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The Washington times., 1911-03-22
COUNTY TO RAISE
CONFEDERATE FUND
Rockville Monument Will
Honor Men Who Fought
Under Col. Brown.

ROCKVILLE, Md. March 2O.-An ac-
tive campaign was started here today to
collect 5000 TO erect a memorial here
to every Montgomery county man who
fought in the Confederate army. The
shalt will bear the names of all from
Col. Ridgely Brown down.
Col. Ridgely Brown Camp of Confed-
crate Veterans is in charge of the move
ment. The organization has had the
project under consideration ever since
It was learned that the body of Colonel
Brown rested in an unmarked grave on
a small farm owned by negroes. The
committee in charge of taking subscrip-
tions has reported that promises of
financial aid from every one SO far ap-
preached have been given, and there is
every indication that the 5000 needed
will be collected within six or eight
weeks.
The Washington times., 1911-03-22
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


Traffic was suspended on the Ana
costa bridge for thirty minutes last
evening about o'clock. while a tug
boat, conveying a scow on the Eastern
Branch under the draw Of the struc-
ture, pulled back and forth in its efforts
to release the barge from a mud bar on
which II had become fast ....-
The draw had been raised to facilitate
the passage of the vessels and remained
50 long enough to impede travel on the
bridge. Twelve street cars on the Ana
costa line were caught in the tie-up,
while many vehicles and pedestrians
were inconvenienced
The patrol wagon of the Eleventh pre-
cinct, which was taking Policeman
Frank L. Waters to Providence Hos
pital, as he had been suddenly over
come by an attack of indigestion, was
caught in the jam and was compelled
to wait until the draw was lowered.
The Washington times., 1911-03-22

The police of the Eleventh precinct
are TODAY investigating a robbery that
occurred during the night at the new
residence of ]. W. McClOSkcy, in Valley
street. Washington Highlands. Entrance
was effected through a window. Many
planes, saws, chisels, bits, braces, etc.
were stolen. The stolen property. all OF
which is stamped with the owners ini-
tials, Is valued at $15
The Washington times., 1911-03-22

Another and beautiful lot of Silk Fouds arrived tbs week.
better Styles better qualities and better coorS than any we've had so
this spring indeed wonderful values and only by taking
such large quantities able to them at price which would
enable sell them cheap plenty of space dots and figures lots of
scroll designs and all the wanted coo Be here early and take avan
tage of this great sale first choice worth coming for Remember
7c and 85c Ape-sk Fouads 3 to "a inches wide, Sc
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

The big Fourth of July picnic at Co
lumbia park planned by the Christian
church promises to be a well arranged
affair, carried out on big scale. All
the committees are making good on the
parts for which they are responsible.
big tent will be erected early
Tuesday morning and big store of
light refreshments provided. A fifty
passenger launch will furnish rides on
the river.
Business men have been lavish in
furnishing premiums for the various
races. Following is the list of races,
many of which will be amusing:
Onion race. girls 1915, china hair
receiver. j. Brennan.
2. Onion race, boys, 1916, tennis OK
fords, Hellerman.
8. Fifty-yard race, ten boys. Il
years. baseball Millikan: ten girls. 1:
years. box candy. Randy Shop.
4. Cracker eating contest, ten boys
11-14. ball and bat. Knox store.
5. Fifty-yard dash, twenty girls, 49,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
ENTEnTArxs AT CARDS.

The ladies' OF the Good VIII club
spent an enjoyable afternoon yesterday
as the guests of Mrs. Bauman at her
home in Plummer avenue. 1t was the
regular meeting postponed from Thurs
day to Friday afternoon for the con-
vepience of the members. An ENJOYABLE
time was spent at the card tables where
several games of pedro We're PLAYED.
The games were played at small tables
in the parlors- Mrs. Frank Waller and
Mrs. Fred Kralowetz received the first
and second honors in the games and the
consolation prize was awarded to Mrs.
Thomas Kennedy. During the hour fol
lowing the games the hostess served
her guests with dainty luncheon. The
covers were laid at the small tables
Mrs. Nicholas was named as the next
hostess and she will entertain in two
weeks on Thursday at her home in
Gostlin street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
DICTATES OF FASHION.


