Sheriff Adams Inherits Quiet County With Arrests
On his second day in office Sheriff Clarence E. Adams reports no local arrests yet in Lorain County as deputies note a freeze in crime. Three suspects were jailed, including James LaRue accused of defrauding City Loan and Savings Co. of 485 dollars with a false wife, Lillian, and Lane awaiting arraignment. Raymond Tahberan, from Cleveland, is held for breaking and entering at Oberlin. his case is set for Justice J. George tomorrow.
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Clarence E. Adams
Lorain County
Adams
James LaRue
Ashland
City Loan and Savings Company
LaRue
Lillian
Lane
Raymond Tahberan
Sheriff's
Cleveland
Oberlin
J. George
Lorain Woman Shot by Boarder After Move Order
Lorain on January 8 Mrs Katie Wojtowicz 38 was shot in the abdomen by boarder Tordor Pruski following an order to move from the Wojtowicz home. She is mother of three. condition listed serious at the hospital. Pruski detained as police await her condition before charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Katie Wojtowicz
Tordor Pruski
Wojtowicz
Pruski
Wojtowiccz
City budget report urges bonds for equipment and new dump site
The mayor’s 1929 message recommends issuing bonds to fund equipment for the Water Works and city projects, notes expected revenue growth to retire bonds, warns the Ford Road dump is filling, and calls for a unified building code with adequate inspectors to handle future growth. council votes to accept and file the message.
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Ford Road
Elyria
City council approves asphalt purchase for street repairs
The City council last night authorized buying 150 tons of rock asphalt and 5000 gallons of patching and resurfacing material as part of the street repair program. The Service Director will procure the materials under the final passage of the ordinances.
Elyria Lorain Airport Bill Postponed by Council
The Airport committee of the city council could not report action on investigations into a proposed joint Elyria Lorain Airport. Discussion centered on paying a bill from the Austin Company, airport surveyors, and the council postponed payment pending further site survey developments.
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Certy Council
Elyria-Lorain
Austin Company
Fire crews respond to a chimney fire at 202 Harvard Avenue
Hose Company No 1 from Central fire station and Engine Company No 2 from the east side arrived at 7:39 am to 202 Harvard Avenue. Fire fighters found the chimney had burnt out, no apparatus used, and no damage evident.
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Central Fire Station
East Side
Harvard Avenue
City Council authorizes annual delinquent sidewalk repair
The City Council approved completing the yearly contract for repairing delinquent sidewalks last night. The sidewalk delinquency ordinance was enacted under suspension of rules.
Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting Called Off
Kiwanis will not hold its noon meeting tomorrow as officials announce adherence to the Board of Health ruling. Billy Sunday was slated to speak at the luncheon.
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Board of Health
Billy Sunday
Divorce Suit Filed by Helen Sadousky Against Gabriel Sadovsky
Helen Sadousky sues for divorce from Gabriel Sadovsky charging extreme cruelty. She cites weekly intoxication and habitual drinking for three years. Married in 1922 with one child aged six.
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Helen Sadousky
Gabriel Sadovsky
Miller Divorces Suit Cites Cruelty and Neglect
Virginia Miller files for divorce from Rollin Miller on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She alleges lack of support and cruel treatment. The couple wed in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Miller
Rollin Miller
City Council Passes Third Reading of Plot Book Ordinances
Ordnances governing entering into contracts for the maintenance upkeep printing and publishing of the plot book were read to the City Council last night. They received third reading and passed under suspension of rules.
Auto Fire Report at Lake Avenue Ends as False Alarm
Engine Company No. 3 from Station No. 3 on the West Side rushed to Lake Avenue at 10:00 p m last night after an alarm for a car fire. Investigators found the auto not burning but its engine hot, no danger to the vehicle or surroundings.
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Auto Afire Engine Company No. 3
Lake Avenue
Water Main Petition Placed Before City Council
A petition was received by the City Council last night for installing a water main on Parmely Avenue from Lake Avenue to the B and O tracks. The petition was referred to the Lighting and Waterworks committee.
