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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

3

Davies Bank Criticism Over Miss Davies Funds Handling

Judge condemns bank officials for taking Mrs. Davies's money to prosecute her husband and argues for returning funds, while noting the case shows market pressures and alleged misuse of bank assets by the defendant. The judge emphasizes fairness to state and defendant despite speculative era crimes and praises the trial's balance.

Sfee Walter Judee Wood Mt. Gi Fa.wirich E'Enurt Davies Goa Mr. Davies Banly

Egometer Sales Co Opens Lorain Offices

Lorain reports Ecometer Sales Co has opened offices at 7000 Broadway and secured Ohio for the FEco meter. Invented by Thomas A. Edison Jr the device attaches to cars and is manufactured in Orange Grove New Jersey. C A Deary named state manager aims to use Lorain office as headquarters. John B Kihm the city plumbing inspector logged 174 inspections in March covering sewers specials final and roughing in.

Lorain Ecometer Broadway Ohio Fecometer Thomas A. Edison, Jr Orange Grove N. J Edison Laboratories C. A. Deary John B. Kihm Health Board

Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised By Neighbor

Nervous troubles backache dizzy spells and irregular kidneys prompt use of Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. wm. Swiers of 215 Clark St. fiyria says the remedy restored her energy and relieved back soreness. She recommends them and notes continued use keeps her in good health at 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Wm. Swiers Clark St. Fiyria Dean Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Olive Tablets advertisement promotes liver and bowel relief

An ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel substitute with no after effects. The vegetable formula supposedly improves complexion, appetite, and energy by stimulating bile and bowels. Sold in boxes for one or two nightly doses.

Elyria W C U Lorain County Session Held in Elyria

Elyria hosts the Lorain County W C T U annual session at the Church of Christ. Forenoon features a mid year executive meeting, noon prayer, devotionals, and committee appointments. Afternoon includes speeches by Senator Burke and Mrs Fuller, with reports, music, and member recruitment discussions. Evening program offers a second address by Mrs Fuller and prayer.

Elyria W. C Lorain County Church of Christ Thomas Hill Kerr Lockard Phielts Andrews J. F. Burke Frances Ensign Fullier Frances E Fuller Kimpton Webster Neeley

Sunday Schools to Hold Lorain County Convention

Preliminary indications point to an enthusiastic Lorain County Sunday school convention at the First Congregational church on April 26 and 27. District rallies and division conferences will be led by district presidents and specialists to boost program value for officers and teachers. Delegates will be chosen next Sunday and a large delegation is expected as reports are prepared.

Elyan Lorain First Congregational Church Eninth

Literary and Art Dept meets at Guthrie home

Forty members of the Literary and Art Department of the Wovans Civic Club gathered at Mrs. Hames Guthrie's home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Eva Reely reviewed Wil Irwin's The Seed of the Sun. Musical selections by Mrs. D S. Trowel Miss Tauline Perry and Mrs. Trovel complemented the program with songs and piano.

Elyria Wovans Civic Club Hames Guthrie C. E. Lozier Eva Reely Wil Irwin D S. Trowel Tauline Perry Trovel B. Samuel Tiddle Gloria Buzza Feccia A. F Terry Wiss Perry Godward Hoop- Kirk

Dining Room at the YWCA Opens to Public

The attractive dining room of the YWCA opened yesterday to the public with praise for the well cooked meals. Breakfast serves seven to eight, luncheon eleven to one, and dinners five thirty to six thirty. A special thickened dinner will be served Sunday twelve to one thirty. The board met after dinner for its regular monthly session with reports read and plans discussed.

WCA

Plans Set for Oberlin Commencement Week 1921

Oberlin announces commencement events from June 17 to June 22 1921 with a revised senior chapel on the final exam day. Conservatory exercises split into two parts on June 17 in Warner Hall and June 20 in the chapel. A baseball game against Waseda University is scheduled for June 21 with past matchups yielding one win each.

Oberlin Conservatory Warner Hall Waseda Coniversity Japan Waseda

Lorain Plans New Patrol Car Paint Job

Safety Director Harry Shiff said the police patrol car will be sent to a paint shop to receive a blue body matching the chassis. Carrell Automobile Co. previously painted the chassis before delivery to the police department.

