Divorce Hearing Leaves Spectators Disappointed in County Court
Sadie J L Beaver sues Horace A Beaver of 153 Cleveland street for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The contested divorce case was heard briefly in court room two before Judge W B Thompson and taken under advisement with no decision handed down. Beaver filed a cross petition accusing his wife of similar misconduct. the couple wed September 9 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Sadie J L
Horace A. Beaver
Cleveland Street
Court Room Number Two
W. B. Thompson
Thompson
Beaver
Commissioners Receive Praise From Local Business Group
Lorain County Commissioners planned a private celebration after receiving a vote of thanks from the South Lorain Business Men's Association. The letter praised the board for care of toads in the northern county, offered future cooperation, and was signed by Dr. L. C. Lahm, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Lorain County Commissioners
South Lorain Business Men's Association
L. C. Lahm
Accidents Reported to Elyria Police
Two minor automobile accidents were reported to the Elyria police last night and this morning. Details from the incidents are incomplete in the transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Car collision on West avenue and Broad street report
A car driven by BR House at 1149 West avenue was struck on West avenue by a Sam Pronesti from 1836 West avenue causing slight damage to both vehicles. Earlier, at Broad and Mill streets, Alex Wieczorek of 145 Bellfield avenue was hit by William Monschein of 333 Cambridge street after Wieczorek stopped suddenly, per police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C. House
West Avenue
Sam Pronesti
Broad and
Mill Streets
Alex Wieczorek
Bellfield Avenue
William Monschein
Cambridge Street
Welczorek
Broad Street
Burglars Steal 15 Overcoats From Bellevue Store
Elyria police joined Bellevue officers in a morning search for three burglars who took 15 overcoats from a Bellevue shop last night. The trio fled east in a car after the robbery, Bellevue police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bellevue
Blanket and flashlight stolen from Lovejoy car in city theft
Mrs. Frank H. Lovejoy reported a blanket and a flashlight were taken from her automobile parked at West Avenue and Lodi Street near West River Street. Police noted the incident after the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Lovejoy
West River Street
West Avenue
Lodi Street
Rev Pearson to lead Kipton Community church pulpit
Kipton Kipton Ohio December 12 Rev Pearson of Aurora has been called as pastor of the Kipton Community church and will occupy the pulpit for the first time on Sunday morning December 21. Mrs J H Calkins spent days this week with her daughter in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Jay Sharp visited with Darwin Sharp in Lorain. Mrs Mayme Whitney of Oberlin and Mrs Iva Austin were Sunday visitors at Mrs Jennie Helling in Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton, CO
Pearson
Aurora
Ohio
Kipton Community Church
J. H. Calkins
V. J. Taylor
Elyria
Jay Sharp
Darwin Sharp
Lorain
Mayme Whitney
Oberlin
Iva Austin
Jennie Helling
Collins
Impressions From an Air Journey by Mrs Bruce
Impressions she recorded on a cockpit dictaphone during a flight from England to Japan suggest she may incorporate the notes into a book. The Hon Mrs Bruce documented reflections as she traveled, hinting at future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
England
Japan
Bruce
Aviatrix
Robbers Take Two-Cent Stamp From Woman In Welland
Welland Ontario two men robbed Mrs. Alex Marks as she entered her home after shopping, making off with a mere two-cent stamp in a brief hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welland, Ont
Alex Marks
Father Held For Bread Theft In Louisville
Police arrested Charles Cravens and his brother in law Charles Haag after rifling sidewalk bread boxes in front of grocery stores. They found five hungry children, an empty pantry, and no stove fuel. Cravens said they had nothing and the children must eat. Baskets of food were bought by officers before jail. Photos show the children with empty plates at the kitchen table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cravens
Louisville
Charles Haag
Cravens
James
Anna Mae
Frank
Russell
Leon
College girls list mate qualities in Brenau study
At Brenau College Gainesville Georgia Dr John T Miller surveyed twenty five traits across six importance levels to rank ideal mates Love and health topped the most important column with mental ity and habits also high. Race education earning capacity culture language appearance and other traits followed, while physique athletic prowess and wealth inheritance ranked lower or absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Brenau College
John T. Miller
Department of Education
Leprosy Commission Meets in Bangkok World Campaign Planned
The League of Nations Leprosy Commission convened in Bangkok to organize a global drive. It reports extensive investigations across Europe the Americas the Far East and nearly all leprosy nations. The group notes gaps in knowledge of epidemiology treatment and prevention and will compile in one report the best existing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
League of Nations
Europe
Latin America
Far East
Geisha House Razed in Hankow Fire
The Kikura geisha house, renowned as one of Hankow's finest Japanese style buildings, was destroyed by fire. Built entirely with Japanese materials, the structure cost over 200000 dollars and represents a significant loss of cultural and architectural heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geisha
Hankow
Kikura
Japan
Swedes Arrive In Large Numbers In 1929 United States
Six thousand nine hundred fifty one Swedes arrived in the United States during the year 1929 as part of ongoing immigration movement. The figure highlights continued Nordic migration patterns prior to the Great Depression era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Miller Sues Henry Avon for 10000 Injury Claim
Joseph Miller filed a common pleas suit against Ed Henry Avon seeking 10000 in damages from an August 9 accident on North Ridge road under construction. Miller alleges he stood on the road when an auto driven by Avon struck him, causing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Miller
Ed Henry Avon
Avon
Miller
North Ridge Road
Henry
Sweetheart of bank bandit mourns his death
Beatrice Holden, once the sweetheart of Jake Fleagie the bank bandit and train robber, mourns his death in Lamar Colorado. She had met Fleagie in Grand Junction and was seeking a plan to have him sentenced to life imprisonment. She reportedly spoke with federal authorities about Fleagle surrendering in San Francisco. At the time of his death Fleagle was shot aboard a train at Branson Missouri while Miss Holden was trying to contact him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branson
Holden
Divorce Petition Fails Over Travel Refusal in Indiana
East Chicago, Ind. John Simakin sent funds for his wife to travel to America, but she declined the trip, prompting him to file for divorce. The case centers on the failed cross Atlantic move and resulting marital dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ind
John Simakin
America
Divorce Granted After Turbulent Alimony Dispute
In a local divorce trial, the husband testified he sent monthly support for 17 years but grew tired of the address. The wife’s listed address appeared comically garbled as United States of Soviet Russia. The judge granted the divorce after testimony about child care and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratovska Gubarnia - Kamishinski
Uesh Aelo Verchana-Dobrinka
United States of Soviet Russia
Turned Nurse For Quarter Pittsburg Case Testimony
A Pittsburgh case centers on a wife who allegedly turned nurse for a quarter a day, charged by her husband to care for their child while she worked. Mrs. Cecilia Miller Powell testified in court regarding the arrangement and the financial terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cecilia Miller Powell
Edison Receives Honorary Membership in German Inventors Group
Hamburg reports that Thomas A. Edison has accepted an honorary membership from the German Erfinderhaus, a society of inventors, signaling high regard for his contributions to science and technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamburg
Thomas A. Edison
Erfinderhaus
Association of
Inventors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kipton
Xmas
Isis
Rayon
I Pr
ST On
The
Rialto
Percale
Elis
Mazda
W.T.G Tco
Elsha
Styles
Goodrich
Everett
Kidskin
Leprosy Commission
James HE. H. Powell
Powel
Edison
Altman & Ackerman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!