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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
ASK RECEIVER
FOR PACKING co.

Appointment of a receiver for the
Parment ed Barnett Packing Co. Of
Hammond. IS asked in an Involuntary
petition in bankruptcy hled this morn
ing in the Federal court at Hammond.
Tho company operates n slaughter
house in South Hammond on Columbia
avenue. near the c. & o. railroad. and
although It had been started on a small
scale. was considered one Of Hammond's
coming industries Dealing in fresh
killed meats direct to markets in cities
Of the Calumet region. a heavy business
had been built up which was generally
supposed to have been profitable.
The petitioners in the bankrupte~
proceedings are the Ryan Packing o.
Everett c. Brown. Seth St John and
James Lane. all Of Chicago. They al
leEe that the company is-insoivent. hav-
ing debts aggregating $4,000 while tho
gross assets will not exceed &45.000.
The claims OF the petitioners arc bas-
ed on hogs sold by them TO the Parment-
err Barnett Co. are as follows: Ryan
Packing Co. t2425.06 Everett Brown
and Seth st. John $4,000: James Lane.
t2.OsO. They ask that Judge A. r.
Anderson appoint receiver TO take
charge Of the plant and nun It until the
bankruptcy proceedings have been, dis
posed Of. Attorneys BombergeF Pet
ers and Morthland are representing the
petitioners.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
LEGION MINSTREL
SHOW IN MAY

Full OF pep and ginger with every
thing arranged for the best minstrel
show ever presented 70 the people OF
Hammond and surrounding cities the
Hammond post Of the American Legion
IL ready 10 put on their second and
hest performance Those who saw the
initial presentation Of legion talent
will undoubtedly take Issue with this
statement. but the fact remains that
the ones in charge have by far sur
passed the possibilities OF the first
legion show in every way. The min
streI will be given at the Parthenon
theater on the 18th. goth and 2lst OF
May. under tho direction Of the Joe
Bren Co. Of Chicago, who have made
such splendid succe-r or former per
formances staged in this city under
their direction.
The JolIles OF 1921" will be the title
Of this greatest minstrel show ever
seen in Hammond. In talent, scenery.
costumes. music, playhouse. direction
and In fact everything that goes to
make up a high class exhibition of
minstrels, this performance VIII be by
far superior to anything that has ever
been given In this part Of the state.
This may be an extraVagant state
ment, but knowing the men in charge
II bids fair TO be a true ono. Nothing
VIII be omitted. nothing will be over
looked. to make this show the talk of
the region. The legion Is determined
to spare no expense to make the min
strel hit of the year.
The legion will depart from the usual
procedure IN these shows and include
only home talent in the cast. The Joe
Bren company viii do the directing
but no member of their organization
VIII cop the iaurels on the stage. That
Is for the Hammond folks and they
Will cop without any trouble. The cast
is not yet definitely arranged. hut a
glance at the prospectus VIII convince
the most scepticaI that they can not
only hll the bill but also excede the
talent Of all other local minstrels com
bined. Who IS the best singer dancer
entertainer. the prettiest girl. tho
handsomest man that you can think
Of In Hammond? They Will all be in
cluded. together with their iolosest
in each class. Get set for
the opening night. Cancel all other
engagements and prepare TO enjoy the
pleasantest hours you ever spent with
the 'Jollies OF 1921"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
NEW POLICY AT
ORPHEUM THEATER
Manager Michelstetter En-
cages Musical Comedy
Company

Manager Jim Michclstctter Of the Or
pheum theatre returned today from In
dianapols where he signed contract
with the Rlalto Musical Comedy Com
pany to appear here for "a limited en-
easement starting Monday. April 25th
Fair and Warmer and "A stubborn
Cinderella" are among the bills which
the company will present Cora Nook
the dizzy blond that the Shuherts fired
from The Passing show last season be
cause thc prima donna was Jealous. is
featured by the company Miss Nook
gained great deal or newspaper pub
licty when she came to New York from
Mount Ayr. Ia. and smuKgled three
Plymouth Rock hens and pet duck in
to her room at the Alexandria says the
New York Telegram. she made her
debut in show business az The Masked
Marvel" and managers were 50 enthus-
iatic about her act that II was only un-
iii recently that they would permit her
"a leave Off the mask. II II probable
that IN one performance al least in Ham
mond the daring Miss Nook will wear
the mask with which she gained fame
and fortune on the New York stage.
According to Miss hooks advance pub
Iicity she is not the terrible vamP that
she has been pictured In Vanity Fair
and the Police Gazette
when I visited Miss Nook at her
apartment In the Claypool TO get her to
sign a contract she was reading seed
catalogues and sewing" said Manager
MicheIstetter. rShe would only prom
ise to stay IN Hammond for two weeks
saying that she ends her season as soon
as the weather becomes warm and goes
to her farm in Iowa. feel deiighted
in having been able to get so good an
attraction for the Orpheum.'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
NEW TESTIMONY IN
NELSON DIVORCE CASE

