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The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Chief Justice and Mrs. Seth Shepard
announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Caroline, to Mr.. John w. Faison, of
New York City. The wedding will take
place some time next May.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

The Swiss Minister and Mime. Ritter
were hosts at a luncheon yesterday in
honor of their house guests, the Swiss
Vice Consul at New York and Mime.
Louis Junod. The guests asked to meet
them were Mr.. Schwarzenbach, of Switz-
erland, and Mrs. Henri Martin, of the
legation staff.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24
Infants Department.
Sporting Goods Dept.
u. S. Springfield Rifles.
Sl.05 each.

We have just secured and placed on
sale a lot (about 200 of Springfield
Rifles-those used in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. These rifles were made under
the supervision of the United States gov
eminent inspectors; hence their superior
construction is unquestioned-and We
guarantee every one to be Sin perfect
working order. They can be used very
effectively for decorating dens, living
rooms and other parts of the house. An
excellent souvenir of our last war.
Anniversary Price,
$1.95 each.
A Very Special Value.
Fourth hou-Tenth st.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

The WashingtoD>section Of the woman's
welfare department Of the National Civic
Federation has sent out invitations for a
complimentary banquet to be given
Rauschers on Tuesday evening. March I
at Z o'clock. Mrs. Archibald Hopkins is
chairman of the committee in charge
Ms. John Mclaughlin vice chairman
Mrs. James c. Pilling secretary, and
Mrs NJ. Dunn Mckee acting treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs William Phelps Emo entertained
at a large tea yesterday afternoon from
to Z o'clock. when she asked her
guests to meet Mrs. c. B. Wood, of
New York, who has recently Joined the
New York winter colony in the Capital.
Baroness Preuschen, wife of the naval
attache of the Austro-Hungarian EN-
bassy, and Miss Louise Foraker presided
at the tea table, which was beautifully
decorated with spring blossoms.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Robert Taft is a guest at the White
House and has brought with him Walter
Davis, a classmate at the Harvard Law
School, who will be here for a few days.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs. Chatard will entertain at a bridge
party this afternoon. They were among
the dinner hosts of last evening.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs Cosby, wife OF Col. Spencer Cos
by. L. S. A. has issued invitations for a
tea this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs. Thomas W. Symons and Miss
Symons, wife and daughter of Col.
Symons, U. S. A, entertained at a tea
yesterday afternoon from to o'clock,
complimentary to their house guests,
Mrs Wilson S. Bissell and Miss Mar
garet BisseIl, of New York, Mrs. Bissell
is the widow OF the Postmaster General
of the second Cleveland administration,
and has many friends in the, older resi-
dent circles of Washington society.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

The Vice President and Mrs Sherman
were the dinner guests last night Of
Representative w. w. Cocks. of New
York. The other guests were Repre-
sentative and Mrs George w. Fairchild,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Hilles, Judge and Mrs. Robb. Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G. Bennett, Miss Jessie Wright.
of Flushing. L. l., and Mr.. and Mrs
Frederick c. Hicks, of New York, brother
and sister of the host. The dinner was
served at the Shoreham and Mrs. Hicks
acted as hostess.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs. Selwin TAFT will be at home to-
morrow for the last time this season.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, of 1880 1
street, will be at home for the last time
this season tomorrow from until
Z o'clock. and will have as her guests for
that afternoon Mrs. Stockton, wife OF
Admiral Stockton, president of the George
Washington University; Mrs. Matthew 7.
Scott. and Mrs. Donald Mclean, of New
York. who will be in Washington for a
visit at that time.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkey Lazarus. OF the
Toronto. will celebrate their twenty-fifth
anniversary OF their marriage Sunday
evening. February %. from to 10 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Georgetown Dramatic Association pre-
sents the Last of the Gladiators," for
the benefit of st. Roses Technical School
The Misses Garrard. Calvo. Walsh, Car
bo, Calderon. Taylor. Smith. Davidson,
Dawson, Yerbey. Spalding, Jenin, Bacon,
Bliss, keane, and Hinckley.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Mrs. Pinchot will be hostess at a tea
this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Representative and Mrs. Van Vechten
Olcott entertained at a handsome ball
last night at Rauscher's.
There were about 500 guests, and the
decorations were among the most elabor-
ate of the season. Representative and
Mrs. Olcott dined beforehand with Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart Ffoulke, of Philadel-
phia, at the New Willard.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
PICNIC ARE MADE

