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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
A cHILDREN,s PARTY.

One of the very delightful enter
of the week is an afternoon
party al which Mrs Charles G. Hob
man is entertaining today at her resi-
dence, 81 Mason street in honor of her
little daughter, Ruth The party is
given to celebrate her birthday ami
versary. A number of little children
of Homewood will be little Miss Ruth's
guests and Mrs. Holman will entertain
their mother, who will come with them.
The afternoon will be devoted to the
entertainment of the little people who
will have toys and various play things
for their amusement. At the close of
the afternoon dainty refreshments will
be served The following mothers will
come with their children. Mesdames
Harvey Gostlin, G.. l. Smith. F. II.
Fox, w. c. Harrison, Fred Crumpacker
P. A. Parry, Kurtz. Martin Cunning
ham, Everett Rieman, c. r. Dyer,
Adolph Hirsch, w. Ray Hatch, l. l.
Bomberger and other little children
present will be Mary Elizabeth Nee
and Elizabeth Klingensmith.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
ENTERTAINs AT CARDS.

Miss Anna Rohrman entertained very
pleasantly at cards yesterday after
noon at her home in East State street
in honor OF the members of the No
Name Club. The meeting will be the
last one of the summer and all the
members were in attendance. A very
enjoyable time was spent playing sew
eral games of pedro at small tables in
the parlors. The honors at the games
were won by Mrs. John Huber and Miss
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
A THIMBLE PARTY.

Mrs. NJ e. Strouse very delightfully."-
entertained a few friends yesterday af-
ternoon at a thimble party at her
home. $50 Plummer avenue. During
the afternoon it was decided to or
ganize embroidery club and all
prepa rations were made for the next
party. Mrs. A. z. Towle will be the
next hostess and will entertain in two
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
PICNIC AT THE PARKS.

Mrs. w G. Paxton and daughter.
Carolyn and Mrs. Thomas Brennan and
children. Ruth, Julia and Genevive
drove TO Lincoln Park. Chicago today
for a picnic party. They left this
morning and anticipated a pleasant
DAYS outing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
ANNUAL PICNIC.

The representatives of the Pruden-
tial Insurance Co in this district and
their wives viii enjoy their annual
picnic along the Lake Front at South
Chicago tomorrow. The entire day will
be spent pleasantly at the park. Vari-
Gus races and contests have been ar
ranged for which prizes will be award
ed and in the afternoon there will be
a ball game. The ladies in the party
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

A meeting of the members of Sewing
Circle No. of st. Margarets Hospital
occurred yesterday afternoon and Mrs.
William Bieker entertained at her
home in ogden street. 1t was the regu-
lar meeting of the members and a
large number were in attendance. Dur
Ing the afternoon the guests played
cards at small tables in the parlors
and after several games OF pedro the
honors were awarded. Mrs w D. Weis
received first honors, Mrs. John Layene,
second and Mrs. Peter Young, the con-
ISOLATION. The guests prize was won
by Mrs frost Following the games the
hostess served refreshments and the
remainder of the afternoon was spent
socially in conversation. Mrs. Peter
Halfman will be the next hostess and
will entertain at her home in Michigan
avenue in two weeks on Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
MEETrNG WAS POSTPONED.

The meeting of the members of the
Colonial Club which was announced to
take place yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. w. Houser in Carroll
street had to be postponed. 1t is ex-
pected that a party will be given
Thursday afternoon of next week and
Mrs. ]. W. Houser will be hostess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
A CLUB MEETING

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Becker were
host and hostess last evening to the
members of the B. B. K. Whist Club
at their residence In Rimbach avenue.
1t was the regular club meeting and
the usual diversions were enjoyed. At
ter the card games refreshments were
served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
SOCIAL WAS A SUCCESS.