More testimony In a Facy nature is
being given today in the Nelson divorce
suit which was resumed this morning
In room Of the Hammond Superior
court after being interrupted Friday be-
cause of the sudden Illness of Mrs. Nell
son.
Mrs. Fred Paul who testified Friday
regarding the ''goings on" which she had
seen at the Nelson home. took the stand
this morning but added to her former
testimony. Attorney Conrpy. for Mrs
Nelson. had the window hangings from
the piano window in the Nelson home
through which Mrs Paul and her friends
had been watching the proceedings. The
window had been covered by a piece Of
straw mating. a lace curtain and some
lightweight drapcs which failed to OBJ
scure the vision of the watchers.
Fred Paul who was present in the up
per room Of his home at some Of the
watch parties was next to testify. He
had little TO add Then came his
brother Roy. who is now a member Of
the Hammond police force. He testI-
fed to seeing Mrs. Nelson come 10
front window one night. lightly clad.
He said she drew back the curtain ana
ENoklbHtd W S0ine bUc 10 come III. y
short time later. he says. Lem Whitmer.
a neighbor of Mrs. Nelson went In at
the back door
At another time last fall Roy Paul.
Mr.. Nelson and another man waited in
the alley at the rear of the Nelson home
for two hours until Whitmcr emerged
from the basement II was after II
o'clock at night and drizzling rain
was falling. Whnmer was enticed
across the alley into the prairie west
of Sheffield avenue. There he was be
set and badly beaten up He had fear
ed trouble and tgok large timber with
him with which he managed to land
blow on Nelson, nearly making him
take the count This resulted IN some
suits being filed in the police court. but
the matters were dropped because Of the
pending divorce action.
Paul insisted that he took no part in
the beating hut had been brought along
by Nelson merely as a witness in case
one was needed in court later There
are stfl a number of witnesses 10 be
heard in the matters which has attract
cd a large crowd of spectators. Several
times IT has been necessary for Judge
Hardy 70 warn the crowd against dem
onstrations when bits OF testimony
struck their fancy He threatened 70
have the court room cleared unless or
der was preserved.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
CASE
TOMORROW

with the court house corridors
crowded with members Of labor or-
ganizations or Hammond. summoned
as principals or witnesses in the in
junction suit brought oy the manage
ncnt of the three department stores
to put an end to the boycott and
picketing which have followed the
clerks strike announcement was made
this morning that the matter would
have to go over until Tuesday. Judge
Harry L. Crumpacker who has been
selected to try the case wired from
Michigan City that It would be neces-
sary for him to remain there today 70
attend a funeral. He asked that the
hearing be postponed until tomorrow.
Witnesses were instructed to be on
hand at g o'clock. The trial will bo
held in Room 3 OF the court house So
as not to interfere with matters which
are before Judge Reiter in Room l.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
WE'VE GOT THE DOOR
MAT IN THE PARLOR'
Candidate Says He'll Put
Welcome to Hammond"
Sign Where it Belongs

Charles Friedrichs favors amalgamat-
ing Hammond before Joining UP with
East Chicago. no said last niEht as
meeting on the north side.
before we take in East Chicago we'd
better recognize the north side as "a
part OF Hammond" eaId the candidate
Tor the republican nomination for Mayor
"AlI We have to do Is to take the sign
on the north side of the Holman street
bridge 1t says Welcome To Ham
mond." That sign belongs at the city
limits on Indianapolis boulevard
The trouble Is that this city has
been bounded BY tho Grand Calumet riv-
er. oakley avenue Russell street and
tho state line. I'll put the boundaries
out where they belong
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
c. A. TAYLOR RESIGNS
AS BETZ MANAGER

