.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
THE OVERLAND LIMITED
TO CALIFORNIA
Via Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul

Via Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.
Less than three days from Chicago
to California. Through sleeping car
service on the Overland Limited in con
nection with the Union Pacific South
ern Pacific lines. From Union passen-
ger station. Chicago, at p. m. daily
Arrive Los Angeles and San Francisco
the afternoon of the third day
Through tourist sleeper at 1925 p. m
daily. Personally conducted tourist
car parties at 1925 p. m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays Rate for double berth
from Chicago to Pacific coast, $500.
Complete information regarding
rates, routes and train service free
Send six cents in stamps for book or
California
E. G. HAYDEN,
TRAVELLING PASSENGER AGENT
426 Superior Ave. n. w,
CLEVELAND.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
kfs Mistaka-

When a pompous individual draws
himself up to his full height and says:
You don't seem to know who I an" ;"
he imagines that it is wholly your
fault that he isn't as well known as
Douglass the shoe man or Beeman
the chewing gum king.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
RECIPROCITY DAY
AT WOMAN'S CLUB.
Organization Listens TO Interesting
Talk About Japan and It's Customs.


The Hammond Woman's club held It's
regular meeting Saturday afternoon at
the K. of p. hall AS usual more new
members were added to the list, the
number being four for this meeting.
An excellent report was read by Mrs
S. u. Swain of the charity committee
OF their receipts and disbursements,
which were far in excess of any pre-
ceding year.
The secretary read a report Of the
consolidation of the two state organiza-
tfons and the decision of the official
parliamentarian of the National FEEDER
alton of Woman's clubs.
The usual business being disposed
Of Mrs. Helen Twiss, as chairman OF
the day, took charge of the meeting.
Being reciprocity day the committee
had been able to secure the services Of
Mrs. Smith of Chicago. an ex-president
of the board Of foreign missions.
The speaker was presented by Mrs
Twiss. Mrs. Smith chose as her sub
ject, Japan" She told of her inter-
esting voyage, of the first view OF the
sacred mountain and of the throng Of
little brown people that journey to it's
base and up it's sides to pacify one or
more of the different gods they wor-
ship. A glowing description followed
of the New Years festivities, as she
witnessed the celebration in Yokohama,
the exterior decoration of the homes
and public buildings. and the pretty
custom of stringlng upon the decora-
tive straw ropes bright bits of paper.
upon which is written New Years we'll
wishes and greetings.
She told of the very slow conversion
20 Christianity Of this race of people
who have made such amazing strides
along other lines so as to rank them
selves a world power with the people
OF the Occident. How welded they are
to a commingle of Confuciuslsm and
Buddhism. Also the women of the is
land, who are struggling 50 bravely to
thow aside the yoke that has for CEN
turtles held them SO firmly in its thrall-
dom.
A description OF the schools followed
also of the native teachers, all of which
was deeply interesting. as was attested
by the close attention given by the
audience.
One thought expressed is we'll worthy
of being placed as a motto in every
home: LAS are the Mothers of Nation
so are the People" Mrs. Smith, at the
close of her lecture, exhibited some
ourios, among which was a small image
representing the Japanese god of pros
perity.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Loo Much Euidencr.

Anthony Preszyniski produced his
wife's ashes and a certificate from a
crematory company as evidence of
her death when he tried to withdraw
her deposit from a Vienna bank The
cashier has since posted a notice ex-
planning that an affidavit is all that
S necessary. Wiener Caricaturen.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

George P. Known. Chicago. ..........23
Florence Hutchinson, Chicago. ........21
Jacob Heiderick, Hammond ........24
Freda Dewing, Hammond. d...........19
George A. Lowry. Chicago.
Alba L. Doyle. Chicago ..............18
Harry w. Pidgeon. Chicago. .........41
Lulu 5. Gooch, Chicago ...........38
Louis Harnkohl. Chicago
Elsie Hall, Chicago ..................2 20
Ambrose NJ. Hennesy, Chicago. p
Hazel F. Bradley, Chicago. 10
George E. Kane, Chicago. .23
Annie Degnon. Chicago go..............1 is
Camille Margadonna, Chicago. .29
Minnie zucchro, Chicago.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Use for Rrittle Tsils.

