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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1921

Page

8

Lorain Poised to Seal Pennant in Elyria Clash

Lorain aims to clinch the Little Big Six title by hosting Elyria in a Friday night league showdown. Strong coaching by Stephens and the Snyder brothers of Oberlin will officiate under strict rules. Tickets go on sale Friday afternoon for students at 420 o'clock. evening buyers considered general public.

Lorain Elvria Themo Marehed Snyder Brothers Oberlin Elyria Elyria-Lorain Torain Gamp Bellevue Sandusky Nie

New Oberlin Road Surface Possible If City Acts

County officials briefed the city council on a plan to pave Oberlin Road from South Maple Street to the B&O tracks and beyond to a new surface east of Oberlin. The county would cover 40 to 50 percent of costs with abutting property owners paying 40 percent and the remainder split between the county and city. The project would use a pavement at least 18 feet wide with an eleven inch base, and city plans will be prepared by the city engineer.

Oberlin Road Maple Street Ars Columbus State Highway Commission

Lorain to Issue $150,900 Water Works Bonds

Lorain city council referred to the finance and claims committee an ordinance to issue bonds totaling 150800 for extending and enlarging the water works system. Funds would cover enlarging mains laying new mains improving pumping station and installing sedimentation and clear water basins filters pump pits head house wash water tanks and related equipment plus engineering and inspections.

Lorain Finance and Claims Committee L. A. Snell Ohio

Natural Gas Found In Big Tree at Vermilion

Vermilion residents report a strange discovery as workmen encountered a hollow oak tree about 18 inches in diameter. A hissing gas odor emerged from the center, and when the decayed core was cut, a bright flame shot upward for ten minutes. The tree lay south of a gas well on the same farm, suggesting the roots tapped the vein.

Vermilion Vermilion-on-the-, ‘Lake Pani Doubtleas

Oberlin YMCA workers close three days of Seances in LaPorte

ELYRIA Feb 8 Oberlin YMCA workers led by Leland Hutchinson Ralph Maxted Alfred Bartter Jack Herberts Curtis and Phil Frazier concluded a three days meeting at LaPorte Methodist Church last evening. Large congregations attended each service and the community praised their songs and talks. They have been invited to return at a future date.

Elyria Oberlin Leland Hutchinson Ralph Maxted Alfred Bartter Jack Herberts Curtis Phil Frazier LaPorte Methodist Church Evory

Baby Neary Dies in Elyria

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Nary, living at 106 Mound Street, Elyria, died yesterday. Burial is set for 2:00 this afternoon at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Baby Nary Elyria Baby Neary Victor Nary Mound Street Ridgelawn

Ohio House considers physical education bill and state supervisor

Ohio lawmakers file a bill to require physical education in public private and parochial schools and to appoint a state supervisor of physical education Representative Werner of Ashtabula county introduces the measure in Columbus Also Gov Davis invites leading business men to a Feb 17 conference at the governor s office and the Miller act to create a prohibition commissioner and deputies moves toward the governor s offices Details cover public and private schooling and regulatory roles in Ohio news reports from Columbus February 8 and 9 1920s era context mentions a tractor show attendance and a fatal auto accident involving Cap Zibert and others near the State fairgrounds in Columbus

Columbus Werner Ashtabula Ohio Davis Smith

Child Dies After Illness at Home in Loraus

John Chudeciski six year old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Chudeciski of 1113 West 31st street died early this morning after a serious pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the family home. The body will lie in Schultz undertaking parlors until Thursday morning.

Loraus John Leo Chudeisk West 31St Street Schultz Undertaking

Children Burn Locked In Home In Columbus Fire

Two young sisters Irene Goodwin four and Julie two were found dead in a burning Columbus home at 141 East Frankfort street. Neighbors broke in but doors were locked. The mother Mrs Lawrence Goodwin was away. The fire destroyed the house and the children died huddled in a corner away from the flames.

International News Service Columbus Irene Goodwin Julie East Frankfort Street Lawrence Goodwin Goodwin

Age Defeated Youth In Fight

International News Service reports veteran welterweight champion Jack Britton, 36, defeated challenger Ted Lewis in a decisive twelve or fifteen round bout at Madison Square Garden. Despite Lewis’s youth and endurance, Britton’s speed and experience proved superior, securing the decision and extending his claim as welterweight champion.

Jack Vblock International Sporting New York Jack Britton Britton Td Lewis Madison Squire Garden Lewis

Iris Tonquette Threatens City Suit Over Windshield Incident

Elyria reports Iris Tonquette of North Street warned the city she will sue unless her damages are compromised. She says Patrolman Sayles smashed the windshield of a car she rode in last January on East River Street after dark, causing injuries and nervous shock while she was pregnant.

Elyria Iris Tonquette North Street Sayles Baird East River Street

Bath House Improvement Plan Referred to City Council

Lorain residents await action after an ordinance for renovating the Lake Vin bath house at a projected cost of 312,000 was sent to the building and finance committee. Vice Director L A Snell joined the committee briefing.

Lorain Lake Vin Snell

Board to Visit Lorain High School Cafeteria Plan

Ellia, Feb 8. Lorain board of education plans a Thursday noon visit to Lorain high school to inspect the cafeteria run for students. The trip aims to inspire a similar setup at the technical high school addition on Sixth street. Architect plans are active as the board seeks ideas from Lorain. Meanwhile Senator Lodge of Massachusetts is authorized to request a copy of a proposed Japanese se agreement from Secretary of State.

Elyria Board of Education Lorain High School Technical High School Sixth Street Lorain Washington Senator Lodge Massachussetts Senate Foreign Relations Committee Colley Menger Hira Wohnnen California

Medical Board Seeks Dismissal in Browning License Case

In Elyria the State Medical Board filed a reply seeking dismissal of the revocation case against Dr Lee Browning of Lorain. The board argues the petition lacks facts to justify the court assuming jurisdiction.

