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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
5
George B. Walker of MH L Doherty Co. denies his firm is considering purchasing the Lake Shore Electric or any subsidiaries. A similar denial comes from J O Kennedy of the Ohio Public Service Co. in Cleveland.
A Worcester man recounts gem thefts from Brady shop and a Los Angeles jewelry store. He describes three failed attempts, a change of heart sparked by his newborn son, and now faces a twelve year sentence with possible pardon. A Providence hospital official notes the confession as unusual while stressing cautionary tips to prevent theft.
Advice warns homeowners to secure valuables, avoid hiding money in obvious places, remove cash from registers at night, and not reveal travel plans to strangers. It cautions verifying workers credentials, notifying police of absences, and inspecting delivered packages before paying Co D charges.
Herman J. Fe Wieland died in Palm Beach Florida and his funeral was held at his brother in law H W Ingersoll’s home after the body arrived late delaying yesterday’s services.
Police squads raided Hollywood and suburbs arresting over 135 men and women. At the Jack Riley Hotel in Huntington Park officers confiscated liquor cards dice and a large sum of money.
Washington February 24 House agricultural committee voted to favorably report the Haugen bill creating a 50 million dollar government corporation to export surplus American farm products.
news brief notes the death of Hjalmar mm former premier of Bwveden. scattered items mention Lieut Osborne C Wood son of Major General Leonard Wood seen leaving Paris and heading to Madrid. reports from Peking claim the former boy emperor of China fled Peking and is en route to an unspecified destination.
This verse asks if the road winds to the end and if a resting place awaits at night. It answers with assurance that a welcoming inn exists for all who seek it and that labor yields reward, companionship, and comfort for travelers unable to endure alone.
The annual convention of the Ohio Farmers and Grain Dealers Association opened in Toledo at 11:00 this morning for a two day session.
John Dollar transfers undivided half interest in 62.63 acres in Avon to Edward Dollar for 6000 dollars. Franklin Kern transfers lot 236 Lake View Park allotment to The Edick Building Co for 2500 dollars. Miller Marcum transfers lot 491 Feirnome allotment Elyria to Mary Kigs for 1500 dollars. Hill Realty Co transfers Jot 179 in second ad Elyria to Joy Moeller for 1000 dollars. Tresate Frank transfers jot on East avenue Elyria to Roy Smith for 3500 dollars.
In New Guinea among savage tribes the chief sought deep knowledge of poisons. A skilled native could kill an enemy with a hundred different poisons, each swift and deadly and unfamiliar to Western science.
A cyclone struck Graham and Fox oil fields in northwest Carter county causing more than 100000 dollars in damage to homes and oil rigs. Word of the disaster came today after communications were restored.
The House investigating committee halted the air probe on Saturday and decided to resume it on Thursday after reviewing progress and readiness by the congressional aircraft investigation team.
End kidney ills quick with Red Mill Haarlem Oil capsules. The ad claims direct action on irritated kidneys, flushing toxins, easing backache and frequent urination, and restoring energy. Sold by C. C. Bowers and other listed druggists with money back guarantee.
Senator Borah investigates a charge that Count Michael Karolyi was forced to take a pledge of silence before entering the United States for a prevent visit. The probe, directed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, involves the State Department in the muskling charges.
Washington Feb 24 The administration makes a last bid to push passage as chances dwindle for the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill.
Virginia mourns for Dr Kate Waller Barrett a nationally known figure in philanthropy and social reform whose death was announced on February 3 in Alexandria. Her work with humanitarian projects and advocacy for social progress left a lasting impact across the state and beyond.
Amherst Feb 24 Amherst music lovers enjoyed a strong concert by the Amherst Choral Union at the Opera House aided by soloists Misa Sybil Adams piano and her brother Eugene Adams violin both from Lorain The chorus received repeated encores and the instrumentalists earned high praise for refined performances
Margaret Olson receives a nurse training send off with a Cleveland guest list that includes Myra Carlson and Esther Carlson as well as Helen Enlum and Mildred Alexander. A 14th anniversary dinner honors Dr W H Turner and wife at Elyria. Other events include a Jollies Club gathering in Lorain and a St Josephs church pre lecture supper with post supper dancing and cards.
Community members traveled to Castalia Elyria Cleveland Tiffin and Lorain while several families hosted relatives over the weekend. Illness touched the Berkmeyer Ladrach and Gillam households as scarlet fever and grippe symptoms appeared, with doctors monitoring recovery.
Nina Romano, screen star and wife and mother of Rex, claims Tellegen's secret marriage to her followed his divorce from Geraldine Farrar in December 1923. The public revelation notes their son Rex and the couple's new family status.
Mrs Christ Haldeman and family of Lakewood visited J C Parker. Mrs Thomas Rusk spent Sunday at White Fox. Melba Brophy stayed with her parents in Columbus. Mr and Mrs J Stears spent the weekend in Salem Ohio. Mrs Joe Bickel of LaGrange visited her mother Mrs Jessie Berkmeyer.
A brief advertisement advises dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoonfuls of water to gargle a sore throat. Use only genuine Bayer Tablets with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a low price. If symptoms persist, repeat in two hours.
Miss Nelle Gray of West Avenue visits brother Hugh Gray at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio. Several residents travel by auto to Rutland Vermont for relatives and attend funerals in Mount Vernon Virginia. Births noted at Memorial Hospital and social visits span Cleveland to Lorain with multiple families hosting gatherings on Washington's Birthday.
Simpsons Motors of the City League traveled to Dayton for the state tournament. The team posted game scores of 898, 985 and 921 for a 2804 total. In singles R Maddock led with 645 followed by Wilcox 584 and C Heinbach 567. In doubles R Maddock Wilcox 1097 and Donnelly Evans 1023 M Maddock 1021.
Last night in Philadelphia Lew Tendler stopped Joe Reno in eight rounds while Mickey Travers defeated Danny Gartin in Newark. Noble and Gordon drew in ten. In Detroit Willie Farrell earned a ten round decision over Phil McGraw. In New York Tommy O Brien KO'd George Chaney in six. Jimmy Goodrich beat Eddie Wagner in twelve in lightweight eliminations.
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