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BIBLE LEcTuREs

W. S. McGregor. OF the InternA-
tional Bible Students Association,
New York, will speak on Sunday,
February 18th, at 33e High street,
morning and afternoon. The morn
ing topic will be The True Vine"
service at 1890. IN the afternoon
Mr.. McGregor will lecture on The
Kingdom Of God,'' at 8 o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
Laporte Officials Here.

City Treasurer Freese and City Clerk
Kruger yesterday had a very interest
ing day at Hammond. where they in
CURED into the method and manner of
conducting their respective Offices un-
der the fourth class regime. Mr. F'reese
returned last night, but Mr. Kruger
went on TO Chicago where he had some
business TO transact.
The reason why the city officials
chose Hammond as a source of infornl-
alton concerning fourth class govern
ment is because that city is reckoned
in the first rank pertaining to an
efficient and thorough organization
AIR. Freese learned that his duties,
should he be appointed controller. will
be considerably augmented The COM
mon council expects him to collect wa
ter taxes, etc. and do the bookkeeping
of the city. which will require an en-
tirely new set of books. Added to these
tasks it will be up to the controller TO
issue city liquor licenses and building
permits. In Hammond, a town Of co.
600. there is a city treasurer as well as
a controller, the two offices being lik-
ened to that of county auditor and
county treasurer, a res pect to the ma
ture of the work. The controller re-
ceives an annual salary of $1,000 and
Re has an assistant, who receives ST.
500. The city treasurer receives s1.700.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
PROGRAM Is .sNor,rEn

TIE members of the history committee
of the Hammond Woman's Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Newton Hem
broff. 126 Carroll street Monday after
noon for their bi-monthly study meet
ing. The members are asked to notice
the change of meeting place occasioned
by the Illness of Mrs Graves. It is
desired that the attendance at the
meeting is large as an interesting pro-
gram has been arranged. Mrs n L.
Bull chairman or the program commit
tee will be assisted by Mrs. J. W. Davis,
Mrs. a. p WALL Mrs. Henry Lundt and
Mrs. Leo Wolf. The social meeting will
be in charge of the following ladies'.
Mrs. Newton Hembrof. chairman, Mrs.
NJ. Hover, Mrs. w. 4. Stout, Mrs. j. c.
Graves and Mrs. W. II. Spellman The
study subject for the day is New York,
Our Country's Largest City and the
program is as follows:
The History" .....M Mrs. NJ L. Bull
The Home of Literature. .....
.....--....-.. .-...-... Mrs. A. 2. Wall
Points of interest Mrs. ]. ". Davis
Trio-Selected NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Nesdames julius Dunsing, Melvin
Monnette and George Dobbins
Reading ..........M Miss Beatrie Elsner
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
A BRIDGE DINNER

A pleasant social event Of the week
end was the meeting of the ~ p Whist
Club at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. g
Paxton in Rimbach avenue last even
ing Mr. and Mrs. Paxton also enter
tanned a few friends not members of
the club, among them DR.. and Mrs T.
Edwin Bell and Mr. and Mrs Peter
Crumpacker. The guests arrived at
the home at six o'clock and after so
elai half hour spent in conversation
were invited into the dining room for
dinner. A prettily appointed dinner OF
several courses was served at one
large table and smaller tables placed
about the room. The decorations were
dainty and very attractive and con
sisted of shaded tapers and cuthowers
and ferns. Following the serving of
the dinner the guests spent the even
ing at the card tables and played sew
eral games Of bridge whist The an
nouncement was not made of the next
meeting but it is expected that party
will be given in two weeks as usual.
Among the members of the club are
Mr.. and Mrs G. II. Austin, Mr. and Mrs.
+. f. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs w r.
Bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Murray Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. S. Reiter, DR. and Mrs.
H. f. Sharrer, Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Krin-
bill. DR.. and Mrs. T w Oberlin. Mrs.
Frances Kingsley and Mr. and Mrs w.
@ Paxton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
REVIVAL SERVICES ARE
STARTED At HOBART

