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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
NAr-MEHAN NUPTIAEs.

St Joseph's Catholic church in Rus
sell street was the scene of very
pretty wedding this morning when
Miss Katherine Nau and j. J. Mehan of
Bloomington. III. were united in mar
riage The hour for the ceremony was
eight o'clock. The relatives and many
friends of the bridal couple We're In at
tendance at the ceremony, among them
several from Blooming ton. The Bridal
Chorus" from Lohengrin was played as
the professional. as the bridal party
entered the church and came down the
long central aisle to the altar AT the
altar they were met by the Rev. Father
H NJ. Plaster, who officiated at the
service, using the ring ceremony OF the
church. The bride had as her only at
tendant Miss Margaret Mehan of
Bloomington, who served her as maid
of honor. Felix Nau, a brother of the
bride attended the groom.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
costume of white duchess satin. trim
med with lace and pearls. She wore
long tulIe veil caught to her hair with
crown of of-the-valley. She
carried a bunch of lilies -the-valley
tied with shower knots of white satin,
ribbon The bride travelled in a tailor
to correspond Miss Mehan as brides
maid wore dainty lingerie gown and
large picture hat She carried an
arm boquet of brides, roses.
Following the ceremony at the
church the members of the bridal party
and relatives drove TO the brides home
in Walter street where wedding
breakfast was served. The home was
very prettily decorated with potted
palms and ferns and in the dining room
the decorations were daintily carried
out In pink and white. Trailing smilax
was used on the table and the center
piece was a large basket of pink
Killarney roses. A three course break
fast was served at ten o'clock at one
large table In the dining room and
smalle rtabies IN the living room. only
the relatives were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Mehan left during the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
A curLDRnN,s PARTY.

Mrs. J. f. Mead entertained a number
Of children at her home 227 Sibley
street last Saturday afternoon in honor
Of her little daughter. Genevive. The
party was given to celebrate her fourth
birthday anniversary and she received
many pretty gifts in remembrance of
the day fron her little friends The
children were given n ride on the
merry -go-round on state street after
which they were entertained with
games and music at the home of little
Miss Mead. 4 daintily arranged lunch
con was served before the close Of the
afternoon. A birthday cake wita four
candles was chosen as a center piece
for the table and pretty little souvenirs
were given the guests at the table Mrs
Lawrence Whitton assisted Mrs. Mead
in serving the children. Those present
were Helen Bridge. Ruth TraveTs,
Justine Henry. Evelyn Pascaly. Lucille
Myers. Ibbie Van Bodegraven. Kenneth
Wilton. Opal Mead. Lawrence and
Elizabeth Klein. Lillian and Edward
Burns Dorothy ard Daniel Slavin.
Wanda Genevive and Elizabeth Mead.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

street have gone to their home in
Pennsylvania to remain for six weeks
the guests of friends and relatives.
Miss Minnie Turner of Truman ave.
nue. will leave Friday for Cincinnati, o..
and Lawrenceburg. Ind, TO spend a two
weeks, vacation with friends and rela-
tives.
Miss Modesto Dull will have as her
guests this evening the young ladies OF
the S. o. III. club. 1t is their regular BIZ
monthly meeting and the usual social
program will be carried out.
Miss Lille Feeder viii have as her
guests this evening at her home in East
State street the ladies of the N. N. EN-
broidery club IT IS their weekly club
meeting and the usual social diversions
will be enjoyed
Mr. ard Mrs Ira Post and children
have returned to their home in Nor
gan Park H., after a weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Post, at their
home. in Rimbach avenue.
Mr. and Mrs oliver Anderson and
children are spending a few days with
relatives in Lowell.
A meeting Of the members OF the
Golden Rule Council. No. 1, d. of l..
will take place this evening in the X.
of p hall. The usual business and
social program will be carried out and
large attendance is desired.
The Misses Ruth and Genevivie Bren-
nan Of Rimbach avenue will leave to-
morrow for Plainheld. Ill, where they
will spend several days the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs John Sonntag.
p Gauthier is expected TO return to
Hammond today from Minneapolis.
where he has been on his vacation.
The young ladies of the Philathea
club of the First Baptist church wills
meet this evening in the parlors of
the church in East Sibley street
large attendance of members is de-
sired as business OF Importance will
be transacted.
Everett Austin, the little son of Mr.
and Mrs. j. c. Austin, is i'll with scarlet
! fever at his home, 3335 Terrence ave-
nue. His many friends will be glad
to learn that he is doing nicely.
| Mrs. James Dickson and Miss Muriel
| Eastwood have invitations out for a
! kitchen shower to be given for Miss
/ Grace Zero next Thursday evening at
! the home of Mrs. Dickson.
Mrs. Margaret Swift and Mrs Marcus
| Swift of Englewood are spending the
| day, with Mrs. Thomas Brennan and
family at their home in Rimbach ave.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
HoLD REGULAR MEETING.

