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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
THINK BEFORE BREAKING
LAW SAYS THE JUDGE
Moonshiners Wife in Plight
Over Children When Court
Sentences Husband

Anton Pozuk. sos Fields avenue.
Hammond, who was arrested by police
Tuesday for operating a stiu with
which he made moonshine from potato
peelings and sugar. changed his mind
about hiring a lawyer to defend his
case in the city court.
Anton appeared this morning and an
nounced to Judge Klotz that he was
ready to take what the court had TO
give. Mrs. Pozuk was there. but she
had left the four small children at
hume and brought along an older
daughter.
Thirty days in Jail and $3.50 was the
sentence imposed by the court. Anton
took it stoically. but Mrs. Pozuk. who
was evidently surprised that her dis
play of helpless children" had not I'M
pressed the court as she had expected,
was inclined to argue.
But what will l do with all OF these
children?" she asked.
IF I listened to that old story I
would have to turn off every man that
comes before me-" replied the Judge.
That's something for you people to
think about before you decide to break
the law"
Anton started for Crown Point this
afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
ADDISON HOLMES
PAYS CITY VISIT
Colored Farmer, Who Has
Won Honored Name for
Himself, in Hammond

Addison Holmes. ths aged colored
farmer OF Cedar Lake. who tells with
pride of his years OF service as body
servant 70 President and Mrs. u. S.
Grant. was IN Hammond yesterday
looking about as lively as ever.
Uncle Addison has had HIS little farm
on the east side of Cedar lake for the
last s5 years. In the south part OF the
county he Is familiar figure and his
name has become a synonym for thrift
and industry. You can trace my
record back as far as you want to-" he
said. and you'll never ind my name
On any chain gang or in any police
court"
Holmes was a slave on a Virginia
plantation near Richmond up to the
tims the northern armies made their
final and successful attempt to take
the confederate capital. When khe
plantation owners were thrown into
CONSERVATION at tho approach Of the
armies Holmes improved his oppor-
tunity to escape to the union lines.
There through q friend he secured a
JOB as servant to General Grant. He
proved 90 satisfactory that following
the war he was retained. He accom-
panied General and Mrs. Grant on the
tours OF the country during the cam
paiRn of 1858 when Grant was elected
president and won Grants admiration
through his ability IN handling horses
On Inauguration day in 1869 Holmes
was busy with the other servants pre-
pairing for the big dinner when the
general entered the dining room and
said. Addison want you TO drive for
me today"
7 sure did drive that day" chuckled
the old man, who is now 81 years old.
We drove drst TO the capitol. then
to tho White House. and back 70 the
Grant residence. Then 7 turned the
horses over to the other men and went
back 70 the dining room. We were
washing dishes till Sunday before we
got caught up with our work"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
LOWELL STUDENT
VOLUNTEERS FOR PULPIT
Purdue Students to Occupy
M. e. Pulpits Tenn
porarily

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Dec. 1s.-Eight
students of Purdue University have
volunteered for duty as Methodist
Episcopal preachers and licenses TO
preach have been granted them. They
are:
Frank G.. Stevenson, Richmond;
Russell A. Billet, Indianapolis; Clinton
r Hanna. Indianapolis; Mark J. Ter
man, Larwell; Carl o. Anderson, chi
cago; Cleo A Brown. Lowell; Mervin
s. Smith, Lawrence. and Lael G. Har-
per. of West Lafayette
The young men are members OF the
West Lafayette Methodist church and
recently, when an appeal was made for
preachers TO supply pulpits in dis
tricts where there are no regular pas
tors and where substitutes are difficult
to obtain. they agreed to occupl pulpits
at Sunday services. Their applications
were approved and they VIII be sent
each Sunday, where their services are
needed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
COOLIDGE
IN MEETING
WITH CHIEF: T:
Sweeping Changes in Problems
Take Place Since
They Met
By JACK RoYLE

