Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

4

United States Lines Reopens Liquor on Transatlantic Ships

The Leviathan and nine other liners regain liquor sales after years of Prohibition. Executive VP Joseph E. Sheedy says liquor will be served in dining and smoking rooms only when ships reach the 12 mile limit and any surplus beyond medical quotas must be discarded at sea. Prohibitionists caution the move may upset the era’s safety norms.

New York United States Lne Leviathan Cherbourg Southampton Joseph E. Sheedy United States Lines, Inc United States Shipping Board Sheedy Washington

Senator Jones Defends Jones Act as American Territory

Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington, sponsor of the Jones Act, states he does not know how far the law can go but believes it should extend as far as possible. He declares that an American ship is American territory.

Wesley L. Jones Washington

Youth 19 Sues Girl 18 For Divorce

One divorce and two civil suits filed in common pleas court Thursday. Virgil Jacobs, 19, sues for a divorce from Gertruds Haynes Jacobs, 18, on extreme cruelty. Minor status means suits filed by Jacobs through his step-father H. J. Butler, Lorain, while Gertruds is sued through Mrs. William Greiner, Alliance. They married in 1928 at Canton and have one eight month old child. Lorain County Mortgage and Title Company sues C. E. Gilham and John and Ida Forkey for 362.91 on a promissory note and seeks foreclosure on property in Sheffield Lake Village. Cleveland Trust Company sues Tony and Catherine Wichrowski for 1,200 on a promissory note and seeks foreclosure on property in Lorain.

Common Pleas Virgil Jacobs Gertruds Haynes Jacobs H. J. Butler Lorain William Greiner Alliance Canton Lorain County, Mortgage and Title

Man Succumbs In Jail Cell

Casper Bolash, 45, of 239 West River Street, died in his jail cell between 2 and 6 am after a night of alleged mental distress and alcohol overindulgence with mild pneumonia. Coroner Miles E. Perry ruled cause as lowed resistance power from liquor and pneumonia. He is survived by two wives and three children and was moved to Bittner Brothers funeral parlors.

Casper Bolagh West River Street Bolash Bo- Jash Miles E. Perry Bittner Brothers

Yorkshire Largest English county by area

Yorkshire is described as the largest county in England with an area of 6,064 square miles.

Yorkshire England

Goitre Not a Disease Says Milwaukee Doctor

Milwaukee physician Dr A A Rock argues goitre is not a disease and should not be treated as such. He offers a home treatment method with promising results and recommends immediate attention to any growth. He published a self published book on home treatment and will send a free copy to interested readers.

Milwaukee Wis A. A. Rock Gostre Rock Goitre Andv

Boys Week Committee Named for C Ofc Elyria

Local chamber announces a two member committee to plan Elyria Boys Week with John Cronin Chatommon A Hales and Henry W Ingersoll Jr coordinating with other groups. First planning meeting set for this afternoon at the Y M C A.

C. Ofc Chamber of Commerce Elyria Chamber John Cronin Hatommon A . Hales Henry W. Ingersoll, Jr

East Ave Man Hit By Auto On West Ave Crossing

James A Price, 45, of 1352 East Avenue, was struck by a car at 5 30 p m while crossing West Avenue at Broad Street. He suffered bruises to his left foot and knee, avoided hospitalization after treatment at Memorial Hospital, and X rays showed no fracture. Driver D W Wilkins of Grafton, reported to be southbound, claimed Price stepped into the cross walk as the light turned yellow. no police action noted. Retrieved by a passing motorist, Fred Ives of Grafton, Price was taken to the hospital for examination.

Stong Street West Avenue James A Price East Avenue Fred Ives Grafton Memorial Hospital Price D. W. Wilkins Wilkins Broad Street South Cross

Simipoun Leads In Long Race At Waynesburg

Waynesburg, Pa April 11 trans continental runners start from Waynesburg bound for Wheeling then Cambridge Ohio. Paul Simpson Burlington NC led Lith lap 33 miles in 4 46 15. top elapsed times Hol Gardner Seattle 68 11 10 John Salo Passaic NJ 70 63 42 Peter Caguzzi England 70 57 37 Mike Joyce Cleveland 93 13 50. San Antonio seniors to offer arena school courses in aeronautics.

Waynesburg C. C. Pyle Pennsylvania Wheeling W. V Buldoneers Ohio Cambridge Paul Simpson Burlington N. C Uniontown Hol Gardner Seattle John Salo Passaic N. J Peter Caguzzi England Mike Joyce Cleveland

Oberlin Grange Meeting Draws Visitors From Area

A large Wellington Grangers gathering at Oberlin Grange No. 1003 included visitors from Ridgeville and Carlisle. The program featured readings, songs, and a playlet with remarks urging stronger organization. Refreshments followed for about 150 attendees.

E. D. Schramm Oberlin Wellington Wellington Grange Carl Webber John Brown Lucille Burge Hilda Mason Mary Peabody Hickory Tree Grange of Amherst Chris Justin Charles Gibson Frank Clark Gar McRoberts

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds Of Fat

Mrs Kathryn Horning claims weight loss through Kruschen Salts, promising reduced fat, increased energy, clearer skin, and a lively, healthier feel after three weeks. Advertisement details a quirked dosing routine and an 85 cent bottle at local drugstores.

C. W. Prump's

Oberlin Faculty To Present Lulu Bett Drama

Oberlin Ohio April 11 The Faculty Play Lulu Bett directed by Dean Nash features a cast led by Mrs. Harry N Holmes as Lulu Bett and Mrs. William Utterback as Monona Deason with Myr Herman Thornton Dwight Herbert Deacon and several others. Scenic design by Lawrence Higgins Cleveland.