Indiana whore some remarkable cases
of confession and restitution gave evil
dence of the thoroughness of the work.
The Syracuse Register says:
Brother and Sister Shaw discour-
age formality on one side and fanatic
ism on the other hand. Their preach :
ing is very practical and searching, and
calculated to bring deep conviction"
The Groton Press. of Ciroton. S. d.
says: "Evangelists S. B. Shaw and
wife have just closed a series of union
revival services held in this city. and
they have endeared themselves to the
people of the community by their faith
ful preaching and self-sacrlficing
labors among us. They sound in
doctrine, thorough in their methods,
charitable and kind, nut faithful in
dealing with souls and peculiarly gift
ed in leading Christians into deep
things OF God. Their sermons were
some of the best eer head in Groton
clear. spiritual and heart searching
in their effect
We learn that Mr.. Shaw was born
and brought up near Crown Point In
this county and he returns for revival
work after years of service in many
other states. All Christians are
cordially invited to cooperate in the
meetings now in progress.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
An INTERESTING MEETING.

An interesting meeting of the mem
bers of Hammond Hive No L. O. t
NJ was held last evening in the X of
+. Hail. There was a large attendance
Of members and many visiting members
and many visiting members were also
present The installation of officers
was the important feature of the large
session. After the exercises a social
meeting was announced and the mem
bers gathered in the parlors for music
and conversation. A committee Of
members served refreshments The
next regular meeting will take place
in two weeks and a full attendance is
desired. The officers installed were as
follows:
Lady Commander-Mrs. Clara Nichols
Lieut.. Communicates Mabie Ward.
Past Commander-Mrs. Emma Cham
paign.
Record Keeper-Mrs Lizzie Pontius.
Finance Auditor-Mrs Laura Bren-
nan.
Chaplain-Mrs Kathrine Wheaton
Lady Lora Primmer.
sentinel-Mrs. Pauline Hopkins
Sargeant--Mrs. Lille Hopkins
Pjcket-Miss Ethel Washington.
Mustcian-Mrs. Emma Love
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

lists S. B. Shaw and wife, formerly of
Chicago and now Of Grand Rapids,
Mich
Mr.. Shaw is the we'll known author
OF Touching Incidents and Remark
able Answers to Prayer" Dying Testi-
monies Of Saved and Unsaved," God
Financial Plan" "Old Time Religion
Great Revival In Wales and other
works. These books have had circu-
lation of almost a million copies. He
has had charge of the nine General
Conversations for Prayer which have
been held in st. Louis, Baltimore, Chi
cago. AtlaI<, Grand Rapids and other
cities, in the interest of a general re-
vival and deeper cooperation among
Christians OF different denominations.
Mrs. shaw is State Evangelist Of the
Michigan Womans Christian Temper
ance Union. Both are known as able
preachers and successful evangelists
whom God has used in the salvation of
thousands of souls.
They have recently concluded sue
cessful revival meetings in Syracuse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
MRS. BRAUER ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. George Brauer very pleasantly
entertained the members of the Gold
en- Rod Club yesterday afternoon at her
home in Clinton street. The guests
We're entertained at cards and played
several games of pedro at small tables
IN the parlors. Mrs Brauer retained
the hostess prize and Mrs. Clark won
the other honors in the games. Fol-
lowing the games pleasant social time
was passed and the hostess served a
dainty luncheon. The refreshments
were served at small tables. The next
party will be given in two weeks on
Friday afternoon and Mrs. J. G. Jack
son will entertain at her home in East
State street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

been for the past week on a combined
business and pleasure trip
Mat j. Kolb is expected to return
home today or sunday from st. Louis.
No. and Jonesboro. Ark where he has
been on a few weeks visit.
Miss Beatrice Elsner will return 10
her home in Morton Court tomorrow
from Chicago where she has been
spending the week with her sister, Mrs
Marks.
Miss Georgia and Robert DeWeese
have returned to their home in Rim
bach avenue from Bcrne. Ind where
they have been the guests of their
sister, Mrs. Raymond KNOT for few
weeks
Miss Kathrine switzer of Russell
street was the guest of friends in In
diana Harbor yesterday afternoon
Miss zella Irish has returned home
from Crown Point. where she has been
visiting relatives for several days
Miss Mary Krost of Doty street is
spending the day in Crown Point visit
ng at the home of her relatives
Mrs. J. c. Graves is reported to be
quite i'll at her home in Carroll street.
The members OF Doreas Rebeckah
Lodge will meeting this evening in |.
Q. O. +. Hall in State street and a
large attendance is desired. The an
nual installation of officers will take
place.
Miss Helen Hathaway of May street
has returned from q viist with rela-
tives in Crown Point.
The members of the G. / A. 10 the
b. of L. Il. will meet next Friday after
noon in the X. of P. Han for the an
nuaI installation OF officers A ban
quet will be served following the lodge
session The members are all invited
TO attend.
Mrs. Wells vii leave for her home in
Hanna, Ind. Monday after an extended
visit her daughter, Mrs. T. O'Connel of
South Holman street
Mis- Grace Laury of Harrisburg, pa.
arrived In Hammond today to accept a
position as teacher in the public
schools
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
Mason Obituary.