The peculiar brittieness of their
tails is sometimes an advantage to GER
tain lizards. Perching head downward
on a rock. the diamond tailed gecko.
for example. is often spied by a hawk,
when the tail snaps on. and the ami
nal calmly .wriggles away to grow
another.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Her Awful Husband.

When a young couple were being
married recently at registrars Office,
the bride, instead of repeating the
usual formula. said Il take this man
to be my awful husband" and the
registrar, pointing out her mistake,
made her repeat the correct words.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
10 Preserve pruldlcaI Relics.

The Edinburgh board Of works is
taking active steps for the preserva-
ton of what remains of the Standing
Stones Of Stennes, in Orkney-next to
Stonehenge the most interesting
Druidical relic in Great Britain
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Terrlers as Mourners-

At the funeral of an old Southwark
(Eng) dog fancier named George
Penn. of the Borough road, following
the hearse were four fine bull terriers
On the black coats that they were
wearing were. in white letters, the
words: Following our master to his
last resting place"
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
The Best Return.

After ALL it isn't the way We live
nor the work We do that matters. but
the ideal we put into it. Is there any
work too sordtd, too prosaic to yield a
return of beauty ELLEN Glasgow.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
rhe Beams Of commerce

''There are lots of people these
days" remarked the cigar store
philosopher, who wouldn't know
beans If they saw EN- before the coal
tar was added"
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Too Particular

The Waiter-"How do you wish
your bacon cooked, sir?" The Farmer
Does 1t make any difference in the
price," The Why, no, sir"
The Farmer-"Then. by gosh, III have
it cooked with three aigs. s.'-Cleveland
Leader
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
ATTENTION wORKINGMEN.

c. ]. Macintosh will address the
worBingmen of the Industrial Union
ism at Concordia hall, 800 West State
on Tuesday night, Dec. 11.-12-10-2t
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
THE CITY
Toys at 8 10 Cent stOre.-adv.


Toys at 3 & 10 Cent store.-adv.
Peter Max of West Hammond, trans
acted business in Chicago today.
Martin Finneran of West Hammond,
was in Chicago on business today.
w C. Daily OF the local Chicago
Terminal Transfer roads office. was in
Chicago on business today.
Benn Bell made short business trip
to Chicago this afternoon.
Mrs II. Stewart was in Chicago to-
day on a shopping trip.
H Graf spent yesterday with friends
at Frankfort, Ind.
Jacob schloer transacted business in
Chicago today.
B. Burge spent today with friends
in Chicago.
Carl waite. who has been working at
the w. B. Conkey plant, has taken q
position Win II. H. DOueIey E 60,
publishers of Chicago.
Chas Roper was a business visitor
in Chicago today.
Eugene Burch spent this afternoon
with friends in Chicago.
r. ]. Thompson of Lima. O., was the
guest of Hammond friends yesterday.
Chas. Surprise returned this morn
ing from Lowell, where he spent sun
day with his parents.
walter Pepperdine spent this after
noon with friends in Chicago.
| II. l. Jackson, chief engineer Of the
/ C. C. & l. road, went to Chicago today
on business connected with the road.
f. L. Fox of Cincinnati, O., was in
Hammond today on business for the
c, c. & L road
NJ. c. Wiley Of the Wiley Bros. Con-
struction company, was in Hammond
this fternoon on business.
| Miss Elite Gastel was IN Chicago this
afternoon on shopping tour
J. Newell went to Chicago this after
noon on business requiring his atten-
tion.
Attorney J. G. Ibach was in Chicago
on legal business this afternoon.
Judge J. ;. Flynn of West Hammond
transacted business in Chicago today.
c. E. Baker was a business visitor in
Chicago today.
Harry and Mack Tuttle were the
guest of friends in Chicago today.
E. ]. Hagerman Of Woodstock. Pa.
was the guest of friends in Hammond
yesterday.
George Williams was in Chicago this
afternoon on a short business trip
E. c Minas was among the business
men IN Chicago today.
A E. BilIepps OF Chicago spent yes
terday with friends in Chicago
DIR. A G. Geurnsey of Lafayette
Ind, transacted business in Hammond
today.
Belding Bros. embroidery silks anC
stamped linens at the Singer store. "a.
state street.-12-S-tf.
S r. Sroufe. who has charge OF tn,
maintaince of way on the c., c., & [
railroad. came in from indianapolis TO
day on business.
Barney Overmeyer OF Fremont, O
who spent last week with friends il
Hammond. left for his home yesterday
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Effort to Exterminate Sharks.

