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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
A HOME wEppING.

Miss Grace Lawrence and Arthur
Putney were married last evening at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs William Lawrence in Shelf
field avenue. A number of Hammond
and out of town friends and relatives
were guests at the wedding. The cere-
mony was solemnized at six o'clock
the Rev. A. T. Harris of Whiting, ofri-
ciating. The ring ceremony was used.
Mrs. Harris presided at the piano and
played program of pretty music as
the guests arrived. Mendeissohns
wedding march was played as the pro-
cessional. The ceremony took place
under an arch formed of flowers and
greenery. Miss Frances Dryer served
the bride as maid Of honor and the
groom's only attendant was August
Gerber. The bride wore a beautiful
gown of white swiss embroidery and
cluny lace. She carried an arm bou-
quet of brides roses. Miss Dryer was
prettily gowned in pale blue MESA
line satin.
After congratulations had been ex-
tended the young couple the guests
were invited into the dining room for
refreshments A two course supper
was served. The brides table was
beautiful in her chosen colors, pink
and white. Satin ribbons were stretch
ed from the chandelier and fastened
with large bows al the corners of the
table. An immense bunch of pink and
white carnations decorated the center
OF the table. The small tables were
prettily appointed in pink and white.
flowers, potted palms and ferns were a
pretty decoration in the pariors where
the guests gathered to witness the
ceremony and remained during the
hours of the reception.
MIR. and Mrs. Putney will be at
home with the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs. William Lawrence at their Shelf
field avenue residence. Mrs. Puntney
is one of the prominent young women
of Hammond and has a large circle OF
friends, During the past few weeks
following the announcement of her en-
gagement she has been. a guest at q
number of parties given by her friends
Mr.. Puntney is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
William Puntney of Michigan avenue
He has lived in Hammond for num-
Der of years and has many friends here
who will extend him best wishes and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
4 PLEAsANT MEETING.

The Ladies of the Knights of Column
bus met in the K. of C. Club rooms IN
South Holman street yesterday after
noon to play cards. The first honor in
cards was won by Mrs. John Schaub.
one of the Whiting ladies in attend
ance at the meeting. Mrs. William ID.
Weis won the second honors and the
consolation prize was awarded to Mrs.
Julia Weis. Pedro was played pro-
excessively at several small tables.
After the games refreshments were
served. The next afternoon party will
be given in three weeks instead of two
at the K. of @. Hall in South Holman
street. There were a number of Ham :
mond and Whiting ladies at yester-
days meeting and a very enjoyable
time is reported.
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Lodge Assemblies

The members of the G.. l. A. to the
b. of L. z. met in the X of p. hall, in
South Holman street yesterday aft
ernoon for their regular bimonthly
meeting. After the routine work the
members planned for card party to
be given on their next meeting day,
Friday, July IL. The public will be
given a cordial invitation to attend
Pedro will be played during the after
noon and several pretty prizes will be
awarded in the games After the bust
ness meeting a short time was spent
socially. There were many members al
the meeting.
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AID SOCIETY MEETS.

Yesterday afternoon the members of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the First NJ.
f. church were entertained at the
home of Mrs. W. F. Brunt in Mason
street. 1t will be the last meeting un-
til next September. The members are
planning to meet again Wednesday,
September 18TH During the business
hour several business matters of inn
portance were disposed of. Refresh
ments were served at four o'clock.
Mrs. Brunt. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bruce, Mrs. w.
e. Brown. Mrs. w. C. Belman and Mrs.
Eta Dake were hostesses at the meet
ing.
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ENJOY THE AFTERNoON.

A very delightful meeting of the up
todate Whist Club took place yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Barney Kenny of
Michigan avenue was hostess to the
members. The afternoon was spent
playing whist and the games progress /.
ed at two tables. After several games
the honors were awarded to Mrs. P. l..
Davis and Mrs. A. F. Knots The con-
ISOLATION prize was awarded to Mrs
Charles huffman. A dainty luncheon
was served az the conclusion of the
games. Eight covers were laid. Mrs
Kennedy was named as the next host
ess and she will entertain the club
members at her home in Walter street
in two weeks on Wednesday, July 10th.
Mrs. Kennedy will entertain at an aft
ernoon card party.
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PROGRAM ANNOUNCED.