Mrs. Eunice Mason. who lived in
Hammond for twenty-eight years and
who was buried yesterday. was born
eighty-six years ago in Otsega coun-
ty, New York. In 1912 she moved to
Girard. Pa. TU enty EIGHT years ago
Mr. and Mrs. Mason came to Hamm ond
She WAS the mother of nine children
four of whom survive her. They are
Edward w, Fremont c., and Frank Ma
son Of Hammond, and Mrs. Levina Van
Camp of Joplin. Mo.
A brother. Chauncey Godfrey. who is
95 years ole, survives Mrs. Mason He
is 95 years old. his sister having died
on his birthday. He lives at Antwort
Ohio.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
A SOCIAL. MEETINc.

An enjoyable Afternoon party was Civ
en- by Mrs. Schoff yesterday at her
home in Cedar street in honor of the
members of the Northside Ladies Club.
Mrs. Wilson entertained with Mrs
Schoff and assisted in receiving and
serving the guests who numbered
nearly twenty. The afternoon was
spent very enjoyably with embroidery
work, music and social converse ton
until four o'clock when the guests were
invited into the dining room for re-
freshments a daintil arranged two
course luncheon was served. The tables
We're prettily trimmed with cutfowers
and ferns and an attractive -oior
scheme was carried out. The arrange
ments were made for the next meeting
20 take place the first Friday afternoon
in February.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
MEET FOR SOCIAL SESSION.

The girls Of the j. F. f. Club spent
a very enjoyable time last evening as
the guests of Miss Mildred Carter at
her home in Ann street. 1t was the
regular weekly meeting and the usual
diversions of the club were enjoyed.
They played various games and enjoy
ed music and social conversation until
ten o'clock when a dainty luncheon
was served. Miss Marguerite Knots
Will be the next hostess and she will
entertain at her home in Muenich Court
next Friday evening The following
young ladies are members of the club.
Misses Georgia DeWease, Lottie
Schwab. Elizabeth Reynolds, KaliIla
Trotter. Marguerite Knots and Mildred
Carter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
BASKETBALL GAME,

The Chicago Meteors will meet the
II. A. A. Basketball team at the local
gym this evening, and it is expected
that an enthusiastic crowd will turn
out to witness the contest
The II. A. A. team has return game
with the Hammond high school for
next Friday evening. This game will
be played a the Fl. A. A. gym. The
general meeting which was booked for
last night was postponed until next
Tuesday evening. Posters are now out
for the midwinter sta gto be given at
the clubrooms next Saturday night
There viii he games OF all kinds and
a general good time win be provided
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
Ball Is Called Off.

c. Fl. Geist, the Philadelphia gas
magnate. a native Of New Durham
township, Laporte county. where his
aged parents still reside, recently an
nounced that he would give calico
ball in honor of his parents. provide
an elaborate luncheon. engage all or
chestra, in fact pay all the bills con-
nected with the affair.
He called for acceptauces Of his in
vitation and the responses by the hun
bred pourned into the Philadelphia Of
fees of Mr.. Geist. In every home in
the populous township, old and young,
maids and matrons, set work 20 pre-
pare gowns fer the event.
Wednesday Afr. tielst baore notice to
the countryside around that he could
not find accommodation FOR the throng
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
A SPECIAL, MEETING