Final arrangements for the big La
Dor day picnic which is to be held at
Kindels grove next Monday under the
auspices of the Lake County Trades
and Labor council will be made this
evening at meeting of the picnic
committee.
The indications are that practically
every union in Lake county will be in
the parade. which will form in the
morning at Central park. The line of
march will be outlined this evening.
Seemingly the impression has gone
that admission is to be charged at the
entrance gate
Members of the committee deny this.
saying it is their object to afford every
body good time whether they have
a quarter to spend or not. There will
be in the neighborhood of a dozen con-
cessions on the grounds. Arrangements
will also be made to provide the pic
nickers with luncheon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
TWO NEW
DIV ROE
CASES FILED

Attorneys Mcmahon & Conroy fled
two divorces in the Lake Superior
Court in Hammond this morning. In
one Ethel Nondorf, a sixteen year old
bride at the time OF her marriage, tells
of her experiences in trying to live
with a brutal husband.
The couple were married Dec. 9. 1907
and were separated Aug. IS, 1911. She
alleges that he attempted 10 strike her
and that he called her vile names. Shs
says that she was finally compelled to
live with her parents to avoid him.
He finally induced her to go back to
Hive with him but one day in a violent
outburst of temper he threw the plain
tiff out of the house and told her never
to come back.
She asks thecustody of their daugh
| ter Laurene. She syas that the de-
PENDANT is a switchman working for the
Monon railroad and that he earns 500
month, wherefore she asks for all
proper relief.
Charging that he abandoned her on
July Is of this year. Armada Nickerson
seeks a divorce from her husband
Charles A. Nickerson. She says that he
| is a street car conductor who is ca m
| ing 500 a month and she asks for $500
alimony and 500 for attorneys fees
with which to prosecute the action.
This case was also filed by Attorneys
| Mcmahon and Conroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
PICNIC AT LAKE FRONT.

Thirteen members of the r. A. A Y.
club spent enjoyable day at the
Lake Front yesterday. 1t was their
annual picnic and the members were
given a cordial invitation to attend.
They left for the park In the morning
and the serving of an elaborate picnic
luncheon was made a feature of the
day. During the afternoon the guests
devoted the hours TO their needle work.
social games and contests and spent a
very enjoyable time. The members will
hold their next regular meeting Thurs
day, September 7th at the home of Mrs.
H. G. Stevens in Morton Court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
SOCIAL NEWS FOR THURSDAY.

There Will be a meeting of the
members of ST. Paurs Lutheran
eaguc Thursday evening I'm the
school hall, the corner of Sibtey
street and Oakley avenue.
Mrs. vi. Klein Will be hostess 10
the members of Sewing Circle No.
at their meeting Thursday afternoon
AT her home in West state STREET
The members of the Ladies' Aid
society of the German NJ. e. church
will serve "a supper from Ave to eight
o'clock Thursday In the pariors of
the church In Truman avenue.
meeting of the members of the
Martha society of the First Chris
tian church will he held Thursday I'm
the church pariors.
Miss Lois Hickey will entertain n
number of young ladies at towel
shower Thursday evening at her
home I'm Truman avenue in compile
menf to Miss Maud Foley, one of the
brides of the season.
Miss Alice Bump will have her
guests Thursday evening az her
home In East state street the young
ladies of the A. ID. as.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
ENTERTAINs AT CARDS.

