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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
A SURPRISE PATTY.

Last evening a number of young
people gathered at the home Of Will
bur Curtis at 343 East State street and
rendered him pleasant surprise party.
The party was given in celebration. of
his eighteenth birthday anniversary
and he received many pretty gifts in
remembrance of the day. The evening
was spent in a delightful social way
with games and music after which
dainty refreshments were served. Miss
Ethel Geib and Miss Loretta Newell
entertained with music. Among the
guests were the Misses Marie Cook.
Gladys Stratton, Clara Boese, Ethel
Geib. Irene Cunningham, Mildred Bat
son, Romano Lott. Loretta Newell,
Jessie Rohde and Margaret Fleck.
Messrs. Charles Griswold Jack HamiI-
ton Harold Stratton. Arthur Decker.
Edward Blankenburg, and Patrick
Henessey of Lockport, n. Ya.
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Insurance Agent Tells a
1-Day Hard Luck Story.

Brazil, Tnd-.s Oct. 29.--Scott Shattuck
Brazil insurance man. made fifteen
calls in one day for collections. re-
Gently. failing to make a single one.
He saw trouble, heard about trouble,
and finally. had trouble of his own.
At the first house the man was sick
and out of work.
At the next place the wife and fam
lily were sick ard the husband had
laid off from work to take care of
them.
At the next place the man was walk
ing the floor having just lost three
fingers in an accident.
AT the next place crepe was hang
ing at the door, the head of the family
having died.
At the next place the family was
entertaining the stork.
At the next home the man was
nursing serious felon. which had
kept him from work. His boy laid on
a couch with one eye gone. as the re-
suit of an accident at a factory.
At the next home the anxious par
ents were watching over child ill
with infantile paralysis.
The ninth revealed that the man had
dropped barrel of oil on his foot and
was unable to work.
Mr.. Shattuck reached the tenth home
in time to help carry the man in from
an ambulance. He had met with a Sc
rious accident.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
P|NAFORE MAY Be PUT
ON PROFESSIONAL STAGE

furore is sweeping the musical cir
cles of Hammond today that bids well
TO command more of "Pinafore" as
sung and acted by the Clark Leaning
choir of the Calumet avenue Christian
church 1t is desired that il be re-
peated in the Deluxe theatre here, in
the Lyric a East Chicago and at Gary.
These plans are tentative.
Clark Leaning. who relaxed last
evening and cavorted with a patch over
his eye as Dick Deadeye, stated today
that an effort is being made to secure
the two aforementioned theatres for a
repetition of the opera. People have
been turned away at the initial per-
formances and there are many DESTROYS
of attending again.
Improved In Every Respect.
'Pinafore' was sung with greater
volume and bigger punch last even
ing to a capacity crowd. Everyone
unbended- James Graves, republican
candidate at large sang a better tonor.
his throat relieved of a cold. Helen
Ford as Buttercup added sprightliness
10 her rotund personality. II. L In
graham as the admiral created a type
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

Invitations have been issued for one
of the prettiest dancing parties of the
season to be given Friday evening.
October 81 in the Masonic Temple in
Muenich Court by Z. L. Young's or
chestra, consisting of ten pieces The
ball room will be deliberately and APP
propriately decorated for the Hal
lowe'en season. The party promises to
be one of the most enjoyable events of
the season and preparations are being
made to entertain large number of
Hammond and out-of-town guests. Mr.
Young hiss made effort to engage
the best musicians obtainable and has
been successful in securing the serv-
ices of Mr.. J. Keifer, solo cornetist Of
Wards Gary Band and also Mr.. B.
Wells, leading trombone player of the
organization so
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY.

Mrs. Frank Waller entertained a few
friends very charminglya last evening
at her home In Truman avenue. She
entertained at seven o'clock dinner
following which cards and music were
enjoyed. The dinner was served in
four courses and the appointments
were in the Halloween colors. yellow
and black. large birthday cake with
lighted tapers decorated the center of
the table and from the chandelier to
the corners of the table were draped
streamers of yellow and black ribbons.
The party celebrated Mrs. Waller
birthday anniversary and she was the
recipient of many beautiful Sits. Her
guests for the evening were Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Hunter Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Long, Mr.. and Ms. Roy McCutch-
con, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Ham and Mrs.
Jebb.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
A DINNER PARTY.

