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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-01

scene would suggest anything but war
fare were it not for the seurrylng
posses of mounted citizens and the
khaki clad oklahoma guardsmcu
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
So. HOME
W|LLSOONHAVE
NEW CHURCH

A new chapel home is to be built
Immediately for the South Homewood
Sunday school. The plans are perfect
ed. and the building will be com
menced this week. The location is on
Monroe street, just south of the Conkey
plant 1t is in the center of a large
community that welcomes the enter
prise. Mr.. George Rickcord donated
one lot and transferred another at a
mere nominal price. Mr.. w. B. Conkey
has greatly encouraged the enterprise
by a handsome subscription. The car
penters have made a generous tender
of their services in building the house.
Contributions are being made by
property owners and home people in
dependent OF church affiliations. The
building will be the religious and So
cial home for the whole community.
The Sunday school last year met in the
home of Phillip Breillatt and reached
total registry of eighty -four scholars.
1t viii be much larger when the chapel
is completed. The building will be
24-4O feet. and exclusive Of donated
labor, will cost about $500. Sunday
afternoon the Sunday school adjourned
to the grounds, and in a service of song
and prayer dedicated the grounds to
religious uses. Next Saturday is rally
| day for building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
IMPORTANT
MEETING IS
ANNOUNCED

Circulars were sent out to the mem
bers of the University club this morn
ing calling meeting for next Tues
day, at which the matter OF providing
new quarters viii be taken UP.
The committee. which has been
working on this proposition, will have
a very important report to make. and
it Is expected that there will be a full
membership in attendance.
The plans for new rooms have been
drawn and 1t is safe to say that be-
fore next winter the club members will
be housed in as fine club rooms as can
be found in any club in the region.
Since the announcement OF the plans
for expansion and improved quarters
were made there has been a great deal
of interest taken in the organization
by college men all over the city.
The University club is now over two
years old. and since its organization
has been growing to a surprising ex-
tent considering the fact that the
number of persons from which the club
| can draw is limited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Great Day
For the Poles
Especial to THE TIMES. ,


Whiting, Ind. May 1O.-Patriotic
Poles from the whole region and many
from Chicago gathered here yesterday
in great numbers. for a celebration of
the adoption of the Polish constitution
lis years ago.
1t was memorable day for Whit
ing, and the streets rang with the
cheers and good will of the freedom
loving Poles. More than 600 of them
marched in a splendid parade, march
ing to the tune Of Polish airs, played
BY two bands. In the parade Were
delegations from the Polish National
Alliance, the Chopin Mems Choir of
Chicago, the Polish Turner's of Chica-
go, the Polish Sharpshooters of South
Chicago, all of whom were the guests
at banquet later in the day.
After the parade a big meeting was
held at Frankowskrs hall. where stand
ing room was at a premium. Dr. W. F.
Howatt delivered the address of the
day. and those who had the pleasure
of hearing him say it was the work
of master of oratory and a deep
student of history
Among the other speakers were: DR.
r. o. Ostrowski of Hammond and Edi-
tor Dangel of the Polish National
Daily
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON

Dr. w. P. weis, secretary of the
board Of health of this city. and the
Chicago contingent who left last Sat
urday evening for Washington. D. c.,
where they had an appointment with
the war department for this after
noon, have made their presence felt
in the capital city. judging from dis
patches that hsve been sent out. This
committee will ask the war depart
ment to look into the matter of letting
contracts to the Great Lake Dredge
and Dock company on the grounds that
the company is dumping its dredgings
too near the water intakes for the cit
les in the two states.
Among those who appeared before
the board are: Health Commissioner
w. A. Evans; w. r. Humphrey. indus
trial commissioner of the Association
of Commerce, both of Chicago; DR. w.
D. Wells and Congressman George E.
Foss, Henry Sherman Boutell, James
R. Mann and William Lorimer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10

