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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
17
The Hamilton-Sra. squad secured a narrow win amid a tight contest. Bucholz pitched well, Heyserman slugged a homer, triple, and single in five at bats, while James and Jenson starred at first base. Seven walks aided the offense as Ely’s defense held late.
In Elyria a Gates versus Pall Bearers baseball funeral game featured Sexton and Pomeroy as sensational stars. Gates won 6 to 2 with Sexton driving in two double plays and Pomeroy delivering key defense and two hits. Valarius and Eddie Joy stood out in defense, while Gotra Schrimp Bruce and Malik missing for Pall Bearers did not dull the strong showing.
Judge Kene telegraphed to all major and minor leagues that no games be played today or on the funeral day of the late President. Flags at all parks will be at half mast after the burial as a mark of respect.
A scrambled schedule lists racing in Saratoga and Hamilton Ontario, trotting in Windsor Ontario, rowing in Baltimore, golf events in Toronto and Grand Rapids, amateur and tennis championships in Kennebunk Victoria Milwaukee and Narragansett Pier, polo in Point Judith, boxing in Youngstown, plus Franklin Juniors beating Gates Juniors 11 to 5 with Henneman excelling in defense and offense.
The Gates Midgets defeated the McKinley Midgets 12 to 8 at Gates grounds Wednesday with 22 hits to 11. McKinley’s Robertson and Janas, Gates’ Moga and Wis singer led the batteries. The Gates side then beat Franklin Midgets 19 to 18 after a late surge in the final two innings.
American League results: New York 4 Cleveland 2. Detroit 6 Philadelphia 5. Chicago 9 Boston 3. Washington 5 2. St Louis 0 1. National League scores: New York 3 Philsturson Chicago 3. Boston 1. Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 0. Brooklyn St Louis rain.
On August 23 in New York the league club canceled its scheduled game with Cleveland Indians due to the death of President Hardin. Other matchups listed include Cleveland at New York and Brooklyn at Chicago among several city pairs.
Washington August 3 The United States will be without a vice president for the next year and a half. The changes involve elevating Secretary Hughes to a ranking executive position under President Coolidge and naming a permanent presiding officer for the Senate. Hughes would step into the presidency if the new chief executive died. Six senators were listed as candidates for permanent presiding officer: Cummins of Town Jones of Washington Curtis of Kansas Moses of New Hampshire Watson of Indiana and Brandeges of Conall all Republicans.
The Lorain County Farm Bureau and Grange picnic at Riverview Park drew an estimated crowd of 2,000 to 3,508 people despite heat. Prize winners included Mrs. Geo Cotton, M O Penfound, R K Colter, A Buswell, Wilimina Rising, John Leka, Lee Sith, Bassett, Morris Jacobs, Malcolm Van Wormer, Willis Schmidkens, Louis Kosztyn, Norman Stork, Dorothy Crocker, Ford Hill, John Coons, Ora Crocker, Chester Nash, Burton Ross, Mila Swartz, L A Weita, J A Mackett, Hubert Morlock, Ira Ives, H J Rising, Belden Girls, and Brownhelm team.
A historical sketch recalls Warren G Hard ing from humble roots in Corsica Ohio born November 2 1865. He rose via printing law and journalism purchasing the Marion Star and building a prosperous local paper while entering national politics.
American Legion posts nationwide observe a period of mourning as national commander Alvin Owsley directs tribute to President Warren G. Harding. Members along the funeral train route from San Francisco to Washington are urged to assemble at railroad stations for silent respect.
Mrs. Catherine Chervenka was found dead in bed this morning at her son’s home 358 Vulcan street. She was 63 years 10 months and 19 days old and came from Bohemia about two years ago. Survived by two sons Louis Elyria and James Pennsylvania and nine grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 1:30 from the home and 2:00 from St Pauls Evangelical church Rev. Paul Bourguin officiating Burial at Ridgelawn cemetery.
The senate is seen as a field of potential candidates including Senators Watson La Follette Borah Wadsworth Pepper and others. The chance of a Republican nominee rises as one of their number recently achieved the prize, and senatorial ambitions appear likely to influence the White House race.
Miss Lucile Griggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Griggs Wellington and Mr Raymond Alders son of Mr and Mrs E A Alders Middle Ridge Ohio were married at noon August 2 1923 at the bride's home The ceremony by Rev Mallory with a flower altar and a bridal bouquet of roses and sweet peas A dinner followed and twenty nine friends and relatives attended They will honeymoon in the East and reside at Fowler Ohio after September 1 Both teachers are listed among guests from Middle Ridge Elyria Cleveland Milwaukee and other towns.
Wellington Aug 3 Congregational Church on South Main lists Rev. Charles W. Recard as pastor and Sunday school at 9 34 a m. there will be no morning services.
New green corn is coming into market as in food quality, with 24 year rate trends expected to quicken this crop. Blackberries remain plentiful and the currant crop winds down. Large sweet potatoes ship in at 35 cents for two pounds. tomatoes rise to 16 cents per pound. Market well supplied with standard fruit and vegetables. overall prices stable with no notable changes.
Local church listings show multiple denominations including Catholic, Baptist, Methodist and Church of Christ. Services at 9:30 Bible school and 10:30 preaching, with themes on strength and peace. A Sunday fellowship supper is set for August 16 at the new church basement amid a Wooster convention.
Aug 3 and surrounding days feature Mrs. Fred Beer and daughters visiting relatives in Lorain and nearby towns, plus gatherings at A. W. Mason’s and the Durxie home. Social mentions include the IOOF picnic at Cascade Park and several local families hosting guests. A legal note reports two suits filed, one for 31,079.65 against L. G. Thhers and another for 580.71 against S. G. Roz.
The Presidential funeral train route to Washington was announced at 10 20 am It will be the Overland Limited from San Francisco via Reno Ogden Cheyenne Omaha Chicago to Deshler Akron Youngstown and into Washington The journey takes 98 hours total with 72 hours to Chicago and 24 hours from Chicago to Washington
Ridgeville churches announce services for tomorrow led by Rev. E C Young and Father John N Rhein. Sunday school at 10 15 morning service at 11 00 with a Samuel sermon in a series on Old Testament characters. Catholic rites include masses at 7 15 and 10 15 with instruction for children and baptism after the last mass.
The monthly clerk report shows July receipts totaling 1,217.25 dollars. Sources include vendor licenses 47 dollars, building permits 7.15, drink licenses 1,240, chauffeurs licenses five dollars, miscellaneous 10.90, with overall receipts down from prior periods.
Claude Bivin, second deputy under Sheriff Underhill, resigns his post after six months expected to move on. He accepted a traveling salesman job with the Consolidated Rubber Heel Co. in this city and will begin duties immediately. Sheriff Underhill says he has several applicants and has not yet filled the vacancy.
Earl N. Ryder has filed suit against Sam J. Rogers and others of Columbia on a note for 5498 dollars secured by a mortgage on 79 acres in Columbia township. The court is asked to order foreclosure of the mortgage.
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