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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
AND It WAS
SOME ROUGHHOUSE
George Admits Guilt But
Said His Wife "Lit
Into Him"

For creating a roughhouse at 7z
Plummer avenue last night. George
Harris and his wife. Florence. mem
bers of Hammond's colored colony,
were in police court this morning.
Each had filed charges OF assault and
battery against the other after the po-
lice had broken up the row
Neither was sure just how the fight
started George admitted his guilt
and explained: she Jest lit into me
and I comes right back and lit into
her.
Anyhow. when the police arrived.
they found the stove in the front yard.
two doors splintered and three chairs
broken into kindling wood. Flo had
a bad wound on her arm and George :
shin was bruised. George said he hurt
his leg when he kicked the stove out.
Flo said he did it when he was kick
ing her around. Flo's injuries came
from having the furniture broken over
her head and shoulders.
Warning them to be friends and muit
such foolishness, Judge Klotz gave
them each fine OF SIS. They seemed
satisfied and went away apparently re-
conciled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
TELL
VARIED TALES

Five drunks were arraigned this
morning in the Hammond city court.
George Jaksich. sos Fields avenue.
Hammond. was arrested yesterday on
an intoxication charge George had
Just had trouble with Adam Czaklicki
OF West Hammond at Calumet and
Morton avenues. The West Hammond
man had been hit in the eye and the
marks indicated that George had worn
"knucks" when he struck the blow
However. no such articles were found
on him when he was arrested. He en-
tered a plea OF guilty this morning and
was assessed SIS.
Two brothers Joseph and Thomas
Bird. were next on the program. Joe
lives in Chicago, but is working in
Hammond. His brother. Tom, lives in
Toledo They went to church and on
the way home ran across some liquor
and eeIebra ted They hadn't seen each
other for long time and went Iit-
tie too far. The court let them down
with 81 each..
Hhnrx Hng G4rIr Omld Sf1ies. wsiIr
say ct the hunEzf uuv at Gibson ffriaii--
ed the bill Neither could remember
y here the liquor was purchased. bat
ngread liz was STRONG sDnr EhrZ
was in a state Of coma for - hours
They paid SIS each.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
Harbor Is
Scene of
Accident
Hammond Couple in Auto
Have Narrow Escape
From Death

Mrs. Elizabeth Sharkazy. Of 49s Field
ave, East Hammond, was injured and
her husband Mike Sharkazy had a mar
row escape from death last evening
when their machine driven by Mr.
Sharkazy was struck by a shifting en-
gine of the Indiana Harbor Belt R. R
Co. near the Michigan ave. crossing.
Indiana Harbor.
According to a number of statements
made by witnesses. Sharkazy's machine,
along with two others. had been walt
ing at the crossing for the train to pass
by. and as the end of the train passed
over the crossing and stopped. the two
other machines darted across
The flagman of the train had signal
led Sharkazy to stop, but it is believed
Sharkazy failing to see him signal.
had started his motor and attempted
to cross.
About half way across the tracks,
the train which had resumed its swift
ching, struck the machine. hurting both
people to the ground. Dr. Townsley
was called and after dressing the
wounds of the injured woman had her
sent to her home. Her injuries are not
considered serious.
The machine which almost q total
wreck. was towed 10 nearby garage
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
ROSE FINDS
SOME SPEED
RESTRICTIONS

1t cost Rose Pavuk. a winsome miss.
who lives at 5024 Alexander ave. East
Chicago. s11 to learn that there were
speed restrictions in Hammond. Yes
terday she and a girl friend took a lit
tie spin which carried them over Calu-
met ave, in Hammond. Motorcycleman
Fisher stopped them as they were max
ing thirty miles.
He explained in court that the brake
rods on the car were broken and dra g
ging. Miss Rose said her speedometer
was not working so she simply took the
speed of the rest of the motorists Fish
or said that as she seemed to be head
ing the procession she was not in posi-
tion to tell the speed of the others. The
court fined her only 81 and costs.
East Chicago furnished another
speeder in Peter Talba, ?, 14sth St He
was trying to sell his car and was DEM
onstrating it to prospect. He had it
going better than thirty miles when he
was overhauled on 150th St As a re-
suit he will add SIS to the price of the
car.
a third speeder was wasil Minish-
irie of Schererville. He was picked up
on Calumet ave, and was released up
on furnishing bond. He failed TO ap-
pear in court this morning
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
COUNTRY
CLUB ORGY
DENOUNCED
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEl


KOKONO, IND. Dec. 6-The Koko-
mo Ministerial Association was TO meet
today and adopt resolutions condemn
Ing local officials for permitting an
alleged "Belshazzar feast" of hundred
or moro of the city's most prominent
men at the Country Club a week ago.
Here are some Of the events which
are said to have transpired at the
Bachelors" feast given by a promin-
ent social leader in celebration of his
forthcoming marriage:
Each guest was provided with a jug
Of whiskey.
Each guest was provided with
pumpkin pie.
The whiskey was consumed and the
pie was "shied" at cabaret girls who
appeared to entertain the assembled
diners. The singers fed.
The Rev. VIM. Arnold denounced the
alleged orgy in a sermon which brought
prolonged applause at Grace Methodist
church last night.
And TO top it off, so it's said. the
country club today presented a bill for
$4,000 for damages 10 wans. carpets,
etc, wrought by flying pie. turkey and
other viands.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
FORESTERS PLAN
COUNTRY WIDE
CAMPA

Plans for q country wide campai sl
for membership IN the Catholic Ordcr
of Fofesters were discussed yesterday
at q meeting OF the Chief Rangers OF
the different organizations of Lake
county. The meeting was held at tnc
Geneva House in Robertsdale and was
proceeded by a fish dinner
a number OF prominent members o.
the lodge were present and delivered
addresses. Among these were John A.
Herzog. state chief ranger Of Misha-
waka; NJ E. Lauerman. vice state chief
ranger. of Hammond, and George
Kusmaul, state treasurer. of Ham
mond.
George T. Hanlon Of Hammond.
chairman of the chief rangers OF Lake
county, presided at the meeting. 9th
ers present were A. n. Witko of Whit
ing, secretary of the county organiza-
tion. John Peiphnger of Scherervine
J. F. Hoffman of Dyer. J. z. Burns of
Joseph A. Kreiter OF Crown
Point. F. H. Halfman of Merrillviiie,
William Huber of East Chicago. Ben
Jones Of Whiting. J. r. Doppler II
Whiting. Pat Finnerty of Gary. All
John A. Tokarz. state trustee Of whit
ing. William Lynch and John J. Mo-
10y OF Hammond were present as
guests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
SUIT AGAINST
INSURANCE CO.'S

Herman Biessen Of Rooertsdale to
day led suits against two insurance
companies to recover for the loss Of
his house and personal property in a
fire which occurred Dec. 30 1919
The complaints. filed today in the
Hammond superior court. are against
the Firemen & Mechanics Insurance
company and the Columbian National
Fire Insurance company Biesen says
that he had $500 worth Of insurance
written on his household furnishings
by the first company and $500 on his
house at 1918 Pearl street. in the
second company. These policies were
issued in the month Of October and
the fire came two months later. Both
companies have since refused to make
an adjustment. Biesen is represented
by Attorneys @Cleveland & Cleveland
and McAleer. Dorsey & Gillett-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
COAL QUIZ
ORDERED BY
ANDERSON

INDIANAPOLIS IND. Dec. 6-In his
instructions to the federal grand jury
today. Judge A B. Anderson ordered
investigation of alleged violations of
federal statutes growing out Of the
coal business.
The court Instructed the grand jur-
ors to complete its probe of routine"
then to proceed with the coal quiz. say
ing since the report Of the former
grand jury in this matter the govern
ment claims to have obtained evidence
which may warrant additional indie
tments and the inclusion of additional
defendants"
District Attorney Frederick Van Nuys
stated the government will lask for
continuance of the conspiracy charges
against 125 miners and operators when
the case is called for trial January 10
pending the outcome of the grand
jury probe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
CHIROPRACTIC
MEETING

About a score Of the most prominent
and progressive chiropractors or
northwestern Indiana held their regu-
lar monthly meeting Sunday at the
office of Charles r williams in the
Citizens National Bank building, Ham
mond-
1t was considered one Of the most
pleasant and profitable gatherings that
has been held by those interested
Among the prominent members of the
profession present were A C. Cox of
Crown Point: Mr. and Mrs. c r. Wick
ham, W. T. Bordeau and Walter and
Gladys Ferry of Valparaiso; F. H
NaiseI. Charles NJ LiestenfeItz, II L
Donovan. p G. PIummer and Anna
-Hutchins OF Gary; Charles F. Williams.
Frank Chase. T. H Hgpshire. H w
Eastwood and Mrs Myrs Hobs OF Ham
r1ond-
The session closed with G. dinner It
was decided TO hold the next meeting
: Valparaiso some time in January.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
KREL|CH HELD
UNDER BOND

