The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
WHITING NEWS

DR.. Z. NJ. Wells left last night for
Newton. III. where ne was called by
the Illness OF his sister lie viii re-
turn in about three days.
Mrs William Reed and SON William,
were in Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. Dixon Of East chicago. was the
guest Of Mrs. J. Hannephin yesterday
The Ladies Ala society OF the Con
gregational church VIII hold an all day
session tomorrow
John Metz OF Joliet is visiting at
the home OF his uncle Fred Helms Of
White oak avenue
Judge George w Jones sprained his
ankle when alghttng from Lake
Shore train. coming home from Indiana
Harbor last night
The mission class Of the Methodist
church viii meet at the home or Mrs.
Hugh AtlNn on LaPorte avenue. to-
morrow night.
Miss Carrie Felsh Of Engiewood,
spent sunday with her sister, Mrs. b.
Andrews OF Cleveland avenue.
The election Of officers for the Ep-
worth league will be held in the Meth
odist church tonight.
Mrs. Brockway and daughter. Mil
dred. returned to their home in Joliet
yesterday. after spending Saturday and
sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George Buck.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Walker at the Mercy hospital, In Chi
cago but the child lived for only
few hours. Their many friends will
be sorry 10 hear of their misfortune,
but will be pleased TO hear Mrs. Walk
err is getting along nicely.
Mesdames Sparsburg and FINLEY Of
Davidson place. were in Chicago yester-
day
Judge w. c. Mcmahon of the circuit
court has appointed James Gill to
serve on the library board in place Of
Frank y. Gavit, who was served on
the board since the inception Of the
library in Whiting, being the first
president. The board to be complete
must have seven members. three wo-
men and four men. two of whom are
appointed by the school board two by
the city council and three by the cir
cult Judge The board is composed
of II. G. Mufit. president; Mrs. VIII
liam Curtis vice president, Mrs. H. F..
Fifeld, secretary; DR.. A. J. Lauer, II.
NJ Trowe Mrs. A. D. Davidson and
James Gill.
Chief of Police Lawler moved into
his new home in Central avenue today.
The house is constructed of brick with
all modern conveniences, and is a
great credit to the contractors who
had the job under their supervision.
Messrs. James Burns and George
n.
today for short hunting trip.
The many friends of Miss Mary Whit
will be surprised to learn of her marri-
age to Marion Parker. which took place
about two weeks ago. Mr.. Parker is
employed in Henredson's cigar factory,
For the present they will reside at
White Oak avenue and John street.
Mrs A D. Davidson entertained the
Fortnightly club at her home in La
Porte avenue last night. The even
ing was given over to the discussion
of Christmas customs, etc. Mrs. Will
lam Curtis told of Christmas in diff
ferent Countdies." Mrs. William Walk
er gave a discussion on christmas
Shopping This paper seemed to in
terest the ladies to a great extent.
The Grind Behind the Holidays" was
the subject of paper by Mrs. H +.
Fifeld and the next subject taken up
was Colonial Christmas" by Mrs. Geo.
T. Gray. Miss Clara B. Rohrer was
the last to respond and she handled
her subject What has become of the
Christmas Spirit" in a clever manner.
After the popers were read each mem
Der responded to quotations with
Christm sentiments. This was truly
| a christmas evening and each mem
mer went home much pleased with the
success of Mrs. Davidson as hostess.
The next meeting will be on Jan. 6,
with Mrs. c. D. Davidson, of LaPorte
| avenue. when the evening will be
given over to the study of Washing
ton.
Miss Nellie Quinn and Harry Ber-
nard accompanied by Mr. Bernard S
parents, who are visiting him from
Madison. Wis, spent Sunday in Chi
cago.
Miss Nora Moylan began her duties
as chief operator for the Chicago
Telephone company in Indiana Har-
Dor yesterday morning. Miss Mae
Cooper, who was the former operator
and who is we'll known in Whiting
has entered the office of DR.. Sauer in
the Harbor and after course of one
year. will enter "a hospital and stury TO
| be a trained nurse.