Two shades of blue, one very much
lighter. are used on linen tailored suits.
Scarfs of satin or supple. changeable
taneta are used on both afternoon and
evening dresses.
Many little plisses. jabots and friils
show touches of black velvet in the
form of tiny buttons.
AS a decorative agent in trimming
a tailored suit. there is nothing SO eff
fective as black and white silk.
Skirts of evening dresses are slashed
at the side or front. showing ruffies OF
net or lace on the underdresses.
shoemakerss hekls are used on street
shoes and boots. while the Lotis XIV
heels are reserved for evening shoes.
The "mitten" stocking is pretty fad.
1t is black net, and Is worn over silk
stocking of contrasting color.
The newest rm of watch is that
which is placed within a pendant Still
smaller is a dainty watch set in ring
Small black velvet buttons are used
| in hundreds. Rows Of them are used
on blouse sleeves and the entire front
I of the skirt.
The scarfs of sheer batiste or null
! daintiiy embroidered in fine traceries
! combined with eyelets. are Immensely
popular for the thin summer frock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
LUNCHEON
DINNER
A ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON.

One Of the prettiest social affairs of
the day was a luncheon at which Miss
Edith Mcconnell entertained at the
home OF her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fl. A.
Mcconnell in Doty street. The enter
tainment was given honoring Miss
Leona Aurand of Milford. Ill. who is
Miss McConnelis guest and Miss
Lenore Kosche of Chicago who is the
house guest of Miss Amelia Dibos. Miss
Mcconnell received her guests in the
parlors where they spent the time
pleasantly in social conversation until
one o'clock where they were invited
into the dining room. A beautifully
appointed luncheon of five courses was
served. Pink and white were the colors
chosen for the decoration scheme and
a bowl of pink killarney roses and ferns
was used as center piece on the table.
Dainty decorated place cards were laid
for fifteen guests. Following the serv-
ing of the luncheon the guests returned
TO the parlors and the large veranda
and enjoyed various social diversions
Music was one of the pleasant features
OF the afternoon. The guests were Miss
Leona Aurand of Milford, ILL.,, Miss
Lenore Kosche of Chicago and the
Misses Alice Locklin. Grace Bridge
Alice Miller, Rose Ruschli, Alta Ken
nedy. Zella Irish. Leoda MacAleer
Amelia Dibos. Elizabeth Edwards
Laura Hess, Wellie Mcdaniel and Mar
guerite Minard.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

Miss Frieda wehl of Omaha, Neb. is
the guest of Miss Ruth Brusel at her
home In Logan street for several days
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rabe of Williams
street will spend a few days with rela-
tives in Chicago Heights, Ill.
Miss Dollie Knots and her guest.
Miss Lynch of Niagara Falls are spend
ing the day in Chicago and this even
ing viii visit White City.
Miss Maude Smith of State street was
the guest of Mrs. Jack Evans at her
home in East Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. George Hannauer and children
of South Holman street returned homa
last evening after visit in St. Louis,
Mo.
Mrs. Margaret Swift of Englewood is
a guest at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Brennan in Rimpach avenue.
| The members of the Ladies Auxiliary
j to the University Club will meet We'd
nesday afternoon instead of Tuesday Of
next week in the University club rooms
The meeting is called for two-thirty
o'clock.
Mrs. Jack Evans and daughter, Sina
of East Chicago left today for Provi-
donce r. I. where they will spend a
month with Mrs. Lou Morris. Mrs.
Morris was formerly Miss Bird Smith OF
Hammond.
| Mrs. 5. F. Hayden of Lowell is spend
| ing a few days with friends and rela-
tives in Hammond.
| The Misses Claire Clunder and Mar
garet Reinholtz left today for Niagara
Falls and Buffalo, n. Y. to spend few
days vacation.
Miss Veda Hemstock left for Valpa-
raise this afternoon where she will re-
main for a few days the guest OF her
mother. Mrs. Mary Hemstoek.
MrS Cena Palmer of East Chicago
was visitor In Hammond this after
non.
Miss Frieda Monnette of South Hob
man street left for Milford, Ill today
to be the guest of friends and relatives
Miss Ella Delanhanty of Chicago will
spend Sunday with Mrs c. NJ. Pope II
her home in Clinton street.
The Misses Anna and Minnie Leis'
will spend Sunday at Monee, Ill.
The Misses Pearl and Anna ans
Messrs. Gordon and Allan Williams will
leave tomorrow for Valparaiso wher'
they will remain for few days and at
tend the Chautauqua.
Ed DeBeccaro has returned to Chi
cago after spending week with rela
tives in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
LAKE SHIPPING
SHOWS DECREASE
Iron Tonnage Falls Below
Mark Set Last Year.