The Bengal government pays a re
ward for sharks caught in the Ganges.
This varies from 25 cents for small
sharks to $3.50 for those six feet
long.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Chas. Hasel left yesterday for Chi
cago after pleasant visit with Ham
nond friends.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Mrs. Sidmon McHie is giving a din
ner party this evening in honor of her
neice. Miss Carolyn McHie, at her home
in Grand boulevard. Chicago. This is
perhaps the most elaborate affair given
for Miss McHie and is the final enter
tainment of a series in honor of this
popular brfde-to-be. Those attending
from Hammond are Misses Carolyn Nc
HE. Harriet Crumpacker, Irene Mott,
and Allie and Mae Nelson. Messrs. II.
B. Klingensmfth, Clarence Scott, Frank
lin BIackmun, NJ F. Church and W. c.
Nee. Miss Nellie will entertain her
bridal party at dinner tomorrow
evening at the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r H Nellie, in South
Holman street
The third division Of the Ladies Aid
society of the Methodist church will
gave an aprol sale Thursday evening
in the church. at o'clock. A musical
program Will be given.
Mrs. Gust EIser spent Sunday with
her father. John Diedel, al his home in
Tolleston.
The Ladies Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock IN the church
parlors.
Miss Mable scheidt of Chicago was
the guest of Miss Eta Gastel yester-
day.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
Gauss and Because

Let a man have his own way about
Eerything and anybody can get along
With him.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

stamped linens at the Singer Store, 241
State street-12-S-tf
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Attorney Frank Stuppy is transact
ing business in Crown Point this fore
noon.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Wm Lathry of Cincinnati, o., was IN
Hammond, on business today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

John Earl left today for Harrisburg,
Ill. where he goes on business CON
nected with the Harrisburg and OHIO
Riveg railroad.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

H. w Thomas Of Evanston, Ill, spent
last night with friends in Hammond.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

WAlY1ED-A competent girl or woman
for general hOusework. Apply Mrs
Stanton at 314 Truman avenue
-19-10ot
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Chas Hasel left yesterday for Chi
cago after a pleasant visit with Ham
mond friends.
VIM. Lathry of Cincinnati. O., was IN
Hammond, on business today.
Attorney Frank stuppy is transact
ing business in Crown Point this fore
noon.
John Earl left today for Harrisburg,
Ill. where he goes on business CON
nected with the Harrisburg and OHIO
Riveg railroad.
W. J. Blake. of GaIesburg, Ill, was
the guest OF Hammond friends yester-
day.
H. W. Thomas Of Evanston, III, spent
last night with friends in Hammond.
Charles Kuss made short business
trip to Lafayette today.
John Young left today for lafayette
where he will transact business.
John Huber left today for Harris
burg, III, where he goes on business
j. Anderson of Muncie Ind was a
business visitor in Hammond today
Charles Stevens of Cleveland, o.,
transacted business IN Hammond this
morning.
George H. Watkins of Louisville, Ky
=
matters.
W. n. Banks of independence, Kan,
was in Hammond today on his way to
Lowell. where he viii lspend the week
with friends.
]. o. Bowers transacted business in
Chicago today
James Murray Of Chicago spent today
with friends in Hammond.
Ralph Trump returned this morning
from Lowell. whore he spent Sunday
with friends.
f c. Deming made a short business
trip to Chicago today.
A Stamm was in Chicago today to see
his wife, who is confined at the Homeo-
pathic hospital.
E. f. Johnson transacted business at
Indiana Harbor today.
Harry Lyons went to Gibson this
morning on q short business trip.
Bert Kennedy, material clerk for the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company is spending the week with
friends in Hammond.
r. L. Miller was in Crown Point on
business today.
T. E. Nelson of Lowell spent today
with Hammond friends.
Leslie Cutler Of Creston, Ind, was
the guest of Hammond friends this
morning.
! Robert Waring of Cleveland, o. visit
ed friends in Hammond yesterday.
| Kenneth Sheets returned this morn
| ing from Lowell. where he was the
guest of friends and relatives over sun
! day.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
In Social Circles

