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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1926

Page

3

Westerville probe clouds Ohio dry force actions

Gov Donahue orders a secret probe into charges that Mrs Ruth Farrell was hired by Propst to lure Marshal Harry Nutt into illegal liquor supply and immoral acts. Gibson testified that Farrell urged Propst to involve Nutt and procure liquor while raids targeted violators. Officials say the governor will consider Gibson's declaration before any disclosure. Police assist McDonald in locating Farrell and Goldie Hallam, roommates paid for tips used in raids, while Crabbe condemns the secrecy and calls for public inquiry. Adjutant General Henderson to visit London Springfield Darton and Jackson to investigate complaints against state dry agents.

Polumbus Verkegrd Ruth Farrell Ara Tell Arma State eleRtion Department Gibson Farrell Propst Harry Nutt Westerville McDonald Columbus Ruth Farrall Goldie Hallam Donahsy Prohibition Hallam Prohibition Department Sear Chamber Natt Crabee Crabbe Donehey Henderson London Springfeld Darton Jackson

City to Seek Bids for Fire Engine Hose and Car

Elyria officials announce sealed bids due March 11 noon for a motor driven fire engine about 1000 feet of hose and no automobile for the police department. Specifications are on file in the service director's office. Real estate transfers include several parcel trades and sublets in Elyria and Amherst with prices ranging from $2,000 to $7,000.

Elyria William Honecker Walenty Locenki Black River Two John Schwartz William R. Morgan London Cassia F. Kenney W. RR Morgan Geo

Man found with 4050 dollars in pockets in Cincinnati

Thomas Johnson a 57 year old man is found with four thousand five hundred dollars in three packages on his person at the General hospital after being taken from Central Union Station. He cannot read or write and says he will leave the money to a missionary Baptist church.

Cincinnati Thomas Johnson Vic General Hospital Johnson Central Union Station Travelers’ Aid Bureau Alaska

Death notices from Mur ray Ridge area

Obituaries record Bessie Campbell of Murray Ridge died aged 51 after months of illness. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at Sudro Funeral Home with burial in Wakeman cemetery. Survived by husband Louis, five children, four grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.

Ansaroon Bia Bessie Campbell Murray Ridge Louis Charles Clifford Cassey Thomas Russel Sudro Funeral Home Nev W. L. Burner Wakeman Cemetery WH. D. Rankin Masonic Temple Ridgelawn Cemetery Edwin Kirby Sulah Mahlich Hoerbert Mason Floral Court W. Ta. Burner

Ballots Mailed To Board Of Trade Members

Members of the Board of Trade received ballots by mail to vote on five directors. Ballots are due by Tuesday March {date}. President C. W. Phillips urged prompt return and noted directors will then elect officers for the coming year.

Th. OF Board of Trade C. W. Phillips

Gale Hampers Indiana as Tornado Touches Towns

Strong southwest winds, 50 to 60 mph, sweep Indiana from Indianapolis to Vernon and Warsaw as a cyclonic disturbance rips through the region. A miniature tornado unroofed homes in Vernon while telegraph wires fail and communications crack, causing damage across several counties.

Indianapolis Indiana U. S. Weather Bureau Grand Rapids Mich Batesville Ind Cincinnati Louisville Vernon Warsaw

South Ridge Notes from February gatherings and visits

Community announcements record church services on February 28 and Sunday school at 1 am and communion at 11 am led by Trev We. AL Tabbert of Amherst. Numerous local visits note residents of Murray Ridge Brownhelm Elyria and Vermilion. town events include WCTU meeting and a townline school minstrel show. Property transfers include multiple deeds in Carlisle Fairhome and North Amherst with values listed.

