Deffendall Death Mystery Near Heilman Farm
Officials probe the shooting death of Mrs Deffendall on a farm near Heilman and her two sons are missing for weeks while authorities consider a possible motive and the family’s involvement in a prior disappearance. The sheriff notes the boys left Booneville about three weeks ago seeking work and returned home the following Sunday.
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Deffendall
Cffed
Mra
Deffendol
Heilman
Gamba
Booneville
Banes
Rites Held for Frank Rader First Exalted Ruler
Funeral services for Frank K Rader the first exalted ruler of the Lakewood Elks Lodge were held yesterday at 2 o'clock. Rader who died Friday was mourned by Elks from nearby lodges including Dowell past exalted ruler of Ashtabula Lodge and Elyria Fire Chief Bates. Cremation followed at Collinwood. Mrs Rader is noted as a prominent Elyrian.
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Frank Krader
Lakewood
Collinwood
Rader
Laearvice
Bates
Elyria Lodge
Famine spreads in Soviet Russia stoking international concern
Moscow faces panic over famine scope with relief urged as inter allied leaders discuss the crisis in Paris. Walter Brown sails to Riga to aid relief while Lenin asks him to visit Moscow amid cholera reports of 147 779 cases from January to July. State Department awaits word on freeing American prisoners.
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Moscow
Russia
Supreme Council
Paris
Nita
Novgorod
Volga
Walter L. Brown
Europe
American Relief Administration
Riga
Tueedeay
Lenine
Washington
Aus
Moscow Zrestia
State Department
Soviet Russia
Joseph Smith 39 Dies at St Josephs Hospital Lorain
Joseph Smith aged 39 died at St Josephs Hospital Lorain at 11 this morning from dropsy. He was born in Austin Township and had lived in the Thomas Carlin home five years at 15 West River Street Be survived by brothers Nick of Russia Township and Jacob of West River Street Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Joseph Smith
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
Austin Township
Thomas Carlin
West River Street
Nick
Russia Township
Jacob
Green Line conductors to collect fares tighten rules
Conductors on the Southwestern cars have instructions on fare collection. Half fare for children aged five to twelve, full fare for those over twelve. Conductor orders call for stricter enforcement and no more gratis rides in the future.
Chronicle Telegram Classified Ad Results
Classified ads in the Chronicle Telegram summarize results from recent listings. Readable entries show items offered, requesting prices, dates, and contact details. Auction and sale notices mix with personal notices highlighting commissions and deadlines.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Riverview Park
A community picnic by the Elyria Boys Band drew 1678 paid admissions at Riverview Park. The sixty piece ensemble from Elyria Wellington and Olmsted Falls opened with a concert while boxing bouts and a full afternoon of contests followed the program. Winners in events include Fat Man’s Race Herbeart Borush ton and A Emery, Three Legged Race Alvie Ross and Joe Blaner, Potato Race George Krozar and Thomas Jeckins, and many more with prizes of one dollar for first and fifty cents for second.
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Riverview Park
Elyria
Weiliigton
Olmsted Falls
Herbeart Borushton
A. Emery
Bors
Alvie Ross
Joe Blaner
George Krozar
Thomas Jeckins
Marion Koehm
Arst
Lavine
Laura Travis
Starley Travis
Auto Crash Victim Albert Kiser Dies at 28
Albert Kiser 28 died yesterday at the hospital from injuries in a July 27 auto accident. Funeral services are set for 9:00 a.m. tomorrow at St Marys Church. Wife Minnie Stockine, mother of Mrs. Kiser, was also injured but discharged yesterday. she resides on East River Street.
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Ars
Albert Kiser
St. Marys Church
Waiter S
Minnie Stockine
East River Street
Kiser
Miss Forsyth Sings at Kiwanis Luncheon in City
Miss Josephine Forsyth of New York City entertained Kiwanis members at a noonday luncheon hosted by George H. Chamberlain. She sang several songs to general appreciation and no formal talks were given. Members were urged to attend tonight's Rotary versus Kiwanis ball game.
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Kiwanis Club
Josephine Forsyth
New York City
George H. Chamberlain
Rotary
Hiwanis
Two Infant Daughters Die After Births in Local Hospitals
Infant daughter of Mrs. D A Baird, born yesterday at Sisco Memorial Hospital, died a few hours after birth. A second infant daughter from LaGrange died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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D A. Baird
Sisco Memorial Tropital
Sereite of LaGrange
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Mekus Turns 100 With Pin O’Pche Duet
Francs F Mekus celebrated his centennial birthday in Defiance by playing a game of pin ochle with his sons marking a rare family milestone and a quiet town moment of joy.
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Francis F. Mekus
Four men captured after Wheeling and Lake Erie freight robbery
Four suspects believed to have held up a freight crew on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line near the Summit county line were captured near Kittman and jailed in Wooster. Police say the men boarded the train, took about $300 cash and $400 in merchandise and jewelry, and exchanged gunfire with officers. One suspect was wounded.
