Illinois opens modern Joliet State Penitentiary
Joliet Illinois reports the opening of the new Illinois State Penitentiary. A 34 foot high concrete wall surrounds a mile and a half of buildings including administration offices, factories, round cell blocks with private cells, skylights and lookout domes, a central dining hall, and connected passageways forming a supervised, hotel like prison complex.
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Jolliet
Ill
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Ridgeville Social Roundup Reflects Nearby Visits
In Ridgeville on December 11 families and friends from Lorain Cleveland and Lakewood visited relatives including Miss Ester Eldred and Elliott Eldred. The P A will host a Christmas tree December 18 in the school auditorium with a ten cent gift. Frank Pitts and many others were mentioned in neighborly notes of sickness travel and gatherings.
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Ester Eldred
Elliott
Cleveland
H. P Eldred
Frank Hawke
Eaton
B. C Miller
Edd Paufenbaugh
Ma Tion
Toledo
L. Schaber
W. M. Batley
Tennessee
Gertrude Dean
L Loucke
Margaret Brickman
St John’s
Lakewood
Hl P Eldred
E S Peck
Ford Runs 57 Miles On Gallon Of Gasoline
John A Stransky of Pukwana South Dakota claims a new automatic self regulating device for cars that increases mileage to 35 57 miles per gallon. It promises carbon removal reduces spark plug trouble and overheating and can be installed in five minutes. He seeks distributors and will send a sample at his own risk.
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John A Stransky
Fourth St Pukwana
South Dakota
Stransky
Joshua Wild Crowned American Sculling Champion
Joshua Wild was acknowledged as the professional sculling champion of America, gaining the title in 1559. The award marks his recognition in the rowing sport as the nation’s top professional oarsman.
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America
Joshua Wild
Amherst County School Masters Feast Honors Local Educators
The Lorain County School Masters banquet was held in the Amherst High School Domestic Science rooms with a four course dinner prepared by the Freshman class under Miss Perkins. Dr Myers of Cleveland's School of Education spoke. toasts were given by prominent men as about 50 attendees from Lorain Elyria La Grange Ridgeville Oberlin Wellington Brownhelm Grafton Kipton Avon and Amherst enjoyed fruit cocktail ham mashed potatoes gravy olives creamed peas cabbage salad apple pie a la mode and coffee.
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Amherst
Lorain County
Miss Perkins
Dr Myers
School of Education of
Cleveland
Lorain
Elytia
la Grange
Ridgeville
Oberlin
Wellington
Brownhelm
Graftor
Kipton
Avon
Rites to Be Held Friday Afternoon for Pir Sephirdi
Funeral services for Pir Sephirdi aged 60 will be held from his Cornell avenue home at 12 30 Friday afternoon and at 2 PM from the ML church. Pallbearers include cousins John Brill Lee Brill William Brill George Pilbert Kiwin Snyder and Leonard Beesing. Rev. W A Talbert will officiate with interment in Brownhelm cemetery. Conraditch in charge.
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Amhlirst
Dec Eli
Pir Sephirdi
Cornell Avenue
John, Lee
Willamt Brill
George Pilbert
Kiwin Snyder
Leonard Beesing
W. A Talbert
Brownhelm
Conraditch
Christmas Program at Amherst Benefit Ball
A Christmas program was staged by the Security Benefit Association at their ball last evening. Readings and solos followed the initiation, featuring Eleanor Burke recitations, Max Egeland, Dorothy Likortshi piano and violin solos, Alma Daniels recitations, Valerie Eppler piano solos, and Carl Lakoefski in a Christmas play.
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Amherst
Security Benefit Association
Eleanor Burke
Max Egeland
Dorothy Likortshi
Almi Daniels
Valerie Eppler
Carl Lakoefski
Local Names Appear in Damaged Notice Listing
Readable fragments list Valerie Eppley Ruth Orcutt Max Egeland Benny Schaeffer June Rosencranz Eleanor Burke Mite Williams Flora Sablers Max Burke Earl Raesler and Fel en Hollingsworth in a damaged notice. The item identifies individuals connected to a local event or notice and is incomplete for full context.
Ladies Society Chicken Supper and Bazaar Draws Big Crowd
Amherst reports a successful chicken supper and bazaar by the Ladies' society of the non- Blegdational church. A gym meal and church parlors showcased fancy work, quilts, rugs, aprons, and baked goods. Over 500 dollars were raised. St Peters five versus Elmore five basketball game set for the High School gym tonight following last year's strong turnout.
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Amherst
Ladies’ Society
St. Peters
Elmore
Shows U S Cure for Pneumonia the local team is going to make good
AMHERST PERSONALS AMIHERST, Dec 11 Miss Amela Koeph entertained at her home on East street, a Tuesday evening the members of the entertainment committee of the Concordia club. The evening was spent in dancing, after which a light lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Ornie Krueger, Frederich Deiner, Wm. Mildred and Amelia Koeph. Mrs. E. W. Lahiff hosted the St Annes society of the Catholic church at her Cleveland avenue home last evening with cards, Mrs. Joe Wesbecker winning first honors and Mrs. Martin second. Refreshments were served.
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E. W. Lahiff
St Annes Society
Cleveland Avenue
Joe Wesbecker
Martin
Amela Koeph
East Street
Concordia Club
Ornie Krueger
Frederich Deiner
Wm. Mildred
Amelia Koeph
Local residents travel in the region yesterday
Mable Kendeigh of Lorain visited the Hamchettes. Mrs M Makorn left for Akron. Mr E Layman of Belden called on Amherst friends. Mrs Wm Coburn and son Burton were Lorain callers. Mrs Claire Stiwald visited Elyria friends. Mrs Paul Redman spent time in Cleveland. Mrs Henry Miller and Mr A P Roth were Elyria callers. Mrs Matt Lawless and Mrs Roxie Williams were Lorain visitors. Albert Hahn of Conneaut is mentioned.
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Mable Kendeigh
Lorain
Haarlem Oil offers quick bladder relief in capsules
Remarkable results seen with Haarlem Oil capsules for long standing bladder and kidney troubles. The remedy, developed by a Holland chemist, targets overworked kidneys and relieves frequent pain within about 24 hours. Available as tasteless capsules for 50 cents with money back guarantee.|
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Haarlem
Holland
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