engagement of Miss Ethel Merrill and
Mr.. Reed Bennett of Chicago to sew
eral Of Miss Merrilrs friends in Ham
mond and Chicago. There were four
teen young ladies at the party who
were entertained in very pleasant
way with appropriate social amuse-
ments. When all the guests had ar
rived Miss Merrill presented a book
entitled MY Engagement to her guests
and each one read a chapter. The four
teenth chapter fell to Miss Merrill to
read in which the date of her mar
riage to Mr.. Bennett was announced for
June 18th. An elaborate course lunch
con was served in the dining room at
10 o'clock. A dainty color scheme in
yellow and white was beautifully car
ried out in the decoration of the room.
Pretty yellow souvenirs adorned the
table and an immense bunch of daft
fodils formed a pretty center piece for
the table. Flowers and vines were
used in the other rooms of the house.
The announcement of the engagement
of Miss Merrill and Mr.. Bennett will
| interest many people in Hammond
where Miss Merrill is known. Miss
Merrill is the eldest daughter Of Mrs.
| Charlotte Merrill and lived in Ham
mond for several years She was grad
uated from the Hammond high school
and later attended the Western at Ok
ford o. She returned to Chicago
where until recently she held a splendid
position with the G. H. Hammond com
pany in the Rookery building. Miss
Merrill has many friends in Hammond
and Crown Point where she was popu-
| lar in social circles. who will extend
| congratulations and best wishes. Mr.
| Bennett attended both Valparaiso uni
| versity and Purdue and IS now con-
/ nected with the Chicago Telephone
company in Chicago. Those from Ham
mond who attended the party were
Mrs. Clarence Scott, Miss Fanny Rub
stadt and Miss Ethel Ebright.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ENTERTAIN AT CARDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Bridge entertained
several friends at their pleasant Home
wood residence last Saturday evening
at a farewell party for Mr.. and Mrs. +.
l. Ellick. who viii leave Hammond
soon for Chicago to make their home
in the future. Mr.. and Mrs. Bridge in
vited their guests informally to spend
an evening at cards. Bridge whist was
played at small tables in the parlors
of the home There were seven tables
of guests. At the close Of the games
the honors for the evening were award
ed Mrs Robert ellis and DIR. T. w.
Oberlin A very delightful hour fol-
lowed when Mr. and Mrs. Bridge en-
tertained with other social amuse-
ments until a daintily arranged two
course luncheon was served. There
We're twenty eight or thirty guests at
the party, all OF Mr. and Mrs. Ellick,
who regret to see them leave Ham
mond. During the stay in Hammond
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellick have become prom
inent in social and musical circles
where they will be greatly missed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ArgO Eye Remedy

A most positive cure for the pre-
vailing Eye disease, (Conjunctivi-
ties or Pink eye) that Is raging
throughout the country. This rem
edy is absolutely guaranteed to
cure weak, watery eyes, granulated
lids, infiammed itching and weary
eyes. It is the greatest relief in
the treatment of tired eyes Of cler-
ical workers and children, one trial
will convince the most skeptical
Argo Eye Remedy is sold under
positive guarantee that is will do
as we say it viii or refund the
money.
Our Medical Director Dr.. S. c.
Hamilton, a licensed physician of
20 years practice, will be in Ham
mond next Saturday, May 18th, will
demonstrate near courthouse free
and distribute free samples at
Negele's drug store at 2 o'clock
and o'clock p. m, Saturday, there
by enabling you to test the medi-
cine and judge for yourself the
merits Of our wonderful remedy.
Argo Eye Remedy will be on sale
at your local drug stores at the
regular price, SOC per bottle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.

very pleasant surprise party was
given Sunday afternoon and evening at
the home of Mrs. Hauff at 307 Waltham
street, in honor of her birthday ami
versary. The day was spent in games
and music after which a dainty three
course supper was served. The table
was prettily decorated with carna-
lions and ferns. The. guests present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Fredericks, Chica-
go Heights; Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman,
West Pullman; Mr.. and Mrs. Heldbreck.
West Pullman Mr.. and Mrs. Hamer
Mrs. Lehman. Mrs. Schewrin, Mrs.
Hauff, all of Hammond: Misses Ella
Hamer, Louise Morel Margaret Leh-
mann. Eva Hamer. Elsie Lehman. En-
ma Fredericks, Hazel Hamer Meta
Schewrin. Messrs. Bruno Mauff, George
Sons. Henry Hamer and John Fred
ricks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Shot Through the Door.