The members of Unity Council
Knights Of Columbus met last evening
in the club rooms for their regular BIZ
monthly meeting. The usual number
of members attended. After the close
of the business session the evening was
spent socially. An informal program
of entertainment was carried out.
Music was the leading feature Of the
evening. During the business meeting
the members decided to discontinue the
arst meetings of the months of July and
August There Will be only one meet
ing a month and large attendances are
desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

annual election of officers. The plans
were also made for the next meeting
to take place in two weeks when the
installation of officers win be a feat
ure. A social hour followed the bust
ness meeting when the guests were
served with dainty refreshments. The
election resulted as follows:
Junior Vice Couneiior-Kate Lamb
Junior Ex-Associate Councilor-1da
Benschop.
Councilor-Lou Aldrich.
Associate Margaret Malo.
Vice Councilor-Nellie Jordon.
Associate Vice Councilor-Alice
Haney
Guide-Lyda Stevens.
Associate Recording Secretary-Lil-
liam Meyers.
Trustee-Ida Benschop.
Inside Guard-Hattie Meyers
Outside Guard-Enina Wilson.
Deputy-Nancy DAVIS
Pianist-Maud Kellar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

afternoon for Denver and Colorado
Springs, Col where they will remain
for a few weeks visit. On their return
TO Bloomington they will announce
their "at home" among their friends.
They will make their home in Bloom
ington where Mr. Mehan is employed.
The bride formerly lived there, coming
to Hammond from Bloomington only
few years ago. She has a large circle
Of friends in Hammond to whom the
announcement of her marriage will be
of interest. Until recently Mrs. Mehan
was engaged clerk for the c. T. q
S. r. r. at the Gibson Office Mr.. Mehan
has made many friends during his
visits TO Hammond. The only out of
town guests at the wedding were Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Mehan. Miss Margaret
Mehan and Messrs Martin and Robert
ehan all of Bloomington.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

ate the opportunity by which thou
sands of persons unable to attend a
resident school. could nevertheless have
a law, literary or business education.
He told of the thousands of dollars that
had to be invested from the very be-
ginning to buy the plates from which
the text books are printed and the ad-
ditional thousands that had to be paid
for the writing of the books. He said
that the money had all come out of the
school, and that it is so well founded
now that it already has begun to
branch out. Attention was called TO
the big and beautiful building which is
now in course of erection at the cor
ner of Holman and ogden streets, and
which represents concretely. although
only to limited degree the firm basis
on which the school rests. Mr.. Cree
stated with pride that already $4,000
students were enrolled in the extern
sion departments, and assured the
alumni last night that the standard
in the extension department. would be
kept as high as ii had been in the
resident school
The banquet was commenced shortly
after o'clock, and was served in five
courses in excellent manner. The ia
bles were profusely decorated with
flowers, and nothing in detail was lack
ing to make the event a success from
every viewpoint
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
4 HOME MEnnING.

The marriage of Miss Madge Paisley
and August Hermes took place Satur-
day evening at the home of the groom's
parents in East Condit street. A num-
Der of relatives and friends Were invit-
ed to witness the ceremony and remain
for the reception which followed. There
were about forty guests among them
several from Chicago. The service of
the Episcopal church was read by the
Rev. Charles Albert Smith Of St Paul's
Episcopal church Of Hammond The
ring ceremony was used Miss Edith
Mcknight of Chicago served the bride
as maid of honor and Mr.. Caruthers
was the groom's only attendant
Following the reading of the mar
riage ceremony the guests were served
with an elaborate supper The tables
were beautifully appointed and flowers
and greens were used in the decora-
tions.
Mr. and Mrs. Hermes did not leave
on wedding trip and viii remain in
Hammond to make their home. They
will be at home to their friends after
July 1st. They have several friends in
Hammond and Chicago to whom the
announcement of their marriage will
be interesting and who win etend them
best wishes and congratulations The
young people are originally from Ire
land. coming to Hammond about six
months ago, The bride until recently
was employed in the China department
of Fields in Chicago and Mr. Hermes
is in the employ of the Quaker Biscuit
Company in Chicago. They received
many beautiful gifts, among them
many pieces Of linen sent them by
friends and relatives In Ireland
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
SOCIAL NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY,.

