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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1923
Page
5
Lima reporters note that two Ku Klux Klan members visited the Christian Missionary and Alliance church on South Elizabeth Street to observe the Rev. H. G. Rowe’s preaching. In Neffs, coal miner Mike Finch was counting when an incident occurred.
A money grab led to a John Doe warrant as an unidentified man fled with $210. Chas Beach argued with Marshal Hysell, bit the officer, and paid a $60 fine after presenting a bowling ball witnessed by the Y M C A. Edward McIntire, 79, a Confederate veteran, died at his Zaleski home after years of blindness. Council in Yorkville urged re‑appraisal of village property amid tax inequities. Coolville notes winter hardships from bad roads and flu.
Athens loses to Nelsonville loosens the path to the Ohio University tournament on March 23 with contenders Portsmouth Chillicothe Hillsboro and Greenfield entering the fray. Also WC T U pushes cigarette prohibition in Ohio and hotel changes loom in Bucyrus and Defiance.
Carl Burke and Hussell Frances visited Litchfield. Mrs Fern Pinckney is ill under nurse care. Valentine social on Tuesday features Mele quartet and various solos, readings, and a playlet. Coon of LaGrange visited J Howard Bartter. Palmer Institute attendees, carload of cinders for Baptist parsonage driveways, and a Columbia basketball win over Valley City. Mrs Mary Brasse leased her farm to Charles Frisbee and Robert McCoughrey.
Nelsonville reports Dry Officer D Nash found a wrecked car on the road and investigated. Inside were Rollie White and the remains of a liquor bottle, with enough to cost Folie. Yorkville notes the first anniversary of the shooting on the principal street, and charges await two men in Steubenville next month for second-degree murder after Sheriff Edward Lucas claims they fired a rapid fire gun following his orders.
Advertising copy touts Joint-Ease for rheumatic pain and swellings with claims of quick lasting relief. It promotes Joint-Base as a clean preparation for joint troubles endorsed by druggists. The piece emphasizes chronic cases and assures relief follows use.
Fred Herold Jr on business trip to Detroit. Milford H Bartter spoke at Olmsted Falls Institute. Valley City nurse Viola Putt recovering. Diphtheria quarantine lifted at Pinkney home. Lorain County League of Women Voters invites members to annual meeting in Elyria YWCA February 15 with luncheon and guest speaker from National Social Hygiene Association. Various residents visit, nurse, and host parsonage events noted among Elyria area households.
Town Line North February news lists postponement of the Evergreen Club meeting from Wednesday to March 14 at Mrs W Cook's home. Local social notes mention visits, illnesses, a Valentine social, an old fashioned spelling bee, and a March wedding between Flossie Harris and Henry Balzer with plans to reside in Lorain.
Bulletin reports in Philadelphia indicate a hearing will be held next week in common pleas court on the application for the release of Harris Thaw, notable figure in the Stanford White case and former husband of Evelyn Nesbit. The item reflects ongoing legal proceedings and public interest in the Thaw affair.
Alliance, Feb 12 James B. Cox arrested in an Akron hotel with a woman on charges of kidnapping murderous assault and extortion. He was held on a 45000 bond by Milton T Moore, municipal court judge. The victim, FR. Moibeg of the Alliance Review, was forced to pay to secure release. Police say Cox is from Hollen and targeted the Review over its business lines between Akron Alliance and Ye.
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