Bold attempt ends in iodine suicide plan at Stroup residence
Last evening at 6 35 police were called to Mrs May Stroup 423 South Avenue where she had swallowed iodine in an attempt to kill herself Neighbors found her Dr Edward Cook revived her She had taken a large quantity of iodine A note linked her to a man called Ed and she said she could not live without him Her husband had left home earlier The man’s identity and involvement were not yet known Stroup recovered and police would pursue the missing details In a separate burglary at 3 50 this morning William Garver 10 Millikin Street reported thieves entered through a window and assaulted him One thief covered him while the other searched the room stealing a pair of dark trousers a black purse a $20 paycheck keys and glasses The suspects escaped and fled masked
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Stroup
South Avenue
Edward Cook
William Garver
Millikin Street
Garver
Elgin
Champion Coated Panel Company
Margedant
River Road
Garner
Coke Otto girl located after elopement to Covington
Mr and Mrs Ashcraft of Augsburger Avenue report their teen daughter Coke Otto has eloped with Lafayette English. The couple reportedly married in Covington on Monday and are now in Dayton awaiting return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ashcraft
Augs
Burger Avenue
Coke Otto
Lafayette English
Covington
Dayton
Arguments in Gilmore Case Heard in Supreme Court
Springfield Ohio July 20 arguments on eight motions to file a petition in error in the State of Ohio versus Craig Gilmore were heard by Judge James G Jolson of the supreme court here Tuesday and decision was reserved. Gilmore was convicted by a jury and sentenced to serve from five to eighty years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Supreme Court
State of
Ohio
Craig Gilmore
Eaton
James G. Jolson
Gilmore
Weather Relieves Heat Across Lake and Central States
Overcast skies and steady breezes brought relief from weeks of heat as cool rains and northerly winds held temperatures down in the Lake and Central states. By yesterday afternoon a clearning sky allowed a warm sun at 3 15 p m reaching around 80. The weather bureau forecast continued cool conditions with only slight warming Thursday and possibly for a week. Farmers greeted rain as corn belt crops benefited and Ohio crops were saved from probable failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Boys Plan All Night Hike From Y M C A
Twenty five boys from the Y M C A boys department will hike to Indian Creek near Millville for an overnight trip. They will depart at 3 30 and return by ten Friday morning with Henry Eyler in charge and each boy bringing a blanket food and a skillet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Mlc. A. Boys Department
Indian Creek
Millville
Henry Eyler
Brayton hearing postponed to July 25 in liquor case
Otto Brayton, held on a liquor law charge, awaiting trial before Squire Lewis Balser, had the hearing postponed from yesterday afternoon due to the attorneys picnic.
Outing for Riddieg of Children’s Home Benefit
Mr and Mrs RB A Jacobs will host a benefit outing for the Children’s Home on Friday evening. Public is invited to attend the event and support the home. Proceeds will aid housing and care for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens Home
RB. A Jacobs
Children Home
Bolser’s Body Arrives From France for St Clair Family
Word arrives in New York that Warl A Bolser, 17 when he enlisted in 1917, was killed in action in France on July 30 1918. He served with Company EH, guarded bridges at Miami City, then moved to Camp Sherman before sailing with the Rainbow division. Squire Bolser awaits further word on arrival of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warl.a. Bolser
France
New York
Basire Lewis’ Bolser
St Clair Township
Bolser
Squire Balser
Pleasant Ave Tracks Moved On Saturday
Two blocks of Mt Pleasant pike remain to be concreted as officials of Andrews Paving foresee completion to Williams avenue by Thursday evening barring rain. Concrete must set 24 to 36 hours before tracks can move from the west side to the center. Only the west side is being concreteed now. the other side will follow after tracks move. No concrete between rails as the traction company cites high material costs and will use cinders instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Andrews Paving Company