After serving rs general manager Of
the Frank ) Rctz 90. for three years.
&. 4. TAYLOR rendered hts resignation
last week to become effective saturday
evening To-day ne was enjoying the
nrst real holiday he has had since nc
@as sixteen Years old He has hnd a
busy life
Mr. Taylor is one Of the best known
industrial executives OF the region. For
number of years he was connected
with the Indiana ITarbor Belt +. r. at
Gibson. Then he Was Called 70 Winni-
peg. Canada. To help solve the prob
lens Of the Canadian Pacific r. r. Io
served there hve years and returned to
Hammond three years ago to take charge
Or the Retz plant
lie took over the Hammond industry
at a critical time. the plant has been
running at top speed during the war
period and was in bad shape mechani-
cally. Under TayIor's supervision the
whole plant was overhauled and many
improvements made Under hts man
aKement the New York branch store
which had been sought for many years
was put over successfully He also
added several lines to the products Of
the plant. one or the latest being the
system OF steel shortage bins and cabin
cts such as was recently installed at
the Simplex plant
Mr Taylor has no other place in
view at present. IT being his intention to
enjoy a good rest before getting into
the Industrial game once more. Frank
Baker. one OF the younger Officials OF
the plant who had shown remarkable
executive ability has been given the
general management and took charge
today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
Make Lot Sales
Despite Bad Weather

owing to the inciement weather last
Saturday and Sunday. the lot sale In
the Morris Park addition by the Arm Of
Molsberger and Shilling. did not draw
the huge crowds that were expected
However. the hrm reports several sales
and many good prospects. The plan Is
to continue the sale all OF this week,
including Saturday and Sunday. In
order to give those who stayed at home
because OF the weather an opportunity
to attend the sale. Statesmen will be on
the JOB from In the morning until
dark. so interested parties will find
someone there TO take care of them
at any hour convenient for them to
attend. The addition is located near
Columbia avenue. and the river and
the office Is at the corner OF Truman
and Columbia avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
Sharrer Statement
AS To Masonic
Bid is Verified

The statement made by DR.. H. E.
Sharrer for the Masonic Building As
ISOLATION committee in the Lake
County Times OF April 13. 1921. IS abso-
lutely truthful and correct in every
respect. The paid article OF Leon J.
Granger. appearing IN The Times on
Saturday. April IS. 1921. Is misleading.
as Mr.. Granger in the bid OF the Tri-
City Electric Service company. omit
ted certain items. The items covered
In the Tri-City Electric Service COM
pany's bid OF S15.1s2.O0. were covered
in the bid OF West Englewood Electric
company at &l247OOo. making a dif-
erence OF $712.OO
r. G. SCHMID & co.
Architect
o. A. KRINRILI4
J. ". MORTHLAND.
a. H. TAPER
J. A. ARMSTRONG.
THEO. MOOR.
GEO. NJ. CHAPLIN.
JACOB H. KASPER.
Committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
INDIANA
AND ILLINOIS
SUFFER BIG
Fruit Crop, Gardens, Clover
And Wheat In Northern
Section Ruined.
nNrrRhA1lcNAl AEws sERvlcEl


CHICAGO, Aprii is.-Illlnois and IN
diana we're the heaviest sufferers from
the storm Of Saturday and the freezing
weather that sim prevails, of any
states Of the middle west reports re-
ceived here today indicate. Crops in
many sections of these states were
virtually destroyed
Gardens and fruits in Illinois and
Indiana, together with some growing
crops. were badly damaged and in
some places rcplanting viii be necss-
sary. A blanket OF snow and ice COW
cred large areas where crops already
were considered advanced,
In Indiana practically the entire
fruit crop and much Of the clover and
wheat were destroyed in several coun-
ties. according to reports. The heav-
lest loss was in the northern section Of
the state. Crop damage in Indiana
viii run into hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars experts estimated
A blanket Of snow hfteeu inches
deep that covered southern Wisconsin
is believed to have prevented crop
damage in that state. The wheat crop
it is believed. viii be benefited by the
moisture.
Considerable snow and freezing
temperature Is reported from Iowa but
It is not believed that field crops in
that state were badly damaged. Some
damage was done to early fruit, how
ever. by frost and high winds.
Fruit trees beginning TO bloom are
said 10 have been damaged In the cen
trail and northern sections of Michigan
but crop damage on the whole In that
state is reported not to have been ex-
tensive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
KAHN AFTER
BERGDOLL