Communication pertaining to
ehis department may be addressed
10 Miss Daisy L. Emery, Society
Editor The Lake County Times.
Tslephons Ill.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10


school will meet in the kindergarten
room Tuesday afternoon. Dec. II. at
8 D m. An interesting program has
been prepared The subject for dis
cussion is Absence, Hardness, and
Punctuality." 1t is hoped that the
meeting Will be well attended.
o
Last Saturday night the knights of
the Modern Maccabees held a high
carnival In the K. of P. hall. The oc-
casion was the initiation of a class of
thirty members. The degree team from
Blue Island was present and un-
der the leadership of N. Cross
land. deputy great commander, of
Blue Island, did the work in a credit
able manner. Mr.. Grassland has been
in Hammond the past three weeks and
is securing a large number of mem
bers for the local order. After the
work OF the evening the Ladies of the
Modern Maccabees served an elaborate
three course luncheon. The banquet
room and tables were prettily and artis-
tically decorated with the Hive colors,
red. white and black with festoons
from the chandeliers to the corners of
the rooms. The electric lights were
shaded with red which made a pretty
glow throughout the room. There
were toasts by N. Grassland, DR.. Shank
lin, commander of the l.. o. T. NJ. M.
Addie Porlier and several others. Music
and dancing were enjoyed later.
The Hammond Hive No. 2 L o. T.
NJ, has in Weis hall elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve for the en-
suing year:
Communicable Caldwell
Lieutenant COMMANDMENTS Mon
nett
Record Keeper-Jessie Newman.
Chaplaln-Minnie Whitney.
Mistress at Arms-Hattie Callerd.
Sargeant-Emma Champain.
Sentinal-Mary Ward.
Picket-Millie Davis.
These officers will be installed the
first Friday in January when the la
dies viii give the retiring officers a
banquet.
The "Jugend-Verein" of the Evangel-
zeal Emmanuel church will give a box
social in Weis' hall at 9S State street,
Tuesday evening, Dec. II. The affair is
for the benefit of the church, and
friends both old and young are invited
20 attend, the ladies each taking a
lunch box. Coffee and cake will be
served and an interesting program will
be given.
Misses Emma Champaign and Fran
ces Hamacher We're the guests Of Chi
eago friends Saturday afternoon to see
'The Mountain Climber" at Powers
theater.
Misses Belle and Sadie Mcintyre
We're the guests oftheir parents at their
home in Chicago Lawn yesterday.
Miss Anna Gray and William Lynch
visited the stock show at the Unior
Stock yards Saturday evening. ans
saw the Grand Mogul" at the Colonia
an the evening.
Golden Rule Council No. l, d. OF L.
will give one Of its delightful pedr,
parties on Tuesday. Dec. II. at the K
Of p. Hall There will be fancy dance.
By Aleith Wheeler of Chicago, age
years. Lunch Will be served and al
admission of Is cents will be charged
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

WANTED-Carpente one used to To-
comotive works preferred. Apply
A. c. Torbet & Co. -12-1O-3t
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

W. J. Blake. Of Galesburg, Ill, was
the guest OF Hammond friends yester-
day.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Thor
oughbred bird dogs. viii make good
watch dogs. Address, John Chali-
faux, Dyer Ind.-12-10-2t
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

The Parents club of the Riverside
school will meet in the kindergarten
room Tuesday afternoon, Dec. IL, at
m. An interesting program has
been prepared. The subject for dis
cussion is Absence, Hardness, and
Punctuality." 1t is hoped that the
meeting will be well attended.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Charles Kuss made short business
trip to Lafayette today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Barney Overmeyer Of Fremont, o.,
who spent last week with friends in
Hammond. left for his home yesterday.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Belding Bros. embroidery silks and
stamped linens at the Singer Store, 241
State street.-12-Stf.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

