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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-24
lodge Assemblies

A very enjoyable meeting or he mem
place Saturday evening in the /. o. o.
F. Hall in East State street. A class
of candidates was initiated during the
evening following which refreshments
were served and a delightful time was
spent socially. Several applicants for
membership were presented and ar
rangements for initiation of a class OF
candidates in two weeks were made
Next Saturday evening the election
Saturday and visitors were also present
from tChtcago and East Chicago.
Last Saturday afternoon the officers
and members of the degree STAFF OF
Hammond Temple No. 73 Pythian listers
met in the K. of p. Hall in South Hob
man street TO drill for the next regu-
lar meeting of the Temple which will
occur Friday evening, November %
There will be initiation OF a large class
of candidates and the work OF the
Temple will be inspected by the district
deputy Mamie yesterday of Misha-
wauka, Ind A social session will be
enjoyed following the regular lodge
meeting.
A meeting of the members of Pro
gressive Court No. 166 Tribe of Ber
Hur will take place Tuesday evening
in the K of p. Hall in South Hohniar
street. Following the business meet
ing there will be social session.
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A PRETTY Party.

Mrs. George Williams entertained a
number of little people very charming
ly last Saturday afternoon at her home.
200 Conkey avenue in honor of her
daughter, Alice. The party celebrated
her fifth birthday anniversary and she
received a number of pretty gifts in
remembrance of the day. The hours of
the party were from two until five
o'clock. The early part of the after
noon was spent pleasantly with games
following which a dainty luncheon was
served The table was decorated pref
thy with vote and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS The children present were Elsie
and Rose FRAGILE and Beht Sloke of
Chicago. Mildred and Mabel Daily. June
and John Feltzer, Katherine Fowler,
Bernard and Frances Ryan. Helen Wise
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PAGE TWO
ar THE COUNTRY club.

1he Hammond Country Club Will give
its first formal party on Wednesday
Right. The affair will be in the nature
Of dinner dance beginning at seven
o'clock and a large number OF reserva-
lions have already been received By
the management. A three piece or
chestra will furnish the music and tur-
key will be the piece de resistance at
the function. 1t will be the clubs sec
ond annual Thanksgiving party and a
joyous time is anticipated by the club
members. The attendance at the party
is absolutely restricted to members OF
the club and nonresident guests.
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cEIEnRATEs ANNIyERsARY.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Pepperdine in Plummer avenue was the
scene of delightful reunion of rela-
tives last evening. the affair being
planned as a surprise TO Mrs. Pepper
dine in celebration of her birthday an
niversary The evening was spent in
an enjoyable social way with music fol-
lowing which a dainty collation. was
served. The parlors Were decorated
very beautifully with chrysanthemums
and American beauty roses. watch were
gifts to Mrs. Pepperdine. Mrs. Pepper
dine was also the recipient of numerous
other gifts. The guests for the evening
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A RAkERY SALE.

The fourth division of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the First Methodist
church of which Mrs. A. S. Hunt is
chairman had home bakery for sale
last Saturday at the Ruff hardware
store in South Holman street. They
had a large assortme emit of home bakery
goods but could have disposed of even
a much larger amount. Every article
was sold by two o'clock. A sum of ten
dollars was realized from the sale. The
proceeds will be used for the benefit OF
the church. This division of the Aid
Society will have several sales during
the winter. announcement of which will
be made later.
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WEATHER BULLY
FOR CONTRACTORS
Remarkable Building Sea-
son Comes to End.

Contractors over Lake county are
supremely happy over the magnificent
weather they have had to work in this
fall.
"It has been the finest / ever ex-
perienced," said w. F. Brunt of HAM
mond this afternoon. 81 completed my
outdoor work today and certainly feel
that the weather man has been good
to us this year. for the spring and fall
both gave builders, road and sewer
contractors ample time to put in SPLEEN
did work
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START FOR
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Especial to THE TrMEs.)