A number of Hammond people spent
pleasant time last evening in attend
ance at the lawn social given by the
members of Hammond Lodge NJ. A. F.
o. at the residence of DR.. and Mrs.
Alva Young, the corner of State street
and Calumet avenue. The lawn was
prettily lighted with Japanese lanterns
and there were garden seats and
swings provided for the guests. Re-
freshments were served. There was a
very good attendance during the entire
evening and a nice sum was realized
or the benefit of the order.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

weeks on Thursday afternoon at her
home, 124 Doty street. The parties will
be given regularly every two weeks In
the future. A very enjoyable time was
spent with embroidery work and music
after which a dainty luncheon was
served Among those present and who
will compose the club membership are
Mesdames F. A. Robinson. Oscar Rout-
song, l. r. Birmingham. j. B. Ortt, A
E. Towle. j. A. Thoma. NJ. M. Conley.
]. S. Campbell and NJ. E. Strouse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

VIII furnish the luncheon and elaborate
refreshments Will be served at noon.
Among those who will attend are Mr..
and Mrs. James Mead and Mrs. B.
Bearu Mr.. and Mrs A. Stachenic, Mr..
and Mrs. J. p. Burk and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Coar all of Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

Briggs. At the conclusion of the games
a short time was spent socially with
music and in conversation after which
the guests were served with refresh
ments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

Mr.. and Mrs P. J. Lyons entertain
ed a number of young people last even
ing at their home in ogden street in
honor OF their house guest Miss Mary
Lyons who is visiting here from St
Louis, Mo. A pleasant time was spent
with social games. music and dancing
until late hour when dainty refresh
ments were served Among the guests
were Misses Mary Lyons and Ire Bonn
berger of st. Louis, Mo-, Nell Howe,
Maud Shea and Beatrice Hansen and
Messrs- Mat Kolb Harry Hayworth, A.
Dorsey. Joe Sonntag. Joe Lyons and
Jesse Ryan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12
Social News
nd,
A DAYS MENU.

A DAYS MENU.
BREAKFAST
Scrambled Eggs
Rolls Bacon Coffee
LUNCHEON
Eggplant Salad
5rown Bread and Butter
Iced Tea
DINNER
English Mutton Chops
Stuffed Potatoes Lima Beans
Fruit Coffee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

To KEEP THE Bed
ROOM COOL

} To KEEP THE Bed =
ROOM COOL .
People who cannot afford the =
} lakeside and mountains during y
} the dog days are often vexed =
} by little troubles with tempera- =
} ture I'm the sleeping rooms Elcc- =
} trfc fans will do a good deal, bat =
} one cannot have them all over =
} the house; awnings help and so =
} does the cool white wicker fur =
} niture, but TO have truly pleas =
ant and airy sleeping quarters .
} with Imitation whi6s of country .
, air, one must resort to horticul- =
, ture In window boxes and all Q
} kinds of fresh water tactics.
A window box overrun with .
, bright green creepers and redo .
, lent flowers will not only i'm q
} prove the prospect from your =
bedroom window, but the atmos- Z
phere AS well. Living plants 4
absorb heat and poisonous
gases and the aroma of certain
, flowers has a salutnry influence. 4
Flowers of a heavy, cIoyfng per-
fume should be avoided, how
ever, ms they stimulate rather
than soothe the senses that
ought to be composed in sleep.
But with "A general array of
foliage and flowers ON the win 4
dow and balcony you may get
taste of the country in spite of
. the dusty thorough fare adm leaf
less alley below. Especially 4
. when you vote for the other I
= alternations-such bare or
q scantily covered floors, willow
Q furniture and avnings-summer
q life In the city may appeal to
= you. Your bedroom may be ms
q cool and breezy as a fresh air 4
= camp.
q A running faucet n bowl
= bottle of ice water on your table
= at night will lower the temporal
= ture Mt least five degrees. If
= your room has fairly large and
= well screened windows with a
= trnnsOm opposite you can pro-
= vide for free circulation of air
. even hot and sultry nights.
= II yOu sprinkle your window
q boxes cOpfOusIy it will have the
q same cooling effect on the sur
= rounding mir as a summer show
= er.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-12

of L. E. will take place this afternoon
al 2:30 at the K. of p hall. There
will be initiation of candidates and
other business of interest to the men,
bers transacted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11


