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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-17

Public dance at skating rink. Elec
tric park, Thursday, February %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS SHORT
SESSION
Especial to THE TIMEs.)


East Chicago. April 4.-The city
council held a brief session last night
and suspended the rules while they
made an appropriation for $50 which
they allowed Wolf Marcovich for ex-
pense he was put to in building a side
walk according to information he re-
ceived from the engineering depart
ment, but which was found to be
wrong as to grade and had to be torn
up and replaced The sidewalk is in
front of property owned by Marcovich
in Waiting street.
The rules were also suspended in
order to pass an appropriation ordi-
nance giving $500 to Charles A. john
son, county auditor for making tax
duplicates.
The council received communica-
ton and invitation from the CONNER
cial club asking all of the city officials
to attend a meeting of the club tomor-
row evening, at which representative
of the land show to be held In Chicago
will speak in the interests of a local
exhibit at that event
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
CUTS FORCE
AND HOURS

FIT. Wayne. Ind, April 4.-Orders eff
fective here this morning suspended a
total of 236 men in the Pennsylvania
railroad shops in this city. This is the
third cut this year, and a total of more
than four hundred men have been dis
missed. Practically all departments
have been affected by the order The
men included carpenters, car builders.
boiiermakers, pipefltters. timers,
blacksmiths. helpers and laborers. 1t
is also announced that skilled me-
chanics will now work on a schedule
of forty FIVE hours week. and la
borers may put in ffty-five. The re-
duction leaves the TT. Wayne force at
approximately 1900 men. and is about
the number employed here previously
to the business depression in 1907. Lo-
cal officials believe further reduc-
tions will be made in FIT. Wayne
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

Margaret Jens at her home in
Waltham street this evening. Needle
work will be one of the features OF
the evenings entertainments
A. Triplett Of Crown Point was in
Hammond today on business.
Miss Theresa wienand, who makes
her home with Mrs. Giles Warner at
her home in Carroll street was called
to Griffith to attend the funeral of her
grandmother, who died last Saturday
The fourth and last of the series of
the 1enten teas to be given by the
members of the Ladies' Guild of 81.
Paul's Episcopal church will take place
Wednesday afternen at the home of
Mrs. j. ]. Ruff, So Carroll street. A
cordial invitation to attend is extended
the members and their friends.
Mrs. Lillian whistler has returned
to her home In Danville, Ind. after a
few weeks visit in Hammond She has
been the guest of her cousin. Mrs.
Giles Warner of Carroll street and
other rela tives an friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

Ed Shields. who placed the man under
arrest.
At the trial yesterday Mrs. McGrana-
han appeared and testified that she and
her husband had been married thirteen
years and that during that period he
had beaten her number of times. Her
husband. she said. made good money
but spent it largely on himself for liq-
uor. The complaining witness de-
clared 1t was her intention to apply
for divorce.
Judge Riley took the case under adj
visement and will render a decision
next Saturday. In the meantime the
prisoner was placed under $500 bonds.
which he furnished.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
MISS ARDElLA CERTAINLY
IS A GREAT SPELlER

