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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-02-16
Officers.
j. G.. Hardy, President.

J. G. Hardy. President.
Jos. NJ. Dedman, First Vice Presi-
lent.
Geo E. .MeKennon, Second Vice
President.
J. l. Finney, Secretary.
Walter D. Hastings, Assistant Sec
retarv
Board of Directors.
William F. Anderson.
Sims Ashley.
William Barker.
Jos. M. Dedman.
]. l. Finney.
]. C. Hardy.
Geo 7. Hughes, Jr.
LoIjs Loeb
Geo. E. McKennon. y.
Horace Rainey.
Edward P. Turner.
The above tells the story in brief
vt the election of officers at the an,
nual meeting of the Maury County
BOARD of Trade on Tuesday night.
The election brought out the largest
crowd that has attended a Board of
Trade business meeting within the
past year and a great Jea1 of inter.
est was taken in the contest, and in
addition to the election a number of
impoftant matters engaged he atten,
ton Of the members.
Of the members of the new board
Of directors, Messrs, Anderson, Ded,
man, Finney, Hardy, Hughes, Nc
&ennon and Rainey were members OF
tie old board and Mr. Barker was a
member of the boaru during 1910, so
that there are really but three new
members, Messrs. Turner, Loeb and
Ashley, all of them hustling and pop.
Elar business men.
After the adjournment of the mem
bership meeting the directors-elect
assembled an6 elected the above nam.
ed. The resisting President, Joseph
III. Dedman, positively declined to
serve longer. In spite OF his protest.
the directors insisted upon giving
him another term, but he declined to
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tContinued on Page Eleven,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
rvTrnT4rNs rNFoRMAIr.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. H w. GiH were the
honor guests at little card party Civ
an by Miss bertha Hansen at her home.
II Rimbach avenue last evening II
was a reunion OF the members of the
500 Club who met together every Mon
day evening last winter. The party
was given as farewell to Mr. and AIRS.
GIN who VIII leave Hammond to make
their future home in Logansport, Ind.
Several games Of 500" We're played
after which luncheon was served in
two courses. The covers were laid at
three small tables. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. 4. NJ. 3eWeese, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. J. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl w Cfl and son. Ingraham. Mr.. and
Mrs T. a. OConnell, Nr. and Mrs. Fred
Newell MI Frank Hitchcock and the
Misses Bertha and Beatrice Hansen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

A spook Party viii be given by the
young people Of the First Christian
church Thursday evening in the Gar
field club rooms IN Calumet avenue
There VIII he a Spook parade at seven
thirty o'clock after which games APP
propriate to the Haliowe en- season viii
be PLAYED. Refreshments viii be serv-
ed Unique invitations were written
by the committee inviting the members
Of the church and a number Of their
friends TO attend. The decorations in
he club rooms are very beautiful Hal
lowe'en VIII be suggested in the deco
rations with Jack O. lanterns, autumn
foliage, corn stalks and q camp fire.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

Mrs. Frank Hitchcock OF ogden
street win return tomorrow after a.
two weeks visit with friends and rel
atives at Spencerville and Lima. O.
Mr. and Mrs. II. W Gil and son. In
graham. Of South Holman street, VIII
leave for Loganspoft, Ind. tomorrow
afternoon, where they VIII make their
home in the future
Mrs j W. Ltppincott and daughter.
Mrs James jolly, and her SON. John
william. left for their home in Lima,
O.. yesterday after short visit with
Mr. and Mrs. a. NJ. DeWeese and farni-
ly at their home In Rimbach avenue.
Mrs, S. w swarts Of Fort Wayne.
Ind is visiting her sisters. Mrs. Jo-
seph Hanes and Mrs James Graves, at
their homes in Erie street
John Hickman formerly Of Ham
moud but now of Frankfort Ind is
spending a few DAYS with friends in
Hammond.
Mrs. j. J. swint Of Hammond and
her daughter, Mrs. Howard Reaves. of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
A CHINA SHOWER.

