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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
VIRGINIA BROOKS
TELLS HER STORY

Virginia Brooks, heroine of West
Hammond, who was the leader in a
crusade that cleaned up the town, told
her story OF the affair at the university
auditorium Saturday night to a good
sized crowd Her appearance was one
of the numbers of the Y. NJ. c. A. lee
ture course. The young woman did not
lecture, but told the story Of the dread
full conditions in the town and of the
adventures Of herself and her friends
during the campaign. She did not take
the glory for herself, but all through
her talk spoke of the ones who assist
ed in the work. Although she Is mar
ried to a newspaper man by the name
of Washburn, on the lyceum platform
she clings to her maiden name.-Valpo
vidette.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
FUNERAL SERVICES
THIS AFTERNOON

Funeral services over John Loet-
scher, the well known young Hammond
boy who took his life at the Maine no.
tel Monday by drinking a large quanti-
ty of carbolic acid. will be held at I'm
dertaker Neidow's chapel on State
street Thursday afternoon0 at 1:3
O'Clock. Interment will be made at
Oak Hill cemetery.
Further evidence in the inquest will
be heard by Coroner b. w. Chidlaw
this afternoon. Loetscher was married
to Bessie Wood of West Hammond on
November &c. 1t is said that family
troubles was the cause of the young
mans action
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
GUN DISCHARGED;
ARM SHATTERED

Laporte, Ind. Dec. 17.-Ray Smith,
whose home is in Gary. brother of Earl
Smith, living in South Laporte. a Sec
ton foreman on the Air Line. was ac-
cidentally shot yesterday afternoon at
o'clock while pulling a shotgun out
Of a buggy in front of his brothers
house. The gun accidentally exploded
and Smith received the shot in his
right forearm. He was taken to the
hospital and Drs. Bowel and Osborn
were called. The attending physicians
found that the muscles and blood yes
sells were badly torn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A THIMRLE PARTY.

The Misses Lilly and Meta Feeder
were hostesses at q thimhle party last
evening at their home in East State
street. There guests were the young
women of the n. N. Embroidery Club
who meet regularly every Tuesday
evening. The hours until ten O'Clock
were devoted to needle work following
which the hostesses served a dsinty
luncheon. Miss Gertrude Herbst will
be hostess TO the club next Tuesday
evening at her home In South Holman
street. 1t will be The clubs Christmas
party and Grab Bag will be a feat
ure of the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
COUNCIL TO
HONOR MAYOR

A banquet is to be given Mayor John
d. SmaIley by the retiring members of
the Hammond city council, Monday
evening, at the Hotel Nee. 1t will fol-
low a visit to the new Aubry theater,
where the chief executive, the outgoing
and incoming councils. the city engi-
neer. city clerk city comptroller, city
treasurer and representatives of the
newspapers are to be the guests of
Messrs. Sigler and Holt of the manage
ment. A special attraction has been
secured.
The blowout at the Nee is the sug
gestion of Harry Eastwood. Mayor
Smalley appointed Henry Eggers, John
Pascaly and Eastwood as a committee
on arrangements.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
COMING EVENTS

Mrs. Perry Mann of Ridge Road will
be home Thursday afternoon TO the
members of the baptist women's
Union. The program for the afternoon
Will be arranged by the social DEPART
ment.
MIR. and Mrs. :. E. Swain will he
host and hostess Thursday evening at
their home I'm Highland street to the
members of the Detroit street Bridge
Club.
Mistletoe Dancing Party will be
given at the Hammond Country Club
Thursday evening, December rs. Dane
ing will begin at eight o'clock and be-
tween eleven and elevcn-thirty O'Clock
a collation. will be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A Feminine Spat.

