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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
8
A man identified as Joe Lucas believed to be from Cleveland area was struck by a bus in front of a gasoline station on Abbey Road this afternoon. Papers found in his pockets indicate he may be a member of a labor union in Cleveland.
Columbus August 8 radio exhibit at the state fair from August 24 to September 5 will show 35 years of radio progress. WEB will broadcast daily with a station to be built on the fairgrounds on 226 meters. Demonstrations include photo devices from PETST and long distance publishing gear. Dayton prepares for visitors next week as plans to host experts and a convention unfold amid Supreme Court actions and Scopes hearings.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin a woman reports severe weakness headaches and weight loss. After doctors failed she used Vegetable Compound and gained strength and weight. She started with four bottles and continued use reporting noticeable improvement.
Sergeant James Duffey, shell shocked and wounded in World War I, appears in Elyria on the final leg of a 40000 mile hike with 800 miles remaining. The event, under Jonne ta auspices, offered a 25000 dollar prize and an automobile for the successful trek, amid other scattered notes on local matters and distant events.
Wellington plans a two week away fair with open houses for visitors. Racing purses will draw crowds in front of the grandstand while a jazz band and free acts entertain. Educational exhibits from the farm school and Boys and Girls clubs add to a Wednesday night fair with four hours of entertainment for a small admission fee.
Wellington report states Swarthmore Association failed to secure Kurtantors for next year’s Chautauqua. Guarantors have faced large deficits for two years and merchants conclude town residents show little interest in the event.
Funeral services for Frank Friend, a 30 year old resident of Wellington, will be held Sunday at two o clock at the John Perry home. Burial will follow in East Pittsdale cemetery. Survived by a brother T, a sister Mrs Vive, and several nieces and nephews. He was employed in the Od an pariest industry.
The Baptist Women Union held an annual outing in Wellington with fifty seven families attending. Prizes were awarded for contests including races and crafts. The event marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Anna Gannett and Mrs. H. K. Finley with two birthday cakes presented to Mrs. Gannett and Mrs. Pintey. Also reported: Sylvia May Doan wed Ernest Pointer in a local ceremony and Kiwanis picnic planned for August 19 at Cascade Park. Local notes cover a hospital eye operation, real estate sale, and aviation efforts by Japanese aviatrix Miashibe Shigeno.
Police believe Mrs. Lee Johnson 28 was attacked and strangled. Her body was found today in bushes beside the Youngstown and Sharon Railway right of way, four miles from Youngstown, by employees of the Lloyd Construction Company.
Market listings show Ohio grown apples at 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel and sweet potatoes 2.50 to 2.55 per hamper. Potatoes and cabbage priced, with onions and cucumbers sold in bunches and by the dozen. fruit and berry prices include blackberries and grapes.
Receipts and prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep listed with ranges for steers heifers cows and calves. Notable values include choice fat steers 11-16 and veal calves 13-15 with varying grades. hogs 14.20 to 14.60 and stags 7.50.
Fires believed set by arsonists destroyed two coal tipples and a powerhouse in Pomero y amid ongoing coal miner operator clashes. Loss estimated at 260000 with Essex and Blackstone mines hit. three New York Central Coal cars wrecked and a power house damaged. Sheriff’s deputies investigate as unions and operators contend with wage pact effects. Holy Memorial Service and birthday honors noted in Amherst notices accompany the report.
Rev Arthur W Brooks of St George's Protestant Episcopal Church in New York predicts the threatened coal strike will be short. Reports from Excelsior Springs Missouri describe a lynching and exodus of black residents after the attack on Miss Maude Holt. The Vandervilt mansion in New York is sold for 7.1 million to G Maurie Hecksher who will replace it with an office building.
Superintendent Powers announces Amherst public schools start on September 14 delaying one week for Lorain County Fair Children’s Day on September 16. Pupils receive free tickets via the school and teachers express hesitation due to possible rain.
At Mocine Monger’s Amherst home on Lit Avenue guests gathered Friday evening to toast Mioe Flora Hearn, who soon becomes the bride of W. Jo Durling. Friends presented favors as games and yard activities entertained guests.
Clifford Wine Jr visited grandmother Mrs Hattle Baker last evening. Robert Ernst admitted to hospital yesterday. Mr and Mrs O F Witten attended the funeral of Mrs Henry Wangerene at Oberlin yesterday. Mrs Witta and Mrs Wangerene were schoolmates. Sally Sullivan and Mrs Greenwood of Cleveland returned home after a visit with Edna and Olive Bellar. Mrs B E Chuha returned from Pittsburgh. Mrs Charles Cheesman visiting her mother in Vermilion. Virginia Grulick will visit relatives in Toledo for two weeks starting Sunday. A fire destroyed the large barn of S E Chubba near Penfield. Mrs Flora Stahl of Oberlin visiting Amherst home of H A Monger.
A local supplier advertises complete lawn party setups including furniture, decor, and staffing to make outdoor events easier. The notice emphasizes turnkey solutions for events and portable amenities.
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