Williams Avenue
Traction Company
Middletown Pike Road Repairs Bids Set for Aug 5
The Middletown pike project from Milli kin road to Gregorys creek is approved with bids to be received August 5. The state road department will use sheet asphalt amid local opposition to slag. Butler county commissioners resisted the slag material and secured specifications favoring sheet asphalt after weighing public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Millikin Road
Gregory’s Creek
State Department
State Road Department
Shaffer
Butler County
Board of
Dollar Day in Hamilton Heads to Big Bargains Tomorrow
Hamilton prepares for Dollar Day with 35 merchants offering unusually low prices across all stores. Large crowds are expected, with special arrangements to handle overflow as Butler County residents visit for the sale. Many shops list participating retailers and attractions for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Wanted 4 The Red Cross Help Seek Evan's Address
Local Red Cross seeks help locating Evan whose address is 3106 Hast High Street. Government authorities warn that contact is needed immediately to avoid case escalation. Call 178% or office 209 Routh Becond Street with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Red Cross
Auto Mystery Will Soon Be Solved
Sheriff plans to resolve the seven passenger Jordan auto mystery seized at Woodlawn Tax Saturday night. A collision near Stockton involved two autos with one found parked behind Woodlayn Inn. The vehicle matched the gun taken in the crash and carried numerous revolver bullets. License plates belonged to Florence Habie of Cincinnati Ohio. A caller from Cincinnati questioned the seizure and was told to appear at the sheriff’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Lanbach
Woodlawn
Stockton
Woodlayn Ion
Tts
Wera
Hamilton
Florence Habie
West Court Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
George ©. Sloneker
More Trees on Dixie Highway Beautification Plan
Leon Herrick, highway director, announced in Columbus a plan to plant more trees along Ohio highways, starting with the National Highway and then the Dixie Highway and the Three Cs road. A portion of $10,000 from the last session's Silver reforestation law would fund this beautification effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Leon C. Herrick
Hic
Columbus
Ohio
Herrick
Deaths of Katherine Degman in city at 54
Katherine Agnes Degman died at 3 30 AM Wednesday in the home of her sister at 3 15 North Fifth Street after months of illness. A lifelong resident, she belonged to Catholic Ladies of Columbia Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St John St Mary’s Church and the Altar Society. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Degman
Katherine Agnes Degman
Frank Louis
North Sifth Street
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Ladies Auxiliary
Knights of Sts. John
St. Mary's Church
Altar
Hamilton County Experiment Farm Meet Draws Farmers
Speakers include CG We Montgomery and N Shaw with Ohio State, Wooster station chief, and a noted horticulturist. Officials promise guided farm tours and fresh data on progress. Hundreds from the region attend annually, and this year is said to be larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
China
CG. We. Mortgomery
Wooster
Shaw
Firmian E. Baee
Ohio State University
T. H. Ballou
C. Haden
Dairy Department
Craig lands county contract for brush brake at Harkvader farm
County commissioners awarded E. C. Craig a contract Wednesday for a brush brake at the William P. Harkvader farm in Milford township with a bid of 240 dollars. Walter Tiemeyer secured the contract to repair a retaining wall at the Collett Schwab farm in Tama n township with a bid that was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
E. C. Craig
William P. Harkvader
Milford Township
Walter Tiemeyer
Collett-Schwab
Death Angel Again Visits Harley Home
Bruce Harley eight mourns death of brothers Carl two and Ralph who drowned near the spillway while swimming adventures with friends. Carl died after a brief illness and Ralph is buried prior. services set at First M E Church for Carl, with interment alongside Ralph at Greenwood cemetery. Burial of two brothers follows funeral at 2 pm in Greenwood.