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Akron
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Kittman
Wooster
Summit County
Eight Hundred Attend Ridgeville Grange Picnic at Avon Beach
Between eight hundred and a thousand attended the Ridgeville Grange picnic at Avon Beach. largest Grange turnout yet. The event featured songs, sports, balloon blowing contests, sack races, and a prize draw with a 15-5 bed springs set. I F Diedtick won the sack and the prize.
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Ridgeville Granse
Avon Beach
Grange
Bread price cut to 7 cents for 20 ounce loaf
Bakers cut wholesale bread price from 29 to 7 cents for a 20 ounce loaf. The lower price is not in Elyria or Defiance. The reduction appears in Aus 4 listings across the region. The move aims to curb costs for retailers and consumers.
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Elyria
Aus
Ruth Seeks Home Run To Match 1920 Pace
Ruth trails his 1920 record and must homer today or tomorrow to stay ahead. He hit his 38th last year on August 2 and his 39th on August 5, placing pressure to surpass the mark this week.
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New York
Dake Ruth
Hospital Notes and Obscure Names List
Fragmented hospital notes mention remissions and several clearly garbled names including Florence Baird and Harry Faber. Other readable items reference Ralpo Stursis and Spenc with scattered details lacking context or dates.
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Harry Feer
Plorence Bairdvard Ie
Spelle
Har- Ralpo Stursis
Andy Abvuc
Hare Fozis
Markets Cleveland Mint Prices Report
Cleveland markets report shows mint prices listed with small fractional changes across items including extras, mints, flints, and packing rates. Prices named include 60 59 1-2 cents for some mints and 49 39 1-2 cents for others, with packing at 17 19 cents.
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Cleveland
Tutter
le Hicber
Stock market moves in early hour show mixed gains
Trading was quiet in the first hour with Studebaker advancing to 49 3-3 before easing to 50 1-9 and Cranler Motors peaking at 9 5-4 then slipping to 8 2-4. The steel sector held firm with little change while General Pacific remains steady.
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Studebaker
Cranler Motors
Nowherm Pacific
Suppis
Gown
Lass
Real Hair Hope With Parisian Sage Benefit Claim
An advert promises a genuine Prussian sage liquid from the local drugstore to stop hair loss and dandruff, regrow hair, and soothe the scalp. It asserts rapid, safe results and cites testimonials from users who experienced thick, clean hair after days of treatment, naming C. W. Phillips as a promoter.
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C. W. Phillips
Big candy combines cut prices across chain stores
New York reports that major candy chains nationwide have announced a 33 1 3 percent price cut in candy at all their outlets. The company says the reduction is for sound business reasons not due to competition. Other candy firms are expected to follow, as sugar prices have declined for over a year and one New York manufacturer recently admitted large profits.
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New York
United States
Bomb Explosion Kills One and Hurts Two in Staten Island
In Staten Island a bomb found on federal quarantine grounds exploded at a home while Frank Cafaro age 17 was killed. His brothers Joseph age 9 and John age 15 were injured by fragments. The boys had brought the device home to play with it. Frank died at the scene and Joseph sustained minor injuries. The source notes confusion over how the bomb reached the home.
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New York
Frank Cafaro
Joseph
John
Staten Island
Frank
Little Joseph
George Champner Fire Tries Paraffin Gasoline Mix
George Champner attempted to waterproof a large can with paraffin and gasoline. the mixture failed and caused a fire in a barn on Fifth Street owned by R. I. Hall. Firefighters battled the blaze until the canvas burned out in an adjacent alley. Loss estimated at 20 pounds.
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George Crampner
Champier
Turks and Greeks In Guerilla Warfare
Turkish resistance in Anatolia has shifted to guerrilla fighting. Turkish nationalists in Amgara seek peace mediation while continue deportations in the Trebizond District. Britain declines mediation citing broken promises and WWPRS failed relief to Britons.
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London
Anatolia
Foreign Office
Trebizond
Dastrict
Amgara
Wwprs
Brtish Eivonae
Millionaire's Son 15 Charged With Theft
J Walter H Mellar son of a Philadelphia millionaire and food firm director in Flammogd Indiana is arrested in Chicago as an automobile thief. Detectives say he removed a locked steering wheel and swapped in his own device. He denies the charges calling it a frameup and lives at Del Prado apartment with £2,799 annual rent and income over £10,900 a year.
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Chicago
J. Walter H Mellar
Philadelphia Millonnaire
Otra Food Manufacturing Concern
Flammogd
Ind
Kellar
Chisago Kellar
One del Prado
American envoy meets Mexican president in Mexico City
George T Summertlin, the American charge d affaires, met President Obregon in Mexico City today. He plans to travel to Washington to report on the Mexican situation. Dayton reports Dan Sturphe 58, a longtime city official, found shot in a bathroom. he is unconscious with a bullet wound and may die after a nervous breakdown.