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Parmely Avenue
Lake Avenue
Police recover broken reflector post details scarce
Police officers moved a heavy danger light reflector into headquarters after a wooden post it was mounted on was severed. Details of the accident remain unavailable.
Car Abandoned at Clevellane and Abber Streets
A Ford coupe with plate 393-139 was found abandoned early this morning at Clevellane and Abber streets. Police towed the car to hold for the owner’s arrival.
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Clevellane
Abber Streets
Swift and Company Sues Urbas in Common Pleas Court
Swift and Company filed suit in common pleas court seeking $159.15 from Jos. Urbas of 3118 Pearl Avenues, Lorain, for merchandise delivered and unpaid, per the petition.
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Swift and Company
Common Pleas
Jos. Urbas
Pearl Arenas
Lorain
Burglaries Reported at Local Hall Lockers Opened
Police report notes burglars broke into the hall last night and opened lockers in the club room. Norace Ketchum discovered the irregularities. The incident was not in Xtown today.
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Norace Ketchum
Xtown
White Tower hosts Chapel of St John, Norman architecture
The central and oldest portion of the Tower of London is the White Tower and it houses the Chapel of St. John, noted as one of the finest Norman architectural examples.
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Tower of London
White Tower
Paris demonstration of a sensitive steel wire recorder
A simple apparatus using a highly sensitive steel wire was shown in Paris as a potential new medium for recording and transmitting sound. The device suggests a breakthrough in how sound could be captured and conveyed across distances.
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Paris
Will
Flu Conference at Washington Opens Preparations Complete
United States public health service prepared for a national influenza conference in Washington on Thursday. More than 50 scientists and health officials from across the country will attend, aiming to improve plans for influenza research and public guidance during epidemics. Topics include expanding influenza research, exchanging views among officials with epidemic experience, and codifying public advice during outbreaks.
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Washington
Jan
United States Public Health Service
United States
Council Grants Salary Increase For Secretary Position
The city council last night approved a salary increase for the secretary of the sinking fund board from 500 to 600 dollars. Dan B. Symons is the present secretary. Trustees John W. Bath C. E. Blatchard G. E. Dachtler and H. Squire urged the measure, which carries a 1000 dollar bond requirement and takes effect February 15 as the ordinance received final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan B. Symons
John W. Bath
C. E. Blatchard
G. E. Dachtler
H. Squire
Finds Flu On Decline In County
Lorain county health chief Dr. C. D. Barrett reports the worst of the influenza epidemic appears past with improving county conditions. Only Highland Vincent and Eaton show serious illness. Absences in public schools about fifteen percent. Oberlin area sees fewer cases and schools report under fifteen percent absent.
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Oberlin
Jan
C. D. Barrett
Lorain County
Highland
Vincent
Eaton
Barrett
Avon
Avon Lake
Zoning ordinance to be brought up January 21st
City council members debate timing for the long awaited zoning ordinance. influenza closure rules prevented a first reading last night. Councilman Myron Jones urged delaying for an open meeting and two meetings were proposed for next Monday night.
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Board of Health
Myron Jones
Building and Lands Committee
Jones
Avon Churches Plan To Unite In Avon Consolidation
Plans to unite the Avon Methodist Episcopal church with the First Congregational church were filed in common pleas court today. Attorneys seek permission to sell Methodist property to the Congregational church for 25 dollars, enabling the two churches to become the Avon Congregational church.
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Avon Methodist Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church of
Avon
Methodists In Common Pleas Court
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Avon Congregational Church
Quieted Title Action Filed Over Sheffield Land Property
Anton Kana and Mary Kana sue in common pleas court to quiet title against Fidelity Realty Company and others. Property lies in Sheffield Land Company's subdivision number one.
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Anton Kana
Mary Kana
Common Pleas
Fidelity Realty Company
Sheffield Land Company
Speeding fine for city traffic offense at police court
Hamlin Humphrey of 243 Thirteenth Street was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding on West River Street in police court yesterday afternoon.
