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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1926
Page
8
About 150 gray haired veterans from ten Union regiments met in Cadiz for a two day reunion opening with brief business, parades, a banquet at the Methodist Church, and speeches by U S Senator Willis and Congressman Murphy.
The 17th Ohio Volunteers organized at Hamilton in May 1864 served four months guarding supplies. The regiments mainly did guard, transport, and escort duties with little frontline combat. The veterans meeting lacks officers and is an annual reunion where old times are reviewed and comrades reunite, hoping to attend next year.
Mrs Jane E Castle the psychologist speaks in Elyria on the power within at the High Auditorium. She praises Elyria as a fine small town and notes morals and local esteem as key. The 8 15 program includes song recitals and healing demonstrations with Ross E King and others assisting.
The Methodist church program Sunday night was well received with performers including Aletha Stavey Miss Al Gray Miss Florence Ford Adelaide Cole and Edward Hannam. Soloists and instrumental pieces featured organ preludes trumpet solos and a double selection.
Former Cleveland Southwestern employee Gnarlen T. Hamilton died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after long illness. He resided in this city two years and was 43. Burial was at Fornelift Cemetery. The item also notes A Hafely assigning to Stanislav Ro Stone Company's subdivision No gala sublet 48 in Lorain Ohio.
In San Diego on August 16 authorities held 125 to 254 men for arraignment before a U S Commissioner. They were arrested as they planned to seize Ti juir Estrada and leadership in a revolt aimed at Tijuana and Mexicali. The ring leaders face charges of armed expeditions against a friendly government.
Police report three white men and one Negro escaped from Sandusky county jail and fled toward Wyrium. A freight train near East Side yards of the New York Central stopped two coded suspects, while three others were recaptured and jailed.
Eldon Edwards of 2009 Avenue Lorain stopped on Lodi Street yesterday afternoon and was rear hit by Arthur Hanes of Columbus. Hanes car damaged Edwards vehicle, denting a part, and broke the front spring and fender of his own car according to police.
The Y M C A announces no bicycle swim for the Boys Division on Tuesday August. Boys must sign up at the Bay’s Division desk for details while rest of plans are arranged.
Fifteen men in the county plan to apply lime and phosphorus to their soil following guidance from soil specialists at Ohio State University. The university conducted a soils testing demonstration in the county from August 6 to 10. County Farm Agent C. E. Rowland announced the uptake.
City council to discuss proposed sewage disposal plant details at tonight’s secular meeting. Members will review site implications and funding considerations amid ongoing public concern.
Palmer Police Court this morning fined Howard Teters, 26, of Columbus, for violating a traffic ordinance by having an open container. Peters Mead pleaded guilty to dining on West Avenue and received costs.
Visii police asked to look for an automobile reported stolen from Mansfield last night between ten and eleven. The car described as a Wellis Chertand cedan model Te with Tivense members RAGE, TINE FOR INTOXICATION. Seals Twewer, 105 Cleveland setgeot, fined $16 and jailed in police court after pleading guilty to intoxication. A judgment for $5,949 was awarded to the Mh. ria Saving & Trust Company against Ralph Reischeer and Gen, due on a cage it nate made on May 3, 1926.
The Elyria Board of Trade will hold its regular monthly dinner Thursday August 15 at 6 15 p m in the Newell hotel. The speaker's name has not been announced.
Two judges for the Girls Club clothing exhibit will visit Elyria on August 20 and 21 to judge items before exhibition at the Weillingson and Elyria fairs. County Farm Agent EB Rowland announced brisk countywide progress in club work. He noted 208 clothing club members, 61 in three food clubs, 2 in two potato clubs, 5 in one poultry club, and 6 in one pig club. He also cited 10 Holstein yearling heifers and one Ayrshire in the second year calf club and nine Ayrshires, six Jerseys, and twenty Holsteins in the first year. Rowland added 5 or 6 calves may go to the Ohio State Fair.
Columbus Aug 16 Arrangements were made for funeral services for Luth Stephens 73 a prominent Columbus figure active in Ohio journalism and in organizing two traction lines He died Sunday after a four month illness He is survived by his widow and daughter Bertha Stephens Dietz of Cincinnati Services will be held Tuesday Born in Virginia he came to Columbus as a lad and helped found the Columbus Dispatch in 1871 He was active in the Masons Odd Fellows and Elks and helped organize the Columbus New Albany and Johnstown and the Columbus Urbanas and Western Interurban lines serving as vice president and president for years
Ralph Peterson a 26 year old prisoner from Cincinnati disappeared between breakfast and noon roll calls at the state penitentiary in Columbus Ohio. Guards remain confident he is still inside the prison after a thorough search of all areas.
Huge crowds filled the coroner court as the inquest opened. Authorities said the opened coffin contained only earth and tar with no remains of Lord Kitchener. Power’s earlier claims and films were denied, while officials dismissed the affair as a plant. A Chinaman is required by law to pass possessions to his male heirs.