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Mexico City
George T.summertlin
Obregon
Summertin
Washketon
Dayton
Dan Sturphe
Municipal Court Bathilf
Local Marriage Licenses List From Lorain Area
The record shows marriages for John Crank 36 steel worker and Frances Knez 26 from Lorain with Father Kramer. Clarence Cooper 26 carpenter and Mary Friederich 19 from Lorain. Dever Bunyan 22 farmer from New London and Reta Fortney 15 Rochester. Walter Wurmnent 24 signal man and Jean Stewart 26 railroad clerk from Elyria. Rev W S Smith officiating in Elyria.
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John Crank
Frances Knez
Lorain
Father Kramer
Clarence Cooper
Carpenter
Mary Friederich
Bookkeper
Justice George
Ely Tia
Dever Bunyan
Farmer
New London
Reta Fortney
Rochester
Walter Wurmnent
Jean Stewart
Elyria
W. S. Smith
Caruso Buried in Somber Naples Funeral
In Naples on August 4 a vast crowd attended the funeral of Enrico Caruso. Attendees included prominent figures from Italy and Paris. King Victor Emmanuel III presided at San Francesco di Paola Basilica. The Italian government and city officials were represented. A death mask by Cifariello was made and a moving picture recorded the scene. Ambassador Richard W. Child conveyed U S condolences. Mrs Caruso faces estate matters delaying plans to return to New York.
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Naples
Enrico Caruso
Italy
Paris
Victor Emmanuel I
Cathedral
San Francisco de Paola
Caruso
Vesuvius
Cifariello
Men Held in 38 County Case List Names
A long list of residents and addresses appears, naming Lucius Crafts, Waren Dabaner, James Dowlin, James Harris, Thomas Hicker, William Hollister, Stanley Hull, John Jamroc, Ernest Jenking, Joe Lawton, and others across Elyria Oberlin Lorain Amherst Wellington Newark Oberlin and nearby areas. The fragment shows names with street and route designations, but no clear narrative or charges are provided.
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Lucius M. Crafts
Broad St
Elvria
Waren Dabaner
Round House
Elsria
Oror Davis
Taylorsville
N_C
John Dean, Jr
Lake Sr
Hapep Hauna
Amherst
James P. Harris
Lorain
Thomas R. Hicker
Kelsey L
Wellington
William Hollister
Stanley E. Hull
Alberti Ivar
John Jaimroc
Waverly St
Elstria
Ernest Jenking
Railroad St
Oberlin
Stemley. Kres
West
Joe Lawton
Satterfield Melauria
Park Oberlin
Pel McLean
Park St
Isom Mills
Sumner St
O. Frank Moore
Sher
Local Addresses and Names Listed for Community Directory
A long listing of individuals and addresses across multiple towns including New York City Elyria Oberlin and Amherst. Names cover Vincent Nash Robert Nelson John Paul Newton Elmer Riley Charles Rollins John Samson Charley Scheffler Lewis Senshenn Clem Simmons Robert Simms John Simpson and others with street addresses and counties.
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Vincent J. Nash
New York City
N.Y
Robert Nelson
Elyrne
John Paul Newton
Erie
Negap City
R. D
Oberlin
O. Calvin Parks
Northwestboro
N.C
John Quirkins
State
Hudson
Elmer ‘Riley
Kindmen
Ind
Charles Edward Rollins
East Vine St
John Samson
Sumner St
Charley Scheffler
Amherst
O. Lewis Senshenn
RK. D
Clem Simmons
Pine St
Elyria
Robert W. Simms
John Simpson
Parkview St
O. Garrett Smith
TS Sumner Jr
O. Willard Smith
John Andrew Tatrow
Columbus Center
Earl Thompson
Grafton
Ralph T. Thompson
Avon Lake
O. James William Walker
Smooth stranger drags tale of rooming runaround in Oberlin
A transient man rented rooms at Mr and Mrs N A Clay on South Main then left and returned twice more. He claimed to work for a man in New York and said his wife would arrive soon. He disappeared after leaving with a small bundle, leaving another lodger short a new $49 suit. Police have no trace and describe him as 25 to 30, slim, 5 feet 9, dark, wearing a straw hat, claiming to be a soldier who served overseas.
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Oberlin
N. A. Clay
South Main Street
New York
Cleay
Sweeney
Besef
August Brass Bed Sale at The Harry H. Smith Co
The Harry H. Smith Company announces a sale on an August brass bed. Customers are invited to visit the store for discounted pricing and details on available models and finishes.
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Harry H. Smith Co
Local Name Fragments Surface in Elyria Directory Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and addresses in Elyria Ohio and nearby areas including Guthrie Kentucky and Amherst with scattered entries such as Williams, 712 Green Ex, and John H. Wyatt. The text reads like a partial directory page with street addresses and personal names, lacking coherent structure or context.
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Charlies “ Williams
Green
Greenwood
G. C. Charles Williams
Guthrie
Kentucky
Joseph Willame
Grafton
O. Oren Wood
East Ave
Elyria
A Man of the People, George Rheads ad appeal
An advertisement urges a voting choice focusing on public good over personal gain. It describes a candidate with deep construction business knowledge, experience as a governing officer, and a record of decisive action, urging readers who know him to endorse George Rheads.
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Bivria
Exbderi
Nce
George Rheads Fis
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