sBut how can be mistress? Where
will you beg Why should there be
any change?"
@The house is Toms, not mine.
And shall be at my own house at
Easton-if 1 am living
"Oh, said Janet. Carry, though
little reused in her own defense, al
most Quailed before the look in the
girls eyes, You will be happier
then. she said, with the air Of an
assailant hurting stone at his VIC
tim; for you will be all by yourself
with Beau
$50 upstairs, Janet!"
II will not" she cried aYou said
it was Toms house, not yours. He
!. would not let me be sent away out of
his hall, from fathers picture, for
--anyone-if he were here"
Garry raised her eyes and saw him
standing behind his child. There
seemed dull smile of triumph in his
painted eyes. "You thought they
were yours-but they are mine," Tor
rance seemed to say. Both of them!
their fathers in every nerve-fiber
nothing to do with her."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
Household Notes
e Is 8 !: 8 ~
as;esaeeNS agSesN
TO CLEAN CARPETS

The uses OF salt are legion. and
the housewife who 10 ignorant Of
this makes herself much work. Salt
wet with gasoline is excellent for
cleaning carpets. Coarse salt makes
the toughest flatirons smooth. A
handful of salt thrown on the kitchen
fire will make it burn less rapidly.
thus holding the fire for greater
length of time. A pinch Of salt added
to the whites of eggs makes them
whip easier. Colored clothing soak.
ed in hot salt water before being
washed the first time seldom fades
--Boston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
To be Continued.
something Like q Buck.

The heaviest stag which has been
killed this season in Scotland was a
royal, which scaled S71 pounds. This
immense beast was shot in Arrar
deer forest by one of Lord and Lady
Graham's guests at Brodick Castle.
The stays in Arran are remarkable
both for size and quality. and the
forest carries a heavy stock of red
deer. and affords first rate sport. The
shooting lodge on the west side of
the island. where the best stalking is
obtained during the first month of
the season. is covered outside with
over 200 pairs Of deer horns. Lon
don Truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
DINING TABLE.

Every housekeeper knows how hard
1t is to keep dining table in good
condition, even when it is given the
greatest care.
This is best done by putting q lit
tie gasoline in lukewarm water and
rubbing the boards with well-damps
ened cloth. Rub in circular direction.
and do not have the cloth wet
enough to have water stand on the
wood. Wipe until nearly dry, then
polish with soft flannel and fur
niture polish.
This final polishing should be
done with the grain of the wood or
it will leave blurred surface. Rub
hard until the wood is hot and shin.
iHg.-New Haven Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

under sleeves as liked 1t is very
pretty and very attractive, yet per-
fectly simple withal and will be found
adapted to all the pretty, fashionable
thin stuffs. 1t can be made of one
throughout or combination of ma
terials, as liked, and it is consequent
ly practical as well as essentially
smart. In this case chiffon cloth is
trimmed with handsome banding and
the sleeves are edged with bead
fringe, while there is a girdle of mes
saline. The tucked portions at centre
front and backs would be pretty made
from net, with the remainder of the
blouse made from crepe de Chine,
messaline or other similar material,
or the entire upper portion could be
made of one fabric, with the plain
lower portion of the other. For the
yoke and the under sleeves net, lace,
chiffon, all similar transparent ma
, terials are appropriate.
The waist is made with a fitted
lining, on which the various parts
are arranged. The upper. tucked
portion is cut in sections, the centre
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
~ .asaasla1 NN6ElISN U.s.
e IS WlHlA rs VVfRNlRIMa Sc

front and backs being separate, while
the sleeves are cut in one with the
side portions, and the Jennings are
made beneath the trimming. The
pulain, lower portion is scanned to the
lower edge and the girdle is arranged
over it. The long sleeves are cut with
upper and under portions, and when
the yoke is desired it is applied over
the lining.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
RDCIPNs.

Chocolate Creams-Beat the whites
Of tive eggs with tablespoonful OF
sugar. add teaspoonfui OF vanilla.
and confeetioAer's sugar suficient to
make stiff mixture Beat smooth.
then form int small balls and spread
IN buttered pan to get firm. For
the coating 1aelt cakes OF sweetened
chocolate ia double boiler Run a
skewer into each cream ball and
deep in the melted chocolate until
well coated. Spread upon waxed pa
per or buttered tins to dry.
Chocolate Caramels-Mix one pound
of brown sugar, one-fourth pint New
Orleans molasses. a fourth pint of
cream. half cupful of butter ana
half Q cake OF sweetened chocolate
grated. Cook until brittle when drop
ped in cold water. then add teaspoon
full of vanilla turn into buttered pan
and cut into squares.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
Fancy Yoke Night-Gown.