Following a clothes line spat be-
tween two East Hammond women yes
terday morning Constable Singer caus-
ed the arrest of Mrs. Mary Kudwa and
Mrs. oLuise Sopner on warrants charg-
ing them with Drovocation and using
obscene language. The case was heard
before Judge Ames this morning and
each was fined rs cents and costs,
amounting to s11.35. Claiming they
had no money they at first refused 70
pay the costs, but when Judge Ames
ordered them thrown into jail they
both decided it would be better to pay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
a suRPRIsE PARTY-

A delightful surprise party was Civ
en- last evening in honor of Edward
Jonas at his home, 36s Michigan ave.
nue.. Games and music were features
of the evening following which an
elaborate luncheon was served. The
guests at the party were Mr.. and Mrs
L. Jonas, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ruiz. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Nimitz, MIR. and Mrs r Stark,
the Misses Blohm, Alma Smith, Clara
Neuman. Meta Gaedke, Therese Greb,
Lillian Tolzman. Christine Spoerner,
Mabel Ball, Helen, Martha and Minnie
Jonas, Frieda Stark. Messrs. Walter
Koenig, William Zahrte. Paul Stark,
Howard Rutz, Otto Stark, Charles Flick.
William Stark, Charles Jonas. Edward
Dubbert and Edward Jonas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

Yesterday afternoon the members of
the A. B. section OF the Northside
Ladies' Club were entertained very de-
lishtfulIy at the home of Mrs. Mon
tellius in Gostlin street. A part of the
afternoon was devoted to needle work
following which n dainty luncheon was
served. A number of members were
in attendance at the meeting. An
nouncement was made of the annual
business meeting of the Northside
Ladies' Club which will be held Friday
evening, December 10 in the pariors of
the First Congregational church in
Gostlin street. At the meeting the Off
GERS for the new year will be elected
ana the yearly reports will be read.
The meeting will be an important one
and 1t is desired that every member is
presen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Great Displays.

Florists in Hammond have on dis
play at present magnificent assort-
ments of magnolia wreaths. rucus, stat
is. cycus. table tand center ferns, box
wood wreaths with red berries. poin-
settas, fmortals prepared natural flow
ers) and green house flowers of all
kinds.
Art Schultz received this week a car
load of Christmas trees from Maine. the
Michigan crop being ruined by forest
fires Those that come from Michi-
gan this year are said to be yellow.
while the Maine trees are very green.
They sell from a quarter upward.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A Clever Ruse.

Towerman Strause OF the Michigan
Central railroad at Ivanhoe was the
victim of a clever ruse early this
morning when some persons placed
stone in the derail and when the tow
erman attempted to throw the derail
it refused to work.
Leaving the tower Strause went to
see what the trouble was and when he
returned, he found that he had been
robbed of shot gun, a revolver and
several other small articles. He saw
no stranger in the vicinity at the time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A HOME WEDDING.

A very beautiful wedding viii be
solemnized this evening at the home
of Mrs. Carrie w. Parsons. So Warren
street when her daughter. Miss Irene
Parsons and Warne d. Carmichael of
Cedars. Quebec are united in marriage.
The Rev. A w. Hoffman. pastor of the
First Presbyterian church viii pro-
nounce the ceremony at seven o'clock.
A dinner will be served following the
ceremony. Among the out of-town
guests will be Mrs. ]. r. Carmichael
and Miss Bertha Carmichael of Rush
vile, Ind. Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Car
michael and daughter of St Louis and
Mrs. Charles Germany and daughter,
Lois of Milwaukee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
PARENTS, CLUB MEETING.

The Parents Club of the Irving
schoold held its monthly meeting yes
terday afternoon in the school hall in
Pine street. An especially interesting
program was given following which
refreshments were served. An address
was given by the Rev. NJ. ]. Cameron.
pastor of the First congregational
church on the subject Moulding the
Character of the Young" Mrs. Carrie
Hernden, the principal. also addressed
the mothers. She spoke principally of
the spirit of giving at the holiday time.
The remainder of the program was as
follows:
Piano oslo commencement. Miss Weber
Duet-"Holy Night" ..............
Willie Davis and Harold Milligan
Piano Selection Mrs. Maekish
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Citv Hall Breveties.