Hobart, Ind, Nov. 24.-The woman's
club of this town, live wire organiza-
ton that has done great things in the
way of social uplift, has raised $500
towards the payment Of site for a
public library, the land alone to cost
$1,000 1t is the purpose OF the Wom-
ans club to raise sufficient money to
build and equip the institution.
Mrs. Grace Conroy, in the employ OF
Gostlin, Meyn & Co.. OF Hammond, is
interested in the campaign o: the Ho-
bart woman's club. ct was just
twenty years ago that the club was
organized in my mothers home," she
said today. 81 was present"
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MRS. HOFFMAN ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Charles G. Holman will be host
ess to the members of the literature de-
partment of the Hammond Woman s
Club Tuesday afternoon at her home in
Mason street It will be the regular
semi monthly study meeting and very
interesting program has been arranged
by Mrs. George H. Summers of Indiana
Harbor, chairman of the committee.
The study for the afternoon will be
grand opera
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MOZART CLun MEErING.

Mrs. Lawrence Becker was hostess to
the members of the Mozart Club at her
home in Rimbach avenue last Saturday
evening. A delightful musical program
was given following which there was a
spelling bee in which the honors were
won by Mrs. L. L. Bomberger and Miss
Doilie Knots. The evenings program
included vocal solo, "Elsie's Dream
by Miss Adele Merz. piano duet from
Van Weber by Mrs. Lawrence Becker
and Mrs. III. c. Groman also a piano
solo, Nocturne by Chopin which was
rendered by Miss Younger. Every
number on the program was greatly
enjoyed. The next meeting of the club
will occur in two weeks on Saturday
evening, December at the home OF
Mrs. George Hannauer in Ruth street
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member is a discussion of the tele-
phone toll between Hammond and Chi
cago. The Chamber of Commerce two
months ago through it's directors voted
against the fifteen cent-number-o only
rate to Chicago, and the telephone
company is expected to give its an
swer this evening.
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A nANcING PARTY.

The Masonic Temple in Muenich
Court will be the scene of pretty
dancing party this evening given by
the Young Ladies Sodality of All
Saints Catholic church. The decora-
lions will be very elaborate and will
be carried out in blue and white. the
colors OF the Sodality. A large number
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-24
A SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE.

The last meeting of the Ladies of the
Knights OF Columbus until after the
holidays will occur Wednesday after
noon, November 26th in the K. of c.
club rooms in East Sibley street. IT
will be social meeting and the mem
hers will play pedro during the after
noon.
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brated her fifth birthday anniversary
and she received many pretty gifts in
remembrance OF the day. Several
games were played following which the
children were served with a dainty
luncheon. A color scheme of white and
pink was prettily carried out in the
decoration of the table. Covers were
laid for twelve guests.
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A nRIDGE PARTY.

The next meeting of the Saturday
Evening Bridge Club will take place on
the evening of December 9Th at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allan S. Graham.
S54 South Holman street. The meet
Ing which was announced would be
held last Saturday evening was post
poned
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MRS. zUvER A HOSTESS.

The members of the A. B. section of
the Northside Ladies' Club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Zuver at her home in
Holman street Tuesday afternoon. The
afternoon will be devoted to sewing
and the members hope TO accomplish a
great deal of work for the bazaar
which will be given under their
auspices Thursday. December 11th in
the parlors of the First Congregational
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IMPORTANT MEETING,

A members meeting of the Ham
mond Chamber of Commerce will be
held this evening and every member
is requested to be present. One of the
things which affects practically every
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-24
MEET IN CHURCH pARLoRs.

The members of the DEBORAH Society
will meet Wednesday in the parlors of
the First Christian church in Calumet
avenue for their regular weekly meet
ing. Arrangements will be completed
for serving the Thanksgiving dinner
Thursday at the church. The public is
invited to attend the dinner
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a CHILDREN,s pARrY.

number of children were delight
fully entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Feltzer at 40 Truman
avenue last Saturday afternoon from
two until five o'clock in honor of little
Miss Frances Feltzer. The party cele.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-11-24
4 STUDY MEETING.

A meeting OF the history committee
of the Hammond woman's Club will
take place this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. w. H. Spellman in Carroll
street. The members will continue
their study of Scotland and very in
teresting program has been arranged
for the afternoon.
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were Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Warner, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank S. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pepperdine and children, Mrs.
Margaret Malo Mrs. Mary Malo and
Mr.. Thomas Knight.
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NO MEETIyG THIS WEEK.

On account of Thanksgiving there
will be no melting of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First NJ. E. church this
week. The members will meet on the
afternoon of December and the host
ess will be named later
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ENrEnrArNs WITH CARDS.

