Four missing in hotel fire in Valdosta
A hotel fire in Valdosta Ga left two men one woman and a small baby unaccounted for. Firefighters battled the blaze as guests escaped amid heavy smoke and flames.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
16
A hotel fire in Valdosta Ga left two men one woman and a small baby unaccounted for. Firefighters battled the blaze as guests escaped amid heavy smoke and flames.
Cranville lad Charles Clark 15 son of Col and Mrs Charles Clark died in a Sugar Loaf coast accident at noon. His sled struck a large stone turning the front of his face. He was carried home by rescuers and underwent emergency care but did not survive.
A historical piece notes the enduring role of the Supreme Court in upholding the Constitution amid political pressures. It emphasizes Washington and other leaders urging restraint on amendments and the Court as a stabilizing force beyond partisan views.
An old scanned fragment touts Mayer's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments, claiming cabbage and sausages aid digestion and ease cramps. The text promotes a dosage plan and urges readers to try the remedy.
A local club backs Kelly Bill before Congress urging passage of the bill increasing postal clerks’ pay from about $100–$125 to $1,000 annually, opposing broad referendums and urging citizen duty to preserve Washington’s constitutional framework.
The committee plans to question Davis Elkins and colleagues in Virginia over prior deals and alleged insider knowledge. Attorney General Dengherry is named in connection with transactions and a potential subpoena to Harry is discussed for the week.
Markets section lists produce prices for February with figures such as high and animal city 27 1 2, cheese York site 28 29 lb, poultry fowls 26 27 lb, roosters 15 18, springers 25 25, ducks 27 28. Contains scattered OCR fragments.
The fragment reports cattle and calves receipts with dates and markets. It mentions steer and heifer activity and top quotations, noting mixed consignments and market conditions. Names and precise figures are partially garbled but indicate a market summary for stock trades at Cleveland.
Louis E Burgner of Oberlin was elected president of the Lorain County Chapter of the Oberlin Alumni Association at the mid winter homecoming banquet held at Oberlin College. Officers include vice president Mrs George Klotz and secretary Mrs F L Leonardta. The event featured a performance by the Oberlin Dramatic Association and remarks on the Oberlin Endowment and Bugie Fund Drive.
Oberlin freshman team defeated a college alumni squad 9-2 while the A. B. Smythe team of Cleveland, composed of graduates, lost 21-78. Paul veteran referee officiated. An all college dance preceded the game and an alumni dance followed, with nearly two hundred alumni in attendance.
Berlin College has secured Reverend Bishop Kraneis McConnell for the week of prayer. McConnell, a noted authority on applying religion to social issues, serves as president of the Methodist Federation of Social Service and was previously its chairman.
Amherst public schools hold a two day carnival at the school building on February 29 and March 1 starting at 4 2 am each afternoon. Every trade and department will be represented with art and manual training displays. Derby races and a grand parade are planned with a dinner Saturday at 3 pm. Proceeds fund needed school equipment.
The St Peters Evangelical Missionary Society selected officers at a church parlors meeting in Amherst. Elected were President Mrs H Ernst Vice President Mrs Fred Roemer Recording secretary Mrs Clarence Kerns Financial secretary Mrs Kenny Kane Treasurer Mrs Eubs. A regular meeting day was set for the third Thursday each month at the church parlors.
Ashland Ohio obituary notes the death of an 83 year old former Amherst resident who ran a Park Avenue restaurant and ice cream parlor. She was born May 15, 1935 in Vermilion Township and lived in Ashland for forty years. Funeral services were held at her son Praston Long's home with Pastor H. Smith officiating and burial in Ashland cemetery.
Wellington on Feb 22 saw the Junior Baracas beat Collins 38-35 at Collins, the first home defeat for Collins this season. Jenson Baracas led Wellington with eight baskets while Collins countered with Swiek Currier and Benner scoring in a tight, hard fought contest.
Lorain played hard but were out classed as Elyria boys surged ahead. The crowd roared while Lorain hit a flurry of baskets and showcased pride in a spirited effort led by Tom H. Stevenson.
Brooklyn Mike Ballering Phil Lynines won a ten round decision over Ine Ste in a rookion. New York Tommy knocked out Jack Pry in the eighth round. Newark Wee Willie Burpe won a twelve round decision over Willie Woods of Scotland.
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