Joseph Kreiich, Of Hammond,
mourned as missing by his family un-
til Friday, is held at the Cook county
jail awaiting grand jury action on the
alleged theft Of an automobile which
he claims is his own. Some months
ago Krelich sold the car to Michael
Milius. 3417 Montrose ave. receive d
$500 and notes for $500 more He
charges Milius failed to meet the notes
and he took the car back. 0Iilius
charges Krelieh stole the car without
his knowledge. Krelich was enticed
to Chicago with the car by an offer of
work. He was held to the grand jury
in bonds OF $500 by Judge Hazen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
SUITS AGAINST
STANDARD CD.
ARE DISMISSED

Two damage suits resulting from
the clash between steel strikers and
police at Hammond in September in
which four were killed. were dismissed
in Federal court at Indianapolis Sat-
urday. In each case man killed by
the deputies figured in suit against
the Standard Steel Car Company for
$4,000. William P. LAWN, acting as
administrator for Lawrence Dudek and
Stanley Kish. the men who were kill
ed, was the plaintiff in each case. 1t
was alleged in the complaints that
each had been killed In the fight Of
Sept. 9. 1919. by men hired by the com
pany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
NEARLY 5 BILLION
IN FISCAL YEAR
BT A. o. HAYWARD

eTAFF COMMENCEMENT !. NJ. sERYicEI
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The vast
sum Of s4,s6s ,s5s.75e.s SO is necessary to
run the government for the next fiscal
year. from June 80. 1921 to June 80.
1929. according TO the annual estimates
submitted TO congress at the opening
today by Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
These figures, taking IN eli depart
ments, represent an increase OF 1885,
15.275.6s over what was actually ap-
propriated to run the government for
The present year ending June 80. 1921
Tho same officials estimated that the
governments needs for the present
yanF will reach the enormous sum or
IS. .os4 $50. 1883.
The congregational pruning shears
have again been sharpened for the
estimates now submitted and 1t is con-
sldsred certain that the figures will be
heavily cut.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
Smallpox Wave Spreads

SOUTH BEND. ND Dec 6-WIth
twenty-five new cases of smallpox rc
ported to the health department within
the last twenty-four hours, South Bend
is facing "A serious epidemic OF the dis
ease More than fifty homes arc now
in quarantine and nearly a dozen more
are under surveillance Although the
manifestation of the nalady is not viz
uIent. the health officials are doing
everything in their power to check the
spread OF the disease and have issued
rigid rules for vaccination
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
VALUAbLES
BELONG To
CLIFF TON BANK
Illinois Central Securities Are
Worth At Least
S500,O00

HUNTINGTON. Ind. Dec. s.-J. {.
Gleason, president, and NJ. L Novel.
cashier. OF. the First National Bank a.
Clifton. Ill.,, arrived here to identity
thousands of dollars worth of Liberty
bonds and securities taken from their
bank several days ago by yeggmcn
and found by Erie railroad police
Wednesday night in sacks beneath q
bunk car used by section men near
Highland. in Lake county.
Seen BY section Foreman.
The papers were first noticed BY
section foreman at Highland, who
notified the agent there The agent
notified e. C. Reed. captain of the
Erie railroad police. late Wednesday.
and he sent Sergeant c. z. Jennings to
investigate. Jennings brought the
sacks and their contents back to this
city.
The Erie police opened the sacks
after they were brought here and
made q cursory examination. They
found that the only jewelry missed b.
the yeggmen were a pair of cuff links
and a gilt bordered tintype picture OF
a woman. The Liberty bonds over
looked were s24 200 worth of register
ed bonds, ranging in denomination
from 800 to 81 1000. The Erie police
estimated the value of the Illinois
Central stock at at least 100000. Pill
ed indiscriminately on the floor. as
they were dumped out Of the four
large gunny sacks, the papers ana
boxes made a large heap.
Deposited In Huntington Bnnk.
After the Clifton bank Officials
reached Huntington. the securities
were taken to the First National Bank
of this city late Thursday afternoon
and deposited by the Erie police. Mr
Gleason conferred this morning with
Milo n. Feightner. attorney for the
Erie RAILROAD. concerning the transfer
Of the papers. Mr.. Gleason said the
bank was willing to put up a bond. II
necessary, to protect the Erie police
in the transfer. Most Of the loot. M
Gleason said, could be duplicated b.
the owners and he was anxious TO re-
turn to Clifton and restore the papers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
STREET RY.
COMPANY SUED