An enjoyable meeting Of the mem
bers of the China club took place last
evening at the home of Mrs. John
Heiser in Carroll street. 1T was the
regular bi-monthly social meeting and
the twelve members OF the club were
present. They met at the card tables
and enjoyed several games of pedro.
The honors in the games We're won by
Mrs. Peter Halfman and Mrs. Joseph
Miller. The hostess prize was retained
by Mrs. Heiser, as Is customary in the
club. After the games dainty refresh
ments were served. The luncheon was
served at the small tables In the par
Tor. The announcement was made of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
THE GREAT
COMING TONIGHT

Tonight Friedrich the tsrest viii sheu
the people Of Hammond some 81 tho
most marvellous feats u prestidsg1fa-
ton that have ever been seen in Ham
mond
An ordinary magician js Interesting.
but Fredrik tho Great the protegs Of
the great Hermann, ~ worth going
miles TO see. lie hae all Of HERNIA rr, =
old tricks that battle the sight and
puzzle the spectator and has invented
may OF HIS own.
Fredrik the Great IL the greatest
living magician and the whole world
has been drawn upon for tho entertain
ment OF the people. He has perfected
the illusions that have been the winder
of Americans travelling n India and
Hidustan and that have made the ex-
ponents of mystic art IN those coun-
tries world famous.
whole baggage car is required to
carry his stage settings from place 10
place. and he has a number Of attend :
ants. Many of the illusions are or a
sensational and thrilling order and
promise to be the talk of the town.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
NOT YET FULLY
SANCTIONED

Although it was stated that the Ham
mond Athletic association had been
granted the privilege of holding spar
ring matches, 1t was learned this morn
ing that George A. A. Mason did not
appear officially before the police
commissioners meeting and that his
plans had not been sanctioned.
The only possible way to hold box
ing contests now will be to follow the
rules adopted by the police commits
sioners and the association when the
club held boxing matches before.
Mr.. Mason has gone to the police
commissioners individually and out
lined the program and plans to each
of them, but the police department has
not given it's stamp of approval
Twelve hundred invitations Will be
sent out to the members only, who will
distribute them among their friends,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

A meeting of the members of Golden
Rule Council No. II d. of L. was held
last evening in the K. of p. Hall j.
was the regular bi-monthly meeting
and the usual number of members at
tended. Several visitors from East Chi
eago were also present. The transac-
ton of business occupied the early
hours of the evening after which a
short time was spent pleasantly in d
social way. The arrangements were
completed for the meeting to be held In
two weeks and 1t is desired that there
is a large attendance. A class of ten
candidates will be initiated during the
lodge session and other business of in
terest disposed of.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
Put Your 'Heavies'
Away; Warm Days
Will Soon Return,

ON, we'll. just cheer up and forget
the coal bin.
~ won't be winter for while yet.
fsunmcr simply slipped cog yes
terday and. then, we have Indian
summer" yet to contend with.
Therefore. the reassuring an
Bouncement was made last night
that the cold" wave of yesterday
will be replaced today with a sam
pie Of July weather. The cool
breezes which came yesterday from
the Canadian northwest have been
swept into oblivion by gentle south
winds and today will see a return
~ the good old summer time
Points in Iowa and South Dakota
were colder yesterday. In Dubuque,
Iowa. the thermometer was A above,
only a few points above frost.
In this section yesterday the high
est temperature was So degrees at
] p. m. and the lowest so degrees at
8 a. m. For today the prediction is
fair, becoming probably unsettled
tomorrow. with rising temperature
and easterly winds, shifting to
southerly and increasing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
AN AFTERNOON PARTY.

An enjoyable afternoon was spent by
the members of the Golden Rod club
yesterday as the guests of Mrs. A. ID.
Crisman at her home in Oak street. IL
was the afternoon for the regular
weekly club meeting and the members
were all present. They met at the card
tables where several games of pedro
were played. The honors in the games
were won by Mrs. Ransbotton, first and
Mrs. Cushman. second. Mrs. Dilts wa
awarded the consolation prize. At the
conclusion of the games Mrs. Crisman
served her guests with a dainty lunch
con. Mrs. CTisman will be the next
hostess and entertain Tuesday after
noon. September 9Th a herr home in
Claude street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

dozen grains of rice in a salt cell
lar will absorb dampness and keep the
salt in powder 1t also breaks the
Jumps that there may be In salt
An alarm clock kept in the kitchen
may be set to ring at the time the veg
etables should be put over the fire, or
the hot bread or the cake or pudding is
due to be done. and as a guide In time
to many other matters.
To wash white or old valuable lace
that has grown yellow, haste it care
fully on a piece of flannel and wash
it with white soap and warm water.
rinse carefully, then wet with cold
water and lay in the sun. Keep it wet
until 1t bleaches as much desired.
and it may then be carefully pressed
on the wrong side of the flannel.
Housewives do not usually cook
stewed tomatoes long enough and they
often have raw taste when served.
Forty minutes is not too long to let
them cook. Add two tablespoonfuls of
dried bread crumbs to every quart
All also about half teaspoonfui OF
sugar with pepper and salt to quart
of tomatoes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
MRS. YOUNG A HOSTESS.