Mrs Catherine Davidson Escott 43 was killed in Martins Ferry while her husband Eli Fsecott 63 and son Frank Davidson 26 of Elwood City were injured. Ralph Davidson 20 had a bullet wound as the assailant fired a revolver at Heverft home injuring or killing family members. The killer shot the son kneeling beside the mother then shot himself after reloading.
Hearing on murder charges against Henry Dela B. Carpender and Willie Stevens over the 4 year old killing of Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills drew a packed county court room. Architect Russell Briscoe testified with drawings of the murder scene.
Mrs. Catherine Armbuster, 49, drowned in Walnut Creek at Danbury Park as swift currents carried her away after heavy rains swelled the water. Her body was recovered five hours later despite efforts by her husband and bystanders.
Jonas Simmons of Middle arc was fined 2200 and costs after a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. he could not pay and was jailed. Albert Quinn was fined 50 for driving intoxicated and jailed after failing to settle the debt. Both were arrested in a raid led by Sheriff F A Underhill at the Simmons home where two quarts of liquor were found.
A 16 year old girl was inveigled into an automobile by three men and one woman who gave her wine causing unconsciousness. The car occupants fled before police found her on the sidewalk. Sergeant George Hallaner said a warrant is out for one man.
Preparations were under way for burial of two Ohio River victims in Cincinnati. Lee Berger 15 drowned late Sunday and Paul M. Barrer missing since Friday night. body recovered yesterday. Rhode Was drowned Friday night when Tehoat cap rode a boat.
Police investigate an assault and robbery after John Faber was found unconscious with pockets turned out. Faber suffered a fractured skull and is in serious condition at a city hospital. The report notes August 16 as the date of the incident.
Mrs. T. M. Huffman of 419 West Third street reported to police that a black bicycle with large handlebars was stolen from the Huffman garage. No trace has been found by authorities.
Fifteen people were severely burned when a blaze inside a Hudson and Manhattan tube train caused a panic as it pulled out near Jersey City. Passengers trampled while escaping the smoke filled car. the tram stopped and damage was slight with no serious injuries reported.
Three divorce petitions were filed in the court of common pleas this morning two from Elyria and one from Lorain. Grounds include wilful absence for more than three years and for more than five years. Alimony custody and restitution of a maiden name are requested in the respective petitions.
Mrs Cora B Crites died at home of her son R A Crites in Elyria after a brief illness at fifty nine. Survived by sons R A of Elyria and R W of Fairport Kansas, grandchild Robert Medina, brother Lance Chatham Ohio. Funeral Wednesday from Sudra Frarral Home with Rev Oshburne Board, burial Medina County Cemetery. Allen B Smith died suddenly at cousin Eric F P Charman's home after 16 years in the same role. Survived by two brothers Ray Pitkins of this city and Ray Pitkins of Chicago. Funeral Thursday 10 AM at the Hedges. Margaret Miller of Avon died at home at fifty six after illness. Survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral from St Marys Church Avon Village next Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
Market notes from Cleveland show butter up a cent, eggs steady, and mixed livestock quotes with cattle receipts around one thousand and hogs down about a quarter. The piece closes noting the AFL annual convention opens in Detroit in early October.
The Elyria board of trade will conduct an industrial survey with help from a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad representative. The aim is to identify suitable industries for Elyria, examine labor housing and facilities, and entice manufacturers to relocate plants to the area. The survey will cover raw materials, freight costs, and potential sites along major rail lines.
Disguised as a patrol of the day a man and a companion dragged the Maumee River four miles east of town to recover the body of Warry Fruth a 24 year old drowned Sunday under the state dam while swimming with Melvin Laub Fruth was caught under the undertow near the falls and efforts continued to locate him.
Canton and Columbus dispatches describe arrests and warrants tied to the Dopp and hootlet rings linked to the Mellett murder. Investigators seek two more suspects and a Canton owner of an ivory-handled revolver as grand jury actions move forward.
Jeanette Marlock transfers part of lot 63 in The Foson Realty Company's Subdivision to Albert Marlock. Mary Miktos sells Tot 2210 in The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company's Fourth Addition to Lorain to John Moraris.
Scientists from the state archaeological society resumed digging as frost and rain gave way. Harold Buxton identifies a Brantosaur Tur skeleton while Dr. H R Goodwin tags a mastodon, dating back about 50 000 years. Local debate splits on burial cause, glacier drift or battles. Johnstown lies in Licking County near Newark and Columbus.
The administration leans toward a hands-off policy per an official spokesman. No Americans have faced indignities from the Mexican church clash, with fuller details due after James R. Sheffield arrives in Washington. Secretary Kellogg heads to Plattsburg to dedicate a MacDonough monument and to clarify foreign policy issues.
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