The members of the Ladies' Aid
society of the First Presbyterian
church VIII meet In the church par
Iors "Wednesday afternoon for their
regular weekly meeting.
There will be n meeting of
the members OF the Deborah Aid
society OF the First Christian
church Wednesday afternoon In the
church pariors in Calumet avenue.
The members of thu Ladies' Aid
society OF the First CONGREGATIONAL
church will hold their regular meet
ing In the church parlors wedncs-
day.
The Rev. IT. NcCuIlen of Chicago
Will lecture at the First ConErega-
tfouaI church Wednesday evening at
7:3O o'clock and the public is invit-
ed 90 hear him.
Miss Martha Neyu will entertain n
large number of young people at n
Garden Party Wednesday evening at
her home In GIendnlc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sonntag. at their
home in Plainfield. III.
Miss Pear Holton Of Whiting is
spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Post at their home in Rimbach
avenue
c. NJ. Mcdaniel has returned to Ham
mond today after spending several
days with relatives in Charlottesville,
Ind.
Mrs. Peter Halfman will entertain
the members of the China club at her
home in Michigan avenue this evening.
Cards viii be the feature of entertain
ment and several games of pedro will
be played during the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Condit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
VACATION DAYS.

The army of rest seekers
grows larger every year. and
each year we are learning bet
} ter methods of spending our
} few precious hours of vacation
} In restfuI communion with nat
ure. 1t is not the great hotel,
or the fashionable resort, or the
yachtins, voyage or the automo-
} bile tour, but the vest in life,
the happy disposition. the free
dom from the daily grind, the
, finding Of good fellowship along
running brooks. under 1eafy
, trees. on the sides of Iuountnins,
on the shore of lake or river,
that send us back to our work,
, hearted and happy. For any of
, these, great amount of money
, is not necessary; but before
starting, one should have plans
formulated and arrangements
made so as TO get the best out
of whatever they may have to
spare or spend Every one can
not take "a trip away from home,
no matter how little money may
be called for, because money Is
not I'LL that Is needed in the
matter. with some Ii il family;
with others business or health,
the comfort of others. But
every one should seek sorue
change from the motony of the
every day duty which binds
them. 4 day in the woods, n
few days in the country. a
B change of environment, assoefn-
tion with people Of our kind, are
all restfui, and we should all
seek the best that can be had.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

ELECTION oF oFFIcERs.

An important meeting of the mem
bers of Triumph Council No. 1 D. of L.
took place last evening in l. o. O. f
Hall in State street. 1t was the regu-
lar bi-monthly meeting and a large
number of members were in attend
ance Several visiting members from
Golden Rule Council of Hammond and
of the Whiting Council were also pres
snt. There was initiation of candidates
during the lodge session and another
feature Of the evening was the semi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
PACKING THE TRUNK.

II is hest to take as little In
the way OF baggage as possible.
Better too little than too much;
but we should try to strike the
happy medium. In packing the
trunk. the heaviest articles.
such as shoes and books, should
be put I'm the bottom, followed
I'm layers by the common wear,
the underwear, and on the top,
the dainty thin dresses. and
lingerie. FIJI all corners and
empty places with stockings.
towels, undervestS, and gar
mcnts that can be rolled tight
Iy. Everything must be packed
with completeness and tight
ness in order to cnrry well. Fold
garments as little as possible,
and ill puffs, sleeves, ribbon
bows, etc, with crumpIcd paper.
No bottles of liquid of any kind
should be put I'm n trunk; and
boxes of powder or cold cream
should be wrapped well In band
ages of old cloth. after securely
sealing the top OF each. Put no
fruit ia the trunk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

dence of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. p,
w. Meyn in Glendale. The house party
will continue until the twenty-sixth of
the month Miss Meyn will entertain
a number of friends at a Garden Party
Wednesday evening in honor of her
guests. Miss Rowe, Miss Osborne and
Miss Post are members of the Phi M
Sorority Of which Miss Meyn was also
a member during her years at the
Jacksonville Seminary at Jacksonville,
LII
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
A SURPRISE PARTY.