Mrs. H. O. Young was hostess to the
me mbers of the FIeurdefis Club and en-
tertained them very pleasantly at he<
home, 33 ogden street yesterday after
noon. The afternoon was given to the
social diversions usually a feature of
the meetings. Several games of pedro
were played at small tables in the par
lors Mrs. Kralowetz. Mrs. Huber and
Mrs Young won the honors in the
games The consolation prize was
awarded to Mrs Schubert. The serving
of dainty refreshments followed thu
card games. Mrs. Schubert was named
as the next hostess and will entertain
the club ladies at her home in Plum
mer avenue next Tuesday afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
SERVE A SUPPER.

The members of the ladies' Aid So
ciety OF the German NJ. r.. church will
serve supper Thursday evening In
the parlors of the church in Truman
avenue. The hours for serving will be
from five to eight O'Clock. The ladies
desire TO clear a nice sum to be used
for the benefit of the church. The fol-
lowing menu has beon chosen:
Chicken Pie with Crea Sauce.
Dreamed Potatoes
Cucumber Salad. German Style.
Beets. Dill Pickles.
Bread Butter.
Coffee.
Ice cream and cake for additional ten
cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30

DINNER.
4 Dinner PARTY.

One of the pretty parties Of the week
at which members of the younger So
ciai set have been present was din
ner at which Miss Adele Dunbar enter
tanned last evening the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Farley Dunbar in
Rimbaeh avenue. Her guests were the
young ladies of the r. a. r. s. club. The
young people were invited to meet az
four o'clock and they spent the hours
until six O'Clock with their needle
work. A prettily appointed dinner OF
FIVE courses was served at six o'clock.
The tables in the dining room were
trimmed with vines and the color
scheme was attractively carried out in
green and white. Following the serv-
ing of the dinner the guests enjoyed q
short musical program and various So
ciaI games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30

An interesting meeting of the meni-
bers of Germania Rebeckah ledge took
place last evening In !. o. o. +. hall In
state street. The routine business was
disposed of at an early hour after
which plans were made for the meeting
to take place in two weeks. Fourteen
applications for membership were re-
ceived at the meeting last evening and
preparations are being made TO initiate
a large class. A social hour will fol-
low the lodge session. The meeting IS
anticipated with a great deal of pleas
ure and it is expected that there will
be many in attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
TONY rs DISCOURAGED

Anton II. Taper has given up hope
of being able to locate the burglar who
robbed his residence several weeks ago.
So far as the value of the stolen goods
is concerned, he is not worrying about
that.
His principal loss was an old watch
set with diamonds. This watch was an
heirloom and he was very sorry to lose
II. He is considering the matter of of
fering a reward for the return of the
watch.
There was some other 3eweIry TAX
en- said Taper. but that can be re-
placed. The thing I do regret losing
was the watch ] would give a great
deal to have 1t returned
Il often think how foolish l was that
did not lock these things up in the
vault which had built in my house. A
burglar would never have been able to
break into that"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
A REACH PARTY.

number of Hammond young people
went to the Lake Front for a Beach
Party last evening and had a most en-
joyable time. They took their suppers
and served about six o'clock after
which they toasted marshmaliows and
enjoyed a program Of games and con-
tests. In the party We're the Misses
Alta Kennedy, Weliie Mcdaniel, Eliza
beth Edwards. Blanche and leila Irish
and Messrs. Bernard Graves, Milan
Stiles. Harry Taylor. Joe Hirsch and
Roland Fox.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
ENJOY THE EVENING.

