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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1921

Page

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Bound Over To Grand Jury On Burglary Charge

Elyria reports Charles Castle and Edward Robinson bound over to the grand jury under $500 bail on a house breaking charge after being found in a Northrop Street residence. Evidence shows a broken front door lock and a padlock, with the pair claiming they were merely speaking in heat.

Grand Jury Elyria Charles Castle Edward Robinson Northrop F. H. Prentice Castle Robinson Mr. Prentice Prentice Cattle

Sign Petitions to Reinstates Former La Grange Teacher

La Grange February 2 petitions circulate in the village calling for the reinstatement of former Supt C T Jacobs who resigned from Le Grange public schools. Many residents sign petitions some with more than fifty signatures. The board has not issued reasons for the resignation and may hear the petitions at a special meeting while applications to fill vacancies appear to be pending.

LA Grange C. T. Jacobs le Grange

Delinquents Paying Up Delinquents Paying Up

Elyria notes county treasurer reports a steady stream of tax delinquents paying overdue amounts. Total receipts match average levels, and the treasurer expresses satisfaction with the collection effort as the books closed.

Elyria

Calvert Criticizes Wild Speculation Fueling Business Slump

Elyria February reports show Harry S. Calvert of Elyria Enamel Products in a Young Men's Business Club talk linking wildcat stocks to a 1920s downturn. He cites a family losing earnings on luxury purchases, urges savings, and warns against deceptive literature. He predicts Europe must straighten first before American demand revives. The meeting announced a March 1 play and a charity dance to fund a college hopeful.

Elyria Hilyria Harry S. Calvert Elytia Enamel Products Company Young Men's Business Club Styria Calvert America Pittsburgh Lawrence Webber Ben Schubert Webber Womans Civic League Ellis’ Hall

Germany Renounces Paris Reparations Settlement

Berlin February 2 Germany rejects the Paris supreme Allied council terms as final. Foreign Minister Walter Simons says the reparations issue will guide future talks and may affect Upper Silesia. Socialist leader Edouard David calls reparations a blow to German workers.

Berlin Germany Supreme Allied Council Paris Walter S:mons Reichstag Simons Upper Silesia Edouard David Associated Press

Harry A. Ward Dies of Heart Trouble in Elyria

Harry A. Ward 38 of 107 Malcolm Court Elyria died today after a weeklong illness due to heart trouble. Survived by widow and his parents of Grafton and many friends, he worked as a brakeman for New York Central. Funeral 2 PM Saturday at the Church of Christ Rev W L Burner officiating, interment Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Elyria Harry A. Ward Malcolm Court Mr. Ward Grafton New York Central Church of Christ W. L. Burner Ridgelawn Cemetery

Fireman J B Backus Taken to Memorial Hospital

Elyria reports fireman J B Backus of the central station was driven to Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon after a sudden illness while on duty. Doctors fear gall stones or appendicitis and an operation may be required.

Elyria J. B. Backus Memorial Hospital

Harding cabinet predicted James J. Davis to join

Elyria report says Henry J. Smith, Moose lodge secretary, received a National Board telegram announcing President elect Warren G. Harding will appoint James J. Davis, Director General of the Moose, as secretary of labor in his cabinet. The local secretary sent a telegram of appreciation to the President-elect last night.

Elyria Henry J. Smith The Moose Lodge Rodney J. Brandon National Board of Directors Warren G. Harding James J. Davis the Moose

Marriage Licenses Listed For four couples in Ohio region

Robert J. Pitts 27 machinist Elyria wed Margaret Horwedel 34 dressmaker Ridgeville with Father Fecht officiating. Lawrence Fay Larimer 33 merchant Akron wed Grace M. Waldvogel 32 dressmaker Lorain with Father Scutlen officiating. Chas H. Reiking cashier and Lucille Webb until Lorain with a minister officiating. Adolph Frankenberg 36 farmer Birmingham wed Daisy Martin 41 laundress Lorain with Rev. Newcomer officiating.