Mrs Morris Champagne entertained
very delightfully."- at dinner yesterday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam Love in Highland street. Her
guests were the members of the
Twelve O'Clock Dinner Club The table
was beautifully decorated in white
and yellow and the favors were appro-
pirate for the Halloween season. A
prettily appointed dinner was served
in four courses. The members brought
their needle work and spent the after
noon in a delightful sociay way. Music
was also 6. feature of the afternoon.
The guests were Mrs. c. Fl. Stewart,
Mrs. Charles Monnette. Mrs. Wayne
Van Glider, Mrs. Enola Payne, Mrs.
Viola Smiley. Mrs. Lizzie Pontinus.
Mrs. c. w. Whitney. Mrs. B. j. Smalley.
Mrs. frankie Mason of Pennsylvania
and Mrs. w. p. Clark of Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
HALLowEEN CALENDAR.

There will be more than a half hum
dred Halloween celebrations in Gary
tomorrow evening. Included in the
nurzber IL the dance at the OommerciaL
club. the Emerson high school sopho-
more dance at the gymnasium. and
other events including the following:
The Young Ladies' Sodality of the
Holy Angels church will give Hal
lowe'en dancing party at the Assembly
hall.
The eighth grade of the Emerson
nasium-
The Ladies' Aid of the First Re-
formed church will give a Halloween
party in the church parlors.
Mr. and Mrs. Abel will entertain
their friends at their home Halloween
night. They will play $780,.
The intermediate class of the Grace
English Lutheran church will be enter
tanned by Rev. d. p. Blair, $40 West
Fourth avenue, at his home.
Mrs. James Garbett, Sixth avenue and
Van Buren, street. will entertain the
East Side Embroidery club members at
her home.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Reform
church will hold a "Mush and Milk"
social in the church parlors.
Mrs Harry Call and Mrs. w. r. Glea-
son will be the hostess to the Five
Hundred club members at the latter's
home.
The Red Men of the United Presby-
terrain church will give a Halloween
reception in the basement of the
church at 1880 o'clock.
The Junior society of the United
Presbyterian church will be the guests
of Mrs. F. f. Foringer. She will en-
terrain them in the church parlors-
The sophomores of the Emerson
high school will have an informal
dancing party at the school. The high
school orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic and a large attendance is expected.
Raymond Mathews will entertain his
friends at his home at s12 Tyler street.
| The Lady Maccabees will give re-
cital and dance at the X. of c. hall.
The Sunday school of the United
| Presbyterian church win give "A Hal
| loween social in the church parlors.
The young men of the First Baptist
church Will entertain the young ladies
| of the church at a Halloween party at
the home of ]. w. Clark. 433 Monroe
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
DON'T KNOW THEY
HAVE APPENDICITIS

Many Hammond people who have
chronic appendicitis. which is not very
painful, have doctored for years for
gas on the stomach, sour stomach or
constipation. Otto Negele, druggist
Calumet and Fayette street. states If
these people will try A SINGLE DOSE
Of simple buckthorn bark. glycerine,
etc. as compounded in Adler-i-ka, the
remedy which became famous by cur
ing appendicitis, they will be surprised
at the INSTANT benefit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
woMAN,s CLUB MEETING.

