davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
IN
BRAND new
PREDICTION
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 4.-Represen-
tatives of the Gary and Western Lake
Shore & Eastern. New York Chicago
& st, Louis and Syracuse Milford
railways appeared before the State
Board OF ak Commissioners and enter
ed protests against tax assessments
fixed by the board. They argued that
the present uncertain status of railroad
finance should be taken into considera-
ton in levying taxes.
w K Allen of Chicago, representing
the Chicago, Lake Shore g. Eastern.
said that the railroad owned no rolling
stock, but was operated by the Chi
cago, Indiana & Southern railroad. The
gross earnings of the three companies
of which Mr.. Allen is secretary ana
treasurer, the Chicago, Lake Shore &
Eastern, the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
and the Gary & Western. he said. were
$s.352,325 in 1910 and the net earnings
amounted to ss,41s.9s1. according to a
statement filed by the road with the
State Tax Board.
within four years Gary will have
$4,000 workmen employed in the fac
tories in that city If business condi-
lions improve as it Is expected they
will,' said Nj. Allen during his address,
to the board.
Mr.. Allen told the board of the
gigantic industries which have located
in the Gary district lately and which
are about ready to begin operations.
Among these industries, he said. are
the American Bridge Company, the In
diana Steel Company, the Gary Bolt
and Screw Company, the American
Sheet and Tin Plate Company and tn
American Locomotive Works. TIL.
American Car and Foundry Company
he said. has purchased land and expects
to erect new factory which will en-
ploy several thousand men. Mr.. Allen
asserted that the new industries which
lalready have located at Gary will EN-
ploy approximately $4,000 men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Mildred to Basil Walker at a most
charming evening party Wednesday at
their home. 449 Summer street. Only
the members of the Immediate families
and few friends were in attendance
during the evening. The guests were
received in the parlors where the even
ing was spent in a delightful social
way. Games were played and a. short
musical program was one of the feat
ures OF the entertainment. At ten
thirty O'Clock the guests were invited
into the dining room and served with
a prettily appointed dinner of four
courses The table was beautiful with
a decorations in pink and white. The
place cards were hand decorated in
simple rose design. ~5r center piece
a bowl of brides roses was chosen and
the other decorations were in ink and
white. pretty way was chosen for
announcing the approaching nuptials.
From the center-piece to each lace at
the table We're stretched white satin
ribbons to which were fastened, roses,
in the petals of which were hidden tiny
envelopes enclosing the cards of an
nouncement. No date was given for
the ceremony which will be soiemnized
| in June. The wedding will be one Of
the retty affairs of the month. The
young people are prominent in Ham
monds younger society set and have
many friends in Hammond and vicinity
| to whom the announcement of their en-
gagement Will be interesting. Miss
Collins came to Hammond with her
parents from Meadville. Pa. and during
her residence here has made a large
circle of friends Miss Collins is also
known In the musical circle of the
/ city having given programs at several
entertainments. Mr.. Walker is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Walker of Rus
sell street. He is a member of the East
| Hammond Coal Co. the owners of
which are John l. Walker and Son.
Mr.. Walker is also an accomplished
musician graduating in a class in violin
under Professor CROUCH of Chicago.
He was engaged in concert work after
his graduation and now directs sae
/ Walker orchestra NSrch is popular
with Hammond society people.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
TOLLESrON.
!. J. B. Williams spent. yesterday

Mrs. J. B. Williams spent yesterday
in Eng1ewood.
Miss Elsie Traeger of Crisman, Ind.
is spending few days here.
The ladies Aid of the Westminster
Presbyterian church held their meet.
ing at the chudch yesterday afternoon
Mrs. G. Aylesworth of Hebron. Ind,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Leeka, on Everest court.
]. j. STAFF of Frankfort. I'LL, wal
a town visitor yesterday.
j. Ainstein of Clark was a Tollestor
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Blackwell and children O.
Chicago will be the guests of Mrs. Geo
rye Hanford, on Chicago avenue, for
few days
Misses Bertha and Tillie Grand and
Messrs. S. c. Congdon and S. Mahar
were Hammond visitors Tuesday even
ing.
A. Edmunds returned after spending
several days with friends in Chicago.
II. A. Townsley spent Wednesday il
Chicago.
Mesdames Harry Frazure and "A. NJ
Frazure entertained the members O.
the Ladies' Aid OF the Christian church
at the home of the latter. on st. 10.
seph street, Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. A A Kunert of First street wa,
a Hammond visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Schmidt spent yesterda,
in Hammond.
Sam Goldberg transacted business il
Indiana Harbor yesterday.
Mrs. d. ID. Greenwald was a Chicago
shopper yesterday.
Mrs. Ed. Behnke is quite i'll at heI
home on Third street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
MRS. GESRrcH A HOSTESS.