Miss Edna Gluth entertained at a
china shower last evening at her home
in Michigan avenue complimentary to
Miss Martha Haberman who VIII be
one OF the seasons brides Miss Ifaber-
mans marriage to Charles Tuddle Will
be one Of the events Of November Thu
young women at the party presented
Miss Haberman with many beautiful
gifts. Miss Gluth and Miss Elizabeth
Helfer entertained the guests with
music and a number of games and con
tests were enjoyed during the even
ing A dainty two course luncheon was
served at ter o'eIoelS. Flowers and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

RoseIand. are spending the day with
Mrs. Swint's sister. Mrs. r. l. Lindley
at South Chicago.
Mrs. f f Miller Of St Paul, who
has been Mrs. r. T. schoG's guest at
her HON in Cedar street. has gone to
Chicago to visit her niece. Mrs. Conser-
dine. for a few days. Mrs. Miller win
return to Hammond for more ex-
tended visit.
DR.. Lena p. watson has returned
from weeks visit with Dr. Eleanor
scun at Crown Point. DR.. Watson " no
has been quite i'll is able TO be back at
her office in the Hammond building
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
NOTICE no H. W. c. MEMBERS.

All members Of the Hammond Wom-
ans Club who have not paid their dues
are delinquent Please send a check
TO. Mrs. A. Z. Wilcox, 112 Conkey ave-
nue.. our club treasurer and you VIII
then be permitted the privileges of the
club. Until dues are paid YOU win be
charged an admittance fee of twenty
five cents upon entering the CLUB. the
same as all outsiders are charged.
Please present your membership cards
at the door
MRS. r. o. wINCKLER. President.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
a CHRISTENING.

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs A.
II Taper was christened last Sunday
afternoon at their home In Ann street
The Rev. Theo Claus Of St. Paurs
Lutheran church read the christening
service, Mrs. Peter Schrum and Mrs.
George Drackert who we're sponsors
for the child gave her the name Alice
Marie Julia. The christening took
place at four-thirty o'clock after
which there was a dinner A number
Of the relatives and friends of the
family were entertained at the dinner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

The Parents Club of the Riverside
school VIII have ITS second meeting of
the school year Friday afternoon All
the mothers are urged to attend as
several business matters viii be dis
cussed. Refreshments VIII be served
during the social hour The following
program win be given:
Piano solo. ....... Mrs Claude Campbell
Kindergarten game
Piano solo.... Miss Lillian Thompson
Recitation ........ Leona Berkeos
Address. .....-...... Mr., C. NJ Mcdaniel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
Social News
on
LITERATIRE NrEETING.

Mrs c. " Campbell opened her
home in Ruth street for the regular bt-
monthly meeting OF the Literature de-
partment OF the Hammond Woman s.
Club yesterday afternoon.
a very pleasing program had been
prepared and was heard by twenty five
ladies who thoroughly enjoyed II.
Chapter ~ of "A Visit With Our
Authors" was given BY Mrs j. O, Dix
son. Mrs Dixson told OF the life ana
works of Galsworthy
1.-THE Patrician," was given by Mrs.
Arthur Robinson ia one Of the most
complete reviews given In the depart
ment this season.
Mrs. J. 6. Graves very charmingly
gave "Galsworthys Poems"
Tho Rresponses. Great English
Women" were given by the members
who there entered into a discussion of
the characters IA THE Patrician"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
A WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mrs. William Byrne has issued invi-
tations for the marriage of her daugh-
ter Rachael Veronica to Dr Michael
Joseph OBrien which viii occur In
Dubuque. Ia. Wednesday, November
sixth. They VIII be at home tn Dubu-
que la. after December first. Cards
announcing the marriage have been re-
ceived by friends OF Miss Byrne's tn
Hammond Miss Byrne lived i'm Ham
mond for number of years ana was
employed as n stenoErapher i'm the
offices Of the w. rs. Conkey company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

ferns were pretty decoration at the
tables In the dining room. Covers We're
LAID for Mrs. Long Mrs. Green. Mrs.
Gluth Mrs Flanagan. Mrs. Wright.
Miss Uudegarde Soukup of Chicago.
the Misses Beatrice Schrum and Violet
Brown of Gary and the following Ham
mond young women, the Misses Rose
Helfer. Anna Mohrs. Elizabeth Helfer.
irene Kahl and Edna and Edith Gluth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

