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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
5
Dayton reports the Barling bomber completed the first flight of about thirty miles at Wilbur Wright field. The aircraft lifted in 13 seconds and climbed to 2,500 feet then circled the field with steady control. It reached 93 miles an hour before descent with power far from exhausted.
Air service officials and crew describe the aircraft as a pomemlc success in every part. Lieutenant Harold R. Harria leads as chief pilot with Lieutenant Muir B. Fairchild as assistant. Douglas Culber, a civilian, is the designer and builder, while Walter Henry Barling serves as observer.
Funeral services for Mrs William Bryden held at Heathe Funeral Parlors were well attended with Rev O Nichols officiating. Burial in Nesbett Cemetery. Born October 1 1863, she died August 17 at Memorial Hospital Elyria aged 53 years 10 months 16 days. Survived by husband William E Bryden, a half sister Ida Gee of Cleveland, three half brothers George Butler Lorain Lewis Artress Kenmore and James Artress South Bend, and many friends. Also reports Wise family reunion at Belden with 110 present from several cities, officers elected E H Wise president and Mrs E H Wise secretary.
A crowded social calendar in Elyria includes dinners hosted by the Ruders and Lawsons, a Western trip return, and multiple gatherings. The community marks the funeral of Mrs. William Bryden and plans for Gratton's fifth Homecoming with officers and committees named. Nearby clubs host readings, missionary festivals, and pedro parties with prize winners announced.
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