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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
8
Sixty attendees gathered in Henrietta for M. B. Peabody’s family reunion as he recently turned 90. The event featured a ball game between generations and a narrated reminiscence of the past, followed by a picnic under shade trees planted by Peabody in 63.
Governor General Leonard Wood asks the legislature to sell all government owned firms except the Philippine National Bank. He names the Manila railroad the Cebu cement plant and other National Development Company branches, signaling a loss making portfolio worth over 109 million pesos after four years of operation. Also, a shooting incident at an Obéirin Inn sent Finger Shot off Harrison Harvey to Memorial hospital where the bullet was removed and he was discharged.
Oberlin reports visitors from Madison and Michigan including Gray and Andrew M. Keep who earned a J. D. degree. Professors Mack and Mrs. Mack return from abroad with Joe Liev. A party led by Dr. Gertrude Moulton plans two weeks of education and a shift to Park Hotel operations under Mrs. H. J. Rawdon.
Amherst August 8 Rev Henry Dute son of Mr and Mrs Henry Dute Sr a Na perville Illinois student preached at the Congregational Methodist church Sunday morning on Christian Enthusiasm His text Antioch a city of beauty first in vice second in size third as a religious center He urged courage and unity in Christian effort and urged self review The choir presented He Shall Feed The Flock and a mixed quartet sang The Lord Is My Shepherd
Large Alexander family reunion held in Lakes scree area with forty relatives from Ashland Lorain Cleveland Amherst and beyond visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Halry We of Shaker Heights. Attendees included extended family from Cleveland East Cleveland Amherst and more with many cousins attending and games and socializing.
Amherst records show the Beckstein frames annual rellick held at Berkstein's woods with 75 attendees. Officers elected include President Jacob Weller of Amherst and Willam Elrman as vice president, Ella White as secretary and treasurer. Families from Amherst Toban Delta Kipton and Michigan attended.
Cloverleaf club and families enjoyed a Vermilion on the Lake outing with a picnic lunch and evening dancing. Attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kruger and families and several Amherst residents.
Mr and Mrs Philip Baus and daughter Sally spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jacob Baus. Mrs Pearl Garftela of Cleveland visits her brother F Q Fleming on Cleveland Avenue. Families Delbing and children attended the National Tube Co event at Crystal Gardens. Campers include Lillian Hintz and friends on a Lorain to Santa Maria trip. Charles K Kendall and Avteil Street party head to Mount Kisco New York for two weeks. John Sabiers and daughters Phyllis and Alice plan a motor tour to Niagara Falls Toronto Detroit and Toledo. Margaret Rice and Alpha Hazel returned from a nine week West trip via Los Angeles Santa Maria Palo Alto and San Francisco. Mrs Henry Plato and daughter Marjorie plus Miss Helen Kline and Mary Lahiff visit Dover for a week. Miss Tena Miller leaves September 1 to study English at Berea and teach at the Academy. Mr and Mrs C A Alexander and children attend the fifth wedding anniversary of her parents GQ Mrs WT Peale at Wakeman. Mrs Bodtom and Mrs Hatch of Meadville Pa. Hannah Sach Frank Foster Chippewa Lake Bissell of New York recently visited Oberlin and Milo, an aviator trip to Shaker and Chippewa. they’ve camped and will travel route. Mrs Henre are from Hamburg from Jenne and daughter.
Wellington locals highlight Grandma Peck nearing her 100th birthday with memories of life in Indiana and Indiana connections. The article notes her friendship with the Eldison sisters, aiding escape during the Civil War era, and her long reading habit. Also mentions Kathryn Murray hosting En Nous club and Camp meeting attendance plus several local updates.
Two large navy planes aim for a non stop flight from San Pablo Bay to the Hawaiian Islands starting at 2 p.m. The PN-9 Nos. 2 and 3 will attempt the over 2,000 mile crossing, aided by favorable winds, with Honoluli as the final destination and Kahului as a planned but nonstop leg.
The report notes President Coolidge may attend the American Legion annual meeting in Omaha. Details mention dates and the organizing committee led by Al Roberts noting the event timeline and attendees.
Monte Fouts and Harry Murphy were each fined sums and costs and jailed by Judge A Ro Wender in common pleas court. They were arrested Saturday near the car barns after authorities found a five gallon can of liquor while they claimed they were turtle hunting and the sheriff encountered them. Neither could pay the fines, so they were jailed.
Governor Gifford Pinchot arrives in Waynesburg amid a hands off stance on the anthracite strike and signals limited preparations as the strike begins at midnight. The visit follows no stated direct commentary on actions, with focus on state institutions and potential responses. A separate incident reports Steve Har sar of Cleveland arrested on Oberlin road after clashing with a driver in a traffic dispute that caused a jam. Har sar faces charges and a forthcoming court date.
A fishing boat named Therese Maria sank off Per Dighan during an excursion trip. Twelve men drowned, one escaped by swimming to safety, according to a dispatch received by Liberty today.
A hospital log describes cases with dogs including a dog dying while claimed to be well and a dog with a bone stuck in the digestive tract. It notes valued dogs and a rabid cow scene before a possible euthanasia. The text mixes veterinary observations with humorous anecdotes about owners and animals.
Reports from Pottsville and Swampscott describe miners and operators preparing for a strike with division headquarters in Scranton Wilkes Barre and Hamilton. President Coolidge expresses calm, cites four month coal reserve, and hints at possible federal action as talks stall.
A Florence La Nazione report claims Prince Humbert of Italy is engaged to Infanta Beatrice of Spain. The tale is unconfirmed by other sources and doubted due to Beatrice's youth. If true, marriage would likely occur in about two years with potential fascist-leaning political benefits.
Jack Ambrose a Benedict from Wider Cigars team arranged a private wedding on Saturday with Miss Helen Patt of 1562 West Street Dover. Justice Hawkins officiated as a grand crowd remained unaware of the nuptials until after.
The Lorain County Teachers' Institute opens sessions tomorrow with hundreds expected to attend. Officials say the program will cover core teaching methods and district needs as educators gather for the work ahead.
Evrene Wendt, driver for the Cleveland-Elyria and Norwath Bus Co, was fined 810 and costs by Justice S J George on a speeding charge. Deputy Adams chased Wendt along Tale graph road last Friday, noting an average speed between 40 and 45 mph over four miles. Wendt, unaware he was followed, retorted that no Elyria justice would fine him for such a matter.
Prices shown for butter eggs oleo fowls cheese apples peaches potatoes sweet potatoes tomatoes onions and sweet corn from the Cleveland produce market. Figures listed include per bushel per hundredweight and per dozen or per barrel as applicable.
Stock prices for hogs show 390 head with heavy at 13.25 to 13.50, mediums 13.25 to 13.50, heavies 13.60 to 13.75, light weights 13.60 to 13.75, mixed 13.56 to 13.59. Pigs 13.30 to 13.75. Cattle and calves demand slow. Sheep and lambs strong.
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