lSTAFF CORRESPONDENT |. N. sERVicEI
MARION, Onio, Dec 16.-Ihe man
who Will pilot the ship of state for
the next four years conferred today
with his chief officer. Together they
discussed storm warnings and the
rocks and reefs to be avoided and be-
gan to chart course BY the adjusted
compasses OF public opinion and inter
national conditions.
Gov. Coolidge. when he arrived today.
had the first real opportunity since the
days following the Chicago convention
20 consult personally with President
elect Harding. They met briefly in
Nv asnington in July. but since thal
time sweeping changes have taxa
place in both foreign and domestic ar
fairs.
1t became known today that details
os the situation in Guatemala. arising
out Of the Imprisonment and plea for
release OF Manuel Estrada. former die
tator, have been forwarded here. The
documents were accompanied, II IS sa d.
by the resolution of Senator Moses IN
the senate and papers relating to the
disclosures of Dr.. Bianchi. Guatema-
ana minister to Washington. 1t IS
undeF1 TODD they Will be brought to the
attention Of Senator Harding.
The declaration late yesterday by
Senator A. B. Fall Of New Mexico. that
he was confident that Europe was
ready 70 scrap the treaty Of Versailles
and the league OF nations in favor Of
an association of nations, including the
e. s. and torecasting a new peace con-
ference, with Washington as the place
Of meeting, was widely discussed here
today
The statement took on added import
znce from the fact thai Senator Hard
ing himself was present during Falls
interview with newspaper men. He
frequently called to Senator Falls
recollection some important declara-
ton he had made at their conference
Senator Harding alluded to his guest
ty his hrst name and save every evil
dence of having been deeply impressed
by the views expressed by his old
fllend.
Senator Falls statement that unless
cattIe-growers were aided to discount
their obligations over half Of them
would be out within 80 days, was taken
TO indicate that Immediate relief meas
ures had been discussed. Senator Fall
emphasized his statement by declaring
that II this situation were not met
satisfactorily now, America would be
buying instead OF raising her food
within 10 years.
He advocated that the federal re
serve board Issue orders admitting TO
~e-discount loans to cattle-Ercwers
and farmers or that sufficient sums be
furnished local bankers to enable them
20 meet day TO day requirements with
out calling farm and ranch loans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
WALKOW|AK SUCCEEDS
CARROLL AS CASHIER

J. s Walkowiak. heretofore cashier
OF the First Calumet Trust and saw
ings bank. Chicago and Kennery ave-
nues. East Chicago. has been elected
cashier OF the First state Trust and
Savings bank. lsTth and Cedar streets.
Indiana Harbor. succeeding John Car
roll, who has resigned. Mr.. Carroll.
who IS considering several offers. yet
has made no plans for the future.
z. l. Steck. heretofore assistant
cashier. has been elected cashier OF
the First Calumet Trust and Savings
bank. and George z. sipp. formerly in
charge Of discounts. has been elected
assistant cashier.
The First National. First Trust and
Savings. F1rst Calumet Trust and Saw
lngs and the First State Trust and Saw
inEs banks this Christmas. as usual.
VIII pay to all employees 10 per cent
bonus OF their annual salaries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
RICHARDSON
TALKS OF BOYS
TO AUDIENCE

An unusually large attendance greet
ed H H Richardson. state boys sec
retarv today when he delivered the
address at the MONDAY luncheon of the
Hammond Chamber of Commerce In
the crowd were many citizens who have
taken prominent part in fostering the
Boy Scout movement.
Mr.. Richardson confined his remarks
largely to the older boys in the aboles-
cent stage when as he said the boy
needs a clean minded, strong friend
who understands"
NO matter what he may appear to
be on the surface said Mr.. Richard
son. there is deep down in his heart,
a Very definite feeling that he wants to
be what he knows he ought to be-"
After describing some Of the prob
lens which arise during this critical
period of a mans career the speaker
said:
We say sometimes at least mothers
say It quite often. that the way TO
the heart of boy is through his stom-
ach." But candidly now. does not that
apply TO you men just as much when
you go home and find the supper burnt
or not cooked? Doesn't it, Ali But
/
real genuine heart of boy out Of
which come the issues Of life. Any per-
son who is moving along this route, and
has thereby won the boys friendship.
holds in his hands a sacred key. Such
a person is standing in the presence Of
d great opportunity.
I could spend many hours telling you
Of the wonderful things that are hap
pening now. in this very state of Ind
lana In a dozen or more towns. could
tell you how 200 boys at a recent con-
ference, caught the vision Of their real
true inner lives, caught the vision Of
the noblesness of the life of Christ.
responded 70 the challenge and today
are cleaning UP some Of the rottenness
that existed in their schools and towns
They are doing big things now today
Mem I tell you that when a group
Of older boys, inspired by the challenge
Of Christianity. allows the true inner
manliness to emerge into active service
as has just happened in this state. then
fContfnued on mage nfneteenN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
Verdict is
Justifiable
Homicide