The damage suit OF Charles Lynch
against the H. W. g. E. c. street rail-
way company. is being heard by Judge
Hardy and a jury in room 2 OF the
Hammond superior court. Lynch was
turning from private driveway upon
sheffield avenue Aug. 8, 1917, when
the rear end of his truck was struck
by a southbound street car. He claims
the truck was wrecked and asks for
$1,000 damages. He IS represented BY
Attorney Gerald Ginett while At
torney Edwin Friedrich Is appearing
for the defendant
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
Death of Mrs. Webster

Josephine G. Webster, aged 50. wife
Of John Webster, 256 Plummer ave
nue., died yesterday morning at st.
Margaret's hospital following an op-
GRAFTON. Three children also survive
her, Richard of Hammond, Margaret
Oicott of Washington. D. c.. and Geo.
Edward of Washington. The funeral
will be held Wednesday morning from
Burns chapel. Rev. Licklider officiat-
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
(BULLETIN.)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI
GENEVA Dec O.-The big allied
powers won IN important victory to-
day when tho assembly of the league
ef nations adopted n committee report
defylng the relations between the as-
KembIy and council and barring revi-
sion Of all the councils net by the
assembly. Lord Robert Cecil. repre-
keHting south Africa, and the dele
gates for Greece and Indin nII opposed
this action on the ground that Article
three of the covenant gives the rs
sembly and council equal powers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
BOARD OF SAFETY
NAMES FIRE CHIEF

Charles Smith, who for several years
has been assistant fire chief. stationed
at Indiana Harbor. was on Saturday
appointed fire chief by the board Of
public safety to fill the position left
vacant by the death of Clyde A. Spen-
Ger.
Captain Arthur Newton Of Fire sta
tion No. l was promoted to assistant
fire chief with headquarters at Indiana
Harbor
Hoseman Peter keenan, was promot-
ed to the position Of lieutenant and
assigned TO fire station No. /
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
BELIEVES He WAS
FOUL PLAY VICTIM

With q deep cut on his head ana
with blood flowing from number OF
lacerations on his face. Frank Shively,
was found lying in an unconscious
codition by a watchma employed by
the International Lead company. near
the company's property on 151st street
last night.
Shivel is believed to be an employe
Of the Lead company. but late this
morning was unable to tell much
about himself.
1t is the theory Of the police that
the man met with foul play. Several
suspects have been picked up and Will
be given trial this afternoon. Two
OF those arrested were found to be
carrying concealed weapons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
NARROW ESCAPE
FOR COL. HARRISON
In Auto Crash Which Cost
the Life of Four Men at
Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec 6.-The
condition of Col. Russell B. Harrison.
who was injured last evening in an
automobile crash which cost the lives
of four men, was pronounced fairly
good" at the Methodist hospital TODAY
Nick Clones, James Latson and George
Patsos. all leaders in Greek circles,
were killed and Harry Hardy was
fatally injured when the party's auto
mobile was struck by an interurban
car east OF Irvington.
Col. Harrison. representative elect
from Marion county is a son OF Ben
amin Harrison. one time president Q;
the L. S.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
SEE HECTIC
WEEKEND Of
CONFERENCES
Arg0ntina'S Vote Containing
Demands Received
In Silence
(BULLETIN.)


INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcEl
GENEVA, Dec. a--The assembly of
cold shoulder TO Argentina and made
no outward efforts TO refnin the south
American republic I'm the league OF nm
ttOns- A note was addressed TO the
Argentine delegation in behalf of the
assembly by President Paul HymanA
expressing regret over ArgenttnH's de-
BaFfure, but the assembly failed to
make amy attempt to meet Argentina
demands. HonOriO Pueyrredon, head
OF tho Argentine delegation, explained
thnt Argentina was withdrawing from
the league under Article 20 of the
covenant
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
ARGENTINA WILL NOT RETURN TO LEAGUE OF NATIONS
5 Pm. NEWS
FLASHES
BULLETIN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyr,