7. J. Lyons. city engineer, is in Chi
cago today on city business.
The board of public works this
morning accepted the West State street
ornamental lights as erected by the
Twin City Electric company. The
lights are still out awaiting the set
Element.
alleys in the Hammond Realty compa-
ny's addition was given by the board
this morning.
Treasurer Wolter. Comptroller Au-
bry and City Clerk Duelke are COM
piiing annual reports of their respect
i've departments and closing the cily
business for 1913.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
COLLIDES WITH
A COLORED PARTY

John Glennon, proprietor of the Hotel
Majestic, yesterday drove his touring
Ford head-on against the form of a
hurley six-foot two colored party at
State and Holman streets. The ped
estrian was knocked into the air,
alighting on the hood OF the machine,
unhurt- He embraced the car until it
was brought to a stop.
The radiator was caved. the wind
shield was Jared out of place by the
impact of the colored man head. The
driver is exempt from blame.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
spECTAL INDUcEuENTs.

From manufacturer direct to your
home, saving expense of store and mid
dleman's profits. The Hobart NJ Cable
Pianos Preferred and used by Ham
mond Musical College, Orpheum Thea
ter and all public schools in Chicago.
On display at Ortt & Towles shoe
store, 169 State street. Hammond. Ind
Geo. J. Humpfer. factory representa-
tive. 11-6t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
ENTERTAINERs SHOULD Bile FINE,

Jones. Linick and Shafer. whose
vaudeville acts have made the Colonial,
McVickers, Willard and Wilson thea
tres in Chicago and the new Gary
theatre, such popular amusement
places. have ANNOUNCED that they will
furnish the amusement features for the
Saturday, Sunday and holiday pro-
grams at the new Aubry Theatre,
North Holman street. near the South
Shore station. This theatre is to have
its formal opening Saturday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
THE HORSE SEEMED
TO WANT A DRINK

Two young ladies of Hammond were
greatly embarrassed by the untoward
actions of livery horse last evening
which they rented for the purpose of
enjoying the keen air of mild moon
light December night.
After testifying that both were
capable of driving they "gid-dapped"
out of the stable. At the first saloon
they came to the horse stopped. This
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A SURPRISE PARTY.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher
Hudson In Wilcox street was the scene
of delightful party last evening. The
affair was given by the members of
the Baptist church orchestra a sur
prise to Mr.. Hudson. A musical pro-
gram was rendered and the guests also
enjoyed a number of games. A lunch
con was served during the evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ton, Mr. and Mrs. r. @. Hobbs. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Houser, Mrs Louis BurlS-
halter, Messrs. Paul Mastellar. Charles
Griswold and Charles Binder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

would not have been so bad had the
animal taken the hint and proceeded
thereafter. But he, said to relate. did
not. He stopped at every saloon and
as there are great many in Hammond
the young ladies did not get very far.
1t seemed that Dobbin's training is
not of the best. The two young women
returned the horse, and, being very
militant, got their money back.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Health rs Good.

Throughout the heat waves, open
weather and the weeks of murky wa
ter. Hammond has remained in the best
of health. Only the chronic diseases
seem prevalent.
The two cases reported last week VI
scarlet fever are gone without having
started an epidemic. thanks to the keen
observation of DR. Smith in the public
schools. There are three cases of
measles. one each of typhoid and diph-
liberia, and that is all
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Tango at Orpheum.

The Orpheum theater is to stage
tango contest tomorrow night SIX
couples Will appear. On New Years
eve tango artists are to perform at the
first two shows. Manager Rommel be-
lieves that the tango is here to stay
and that people like to see it danced
so that they may learn it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A Pretty Display.

Among the wreaths and holly VIM
dows in downtown Hammond Jacob
Fox, the haberdasher, has one of the
prettiest. The display is work of art
with balance, harmony, tone and color.
There is nothing startling about it, but
it will arrest the eye of passing shop
per as surely as big landscape paint
ing will draw attention and hold it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Bow Scouts Xmas.

The boy scouts of Hammond are col
leeting a fund for the poor and pre-
pairing to act as the sons of St Mich
olas on Christmas. They are report
ing to headquarters all cases of pow
erty or neglect that come under their
notice and doing all in their power to
make the coming holiday truly merry
for the poor of the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Suffragist Lectures.