The simple night-gown that is made
with square yoke is always desirable
one, and this model suits all materials
that are used for underwear, for it
is just as appropriate for the dainty
gown of batiste as it is for the heavy
one of flannel or flannelette. 1t can
be made either high at the neck with
the rolled-over collar or with square
neck, and it can be made with long
or three-quarter sleeves, and it con-
sequently suits all tastes and needs
as well as all materials. In the illus
tration it IS made of nainsook and it
is trimmed with lace banding and
frills.
The gown consists of the square
yoke, which is cut with front and back
portions, fronts and back. It is gath
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

In making legal documents. such
as Wills and indictments. lawyers
were so afraid that they would not
cover everything. recalls the Chris
tian Register, that they used ten
words where now one sunless.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

Irish lace. also the variety known
as baby Irish lace, is not popular this
season as in the last few years. 1t
has been replaced by a loose netted
filet lace of heavy fiat texture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

The quantity of material required
for the medium size is seven and
three-fourth yards twenty-seven, five
yards thirty-six or four and one
half yards forty-four inches wide,
with one and three-fourth yards of
banding and two and one-half yards
Of edging.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
GobelIn Green Again.

The hats of this season will again
show that enhancing shade of green
known as gobelin. 1t will be used in
thick short plumes and thick long
ones. but not in ribbons or MORE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
LITTLE MIRRORS.

In the mirrors of today the Hghs
is reflected by a layer OF silver 81
an amalgam of tin, but proportion.
of light is lost in the process Of
reflection, and the image r. less
luminous than the original
The value of looking glass is U.s.
ually estimated by the thickness Of
the glass. because the thicker it is
the stronger it must be.
But speaking scientifically thick
glasses are defective. because the
outlines of the image reflected are
less clearly defined.
But it is only possible to obtain
this result in comparatively small
glasses.
The larger glasses do not reflect .
true image, because 1t is not pos
sible to make them quite fiat. New
Haven Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

The herring catch on the shores Of
England represents $1t.sOo.eoa as
nually.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
The Ilatest TrimminR.

Filet lace or embroidery on netting
il one of the most fashionable trim
mings Of the hour.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11
CLEAN SKIRTS WITH MIXTURE

CLEAN SKIRTS WITH MIXTURE.
Il have been doing little expert
menting in the cleaning line" said
a wide-awake woman. Il had three
wooden dress skirts that, apparently,
had served their days Of usefulness.
However, as the material was still In
excellent condition and the style such
as would lend itself to present-day
modes, decided to see il could
not clean the much-stained garments.
81 knew if used gasoline In sui.
ficient quantity to wash the skirts
more would be required than my
purse would permit. I bethought my.
self of combination of naptha soap
and gasoline. took a small tub
that I could set in my kitchen sink
Allied it, adding enough warm wa
ter to the cold to remove the chill
Then I made it very soapy-looking
with the naphtha soap. To this suds
I added pint of gasoline. being care
full, Of course. to keep my gasoline
far away from fire.
Having carefully marked the
worst spots on my skirt plunged
into the tub rubbed the Offending
spots mercilessly and washed the en-
tire skirt as well as knew how.
Then dripped the garment as well
as possible, patted out all moisture
I could. and. emptying the tub. filed
it with tepid water, adding cupful
Of gasoline. The water soon become
discolored. 50 again took fresh wa,
ter. BY the time / had rinsed the
garment the third time the water was
clear and the skirt-well. it looked
like new. Not spot was to be
seen. and when it had hung out OF
doors and dried 1t really made me re,
joice.
1T did not take me long to decide
to follow suit with the other skirts.
The result Is that have three skirts
Immediately clean and ones which.
with few hours work. will be pres
entable for street wear and fall and
winter.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-11

cred and joined to the yoke, and the
closing is made at the centre front.
The sleeves are of moderate fulness
and are gathered into bands, what
ever their length. The rolled-over
collar is Joined to the high neck, and
when the square neck is used the
edge can be finished in any way to
suit the fancy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-03-24
SPANISH
WAR VETERANS FOR
RAISING OF MAINE
Camp Mitchell for Seven Years
Has Been Boosting the
Project.