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Hamlin Humphrey
Thirteenth Street
Humphrey
West River Street
New Court System Reorganizes Common Pleas Trials
The January term of common pleas court adopts a single list system. Assignment commissioners say cases now go to the next available judge for trial regardless of civil equity or criminal classification. Docket tops 1052 with oldest from 1921. 62 more cases filed than last term.
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Common Pleas Court
Charles Helman
Judson Jackson
City Council Advances Peddler Licensing Ordinance
The council gave first reading to a peddling license ordinance aimed at curbside sellers. It requires licenses for selling in the streets, exempts Lorain County produced goods, sets fees 109 annually 75 six months 50 three months 15 daily, and imposes 50 fines per violation with two license tags issued per license.
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Lorain County
Tr County
Death of Mrs. Charlotte Wilford at North Ridge aged 95
Mrs. Charlotte Wilford widow of the late Joseph Wilford died Monday January 7 at her North Ridge home aged ninety five. Survived by daughters Mrs. Mary Standen Amherst Ohio and Mrs. Lydia Cotton Lorain and son H G Wilford Elyria. Funeral at her residence Wednesday at two o clock. Burial Elmwood Cemetery.
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Charlotte Wilford
Joseph Wilford
North Ridge
Mary Standen
Amherst
Lydia Cotton
Lorain
H. G. Wilford
Elyria
Elmwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Martin L. Lauer Thursday afternoon
Funeral services for the late Martin L. Lauer will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 from his home on West Ridge. Rev. Paul Bourquin will officiate and burial will be in Murray Ridge Cemetery.
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Martin L. Lauer
West Ridge
Paul Bourquin
Murray Ridge
Probe Death Of Man In Church
Kansas City Mo Jan 8 The dead man is Hen J Schepers 30 a lumber company collector shot in a Catholic cathedral police seek motive after an unidentified man fled the church. Schepers body lay kneeling between pews a bullet hole through his head and glass window. A pistol was found nearby. A churchgoer said a man ran from the church after the shooting and claimed a man had shot himself inside. Schepers had been found in a vacant house last Thursday night he said he was robbed of 800 in company money.
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Kansas City
J. Schepers
Scheper
State government reorganization outlines two major measures
The page 1 report outlines a plan for state government reorganization featuring a new state safety department and a driver’s law for motorists. Senator J Miller plans a bill to define and prohibit all race track gaming in the state. Senator Paul M Herbert will introduce a bill to alter election laws including permanent voter registration unless districts favor quadrennial registration.
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Tale Group
J. Miller
Middletown
Paul M. Herbert
Tenth
Ctate
Oberlin Theaters Voluntarily Close
In cooperation with village and college health authorities the Apollo and Rex theatres in Oberlin will close until the end of the week to curb local influenza. Jerome T. Steele of St Louis, owner, and Jerry Kessler local manager, announce the Apollo closes tonight and remains shut Saturday evening.
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Oberlin, Jan
Apollo
Rex Theatres
Jerome T. Steele
St. Louis
Jerry Kessler
Apollo Theatre
Oberlin Glee Club Distinctions And Ice Rink News
Members of the Oberlin College Men's Glee Club arrived back on campus in white duck naval caps signaling their annual voyage of more than 2000 miles through Pennsylvania Maryland the District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia and Ohio with concerts last in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio on Saturday The club has a tradition of earning a distinction each trip past feats included pistol belts and cap gun bursts The skating rink on South Park Street funded by college and village amid influenza quarantine draws crowds nightly A smaller rink on West Lorain Street and nearby Galpin Field are also active with heavy use during evenings
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Oberlin College
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Cuyahoga Falls
Chicago
Washington
Navy Yards
College and Village
Oberlin
South Park Street
West Lorain Street
Galpin Field
Influenza Sends Twenty-Eight Students to Hospital
Twenty eight Obetr lin College students are confined to hospital and detention homes due to influenza and illness. Mrs Ed Stocker and son Wil Ham, of 93 South Professor street, are ill with flu. Lee Goerner of East College street is in Allen hospital. Dr and Mrs R C Beatty were ill but now recovered. W C T U meeting tomorrow at 2 pm features a symposium What Ideals Shall I Set Before My Children with Mrs Hartson Helier Alexander A I Taft and Taylor. Meeting at Mrs Lauderdale 135 West Collige street.