Mrs. A. Genrich was .'at home" to the
members OF the Ladies' Aid Society of
St Pauls Lutheran church yestero-y
afternoon at her residence in Indiana
avenue. The afternoon was spent very
enjoyably by the many members in at
tendance. They met for social CONVEX
sation and music until four-thirty
o'clock when the guests we're invited
into the dining room and served with
elaborate refreshments. A silver coll
lection was taken, as is customary in
the society, and a nice sum was realiz :
ed which will be used for the benefit
of the society and church. The an
nouncement was made OF the next
meeting which will take place In two
weeks. at the home of Mrs. H. G. Merz.
81 Warren street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
A HOME BAKERY SALE.

The members of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the First NJ L. Church will
hold sale of home bakery in the
room vacated by Ortt and Towle in the
Hammond Building. Saturday, May 9Th.
Mrs. M NJ Towle is chairman of the
committee for the day. The sale will
open at nine o'clock and continue dur
ing the remainder of the day The
ladies will have bread, rolls. cakes
pies and doughnuts for SALE The pub
lie is cordially inviteo 20 atreno
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
A LODGE SESSION.

An enjoyable meeting of the mem
bers of Silver Light Hive l. o. t. NJ
took place last evening in the X. OF Z.
Hall in South Holman street. A large
number of members were present ana
there were visiting members from
South Chicago The routine work was
disposed of after which 5ocial ses-
sion was enjoed. The members of the
committee on arrangements served the
guests with dainty refreshments.
large attendance Is desired at the next
regular meeting in two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
DISPLAY
OFF FOODSTUFFS
Rules Laid Down by State
Health Board.

The following rules. laid down by
the state board of health. are to be
rigidly enforced by the local board:
Fruits vegetables and other food
products shall not be displayed or
stored on the sidewalk or outside the
place of business unless they are Sc
curely covered by cases of glass. wood
or metal, or enclosed in tight boxes,
bags or barrels, and all such cases or
retainers shall be raised at least two
feet above the sidewalk. The practice
heretofore followed of covering small
fruits with screens or MEETINGS is not
sufficient compliance with this rule.
This rule shall not. however. apply to
fruits and vegetables which have to be
skinned or peeled before use and which
are stored in tight barrels. boxes or
crates.
Prepared foodstuffs. such as bakers
goods, CONNECTIONS. shelled nuts, pop
corn, etc. dried fruits, such as dates,
figs, peaches. prunes, apricots, etc, CO.
reial products such as tapioca, break
fast foods, noodles. etc; picked prod
gcts such as pickles, chill sauce. chow
chow. ETC.; fruit produts, such as apple
butter, jellies. jam. etc; meat products,
such as dried, sailed or smoked fish,
veal loaf picked pigs feet, mincemeat.
Clipped beef, boiled ham, or other
foods prepared for eating. or subject
to attack OF worms or flies. shall not
be displayed for sale unless protected
from flies, dust, dirt, and all other
foreign or injurious contamination by
suitable covering of glass. wood or
metal
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
SOCIAL NEWS FOR FRIDAY.