Robert J. Pitts Elyria Margaret Horwedel Ridgeville Fecht Lawrence Fay Larimer Akron Grace M. Waldvogel Lorain Scutlen Chas. H. Reiking Lucille Webb Adolph Frankenberg Birmingham Daisy Martin Reid Avenue Laundress Newcomer

Suit on Cognovit Note Filed in Elyria

Melton Phelps and John Pekras filed suit today in Elyria against Owen Banno seeking judgment for 1100 on a cognovit note.

Elyria Melton Phelps John Pekras Owen Banno

Indicted Man Frieling Surrenders In Lorain Robbery Case

William Frieling surrendered to Sheriff Backus at the Elyria courthouse after being indicted by the grand jury for robbery linked to a burglary at the Friedman store in Lorain. He was arraigned before Judge Thompson, pleaded not guilty, and released on 4500 bail.

Elyria William Frieling Backus Court House Frieling John Wrobel Andrew Matusek Alex Wyatt Friedman Lorain Baltimore Thompson

Indian Rioters Clash With Police in Allahabad Area

Reporting from Allahabad on February 2 notes reinforcements dispatched to Rai Bareli amid renewed rioting. Several wounded at Fyza bad while troops move from Lucknow to Purabad district after last week’s clashes. The situation is described as serious with authorities intent on suppressing the unrest.

Allahabad India Rai Bareli Fyzabad Alleha Purabad Lucknow

Penalties Bring $2196 In Elyria Month Fine Totals

Elyria police reported 19 arrests in January, yielding $2,190 in fines and costs and miscellaneous collections raising the monthly total to $2,196.05.

Elyria

Rotary Club Brings Fine Speaker Here To Elyria

Elyria February 2 The local Rotary Club brings Dr Barker of Washington DC to speak Thursday February 3 at First Congregational Church. Morning talk to high school pupils on How to Make the Most of Life. Afternoon women’s meeting on A Mother’s Relation to Her Daughter. Evening Rotary address A Father’s Responsibility to His Son. Coshocton Rotary Club telegram praises Barker’s reception and value to the community.

Elyria Chaz Barker Washington, D. C First Congregational Church Redpath Rotary Club Harry ©. Hunt Coshocton

Hospital Notes Elyria Admission and Discharge Highlights

Elyria hospital notes for February list admissions including Mrs John Morrison 161 Court Street Carlton Smith 807 West River Street Martin Csoma 208 West River Street J D Backus Middle Avenue To Gates Hospital Margaret Rousce Oberlin Children's Home Oberlin Discharges include Jacob Mitchell 644 Lodi Street Miss Cue Limer 863 West River Street Miss Daisy Wilson 1421 West Fourteenth Street Mrs Harold Stoddard 651 Sixth Street

Elyria John Morrison Court Street Carlton Smith West River Street Martin Csoma West River J. D. Backus Middle Avenue Gates Hospital Margaret Rousce Oberlin Children’s Home Oberlin Jacob Mitchell Lodi Street Cue Limer Daisy Wilson Weat Fourteenth Street Harold, Stoddard Sixth Street

Groundhog Day Bets Hint At Six More Weeks Of Weather

Weather bets in the city offered two to one against the groundhog seeing his shadow. If sun fails, six weeks of mild weather are forecast, provided the woodchuck stays above ground. Candlemas Day is noted as Ground Hog Day and marks the winter’s waning. days will grow longer.

Higden

Free Speech The Champion Of Professor Hight At Open Forum

Professor Semper of Oberlin College spoke at Ma chinist s hall on free speech and free assembly arguing the economic system favors a few and must be reformed by diverse experts. He warned government officials serve the people and free speech underpins democracy, noting secular power suppresses speech more than church. A resolution urged creation of an Industrial Council including local chambers and the Central Labor council with open meetings.

