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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

Page

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Ex Student and Bar Tender Fined by Mayor

Elyria report states Alfred Bolasny, former Ohio State University student, and James Pilivant, bartender at the West Hiver Street bowling alley, were fined 500 dollars and costs in police court by Mayor Jones on liquor violation charges filed by Chief Stankard. Pillivant claimed hard times and buying whiskey from a bootlegger, while Bolasny had recently expanded the business to include pool tables and a soft drink bar.

Elyria Alfred Bolasny Ohio State University Jame Pilani West Hiver Street Jones Stankard Bolasny Cleveland Pillivant Wa Southam and Crehan Pillivant Ysa

Minor Leagues Eye Changes in Baseball Structure

In Chicago on January 12 Thena Vase discusses minor leagues as the proposed realignment moves forward. Turney, president of the three and western leagues, leads the motion, seconded by J Conway Toole of the new international league.

Chicago Algun Thea Turney J. Conway Toole International League

Rotary Club drives Community Chest fund boost

Elyria report notes the Rotary Club at its noon meeting agreed to restore support for the Community Chest fund. Each member will donate and personally solicit contributions from others in the city. A ten member special working team will aid the drive, with half the club on various committees. Jack Mamond of Galion gave the talk and sang, praising local business leaders.

Elyria Tau Rotary Club A. G. Bean Jack Mamond Galion Joviel

Governor Removes State Highways Chief in Indiana

Columbus Jan 12 Governor Davis dismissed A R Taylor Hancock county as state highway commissioner and placed Deputy Commissioner T B Brindle Ashland in charge temporarily.

Columbus Davis A. R. Taylor Hancock County T. 8. Brindie Ashland

Open Forum on capital and labor aids Lorain Elyria

The Open Forum at East Broad Hall, sponsored by the Machinists union, drew a sizable crowd to discuss capital labor relations. Lorain Chamber leaders including Secretary Whitehead and Rev Father Mooney spoke on unionism, collective bargaining, and community progress, while questions focused on labor management and state police use in strikes.

G. W. Dudderar Lorain Chamber OF Commerce Elyria. Zis East Broad Jabboz Gwilyn Jones Mon Whitehead Tocal Sapreaia Court Atterks Constabulary Whitehead Propose State Constabulary J. B. Mooney St. Mary’s Church Chamberg of Commerce Lorain Chamber of Commerce Dudderar

Stanley Griffin 78 Dies After Septic Poisoning

Stanley Griffin 78 of 1389 Union Street died at Memorial hospital after a brief illness from septic poisoning. Born in Greenwich, Ohio, he lived in Lorain before moving to this city in 1896. He was a carpenter and survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Herbert Daniels of this city, and a son Leland Griffin of Cleveland. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM at his home conducted by Rev. Joe Grant.

Hlyria Stanley Griffin Union Streat Memorial Hospital Griffn Mr. Grifin Greenwich Huron County Loraiga Griffin

Banquet Honors Ex-Director Eight Gymnasium Classes

In Elyria March 12 a banquet hall hosted a gathering of the Physical Department, students, and board members from Cleveland Y.W.C.A. The room bore department colors blue and gold with insignia on place cards. Miss Lucile Pillinghust, current head of the department, presided as guests toasted Health Wealth and Happiness.

Elyria Jar Bine Gale The Clevelyna Y Hlm Miler Hillabeth Hank Attannon Grace D. Cele Christine Hanser Hubbell Health Maias Lucile Pillinghust WGAL Cleveland

NANNING WILL TAKCOATH PHC

President Liet Yarding suggests inaugural oath be taken on the east porch of the Capitol outdoors rather than in the Senate chamber. He telegraphed Senator Knox that the public might prefer an outdoor ceremony, though a Senate chamber location is acceptable.

Moonshine Whiskey Poisoning Case Reported

Chicago child Daniel Tracy, six, is in serious condition after sampling moonshine whiskey his father stored in the basement. Cleveland thieves break two Euclid avenue jewelers’ windows, stealing about $400 in watches and rings. Washington orders reduced American occupation forces in Germany from 14,409 to 8,000. Ridgeville bank robbery suspects held in Toledo. Gov Davis to confer with General Goethals on Ohio highway department reorganization.

Chicago Daniel Ve. ‘Tracy Toh Fowetry Cleveuland Euclid Avenue Washington Germany War Department

Federation Girls Rally at Local Movies

Elyria dispatch reports Federation Girls of the local YWCA staged campaigns at multiple movie showings Tuesday evening. They solicited donations from audiences, handed out white winter caps, and urged patrons to contribute to the chest fund while announcing a prize silver van for the winning team in the fundraiser.