WASHINGTON. April 1s.-Rcquest
for immediate action by the house rules
committee on his resolution for con-
gressionai investigation into the escape
of Grover Cleveland Rergdoll the
wealthy draft dodger, was made today
by Representative Kahn OF California
Kahn received recently in his mail
copy of a foreign newspaper containing
an account of the release of the two
American Army Sargeants who attempt
ed to kidnap Bergdoll at his retreat in
Germany. He believes this newspap per
was sent him by Bergdoll and he resents
the thought of being taunted by the ex-
lie
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
Old Dutch Cleanser
In Supreme Court

WASHINGTON. April 1S.-The SUI
preme court Of the United States had to-
day that there is no reasonable evidence
of violation of the clayton anti-truSt
law in the Cudahy Packing company s
compelling a jobher TO maintain fixed
price and to prevent cut rates. Frcr
Pitnev road dissenting opinion
Cudahv Company tried 10 force thc
sale Of Old Dutch Cleanser AT fixed
price tnd TO prevent cut rates Frey
& son Of baltimore. claimed that this
was violating the CLAYTON antitrust
law and asked three fold damages for
having been denied the privilege or
dealing in the article.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
SHOCKING CRIME
IS UNCOVERED

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVtCEl
PITTSBURGH April 1s.-Police to-
day surrendered John Miller. former
city fireman. to the coroner for Grim
inal action IN connection with the
finding of the mutilated body OF Ma
dine Kramer. s year Old school girl.
buried Ia stable a block from her
home. Miller confessed to police yes
terday thar ne was responsible for the
child's death She had been missing
four days when the body was found by
her father Saturday night.
Police surgeons today declared the
child probably had died II fright and
may have been buried alive in her
stable crypt autopsy showed her
heart had burst with fright.
Miller at first denied connection
win the crime but broke down when
teeth marks were discovered on his
arm,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
FRENCH ARE
MOBILIZING
~ NEwToN c. PARKE

PARIS. April 1s.-Gendarmes at Lille
belonging to classes 1915 and 1919 have
been called to the colors by the war
offlce. according to lie Martins CORE
spondent at Lille.
This is the hrst report Of any actual
move by the government for mohiliza-
ton. though 1t is possible that these
classes were called out for the annual
maneuvers.
Note: while France Is getting her
military machine ready primarily to be
prepared for warille moves on Ger
many II she does not meet the repara-
tions demands on May /. this military
preparedness presumably has also an
other purpose. namely that of meeting
possible labor demonstrations on May
day.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
IRISH CONVENTION
is IN SESSION

CHICAGO. April 1s-Fivc thousand
men and women. including every Irish
leader OF note IN the United states.
met here today for the hrst national
convention ot the American association
for the recognition ~ the Irish re
public. which viii seek Americas aid
in Irelands night for separation from
British rule.
The convention was called to order
sharply al 10 o'clock. the falling Of the
gavel followed immediately by the
singing of the star spangled Banner by
the convention en- masse
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
THE "KID" OUT
OF DANGER

NEW YORK. april Is. Jackie
Coogan has passed through the crucial
stage and will be out Of all danger
in a few days" was the cheering re-
port issued from the sick room of
the kid" by his doctor today.
His pulse Is getting back to normal.
the doctor stated. and he is getting
some color back In his cheeks
Jackie Is suffering from acute hron-
chitIs which for time threatened to
develop into pneumonia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
DID YOU NOTICE
THE DECLINE?

