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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
10
Joseph Askins a 53 year old manager at Emergency Savings and Company was found dead in his private office late at night. A bullet wound in the temple ended his life and he had been last seen before failing to return to the office. His wife Josephine reported he had been troubled by business. Police investigation follows.
A man attacked Mrs Everett Maumaw at her Flint Ridge home southeast of VEWARE, threatening to return. Mrs Maumaw, two daughters present, suffered a nervous collapse. No intensive search launched. Nearby, Jess E Demichele near death from a personal safety wound. his wife had died earlier. Authorities report despondent behavior. In Irvle hill area Joseph Slagle Jasper, Ohio killed in a head on crash on a Jackson Bridge. In Cincinnati, Harry Barnett, WW veteran, died after falling from hospital fourth floor. A. E. Meald, former West Virginia postmaster, is dead in St Liverpool. National Register Company has filed with federal court in Cincinnati.
Cleveland Ohio December 1 a movement formed to obtain parole for Josiah Kirby former head of Cleveland Discount Company who was sentenced to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta for mail fraud. Kirby has served two and a half years as his lawyers argue he is eligible. The federal parole board has recommended release and Attorney General Sargent will decide likely next week.
Newark news reports L G Pontius a 45 year old Waters merchant missing several days found yesterday at a hotel in town. He appeared to suffer from amnesia. Police recovered £1 10 in Pontius' clothing.
Mrs Ed Berg shopped in Elyria on Tuesday while Mrs Walter Walker of Oberlin visited her mother Mrs Alvah Gibson Friday. Fred Berg and family and Henry Sandrock and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marsh Anderson and with Mr and Mrs Clarence Albright at Tacob Luthart’s in Pittsfield. Harley Franklin and family of Amherst visited John Franklin Tuesday evening. Locals attended a Grange Hall party in Oberlin. Donald Gascoigne of Lorain spent the weekend with cousin Wesley Sanister. Clarence Albright and family visited Walter Walker in Oberlin Sunday. Henry Sandrock and family visited Harry Keller’s in Oberlin. Charles Squire and Knowles of West Russia were guests at John Franklin’s Sunday. Fred Berg and family visited Daniel Heels in Oberlin Sunday afternoon. Earl Bartlett and family of Pittsfield, Charles Pawsley and family of Clarksfield, and Harry Farr of Elyria were guests at Clyde Bartlett’s. The North Russia P T A of District No 2 held its regular meeting at Harry Gibson’s last Wednesday. Others were dinner guests at Alfred Schwartz’s in Elyria Friday and called at Will Oldham’s in Lorain Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Simeon Nash and Chester Nash had Sunday dinner and sports at Ed Henson's in Elyria C. Reinhardt and family from South Amherst visited Clarence Albright Thursday evening. WH Reece and Nash and Ed Saunslow were in Elyria on business Tuesday. Albert Barckert and party called at Clarence Albright's Amherst Monday evening.
At the Rialto Theatre Lon Chaney’s new Metro picture West of Zanzibar blends mystery and drama with stark realism. The tale follows the character Dead Legs in an equatorial African jungle setting as Chaney displays stage magic to bend natives. Tod Browning directed and the original screen story received a novel photographic treatment.
A garbled preview notes Raoul Walshs Fox production starring Dolores Del Rio. The piece hints at a Merrow theatre adaptation and mentions a character lineup inspired by the silent era.
A garbled note advertises a Dreamland western thriller titled Terror Mountain, urging a preview of Tyler in his latest work. The plot mentions a villainous outlaw raid and a rescue twist set against a snowy frontier, with a comedic tone hinted by supporting acts.
Cincinnati report details chaotic footage and a fatal bicycle crash as a crowd witnessed a film premiere. Police described the incident as a driving accident with a Velocipede derailment, leaving multiple victims and investigations ongoing.
Mrs Burton and guests gathered Sunday for a dinner and social hour at the First Methodist Church in Loran. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Konre Burka Ridgeville with cousins, and families from nearby towns. The event featured a service, desk mass, and a basket supper in the basement, with attendees asked to bring baskets.
Thanksgiving Day gatherings at homes of the WIlson and Cole families in Elyria. A large wedding at the Harley Nessinger home united Mildred Nessinger and James Parker on November 24 with a reception and trip to Pittsburgh. Nearby events include a Ridgeville counts contest and a National Grange meeting in Carlisle. The Mansfield case about Great American Mutual Indemnity Co. property sale was affirmed by the state supreme court.
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