Soutie Rivgh Trev. We AL Tabbert Amherst John Witt Nickliff, O C. Holzworth Helen Stang Cleveland Joan Stang Jay Fitch William Spiegelberg Middle Ridge Walter Grobe Ninabelle Decker Murray Ridge Dotty Schoffield Donald Hollingsworth Universt Evelyn Beal Miriam C. Holeworth Airs Charles Bechtel Brownhelm J. P. Bechtel Milton Baus Matilda Dramm Fred Kuhlow Elyria Mae Partlow Ridgeville Mable Dehn Carl Dram Coressa Ernst Eaton Jay Fow Townline Road Edward Ernst Robert Marian North Ridge Conrad Ernst Clarence Peabody Homer Wooster Qberlin William Peabody New Qohbert Henrnietta Brownhelm South Rudce Evangelical Church Brownheim W. H. Schuster Clevetant J.P. Bechtel John Miller Theodore Grills Melvin Harold C. J. Smith Lewis Phiel Flymia Gunt Smith Ida Elsie Dellefield Henry Dellefield William Strack Wilming Dence Peabody Chile Washington

John Coolidge Trains Saxophone With Boxing Rival

Amherst College dormitory scene features John Coolidge, son of the President, learning the saxophone while recovering from a black eye earned in a boxing match with Matty Silverman of Brooklyn. Coolidge downplays pursuit of boxing fame and praises his opponent as a strong, game competitor.

Amherst Amherst College John Coolidge Matty Silver‘main Brooklyn N. Y John John Wider Trymouth Vermont Green Mountain State Jack Dempsey Mattie Silverman Manly Silverman Matty Silverman Ile

Oberlin Road community notes and gatherings

Oberlin area residents report social events including visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Baumann and family and attendance at a basketball game in Oberlin. Nearby travels include trips to Cleveland Bucyrus Elyria and Lorain for parties sales and hospital stays. Safety concerns noted with several illnesses and injuries among locals.

Oberlin Road George Baumann Harry Spiecher Frank Kreuger Bellevue P. JH. Campbell Cleveland W. Burke Martin Foley Jr. Brooks Clare Brooke Bucyrus Herman Sabroski Carl Hansen Evelyn Boon Gertrude ‘Hiebbs John Clark Lorain J.C. Davidson J. H. Edmonds D. J. Campbell Jr Bert Balcomb Brumby Harvey Eastman Falb Lynda Mable Hastman Sadie Boone Llyria Evelyn John Biesics Harvey Mabn Elytia Carl Hansen, Mra Davidson Mys Gar McRobert Campbell J. K. Barnard A. A. Saatan John Wern Grange John Baumann Jr Hattie Steffin Sraymond Winn Orlin Steffin West Ridge Fred Bongs Watchfield Glen Feking Andiitis Joe Fekins Tom Baumann Mildred Clark van Haverlyn Buswell Kenneth Bradon Kingstors Ohio O. B.C Campbell District William

Amherst men arrested in gambling rooms

Joe Samaha and Walter Owens of Amherst were arrested yesterday by Sheriff Underhill and deputies Ives Cawie Knight and Amherst police for keeping gambling rooms. They will have a hearing March 1. Falls while skating Albert Bergson ten, of 112 Park Avenue, was taken to the hospital after a fall at McKinley school pond. No fractures and not admitted. G J Mitchelson assistant county superintendent to address the Fathers and Sons banquet tonight at Nova Ohio on the subject The Boy. He was superintendent of schools in Nova for nine years.

Amherst Joe Samaha Walter Owens Fred Underhill Ives, Cawie, Knight Amherst Police Albert Bergson Park Avenue Nic McKinley School G. J. Mitchelson Fathers and Sons Nova Ohio

Market Notes Cleveland Prices For Butter Eggs Tomatoes

Markets in Cleveland show butter prices with extra tubs at 46 1 2 cents and 44 1 2 to 45 1 2 for extra firsts, packing at 27 to 30. Eggs list Ohio firsts at 28 cents and extras up to 32, Western at 27, Nut 28. Tomatoes in Southern markets quoted at 6.60 to 7.00 and 2.50 for 300 carton.

Cleveland Ohio

Cleveland Livestock Market Receipts Steady Across Classes

Cleveland market reports receipts of 200 cattle 300 calves 1 900 sheep and lambs 2 000 hogs with steady to slightly lower trends. Beef cattle mix includes good to choice fat steers 9 to 11 and cows 4 to 7 while hogs bring 12 50 to 15 50 and lambs 12 13 to 14 00 per hundredweight.

Cleveland

Murder Probe Shifts to Columbus Grove in Nesbitt Case

An investigation into the Nesbitt murder moved to Columbus Grove as authorities seek Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss Brown, visitors in the Nesbitt home, to learn about possible discord in the Nesbitt marriage. Mrs. Brown is being questioned by Miami County authorities after accompanying Mrs. Nesbitt to the train and after the Browns left their relatives in Ottawa.