entire wing was givn to a social pro-
gram There was a short musical pro-
gram given. after which cards and 9TH
er games We're enjoyed by the guests.
Refreshments were served
Mrs. Finding opened her home at $50
East Sibley street last evening for the
Halloween social al which the mem
bers OF the W. r. G. Embroidery club
entertained the members of the G. A. II.
post and their wives. There were be-
TWEEN fifty and sixty guests. They
spent the first part Of the evening very
pleasantly with games and contests.
A short program of national music
was given for the entertainment of the
guests. After the program the guests
We're invited 10 the basement which
had been decorated appropriately for
the Halloween season with jack olan-
terms. corn stalks and autumn foliage.
a three-course supper was served.
During the serving M. r. NJ. Elliott
called upon a number of guests to give
short addresses. Mrs. Elizabeth Bark
er. president Of William II. Calkins'
W. r. c. and Mrs. IT, NJ Elliott gave
toests. to which i. Clark Johnson re-
sponded in "A very delightful manner.
The decorations in the home were very
elaborate and beautiful and the enter
tainment provided made the evening
enjoyable for the many guests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
4 SOCIAL

The Young Peoples society of the
Evan gellcal Emmanuel church VIII give
a Halloween social this evening IA the
church haN i'm East Sibley street. a
short musical and literary program
WIFI be given. after which games wiz
be played. Refreshments win be served
during the evening. The hall has APP
propriate Halloween decorations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

tanned BY the Misses Emily and Bertha
Ebert last evening at their home in
south Holman street. The Misses
Ebert were hostesses at "a thimble
party and the members brought their
needle work TO the meeting. 4 dainty
two course luncheon was served after
music and needle work had been en-
5oyed for few hours. Next Tuesday
evening. November 5th the members
VIII be guests at a thimble party Civ
on by the Misses Lilly and Meta Feeder
at their home in East State street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
SOCIAL NEWS FoR THURSDAY.

Mrs. r. +. schoG Will have the
members al the Idle Hour Club AZ
her guests Thursday afternoon at
her home in Cedar street.
1Irs. Kennedy VIII he hostess 10
the members of the Good WIN Club
Thursday afternoon at her home In
south Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
Mrs. uAsHlNo 4 HOSTESS.

Mrs. W. f. Mashino win be hostess to
the members Of the Marquette Club
Friday afternoon. November 1st at her
home 252 Truman avenue. Bridge
whist will be the diversion. The mem
bers viii begin playing at two o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

Mrs Ed Buckley Of Cedar street
VIII entertain the members OF the Hap
py Hour club Friday afternoon. 1t was
announced that Mrs Ray Fowler would
be hostess. but en- account Of her iu-
ness other arrangements had 10 be
made The members viii spend the
afternoon with their needle work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
N IMPORTANT MEETING.

The Directors Of the Hammond Set
Element House VIII have an important
meeting Friday afternoon at two
thirty O'Clock in the Settlement House
in Bimbach avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
4 MAsatERApE PATTY.

Mr. and Mrs. w a. Hi VIII enter
tain the members of the Alpha Phi
Club and their husbands Al "A Masquer-
ade party Thursday evening at thoIr
Homewood residence
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
A AFTrRNoON PANTY.

Tomorrow afternoon Mrs r. r. Sehon
wil have as her guests at her home in
Cedar street the members OF the idle
Hour club Mrs Schon VIII entertain
with cards and the games VIII be play
ed progressively at two tables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
4 MISSIONARY MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the Womans
Missionary Society of the First Chris
tian church viii take place Friday aft
ernoon at three o'clock i'm the church
library. The afternoon win be given
10 "A study of India and very interest
Ing program has been prepared. Mrs.
II. G. InsrahaIn VITA lead the meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

Jackson. A prettlly appointed two
course luncheon was served at I'VE
o'clock Mrs Spencer of East Chtcaog
wa snamed as the next hostess and she
VIII entertain the members on the att
ernoon of November 18th.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
N APRON SHOWER.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Mon
roe street Methodist church viii meet
with Mrs. J. Mcconnell at her home
in NanBuren street Thursday afternoon
for an apron shower
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

an informal IIallowe'en dancing par
tv will be given at the Hammond
Country club Thursday evening. oct.
31st cider ard pumpkin pie VIII be
served the guests during the evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
Meeting of Society.