Washington, July shipping upon
the great lakes between American
ports during last May was not of as
great tonnage as during May, 1910, be-
ing only S,755.2o5 short tons. compared
with 11.255,9Ss. The decline in the to-
tai traffic is due principally to the
smaller shipments of iron ore from
Lake Superior and Lake Michigan
ports, the total for the month. 3,To4,261
long tons, falling almost 40 per cent
short of the corresponding shipments
a year ago. Grain shipments during
the month, 14,349.777 bushels, compare
favorably with May. 1910, shipments OF
Ie73s913 bushels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
PICNIC AT LANE FRONT.

A number of young ladies went to the
lake front yesterday afternoon and had
pleasant time. They took their re-
freshments and an elaborate picnic
supper was served at six o'clock. In the
evening a number of boys Joined tho
party and games and contests were
pleasant features. The affair was plan
ned In honor of Miss Frieda Well of
Omaha, Neb who is Miss Ruth Brussels
house guest and Miss Leona Aurand of
Milford, H.. who is visiting Mis- Edith
Mcconnell for few days
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

Is, ball bearing skates, ortt & Towle
6. Fifty-yard dash, twenty boys. 49,
Is. silk necktie. Hub
7. Wheelbarrow race, six men. sack
flour, Humpher Bros.
s. Blind race, ten girls, 1918, box
candy, Bereolos ten boys, 1918. kodak
Coxs store.
8. Pie eating contest, six boys. s.
II. tennis oxfords, Schloer
10 Fifty-yard dash, twenty boys, IS
Is. pair bicycle tires, Triangle shop.
IL. Fat woman's race, ten ladies
lawn dress pattern. White Store.
H. Lean woman's race. fifteen la
dies, gold hat pin. McGarry
13 Barrel race, ten men, dress shirt
Model
IA. Somersault race. boys SIS, safe
~ fire crackers, ]. Brennan.
Is Hobble skirt race. twenty la
dies, pair fancy slippers. Lion Store.
16. Sack race, twenty men. dres.
shirt. L Hoffman.
II. S. S, teachers race. ladies. UNI
brella, E. C. Minas.
Is. Sack race, twenty boys. 1918
silk tie, NJ Winer
10. Three-legged race. twenty men
| Is and up. gold tie pin. Laederach
20. s. S. teachers race, men, rock
ing chair, Emil Minas.
81. Free for all race, peek pota
toes, Prevo Bros; sack of flour, L
Humpher; berry set. Harry Minas.
%. Smaller boys and girls races, ic,
cream and hair ribbons.
A ball game in the afternoon an,
fireworks In the evening will add L
the festivities OF the day and make thi
a pleasant place for families to spen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
WANT PLANS CHANGED
Especial to TIVE TINES }

East Chicago, July There was a
meeting last night of the building COM
mittee of the new Methodist church at
which attempt was made to so
change the plans of the new structure
a 20 come within the $4,000 original
ly agreed on for the cost of construc-
ton.
Five of the nine members of the
committee were present, these being
Chairman A. G. Slocomb, H. H. Clark.
W. E. Roe, E. A. Peters and T. l.
Evans.
J. w. Reed of Hammond. the lowest
bidder. met with the committee to fig
ure out just what changes could be
made. but 1T was impossible for the
business to be completed at last nights
session and the committee adjourned
to meet again Monday night. when 1t
is probable the contract will be let.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
GERMAN NJ. e. cHuRcHs PICNIC.

The Sunday school of the German NJ.
E. church will hold their annual picnic
at Douglass Park on Monday. July 3rd.
Arrangements have been made to serve
meals and refreshments on the grounds
The entertainment committee has pro-
vided for amusements such as games,
races, etc. The winners of the races
Will receive valuable and useful prizes.
A cordial invitation is extended the
public to attend this festival and spend
a pleasant day or evening at the park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
TOLLESTON.