Ottawa Ohio Jacob Nasbitt O. S. TV Troy Columbus Grove Prentiss Brown Nesbitt

Tax cut figures and revenue outlook outlined

The article details large scale reductions across categories such as automobiles and motorcycles, cigars, admissions, and general revenue under existing law. It notes no reductions for tobacco, alcohol, stamps, and a wiped out trucking tax, while Mellon warned limits to cuts and administration leaders claim revenue remains sufficient with no looming financial issues.

Mellon

Local sports and community notes from Brownhelm area

A roundup of events includes Brownhelm boys losing 24 to 15 to Henrietta while girls win 3 to 3 and claim county championship, with plans to face Amherst on March 12. Other items cover birthdays, school activities, gas well drilling, whooping cough quarantines, and social gatherings in Brownhelm and nearby towns.

Hemroid remedy claims permanent relief via internal medicine

An advertisement touts Hemroid as a internal medicine cure for piles, arguing external treatments fail and claiming 9% success in 1000 cases. It promotes a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy from C. W. Phillips.

Leonhardt Wan Leonhardt C. W. Phillips Easa

Spencer Spencer Area News Briefs in Ashland Circuit

Local notes from Spencer Spencer dated Feb 25 record visits, family gatherings, and movements. Several families including Dague Emerson Firestone Gannett and Browand are noted visiting, hosting, or relocating. Community events mention a KP party and junior YWCA activities along with nursing and restaurant remarks.

Moone Joe Gariss Firestone North Main Street Agnes Strong Wooster College Chisty Nora Aldrich Elyria Luella Rumbaugh John Emersons Homerville Homer Sooge Walter Rooke Cleveland Harve Claude Gannett Evelyn Frank Gannett Sarah Kumphrey M. A. Dickason Medina Elmer Browand Aaron Browand Baby Charley Dague Henry White Nor’walk Mary Redman Wellington Carrie Oimerald Jessie Goodyear Steiger Luella Steiger Laura Fuller Wadsworth P. J. White Dale George Hartman J. T. McCourt Orlo Maniz Wilson Auble Arthur Nixon Mort Myers A. B. Smith Penfield K.P E. R. Walte B. Dague

To Our City Subscribers Delays Prompted Delivery Call

If you do not receive your paper by 6 50 p m call 2whte and your paper will be delivered by our truck boy 2% soon as possible after this hour.

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America Mrs Olive Crehore Olive Crenore Elyria Memorial Hospital Ralph Chicopee Massachusetts Charles 'Crehore Rast Avenue Taylor Rankin FU Mahlich Funeral Auleue Youngstown, O Arthur Frankenburg Davey Brown White Mountains Jose Willard Luis Firgo South Ridge Walter G. Hadaway Moeschke Carlisle Noame Wilcoxson P. C. Sciscoe Fairhome William Schinjitaky C. Narold Grugle Isaac G Harel North Amherst John Goolidge Oberlin Road Astor John Jacob Astor Palm Beach Fila William_K. Dick R Brownhelm Misa Florence Claus Henrietta Henrietta High School Avon Frederick Schnaak Homer Petton Henry Kane Kh. C. Lambie Birmingham Ed. Sanders Emma U Dreschler Elizabeth Buriel M. Dreschler Cora Herchler J. Terchler George Aschenbach Telyma Cook Walter Schusterland Lakewood Donald Lendsley Wittenberg College Harvey Brandau May Smith Clarence Wood J. W. Brandan Polly Jerry George Baird Clirete Ertisemant Spencer Will Hynman Akerom Walter Everheart Medins Grant Hall Kazel Aldrich Jesse Goodyears Orson Howes Fipkie Mansfeld May Elizabeth White Litchfield G. L. Emerson Norman Bouen Ray Eglin Blake Walter Storm Walter Roue Wanda Liyd Lechleitney Leslia White Alvah White Frank White Forest Allison West Salem Elyria Hagles California Sven Colla Blue Bird Sweet Shoppe Court Street Leader Shoe Store Shoe Store Doytlans
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