Mrs. Frank Westfan proved her abil-
ity to handle gun the other day when
a burglar tried to get into her home.
612 Plummer avenue, at 1870 O'Clock
In the morning.
She is of the opinion that a man was
trying to cut a hole through the panel
of the kitchen door She investigated
and her suspicious were confirmed. She
secured a revolver and fired shot
through the door.
The shot failed of it's mark but the-v
was a pretty badly frightened burglar
who made his getaway. Mrs West
falls husband works nights and she
was home alone
It was discovered later that the man
had cut quantity of putty from one
of the windows.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10

You'll do better at the Lion Store
Furniture Department" Hammond's
leading store. Get
Miss Maud SERVER of Chicago spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Shep-
herd at her home in May street.
Mrs. Schultz of Dyer is spending the
day visiting and shopping in Ham
mond
have removed from the Commercial
Bank building to the Hammond build
ing, room 314, phone 1882 Take ele-
vator-2t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
AZ INFORMAL PARTY.

Miss Nellie Howe entertained small
company of friends at an informal card
party Saturday evening at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnett in War
ren street The guests passed very
pleasant evening with the card games,
pedro being the diversion OF the even
ing. The honors at cards were given
to Miss Minnie Turner and Mr.. E. B.
stiles Music and social conversation
were pleasant features of entertainment
after the close of the games until
dainty luncheon was served at small
tables. The guests were: Misses Van
Allen, Agnes Meikle, Beatrice Hansen,
Minnie Turner, Mae Hanson and Nellie
Howe, Messrs. Flagg. Hjortsberg Hend-
erson, stiles, Morganeau and Betz.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Dan Is Doing Well.

Dan Moran is the recipient of many
hearty congratulations this morning on
the occasion of the arrival at his home
of twin boys. Dan receives the atten-
tion which is showered on him with
becoming modesty and is about the hap
piest man in the city.
incidentally 1t has been noticed that
the Irish population of the city is in
creasing by leaps and bounds. In this
family, where there were formerly four
Irishmen and two Irish lassies. includ-
ing the father and the mother, the fam
lily has now been increased to eight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Sam Kapter a Terror.

Sam Kapter was arrested and fined
s12 this morning for shooting off re-
volver in the city limits. Kapter and
the local police are not on very good
terms. He lives in a box car along the
Nickel Plate right of way. and is said
to be very troublesome. Some of the
people in the vicinity are said to have
warned him that the police would get
after him, and he told them he would
like to see the whole Hammond police
department arrest him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ENTERTAIN RELATIVES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank weinand enter
tanned a few relatives and friends in
honor of their son Edward, who made
his first communion in st. Joseph's
church yesterday. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Winand. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Nuttall, Mrs. E. Ellison.
Miss Catherine Weinand. Frank NJ.
Weinand and Mr.. Arthur Baker of San
Francisco Cal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10

gram arranged for the afternoon, after
which the prizes were awarded In the
czerny contest. Miss Lavella Lau re-
ceived the honors in the advanced class.
The remainder of the afternoon was
passed In an informal social way. after
which Mrs. Brusel served her guests
with refreshments Another class re-
cital will occur in two weeks. although
the place Of meeting was not decided
Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Horse and Buggy Stolen

The local police received word from
Valparaiso. from the deputy sheriffs
office, describing a horse and buggy
that was stolen from that place. The
horse was described as being three
years old and Weighing 900 pounds. 1t
is barefooted and has a long, black
busy tail.
The buggy was rubber-tired with a
black running gear The harness was
an old one. The Hammond police no
tilted all of the surrounding cities and
posted the officers to be on the look
out for the thief
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ENTERTAINs CLun FRIENDS.