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Obetrlin College
Ed Stocker
Wil Ham
South Professor Street
Lee Goerner
East College Street
Allen Hospital
R. C. Beatty
Hartson
Helier Alexander
A. I. Taft
Taylor
Baxter
Lauderdale
West Collige Street
Brownhelm Farmers Institute Canceled by Extension Agent
Cancellation of the Brownhelm Farmers Institute was announced today by E. R. Rowland, county farm extension agent, due to influenza. The Belden and Oberlin institutes will proceed as scheduled later this week.
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Brownhelm Farmers’ Institute
E. Rowland
Rowland
Belden
Oberlin
Governors Address Outlines Statewide Civil and Infrastructure Plans
The governor presents a message on relieving executive burdens, funding the governor mansion, highway reform, unified city traffic regulations, and state participation in the Sesqui Centenary. He supports legislation benefiting Soldiers at Sailors Orphans Home and urges General Assembly cooperation with the new chief executive.
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Northwest Territory
George Rogers Clark
Sailors Orphan's Home
Nema
General Assembly
302
Early Indians used a message stick for communication
A message stick served as an early Native American communication method. It was a carved or feather-bearing stick, sometimes notched, sent by runners to relay information across groups.
135 Legal Cases Handled in 1928 For Auto Club
The Lorain County Auto Club legal department reported 1928 activity to the board. Of 135 cases, 113 were disposed of and 22 are pending. Traffic matters totaled 26 with several in Elyria and other towns. 70 damage cases were handled, 17 defendants and 53 plaintiffs. Fourteen cases remain in office with no suits filed. A publicity committee was formed. Annual meeting plans are delayed by a public meetings ban.
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Lorain County Auton“le Club
J. W. Dilwren
Dildren
Rocky River
Broadview Heights
Fairview Village
Orange Village
Lakewood
Norwalk
Addleburg
Dover Center
Macedonia
Elyria
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Crawford County Common Pleas Court
Cuvahoza County Common Pleas Court
Ford Loomis
Frank Wharton
Henry Miller
Board of Health
Eaton School Closed By Flu Epidemic
The influenza epidemic forced Eaton school to close on Monday as five nearby schools reopened after prior closures. County superintendent R P Vaughn announced the district’s other schools are in session, with many absences cited as the reason for Eaton’s shutdown.
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Eaton
R. P Vaughn
Vaughn
Plaintiff Seeks 10000 In Auto Accident Suit
Mary Pratt files suit against Herbert Myers seeking 10000 damages for injuries from a Wellington auto collision last December. The petition states Pratt’s car was struck in the rear by Myers’ vehicle.
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Mary Pratt
Herbert Myers
Wellington
Lorain Residents Served Subpoenas in Heidman Case
Ten Lorain residents were served subpoenas to appear at the Wilbur Heidman murder trial set for January 11 in Canton Ohio. Names include Patro men Britt Bude John Meister Lena Zimmerman landlady of the Heldmen dwelling Mrs Thomas Gould Juanita Coutts Molly Swartz Mary Bachman R D Belden and W Wasserman. The Heidman case ties to the Fearn murder investigation after Mrs Heldman allegedly died en route to Canton to be handed over for the Fearn murder.
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Lorain
Fearn
Wilbur Heidman
Canton
Ohto
Patromen Britt Bude
John Meister
Lena Zimmerman
Heldmen’'s
Thomas Gould
Juanita Coutts
Molly Swartz
Mary Bachman
Market prices for Cleveland produce and staples
Market notes from Cleveland Ohio list butter extras and firsts with prices from 56 to 52, eggs at 41 for extras and 38 for extra firsts, poultry with heavy fowls and leghorns priced mostly in mid 20s to 30s, potatoes across varieties from Ohio to Idaho with sacks around 2.15 to 2.25, and eggs steady at 42 cents. Local fresh milk and dairy items appear with fluctuating grades and regional designations.