4 special meeting of the members of
hammond Temple NO. % Pythian
Sisters took place yesterday afternoon
in the K. of p Hall 1t is announced
that important business would be
transacted and large number OF mem
heFs attended. The arrangements were
completed for the pedro party to be
given Friday evening. January 18th ana
a cordial invitation is extended the
public to be present Several card
games will be enjoyed after which the
honors will be awarded The rnen.--.
also discussed the public installation
which will take PAIGE on the evening 81
January 18th. Elaborate preparations
are being made for the event
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
SALE WAS
DISAPPOINTING

The annual Red Cross stamp sale in
Hammond during the holidays just
passed was a disappointment as com
pared with last year. Mrs. J. NJ Turn
er, who had charge of the sale in the
past and this year. was unable to give
the matter the personal attention it
received in the past. Mrs Turner was
of the opinion today that the collec-
lions this year would not amount to
more than s25, whereas last year they
were s10o. She has collected from all
but two stores and thus far has a total
of SPOIL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

guests were invited to a seven o'clock
dinner and dinner of FIVE courses was
served. Dainty hand decorated place
cards were laid for twelve guests. The
decorations at the table were red rose
buds. At the conclusion of the dinner
the guests were entertained in the par
Tors and played several games OF birds e
whist at small tables. Music was also
one of the features of the evening. The
entertainment was one of the very de-
lightful events of the week end
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
Will Go to Florida.

w Ray Hatch, of the W. w Hatch
& Sons, paving contractors. has re-
turned from Detroit. Mich. where he
has been doing large paving job and
expects, in company with his wife. in
go to Pensacola. Fla, where he is do
in ga large job, for the rest of the
winter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
Az EVENING PARTY

Mesdames A. Murray A Turner and
w T. Mashino viii be hostess to the
members of the Marquette Club and
their husbands at their regular month
" social meeting Friday. January 18th.
The entertainment viii be given at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Murray
Turner in Glendale. Progressive euchre
VIII be the feature of the evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
A BUSINESS MEETING

The members of the Hammond Wo-
mans Club are meeting this afternoon
in the auditorium of the First NJ E
church in Russell street for the mid
winter business meeting. An invita-
ton was extended all the members to
be present. Mrs. Jeanie Sawyer. the
club president will preside at the busa-
ness meeting and the social session
will be in charge of committee of
which Mrs. Helen Hammond is chair
man and Mrs. George 8. Shearer is vice
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
ELECT OFFICERS.

The election Of officers of the Ham
mond Wirless Club took place at the
meeting last Saturday. The members
will meet this evening at their club
rooms in Sihley street for a social ses-
sion and anticipate a very enjoyable
time. The election resulted as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Luthman
Vice Observation-Disclosures Anderson
Secretarly-Floyd McCutcheon
Treasurer-Stanley Bradford
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

Inc members of Golden Rcd Camp
Royal Neighbors ana the Modern
Woodmen Of America held joint meet
ing last evening IN Longs Hall in State
street for the annual installation of
officers. The members of the Wood
men We're forced to postpone their in
stallation on account OF the absence of
several of the officers. There was a
large ATTENDANCE of members and after
the officers had been Installed and the
routine business transacted a social
session was announced A short must
cal and literary program was rendered
after which a committee of members
served refreshments. The meeting was
one Of the interesting events of the
winter in lodge circles and was enjoyed
by everyone present. The following
officers will act during the new year:
0racle-Mrs. Frances Jackson.
Vice Oracle-Mrs. Mammie Hicks.
Chancellor-Mrs Ameda Schof.
Recorder-Mrs. Hiida Cedarsreen.
Peceiver-Mrs. Caroline Hess.
Marshall-Mrs. Seaman
Inner Sentinel-Mrs. Alva Hallberg.
Outer Sentinol=Mrs Gadsby
Mana ger-Mrs. Mimic Johnson
Delegate--Mrs Anna Peterson.
Alternate-Mrs. Minnie Johnson.
A DELIGHTFUL ENTERAINMENT.
Mrs W. J. MacAleer charmingiy en-
tertained q IN Afternoon party yester-
day at her residence. 101 Web street
in honor of the members Of the Alpha
Phi Club. 1t was the Afternoon for their
regular hi-monthly meeting and many
of the members were present. They
were received Informally in the parlors
where they spent the hours until four
thirty o'clock in social coaversatfo
and embroidery work They were In
vited into the dining room at four
thirty o'clock and served with dainti-
" arranged three course luncheon. The
dining room was very beautifully
decorated. carrying out color scheme
in red and white. lunches OF red and
The next party will be given in two
Harry Smith will entertain at her home
in Carroll street.
Mrs. George Drackert OF State Line
street will go 10 Crown Point tomorrow
10 be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wirtz.
Mrs. S. 4. Hayden formerly of Ham
mond but now OF Lowell will come to
Hammond this evening for the meet
ing of Dorcas Rebeckah Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Holman of
Mason street have returned home after
spending the holidays with relatives in
Toronto. Ontario, Canada
A. w. Baron returned last evening
from Beaverv.iie, III. where he has
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
BOYS Glib MEETS.