Miss Hazel Cotton entertained the
members OF the J. b. S. club at a very
pleasant party Saturday evening at her
home in Truman avenue. 1t was the
regular meeting of the club members
and they passed the evening with the
usual program. Several very pretty
musical numbers were rendered by the
members present at the close of the
business and social program. The hos
tess served a daintily arranged lunch
con in the late evening. Another meet
ing will be given in the near future.
The following are members of the club:
Misses Marguerite Wilcox, Bessie Porch,
MMable VanBodegraven, Hazel Cotton.
Eleanor Phillips and Mae Arl1in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Tour a Success

Barnie Young and his concert band
returned TO Hammond yesterday after
a most successful swing around the
circle in the county, having played on
Thursday night in Lowell. on Friday
night IN Crown Point and on Saturday
night in Hobart The bandmaster was
highly pleased with the cordial recep-
ton that was accorded him in the var
ious towns, and says that the attend
ance is increasing annually
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10

the neighborhood for years, is to be
removed or the board of public works
and the building inspector, John Kuhl-
man. will know the reason why.
The shack is the property of Emil
Schneider, and he will be summoned be-
fore the board to tell whether he in
tends to rebuild the shed so that 1t
will be habitable or not. In the latter
case he will be ordered to take II away
as it is a nuisance to surrounding prop
erty, and If he refuses to do this the
city will remove 1t for him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
THE HARVEY STOCK COMPANY.

The management of the Harvey Stock
company believes in giving the people
their moneys worth. At 10, 90 and so
cents they produce the best plays of
the season. properly staged and acted
by company of metropolitan players.
High-class specialties between acts and
a concert by one of the best orchestras
on the road. At the Towle opera house
all this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ARRIVE IN CLEVELAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mack, who were
recently married in Indiana Harbor
have arrived at their new home in
Cleveland o.. and are receiving their
friends Mrs. Mack has been guest OF
honor at several post-nuptia1 parties
since her arrival in Cleveland. Mrs
Mack was formerly Miss Mae Lewis of
Indiana Harbor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Try This Formula for Dan
druff and Falling Hair
CFrom LIE Matin. Paris. Franee)

IT IUII % NJ III =
In response to request from our cor
respondent. Nine. Gracone. reprint
formula that appeared in issue of Janu-
airy Is for falling hair and danoruff.
The ingredients in this formula may be
found in the drug stores Of France,
Germany. England and the United
States. and the preparation is to my be
lief the most satisfactory and depend
able one for the above troubles; also
for giving the hair vitality, health and
a luxuriant growth
One ounce bet quinol Ciquid), half
pint alcohol, half pint water or uin'
of Bay Rum. mix we'll and apply daily
Get the ingredients and mix then
yourself at home. II your druggist
hasn't them he can easily get them FOL
| you.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
AID soCIETY To NIEET.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian will meet as usual
Wednesday afternoon of this week
The business meeting will occupy the
first hour. after which the members
will sew for the society. A social hour
will follow the regular meeting when
refreshments will be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
A PEDRO PARTY.

The members of Triumph Council,
No II. D. of c., will entertain at a
pedro party this evening at the home
of Mrs. A. ]. Rogers. 40 Doty street.
Several games of cards will be played
and prizes will be awarded the win
ners of the games. A social hour will
follow An invitation to attend is ex-
tended the public and it is desired that
there be a large attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
A MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist church will
meet Tuesday afternoon a 2:3O o'clock
at the home of Mrs I. Z. Dickinson, 16
Condit street. The members Of the aux
Hilary will be guests for the afternoon
and it is expected that there will be a
large attendance, as an invitation to
attend has been extended all ladies OF
the congregation. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
MISS RUHsTADT FNTERTAINs.

members of the Embroidery club as
her guests this afternoon at her home
in Webb street It is the regular week
ly meeting of the club members and
they anticipate a very pleasant after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Round Trip Rate Secured.

Prof McElroy of the Hammond high
school announced in school this morn
ing that an excursion rate OF $1.70 for
the round trip between Hammond and
South Bend via the C, l. S. & S. B.
traction line had been secured for Sat
urday, May Is. The train will leave
here at a. m. and return after the ora
toricaI contest at night A big crowd
is expected to accompany the track
team.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
AN ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY.