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYIcEl
NEW YORK, Dec. 6-Stocks suf-
fered sharp declines on the stock
market today under urgent selling
by the bear element. Losses of
from to 10 points were general.
The greatest decline was suffer
ed in Mexican Petroleum, which
dropped II points from the high to
1731z. Steel common fell over one
point to 81 rs. Southern Pacific
and Reading declined over two
points. Crucible fell five points
and Atlantic Gulf points. Ameri-
can Agricultural dropped ten points.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
Death of Mrs. Childs

The sad death OF Mrs. J. I. Childs
Of $50 East state street, occurred at
the St. Bernard's hospital Saturday
morning at 7:45 a. m. Though having
been ailing for several months her
death was unexpected
Funeral services will be held Tues
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock at the
home of her parents. 231 Lewis street
Hammond. and at the Evangelical
church on Sibley street at 200 O'Clock.
Interment VIII be at Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
She is survived by her husband and
two children, Myrtle and Robert Childs
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Hamer. one brother. Henry and two
sisters. Eva and Hazel Hamer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
ADVICE FOR
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPERS
Buy Early When Service
and Selection in Stores
Are at Their Best
why not buy it now?

Why not buy il now?
Why wait until the last few coa-
gested days before Christmas to buy
those Christmas presents?
The Hammond stores are all pre-
pared with immense stocks Of any
thing you want for Christmas shop
ping. This is the time to get service
and selection and it is a mighty poor
idea to wait until the last minute.
People now ought to take up the
matter OF their Christmas purchases.
The old time custom of everybody
rushing into stores just a day or two
before Christmas, buying goods right
and left and then clogging the mails
and express with hills and mountains
of small packages is contrary to all
sense and reason. Thoughtful people
keep their eyes open all the year
round for appropriate gifts.
THE BEST SERVICE NOW.
You certainly won't be able to get
the selection of Christmas gifts by
putting of the task until Christmas
day is upon you that you will by max
ing your Christmas purchases today.
In man lines stocks will almost have
become exhausted. You certainly VIII
get. better service now than il you
wait. You will relieve the burden Of
those who stand and serve you as we'll
Store clerks and mail and express
employees dread the holiday season. A
period supposed to bring gladness and
which is celebrated to make people
happy all too frequently brings hur-
ried days and nights, overw0rk and
oftimes break down to hundreds and
thousands. 1t should be possible to
celebrate the birth of Christ without
making a lot Of people almost sick.
STORE EFFICIENCY IMPAIRED.
Many persons complain that they
cannot buy Christmas things in ad-
vance because they never have money
ahead. The reason may be genuine in
many cases yet very often the people
who make it are throwing money
away in silly purchases throughout
the year Il is also possible by pay
ing a small sum ON an article now 70
have It set aside by the merchant un-
til later in the month and procure II
later. Many stores will do this for
the convenience of their patrons.
It is nearly impossible for mer-
chants to serve the people efficiently
when they all rush into the stores
within short period OF time and buy
as much in few days as they would
in ordinary times In two months.
BUYING UNwANTED THINGS.
There is another well-known fact
and that is one why so many foolish
used to be made at Christ
mas time that the people could
get very little attention in the the
crowded stores and grabbed off what
ever they could get They find GER
tain lines in which they want to be
broken up and nearly sold out ana
consequently have TO take something
they really do not want.
Another pertinent early Christmas
shopping fact is that gifts sent or d
day or two before Christ massd not
usually reach their destination until
after the holiday; there isn't much use
to send a present unles you can be
more prompt about It. Christmas
gifts should be bought and sent now.
marked mot to be opened till Christ
mas" Those who 60 that will have
the warm thanks of all those who ara
engaged in the retail trade and in
the postaly and express service
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
Reception for Former
Hammond Recfnr

Newspapers recsiVsd from Akruu. O..
TIL Of reception honnring Rev w J.
n a wthGrne. NEW rector Of St Petsrs
HpiHunual church Of t5iat odtH. f6r1n-
erlX of Hammond Miss Hllzal1ntSt
HaEvthprne has Guunptasi q IrroH Il u11.
under the management od- ttter Akron
h;Bh school. Kew. Hawthorne spesIt
two weeks r1>neIltsy lin P1iilkdei tIiiia- tt,
have his eyes tested hu- szleedadis4A
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06

IN FRANCE

PARIS. Dec 6.-U- S Senator Nc
dII Mccormick, republican OF illinois,
announced today that he would visit
President AIiHerand of France and
III emier Leygues tomorrow. but that
his calls and his conversations would
be entirely unofficial