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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1920

Page

3

Desert Gold at Colonial Theatre Wednesday

The life picture adaptation of Zane Grey’s Desert Gold stars Benjamine B Hampton and Eltinge F Warner. Jonas Warren seeks Robert Burton in a desert storm over a kidnapped daughter, Burton’s marriage certificate calms him, and the two plot to find gold.

Benjamine B. Hampton Eltinge F. Warner Zane Grey W. W. Hodkins Corporation Jonas Warren Robert Burton Warren Mal Hurton

Lovers Flight Through Sandstorm and Outlaw Chase

After a deadly sandstorm, two lovers change hands of a will to Nel Warren's child. Capt. George Thorne hides Geogelin and evades Rojas’s gang with Dick Gale and cowboys Ladd and Jash. The party reaches Belding ranch where Gale falls for Nell Burton and Mercedes is targeted by Rojas. A daring road to Yuma ensues with Yapul. a ferocious battle ends with most outlaws slain and Rojas defeated when the Indian saves Mercedes by throwing Rojas off a cliff.

Nel Warren Casitas George Thorne Geogelin Rojas Dick Gale Thorne Mercedes Ladd Jash Gale Belding Ranch Nell Burton Belding Yuma Yapul

Piccadilly Jim At the American theatre star Tom Murphy

Owen Moore supports in Piccadilly Jim at the American theatre with boxer Tommy Murphy in a prominent role. Murphy, famed in boxing circles, makes his film debut on camera under director Wesley Ruggles, promising future screen work.

Owen Moore Selznick Ana Towmy Wesley Ruggles

Broken Melody at the American theater in Greenwich Village

In Eugene O Briens The Broken Melody a romantic tale unfolds as Stewart Grant a struggling painter pursues Hedda a singer across continents. Lucy Cotton stars as Hedda while the film blends drama and humor over five reels showing love outlasting riches fame or worldly honors through faith and devotion to ideals. NORWALK rail tie up causes forty tons of ees. three men drop burglar tools and flee when Mrs. Miller turns on porch lights.

New York Greenwich Village Eugene O'Brien Selznick American Theatre Greenwich Willace Mr. O'Brien Stewart Grant Hedda Lucy Cotton Norwalk

Harding to speak three times in Akron today

Senator Warren G. Harding, candidate for the Republican nomination, will address the real estate board and Chamber of Commerce at the Elks club at noon, then speak to Goodyear Tire & Rubber employees in Goodyear hall. A mass meeting at 8 p m at the armory will be led by C. Knight, with a large Harding delegation arriving from Portage County.

Akron Warren G. Harding Real Estate Board Chamber of Commerce Elks’ Club Leroy E. Risssnyder Real Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear Hall John Kidney Harding For President Armory C. &. Knight Harding Club Harding Portage County

Akron Trolley Line on Manchester Road Abandoned

Akron April 19 The N O T L Co announced it will tear up the street car tracks on Manchester road because funds to rebuild are unavailable and traffic does not justify retention. The line, one of the oldest, was built when the area was outside the city. The company had sought funds but failed.

Akron Manchester Road

Wellington Eagles Musical Revue Planned For Tuesday Night

Wellington Aerie No 2051 announces a Tuesday evening musical revue at Wellington Opera House for members and families. The annual lodge event will showcase 12 vaudeville acts with professional talent, reflecting the organization’s large town popu lation presence and growth to over 350 members. A carload from Elyria Eagles is expected to attend.

Wellington Aenue No Wellington Opera House United States Aerie

Burned clothing found linked to double slaying case

Blood stained clothing partially burned was found on the Ohio riverbank at Marting Ferry. Police connect the item to the slaying of Mrs. Augusta Burkhart and her daughter Lilian, whose bodies were found Saturday night. A man is detained while fingerprint expert assists.

Marting Ferry Ohio River Augusta Burkhart Lilian Pittsburg

Train kills two cyclists near Leavittsburg

Two men from Struthers were killed when an Erie passenger train struck their motorcycle three miles west of here at Leavittsburg during a Saturday afternoon. One victim was identified as Michael Brenan. the other’s identity was not known. NORWALK Probate Judge A E Rowley reports 272 marriages in Huron county, 56 guardians appointed, four insane, five incompetent, five imbeciles, 24 persons, 13 women and 11 men judged insane, 92 wills probated, 250 estates administered.