A very delightful evening party, at
which several Hammond young ladies
were guests. was one at which Mrs.
Charlotte Merrill entertained in honor
of her daughter, Miss Ethel Merrill at
their residence. 722 West Seventy first
street, Chicago, last Saturday evening.
The party was given to announce the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
THE CITY
Wants It Returned.

Mat Boney asks that the person who
took the framed newspaper printed on
wall paper-a relic of the Vicksburg
siege in the civil war-return the same
to him. It was taken from the G. A.
R. room in the courthouse, and the
owner prizes it very highly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
ALUMNI MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the High
School Alumni association this evening
In the assembly room of the Central
building. A full attendance of mem
bers is desired as business of i'm
portance in connection with the ban
quet to the graduating class will be
transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
RETURN FROM THE WEST.

Mrs W. C. Nee and sister, Miss Mae
Nelson, returned to their homes in
Hammond late Saturday afternoon af-
ter an extended stay in the west. Mrs.
Nee and Miss Nelson left here early
in the spring to remain away indefinite
~ for the benefit Of Mrs. Mee's health.
She returns much improved in health.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
LEAVE ON VISIT.

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ibach left Ham
mond this morning on a short visit.
They went to indianapolis, where Mr.,
Ibach has business to transact and
where Mrs. Ibach will remain with
friends for a few days. Mrs. Ibach
will then go to Madison. Ind. to be the
guest of relatives for few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Is a Little Better.

\. p. Wall of $50 Michigan ave-
nue., who has been sick now for a week
suffering from complication of dis
eases. is reported to be somewhat bet
ter today He is at St. Margarets hos
pital and the report from there is that
he spent a fairly good night and that
he had rested somewhat easier today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
RETURNS FROM VISIT.

Mrs Harry Smith returned to her
home in Carroll street Saturday after
an extended visit with relatives and
friends at her former home in Craw-
louisville. Mrs. Smith has been gone
from Hammond about two months. be-
ing called there by the illness of her
aunt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10

The art committee of the Hammond
Woman's club will meet Tuesday after
noon at the home of the chairman. Mrs.
NJ. Rothschild. 307 South Holman
street. Mrs. II. f. Meikle will be in
charge of the program for the after
noon, which will be a study of "Ru-
bens." A full attendance of members
is desired
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
A PLEASANT MEETING.

The pupils of Miss Elizabeth Weber
in music met at the home of Miss Ruth
Brusel in Plummer avenue, Saturday
afternoon, for a piano recital. Miss
Webb has planned for these recitals
to take place at the homes of the pu-
pills every two weeks and the one Sat
urday was an unusually pleasant one.
It was very well attended, there be-
ing about twenty-five young people
present. Several took part on the pro-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
X OF O. IADIEs Will ,yrET

The X of c. Ladies will hold their
next regular meeting Wednesday after
noon of this week in the K. of c. hall
The usual program will be enjoyed and
all ladies Of the society are invited to
attend the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
VISITS NEGATIVES nERE.

Miss Hazel Warner of Rensselaer, is
spending a few days with her cousins.
the Misses Edith and Margaret Prest
and Martha Spencer of Hammond. Miss
Edith Prest and Miss Warner are
spending the day in Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
One Drunk Fined.

NJ X. Henry. a switchman, was ar
rested on the charge of being intoxicat-
ed in a public place and was fined 81
and costs in Judge Henderson's court.
In the absence of a sufficient amount
of money with which to pay his fine
he viii have to go TO jail unless his
friends come to his rescue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-10
Sells His Lease.

DR.. J. T. Clark gave out the informa-
ton today that Manager Heron OF the
Colonial theater has sold his lease to
Harvey Brooks, who formerly ran the
Brooks theater in this city. and after
being redecorated will be opened under
it's new auspices.
Harvey Brooks has been successfully
managing a theater in East Chicago,
and IN returning to his Hammond pa
irons will return to his old love.