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Ceveland
Cleveland
Tules
Lecenta
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Maine
Green Mountain
Idaho
Cleveland Livestock Hogs and cattle market summaries
Hogs Receipts 1560 market steady with prices ranging from 8.7 to 9.65 per cwt for various weights. Cattle receipts light, market stronger with beef steers 10.00 to 12.90, vealers 15.00 to 19.00, cows 4.50 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 1200 market active steady, fat lambs 16.05 to 16.59, fat ewes 6.50 to 7.59.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Toledo Livestock Hog Receipts Steady Market
Toledo hog market receipts total about 1,000 with steady activity. Heavies bring 8.25 to 9.00, mediums 9.25 to 9.40, Yorkers 8.50 to 9.25, reflecting stable demand in midweek trading.
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Toledo Livestock
Toledo
Jan
Orphan Named Senate Page at Ohio Capitol
In Columbus Ohio Richard Dye of the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia was elected page by the Ohio Senate. The vote stood 26 to 3 with Senator Davis B Johnson dissenting. Dye will earn 3 dollars a day. The session also saw motions to amend the constitution on criminal indictments without grand jury and to form a joint committee to probe Hartman Hotel Workmen's Comp Bureau conditions, plus a bid to publish a weekly list of lobbyists.
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Columbus
Jan
Richard Dye
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
Xenia
Ohio Senate
RE. Harold Hughes
Anesville
Claren Ll. Shafer
van Wert County
W. W. Farnsworth
Lucas
Senate
Dye
Davis B. Johnson
Fulton County
Johnson
Nils P. Johnson
Mahoning County
Hartman Hotel
Workmen's Compensation Bureau
Sues To Collect Back Wages From 1827 Farm Contract
Lawrence Youngless sues Carl Lertzman in common pleas court seeking $191.40 unpaid wages for three months of labor starting April 1827 under a $190 monthly salary. The petition states the contract was signed for work on a farm and demands court collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence Youngless
Carl Lertzman
Youngless
Lertzman
Begin Search For Lorain Dentist
A nationwide search was begun today for Dr. L. C. Crogman a Lorain dentist missing since December 14. The search was conducted in Lorain at the request of the Chief of Detectives in Kansas City Missouri following an appeal by relatives.
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Lorain
Jan
L. C. Crogman
Kansas City
Deputy Auditor Killed in Toledo
Alex Wotfman, 50, deputy auditor attached to the county appraisal department, was found dead in Toledo Ohio today. Likely a hit and run driver left him torn clothing indicating he was dragged for some distance. His brother Benjamin is circulation manager for the Toledo News-Bee and Louis is a deputy sheriff.
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Toledo. O
Alex Wotfman
Hoffman
Wotfman
Benjamin
Toledo News-Bee
Louis
City to Increase Hospital Aid in Elyria
The city council voted to raise Elyria's 1929 appropriation to Memorial Hospital from 8750 to 10000 dollars for hospital care of the needy. Hospital officials reported services valued at over 10400 dollars provided to locals last year, with a new contract being drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Memorial Hospital
John Mannix
Manni
Wis
Damages Sought After Truck Crash In Ridgeville
Ethel M Gilmore of Ridgeville sues Henry Manheim of Cleveland seeking 500 for damages to her truck from a collision at the Barton and Center Ridge roads intersection on December 14 according to the common pleas court petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M Gilmore
Ridgeville
Salt
Common Pleas Court
Henry Manheim
Woodland Avenue
Cleveland
Barton
Center Ridge Roads
Hungary's oldest tree shows signs of dry rot
Hungary's oldest tree, believed planted 590 years ago, is reported to be experiencing dry rot. The ancient oak, revered as a symbol of the nation’s natural heritage, faces health concerns and calls for preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Papes Diapepsin Ad Claims Quick Digestion Relief
An old advertisement warns against cold lunch packing during the war and promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets. It claims fast relief from indigestion, heartburn, and weakness, with a guarantee from druggists that digestion improves in 43 minutes after use.
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Oberlin Theaters
Glee Club
Brownhelm Farmers Institute
Auto Club
Heidman
George H. Bender
Blue Bird Sweet Shoppe
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