The names OF the contestants in tho
state spelling contest, their homes,
ages, grades OF school and words they
misspelled follow in the order in which
they were spelled down:
Jennings Gordon. Nappanee, Il years
Old seventh grade-traveler.
Bertha Howard. Bridgeport. Is years
Old eighth grade-precipitous.
Clara Gilbert. Monroe, Is years old.
seventh grade---slium.
Jessie Jervis. Hartford City. IA years
old. eighth grade-succulent.
Ruth I.atshaw. Carlyle, IL years old,
seventh grade-eligible.
Gladys Ellsworth. Rushville, 13 years
old. seventh grade-impostor.
Hattie Rucker, Brownstown. Is years
old. eighth grade-analogous.
Trent Alexander, Noblesville, Is
years old, eighth grade--beseech.
Guy Terhune. Martinsvilie. Is years
old. seventh grade-chrysalds-
Eulila Martin. Monroevilie IA years
old. eighth grade-mademoiseiie
Loye Miller. Howell. IL years old.
sixth grade--Hans Christian Andersen
Estryl Adams, Juietta, IL years old,
sixth grade-Jaunty.
Myrtle Akers. Belimore, l3 years old
sixth grade--lows.
Leo Stohan. Arcadia. II years old
eighth grade-blotches.
Frank Pritchard. Edinburg, Is years
old, eighth grade-peered-
Theodore Keith. Evansville, Is years
old. eighth grade--buoyant.
Robert OConnell. Pierceton, IA years
old. eighth grade-courtier.
| Lenora Schuck. Butlerville. Is years
old. seventh grade-perchance-
Blanche Forsythe. Freeland Park. Il
years old. eighth grade-equilaterals.
! Hariorie Hackleman, Rockport. 10
years old. eighth ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
| Tivola worl Loree. ~ years old.
| eighth grade-aliquot
Catharine Valid, Union City, 13 years
odl. eighth grade--tra pezoid.
| Ruth Rogers. Bloomington, Is years
Iold, eighth grade--gelid.
| Ruth Glenn. Russiaville. 1s years
old. eighth grade-surety.
| Marion Michaels, Monroe. Is years
old. seventh grade-ogre.
Frank Miller. Corydon. IS years old,
eighth grade-feigning.
| Veronica Mazure. Albion. r. r. No. 5.
Is years old. eighth grade-crypt.
| Donald Zook. Denver, 10 years old.
sixth grade-necromancer.
/ carol kennedy. FlllSpOfO, Il years
old. sixth grade-requiem.
| Merrill Shaw. Bridgeport, IL years
old. seventh grade-barege.
Mayme Hough, Stanford. Is years
old. eighth grade-reliquary-
| Jessie Coy. Talbot, Is years old
Eighth grade-Hussars-
Lillian Rapp. Chesterton, Is years
old. seventh grade--abatis.
Harry Narpe& lsc2ttsburg. "a years
old eighth grade--knickerbocke
Edith McGonagle, Monroeville. Is
Years old. eighth grade-incompre
Ihensible.
Levin Litzenberger, Middietown. II
wears old. seventh grade-recurrence.
Naomi Frank, Greenfield, IA years
lold eighth grade-hereditary.
Ardella Salb, Jasper, IA years old
ieighth grade-spelled all words cor
rectly.
The Tenth district representatives
blanche Forsythe, Freeland Park
IJessie Coy, Talbot. and Lillian Rapp
iChesterton. made an excellent show
ling Miss Forsythe was the nineteenth
to be spelled down; Miss Coy, thirty
second, and Miss Rapp, thirty-third
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
The Winner.

Ardella Rose Salb, the little
''phenom' of the Hoosier crop of bes,
spoilers as stated above is Il years old.
She has won the spelling champion
ship of the town of Jasper. of Dubois
county. the Third congressional dis
trict and the state of Indiana in sue
cession since Dec. IA. 1910.
Ardella was born March 10. 1897, in
Jasper She has attended St. Joseph !
parochial school in Jasper up to AMI
including part Of the eighth grade
In the final grade. She has seven
brothers and sisters living The ages
of the children range from years &c
2s.
On Dec. 81 Ardella won the spelling
championship IN Jasper. defeating al
the school children in the higher
grades OF the town and the surround
ing country. from which the schools
of Jasper are recruited to some extent
The test was oral and she misspeliet
no words.
On Jan. 81 she won the championshi,
of Dubois county in a written match.
making the only perfect grade record
ed
The Third district contest, held a
Jeffersonville Feb. is. was likewis.
easy for Ardella, and she carried of
the silver cup offered for the hes
speller. In this contest she likewis;
made a perfect record. Thursday!
victory was the climax.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
AN EVENING PARTY,

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Paxton were host
and hostess at very delightful even
ing party last evening at their home
in Rimbach avenue a. which the mem
bers of the Monday Evening Whist
Club were guests Mr.. and Mrs. Pax
ton entertained a few other guests
with the members. The evening was
spent at the card tables and several
games of bridge whist were played
The honors. among the ladies were won
by Mrs. Henry Kramer and Mrs. e. J.
Johnston Mr. (. +. Johnston and Mr..
w ID. Webb received the gentlemen S
prizes The serving of a luncheon con-
cluded the evenings entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs f. F. Johnston will enter
tain at the next party in two weeks at
their home in South Holman street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