Miss Adele Dunbar Will entertain
the members of the X. A. T. :. Club
at her home In RImbach avenue FRI
dry evening.
The members of Golden Rod Camp
NO. 1867 Royal NeiEhbors will give
n musicale and dance In Longs Hall
In state street Friday evening TO
which tho public In invited.
Mrs. Frances Kingsley will enter
tain the members of the \. p. Whist
Club mt her home I'm Highland
street Friday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

Mrs. c. G. KingwifI, the newly elect
ed president of the Ladies' Guild of St.
Pau1s Episcopal church gave an "at
home" yesterday afternoon from, two
thirty to five o'clock at her residence IN
williams street for the members of the
Guild and their friends. There were
about fifty Hammond ladies in attend
ance and they met socially for CONVEX
sation and enjoyed the afternoon. A
delightful program had been arranged
for the afternoons entertainment.
Mrs Magnus and Mrs. OFT OF Chicago
were present and entertained with
several vocal selections. They both re-
sponded with encore numbers. Mrs.
Lawrence Becker played the piano ac-
compartments for both Mrs. OFT and
Mrs Magnus. Mrs Roy Condo delight
ed the guests with her two violin selec-
tion. She was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs Peter j. Lyons. A read
ing was given by Mrs. r. o. Wfnkler
which was very much enjoyed. AT the
conclusion of the program Mrs. King
will served her guests with dainty re-
freshments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
MRS. BINDE RENTERrAINs

Mrs. w II. Binder was hostess to
the members OF the Ladies Aid Society
Of the First Baptist enurch at their
meeting yesterday afternoon at her
home in Williams street. The after
noon was spent in the usual way of
the society with sewing for the benefit
of the church. a great deal OF work
was accomplished. There was a short
business meeting after which the time
was spent pleasantly in a social way.
Mrs. Binder served her guests with a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Big Engine Tired.

One of the Erie railroads largest and
noted locomotives. the John Wonder
ly.' was partially out of commission
this morning. The train is due at
Hammond at 7:10, and arrived here
over two hours late.
The engine was switched off from the
train and taken to the yards Another
locomotive drew the train into Chicago.
The 7;1o is a through train from the
east
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Secures New Optometrist.

There Is not a business man 4 in
Hammond. in Lake county, who has
put more forcefuI impression of his
energetic individuality upon his pa
irons and public generally than has
John E. McGarry. In no one branch
has he made greater strides or achiev-
ed more marked and fattering results
than in that of optometry, or the
scientific examination of the eye and
the skillful fitting and adjusting of
glasses As still another step in ad-
vance he has just secured the services
OF DIR. F. r. Lane of Logansport, an
eyesight specialist of known skill and
experience. Though comparatively
young man, DR.. Lane graduated with
honors some ten years ago from the
leading schools of optometry in this
state and Illinois.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Resisting an Officer.

case was filed in Judge Ames'
court yesterday afternoon against Paul
Galick, charging him with resisting an
officer.
Constable Julius Taussig. the COM
planning witness in the case, makes the
charges against Galick. The trial has
been set for tomorrow morning at Q
o'clock
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
ARRANGE ron PUBLIC WHIST.

Mrs. Adolph Hirsch entertained the
members OF the Jewish Ladies' Aid So
ciety al their regular meeting yester-
day afternoon al her home in Carroll
street. A large number of members at
tended the meeting. The work for the
next few weeks was outlined and plans
were made for public whist party to
be given the latter part of this month.
The definite announcement will be
made later and cordial invitation ex-
tended all the friends to attend. Sew
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
A LODGE SESSION.

A meeting of the members of Opal
Hive No. sS6 L. o. T. NJ. NJ. took place
last evening in !. o. o. F. Hall in State
street. 1t was the regular bi-monthly
meeting and the usual number of meAs-
bers attended After the routine work
had been disposed of, the members en-
Joyed a short social session. The next
meeting will take place in two weeks
and all the members are asked to be
present. The usual business and So
cial program will be carried out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

dainty luncheon. 1t was the regular
bi-monthly meeting and the members
will meet again in two weeks at the
home of Mrs Thomas Hammond in
South Holman street A large attend
ance OF members is desired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Will Begin Mondav.

Work on ]. ]. Ruffs new building
will commence Monday morning. The
movers have promised to have the old
building on the lot by that time and
the excavations viii commence then.
1t will take all summer to build the
building, but when it is completed it
will be one of the finest in the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
THE ART EXHIBIT.