WASHINGTON April lS-The cost
OF food TO the average family declined
l per cent IN March. as compared with
February. according to a report by the
bureau OF labor statistics today. The
report shows that 29 food commodities
out OF IS. which are used as the basis
of computation by the bureau. showed
a decrease in price. The greatest de-
cline was 13 per cent in the price OF
eggs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
MAN CAUGHT WITH
STILL FINED $50 90

IN city court saturday. Special Judge
Herman Key fined William Konto-
ponagiots 29l Tyler street. $1,000 and
imposed a 30 days suspended jail
sentence. The police found cold still
at his home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
GARY MAN HAS
AUTO STOLEN

Mink Sotir. 623 Washington street,
Gary. was the victim Of auto thieves in
Chicago Saturday when he had his =
passenger Doris auto stolen from the
corner OF Polk and Halstead street. ac-
cording to a Gary police report this
morning
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
MAYOR BROWN
EXPRESSES HIMSELF

To Whom 1t May Concern:
The article appearing in last Satur-
days Times and todays Chicago
Tribune relative TO my enforcing the
so-called blue law. in case 7 should
be elected mayor again. was published
without my knowledge or consent as
knew nothing Of II nor have had
any interview with anyone on that
subject.
DANIEL, BROWN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
Hidden Peril With Japan To u S Over Yap?
Taking Up The
Slack In Politics

,RY THE POLITICAL REPORT f1i>''
Ed simon is expected back IRON
Hot Springs this week to begin ms
campaign for the nomination Tor
mavor on the democratic ticket simon
has an envlable record and loyal i'i-
lowing. When he WIS county auditor
ne raised the valuation OF the Ste'i
company at Gary million dollars
when he was defeated for re-electioh
ne led his ticket by 5000 votes.
According 10 his friends, Simon had
no intention Of making the race Tor
mayor until he was given great oIa-
tion at democratic dinner al ini'
that occasion a hundred and nfty
Hammond demos stood up and cheer
ed Simon until the dishes ratified. lie
said he couldn't refuse TO run af1er
that demonstration.
Horse feed is down again and city
taxes viii be reduced. Mayor brown
was made happy today when ne =
ceived the information In the drop oi
the price OF horse feed.
Taxes were bound 70 be high Win
horse feed and everything else a way
up" said tile mayor For three years
the tax commissioners at Indianapolis
wouldn't permit Us any Increase TO
meet the additional expense That In
creased taxes even hlgher thah thty
would have been but they il oe down
again.
I'm proud of my administration
The people can sec what we've ac-
We might have been a little lax IN
some things but We made it up In
others"
Asked about his campaign fund the
mayor said, "Nobody's donated me
nickel I'm paying my own expenses"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
RUNs nc scRcoE-KoU.r

The auto went as far as Smiley street,
cut over to tho southeast curb. turned
around the safety post AZ the ntcrsec-
tion Of Siblcy and Calumet avenue and
ran into th, school house on the corr
ncr. Poolcr called Officer SOU have
shot him" Wright ana Plant ran up
and seeing that the man was really in-
jured. they called the patrol Dutton
was rushed 10 ST. MarFaret's hospital
where he died about / o'clock sunday
afternoon. DR. ChidIaw was called and
he made a gallant fight to save the
mans life but to no avail.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18

Delivered by Times Carriers in
Hammond and West Hammond.
SOC Per Month On Streets and
News Stands, Sc Per Copy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
KILLS MAN WHO REFUSES TO Halt
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and probably Tues
dRyI rising temperntureI frontr In
east portion tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
FLAGS THE AUTOMOBILE

He tagged the machine ami Is il kcrc
on coming. he drew his revolver ami
flashed his light on it So it couId I'D s-,n
by the occupants at tho same tmc orr
dering them TO stop again Tho ma
chine not only continued ~ eowc to-
wards the officer. but accelerated it's
speed. and Wright shouted atoa or I1i
shoot" One OF tho mon iu thc ca-
shouted a refusal to the officer, ac-
companicd with All ooth nher. upon
Wright hrcd three shots IS tho air.
which were disregarded 1ho officer
then nrod 80 .hots - ~ Nv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-18
STATEMENT OF OFFICER

The statement Of the officer as given
70 chief Austgen at the police station Is
essentially as follows wright with
officer Plant. was IN the towerman's
shanty at the %ickle plate crossing on
Calumet avenue. whom Plant called
Wright's attention to an O.crland tour
ing car approaching the tracks. going
north. The car was without lights and
as the men had been ordered 10 hc ON
lookout for two stolen cars ported from
Danvillo. H.. they decided to Investigate.
When Wright ran out of tho shauty The
car was about 80 feet south 81 Tie croa-
sing.