Lorain Harry Shiff Patrol Carrell Automobile Compan Nolice

Hoodiflicker Joe Muller Accused in Lorain Standoff

Lorain patrolman Joe Muller nicknamed Hoodiflicker is involved in a street dispute with F A Drifte at the station. Drifte, who hands bread and water to prisoners, taunted Muller prompting a heated exchange before Drifte left toward Broadway.

Lorain Joe Miller Joe Muller F. A. Drifke Drifke Drake Broadway

Last Night's Fights Exposed Boxing Showdowns

In New York Soldier Bartfield edged Matt Cross by decision after 15 rounds. In Toronto Harry Greb stopped Soldier Jones in the fourth. Frankie Fleming kayoed Dearcat Fulton in four rounds. In Pittsburgh Johnny Bar and Johnny Laindee fought to a ten round draw as ringside crowds agreed.

New York Soldier Bartfield Matt Cross Toronto Harry Greb Soldier Jones Frankie Fleming Dearcat Fulton Pittsburgh Johnny Bar Johnny Laindee

Maple's Garage Moves to 126 Clark Street

H. F Maple of Elyria announces new location at 126 Clark Street with phone 7581 and solicits patronage.

Maple Clark Street H. F Maple Elyria

G C Mitchell Opens Real Estate Office

The Taylor Duffy Ward Co announces that C C Mitchell now heads their allotment in Elyria. He previously lived in Elyria and has many friends here. He is located in Gus Kolinski's office at 208 Cis Bloch. phone 2483. Home address 300 Washington Ave. phone 6141.

Taylor-Duffy-Ward Co C. C Mitchell Elyria Mitchell Gus Kolinski Cis Bloch Washington Ave

Embezzler Roy Carey Sentenced in Reformatories

Francis J. Carey a 19 year old bank clerk confessed to embezzling 396 000 from the National City Bank of Ottawa HL. Federal Judge Landis sentenced him to one year at the government home for incorrigible boys and Carey was released on his own recognizance earlier this year amid controversy over teller salaries and a clash with Senator Dial of South Carolina.

Chicago Francis J. Carey National City Bank of Ottawa Landis Carey

Lorain Board Urged to Require School Vaccination

Lorain’s health board recommends compulsory vaccination for all public school children. Dr. Adair cites 63 percent vaccination locally versus 95 percent in Cleveland and argues compulsory action would keep schools open during outbreaks. Board member John Piscur opposes due to a vaccinated child’s infection case.

Lorain Schoo: Unt Bard John Piscur South Lorain Bay Health Board Ads:r of Health Board Board of Education Cleveland Health Department

Minnie Oakes Dies After Short Illness in Elyria

Mrs. Minnie Noel Oakes of 624 Dewey avenue aged 32 years 10 months 7 days died at Elyria Memorial hospital after a sudden illness. She was wife of Gilbert Ray Oakes and mother of one daughter 11. She leaves her husband daughter and her parents two brothers and one sister in California and three brothers and three sisters in Ohio. She was taken sick Saturday night and died Monday evening. Funeral arrangements announced later.

Elyria Minnie Noel ‘Oakes Dewey Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Gilbert Ray Oakes California Ohio Oakes

Carroll Automobile Co. Board to Meet in Lorain

A special meeting of the Carroll Automobile Co. board of directors will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock in the firm's offices on Washington avenue to plan future activities. Many stockholders reside in Lorain and Cleveland.

Lorain Carroll Automobile Co Washington Avenue Cleveland

Suit for 731.18 filed by Sweet, Orr against Eli Sebeck

Sweet, Orr & Co. sue Eli Sebeck of Lorain for 373.18 claimed due for goods sold and delivered to Mrs. Shome. Court action seeks the balance of 731.18. The case highlights a local creditor dispute and unsettled account.

Elyria Sweet, Orr & Co Eli Sebeck Lorain

Camphor and Hydra Ti Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief

Lavoptik eye wash claims rapid help for sore inflamed eyes with camphor and herbs. A long time sufferer saw immediate improvement and others noted redness and watery eyes improved. One bottle allegedly helps any case of sore weak or inflamed eyes. Aluminum eye cup offered free at Ebert's Drug Store and other druggists.