Clarence Ward Neal Cornish Harry N. Holmes Ninian Deacon Lawrence Higgins Cleveland

Community Notes From Elyria Area Happenings

Monday a luncheon at a hotel featured a talk by Mr. Bontrager on lawn care and suitable trees. Christ Church auxiliary met at Mrs Kart Hall’s North Prospect Street home. Funeral services for Mrs Henry Manns were set for 2 30 at her New Oberlin residence and St Marys Elyria burial at Murray Ridge. College faculty dance slated for Spring Valley Country Club April 2. Cassel moved paint shop behind Mason Tea Rooms due to Fisher Bros lease. Mrs Oris Smith ill at Allen Hospital. Mrs F Andrege visiting son Dr F O Andregg in Pittsburgh suburb Forest Hill. Catherine and Josephine Chase visiting friends in Buffalo.

Bontrager Christchurch Episcopal Kart Hall North Professor Street Henry Manns New Oberlin St. Mary’s Church Elyria Murray Ridge Spring Valley Country Club Cassel Michaelsky Mason Tea Fisher Bros Orls Smith Allen Hospital F. Andrege East College Street F. O. Andregg Forest Hill Pittsburgh Catherine Josephine Chase Butifalo

Tornado Devastates Swifton Area Killing Dozens

Three injured died at daybreak as the storm hit Sneeds Alicia Guion and nearby towns. Eleven were killed in Alicia and Sneeds, with Swifton hardest hit as 190 homes were leveled and the town bank destroyed. Red Cross from Newport and Little Rock dispatched aid and 25 caskets were sent.

Sneeds Suffton Alicia Guion Swifton Red Cross Newport Little Rock St. Louis Batesville Ark

City Water Works Funds Reach Peak Bond Issue Plan

The 1935 water works bond peak is set at 180 000 dollars. Mayor Eldt expects the city to cover this peak by increasing the sinking fund to 150 000 next year. For 1928 the city reported assets of 580 195.91 and contingent assets of 11 048.85. Sinking fund total was 434 069.23 with special assessments at 241 441.41 in balance with improvements. The city auditor said a detailed report would be prepared within a few days.

Water Works Eldt Peepee

Markets Cleveland Produce Butter and Livestock Report

Market data from Cleveland and Toledo lists butter prices per pound with extras and grades, eyes and poultry pricing, and potato and Russet sack rates. Livestock receipts at Cleveland include hogs, cattle, and sheep with price ranges. Toledo reports hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep/lambs, while New York hay market shows steady quotes per ton.

Cleveland Ohio New York Maine Green Mountain Idaho Toledo

Timothy and Light Mixed No 1 and Smaller Bales

A catalog note lists timothy and light mixed No 1 priced at $26 27 and No 23 25 for AG So. and poorer. Sid 72 covers small bales timothy and light.

Timothy Light Sid

Funeral set for long serving Methodist minister M J Slutz

Cleveland April 11 funeral services are planned for the Rev. M. J. Slutz a Methodist minister for 44 years who retired 15 years ago The rites will be in Kent Ohio with Rev Charles R Bair officiating Slutz joined the East Ohio Conference in 1871 and long served as Barnesville district superintendent

Cleveland M. J. Slutz Kew Ohio Slutz Barnesville Charles R. Bair First Methodist Episcopal Church Kent

Present Day Glimpses Of Europe

Elyria dentist Dr Ralph F Bevard spoke to the Elyria Kiwanis Club on Present Day Glimpses of Europe. He noted Europeans pace life, citing two to three hour French dinners and long roadside cafe stops. Bevard praised German cleanliness prosperity London Paris Belgium and described his four successive summers visiting Europa.

Ralph F Bevard Elyria Elyria Kiwanis Club Europe Bevard France

Doctor at 83 Found People Preferred His Prescription

An old advertisement recounts Dr Caldwell’s approach since 1875, highlighting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild vegetable laxative remedy for constipation and digestive issues. It argues against drastic purges, urges keeping a bottle at home, and promotes simple health rules to keep bowels open.

Caldwell Medical College Dr. Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vesgels Dr. Drollinger Drollinger’s Ionizer Organization Carnegie Ave Cleveland, Ohio Washington Ave Ohio St B. M. O'Donnell E. F. Whitney Second Street W. Osborne J.J. Crowman Twelfth Street Middle Avenue Fourth Street L. A. Wooster Harry Trantier Tony Kowinski Bath Street James A. Hewitt John G. Shrock Shrock Frank Wilford East Ave Simipoun San Antonio Texas Esther Alfsen North Park Street Oberlin Grange Ladies Aid Society M. E .Church Ethel Porter L. G. Clifton George Hahas Laeman Leach Millar J. H. Kutcher J. S. Ford A R Kimpton Kathryn Horning Johnson Adolfa Johnson Locust Street Launderleigh Hall Professor Andrews Rust M Burzallay West Wood Jean Waller Martin Waller Pleasant Street Girl Scouts Vennet Lodge Leonard Elm Street Rangers Happs Beach Cliff Carl Newsbury South Main Street Margaret Newsbury Lous Zabel Raymond Baumhart Harold Grugel Elmer Grugel Oberlin Exchange Club Marton Santly North Main Street Esther Coinman Lottie Parsons Rudekoff West Russia Lloyd Coats J. Rudekoff Esther Coleman May Hall Ada Parsons Cora Walker Desti O’donnell Wall Paper & Paint Co Cas PLL Western Reserve THE Western Reserve Finance Company Lorain County Turner Ree Ing
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication