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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
4
Fragments describe Provincetown Massachusetts celebrations for the Ramding of the Pilgrim Fathers with references to Mayflower arrivals and November events. Reports from Lorain detail Mrs Frank Turman injured in a late night auto crash and separate card game stabbing with a suspect sought by police.
Pomona Grange will hold its regular monthly meeting at Columbia town hall on Saturday September 4 at 10 a m A notable program is planned with Senator A P Sandies ex secretary of State Board of Agriculture as principal speaker The fifth degree will be conferred and the regular program will be encored Grangers from all parts of the county plan to attend what is billed as one of the biggest gatherings of the season
Aug. 31 thieves entered the home of Michael Thomas and stole a fur coat a pair of mittens and a pair of galoshes. The family was away overnight and evidence showed the burglars slept in several rooms.
In Lorain on August 11 Charles Kalluntsuz paid 4100 for whisky, two quarts costing 409. Police found a tin with suspect items and took a person into custody. A judge presided over the new case, reflecting ongoing legal action.
A large gathering including Soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic and friends paid tribute to John Lewis. Rev W L Burner presided while Mayor Jones and Judge Webber spoke. He was buried beside the Griffins in Elyria cemetery after a life of service from shoemaker to soldier and caretaker of the afflicted.
The article honors John Lewis known as Uncle John for fourteen years visiting the Griffins grave weekly to decorate it with flowers. It recalls his care for Mr Griffin and Mrs Griffin, his devotion to an old neighbor, and his role as a friend to all in the Fifth Street neighborhood. His final hours were aided by Mrs Howell and Mr Alves, while Grand Army companions help lay him to rest.
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