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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1928
Page
10
Kenstucky’s Ebert H. Pitts and his housekeeper Mrs. Marie Farrier were jailed in Winchester awaiting a fraud grand jury on the death of three year old Mary Magdalen Frazier. Each blames the other for the child’s death and fear of mob violence surrounds the case as burial plans proceed.
Principal C P Shirler announced two high school girls Marjone Baird and Grace McCullough were elected to the National Honor Society. The new members join nine already elected this year. a ceremony is planned on Wednesday Jan. with induction.
Funeral services for Thomas Haines 34 were held at the Church of Christ on Washington Avenue Lorain with about a hundred Lorain firemen in attendance. Haines died Thursday and was a pioneer Lorain fireman.
Crowds fill the Welliston opera house to honor Mr. Herrick during a village celebration marking his gift to the library. Edith Robinson praises the library staff as Herrick recalls local history and the Rescue Case. A reception at the library follows and friends bid him farewell before his train departure.
Multiple obituaries report deaths and funeral plans in Lorain area. Luna A Purdy, 33, dies at Llyria Memorial Hospital with services at Taylor's Funeral Home. Daisy Wilson, 9, dies after illness. funeral with Rev. Marty V. Interment in Ridgetawn. Mrs Carl Anderson of Helena and Hazel Durkee noted as survivors. Charles Meesing, 58, passes away. services at St Johns Church. burial in Calvary Cemetery. John Lane, Ray Day, and Mrs Rabben Smith listed with service details and survivor lists.
Obituary announces Aldah Atoon Aldah aged 72 years 3 months 4 days died at home in Tudgeville after seven months illness. Survived by wife Martha two daughters Mia and Mrs Charles Simmons five grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral Tuesday at New Court Queen. Also notes England junior tennis champion Nellie Organ succeeding Betty Nathan. Another item mentions a Nebraska man selling worn shoes after five years. Rice crop area figures and burial planned for Tiidgeville.
A note on slit filings for property lien priority and a real estate judgment of 227 sought in Lorain Municipal Court. In a separate matter, the divorce case Andress v Andress was completed but not announced, with both sides to submit briefs next week as Judge Fiezingzer presides.
Police reported a group including James Vander of Waco Texas and others representing the southern region at a bum cell near Malbem Adar. The night patrols noted multiple arrests as dawn approached amid a spree tied to robbery and loot.
Stores throughout the county report prevailing prices for eggs with most dealers expecting a fair return after storage season. Creamers and wholesalers quote around 55 to 60 cents per dozen as stock levels begin to recover and prices adjust to demand.
The will of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wickens is probated naming heirs Eva El, Tathe WeFifresh, Giedis T, Honk, and Helen MecElfresh. It allocates common and preferred stock valued at 50000, real estate appraised at 135e along with church endowments and a portion of a country club property in Coral Gables Florida.
Obituary for Mrs Ageehna Peters aged 38 of Oberlin born in Scotland spent most life in West Virginia with funeral arranged at South Pleasant Street home. Also notices of Mrs Peterson and Mrs Mare Rockpell with upcoming lodge and club meetings including Knights of Persuas, Prince of Sisters, Eastern Star, and Oberlin Women’s Club events in January.
A large crowd gathered at Oberlis Grange hall as Pomona Master Frank Nason opened the session on a Saturday in January. Visitors including Mr Eliott, Master of Aboyoga County Pomona Grange, received welcomes, with reports from subordinate granges, awards for large membership, new county deputy master, and a varied program of addresses, music, and discussions on grange work and agriculture.
The obituary notes the death of Jen Thom James McConnell, infant son of Mir and Mrs Jim McConnell of Putre feid, who died Sunday afternoon just under two months old. Funeral services were held today and burial followed in Pittsfield cemetery. A separate item reports a car accident north of town where Wadsworth and son escaped serious injury when their car skidded and overturned. both were injured but recovering. Also notes GA R officers installation in Norwalk with George Avery and others attending. Kenneth Coolicar hospitalized for blood poisoning. and a local report on the new auto license requirement and a Baptist Young People's meeting discussing What Prayer Can Accomplish.
Firemen organizers Howard Page and Wilbur Sut Ut announce a benefit show at the Opera House on January 27 featuring a varicose program with local stars Creda and Sidney Grissinger Evana Clifton Went and Genevieva Garlas in supporting roles Wilbur Salles 4 the a Products returns as Master of Ceremony Miss Mabel Williams plans a musical act as part of the program built around a seven year tradition.
The Cleveland Market page lists heavy fowls, potatoes, butter, eggs, and livestock prices for January with bids and ranges. It notes receipts and prices for cattle with steer and cow categories, sheep and lamb figures, and local Toledo markets. The piece then discusses farm policy chatter about anti trust concerns and the Muscle Shoals nitrogen project.
Fragmentary reports discuss a forming world nitrate trust with German French and Allied producers meeting at Frankfort and Paris. American Board members including Allied Chemical and nearby nitrogen interests plan a wide price and supply agreement on nitrate shipments amid claims of a virtual cartel.
Columbus Ohio January 9 The governor backs a public feud between War dee P E Thomas and D W Williams chairmen of the board of Clements saying officials may clash when duties do not conflict. He sees it as a safeguard with insurance against abuse and believes the public interest will be protected as officials watch each other.
Amateur races scheduled at Rainbow Gardens include two half mile novice contests, two male amateur races, and a speed dash event. Thomas Gibson, the manager, says races will run Saturday after the main program with local entries from Elyria and Lorain County. Ralph Lossireth of Elyria is noted as a county champion contender. The note adds a historical remark about the first woodworking venture in the United States started by Mrs. Wat Sehurz in Watertown, Wisconsin.
A weekly Elyna Eagles event invites all to attend each Friday night with a 50 cent couple rate and open invitation for everyone.
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