Mrs. Henrietta nsel will have the
members OF the e15pd VIII Club as her
guests "Wednesday afternoon at her
home in Truman avenue The meeting
will be held on Wednesday instead of
Thursday. the regular meeting day,
which is Thanksgiving. Cards will be
the entertainment for the afternoon.
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church in Gostlin street. The members
will also serve supper between the
hours of five and eight o'clock. The
pro proceeds will be used for the bene-
fit of the church.
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4 THIMBIE Panty.

At her home in Conkey avenue Miss
Klein will entertain the young women
of the N. N. Embroidery Club at a
thimble party Tuesday evning of this
week.
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HnI.D REGIIAR MEETING.

There will be meeting of the mem
bers of the Jewish Ladies' Aid Society
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. NJ Rubin in East Sibley street.
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WILL MEET THIS EVENING.

The Young Peoples Branch of the w.
C. T. U. will meet with Miss Beilby
this evening at her home. &c w. Condit
street 1t will be the Thanksgiving
meeting and the members are asked to
wear Puritan costumes. A program
will be given following short bust
ness session. All young people inter-
ested in temperance work are invited
to attend the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Osmer and little
daughter of Indiana Harbor were en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Mac Turner in Truman avenue Sun
day
DIR. Luke Kelly OF Highland street
has gone 10 New York City for
weeks visit. He is expected to return
to Hammond about Saturday.
Edwin Friedrich who is a student a
DePauw University spent Sunday anJ
Monday with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
| Charts Friedrich of Webb street.
Attorney John NJ. Stinson has re.
turned from a weeks visit at Yves
Baden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
WOMAN PATIENT
STANDS SHOCK OF
THREE OPERATIONS

Three operations Of a serious
nature were performed upon Mrs.
Elizabeth Palmer. wife Of John Pal
mer, q member Of the Police Depart
ment, at the Homeopathic Hospital
on Wednesday by DR.. Desidero
Roman a specialist OF Philadelphia.
assisted by local physicians Despite
: the gravity of the operations Mrs.
7Palmer's condition today was report
: ed as well as could be expected and
that the chances we're in favor of her
Recovery.
Mrs. Palmer was operated on for
LIhe removal OF gall stones when il
was learned that the patient also was
<suffering with appendicitis and an
Hbther internal trouble. both Of which
Required further operations. Gall
stones to the number of ga. all that
Xtould be counted ranging from the
ize Of a mustard seed to pea, were
removed
81 The operations we're successful and
y he most serious performed in any
a ospital here in sometime Only COM
lications that are always latent viii
mar the remarkable surgery OF the
Philadelphia physician.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
MERCHANTS NAME
LYNCH PRESIDENT
Succeeds James C. O'Neal for
Twelve Years Head Of
Association

James G. O'Neal. for twelve years
president of the Mercantile Associa-
ton, retired from that position at the
annual election OF the organization
last night. Mr. O'Neal was not a
candidate for the position and after
giving way to Daniel W. Lynch, the
newly elected president, O'Neal thank
ed the members for the kindness dur
ing his terms and spoke of the loss
70 the organization in the death OF
William Lawton some years ago.
The members decided to hold a
special meeting in two weeks at
which time a suitable token will be
presented to Mr.. O'Neal. A committee
consisting OF Messrs Purdy, Steinle
and Saylor was appointed to decide
upon and secure the token. Other
officers elected we're Frederick H.
5teinle, vice-president; William H
smalley, secretary; Daniel p. duRoss
treasurer, Howell S. England. o. Cur
It's Purdy, Joseph Clarke, Thomas s
Doherty. John ]. Hayes, board Of
directors.
The new bylaws were referred too
but action on them was deferred un.
i'll the next meeting. This was done
as the new bylaws allow her ten
directors and an additional vice-pres-
ident, whereas there are but five
directors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
MR.DAVISDTNNER
GUEST THIS TIME
OF HIS employees