Last evening was the opening night
of the Fine Arts Exhibit in the high
school auditorium and large num-
Der of Hammond people were in a..
tendance. The exhibit is given under
the auspices of the Irving and River
side schools and patrons of the two
buildings vii be present at the several
sessions to welcome the visitors. Last
evening the teachers of the two
schools. members of the Parents Clubs
and a number OF Ha--mond people who
were asked to be patrons and patron
esses of the exhibit received informal
ly. The session last evening was very
enjoyable and the committee has ar
ranged leasant programs for the two
remaining evenings, Thursday and FRI
day. They Cordially invite the public
to attend. The display is one of the
best ever shown here and two hundred
copies of the worlds most famous pic
lures are exhibited. The pictures are
attracticely arranged and catalos les
may be used while the pictures are ex
planned During the two remaining
evenings Miss Grady. the supervisor
of art in the schools will explain the
pictures. She chose several of the
pictures and explained them last even
ing in way that interested the many
visitors. The remainder of the pro-
gram was as follows:
Selection ...... High School Orchestra
Address of Welcome. Observation-Disclosures.
Superintendent c. NJ Mcdaniel
Vocal Selection. Miss Lillian Spafford
"Reminiscences of Travels Among
Pictures. .........M Mrs. NJ. RothschiId
Piano Duet. ..... The Misses Mar
| guerite Minard and wellie Mcdaniel
Vocal Solo. Mr.. G. r. Love
Selection. 49,. :. High School Orchestra
Box skating and races at the Whit
ing Rink Saturday evening. Come and
| join in the fun. 4-2t
| Miss Winnie Pleggie has returned 10
her home In Chicago after shoi /
visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Drack-
ert and family at their home in State
Line street
| E. s. Emmerine and Charles Mayer
have returned home from a business
visit in Washington, D. c. and other
eastern cities.
Mrs A Kooy and daughter of
Munster were business visitors in
Hammond today.
Mrs Frank scheidt of Black Oak
was in Hammond today visiting friends
and transacting business.
The members OF Golden Rod Camp
No. 1857 Royal Neighbors will give an
entertainment in Longs Hall in State
street Friday evening, May 5th to
which their friends are invited. A
short program will be given after
which dancing will be enjoyed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Billy the Second.

Word has been received from Will
liam Whitfield in Chicago, more ia
military known as Billy" that there
Is Billy No. 2 at his home now, the
new arrival having put in an appear
ance last Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

eral pretty prizes will be awarded in
the games. Other business of import
ance to the members was transacted
after which the time was spent in an
enjoy able social way. The hostess
served her guests with dainty refresh
ments. Mrs. Borg will be the next
hostess and will entertain the mem
bers in two weeks on Wednesday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will
liam Stieglitz, 107 Douglas street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

, The girl who makes her own 4
clothes, but who has, however, I
, only "A few hours daily to spend I
> ON her sewing Is the one who I
, VIII benefit most by the novel I
D fabrics of this year, which are I
D printed or embroidered In de- 4
b signs that are so attractive and I
complete that but little sewing
IN needed to make a frock, while
D the narrow skirts and peasant I
sleeves require SO little material I
that girl can this year have I
two frocks at the former cost of
b one.
In the first place the new bor-
dcred lawns are lovely as the
chiffon cloths and silks, and Of
fer as much variety I'm coIoring,
and can READILY be made with
out lining, one straight prin- +.
= cess slip OF white lawn answer
= Ing for under the different
. frocks of very thin material.
The vogue of the fchu and
. tho deep sailor collar and cuffs
. is also an mid to the girl who
o makes her own clothes, for sew
= crnl sets Of these can be made
. at home mt very little cost, and
q are sufficient trimming for n
. simple morning frock, OF even a
. IA light gown for the evening"
q ing, since 81 soft white null
= fichu with frilis of lace is the
. most fashionable finish on the
= new organdy or Iingeries gowns
q In colors.
+ To wear over these evening
. gowns light coat of aiIover
= lace lined with coIored china
q silk. a coat of chiffon In two
= readily be made, ripping up an
o old kimono n pattern, or by
= purchasing one of these pat
O etrns for n few cents.
= These coats have little or no
. trimming save binding of silk,
= and are caught together with
= silI~en cords, lending an appear
= auce of great richness and ex-
. pense, although not taxing even
q the most limited purse to buy.
e The straight and narrow
= skirts are blessing to the girl
= of moderate means. too, for they
= require few yards of material.
= while last years frocks may he
. furnished un with new tunfc
= and look AZ pretty and fresh as
q If they had Just come from the
e dressmaixer's.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