A meeting Of the Lake County HUI
name society has been called for Fri
day evening to be held in the Office of
Or Lena b. Watson. in the Hammond
building.
The building is called for 1880 and the
officers hope that a large membership
viii attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
A mAnLowE.EN PATTY.

The Amoma and Agoga Glasses of the
Baptist church win have a Masquerade
Party Thursday evening al the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. b. SILVER 450 May
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

THE TIMES Is TRYING HARD To
MERIT THE SUCCESS 1T HAS
ACHIEVED.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

The young women of the \. \. En-
broidery Club We're delightfully."- enter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
MADAM COSTELLO

licensed medium reading daily. Cir
cles Friday nights only Consult
the best. Friends and strangers in
vited. Phone 1912. 572 Morton ave-
nue.. near Columbia.
South Holman street car to door.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

The members of Progressive Court
No. 166, Tribe of Ben Hur. had an en-
joyable meeting last evening in the X.
of P. hall, in South Holman street. All
Ben Hur members. whether members
in Hammond or not, were given cor
dial invitation to attend, In spite Of
the numerous Halloween function
there We're a number of Hammond peo-
pie present during the evening The
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30
lodge Assemblies

There win be meeting of william
Fl. Calkins.s w. r. c. tomorrow after
noon. In the 1 o o. f. hall. in South
Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-10-30

o. A. Krinbill.
District Manager,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
VI. II. HURD DEAD.

MeIancthon NJ. Hurd, who is well
known to many in Honolulu, died at
his home in New York city on Nov.
%. Mr.. Hurd had travelled extensive
IL throughout his life and during his
last visit to the Islands he remained
for over two years, he and his family
taking a great interest in the affairs
of st. Andrews cathedral and being
noted for their hospitality.
For many years Mr.. Hurd was con-
nected with the large publishing
house of Houghton & Mifflin, of which
he was one of the founders, and which
was originally known as Hurd &
Houghton, but he retired from active
business life several years ago.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
AEROPLANES FOR
THE TRANSPORTS

Before long the army transports
plying between San Francisco and
Manila via this port may be provided
with airships as well as lifeboats, as
a protective measure. The new ma
chimes will not, of course, be of any
use in case of accident to the trans
port itself, as it would take a whole
fleet of them to allow the passengers
and crew to abandon ship, but they
will be used as a means of rescuing
others who may be in urgent need OF
help. ~. =, ="
Army officials are contemplating
the adoption of special type. Of fly
ing machine as a means for rescuing
persons from a disabled ship at sea.
One of three boards which are eXamin-
ing life-saving devices has been in ses-
sion at Newport News, Va, and the
flying machine was one of about six
ty devices, many of them of foreign
make. which were submitted for ex-
animation. g.. r.. .:.. ..@-. z -.
- Other boards have been holding ses-
sions in San Francisco and Manila,
and when all of the recommendations
are received the quartermaster corps
will determine what devices will be
purchased to be installed on army
TRANSPORTS. ~ --'' So
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
J : NJ. =. .FltEiNt III "
PEARL FISHING OFF. AN,
LOWER CALIFORNIA

On June 1 the BearEfi fishing CeRces-
sion held by thel Mangara Exploration
Limited of London was Cancelled by
pany receiving for its equipment.
consisting of boats diving suits, air
Pumps, and other paraphernalia 30e.-
900 pesos,i'or about $150000 gold
writes Consul sLucien Sullivan from
La Paz, Mexico. ~!"' 80 a..
Under date of July a.! 1912, notices
were posted by the inspector of fish
cries that the register is now open for
the inscription of 'the names of per
SONS desiring To- take out licenses TO
dive for pearl oysters, e." "
- 1t will -pow be possible for the pearl
buyers OF American houses to secure
some of the choice pearls taken from
these waters. The beautiful pink, sea
green, bronze and blue pearls, it is be-
,ieved, are not found in other parts Of
the world. While it is true that
many pearls are secured from the
mussels found in the Mississippi and
some other rivers in the United
States, the fresh-water pearl does not
have the 1uster of pearls obtained
from saltwater pearl oysters.
The first boats will be allowed to
20 out about September 1. and the
first zone to be fished will be that
along the west coast Of the mainland
south of Acapulco. The boats with
their equipment are to be sod at aUc-
ton by the Government in lots to the
highest bidder.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
RENOVATING THE
INTERIOR Of THE
PALACE BUILDING