Norwalk A. E. Rowley Huron County

Lorain Elks hold funeral for Captain James Bowen

Lorain Elks conduct funeral services for Captain James Bowen aged 74 a seaman for 42 years credited with saving the lives of twenty one persons in maritime emergencies his death prompts tribute from the fraternal lodge and local community.

Lorain Elks James Bowen

Doctor in the House for Worst Block Family

A testimonial from Mrs Be. G. Stedman of Worst Block Elyria credits Nerv-Worth for curing her stroke-like paralysis and her husband’s nervous, run-down condition. She claims digestion-gas pressure affected her heart and that Nerv-Worth relieved symptoms. The note mentions demonstrations at C W Phillips drug store and distribution by local shops.

Phillips Drug Store BE. G. Stedman Elytao C. W. Phillips and Joplin C. W. Phillips

Five Divorces Granted by Judge Thompson on Saturday

Five divorce cases heard by Judge Thompson were granted on va­rious grounds. Mettie Maheffy versus J J Maheffy of Lorain granted for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Karolina Krudys versus Michael Krudys of Lorain granted for three years willful absence. Mary Toth versus Louis Toth of Lorain granted for extreme cruelty. Nannie Long versus Isaiah Long of Elyria granted for three years willful absence. Chas Ketchum versus Mildred Ketchum of Lorain granted for gross neglect of duty.

Thompson Varius Mettie Maheffy J. J. Maheffy Lorain Karolina Krudys Michael Krudys Mary Toth Louis Toth Nannie Long Isaiah Long Elyria Chas. Ketchum Mildred Ketchum

Horses Run Away In City Crash Into Tree

A large black team pulling a wagon bolted on East avenue near Fourth street when startled by a road engine this morning. They dashed into the sidewalk and struck a large tree before the Converse residence, uprooting it and toppling onto the roof. The horses were thrown but quickly captured.

East Avenue Fourth Street C. L. Converse Converse

Polisi man foils robbery attempt on two masked men

Canton reports two masked men attempted a hold up of Policeman Louis Hollardy on Sunday. They were disarmed and captured. In nearby Ashland news, Alvo Light Co breaks ground for a new factory, and a YMCA wrestling tournament is planned for early May between Ashland and Fostoria. Also noted: William Sump tion, a former Mansfield grocer, dies after a stroke.

Canton Louis Hollardy Flory Company Smith Ave. N. W Ashland — Alvo Light Co Ashland Fostoria

Peace Treaty Signed Predicted by Stars, Astrological Society Says

Dr. Allen of the Astral Research Society in Washington reports the peace treaty will be adopted, claiming the stars confirm the agreement beyond question. The horoscope notes the League of Nations involvement as implied by celestial testimony.

Allen Astrological Research Society Heada Washington League of Nations

Guatemala Revolt Overthrows Cabrera Regime

A revolution in Guatemala reports rebel troops seizing Guatemala City and overthrowing President Cabrera. Marines have been landed to safeguard the American legation as Carlos Herrara is named president.

Guatemala Cabrera Guatemala City Legion Carlos Herrara

Hospital Notes Admissions And Discharges Brief

Admissions record shows Mrs Melinda Ferguson and family addresses on Woodland Street A R Balleau Cleveland Street LeRoy Landsborough Wellington and newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs A R Smith West Avenue. Discharged include Mrs J K Ehlke and baby Cornell Avenue Mrs G F Boutonas and baby Broad Street Mrs R L Dunn West Avenue Gates Hospital admission Dorothy O Malley Warren C Naoma Imogene Cambridge Discharged Mary Skrzytuske East River Street.

Melinda Ferguson Woodland St A. R. Ball Eau Cleveland St LeRoy Landsborough Wellington A. R. Smith West Ave J. K. Ehlke Cornell Ave G. F. Boutonas Broad St R. L. Dunn Gates Hospital Dorothy O'Malley Warren C. Naoma Imogene

Anti League Heads Meet in Jun Conference Call

Westerville Ohio General Superintendent Baker of the Anti Saloon League calls state superintendents to convene in Chicago and San Francisco before the National Convention and stay in session during it. Detroit wage talks seek $1 an hour for experienced streetcar workers with time and a half for overtime.

Associated Press Westerville, O Baker The Anti-Saloon League of America Today League Chicago San Francisco Detroit Detroit United Railway Co

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted to refresh liver and bowels

A vintage advertisement claims youthful vitality comes from a healthy liver and bowels. It cites Dr Edwards of Ohio who developed Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to tone the liver clear impurities. The pills are sold in olive color bottles at 0c and 2c.