Federation Day" will be observed at
Saturdays meeting of the Hammond
Woman's Club. The meeting will be
held at three o'clock in the club rooms
of the Hammond Chamber of Com
merce in the Citizens German National
Bank building. All members who have
not already paid their dues are asked
to pay them Saturday. The following
will be the program:
Vocal Solo Mrs.
George Summers of Indiana Harbor
The following messages from the In
diana state Federation by delegates:
/. Vocational Training from the
Standpoint of Art. Mrs Otto Rabe
2. Suffrage Dinner .....
............ DIR. Mary f. Jackson
9. Results of the election and how
carried on. Mrs. Alva Young
4. Press Club Dinner and the ac-
count of Mrs. Pennybacker-s ad-
dress ..............M Mrs Ralph Ross
Vocal Solo. ......... Miss Dora otto
CARD PARTY.
A very enjoyable card party was
given last evening in the K. of p. Hall
in South Holman street by the mem
bers of the woodmen Circle. They en-
leftdlneQ large NUMBER OF guests
both from Hammond and out of town.
Pedro was played progressively at
twenty-four tables and the prizes.
hand painted cream and sugar set was
won by Miss Cora Abbott and hand
painte abs tray by Mr.. Andrew
Hartlerode. Seven games OF cards were
played. The hall was attractively
decorated for the OCCASION with green
and lavendar streamers.
WILL MEET FRIDAY.
The members of the Hammond Civic
League will meet at three o'clock Fri
day afteronon at the home of Mrs. j.
e. Wolf in East State street. Import
ant business will come up for discus
sion and it is desired that there is a
large attendance of members.
4 BAZAAR.
There will be a sale of home bakery
in connection with the bazaar which
the ladies of the Germania Club are
holding this week in the building
formerly occupied by the Negele Drug
store next to the Superior Court House.
Friday will be odd Fellows Night"
and a large number expect to attend.
On Saturday, the closing night all the
chance books will be turned in and the
prizes will be distributed. The pro-
ceeds of the sale will be used for the
purchase of interior furnishings for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

At the next place the insurance
payment was unable to be met because
the head of the family accidentally
scalded both of his feet two weeks
previously.
Mr. Shattack ended his day by call
ing at four homes where the former
occupants had moved away. taking
their policies with them.
The fire insurance company he rep
resented had three losses during the
day and when returning home Mr..
Shattuck lost his account book.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
AN ALL DAY SESSION.

The committee of which Mrs. Everett
Merrill is chairman had charge of the
meeting of the Deborah Society yester-
day. The members met in the parlors
of the First Christian church in Calu-
met avenue for thei Irregular monthly
social meeting. DAINTY refreshments
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

Wesley Reed at her home In Ridge
road for their regular semi-monthiy
meeting. large number of members
were in attendance. Following a short
buiness session refreshments were
served and delightful time was spent
socially. The committee OF which
Mrs. Reed is chairman served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
At THE COUNTRY CLUB.

An Old Fashioned Halloween party
will be given at the Hammond Country
Club this evening at which il is ex-
pected that there will be at least two
hundred guests. Halloween games
and dancing will be the features of en-
tertainment. Refreshments will be
served during the evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
TOMORROW EVENING.

The members and friends of the East
Side United Presbyterian church are to
be entertained at a Halloween recep-
ton in the church basement Friday
evening. Doors will be open at 1880 o.
clock and a general invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present.
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liam II. Calkins w. r. c. No. 24S was
held yesterday afternoon in the l. o.
Q. F. Hall in East State street. 1t was
the regular semimonthly meeting. A
part of the afternoon was spent drill
Ing after which arrangements were
made to hold a special meteing Thurs
day, November 9Th in the l. o. 0. T.
Hall. The work of the society will be
inspected at that time Following the
lodge session there Will be social
hour. 1t is desired that the meeting is
largely attended.
Next Wednesday afternoon the mem
bers of the l.. s. to the b. of L. f. and
E. will meet in the K. of r. Hall in
South Holman street for thei Irregular
semi monthly meeting. There was no
meeting of the society yesterday after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
A HALLOWEEN DANCE.

The members of Hammond Canton |.
o. o. f. will entertain at a Hallowe en-
dance Friday evening. October 81 at
the DaPron Academy in the Orpheum
building. The affair will be one of the
most delightful of the season and prep
arations are being made to entertain
large number of Hammond and out
of-town guests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
A RRIDGE PARTY.

The officers of the Womens Auxil-
larry of the University Club will enter
tain the members at bridge party
Friday afternoon In the University
Club rooms in the Citizens German
National Bank building. 1t will be the
final meeting for the season
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
MRS. BUMP TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. F. w. Bump will entertain the
members of the Alpha Phi Club at a
Halloween party Friday afternoon at
two-thirty O'Clock at her home In
,South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
AN AFTERNOON PARTY.

Miss Alice Miller has invited num-
Der of guests to her home, Is Webb
street Saturday afternoon to meet Miss
Jones of West Virginia who is her
house guest. Miss Miller will entertain
at a Halloween party.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
IN AND AROUND
q A r Y
MEDICAL MEETING.

