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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
STOCKHOLDERS HEAR
FLATTER|NG REPORT
Northern States Life Insur-
ance Co. Has Had Re
markable Year

Stockholders OF the Northern States
Life Insurance company, Hammonds
home company held their annual
meeting Thursday evening and heard
another yearly report OF progress
which filed them with satisfaction.
The company at the close of 1920
had over sI2.000.0o0 worth OF insur-
ance in force and was able to declare
a semi annual dividend Of per cent.
President Fl. f. Sharrer gave a detail
ed explanation Of the financial state
ment OF the company pointing with
satisfaction to the fact that the com
pany now has over s1,00o,oO0 admitted
assets and has securities Of over Ss2s,-
600. which are deposited with the state
treasurer for the protection of the
policy holders.
The following officers were elected
for 1921:
President-H. E. Sharrer.
Chairman OF Board OF Directors-A.
D. Warner.
First Vice President-E w. Eng
stroni.
Second Vice president-Mat J,
Brown.
secretary-P. a. Parker.
ITeasurer--A II. TappeT.
General Counsel l. L Bomberger.
Consulting Actuary-D. T. Camp
bell.
Assistant Medical Director-F. H.
Fox.
General Attorney. w. Morthland,
Cashier-W. Z. Price.
Following are the members OF ths
new board OF directors: A. D.-Narner
Of Chicago; T. y. Reber Of Rockford,
Ill; Mat J. Brown Of Crown Point;
E. W Engstrom tof Rockford, Ill; II.
l. Arnold of Gary; c. ]. Warner Of
Prophetstown. III; z. r. jacobson of
Hammond; c. Brown of Waynet. Ill.
A. -. Rohrer OF Hammond D. r.
Campbell Of Chicago; z. Z. Stanbury
Of Holcomb. Ill.,: A. II. Tappers Of
Hammond: A. L. Patten of Chicago; b
d. Sehrum Of Hammond. n. J. Mauer-
mann Of Chicago; j. J. Run Of Ham
moud. L. L. Bomberger of Hammond;
II. f Sharrer of Hammond.
DR.. Sharrer. under whose manage
ment the company has had a remark
able growth, pointed with pride to the
gain of 133 per cent, which the income
Of. the company made in tho last two
years. since 1918 the total income has
grown from Sf66.o0o to s374.oOO. while
the admitted assets have increased
from S421,597 TO s1102,s32.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
LIQUOR LAW
VIOLATORS ARE
GIVEN FINES

Joe Drobina. 553 Fields avenue.
Hammond was assessed 800 and costs
and 80 DAYS in jail this morning when
he was tried in the Hammond city
court for having moonshine in his pos
session at his soft drink parlor and
pool room
Government agents visited Joe's
place yesterday. but found nothing
in the bar room proper At the rear
Of the house they found narrow
tunnel scraped out Of the sand and
leading back under the building. They
crawled in and found a two-gallon
Jug OF liquor.
In court Joe protested and told how
hard he and his wife worked every
day. injecting couple Of "cuss words
in his testimony.
Judge Klotz halted him. That
swearing will cost you just So" he
said. Shorn Of his expletives, Joe
gave a despairing wave Of his hands
and quit talking.
Several other booze cases, which
have been hanging over for some time
were disposed OF this morning.
Walter Olwzeski. Sheffield avenue
and Gostlin street. was up for having
liquor in ais possession. Jan. Il. After
hearing tho evidence relating to the
attempt to destroy bottle Of alcohol
by throwing it from tho machine, Wal
ter was fined S75sAnd costs.
Mack Campbell Of the Morton hote!
paid $50 for having liquor in his pos
session.
After hearing the evidence against
Dominik Merlo. 1s4 Sibley street, the
court decided to withhold judgment
until the liquor seized BY the police
could be tested.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
GIRL KILLS AND
BURIES HER MOTHER