Edwards Ohio

Henry Block Dies at 46 in Detroit Home

Henry Block aged 46 died Sunday morning at 495 Huron Street after a two year illness. Survived by wife Gertrude, children Gertrude, Marry, Esther, mother and five brothers George, Albert, Frank, John and William Block, all of the city. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Henry Block Huron St Gertrude Block Gertrude Sfarry Esther George Albert Frank John William Block

Frank Rawson Dies at Memorial Hospital at Noon

Frank Rawson aged 59 of 222 Spruce Street died suddenly at Memorial Hospital shortly after noon today after a week in the hospital. Born and raised in the city he had long resided on Lod Street.

Frank Rawson Spruce Istreet Memorial Hospital Mr. Rawson Lodstreet

Evangelist Miller to speak at First Methodist Elyria

Evangelist Miller of Lorain will visit Elyria for an evening service at the First Methodist church. A large crowd is expected amid strong Lorain tabernacle meeting interest as Miller and his singers perform tonight.

Elyrians Evangelist Miller Lorain First Methodist Church Tabernacle

Wooster Faculty Seeks Names of Assaulted Student

Wooster College faculty opened an inquiry to identify sixteen masked men accused of entering Kendar n Lodge Sunday morning and assaulting Herbert Van der Sall a senior from Canton. He was beaten unconscious and is in the college infirmary. The assault followed a power cut Van der Sall caused by turning out lights at ten P M per faculty fuel saving orders.

Associated Press Wooster Wooster College Kenarden Lodge Herbert van der Sall Canton van der Sall

Two Docks Burned In New York Fire At Bush Terminal

Fire started on the steamship Halfried loaded with nitrate endangering Bush Terminal in Brooklyn. Two piers caught fire and two explosions were heard across the East River. At least five men seriously hurt. In Youngstown, striking yardmen over 3560 did not return to work, paralyzing freight movement.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn East River Youngstown

Steel chief says company keeps prices down in Hoboken

Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, told stockholders at the Hoboken annual meeting that the firm is holding down steel prices to ease the burden of the high cost of living. He cited price stability as a key policy despite market pressures.

Associated Press New York Elbert Hy, Gary United States Steel Corporation Hoboken

Sulpherbd Tablets Endorsement Promotes Health Claim

A Denver reader Mr. Wm. Cameron asserts long use and broad recommendation of Sulpherb Tablets for chronic constipation kidney impairment and impure blood. The ad states tablets are herbal with sulfur and cream of tartar, a laxative and tonic blood clearer, sold by druggists at 60 cents per tube.

Wm. Cameron Ells Place Denver Colo Ady

Tornado Hits Arkansas Killing Dozens In Northwest Storms

A score of people were killed and many injured in storms that swept several counties in northwest Arkansas last night, with reports arriving today. In Lorain, the Chamber of Commerce appointed a committee of sixteen business and professional leaders to study a proposed city manager form of government, aiming to campaign toward an election at the November ballot.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Arkansas Lorain Chamber of Commerce

Toledo Odd Fellow Degree Team Initiates Fifty Candidates

Norwalk reports that the Toledo Odd Fellows degree team will initiate fifty candidates in Norwalk on May 13. The event highlights fraternal activity in the region with a notable turnout expected.

Norwalk Toledo

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Colonial Margery Wilson WOW Hockinson Akron Metines Eagles Temple Alleys Sandusky McNutty—Schiller Wolink Bogart—Hagman Miller—Hemings Theobald—Welty Maddock—Taylor Gamble——Poole Bloker William Sumption Mansfield Medina—A. I Root Co Medina—Hill Oil Co Weymouth Frank T. Allen Revolut Anti - League Huron Louis Holzhauer Frank Veit Castalia Holzhauer Lucien Clinker Troy South Lorain George Carothers Cleveland Here Willard Dr. Edwards Olive N.Y Ouida Bergere U.S Mme Andre Benklevsky Vladivostok Paris Millman End St Ely Millwvan Ert’s Studio Reseda North Sea Portsmouth Navy Yard Colson Will OR. D Brodbeck Osteopathic East Ave Horlick Infante Invalides Millers Glasses Century Block Colonial Theatre Benjamin Papene Ertinger Warner Grey Desert Thaye
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