IF THE WORKER. YOU'RE LOOK.
ING FOR DOESN'T. ADVERTISE TO.
DAY. YOU ADVERTISE FOR HIN
IN THE TIMES TOMORROW ANu
THE SAME DOUBLE CAPACITY FOE
SERVICE HOLDS TRUE OF ALL TEr
WANT AID CONSIDERATIONS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
al GIIun MEErING.

The next meeting of the members o.
the Ladies Guild OF st. Paurs Episcopal
church will take place in the guild
room next Wednesday and final ar
engagements will be made for the sup
per to be served on the evening of
May 18th. large attendance is desir-
ed at the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Building Permit.

Lot 81. block 3, Fogg & Ham
mond addition; 24x60x9; AIS
Summer street; Otto Herald.
contractor; Herman Schreiber
owner 81 100
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED.

The members OF Golden Rod Camp
No. 1857 Royal Neighbors will give an
entertainment and dance Friday even
Ing in Longs Hall in State street t
which the public is invited. An ad-
missio of fifteen cents will be charged.
After the following program there viii
be informal dancing:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
Kanlradt Colts.

The Kamradt Colts of West Ham
mond would like TO challenge any
team. For games call P Kamradt
manager. Phone 1864.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
c. q. r. NOTICE.

Meet In front OF church at 1880 Fri
day morning to attend the funeral of
our late Brother Jonatj
CHIEF RANGER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
MEALS FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.

Cereal, with Thin Cream.
brains Sauted. Tomato Sauce.
Rolls. Rhubarb and Orange Marmalade
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cream of Lima Bean Soup.
Dandelion Greens,
with Slices of Hard Cooked Eggs.
Pineapple and Tapioca Sponge.
Tea
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
DINNER.

Stuffed Shoulder OF Lamb
Franconia Potatoes. Buttered Onions.
Lemon Jelly Pecan Salad
Waters. Cheese Balls.
Small Cups Coffee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

ere ove-ed
is o
i ap
hav t. be to plea
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04
HONOR MRS. MCCULLOUGH.

issued invitations for a one O'Clock
luncheon at which she will entertain
next Saturday in honor of Mrs. Charles
of Mexico City, Mexics
who is in Chicago on visit. Mrs. Nc
Cullough was forerly Miss Jessie Clark
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

ADVERTISE AND ADVERTISE
AGAIN IN THE TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-04

ENGAGEMENT Is ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Collins announce
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-13

New Orleans. La, January l2.--Sec-
rotary Testers analysis OF the cot
ton movement for the Tour months of
the season from September / 10 De-
cember 81. inclusive shows that com
pared WIN the crop movement last
Year. the state OF Texas has brought
into sight this season in round figures
396,0up bales more; other Gulf States.
Mississippi. Tennessee, Missouri and
Oklahoma have marketed $1,000 more
and the group of Atlantic States
which includes North and South Caro-
Ina. Georgia. Florida. Alabama and
Virginia. have marketed 22o.0Oo more.
making the increase in the amount
marketed IL 10000
Mr.. Hester shows the amount
brought into sight by groups of states
Tor the four months OF this season as
follows:
Texas, 2i92,525 bales. an Increase
crease under Year before last of SIS
ssh
other Gulf states a.iii,3aI bales.
IN Increase over last year of 5ll,lS2.
ard decrease under year before last
Atlantic states. s,se7,lsa bales. an
increase over last year of 23oi9i. and
IN increase over year before last Of
,S9.iS2
Total crop in sight close of De-
year of i,li0,ilo, and II decrease under
year before last of i!95GI
The group of States furnished in
round figures OF the crops of last year
and year before last:
From the state of Texas last year
fore last: other Gulf States. a,003.00o
last year. and 100000 year before
last: Atlantic states, i9Il,0u0 last
year, aud a.666.o0o year before last.