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. Jan.
2s.-County officers left here early
today for Oak Creek. small mining
town south Of this city. to investigate
the story Of Frank Mudra, who told
Oak Creek officers that hts 15-yeer-
old daughter confessed to him that she
SHOT and killed her mother and then
buried her in the harnyard Of the
Mudra homestead. miles from Oak
Creek.
The shooting. according to AIudra.
occurred three weeks ago and resulted
when the girl auarreled with ner
mother because of the latter's objec-
ton to the girl keeping company with
ncighbor's son. Mudra was away at
work since the tradegy and only learn
ed of his wife's absence Thursday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
WILL ASK u. S.
TO INVESTIGATE

MINGo COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
WILLIAMSON. w. Va. Jan. 29-A con
gressional investigation Of the coal
strike conditions in Ningo county will
be asked IN Washington BY the United
Mine workers OF America local head
quarters of that organization learned
today.
National President John 7. Lewis and
National secretary and Treasurer VIII
liam Green left Indianapolis last night
for Washington to file a petition to
that effect with congress
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
Jury ORDERS
GUARDIAN To
Be CHOSEN
Trust Co. Is Appointed Con-
seVatOr of Estate IN
Chicago.

c.o~~o F. steger, until recYnIs
49, qterer ana sons Piano
oo-,nanv. and one time million All
declared mentally incompetent 60 -
a1,a ~ managing hts fnancial .
go ~ a Jury in Judge Horners
900 court IN Chicago yesterosJ'
c4ooro- "a the man whom scores o
go N Gary and Hammond sccuse
:, aefrauding them OF thonSAiiuS
dollars. -,-,,oailv on
.-.-o~,. o,s,n admissions and the teseA
80. - +,vo aIenists. DR.. +. e III
- - 1H-;nnatlSa and Dr. William -
-, Tshev agreed that the f0Flhei
.T,Iera4-e although mot insane IN
~ aAnse of Tnurdcrous or clliii1hs'
tAa1c1ss was mentally incompetent
s,d ,noapabie OF Sraspins hhan ne4'Ai
matters" a.. chicago
,rt+,a and Trust company consel NSA1o4
- 4be former manufacturer es'~to
and Chris C. steger conservator Oh 10
.rother's person. This Is the secoh1
,i,ne the probate court has ac'e0 On
g+ays,,s behalf Several weeks @s
rudre Horner ad;udged him a spenu-
thrift. At that time Chris r.
vas appoiuted ccnservatoT OF Doth -
nerson and estate Of his oFoeheF' A''0
forn,er IS president of the company
rsURY EATS UP S1,ooO'oOo'
u devAloped at the first hearing that
S+arAr had borrowed several hunoreo
thousand dollars frcm hundreHs o.
f.rasl, residents Of Steger' liz South
,,i,ica~o. Hammond, and Gary. II was
sllered he had paid interest rates az
o,eh ss 50 per cent on the norro"Vu
money and that his million do4lar
+ate had dwindled to about $ioo'ooo'
"Dgv dealings started nearly fifteen
-nsrr aro." Steger testified yesterday
- hesan by Borrowing 500. Later
100000 the number of my loans
navinr interest as high as 40 and %
per cent.
This deeper I got In debt the more
rearfuI I became of exposure, OK pup
1fc,tv. and that my relatives particu-
1arlZy my father. would learn what 1
was doing.
HOPED FOR BIG PROFITS.
s-r Invested much OF the money IN
~..I estate thinking some day I could
~elI q for a great profit and pay out.
The day never came. Altogether 1
aor,t think have received more than
100000 from the Greeks. many OF
them employees Of our company. but
because Of the high interest that I paid
nv debt increased rapidly.
Twelve years ago for instance.
borrowed $1,000 from a Greek named
TrebelIis. Since that time have paid
him more than 100000 and now &C
cording TO his claim stin owe him
s13,ooe."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
BAKER DECIDES
TO CURTAII,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2a.-Drastic
curtailnent or expenditures to meet a
probable deficit of s94.O00,o0O for the
present fiscal year. was ordered today
by Secretary Of War Baker
The civilian personnel OF the quar-
ternaster corps was ordered reduced
so that it will not be more than 50
per cent of the personnel employed
during December.
substitution OF articles of subsist
ence and curtailment Of cable and
telegraph tolls were also ordered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
NEXT WEEKS
WEATHER