Elyria Federation J. R. Thomas

Better Business Club Elects Glade Thomas President

Glade Thomas was elected president of the Better Business Club at its meeting in Elyria on January 1, winning 15 votes to 5. Charles Savage became vice president as directors J P Alman Ford Lewis Ax Goldstein Elmer H Barrett George W Philpott C Allen and JOA Ebert were named. Open house plans for a three day event were formed.

Elyria Better Business Club Glade Thomas Yeaur Charles Savage J. P. Alman Ford Luewis Aiax Goldstein Elmer H. Barrett George W. Philpott Allen Joa Ebert Harry H. Smith Masers Altman Lontus Formur

Judge Sentences Safety Director to Jail in Cleveland

In Cleveland on January 12 Judge Levine sentenced Anton Sprosty, safety director, to ten days in jail and $500 fine for contempt of court for failing to enforce the eight hour day in the city fire department. He was given three days to enforce the order, with jail time possible for noncompliance. Separately in Elyria on January 13, Frank Morgan, a minor, fell from his home and injured his ankle, was taken for X rays, and a small honey rent loss noted while staying with Mrs. Kitty Leno on West River Street.

Cleveland Anton Sprosty Levine Sprosty Levina Watt Clyria Frankatorgan Frank Kitty Leno West River Street

Electric Ot Wise Come At Wire Tapers

Lorain County Electric Company in Elyria warns rivals and others stealing electric current will be prosecuted. It notes past thefts occurred before metering and explains penalties, from fines up to imprisonment, prompting a reward for employees who uncover thefts and forecasting arrests in the near future.

Elyria Lorain County Electric Company J. BR. Johnson

Ednah Dunham Hired as High School Teacher in Elyria

Elyria board of Education held a special meeting and approved Ednah Dunham of Cleveland Road Hodgesal to teach at the high school. She succeeds Mrs Helen Coby Williams, who married during the holidays and moved to Mannheld. obertin Jan 12 Prof BR F Stiven rises to Ionda Mich death of his mother. word received of oath of Aiis Stiven's brother Ray mond, an Arizona college instructor. His body shipped to Ionia Mich.

Elyria Board of Education Ednah Dunham Clevelang Road Hodgesale Helen Coby Williams Mannheld Beth Obertin BR. F Stiven Ionda Mich Aiis Stiven Raymond Arizona Ionia

Suspicious Men Arrested in Lorain Police Action

Albert Pats o and William Goldsmuth, both colored, were arrested by Lorain Police at 220 11th St for suspicious character and no visible means of support. They will have a hearing in city court tomorrow morning.

Lorain Albert Patso William Goldsmuth Lorsia 11Th St wWeang Surnert Fide

Prosmiey Lasques Resists Postponement Vote in Paris Chamber

In Paris on January 12 the cabizer of Prosmiey Lasques resisted a demand to postpone all interpellations after the allied premiers conference set for January 19. The government faced a confidence question as the motion failed 483 to 125 in the chamber of deputies.

Paris Prosmiey Lasques Ellowing i Chamber of Deputies

Northwestern Ohio kidnap report shocks Defiance area

An Ohio Michigan border search is under way for four men and two women believed to have abducted the four year old adopted son of Henry Peck of Rinnersboro. The child was taken after a party in Defiance County. The captors fled in a possibly stolen car toward Michigan after beating the Peck family. Mr and Mrs Peck are injured but stable. Police alert neighboring towns and tribes to watch for the suspects.

Defiance Orin Michigan Menry Féck Rbinnersbore Sma Nemhharsiete Ant Clarence Helfricy Pecks Michigan State Ne Norch Nev Peck Ohio Eli

Two Fined In Lorain Disorder Case

In Lorain on January 42 Cy Younc John Zeh and William Boning were found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined 819 gud casts. One of the defendants was charged with attacking Ulrich Hauer with a brick.

Lorain Cy Younc John Zeh Wiliam Boning Ino Ulrich Hauer

Delegation From This City Honored at Inaugural Ceremony

Elyria January 12. The Migria Galegation 1 hes eil aded the inaugural ceremony of Usluimbus Wonday. Present were BR Jones Senator 3 F yahs Ironrge Chamberlein JLB Lleifenr Henry Dikeman and others. The visitors were treated to cordial receptions as the city celebrated the event with a reception at the Peace Club.