Elyria, Feb State Medical Board Lee Browning Lorain

Property Owners to Be Invited to Conference

Elyria February 8 Property owners on West Broad street are to be invited to meet with the City Council to discuss a proposition to construct a deep sanitary sewer for the street. The council seeks意见 on whether the sewer should run in the rear alley or under the sidewalk, aiming to obtain input from those who will pay for the improvement.

Elyria West Broad Street

Safety zones proposed for Lorain streets read to council

Petitions were read to Lorain city council requesting safety zones on the north and south sides of West Erie in front of the Lake Shara Electric waiting room and on both sides of Broadway from Toop to 11th Street. The matter was referred to safety director Harry Shiff for action.

Lorain City Council West Erie Lake Shara Electric Broadway Toop 11Th Street Saafety Harry Shiff

Mayor Jones Objects to Franchise Terms in City Debate

The mayor and council spar over a street railway franchise with 26 year fare protections and route restrictions. Officials clash on routes via Mill street and Chestnut street, while Halpin and Hewitt seek calmer proceedings and a future adjourned meeting with Mayor Jones urged to attend and possibly repeat objections in writing.

West River Furnace Street Dig Tin Plate Mill Street New York Centre Yellow Line Chestnut Street West Avenue Pasengers Halpin Hewitt Council Stark Jones Hel Emmels Higzoner Haipia

Bond Ridge school bond plan seeks voter info and petitions

County officials push a bond plan to fund new Carlisle township school buildings. Carlisle tax rate now 2.62 mills would rise 3 mills if approved. About 285 grade students and 50 high school scholars affected. Officials note tuition shifts could increase state teacher funding. Campaign results seen as promising in this county and expected elsewhere.

Elyria Board of Educaton Carlisle Fytaes

New York Stock Opening Drift Amid Rights Trading

New York stocks opened steady with a firm tone and narrow price changes. Southern Pacific rights led activity, Pacific Oil unchanged, steel and Royal Dutch firm, Liberty bonds quoted, Chicago wheat and corn weakened at the outset as pork and hog futures fell.

New York Southern Pacific Exrights Pacific Oil Atlantic Gulf Steel Common General Asphalt Sears Roebuck Royal Dutch Lexican Petroleum Victory Chicago

Market Roundup Scrambles Prices Across Markets

Cleveland reports show eggs at 45 cents per dozen with little change elsewhere. Cattle receipts 10,000 and hogs 1,990 at various price ranges. Chicago hogs and cattle also listed with mixed, steady, and top values, including lambs and sheep prices and feeder categories.

Cleveland Chicago

Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promoted for Quick Relief

A wartime style ad touts Par mint double strength for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mix 1 ounce with hot water and a bit of sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily to ease nostril congestion and breathing. Cautions readers to try this home remedy, claiming quick relief.

Wellington Presses Governor Probe on State Home Deal

Wellington seeks gubernatorial inquiry into a proposed state home for the feeble minded near town. Reports say Cit administration bought land near Bucyrus at 235 per acre, far above the Wellington site estimate. Governor Davis was urged to investigate by Mayor Cuy L. Wells and local business leaders amid surrounding rumors.

Guy Wells Wellington Cox Buevius State Board of Administration Witbeck Cit Bucyrus

Check for Twenty Five Cents From 1890 Found in Relics

An old twenty five cent World Herald check dated September 17 1890 surfaced in Upland Nebraska. It was issued by Frank J Burkley then World Herald secretary treasurer and paid to J W Robinson for a news item he sent from the countryside. The find comes as the marriage of past and present in a fragment from Omaha printing history.

International News Service Omaha Ner Omaha National Bank Omaha World Herald Bo J W. Robinson Upland Banking Company Upland Ned Frank J. Burkley The World Herald Burkley Robinson

Edison on impossible feats and Bradford ghost message

The article reports Thomas A Edison’s belief that such an achievement is possible but not yet proven, with President Stone noting no concrete physical measurements exist. It also covers Prof. Bradford, a suspected contactee, sending no message from beyond to Ruth Doran, who hopes for contact and says she would reveal it immediately if received.

Sity International News Service Today Thomas A Edison Stone Uhroposes Detroit Thomas Lyn. Bradford Ruth Doran Ews Service Bradford

What’s Gone Lumbago What’s Gone

An ad style plea urges quick relief for lumbago and throat illnesses like sore throat and bronchitis. It promotes Begg’s Mustarine from a local pharmacy as a faster remedy than common treatments, aiming to curb pain and inflammation with a leading pain relief claim.

Begg

Bible Psalm 22 hailed as inspired word by minister

Elyria February 8 Reverend Neighbour at The First Baptist Church declares Psalm 22 the most certain proof of divine inspiration. He argues the psalm portrays Christ on the cross with verbatim accuracy, written a thousand years before the events, and depicts scribes and crowd reactions vividly. He warns against ignoring the Bible’s inspired nature.

Elyria Neighbour First Baptist Church Christ

Lincoln life topic to lead four class chapel talks

The Friday chapel services at Lorain High will be led by four senior classes Freshmen Sopimore Junior and Senior A's. The program centers on the life of Abraham Lincoln with the classes directing the service and leading student participation.

Lincoln Lorain Feo Tho Taing Sopimore A

Banks Go Safe in Findlay Banks Ban Saturday Hours

Findlay Ohio banks will stop Saturday evening operations due to rising crime nationwide. Armed guards have been stationed at local banks for several weeks as a precaution while conditions are deemed unsafe.

Internationnal News Service Findlay

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