WASHINGTON. Jan %. The
weather bureau today issued the fol-
lowing forecasts for next week:
Region of the Great Lakes-The out
look for the coming week is for un-
settled weather cold and occasional
shows.
Upper Mississippi and Lower Mis-
souri, Valleys-The out look for the
coming week ~ for considerab BILE
eloudlness, cold and occasional SHOWS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
Southern
Negroes In
Breadline
Police Matron at East Chi
cago Finds Is Hungry
Colored Men

The first bread line in East Chicago
was started last evening when Mary
Lindley. police matron. fed about 10
hungry negroes. who have been thrown
out of work from the plant of the
Grasseili Chemical company, in the
basement of the city hall.
Most OF the men are from the south
and came TO East Chicago during the
world war.
When found by 3frss I4indley some
Of the negroes claimed that they had
nothing to eat for several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
McADOO IN MEXICO

Gibbs McAdoo, former secretary of the
treasury, today was en- route to Mexico
City at the request OF President Al
varo Obregon to review Mexican oil
lands and railway holdings for the
Mexican government.
McAdoo viii reach El Paso Sunday.
crossing the international border with
party Of officials Of the Kansas city.
Mexico & Orient railway, including
Jouett shouse. former assistant sec
retsry of the treasury.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
DEATH OF D. LINDZY

Daniel Llndzy died TFursday eVe-
ming at his home 594 Cedar street,
Hammond. following an Illness with
pneumonia. lie was blacksmith be-
trade and leaves q widow and three
children. Mr. Indy was - years old.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning ct IN o'clock from Emmer-
Ingss chapel Rev. Smithson Of the
Christian church Will conduct the
services ard burial will Sc in Oak Hid
cemetery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
HIT BY TRAIN
GETS BROKEN LEG

While crossing Standard avenue last
night at the railroad crossing, Geo.
Michu a Roumanian. who was on his
way to the gypsy camp at sharp
shooters Park. was hit by a train and
sustained broken leg. He was taken
to St. Margaret's hospital in Burns
ambulance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
BATTLE IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. Jan. pa battle
which, It is believed viii be decisive.
e imminent between the northern
rebels and federal troops under gen
eral Martinez near Durango CITY. ac-
eording t. advices reaching the war
department today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
FOUR DIE IN ACCIDENT

WHEELING. W. va. Jan 29.-Four
men were killed early today when the
2 boiler OF an engine hauling heavy
freight train. blew up at Floyd, ".
] va, near Grafton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

WHEN DR.. and Mrs. L. S. Jones and
friend climbed from their Cadillac the
sother night in front az a Chicago the
atre no ono noticed that a cigaret was
dropped on q lady's coat which was on
the seat When they left the show
they found the fire department. has just
extinguished blaze which had ruined
the coat and furnishings Of the car.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE Laporte "Y" basketball team is
taking on all comers in Lake county
this week. among them being Gary and
East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE Betz plant boasts a new record
every man Jack and girl Jill employed
there has been vaccinated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE Paige and Jones Chemical Co..
has increased its capital stock from
$4,000 TO sI5.OoO.eO after a most pros
porous 1920 year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

ROBINS ana woodpeckers are seen
in abundance here as we'll as an occas-
ional blue jay, They evidently think
spring is come.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

GEORGE EDER who recently moved
to Orlando. Florida, did not like it down
there and has again taken UP his resi-
dencs in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

BOYS broke into the garage OF Fensin
Bros. again the other night and stole a
number of belts which were being held
in stock for golf players.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

L. S. TILLMAN is at one OF the Citt-
zens' National Bank windows ASSISTING
temporarily during the winter lull OF
the auto business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

H. DOWD. a prominent resident of
Hebron. died last night of pneumonia
Deceased was past 20 years of age and
was a member of the Arm OF Bryant
Dowd Co. He was never married.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

IN announcing. the wedding OF J. A
Skunk. the French-American chef. the
compositor had to err as usual the other
day, and spell it Skunk"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE little town of Rensselaer, raised
$500 for he Hoover relief fund at a
silent guest" banquet which is going
soma
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