\ good proportion of the nationwide
rejoicing following Congresses appro-
priation of $4,000 for the raising of the
Maine and the burial of the remains of
the victims is to be found here in
Newark, especially among those who
fought in the Spanish Wa and who
now are allied in the Newark branch
of the United Spanish War Veterans,
Camp Mitchell No. 10. a local celebra-
ton is under consideration by several
of the members and at the next meet
ing of the camp on Tuesday, April ).
plans will be proposed for this end.
The signatures of the members of the
local organization were attached to the
national petition which was largely in
fiuential in moving Congress to action.
Eve want a piece of the Maine,' were
words on the lips of every veteran seen
today by a STAR representative. Louis
Invernizzi. the adjutant of the Local
camp, looked VI from his books very
quickly at mention of the Maine.
Glad" re said. Every man-jack OF
us is glad. of course. This late action
of Congress is what we have been wait
ing for N working for years gone by.
Hope we get a souvenir from the ship
too"
Captain Carl J. Schultz, past com
mander of the local camp, was enthusf-
astic also.
FOR seven years we have been work
ing, as every other organization o
Spanish vets has been. for this. The
least a country can do in appreciation
of the services rendered it by its dead
Is TO give them a decent burial.
Were going to get a piece OF II
Maine II we know what we're doing
you can bet" concluded Captain
Schultz. THE matter of a local cele
bration will be decided at the mex
meeting"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-03-24
PENNSY Y. M. c. A. REPORT
SHOWS BIG GAIN FOR YEAR.
Increased interest Manifested in
Every Line.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Depart
ment Y. M. c. A. in Philadelphia has
Just issued its annual report covering
the work of the association in 1909. In
practically every activity there was in
creased interest as shoNn by the total
attendance of 344,439 during the year.
The total attendance at religious
services and classes WAS 1883, while
at the entertainments n lectures
there were so. So. Some $40 members
were enrolled in the educational classes.
Attendance at social gatherings was
10, $50. At the annex at Broad street
station the number using the facilities
afforded there was SO, 2s0. At the main
building the attendance for the year
was 1S4.967. The gymnasium classes
had 9.717. while at the athletic field
during the summer there were 5000
exercising on the grounds, exclusive of
many spectators.
In the junior department the total
attendance for the year was 3 ,760. an
increase of 2,052 over 1908. At the Sea-
shore House at Ocean City the number
Of visitors during the summer months
was 2,745. The total membership. ac-
cording to the annual report, Is 1927,
the largest number ever enrolled.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-03-24
PRINCETON MEN
Of HUDSON COUNTY
BANQUET TONIGHT
President Wilson, Chancellor
Pitney and Chief Justice
Gummere Among Speakers.

JERSEY CITY, March 24.-Dr. Wood
row Wilson. president of Princeton Uni
versity, will be the principal speaker
this evening at the annual dinner Of the
Princeton Alumni Association of Hndl
son County, which takes places at the
Carteret Club here.
Andrew Imbrie, of New York, a MEM
Der OF the Graduate Council; William
Roper, director. OF athletics; Chancellor
Mahlon Pitney and Chief Justice WILL
lam s. Guinrnere are the other speakers.
Others especially asked include: Alex
ander r. Gulick. president OF the Prince
ton Club of New York: William F. Tim
low, president of the Northern New Jer-
sey Alumni Association; Franklin Muir
ply, jr., of the Newark Association;
Frank S. Katzenbach, of h Trenton
Association; Joseph II. Sh~ellabarger. of
the Plainfield Association; J. Fl. Harri-
son. of the Montclair Association; Ed
ward d. Duflie1d. of the Orange Asso-
citation; Otto Hack, of Montclair: Jo-
seph Il. Hewitt and Kenneth s. Clark.
OF New York.
Joseph a. Dear, president OF the Hud-
son County Association, viii be the
POSTMASTER.