Millard F.. Davis. the teweler. who
returned from a trip TO Panama and
other South American ports fhis
week was given a dinner by the en-
ployes Of his stores in the Hotel Du-
Pont last evening. The affair was
OF complimentary nature. Mr.. Davis
having entertained his employees prior
TO his trip 10 Panama. The dinner
party consisted OF about twenty, in
cluding the wives of Mr. Davis en-
ployes as we'll as his Immediate rela-
tives.
Following the dinner the guests
with Mr. Davis. went to the Clay
ton House where they viewed the ex-
hibit of the Panama canal. Mr. Davis
pointed out the workings as he saw
them and he declared the exhibition
was all that could be desired
Those who attended the dinner
we're: Millard f. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs
Elwood A. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. James
d. Stroud, Mr. and Mrs ]. c. Comp.
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas w. Dixon
Miss Edna M Lummis. Miss Hattie
Woodruff, Miss Helen Henderer. Miss
Ada M. King. Miss Susan Chadwick
Miss A. M. Osborn, George Denver
Thomas Logan, Harry E. Murdock and
e. Hirsch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
NOT STARVING,
ALTHOUGH FAMILY
WANTED BREAD

Health Executive ohicer Emil
Ulrich received a jolt few days ago
when called to a quarsntined house
on the west side of the city where
was scarlet fever. Word was received
at the Board OF Health Office that
there was a sign in the window read
ing bread wanted" and this had in
cited the sympathy of the neighbors
and passersby who believed the quar-
antined family was starving.
Ulrich informed the nurse and oc-
cupants OF the house, who are people
in moderate circumstances. that n
they had informed the Board of
Health that bread was wanted food
would have been furnished them.
Ulrich was surprised to hear from the
nurse that the family had plenty OF
food, in fact more than was wanted,
including three kinds OF meat Ex-
plantations followed and the nurse
told the health officer that when she
nursed at quarantined houses she al
ways put a card in the window saying
that bread was wanted so the baker
would know and leave it when he
stopped each morning When it dawn
ed on Ulrich he had a good laugh TO
himself People passing by thought
the family was in need OF food and
sent donations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
OPEN FIGHT
FOR STATE
FISHERMEN
Attorney General Asks New
Jersey Authorities to Re-
lease Delaware Boats
WOULD PRESERVE
RIGHTS OF CITIZENS

Governor Miller and Attorney
General Wolcott conferred yesterday
afternoon about the protection OF in
terests OF Delaware's fishermen on
the Delaware River. pursuant to
joint resolution passed in the clos
ing hours OF the Legislature, Two
New Castle fishermen we're arrested
by tie New Jersey authorities. taken
TO Salem. fined 500 and costs and
their boats and nets we're conhscated
The sale OF the boats and nets mas
been deferred for month by Gov
ernor Fielder. of New Jersey. at the
request of Governor Miller. The
New Jersey laws prohibit fishing af-
ter noon on Saturday. and the Della
ware laws permit fishing until five
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. The
Delawareans we're arrested for fish-
ing during the Afternoon.
Following this conference with
Governor Miller. General
Wolcott this morning wrote to At
torney-General Wilson. Of New Jer-
sey. starting negotiations for the re-
lease by the Salem authorities OF the
boats and nets OF keenan, and Cole,
the Delaware fishermen who we're ar
rested, and also looking TO some
adjustment that will preserve the
rights Of Delaware fishermen on the
river without molestation from the
New Jersey authorities in the future.
Mr. Wolcott in his letter did not
touch upon the subject of remitting
the 500 fine imposed by the New
Jersey fishermen, which was paid by
them. They desire the restoration OF
their boats so they can resume busi-
ness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
SUFFRAGISTS
APPLY THE TORCH
TO CRICKET HOUSE

BY The United Press
2 LONDON, bAprii I1s- -sutfragists
early today burned the pavilion at tho
Tpnbridge Wells Cricket Field. The
building was totally destroyed.
A large photograph Of Mrs Emme-
line .Pankhurst, the militant leader
now in Holloway Jail. was left at the
scene Of the FIRE by one Of the arson
cites"
At the Home ONCE, Secretary Reg
inald McKenna admitted publicly
that Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, jail
ed militant leader. is very weak from
hunger striking but he asserted that
her condition could not be considered
critical and therefore there was little
prospect OF her release today. This
is Mrs. Pankhurst's eighth day with
out food.
Miss zelie Emerson. the American
suffragist. who spent two months in
Holloway Jail has developed appen-
dicitis. according to Dr. Manscll-Moul-
lin, her physician.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11