A big turnout is expected at the meet
ing at the city hall tonight when the
hearing will be held on the proposition
Of erecting the memorial athletic park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

A. MURRAY TURNER has consent
cd to make an address at the Get-to-
Gather meeting held at the Crown Point
Chamber of Commerce on January z.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE Union Railway Equipment Co.
has placed in operation its new forg-
ing plant. located on the Indiana Ifar-
bor belt road. at Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

EDWIN r. MILHoUsE. a South
Shore motornlan we'll known here was
arrested in Michigan City on the charge
of shooting a neighbor's dog.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

PAT REILL4EY has sold hts Holman
st.. residence to some Chicago people
and has purchased the bungalow at the
corner OF Lyman and Conkey aves.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

A Hammond lady purchased some FISH
for supper yesterday and the went 20
the Deluxe theatre before going home.
She placed the package on the floor un-
der the seat and about two minutes lat
er Charles Nfichelstetter's house cat had
the whole mess and was streaking for
the furnace room. Mike" paid the FISH
hIl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

OLD timer wants to know what has
become of the bunch of singers" who
used to wake you up about a. m sing
ing Sweet Adeline' or How Dry l
am"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

ATTY. Joe Conroy and Chief Gus
Simons Of the federal sponge squad had
an argument in court this morning that
suhsided when Simons suggested going
into the hall to settle it without dis
turbing the court. Simons went out,
but Joe fingered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE Indianapolis Star says that Sen
ator Nejdl carries lot of notions arouno
in his pocket ready for any parliament
airy emergency but yesterday he sent up
the one out of the wrong pocket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
HENRY DOWNEY h.

HENRY DOWNEY has been having
trouble with the heating plant of his
apartment building on Calumet avenue.
and for several days he had one of his
steam rollers hooked onto the system
furnishing the heat while repairs were
being made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
EKS VICTIM OF STEGER HEAR HIM CALLED INSANE
Did You
Hear That

JAMES LEFLDR Of Rensselaer,, j
here visiting friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29
E. Chicago
Has Lot of
Excitement
Officer Gould Uses His
Head in an Extremely
Critical Situation

The prompt and efficient work Of Of
fcer Could OF East Chicago police de-
partment averted what might have been
a serious race riot late yesterday after
noon, when IN attempting to place a
Negress under arrest for criminal Of
fense was attacked by a mob of 500 ne
groes. at 149th and Melville ave,
While the officer was at his home eat
ing a late dinner he received cali,
saying that there was q fight at 1902
Melville ave. When Gould arrived on
the scene. he found a regular field Of
battle. Cue balls. from a poo1-room.
sticks. stones aid even guns were being
pressed into service, and 1t was with
great difficulty that the officer could get
near the raging mob.
While the officer was waiting for the
arrival of the patrol, several billiard
balls. were thrown through the pool
room window, one OF them striking the
officer on the knee. About this time.
a large mob, estimated at 1900 negroes
and whites had gathered, and 1t was on
ly With the greatest difficulty. that the
officer prevented a serious riot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

VERNE SUMMERS has a hand all
swathed IN bandages because OF injuries
suffered while demons trating how safe
his washing machine is. In spite or
the nishap he showed his salesrnanship
by selling the machine to the custo-
mer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

While Gould, was guarding his pris-
oner, a negress who gave her name as
Liza Bugs approached the officer
and told him that she had seen Lee and
Joseph Doba. another white man. at
tempt to hold UP negro. When the
officer requested the woman 20 accom-
pany him to the station as a witness.
she became very abusive. and began to
strike the officer In the face This was
a signal for the mob to charge, but up
on witnessing a large automatic revoi-
YER IN the hands of the officer decided
10 hold back. When the patrol arrived
it required the combined efforts OF six
men. TO place her in the patrol. as she
wrapped her feet around the patrol wag-
on steps and refused to n1ovs.
The three prisoners, Joseph Doba,
Thomas Lee ana Liza Bugs. were nm
ally taken TO the station. but were re-
leased later on bonds. pending a hearing
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