The Loyal Sons will inaugurate their
officers this evening at the First
Christian church in Calumet avenue.
An entertainment and banquet will be
given in honor of the new officers and
arrangements have been made for a
delightful program. The public Is in
vited. A large number of tickets have
already been disposed of. The boys de-
sire that nice sum is realized for the
church. After the following program
elaborate refreshments will be served:
Selection by invisible four.
Vocal Solo-"Just Dream"
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congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. Punt
ney received numerous gifts in cut
glass, silver and hand painted china.
The out of town guests at the we'd
ding were Mrs. c. E. Shallenberger and
Mr.. George Putney of Delphi. Ind. Mrs.
j. l. Northrup and daughter. Miss
Gladys Northrup of South Bend, Ind,
Mrs Albert Brasweli and daughters,
Selma. Dorothy and Mabel of Chicago.
Miss Maggie Winters of Huntington,
Ind. and Miss Mabel Hartman of South
Chicago.
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Three Inquests Held.

Three inquests are being held this
afternoon at the office of Coroner
Smith. The death by drowning of Joe
Morrison in the swimming tank of the
Emerson school, the tragic killing OF
Benjamin Bennett, who was killed on
an unprotected crossing of the Penn
sylvania yesterday, and the mysterious
death of Harry Vaughn, who II is al
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
SOCIAL NEWS FOR FRIDAY.

Miss Rose Ruschli will be hostess
to the young women of the Nu Tau
Beta Club Friday evening mt her
home I'm Ann street.
There will he meeting of Ham,
mond Temple No. .3 Pythian Sisters
Friday evening I'm the X. of Il. Hall
in south Holman street.
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A BRIDGE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Winckler and
Mr.. Ralph Tenant will entertain the
members of the University Club at a
bridge party this evening in the Uni
versity club rooms in South Holman
street 1t will be the last in the series
of parties and it is expected that many
members will attend.
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Councilman Gibson Better,

Councilman Walter Gibson. who was
reported very low the early part of
the week, is much improved today and
there is a decided change for the bet
ter. AS soon Mr.. Gibson gets a 1T
tie stronger he will take western
trip. his physicians prescribing a
change of climate.
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MRS. BoMBERcER A HOSTESS.

There will be reunion of the class
OF 1901 of the Hammond high school
tomorrow. Mrs. l. l.. Bomberger Will
entertain the members of the class at
her pretty home in Glendale Park.
saturday. July eth Mrs Bomberger will
entertain number OF children in
honor of her sons. Charles and Ed
mond. The children will spend the
afternoon playing in the park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
PICNIC AT JACKSON.

The members of the history commit
tee of the Hammond womans Club
will picnic in Jackson Park, Chicago
Friday, June 2Sth. The members will
meet at the corner of Holman and
State streets and take the ten o'clock
car. Each member Will bring her own
lunch.N 1t is the annual social day of
the committee and it is expected that
many Will attend.
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NOTED LECTURE TONIGHT.

The people of Gary are looking for
ward to rare treat tonight when
Bishop Quayle of the Methodist church,
a lecturer of great renown. will APP
pear at the Assembly hall and lecture
on Jean Val Jean. he proceeds of the
lecture will go towards the building
fund of the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
A BAKERY AND APRON SALE.

Mrs Erick Lunds section of ths
Woman's Guild will have a home
bakery and apron sale next Saturday
afternoon, June 2eth In the guild room
of st. Paurs Episcopal church in Rim
bach avenue. The public is invited.
The proceeds will be used for the bene-
fit of the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
A MISSIONARY MEETING.

The members of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Christian church will meet Mt
three O'Clock Friday afternoon in the
parlors of the church in Calumet ave-
nue. The Rev. c. J. Sharp will deliver
a short address. Refreshments will be
served during the social hour.
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ing Will occur on the afternoon Of
September 18th and Mrs. Charles AL
bert Smith will be hostess at the
rectory. There was a great deal of
work to do and the members spent the
afternoon sewing for the benefit of the
church. During the social hour Mrs.
j. D. Brusel served the members with
dainty luncheon. Mrs. Brusei was
the hostess al yesterdays meeting.
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LADIES, DAY AT ELKs.