There will be special meeting of
the Gary Medical society at the Com
mercial club tonight to make arrange
ments for the district meeting to be
held in Gary on Nov. 10
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
A BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. John f. Beckman entertained
the members of the Wednesday After
noon Bridge Club very charmingiy yes
7terday at her home in Highland street.
With the members of the club Mrs.
Beckman entertained Miss Florence
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
NOTICE.
congregation

All members of the congregation
Beth AL are urgently requested to be
present on Thursday evening, October
80. s p. sharp. important business and
election of officers.
A. A. COIN. Sec'y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

were served during the afternoon. The
members will meet for an all day ses-
sion next Wednesday and the commit
tee will serve dinner at noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30
VISITS HAMMOND.

Gary visitors to Hammond yesterday
included Peter B. Lamb and Rev. Ed
gar Greene.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

Fealock of Michigan City who is her
house guest. Bridge whist was played
progressively at three tables during
the afternoon and high score was made
by Mrs. Ralph Tenant. prettily ap-
pointed luncheon was served in two
courses at five o'clock after several
games of cards had been enjoyed. The
next meeting of the club will be held
In two weeks on Wednesday and the
hostess for the afternoon Will be nam
ed later.
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MRS. REED A HOSTESS.

Yesterday afternoon the members of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Methodist church met with Mrs J.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

, Mrs. David j. Lewis is the wife Of
the Congressman from Maryland
known as Parcel Post Davy,' be-
cause of the interest he has taken
In the passage of parcel post legisla-
ton. He is said to be the best in
formed man in congress on postal
affairs. Mrs. Lewis helps her hus-
band in every manner possible and
occupies a desk in his Office at the
capitol. Mrs. Lewis belongs to no
social organizations such as the Con-
gressional club and the like and is
interested only in the work Of her
husband
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

Neilssons Musical College. Finest
teachers in all departments. Teachers
certificates and diplomas awarded.
Send for booklet and prices. e126 Com
mercial avenue. South Chicago. Ill
10-3-1-mo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

"A WANT AID IN THE TINES IS
WORTH TWO IN ANY OTHER Pa
PER
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

This pretty coat is made Of Scotch
plaid in dark blue and green. The
belt of black leather passes through
the front and under-tabs at each
side and at the back. Shiny black
buttons fasten the coat up on the
chest and below the waist. The
sleeves are set in raglan fashion,
and the collar is made Of heavy
white wool
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

Miss Florence Loveridge of Webb
street returned home last evening from
a two weeks visit with Mrs John
Pepperdine at her home in Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wall returned
Tuesday evening from their honey
moon spent at the home of Mr.. Walrs
sister, Mrs. Fred Porter in Springfield,
Ill
Mrs. j. c. Austin is entertaining Mrs.
F. c. Becker of st. Paul at her home
in Terrence avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

the new Germania Odd Fellows build
ing in East State street. The doll
donated by Mrs. Reinhardt Elster will
be ratified this evening at 1870 o'clock.
All who hold chances are asked to at
tend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-10-30

LODGES
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27
JOHNS PAVING CASE AGAINST THE
CITY BEGINS IN CIRCUIT COURT

With an imposing array of legal tai
ent represented in the case. the law
battle which is to decide whether or
not certain property owners of Jack
son street will be required to pay for
the paving of that thoroughfare, was
commenced this morning before Cir
cult Judge G. w. Phelps. The case
is entitled James Johns VS.. the City
of Pendleton but other property own
ers are supposedly interested with the
plaintiff and certainly the Warren
Construction Co, which did the paving
Is interested with the defendant
The plaintiff commenced its attack
by skillful move which throws the
burden of the case upon the city. AZ
ter placing Mr.. Johns on the stand and
securing his testimony to the fact that
he is a resident of Pendleton and owns
property on Jackson street. PLAINTIFFS
attorneys announced abruptly that it
rested.
The defendant Immediately moved
to dismiss the case but the plaintiff
opposed the move with the contention
that 1t could not be dismissed unless
II" defendant also rested its case
This the defendants attorneys would
not do The motion was not allowed
but the defendant secured a recess un-
til 1880 this afternoon in order that
the attorneys might confer on the plan
of action.
This afternoon, Recorder Thomas
Fitz Gerald took the stand for the de-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27