Mrs. Edgar Armstrong and son
Isaiah returned after spending two
weeks at the home of Mrs. Armstrong s
sister, Mrs. william Saucere, at Win
chester, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bode and daugh-
ter Hildegarde will be the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. H Schultz of Whiting
over Sunday.
George Grand transacted business in
Chicago yesterday.
Fred Finding of Hammond was in
town yesterday looking after business
interests here.
Mrs. E. w. Hood and son Freddie
spent the day here.
Mrs. H. Pletsch and son Percy OF
Chicago will spend a few days with
relatives here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
} = ~~~H . . ~1~~e> -
Etiquette IN THE
HOUSEHOLD


There is code of etiquette
for those who act AS serving
\ men and serying-maids, and
there Is also code of etiquette
for the master and mistress of
D household, In fact, for every
member of 1T.
No self-rcspecting man or vo-
man resents the use OF the wrod
servant, or Its meaning, and
. those who are well instructed
do not fail to speak to their
superiors in the household with
D respect, says n writer i'm the
D Chicago Inter-Ocean. For in
stance, servant should answer,
. mo madam and "No, sir,- in
place of "AlI right. ~ guess
So" or even, "No. Mrs. Brown
= or eyes, MIR. smith,
Servants may address children
. who are under 10 years of aEe
. without the addition of "Misso
. or "Nr." bat girl over 10 and
. boy under 13 upward
. should be given their titles.
p Courtesy exacts courtesy.
. Therefore IL the master and mis-
. trcss give their orders TO serv-
q ants in a pleasant voice aud
q kind manner, the result will he
. much better than if "A domineer-
= ing and Hcrempt0ry manner Is
q used.
1t Is not necessary to ask n
. servant "pIease- to pass "a dish
at table, or Ito be so GOOD as
o to get a cont or furs. 1t is
= thank yOu,. in a. low tone when
q You refuse a dish mt table, and
= 1t does no harm to say s'Thank
. you,'' when n service has been
q performed.
1t IL n great mistake TO gossip
q unkfndly, TO discuss ones pri-
y vate affairs, or the affairs of
= ones friends before servants.
y What is snid is apt TO be re-
q peated to their friends, aud, as
y IL In frequently not thoroughly
= understand, much harm Ia done
= In the repeating
Children should be required to
y ask for any special service
courtesiy, not demand ii.
In households where the serv-
. ants are properly trained, no
= one of them will sit in the pres
= ence of member of the family
y OF their friends. Whether spok-
y en- to o. not, they rise Mt the ap-
y penrnrce of all but the young
e children.
They should never enter
= Room without knocking. They
= should present cards and small
parcels upon a tray, never I'm
= the hand They should never
speak unless they are spoken to.
without the preliminary, 81 beg
your pardon" Every order
= should be acknowledged by n
. respectful eyes, sir,- or eyes,
. madam-' They should tread
. lightly, close doors quietly, and
. their voice should he heard only
. when necessary. Their work
. should be henrd only when nee
= essary. Their work should he
| . done with thoroughness, but the
. wcrkeAlittIe in evidence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

to a bodice trinity tucked under the
skirt. On too stout figure the Nor
folk perilously resembles a dressing
sacque and should be worn only by the
young and slender woman taking part
in out-of-door sports.
This Norfolk waist Is made OF white
linen with collar. cuffs and belt of pale
pink linen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
NO MEETING LAST EVENING.

The next meeting of the members Of
Hammond Hive No. l. o. t. NJ. will
take place Friday evening. July 18th at
the K. of p. Hall in South Holman
street. 1t will be the regular BIZ
monthly meeting and a large attend
ance is desired. A social session will
follow the business meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
DIsBAND FOR THE SUMMER.

The young ladies of the j. r. T. Club
hav decided to discontinue their meet
ings during the remainder of the sum-
mer on account of the absence Of sew
eral of the members from the city The
club will be re-organized at the open
ing of school and the announcement of
the first meeting will be made later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
An EVENING PARTY.

Miss Eva Wilson, Miss Mona Kross
and Miss Irene Parsons will entertain a
number of friends at handk erShi ef
shower this evening at the home of
Miss Wilson in Carroll street The
guests have been invited for a six
O'Clock dinner. Miss Mae Hartley, one
of the seasons brides will be the honor
guest.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Proper will entertain
number of guests at their home in
Dolton, Ill. this evening. Among the
guests will be several young people
from Hammond who will drive over
early in the evening The evenings en-
tertainment will be given on the lawn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
SOCIAL NEWS FoR MONDAY.