Mrs. Leonard Knoerzer of Clinton
street has gone to West Baden for a
short visit Mr.. Knoerzer has been
at the health resort for the past week
Mr.. bartholomew has returned from
Morocco. Ind. where he has been on
a few weeks visit and resumed his
ment Mrs. J. O'Donnel is entertaining
a small company of friends at one
o'clock luncheon to-day at her home,
10 Condit street. A pleasant social
afternon will follow when the guests
will devote the time to their needle
work
A meeting of the members OF Pro-
gressive Court No. 1e6 Tribe of Ben
Hur will take place this evening in
the X of p Hall A large attendance
of members is desired as the lodge
session will be followed by a social
hour.
The members OF the True Kindred
will meet this evening in the /. O. o. +.
Hall in State street. 1t Is the regular
bi-monthly meeting and a large at
tendance of members is desired
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dyer have re-
turned to their home in South Holman
street after an over Sunday visit with
Mrs. Dyer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Julius Rockwell OF Crown Point.
Miss Mabel wills has returned to her
home in hamilton Park, Chicago after
a few days visit with her sister, Mrs.
A. W. Sprague of Carroll street.
Miss Alice Hess has returned to
Lowell, Ind. to resume her teachin g
after spending the past week end in
Hammond the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs william Hess of Michi-
gan avenue.
Mrs. Harry Edgecomb left last even
| ing for her home in East Liverpool, o.
after a thre weeks visit with her
mother, Mrs. Barbara Ripley and
sister. Mrs Oren Stewart at their
home in Henry street
Mrs. A. Gehring and daughter. Miss
Gehring Of Calumet avenue have gone
| to Michigan City for a few days visit
/ Ellston Elliott has returned TIC
sCrawfordsville. Ind. to resume his
studies at Wabash College after spend
ing a weeks vacation with his parents
Mr and Mrs. F. NJ. Elliott Of Doty
street.
| An enjoyable evening will be spent
by the young ladies of the N. n. EN-
broidery club as the guests of Miss
Gertrude Claus at her home In Clinton
street this evening. The usual socinl
1 diversions will be enjoyed.
The young ladies of the S. S. Club
/ have ben invited to meet with Miss
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
ENTERTAfNs At CARDS.

A very delightful evening was spent
by the members of the 800" Club who
We're invited to be the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. DeWeese at their home
In Rimbach avenue last evening It
was the weekly meeting Of the club
members and sixteen were in attend
ance. The guests played several games
OF 800" at tables in the parlors fol-
lowing which a dainty luncheon of
two courses was served The refresh
fnents were served at the small tables.
Another party will be given next Mon
day evening. April 10th and the host
and hostess will be named later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
A STUDY MEETING.

The members of the history COM
mittee of the Hammond Womans Club
were entertained at the home of MI j..
]. j. Ruff 80 Carroll street yesterday
afternoon Florida" was the study
for the afternooIa. Several interesting
papers were read and the afternoon
was very much enjoyed by everyone
present. Mrs. s. E. Swain had charge
of the program for the afternoon. Mrs.
Swain together with her committee
rendered the following program:
instrumental Selections
ta) Cradle Song.
OBJ Why
(c) Dreaming.
Mrs Eugene S. Cooper
Paper-"The Settling of St. Angus
tine" Mrs. John c. Lavene
instrumental Selection Miss Woodman
Paper-"Mo dern Florida" .....
Mrs. Legrand T. Meyer
Paper-"The Everglades" ...
Observation-Disclosures. Mrs s Z. Swain
Paper-"Coast of Florida. -
................. Mrs. c. II. Stewart
,, Mrs. Ruff with the assistance OF
Mrs. A. E. Wilcox and Mrs. c. L. Wolf
served during the social session
Reporter for the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
w. c. II. L. MEETING.

Mrs. Fryar was "at home" to the
members of the W. G. T. U. last even
:ng at her residence, 44S Oak stree !.
1T was the regular bi-monthly meeting
and many of the members were in at
tendance. There was a short business
meeting called at the opening of the
evening after which a program of
music and readings were given. There
was a pleasant social hour when the
guests met informally for converse
ton and were served with dainty re-
freshments. The next meeting will
take place in two weeks and the an
nouncement of the place of meeting
will be made later
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
ELECT NEW OFFICERs.