A garage belonging to Daniel Jones'
562 Highland street, was broken into
by thiev IS last night but they got fool
ed The auto was under repair and
they couldn't get away with It.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

WHEN disputes arise as to whether
bottle contains gin or vinegar Mac
Poland of Crown Point is recommended
as the man 70 sit in judgment. Last
week he settled just such a argument
prnouncing the liquid vinegar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

On gtPSets and newaEeAnds, 90
Ger copy. Delivered By carrier In
Hammond ana Wem Hammond.
Fifty cents per month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

w. G.. Beatty, lit Douglas St. had his
car damaged in collision with a street
car at State and Holman SITS, yesterday
evening. The motorman failed to heed
the traffic sign which was set against
him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

GEORGE GRISfMER. $50 Indiana ave.
drove his automobile in front Of street
car on North Holman st. last night
In the collision the machine was badly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

THE WEATHER.

Unsettled weather tonight and
sunday probably rain or snow
colder Sundays lowest temperature
tonight near freezing; increasing
northeast winds tonight. shifting to
fresh northwest Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-29

7
$4,000 10 s15.000.e0 after a most pros
porous 1920 year.
e. S. TILLHfAN is at one OF the Citt-
zens' National Bank windows assisting
temporarily during the winter luu OF
the auto business.
GEORGE EDER who recently moved
to Orlando. Florida. did not like it down
there and has again taken UP his resi-
dence in Hammond.
BOYS broke into the garage Of Fensin
Bros. again the other night and stole a
number of belts which were being held
in stock for golf players.
IN announcing the wedding OF J. A
Skunk. the French-Anerican chef. the
compositor had to err as usual the other
day. and spell it Skunk"
"
THE Union Railway Equipment Co.
has placed in operation its new forg-
ing plant. located on the Indiana Har-
bor belt road. at Hammond.
EDWIN r. MILHoUsE. South
Z
arrested in Michigan city on the charge
of shooting a neighbor's dog.
PAT REILLEY has sold hts Holman
St. residence to some Chicago people
and has purchased the bungalow at the
corner OF Lyman and Conkey ayes.
A. MURRAY TURNER has consent
e. o.
Gather meeting held at the Crown Point
Chamber of Commerce on January z.
A big turnout is expected at the meet
ing at the city hall tonight when the
hearing Will be held on the proposition
Of erecting the memorial athletic park.
OLD timer wants to know what has
become of the bunch Of singers" who
used to wake you up about 2 a. m. sing
ing Sweet Adeline" or How Dry ]
am"
J.H. DOwD. a prominent resident of
Hebron. died last night of pneumonia
Deceased was past 70 years of age and
was member of the Arm OF Bryant,
Dowd Co. He was never married.
THE Indianapolis Star says that Sen
ator Nejdl carries lot of notions arouno
in his pocket ready for any parliament
airy emergency but yesterday he sent up
the one out of the wrong pocket.
A garage belonging to Daniel Jones,
562 Highland street. was broken into.
by thiev IS last night but they got fool
ed The auto was under repair and
they couldn't get away with it.
GEORGE GRIHTMER. $50 Indiana ave.
drove his automobile in front OF a street
car on North Holman st. last night
In the collision the machine was badly
damaged but Grimmer escaped unhurt.
w. C. Beatty. 1T Douglas St. had his
car damaged in collision with a street
car at State and Holman SITS, yesterday
evening. The motorman failed to heed
the traffic sign which was set against
him.
WHEN disputes arise as to whether
bottle contains gin or vinegar Mac
Poland of Crown Point is recommended
as the man 70 sit in judgment. Last
week he settled just such argument
prnouncing the liquid vinegar
VERNE SUMMERS has hand all
swathed in bandages because OF injuries
suffered while demonstr traung how safe
his washing machine is. In spite or
the rnishap he showed his salesrnanship
by selling the machine to the custo
mer.
HENRY DOWNEY has been having
trouble with the heating plant of his
arartr1,ent hnildinR on Calumet avenue.