4 surprise party was given in honor
of Master Lawrence Bishop last even
ing at his home. 216 Chicago avenue.
The young people spent the evening
very enjoyably with games and con-
tests after which dainty luncheon
was served Those present were Alice
Block, Berenice Carr, Gem Lawrence.
Helen Alendorph. Mable Masker, Maud
Hess. Lucinda Anderson. Mary Kerner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
A PICNIC.

The children of Miss Beulah Drack-
ert's and Miss Mabel Cars classes of
the Episcopal Sunday school are hav-
ing a picnic at the lake front today.
They went to the park in the mornin &
and remained all day. After a lunch
con at noon the young people had a
program of games and contests ar
ranged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
a NOTICE. ro MEMRERs.

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
announce that a collection of all old
papers viii be made Friday morning Of
this week. Any of the members who
have saved old papers and magazines
are kindly asked to have them tied in
bundles and left on the front porch
Friday morning so that they will be
easily found by the persons collecting
them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
NO MEETING YESTERDAY.

There was no meeting of the MEM
bers of the Embroidery Club yesterday
afternoon. which was the day for the
regular meeting. party may be ar
ranged for next Monday afternoon and
announcement of 1t viii be made
among the members later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
A HOUSE PARTY.

Miss Charlotte Wilke of Buffalo. y.
Y, Miss Millicent Rowe of Jacksonville.
Ill, Miss Agnes Osborne of Morris, ILL.,.
and Miss Caroline Post of Lewiston.
Ill, are the house guests of Miss
Martha Meyn at the beautiful resi-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
MEALS ron A DAY.

BREAKFAST.
Thinly Sliced Grape Fruit
with Powdered Sugar.
Dreamed Toast with Minced Dried Beef
Oat Meal C1isps, Coffee
LUNCHEON
Asparagus Loaf with Sliced Tomatoes
Rye Bread and Cheese Sandwiches
Plain Cake with Strawberry Frosting
Tea.
DINNER
Broiied chops with Spinach
Paprika Potatoes.
Watercress Salad. Oilless Dressing.
Strawberry Ice Cream Small Cakes.
Coffee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

Violet and pink taffeta.
The style of the coat is very simple,
but the heavy cordings give it ricn
effect.
The back and front breadths are di-
vided at the waistline and form four
long tabs, eacn weighted with bail
trimming
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

Helen Smith, John VOTERS, William
Smith, Glen Batchlor. clyde Hess Bert
Kerner, Joe Nelson, James Graves and
Lawrence Bishop.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

Over light frocks the little colored
silk coats are very smart indeed, and
more of these little coats are made of a
new soft taffeta, shirred over heavy
cords in delightful old ia shioned
style.
The coat pictured is made OF dove
gray taffets. lined with changeable
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20

The members of the Shelbyville COM
mittee of the Indiana Music Teachers
Association, who are completing ar
rangements for the meetings to be held
June %, 2S. 20 and 80, feel under spe-
cial obligations to the people from the
surrounding country and small towns
in the county. They have assisted in
bringing fine artists to Shelbyvine By
buying a large number of tickets
To show the appreciation of this.
the Shelbyville committee has fitted UP
apartments 70 rthe convenience of out
of-town women. The rest rooms are
located on East Broadway. opposite
the postoff1ce. over the room to be us
ed as Delegates Headquarters"
Ladies attending the entertainments
are invited to go there at any time.
During the hours intervening be-
tween the afternoon and evening con-
certs, they will find this provision fof
their comfort q great convenience. BY
showing their season tickets to the one
in charge of the rooms they will be
granted all the privileges the rooms
afford.
Any information in regard to the
convention will be gladly given If
people outside of Shelbyville will write
or phone Mrs. Charles Means, secretary.
or any member of the committee.
The reserved seat board will be
ready Friday morning. June % at eight
| o'clock There Will be no etra charge
to reserve seats.
Miss Ethel Erlebach has returned
home from Benton Harbor. Mich where
she has been visiting for several days.
From Benton Harbor Miss Erlebach
toured to South Bend and Mishawaka,
Ind where sc visited friends.
Mr. and Mrs Victor Dyer of South
| Holman street spent Sunday with Mrs.
| Dyer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
! Rockwell at their home IN Crown
Point.
Miss Mabel Sonntag has returned to
| her home in Rimbach avenue after an
over Sunday visit wit hher parents,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dancing at East Chicago Rink every
Saturday night. DeBraie orchestra.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-15
TEACHERS OF OTERO
IN ANNUAL SESSION