members we're favorable FOR tho
larger bridge. Then how comes thisA
Levy Court 10 ask the Legislature tol
allow them TO bond tho county forl
S250,O0o TO build? do not believes
that tho Levy Court would have ask
ed for it n It had known the facts.
The former chairman was persistent
In urging the court 10 ask for more
money so it might build the bridge no
proposed He told them that ths
Harlan and Hollngsworth Corpor-
alton and the Pusey and Jones Com
pany were favorable 10 a bridge ot
the size proposed
Mr. Chandler said he had discussed
the matter personally with Mr. Pusev.
OF the pusey and Jones Company. and
Mr. Pusey informed him that 120 feet
would be ample to meet the present
and future needs OF navigation on the
lChrlstiana river.
In disproof Of representation mad@
that the Harlan and Hollingsworthl
Corporation favored p bridge larger
than tho one proposed, Mr Chandler|
produced tho following letter wriftai4
10 him by william r. Budd. anditor
OF that shipbuilding corporation:
Wilmington, Del, Sept 21. 1911
''Mr Philemma Chandler.
Comptroller. New Castle County,I
Wilmington. Delaware
Dear Sir:-In reply to your favor
! 80 ftu me hae %, off -
thoroughly considering the matter OF
the width Of the draw OF the proposed
new Lift Bridge at either Third or
Fourth streets, We are OF the opinion
that for all practical purposes inso-
far as our business Is concerned, the
width OF one hundred and twenty feet
will be ample for the present and for
all probable uses IN the future
The larger draw, OF say one hum
dred and fifty feet, would not be suf-
hcient 20 allow two large boats TO
pass and the boat stemming the tide
would have TO wait until the draw
was clear before proceeding The
probability OF Inconvenience by delay
IN case OF boats meeting nj that point
is 80 remote that we feel that the
Taxpayers should not be put 70 either
the additional expense OF FIRST cost
or OF operating and maintenance.
1T would seem 10 us that the great
or speed at which the smaller lift
could be operated would more than
Offset any disadvantage OF the mar
rover opening and be TO the mutual
advantage Of the shipping interests
and the travelling public.
''very truly yours,
Harlan & Hollingsworth Corporation
William r. Budd,
Auditor"
Mr Chandler also went to the Of
fee Of Major Raymond, United States
engineer. yesterday and ascertained
that the opening In the railroad
bridge acros the Christiana river be-
tween Third street bridge and the
Delaware river is only 9s feet, or
forty-aeven feet less than is proposed
for the new Third street bridge He
regards that as further proof that Il
would he an outrage upon the tax
payers to build the new Third street
: bridge as wide as is proposed under
the S250,000 county loan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-11
DOWN STATE
LIQUOR SHUT
OFF BY LAWS
attorney General WOICOtt and
Assistants Interpret the
Hazel Bill
LOCAL OPTION TERRITORY
MEANS DRY" DISTRICTS

Attorney General Josiah o. VOL
colt at noon today made public the
Interpretation made by the Attorney
Generals ofice of the Hazel anti
liquor shipment law, in conjunction
with the Webb-Kenyon Federal law.
The Interpretation was agreed upon
at a conference Of Attorney General
Wolcott, Deputy Attorney General
Armon D. Chaytor, Jr., OF this city
and Deputy Attorney General John B..
Hutton of Dover Conclusions reach
90 by the Attorney General and his
deputies are:
That the Hazel law in conjunction
with the Webb Kenyon law prohibits
shipments Of liquor from outside the
State into Kent and Sussex counties,
which are dry" counties.
That construction has been made
that local option territory" means
districts that have discarded the IL
cense system.
That shipments can be made from
outside the State into wet" districts
OF Delaware.
That shipments can be made from
one wet district into another wet
district in Delaware.
Mr.. Wolcott said the Attorney Gen
erats department had considered the
matter and made public It's intcrpre-
tation because Of the public specula-
won over the provision and effect ol
the law His opinion is as follows:
Tho so-calIed "Hazel Law" TAX
en- in connection with tho Fed-
erRi statute. known AS The
@hebb-kenyon Jaw puts the In.
terstate shipments of liq.Or
upon the same basis rs lnfra
state shipments Of liquor,
that is 10 say there Is no dis
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