The members of Triumph Council
No. 1 ID. of l.. will meet Monday
evening at l. o. o. #. Hall In state
street for their regular bi-monthly
meeting.
A meeting of the members of the
Garfield Club will take place Mon
day evening In the social rooms of
the First Christian church in Cnlu-
met I'm Calumet avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

There was no meeting of the mem
bers of the r. A. T. S. Club last evening
on account of the absence of several Of
the members from the city. The young
ladies may decide to discontinue the
meetings during the remainder of the
summer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
A LAWN SOCIAL.

An ice cream social will be given ar
Central Park this evening under the
auspices of the Deborah Aid Society OF
the First Christian church. The public
Is cordially invited. The ladies Of the
society desire to clear a nice sum as
the proceeds will be used for the benefit
of the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

The members of Golden Rod Camp
No. 1867 Royal Neighbors will meet
next Friday evening, July 7th in Longs
Hall in State street. large attend
ance of members is desired at the meet
ing as the usual business and social
program will be carried out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

Like every feature OF dress that is
at the same time picturesque, becoming
and practical the new Norfolk outing
waist has taken like wildhre.
Every girl who enjoys out-of-door
life enjoying 1t in one OF these gar
ments-
Stout women would much better stick
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

Emmanuel church will take place at
Douglas Park, Tuesday July the 4tn
Games. races, prize and other amuse-
ments will be provided for assuming a
good and pleasant time to all Ar
rangements have been made to servo
meals and Refreshments. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to spend the Fourth
at Douglas park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

a happy day. Each may bring their
hammocks and lunches. Coffee, sand
witches, etc. viii be served on the
grounds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
POSTPONE TILE MErTr~c.

The members of the Good Boys Pleas
ure Club are not meeting regularly dur
Ing the summer on account of the alb
sence Of several Of the members from
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

the city. There was no meeting las,
evening which was the evening for the
regular meeting and announcement will
be made later of the next one.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

rs THE MAN WHO OUGHT TO BUT
YOUR PROPERTY HARD TO FINDr
IF HE is JUST TRY AN AID IN THH
TIMES. THEY DO THE BUSINESS.
NOT ALWAYS OF COURSE. Buzz
OFTEN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
BUSINESS INCREASING

A substantial increase in the ac-
counts of the Gary postal savings bank
is noted in the report for June. the
closing of which ends the second month
of the banks existence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01

PUT YOUR WANT AID IN THE
TIMES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
ANNUAL PICNIC.

The annual picnic of the Evangelics
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-01
MEALS FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST
Halved Small Melons Filled with
Raspberries-
Toast with Egg Cream.
Crisp Fried Breakfast Bacon.
Coffee.
Do'sz
H LUNCHEON
~zED Ham Salad Sandwiches.
Cottage Cheese Balls.
Almond Cakes. Cocoa (Hot or Iced).
DINNER
Cream of Spinach.
Hamburg Steak with Peppers.
New Potatoes. Baked onions.
Cress Salad, French Dressing.
Cherry Tapioca. Whipped Cream.
Coffee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-07
SUNS PEERLESS MINSTRELS
Artists in Burnt Cork VIII be at the
Temple Thursday and Friday
Evenings

Without doubt one of the greatest
vaudeville acts of the season is that of
Suns Peerless Minstrels. consisting of
nine we'll known stars in the world of
burnt cork. Among this list of per-
formers is to be seen such old favor
ties as I. B. Grimmer. for several sea-
sons interlocutor of the famous Bar
low MinstreIs: Tom Powell, one of the
cleverest monologists on the stage;
Dick Duffy, another comedian of wide
fundo, and other golden voiced vocal
lists and jokesmiths Their elaborate
stage settings, presenting Among the
Cherry Blossoms beautiful minstrel
first part, is one of the most spectac-
ular offerings on the vaudeville stage.
The Aerial Sherwoods have splen-
did trapeZe act which sets forth their
ability in most noticeable way. They
are artists in their particular line and
their work brings forth a large volume
of applause from their audiences. They
are one of the biggest hits of the show
Rarely, if ever, has better trio of
musicians than the Three Musical Brit
tons been seen on the road. They have
a wide range of selections, including
both popular and classical airs.
Tom Powell is one of the funniest
fellows in the show business. and his
act. from the moment he goes on the
stage until he says his last word,
keeps the audience laughing all the
time. He sings a number of parodies
on popular songs and tells good
bunch of really funny stories
The Victoria Trio offers an excellent
singing act in which they introduce
some of the seasons latest songs.
They possess good singing voices and
their work makes a big hit
A series of high class motion pic
lures, embracing both comedy and
drama, complete the bill.