S R. Sroufe. who has charge OF the
naintaince Of way on the c., c.. & L
railroad. came in from indianapolis to-
day on business.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

John Young left today for Lafayette, /
where he will transact business.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Mrs Gust Elser spent Sunday with
her father, John Diedel, at his home in
Tolleston.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

WANTED-Ten sales ladies' Apply
Ruhstadts. -12-10-3t
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10
MARIE QUINN,
As Madge in Old Kentucky.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Stock clerk at Standard
Mfg. Co. 1873 Coudet street. Apply
to Mr.. Faber -12-10-2t
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

NJ. c. Wiley Of the Wiley Bros. Con
struction company, was in Hammond
this fternoon on business.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Miss Mable Scheidt of Chicago was
the guest Of Miss Eta Gastel yester-
day.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

J. Newell went to Chicago this after
tion.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Miss Elite Gastel was IN Chicago thi
afternoon on a shopping tour.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Attorney J. G. Ibach was in Chicag
on legal business this afternoon.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

DR.. A G. Geurnsey Of Lafayette.
Ind. transacted business in Hammond
today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

f. l. Fox of Cincinnati, O., was IN
Hammond today on business for the
c, c. s. L road.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

c. c. & L. road. went to Chicago today
on business connected with the road.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Golden Rule Council No. /. D. OF L.
viii give one Of its delightful pedro
parties on Tuesday, Dec. Il. at the K.
Of p. Hall There will be fancy dances
by Aleith Wheeler Of Chicago, age
years. Lunch will be served and an
admission of Is cents will be charged.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Walter Pepperdine spent this after
noon with friends in Chicago.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Chas. Surprise returned this morn
ing from Lowell, where he spent Sun
day with his parents.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

John Huber left today for Harris
burg. Ill, where he goes on business.
J. Anderson of Muncie, Ind, was a
business visitor in Hammond today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

r. ]. Thompson OF Lima, O., was tn,
guest of Hammond friends yesterday.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Eugene Burch spent this afternoC
with friends in Chicago.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

visited the stock show at the Union
Stock yards Saturday evening, and
saw the Grand Mogul" at the Colonial
IN the evening.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Judge J. ). Flynn of West Hammond
transacted business in Chicago today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

A E. Bnlepps OF Chicago spent yes
terday with friends in Chicago.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

c. E. Baker was a business visitor
Chicago today.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

Misses Emma Champaign and Fran
ces Hamaoher We're the guests Of Chi
eago friends Saturday afternoon TO see
''The Mountain Climber" at Powers
theater
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

We're the guests oftheir parents al their
home in Chicago Lawn yesterday.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-10

George Williams was in Chicago thi.
afternoon on short business trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-03
Wards.
Broadway frontage s5s4o a Foot

The reported sale of the John r.
Vogel property on the southwest cor
+ e. of Seventh street and Broadway is
confirmed, the consideration being $780,
t00 or at the rate of S5940 a foot FOR
the Broadway frontage. This property
has been reported sold about a dozen
times within the past eighteen months
by several local papers, but the reports
were without foundation.
w. 1. Hollingsworth & Co. have had
an option on the Vogel block for a
number of months. Last night Mr..
Hollingsworth stated the sale had been
accomplished at the $650,00O valuation.
The purchasers will be made known
later.
The Vogel lot has a frontage of 110
feet on Broadway, extending west 155
feet to a 20-foot alley. There is a three
story brick building on the lot, the first
floor being used for business purposes,
the upper floors for a hotel.
This is one of the choicest business
corners on Broadway and will be the
site of a splendid store and Office build
ing that may occupy adjoining 'front.'
age south of the Vogel corner.
Fourteen years ago Mr.. Vogel paid
$4,000 The profit of $620,000, an aver
age gain of about $45,716 a year. ought
to be highly gratifying to Mr.. Vogel
and his family.