Oberlin College Open Forum Elyria Semper Washington National Capitol Clyriz & Lorain Chambers of Commerce Central Labor Council Pubila

Lorain Municipal Court bill moves through senate

Senator Burke guides a Lorain municipal court bill to establish a four year term for a judge shared by the city and Black River and Sheffield townships. The measure outlines compensation from city county and townships, assigns jurisdiction over local ordinances, misdemeanors and civil matters, with tax funded salaries and certification to the Lorain County Common Pleas Court for real estate titles.

J. F. Burke Senate Lorain Black River Sheffield Burke Shofield Benator Burke Common Pleas Court Municipal Court Common Pleas Lorain County Clerk of the Common Pleas

Commissioners in Peculiar Case Between Counties

In Elyria on February 2 the Huron county commissioners sued Lorain county to recover a $22.65 bill for moving Alexander and Ada Cowie from Lorain to Huron for relief. The Cowies, with property sales in Huron and funds in a bank, say they are not charity cases and were later returned to Huron by the superintendent.

Elyria Huron County Lorain County Clarksfield Township Alexander Ada Cowie Cowies Lo Tain County Thhey Bals

Death Claims Mrs. Gershowitz

In Lorain on February 2, after a two month illness of heart disease, 88 year old Mrs. Anna Freedman Gershowitz wife of Ike Gershowitz died at her home 1734 Garden Avenue. She had lived here four years and is survived by her husband and three daughters Rose Blanche and Clara. A Jewish synagogue member funeral services are set for 2:00 PM with Rabbi Miller officiating and interment in the Jewish cemetery.

Lorain Anna Freedman Gershowitz Ike Gershowitz Garden Avenue Gershowitz Rose Blanche Clara Miller

Fire Damps Twelfth Street Home In Overheated Furnace

Elyria fire crew responded to A. A. Crooks at 334 Twelfth street yesterday afternoon at 6 30 and quenched a blaze sparked by an overheated furnace. Damage was slight.

Elyria A. A. Crooks Twelfth Street

Burglary Report Notes Missing Items at 616 Lodi St

Elyria police say a dull knife and an oil stone were missing after a Monday night break in at the Biekers barn 616 Lodi Street. The incident details come from local police to the blotter.

Elyria Biekers Lodi Street Poges

Bill to Make Railroad Crossings Safe In Senate

COLUMBUS February 2 A Chronicle telegram report says Senator J F Burke introduced a bill in the Senate to ensure an unobstructed view of all railroad crossings in the state. The measure would require removing trees sign boards and any obstruction along the right of way to let drivers obtain a full view before crossing.

Columbus Chronicle- Telegram J. F Burke Senate

City Boards of Education Spend Money to Improve Schools

Elyria February 2. Under a new state law allowing a two and one eighth mill school tax, districts with surplus tax duplicates must raise local school funds or lose state aid to other districts. Ridgeville loses about 7000 yearly to tuition for Elyria schools. centralized schools could cut costs and save tuition. Some townships nationwide lose funds, while Elyria Lorain vote to issue bonds to fund building and improvements. Wellington village has the county’s highest rate after building a new high school, despite a smaller tax base.

Elyria Ridgevile Hlyria Ridgeville Ohio Avon Lake Carlisle Sheffield Tia Lorain Wellington Village

Auditor Guthman Prepares 1920 Receipts and Expenditures

Elyria reports city auditor Walter Guthman is compiling the 1920 receipts and expenditures. He notes the task is the toughest the office handles and the staff rejoices when the work is finished.

Elyria Walter Guthman Ofice

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Northrup Street School Board C. T Jacobs Helen Hutton James Nichols Japan Nec Essary Europe Harry Ward WC. Brakewan Logal Hospital Jas. J. Dans Harding Surenders Sam H. Squire Herry Coshocton Rotary Cinb Hight Common. Pleas Court Palmer Commissioner of Internal Revenue Williams
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