Free Ebert's Drug Store

Local Notes On Visits Cold Damage And Plans

Brownhelm residents recount visits and work notes. A milk truck driver for Zilch Bros operates from Oberlin. Mrs. Sarah Cooley Chapin remains unimproved after illness. Frost hit peaches cherries plums and pears with only a few buds alive. spring blossoms show the damage. Mrs Bert Shotton plans to join her St Louis Nationals husband next week. Mollie Peck Hageman sets a public sale for next Saturday and will live with her parents during home construction at Amherst. Rev Hester forms a brass band, now proficient, with a note of “Ob” indicating a musical item.

Brownhelm Theodore Woon Oberlin Edward Lesher Zilch Bros Antherst Sarah Cooley Chapin Bert Shotton St. Louis Harriet Peck H. Hester

Ohio State Tops Wesleyan In Season Opener

Columbus April 12 Ohio State opened its baseball season with a 6 to 1 victory over Ohio Wesleyan University at the local varsity diamond. For Ohio State the batteries were Griffith Dudley Miller and Huffman Deutsch while Wesleyan’s were Loomis Evans and Mahon.

Columbus Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio State Griffith Dudley Miller Huffman Deutsch Wesleyan Loomis Evans

Ohio Sleepingsickness Fatalities Rise in January

In Columbus on April 12 reports show 39 Ohioans died from sleeping sickness in January, up from 28 in all of 1919. The year 1919 saw 120 fatalities from sleeping sickness in Ohio.

Columbus

Boy Dies After Schoolyard Scuffle In Corry

In Corry Pennsylvania on April 12 a 13 year old boy Victor Hortz and his 16 year old friend Arthur Brundage wrestled on a sidewalk after sharing ice cream. Hortz threw Brundage and Brundage died from heart disease as he fell. A corporal’s squad, usually eight men, is described as the smallest army unit.

Corry Spring Creek Here Victor Hortz Arthur Brundage Hortz Brundage

Amherst Buyer Acquires Widow Brown Farm North Of Quarry

Frank Avery of Amherst has purchased the Widow Brown farm located north of the Worthington stone quarry and south of the New York Central railroad, expanding rural holdings in the area.

Frank Avery Amherst Widow Brown Worthington New York Central Railroad

Dogs bite victims in Lorain. children under observation

Lorain reports Wade, Braun and a Cleveland resident were bitten by stray dogs yesterday. Physicians say none are in serious condition this morning. Dogs remain under observation by Dr. J L Faragher of the city Health Department.

Lorain W. P

Knights and Logies Card Social at Elyria Hall

The Knights and Logies of Security invite all members to a Wednesday card social in the I. O. O. F. hall in Elyria. The event welcomes all members to attend.

Elyria Knights and Logies of Security

New Tools Boost Chronicle-Telegram Typesetting Capabilities

The Chronicle Telegram reports acquisitions including a Wood Auto Plate Caster, an Ellrod type and slug machine, and a Ludlow Typograph, enabling production of type in all sizes for newspaper use. These inventions enhance the community paper’s printing efficiency and layout options.

Recessed Lorian Board Meeting Continued to Thursday

The Lorian Board of Education recessed and continued the meeting from last night due to a quorum not being present, rescheduling for Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Lorrain Board of Education

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Banks Morey Davis Egometer Sales CO Ren IS Elyria Society W.C ART OF Wovans G.C. Mitchell West Side Garage General Auto Willis Knights E. T. Hollis STAC Lodi St THE Saey Glader Thomas Roy West Avenue Geo. B Thibaut Mars Mirnie Oakes Chronicle-Telegram Wss KO Meas Mason Sebring Cord Elyria Belting & Machinery Co Williams & Buckeye F. W. Anderson St. Andrew’s Church Geo. W. Fish Eagles Hall — Elyria Grafton Village Ford Studebaker Hayes John Deere Imperial Stewart Simmons Bissell Detroit Vapor Geo. Spitzer Grafton, O Northern Savings & Loan Co Lydia E. Pinkham Nature Fton Tenn Lydia E. Binkhare Ro Bomas Okla J. G. Swasey
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