A most enjoyable day was spent yes
terday at the ladies' day at the Elks'
club rooms. Mrs. E. G. Elbe and Miss
Marion Carr were the hostesses. Dam
ty refreshments were served after the
card games
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sTsTER CECILIA BETrER.

Sister Cecilia, sister superior of Mer-
cy hospital. was reported to be much
improved this morning at the Mercy
hospital, and ii is thought few days
complete rest will mean a speedy re-
covery.
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A LUNCHEON.

Mrs. W. w. Parker and Mrs. Ralph
S. Groman entertained a number OF
friends at luncheon at one-thirty
o'clock today at the home of Mrs
Parker, IL Warren street.
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ON A VISIT.

Mrs. S. j. Watson OF addison street,
accompanied by her three children. has
left for a three weeks visit with
friends and relatives a Greenville. Pa,
Mr.. Watson. president of the Northern
State bank, is arranging to follow Mrs.
Watson in the near future.
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ENTERrAINs FOR MISS GoODsPEED
MEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
HOUSE p
Card of Thanks.

desire to publicly express my
gratitude to my neighbors. friends and
acquaintance for their many acts of
kindness and their expressions OF
sympathy during the illness, death
and burial of my beloved wife.
JOHN A. BRENNAN
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WILL GO ON VACATION.

Harry Gardner of the c. & o. Rail-
way will leave Sunday for a two weeks
vacation in Pennsylvania. stopping at
Pittsburgh, Pa; Cum berland, Md, and
Tyrone, Pa. At the latter place he
viii visit his daughter. Mrs. e. 3.
Fisher (nee) Miss Mayme Gardner
formerly of Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
ELECr oFrICERs.

The Christian Endeavor of the Pres
byterian church held an election of Of
fcers last night at the church parlor
The following nunbess were given Of
ficers for the ensuing term are as fol-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR

Several members of She Woman's
Guild of St Paurs Episcopal church
met in the guild room in Rimbach ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon for the last
meeting of the year. The next meet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
On Fishing Trim.

Physical Director Pinneo of the
Gary Y NJ c. A. took about twenty
boys to Robertsdale this morning on
a fishing trip. They expect to return
about noon heavily laden with the In
habitants of Lake Michigan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
ENJOYABLE MUSICAL.

TIL concert given by the pupils Of the
advanced class of Prof Albert Cords Of
Chicago at the Congregational church
last evening was a most enjoyable at
fair and was largely attended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27
SPEND ArTERNOoN IN GARY.

Senator and Mrs. Frank Gavit of
whiting drove over TO Gary yesterday
afternoon in their new car and spent
the afternoon with friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-27

legged was thrown from a moving car
on the Gary & Interurban. are the
cases that are being considered These
three accidental deaths have occurred
during the past week
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Days News In Gary
VISITING IN JOLIET.

Mrs. w. P. Gleason and daughter.
Mary Louise. are visiting friends and
relatives in Joliet for few days this
week.
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Switchmen Plan Picnic.

Gary switchmen OF the E.. J. g. E
railroad are planning a big picnic a,
Hudson lake on August IS.
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A GLIB MEETING.

Miss Ethel Hoffman will have as hel
guests this evening at her home in
Summer street. the members of the A
d. Q. Club. Miss Hoffman will be host
ess at thimbie party.
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ding, among them several from q dis
lance, who have been the house guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Kunert for several
days Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. l. r. Wartena. Leroy. ILL.,; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Dietrich, Chicago: Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Hamilton. Erie. Pa; Mrs. A.
Mcconnell, Chicago; Miss Renata See
gers of Tolleston. Ind; James Heinlein,
Chicago, and Mrs. A Borchert, Ham,
mond
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RECTAL TONIGHT.

Prof. Ripley will give a recital of
his pupils at the Central Church OF
Christ this evening.
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a SURPRISE PARTY.

A charming surprise party was
rendered Miss Ethel Hirsch of South
Holman street last evening by a num-
Der of her high school friends. The
evening was pleasantly spent in dane
ing, games and music; Prizes were
awarded to the successful contestants
in games. At II o'clock a buffet
luncheon was served. Miss Hirsch's
guests were: Misses Lorna Smith,
Elizabeth Rack. Madeline Gastel.
Myrtle Huehn. Frieda Seefelt. Beatrice
Dickson. frieda Monnett. Ruth Wood
en-, Leona Bowman. Irene Lenett of
Crown Point, Fern Erickson of FIT.
Wayne and Ethel Hirsch. Mrs. Nc
Kinley Thompson. Virgil Whitaker.
Oswald Tracy. Harry Taylor. Elliott
Conroy, Pete Murphy. Raymond Nette
Grill Burge. William Phillips. Leona I'd
Moran, Clifford Hudson. Robin Amoss
Herbert Miles. Harry Jewett. Luciar
Hirsch. william Donovan. East Chi
cago. Earl Bunding of East Chicago
Archibald Smith of East Chicago and
George Grosman of Gary.
Miss Edith Wood of Hobart arrived
in Hammond last evening for visi.
with Mrs. Grace Conroy at her home In
Russell street.
| Mrs. A. X. Thompson and children
| who are visiting Mrs. Eta Bioomhon
and Mrs w. c. Harrison of Masor
! street. will spend a few days with
| friends in Niles Mich. Mrs. Thompson
was formerly Miss Lulu Bloomhoff O.
| Hammond.
| Mrs. Thomas Brennan and daughter:
| Ruth and Genevieve of Kankakee. Ill.
| arrived In Hammond today for visi
/ with Mrs. George Drackert and fam
/ lily at their home in State line street.
| Miss Alice Newton is spending few
days with friends in ST. John.
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MRS. HuEHy 4 HOSTESS.

Mrs. Mary NJ. Huehn of Logan street
was hostess to the members OF the
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A CHRISTENING.