Mrs G. a. Soden, prominent ex-
FOUNDER OF suffrage of Chicago and
member of the committee of three
women who waited on superintendent
Shoop of the windy city schools, is to
speak in West Hammond tomorrow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A COMMITTEE MEETING.

The civic department of the Ham
mond Womans Club will meet Thurs
day evening, December 18th with Mrs
c. H. Howell at her home, is Warren
street. Mrs. j. M. Turner will be the
chairman for the evening. The discus
sion will be on Adjustments in Ham
mond."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
MRS. DAVIS a HosTEss.

At her home in Rimbach avenue
Mrs. p. l.. Davis viii be hostess Thurs
day afternoon to the members of the
Acme Social Club. The afternoon. will
be devoted to cards. the members
of the Acme Sociay Club. The after
noon will be devoted to cards. the
members playing pedro progressively
at three tables
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
SALE COMES To A CLOSE.

Today is the second and last day of
the sale at the o. X. building at the
corner Of Holman street and Muenich
court given under the auspices of the
Martha Society of the First Christian
church. The affair has been a success
financially. A cafeteria lunch was serv-
ed noon and evening of both DAYS and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Case Heard Friday.

X. Bradtke, the West Hammond boy
injured by a motor car which a Ham
mond garage chauffeur was driving.
will appear in the court of Judge Adam
Stachowiez to testify in a case to be
pressed by the city Violation of city
ordinances is charged. The case will
be heard Friday at 2 o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
Bidding on Sewer.

Eight contractors of the Calumet re-
gion and Chicago are bidding on the
$4,000 deep sewer job to be let by
the city of Hammond next Monday
Mayor SmalIey anticipates that they
will come well within the estimate this
time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A BRIDGE DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. A. Krinbill will en-
terrain the members of the n. P. Whist
Club at a bridge dinner Friday evening
at the Hammond Country Club. Din
ner at six-thirty o'clock will be fol-
lowed with cards. Bridge whist will
be played progressively at several
tables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

Work on installing the switchboard
for Hammonds new signalphone sys-
tenn was started at the central station
this morning, and providing there Is
no further delay in the arrival of ma
teriaI Chief Austgen expects the new
system to be In working order in an
other weele. The installation Is being
rushed to completion as soon as pos
sible.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
r.. A. f. CLUB MEETS.

Thursday afternoon Mrs. S. E. Davis
will have as her guests at thimble
party at her home in Michigan avenue
the members of the r. A f. Club. 1t
will be their Christmas party and the
members have arranged to have a
"Grab Bag"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
ENTERTAINs CLUR MEMRERs.

The members of the Colonial Club
Will have their Christmas party Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Clark Leaning in South Holman
street. A Grab Bag will be a feat
ure of the meeting and the members
will devote a part of the afternoon to
their needle work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

afternoon before the members of the
Parents Club at the Wentworth school.
Mrs. Soden works with Jane Adams.
Margaret Haley and is friend of Ella
Flagg Young. She will talk on "Wom-
en- AS Voters"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
lodge Assemblies

A meeting of the members of Gold
en- Rule Council No. l d. of L. was held
last evening in the X. of p. Hall in
South Holman street. There was
large attendance of the membership
and visitors from Whiting and
Triumph Council No. IL ID. of L. were
entertained at the meeting. There
was initiation of a class of candidates
following which the second nomination
Of officers took place. The annual cleo
tion of officers will take place at the
next regular meeting which will be
held In two weeks on Tuesday. At the
close of the business session refresh
ments were served and a delightful
time was spent socially.
This evening the members of Silver
Light Hive L. o. T. NJ. will meet in the
X. of p Hall in South Holman street
for their regular semi-monthiy meet
ing
The regular meeting of the members
|of the Germania Lodge of Rebekahs
took place last evening in the I. o. o.
F. Hall in East State street. Follow
ing short business session the mem
bers enjoyed social hour. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
At the next meeting in three weeks
the officers for the new year will be
installed.
There will be a meeting of the mem
bers of Hammond Hive No. 2 L. o. t.
NJ. Friday evening in the K. OF p. Hall
in South Holman street. The election
of officers will take place and 1t is
desired that there is a. large attend
ance of the membership Following the
business meeting a social hour will be
enjoyed Refreshments will be served.
The members of the Ladies' Auxil-
Harry to the o. B. C. met yesterday aft
ernoon in the T. o. o. F. Hall in East
State street for their regular semi
monthly meeting. There was only rou-
tine work and following the business
meeting refreshments were served and
( a social ohur was enjoyed. The meet
ling was largely attended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
MISS wAGoNBLAsr ENTERrArNs.