North CIoudcroft, N. NJ. Aug. 10
The annual summer session of the
Otero County Teachers institute open
ed Monday at C1oudcroft with good
attendance
The session is to continue for two
weeks and is conducted by DR.. J. w
Conway, superintendent of schools at
Ration, assisted by r. S. Upton and
J. III. Helm. principals of the Tularosa
and Mountain Park schools, respec-
lively.
The work is to be based upon the
manual prepared by the department Of
education, the daily recitations be-
ginning at in the morning and con-
tinuing until 1880. At in the after
noon a class in calisthenics will be
conducted by Mrs. c. Clayton Patch.
DR.. J. r. Howell, wife and son, Of
TuIarosa, spent Sunday on the noun
tain top.
Rupert Redic and wife. Of Ell Paso.
spent a few days in the Croft visiting
Mr.. Redic's parents.
Mrs. w E Carter and children left
Sunday for Silver City, where they
will spend the winter. Miss Vera will
attend the normal, Miss Eva the high
school and Ned and Reagan the grades.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-15
TORREON PLANT rs
PLANNING EXPANSION
La Union Soap Go. Buys Adj
ditional Land for
Factory.

Torreon, Mex, Aug. 15.-The papers
have arrived from Mexico City which
convey to La Union. s. A, the deed to
$4,000 square meters more Of land
fronting the grounds of La Union and
sold by Carlos Gonzalez. This will
make a total of 1se, 200 square meters
to be held by the company and with
improvements and additions already in
project most Of this will be in actual
use in a short time. The consideration
was $4,000.
General manager o. G. Neumann re-
turned this week from New York,
where he made important purchases Of
machinery for the oil mill and other
departments. The large addition which
was built for the manufacture of fine
toilet soaps was placed in operation
last week
Mr.. Neumann declares his belief that
Mexico is entering upon an era of pros
perity such as has never been enjoyed
and he is working overtime to get rid
of accumulated orders. The business
done for six months this year up to
July was 80 percent greater than the
total Of business done in 1910 and
greater than that done in 1909, and the
orders are increasing in volume weekly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-15
ELKs, LODGE GROWS
FAST DURING SUMMER

AS a result of special efforts to in
crease its membership, the Ell Paso
lodge of Elks has been growing very
fast this summer The following are
among those elected to membership
lately:
Geo. w. Evans, E. l. Christian, M. H.
Burton, A. D. Ryan, Harry Corning, A.
M. Ivy, H c., Warden. ]. T. Walsh c..
B. Feagin, W. B. Moon. Herbert Kohl
berg, L. c. Richardson. W. H. Henry.
c. E. Darnall, Crawford Harvie, w. D.
Saylor, Sam Schwartz, H. P. Story. R
A. Bird, Geo. A. Gould, C. J. Green, A.
D. Foster A. F. Van DENSE, D. H.
MCLAUGHLIN, W. B. Hilgartner, w. H.
O'NeH, A. L. Longneckard, s. J. Cos
tigan, Ben Stein. F. W. Peterson. H. NJ.
Smith, Frank Smith J. H. Pollard. H.
Newton, c. P. Hostetter, D. C. Hunt
Finger, H. D. Sanders. F. NJ. Murchison,
W. T. Brown, r. o. Darbyshire, G. E
Foltz, o. A. Bell, D. L. Hill, A. F.
Harvey, ]. ]. Snyder. c. A. RAIDER, G. c.
Smith, J. c. Deane, W. P. Innis, ]. F.
Waddell, Sol I. Berg, c. W. Jones, K.
L. Sinclair. J. c. Huff. A V. Swearin.
gen, J. T. Cain, A. E. ST. Morris W
H Long, r. D. Barnum, H A RAIDER,
Bird Holman. r. E. Happel. H. w. Bel
lard, ]. A. Bradford. C. L. Wolfe, R. NJ
Henderson, A. E. Ryan, J. H Hilgart-
ner, Edwin Fowler, ]. P. Roman, H W.
Lakeland, ]. P. Clark, A. E. Schuster,
z. c Held