Justinable homicide was the verdict
rendered this morning by Deputy
Coroner H. J. White following the in
quest over the body OF Frank Greco
who was shot Tuesday evening by An
tonic Man at the latter's home, 42s
Morton avenue. Hammond.
Man. who had been held by the po-
lice. was the only witnes TO appear.
His story was practically the same as
he had told the police Immediately at
ter the killing and the coroner was
convinced that Man had merely saved
his own life by forestalling the act or
the man who was trying TO wiring
money from him.
After the coroner had rendered his
verdict Man was released by the police
and returned to his home in East Ham
mond He at once began arranging
his affairs TO leave the country and
return 20 italy. His wife is in an
insane asylum and he plans to leave
his property in the hands OF friends
so that the rentals may be forwarded
TO him in Italy. AS one OF the men
who was concerned IN the extortion at
tempt 10 still at large he naturally
fears for his own safety as long as he
remains in Hammond.
The body OF the slain man is stiil
being held at the Burns morgue Mr..
Burns was in East Chicago yesterday
trying TO find relatives Of Frank Greco.
He was informed that there IS a
brother in Indiana Harbor and men
who knew him promised to bring him
to Hammond to make arrangements
for burial OF the body. The brother
has not been located and further
search is being made today. Unless
relatives appear, the body will be CIV
en- q pauper's burial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
STEPS IN FRONT OF
CAR, BROKEN LEG
Whiting City Clerk Figures
in an Unavoidable Auto
Accident
ESPECIAL 10 IHE I1pEsl

WHITING. Ind. Dec. 1s.-John Slick
OF 1170 Indiana boulevard suffered a
broken leg on Tuesday evening when
he was struck by an auto belonging TO
and being driven by City Clerk John A.
Tokarz.
The accident happened in the eve
ming at Schrage avenue and Indiana
boulevard when Slick IS said 10 have
stepped directly in the path OF the on
coming machine. in spite OF the warn
ing given him. Mr.. Tokarz picked the
man up and took him TO the office OF
DR.. RafRcz. He was later removed 20
st. Margaret's hospital IN Heyden's am
bulance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

Good Many People in Steel City
Are Rather Nervous
These Days

Although il IS not publicly known In
Gary, dozens OF Garyites who have
been subpoenaed to Indianapolis to tes-
tify before the federal grand jury in
relation to the violation of the liquor
law, have made the trip. gave their
testimony and are back home again, ac-
cording TO reliable information receiv-
ed by a TIMES reporter today.
1t was believed by many of those
most interested" in the outcome of the
investigation that the federal grand
jury had not started the investigation
and probably would not until next week
but according to the statement OF a
well known Gary man who knows the
affairs of those pushing the investiga-
ton. that a wholesale quantity of evil
dence has already been taken.
This certain news informant stated
10 representative of this paper to-
Saturday and saw a large number of
Gary faces. who were nervously wait
ing to be admitted to tho federal grand
jury room. Just how many Gary peo-
pie have testified is not known. but it
is said that probably in the neighbor-
hood of $50 or zoo have been subpoe-
HhrQ An0 NA4A TACO the ASueIdA jury IN
vestigators.
The serving of the subpoenaes and
the federal grand jury investigation is
one of the most discussed matters to-
day in fact IL has been the topic of con-
versation among the nervous ones" for
several weeks Dozens are on the anx-
lous seat as there is no telling how far
the investigating will reach in its scope
nor whom it will involve.
Chief OF Police w A. Forbis. who
was subposnAed two weeks ago to ap-
pear before the Zebra. grand jury with
record OF all persons arrested in Gary
since the Volstead act went into effect
and their disposal in the Gary city court
UP TO the present time. On account Of
recent injury to his right leg Chief
Forbis will be unable to make the trip
and will be represented by Captain
James Vodicka. The subpoenaes gave
date g week ago. but the trip was
postponed by a wire from the authorit-
les at indianapolis.
Chief Forbis stated today that so
far he has received no word as to
what date Captain Vodicka will be
asked TO present the police and court
records. as II may be in day or maybe
a week. When they get ready for US
we will be ready" said Chief Forbis.
I'm just following instructions"
While an exact number OF the llquor
law violation cases have not been given
out. il IS said that the records will list
some four hundred violations.
If this investigation goes far enough
and everything Is unearthed. don't be
surprised IL some Of the most promfn-
ent people in Gary are caught in the
net" was the statement made by the
man on the inside" today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
INCREASED TAX
LEVY PROPOSED