Elyria Migria Usluimbus BR. Jones Yahs Ironrge Chamberlein JLB. Lleifenr Henry Dikeman Doank BR .Augor Vieltars Corother Varig Pat Syis Alvava Barks Rye Balsa

Lorary Couples Sue For A Divorce

Two divorce cases filed in the court of common pleas allege gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Gordon cites his wife Traa Gevion's alleged infidelity and her removal of their daughter from school, plus alleged poisoning of his mind and moving the family to unstable places. Wilber V Warlon seeks divorce from Doris Harlan on neglect and cruelty, claiming she refused household help and left him to manage chores alone.

Elydta Sus Wilber Rarlan Doris Harian

Elyria Telephone Co Plans 700000 Stock Issue

The Elyria Telephone Co announces its annual meeting on February 8 at the local office building Wellness February Ltd. at which stockholders will be asked to approve a 700000 stock issue to fund improvements including new switchboards, conduits and plant upgrades. The company expects increased lines to 6000 by January 1 next year and lists prepayment needs for equipment.

Vuyet A Ferta Telephons Wweelness Feherary Ltd Telenhens Pedvence A Pasadena Eastern Heights A J. Curren Ivan Nest

Unclear Elyria Briefs Include Street Obstruction and Missing Girl Claim

In Elyria on January 2 complaints claim six to seven head machines stood on the pavement before the Overland agency on Mest River Street, creating a danger. On January 12 Cleveland police asked Elyria to verify if a 16 year old girl masquerading as a boy named John Morrow, said to live on Lexington Avenue, was missing. A patrolman found a light at the high school at 1:19 AM on January 12 and suspects a student may have been burning the midnight oil, though no electric fire was reported.

Elyria Overland Agency Trac Elyvi Cleveland John Morrow Laxington Avenue Hopetak Alyria South End

Chronicle-Telegrang Exclusive Story Corroborates Todd WILLIAM FP

Todd William Grall sends letter to city auditor C Patters with information that no official action by timbermen is necessary because restitution was not officially accepted.

Chronicle-Telegrang Todd William FP. Grall C. €. Patters Timbermans

Campaign gets length that tile Noor Elyria

Jay 18 Community thesr fund workers gather at a dinner meeting at the Fo. Tables filled with ladies and gentlemen. They sang and discussed campaign progress and duties. They plan to report next Friday noon, pursuing the largest number of subscriptions and preparing for upcoming rivalries.

Elyria Jay Thesr Fund Wen AL Tae Jong Maxe Koog Lampaign Rautdes Tay BM Lowe Pest Msi

Eaton Farmer Dies Suddenly

Eaton farmer John F. Orle, 67, prominent resident, died at 4:34 this morning from pneumonia. Survived by wife and several children. Funeral at Columbia Center church Saturday morning, burial at Columbia cemetery.

Morth Eaton John 4. Orle Columbia Center Columbia Cemet

Lorain City Auditor Plan and Safety Director Resignation

In Lorain this morning the city announced Auditor Curl Patercon will act as interim mayoral appointee amid the resignation of Safety Director Tyrnan. Timberman will remain public sales director until a successor is appointed as Mayor Gree announces the interim and appoints a new safety chief.

Lorain Uren Dani Gitlis Leiter Pattergon Ike Safaty Tyr Nan Timberman C. C. Timberman Wm. F. Gree Tambermatn Grall Peen &Ps

Ixpett gathering at Elyria clubroom and war film shown

The Ixpett Legion held a semista gual meeting in the Sharp block clubroom with Corporal steffin and tenant Lamb of Norwalk attending. A German war picture at Colonial Bay attracted interest. proceeds from ticket sales will go to Corn Chest fund. N C Bagge son recovered a judgment of 279.03 against Royal 5 and 10c aioe in Justice Hughes court on an account and as endorser.

Elyria Ixpett Can Steffin Igutenant Lamb Norwalk Bey Priya American Legion Angi N. C. Baggeson Aioe

Olive Curell case in Elyria police court

In Elyria Olive Curelli, 16, attempted suicide at Black River’s west branch last Saturday. She appeared in police court with her father, promising not to harm herself again, after expressing no regret for the act. Her poverty and care duties for younger brothers are cited along with employment troubles of her father. The case proceeds to next Monday.

Elyria Olive Curezi Black River Jones Olive Alex Curell Colt& Kia Steel Company Curezi Biut

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