Miss Lilly Feeder had as her guests
last evening at her home in East State
street, the young ladies of the n. \.
Embroidery club. Miss Feeder enter
tanned in the usual way of the club and
needle work and music were the lead
ing diversions. At ten o'clock dainty
refreshments were served. 1t was the
regular weekly club meeting and the
next party will be given Teusday even :
ing, September tn at the home of Miss
Gertrude Herbst in South Holman
street. The members of the club are
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
A SURPRISE Party.

A delightful surprise party was given
in the honor of Mr.. John Rosbrough
last evenig in honor of his birthday.
The evening was spent with dancing
both round and square dances. Several
young men entertained the people by
singing the latest songs Supper was
served at tables set in the dining room
Those present were Paul Reader.
Virgil Groat, Arthur Rosbrough, Leland
Coash, Margaret Rosbrough, Robert
George Rosbrough and Marjorie Coash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
EsTERTAINs INFORMALLY.

Mrs. Grace Conroy entertained the
members of the Ideal Book club last
evening at her home in Russell street.
in honor of her sister. Mrs. j. J. Wood
Of Hobart who is here on a visit Sew
eral of the members were present and
spent an enjoyable social time. After
the study program the hostess served
dainty refreshments. Miss Bertha
Hansen was named as the next hostess
and she will entertain at her home IN
Rimbach avenue. Tuesday evening
September 18th.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
Arrest and Counter Arrest.

Steve Smith swore out an affidavit
for the arrest Of Arthur Howard in
Judge Prest's court this morning on a
charge of assault and battery He was
arrested and appeared before Judge
Prest and plead guilty, receiving fine
log 81 and costs, amounting to s12.
Smith then went before Judge Ames
and had Howard arrested on a charge
of provocation. The case has not been
set for trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
Lodge Officer Arrested.

liza Gaborov, an officer in lodge No
lis of the Serb Federation "Sloga," has
caused the arrest of Milan Covzanovich,
another officer of the lodge. on the
charge of embezzling sI02 of the lodges
funds. The defendant gave bond to
appear in Judge Ames' court next Sat-
urday. 1t is understood that factional
trouble in the lodge is at the bottom
of the suit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
CONCLUDE VISIT HERE.

Mrs. Fl. G. Morton and Miss Bertha
Kelly will conclude their visit in Ham
mond tomorrow and return to their
home in Indianapolis. They have been
the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Kennedy and family at their home in
Truman avenue for several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
A SALE OF HOME BAKERY.

The members of the Deborah society
of the First Christian church are meet
ing today in the parlors OF the church
in Calumet avenue. 1t was the regular
weekly meeting and the usual large at
tendance was expected. The membe RS
planned a home bakery sale to continue
between eleven and five o'clock to which
the public was invited. The proceeds
will be used for the benefit of the
church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
Special Notice.

The quarterly conference Of the First
Methodist church which was announc-
ed for Monday evening next has been
changed with consent of the district
superintendent, DIR. Briggs, to this Fri
day evening, Sept /. at s o'clock. The
Sunday school board meeting is post
poned one week. DIR. Briggs Will be
present at the conference
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
RETURN TO THE SOUTH.

Mrs. Sehitz and son. Frank left to-
day for their home in Fitzgerald. Ga.
after visiting Hammond relatives and
friends for few weeks. Mrs. Schmitzs
mother. Mrs. Stoltz OF Williams street
will accompany them home TO spend the
winter in the south.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
Featured in Hampton's s.

Hardly Sunday passes but Miss
Virginia Brooks is made the subject
for a feature" article by one of the
Chicago or other metropolitan papers.
Now she is about to get into the
magazines Hampton's magazine had
one of its writer's interview Miss
Brooks. and it is expected that at an
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30

Plain field, ILL.,. who have been visiting
in Chicago for few days came to
Hammond yesterday and were the
guests of Miss Mabel Sonntag OF RIM
bach avenue. They returned to Pain
field today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-08-30
A SOCIAL.

A social will be given in the parlors
of the Evangelical Emmanuel church in
East Sibley street this evening under
the auspices of the Sewing Circle. The
ladies have prepared for sale of fancy
and useful articles and will also serve
refreshments during the evening. An
invitation is extended the public to AT .
tend.