INDIASAPOLIs. Dec. is-Recem-
mendstions for a substantial increase
in the state tax levy for school pur-
poses will probably be made to the
legislature by the special committee
investigating the question OF making
the state tho taxing unit for educa-
tional finances.
Improved methods OF distributing the
state school funds will also be recon-
mended by the committee. Tho COM
mittee met today in the Offices OF Z. ".
Hines. state superintendent OF public
instruction. and considered suggestions
for increasing the educational efncI-
ency OF the state.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
M'CRAY IS
PLEADING FOR
HARMONY
False Saving Not the Idea, and
More Money for Schools
Seems Necessary
NEDJL WORKS
FOR HONOR

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. ID
some of tho friends of senator j. !.
Netdi, of Lake county, were
whispering in the state house lob
bfes that there Is strong under
current for him for president pro
tenn. of the senate and that he might
give Senator Rats surprise
senator NcjdI has been after the
place for some time.
Senator Don p. STROBE, of Koko-
mo- is also candidate nzd has sup
port.
J. Glenn Hnrris of Lake county,
who is a candidate for Speaker, and
senator NejdI arrived carly. Also
from Lake county came John w.
Thfel, chief clerk of the 1919 house.
who expects to be "a candidate for
reelection
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
CALLS GREENWOOD
A MURDERER

LONDON, Dec 1s.-'-You are a nur-
derer." shouted Joseph Devlin. Irish
nationalist member OF the house Of
commons at Sir Haman Greenwood.
chief secretary for Ireland. during q
stormy session OF commons this after
noon.
Devlin had demanded withdrawal OF
the black and tan police from Ireland.
Sir Hamar Greenwood refused TO make
a promise that they would be with
drawn.
1t was then that Devlin ieaped 70 his
feet. crying:
Then you are a murderer
other members jumped up shouting z
at Deylin to withdraw his accusation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
STEEL PLANTS
CLOSE DOWN

PITTSBURGH. PA. Dec is-Two
thousand employees Of the Allegheny
Steel plant at Tarentum are idle today.
The plant closed down indefinitely last
night for lack OF orders, according to
official announcement. Only few men
as guards will be retained.
Official announcement was made to-
day at the offices OF the western Steel
Co. said that plant would be entirely
closed by Dec. "a. The bar mill clos
ed today and other departments are
being gradually shut down for an in
definite period. Nine hundred workers
Will lose their jobs.
The Braeburn Steel plant az Brae-
burn has been operating intermittent
ly since the first OF October.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
SPECIAL MASS
MEETING TONIGHT

A special mass meeting OF members
of Hammond post 16 Of the American
Legion has been called for this eve
ming at Legion headquarters. The meet
ing will be for the purpose OF arrang-
ing for the funeral OF Private Edward
Larson, whose body Is expected to ar
rive in Hammond from France the first
OF next week. The Legion will have
charge OF the services and II possible
the pail bearers will be selected from
men who served with Larson in the
Second division.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
THE FUNERAL OF
J. D. SMALLEY FRIDAY

The following prominent citizens
have been selected to act as pail bear
ers at the funeral of the late John u.
Smalley. former mayor Of Hammond:
P. J. Lyons. J. A. Gavit. 4. N. Turner,
r. II. Nellie, Lawrence Hargis and
John Mueller.
The cortege will leave the residence
on Detroit street at 1870 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon and services will be
held at o'clock from st. Paurs
Episcopal church on Rimbach avenue.
special memorial service will be
keId by Hammond Ell<s this evening
TO arrange for attending the funeral
Of Mr. Smalley who for years had been
: prominent official Of the lodge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
GARY LIQUOR
VIOLATORS FINED