When Governor FrcaF returns from
his vacation he will scarcely recOg-
niZc the interior OF the capitol build-
ing, fot it is nov undergoing eXten-
sive renovating, ana ere the chief
executives homecoming the Railways
and staircase on the first ami second
floors will have been retinted, reVar
Tished and probably present an en-
tirely different hue. The Offices of
the land commissioner, on the Ease-
ment floor, and the attorney general
on the second floor, also will have re-
paired walls gnd ceilings and new
coats of paintN
Just what Me7 color motif is. to be.
is not announced. That is known
only to the decorators, who have been
given the responsibility Of deciding
the important question and limited to
such eoloTs as may have mild, sOOth-
ing but not Somber effect.
The renovation is made under a
special appropriation of $4,000 for
that purpose, and most Of that sum
will he used in making the improve
ments. One of the changes in the
basement is the removal of the water
resource branch Of the geological sur
vey department from its Offices on
that floor to new headquarters in the
Kapiolani building. The waterworks
branch of the department of public
works is to be removed to the rooms
just vacated
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
ANIMALS IMPORTED 49,.
DURING NOVEMBER

=
Dr. Case, assistant territorial vet.
erinarian, reports, the following list
of live stock imported at Honolulu
during the month of November:
S. s. Mexican, Tacoma and Seattle
Noyember ga mules, Schuman; &
Hereford bulls, p, 1senberg.
S. 8. Honolulan, San Francisco, No.
vember 6---15 horses, Honolulu Const.
& .Draying Co..; = horses, Standard
Oil Company: 1FS Heistein' bull, P.
Isenberg; Hofstein. bull, P. M.
Pond; l dog, Dr.. Aiken, Hilo, Ha-
wall; IL crates poultry. - !
s. S. Kilauea, San Francisco, No
vember G--1 crate white Leghorns,
Capt. Nelson. o..
S. s.. Sierra, San Francisco, No
vember, 10--4 dogs, p. Isenberg; l
dog, r. B. Buck; 9 crates poultry.
S. S. ManchuCia. San Francisco,
November 15+I cat, W. E. Wall; 4
crates birds, w. Macfarlane.
S. s, Lurline. San Francisco, No
venber 21-34 mules, Schuman: 1
Belgian stallion, G. b. Miles, Hilo,
Hawaii; 81 crates poultry.
.. .. Ieiyo MdFu, OFIehL, NoFen'
Der 25--2 crates Japanese games:
S. S. Ventura, San Francisco, No
reuber 25-1 crate turkeys. w. F. X.
Company; dog, w. f. X. Company
S. s. Wilhelmlna. San Francisco.
November 26-1 crate turkeys, E. D.
Tenney.
S. S; Hiloian, San. Francisco No
vember 264-z2s mules. Sehuman: 6
horses. Macpherson: 2. horses Cali
fornia Feed Company; l Holstein
bull, P. NJ Pond. ~ ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

Vat Sen, President Yuan has recon-
mended< to the cabinet the advisable
ity of asking the Interstate Commerce
Commission of the United States to
name three eminent railroad men to
consult with DR.. Sun in the planning
Of the new railways of China.
!. DR.. Sun was requested to submit the
names OF such prominent engineers
of the United States as he would like
to have associated with him, but he
made the suggestion taht, if the cabi-
net thought it wise, the ministry of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

trouble. and particularly as at this
very moment number OF American
groups of financiers were seeking
railway concessions
Gen. Fling Lo, the most eminent OF
Chinese engineers, has furnished the
cabinet, at the suggestion of President
Yuan, comprehensive map Of the
proposed system of national railways,
as suggested by DR.. Sun and his as
sociates. The building of more than
$4,000 miles in the next five years is
embraced. Ss
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

foreign affairs could communicate di-
rectly with the commerce commission,
and he had no doubt but snat that
body would gladly recommend engi-
neers and promoters of prominence.
/: DIR. Sun did not appear personally
before the cabinet, but in lengthy
communication he gave an outline of
his ideas in the matter of railroad
construction He said that he had no
doubt whatever that American capi-
tai sufficient for every railroad need
of China could be. secured with, little