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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1926
Page
8
Report describes a murder case with Louis Rom and a veteran suspect awaiting court. A second man admitted from Nathew wk lies in hospital after a police shooting. A witness accuses a youth with a police record while a third shooter remains at large.
Adeliza Reynolds aged 75 years 11 months 25 days died at her son George Reynolds 803 West River Street Saturday noon. Survived by daughter Cora Coy Norwalk two sons George and Minea Elyria seven grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 10 AM from Church of Christ Wellington burial Fitchville Rev Wiseman officiating. Amelia Hafner died at 8 AM at 222 East Fifth Street aged 65. Widow of John Hafner survived by three children W T Wilder W F Hafner and Mrs John Calder plus sister Mrs Charles Friend Lorain. Charter member of St Paul Evangelical church. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 PM at home with Rev Paul Bourquin in charge burial Ridgelake Cemetery.
St Joseph's Hospital reports 318 births and 496 deaths in 1925. The year saw the highest patient count in the institution's history.
Birmingham County Line reports a New Year’s Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bonnette with many locals and guests from Elyria Detroit and Sandusky. The write up lists attendees and social visits, notes illnesses and recoveries, and mentions W. O. Truscott newly elected town clerk.
Sandy Wallace Quinn of 805 Park Street Oberlin died January 2 at Allen hospital after pneumonia. Born March 21 1900 he lived all his life in Oberlin. Survived by wife Florence Gorden three children Paul Raymond Bentata and siblings and parents. Funeral at Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial at Pittsfield cemetery.
Major Smith reports on Oberlin Christmas activities crediting Frank Spellbrink and his crew for decorating the tree star and lamps. Local businessmen funded the tree and candy boxes for children, with support from the Cleveland and Southwestern Railway and other firms. A committee oversaw the program.
The Amherst page reports the burial of Myron B. Cunningham at Middle Ridge Cemetery after dying New Year’s Day at his daughter’s Elyria home. It notes Mrs. Chas Goods admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital and various local items including dairy changes, household moves, and social events in Oberlin and Amherst communities.
Pimples may fade after a few nights with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a gentle safe substitute for calomel cleanses the blood bowels and liver. The ad claims the product removes a dark brown taste bad breath dull feeling and constipation while improving pimply faces.
Paris reports that Madame Maria Verone cites domestic attachment as the key to lower divorce rates in France. Minister of Justice figures show postwar rises to 34,079 in 1920 with years of fluctuation, while judges note that about 4,000 more divorces are filed each year than granted due to contentious demands and sometimes brutality.
The senate considers the seat line of Senator-designate Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota this week amid topics related to his pending confirmation. A discussion on the seat line and related measures occupies lawmakers.
The senate opens consideration of foreign debt settlements and probes foreign monopolies in rubber and coffee. Muscle Shoals, miscellaneous jobs, and a renewed world court debate are on the agenda with amendments likely to be voted on in three weeks, and final passage of the tax bill possible before March 15.
Police report two separate accidents on Broad street and Cleveland street. Thomas Haynes says a car driven by William Musselman struck his eastbound vehicle near Perry court, with damaged door jam and broken glass. witnesses say Haynes had lights on. Another collision near Ellarwood street involved Anthony Plato whose speeding car ripped Fay's bumper and struck a telephone pole as Fay turned east. Plato said he was rushing to keep an appointment at 1 30.
Produce market report from Cleveland lists butter at 2 firsts 48 to 49 cents, eggs at 44 to 48 cents, oleo 28 to 30 cents, poultry fowls 30 to 31 cents, turkeys 50 to 62 cents, apples Ohio Baldwins 6.75 per barrel, potatoes Ohio 2.60 to 2.75 per bushel, cabbage 60 cents per 100 pounds, tomatoes hothouse 2.50 to 2.75 per 10 pound basket, onions Ohio 8.50 to 2.73 per cent.
Cattle receipts 1400 with market steady. Fat steers common to good priced 8 to 12.50, cows 4 to 6, calves 12 to 16. Sheep and lambs 2500 with prices 10 to 16 for wethers and lambs. Hogs 6000 with barrows and gilts around 11.85 to 12.75, stags and roughs listed.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs, colds, and throat troubles. It claims creosote calms inflamed membranes, inhibits germ growth, and that the product is absorbed into the blood to attack the illness, with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
Jerome i. Jerome tells Marylebone grammar school boys life offers rich rewards for little money. He says books music scenery sport a holiday with a knapsack friendship and love are accessible with effort and that life is an interesting country with fun, adventure, and hard paths.
A special grand jury indicted Edith Haskell formerly of Oberlin for embezzling 1000 dollars from an Oberlin garage while she was bookkeeper. Prosecutor J A Baird and Judge W H Thompson moved to detain her after alleged frauds in Courtland and Ithaca New York. The note also mentions the YMCA celebrating its 75th anniversary with branches in Montreal and Boston.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent candy like laxative that eases head ache dizziness and constipation. It claims the tablets stimulate the liver and bowels without griping and offers directions for all ages on the box.
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