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Hamilton of Erie, Pa, was christened
yesterday afternoon at FIVE o'clock at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Kunert.
1873 Russell street. The christening
was held Just preceding the marriage
of Miss Linda Kunert and DIR. A. r.
Mcconnell of Goshen. Ind. The child
was given the name Wilbur Leroy by
his sponsors. The Rev. Brauer ofri
ciated Mrs. Hamilton who was form
eriy Miss Frieda Kunert arrived in
Hammond a week or ten days ago to
be the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Kunert and attend the we'd
ding OF her sister. Miss Linda Kunert.
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lows
President-w. II. Taylor.
Vice president-Thomas Johns.
Secretary-Miss Hum.
Corresponding secretary-Floren e
SchadEer.
Treasurer-William Hodges.
Pianist-Ione Carpenter.
ENTERTAINs FOR MISS GOODsPEED.
Miss Genevieve Norton entertained a
number OF friends last evening at her
home in honor of Miss Hazel Good
speed, her guest. from Joliet.
MEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
The Five Hundred club meeting,
postponed last week on account of the
death OF Mrs. John A. Brennan, will
meet at the home OF Mrs. John NJ.
Sweeney. 759 Madison street. on Friday
afternoon.
HOUSE PARTY AT MORE COTTAGE.
| Mrs Ingwald is entertaining a mum
Der of Gary ladies at the Moe cottage
| at Koontz lake.
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and the immediacy of the question in Lynchburg itself had something to do with the decision, which negatived the plea for the commission.
 It Is admitted that woman in college makes a more hard working student than does mere man. What does it mean that increasing numbers of our women de- mand this opportunity, pre-empt our grade schools as guides of childhood and youth, and demand their share of lucrative places in all fields requiring cultufe2 Does the girl get moro out of all this than her mother and grandmother used to get less laboriously and in far less time? "I am the only one. of the family to go to college said one. She has a married sister. and two brothers. What will you do with your life?" I asked her. 70. suppose I shall teach" she said. Another, frank little freshman, said engagingly 'I shall get married" Now may the gods watch over her ideall But having established her home, will she not have opinions on municipal and social and political questions in modern America. after all this acquaintance with the his- toric politics of the world and study of the evolution of modern society," Is 1t not absurd to go on cultlvating woman s brain and her Independent Judgment un- less we go on further 10 give her space to employ them freely in her after years for the common good? Tn other words. is not equal suffrage an inevitable corallary of equal college? With the definite at tempt to broaden her powers to include both domesticlty and public interest, what could be more stupid than to lock her into a species of glorified harem. a 'womans world though free from Oriental bars and brutalities2 At her most awakened moments we emphasize her largeness. Is 1t logical to insist afterwards on her lit
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he has not emerged into the twilight of communal sympathy. Woman Is leading him thither. She Is historically the passive voice of the verb to be, and bears the stigmata In her new world.
 A hundred and ninety feet of moon- daisies, wrapped on a rope of wild wood- bine, massed into a thick cable of white and yellow and green. borne on the black gowned shoulders of 60 girls, about to graduate: sngly they come, linked with these flowers. from the east to the west of the campus. Following these, tho sophomores two and two with masses of white blossom on white dresses, but bear ing the college colors Then the juniors. also deckned with flowers, distinctive blue. and last of all the freshman class, all in pairs. By the faces of all, we judge that this Is a solemn pageant. What long hours of what persistent team work has gathered these myriads of blossoms, woven them Into this rope so early, built wonder platform with a huge mandarin umbrella cover, where the sacrif1cial band shall assemble and around which is threefod sacred enclosure for the other participants Chanting melodies prepared by their class poet they reach the altar. and a slim, fair girl, with tense tones that reach the edges of the throng, pays the tribute and makes the bequest of the out going class to the alumnae of two years ago and to each of the present classes. Her voice breaks as she reaches her spir- itual children. the sophomores Tn re- sponse to her words her fellows chant their greeting and each class responds, also in song, while the sacred charge of the class yell of Yum Yum" Is pathetic ally assumed by the sophomores, who presently exhibit 1t with remarkable feel ingl Then the long file issues from the mandarin's shadow and presents won
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nance and tyranny that awakened finally the resentment of the people, which ex- pressed itself in oft-repeated uprisings and various forms of revolt, which at last effected the fall of the formerly famous house of di Medici.
 Catherine de Medici was born at Flor ence in the month of April. in the year 1519, being a momentous time in the his- tory of the world. The 18th century was ushered in by war and multiplied interna- tiora1 complications. Its dawn was red. but red with blood. Tempests. troubles and sorrows mingled with wild dreams of ambition filled with fear the waking hours of every monarch on the Continent.
 The tides of time were in perpetual commotion. Art, religion. law, and meth ods of life, were in a state of change and transit The revival of learning in Italy. followed by the most unexpected revolt against the authority of the church, was rapidly introducing the principles of Hu- manism. Art was teasing to paint an gels It began to paint men. The old feudal system with it's barbaric splendor. already tottering, now received it's death blow, for men were thinking.
 Much that had characterized the former
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ramshackle tenement up rickety stairs Her husband never had come home from the saloon around the corner with empty pocketbook and loaded with liquor to drive her with curses to the street
 Deprivation?
 This complaining woman did not live in two room and closet apartment. where you buy coal by the scuttleful. bread by the half loaf and ice by the pound delivery.
 Poverty?
 She had never haunted the butcher shops late on Saturday night. when ths very poor do their pitieul shopping. to buy for almost nothing the remnant that will not keep until Monday-t to purchase for penny or two a soup bone or a neck of mutton.
 No She did not know.
 She did not know that to find a quarter of dollar for the slot of the gas meter may become financial problem and that the monthly rent day may become . real tragedy No.
 She never had heard her children cry of cold In the winter nor moan of thirst in the summer time. She never had part ly to starve a living child 10 pay the fan- eral expenses of a dead one.
 Now
 make no doubt my complainant scarc-- ly would believe that thousa nds live ihs life have hinted at. because "ope hn4 the world does not know how tho other half lives"
 We, all o7 us. are 'rse the woman Nc have our troubles and yisitations, but l. Is only necessary that we should go along the street with wide open eyes ta and dozens of people whose condition is inhn- itely worse than ours.