Edward Hess was host to the mem
bers of the Good Hpys Pleasure Club
last evening at his home in Michigan
avenue. 1t was the regular meeting
which was postponed from Friday to
Monday evening for the convenience of
several of the members. Several of
the members were present and spent
the evening very enjoyabiy in a social
way. Various games were played and
a contest had been arranged for the
entertainment of the young people. The
honors were won by Carl Brom and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

Arthur Walters. Music was another
feature of the social hour after which
refreshments were served. The ar
engagements were not made for the
next meeting but it is expected tina ;
1t will take place in two weeks. Dur
ing the business session the election
of officers was an important feature.
The following were elected to office TO
serve for an indefinite time:
Observation-Disclosures Hess.
Treasurer-Harold Miller.
Secretary--Lloyd Hess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

The members of Opal Hive No. S96
T. o. T. M. NJ. have arranged for a
social meeting to take place Wednes-
day evening in 1. o. o. f. Hall in State
street in celebration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of the organization.
The members are invited to attend
and have the privilege of asking their
friends to attend with them. Among
the visitors will be the deputy. Mrs.
Nora Cate of Paw Paw, Mich. A musi-
cal and literary program has been ar
ranged and refreshments will be
served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

A practical coat that covers up
light frocks from neck to hem, yet
IS cool enough for midsummer days.
is a most desirable adjunct Of the
wardrobe.
and are, into tho bargain, particular
ly smart and trig IN appearance.
The coat illustrated Is Of navy blue
satin and the raglan cut, giving long,
roomy shoulder and sleeve lines, Is q
feature CT the model.
Trimmings If braid and large
fancy crochet ornaments give the
coat especial distinction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04

Ardella Rose Salb, of Jasper, Is
the best speller in the grade schools
OF Indiana. Representing the Third
Congressional district in the state
spelling contest, held In the House
chamber at the State House, little
Miss Salb defeated thirty-seven
contestants, picked from the best
spoilers Of all the grade schools In
Indiana. Naomi Frank. OF Green
held. was second In the contest, and
Levin Litzenberger. of Middletown,
was third.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
ARRAIGNED FOR
WIFE BEATING
Especial to THE TrMEs.)

Indiana Harbor, April A. Nc
Granular. who lives with his wife and
boy in Fir street, was arraigned be-
fore Judge Walter J. Riley yesterday
on the charge of wife beating.
McGranahan was arrested Sunday.
having gone home in an Intoxicated
condition and started in to abuse Mrs.
McGranahan. "A sister of the latter
who was present went out in search of
an officer and returned with Officer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
WILL MEET NEXT MONDAY.

The meeting of the members of the
art committee of the Hammond Wom-
ans Club will take place ext Monday
afternoon, April 10th at the homo of
Mrs Erick Lund in Warren street. 1t
will be the regular study meeting and
a cordial invitation is extended all the
members to be present. Scandinavian
Art will be the study for the after
noon and the program promises to lie
very enjoyable and interesting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
IT MAY BE OLD,
BUT IT'S GOOD

Washington. Ind. April An
editor here is convinced the lot of
the editor is not all bed of roses.
He wrote an excuse for getting his
paper out late, saying 1t was caus-
ed by physical decentralization due
to sitting too close to the board
ing house wiE-ow."
The "cussed compositor" set the
stuff. leaving out the letter n" in
the word window. The editor HAD
to leave. but his trunk is still at ths
boarding house
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
MEALS FOR TWO DAYS.
Duplex Menu.

MEALS FOR TWO DAYS.
Duplex Menu.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Oranges.
Broiled Ham. Baking Powder Biscuits
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Rice Omelet. Cheese Sauce
Stewed Apricots tEvaporated).
Little Cakes (Sour Cream)
Cocoa
DINNER.
6mothered Tongue. Baked Potatoes.
Spinach JUS la Bourgeoise
Mock Mince Pie. Spring Style.
Demi-tasse.
Stewed Rhubarb
Parsley omelet. Toasted Biscuit.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Cold Sliced Tongue. Bread and Butter
Orange and Lettuce Salad.
Rice Custard.
Tea.
DINNER
Cream of Spinach Soup.
Lady Washingtons.
Egg Outlets. Riced Potatoes.
Apricot Puff. Cream Waters.
Cafe au Lait.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
A THEATER PARTY.

The ladies OF the Embroidery Club
will compose matinee party to see
Rose Stahl in Maggie Pepper" at the
Illinois theater in Chicago Wednesday.
The party is planned in compliment to
Mrs. Abe Cohn who will leave Ham
mond Saturday to make her home in
Milwaukee. 1t is one of a series OF
pleasant entertainments being given
for Mrs. Cohn this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
NO MEETING LAST EVENING.

There was no meeting of the mem
bers OF St. Agnes Guild of st. Paurs
Episcopal church last evening which
was the evening for the regular meet
ing and the announcement has not
been made of the next meeting. At the
next business meeting plans will be
made for some post-Lenten entertain
ment- All the members will receive an
urgent invitation to be present
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
TOO MUCH LOVE

Too much love for fun, frolic and
rich food causes stomach, liver, kid
Eey and nervous troubles Other rem
edies help you but DENNIS SURE,
SAFE AND SPEEDY cures you. Our
discoverer, ten years miserable suf-
ferer with the above troubles, and
RHEUMATISM for years, was cured
in one week. To prove our remedy,
while they last, regular size bottles
only 25c, at
Kolb's Drug Store
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The members of Unity Council
Knights of Columbus met last evening
in the X of C. Hall for their bi-month-
ly meeting. class of six candidates
was initiated during the lodge session.
Plans We're made during the evening
for a dancing party to be given at the
Masonic Temple. Thursday evening
April 27th- Invitations will be issued
among the members and their friends
in Hammond and vicinity during the
coming week. The members are plan
Ing to have 1t one of the most enjoy
able of the post-lenten social enter
tainments. Other business OF inter-
est to the members was transacted
during the evening. The usual num-
Der of members attended the meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
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CARING FOR APPEARANCES.

CARING FOR APPkAHAN CES.
Children should, from the very
first, be taught to take pride In
, their personal appearance. and
, II should be persfstently drilled
into their mind that personal
, attractiveness depends far more
ON their manners, movements of
the body In walking or sitting,
looks, language and attitude to-
ward others, than upon expcn-
sixe or stylish clothing. While
they should he encouraged to
play heartily. and to enjoy their
recreation. they should be COM
PEELED to give thought to their
clothing. and not to he unneces-
snrily boisterous at my time.
They should he taught never to
appear among their elders with
out clean hands and face and
. nicely smoothed hair. When
they have any dirty work to do,
let II be done I'm suitable cloth
= ing; hut let them understand
that when the work is done, the
. next thing fn order Is TO make
themselves tidy and prcsentabIe.
. They should he taught, too,
. that their personal belongings
. should he kept careful track OF.
q their garments brushed and
. hung MP when taken OF, and
. should not be allowed to throw
. things about the living rooms
. or their own rooms. Neat cloth
NJ
. dirty or fu-kept house, be-
q cause in such n house there In
. always more or less lint, SPOT
= ing. and staining md crumpIing
. of garments, and they should he
. made to feel responsible for .he
. house. as well ne Themselves.
. The sooner this II done, the bet
. ter for NIL. Boys should learn
= these lessons equally with girls.
q 1t Ii no recommendation for a
= boy, or a youth to look like he
q had come ont of the dust-bin or
= rnE-bax.
where there are children.
q there should MISC he a box for
q toys and other piaythings. Each
= child should have his or her
= own, and Its use should be
q strictly enjoined. When the
q child II done with a top. or toys,
. he should be taught to put It
= away before he takes out auoth-
. err. IL begun early enough, the
. habit Will become formed, even
. II the chfld's dump OF ORDER
. be deficient.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-04
a CoNNITrEE MEETYNG

The members OF the literature COM
mittee of the Hammond Woman's Club
are meeting this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Frank Hammond. IS
Mason street. 1t is the regular BIZ
monthly meeting to which all the
members are cordially invited. The
study for the Afternoon is Maurice
Maeterlinck" and Mrs. W. C. Harrison
has had the program in charge. The
program is as follows:
Paper-"Character Sketch -
...... Mrs. Elizabeth Shields
Maurice Maeterlinck, SYM
bolist and Mystic" .
..--......-... Mrs. W. C. Harrison
Paper-"The Alabaster Box. .
1900. Mrs. Elizabeth vanSteenberg
Paper-"Mary Magdaline" ....
........ Mrs. Frank Hammond
Paper-"Peleas and MeIisande" 49,
Mrs. II. r. Bell