carl and Peter Brom were hosts last
evening to the members of the Good
Boys Pleasure Club at their home in
Truman avenue. 1t was the first social
meeting of the members since before
the holidays and many of the members
We're present. They spent the evening
very pleasantly with guessing contests
and games until nine o'clock when re-
freshments were served The next
meeting will be held Friday, January
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

and announced that he would give an
outdoor affair in the early summer.
when he would entersainsaIl VINO would
come. with the expectation that the
guest list will number several thou
sand.-Laporte Argus Bulletin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICE.

For the convenience of the public the
Bick Laundry has opened an office at
Monette's Cigar Store Bundles left
there will receive prompt attention
with the usual standard of high grade
work. 1-e-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
ELECT OFFICERS.

An important meeting of the mem
bers of the B. Of l. E. will take place
sunday In the X. of P. Hall A full
attendance OF members is desired as
the annual election of officers will take
place and other important business
transacted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
POSTPONE THE MEETING.

on account of the absence of several
OF the members from the city the meet
Ing Of the r. A. T. S. Club which was
announced to take place last evening
at the home of Miss Beatrice Elsner in
Morton Court had to be postponed a
party will be given next Friday even
ing and Miss Elsner viii be hostess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
a DINNER PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. MacAleer were
host and hostess to a small company
OF friends a dinner last evening at
their home in Webb street The
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07
MEALS FOR THE DAY.
BREAKFAST

Apple Sauce
Cream of Wheat
Crisp Picked, Pork Baked Potatoes
Muffns Coffee
LUNCHEON
Broled Sardines on Toast Strips
Tomatoes Stewed Whole Wheat Bread
Prune Cake Tea
DINNER
Planned Rabbit
Macaroi Potato Stew
Apple Celery-Nut Salad
Cheese WATERS Coffee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

Hobart. Ind, Jan. Special revival
services are being held in the Metho-
dist Church at Hobart. The pastor
Rev. " B. Sernes has secured Eyange-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-07

18TH and Arthur and Wilfred VOTERS
Will entertain at their home in Truman
avenue
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SOCIAL NEWS FOR MONDAY.

Mrs. Newton TfembroH will he sat
home TO the members of the history
committee of the Hammond We
mans Club Monday afternoon ut her
home, i26 Carroll street.
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chairman. Tea and waters will be
served during the hour
The Washington herald., 1911-02-06
POISONING CASE
HEARD ON SUNDAY
Russian Officers Seek to EX-
pedite PanchenkO Trial.

St Petersburg. Feb. 5-In order to ex-
pcCito tho trial of DIR. Panchenko and
Count Patrick O'Brien de Lacey. who
arc charged with numbering by poison
Count NassiIli Boturiin. and to enable
the more than 80 witnesses cited from
all parts of Russia to return to their
homes the nearing was continued to-day.
Count de Lacy's counsel tried 10 show
that DR.. Panchenko poisoned Count Bo-
turlin with the intention of subsequent
" bllckmailinC Count de Lacey.
One of the witnesses against Count de
Lacey asserted that Count de Lacey once
undertook to arrange the tangled affairs
of two landowners. He entertained them
at dinner at a hotel. where he introduced
them to three alleged ministers of state
who, at Count de LaceyS request, prom
iSed to see that their affairs were
Strengthened out. Count de Lacey OBJ
tanned I0OG1 rubleS Cor this service The
ministers were subsequently shown TO
be needy adventurers.
\ pathetic feature of the proceedings
is III" firm faith of Count de Lacey :
wife who is the murdered mans sister,
in ner husbands innocence She was
overcome with grief to-day. She left
the court and spent a long time praying
in the outer hall.