CROWN POINT. Ind, Dec. 1e.-Geo.
Buzo. Mike Usurel and Mike Przysolew-
ski. all OF Gary, got theirs in the Grim
inaI court on Wednesday. 800 fine and
80 days in jail. was the sentence passed
upon them by Judge Martin smith Vio-
latlns the liquor law was the offense
and OF course they claim Gary as their
residence. In each case. however. the
sentence was not suspended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
BIG EARTHQUAKE
rs REPORTED

WARRINGTON. Dec. THE seismor-
graph at Georgetown university re-
corded ono OF the most severe earth
quakes in years this morning.
The hrst record of the shock came
at 7:25 a. m. and became most pro-
ncunced at s:07 a. m.
At IL a m. II was still on, according
to observers There was no indication
OF the probable location of the quake.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
A CORRECTION

Through a typographical error an
item in the advertisement of the Chi
cago Produce company, oakley and
State street, in these columns last
night read celery 45c a busher when
it should have read celery. 45c q
bunch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

FRED KLEINsM1TH. federal direc-
tor of employment service is in Ham
mond and East Chicago today to in
vestigate the likelihood Of having the
Ease Chicago office re-opened. He will
attend the Tri-City Employment ban
quet at East Chicago tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
HAMMOND LODGE,
485, B. P. o. E

Besure 20 attend the meeting tonight.
On account OF the death OF Bro.
Smalley there will be a special memor-
lal service this evening, also arranged
ments made for funeral tomorrow at 2
p. m. at Episcopal church.
l2-16- r. @. CONDE. E. r.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

ART KIGHT. doorman at the Deluxe
theater. finds considerable interest in
the array of baby carriages parked in
the theater lobby each afternoon: The
number seems to be increasing each
day" says Art NO race suicide In
this mans town"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

THE Michigan Central is making a
determined effort to set its employees
to move from Michigan city TO Niles
despite the fact that there are very
little accommodations there for the men
and their families.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

OVER 1oe members of the Sunday
school classes of Teachers Bomberger
and Surprise participated in the ban
quet at the Methodist church last eve
ming. Capt. Thomas z. Halls of the
U. S. Secret Service more than came
up to expectations as an interesting
speaker for young men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

REV. WM. HAWTHORNE, former
rector of St. Paurs Episcopal arrived
here from Akron. Ohio. this morning to
conduct the SmaIley obsequies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

BENEATH this stone lies Johnny Lake
Tread softly all who pass.
John thought his foot was on the
brake,
Alas! Twas on the gas.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

CIVIL ervice examination will be
held at Crown Point Jury - for the
Kouts postmastership and any one IS
eligible who can make the grade.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

tied up at home this week with a touch
Of the grip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

THE Chicago Heights Hammond bus
fare war that has been going on so
merrily for long time has been set
tied with an adjustment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
TWO BIG SHIP
MENTS ARRIVE

Just received Holiday stock OF
Johnston's and whitmans candies in
one. two and hve pound boxes. Nell
sons Drug Store. 1215-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

PAINTERS are rapidly dispeliing the
gloom which for a long time has reign
ed in the darkened offices and corridors
of the court house They still have
several weeks before the re-dcorating
will be completed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

UP to the last few days good strings
Of perch have been caught off the Lake
Michigan piers which local fishermen
say is unusual for this season of the
year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

THERE is plenty of hard coal in the
local market now, a very much changed
condition from two months ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

A TRAVELLING man dropped into
Morocco on Monday morning. looked
around a bit. and then inquired,
where's the funeral?" The Rensselaer,
huskies had damned the everlasting
daylight out of the Morocco football
team Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

THE old Fall Festival sign is still
UP over the street car trolley at Calu-
met ave and the river. Yes, going
10 stay up until the snow and ice pull
it down on the trolley" says an East
Slider.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

INTEREST in the proposed memorial
athletic park has increased until a rec
ord breaking crowd Of interested citi-
zens is expected 70 turn out for the
meeting tomorrow evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

A. s. LAMBoRN OF the Blackburn
Realty Co. is still looking for a SO
hat bearing his initials, which was pick
ed up by a gust OF wind on Calumet
avenue Monday evening and carried up
IN the air completely out OF sight.