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Bos
Bruce Harley
North Third Street
Carl
Ralph
Waas
Gant Pala
Brava
Ford
Brags
Bruce
Greenwood Cemetery
William Hurler
James H. Denney
M. Be.thurch
Second Trial for John Allen in Bowdle Death Delayed
In Cincinnati the second trial of John E. Allen of Hamilton for manslaughter in the Bowdle death was postponed to the October term due to illness of Virginia Bowdle. Bowdle, daughter of late Congressman Stanley Bowdle, died from injuries after being struck by Allen’s automobile in May 1919. the first trial ended with jury disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Virginia Bowdle
Stanley Bowdl
John E. Allen
Hamilton
Bowdle
Allen
Stanley Bowdle
John Allen
Conservancy District
Stork News Brief Reports New Baby Girl
Mrs Gus Williams of 621 South Eighth Street welcomes a girl. The newborn named Witblee Lonize was blessed at the Stork News Bar to Mr John Bevninghoten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bevninghoten
Witblee-Lonize
Gus Willams
South Eighth Streel
Neighbors quarrel over loud night noises and arrests
Joseph F. Brown of 415 Canal alleges Arthur and Mary Bare of 417 Canal disturb him and his sick baby with persistent noises. Both pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct in municipal court. Judge Kautz dismissed Mary Bare and fined Arthur Bare $24 with costs suspended on promise to behave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Brown
Canal Street
Arthur Bare
Mary Bare
Canal
Brown
Hamilton
Kautz
Tpon Bare
Foul play suspected in Middletown case at Kelley home
T Latta superintendent of the Children’s Home searched Middletown for a girl and found trouble. Mrs Nora Kelley of 547 East Third Street said her husband left Sunday with about 200 dollars cash and a 4/350 gold watch to attend a meeting of union railroad men in Hamilton. Kelley fears foul play. She is the stepmother of Bey ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Latta
Middletown
Nora Kelley
East Third Street
Nix, Kelley
Lans
Hamilton
Kelley
Bir. Latta
Bey
W. F. Heermann Laid to Rest
Walter Francis Heermann rests in St Stephen's Cemetery after requiem at St Joseph's Church. Relatives and friends filled his parents home at 725 Sycamore Street and mourners included Karl Van Hom, Will Lebo, and Tessie Cavannaugh who sang. Pallbearers were Peter Reutschler Mark Durr Mark Pater Arnold Buecker and Edward and Raymond Wamdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Francis
Heermann
William Heeremann
Sycamore Street
St. Joseph’s Church
George Mayerhoefer
St. Stephen's Cemetery
Legion of
Karl van Hom
Will Lebo
Tessie Cavannaugh
Peter, Reutschler
Mark Durr
Mark Pater
Arnold Buecker
Edward and
Raymond Wamdorf
Suit for 7000 Filed Over Machinery Purchase
J B Kesh of Kentucky files in common pleas court alleging 7000 is due from D B Bedford Charles Graff and G C Mann on two off dining machines bought Sept 20 2020 in Monifea county Ky for 10000. They paid 1000 upfront and 4500 promised later. only 2000 paid. Defendants were oil drillers at purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
J. B. Kesh
Kentucky
Bedford
Charles Graff
G. C. Mann
Monifea County
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Mrs. Stroup
Coke Otto Girl
Nat Mata Bros
Sidney Osser
Roma Carria M. Hedees
W. W. Kent
Portum Cereal Company, Incorporated
Battle Creek Michigan
Pleasant Ave
Adams Co
Ahman Co
AL Berelain
Burke's Millinery
P. C. ‘Center
Dan Cohen Sha Co
Minion Auto Supply Co
Www
G Preckfling Co
Fischer. Hardware Co
Haymen-Fisher Co
Hilz Bros
Max Hirsch
the Hub
Holbrook Bros. Co
J. J
Holbrock Shog
Imfeld Music
Ben Jots
Max Joffe
Sam Keaxel
L. K. Kroger
Geo
Krebs
Sona
Lehminvh Bros
Miami Shoa Co
John Neté
Clam Pater
the Parisian
Dixie Highway
Death Angel
Harley
Stork News
Bares
W. F. Heermann
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