A delightful meeting Of the A. D. Q.
Club was held last evening at the
home of Miss Helen Wagonblast in
Monroe street. Miss Wagonblast was
hostess at q. thimble party and after a
fe whours spent pleasantly with needle
work the guests were served with a
prettily appointed two course lunch
con. The club will have it's Christ
mas party next Monday evening, De-
cember % at the home of Miss Alice
Bump in East State street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
DO GARY FL. S. BOYS
FREQUENT BUFFETS?


Hobart, Ind, Dec. ia number OF
Gary boys who attended the Hobart
Gary high school basket ball game on
Friday evening. went out for a time
after the game. They went to Red
ding's buffet and stole a gum machine
and at the pool room took several cans
of tobacco. The proprietors of the two
places went to Gary and decided to
give the boys until the middle of the
week to- pay for same.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
ENTERTAINs WIFE cARDs.

The members of the Sunshine Club
viii be entertained by Mrs. Bauman at
her home in Plummer avenue Thurs
day afternoon. Cards will be the en-
tertainment for the afternoon, the
members playing pedro at two tables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

ing holidays the meeting will be a So
cial one and the members and their
friends are invited to attend. Mrs,
Saylors, the vice president will preside
in the absence of the president, Mrs. +.
w. Preston who is I'll.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
SUBMITS TO OPERATION.

Mrs. Andrew Peterson of North
Shore Drive. Chicago submitted to an
operation yesterday at st. Margarets
hospital and today II was reported that
she was doing nicely and it is expected
that she viii make a rapid and COM
plete recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
MEET THURSDAY EVENING.

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Monroe street Methodist
church will meet Thursday evening at
the home Of Mrs. r. j. Aud in Garfield
avenue. On account of the approach
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
is RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS.

Mrs. Josephine Heller who has been
seriously i'll for several months is now
improving steadily and expects to visit
friends in Crown Point this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

Mrs. A. NJ. Deweese of Rimbaeh ave-
nue. left today for a visit with her
Mrs. Raymond Knoff at her
home in Geneva, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

Heat when and where you want e.
Get q Gas Heating Stove--No. Ind. Gas
A. Elec. Co.-Adv. fsu
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17
A LUNCHEON.

Mrs. w. e. Russell will entertain
the members of the Columbia Club at
one o'clock luncheon and afternoon
card party Thursday. December 18th at
her home in Webb street. The after
noon will be spent playing euchre.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

the members have had for sale home
bakery goods, home made candles, can
ned fruits and many articles of needle
work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-17

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
BROMO QUININE tablets
remove cause There Is only One
rBROMO QUININE." 1t has the Sig
nature OF E. w. GROVE on box. 25c.--
Ar
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-08-15

Another man has invented word
llanguage-Porf. Frederick ]. Braen-
die, official translator of the United
States pension Office. 1t is described
as "a universalized English. with a
new alphabet" There would be more
chance for a world language If there
were not SO many of them. But the
trouble is that people who believe in
the practicability Of the idea and take
up the study of the latest system, find
that just when they have become prof.
cient in It, some one else has produced
q later world language which attracts
all the new devotees to the idea. The
Babel Of tongues seems likely to con-
tinue, therefore, despite inventions OF
artificial language systems intended
for all the world.