fendant and identified certain city rec
ords and documents bearing on the
case. Counsel for the plaintiff inter-
posed objections to the introduction OF
each document but they were allowed
to be placed on record, Judge Phelps
stating that he would pass upon the
objections later.
These objections to the ordinance
was based upon the specific grounds
that the ordinance. ordering the i'm
provement OF Jackson street with
gravel bitulithic was contrary to the
city charter in that II did not permit
of competitive bids. calling as il did
for a patented paving.
]. p. Winter and Johnson & Skrable
are representing the plaintiff while
City Attorney Carter is being assisted
by Attorney Montague. chief attorney
for the Warren Construction Co. and
J. A. Fee. local attorney for the paw
ing company.
Quite number of persons interest
ed in the outcome of the case are
spectators.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27
PEOPLE IN BURNING BUILDINGS
ARE CUT OFF FROM ALL HELP
Whole City is Doomed Full Blocks Already Destroy
ed by Flames Which Are Rapidly Spreading
ONLOOKERS POWERLESS TO GO TO RESCUE
Many Fremen Meet Death While Attempting to Aid Oes-Sma Boats
are Being Used in Desperate Efforts to Reach Maooned
Persons-Man Dying From Cold

Dayton, Ohio, March 27.-With the
greater part of the business section
afire biting blizzard is sweeping the
roaring flames toward the penned up
thousands who are cut off from human
aid.
\ staggering holocaust is imminent
OnlOolers are pOwerleSs to aid. Al
ready two full blocks have been burn-
ed and the fire is spreading to add de-
struction to thousands making a fight
against death.
Chief Randy declared that many
firemen were drowned trying TO reach
the flames by their boats overturn-
ing.
The only chance in favor of the VIC
tins is their rescue by small boats,
These are fighting futilely against the
currents.
Five hundred coffins already have
been ordered for the dead but these
will be insufficient.
Every refugee tells new instances of
miserable deaths i'm the flood. To the
rescued on the south shore the wind
carries the cries of hundreds of dis
tressed persons who are imprisoned on
the roofs of their homes.
The people marooned at the burst
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27
LOCAL INDIANS ARE
BACK FROM CAPITAL

Joe Craig and Captain Sumpkin.
prominent local Indians the former
being secretary of the national broth
erhood, returned home today from a
trip to Washington. They attended
the inauguration. took part in the pa
rade and enjoyed an extended visit
in the capital city.
While in Washington the local rep
resentatives met Secretary of the In.
terror Lane and also took up some
reservation matters with the acting
commissioner of Indian affairs. In
the view OF Craig Secretary Lane Is a
very able man and will be just in his
dealings with the red men.
After their visit in Washington Joe
Craig went to New York to visit with
a friend and to see the sights in that
city for several days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27
FIRE IS RAGING UNCHECKED THOUSANDS ARE IN PERIL
FATALITIES INCREASING; MALTA O., DESTROYED
Summary of Floods.

DaytOn-FTom three hundred
10 three thousand dead. Busi-
ness section fire swept. Thirty
thousand homeless. The dam
age is estimated at thirty mil
lion dollars.
Other Sections of Ohio-Co-
lumbus: From fifty to two
hundred are dead. Several
buildings burned, twenty thou
sand homeless. Damage at
least ten million.
Delaware: Thirteen known
dead. a thousand homeless. The
loss is estimated AT q million.
TaneSyille: Seven known
dead. four thousand homeless.
loss fixed at a million and
half.
Hamilton: Thirteen dead,
hundreds homeless. Loss eSti-
mated at two and a half mil
lion.
MiddlctOWn: Seven known
dead. hundreds missing. Loss is
estimated at half a million.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-27
RESCUER SAYS THERE MUST
BE $500 DEAD IN DA YTON

(By staff Correspondent of the Unit
ed Press.)
Dayton, Ohio, March 27.-Charles
II. Vanhorn, rescuer, who has gone
further into North Dayton than any
other man, returned early today, un-
nerved from his perilous journey. He
dictated the following story: Il
hope my eyes never will be punished
again by such sights as were inflicted
upon them last night and early this
morning. This awful happening can
not be exaggerated. 1t has been said
there are five hundred dead. l should
say there are at least twenty five hun
dred.
We went to third and st. Clair
streets. Twice the boat struck whirl-
ing human bodies. They turned like